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Deals of the Hour / July 4, 2010, 6:11 pm

Spy arrests offer a bit of Cold War nostalgia

WASHINGTON — The capture of those alleged deep-cover Russian agents has — for a moment of nostalgia — taken Americans back to a day when their enemy was sneaky but familiar, ensconced right there behind the ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-04T02:31:25Z)

Braves need Wren to make a deal

It wasn't all that long ago that general manager Frank Wren appeared to be presiding over an impending disaster known as the Atlanta Braves. His top offseason acquisitions — third baseman turned first baseman Troy ... (Source: Fort Payne Times Journal 2010-07-04T11:35:27Z)

Infante among five Braves on All-Star team

Rookie outfielder Jason Heyward was voted a starter by the fans and will be joined on the NL team by Infante, five-time All-Star catcher Brian McCann, second baseman Martin Prado and pitcher Tim Hudson. Closer Billy ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-07-04T23:59:55Z)

'Red spy' Anna Chapman "embarrassed " by racy Facebook pics

New York, July 4 : Anna Chapman, the red-haired beauty accused of being a Russian spy, is embarrassed by steamy photos of her splashed across newspapers, and fears deportation, her lawyer has said. The American dailies ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-07-04T21:29:35Z)

Portugal Captain Cristiano Ronaldo is a Father: Posts His News on Facebook

Cristiano Ronaldo is the well-known captain for the Portuguese national soccer team, which lost 1 to 0 to the national Spanish team in the World Cup on Tuesday. As of Sunday, however, Ronaldo will be known as someone ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-04T20:03:41Z)

Google-ITA deal talks unnerves travel bosses

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc's talks to buy ITA Software, an airline IT and services provider, has travel executives worried that the search engine giant could wield too much power in their industry. Cambridge, Massachusetts-based ITA is a major source of information about airfares to the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Cristiano Ronaldo Has a Son with an American Woman

Soccer stud Christiano Ronaldo plays for the Real Madrid. He was the captain for the Portugal games during the 2010 World Cup, notes Reuters. He had a lot of media attention during the World Cup. Cristiano is not only a ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-04T20:10:51Z)

Rangers acquire C Bengie Molina and cash from Giants for RHP Chris Ray, minor league pitcher

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Bengie Molina and cash from the San Francisco Giants for reliever Chris Ray and a minor league pitcher. Texas announced the deal Thursday. Molina is ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-01T21:11:40Z)

Diplomat's daughter 'embarrassed' by photos

New York -- The Russian diplomat's daughter accused of being a spy is "embarrassed" by photos of her that have turned up in media reports and fears she will be deported, her lawyer said. Attorney Robert Baum told The ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-07-04T20:03:41Z)

TheSpec.com - MLB_Baseball_Wire - Braves' injured rookie Heyward isn't giving up on ...

ATLANTA - Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Jason Heyward, who was voted by fans to the National League All-Star team, says he may be able to play in the game. Heyward, who said earlier this week he wouldn't try to play ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-04T22:05:23Z)

Russian spy arrests offer bit of Cold War nostalgia

Washington — The capture of those alleged deep-cover Russian agents has — for a moment of nostalgia — taken Americans back to a day when their enemy was sneaky but familiar, ensconced right there behind the ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-07-04T16:14:37Z)

Maradona plan backfires

Cape Town, July 4 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - Diego Maradona's Argentina, having promised so much at the World Cup, find themselves back at square one with the same problems which plagued them in the South American qualifiers. Argentina 's four wins at the finals, scoring first in them all, hid ... (Source: Bangladesh News 24 hours 2010-07-04T22:12:32Z)

Is there really a Van der Sloot TV Deal?

Could it be true that a network has agreed to a Van der Sloot TV deal? Although there is no proof that anyone has yet signed a contract for exclusive rights to the accused killer's personal story it does appear that Joran van der Sloot is trying yet again to give another "true" version of the ... (Source: Overthelimit.info 2010-07-03T23:25:18Z)

Cristiano Ronaldo is a new dad, agent confirms

Cristiano Ronaldo is the proud father of a baby boy, the soccer star announced via Twitter on Saturday. After an intense week on the World Cup pitch, the news comes nothing short of the gossip equivalent of Fourth of ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-04T19:56:32Z)

Scolari denies he's taking over Dunga's job

Luiz Felipe Scolari is not planning to return for a second stint as coach of his native Brazil after their World Cup elimination but would like to lead a national team at the 2014 tournament in his homeland. Coach Dunga ... (Source: Cape Argus 2010-07-04T21:43:54Z)

