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Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 5:12 am

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To say that Portugal were unconvincing in qualifying for the World Cup would be an understatement. Their place in South Africa was only secured courtesy of a play-off victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, and they failed to ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-15T11:15:02Z)

Cleanup crews must battle oil _ and heat, humidity

By MARY FOSTER Associated Press Writer BAY JIMMY, La. (AP) - In the oil-fouled marshes of the Mississippi River delta, the sizzling high-noon heat beats down like a fist. There's hardly a breeze to stir the reeds dotted ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-15T11:50:50Z)

White House: Obama ready to seize claims process

The chief White House spokesman says President Barack Obama is ready to seize the damage claims process from oil giant BP unless it agrees to set up an "independent entity" to do the job. Robert Gibbs tells television ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-15T11:29:21Z)

Brazil's Dunga Says He's Happy to Play Ugly to Win (Update1)

June 15 (Bloomberg) -- Brazil opens its soccer World Cup campaign against North Korea today with coach Carlos Dunga unconcerned about whether the team plays ugly to win a record- extending sixth title. Dunga criticized ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-06-15T11:15:02Z)

World Cup 2010

Qualifying for the World Cup may be good enough for New Zealand, but Slovakia is looking to make its trip to South Africa much more memorable. Slovakia will try to get its World Cup debut off to a strong start Tuesday ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-15T11:29:21Z)

South Korea vs. North in a Soccer Dispute

SEOUL — As if they did not have enough things to disagree about, North Korea and South Korea have found one more: World Cup soccer. The Times's soccer blog has the 2010 World Cup covered from all angles, with news ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-15T11:50:50Z)

Gov. Bobby Jindal Orders National Guard to Build Barrier Wall Off Louisiana Shore

In Fort Jackson, La., Jindal has ordered the Guard to start building barrier walls right in the middle of the ocean. The barriers, built nine miles off shore, are intended to keep the oil from reaching the coast by ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-15T11:22:12Z)

Life underwater a beautiful passion for diver

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Larry Harris loves vacationing near the water whether he lounges beside it or explores beneath it. When asked to name the spots where he has gone scuba diving, Harris surprised even himself with the ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-06-15T11:43:40Z)

As Mess Is Sent to Landfills, Officials Worry About Safety

The pompoms — balls of absorbent streamers laid down to soak up the oil as it reaches shore — are part of a growing mass of waste that is springing from the cleanup of what has been estimated as the worst oil spill ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-15T11:50:50Z)

Gulf Coasters skeptical of Obama, BP promises

President Barack Obama promised that life would return to normal for people living on the stricken Gulf Coast, and BP said new efforts will more than triple the amount of oil it captures from a ruptured undersea well ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-06-15T11:43:40Z)

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