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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 3:40 am

Blockage of US-Russia civil nuclear deal unlikely

By DESMOND BUTLER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite misgivings about Russia, Congress appears unlikely to block a deal that would allow U.S. companies to export nuclear technology to America's former Cold ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-12T19:17:26Z)

Obama defends Muslim-Americans at Ramadan dinner attended by Dearborn leader

In detailed remarks, President Barack Obama vigorously defended Muslim-Americans tonight at a Ramadan dinner at the White House and supported the proposed mosque near Ground Zero in lower Manhattan. His talk ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-14T09:49:34Z)

McCollum pulls slightly ahead of Scott in new poll

TALLAHASSEE - After two months of lagging behind in the polls, gubernatorial candidate Bill McCollum has claimed a slight lead over GOP primary opponent Rick Scott, new results show. But if McCollum is winning ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-08-13T11:30:58Z)

Rick Scott and Bill McCollum want to turn Miami into an immigration prison

Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times . This week, Luke claims Democrats are missing in ... (Source: Miami New Times 2010-08-03T18:02:13Z)

Townhall News Blockage of US-Russia civil nuclear deal unlikely

Despite misgivings about Russia, Congress appears unlikely to block a deal that would allow U.S. companies to export nuclear technology to America's former Cold War rival. The probable passage of the civil ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-12T07:00:08Z)

11 killed at Iraqi home blown up by insurgents

BAGHDAD — Eleven people were killed when Sunni insurgents lured Iraqi soldiers into a booby-trapped house on the eve of Ramadan, Iraqi police said Wednesday. The army was called to the house in Sadiya, 60 miles north ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-12T10:56:21Z)

Emergent buying Trubion

Trubion Pharmaceuticals Inc. is being purchased by Emergent BioSolutions Inc. in a deal worth nearly $97 million in upfront money and up to $135.5 million over the next three years. Seattle-based Trubion (NASDAQ: TRBN ... (Source: Seattle Business Journal 2010-08-12T21:26:17Z)

Real Salt Lake Learns Group A Schedule for CONCACAF Champions League

SANDY, Utah (Friday, August 6, 2010) - Real Salt Lake earlier in the week learned the remainder of its Group A cohorts in the 2010-11 edition of the CONCACAF Champions League, and the defending MLS Cup champions now know ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-06T17:22:52Z)

11 killed in Sunni insurgent attack aimed at Iraqi soldiers

BAGHDAD — Eleven people were killed when Sunni insurgents lured Iraqi soldiers into a booby-trapped house on the eve of Ramadan, Iraqi police said yesterday. The army was called to the house in Sadiya, 60 ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-12T05:12:46Z)

Canadian's Guantanamo trial postponed one month, lawyer ill

In this photo of a sketch by courtroom artist Janet Hamlin, Canadian defendant Omar Khadr attends his hearing in the courthouse at the Camp Justice compound on Guantanamo Bay US Naval Base in Cuba, on August 9. Khadr's ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-14T09:35:15Z)

Lawyer's illness delays war crimes trial of Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr

The war crimes trial of a young Canadian detainee will be halted for at least 30 days while his lawyer is treated in the United States for complications from recent gallbladder surgery. Army Lt. Col. Jon ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-14T08:59:27Z)

Home streak not on RSL's mind so much as the Crew

Sandy • Forget the streak. Real Salt Lake has a score to settle. The defending MLS Cup champions can extend their club-record 20-game home unbeaten streak to within one of the league record when they play the Columbus ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-14T01:14:10Z)

McCollum goes on the attack against Scott in Florida gubernatorial debates

Knowing that he's down in his race against Rick Scott for the race for the GOP nomination for governor, Bill McCollum knew he had to go for broke Thursday night in what could be the last debate between the ... (Source: creative loafing 2010-08-06T13:19:29Z)

Emergent BioSolutions To Acquire Trubion Pharma For Up To $135.5 Mln; Trubion Stock ...

