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Deals of the Hour / August 13, 2010, 7:40 pm

Crews turn to remote cameras in Nevada mine recovery mission

The two-day recovery mission at a mine near the northeastern Nevada town of Carlin continues Friday evening as crews are now turning to remote cameras to try to get to two missing miners. Rescuers are closing in on the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-14T01:49:57Z)

2 killed in plane crash near Burns

PORTLAND — A prominent California racehorse breeder was one of two men killed in a small plane crash in a remote area of Oregon, authorities said Thursday. Witnesses told authorities they saw the twin-engine plane ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-13T10:55:10Z)

Victims identified in crash of plane headed to Montana

BURNS, Ore. — A small plane crash in a remote area of southeast Oregon has killed two men, including a prominent figure in horse racing. The victims were identified Thursday as 58-year-old Frank "Scoop ... (Source: Billings Gazette 2010-08-12T17:51:32Z)

'Animal Kingdom' an intense thriller

We know we're in for a different kind of family values early in "Animal Kingdom" — right off the top, actually — as we watch a teenager sitting next to his passed-out mother on the couch while some inane game show ... (Source: Appeal-Democrat 2010-08-13T18:54:47Z)

Beach books to whet your appetite

Even the most inveterate foodie doesn't read glossy cookbooks poolside. We suspect that's partly why books such as "Julie and Julia," "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "Eat, Pray, Love" did so well. They brim with ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-14T01:57:07Z)

Arizona fugitive's accomplice faces drug charges

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The accomplice to an Arizona fugitive was acting a drug mule for a white supremacy group weeks before she helped him escape from prison, authorities said Friday. Casslyn Welch was visiting ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-13T19:44:53Z)

Halle Berry Opens Up About Gabriel Aubry Split

Halle Berry has opened up about her split from model Gabriel Aubry, revealing the ex-couple had been missing "a love connection" for a long time. In April (10), Berry's rep confirmed she had ended her nearly ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

Halle Berry 'Together Forever' With Gabriel Aubry?

Halle Berry will be "together forever" with Gabriel Aubry. The actress split from the model earlier this year after five years of dating, but the 43-year-old beauty admits they will always be close because of ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-13T14:44:14Z)

Scott Pilgrim film speaks to gamer generation 

Have video games finally gone mainstream? After decades of Hollywood adaptations of hit game franchises like Eidos' Tomb Raider, Capcom's Resident Evil and Konami's Silent Hill, Hollywood has created the first film that ... (Source: ONE News 2010-08-12T20:14:42Z)

Barrick Deals With Nevada Mining Accident

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. (TheStreet) -- Barrick Gold ( Symbol : ABX ) has shut down its Meikle underground mine as it investigates a possibly deadly accident that occurred Thursday morning. Details remain fuzzy, but around 1:15 ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-13T15:27:11Z)

No Furloughs Now May Lead To Pain Later: Governor

State workers are on the job today, but they might not want to spend that paycheck just yet. The state's top boss says more furloughs are likely. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently ordered workers to be ... (Source: NBC Bay Area 2010-08-13T21:53:44Z)

Jason Schwartzman and wife expecting first baby

Jason Schwartzman is to become a father. The 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' star and his wife Brady Cunningham have announced they are expecting their first child together. And Jason has decided to grow a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-13T16:02:59Z)

"Scott Pilgrim" movie speaks to gamer generation

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Have video games finally gone mainstream? After decades of Hollywood adaptations of hit game franchises like Eidos' "Tomb Raider," Capcom's "Resident Evil" and Konami's "Silent Hill ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-13T17:21:43Z)

Halle Berry Stands Her Ground for Privacy on Her Split from Gabriel Aubry

Halle Berry is a natural at home, playing with her daughter while tending to her favorite charities, one of which is the Jenesse Center. This center provides aid and transitional housing to women who have left ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-13T16:31:37Z)

Jason Schwartzman and Wife Brady Cunningham Expecting Their First Child

E Online reports that "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" star Jason Schwartzman "made a promotional pitstop on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night and announced that he's expecting his first child with his wife ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-08-13T07:27:35Z)

Will Guy Pearce allow crime to run wild in the 'Animal Kingdom'?

