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Deals of the Hour / August 14, 2010, 7:40 am

Bill McCollum leads Rick Scott in tight GOP race for governor of Florida

TALLAHASSEE -- A new poll shows the Republican race for governor is tight and will turn on still-undecided voters. A Mason Dixon Florida Poll released today has Attorney General Bill McCollum ahead, chosen by ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-08-12T23:20:49Z)

GM made second-quarter profit, moves toward stock sale

DETROIT (AP) — In a signal moment for the turnaround of the American auto industry, General Motors is edging toward a public stock sale, and its profits are now solid enough that the demanding CEO will step ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-08-14T05:17:33Z)

Negative ads give Bill McCollum lead over Rick Scott in governor's race

JACKSONVILLE -- Florida's barroom brawl of a Republican gubernatorial race is turning voters off and helping Attorney General Bill McCollum overcome a once double-digit lead held by Naples millionaire Rick ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-12T22:45:02Z)

GM readies stock sale, CEO to quit after 2nd quarter in black

D ETROIT - In a signal moment for the turnaround of the American auto industry, General Motors is edging toward a public stock sale, and its profits are now solid enough that the demanding CEO will step aside, saying his ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-14T04:13:07Z)

UNC Hires Attorney As Consultant For NCAA Probe

CHAPEL HILL, NC -- North Carolina has hired an attorney who was a former NCAA staffer as a consultant as it deals with an investigation into the football program. Spokesman Kevin Best says the school has hired Rick ... (Source: WSOC-TV 2010-08-14T03:51:39Z)

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 2010-08-14T10:11:02Z)

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina has hired an attorney who was a former NCAA staffer as a consultant as it deals with an investigation into the football program. Spokesman Kevin Best says the school has ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-14T09:20:56Z)

Liverpool takeover saga rumbles on as Syrian Yahya Kirdi emerges as front runner ahead of Kenny ...

Liverpool 's topsy-turvey summer took a has taken a twist after a rival consortium to Chinese entrepreneur Kenny Huang are claiming they are close to sealing a deal to buy the club. Syrian businessman Yahya Kirdi, who ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-08-04T15:16:23Z)

"Scott Pilgrim": Michael Cera gets comic-book soul

Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is every bit as faithful to its source material (Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume series about a 22-year-old go-nowhere man-boy fending off his new girlfriend's seven ... (Source: San Francisco Weekly 2010-08-10T23:58:59Z)

Victim's Mother Outraged Over Immigration Status

The mother of a teenage girl who was shot to death said that she is outraged after learning the man accused of killing her was not supposed to be in this country. Melvin Alvarado, 22, and Johnathan Lopez-Torres, 18, were ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-13T18:40:28Z)

GM posts another profit and is expected to seek public stock sale

In a signal moment for the turnaround of the American auto industry, General Motors is edging toward a public stock sale, and its profits are now solid enough that the demanding CEO will step aside, saying his ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-13T04:07:09Z)

Indonesia deals blow to militant Islam with arrest of radical cleric Bashir

Abu Bakar Bashir has been arrested before. The Indonesian radical cleric's detention Monday appears based on stronger allegations of material support for a terrorist group in Aceh. Radical Indonesian cleric ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-05T23:57:45Z)

North Carolina hires lawyer, former NCAA enforcement worker

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- North Carolina has hired an attorney who was a former NCAA staffer as a consultant as it deals with an investigation into the football program. Spokesman Kevin Best says the school has hired Rick ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-13T21:03:37Z)

Cincinnati gets back on track

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday night. Jay Bruce homered ... (Source: Piqua Daily Call 2010-08-14T12:48:31Z)

Obama makes clear support for ground zero mosque

AP Photo President Barack Obama hosts an iftar dinner, the meal that breaks the dawn-to-dusk fast for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan, in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, Friday ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-14T14:21:35Z)

Rick Scott campaign moves to Gulf Coast: Different stops, same message

See this entire gallery at full size The Daily News is on the road this week shadowing the Rick Scott campaign and also began shadowing the Bill McCollum campaign for a week as of Thursday. Watch naplesnews ... (Source: Marconews.com 2010-08-13T03:52:50Z)

Bicycle Floyd Landis once crashed in mountain race sells for $5 at Kentucky yard sale

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-13T21:53:44Z)

Bike sold For $5 In Yard Sale In Owen County Once Belonged To Landis

(AP) - The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it at a yard sale in Owenton ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-13T21:17:56Z)

Vigil for Slain 14-year-old Girl

The family of a slain teen gathered with the community to mourn the loss of 14-year-old Shatavia Anderson, Friday. Shatavia's family stood in the spot where she was shot and killed , among balloons and stuffed ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-14T02:25:45Z)

Ryan's group outbids Cuban for Rangers

An investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher and Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan won a contentious and unusual auction for the team early today in Fort Worth, Texas, beating back a nearly $600 million ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-05T17:59:50Z)

The past is past

CINCINNATI (AP) - Scott Rolen and the Cincinnati Reds wasted no time putting that ugly St. Louis Cardinals series behind them. Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson ... (Source: Troy Daily News/Miami Valley Sunday News 2010-08-14T13:38:38Z)

Chuck Greenberg, Nolan Ryan Win Rangers Auction Over Mark Cuban

After a marathon auction that included shouting matches, copious legal challenges and at least one profane exchange between attorneys, the group led by Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and Hall of Fame ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-08-05T18:42:47Z)

Scott Rolen, Cincinnati Reds snap slumps; Volquez quiets Florida

CINCINNATI -- Scott Rolen snapped out of a slump with three hits against an ineffective Josh Johnson, helping Edinson Volquez and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on Friday night. Jay Bruce ... (Source: Lancaster Eagle Gazette.com 2010-08-14T10:39:40Z)

Teen Victim's Father Deals With Anger, Grief

The father of a 14-year-old girl who was shot to death said that he is dealing with overwhelming grief and outrage that one of her accused killers was in the United States illegally. Melvin Alvarado, 22, and Johnathan ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-13T21:17:56Z)

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Comedy. Directed by Edgar Wright. Starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Brandon Routh. (PG-13. 112 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Double Negative / Universal Pictures One of Ramona Flowers' evil ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-13T14:37:05Z)

Obama: Muslims have "right" to build mosque near 9-11 site in New York. Transcript

THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. Welcome. Please, have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House. To you, to Muslim Americans across our country, and to more than one billion Muslims around the world, I ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times (blog) 2010-08-14T14:21:35Z)

Owners approve sale of Rangers

Nolan Ryan celebrates the Rangers' purchase with a bottle of Dom Perignon. MLB owners on Thursday approved the sale to Ryan and Chuck Greenberg. (David Woo/Associated Press) MINNEAPOLIS - Nolan Ryan and ... (Source: Temple Daily Telegram 2010-08-14T05:31:52Z)

Liverpool reviews bids for possible sale

LONDON — Liverpool says it has reviewed a number of bids for the Premier League club, but the timing and outcome of any possible sale is uncertain. The team adds in a statement Friday that the sale process is ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-14T11:01:09Z)

Man gets Floyd Landis bike for $5 at Owenton yard sale

LEXINGTON - The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a bargain. Little did he know just how much. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it at a yard ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-13T22:36:41Z)

Yahya Kirdi says Liverpool deal close

LONDON -- A Canadian-based consortium led by a Syrian businessman said Wednesday that it is close to buying Liverpool from the club's American owners. The statement from Yahya Kirdi, who is representing a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-04T16:20:49Z)

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