Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 6:40 am

Who holds the winning hand?

BOSTON -- Gov. Deval Patrick and House Speaker Robert DeLeo engaged in a tense standoff yesterday over expanded gambling, with DeLeo pushing his chips all in against the governor, and Patrick responding by ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-08-01T10:47:56Z)

Pro baseball (American league): Athletics-Moves

CHICAGO (AP) - The Oakland Athletics recalled pitcher Boof Bonser from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, after he signed a minor league deal with the team earlier this month. To make room for Bonser, the A's optioned ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-31T22:37:47Z)

BP hiring former FEMA head for Gulf recovery

BP says it's hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the massive Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is in Biloxi, Miss., to outline his ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T15:00:50Z)

Mass. legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill; Patrick vows veto

BOSTON — Massachusetts House and Senate leaders agreed Friday to the state's most sweeping expansion of gambling in four decades — drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick, who said he can't ... (Source: Daily Evening Item 2010-08-01T04:28:32Z)

Witt to help with Gulf recovery for BP

BILOXI — BP announced Friday that it is hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley was in ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-07-30T15:36:38Z)

Rally supports U.S. hikers in Iran prison

Supporters of Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd - American hikers arrested July 31, 2009, and accused of entering Iran illegally - marked the anniversary of their detention Saturday with a rally ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-01T06:58:52Z)

U.S. Stocks Gain as Dow Erases 2010 Decline on Home-Sale Data

July 26 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose, erasing the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 2010 decline, after FedEx Corp. boosted its profit forecast and a report showing improved new- home sales eased concern ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-26T15:41:22Z)

The big day: Chelsea Clinton to wed in upstate NY

People gather outside the Beekman Arms Inn to catch a glimpse of guests arriving for a party in honor of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky Friday, July 30, 2010 in Rhinebeck, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-01T12:28:09Z)

Obama urges Iran to 'immediately release' three US hikers

A picture obtained from Iran's state-run English-language Press TV shows detained US hikers (from left) Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal in Tehran in May 2010. President Barack Obama called on Iran Friday to ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-01T11:30:53Z)

Townhall News AP source: Jets sign 1st-round pick Kyle Wilson

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Jets have signed cornerback Kyle Wilson, the team's first-round draft pick, to a five-year contract worth $13 million. The person spoke ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-01T03:52:45Z)

A's recall Bonser, option Bowers

CHICAGO — The Oakland Athletics recalled pitcher Boof Bonser from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, after he signed a minor league deal with the team earlier this month. To make room for Bonser, the A's optioned ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-01T06:37:23Z)

Wisconsin Dells park where girl injured in ride plunge was subject of foreclosure

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — The extreme sports park in Wisconsin Dells where a girl was severely injured on a free fall ride is up for foreclosure sale. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Extreme World is ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-31T23:49:22Z)

UPDATE: Amusement Ride Accident in Lake Delton

UW Hospital confirms 12-year-old Teagan Marti, from Florida, is in critical condition after a free fall ride accident Friday in Lake Delton. UPDATED Saturday, July 31, 2010 --- 4:00 p.m. WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP ... (Source: nbc15.com 2010-08-01T10:47:56Z)

Black Eyed Peas 'I Gotta Feeling' hits 6M download mark

Their No. 1 hit has become the first song to reach the 6 million mark in digital downloads. The milestone was announced Friday and confirmed by Nielsen SoundScan. For the group's leader, will.i.am, the moment ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-30T15:50:57Z)

Niemi awarded hefty increase in arbitration

Blackhawks acquire Taffe from Florida for Reasoner The Chicago Blackhawks acquired forward Jeff Taffe from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Marty Reasoner. Taffe recorded two points in 21 regular ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-01T06:23:04Z)

Black Eyed Peas' 'I Gotta Feeling' hits 6 million download mark

NEW YORK (AP) — The Black Eyed Peas have more proof of the ubiquity of "I Gotta Feeling." Their No. 1 hit has become the first song to reach the 6 million mark in digital downloads. The milestone was announced Friday ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-30T12:01:53Z)

DeLeo guarantees override if governor vetoes legislation

BOSTON -- Gov. Deval Patrick and House Speaker Robert DeLeo engaged in a tense standoff Saturday over expanded gambling with DeLeo pushing his chips all in against the governor and threatening to override any ... (Source: Sentinel & Enterprise 2010-08-01T10:47:56Z)

Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky: Married!

