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Deals of the Hour / July 25, 2010, 10:39 pm

Ford surprises fans at Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO — It was as though Han Solo himself had stepped into the San Diego Convention Center. Harrison Ford made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con Saturday, and the crowd of some 6,000 sci-fi and comic book fans ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-07-26T04:42:49Z)

DiCaprio's 'Inception' trumps Jolie's 'Salt,' retains top spot at box office

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for the second ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-07-26T05:04:17Z)

Dam break could mean end of Iowa's Lake Delhi

MONTICELLO, Iowa (AP) - The future of Lake Delhi is in limbo. For decades the nine-mile-long lake offered a northeast Iowa retreat. But when the dam broke Saturday, the lake drained away in hours. Homeowners ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-07-25T23:27:51Z)

Corinthians picks coach Adilson Batista to replace Mano Menezes

S AO PAULO — Corinthians says it has reached a deal to sign coach Adilson Batista. The 42-year-old Batista played for Corinthians as a defender when it won the 2000 FIFA Club World Cup. He is set to replace ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-25T15:28:15Z)

Inception trumps Salt at box office

For final results, see Thursday's Preview section. LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's Inception has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's Salt at the weekend box office. Inception remained the ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-25T23:35:00Z)

Putin Luring Ukraine in First Ruble Debt as Dollar Sale Pulled

July 26 (Bloomberg) -- Ukraine may sell ruble debt for the first time as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's government builds ties with former Soviet states and promotes its currency as a regional ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-26T03:59:52Z)

'Inception' trumps 'Salt' with $43.5 million weekend

LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio's "Inception" has won a battle of superstar action thrillers over Angelina Jolie's "Salt" at the weekend box office. "Inception" remained the No. 1 movie for the second-straight weekend ... (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-07-25T21:04:41Z)

Continued: American diplomats tell Cuban dissidents exile in Spain complicates US asylum requests

HAVANA - U.S. diplomats in Havana have told relatives of jailed Cuban dissidents that it will be more difficult for them to apply for asylum in America if they first accept a Church-brokered deal to trade jail ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-20T19:51:52Z)

First of 52 Cuban political prisoners leave Cuba

HAVANA (Reuters) - The first six of 52 political prisoners to be freed in a deal with the Catholic Church left Cuba on Monday, bound for a new life as Cuban exiles in Spain. One of the prisoners, Jose Luis ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-19T23:56:26Z)

Titans Vet Keith Bulluck Signs With Giants

NEW YORK -- The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Keith Bulluck. Agent Gary Wichard said Bulluck and the team came to an agreement Saturday. Media reports said the deal was for one year and ... (Source: WSMV 2010-07-25T09:23:10Z)

Lufkin's Dez Bryant inks five-year, $11.8 million deal with Dallas Cowboys

IRVING, Texas — With all the stories about Dez Bryant being a character risk, and then with him picking the same agent his buddy and fellow receiver Michael Crabtree had during a holdout that lasted nearly ... (Source: Lufkin Daily News 2010-07-23T14:54:49Z)

Hawaii struggles with homelessness

Associated Press HONOLULU Every morning, Tony Williams wakes to the sound of waves crashing on Hawaii's famed Waikiki beaches and has a spectacular view of the Pacific. But he's not paying a cent for his ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-26T04:49:58Z)

NFL notebook: July 25

NEW YORK - The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Keith Bulluck. Agent Gary Wichard says Bulluck and the team came to an agreement Saturday. Media reports said the deal was for one ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-07-25T04:01:03Z)

High Resolution: Thor and Captain America Comic-Con Posters

Yesterday we posted cool new concept art styled banners/poster for Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger . Today Marvel Studios/Paramount Pictures sent us the high resolution digital files for the ... (Source: Slashfilm.com 2010-07-21T19:57:51Z)

Putin Luring Ukraine With First Ruble Debt Sale After Dollar Bonds Pulled

Ukraine may sell ruble debt for the first time as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin 's government builds ties with former Soviet states and promotes its currency as a regional alternative to the dollar ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-26T04:07:01Z)

Hawaii Figuring Out How to Deal With Homeless Situation

HONOLULU, Hawaii - The rising number of homeless people living near Hawaii's tourist-filled beaches has government leaders looking for ways to help them while removing them from public view. Proposals include offering ... (Source: KHQ Right Now 2010-07-25T19:38:47Z)

