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THE RACE: Both sides tweaking campaign strategies

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By TOM RAUMAssociated Press Both presidential teams are tweaking their strategies and speeches as they brace for more debates and the final dash to the Nov. 6 finish line. The first one altered the dynamics for both tickets heading into Thursday's vice presidential showdown and next Tuesday

Judges OK SC voter law, say it must wait to 2013

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By SUZANNE GAMBOAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A three-judge panel has upheld South Carolina's law requiring voters to show photo identification but has delayed enforcement until next year - adding to the list of states that have had to postpone or drop strict ID or voting laws they

Obama and Romney: Where they stand on the issues

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By CALVIN WOODWARDAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A look at where Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican presidential rival Mitt Romney stand on a selection of issues: ABORTION and BIRTH CONTROL: Obama: Supports access to abortion. Health care law requires contraceptives to be

McCaskill hits Akin with ads featuring raped women

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By DAVID A. LIEBAssociated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill took aim Wednesday at Republican challenger Todd Akin with a new series of TV ads featuring rape survivors outraged by Akin's remark about "legitimate rape" and his opposition to emergency

26 testify against Lance Armstrong in doping case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By EDDIE PELLSAP National Writer Lance Armstrong said he wanted to see the names of his accusers. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency gave him 26, including 11 former teammates. The world's most famous cyclist said he wanted to see the hard evidence that he was a doper. The agency gave him that,

Obama campaign seeks to reassure nervous Democrats

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By JULIE PACEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats aren't just nervous about President Barack Obama's listless debate performance. One month from Election Day, supporters worry his campaign hasn't been aggressive enough in managing the fallout, and they fear losing ground

Obama campaign seeks to reassure nervous Democrats

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

10 Things to Know for Today

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times in EDT): 1. EMBASSY OFFICIAL WARNED STATE DEPT. BEFORE LIBYA ATTACK He is expected to tell a House panel at noon that he pleaded for more security before the

High court questions Texas affirmative action plan

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By MARK SHERMANAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court justices sharply questioned the University of Texas' use of race in college admissions Wednesday in a case that could lead to new limits on affirmative action. The court heard arguments in a challenge to the program from a

For Obama, this time, it is 'grind it out' mode

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By BEN FELLERAP White House Correspondent COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The last campaign got the glory. This one is the grind. For all the many ways that President Barack Obama's bid for a second term is different from his first, the one that stands out now is the feel at the finish. The crowds