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Deals of the Hour / June 26, 2010, 5:11 pm

Debt Concern in U.S. Could Hurt Obama at G-20 Summit

The British prime minister, David Cameron, left, and the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, at a working session Saturday. While Congress allowed Mr. Obama to pack the big victory on banking regulation as he left for the ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-26T23:12:08Z)

Chavez meets with Syria's Assad in Venezuela

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez met with Syrian President Bashar Assad on Saturday and called on Latin America and the Arab world to fight what he called America's imperialist and capitalist ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-26T23:55:05Z)

Stars get defensive on Day 2 of NHL draft

The Stars added to their crop of defensemen Saturday, but they did so with a long-term eye for the future. Taking a few risks in later rounds - the kind that have paid off in previous years with players like Jamie Benn ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-26T23:47:55Z)

Concierge Auctions Successfully Sells Felicity Farm, an Exquisite 15.8-Acre Estate in ...

WAWA, Pa. , June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Felicity Farm , a pristine estate with grand residence in Wawa, Pennsylvania , was successfully sold during a live, on-site auction today, marking Concierge Auctions' third success ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-26T23:40:46Z)

Orioles 6, Nationals 5

3rd A Dunn doubled to deep right, I Desmond and C Guzman scored, R Zimmerman to third. 2 0 3rd I Rodriguez grounded into fielder's choice to first, R Zimmerman scored, J Willingham out at second, A Dunn to third. 3 0 3rd ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-26T23:12:08Z)

Danica's stock car struggles continue at New Hampshire

The Danica Patrick show came to New Hampshire this weekend, attempting a NASCAR breakthrough after going 35th, 31st, and 36th in her first three attempts. Racing's Most Popular female has taken plenty of lumps in her ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-26T23:47:55Z)

Peppy Blount, 85, led a storied life

Paul Crume wrote about Peppy Blount so much for his front-page column in The Dallas Morning News that readers sometimes complained, to no avail. "The trouble is that Peppy has superb story sense," Crume wrote of his ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-26T23:47:55Z)

Obama to Press for Trade Deal With South Korea

President Barack Obama said Saturday his administration will launch talks with South Korea aimed at resolving remaining issues blocking the completion of a South Korea free trade agreement. Obama said that his goal would ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-26T23:55:05Z)

G20 countries to tame debt at their own pace

TORONTO (Reuters) – World leaders moved away on Saturday from lockstep policy pledges to secure economic recovery, leaving countries leeway to chart their own courses in taming government debt and clamping down on ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-26T23:55:05Z)

Mets notebook: Run support questions, Angel Pagan updates and the Prince Harry ...

William Perlman/The Star-Ledger Prince Harry visits with Mets CEO and owner Fred Wilpon in the Wilpon's suite after throwing out the first pitch. NEW YORK -- Today's 6-0 drubbing makes it just one win in the month of ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-26T23:40:46Z)

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