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Egypt reformist warns of turmoil from Morsi decree

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 24th

By AYA BATRAWY and HAMZA HENDAWIAssociated Press CAIRO (AP) - Prominent Egyptian democracy advocate Mohammed ElBaradei warned Saturday of increasing turmoil that could potentially lead to the military stepping in unless the Islamist president rescinds his new, near absolute powers, as the

Algeria scandals mask high level power struggle

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 24th

By AOMAR OUALI and PAUL SCHEMMAssociated Press ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - Nearly a week from regional elections, Algerians are less interested in the public vote than an intensifying behind-the-scenes power struggle - one that is playing out through a flurry of corruption probes. Though ostensibly

Eastern Men's BB: 1-5 After Road Loss With Santa Clara

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 24th

SANTA CLARA, Ca. - Its 0-16 record in the West Coast Conference a year ago can be deceiving. Unbeaten Santa Clara used a 21-7 run to end the first half to pull away from the Eastern Washington University men's basketball team for an 89-84 victory Friday (Nov. 23) at the Leavey Center in Santa

Why must we buy? Black Friday's powerful pull

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

By JESSE WASHINGTONAP National Writer BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (AP) - Gravy was still warm. Dallas Cowboys were still in uniform. Thanks were still being given across the country as the pilgrimages to the stores began, heralding a new era of American consumerism. Lured by earlier-than-ever Black

Abbas determined to seek UN nod for Palestine

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

By DALIA NAMMARI and KARIN LAUBAssociated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - After bitter rival Hamas held its own in a fierce battle with Israel, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has no choice but to override U.S. objections and seek U.N. recognition of a state of Palestine next week, his

NYC high-rise fire leaves 27 with smoke inhalation

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

NEW YORK (AP) - Officials say a fire at a storm-damaged office skyscraper in New York City's Financial District has left more than two dozen people with smoke inhalation, including a firefighter. Four people have been taken to a hospital. The fire department says it's not yet clear what

Review: Gift guide to smaller tablets

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

By PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The tablet computer is without a doubt the gift of the season - just like it was last year. But if you resisted the urge in 2011, now is the time to give in. This season's tablets are better all around. Intense competition has kept

Review: Gift guide to smaller tablets

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

Budget clash leaves EU summit close to failure

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

By CARLO PIOVANO and DON MELVINAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) - The prospect of failure loomed over a European Union leaders' summit intended to lay out the 27-country bloc's long-term spending plans. While heavyweights like Britain and France are pulling in opposite directions, smaller

10 Things to Know for Today

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHY BLACK FRIDAY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER Americans' growing comfort with online shopping puts more pressure on brick-and-mortar stores, which depend so heavily