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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 12:12 pm

New York Knicks likely out of LeBron James sweepstakes as King seems headed to Miami ...

"I'm going to be happy today no matter what happens," Knicks president Donnie Walsh said. "We got Amar'e Stoudemire ." The Knicks formally introduced their newest signing, Stoudemire, at a noon press conference, but ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-07-08T18:33:03Z)

Snoop Dogg Inks Marketing Deal With Cognac Brand

Snoop Dogg has become the second rapper to partner with a French spirits brand within the past few weeks. In mid-June, T.I. announced a new partnership with Remy Martin Cognac and now the Long Beach rapper has inked a new marketing agreement with Landy Cognac. Snoop will be expected to tout the ... (Source: The BoomBox 2010-07-08T18:11:34Z)

'Glee', 'The Pacific' top Emmy noms; Betty's calendar

Emmy noms announced: Among all the Hollywood drama of late, we now have some Hollywood honors and fun with the Emmy nominations . The musical comedy "Glee" was a top Emmy nominee with 18 nominations, but leading the ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-07-08T16:02:43Z)

Snoop Dog seeks British soap cameo

LONDON (AP) -- Hip hop star Snoop Dogg has revealed he's a fan of British soap opera "Coronation Street," and wants a cameo on the gritty show. Snoop told fans in Manchester, northern England, on Thursday that he has ... (Source: MSN 2010-07-08T16:24:12Z)

And LeBron James Goes To …

The biggest question of the whirlwind NBA free agency season will be answered tonight on Disney 's (NYSE: DIS ) ESPN. In an ego-padding hour-long special called The Decision , LeBron James will reveal where he will be ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-07-08T18:40:12Z)

Summary Box: Review of websites for flight deals

EASE OF USE: Travel-focused search engines including Kayak, Bing Travel and TripAdvisor check multiple sites at once as you search for the best airline fares. NEW REALITIES: Fees for checking luggage are now common and can add up. Kayak and TripAdvisor both let you include such fees in comparing ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T18:34:14Z)

Seth Meyers mining LeBron's future for laughs

LOS ANGELES -- Like a lot of other folks, Seth Meyers is waiting to learn where LeBron James is going to play basketball next season. But Meyers' interest is purely for laughs. The host of "Weekend Update" on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" is mining the drama over James' decision for some comic nuggets ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-08T12:56:36Z)

LeBron James Rumors: Believe None of What You See and Half of What You Hear

For weeks now we all have heard the speculation regarding where LeBron James will play next season. We have heard those say he is definitely staying home, some say that he would play in Chicago, while others saying he ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T18:04:25Z)

Clinton says apparent deal for release of political prisoners in Cuba is overdue but ...

WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday welcomed Cuba's reported promise to free 52 political prisoners. Speaking to reporters at the State Department, Clinton said the Obama administration is ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-08T16:31:21Z)

Review: Travel Sites Take off With Tools for Deals

A lot has changed since I reviewed travel websites four years ago. Now the best ones reflect the new realities of travel, and offer to include luggage fees in fare calculations. That helps because $15 or $25 applied each way can turn a good deal sour. My verdict this time: I found TripAdvisor ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-07T17:15:29Z)

Cuba political inmates told to prepare for release

Laura Pollan speaks with hospitalized dissident Guillermo Farinas on the phone after Cuba's Roman Catholic Church said that the government has agreed to free 52 political prisoners and allow them to leave the country, in ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-08T18:33:03Z)

LeBron James, ESPN Not Only Ones to Blame for Spectacle

It's not Lebron's fault alone. It's not ESPN's fault alone, either. Say what you will about the show/spectacle/travashamockery that will take place from Greenwich, Connecticut later tonight on ESPN—a show which will ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-08T17:35:47Z)

LeBron James Decision: Picking Miami Heat & Dwyane Wade Kills New York Knicks

Has there ever been anyone with this much of a stranglehold on an entire sport? Even Tiger Woods doesn't attract news like LeBron has of late. Fortunately, Woods still attracts more Medusa-esque women than James, so he ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T17:42:56Z)

James remains the buzz as top college coaches gather at his camp in Cleveland

NBA free agent LeBron James walks to his car after a workout at the LeBron James Skills Academy for high school and college basketball players at Rhodes Arena on the University of Akron campus, in Akron, Ohio, Wednesday ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-08T16:31:21Z)

Snoop Dogg Seeks British Soap Cameo

LONDON -- Hip hop star Snoop Dogg has revealed he's a fan of British soap opera "Coronation Street," and wants a cameo on the gritty show. Snoop told fans in Manchester, northern England, on Thursday that he has been ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2010-07-08T17:07:09Z)

