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Deals of the Hour / July 30, 2010, 11:40 pm

EdF gets $9B bid for UK unit as profits dive

Electricite de France announced a plunge in profits Friday but was boosted by a surprisingly high €6.9 billion ($9.02 billion) bid by East Asia's richest businessman for the utility's British electricity grid. EDF, the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T12:44:50Z)

Landon Donovan reiterates desire to return to Everton

LIVERPOOL, England — United States soccer star Landon Donovan says he still wants to return to Everton and the English Premier League. The 28-year-old U.S. forward scored twice in a 13-game spell for the team in ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-07-30T16:33:54Z)

CORRECTION: Tesco offers BlackBerry Curve deal in the UK

(Telecomworldwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) [This story was originally issued through M2 Telecomworldwire on 27 July as originating from Tesco Mobile, rather than Tesco Phone Shop.] Tesco Phone Shop, the ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-30T17:45:29Z)

More Democrats call for Rep. Charlie Rangel's resignation after ethics violations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Calls for Rep. Charlie Rangel's resignation rained down on Capitol Hill late Friday from House Democrats who said more than a dozen ethics charges against the 20-term lawmaker showed a disregard for ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-07-30T22:03:11Z)

Judge: Rangers auction will proceed

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A bankruptcy judge Friday rejected a last-minute higher bid on the Texas Rangers from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer, a deal that would have canceled next week's auction ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-07-31T05:55:37Z)

Q poll: Charlie Crist leads Senate pack; Alex Sink trails slightly; LeMieux disliked

Newly independent Gov. Charlie Crist is besting former Republican House Speaker Marco Rubio in Florida's U.S. Senate race by a 37-32 margin, according to Quinnipiac University's latest poll. The Democratic ... (Source: MiamiHerald.com 2010-07-30T10:50:18Z)

Q poll: Charlie Crist leads Senate pack; Alex Sink trails

Newly independent Gov. Charlie Crist is besting former Republican House Speaker Marco Rubio in Florida's U.S. Senate race by a 37-32 margin, according to Quinnipiac University's latest poll. The Democratic nominee ... (Source: Tampabay.com (blog) 2010-07-30T10:43:08Z)

Judge rejects higher offer from MLB's preferred buyer of Texas Rangers; auction will ...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — The auction to sell the Texas Rangers will proceed as planned next week, despite a last-minute increase in the offer from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer. The court-appointed restructuring ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-30T20:08:39Z)

Democrats say Rangel should resign

WASHINGTON – Calls for Rep. Charlie Rangel's resignation rained down on Capitol Hill late Friday from House Democrats who said more than a dozen ethics charges against the 20-term lawmaker showed a disregard ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-30T22:03:11Z)

Ethics panel to charge California Rep. Waters

A House investigative panel has decided to charge Rep. Maxine Waters of California with ethics violations, raising the possibility of a second trial this fall. A House investigator says the panel handling Rep. Charlie ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-31T04:51:12Z)

Charlie Crist leads pack in latest U.S. Senate poll; Alex Sink trails slightly

Newly independent Gov. Charlie Crist is besting former Republican House Speaker Marco Rubio in Florida's U.S. Senate race by a 37-32 margin, according to Quinnipiac University's latest poll. Democrat Jeff ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-07-31T05:05:31Z)

Samsung Galaxy S Deals On O2, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Orange, 3 Mobile Contracts In The UK

The Samsung Galaxy S is now Free on Vodafone along with nine months half price line rental by redemption cash back. Wonderful offer on Samsung's wonderful Google android mobile having the 4 inc Super AMOLED display ... (Source: UK Press Releases (press release) 2010-07-27T13:52:49Z)

China criticizes Clinton comments on island chains

BEIJING (AP) -- China's military on Friday criticized remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that Washington had a strong interest in seeing territorial disputes in the South China Sea resolved ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-07-30T19:54:20Z)

DONOVAN ENJOYING POST-CUP CHEERS

Perennial MLS All-Star and United States international Landon Donovan says he is still relishing the reception he and his US teammates are receiving since last month's World Cup. Four years ago after the 2006 World Cup ... (Source: Yanks Abroad 2010-07-30T22:03:11Z)

Mobile phone deals must needed to save money on communication

Right selection of communication scheme can give that result that you did not expect. So, choose a right offer and enjoy longer talks with family and friends at affordable price. People demand for new plans which can ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-07-21T11:08:08Z)

