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Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2010, 8:10 pm

Divided 9th Circuit Cites Watergate Judge in Confrontation Clause Ruling

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals fractured on a case pitting the attorney-client privilege against the Confrontation Clause. An en banc plurality found on Monday that Charles Murdoch wasn't entitled to habeas relief ... (Source: Law.com 2010-06-23T02:51:38Z)

Article Prompts Speculation About McChrystal's Future

Updated | 4:47 p.m. Ahead of a meeting at the White House on Wednesday between Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal and President Obama, speculation is rife in Washington and online on whether the general will remain America's ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-06-23T01:47:12Z)

Paxil Litigation Over Birth Defects Shifts to Settlement

Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to settle almost 200 cases in which plaintiffs allege the use of the antidepressant Paxil caused birth defects. Only one case in Philadelphia's mass tort Paxil program has gone to ... (Source: Law.com 2010-06-23T02:51:38Z)

Time to give Jamie Moyer his due as he closes in on dubious record

Now that he's about to do it, now that Jamie Moyer will soon set the alltime record for home runs allowed, let's give the man the credit he's due. Moyer, the Phillies' ancient 47-year-old lefty, enters Tuesday's start ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-23T02:30:09Z)

McChrystal's Fate in Limbo as He Prepares to Meet Obama

WASHINGTON — President Obama 's top commander in Afghanistan flew to Washington on Tuesday to find out whether he would be fired for remarks he and members of his staff made that were contemptuous of senior ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-23T02:44:28Z)

Pakistani PM Ignores US Warning on Iran Gas Deal

Defying a warning from Washington, Pakistan's prime minister promised to go ahead with a plan to import natural gas from Iran, even if the U.S. levies additional sanctions against the Mideast country. Prime Minister ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-23T02:37:19Z)

BP Executive Prepares to Take Over Spill Response

Robert Dudley, 54, once a candidate to be BP's chief, will take over the company's oil spill response on Wednesday. Robert Dudley, who takes charge of BP's spill response on Wednesday, has plenty of experience ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-23T02:58:47Z)

The Warriors, Disappearing Before Your Very Eyes

Based on last year's salaries and what mid-level second-round picks sign for these days, the Warriors did not cash in by moving Corey Maggette and the 44th pick to Milwaukee for Charlie Bell and Dan Gadzuric . Gadzuric's ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-23T02:58:47Z)

Former Western Michigan closer Tim Mowry signs free-agent deal, makes debut with Detroit Tigers

"He was probably one of the best high school athletes I've ever seen," Mustangs baseball coach Paul Schneider said of the 2005 P-Central graduate, who picked up all-conference honors in football, basketball and ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-06-23T02:58:47Z)

Joe Smith returns to bullpen, Tribe will promote Laffey: Indians Insider

Now for the intriguing part. Who gets sent down when Laffey is added to the roster Friday to face Cincinnati at Great American Ballpark? It's not like there's a shortage of choices. Smith, who arrived Tuesday morning ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-23T02:08:41Z)

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