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Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 5:40 pm

Livermore mom delays plea in teen sex case

PLEASANTON, Calif.—A 42-year-old Northern California woman has been arraigned on felony charges of unlawful sex with two teenage boys, but delayed entering a plea while her defense lawyer reviews the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-10T02:44:48Z)

Kosrae Hotels Offer Special Savings for Pacific Divers, Eco-Travelers

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TEEN CHOICE AWARDS – LEBRON SCORES!

LOS ANGELES - The Teen Choice Awards were aired tonight on Fox and the biggest winner was… LeBron James, who scored ALL the Kardashians. The Teen Choice Awards were held yesterday in Los Angeles ... (Source: Weekly World News 2010-08-10T00:50:17Z)

Foxtails can be a Summer Health Hazard for Animals

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Tropical depression forms in Gulf, heads for spill

NORAD officer says hijack drill with Russia will make it harder for terrorists to strike. Former Vice President Dick Cheney released from hospital a month after getting heart pump Former Vice President Dick Cheney ... (Source: 14 WFIE 2010-08-11T00:20:27Z)

Cubs' Silva undergoes procedure to correct heart rate

SAN FRANCISCO -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva underwent a procedure called cardiac ablation on Monday to correct a problem with his heart rate. The Cubs hope he will return to the mound sometime this season. Silva ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-10T05:07:58Z)

TrueCar.com and Zag Sign Three-Year Agreement to Sponsor Famed Pebble Beach Concours ...

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Cincinnati Reds Claim Jim Edmonds Off Waivers

The Jim Edmonds tour around the National League Central continues with a stop in Cincinnati. Over the last four years, Edmonds has played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and now the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-10T16:49:29Z)

Vampires dominate Teen Choice Awards

Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards in the United States with "The Twilight Saga," ruling Sunday's ceremony with 12 wins, including choice fantasy movie and villain, while "The Vampire ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-10T20:45:42Z)

Cubs' Silva undergoes heart procedure

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva underwent a procedure called cardiac ablation on Monday to correct a problem with his heart rate. The Cubs hope he will return to the mound sometime ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-10T16:35:10Z)

Baseball: Cardinals' Chris Carpenter beats Reds again

With one swing of the bat, Skip Schumaker got the St. Louis Cardinals off and running in their showdown for first place with the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Schumaker hit his first career grand slam during the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-10T08:14:05Z)

Cincinnati Reds In Bench-Clearning Brawl With Cardinals

CINCINNATI (AP) -Outspoken Brandon Phillips was in the middle of a first-inning altercation between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals, who evidently don't appreciate being called complainers. The second baseman ... (Source: WKRC 2010-08-11T00:20:27Z)

Reds' Brandon Phillips calls out Cardinals

Before we dissect the Chris Dickerson -for- Jim Edmonds trade with Milwaukee, listen to some quick words from Brandon Phillips before the big, Big, BIG three-game Cincinnati-St. Louis series. Phillips fouled a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-10T19:05:30Z)

Wegher misses Hawkeye practice again

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KTIV) -- Former Bishop Heelan running back Brandon Wegher was not at practice with the Iowa Hawkeyes on Tuesday and his status with the team is not clear. WHO-TV in Des Moines reported that Wegher was ... (Source: KTIV 2010-08-10T23:44:40Z)

At 101, Neb. woman wins award for older workers

NORAD officer says hijack drill with Russia will make it harder for terrorists to strike. Former Vice President Dick Cheney released from hospital a month after getting heart pump Former Vice President Dick Cheney ... (Source: KTUU 2010-08-10T21:35:49Z)

Jim Edmonds traded to Reds for Chris Dickerson

The Brewers have traded outfielder Jim Edmonds to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Chris Dickerson, according to ESPN.com. Edmonds gives the Reds a veteran outfielder in hopes of holding off the St. Louis Cardinals ... (Source: MLB Daily Dish 2010-08-10T01:18:54Z)

