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FBI agent in Petraeus scandal has been a hero

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 15th

By MATT SEDENSKYAssociated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - FBI Special Agent Frederick Humphries II played a key role in stopping a terrorist attack aimed at blowing up Los Angeles International Airport just as the year 2000 dawned. He fatally shot a man who threatened him and other law enforcement

FBI updates its most wanted terrorists list

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th

By EILEEN SULLIVANAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - An American suspected of operating with terrorists in Somalia has been added to the FBI's list of most wanted terrorists. The FBI on Wednesday placed Omar Shafik Hammami, formerly of Alabama, on its list. Officials believe Hammami is a

Socialite's climb halted by unfolding scandal

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th

By ALLEN G. BREED and DONNA CASSATA and TAMARA LUSHAssociated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jill Kelley's attempt to climb the Tampa social ladder - the rungs of which included some high-ranking military officials - has come to an ignominious halt. Accounts of lavish parties at her bay front

Radical cleric Abu Qatada released from jail

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 13th

By DAVID STRINGERAssociated Press LONDON (AP) - A radical Islamist cleric described by prosecutors as a key al-Qaida operative in Europe was jeered by protesters Tuesday after he was freed from prison following a court ruling that he cannot be deported to Jordan to face terrorism charges. Abu

Help for blighted suburbs meets French hostility

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 11th

By ELAINE GANLEYAssociated Press PARIS (AP) - When the blighted housing projects ringing major French cities exploded in nationwide riots, France pledged quick action to fix them. Seven years on, the suburban projects remain islands of despair, lofty promises of rebirth largely forgotten. So a

10 Things to Know for Today

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 9th

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today (times in EST): 1. WHY OBAMA IS IN A BIND He has to stand his ground against the GOP, and risk falling off the "fiscal cliff," or reach a compromise - and risk angering

Changing times: Politicians' tears more common now

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 9th

By GREGORY KATZAssociated Press It seems out of place: The president of the United States breaking down in tears as he thanked campaign workers for their tireless work for his re-election. But Barack Obama isn't the only world leader unashamed to be seen crying in public - or simply unable

Up to 11,000 people flee Syria in 24-hour period

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 9th

By JOHN HEILPRIN and ZEINA KARAMAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) - As many as 11,000 people fled Syria in 24 hours, some of them desperately clambering through a razor-wire fence into Turkey on Friday to escape fierce fighting between rebels and government forces for control of a border town. The

Clinton honors slain envoy to Libya

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 9th

By MATTHEW LEEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton paid tribute Thursday to slain U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, calling him a "fallen hero" who understood that diplomacy requires taking risks. About two months after Stevens and three other

UK Foreign Secretary Hague meets Indian officials

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 8th

NEW DELHI (AP) - British Foreign Secretary William Hague met with top officials in the Indian capital on Thursday to discuss ways to increase trade and investment and to tackle other issues, including terrorism, cyber security and defense. Hague met with Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid, and