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Deals of the Hour / July 28, 2010, 12:39 am

Tornado in NE Montana kills 2, injures 1 at farm

HELENA (AP) - A tornado ripped a family's farmhouse from its foundation in Montana's remote northeastern corner, killing two people and leaving neighbors and authorities to dig through the rubble to rescue a ... (Source: Montana Standard 2010-07-27T19:57:53Z)

Plane Crash at Airventure

NASCAR team owner Jack Roush is OK after he was involved in a plane crash in Wisconsin, Roush Fenway Racing president Geoff Smith tells The Associated Press. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- NASCAR team owner Jack Roush is OK after he ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-28T02:17:17Z)

Prosecutor says Blagojevich

CHICAGO—Rod Blagojevich was so desperate for money that he tried to shake down everyone from a racetrack owner to a children's hospital executive to president-elect Barack Obama, a federal prosecutor told ... (Source: Texarkana Gazette 2010-07-27T09:49:26Z)

North Dakota State softball coach gets extension after 2 straight NCAA Regional ...

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State University and head softball coach Darren Mueller have agreed to a three-year contract extension. The school did not immediately release terms of the deal. Mueller last ... (Source: Republic 2010-07-26T12:35:16Z)

NASCAR team owner Jack Roush injured in plane crash at EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh

NASCAR team owner Jack Roush was injured when the business jet he was flying made a hard landing Tuesday afternoon at Wittman Regional Airport. Witnesses said the plane was coming in too low and too slow as it ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-07-28T04:11:48Z)

Tornado in NE corner of Montana kills 2

HELENA, Mont. -- A rare tornado ripped a family's farmhouse from its foundation in Montana's remote northeastern corner, killing two people and leaving neighbors and authorities to dig through the rubble to rescue a 71 ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-27T17:06:05Z)

Cameron launches charm offensive in India

Bangalore, India. Prime Minister David Cameron kicks off a much-touted visit to India Wednesday, aimed at winning over a key business partner seen as vital to boosting Britain's post-recession recovery, AFP reported ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-07-27T22:06:44Z)

David Cameron to offer India direct say on immigration policy

David Cameron is to offer India a direct say in drawing up Britain's new immigration policy as Downing Street responds to fears in New Delhi that a proposed cap will harm trade links. In a sign of what the prime minister ... (Source: Utv 2010-07-28T06:42:08Z)

Lawyers present differing portrayals of Blagojevich

CHICAGO: Two portraits of Illinois' disgraced former governor emerged Tuesday from his corruption trial: An insecure bumbler who talked too much and a greedy, smart political schemer determined to use his ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-07-28T06:42:08Z)

Attorneys offer competing portraits of Rod Blagojevich

CHICAGO (AP) -- Two portraits of Illinois' disgraced former governor emerged Tuesday from his corruption trial: An insecure bumbler who talked too much and a greedy, smart political schemer determined to use his power to ... (Source: KSDK 2010-07-27T22:49:41Z)

Pottstown man jailed for intent to deal PCP

NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man is about to begin a stint in jail for participating in illegal drug activity in the borough. Kyle Lee Frech, 23, who listed addresses along King and West Eighth streets, was ... (Source: Mercury 2010-07-26T10:12:06Z)

Attorneys offer competing portraits of Blagojevich

The contrasting images were offered by a prosecutor and a defense attorney as they finished closing arguments and prepared to hand the case over to the jury, which was scheduled to begin deliberating Rod ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-28T07:03:36Z)

Plane with 152 on board crashes in Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- A Pakistani passenger plane, with 152 people on board, crashed on the outskirts of the capital Islamabad on Wednesday. Officials have recovered four bodies so far. The Airblue ... (Source: CNN 2010-07-28T06:20:39Z)

Pakistan: Passenger plane carrying 152 crashes

The cause of the Airblue crash was not immediately clear, said Pervez George, a civil aviation official. He said the plane was flying from Karachi to Islamabad and was trying to land during difficult weather. (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-07-28T06:34:58Z)

Jury set to deliberate in Rod Blagojevich trial

CHICAGO - Two portraits of disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich emerged yesterday from his corruption trial: An insecure bumbler who talked too much and a greedy, smart political schemer determined ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-28T07:03:36Z)

