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Deals of the Hour / June 29, 2010, 9:12 pm

Actress Jennifer Hudson Says Family Murders "Surreal"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson broke down as she spoke for the first time publicly about the murders of her mother, brother and nephew. The one-time "American Idol" contestant, who went on ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-30T04:02:04Z)

Arizona sanctions law to go to U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court later this year will hear arguments on the constitutionality of Arizona's landmark 2007 law that penalizes employers for hiring illegal immigrants. A decision is expected next year. The high court ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-30T03:54:54Z)

Russia Wants Access to Alleged Spy Ring Suspects Arrested in U.S.

Russia's foreign minister demanded Tuesday that it be allowed access to suspected spies arrested in the United States. Those arrested have committed no kind of activity directed against U.S. interests, the foreign ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-30T04:02:04Z)

Taiwan, China sign historic trade deal

(CNN) -- Mainland China and Taiwan signed a historic free-trade agreement Tuesday that is expected to strengthen ties and reduce the potential for cross-strait tensions. Officials signed the Economic Co-operation ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-30T03:47:45Z)

World Cup 2010 Round of 16: Spain 1, Portugal 0

Oliver Weiken/EPA David Villa -- who else? -- scored the only goal in Spain's Round of 16 victory over Portugal today to advance tot he quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup. FULL TIME : Spain holds on for a well-deserved ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-30T03:54:54Z)

CNN broadcasting legend Larry King to step down

NEW: King likes Seacrest as a possible replacement King has interviewed every U.S. president since Richard Nixon By one count, King has interviewed more than 50,000 people Says Nelson Mandela was most extraordinary ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-30T03:19:07Z)

Scott Brown's Opposition To Bank Fee Throws Wrench In Wall Street Reform

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top Democratic House and Senate negotiators who worked out a deal on a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations regrouped Tuesday to eliminate a $19 billion fee on banks that had threatened to derail ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-30T03:40:35Z)

Spill Is Election Issue Far Beyond Gulf

Blog posts about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. MIAMI — Political candidates from coast to coast — and many states in between — are redirecting their campaigns in an emotional, frantic attempt to turn the oil ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-30T04:02:04Z)

Ligonier Township businesswoman charged in thefts, bilking Westmoreland County

A Ligonier Township woman is charged with bilking Westmoreland County out of money for services never rendered and with taking more than $7,000 from two former employees. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-06-30T03:54:54Z)

Shanoff's WUC: Why LeBron Should Go To Miami

Winning. I have never bought into this whole "alpha dog" thing -- that LeBron and Wade couldn't get along on the same team because both need to be the alpha dog. I think LeBron gets it: Only championships matter. Oh ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-30T03:33:26Z)

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