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Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 2:10 pm

Federer reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Roger Federer walked off the court with a smile Wednesday, relieved to survive another tense early-round match at Wimbledon. John Isner and Nicolas Mahut walked off their court nearly two hours ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-23T20:45:22Z)

AMD Announces Commencement of Exchange Offer for its 8.125% Senior Notes due 2017 for ...

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMD (NYSE: AMD - News ) announced today that it has commenced a registered exchange offer to exchange up to $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.125% Senior Notes due 2017 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T20:52:32Z)

Tulsa man charged in Sweeney case released from jail on bond

A man who is charged with conspiring to commit the murder of Tulsa businessman Neal Sweeney was released at 2:16 p.m. today from the Tulsa Jail. indicate that $1.125 million in bonds have been posted on behalf of Allen ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-23T20:59:41Z)

Dow Ekes Out Gain; Homebuilders Rise

THURSDAY: Durable goods orders; weekly jobless claims; 7-yr note auction; iPhone 4 on sale; Yahoo shareholders meeting; Earnings from Lennar, Oracle and Research In Motion FRIDAY: Final read on Q1 GDP; corporate profits ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-23T19:55:16Z)

Facebook, Twitter, social media can leave us lonely and lacking, UA study says

Facebook, Twitter and the throngs of other social media sites can be fun – but they can also ruin our health, a University of Arizona study found. Facebook offers instant "friendship"/Ryn Gargulinski Sure, we all love ... (Source: Tucson Citizen 2010-06-23T20:45:22Z)

Marathon Wimbledon match suspended at 59-59 in fifth set

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- The longest match in tennis history was suspended because of darkness at 59-59 in the fifth set at Wimbledon on Wednesday. The first-round match between 23rd-seeded John Isner of the United ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-23T20:45:22Z)

Federal Judge Reaffirms $1.57 million Judgment Against Former SEIU-UHW Officials and ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A federal judge has reaffirmed the $1.57 million in damages owed to the members of the Service Employees International Union – United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) by Sal Rosselli ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T20:38:13Z)

USA Wins Thriller, Faces Ghana in World Cup Knockout Round

Team USA squeezed into the knockout round of the World Cup in dramatic fashion with an injury time goal by Landon Donovan that ended the game 1-0 against Algeria. The Americans were in a must win situation when Donovan ... (Source: NBC San Diego 2010-06-23T20:23:54Z)

Cavs trying to deal into NBA draft

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers don't currently have a coach, any draft picks or a clue if LeBron James is coming back. But in this volatile summer, things are changing quickly. The Cavs, who traded away their ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-23T20:59:41Z)

All Whites seeking place in history

If New Zealand were to pick up a scoring draw and Italy were held 0-0 by Slovakia, then the All Whites would go through on goal scored and if they both manage to draw by the same scoreline then it goes to the drawing of ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-23T20:09:35Z)

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