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AP Exclusive: Neglect ruins Marcos' prized shoes

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 23rd

By JIM GOMEZAssociated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Termites, storms and neglect have damaged part of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos' legendary stash of shoes and other vanity possessions, left behind after she and her dictator husband were driven into U.S. exile by a 1986

Ansari, Goodwin keep Emmy rehearsals casual

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 23rd

By DERRIK J. LANGAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Emmy Awards were still a day away, but the Nokia Theatre was already abuzz Saturday as celebrities popped in to run through their lines for Sunday's ceremony. TV stars such as Aziz Ansari, Matthew Perry, Ginnifer Goodwin and

US State Dept. blasts CNN report on Stevens' diary

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 23rd

By LYNN ELBERAP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - CNN reported on the personal journal of slain American ambassador Christopher Stevens over objections from his family, a State Department spokesman said Saturday. The news channel, in a story posted online Saturday, said that it found a

Cougars Blow 17 Point Lead in 4th, Fall 35-34 to Colorado

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 23rd

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) - Jordan Webb scored on a 4-yard run in the final seconds, the last of three Colorado touchdowns in the final 7 minutes, to beat Washington State 35-34 on Saturday in the Pac-12 Conference opener for both teams. Webb threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more for Colorado (1-

Trader Joe's recalls peanut butter

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 23rd

By MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The grocery store chain Trader Joe's is recalling peanut butter that has been linked to 29 salmonella illnesses in 18 states. The Food and Drug Administration and the federal Centers for Disease Control said Saturday that the store

Floodwaters recede in Alaska town; cleanup begins

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Floodwaters receded Saturday from much of the tourist town of Talkeetna, giving residents a chance to begin cleaning the muddy mess left behind - but officials warned that the danger hadn't passed and advised that people boil their water. About 200 miles south, in

Reds beat Dodgers 6-0, clinch NL Central

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

By JOE KAYAP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) - General manager Walt Jocketty hit the "send" button on his cellphone right at the final out, informing his manager that the Reds' championship celebration was on. And with a familiar swing getting them there. Jay Bruce was Cincinnati's Mr.

Gas drilling protests held in US, other countries

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Demonstrators in the United States and other countries protested Saturday against the natural gas drilling process known as fracking that they say threatens public health and the environment. Participants in the "Global Frackdown" campaign posted photos on social media websites

Houston officer kills double amputee in wheelchair

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

By The Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) - A Houston police officer shot and killed a one-armed, one-legged man in a wheelchair Saturday inside a group home after police say the double amputee threatened the officer and aggressively waved a metal object that turned out to be a pen. Police

Fla. mother suspected of killing 2 children, self

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Authorities in Florida say a man found his wife and two young children dead in their home. Pinellas County Sheriff's officials said in a statement Saturday that the investigation is still ongoing, but it appears that 34-year-old Dawn Brown killed her children and then