Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 7:40 am

Arizona Diamondbacks acquire Daniel Hudson, David Holmberg

NEW YORK - The simultaneous dismantling and rebuilding of the Diamondbacks' starting rotation continued with Friday morning's trade of right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for a pair ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-31T07:35:50Z)

Jets extend contracts of Mike Tannenbaum and Rex Ryan

NEW YORK — The Jets have signed coach Rex Ryan to a two-year contract extension, and signed general manager Mike Tannenbaum to a new five-year deal — keeping both with the franchise through the 2014 season ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-07-30T19:47:10Z)

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)

Chelsea Clinton getting married today

RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Bill Clinton made a long-anticipated appearance in the upstate New York village where his daughter is getting married, drawing crowds of onlookers Friday afternoon as preparations continued ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-07-31T14:59:39Z)

Rex Ryan Gets Contract Extension From New York Jets

The Jets have signed coach Rex Ryan to a two-year contract extension, and signed general manager Mike Tannenbaum to a new five-year deal — keeping both with the franchise through the 2014 season. The team ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-07-30T19:04:13Z)

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)

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 2010-08-01T13:25:25Z)

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)

Dudley to outline BP plans to help Gulf recover

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley was set to outline his company's long-term efforts to help the Gulf of Mexico recover from the oil spill Friday morning, and will be getting help from a Clinton ... (Source: Seacoast Online 2010-08-01T13:18:15Z)

Mark Webber wins Hungarian GP ahead of Ferrari's Alonso; Vettel, Massa next

The Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary - Mark Webber took advantage of a penalty against Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel to win the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. Ferrari's Fernando Alonso was second in Sunday's ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-01T14:15:31Z)

Dudley Outlines BP Plan to Help Gulf Recover

NEW ORLEANS - 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 massive Gulf oil spill. Incoming BP CEO Bob ... (Source: MyFox Atlanta 2010-07-30T15:15:09Z)

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)

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)

Iran: 3 Americans should stand trial

TEHRAN (AP) — Iran reiterated on Sunday that three Americans jailed a year ago should stand trial on charges of illegally crossing the country's borders. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-01T14:01:12Z)

Clintons emerge on Chelsea's NY wedding eve

He emerged to an enthusiastic crowd of hundreds of people who shouted, "We love you!" and "Congratulations!" He took a moment to comfort a little girl who got jostled by the huge crowd but broke into a huge grin after ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-31T06:02:47Z)

Leaked Documents Offer Window Into Afghan War

Some 90,000 leaked U.S. military records posted online Sunday amount to a blow-by-blow account of six years of the Afghanistan war. The documents include unreported incidents of Afghan civilian killings as ... (Source: NPR News 2010-07-26T18:26:01Z)

St. Louis Rams ink deal with QB Sam Bradford

St. Louis (KSDK) -- The St. Louis Rams have come to terms with their first-round draft pick, NewsChannel 5's Frank Cusumano has learned. Details on the deal are limited, but the rookie quarterback out of Oklahoma ... (Source: KSDK 2010-07-31T01:59:24Z)

Crowds on VIP alert hours before Chelsea Clinton's wedding

Bill and Hillary Clinton leave a party in honor of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky Friday, July 30, 2010 in Rhinebeck, N.Y. Mike Groll/AP Photo Roger Clinton, left, brother of former President Bill Clinton, and son ... (Source: TheDay 2010-08-01T11:09:24Z)

Admiral: U.S. trying to shield Afghans named in leak

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. military officer said Sunday that the Pentagon is trying to protect Afghans who may be at risk from Taliban retaliation following the publication of tens of thousands of secret ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-01T13:39:44Z)

Fresh off signing historic contract, Sam Bradford practices with Rams

St. Louis -- Sam Bradford is doing his best to ignore the big contract numbers. Sighting a handful of Oklahoma jerseys in the crowd watching his first practice with the St. Louis Rams helped keep him grounded ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-01T04:57:10Z)

Red Bull's Mark Webber wins Hungarian Grand Prix

(AP) — Mark Webber took advantage of a penalty against Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel to win the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. Ferrari's Fernando Alonso was second in Sunday's race, followed by Vettel and the ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-01T14:01:12Z)

Arizona Diamondbacks Deal Edwin Jackson to Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox acquired Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Edwin Jackson on Friday in exchange for right-hander Daniel Hudson and southpaw David Holmberg, according to several reports. Despite ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-01T03:02:38Z)

Bill Clinton emerges on Chelsea's NY wedding eve

By JIM FITZGERALD and MICHAEL HILL Associated Press Writers RHINEBECK, N.Y. (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton made a long-anticipated appearance in the upstate New York village where his daughter is getting married ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-31T08:11:38Z)

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)

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)

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)

D'backs' Edwin Jackson goes to White Sox

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks traded away an All-Star pitcher for the second time in a week, sending right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Chicago White Sox on Friday for rookie Daniel Hudson and prospect David ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-07-31T05:12:40Z)

Bradford practices with Rams

ST. LOUIS — Sam Bradford is doing his best to ignore the big contract numbers. Sighting a handful of Oklahoma jerseys in the crowd watching his first practice with the St. Louis Rams helped keep him grounded (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-01T09:29:11Z)

Vettel Fumbles, Webber Scores in Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix

Mark Webber outdrove his Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, and the rest of the Formula 1 field to win Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix and move into the Formula 1 points lead. Vettel started ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2010-08-01T14:08:22Z)

US trying to shield Afghans named in leak

WASHINGTON (AP) - The top U.S. military officer says the Pentagon is trying to protect Afghans who may be at risk from Taliban retaliation following the publication of tens of thousands of secret war documents. Adm. Mike ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-01T13:39:44Z)

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