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Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 1:40 pm

Twenty-five dead as forest fires rage across Russia

MOSCOW — Forest fires raged across Russia on Friday, destroying villages, surrounding one southern city and killing at least 25 people, including three firefighters. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin consoled survivors at ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-07-31T10:56:16Z)

Diamondbacks working on deal with Pirates

The Diamondbacks are working on a deal that would send catcher Chris Snyder to the Pirates in exchange for D.J. Carrasco , Bobby Crosby , and Ryan Church . It is not clear how much money the Diamondbacks will include in ... (Source: MLB Daily Dish 2010-07-31T15:06:49Z)

Casino Deal Reached, but Not Good Enough for Patrick

Massachusetts House and Senate leaders agreed Friday to the state's most sweeping expansion of gambling in four decades - drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick, who said he can't sign the bill ... (Source: CBS 3 Springfield 2010-07-31T03:32:28Z)

NFL Football: Steelers-Roethlisberger

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) - Ben Roethlisberger took snaps only with the starters, alternating with Byron Leftwich, during the Pittsburgh Steelers' first practice of training camp. Roethlisberger, who will be suspended ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-31T17:37:08Z)

Pirates get Snyder from D-backs

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks traded catcher Chris Snyder , minor league shortstop Pedro Ciriaco and cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday for former AL Rookie of the Year Bobby Crosby , outfielder Ryan ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-31T19:31:40Z)

Family of Iran Captive Speaks in Duluth

It has been one year since three American hikers were imprisoned in Iran. Saturday the family of Shane Bauer came to Duluth to ask for help and support from the community. They also came to once again cry out ... (Source: WDIO-TV 2010-07-31T18:12:56Z)

Yankees acquire Kerry Wood from Indians

The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Kerry Wood from the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, the third deal in less than 24 hours for the World Series champions as they beefed up for the stretch run. Wood, a hard-throwing ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-31T20:21:47Z)

Yankees trade for Lance Berkman, Austin Kearns in separate deals

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have completed their trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros. The World Series champions sent reliever Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes to ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-07-31T19:31:40Z)

2nd UPDATE: $7 Billion Asset Sale To Apache Seen As Good Deal For BP

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- BP PLC's (BP) agreement to sell $7 billion of oil and gas assets in North America and Egypt to Apache Corp. (APA) looks like a good deal for the embattled British company that is reeling from the ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-21T11:29:36Z)

Arizona Diamondacks deal away Qualls, Snyder

It's been a busy morning in the trade world for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks traded right-hander Chad Qualls to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later with the Rays picking up the ... (Source: Tucson Citizen 2010-07-31T18:05:46Z)

BP hiring former FEMA head for Gulf recovery

BP says it's hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the massive Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is in Biloxi, Miss., to outline his ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T15:00:50Z)

Extreme World Terminal Velocity ride fails for 12-year-old girl

When it works as advertised, the Extreme World Terminal Velocity ride at Wisconsin Dells hauls you into the sky aboard a special cage. Then you do a free-fall drop into in a big net and get lowered to the ground. But ... (Source: Minneapolis City Pages (blog) 2010-07-31T14:45:20Z)

Witt to help with Gulf recovery for BP

BILOXI — BP announced Friday that it is hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley was in ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-07-30T15:36:38Z)

Pouncey agrees to deal with Steelers, who will put him to work

LATROBE, Pa. -- First-round draft pick Maurkice Pouncey had a five-year contract waiting for him at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Plus an early morning wake-up call. Pouncey, the former star center at ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-31T18:55:53Z)

BP surviving, Hayward will say

LONDON, July 22 (UPI) -- A trimmer British company BP is recovering from the Gulf of Mexico spill with exploration deals in Africa and Asia, the top executive is expected to announce. Embattled BP Chief ... (Source: United Press International 2010-07-22T13:15:48Z)

Wis. park where girl was injured on free fall ride to be sold at foreclosure sale

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) — The extreme sports park in Wisconsin Dells where a girl was severely injured on a free fall ride is up for foreclosure sale. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Extreme World is ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-07-31T19:31:40Z)

BP Scores with $7 Billion Asset Sale to Apache

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- BP PLC's (BP) agreement to sell $7 billion of oil and gas assets in North America and Egypt to Apache Corp. (APA) looks like a good deal for the embattled British company that is reeling ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-07-21T10:10:52Z)

Obama urges Iran to 'immediately release' three US hikers

A picture obtained from Iran's state-run English-language Press TV shows detained US hikers (from left) Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal in Tehran in May 2010. President Barack Obama called on Iran Friday to ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-07-31T19:24:31Z)

12-year-old girl injured on Wis. 'free fall' ride

By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A 12-year-old girl at an amusement park plunged more than 40 feet to the ground on Friday, seriously injuring herself when a safety net under a "free fall ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-31T19:10:12Z)

Wildfires leave 25 dead in Russia

MOSCOW - Vast sections of Russia were under a state of emergency yesterday as more than 10,000 firefighters fought to save villages and forests from being reduced to ash and ember during the country's hottest ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-07-31T11:39:13Z)

AFP: Forest fires kill 29 in Russia heatwave

Moscow. Forest fires in Russia's worst heatwave in decades have killed 29 people, officials said Friday, as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited one of the worst hit areas to reassure angry residents, AFP reports ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-07-30T22:53:17Z)

State legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House and Senate leaders yesterday agreed on a bill to legalize casino gambling in the state — drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick, who threatened to veto the measure. The ... (Source: Salem News 2010-07-31T04:01:06Z)

BP hiring former FEMA head for Gulf

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - BP says it's hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the massive Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is in Biloxi, Miss ... (Source: WTNH.com 2010-07-30T15:08:00Z)

St. Louis Rams ink deal with QB Sam Bradford

St. Louis (KSDK) -- The St. Louis Rams have come to terms with their first-round draft pick, NewsChannel 5's Frank Cusumano has learned. Details on the deal are limited, but the rookie quarterback out of Oklahoma ... (Source: KSDK 2010-07-31T01:59:24Z)

Massachusetts legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill

Boston - Massachusetts House and Senate leaders agreed Friday on a bill to legalize the most sweeping expansion of gambling in the state in four decades - drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick who ... (Source: TheDay 2010-07-31T10:06:10Z)

Rams, No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford agree to 6-year, $78 million contract

ST. LOUIS - No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money. The Rams and the former Oklahoma ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-31T15:06:49Z)

Source: Yankees to acquire Wood; Berkman, Kearns to NY

NEW YORK — A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees are close to acquiring pitcher Kerry Wood from the Cleveland Indians. The Yankees likely would send ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-07-31T20:00:18Z)

NFL: Steelers sign first-round pick Pouncey

LATROBE - First-round draft pick Maurkice Pouncey had a five-year contract waiting for him at the Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp. Plus an early morning wakeup call. Pouncey, the former star center at ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-07-31T19:17:21Z)

Quarterback Sam Bradford of Oklahoma Soomers

Quarterback Sam Bradford of the Oklahoma Soomers holds up a St. Louis Rams jersey after he was picked numer 1 overall by the Rams during the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in 2009 in New York City. Bradford ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-31T19:17:21Z)

Clinton renews appeal to Iran to free US hikers

A picture obtained from Iran's state-run English-language Press TV shows detained US hikers (from left) Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal in Tehran in May 2010. Amnesty International called on Iranian authorities ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-07-31T19:24:31Z)

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