(RTTNews) - Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. (EBS: News ) announced Thursday a definitive agreement to acquire Trubion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TRBN: News ) in a deal worth up to $135.5 million, with an upfront payment of $96.8 ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-13T00:10:56Z)

11 Killed as Iraqi Insurgents Booby-Trap House

BAGHDAD — Eleven people were killed when Sunni insurgents lured Iraqi soldiers into a booby-trapped house on the eve of Ramadan, the Iraqi police said Wednesday. Notes from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-11T19:18:37Z)

Obama sends Ramadan wishes

US President Barack Obama on Wednesday offered best wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the world as they observe the holy fasting month of Ramadan. An Iraqi vendor holds a plate of dates in central Baghdad ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-14T07:33:33Z)

Piniella rubs off on former Mariner Abbott

Paul Abbott hasn't thrown a base or covered home plate with dirt. But he admits there's a little of Lou Piniella in him as he goes about his first baseball managing job. Abbott, who pitched for the Seattle Mariners ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-01T06:58:52Z)

Lilly Loses Strattera Patent Ruling; Trubion to be Acquired by Emergent Biosciences

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY ) shares are trading lower today after the company lost a ruling in its patent litigation for its ADD drug Stattera. The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled that Lilly's method ... (Source: MarketNewsVideo.com 2010-08-13T16:24:27Z)

Rick Scott leads Bill McCollum by 10 points in new Times/Herald/Bay News 9 poll

TALLAHASSEE — Rick Scott leads the Republican primary for governor in a new poll thanks to his tens of millions and an old political maxim: It's the economy, stupid. Despite lingering questions and a scandal ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-13T22:43:50Z)

ANCOP North America Walk for the Poor Set for Aug. 28 & 29

The ANCOP North America Walk for the Poor is set to take place on Aug. 28 across the United States and on Aug. 29 in Toronto, Canada. The three-mile walk is being held to raise funds for ANCOP's Child Sponsorship ... (Source: Asianjournal.com 2010-08-13T18:54:47Z)

Royals Send Guillen to Giants

The Kansas City Royals have traded outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The Royals announced the deal Friday, hours before the Giants ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-08-14T04:13:07Z)

FactCheck: McCollum, Scott, And Solantic

Now that the dust has settled over Rick Scott press-conference meltdown, let's get some facts out about McCollum, Scott, and Solantic. Rick Scott , the Republican front-runner for Florida governor, said ... (Source: RedState 2010-08-13T17:07:24Z)

Crew aim to end RSL's home streak

Sandy, UT (Sports Network) - The Columbus Crew travel to take on Real Salt Lake in the second Major League Soccer meeting between the two clubs this season. The Crew earned a 1-0 victory over the defending ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-08-13T20:27:50Z)

Gitmo detainee to avoid solitary in plea deal

Lieutenant Colonel Jon Jackson, Pentagon-appointed defense lawyer for Canadian citizen Omar Khadr, speaks to reporters at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. Khadr, 23, is due to stand trial for war crimes ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-10T00:21:39Z)

House speaker: GOP will lose governor race if Rick Scott wins primary

Cretul, who backs Attorney General Bill McCollum in the Aug. 24 primary, urged Scott to release all sealed court settlements in lawsuits against his Solantic Urgent Care network of clinics. Cretul said the ... (Source: News-Press 2010-08-13T22:36:41Z)

MLB Trade Rumors: San Francisco Giants Complete Deal for Jose Guillen

The San Francisco Giants couldn't have had better timing. They completed a trade for Jose Guillen of the Kansas City Royals , just in time for the first game of a three-game set against the NL West-leading San Diego ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-13T22:22:22Z)

Obama to host Ramadan meal Friday: White House

President Barack Obama will Friday join an evening meal to break the daily fast observed by Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan, the White House said. President Barack Obama speaks in the Rose Garden of the White ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-14T05:31:52Z)

Giants get Guillen in trade

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Royals traded veteran outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. The Royals announced the deal ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-14T07:04:55Z)

Golden League

Yuma at Maui, 12:35 a.m. Chico at Edmonton, 9 p.m. St. George at Victoria, 10 p.m. Tucson 10, Calgary 7 St. George at Calgary, 7:05 p.m. Tijuana at Orange County, 8:05 p.m., 1st game Yuma at Maui, 12:35 a.m ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-14T05:03:14Z)

Continued: Lawmakers unlikely to block US-Russia civil nuke deal despite mistrust of Moscow

WASHINGTON - Despite misgivings about Russia, Congress appears unlikely to block a deal that would allow U.S. companies to export nuclear technology to America's former Cold War rival. The probable passage of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-12T07:07:18Z)

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