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Deals of the Hour / June 7, 2010, 11:12 am

Longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas ...

Washington (CNN) -- Longtime White House reporter Helen Thomas has retired effective immediately, Hearst Corporation said Monday. The media conglomerate had employed Thomas as a syndicated columnist for its newspaper chain. Her retirement comes amid ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-07T17:29:36Z)

White House: Helen Thomas' Remarks "Offensive and ...

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said today that journalist Helen Thomas' recent remarks about Israel were "offensive and reprehensible" and "certainly" do not reflect the views of the Obama administration. Thomas, highly revered for her ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-07T17:29:36Z)

Charlie Sheen's sentence could include theater ...

Sheen, who began acting professionally in 1974, may teach master classes for professional actors working during Theater Aspen's summer productions, Price said. The summer plays include "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!" -- billed as "a clever ... (Source: CNN 2010-06-07T18:05:23Z)

GE and Lithonia Lighting to School Districts: Learn How ...

It’s designed for fast, easy installation after school is out for the day or during summer renovations. "We think BetterLightingBetterSchools.com provides school districts with many of the resources needed to make smart financial decisions about ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-07T16:18:01Z)

Update: White House correspondent Helen Thomas retires ...

AP Helen Thomas. CNN is reporting that longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas, 89, has retired . The Hearst newspaper columnist got in some hot water for remarks she made in a video interview with RabbiLIVE.com during a celebration of Jewish ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-07T17:36:45Z)

Anti-Defamation League demands larger apology from ...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has responded to Helen Thomas' controversial remarks on the Middle East and says that the apology posted on her website does not go far enough. From Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director: Helen Thomas’s statement ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-06-07T17:08:07Z)

Tamminen: Gulf Spill Disaster Could Spell End of BP

As the Gulfstream current moves it northward and summer storms drive it onshore, BP's oil is very likely to foul beaches along the entire eastern seaboard and damage the tourist, fishing, and other industries in the region, just as it has already ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-07T17:36:45Z)

Ratner defends Thomas

Helen will be 90 in August. She is a good human being who I love and respect. Ellen Ratner (Source: Politico.com 2010-06-07T17:22:26Z)

Movie-Goers Be Warned: Good Housekeeping Research ...

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 06/07/10) - 3D may be the biggest thing in movies this summer, but use caution when donning those glasses provided by your local theater -- they may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause conjunctivitis, skin ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-07T17:43:55Z)

Jobs touts improvements in next version of iPhone

It has a higher-resolution screen and a front-facing camera, which could be used for videoconferencing, in addition to one on the back. Jobs called it "the biggest leap since the original iPhone." (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-07T17:51:04Z)

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