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UN chief demands global action to end war in Syria

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

By EDITH M. LEDERERAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon demanded international action to stop the war in Syria, telling a somber gathering of world leaders Tuesday that the 18-month conflict had become "a regional calamity with global ramifications." In sharp

High court to consider drunken driving case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court will decide when law enforcement officers must get a warrant before ordering a blood test on an unwilling drunken-driving suspect. The issue has divided federal and state courts around the country and the justices on Tuesday agreed to take up a case involving a

WSP Trooper Stops Speeding Car, Finds 3 Kids In Trunk

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

SEATTLE (AP) - The Washington State Patrol says troopers found three children locked in the trunk after pulling over a speeding car on Interstate 405 near Bothell. Spokesman Keith Leary says 28-year-old Anna Boyle and her fiance 27-year-old Aaron Johnson were booked into Snohomish

Boy who inspired firefighter photo project dies

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

By TERRY WALLACEAssociated Press DALLAS (AP) - A 4-year-old Dallas boy whose battle with cancer inspired his father's firefighting crew, then firefighters from across the country to post photos of support for him on his Facebook page has died. Dameon Burcie, who is a lieutenant in the

KHQ WEATHER AUTHORITY: The Start Of Another Dry Period Begins

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

This morning there is a very weak cold front passing over us...but it's not bringing much in the way of moisture. Maybe just a few light showers, if anything, to the northern interior. As it passes winds will kick up briefly in the northern mountains and valleys but that's about it.

Events in the life of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

By The Associated Press Aung San Suu Kyi's life has been marked by family tragedy, world travel and a political mission that prompted her to choose Myanmar's democracy struggle over her children, whom she left behind in England. Here are the key events in Suu Kyi's life that aides

Bulger girlfriend pays $150,000 federal fine

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

BOSTON (AP) - The woman who helped Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger evade authorities for 16 years has paid a $150,000 fine assessed when she pleaded guilty. The Boston Globe (http://bo.st/Q5q31J ) reports that federal court records show that Catherine Greig (grehg) made the payment on Friday.

Former President Clinton urges religious tolerance

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton says the followers of Islam shouldn't resort to violence when they hear their faith challenged in an increasingly diverse and Internet-connected world. Clinton tells CBS "This Morning" that "you cannot live in a shame-based world. You won't

Brooke Astor home auction fetches $18.8M in NYC

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

NEW YORK (AP) - An auction of the contents of philanthropist Brooke Astor's two homes brought in over $18.8 million, Sotheby's said Tuesday. Sotheby's offered 901 objects in all, including European and Asian furnishings, Old Masters, Qing Dynasty paintings, tea sets, silverware, jewelry

No sign of NC convicted killer who escaped Sunday

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

By MICHAEL BIESECKER RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - There was no sign of a convicted killer two days after he walked away from his tractor outside a prison farm in rural North Carolina. Officers were still searching for James J. Ladd, 51, a Halifax County Sheriff's Department dispatcher said early