Rangers make deal to acquire Giants' Molina

The trade is pending the necessary approvals. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels would not confirm the trade when talking to reporters on Wednesday. "I don't know how to address the rumors other than saying that some ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-07-01T05:48:15Z)

Scolari to fulfill Palmeiras contract

JOHANNESBURG -- Luiz Felipe Scolari is not planning a second stint as coach of his native Brazil. He's also not ruling it out. Brazil coach Dunga hinted he will not continue in the position following Friday's 2-1 World ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-04T13:58:37Z)

Nakheel to handle property unit Limitless

DUBAI: A committee overseeing state-owned conglomerate Dubai World, which is in a deal with core lenders to restructure $23.5 billion in debt, has handed responsibility of property unit Limitless to Nakheel, Dubai said ... (Source: Lebanon Daily Star 2010-07-04T20:53:48Z)

Maradona plan unravels with no solution in sight

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Diego Maradona's Argentina, having promised so much at the World Cup, find themselves back at square one with the same problems which plagued them in the South American qualifiers. Argentina's four wins at the finals, scoring first in them all, hid frailties subsequently ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-04T17:47:41Z)

Germany too much for Argentina to handle

CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Earlier this week, on a practice field in Pretoria, Diego Maradona kicked the ball around with his players while puffing on a giant Cuban cigar. This is the guy who demanded a 24-hour ice cream ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-07-02T23:55:08Z)

Van Der Sloot Files Lawsuit Against Lawyer and Chief of the Police Homicide Squad

Van der Sloot's confession. The judge upheld the confession causing Altez to file a complaint against Peruvian officials in hopes of having his client's incarceration and confession declared invalid. Altez had previously announced that he would appeal the judge's decision to a higher court and even ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-04T03:35:51Z)

Navy spokesman says 12 foreign sailors taken hostage by pirates have been safely released

Van der Sloot files suit against first lawyer, charging him with posing as public defender - Joran van der Sloot has sued the lawyer who represented him during a police interrogation on the day that authorities say the Dutchman confessed to killing a Peruvian woman, his current attorney said ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-04T14:27:15Z)

Bengie Molina reacts to trade, reflects on Giants tenure, offers advice to Buster Posey

I just got off the phone with Bengie Molina, who is catching a flight to Dallas later today where he'll officially become a Texas Ranger when the club begins its homestand tomorrow. We've got a conference call with ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News (blog) 2010-07-02T02:05:10Z)

Ronaldo's a dad ...but who's mum?

PLAYBOY football star Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he has become a dad - but mystery surrounds the identity of the baby boy's mum. The Real Madrid player, 25, told of the birth in an announcement posted on his official website, Facebook and Twitter pages. But he refused to reveal who the child's ... (Source: The Sun 2010-07-05T00:14:14Z)

Paper: Mideast looking at investing in BP

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Newspapers reported Sunday that Middle East investors are considering pumping money into BP despite its mounting costs from the Gulf of Mexico oil leak disaster, and BP is looking for investors to fend off takeover bids ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-04T13:51:27Z)

Scolari not available for Brazil for two years

Your account has been frozen . For your available options click the below button. LUIZ Felipe Scolari is not planning to return for a second stint as coach of his native Brazil after its World Cup elimination but would ... (Source: Scotsman.com 2010-07-04T23:09:48Z)

Google buying ITA Software

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google is buying ITA Software in a $700 million deal that will provide the Internet search leader with more comprehensive information about airline flights. The all-cash acquisition announced ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-02T05:25:36Z)

Canadian Press NewsAlert:Vale reaches tentative deal with USW 6500 and 6200

TORONTO - Vale says it has reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers to end a strike that has lasted nearly a year. The metals miner says the agreement is for a new five-year contract with USW Local 6500 and 6200 representing production and maintenance employees in Sudbury Ont., and ... (Source: Am770chqr.com 2010-07-04T21:29:35Z)

Essay: Spy arrests offer bit of Cold War nostalgia

Associated Press Writer= WASHINGTON (AP) — The capture of those alleged deep-cover Russian agents has — for a moment of nostalgia — taken Americans back to a day when their enemy was sneaky but familiar, ensconced ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-05T00:14:14Z)

The $700 Million Travel Search Deal And Google's Shift In Strategy

Last Thursday, Google placed a major $700 million bet on a new strategy. It announced an agreement to purchase ITA Software , a leading provider of flight information (fares, schedules, availability) to most of the key online travel sites, travel search engines, and airlines. ITA's existing ... (Source: TechCrunch 2010-07-04T22:05:23Z)

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