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Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 5:10 pm

Donovan World Cup Goal Sees Near-Record Internet Spike

There was a massive spike in Internet traffic just around the time that the United States and Algeria were finishing their down-to-the-wire World Cup match on Wednesday. Following the clinching goal by the U.S.'s Landon ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-23T23:22:51Z)

In David vs. Goliath fight, candidate aims to beat Alaska GOP senator

(CNN) -- Many voters may never have seen or heard of him, but Joe Miller is determined to make Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska the next victim of an angry, anti-incumbent movement. And helping him is the Tea ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-23T23:01:22Z)

Letters From Durban: Cardiac Kids!

USA wins thriller to advance - Cardiac Kids do us proud... What do the French and US teams have in common? Fortunately, nothing. We are booking flights to the next round and they are on the plane home. When a tie wasn't ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-23T23:51:29Z)

Over 160,000 Android devices sold every day: Google CEO

NEW YORK (AFP) – More than 160,000 mobile phones powered by Google 's Android operating system are being sold every day, the Internet giant said Wednesday on the eve of the launch of the new iPhone from rival Apple ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-23T23:44:19Z)

DTE calls in extra help as damaging storms swirl

DTE Energy said this morning it has called in help from utilities in other states in advance of storms sweeping across Michigan, efforts that could be complicated by a strike by tree trimmers. DTE vice president of ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-23T23:30:00Z)

War in Senate over U.S.-Russia arms deal

NUCLEAR PACT HIGHLIGHTS The new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty signed by President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in April will replace a pact that expired in December 2009. Highlights of the new pact ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-23T23:51:29Z)

Australia gets its 1st female PM

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Australia has its first female prime minister after the ruling party dumped Kevin Rudd and installed his deputy as leader. New leader Julia Gillard will lead the government to elections due ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-23T23:44:19Z)

Passengers fall ill while stranded for 4 hours in Virgin Atlantic jet in Conn.

HARTFORD, Conn. — For Charlene Hauck, the defeat of her daughter's high school crew team on a trip to England was a disappointment but the trip home was a pure nightmare. Hauck and her 17-year-old daughter, Stephanie ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-23T23:51:29Z)

Mets unwilling to deal Niese for top starter

The Mets have been linked to high-profile pitchers such as Cliff Lee and Roy Oswalt in recent days. Even Met players have gotten in on the speculation, but can New York afford the price of these pitchers? They'll have to ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-23T23:37:10Z)

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 2010-06-23T23:58:38Z)

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