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Deals of the Hour / June 24, 2010, 8:10 pm

Following NRA flap, House passes campaign finance bill

The House passed a revised version of its campaign finance legislation , the Disclose Act, late Thursday, despite fierce criticism of the measure stemming from a special exemption Democratic lawmakers carved out for the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-25T02:56:25Z)

Staten Island's Curtis High School graduates 546

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Adorned in maroon and white robes, 546 Warriors proudly accepted their diplomas today and the distinction of being Curtis High School graduates. The class of 2010's legacy includes an attendance ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-06-25T02:49:15Z)

Nets use Mavs pick to ultimately get James

The new-look New Jersey Nets, under the ownership of the Russian Mark Cuban, Mikhail Prokhorov, and with former Mavs coach Avery Johnson at the help, and with former Mavs point guard Devin Harris leading the team, used ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-25T02:49:15Z)

Nets pick Detroit's Jordan Crawford, traded to Hawks

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Nets have selected guard Jordan Crawford with the 27th pick in the NBA draft. However, the Associated Press reported the Hawks agreed to trade Texas forward Damion James, taken ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T03:03:34Z)

Bulls poised for free agency

DEERFIELD, Ill. - With the 17th pick in the NBA draft, the Chicago Bulls select ... LeBron James and Chris Bosh? Well, maybe. And if Dwyane Wade decides to leave Miami, he just might have a home in his hometown, too ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-25T02:49:15Z)

O's offense breaks out in 11-5 win over Marlins

As Orioles starter Kevin Millwood threw quality start after quality start earlier this season, only to get handed no-decisions and losses because of a lackluster offense, no one in the clubhouse was more outspoken about ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-06-25T02:49:15Z)

Tempe Gateway sells for $35 million

The $35 million sale of Tempe Gateway, the eight-story office building at Third Street and Mill Avenue, is being called a harbinger of good economic news for the Valley. "It's really a demonstration that we are ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-25T02:42:06Z)

Wall picked No. 1 in Thursday's NBA draft

NEW YORK — John Wall is ready to go to Washington and clean up the Wizards. And he's expected to have more backcourt help when he gets there — whether or not Gilbert Arenas is still around. The Wizards selected Wall ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-25T02:42:06Z)

Syracuse teachers won't consider freezing pay; union cancels vote on proposal

David Lassman / The Post-Standard Syracuse Teachers Association, which represents teachers in the city district, has cancelled a vote on a proposed pay freeze. Here, fourth graders at Seymour Elementary work on their ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-25T01:51:59Z)

Pistons select Georgetown's Greg Monroe

The Detroit Pistons didn't get Kentucky center DeMarcus Cousins, but they got the most offensively gifted big man in the draft. The Pistons used the No. 7 pick in tonight's NBA draft to pick Georgetown power forward ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-25T03:03:34Z)

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