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The iPhone 5 and LTE _ what it means for you

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The iPhone 5 is Apple's first mobile handset that uses new "LTE" wireless networks. What's LTE -and why should you care? Here are some answers. Q: What does LTE stand for? A: It's "Long-Term Evolution," but that doesn't

How Fed policymakers affect the economy

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By The Associated Press The Federal Reserve's chief policymaking group, the Federal Open Market Committee, has vast power over the economy through its ability to set monetary policy. Here is a look at how the FOMC operates. Q: What is the FOMC's primary role? A: Its mission is to keep

The iPhone 5 and LTE _ what it means for you

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

Kazakh politician offered rare platform at trial

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By PETER LEONARDAssociated Press AKTAU, Kazakhstan (AP) - The trial of an opposition politician accused of whipping up fatal clashes between oil workers and police late last year is offering up a rare window into whether Kazakhstan is shaking off its reputation as an authoritarian backwater and

Review: Wii goes out quietly with 'Last Story'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By LOU KESTENAssociated Press The Wii created a bona fide frenzy when it was launched six years ago. Now, most Wiis are gathering dust on back shelves, if they haven't been unplugged and thrown away. As Nintendo gears up for the holiday release of the Wii's successor, the Wii U, new

Mass. paraglider: Police overreacted to 9/11 jaunt

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

SALEM, Mass. (AP) - A Massachusetts man says police overreacted when they arrested him for disorderly conduct after he flew a motorized paraglider on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Salem police say they received several calls Tuesday from people concerned after seeing the

Lamborghini recalling cars due to risk of fire

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

DETROIT (AP) - Italian sports car maker Lamborghini is recalling some Gallardo models because power steering fluid can leak and catch fire. The recall affects about 1,500 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder autos, from model years 2004 to 2006. The cars start at about $200,000. Lamborghini says in documents

Lawsuit: NY's Indian Point nuke plant unsecure

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

BUCHANAN, N.Y. (AP) - A security lieutenant at New York's Indian Point nuclear power complex has filed a lawsuit claiming the plant is unsecure, and that staffers regularly watch DVDs, play video games and sleep on the job. The $1.5 billion lawsuit was filed Tuesday in state Supreme Court by

Retired: UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun quits

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By PAT EATON-ROBBAssociated Press STORRS, Conn. (AP) - As Jim Calhoun stood in his office at Gampel Pavilion, waiting for his final news conference as Connecticut's basketball coach, Pat Calhoun turned to her husband and gave him one final piece of advice. "Don't change your mind," she

Arpaio the last of Arizona's immigration troika

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By NICHOLAS RICCARDIAssociated Press PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona lawman Joe Arpaio is gearing up for what he expects will be the toughest of his five re-election campaigns. He is facing a determined effort from immigration rights activists to push him out. A ruling may come any day in a lawsuit that