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Deals of the Hour / July 9, 2010, 8:14 am

Summer camp begins for football pro Larry Fitzgerald

MINNEAPOLIS -- In the NFL, it's not just game days that count, it's the days of l ong, hard workouts that prepare players for the hits  and the hardships of professional football. "You have to be in ridiculous shape," said former Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter. Cardinals all pro Larry ... (Source: KARE 2010-07-09T02:32:39Z)

Fairfield mom, one of two sought on charges related to fatal apartment fire, turns herself in

One of two Fairfield sisters sought on manslaughter charges following the death of four children in an apartment fire surrendered Wednesday in Solano County Superior Court. Accompanied by family members, 23-year-old Latisha James voluntarily appeared in the Fairfield courtroom of Superior Court ... (Source: Vallejo Times-Herald 2010-07-08T17:42:56Z)

Murder Charge Recommended in Comic Writer's Death

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 unrelated charges. Police say ... (Source: ABC News 2010-07-08T11:59:20Z)

Decker participating in training camp tuneup

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.(AP) Rookie receiver Eric Decker is on schedule to join the Denver Broncos for the start of training camp, provided he signs a contract by then. Decker, a third-round draft pick out of the University of Minnesota, is participating in Larry Fitzgerald's star-studded camp at the Golden ... (Source: AOL News 2010-07-08T16:24:12Z)

Marine veteran shot near Maine VA hospital

AUGUSTA, Maine — Law enforcement officers shot and killed an armed military veteran Thursday in woods within sight of the entrance of a Veterans Affairs hospital in Augusta, Maine Attorney General Janet Mills said ... (Source: Air Force Times 2010-07-08T22:50:45Z)

Armed Veteran Shot: James Popkowski Killed in Front of Maine VA Hospital

An armed veteran shot in Togus, Maine has been identified as James Popkowski. Popkowski was killed in front of a Maine VA hospital earlier today, July 8, 2010. Maine Attorney General Janet Mills said that Popkowski, 37 ... (Source: RIGHTPUNDITS.COM 2010-07-09T10:53:44Z)

Children's author Kevin Patrick Bath jailed for possessing child pornography

A CHILDREN'S author was sentenced to six years jail after pleading guilty at an Oregon court to two counts of possessing child pornography. Kevin Patrick Bath, 51, was sentenced in a plea deal at Oregon District Court for actively trading images of child pornography with at least two different ... (Source: The Australian 2010-07-09T03:44:14Z)

U.S. June Retail Sales Advance as Warm Weather, Bargains Attract Shoppers

U.S. retailers reported sales gains in June, led by department stores as record high temperatures on the East Coast pushed more shoppers into air-conditioned malls. Nordstrom Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. jumped in early ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-08T13:25:14Z)

Colbert Teams Up With UFW Over Immigration

Stephen Colbert has a new job -- farm worker. A tongue-in-cheek offer -- maybe. But the host of Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" teamed up Thursday night with Arturo Rodriguez, the president of the United Farm Workers of America, in a challenge to unemployed Americans: Come on, take our jobs. The ... (Source: WMUR.com 2010-07-09T13:02:35Z)

Falcons LB James suspended by NFL

The National Football League has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. James has appeared in just one game for the Falcons after being selected in the fifth round of the 2008 draft out of Arizona State. "Robert James of ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-08T22:00:38Z)

Colbert teams up with farm workers over immigration

PHOENIX — Stephen Colbert has a new job — farm worker. A tongue-in-cheek offer — maybe. But the host of Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" teamed up Thursday night with Arturo Rodriguez, the president of the ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-09T12:48:16Z)

Knicks react to LeBron James' decision

The following statement has been released by Donnie Walsh: "We are disappointed that LeBron James did not pick the New York Knicks, but we respect his decision. Today, we signed five-time NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire ... (Source: Newsday 2010-07-09T01:56:52Z)

Children's Author Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Possessing Child Porn

(NewsCore) - A children's author was sentenced Thursday to six years jail after pleading guilty at an Oregon court to two counts of possessing child pornography. Kevin Patrick Bath, 51, was sentenced in a plea deal at Oregon District Court for actively trading images of child pornography with at ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-07-09T12:55:25Z)

