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Delta says Sandy cut revenue by $45 million

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

NEW YORK (AP) - Delta Air Lines says Superstorm Sandy cut its revenue by $45 million last month as it was forced to cancel more than 3,500 flights. That's only a fraction of the $8.4 billion in revenue it reported in last year's fourth-quarter. It won't report full results for the

Verizon says Sandy effects could be 'significant'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

NEW YORK (AP) - Verizon says the effects of Superstorm Sandy on its fourth-quarter earnings could be "significant." Verizon Communications Inc., whose downtown Manhattan facilities were flooded and are still without power, said Friday it is working to restore communications services to customers

US economy adds 171K jobs; rate rises to 7.9 pct.

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers added 171,000 jobs in October, and hiring was stronger in August and September than first thought. The unemployment rate inched up to 7.9 percent from 7.8 percent in September. The Labor Department's last look at

10 Things to Know for Today

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about on Friday (times in EDT): 1. HOW THE U.S. JOB MARKET IS DOING Employment inches up to 7.9 percent because the work force grew. Employers add 171,000 jobs in October. 2.

Farewell lever and punch-card machines

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

By JENNIFER C. KERRAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Gone are the days of voting behind a curtain with an old-fashioned lever machine. Almost gone are the days of punch-card ballots and those unforgettable hanging, dimpled and pregnant chads. The contested 2000 presidential election and

NYC man accused of pulling gun in gas line

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

NEW YORK (AP) - The fight for fuel after Superstorm Sandy is starting to get nasty. New York City authorities say a motorist was arrested after he tried to cut in line at a gas station in Queens early Thursday and pointed a pistol at another motorist who complained. Queens District Attorney Richard

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

By The Associated Press The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 105 people in the United States. Power outages now stand at more than 3.5 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of

5 things to watch for in the campaign homestretch

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

WASHINGTON (AP) - Five things to watch for in the final week of the presidential race between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney: 1. JOBS, JOBS, JOBS: The final jobs report before Tuesday's election comes out at 8:30 a.m. Friday. Does the unemployment rate drop below 7.8

Fierce finish: Romney, Obama sharpen closing lines

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

By BEN FELLER and KASIE HUNTAssociated Press WEST CHESTER, Ohio (AP) - Down to a fierce finish, President Barack Obama accused Mitt Romney of scaring voters with lies on Friday, while the Republican challenger warned grimly of political paralysis and another recession if Obama reclaims the

Fierce finish: Romney, Obama sharpen closing lines

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd