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Obama campaign opens up about Biden's debate prep

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 12th

By JULIE PACEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign signaled their first debate strategy shift Thursday in a tweet. Hours before the vice presidential debate, the campaign sent out a photograph on Twitter of Joe Biden rehearsing for the primetime event. There

Werth's homer for Nats forces Game 5 against Cards

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

By HOWARD FENDRICHAP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Joyous, bouncing teammates waiting to greet him at home, the red-clad crowd raucous as can be, Jayson Werth yanked off his red batting helmet with two hands and thrust it a dozen or more feet overhead. A little less than two years ago, the

Giants beat Reds 6-4, win NLDS on Posey's slam

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

By JOE KAYAP Baseball Writer CINCINNATI (AP) - Not just any comeback would get San Francisco back to playing for a pennant. It would take one of Giant proportions. And Buster Posey believed it could happen. Even after the Giants left the West Coast down two games, the National League batting

In Miami, Obama plays odd role: Warm-up act

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

By KEN THOMASAssociated Press CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - For one day of the campaign, at least, President Barack Obama was just the warm-up act. Hours before Vice President Joe Biden's lone debate with Republican running mate Paul Ryan, Obama appeared loose and at ease in a semi-backup role

American Airlines stumbles on path to recovery

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

By DAVID KOENIG and SCOTT MAYEROWITZAP Airline Writers DALLAS (AP) - Just weeks ago, American Airlines was working its way through bankruptcy court, on schedule for one of the fastest turnarounds in aviation history. Planes were full. Revenue was pouring in. Then seemingly overnight, American

IPO market shows signs of life with 4 big gains

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

By BREE FOWLERAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - After a string of disappointing debuts, the IPO market showed signs of life Thursday, with shares of four newly public companies each shooting up more than 20 percent in their first day of trading. All of the companies - Realogy, the owner of

Shuttle crossing provides a unique teaching moment

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

By ALICIA CHANGAP Science Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - When the space shuttle Endeavour weaves through working-class communities on its way to its retirement home, Hildreth "Hal" Walker Jr. wants the children he tutors to remember a few names: Ronald McNair. Mae Jemison. Charles Bolden. A retired

Questions and answers on Thursday's VP debate

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

By LARRY MARGASAKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Four years ago, the vice presidential debate featured the old Senate pro, Joe Biden, against a newcomer to national politics, Sarah Palin. Thursday night's debate again includes Biden, now the incumbent Democratic vice president. But this

NYT shares hit new 52-week high on upgrade

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Times Co.'s stock rose on Thursday after an analyst raised his rating and price target on the shares. Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar said the Times Co.'s recent sales of some assets have helped improve its balance sheet, while its online pay wall has

NYT shares hit new 52-week high on upgrade

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th