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Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 10:10 am

Unions, Wal-Mart reach deal on Chicago store

CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago union leaders say they've reached an agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. that would bump pay above minimum wage at a proposed new store on the city's South Side. The Chicago Federation of Labor ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-24T16:55:07Z)

As China shows off at world Expo, U.S. lacks pizzazz

SHANGHAI — Ask Chinese architecture and urban planning expert Wang Wei Qiang about Expo 2010 Shanghai China , and he'll go on about sustainability, the preservation of historic buildings and pavilion design. Ask him ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-24T16:55:07Z)

Queen arrives at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Queen Elizabeth II arrived at Wimbledon on Thursday for her first visit to the All England Club since 1977, and she was expected to watch the opening Centre Court match involving British player Andy ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-06-24T16:47:57Z)

McCain Calls for More Changes to Afghanistan Strategy, Personnel

Senate leaders have promised Gen. David Petraeus a swift confirmation next week so he can assume his new role as head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, but not before questioning him about President Obama's pledge to begin ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-24T16:12:10Z)

Industry's Largest OEMs Cooperate to Create imX, an Immersive, Interactive ...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The biggest names in the industry are working together to create a new type of event designed to revitalize U.S. manufacturing. Scheduled for Sept. 12-14, 2011, in Las Vegas, the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T16:40:48Z)

Longest match ever won by Isner in over 11 hours

LONDON (Reuters) - The world's longest tennis match finally ended at Wimbledon on Thursday when John Isner claimed the incredible fifth set of a three-day epic against Nicolas Mahut 70-68 after 11 hours and five minutes ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-24T16:47:57Z)

Anelka signs new one-year Chelsea deal

Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at Stamford Bridge until summer 2012, the club have confirmed. Having experienced a World Cup nightmare after being sent home from the ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-24T16:19:20Z)

Boost Mobile Wins Multiple Stevie® Awards in Eighth Annual American Business ...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boost Mobile received three Stevie Awards at the 2010 American Business Awards announced in New York on June 21. The awards presented to Boost Mobile included the Business Turnaround of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T16:33:39Z)

Continental and TAM Airlines to Implement Codeshare Flights

HOUSTON , June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL - News ) today announced codeshare cooperation with TAM Airlines (Bovespa: TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM) on routes within Brazil and between Brazil and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-24T15:07:45Z)

John Isner wins longest tennis match after 11 hours at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England – John Isner has won the longest match in tennis history, taking the fifth set against Nicolas Mahut 70-68. The first-round match at Wimbledon took 11 hours, 5 minutes over three days. Isner closed ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-24T16:19:20Z)

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