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Deals of the Hour / July 27, 2010, 2:40 pm

Unpunished Michael Vick in Eagles camp

M ichael Vick said yesterday that he cried following the shooting after his 30th birthday bash, but not because he had done anything wrong. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback said he cried because he had let ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-27T17:20:24Z)

Trial Delayed In I-80 Rest Stop Killing

MARENGO, Iowa -- The trial for a Nebraska man charged in the shooting death of a maintenance worker at a rest stop on Interstate 80 in Iowa has been rescheduled. Peter Riggs, 32, of Columbus, Neb., is now set to stand ... (Source: KCCI.com 2010-07-27T20:19:22Z)

Fees help elevate U.S. airlines' profits

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in from fees ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-27T02:25:37Z)

Ferguson sees fast improvement in MLS

(AP) — Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to give Major League Soccer its due. The Red Devils wrap up their American tour at Reliant Stadium on Wednesday against a collection of All-Stars from the MLS ... (Source: Newsday 2010-07-27T19:22:06Z)

Christina Applegate Reveals her Pregnancy Cravings

Soon to be mom Christina Applegate showed up to the premiere of 'Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore' with a visible baby bump, and she spoke with ET about what she's craving food-wise during her pregnancy. The former ... (Source: ETOnline.com 2010-07-27T13:24:11Z)

Tuberville Stars In Extreme Makeover Of Texas Tech

IRVING, Texas (AP) Tommy Tuberville wore a suit with a red and black striped tie and a Texas Tech lapel to Big 12 media day. That alone showed how much things have changed at Texas Tech. Mike Leach is gone and so are his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-27T21:16:38Z)

Death sentence upheld in guard's slaying

COLUMBIA The death sentence has been upheld for a man convicted of shooting a security guard during a robbery attempt and setting him on fire, the state's highest court ruled on Monday. Ron O'Neal Finklea, 36 ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-07-27T10:46:42Z)

Diego Maradona out as coach as Argentina's coach

B UENOS AIRES, Argentina — Diego Maradona is out as Argentina's soccer coach. The Argentine Football Association said Tuesday it would not renew his contract. He had spent an erratic 21 months in charge of ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-27T21:16:38Z)

Ferguson: MLS has made strides

HOUSTON -- Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson is ready to give Major League Soccer its due. The Red Devils wrap up their American tour at Reliant Stadium on Wednesday against a collection of All-Stars from ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-27T19:57:53Z)

Soccer: Manchester United's Ferguson sees fast improvement in MLS

HOUSTON — Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to give Major League Soccer its due. The Red Devils wrap up their American tour at Reliant Stadium on Wednesday against a collection of All-Stars from the ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-27T19:29:15Z)

Maradona no longer the coach of Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona is no longer the coach of Argentina. The Argentine Football Association said Tuesday that it would not renew Maradona's contract, ending his erratic 21-month stint in ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-27T21:16:38Z)

SOE Liberates Players with Everquest II Extended

San Diego, CA - July 27, 2010 - Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced today that a new free adventure service is coming to players worldwide with the release of EverQuest II Extended. The critically acclaimed PC ... (Source: MPOGD.com 2010-07-27T21:02:19Z)

Airlines posting profits again

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in from ... (Source: Palestine Herald-Press 2010-07-27T17:41:53Z)

Something that's not StarCraft 2: a free-to-play EverQuest 2

Sony Online Entertainment is introducing EverQuest II Extended -- a free-to-play version of the popular massively multiplayer online game that exists separately from the subscription model. The free-to-play (a.k.a ... (Source: CIO.de 2010-07-27T20:19:22Z)

NFL won't penalize Vick, sources say

The NFL has informed Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick that he will not be disciplined in the wake of the shooting at his birthday party in Virginia Beach last month, two league sources said. Vick ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-27T05:03:06Z)

