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Deals of the Hour / June 13, 2010, 7:10 am

Slovenian student slain in WWII beatified

CELJE, Slovenia (AP) -- A Slovenian student who was captured, tortured and killed by communists during World War II was beatified on Sunday by Pope Benedict XVI's state secretary at a Mass attended by thousands. Lojze ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-13T13:40:34Z)

Argentina goal move down to Maradona, says Veron

PRETORIA (Reuters) - Argentina coach Diego Maradona was the mastermind behind the goal that gave them a 1-0 World Cup win over Nigeria, midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron said. "Diego prepared (the move) and we practiced ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-13T13:47:44Z)

Slovenia record first finals victory over Algeria

POLOKWANE, South Africa (AFP) – Slovenia recorded their first ever World Cup finals victory on Sunday with a 1-0 win over 10-man Algeria in their Group C clash. Captain Robert Koren scored the only goal of a poor game ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-13T13:40:34Z)

South Africa Would Ban Vuvuzela Horns If Necessary, BBC Reports

June 13 (Bloomberg) -- South Africa's World Cup organising committee would ban vuvuzelas from inside stadiums during the tournament "if there are grounds to do so," the British Broadcasting Corp. reported ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-06-13T13:11:56Z)

North Korean TV airs 3 World Cup matches

(AP) — JOHANNESBURG - North Korean state television has aired full coverage of three World Cup matches as well as snippets from the opening ceremony-but not the games played by wartime enemies South Korea and the ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-13T13:11:56Z)

America's Role in the BP Oil Disaster

SYNOPSIS: Columnist Thomas Friedman see the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico as an opportunity for change. My friend, Mark Mykleby, who works in the Pentagon, shared with me this personal letter to the editor he got ... (Source: EV World 2010-06-13T13:54:53Z)

Concessions add tension as UAW sets next course

UAW members, reeling from years of membership losses, plant closures and concessions, are gathering this week for a constitutional convention where they will elect new leaders and possibly chart a new course for the ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-13T13:40:34Z)

Uzbekistan says 75,000 refugees fled Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan says more than 75,000 Uzbek refugees have fled the rising ethnic violence in neighboring Kyrgyzstan. The Emergencies Ministry was quoted as saying by the RIA Novosti news agency that most ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-13T13:54:53Z)

As Afghan Fighting Expands, U.S. Medics Plunge In

Several Marines carried the man aboard. His head was bandaged, his body limp. Sgt. Ian J. Bugh, the flight medic, began the rhythms of CPR as the helicopter lifted over gunfire and zigzagged away. Could this man be saved ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-13T13:40:34Z)

Pastor consoles families after Arkansas floods kill 18

A preacher whose church has cared for survivors of the flash floods that ripped through an Arkansas campground and killed at least 18 people anguished over what he would tell them Sunday as rescue teams searched for ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-13T13:54:53Z)

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