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Who is vying to replace NYC's Bloomberg in 2013?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 30th

By SAMANTHA GROSSAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - New York City's 2013 mayoral race doesn't fully kick off until after voters are done picking a president. But some of the city's top political players are already jockeying for position, preparing to introduce themselves to voters

Investors eye the 'cliff' as Obama gains in polls

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 30th

By MATTHEW CRAFTAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - As President Barack Obama widened his lead over Mitt Romney in polls this month, traders at hedge funds and investment firms began shooting emails to clients with a similar theme: It's time to start preparing for an Obama victory. What many

Many Iraq, Afghan vets choosing 'second service'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 30th

By ALLEN G. BREEDAP National Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The link between U.S. military service and running for office is as old as the republic itself. It started with George Washington, who famously wrote that, "When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen." During the long

Officials mull seismic tests near Calif nuke plant

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 30th

By JASON DEARENAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Plans to use an array of powerful air cannons in an undersea seismic study near a Central California nuclear power plant have federal and state officials juggling concerns over marine life with public safety. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Spain crisis fuels Catalan separatist sentiment

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 30th

By JOSEPH WILSONAssociated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Three weeks after a massive Catalan separatist march in Barcelona - the biggest since the 1970s - the independence flags still flutter from balconies across Spain's second largest city. Spain's crushing recession has had this

Holmberg's Hat Trick Sparks Chiefs' 5-3 Win Over Ams

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 30th

The Spokane Chiefs used a pair of late goals to pull away from the Tri-City Americans and beat their U.S. Division rival 5-3 in front of 8,867 fans at the Spokane Arena on Bud Light Opening Night. Mitch Holmberg scored three of the four Chief goals in the third as he helped Spokane improve