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Deals of the Hour / June 20, 2010, 7:11 am

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 2010-06-20T13:10:48Z)

National Spirits For Celebrating And Drowning Sorrows

Booze certainly won't help you fulfill your dream of playing in the World Cup, but, whether it be for joyful toasting or teary-eyed commiserating, many soccer fans are going to need some alcohol. But what to drink during ... (Source: NPR News 2010-06-20T13:46:35Z)

Portugal midfielder Deco out of North Korea match

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -- Portugal midfielder Deco was ruled out of his team's Group G match against North Korea because of a recurring left hip injury. Coach Carlos Queiroz said he still hopes Deco can recover for ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-20T14:00:54Z)

Paraguay take big step towards last 16 spot

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (AFP) – Paraguay beat Slovakia 2-0 in South Africa on Sunday in their World Cup Group F match to take a huge step towards a place in the second round. Goals by Enrique Vera and Cristian ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-20T13:53:45Z)

Emanuel: Hayward yachting 'a big mistake'

Rahm Emanuel, the White House chief of staff, blamed bad PR skills for the photographs over the weekend of BP CEO Tony Hayward at a yacht race off the coast of southern England. "Well, to quote Tony Hayward, he has got ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-06-20T13:32:16Z)

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)

WORLD CUP: Paraguay Beats Slovakia

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A top public university in Bangladesh closed indefinitely after students clashed over whether to cancel classes to watch the World Cup. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology asked ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-20T14:00:54Z)

Italy stick by forwards, but system may change

NELSPRUIT (Reuters) - World champions Italy made an enforced change in goal for Sunday's World Cup Group F clash with New Zealand but otherwise kept the same team that drew 1-1 with Paraguay in their opener. Goalkeeper ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-20T13:39:26Z)

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)

132 killed in massive flooding in southern China

BEIJING - Major rivers burst their banks in southern China, triggering massive floods that have killed 132 people and forced 860,000 to flee their homes, the government said Sunday. With dozens missing and more storms ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-20T13:17:57Z)

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