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Deals of the Hour / July 29, 2010, 11:40 pm

Tim Tebow Signs With Denver Broncos [NFL]

Tim Tebow is officially a member of the Denver Broncos. Tebow who was the 25th pick in the NFL draft has agreed to a 5-year, $11 million deal with $8 million guaranteed. This leaves 22nd pick Demaryius Thomas ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-30T00:06:03Z)

Panel Details Allegations Against Rangel

The House Ethics Committee has detailed 13 counts of misconduct against New York Democrat Charles Rangel, one of that chamber's most senior members. Copyright © 2010 National Public Radio®. For personal ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-30T03:05:01Z)

Sanofi Aventis Board Votes To Make a Formal Offer to Genzyme

French drug maker Sanofi Aventis intends to continue its project on Genzyme after the failure of its informal approach to U.S. biotech company Genzyme (NASDAQ stock symbol:GENZ), Reuters learned Wednesday from a source ... (Source: HULIQ.com 2010-07-29T03:13:21Z)

Astros deal longtime ace Roy Oswalt

PHILADELPHIA -- Roy Oswalt is going to pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies. The ace gave his OK on Thursday and approved a trade that moved him from the Houston Astros to Philadelphia. The Phillies sent pitcher J.A. Happ ... (Source: News 8 Austin 2010-07-30T02:14:54Z)

Twins deal top catching propect to pick up closer Matt Capps from Nationals

In the middle of another tight division race, the Minnesota Twins acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals late Thursday night for prized catching prospect Wilson Ramos and minor ... (Source: Patriot-News Blogs 2010-07-30T04:09:26Z)

UPDATE 4-Sanofi to make formal Genzyme offer - sources

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - France's Sanofi-Aventis plans to make a formal offer of up to $18.7 billion for Genzyme after its informal overture failed to strike interest, sources familiar with the situation said ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-29T00:00:05Z)

UPDATE 2-Russia's Kudrin to speak about asset sales on Weds

MOSCOW, July 27 (Reuters) - Russia's Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said he would answer questions on Wednesday about his ministry's plans to sell $29 billion worth of assets in the country's biggest ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-27T13:59:58Z)

Ahead of the Bell: Genzyme shares continue to rise

A Jefferies & Co. analyst raised her price target Thursday for shares of Genzyme Corp., citing media reports that French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis SA will make an offer to buy the biotechnology drugmaker. Analyst Eun K ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T12:31:42Z)

Ducks sign 1st-round pick Fowler to 3-year deal

ANAHEIM, Calif.—The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Cam Fowler to a three-year contract, likely putting the first-round draft pick on a fast track to the NHL. The Ducks announced the deal Wednesday ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-28T21:58:23Z)

Ducks sign top pick Fowler

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Cam Fowler to a three-year contract, likely putting the first-round draft pick on a fast track to the NHL. The Ducks announced the deal Wednesday ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-29T16:27:55Z)

Russia Seeks to Cut Deficit to 2.9% of GDP by 2013 Amid State Asset Sales

Russia plans to cut its budget deficit to 2.9 percent of gross domestic product by 2013 as it sells state assets and increases taxes, Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said. The government plans to raise 883 billion rubles ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-28T21:29:45Z)

Tim Tebow Agrees To 5 year, $33 million Broncos Deal

Denver -- Tim Tebow has agreed to a 5 year, $33 million deal with the Denver Broncos, the NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported Thursday. The rookie quarterback's contract includes $8.7 million guaranteed ... (Source: Denver Channel 2010-07-29T22:47:19Z)

Sanofi Is Likely to Make Offer for Genzyme

Sanofi-Aventis is likely to make an unsolicited offer of up to $70 a share for Genzyme , raising the stakes for what could become one of the year's biggest deal situations, people briefed on the matter told DealBook on ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-07-28T22:55:39Z)

Angelina Jolie Fights For Refugees On Salt Tour

Angelina Jolie used her promotional tour for new movie Salt to do some good when the publicity whirlwind stopped in Korea on Wednesday (28Jul10) - she spent time highlighting the plight of North Korean ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-07-29T15:09:11Z)

Ducks Sign Top Pick Cam Fowler to Three-Year Deal

The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Cam Fowler to a three-year entry-level contract. Fowler, 18 (12/6/91), collected 8-47=55 points with a +38 rating and 14 penalty minutes (PIM) in 55 games with the Windsor ... (Source: hockeyfights.com 2010-07-28T19:42:23Z)

Ethics panel accuses Rangel Democrat charged with 13 violations

WASHINGTON — House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards on Thursday, throwing a cloud over his four-decade political career and raising worries ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-07-30T06:03:58Z)

Continued: Veteran Rep. Charles Rangel accused of 13 ethics violations; plea deal may ...

WASHINGTON - House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards on Thursday, throwing a cloud over his four-decade political career and raising ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-30T03:26:29Z)

Angelina Jolie brings some spice to South Korea

Does Angelina Jolie rest during promotions? She walked a red carpet full of screaming fans at the premiere of her new film Salt, held at the Yeongdeungpo CGV on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 in Seoul, South Korea ... (Source: Accidental Sexiness 2010-07-28T17:12:04Z)

Russia Plans State Asset Sale

MOSCOW—The Russian government, facing several more years of budget deficits, outlined plans to slightly loosen state control over the economy, aiming to raise as much as $29 billion by selling minority stakes in state ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-28T20:39:39Z)

Angelina Jolie reveals beauty secret, talks Salt sequel in Korea (photos)

Angelina Jolie , who's in Korea on her whirlwind Salt promotional tour, says her beauty secret is being happy, adding that partner Brad Pitt "always makes me feel sexy and desirable." 'BRAD MAKES ME FEEL SEXY' "I think ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-29T02:01:46Z)

Minnesota Twins acquire closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins have acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals for minor leaguers Wilson Ramos and Joe Testa. The Twins say they will also receive cash from the Nationals ... (Source: Winona Daily News 2010-07-30T04:23:45Z)

Twins aquire All-Star closer Matt Capps from Washington

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins made a deal Thursday night in advance of Friday night's trade deadline. The team announced they acquired closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals in exchange for ... (Source: KARE 2010-07-30T02:50:42Z)

Philadelphia now armed after Roy Oswalt deal

W ith the trade deadline set for tomorrow at 4 p.m., the Philadelphia Phillies made the boldest move yet, getting right-hander Roy Oswalt and about $11 million from the Houston Astros for pitcher J.A. Happ and two speedy ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-30T05:42:30Z)

Sanofi-Aventis likely to buy Genzyme for USD 19 bn: Report

NEW YORK: French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis is likely to make a formal offer to acquire US-based biotech company Genzyme for USD 19 billion, says a media report. Attributing the development to people familiar with the ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-07-29T08:56:57Z)

Sanofi to make formal Genzyme offer

NEW YORK: Sanofi-Aventis chief executive officer Chris Viehbacher has support from his board of directors to offer as much as $70 a share for Genzyme, or about $18.7 billion, said three people with knowledge of the ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-07-29T22:47:19Z)

Roy Oswalt agrees to trade to Phillies

Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada and Jorge Cantu joined the mix, too. The trade wheel of fortune kept spinning Thursday with veterans-for-prospects deals that ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-30T04:16:36Z)

Tim Tebow Signs With The Denver Broncos, $33 Million Deal

Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos agreed to terms of a five-year, $33 million deal, including $8.7 million guaranteed. Tim Tebow was the 25th selection of the 2010 NFL Draft. The 25th selection of the 2009 NFL Draft ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T04:52:23Z)

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