Chelsea Clinton, who Americans first got to know nearly two decades ago as the young daughter of President Bill Clinton, is now a married woman. The lucky man is longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky. Wearing a dress by Vera ... (Source: The Hollywood Gossip 2010-08-01T12:42:28Z)

BP hiring former FEMA head for Gulf

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - BP says it's hiring a former Clinton-era emergency management official and his consulting firm to help with the recovery from the massive Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is in ... (Source: WTNH.com 2010-07-30T15:08:00Z)

Report: Former Boise State star Wilson, Jets reach agreement

The Jets signed cornerback Kyle Wilson, the team's first-round draft pick, to a five-year, $13 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday night. The person ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-01T05:54:26Z)

BOXING: Marquez dominates, keeps lightweight belts

Juan Manuel Marquez earned a masterful unanimous decision over Juan Diaz on Saturday in Las Vegas, picking apart his younger opponent to retain his WBA and WBO lightweight titles. Although Juan Manuel Marquez ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-01T07:48:58Z)

NFL Football: Jets-Wilson Signs

NEW YORK (AP) - A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Jets have signed cornerback Kyle Wilson, the team's first-round draft pick, to a five-year contract worth $13 million. The ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-08-01T03:52:45Z)

Emerging-Market Stocks Decline for a Third Day on Economic Growth Concerns

Emerging-market stocks fell for a third day as Bank of America Corp., Citigroup Inc. and General Electric Co. posted worse-than-estimated sales, fueling concern the global economic recovery will falter. The ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-19T05:19:45Z)

U.S. stocks struggle to find footing with home sales on tap

The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 2 points to 10426 in early trading. Leading the measure's gains, General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE) climbed 0.6%, AT&T Corp. (NYSE:T) advanced 0.6% and Walt Disney Co ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-07-26T13:54:00Z)

'I Gotta Feeling' First To Hit 6M Download Mark

The Black Eyed Peas have more proof of the ubiquity of "I Gotta Feeling." Their No. 1 hit has become the first song to reach the 6 million mark in digital downloads. The milestone was announced Friday and confirmed by ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-30T13:42:06Z)

Soccer Capsules: Marquez leaves Barcelona, appears headed to N.Y.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Marquez was released Saturday from the final two seasons of his contract with Barcelona, a move that allowed the 31-year-old Mexican defender to join former teammate Thierry ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-01T10:55:05Z)

Mexican star Rafael Marquez released from deal with Barcelona; could join Thierry ...

FILE-This June 11, 2010 file photo shows South Africa's Steven Pienaar, right, being tackled by Mexico's Rafael Marquez, left, during the World Cup group A soccer match between South Africa and Mexico at ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-01T05:32:58Z)

Clinton renews appeal to Iran to free US hikers

A picture obtained from Iran's state-run English-language Press TV shows detained US hikers (from left) Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal in Tehran in May 2010. Amnesty International called on Iranian authorities ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-01T09:29:11Z)

Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky Wed in New York

After much buzz, Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky married on Saturday in Rhinebeck, New York. About 400 guests were in attendance, including, of course, former President Bill Clinton (aka dad) and Secretary ... (Source: Pop Eater 2010-08-01T12:56:47Z)

Wis. park where girl was injured on free fall ride to be sold at foreclosure sale

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) — The extreme sports park in Wisconsin Dells where a girl was severely injured on a free fall ride is up for foreclosure sale. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Extreme World is ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-07-31T19:31:40Z)

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