Sacto Parents Face Felony Charges In Teen Chaining

Prosecutors say a Sacramento couple has been charged with felony child endangerment for imprisoning their 13-year-old son for days by locking him in chains, often tethered to a kitchen table. 41-year-old John Vang, the ... (Source: KPIX 2010-08-10T15:16:26Z)

Calif. couple accused of chaining teen to kitchen table as punishment charged with ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. Prosecutors say a Northern California couple accused of imprisoning their 13-year-old son for days by locking him in chains, often tethered to a kitchen table, has been charged with felony ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-10T14:26:19Z)

Cubs' Carlos Silva Undergoes Heart Surgery

SAN FRANCISCO -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva underwent a procedure called cardiac ablation on Monday to correct a problem with his heart rate. The Cubs hope he will return to the mound sometime this ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-10T17:46:45Z)

Brandon Jacobs calls for imprisoned Plaxico Burress to be released

A LBANY, N.Y. — Free Plaxico Burress. That's the message halfback Brandon Jacobs is wearing at the New York Giants' training camp. The big running back made a rare appearance at lunch Monday dressed in a custom T ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-09T18:38:03Z)

Livermore woman delays plea in teen sex case

PLEASANTON (AP) — A 42-year-old Livermore woman has been arraigned on felony charges of unlawful sex with two teenage boys, but delayed entering a plea while her defense lawyer reviews the evidence against ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-08-10T17:03:48Z)

'The Twilight Saga,' 'The Vampire Diaries' sink fangs into Teen Choice Awards

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers again ruled the Teen Choice Awards. "The Twilight Saga" commanded Sunday's ceremony with 11 wins ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-09T04:04:44Z)

Couple face felony charges for chaining teen

SACRAMENTO, CA (AP) - Prosecutors say a Northern California couple accused of imprisoning their 13-year-old son for days by locking him in chains, often tethered to a kitchen table, has been charged with felony child ... (Source: Wave 3 2010-08-10T15:02:07Z)

Bench-clearing brawl in Cardinals-Reds

Brandon Phillips was in the middle of a first-inning altercation between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals . The Reds second baseman had words with Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina when he came to the ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-10T23:30:21Z)

Mother Faces 67 Felony Counts in Teen Sex Abuse Case

PLEASANTON, Calif. - A 42-year-old woman has been arraigned on felony charges of unlawful sex with two teenage boys, but delayed entering a plea while her defense lawyer reviews the evidence against her. Christine Hubbs ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-08-10T23:58:59Z)

Giants RB Brandon Jacobs wears T-shirt calling for Plaxico Burress to be released ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — Free Plaxico Burress. That's the message halfback Brandon Jacobs was wearing at the New York Giants' training camp. The big running back made a rare appearance at lunch Monday dressed in a ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-09T18:45:12Z)

Giants' Brandon Jacobs thinks Plaxico Burress should be free

Giants running back Brandon Jacobs is speaking out on behalf of his imprisoned former teammate, Plaxico Burress. Jacobs wore a T-shirt today reading, "Free 17 Let Him Ball Out," and explained that he'd like to ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-08-09T19:06:41Z)

Avago Technologies holders to offer 26.8M shares

NORAD officer says hijack drill with Russia will make it harder for terrorists to strike. Former Vice President Dick Cheney released from hospital a month after getting heart pump Former Vice President Dick Cheney ... (Source: Fox Birmingham 2010-08-10T23:08:52Z)

Reports: Brandon Wegher not practicing

An unnamed source tells The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette that Wegher's status with the team is unclear, although the issue isn't related to academics. An Iowa spokesman told ESPN.com earlier Tuesday that Wegher's ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-10T21:00:01Z)

Wegher absent from practice at Iowa

It looks like Iowa may have to dip into its running back depth a little bit sooner than expected. A source told The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette that Brandon Wegher has been absent from the team's football camp ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-10T23:58:59Z)

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