LeBron James Decision on ESPN: Backlash for TV Broadcast

In case you haven't heard, one of the best basketball players on the globe became a free agent this summer. In his seven seasons in the NBA, he has averaged 25.4 points per game and won a scoring title, and he was first ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-08T18:33:03Z)

LeBron James finally decides to join Twitter

L eBron James has made at least one decision, just not the one the basketball world had been waiting for. The most sought after NBA free agent of 2010 has joined the social networking site Twitter under the moniker 'kingjames', his publicist Keith Estabrook confirmed on Tuesday. More th an 84,000 ... (Source: Rediff 2010-07-07T15:06:38Z)

Ukraine Parl't Approves Budget Cuts for IMF Deal

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament on Thursday approved budget cuts bringing the deficit in line with the International Monetary Fund's requirements after brief resistance from the Communist allies of the government. Reducing government spending is central to an austerity package which the IMF ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-08T16:02:43Z)

Seth Myers mining Lebron's future for laughs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Like a lot of other folks, Seth Meyers is waiting to learn where LeBron James is going to play basketball next season. But Meyers' interest is purely for laughs. The host of "Weekend Update" on ... (Source: Daily Local News 2010-07-08T12:27:58Z)

12 Inmates Die In Uruguay Prison Fire

(AP) MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) - Twelve inmates burned to death in an overcrowded prison on Thursday, just as Uruguay's congress is debating a law to put the army in charge of prison security and relieve the pressure on civilian prisons by moving some inmates into military installations. A short ... (Source: CBS News 2010-07-08T17:50:06Z)

12 Inmates Die in Uruguay Prison Fire, LT

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) Twelve inmates burned to death in an overcrowded prison on Thursday, just as Uruguay's congress is debating a law to put the army in charge of prison security and relieve the pressure on civilian ... (Source: WNCT 2010-07-08T17:57:15Z)

LeBron James's future is in comic sights of ESPY Awards host Seth Meyers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Like a lot of other folks, Seth Meyers is waiting to learn where LeBron James is going to play basketball next season. The current host of the fake news sketch "Weekend Update" on "Saturday Night Live" joked Wednesday that it would be exciting to dedicate an hour of TV to "a ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-07T21:11:43Z)

It's decision day for LeBron James

James was not at the King City Classic as part of his Nike-sponsored basketball camp on Thursday, hours before the free agent was set to announce which team he'll sign with. Some of college basketball's top coaches ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-08T17:35:47Z)

LeBron James Miami Heat: Now LBJ's Gone, Who Are the 10 Best Free Agents

LeBron James' announcement of where he will play next season will officially put an end to the storylines of where the NBA's three biggest free agents will next call home. With LeBron, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh out of ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T18:40:12Z)

LeBron James

Until Wednesday morning, the broadcast of James' decision from Greenwich, Conn., figured to be a mere blip on the South Florida sports radar, far below the World Cup television ratings that have been dominant in the ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-08T18:18:44Z)

Search engines are good place to start to find best travel deals

The best travel Web sites reflect the new realities of travel, and offer to include luggage fees in fare calculations. That helps because $15 or $25 applied each way can sour a good deal. TripAdvisor, Kayak and Bing ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-07-08T06:51:32Z)

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ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) -- Police in central Florida are accusing a man of killing his roommate, who was a comic book author and writer for the 1980s cartoon series "Thundercats." Zephyrhills police recommended a first-degree murder charge Wednesday for James William Davis, who was being held on ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-07-08T16:17:02Z)

Murder Charge Recommended In Writer's Death

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. -- Police are accusing a Florida man of killing his roommate, a comic book author and writer for the 1980s cartoon series "Thundercats." James William Davis, who being held on unrelated drug charges ... (Source: News Channel 2000 2010-07-08T15:12:37Z)

Where will "King" LeBron James reign?

Syracuse (WSYR-TV/AP) - The time is now for LeBron James to decide which city will be his new home. King James has been recruited heavily by a half-dozen franchises hoping the two-time league MVP can lead them to the ... (Source: NewsChannel 9 WSYR 2010-07-08T18:25:53Z)

Cuba to move political prisoners 'in coming hours,' church says

Havana, Cuba (CNN)-- Six jailed Cuban dissidents will be moved to prisons closer to their homes in "the coming hours," the island's Roman Catholic Church said Thursday. Five other prisoners are expected to be freed ... (Source: CNN 2010-07-08T18:25:53Z)

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