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Deals of the Hour / July 11, 2010, 8:18 am

Lightening-quick Caster Semenya could sign for Palace

Controversial 800m women's world champion Caster Semenya could run at the Crystal Palace Grand Prix next month. Organisers of the Diamond League event on August 13 and 14 are considering an approach to the South African runner after she was cleared to compete in women's events by the IAAF. Palace ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-07-10T21:08:09Z)

Heat host party for James, Wade, Bosh

Mariners trade a... Cliff Lee listens to a question during a news conference announcing his trade from the Seattle Mariners to the Texas Rangers Friday, July 9, 2010, in Seattle. The Mariners sent the ace left-hander and reliever Mark Lowe to the AL West-leading Rangers for first baseman Justin ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-07-10T02:24:18Z)

New rules loom for financial world

Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation this week that ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-11T03:13:14Z)

Five keys to determining World Cup winner

The World Cup Final between Spain and the Netherlands is a battle of two well-built teams that have few flaws and very strong midfields. Spain will be favored in this battle of teams that have never won a World Cup, but ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-07-11T14:47:35Z)

Mariners' Cliff Lee is off to Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Cliff Lee is suddenly in the rotation for the American League West-leading Texas Rangers, who made a big deal despite bankruptcy proceedings and unsettled ownership. The Seattle Mariners sent the ace left-hander and reliever Mark Lowe to the Rangers on Friday for rookie first ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-10T14:27:18Z)

UK fugitive kills himself after police move in

LONDON — A fugitive wanted for murder killed himself after police moved in to arrest him Saturday, ending a weeklong manhunt that had transfixed Britain. Police in northeastern England said Raoul Thomas Moat, 37, was ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-11T06:19:21Z)

Castro blows kisses in surprise public appearance

Workers at a scientific institute in the Cuban capital were thrilled when, in a rare public appearance four years after handing over power, former president Fidel Castro paid them a 'surprise visit' and 'blew kisses' at them, a media report said Sunday. A set of three new photographs taken at the ... (Source: Deccan Herald 2010-07-11T12:31:34Z)

NY woman questioned again and again over ID mix-up...

AP - Sylvie Nelson's border crossings are anything but routine. Customs agents sometimes order her out of her car. Twice, they handcuffed her in front of her young children. Once, agents swarmed her car and handcuffed her husband, too ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-07-10T19:49:25Z)

UK police say they have found fugitive wanted for murder and are negotiating with him

LONDON (AP) — British police say they are negotiating with a murder suspect they have found after searching for him for a week. Raoul Thomas Moat has been the target of the manhunt in northern England since Saturday ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-09T20:12:05Z)

Big changes likely for financial world

WASHINGTON -- Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-07-11T14:54:44Z)

Mark Webber of Red Bull Wins British Grand Prix; Lewis Hamilton Is Second

Mark Webber of Red Bull won today's British Grand Prix at Silverstone to overtake his teammate Sebastian Vettel and go third in the Formula One drivers' standings. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren finished second and ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-11T14:26:06Z)

Images: Fidel Castro Reappears In Public

Fidel Castro's son has posted cellphone pictures of his father taken last week that show the former Cuban leader meeting people at a research center. The images might be part of a campaign to counter consistent rumors ... (Source: MyFox Philadelphia 2010-07-11T13:07:22Z)

Texas gets Lee from Mariners

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Cliff Lee is suddenly in the starting rotation for the American League West-leading Texas Rangers, who pulled off a big deal despite bankruptcy proceedings and unsettled ownership. The Seattle Mariners sent the ace left-hander and reliever Mark Lowe to the Rangers on Friday for ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-07-10T06:49:10Z)

Robert De Niro makes an appearance in Melbourne

FOR a celebrity who makes a living out of dramatic art, Robert de Niro was a man a few words when he fronted the media in Melbourne. The laconic Hollywood star was paraded before a bevy of cameras and journalists more to plug the Southbank restaurant he co-owns than his latest flick, but gave little ... (Source: The Australian 2010-07-11T08:06:43Z)

British tabloid journalist Simon Wright escapes big fine

British tabloid journalist Simon Wright had World Cup-related charges dropped on Saturday after paying an admission of guilt fine ahead of his trial, a South African court ruled. Sunday Mirror reporter Wright was ... (Source: Kickoff 2010-07-10T16:07:30Z)