Rangers auction will proceed despite higher offer

FORT WORTH, Texas -- A bankruptcy judge Friday rejected a last-minute higher bid on the Texas Rangers from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer, a deal that would have canceled next week's auction. Since U ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-30T22:24:39Z)

Li Ka-Shing Firms To Buy EDF's UK Power Unit For GBP5.8 Billion

(Adds background on size of CKI deal, CKI's possible need for funds, Li Ka-shing's investments in U.K.) HONG KONG -(Dow Jones)- A consortium of companies controlled by Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing agreed to pay GBP5.8 ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-30T03:47:58Z)

Rep Rangel Faces Charges, Trial May Hurt Democrats

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Representative Charles Rangel reached a tentative plea agreement on ethics charges on Thursday, but Republicans may reject it and push for a trial that could hurt his fellow Democrats in ... (Source: KGMI 2010-07-31T05:19:50Z)

Freddy Adu fails to impress Swiss club Sion

SION, Switzerland -- Swiss club Sion passed on the chance to sign Freddy Adu on Friday after the former United States international spent the week there in training. Sion said on its website that Adu had undeniable ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-31T00:04:52Z)

Charlie St. Cloud'

His latest film marks a rise, and a dip, on Zac Efron's creative trajectory. Moving beyond high-school roles and away from the song-and-dance silliness of "Hairspray" and "High School Musical," he takes a ... (Source: The State 2010-07-30T07:58:30Z)

Why Rangel isn't interested in cutting a deal

Yesterday, the political world waited to see whether Rep. Charlie Rangel would cut a deal to rescue himself from possible expulsion from the House. Today, we find out why Rangel isn't terribly worried ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-07-30T22:17:30Z)

Swiss team Sion decides to not sign American Freddy Adu | Soccer

SION, Switzerland — Swiss team Sion has declined to sign Freddy Adu after the former United States international spent the week there in training. Sion said on its website Friday that Adu had undeniable ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-31T05:05:31Z)

Live Streaming Manchester United vs MLS All-Stars Coverage

MLS All-Star team vs. Manchester United , 15th annual MLS All-Star Game. All-Time Record: This is the first match between the teams. The MLS All-Stars have won three times in four matches against teams from ... (Source: World-Track and Field Website 2010-07-29T00:00:05Z)

China opposed 'internationalizing' South China Sea issue

A spokesman of the Chinese defence ministry called on the United States to "contribute to bilateral military exchanges" and not interfere in what Beijing termed a national issue. Senior Colonel Geng Yansheng said China ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-07-31T06:17:06Z)

China opposed "internationalizing" South China Sea issue

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): China on Friday said that it was opposed to "internationalizing" the South China Sea issue. A spokesman of the Chinese defence ministry called on the United States to "contribute to ... (Source: Thaindian.com 2010-07-31T06:09:56Z)

Obama calls charges against Rangel 'troubling' as several Dems urge congressman to ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Friday called ethics charges against Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel "very troubling" and said he hopes the longtime lawmaker can end his career with dignity. Several House ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-07-30T23:14:46Z)

CKI Consortium In Exclusive Talks To Buy EDF's UK Electricity Unit

HONG KONG -(Dow Jones)- A consortium of companies controlled by Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing plans to buy Electricite de France SA's (EDF.FR) U.K. electricity distribution networks for GBP5.8 billion ($9.05 ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-30T05:49:39Z)

Club not interested in Adu

SION, Switzerland -- Swiss club Sion has declined to sign Freddy Adu after the former United States international spent the week there in training. Sion said on its website Friday that Adu had undeniable ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-30T20:37:17Z)

Continued: "Charlie St. Cloud" satisfies your Zac attack

His latest film marks a rise, and a dip, on Zac Efron's creative trajectory. Moving beyond high-school roles and away from the song-and-dance silliness of "Hairspray" and "High School Musical," he takes a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-29T23:23:06Z)

Movie Review: Zac Efron fans will love 'Charlie St. Cloud'

His latest film marks a rise, and a dip, on Zac Efron's creative trajectory. Moving beyond high-school roles and away from the song-and-dance silliness of "Hairspray" and "High School Musical," he takes a ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-07-30T15:36:38Z)

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