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Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 7:10 pm

U.S. isolated on spending at G-20

The U.S. will be isolated at the G-20 summit on the subject of stimulus spending. In the days ahead of this weekend's summit, President Barack Obama and his economic team have pressed Europe and Congress alike on the ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-06-24T01:38:51Z)

Voting begins for student section T-shirt

Voting has begun for the design of the 2010 MSU football student section T-shirt. For the fourth year in a row, fans can vote for different designs on the front and back of the T-shirt that comes with the purchase of ... (Source: State News 2010-06-24T02:00:20Z)

France's Labor Minister Caught in the Fight for the L'Oreal Family Fortune

The soap opera antics of France's dysfunctional World Cup soccer team aren't the only source of drama the French are getting these days. This week the nation watched in amazement as a family feud for control of a multi ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-24T02:00:20Z)

ESPN thrilled with U.S. World Cup win

Though the cheers were heard nationwide following Landon Donovan's game-winning goal, none were louder than those emanating from Bristol, Conn., the home of ESPN. Execs at the sports cabler were undoubtedly high-fiving ... (Source: Variety 2010-06-24T01:53:10Z)

GM IPO may cut U.S. stake below 50%

General Motors is preparing for an initial public offering that may sell 20% of the Treasury's stake in the automaker and reduce the U.S. to a minority owner, Bloomberg News said late today. The aim is to sell a fifth ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-24T00:41:35Z)

Russian president downloads Silicon Valley success

PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was "inspired" by a tour of Silicon Valley on Wednesday and left determined to replicate the U.S. technology hub at home, despite pessimism that Russia ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T01:46:01Z)

Gen. Stanley McChrystal: Latest developments

[Updated at 6:11 p.m.] Here are the latest developments involving Gen. Stanley McChrystal, America's top commander in Afghanistan. He and his staff made comments in a Rolling Stone magazine article that appear to mock ... (Source: CNN (blog) 2010-06-24T01:31:42Z)

U.S. advances in World Cup with win over Algeria

PRETORIA, South Africa — Landon Donovan scored a stunning goal in the first minute of injury time, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria. With the U.S. perhaps ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-24T01:46:01Z)

Isner, Mahut play match that won't end: 59-59 in fifth set

163 ... and counting. The previous record was 112 games, a mark set in 1969 by Pancho Gonzales and Charlie Pasarell 22-24 16 16-14 63 11-9 (1969 Wimbledon, 1st round). -The courtside electronic scoreboard couldn't keep ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-24T01:53:10Z)

Judge Sides with Google in $1B Viacom Lawsuit

(AP) A federal judge in New York is siding with Google in a $1 billion copyright lawsuit filed by media company Viacom over YouTube videos. Viacom Inc. had alleged that YouTube, which Google Inc. bought in 2006, built ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-24T01:24:32Z)

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