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White, silver are top vehicle colors in 2012

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By DEE-ANN DURBINAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - If you bought a new vehicle this year, chances are high it was white or silver. Twenty-two percent of cars and trucks built for the 2012 model year have white paint, making it the most popular color worldwide. Silver is close behind, at 20 percent

Finance leaders to address global economic threats

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By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - When global finance ministers meet this week in Tokyo, they'll confront a triple challenge: Economic troubles in three major regions are threatening the world's economy. And political conflicts are complicating the problem.

Man arrested after smoke grenade found in luggage

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By SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJERAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - A man dressed in a bulletproof vest and flame-retardant pants was arrested by federal officials at Los Angeles International Airport after a smoke grenade, gas mask, leg irons and weapons were discovered in his luggage, authorities said

Prostitution arrests rock Maine tourist town

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By CLARKE CANFIELDAssociated Press KENNEBUNK, Maine (AP) - This upscale southern Maine town is known for its ocean beaches, old sea captains' mansions and the neighboring town of Kennebunkport, home to the Bush family summer compound. But the talk of the town these days is the arrest of a

Netflix CEO to step down from Microsoft's board

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By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is leaving Microsoft's board of directors next month, giving him more time to focus on the myriad of challenges facing Netflix's video subscription service. The departure announced Tuesday comes 5 1/2

Alcoa cuts demand outlook, posts $143M loss

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By SANDY SHOREAP Business Writer Alcoa Inc. has slightly lowered its aluminum demand expectations for the rest of the year largely because of China's economic slowdown. Alcoa, which makes aluminum for a wide range of businesses, predicted aluminum demand would grow 6 percent this year, down

Mormonism, voter enthusiasm concern evangelicals

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By RACHEL ZOLLAP Religion Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Evangelical leaders worried that Mitt Romney's Mormonism could suppress conservative turnout on Election Day are intensifying appeals for Christians to vote. In poll after poll, evangelicals have overwhelmingly said they would back the

Feds seek full court review of cigarette warnings

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By MICHAEL FELBERBAUMAP Tobacco Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The U.S. government is asking a federal appeals court to rehear a challenge to a Food and Drug Administration requirement that tobacco companies to put large graphic health warnings on cigarette packages to show that smoking can

WAC adds Cal State-Bakersfield, Utah Valley

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By ARNIE STAPLETONAP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) - The Western Athletic Conference is adding Cal State-Bakersfield and Utah Valley next year as it ditches football. WAC interim commissioner Jeff Hurd said the WAC will continue looking for other new members as it makes the transition from an FBS

WAC adds Cal State-Bakersfield, Utah Valley

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th