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Deals of the Hour / June 11, 2010, 1:10 am

Former Red Wings coach Bobby Kromm dies he was coach of year in '77-78 -- his first ...

Bobby Kromm, the first Red Wings coach to win the Jack Adams Award, died Wednesday from complications from colon cancer. He was 82. Kromm won the Adams as the NHL's coach of the year in his first season with the Wings in ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-11T07:45:02Z)

Japan PM warns of Greece-like debt crisis

TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's new prime minister warned Friday that his country could face a financial mess like the one that has crippled Greece if it did not deal urgently with its swelling national debt. While Japan is on ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-11T07:59:21Z)

Thousands of Michigan teachers say yes to early retirement

Some mid-Michigan school districts that issued layoff notices this spring might need to recall or even hire new teachers this summer because senior staffers have responded to the state's retirement incentive, local ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-06-11T07:52:11Z)

Pete Carroll's response to the USC sanctions

Pete Carroll did not talk to reports today, but did issue a video statement saying he is unhappy with the sanctions handed down to the USC football program. Here's a transcript of you don't want to watch the video: "I'm ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-06-11T07:23:33Z)

GM won't curb the 'Chevy' name

DETROIT - General Motors Co. is shifting into reverse after an internal memo encouraging employees to stop using the "Chevy" nickname backfired. The automaker called the internal memo leaked to the public "poorly worded ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-06-11T07:52:11Z)

'Big Baby' big key for Celtics as finals tied 2-2

BOSTON (AP) -- When Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers gave his starters a breather to start the fourth quarter in Game 4 of the NBA finals, he told them not to get too comfortable. "Doc was like, 'One minute, and I'm ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-11T08:06:30Z)

Fans offer mixed reactions

By RICKY MARANON World Staff Writer Published: 6/11/2010 2:21 AM Last Modified: 6/11/2010 2:24 AM Fans are preparing themselves for what could be the end of the Big 12 Conference. With Colorado leaving for a spot in the ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-11T07:59:21Z)

City Council to vote on proposed 1-cent tax

By BRIAN BARBER World Staff Writer Published: 6/10/2010 2:51 AM Last Modified: 6/10/2010 12:00 PM Councilor Jack Henderson's proposed 1-cent public safety and parks tax is expected to be up for a full City Council vote ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-11T07:59:21Z)

Rumor central continues to churn expansion scenarios: Texas and Texas A&M to the Big 10

Madison – Normally I don't shop at Rumor City but there have been some interesting "developments" Thursday concerning the Big Ten's plan to expand. It has been reported that the Pacific 10 will snap up six ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-11T07:37:52Z)

U.S. soccer team can't beat the Brits - in pay

In addition to patriotism, and a natural tendency to root for the underdog, here's another reason to support the U.S. over England in Saturday's World Cup match: the wage gap. Excluding outliers, like the perennially ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-11T07:09:14Z)

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