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Wife told court Wis. spa shooter terrorized her

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By DINESH RAMDEAssociated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) - A Wisconsin man terrorized his wife for years, threatening to throw acid on her face, dousing her car with tomato juice and slashing her vehicle's tires before finally going to the spa where she worked, opening fire and killing her and two

Top 5 makers of tablets, led by Apple

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By The Associated Press Apple had extended its dominance in tablet computers in the second quarter, shipping nearly seven out of every 10 tablets, according to research firm IHS iSuppli. A new model came out a few weeks before the April-June quarter began. Google's challenger, the Nexus 7,

Market waits for election; earnings disappoint

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By CHRISTINA REXRODEAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market is waiting for the presidential election as much as anyone. The U.S. stock market struggled for direction Monday. Stocks waffled between small gains and losses, but by mid-afternoon it seemed they would finish solidly lower

Holiday gadgets: Windows, iPads and more this week

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By ANICK JESDANUNAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - As the holiday-shopping season approaches, Microsoft and Apple have scheduled major events this week to unveil new gadgets and software. The Microsoft event Thursday will focus on Windows 8, a major update to its lucrative operating system. The

High-tech product announcements this fall

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By The Associated Press It's high season for consumer electronics. Manufacturers of various gadgets are unveiling their holiday lineups. Add to that products surrounding a new version of Windows coming out Friday. Here's a recap of the announcements so far: - Sept. 4: Microsoft Corp.

No longer a blank slate: Obama, 4 years later

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By JERRY SCHWARTZAssociated Press Nearly four years after Barack Obama was elected to the most powerful office in the most powerful country in the world, the question remains: Who is he? He seemed to come out of nowhere. He had served seven years in the Illinois Senate, and less than four years

UN planning peacekeeping force for Syria

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By MICHAEL ASTORAssociated Press Writer UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United Nations is already planning for a peacekeeping force in Syria should a cease-fire in that country take hold and pending a Security Council mandate, the U.N. peacekeeping chief said Monday. Herve Ladsous said, however, it

Smaller iPad expected Tuesday, but at what price?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The price tag remains a big question mark as Apple prepares Tuesday to unveil what is expected to be a smaller iPad. Apple hasn't said anything about the device, but the veil of secrecy that the company throws over unreleased products

Smaller iPad expected Tuesday, but at what price?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

Texas day care owner faces trial in fatal fire

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

By JUAN A. LOZANOAssociated Press HOUSTON (AP) - The fire that killed four young children and seriously injured three others at a home day care facility in Houston began when oil ignited inside a frying pan on a stove top burner that had been left on. Attorneys for the day care's owner