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Bernanke: Fed policies to help emerging markets

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 14th

By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Chairman Ben Bernanke is rejecting arguments that the Federal Reserve's bold moves to bolster U.S. job growth could have unwanted consequences in emerging market countries. In a speech Sunday, Bernanke disagrees with criticism that

China central bank says currency near equilibrium

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 14th

By ELAINE KURTENBACHAP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) - China's currency has reached its equilibrium rate and its value is mainly determined by the market, rather than intervention, Beijing's central bank chief said Sunday, signaling there is little likelihood of major movement in the yuan

No. 1 Alabama whips Missouri 42-10

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By R.B. FALLSTROMAP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Nick Saban came off the field Saturday and sized up the afternoon for No. 1 Alabama. "It was tough sledding out there today, guys," the Crimson Tide coach said. The thing is, he was speaking more about the weather than the opponent. "For

Do black people support Obama because he's black?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By JESSE WASHINGTONAP National Writer Surviving slavery, segregation and discrimination has forged a special pride in African-Americans. Now some are saying this hard-earned pride has become prejudice in the form of blind loyalty to President Barack Obama. Are black people supporting Obama

Do black people support Obama because he's black?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

Cuban missile crisis beliefs endure after 50 years

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By PETER ORSIAssociated Press HAVANA (AP) - The world stood at the brink of Armageddon for 13 days in October 1962 when President John F. Kennedy drew a symbolic line in the Atlantic and warned of dire consequences if Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev dared to cross it. An American U-2 spy plane

Va. escapes worst of recession but new fears ahead

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By SHARON COHENAP National Writer LEESBURG, Va. (AP) - Amid scenic horse farms, vineyards, Civil War landmarks and quaint shops tucked in historic red-brick buildings, signs of prosperity are plainly visible. The anxiety about the economy, less so - but it's here. Talk to the husband and

Scandal hurts Armstrong, but doesn't destroy image

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By EDDIE PELLSAP National Writer It's not so much that the Lance Armstrong story was too good to be true. Now it might just be too good to let go. Even after investigators unveiled a scathing report portraying him as an unrepentant drug cheat, Armstrong continues to confound his public with

As EU basks in peace prize, separatists on rise

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By RAF CASERTAssociated Press ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) - Historic world port and fashionista capital, Antwerp has always lived on the crest of the wave. Now, a separatist party heading into municipal elections Sunday wants to use the city as a base for breaking away from Belgium - putting it at

Shuttle inches toward retirement home at LA museum

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By ALICIA CHANGAP Science Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - At every turn of Endeavour's stop-and-go commute through urban streets, a constellation of spectators trailed along as the space shuttle ploddingly nosed past stores, schools, churches and front yards. Having escaped out of Earth's