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Mood of the Nation: Struggling yet still hopeful

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 30th

By DAVE CARPENTERAP Business Writer CHICAGO (AP) - On the eve of the 2012 elections, The Associated Press interviewed dozens of Americans to try to gauge the economic mood of the nation. People were asked about jobs, housing, gas prices, retirement and other issues. Among them were a Chicago

Oh no Ohio! Living under a political barrage

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 30th

By HELEN O'NEILLAP Special Correspondent SUNBURY, Ohio (AP) - This is what it's like to be an Ohioan in the maddening final days of Campaign 2012: A cacophony of screeching voices spew attack ads from television and radio, hurling words like "FALSE! DECEIVING! DISHONEST!," disrupting

Superstorm now ashore, its work is far from done

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 30th

By MARK SCOLFORO and MICHAEL HILLAssociated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The storm that was Sandy isn't done just yet. After lashing coastal cities and inundating parts of New York City with 13 feet of water, the core of the hybrid storm is beginning a long slog across Pennsylvania and

Throughout East, people in awe of superstorm Sandy

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 30th

By The Associated Press Residents in the East weathered the effects of Hurricane Sandy and marveled at its raw power as it churned north and then merged with two other weather systems to create a fearsome superstorm. Here are their stories. ___ Dani Hart searched for the perfect New York City

1 dead, captain missing after Sandy claims ship

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 30th

By EMERY P. DALESIOAssociated Press ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) - When the Bounty set sail last week, the captain running the ship made famous in Hollywood adventure films believed he could navigate around Hurricane Sandy and weather the storm. After two days in rough seas, he realized his

5 things to watch for in the campaign homestretch

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 30th

WASHINGTON (AP) - Five things to watch for in the final week of the presidential race between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney: 1. HOW LONG CAN THEY WAIT? Obama and Romney pull off the campaign trail - with a week to go before Election Day - because of the superstorm, both

Mood of the Nation: Business owner spending less

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 30th

By MATT SEDENSKYAssociated Press Writer MIAMI (AP) - On the eve of the 2012 elections, The Associated Press interviewed dozens of Americans to try to gauge the economic mood of the nation. People were asked about jobs, housing, gas prices, retirement and other issues. Among them was Hilda

Holiday gadgets: Microsoft phones, Google gadgets

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 29th

By ANICK JESDANUNAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Microsoft launched its new Windows phone system and Google unveiled new devices under its Nexus brand. Both part of an effort to grab more of consumers' holiday-shopping dollars. Last week, Microsoft started selling its Windows 8

Holiday gadgets: Microsoft phones, Google gadgets

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 29th

High-tech product announcements this fall

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 29th

By The Associated Press It's high season for consumer electronics. Manufacturers of various gadgets are unveiling their holiday lineups. Add to that products surrounding a new version of Windows that came out Friday. Here's a recap of the announcements so far: - Sept. 4: Microsoft Corp