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Egypt judges say most will boycott referendum

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 11th

By By HAMZA HENDAWI and MAGGIE MICHAELAssociated Press CAIRO (AP) - Most Egyptian judges rejected any role Tuesday in overseeing the country's constitutional referendum, a move likely to cast further doubt on the legitimacy of the disputed charter. The nation's worst crisis since Hosni

Italian premier defends austerity measures

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 11th

By By VICTOR L. SIMPSONAssociated Press ROME (AP) - Premier Mario Monti on Tuesday defended his government's austerity measures as necessary to restore confidence in Italy's financial future, and warned voters to beware "magic solutions" promised by candidates in upcoming elections.

More TV apps come to Xbox Live as usage grows

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 11th

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Microsoft is rolling out dozens of new apps for the Xbox 360, building on statistics that show members of its paid online subscription service spend more time on it watching video than they do playing multiplayer games over the Internet. The company said Tuesday that by early

List of music stars who have died in air crashes

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 10th

By By The Associated Press With hectic tours to often remote places, the music world has been hit hard by air tragedies over the years. On Sunday, Mexican singing star Jenni Rivera and six others were killed when their Learjet crashed in rugged territory following a concert in Monterrey, Mexico

Patrick Moore, British astronomer and TV host, dies at 89

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 10th

By Liz Raftery, British astronomer Patrick Moore, who hosted the BBC program The Sky at Night, died Sunday at his home after battling an infection. He was 89. "After a short spell in hospital last week, it was determined that no further treatment would benefit him, and it was his wish to spend his

Shannen Doherty's 911 call about suicidal Twitter fan leaks

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 10th

By Liz Raftery, Shannen Doherty called police last month to report a fan who had threatened via Twitter to kill herself if the actress didn't call her -- and now audio of the 911 call has been leaked.Check out Beverly Hills, 90210 and other shows we'd like to see reunite

"Shattered" Australian DJs speak out about Kate Middleton nurse's suicide

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 10th

By Liz Raftery, Michael Christian and Mel Greig, the Australian DJs who prank called the London hospital where Kate Middleton was being treated, say they're "shattered" and "devastated" by the subsequent suicide of the nurse who fielded the call.

Jenni Rivera, soulful, troubled Mexican music star

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 10th

By By E.J. TAMARA and NATALIA CANOAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jenni Rivera launched her career hawking cassette recordings of her songs at flea markets, but a powerful voice, soulful singing style and frank discussion of personal troubles powered her to the heights of a male-dominated

Daley nephew enters not guilty plea in 2004 death

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 10th

By By MICHAEL TARMAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) - The nephew of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter in the 2004 death of a suburban man whose family suspects a police cover-up in the initial investigation into the fatal fight. The case hit

McDonald's November sales figure rises

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 10th

By By MAE ANDERSONAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's Corp. said Monday that a key sales figure rebounded in November, as U.S. customers snapped up the world's biggest hamburger chain's breakfast offerings and limited-time Cheddar Bacon Onion sandwiches. The increase