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Deals of the Hour / June 27, 2010, 7:11 pm

Le Monde's Board to Choose Investors

PARIS — The fate of the iconic French newspaper Le Monde will be decided by its board on Monday, with some of the paper's journalists fearing that they will lose control to a group of investors backed by President ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-28T01:48:26Z)

Low proud of German heroes

Low hailed his side's domination of their more experienced opponents as two goals from Thomas Muller and one apiece for Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski powered Germany towards a last eight meeting with either Argentina ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-28T01:26:57Z)

Byrd 'seriously ill' in hospital

Sen. Robert C. Byrd was in a Washington-area hospital Sunday, described by his doctors as "seriously ill," according to a statement from his office. Byrd, D-W.Va., was admitted to an unnamed hospital late last week ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-06-28T02:02:45Z)

Giantkillers Slovakia take on the Dutch

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Slovakia face the mighty Dutch on Monday hoping to keep their giantkilling run alive and join Germany and Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals. Having already accounted for holders Italy in ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-28T01:41:16Z)

Tenn. police: Home intruder sleeps on couch

DYERSBURG, Tenn. – Police arrested a man who fell asleep after breaking into a home. The Dyersburg State Gazette reported that residents returned home and found the 22-year-old man asleep on the couch. Terry McCreight ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-28T01:55:35Z)

David Ray Griffin: Afghanistan War not even close to legal; 9/11 "justifications" all lies. 1 of ...

We hold these Truths to be self-evident... Dr. David Ray Griffin walks readers through the "emperor has no clothes" obvious facts that US war in Afghanistan is illegal. In addition, Dr. Griffin explains, documents ... (Source: Examiner 2010-06-28T01:34:07Z)

LeBron, Bosh to Bulls a 'done deal?' - The LeBron-O-Meter

A done deal? While we concede the moves made by the Bulls on draft night, coupled with the complete inaction by the coach-less Cavaliers certainly pull the needle in the Bulls' direction, use of the phrase "done deal" is ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-28T01:41:16Z)

'Dexter' showrunner gets deal

Clyde Phillips is ready to get back in the development fray. The former "Dexter" exec producer/showrunner has inked a two-year production and development deal with Lionsgate Television. Phillips said he's eager to field ... (Source: Variety 2010-06-28T01:55:35Z)

Bulls May Be Front-Runners in James Sweepstakes

But the meetings might not be much more than a formality. The executive, who did not want to be identified discussing a player who is not yet a free agent, said he had gathered from discussions with his fellow N.B.A ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-28T01:48:26Z)

Re-signing Salmons, Ridnour could be key to Bucks' playoff hopes

Now that the National Basketball Association draft is over, the real drama begins as LeBron James and an elite group of free agents will decide their NBA futures. But the Milwaukee Bucks have their own concerns as the ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-28T01:55:35Z)

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