Cavaliers, Knicks Could Still Find Hope in Free Agent Tracy McGrady

Tracy McGrady was not the big-ticket attraction guaranteed to revive basketball in New York. When the Knicks went out at the trading deadline in February and swung a three-team deal with Houston and Sacramento for T-Mac, it wasn't to land a superstar, it was to make a salary dump. The Knicks were ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-07-09T12:26:47Z)

Retailers report tepid same-store sales

NEW YORK - Americans didn't go on many shopping sprees in June, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers. It often took deeply discounted clothing to get shoppers to spend - and then only if they needed it. The ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-08T19:16:00Z)

'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)

NBA Free Agency: New York Knicks Winners in David Lee-To-Warriors Deal

LeBron James stiffed the Knicks with his decision to sign with the Miami Heat. The Knicks, however, wasted no time before listening to their new leader, Amar'e Stoudemire, who at Thursday's press conference said, "it ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-09T11:43:50Z)

Department stores, teen chains lead retail sales in June

The start of summer break sent teens and other shoppers to the mall in June, but sales remained lackluster at many of the nation's largest retailers. Major chain stores posted a 3.1% sales increase last month compared ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-09T00:52:26Z)

Children's book author sentenced for possessing child porn

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced children's book author K.P. Bath to six years in prison for possessing child pornography. In a news release Thursday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Gary Sussman said the 51 ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-09T12:41:06Z)

What's the deal with Sidney Rice's hip?

Kind of a strange day for Vikings WR Sidney Rice and, I suppose, his hip. First, let's go to the reaction of former star Cris Carter – who, along with Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald , has been working out NFL receivers at the University of Minnesota – on Rice, who wasn't in attendance ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-09T11:29:31Z)

Bay Area mom pleads not guilty in kids' fire deaths

FAIRFIELD — Authorities say one of two mothers charged in connection with a Fairfield apartment fire that killed four children has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and other charges. Twenty-three-year-old Latisha ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-08T11:30:42Z)

Stephen Colbert teams up with UFW over immigration

A tongue-in-cheek offer - maybe. But the host of Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" teamed up Thursday night with Arturo Rodriguez, the president of the United Farm Workers of America, in a challenge to unemployed ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-09T12:33:57Z)

Falcons linebacker James suspended for 4 games

ATLANTA — The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. A team spokesman confirms the suspension Thursday. The 26-year-old James played in only one game and did not record a tackle. James, from Arizona State, was a ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-08T19:58:57Z)

FAIRFIELD: ONE OF TWO MOMS ARRESTED FOR FIRE THAT KILLED FOUR CHILDREN

One of two mothers charged in connection with a fatal Fairfield fire that killed four children in April was arrested this morning when she voluntarily appeared in Solano County Superior Court. Latisha James, 23, was ... (Source: KPIX 2010-07-07T19:31:30Z)

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)

Police shooting reported near Maine VA hospital

A witness says law enforcement officers in Maine shot an armed man within sight of the entrance of a VA hospital. Police officers descended on the area Thursday morning in Togus, outside Augusta. Hospital spokesman James ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-08T16:31:21Z)

Falcons linebacker James hit with four-game suspension

ATLANTA -- The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. A team spokesman confirms the suspension Thursday. The 26-year-old James played in only one game and did not record a tackle. James, from Arizona State, was a ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-08T21:03:22Z)

Cuba agrees to free 52 political prisoners

More than 50 Cuban political prisoners awoke to the prospect of freedom on Thursday after a breakthrough deal between the Catholic Church and the communist state which brought international praise. The biggest prisoner release since President Raul Castro formally took power in 2008 exceeds a bold ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-08T12:49:27Z)

Cuba set to free 52 political prisoners

Cuba agreed to free 52 political prisoners beginning Thursday, in a breakthrough church-state deal set to yield the biggest prisoner release since President Raul Castro formally took power in 2008. Cuba set to free 52 political prisoners The release, to include five dissidents, exceeds a bold demand ... (Source: MSN Indonesia News 2010-07-08T11:59:20Z)

Communist Cuba set to free 52 political prisoners

HAVANA – Cuba agreed to free 52 political prisoners beginning Thursday, in a breakthrough church-state deal set to yield the biggest prisoner release since President Raul Castro formally took power in 2008. The release, to include five dissidents, exceeds a bold demand by a hunger-striker near ... (Source: Global Nation 2010-07-08T07:48:48Z)

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