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To join EU, Croatia may give up its wine

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 5th

By DUSAN STOJANOVICAssociated Press JELSA, Croatia (AP) - Does Croatia's Prosek jeopardize Italy's Prosecco? Croatia is gearing up to celebrate its entry into the EU, but don't pop the corks just yet. A heated trademark battle over the country's beloved sweet dessert wine has some

Voting begins in tight Malaysian national election

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 5th

By SEAN YOONG and EILEEN NGAssociated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Millions of Malaysians voted Sunday in tight national elections that could see the long-ruling coalition ousted after nearly 56 years in power. Incumbent Prime Minister Najib Razak has voiced confidence that the National

Ex-Gov. Sanford seeks 2nd chance in South Carolina

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 4th

By KEN THOMASAssociated Press BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) - One congressional candidate is a former Republican governor seeking redemption after his career imploded in a public saga involving lies, the Appalachian Trail and an Argentine mistress. His Democratic opponent is a famous comedian's sister

Idaho runner symbolically finishes Boston Marathon

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 3rd

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) - Students and staff at a southeastern Idaho school helped a school employee symbolically finish the Boston Marathon. Kathy Hart was stopped three-tenths of a mile short after bombs exploded near the finish line of the April 15 race, killing three and injuring dozens. KIFI-

Gelding whose mother was rescued wins horse race

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 3rd

By The Associated Press CICERO, Ill. (AP) - He may never run for the Kentucky Derby roses, but Illinois race horse Magna Fortuna and his owners are celebrating a victory none-the-less - his survival. The 3-year-old gelding's name means "great luck," and he was a long shot when he won a recent

2016: Rare same-state pairings in the early stages

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 2nd

By SCOTT BAUER and KEN THOMASAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The early stages of the 2016 presidential race feature an unusual cluster of high-powered potential candidates hailing from the same states, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Rep. Paul Ryan among them. Walker gained Republican Party

Bloomsday Restrictions On Backpacks And Related Items

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 2nd

**Press Release From Bloomday Officials** Because of additional security restrictions at this year's Bloomsday Run, participants will not be allowed to wear backpacks. This includes "string-style" backpacks. Additional information:

Bloomsday Restrictions On Backpacks And Related Items

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 2nd

PepsiCo pulls Mountain Dew ad after criticism

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 1st

By CANDICE CHOIAP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) - PepsiCo is once again learning the risks of celebrity partnerships after an ad for Mountain Dew was criticized for portraying racial stereotypes and making light of violence toward women. The soda and snack food company said it immediately

PepsiCo pulls Mountain Dew ad after criticism

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 1st