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Guatemalan massacre suspect extradited to US

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

By SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJERAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - A former Guatemalan soldier accused of being involved in a 1982 massacre during that country's civil war was extradited Friday to California where he faces immigration fraud charges. Jose Sosa Orantes was brought to the U.S. from

Sportsmen's bill passes Senate test

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

By MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - On its last day in session before the election, the Senate tied itself in knots over 41 polar bear carcasses that hunters want to bring home from Canada as big game trophies. After punting tough decisions on far weightier issues like

Avondre Graham Awaiting Court Appearance On Murder Charge

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

SPOKANE, Wash – Spokane Police forwarded a charge of 2nd degree murder Thursday against Avondre Graham, 17, in the May stabbing death of Sharlotte McGill. But two days later, Graham is still awaiting his first court appearance on that new charge. He was arrested September 13th on

AP Interview: Qatari first lady promotes education

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

By EDITH M. LEDERERAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The first lady of Qatar will play a leading role in a new campaign to bring education to 61 million children around the world who are not in school, especially the nearly half living in conflict areas. Sheika Mozah bint Nasser al-Missned

KHQ WEATHER AUTHORITY: The 70’s Return This Week

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

Sunday's Weather Update: The 70's Return This Week * Region-wide "Air Quality Alerts for wildfire smoke continues into Monday Overnight: It should be a grand sunset @ 6:45pm as partial clearing takes place…conditions should remain fairly quiet, mild, hazy & smoky

KHQ WEATHER AUTHORITY: The 70’s Return This Week

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

Prison for wealthy Seattle couple who took welfare

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

SEATTLE (AP) - A Seattle couple who collected welfare while living in a $1.2 million waterfront home are headed to prison. A federal judge sentenced chiropractor David Silverstein and his longtime partner, Lyudmila Shimonova, to 18 months in prison Friday. Silverstein also must pay a criminal fine

What Congress did and didn't do in its final week

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

By The Associated Press The 112th Congress has been one of the least productive in recent history. A look at what Congress has accomplished and left undone in its final week before leaving for the election campaign: ___ Accomplishments: -Congress early Saturday completed its major task for the

Texas jury convicts man in 1984 murder of friend

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

By ANGELA K. BROWNAssociated Press FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - A man accused of repeatedly stabbing a friend in 1984 after she rejected his romantic advances, then leaving her body to be found by her mother beside a blood-soaked bed, was convicted of capital murder late Friday by a Texas jury and

Increased Patrols In High Bridge Park

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

SPOKANE, Wash. - Since March, the Spokane Police Department has increased the amount of officers that patrol High Bridge Park in Spokane. Officer Tim Ottmar said that they have had complaints for lewd conduct and reports of people having sex in the park. They have given out about 4 tickets for