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Deals of the Hour / July 28, 2010, 11:39 am

Controversial Arizona immigration law set to go into effect Thursday

PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona's new immigration law takes effect Thursday and it's likely to bring out police and protesters. Officers are getting last-minute training on the law, including how to avoid racial profiling, while ... (Source: KTRE 2010-07-28T17:12:04Z)

Wisconsin out of running for Race to the Top grants

Eighteen states and the District of Columbia were named as finalists on a list provided Tuesday to The Associated Press by U.S. Education Department officials. The states are: Arizona, California, Colorado ... (Source: Daily Tribune 2010-07-28T09:41:05Z)

Bengals reach contract deal with WR Terrell Owens, uniting him with Chad Ochocinco

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a contract with receiver Terrell Owens , who is expected to report to training camp in a couple of days, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-07-27T23:39:48Z)

SAfrican president to mediate Zimbabwe unity deal row

Jul 16, 2010 (BBC Monitoring via COMTEX) -- [Report by Tichaona Sibanda: "Zuma Expected To Re-Engage Mugabe and Tsvangirai on GPA Issues"] After a month's engagement with the World Cup, South African President Jacob Zuma ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-15T23:54:01Z)

Mexico Sends Human Rights Inspectors To Border

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's National Human Rights Commission said Monday it is sending inspectors to U.S. border crossings to monitor deportations that might result if Arizona's new immigration law goes into effect as ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-27T16:15:59Z)

Ohio among 18 finalists for national education grant money

The states are Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and South Carolina. ... (Source: Newark Advocate 2010-07-28T10:52:40Z)

Trader Joe's Owner, German Billionaire Theo Albrecht Dies

Theo Albrecht , whose expansion of no-frills Aldi Group grocery stores made him Germany's third- richest man, has died at 88. Albrecht passed away in the western Germany city of Essen on July 24, Aldi Nord ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-28T14:41:44Z)

Target Corp. donating company money to candidates, mostly Emmer

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 ... (Source: Crookston Daily Times 2010-07-28T03:43:10Z)

AP Source: Bengals reach contract deal with WR Terrell Owens, uniting him with Chad ...

The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a contract with receiver Terrell Owens, who is expected to report to training camp in a couple of days, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-27T22:35:22Z)

Iowa not
picked as
finalist for funds

(MCT) — Iowa didn't make the list of finalists in the second and last round of Race to the Top funding announced Tuesday by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Instead, Arizona, California, Colorado ... (Source: Newton Daily News 2010-07-28T16:14:48Z)

Target testing new law on corporate donations

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Target Corp.'s CEO on Tuesday 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: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 2010-07-28T06:56:27Z)

Robert Mugabe: 'No To Gay Rights'

Zimbabwe's president has reiterated his opposition to protect gay men and lesbians in a constitution being drawn up under a power sharing deal, the AFP reported. "We say no to gay rights," President Robert ... (Source: On Top Magazine 2010-07-19T16:54:06Z)

Zimbabwe appeals treason acquittal of top PM aide

Zimbabwean lawyers say the nation's highest court is appealing the acquittal on treason charges of a top aide of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. The Supreme Court adjourned indefinitely Wednesday to study bulky court ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-28T16:07:38Z)

Patriots sign rookie CB Devin McCourty, only the 2nd 1st-rounder to sign so far

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. First-round draft choice Devin McCourty signed a five-year deal with the New England Patriots on Wednesday as the team reached its goal of having all 12 picks under contract by the start of ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-28T17:12:04Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk $102 Million Deal Headed To Arbitration

Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year, $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils will go to arbitration after the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) filed a grievance against the league on Monday for rejecting the deal ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-07-27T11:15:20Z)

Breaking news: Judge Bolton blocks some sections of Arizona's immigration law

U.S. Judge Susan Bolton. File photo. Google images. U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton has blocked some of the most controversial sections of Arizona's new immigration law from taking effect Thursday, giving a partial ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-28T18:02:10Z)

