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Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2010, 1:10 am

China Media Scorn U.S. Yuan Bill "Baby Kissers"

BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers risk "poisoning the atmosphere" with China through proposed laws aimed at the yuan currency, China's official news agency said on Sunday, calling Congress members "baby kissing ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-13T07:42:39Z)

What we learned from UFC 115

Herewith five things we learned from UFC 115 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, B.C.: 1. Iced Liddell: Chuck Liddell thought he still had it in him. But he should know now. We all should. After suffering his fourth ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-13T07:28:20Z)

USA still bidding for 2018

Despite widespread reports the 2018 World Cup is almost certainly heading to Europe, the United States Soccer Federation (USFF) still harbours hopes of hosting the tournament. When the Football Federation of Australia ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-13T07:06:52Z)

Coast Guard to BP: Speed up efforts to stop spill

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — The Coast Guard has demanded that BP step up its efforts to contain the oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico by the end of the weekend, telling the British oil giant that its slow pace in stopping ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-13T07:28:20Z)

Arab League chief says Gaza siege must be 'broken'

Rafah. Arab League chief Amr Mussa said during his first-ever visit to the Gaza Strip on Sunday that a four-year siege on the Hamas-run territory must be "broken," AFP reported. "This blockade which we are all here to ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-06-13T07:56:58Z)

Michael Rosenberg as Tom Izzo: I'm at a crossroads

I absolutely, unequivocally want to coach in the NBA. And I absolutely, unequivocally want to finish my career at Michigan State. The problem, obviously, is that I can't do both. This is a good problem to have, I guess ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-13T07:49:49Z)

More moves seem likely as Pac-10 officials meet with Big 12 targets

After 10 years of covering college sports, a few general rules have become obvious. Rule No. 47: When a school issues a press release admitting a little, it means a lot has already happened. So allow me to translate the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-13T07:28:20Z)

South Korea Unveils Currency Controls

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea announced on Sunday long-anticipated curbs on banks' currency trades, saying it aimed to rein in short-term foreign debt and volatile capital flows that posed a risk to the world's ninth ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-13T07:42:39Z)

Tigers second baseman Carlos Guillen wins it with walk-off home run

The humidity-infested game came down to a pair of 2-0 counts in the 10th inning. The first was in the top of the 10th. Pittsburgh had the speedy Jose Tabata on first with two out and right-handed power threat Andrew ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-13T07:42:39Z)

Coast Guard tells BP to speed up containment pace

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — The federal government has given BP 48 hours to find ways to speed up its efforts to contain huge amounts of oil gushing from a ruptured well into the Gulf of Mexico, according to a letter released ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-13T07:28:20Z)

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