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Deals of the Hour / July 12, 2010, 6:15 am

Film Review: 'Despicable Me' With Steve Carell Falls Short of World Domination

CHICAGO – "Despicable Me" is a mildly entertaining diversion on a summer afternoon. It's a film that's as equally difficult to hate as it is to love — kind of like its morally complex lead Gru (Steve Carell ... (Source: HollywoodChicago.com 2010-07-09T18:31:52Z)

Fidel Castro to appear on Cuban television and radio

HAVANA (Reuters) - Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who has lived in seclusion since falling ill four years ago, will appear on Cuban television and radio on Monday evening to discuss his theory that the world is on the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-12T10:00:04Z)

Japan ruling party handed big defeat over tax plan

(AP) — TOKYO - Voters handed a stinging defeat to Japan's ruling party in weekend elections, rejecting a proposal to increase taxes and handicapping a fledgling government struggling to keep the world's second-largest ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-12T08:34:10Z)

Fidel Castro to appear on Cuban TV program

HAVANA -- Fidel Castro is back. The aging revolutionary leader will appear Monday Cuba's key public affairs television program, according to a front-page headline in the Communist-party newsletter Granma . It may be the ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-12T12:51:52Z)

Steve Carell talks about his new animated movie 'Despicable Me'

Steve Carell of "The Office" will be ending his run on the show next Spring and one of the reasons he's leaving is to do other projects. That is, projects like the one hitting theaters this weekend. The animated comedy ... (Source: WBIR 2010-07-09T12:26:47Z)

World Cup win sees Spain become world force

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -Spain traveled home from South Africa on Monday with the World Cup trophy among its luggage, and a new confidence that could finally make it a permanent force in international football. Andres Iniesta ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-12T12:23:14Z)

Spain World Cup team heads home for hero's welcome

MADRID -- Spain's World Cup champions flew home from South Africa on Monday for a massive celebration, including meetings with the Spanish king and prime minister and an open air bus ride through the city's historic ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-12T12:01:45Z)

Cup fans killed in Uganda bombings

KAMPALA, Uganda - In simultaneous bombings bearing the hallmarks of international terrorists, two explosions ripped through crowds watching the World Cup final in two places in Uganda's capital late Sunday, killing 64 ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-12T12:59:01Z)

Google gets China deal

China says the company has pledged not to provide "lawbreaking content." The California-based giant said Friday it had received approval to operate in the world's most populous country, after it agreed to stop ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-12T03:04:53Z)

Sneijder Beats Calf Problem

Holland will be at full strength for the World Cup final on Sunday after star player Wesley Sneijder shrugged off a calf problem. The Inter Milan midfielder, who is in the running for the golden boot with five goals to ... (Source: soccer365.com 2010-07-09T23:53:59Z)

The Open 2010: Justin Rose to partner Tiger Woods at St Andrews

Justin Rose has been in a fine run of form leading up to The Open, where he will tee-off with Tiger Woods. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images Justin Rose, winner of two of his past three tournaments in America ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-12T12:37:33Z)

American dies in Uganda bombings

KAMPALA, Uganda -- One American was killed when explosions tore through crowds watching the World Cup final Sunday at a rugby club and an Ethiopian restaurant in Kampala, Uganda, killing at least 64 people. Invisible ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-12T11:11:39Z)

3 people injured in fast running of the bulls at Spain's San Fermin festival

PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — A fast-paced running of the bulls at Spain's San Fermin festival left three thrill-seeking runners injured Monday, though none by goring, officials said. The most dramatic moment came when one ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-12T08:34:10Z)

Japan's ruling party suffers defeat

TOKYO — Japanese voters handed a stinging electoral defeat to the ruling party Sunday, exit polls showed, rejecting a proposal to increase taxes and handicapping a fledgling government struggling to keep the world's ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-12T08:34:10Z)

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's last game will be World Cup final

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A veteran of hundreds of matches, Giovanni van Bronckhorst wants to live the boyhood dream of tens of millions of kids. The captain would lift the World Cup if the Netherlands beats Spain on Sunday ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-11T09:54:05Z)

