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DA: 300-500 defendants face release in lab scandal

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

By LINDSEY ANDERSONAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) - About 300 to 500 defendants, including some "pretty dangerous people," may be released into Boston streets because of the alleged mishandling of evidence at a Massachusetts drug lab, a prosecutor said Friday. Chemist Annie Dookhan is charged

US probes Hyundai Veloster for shattering sunroofs

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

By TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - Drivers of the Hyundai Veloster could be in for a surprise while cruising down the highway. The panoramic sunroof on the funky hatchbacks can shatter without warning, showering the driver with glass. U.S. safety regulators are investigating the

Feds studying problems with Ford Escape throttles

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

By TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - U.S. safety regulators are looking into throttle problems in older Ford Escapes at the request of a consumer group. The nonprofit North Carolina Consumers Council has asked federal regulators to investigate two complaints from drivers who say the

US probes Honda Pilots, Odysseys that roll away

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

By TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that Honda Odyssey minivans and Pilot SUVs can roll away after drivers remove the ignition key. The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affects more than 577,000 older-model

Video: Parasailing offers thrills despite risks

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

By CURT ANDERSONAssociated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) - I'm not afraid of heights, or flying, or thrill rides. So I didn't hesitate to take a parasail ride for an Associated Press story about the activity's lack of safety regulations. Equipped with a small video camera, I was

Spokane County Marine Patrol Wins Award

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane County Marine Patrol Unit won the Marine Law Enforcement Program of the Year award from the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. This award is given to the program with the best marine law enforcement and boater safety education in the state. The state

Spokane County Marine Patrol Wins Award

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

Spokane County Marine Patrol Wins Award

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

UPDATE: SWAT Situation Over In North Central Spokane

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 4th

UPDATE: Spokane Police began receiving several emergency calls, directing police to the area of 1600 N. Wall, around 8:30pm. The calls indicated someone may be held against their will by armed subjects inside the home.Responding officers found 44-year-old Steven Luke and 31-year-old Moises

Freshman QB Vernon Adams Nominated for Jerry Rice Award

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 3rd

by EWU Athletics His college football career consists of just two starts – and two victories – but Eastern Washington University quarterback Vernon Adams is one of 16 candidates announced Wednesday (Oct. 3) by The Sports Network for the 2012 Jerry Rice Award given to the top freshman in