Court upholds death sentence in slaying

COLUMBIA -- The death sentence has been upheld for a man convicted of shooting a security guard during a robbery attempt and setting him on fire, the state's highest court ruled on Monday. Ron O'Neal Finklea, 36, was ... (Source: Aiken Standard 2010-07-27T06:29:00Z)

Target Corp. Spending Company Money on Republican Gubernatorial Candidate

St. Paul , Minn. (AP) - Here's something Target Corp. isn't advertising in its Sunday circular: The discount retailer is now a major donor to a group backing the Republican candidate for Minnesota governor. And that's ... (Source: CNS News 2010-07-27T19:50:44Z)

GOP raking in Target dollars

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Here's something Target Corp. isn't advertising in its Sunday circular: The discount retailer is now a major donor to a group backing the Republican candidate for Minnesota governor. And that's ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-07-27T13:59:58Z)

Argentina drop Maradona as coach

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) – The Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Tuesday elected not to renew Diego Maradona's contract as national team coach, a spokesman said. Doubts had surrounded the 49-year-old's ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-27T21:16:38Z)

Target CEO defends Minnesota political donations

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Target Corp.'s CEO today defended the discount retailer's political donations to a Minnesota group helping the state's Republican candidate for governor, telling employees at its Minneapolis ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-27T17:49:02Z)

Trial delayed until September for suspect in Interstate 80 rest stop killing

MARENGO, Iowa (AP) — The trial for a Nebraska man charged in the shooting death of a maintenance worker at a rest stop on Interstate 80 in Iowa has been rescheduled. Thirty-two-year-old Peter I. Riggs, of Columbus, Neb ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-07-27T20:26:31Z)

Bargain air fares could fly away

Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-27T05:03:06Z)

Tech defense no longer viewed as 'stepchild'

IRVING, Texas -- Texas Tech quarterback Steven Sheffield admitted it. The poor, often-forgotten Tech defense was treated like, "this sounds bad, but they were kind of like the stepchild." Of course, former coach Mike ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-27T19:07:47Z)

Christina Applegate & Stars Let Fur Fly with 'Revenge of Kitty Galore'

The ingenious 'Cats & Dogs' are back on the big screen, and this time Kitty Galore is getting revenge! ET is with Christina Applegate , James Marsden and Bette Midler , who are starring in the live-action/CGI family spy ... (Source: ETOnline.com 2010-07-20T07:13:06Z)

Christina Applegate worries her dog will be jealous of baby

The 'Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore' actress - who recently announced she is expecting her first child with fiance Martyn Lenoble - can't wait to welcome the infant into the world, but is already ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-27T15:54:30Z)

Michael Vick reports to Eagles camp; NFL doesn't change QB's status

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Michael Vick said Monday that he cried following the shooting after his 30th birthday bash, but not because he had done anything wrong. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback said he cried ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-27T09:42:16Z)

Tuberville apologized to team in first meeting with Texas Tech players

Upon accepting the head coaching position at Texas Tech, Tommy Tuberville knew he was walking into a tricky, if not sensitive, situation. The fallout still lingered from the firing of his predecessor, Mike ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-07-27T18:53:28Z)

Trial delayed for suspect in Iowa rest stop killing

MARENGO, Iowa (AP) — The trial for a Nebraska man charged in the shooting death of a maintenance worker at a rest stop on Interstate 80 in Iowa has been rescheduled. Thirty-two-year-old Peter I. Riggs, of ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-07-27T20:40:50Z)

'EverQuest II' Becomes Free To Play

EverQuest II returns to the culturally diverse world of Norrath in the future of the original EverQuest, with the sheer size and graphical detail greater than ever seen before. Larger in scope than its predecessor ... (Source: WorthPlaying.com 2010-07-27T20:48:00Z)

Top court upholds death sentence By MEG KINNARD

COLUMBIA -- The death sentence has been upheld for a man convicted of shooting a security guard during a robbery attempt and setting him on fire, the state's highest court ruled on Monday. Ron O'Neal Finklea ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-07-27T04:27:19Z)

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