Slideshow: 24-Image Gallery For 'Despicable Me' Starring Steve Carell

CHICAGO – This 24-image slideshow contains a selection of the official press images for the highly anticipated "Despicable Me," featuring voice work by Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig, Will ... (Source: HollywoodChicago.com 2010-07-07T22:51:56Z)

Spain ETF: The World Cup and a Bull Run

The International Monetary Fund says Spain's economy isn't too shabby. Economists caution that the European debt crisis could prolong the rut in the country's economy, and by extension, Spain's related exchange ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-07-12T09:45:45Z)

Instructor found possible Toyota flaw, felt fallout

CARBONDALE, Ill. It's the kind of publicity any university might dream about: An instructor uncovers a possible flaw that's causing some of the world's most popular cars to accelerate suddenly. His ground-breaking work ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-07-11T02:08:48Z)

Spain Captain Iker Casillas Celebrates With A TV Kiss

Iker Casillas crowned a spectacular run as Spain captain when he hoisted the nation's first World Cup and celebrated by planting a kiss on his TV presenter girlfriend in front of millions of viewers back home. After a ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-07-12T12:59:01Z)

JUSTIN ROSE DRAWN WITH TIGER WOODS

Justin Rose, winner of two of his last three tournaments in America, will partner world number one Tiger Woods in the first two rounds of the Open Championship at St Andrews. Rose, now back up to 16th in the world ... (Source: Sporting Life 2010-07-12T11:54:36Z)

Japan's Ruling Party Faces Uphill Battle After Election Defeat

The ruling Democratic Party of Japan is assessing the damage from its defeat in the Upper House elections. The loss came less than two months after Naoto Kan was appointed prime minister. Prime Minister Naoto Kan has ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-07-12T11:11:39Z)

Messages show Toyota tried to cast doubt on college instructor who investigated ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — It's the kind of publicity any university might dream about: An instructor uncovers a possible flaw that's causing some of the world's most popular cars to accelerate suddenly. His ground ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-07-11T09:54:05Z)

Report: Fidel Castro set to warn of nuclear war

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who has lived in seclusion since falling ill four years ago, will appear on Cuban television and radio Monday evening to discuss his theory that the world is on the verge of nuclear war ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-12T11:47:26Z)

Living the dream

A veteran of hundreds of matches, Giovanni van Bronckhorst wants to live the boyhood dream of tens of millions of kids. The captain would lift the World Cup if the Netherlands beats Spain on Sunday. "As a kid, you follow ... (Source: The Daily Star 2010-07-11T17:17:54Z)

China says it renewed Google's license, says company vowed not provide 'lawbreaking ...

BEIJING — China has confirmed that it renewed Google's license to operate after a monthslong standoff over Internet censorship, saying the company has pledged not to provide "lawbreaking content." The California-based ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-12T12:51:52Z)

Tiger Woods and Justin Rose, England's hottest player, paired for first 2 rounds at ...

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Tiger Woods will be playing the first two rounds of the British Open with Justin Rose of England, one of the hottest players in the world with two victories in his last three starts. It ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-12T11:40:17Z)

China grants Google operating license

BEIJING, Jul 12, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- China has renewed the license for the firm operating U.S. Internet search engine Google's Web site in the country, a government official said Sunday. The unidentified official ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-12T12:16:04Z)

Bombers Kill More Than 60 in Attacks in Uganda Capital

A man attended to an injured woman after a bomb went off in a restaurant in Kampala's Kabalagala district on Sunday. President Yoweri Museveni visited the bomb sites Monday morning and condemned the attacks, calling ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-12T12:23:14Z)

Instructor, school pressured after questioning Toyota electronics

CARBONDALE, Ill. — It's publicity any university might dream about: An instructor uncovers a possible flaw that's causing some of the world's most popular cars to accelerate suddenly. His work then attracts interest ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-11T04:53:27Z)

Spain's running of the bulls kicks off in Pamplona's San Fermin festival, no gorings

PAMPLONA, Spain - Thousands of daredevils dashed through the narrow streets of Pamplona on Wednesday for a goring-free first bull run of this year's San Fermin fiesta that unofficially ushers in Spain's summer party ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-07T08:25:47Z)

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