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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 7:12 am

GM to sell Nexteer to Chinese venture

General Motors Co. has reached a deal to sell its Saginaw-based steering business Nexteer to a new venture created by two Chinese companies. The sale to Pacific Century Motors lets GM focus on its core mission of ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-08T04:57:00Z)

Emmy nominations announced for comedy series actor

LOS ANGELES— The Primetime Emmy nominations for best actor in a television comedy series have been announced in Los Angeles by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The category's six nominees announced Thursday ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-08T13:39:33Z)

Should Gays Boycott Hawaii Over Civil Unions Veto? Or Is Hawaii the Next Marriage ...

"Sad day," someone said just minutes after Hawaii's Republican Gov. Linda Lingle vetoed a civil unions bill the state legislature passed in January. Sad? How about: Are you kidding me? Civil unions? Not even the Yes on ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-07T22:01:49Z)

LeBron James Decision: How the New Miami Heat Could Be Like the 2008 Celtics

Rumors are swirling that tomorrow LeBron will announce which team he will choose to play for after all this free agency saga. And that team is the Miami Heat, only a day after fellow free agent superstars Dwyane Wade and ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-08T13:53:52Z)

N.J. Assembly Speaker has not agreed to Christie, Senate 2 percent property tax cap deal

Amanda Brown/The Star-Ledger Governor Chris Christie leaves his office to go speak to Republicans at the Statehouse in Trenton today. TRENTON — Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver has not signed onto a proposal to limit the ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-07-03T22:28:02Z)

Police accuse 'Thundercats' author's roommate in his murder

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — 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 is being held on unrelated drug charges, was recommended for first-degree murder charges by Zephyrhills police ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-07-08T13:18:05Z)

Jets and Ferguson agree to extension

Pro Bowl left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson (notes) agreed Wednesday to terms on a contract extension with the New York Jets , a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. A second person familiar with the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-07T22:51:56Z)

'Thundercats' writer killed by roommate: police

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — 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: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-08T12:06:30Z)

Ford adds Sprint Nextel's Hance to board

D ETROIT — Ford Motor Co. says it has appointed Sprint Nextel Corp. Chairman James Hance Jr. to its board of directors as it expands the panel to 14 members. The 65-year-old Hance is Sprint Nextel's non-executive ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-08T13:53:52Z)

ESPN: James likely to sign with Heat

ESPN is reporting that LeBron James, often called the best player in the NBA, is leaning toward signing with the Miami Heat to play with all-stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. If James follows through with an official announcement on a 9 p.m. broadcast, it would create a perhaps unprecedented power ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-07-08T13:18:05Z)

Hawaii's governor vetoes same-sex civil unions

Hawaii's governor vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have permitted same-sex civil unions, ending weeks of speculation about what she would do with the contentious, emotionally charged issue. Republican Gov. Linda ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-08T02:19:31Z)

LeBron James is making a spectacle of himself

LOS ANGELES -- Now for the decision the NBA has waited years for ... After this word from our sponsor. With LeBron James thought to be down to staying in Cleveland or joining Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami, the ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-07-08T13:53:52Z)

Ford Motor expands board to 14 members with addition of Sprint Nextel Chairman Hance

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. says it has appointed Sprint Nextel Corp. Chairman James Hance Jr. to its board of directors as it expands the panel to 14 members. The 65-year-old Hance is Sprint Nextel's non-executive ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-08T13:25:14Z)

NJ Senate to vote on 2 pct tax cap compromise

The New Jersey Senate is scheduled to vote Thursday on a compromise plan to cap local spending and property tax growth at 2 percent. Gov. Chris Christie and Senate President Stephen Sweeney announced the compromise over the weekend. Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver wasn't part of the deal. But Oliver ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-08T12:13:39Z)

'Treme' Fails To Nab Top Emmy Nods

WDSU .com Hailed by critics for its edgy realism, the New Orleans-based HBO series "Treme" was largely ignored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which released its 2010 Emmy nominations Thursday morning ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-08T13:46:43Z)

Ford Motor (F) Names James Hance, Jr. to Board

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F ) today announced the election of James H. Hance, Jr. to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Hance, 65, is the former chief financial officer and former vice chairman of Bank of America, where he retired in 2005 after 18 years with the company. He is ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-08T13:10:55Z)

Seth Meyers mining LeBron James' future for laughs

L OS 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 "Saturday Night Live" is mining the drama over James' decision for some comic nuggets ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-07T23:56:21Z)

Emmy nominations announced for comedy series

LOS ANGELES— The Primetime Emmy nominations for best television comedy series have been announced in Los Angeles by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The category's six nominees announced Thursday morning ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-08T13:39:33Z)

Christie begins deal on tax cap

TRENTON Gov. Chris Christie Tuesday recommended changes to a bill that would tighten the cap on annual property tax increases, formalizing a compromise reached on Saturday with the Legislature's top Democrat. The Republican governor issued a conditional veto of a Democrat-backed bill, which had ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-07-07T05:48:18Z)

GM to sell Nexteer steering business to Chinese venture

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says its has reached a deal to sell its Nexteer steering business to a venture backed by Chinese companies. GM will sell the business to Pacific Century Motors for an undisclosed sum. The ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-07T20:35:55Z)

Terrorism suspect reaches plea deal in Guantanamo trial

Ibrahim Ahmed Mahmoud al-Qosi, who allegedly served as a bodyguard to Osama bin Laden, pleaded guilty to one count each of providing material support for terrorism and conspiracy at a hearing before a military judge ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-08T06:15:45Z)

General Motors to Sell Steering Unit to Chinese Group

General Motors Co will sell its Nexteer Automotive unit to a Chinese government-backed consortium. GM said Wednesday that it had agreed a deal to sell Nexteer, which makes steering systems, to a joint venture between Chinese auto parts supplier Tempo Group and the investment arm of the Beijing ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-07-08T11:09:14Z)

Jets extend D'Brickashaw Ferguson

The New York Jets have extended the contract of left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson , a league source confirmed to ESPN.com's Tim Graham. The terms of the deal have not been announced, but ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-07T19:02:52Z)

Plea Deal at Guantanamo Military Trial

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - One of the first terrorism suspects taken to Guantanamo Bay reached a plea deal Wednesday with military prosecutors, giving President Barack Obama's administration its first conviction of a ... (Source: Christian Broadcasting Network 2010-07-08T08:24:36Z)

Prisoner at Gitmo since Jan. '02 reaches plea deal

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - One of the first terrorism suspects taken to Guantanamo Bay reached a plea deal Wednesday with military prosecutors, giving President Obama's administration its first conviction of a prisoner at ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-07-08T06:51:32Z)

Deal struck on Native Hawaiian recognition

Associated Press Writer= HONOLULU (AP) — A measure allowing Native Hawaiians to form their own government could come to a vote in the U.S. Senate this month following a deal with Hawaii's Republican governor. U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye said Wednesday that Gov. Linda Lingle will support the bill after ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-08T00:39:18Z)

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)

Fla. roommate accused of killing former comic book, 'Thundercats' cartoon writer

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: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-08T13:18:05Z)

Jets, standout T Ferguson reach deal; Revis, Mangold next?

Pro Bowl left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson has agreed to terms on a contract extension with the New York Jets , a person familiar with the deal tells the Associated Press. The person requested anonymity Wednesday because ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-07T19:02:52Z)

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)

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