There is an intriguing new release arriving in theaters this month and it's not "The Expendables" or "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." The winner of the Grand Jury World Dramatic Prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival ... (Source: WKTV 2010-08-13T12:56:52Z)

Sheriff IDs 2 killed in Ore. plane crash

BURNS, Ore. (AP) A small plane crash in a remote area of southeast Oregon has killed two men, including a prominent figure in horse racing. The victims were identified Thursday as 58-year-old Frank "Scoop" Vessels of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-13T18:11:50Z)

SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE ANIMATION

With the release of Edgar Wright's highly anticipated adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" just over a week away, Universal Studios has announced that an animated short called "Scott Pilgrim ... (Source: CRAVE ONLINE 2010-08-13T21:32:15Z)

Gameworld: "Scott Pilgrim" movie speaks to gamer generation

SAN DIEGO Aug 12 (Reuters Life!) - Have video games finally gone mainstream? After decades of Hollywood adaptations of hit game franchises like Eidos' "Tomb Raider," Capcom's "Resident Evil" and Konami's ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-12T09:59:05Z)

It's worth watching as 'Scott Pilgrim' takes on the world

"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" director Edgar Wright's adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels goes that one better: You will believe that Michael Cera can kick some serious ass. Seriously. The wispy ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-13T20:34:59Z)

Fugitive's accomplice was informant before escape

(AP) FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - An Arizona fugitive's accomplice was acting as a drug mule for a white supremacy group and agreed to become a police informant weeks before she helped him escape from prison ... (Source: KOB.com 2010-08-13T21:10:47Z)

Broken pipe blamed for Nevada gold mine accident that leaves 2 miners in shaft

RENO, Nev. (Associated Press) -- Rescuers were closing in Friday on two miners in a Nevada gold mine where a pipe had broken loose from a wall and severely damaged a cage that was lowering the pair into a shaft. Crews ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-08-14T01:14:10Z)

Sound Off: Scott Pilgrim vs the World - What Did You Think?

Now that you've seen it, what did you think? It's here, it's finally here, after so many years of waiting! Edgar Wright's epicly epic adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's beloved comic book series Scott Pilgrim ... (Source: First Showing 2010-08-14T01:28:29Z)

Jason Schwartzman, Wife Brandy Cunningham Expecting Baby!

Jason Schwartzman, the 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' star and his wife Brady Cunningham have announced they are expecting their first child together. And Jason has decided to grow a moustache in preparation ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-13T15:20:02Z)

Interview: Animal Kingdom's Fierce Matriarch Jacki Weaver

Three very high-profile films will be duking it out at the box office this weekend as The Expendables , Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Eat Pray Love all fight for audience dollars, but the weekend's best film is ... (Source: Cinema Blend 2010-08-11T17:52:43Z)

Eat, Pray, Love Vs. The The Expendables

It's Eat, Pray, Love versus The Expendables this weekend at the box office. Have you picked a side? The fan-made trailer (embedded above) earned hundreds of thousands of views by bashing adaptations of Twilight , Julie ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-08-13T18:11:50Z)

"Expendables" opening rallies state worker to boycott

SACRAMENTO, CA -- Movie critics can be pretty harsh when it comes to action-adventure movies, but the new movie "The Expendables" has an entirely different set of critics. State workers are upset that Governor Arnold ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-08-14T01:28:29Z)

Eat Pray Love Vs. The Expendables

It's Eat, Pray, Love versus The Expendables this weekend at the box office. Have you picked a side? The fan-made trailer (embedded above) earned hundreds of thousands of views by bashing adaptations of Twilight , Julie ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-08-13T18:18:59Z)

State Employees Working Fridays For Now

SACRAMENTO -- A state appellate court has denied Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's request to proceed with another round of furloughs. The decision Thursday by the First District Court of Appeal in San Francisco ... (Source: KESQ News 2010-08-13T16:53:05Z)

Searchers Seek AZ Escapee in Vast Northern Montana

(AP) The search for an escaped Arizona inmate and his fiancee turned Wednesday to a valley in northern Montana near the Canadian border, where the 10,000-foot mountains of Glacier National Park meet the vast ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-09T23:53:01Z)

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