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Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 12:10 am

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 2010-06-23T06:19:13Z)

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Shares Outlook and Growth Strategies at ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.'s (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) senior management will offer its perspective on the company's business outlook and long-term growth ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T07:02:10Z)

Ovechkin up for Hart Trophy

The script was the same for the past two seasons for Alex Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals. A tremendous regular season but an early exit from the postseason. Ovechkin and his Capitals earned the Presidents' Trophy ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-06-23T06:55:00Z)

Group May Sue McDonald's Over Happy Meal Toys

(AP) Are the toys in your child's Happy Meal making him fat? The Center for Science in the Public Interest says they are. The Washington-based consumer advocacy group threatened to file a lawsuit against McDonald's ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-23T06:26:22Z)

Paul Hagen: Dobbs is first casualty in Phillies' battle against complacency

THERE ARE reasons why Greg Dobbs has been consigned to baseball purgatory, practical and tangible and easy-to-put-your-finger-on reasons. Such as that shortstop Jimmy Rollins went from the disabled list to the starting ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-06-23T07:02:10Z)

Cleveland-area recreation centers offer free HIV testing Friday

HIV testing is recommended for everyone between the ages of 13 and 64, regardless of risk. Five recreation centers in the Cleveland area will offer free rapid HIV testing this Friday, with results ready in about 20 ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-23T06:26:22Z)

Abducted soldier's parents say state abandoned son

The parents of an Israeli soldier whose kidnapping led to the Gaza blockade are accusing the government of abandoning their son now that it has eased the closure. A primary goal of the blockade has been to put pressure ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-06-23T06:33:32Z)

Deluded England need to get real

Of all the things said about the England team, and there are plenty, perhaps the most inaccurate came in the immediate aftermath of the dismal draw with Algeria. "We are a great team," said Jermain Defoe. Great? A ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-23T06:40:41Z)

Genpact Awarded Honors for Investment in France

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genpact (NYSE: G - News ), a global leader in business process and technology management, today announced it received a prestigious recognition from the Greater Paris Investment Agency (Paris-Ile ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T07:02:10Z)

Bird: Pacers prepared to deal for point guard

INDIANAPOLIS — Larry Bird is tired of losing, and the Pacers president will do whatever it takes to win now. On Tuesday, Bird even defied conventional wisdom by announcing his draft-night strategy — adding a point ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-06-23T07:02:10Z)

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