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10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday: 1. BACK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY FOR CHICAGO KIDS Teachers and the mayor hail the proposed pact, reached after a dispute focusing on evaluations and job security. 2.

Army tests body armor tailored for female soldiers

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By KRISTIN M. HALLAssociated Press FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) - Female soldiers from Fort Campbell deploying to Afghanistan will field test the first Army body armor that is shorter and better tailored specifically to fit women's physiques. Members of a female engagement team from the 101st

Chicago mayor: Schools deal an 'honest compromise'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling the tentative agreement that led to the end of the city's teacher's strike "an honest compromise." Emanuel spoke to a Tuesday evening news conference after union delegates voted to suspend the seven-day strike at a meeting where they

CDA Police Investigating Two Armed Robberies

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

KHQ.COM - Police in Coeur d'Alene are asking for your help in locating the suspect in two separate robberies that may have been carried out by the same suspect. Read about the two incidents below in a press release issued by the Coeur d'Alene Police Department: Suspect description:

UN calls for dialogue between Congo, Rwanda

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council says dialogue is urgently needed between the Congo and Rwanda, which is accused of supporting the rebellion in eastern Congo. German U.N. Ambassador and current Security Council President Peter Wittig says a high-level meeting is planned for next week

Spokane Police Looking For Centennial Trail Assault Victims Possibly Connected To Graham

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

KHQ.COM - Following the arrest of Avondre Graham, the 17-year-old who was arrested last week in the unprovoked attack of a woman on the Centennial Trail, Spokane Police Detectives are looking for anyone who has been a victim of a similar assault or attempted assault this year. If you were the

Dorm evacuated at Arkansas State after bomb threat

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) - A dormitory that was evacuated following a bomb threat at Arkansas State University has been deemed safe. University spokeswoman Gina Bowman says the threat came in Tuesday afternoon targeting the University Hall dorm, which houses nearly 400 students. Residents were

Republicans: Bad gets worse for Romney

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

By KASIE HUNT and STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A bad stretch for Mitt Romney just got worse, and Republican insiders now are growing increasingly pessimistic about the GOP presidential nominee's chances of winning the White House. The latest heartburn for these insiders

Burglary Leads To Knife Fight In Cheney

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

City Of Cheney Press Release: CHENEY, Wash.- Early Tuesday morning at approximately 2:20 AM, officers responded to 1090 W. Betz Road in regard to a report of a fight. Upon arrival, officers learned that suspects Landon and Riley Wakefield had attended a party at the apartment

Union head: Chicago students in class Wednesday

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago's teachers union leader says hundreds of thousands of students will return to classrooms Wednesday after delegates overwhelmingly voted to suspend a seven-day teachers strike. Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis told a Tuesday evening news conference that the