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Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2010, 6:10 pm

MGM Mirage changes name to MGM Resorts Int'l

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- MGM Mirage is now MGM Resorts International after shareholders of the casino operator approved a name change Tuesday in a move to emphasize the brand's scope. Shareholders approved the rebranding at the ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-16T00:43:55Z)

F. Sanchez drives in four runs to help Giants squash Orioles

SAN FRANCISCO -- Pat Burrell spent a couple weeks at home after he was cut by Tampa Bay last month. He wasn't sure about his future, so he's definitely enjoying his time with the San Francisco Giants . Burrell hit a home ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-16T01:05:24Z)

Yacht builders recall 350 workers in northeastern Wisconsin

June 15, 2010 9:48 a.m. | Two large employers in northeastern Wisconsin have recalled about 350 employees from layoff as their business - making yachts - has improved. Carver Yacht Group, a boat builder based in Pulaski ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-16T00:43:55Z)

Obama accuses BP of recklessness, urges U.S. to embrace clean energy future

He announced that he had asked former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus to develop a long-term Gulf Coast Restoration Plan -- to be funded by BP PLC -- in concert with local states, communities, fishermen, conservationists and ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-16T00:51:05Z)

Federal-Mogul to close Schofield plant, move work to Manitowoc

June 15, 2010 6:02 p.m. | Federal-Mogul Corp. will close its piston ring factory near Wausau by early next year and move most of that work to its factory in Manitowoc. The Schofield factory employs more than 200 people ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-15T23:46:39Z)

Will the contracts of Brady and Manning tell us if a lockout is coming?

When the talk turns to how much is riding on potential new contracts for Patriots QB Tom Brady and Colts QB Peyton Manning , it doesn't just mean for their current franchises. Try the entire NFL. Or, to think a little ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-06-16T00:22:27Z)

Izzo decides to reject Cavs offer, stay with Michigan State

"I'm pleased to say I am here for life at Michigan State," Izzo said in a statement released by the school on Tuesday night. The news was reported earlier by Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com. For the past nine days, Izzo ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-16T01:05:24Z)

Executives Tell House That Spill Is an Aberration

Seeking to insulate their companies from the continuing crisis in the gulf and the political backlash in Washington, the leaders of Exxon Mobil , Chevron , Shell and ConocoPhillips insisted at a Congressional hearing ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-16T00:58:14Z)

Ohio State and rivals part of a stronger Big Ten with Nebraska on board and PAC-10's failed coup

The PAC-10 is disappointed to be stuck on 11 members, for now, and the Big 12 is relieved to survive with 10 schools. After all of the talk and rumors - including what seemed to be an imminent move of Texas and three or ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-16T00:36:46Z)

MSU's Tom Izzo rejects chance to coach Cavaliers

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Tom Izzo is staying at Michigan State, turning down a chance to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers and perhaps LeBron James. "I knew at the beginning that whatever decision I made would be a ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-16T01:05:24Z)

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