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Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2010, 9:10 pm

Today in History

Today is Friday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2010. There are 203 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress formed a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-11T03:55:58Z)

'World of Color' Dazzles the Crowd at Star-Studded World Premiere in Disney California Adventure ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. , June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- With a splash of fireworks, dazzling water-based special effects and a celebrity red carpet (actually a water-inspired blue carpet), the nighttime spectacular "World of Color ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-11T03:48:48Z)

Michigan State optimistic that coach Tom Izzo won't leave for Cleveland

EAST LANSING -- From athletic director Mark Hollis to trustee and former football coach George Perles, the general consensus among those involved with Michigan State athletics is that Tom Izzo will stay in East Lansing ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-11T03:55:58Z)

Astros-Yankees Preview

Andy Pettitte (notes) is so synonymous with the New York Yankees that it's sometimes easy to forget that he spent three years with the Houston Astros . He'll make his first career start against his former team Friday ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-11T03:41:39Z)

Celtics beat Lakers, knot the NBA finals 2-2

These finals aren't over yet. Boston wins tonight 96-89, tying the series at two games apiece. Game 5 is in Boston on Sunday, and yes, we're off to Los Angeles again next week for Game 6. At least. The Lakers now get the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-11T03:48:48Z)

With World Cup, Soccer's Moment Arrives in U.S.

(CBS/AP) The bars are stocked across America, and the pubs are getting ready in England. A 70½-foot billboard of Clint Dempsey stands near Penn Station in Manhattan, and there's even a large poster of Landon Donovan in ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-11T03:55:58Z)

World Cup 2010

Historians of French football did not have to search too far back in the record books for worrying omens when the World Cup draw was made. In 2002, when les Bleus surrendered their crown in such meek fashion, it was a 0 ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-11T03:34:29Z)

Cameron: Afghanistan most important foreign policy issue for Britain

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Afghanistan is the most important foreign policy and national security issue facing Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday while on an unannounced visit to Kabul. After meeting ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-11T03:41:39Z)

Crude Oil on the Brink of Breaking Out, Gold Double Top Confirmed

Crude is at a critical technical level with a break to the upside exposing $80, while gold is due for another period of consolidation. Crude oil is slightly lower after rising a little over a dollar on Thursday. Prices ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-11T03:34:29Z)

'Big Baby' is big key for Celtics in Game 4

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Celtics have tied up the NBA finals, and they owe it more to "Big Baby" than the Big Three. Backup Glen "Big Baby" Davis scored half of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Celtics ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-11T04:03:07Z)

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