Buehrle, White Sox pin 8-2 loss on Royals

CHICAGO | Veteran left-hander Mark Buehrle, an old nemesis, put the Royals' resurgence on hold Friday night by pitching seven shutout innings in Chicago's 8-2 laugher at U.S. Cellular Field. No surprise there, really ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-10T03:07:15Z)

Aboriginal warrior killed in 1833 reburied in Australia after skull returned from England

PERTH, Australia (AP) — The remains of 19th-century Aboriginal warrior Yagan have been laid to rest in western Australia, nearly 180 years after he was killed and his severed head was displayed in a British museum. The private ceremony held Saturday by the Noongar tribe coincided with the opening ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-11T02:37:26Z)

British journalist Wright fined by SAfrican court

CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- A British tabloid journalist who had been accused of trying to undermine World Cup security has paid a 750 rand ($100) fine to have his case dropped. Simon Wright of the Sunday Mirror admitted Saturday to breaking South African immigration law in exchange for prosecutors ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-10T13:30:02Z)

UK police negotiate with murder suspect

British police said Friday they were negotiating with a murder suspect they had found after searching for him for a week. Raoul Thomas Moat, 37, has been the target of the manhunt in northern England since Saturday. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-09T20:33:33Z)

Mandela Family: FIFA Putting Him Under 'Extreme Pressure' To Attend World Cup Final

Links World Cup 2010: Should we back Holland or Spain? – Telegraph Blogs AfricaNews - Who wins World Cup 2010? - Articles FIFA World Cup 2010-Netherlands vs Spain World Cup Final Matchups World Cup 2010, Spain Vs ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-11T14:47:35Z)

Mark Buehrle's strong pitching leads White Sox to 6th straight victory, 8-2 over Royals

CHICAGO (AP) — Mark Buehrle pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning and A.J. Pierzynski hit two homers Friday night, sending the Chicago White Sox to their sixth straight victory, 8-2 over the Kansas City Royals ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-10T03:00:06Z)

World Briefs

New photos of smiling Castro posted on Web New photographs of a smiling, tracksuit-clad Fidel Castro greeting workers at a scientific think tank were posted on the websites of two Cuban journalists Saturday, offering a rare glimpse of the reclusive revolutionary leader in a public forum. Castro, 83 ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-07-11T06:05:02Z)

BC-World Briefly

SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (AP) — Sylvie Nelson's border crossings are anything but routine. Customs agents sometimes order her out of her car. Twice, they handcuffed her in front of her young children. Once, agents swarmed her car and handcuffed her husband, too. She tells them: It's not me you want, it ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-11T05:57:52Z)

New rules, big changes coming for financial world

Washington — Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-07-11T10:01:15Z)

Sebastian Vettel in pole for British GP alongside Mark Webber

S ILVERSTONE, England — Sebastian Vettel claimed his fifth pole position of the season after edging out Red Bull teammate Mark Webber in qualifying for Sunday's British Grand Prix. Vettel, who won the Silverstone ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-11T13:07:22Z)

Tribe reburies Aboriginal warrior killed in 1800s

PERTH, Australia (AP) — The remains of 19th-century Aboriginal warrior Yagan have been laid to rest in western Australia, nearly 180 years after he was killed and his severed head was displayed in a British museum. The private ceremony held Saturday by the Noongar tribe coincided with the opening ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-11T02:37:26Z)

New York woman is questioned again and again over ID mix-up

SARANAC LAKE , N.Y. — Sylvie Nelson 's border crossings are anything but routine. Customs agents sometimes order her out of her car. Twice, they handcuffed her in front of her young children. Once, agents handcuffed her husband, too. She tells them: It's not me you want, it's a man with the same ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-11T04:46:17Z)

Vettel beats out Red Bull teammate Webber for British GP pole

SILVERSTONE, England -- Sebastian Vettel claimed his fifth pole position of the season after edging out Red Bull teammate Mark Webber in qualifying for Sunday's British Grand Prix. Vettel, who won the Silverstone race ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-10T16:00:21Z)

Buehrle baffles Royals, White Sox win 6th straight

CHICAGO -- Mark Buehrle pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning and A.J. Pierzynski hit two homers Friday night, sending the Chicago White Sox to their sixth straight victory, 8-2 over the Kansas City Royals. Buehrle ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-10T03:07:15Z)

2010 FIFA World Cup Final: Ajax, Barcelona Academies Clash in Final

The world cup final will kick-off in a matter of hours. When the two teams walk out, they will not only be representing their nations, Spain or the Netherlands, but many of the players will also be representing the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-11T14:54:44Z)

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