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Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2010, 12:10 am

Michigan State looking Birmingham Brother Rice DE from great football family

When it comes to producing football players, Birmingham Brother Rice has a long, successful tradition. But it is possible that no Warrior has as storied a football background as 6-foot-3, 252-pound defensive end Conor ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-18T06:53:47Z)

Health care reforms coming by October for some chronically ill

Thousands of uninsured Michiganders rejected by insurers for chronic health problems will be able to buy policies by October with modest co-pays for drugs and services. But first they must spend $1,000 in out-of-pocket ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-18T07:00:56Z)

WSJ: Drilling moratorium a second disaster

Over a week ago , the panel of experts consulted by the White House publicly accused the Obama administration of misrepresenting their views on the drilling moratorium imposed by Barack Obama for deepwater drilling in ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-06-18T05:56:31Z)

Firing squad executes convicted killer Ronnie Lee Gardner at Utah prison

April 23: Convicted murderer Ronnie Gardner sits with his defense team at the Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City, Utah. DRAPER, Utah DRAPER, Utah (AP) — Death row inmate Ronnie Lee Gardner died in a barrage of ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-18T06:53:47Z)

What did you think of Barack Obama's speech on Tuesday?

Utah's firing squad made international headlines in 1977, when double murderer Gary Gilmore was executed. Gilmore, who demanded that the state carry out his death sentence, was the first person executed after the U.S ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-06-18T06:53:47Z)

Army Reservist Dead, Another Held in Shooting

An Army reservist was shot to death and another was custody Thursday at a post south of Atlanta that is a gathering place for area reserve units. Army spokesman Col. Dan Baggio said the victim died at the U.S. Army ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-18T06:39:28Z)

New deal waits on signature from Grizzlies' GM Wallace

Chris Wallace appears ready to renew his vows as general manager of the Grizzlies and avoid the inexplicable divorce that a few of his NBA colleagues have recently endured. Wallace is in the final year of a three-year ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-06-18T06:39:28Z)

Phoenix Suns' David Griffin follows Steve Kerr's exit

"Griff has done a great job, and we wish him nothing but the best," Sarver said. "He's been a key part of our success." Griffin joined the Suns as an intern in 1993 and spent 13 years in basketball operations, mostly as ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-18T07:00:56Z)

Weekend car show expected to bring crowds and congestion

Traffic and parking have some residents in the Pismo Beach area grumbling when it comes to this weekend's car show. They along with police are getting ready for the crowds. For the 25th Annual Pismo Beach Car Show this ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-18T06:39:28Z)

Wheaties Honors Los Angeles Lakers with Back-to-Back Championship Victory Box

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Los Angeles Lakers fans may do a double take when they walk down their grocery store cereal aisle and spot – for the second consecutive year – a commemorative Wheaties box featuring ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-18T05:13:34Z)

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