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US seeks calm over Asian disputes; won't mediate

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 28th

By BRADLEY KLAPPERAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - The Obama administration on Friday pressed U.S. allies Japan and South Korea to continue their cooperation on North Korea and other key issues despite a dispute over a contested islet. The administration also urged Tokyo and Beijing to make

2 men get life for acid deaths in San Diego

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 28th

By ELLIOT SPAGATAssociated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) - Two men were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Friday for their roles in a Mexican drug gang that dissolved victims' bodies in acid. Jose Olivera, 38, got five consecutive life terms and David Valencia, 42, got

AP NewsBreak: Man behind Muslim video changed name

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 28th

By GREG RISLINGAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - The mystery surrounding the man behind the crudely produced anti-Islamic video that sparked violence in the Middle East deepened when he appeared in court and identified himself by yet another name. Arrested on Thursday in Los Angeles after

Minneapolis gunman's family feared mental illness

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 28th

By PATRICK CONDONAssociated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Andrew Engeldinger's parents were worried about their son's growing paranoia. In 2010, they sought help, enrolling in a 12-week class for families of the mentally ill. For the last 21 months, the family said they reached out in hopes

Calif. man behind anti-Muslim film ordered jailed

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 28th

By GREG RISLINGAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday determined a California man behind a crudely produced anti-Islamic video that inflamed parts of the Middle East is a flight risk and ordered him detained. Citing a lengthy pattern of deception, U.S. Central District

After 'savage' flap, NY subway ads get disclaimers

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By DAVID B. CARUSOAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - The agency that oversees the city's public transit system, stung by a court decision that forced it to run an ad implying that enemies of Israel are "savages," says it will continue to allow political advertisements on subways and buses but

Man behind anti-Muslim film ordered jailed

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday ordered the man behind a crudely produced anti-Islamic video that inflamed parts of the Middle East to be detained because he is a flight risk. U.S. Central District Chief Magistrate Judge Suzanne Segal ordered Nakoula Basseley Nakoula held after

Republicans assail Obama on 9/11 attack in Libya

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans lashed out at President Barack Obama and senior administration officials over their evolving description of the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya, a late campaign-season broadside challenging the veracity and

Chef found guilty of murder in boiled body case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By LINDA DEUTSCHAP Special Correspondent LOS ANGELES (AP) - A chef who told police he boiled his wife's body for four days to hide evidence of her death was convicted Thursday of second-degree murder. David Viens showed no reaction as the verdict was read. The sister of his victim burst out

Actress files second suit in anti-Muslim film case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

LOS ANGELES (AP) - An actress who appeared in an anti-Muslim film trailer that sparked violence in the Middle East has renewed her legal bid to have the 14-minute clip taken down from YouTube. Cindy Lee Garcia filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday against YouTube, parent company Google Inc.,