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Why did Chick-fil-A cross the road, pull funds for gay marriage foes?

Why did Chick-fil-A cross the road, pull funds for gay marriage foes?
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 20th
By Patrik Jonsson After enduring a major public-relations tsunami this summer, Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-based sandwich shop that's closed on Sundays, says it will end its decade-long corporate support of culture-warrior groups that oppose gay marriage. "Going forward, our intent is to leave the

Why did Chick-fil-A cross the road, pull funds for gay marriage foes?

Why did Chick-fil-A cross the road, pull funds for gay marriage foes?
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 20th
By Patrik Jonsson After enduring a major public-relations tsunami this summer, Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-based sandwich shop that's closed on Sundays, says it will end its decade-long corporate support of culture-warrior groups that oppose gay marriage. "Going forward, our intent is to leave the

Why did Chick-fil-A cross the road, pull funds for gay marriage foes?

Why did Chick-fil-A cross the road, pull funds for gay marriage foes?
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 20th
By Patrik Jonsson After enduring a major public-relations tsunami this summer, Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-based sandwich shop that's closed on Sundays, says it will end its decade-long corporate support of culture-warrior groups that oppose gay marriage. "Going forward, our intent is to leave the

Why did Chick-fil-A cross the road, pull funds for gay marriage foes?

Why did Chick-fil-A cross the road, pull funds for gay marriage foes?
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 20th
By Patrik Jonsson After enduring a major public-relations tsunami this summer, Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-based sandwich shop that's closed on Sundays, says it will end its decade-long corporate support of culture-warrior groups that oppose gay marriage. "Going forward, our intent is to leave the

Older drivers face confusing array of license laws

Older drivers face confusing array of license laws
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th
By LAURAN NEERGAARDAP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Jerry Wiseman notices it's harder to turn and check his car's blind spots at age 69 than it was at 50. So the Illinois man and his wife took a refresher driving course, hunting tips to stay safe behind the wheel for many more years

Japan Cabinet panel urges ending use of nuke power

Japan Cabinet panel urges ending use of nuke power
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 14th
By MARI YAMAGUCHIAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) - A Japanese Cabinet panel called Friday for phasing out of nuclear power over the next three decades in a major shift for Japan as it overhauls energy policy following the Fukushima meltdowns. Adopting the proposals would be a break with Japan's

Cabinet panel wants Japan to end nuclear power use

Cabinet panel wants Japan to end nuclear power use
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 14th
By MARI YAMAGUCHIAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) - A Cabinet panel on Friday called for Japan to phase out nuclear power over the next three decades in what would be a major shift of national energy policy prompted by the Fukushima meltdowns. Reversing Japan's decades-long advocacy of nuclear

Asian casino boom aims to lure region's new rich

Asian casino boom aims to lure region's new rich
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th
By KELVIN CHANAP Business Writer MACAU (AP) - In the Philippines, a $4-billion casino will soon rise from reclaimed land on Manila Bay. In South Korea, foreign investors are expected to break ground next year on a clutch of casino resorts offshore. And on the eastern edge of Russia, authorities

Japan PM hints at nuclear-free energy policy

Japan PM hints at nuclear-free energy policy
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th
By MARI YAMAGUCHIAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) - Japan's prime minister hinted Wednesday that the government will announce a gradual abandonment of nuclear power when it issues a new energy policy this week. News reports said the Cabinet has already agreed to the new policy. Yoshihiko Noda

Feds providing $250K for tsunami debris removal

Feds providing $250K for tsunami debris removal
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on July 16th
By BECKY BOHRERAssociated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Monday announced it will provide $250,000 in grants to five states affected by debris from last year's tsunami in Japan. The agency said Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and