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Economy makes for tougher Thanksgiving journeys

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 21st

By JASON KEYSERAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Millions of Americans piled their families into cars, hopped on buses and waited out delays at airports Wednesday as they set off on Thanksgiving treks that many said required financial sacrifice, help from relatives to come up with airfare and

Quotations of the day

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 21st

By The Associated Press "If there is a possibility of achieving a long-term solution to this problem by diplomatic means, we prefer that. But if not, then I am sure you will understand that Israel will have to take whatever actions are necessary to defend its people." - Israeli Prime Minister

Toshiba shows four-legged robot for nuke disaster

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 21st

By The Associated Press YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) - Toshiba Corp.'s four-legged robot is designed to help at the meltdown-crippled Japanese nuclear plant, climbing over debris and venturing into radiated areas off-limits to human workers. But the machine took a jerky misstep during a

Toshiba shows four-legged robot for nuke disaster

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 21st

Russian farmer takes on corrupt officials

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 21st

By MAX SEDDONAssociated Press YARABAIKASY, Russia (AP) - When Eduard Mochalov tried to have the people who stole his cattle and pig farm brought to justice, he spent eight months in jail on charges he says were cooked up. He appealed to Vladimir Putin and even set himself on fire outside the

Idaho teacher in face-marking incident faces probe

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 20th

DECLO, Idaho (AP) - A southern Idaho teacher whose students used a permanent marker on the faces of classmates who fell short of reading goals is the subject of a formal complaint. Cassia County School District officials said Monday that they filed the complaint against Declo Elementary School

Chevron says NY official abused shareholder power

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 20th

By MICHAEL VIRTANENAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Chevron Corp. asked New York's ethics commission Tuesday to investigate state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, claiming he improperly pushed the energy giant to settle an $18 billion Ecuadorean court claim for environmental damage in the

Kevin Clash, Elmo puppeteer, resigns amid growing sex scandal

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 20th

By Robyn Ross,Kevin Clash, the puppeteer for Elmo on Sesame Street, has resigned, in the wake of ongoing allegations that he had sex with a minor. Elmo accuser says he was pressured to recant

Idaho Teacher In Face-Marking Incident Faces Probe

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 20th

DECLO, Idaho (AP) - A southern Idaho teacher whose students marked the faces of classmates who fell short of reading goals with permanent markers now faces a formal complaint. The Twin Falls Times-News (http://bit.ly/UcSdwv ) reports that Cassia County School District filed the

Potlatch School District Closed Today

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 20th

KHQ.COM - The Potlatch school district is closed today because of a major power outage. Avista says power should be fully restored by 11am this morning. There's no word on a cause.