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Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

By The Associated Press ___ Merkel gets a hostile reception in Greece ATHENS, Greece (AP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel got a hostile reception from many ordinary Greeks Tuesday when she flew into Athens on her first visit to the country since its debt crisis erupted three years ago. But

Akey Credits Defense, 'Sudden Changes' for Vandals' First Win

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

So the Vandals finally got their first win of the season. And what a win it was, beating New Mexico State 26-18. The Vandal defense came up big, notching two interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and three sacks. Coach Robb Akey said it was that big ‘D' that helped secure the

Akey Credits Defense, 'Sudden Changes' for Vandals' First Win

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

NY comptroller: Wall Street health still volatile

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

By MICHAEL GORMLEYAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Although profits continue to grow on a still rocky Wall Street, jobs are declining along with tax revenue that's vital to the state and New York City, according to a key annual earnings and employment report released Tuesday by New York

Quotes from Sandusky sentencing, Penn State, more

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

By The Associated Press Quotes on the day Jerry Sandusky was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison for child sexual abuse: "In my heart I did not do these alleged disgusting acts." - Jerry Sandusky, in remarks to the court during the sentencing hearing. ___ "I've wiped away a first tear and

Will jobs report give a lift to Obama's record on the economy?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

By Ron Scherer In a surprise development, the unemployment rate, at 7.8 percent, now stands the same level as when President Obama took office in January 2009. On Friday, the Department of Labor reported the widely watched rate fell from 8.1 percent to 7.8 percent in September. At the same time,