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Central figure in Miss. integration defies labels

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUSAssociated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - James Meredith is a civil-rights icon who hates the term "civil rights." It's as if civil rights were somehow set apart from - well, rights. "When it comes to my rights as an American citizen, and yours, I am a triumphalist and

Akin parses stand on pet projects in Senate bid

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

By DAVID A. LIEBAssociated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Rep. Todd Akin has backed almost $100 million in earmarks in recent years, including money for home-state military programs and local highway work. During his Republican Senate primary this summer, Akin even aired a television

Chamber launches voter mobilization effort

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has spent tens of millions of dollars on television ads to help boost Republican congressional candidates, launched an extensive effort on Monday to mobilize voters. The pro-business lobbying group unveiled

Big cases for Supreme Court term starting Monday

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

By The Associated Press The Supreme Court term that begins Monday holds the prospect for major rulings about affirmative action, gay marriage and voting rights. A look at cases the court already has agreed to hear and other top cases in the pipeline: RACIAL PREFERENCES - In Fisher v. University

Justices open big term with new human rights case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

By MARK SHERMANAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court plunged into its new term Monday with a high-stakes dispute between businesses and human rights groups over accountability for foreign atrocities. The next nine months hold the prospect for major rulings on affirmative action,

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

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

Ryan rejects need for breakthrough moment

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 30th

By JOSH LEDERMANAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Mitt Romney's running mate shot down the need for a breakthrough in the first presidential debate Wednesday, trying to allay Republican concerns that the race is slipping away with five weeks to go and momentum on President Barack Obama's

Christie: Romney will shine in upcoming debate

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 30th

WASHINGTON (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says it's been a "tough couple of weeks" for Mitt Romney in his presidential campaign and there's no way to "sugarcoat" that. But Christie says there's good news on the horizon for fellow Republicans. He says Romney is going to do "

Obama, Romney: Rivals with little personal history

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 30th

By JULIE PACEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - When Mitt Romney's wife, Ann, was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2008, one of the people who reached out to the couple was newly elected President Barack Obama. It was one of the few personal interactions between Obama and Romney. "He