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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 6:12 am

U.N. force needed in northern Iraq

Gen. Ray Odierno, the U.S. commander in Iraq, said Tuesday that a U.N. peacekeeping force may be needed to replace departing U.S. troops in the nation's oil-rich north to deal with a simmering feud between Arabs and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-07T01:01:58Z)

General says Iraq may need U.N. force

BAGHDAD - The top U.S. military commander in Iraq said Tuesday that U.N. peacekeeping forces may need to replace departing U.S. troops in the nation's oil-rich north if a simmering feud between Arabs and minority Kurds continues through 2011. A U.N. force might offer both the Iraqi leadership and ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-08T06:58:42Z)

LeBron James should announce decision by 9:10 Thursday night, from Boys & Girls Club in Connecticut

Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer LeBron James at his basketball camp on the University of Akron campus. LeBron James is expected to announce what NBA team he will sign with by about 9:10 Thursday night, early in the hour ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-08T01:58:03Z)

LeBron James

Tipoff will be at 9 p.m. Thursday. Then, and only then, might Miami Heat fans get the official jump on one of the most seismic shifts in the history of the NBA . That same cable network is reporting early Thursday morning that "all indications" are James will join the Heat. A source familiar with ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-07-08T10:33:26Z)

LeBron set to make long-awaited announcement from Connecticut

That's a long way from Cleveland! If LeBron James is staying with his hometown Cavaliers instead of signing with the Knicks or Nets, King James sure picked a curious place -- Greenwich, Conn. -- to reveal his much-awaited decision tonight. The Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, less than 40 miles ... (Source: New York Post 2010-07-08T12:06:30Z)

Review: Airfare search sites take off with new tools for finding flight deals

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-07T15:49:35Z)

The Best And Worst Signings Of The NBA Off-Season

The 2010 off-season is the biggest recent memory, with what is possibly the best market of all time, but I believe the best move of the free agent period so far was made by the Oklahoma City Thunder when they agreed to a 5 year 85 million dollar contract extension with rising star Kevin Durant ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T09:36:10Z)

LeBron James decision

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — More than two years of hype, drama, conjecture and expectation have dwindled to a few more hours. LeBron James ' big moment is here — not as an NBA champion but as a free agent. There will be no ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-08T12:13:39Z)

World Cup Ball Gets Red Card From NASA Experts

Links FIFA World Cup 2010-Netherlands vs Spain World Cup Final Preview World Cup 2010 Special: Forget Wayne Rooney And Fernando Torres ... World Cup 2010: Goal.com Player Of The Day: Carles Puyol - Spain ... World Cup 2010 ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-08T11:59:20Z)

LeBron James To Sell Himself Short With The Miami Heat

2010-07-08 14:41:46 - LeBron James is headed to Dwayne Wade's house most likely, to live in Wade's spotlight and become the Jester in Dwayne's Court. NEW YORK, NY --- Yesterday the news was floating around that LeBron James was close to choosing the New York Knicks. From various Tweets on Twitter ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-07-08T12:42:17Z)

NBA suitors remain in the dark as LeBron James' judgment day approaches

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The teams trying to sign LeBron James went to bed Wednesday night in the same position as his fans: in the dark about his future. Thursday night, James will announce his free agent decision on ESPN in ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-08T12:42:17Z)

Jesse Jackson Jr. knew of $1 million offer for Senate seat, prosecutors say ...

Jul 08, 2010 (Chicago Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- A supporter of U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. told the Democratic congressman in 2008 that he would raise $1 million in return for then ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-08T09:29:01Z)

Blago prosecutor alleges $1 million offer for Jesse Jackson Jr. appointment

CHICAGO | Prosecutors say they have a witness who could testify about an offer to raise $1 million for former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich if Jesse Jackson Jr. was appointed to the Senate. Prosecutor Christopher ... (Source: NWI.com 2010-07-07T21:11:43Z)

World Cup Today

Spain will be in the World Cup final for the first time after beating Germany 1-0. The Spaniards won the European Championship two years ago, their first major title since winning the same crown in 1964. They will face the Dutch, who also have not won a World Cup. Carles Puyol, using a screen from ... (Source: KCAU-TV 2010-07-08T11:59:20Z)

