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Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 6:40 am

Disney sheds its ties with Miramax

NEW YORK – The Walt Disney Co. is selling Miramax Films to a group of investors for $660 million, marking a new phase for a studio that helped launch the career of Quentin Tarantino and push independent movies into the ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-07-31T08:11:38Z)

Southwest beats forecast with $112 million profit

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines added an upbeat note to a strong quarter for the airline industry by reporting a $112 million profit for spring and early summer. The nation's biggest discount airline said ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-30T02:07:45Z)

New York Democrat Charles Rangel says no deal yet in his ethics case

WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Democrat Charles Rangel says there's no deal yet to settle his ethics case and avoid a trial on charges of violating standards of conduct. Rangel told reporters outside his office, "Until ... (Source: WQAD 2010-07-29T17:10:52Z)

Veteran Italian screenwriter Cecchi D'Amico dies

ROME -- Italian screenwriter Suso Cecchi D'Amico, who contributed to such classics as the neo-realistic masterpiece "Bicycle Thieves," "The Leopard" and "Big Deal on Madonna Street," has died at 96. Messages ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-31T12:43:39Z)

Legislature near SUNY deal to allow for tuition hikes

ALBANY -- A legislative official tells The Associated Press that the Assembly and Senate leadership have reached general agreement on a version of Gov. David Paterson's proposal to empower New York's public ... (Source: WRGB 2010-07-29T22:25:50Z)

Bill Clinton wows residents of town on eve of wedding

Bill Clinton wows residents of town on eve of wedding Chelsea Clinton is expected to marry her fiance tonight. By AP Wire Services Published: 7/31/2010 2:26 AM Last Modified: 7/31/2010 2:26 AM RHINEBECK, N.Y. (AP ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-31T07:28:41Z)

Veteran Italian screenwriter Cecchi D'Amico dies

ROME — Italian screenwriter Suso Cecchi D'Amico, who contributed to such classics as the neo-realistic masterpiece "Bicycle Thieves," "The Leopard" and "Big Deal on Madonna Street," has died at 96 ... (Source: WRAL 2010-07-31T12:29:20Z)

Bengals make Owens signing official

The Cincinnati Bengals officially brought controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens into the fold on Thursday, signing a previously reported one-year contract. It was reported earlier that the deal is worth up ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-30T03:19:20Z)

Disney Sells Miramax for $660 Million

LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Company agreed to sell Miramax Films to an investor group late Thursday for about $660 million. The deal ends a laborious six-month bidding process that saw the co-founders of the storied ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-07-31T10:13:19Z)

Former President Bill Clinton in Rhinebeck on the eve of daughter's wedding

RHINEBECK - On the eve of Chelsea Clinton's wedding in Rhinebeck, the father of the bride makes a rare appearance in the small Hudson Valley town. As you'd expect his appearance created quite a scene. It was a big ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-31T01:45:05Z)

The big day: Chelsea Clinton to wed in RHINEBECK, NY

RHINEBECK, N.Y. (AP) — Chelsea Clinton was poised to marry her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate along New York's Hudson River after weeks of intrigue, secrecy and buzz that caused hundreds to crowd ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-31T12:22:10Z)

BP Oil Spill: Dudley to outline BP plans to help Gulf recover

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley was set to outline his company's long-term efforts to help the Gulf of Mexico recover from the oil spill Friday morning, and will be getting help from a Clinton ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-07-31T05:19:50Z)

Stallworth rebuilds life after manslaughter plea

WESTMINSTER, Md. -- Donte' Stallworth formally resumed his football career Friday, taking the field in pads for the first time since "the situation." In March 2009, Stallworth was driving in Florida when he hit 59-year ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-30T23:21:55Z)

Townhall News Veteran Italian screenwriter Cecchi D'Amico dies

Italian screenwriter Suso Cecchi D'Amico, who contributed to such classics as the neo-realistic masterpiece "Bicycle Thieves," "The Leopard" and "Big Deal on Madonna Street," has died at 96. Messages of ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-07-31T12:29:20Z)

Southwest income hits $112 million

DALLAS - Southwest Airlines Co. added an upbeat note to a strong quarter for the airline industry by reporting a $112 million profit for spring and early summer. The nation's biggest discount airline also said ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-30T02:14:54Z)

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)

Here comes the bride: Chelsea Clinton to wed longtime boyfriend in upstate New York ...

RHINEBECK, N.Y. (AP) — Chelsea Clinton was poised to marry her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate along New York's Hudson River after weeks of intrigue, secrecy and buzz that caused hundreds to crowd ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-31T13:33:45Z)

Obama: Rep. Charles Rangel case 'troubling'

WASHINGTON -- 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: Everett Herald 2010-07-31T11:03:26Z)

NY lawmakers near higher-ed deal

Legislature set to agree on plan for SUNY and CUNY schools that would set predictable cost increases, but would reject Gov. David Paterson's proposal for a higher tier of tuition for the university centers in Buffalo ... (Source: Crain's New York Business 2010-07-30T18:21:16Z)

Southwest posts $ 2 million second-quarter profit

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines added an upbeat note to a strong quarter for the airline industry by reporting a $112 million profit for spring and early summer. The nation's biggest discount airline also said ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-30T07:22:43Z)

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)

Chelsea Clinton's Fantasy Wedding Approaches

Chelsea Clinton is seen during a campaign event with mom Hillary in this May 2008 file photo. The former First Daughter will marry long-time boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Storefront ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-31T12:50:48Z)

Disney agrees to sell Miramax Films to investor group led by Ron Tutor

After months of negotiations with various buyers that failed to bear fruit, Walt Disney Co. finally agreed to sell its Miramax Films unit in a deal that severs the independent movie pioneer's 17-year ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-07-31T06:09:56Z)

Rangel support fading: Obama calls charges troubling, some House Democrats raise ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Charlie Rangel is getting sympathy from some fellow Democrats but scant support from others as he faces trial on several ethics charges. President Barack Obama says he hopes the 80-year-old ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-07-31T13:05:07Z)

Inside Chelsea Clinton's Wedding Weekend

Chelsea Clinton will say "I Do" to her boyfriend of about five years, Marc Mezvinsky on Saturday evening in Rhinebeck, New York. What is said to be the wedding of the year, secrecy and buzz has caused hundreds ... (Source: Pop Eater 2010-07-31T13:12:17Z)

Chelsea Clinton's wedding day arrives in upstate New York

8:20 A.M. — RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Chelsea Clinton was poised to marry her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate along New York's Hudson River after weeks of intrigue, secrecy and buzz that caused ... (Source: News-Press 2010-07-31T12:15:01Z)

Sources: Legislature near higher ed deal

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A legislative official tells The Associated Press that the Assembly and Senate leadership have reached general agreement on a version of Gov. David Paterson's proposal to empower New York's public ... (Source: NewsChannel 9 WSYR 2010-07-29T23:01:38Z)

AP Sources: Bengals reach deal with TO

In this July 25, 2009, photo, Buffalo Bills' Terrell Owens pauses during NFL football training camp in Pittsford, N.Y. Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown is trying to bring receiver Terrell Owens aboard ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-25T23:56:29Z)

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