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Deals of the Hour / June 26, 2010, 12:11 pm

Police release names of officers, assailant in shootings

June 26, 2010 2:08 p.m. | The names of Milwaukee police officers and suspect involved in an early morning shooting incident have been released by the Milwaukee Police Department. Police Officer Chad Boyack, 34, was ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-26T19:08:45Z)

Local libraries encourage summer reading

Phoenix libraries are keeping kids reading during the summer with special programs and prizes. Public libraries throughout the Valley, including Ironwood Library on Chandler Boulevard near 44th Street, are hosting two ... (Source: Ahwatukee Foothills News 2010-06-26T18:32:58Z)

New Yorkers Eager To See U.S. Earn Another World Cup Win

Team USA is taking on Ghana this afternoon, but the African team is winning 1-0. Spirits are high at local bars and restaurants, where devoted fans started gathering early this morning in anticipation. The Americans ... (Source: NY1 2010-06-26T19:01:36Z)

Hall, Seguin selections start to wild first round

LOS ANGELES -- The first NHL Entry Draft held in Los Angeles produced more twists and turns than a Hollywood murder mystery. While there never was a doubt who the first two picks would be -- the only question was the ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-06-26T17:50:01Z)

World Cup 2010

A lively start in Rustenburg, Ayew and Findley both try runs into the opposition half. Donovan does well to gain possession deep in the Ghana half, his ball across the box evades everyone and goes out for a throw. KICK ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-26T18:32:58Z)

Wine kiosks uncorked in 2 central Pa. stores

HARRISBURG, Pa. - State liquor authorities have unveiled kiosks in two central Pennsylvania grocery stores that will allow shoppers to buy wine there for the first time , as long as their breath proves they do not have ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-06-26T18:40:07Z)

G8 says economic crisis threatens anti-poverty goal

TORONTO/HUNTSVILLE, Ontario - G8 wealthy countries said on Saturday the global economic crisis threatened to undermine 2015 global targets for halving extreme poverty around the world. In a communique at the end of a two ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-26T18:40:07Z)

Flyers give Penguins a crack at Hamhuis

LOS ANGELES - After a quiet night at the Staples Center, most of the building had emptied out after all 30 selections in the first round had been made in last night's NHL draft. But then Flyers general manager Paul ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-06-26T18:54:26Z)

Hinsdale agents resist buyouts; aim to offer 'extra care'

In west suburban Hinsdale, a town of 18,000, a string of independent boutiques and restaurants suggests that residents like the local touch. But in the real estate market, franchises such as Coldwell Banker and ERA have ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-06-26T18:32:58Z)

World Cup Teams

Patriotic shoulder-arm linking from the American XI who give the Star-Spangled Banner everything they've got. As does Bill Clinton, stood in the stands. Quite a fan to have there. Ghana have got the majority of Africa ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-06-26T18:32:58Z)

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