World digest: Dutch girl, 14, allowed to sail

A 14-year-old Dutch sailor will be allowed to launch a risky attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, a court said Tuesday. The Middelburg family court's decision lifted a ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-28T05:01:55Z)

NDSU softball coach gets extension

(AP) — FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State University and head softball coach Darren Mueller have agreed to a three-year contract extension. The school did not immediately release terms of the deal. Mueller ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-07-26T12:13:47Z)

NASCAR team owner Jack Rousch injured in plane crash at EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh

OSHKOSH — NASCAR team owner Jack Roush in serious, but stable condition after a plane crash Tuesday at EAA. Dick Knapinski, communications officer for the Experimental Aircraft Association, said Roush was ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-07-28T02:45:55Z)

Dutch girl, 14, gets OK for solo sailing trip around world

MIDDELBURG, Netherlands - A Dutch court has cleared the way for 14-year-old Laura Dekker to set sail on a risky solo voyage around the world. Judges at Middelburg's family court have lifted a guardianship ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-27T17:49:02Z)

Bison softball coach gets contract extension

Darren Mueller, who has led NDSU to two straight NCAA region tournament appearances, has agreed to a 3-year contract extension. FARGO — North Dakota State University and head softball coach Darren Mueller have agreed ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-07-27T04:48:47Z)

Cincinnati Bengals sign Terrell Owens to 1-year deal

National Football League wide receiver Terrell Owens has signed a one-year contract to play for the Cincinnati Bengals this season, according to Bengals.com. Citing an NFL source, the report says the team and ... (Source: Dayton Business Journal 2010-07-28T03:07:23Z)

Royersford man admits to indecent assault

NORRISTOWN — A Royersford man potentially faces jail time after admitting to having indecent contact with a teenage girl. Ryan Thomas Pethtel, 20, of Second Avenue, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court ... (Source: Pottstown Mercury 2010-07-27T11:08:10Z)

Terrell Owens Signs with Cincinnati Bengals – Possible $2 Million Deal Underway

Terrell Owens Signs with Cincinnati Bengals – Rumor has it that Terrell Owens has signed a $2 million deal for a year stint with the Cincinnati Bengals. Owens would be the latest big name to join Cincy ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-28T01:41:29Z)

Texas man sentenced to 99 years in starvation case

DALLAS -- A Dallas man convicted of starving three children locked in a hotel bathroom for nearly a year was sentenced to 99 years in prison Tuesday after jurors heard testimony that one child was suicidal and ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-28T00:29:54Z)

Pottstown drug dealer convicted of more crimes

NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man already in prison for participating in a cocaine cooking and packaging operation out of a borough residence has been convicted of additional drug-related crimes. Gary Eugene ... (Source: Pottstown Mercury 2010-07-27T11:08:10Z)

Source: Cincinnati Bengals, wide receiver Terrell Owens reach deal

A year after they were featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks," the Cincinnati Bengals have scripted their own reality show. T.O. and Ocho. Two self-conscious stars, one NFL team. The Bengals reached a contract ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-07-28T04:47:36Z)

PM launches charm offensive in India

BANGALORE, India (AFP) – Prime Minister David Cameron kicked off a much-touted visit to India Wednesday, aimed at winning over a key business partner seen as vital to boosting Britain's post-recession ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-28T06:34:58Z)

Court Allows 14-Year-Old Sailor To Attempt Solo Voyage

Middelburg, Netherlands -- A Dutch court has cleared the way for 14-year-old Laura Dekker to set sail on a risky solo voyage around the world. Judges at Middelburg's family court have lifted a guardianship order imposed ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-07-27T19:00:37Z)

Plane carrying 152 crashes in Pakistan

A passenger jet carrying 152 people crashed into the hills surrounding Pakistan's capital amid rain Wednesday, officials said. At least five people were killed and five wounded, but many more were feared dead. The cause ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-28T06:56:27Z)

Tornado in NE corner of Montana kills 2 at farm

By MATT VOLZ Associated Press Writer HELENA, Mont. (AP) - A tornado ripped a family's farmhouse from its foundation in Montana's remote northeastern corner, killing two people and leaving neighbors and authorities to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-27T21:16:38Z)

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