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Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2010, 10:11 am

Lampard calms latest rumors of England rift

RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) -- Frank Lampard sought to calm the latest rumors of discord within the England team Monday, trying to divert everyone's minds to beating Slovenia to stay in the World Cup. The midfielder ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-21T16:51:31Z)

South Carolina Senate Candidate Alvin Greene's Military Discharge Still Raising Red ...

FROM AP: NYC car bomb suspect faces terror, weapons hearing... 20 minutes 33 seconds ago FROM AP: Montana tornado rips roof off sports arena... 42 minutes 56 seconds ago FROM AP: NJ Navy base lockdown lifted after one ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-21T16:58:40Z)

Commission Ponders Suspending Ban on Whaling

(AP) The International Whaling Commission began its most important meeting in decades debating whether to scrap an ineffective 25-year ban on commercial hunting and instead allow for limited whaling under a more ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-21T16:51:31Z)

From Warhol to Hendrix to boy in love, rejection letters revealed

(CNN) -- The first rejection came in a letter on his camp bunk bed. It took only four words to sting the little boy's heart. "Billy, I like Jason." More than three decades later, the young camper Billy -- Bill Shapiro ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-21T16:08:34Z)

Bernstein Liebhard LLP Announces Investigation of Acquisition of American Italian ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bernstein Liebhard LLP is investigating whether the Board of Directors of American Italian Pasta Company ("AIPC") (NasdaqGS: AIPC - News ) breached its fiduciary duty to its shareholders in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T16:30:02Z)

Sabathia, grand Teixeira lead Yanks past Mets 4-0

A rationale eluding him, the Yankees manager reached for a trendy answer. "I think it's global warming," Girardi said to laughter after Sabathia shut down the Mets with four-hit ball over eight innings in his ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-21T16:51:31Z)

Two More Prominent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Stockholders Vote 'For' Blockbuster ...

"Meyer's strengths are less relevant to the company's needs at this time. In comparison, the company and shareholders are more likely to benefit from Fernandes' experience on corporate boards and publicly traded ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T15:04:09Z)

John Glenn: Keep space shuttles flying

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn wants NASA's space shuttles to keep flying until a reliable replacement is ready, no matter how long it takes. Glenn joined the national debate Monday over ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-21T16:51:31Z)

AT&T U-verse TV Launches Tennis Channel With Comprehensive Cross-Platform Deal

DALLAS , June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In time for Wimbledon, AT&T* and Tennis Channel today announced the addition of Tennis Channel to the U-verse® TV lineup. Tennis Channel is available on channel 660 and channel ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-21T17:05:50Z)

Must-read Obama speech: 10 minutes of talk with each golden word costing you $502

Obviously, as part of his administration's plan to reduce spending to address the ginormous deficit, President Obama flew on Air Force One the other day from Washington all the way out to Columbus, Ohio, and back. About ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-21T17:05:50Z)

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