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Fed: Housing lifts growth in most US regions

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Stronger housing markets helped boost economic growth at the end of the summer in nearly every region of the United States, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday. The Fed said growth improved in 10 of its 12 regional

Review: Tablet apps fill in gap, won't replace PCs

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By BREE FOWLERAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - There's nothing I like more than getting some writing done at my favorite neighborhood coffeehouse. It's relaxing, I'm more productive and the place makes a great cappuccino. But after I bought my iPad about a year ago, I didn't

Zags' Non-Conference Schedule A Tough One

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

As far as non-conference schedules go, Gonzaga has a good one. Like they always do. And on a scale of one to 10, at least one writer at ESPN gives the Zags a 9. Most notable on Gonzaga's pre-WCC schedule this year is a matchup with Butler. That's the one being highlighted by ESPN with a

Zags' Non-Conference Schedule A Tough One

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

Judges OK SC voter law, say it must wait to 2013

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By SUZANNE GAMBOAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A three-judge panel has upheld South Carolina's law requiring voters to show photo identification but has delayed enforcement until next year - adding to the list of states that have had to postpone or drop strict ID or voting laws they

Cash pulled from stock funds for 7th month in row

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By MARK JEWELLAP Personal Finance Writer BOSTON (AP) - Even as stock prices rose again in September, investors withdrew money from stock mutual funds at the fastest pace of the year, marking the seventh straight month that withdrawals have exceeded deposits. Bond funds attracted cash for the

Former Fla. congressman Sam Gibbons dies at 92

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By GARY FINEOUT and MITCH STACYAssociated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Former U.S. Rep. Sam M. Gibbons, who served 17 terms in Congress and rose to head the powerful Ways and Means Committee before his retirement, died late Tuesday or early Wednesday at a Tampa retirement home, according to his son

26 testify against Lance Armstrong in doping case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By EDDIE PELLSAP National Writer Lance Armstrong said he wanted to see the names of his accusers. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency gave him 26, including 11 former teammates. The world's most famous cyclist said he wanted to see the hard evidence that he was a doper. The agency gave him that,

Wal-Mart to accelerate small store growth

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIOAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. gave investors what they were looking for: a promise that it will keep delivering strong results even as it becomes more disciplined in its spending on new stores. Its stock hit an all-time high Wednesday, extending a

Chemist in Mass. lab scandal refuses to testify

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By DENISE LAVOIEAP Legal Affairs Writer BOSTON (AP) - The chemist at the center of a Massachusetts drug-testing lab scandal refused to testify Wednesday in a drug case against a Boston man who once spent 15 years in prison for the slaying of a 12-year-old girl he says he did not commit. A