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Deals of the Hour / June 20, 2010, 6:10 am

Double-dipping state and local employees collect paycheck and a pension

Sarah Zatik retired two years ago, at the age of 53, but she never stopped working. The Parma schools superintendent immediately was rehired into the same job. It was all pre-arranged, just a matter of paperwork. The ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-20T13:03:38Z)

Duke will miss next start

Pitchers: RHP Justin Masterson (2-6, 5.02) will start for Cleveland. RHP Brad Lincoln (0-1, 7.50) will start for the Pirates. Of interest: In his last outing, Masterson tossed his first shutout and defeated the Red Sox ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-20T12:56:29Z)

Will Pistons boss Joe Dumars go all in for Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins?

The next few days should tell us a lot about Joe Dumars' poker skills. However, the game won't play out in his basement. It will get a public airing in the rumor mill that has only begun to percolate in anticipation of ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-20T12:35:00Z)

2010 V8 Supercar: Champion Whincup Back In The Winner's Seat

Dual Champion Jamie Whincup is back in the winner's circle having won a cunning game of strategy in today's final race of the SKYCITY Triple Crown at Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin. Whincup's rear vision mirror ... (Source: PaddockTalk 2010-06-20T12:35:00Z)

BP to Raise $50 Billion for Oil Spill Costs: Report

LONDON (Reuters) - BP is planning to raise $50 billion to cover the cost of the largest oil spill in U.S. history, London's Sunday Times reported without citing sources. The paper said BP planned to raise $10 billion ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-20T12:56:29Z)

BP chief rapped for yacht trip as oil cleanup goes on

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AFP) – A yacht outing has landed BP chief Tony Hayward in more hot water, unleashing fresh criticism of his handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and overshadowing modest progress in ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-20T11:30:35Z)

England to hold crisis meeting: Terry

RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - England's misfiring World Cup squad is to hold a no-holds-barred crisis meeting with manager Fabio Capello on Monday evening, defender John Terry told reporters. Terry said he ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-20T11:44:54Z)

England players, Capello to meet for crisis talks

RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) -- England players will have a crisis meeting with coach Fabio Capello on Sunday evening to discuss what went wrong in the dismal 0-0 draw with Algeria that left the team facing possible ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-20T12:56:29Z)

World Cup 2010

Italy continues to have trouble scoring, but the defending world champions could be facing the right opponent to rectify that problem -- albeit one that may be dangerous. All four teams are tied atop Group F, and Italy ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-20T12:42:10Z)

Ghana captain Mensah happy with draw

Ghana captain John Mensah says the World Cup point gained against Australia should not be underestimated considering the problems the Black Stars faced in the build-up. Ghana drew the match 1-1 despite their opponents ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-20T12:56:29Z)

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