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Deals of the Hour / June 30, 2010, 3:11 am

CNN's Larry King says he's ending show after 25 years

NEW YORK — Larry King, who has interviewed statesmen and stars from a prime-time perch at CNN for 25 years but has seen his ratings sag recently, said Tuesday that he will step down this fall from his nightly show. "It ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-06-30T09:59:59Z)

Robert C. Byrd, a Pillar of the Senate, Dies at 92

He had become an institution within an institution, as President Obama suggested in a statement of tribute on Monday, hours after Senator Byrd died at the age of 92 in a hospital in Fairfax, Va. Mr. Byrd, his health ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-30T10:07:08Z)

Southern Mexico rattled by earthquake

Mexico City, Mexico (CNN) -- A strong earthquake hit southern Mexico's Oaxaca state early Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The magnitude 6.5 quake rattled the region at 2:22 a.m. local time and was ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-30T09:17:02Z)

Convict sought in deaths of 2 Tampa officers

This undated image provided by the Tampa Police Dept. shows Tampa police officer Jeffrey Kocab. Officer Kocab was shot and killed as he assisted another officer during a traffic stop early Tuesday June 29, 2010 in Tampa ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-06-30T09:31:21Z)

Pistons expected to stay on free-agent sidelines

When the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. Thursday, the vaunted NBA free-agent class of 2010 will hit the open market. Superstars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and others can openly start hearing the pitches of desperate ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-30T09:17:02Z)

Motorcyclist in serious condition in Boston hospital

BEVERLY — A 64-year-old Gloucester man had to be flown by helicopter to a Boston hospital yesterday following a crash in Prides Crossing. Thomas Misuraca was taken to Boston Medical Center by Boston MedFlight following ... (Source: Salem News 2010-06-30T09:45:40Z)

Innovation Exchange 2010 Connects Corporations and Venture Capitalists with Europe's ...

COPENHAGEN, LONDON & MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The European Tech Tour, European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EVCA) and Informilo today announced the Innovation Exchange will be held in Copenhagen ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-30T09:02:43Z)

Wire birefs for June 30

NEW YORK - Larry King, who has interviewed statesmen and stars from a prime-time perch at CNN for 25 years but has seen his ratings sag recently, said Tuesday that he will step down this fall from his nightly show. "It's ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-06-30T09:52:49Z)

CNN broadcasting legend Larry King to step down

Editor's note: Read a statement from Larry King at his CNN blog. Watch "Larry King Live" at 9 ET tonight on CNN. His guest is Bill Maher. Also read the Top 25 Moments from "Larry King Live." Los Angeles, California (CNN ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-30T09:02:43Z)

Hurricane Alex disrupts oil spill cleanup

MIAMI (AFP) – Hurricane Alex picked up strength in the western Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, heading towards northeastern Mexico and Texas and disrupting oil cleanup operations off the coast of Louisiana . US President ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-30T09:31:21Z)

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