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McMahon says she avoids specifics on some issues

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

By SUSAN HAIGHAssociated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Republican candidate Linda McMahon says she hasn't offered specifics throughout Connecticut's Senate race for changing Social Security and Medicare because she would be "demagogued" for her ideas. Senior citizens issues have been a

Google blames contractor for early release of data

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

By ANICK JESDANUNAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Google became the latest company Thursday to release its financial results earlier than scheduled, after which its stock price dropped 9 percent before trading was suspended. The search company blamed a contractor, R.R. Donnelley & Sons

Tigers rout Yankees 8-1 for 4-game ALCS sweep

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

By NOAH TRISTERAP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) - Prince Fielder waved his arms frantically, gleefully calling off his teammates while the crowd at Comerica Park roared. From the moment the big first baseman signed his massive contract in January, an entire city had been waiting for a chance to

Fort Hood shooting victims seek added benefits

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

By ANGELA K. BROWNAssociated Press FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Nearly three years after the Fort Hood shooting, a group of soldiers and their families is pressing the Department of Defense to make victims of the rampage eligible for the Purple Heart and other benefits. About 160 people affected by

Fund manager: Plenty of reason to be cautious now

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

By MARK JEWELLAP Personal Finance Writer BOSTON (AP) - The Appleseed Fund is unusual, and not just because of its strict socially-responsible investing mandate. Just as noteworthy is Appleseed's atypical record. The mutual fund has been one of the best performers over the latest 5-year

Capital One's profit vaults 47 percent in 3Q

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

By ALEX VEIGAAP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Capital One Financial Corp.'s net income vaulted 47 percent in the third quarter, as the lender's acquisition of online bank ING Direct and HSBC's U.S. credit card business helped boost its loan revenue. The results released

Stellar duo target Ohio's working class for Obama

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

By JULIE PACEAssociated Press PARMA, Ohio (AP) - Lest anyone forget the importance of Ohio's white, working-class voters, President Barack Obama sent a clear reminder on Thursday. Make that two reminders: Bill (Clinton) and The Boss (Bruce Springsteen), two aging baby boomers still at the

Microsoft profit falls ahead of Windows 8 launch

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

By PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Microsoft Corp.'s net income fell 22 percent in the latest quarter as it deferred revenue from the sale of its upcoming Windows 8 operating system to PC makers - and as PC sales in general took a dive. The economic troubles in Europe

Rep. Todd Akin raises $1.6 million for Senate bid

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

By HENRY C. JACKSON and KEVIN FREKINGAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Missouri Rep. Todd Akin raised about $1.6 million for his Senate bid in the months after Republican Party officials sought to distance themselves from his comments on "legitimate rape," according to his filings with the

Beans, corn higher on concerns about weather

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

By SANDY SHOREAP Business Writer Soybean, corn and wheat prices rose as some South American farming regions get either too much or not enough rain. Soybeans finished up 2.4 percent Thursday; corn increased 2 percent and wheat gained 1.4 percent. Brazil and Argentina are huge producers of corn