Judge Puts Hold on Key Arizona Immigration Law Provisions

Arizona's tough new immigration law was just hours away from taking effect when a federal judge issued an injunction key blocking portions of the law from being enforced. The date when the Arizona immigration ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-28T17:26:23Z)

NHLPA files grievance over Kovalchuk contract, wants quick result

"The NHLPA has filed a grievance disputing the NHL's rejection of the Standard Player Contract between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk. Under the terms of the CBA, the NHLPA and Mr. Kovalchuk are entitled to an ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-26T18:33:10Z)

Judge Blocks Controversial Sections of Arizona Immigration Law

A federal judge today blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect, delivering a last-minute victory to opponents of the crackdown. The overall law will still take ... (Source: 89.3 KPCC 2010-07-28T17:40:42Z)

Theo Albrecht, Aldi co-founder, dies at 88

Theo Albrecht, the co-founder of Germany's worldwide discount supermarket chain Aldi and one of Europe's richest men, has died at age 88. Albrecht was the driving force behind his chain's internationalization, expanding ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-28T15:17:32Z)

Judge Rules Against Portions Of Arizona Immigration Law

A federal judge today blocked several parts of Arizona's new immigration law, putting them on hold as the overall law was scheduled to take effect Thursday. U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton ruled that the portions of the ... (Source: TPMDC (blog) 2010-07-28T17:40:42Z)

All 12 Patriots picks will be in camp after McCourty agrees to deal

The New England Patriots and first-round draft pick Devin McCourty agreed to contract terms Wednesday morning, his agent, Andy Simms, said via Twitter. McCourty, a 5-foot-11, 193-pound cornerback who played at Rutgers ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-28T14:48:54Z)

German retailer Aldi says co-founder Theo Albrecht dies at 88

BERLIN (AP) — Theo Albrecht, the co-founder of Germany's worldwide discount supermarket chain Aldi and one of Europe's richest men, has died at age 88. Albrecht was the driving force behind his chain's ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-28T15:24:41Z)

Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco Are Hot Pair for Cincinnati Bengals

It's official, Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco are now teammates in Cincinnati. Owens agreed to a one-year deal worth $2 million. Is this receiving duo the NFL's version of LeBron James joining up with Dwayne Wade ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-26T23:55:18Z)

Devin McCourty agrees to deal

The New England Patriots signed first-round draft choice Devin McCourty on a five-year contract, his agent Andy Simms said. The deal has a maximum value of $13.2 million, according to a league source. The ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-28T15:17:32Z)

Battle begins to brew along border

MEXICO CITY - Mexico's National Human Rights Commission is sending inspectors to U.S. border crossings to monitor deportations that might result if Arizona's new immigration law goes into effect as planned ... (Source: Alamogordo Daily News 2010-07-27T05:53:13Z)

Judge blocks parts of Arizona immigration law

A judge has blocked the most controversial sections of Arizona's new immigration law from taking effect Thursday, handing a major legal victory to opponents of the crackdown. The law will still take effect ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-28T17:19:13Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk's $102 million deal headed to arbitration

The NHL has refused to approve the contract, claiming it is an attempt by the Devils to circumvent the league's salary cap. "The NHLPA has filed a grievance disputing the NHL's rejection of the standard player ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-07-28T08:00:52Z)

Target backing gays, gay-marriage foe

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Target Corp.'s CEO on Tuesday defended the discount retailer's political donations to a Minnesota group helping the state's Republican candidate for governor, telling employees at its ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-07-28T07:39:24Z)

Mexican gov't sends rights commission inspectors to border with US ahead of Arizona ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's National Human Rights Commission says it will send its inspectors to border crossings to monitor deportations that might result if Arizona's new immigration law goes into effect on Thursday ... (Source: Today Online 2010-07-27T00:52:34Z)

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