First-round pick Dez Bryant agrees on terms of deal with Dallas Cowboys

Dez Bryant agreed to terms of a contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, making the receiver the first of this year's NFL first-round picks with a deal. The Cowboys announced the deal in a news release the day ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-07-22T23:38:34Z)

Corinthians picks coach Batista to replace Menezes

(AP) — SAO PAULO - Corinthians says it has reached a deal to sign coach Adilson Batista. The 42-year-old Batista played for Corinthians as a defender when it won the 2000 FIFA Club World Cup. He is set to replace Mano ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-25T15:28:15Z)

Catholic Church helps free 52 Cuban dissidents

VATICAN CITY — The Roman Catholic Church has brokered a historic deal to release 52 political prisoners in Cuba, following three-way talks between Cuban President Raul Castro, Spanish Foreign Secretary ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-16T00:58:27Z)

Harrison Ford (in handcuffs!) makes his first appearance at Comic-Con for 'Cowboys ...

When Iron Man director Jon Favreau appeared onstage inside Comic-Con's legendary Hall H to briefly discuss his upcoming Western-alien invasion hybrid, Cowboys & Aliens , the crowd showered him with applause ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-07-25T10:56:14Z)

'Cowboys & Aliens' surprises at Comic-Con

Harrison Ford made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con Saturday, and the crowd of some 6,000 sci-fi and comic book fans greeted him with a sustained standing ovation unmatched by any other during this year's ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-25T18:48:41Z)

Receiver Dez Bryant, a first-round pick, agrees on terms of deal with Dallas Cowboys

IRVING, Texas - With all the stories about Dez Bryant being a character risk, and then with him picking the same agent his buddy and fellow receiver Michael Crabtree had during a holdout that lasted nearly until ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-23T11:12:55Z)

New Posters: Thor, Captain America Invade Comic-Con

If the Thor and Captain America movies look as good as these newly released posters, 2011 should be a good year for superheroes. The new Thor poster, to be unveiled at Comic-Con International, features a ... (Source: Wired News 2010-07-20T23:55:15Z)

HOMELESS IN HAWAII: Life's a beach for some

Beach goers walk past a homeless tent set up on Waikiki Beach, Monday, July 12, 2010 in Honolulu. Homelessness increased 15 percent on Oahu since last year according to a recent report. A growing number of homeless are ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-07-26T04:42:49Z)

Russia's Vladimir Putin sings with expelled agents

F OROS, Ukraine — Vladimir Putin says he met with the Russian spies who were expelled from the United States, joining them in a patriotic song and promising them good jobs and a bright future back in their ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-26T04:21:20Z)

Iowa flooding causes massive damage

Monticello, Iowa -- Flooding from the Maquoketa River after an eastern Iowa dam failed has damaged dozens of homes and businesses, causing millions of dollars in damage in Monticello, a city official said ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-26T05:11:27Z)

Michael Cera Shows Up To Comic-Con Dressed As Captain America (VIDEO)

During the "Scott Pilgrim" panel at Comic-Con, Michael Cera made an appearance dressed as Captain America. When asked how it felt when he was rejected for the that role, he said: "Predictable." Luckily, Best Week Ever ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-25T18:20:03Z)

Giants sign LB Keith Bulluck to one-year deal

New York -- The Giants have agreed to terms with free-agent linebacker Keith Bulluck, who, at one time, was believed to be a potential target of the Lions. Agent Gary Wichard said Bulluck and the team came to ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-25T04:01:03Z)

Corinthians picks Batista to replace Menezes

SAO PAULO (AP) — Corinthians says it has reached a deal to sign Adilson Batista as a replacement for departing coach Mano Menezes, who has accepted an offer to take charge of Brazil. Menezes agreed to become ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-25T15:56:53Z)

Flooding Deals Major Destruction To Iowa City

The Lake Delhi dam in eastern Iowa failed Saturday as rising floodwater from the Maquoketa River ate a 30-foot-wide hole in it. Areas below the dam, including in Hopkinton and Monticello were evacuated. "It is simply ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-26T03:38:23Z)

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