Drug bust at Israel airport, Hasidic Jews arrested

JERUSALEM -- Police say they've arrested a pair of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men suspected of trying to smuggle $1 million of pure cocaine into Israel from Brazil. Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said on Thursday that the ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-08T10:47:45Z)

Jesse Jackson Jr. knew of $1 million offer for Senate seat, prosecutors say

A supporter of U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. told the Democratic congressman in 2008 that he would raise $1 million in return for then- Gov. Rod Blagojevich naming Jackson to the U.S. Senate , a federal prosecutor said ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-08T04:49:51Z)

Review: Travel sites take off with tools for deals

NEW YORK— 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 ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-07T17:01:10Z)

Sam's Club chain to offer loan program

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart's Sam's Club chain is teaming up with a lender to offer loans of up to $25,000 to small business members. The program is one of several moves the retail giant has made to offer bank-like financial services to customers, in part to help them spend. It also comes as the retailer ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-07-07T13:26:26Z)

Sam's Club to offer small-business loans

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart's Sam's Club chain is teaming up with a lender to offer loans of up to $25,000 to its small business members. The program is one of several moves the retail giant has made to offer bank-like financial services to customers, in part to help them spend. It also comes as the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-07T13:26:26Z)

AP Interview: Odierno eyes UN forces for Iraq

The top American military commander in Iraq said Tuesday that U.N. peacekeeping forces may need to replace departing U.S. troops in the nation's oil-rich north if a simmering feud between Arabs and minority Kurds continues through 2011. A U.N. force might offer both the Iraqi leadership and ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-07-07T06:52:43Z)

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 ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-07T23:20:34Z)

World Cup 2010: Germany Klose But No Cigar, Spain's Puyol Becomes Durban Legend

A Carles Puyol bullet header 17 minutes from time was enough to see off Germany in Durban last night as Spain beat Joachim Loew's side 1-0. The narrow scoreline belied the truth behind the game though as La Roja ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T11:16:23Z)

Dwyane Wade Wants Loyalty? LeBron James, Chicago Can Show Enemy No. 1 Some of It

Clap...clap...clap. It's the cliché movie slow clap for the performance Dwyane Wade has put on for the NBA world, mainly Chicago, in the last few days. He fooled everyone, and a tip of the cap is deserved for the Oscar ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T11:45:01Z)

What Happens with Michael Beasley Determines LeBron James' Future in Miami

Now that Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh have signed with the Heat new hype is building that LeBron James could do the same when he announces his decision Thursday night. He has taken in all the information from every team that pursued him and has now narrowed his choices down to Miami or his home team ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T05:32:48Z)

LeBron James could make Miami Thrice a reality

Wade and Bosh not only confirmed an agreement to play as teammates in South Florida next season, but Wednesday offered that commitment while still unsure of the financial terms of their contracts. Instead, Riley's power ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-08T12:20:49Z)

Sam's Club to offer small business loans

Wal-Mart's Sam's Club chain is teaming up with a lender to offer loans of up to $25,000 to its small-business members. The program is one of several moves the retail giant has made to offer bank-like financial services to customers, in part to help them spend. It also comes as the retailer tries to ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-07-07T12:14:51Z)

LeBron headed to Miami

CLEVELAND -- When Shaquille O'Neal walked into Quicken Loans Arena, past the security checkpoint, through the loading dock and past the visitors locker room with a "Magic" decal magnetically affixed to the large steel door, there was a frown on his face. He arrived for his latest game against the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-08T07:13:01Z)

LeBron James Joining Miami Heat?

LeBron's camp pushing Heat. James' representatives spent part of Wednesday calling free agents to assess their interest in helping strengthen the Heat roster. James' camp, sources said, went so far as to propose ... (Source: Sohood.com 2010-07-08T11:16:23Z)

C'mon LeBron!

I've never seen more hype, more bluster, and more fanfare for someone who hasn't won a title, and hasn't gotten Cleveland any closer to the championship they covet than what Mark Price and Craig Ehlo did 20 years ago. So LeBron James will announce his decision in an hour special on Thursday night ... (Source: Today's TMJ4 2010-07-07T22:51:56Z)

Obama: There's hope for Middle East peace

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says there's hope for peace between Israel and the Palestinians, but that doesn't mean he's "blindly optimistic." Obama says Israel is right to be skeptical about the peace process. But he notes that many people thought the founding of Israel was ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-08T12:13:39Z)

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