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Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 1:39 pm

Saudis to test giant clock during Ramadan

SAUDI Arabia will test what it is billing as the world's largest clock in the holy city of Mecca during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the official news agency reported overnight. The four-faced clock will be part ... (Source: News.com.au 2010-08-10T18:51:11Z)

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-FNB Corp to buy Comm Bancorp for $70 mln

* Deal to immediately add to adj EPS - F.N.B. Aug 9 (Reuters) - Bank holding company F.N.B. Corp said it will buy Pennsylvania-based Comm Bancorp Inc for about $70 million in cash and stock to branch into eastern ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-08-09T22:27:07Z)

Saudi to test giant clock during Ramadan

Saudi Arabia will test what it is billing as the world's largest clock in the holy city of Mecca during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the official news agency reported on Tuesday. The four-faced clock will be part ... (Source: WA today 2010-08-10T18:22:33Z)

Arbitrator rules that Kovalchuk is a free agent

New York, NY (Sports Network) - An arbitrator has ruled in favor of the NHL in regard to Ilya Kovalchuk's contract with the New Jersey Devils. The Devils signed the free agent sniper to a 17-year, $102 million contract ... (Source: KSDK 2010-08-10T18:58:20Z)

Mexicana airlines files for bankruptcy protection

MEXICO CITY — Debt-ridden Mexicana de Aviacion, Mexico's largest airline, announced Tuesday it filed for bankruptcy protection in Mexico and the U.S. after pilots and flight attendants rejected a deal to cut pay and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-02T23:54:09Z)

Boy remains on life support after house fire

LOS ANGELES -- Police say a 14-year-old boy who they initially reported dead is on life support after being rescued from a house fire in Los Angeles. Flames had engulfed the two-story suburban Sherman Oaks home by the ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-10T19:48:26Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk deal gets sent off

A n arbiter ruled yesterday that the NHL acted correctly in voiding Ilya Kovalchuk's landmark $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils. The league had rejected the 17-year contract, saying the longest deal in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-10T12:24:38Z)

Teen dies, 3 burned in Sherman Oaks house fire

SHERMAN OAKS — A teenager pulled unconscious from a burning Sherman Oaks home has died in a blaze that also left three family members seriously burned. Firefighters crawled through the smoke-filled home at ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-10T18:29:42Z)

NHL still looking into contracts

"I'm not sure 'investigation' is the right word," Meagher said. "We're looking at them." Arbitrator Richard Bloch upheld the NHL's right to reject the 17-year, $102 million contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the New ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-10T19:55:36Z)

Katy Perry Goes 'Back To School' For Teen Choice Awards

Katy Perry relived her school days as the host of the Teen Choice Awards - the pop star went from gawky geek to prom queen as she hit the stage in an array of teen-inspired costumes. The quirky singer was in ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-10T13:14:44Z)

Terry Crews "The Expendables" Interview with Kam Williams

Hailing from Flint, Michigan, Terry Crews has not only one of the most recognizable faces around, but maybe one of the most recognizable physiques as well. The handsome hunk is currently one of the busiest ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-08-10T19:34:07Z)

Defence in Smith case tries to discredit bodyguard

LOS ANGELES — Defence attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting to weaken the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Defence attorneys on Monday questioned Smith's bodyguard about his ... (Source: CTV 2010-08-10T14:47:48Z)

Mexicana airline files for bankruptcy protection

MEXICO CITY -- Debt-ridden Mexicana de Aviacion, Mexico's largest airline, announced Tuesday it filed for bankruptcy protection in Mexico and the U.S. after pilots and flight attendants rejected a deal to cut ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-02T23:54:09Z)

Saudi to test giant clock in Mecca during Ramadan

Saudi Arabia will test what it is billing as the world's largest clock in the holy city of Mecca during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the official news agency reported Tuesday. The four-faced clock tower will top ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-10T19:19:49Z)

Teen dies, 3 burned in LA area house fire

A teenager pulled unconscious from a burning San Fernando Valley home has died in a blaze that also left three family members seriously burned. Firefighters crawled through the smoke-filled home at dawn ... (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2010-08-10T18:08:14Z)

Judge: Guantanamo detainee's confessions may be used against him at trial

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba - All of Canadian captive Omar Khadr's confessions to U.S. military interrogators can be used at the accused teen terrorist's trial, including one that followed a tawdry tale of rape, a war ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-08-10T08:35:34Z)

'The Expendables' Stars Meet Soldiers On Red Carpet

Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren met soldiers on the red carpet at 'The Expendables' premiere last night (09.08.10). The trio of action stars happily chatted with troops from the British ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-10T19:19:49Z)

AstraZeneca to pay $198M to settle Seroquel suits

LONDON -- AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and ... (Source: Macon Telegraph 2010-08-10T09:54:18Z)

Story, photos: Teen Choice Awards dominated by vampire craze

Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with 12 wins, including choice fantasy movie and villain, while "The Vampire Diaries ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-10T10:01:28Z)

AstraZeneca inks $198M deal to settle US lawsuits alleging antipsychotic drug caused ...

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T20:32:35Z)

Khadr's confessions can be used during Guantanamo trial, judge rules

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba — All of Canadian captive Omar Khadr's confessions to U.S. military interrogators can be used at the accused teen terrorist's trial, including one that followed a tawdry tale ... (Source: McClatchy 2010-08-10T11:05:53Z)

AstraZeneca to settle suits for $198m

LONDON — AstraZeneca PLC said yesterday that it has reached agreements to pay $198 million to settle a little more than half of the US lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-10T07:02:30Z)

Bodyguard testifies about $1M People photo deal

LOS ANGELES—A key prosecution witness in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial says he discussed a scheme to sell pictures of Smith's newborn baby for $1 million. Smith's bodyguard Maurice Brighthaupt ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-09T18:23:44Z)

Mexicana airline suspends some flights

MEXICO CITY -- Mexico's troubled Mexicana airline announced a cutback in operations Sunday, saying its financial situation has "seriously deteriorated in recent days" since it filed for bankruptcy protection. The ... (Source: China Post 2010-08-10T04:10:42Z)

Teen Choice Awards 2010: Katy Perry hosts, vampires dominate

This year's Teen Choice Awards was sooo high school. Hosted by kooky singer Katy Perry and the male stars of 'Glee,' the show was full of cheerleaders, prom queens, goths and nerds. 'Tonight is my chance to go back to ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-10T06:05:14Z)

Guantanamo jury can consider Omar Khadr's age

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba (Reuters) – Jurors can consider Omar Khadr's age in deciding whether he intended to commit a war crime in Afghanistan when he was 15, a U.S. military judge told jury ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-10T20:17:04Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Aug 10 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0600 GMT on Tuesday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-10T06:19:33Z)

Defense Tries To Discredit Smith Bodyguard

LOS ANGELES - Defense attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting to weaken the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Defense attorneys on Monday questioned Smith's bodyguard about his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-10T03:42:04Z)

Flick it: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,' Eat Pray Love,' The Expendables'

Adapted from the very popular indie comic book, "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World" promises to be a wild mash-up of Japanese manga, American indie rock and video games from around the world. Michael Cera plays the ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-10T18:22:33Z)

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-FNB Corp to buy Comm Bancorp for $70 mln

* Deal to immediately add to adj EPS - F.N.B. Aug 9 (Reuters) - Bank holding company F.N.B. Corp ( FNB.N ) said it will buy Pennsylvania-based Comm Bancorp Inc ( CCBP.O ) for about $70 million in cash and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-10T06:33:52Z)

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