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Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2010, 7:10 pm

Is Stephen Strasburg Baseball's Next Big Star?

Stephen Strasburg has yet to play a single game in the big leagues, but he's already been called one of the best pitchers in baseball . Syracuse Chiefs pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws against the Buffalo Bisons during ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-09T01:35:10Z)

Obama Says He Would Fire BP CEO, Wants to Know 'Whose ...

One of Obama's most vocal critics was also one of the most unexpected, Democratic political consultant James Carville . "It just looks like he's not involved in this," an angry Carville said on "Good Morning America" last month. "Man, you got to get ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-09T01:49:29Z)

Car placards to be used for re-entry in case of mandatory evacuation ...

If a mandatory evacuation is called this hurricane season, city officials will again use car placards to ensure that workers in key industries can return to the city before most residents are allowed home. The program, which allows employees of local ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-09T01:56:39Z)

Nats phenom Strasburg K's 14, earns win in sizzling debut

Strasburg also tied Max Scherzer of the Detroit Tigers for most strikeouts in a game in the majors this season. Scherzer had 14 on May 30 against Oakland ... I remember the adrenaline flowing about 2 o'clock," Strasburg said. McCutchen lined out to ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-09T02:03:48Z)

Exxon Valdez: How That Disaster Destroyed The Economy 20 Years Later

Hopefully, by now, you've already read the oil spill apocalypse pieces penned by our own Ryan Grim -- who documented "BP's Long History Of Destroying The World" -- and Sam Stein, who got the following diagnosis from a ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-09T01:35:10Z)

New cell phone rules on hold

If the board passes the legislation, San Francisco would be the be the first city in the nation to require retailers to disclose the radiation information at the point of sale. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-09T01:49:29Z)

Guerrero won't play OF back-to-back vs. NL

Last season Guerrero was limited to 100 games for the Los Angeles Angels due to a torn pectoral muscle and a strained hamstring. So far Guerrero, who leads Texas in homers, RBIs and batting average, has remained healthy in his first season with the ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-09T01:20:51Z)

Red Sox capitalize on Crowe error, lead Indians, 3-1, through six: Cleveland Indians briefing

Chuck Crow / The Plain Dealer Mark Grudzielanek didn't have an extra-base hit in his two months on the Indians' big-league roster, prior to being designated for assignment on Tuesday. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This is a daily ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-09T01:06:32Z)

Imagining the Worst in BP’s Future

Bankers and lawyers are already sizing up potential deals (and counting their potential fees). Given the plunge in BP’s share price â€" the company has lost more than a third of its value since Deepwater Horizon blew â€" some bankers and analysts ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-09T01:56:39Z)

Peterson's commitment means he might miss minicamp

Pegues said the day honoring Peterson was scheduled right after the Vikings season finished; the minicamp dates also are believed to be set shortly after the season. Peterson's absence will raise some eyebrows given that many Vikings fans are ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-09T02:03:48Z)

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