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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

New book digs into Netflix's origins, evolution

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Netflix is probably hoping a new book about its early history never gets made into a movie. The book, "Netflixed: The Epic Battle for America's Eyeballs," tries to debunk a widely told tale about the company's origins and

Alex Karras, former NFL lineman, actor, dies at 77

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By LARRY LAGEAP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) - Alex Karras was a man of many roles. Fearsome NFL defensive lineman. Lovable TV dad. Hilarious big-screen cowboy. And in the end, a dementia victim who blamed the NFL for his illness along with thousands of former players in lawsuits accusing the

Ryan prepares to take on skilled debater Biden

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By PHILIP ELLIOTTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - To prepare for his biggest test yet on the national stage, untested debater Paul Ryan has been hauling two thick briefing books around the country and intently studying up on Vice President Joe Biden, who has been sparring over public policy

Ryan prepares to take on skilled debater Biden

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

US job openings dipped in August from July

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers advertised slightly fewer jobs in August than July, while they filled the most positions in three months, offering a mixed signal on the job market. The Labor Department said Wednesday that job openings dropped by 32,

Biden to play 'hardball' in VP debate

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By MATTHEW DALYAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Four years ago, Joe Biden was careful not to appear overly aggressive in his vice presidential debate with Sarah Palin, then a newcomer to the national stage. Now, as he prepares to debate Paul Ryan, a 14-year House veteran and the top

Dow falls 128, with Chevron and Alcoa leading way

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By MATTHEW CRAFTAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Downbeat reports from Alcoa and Chevron at the start of corporate earnings season pulled stock indexes lower for a third straight day Wednesday. The Dow Jones industrial average slumped 128 points, its steepest loss since late June. Alcoa, the