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At 82, Nun Runs Ironman

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 14th

SPOKANE, Wash. - At 82-years-old, Madonna Buder is still in this race. "I seem to have a natural whatever for being active," Buder said. She takes being active to a whole feat. Madonna is getting ready to run a triathlon. This won't be her first race. "355 was the last count, but that was

Do black people support Obama because he's black?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By JESSE WASHINGTONAP National Writer Surviving slavery, segregation and discrimination has forged a special pride in African-Americans. Now some are saying this hard-earned pride has become prejudice in the form of blind loyalty to President Barack Obama. Are black people supporting Obama

Do black people support Obama because he's black?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

Obama trumpets rebound of US auto industry

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is hailing the rebound of the U.S. auto industry, pointing to progress since his administration rescued General Motors and Chrysler. Obama says in his weekly radio and Internet address that auto sales are the highest they've been in more than four years

Va. escapes worst of recession but new fears ahead

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By SHARON COHENAP National Writer LEESBURG, Va. (AP) - Amid scenic horse farms, vineyards, Civil War landmarks and quaint shops tucked in historic red-brick buildings, signs of prosperity are plainly visible. The anxiety about the economy, less so - but it's here. Talk to the husband and

Scandal hurts Armstrong, but doesn't destroy image

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By EDDIE PELLSAP National Writer It's not so much that the Lance Armstrong story was too good to be true. Now it might just be too good to let go. Even after investigators unveiled a scathing report portraying him as an unrepentant drug cheat, Armstrong continues to confound his public with

Tight race, big debate ahead with 3 weeks to go

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By CHARLES BABINGTON and THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - It's either candidate's race to win as President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney prepare for their second debate Tuesday night, with just three weeks to go until the election and voting well under way in

Tight race, big debate ahead with 3 weeks to go

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

Voter ticket-splitting could determine next Senate

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The close race for majority control of the Senate comes down to whether Republican candidates in Massachusetts and Connecticut can win over President Barack Obama's voters and Democrats from Indiana to Arizona can impress Mitt Romney's

Obama trumpets rebound of US auto industry

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th