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Deals of the Hour / August 19, 2010, 3:40 pm

Taliban Attacks Afghan Official's Home Killing Him and His Wife

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Taliban attacks and NATO raids are being reported in southern Afghanistan. Afghan authorities say insurgents broke into the home of an official in Zabul province, killing him and his wife. It's ... (Source: WLTX.com 2010-08-18T11:10:43Z)

Intel to buy security company McAfee in $7.68 billion deal

NEW YORK: Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion as the chip-maker adds to its arsenal of tools to serve an increasing array of Internet-connected ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-08-19T17:28:55Z)

First Niagara to buy NewAlliance in $1.5 billion deal

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- First Niagara Financial Group Inc. said Thursday it agreed to buy NewAlliance Bancshares Inc. in a $1.5 billion deal that creates a top 25 bank in the U.S. with $29 billion in ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-08-19T16:45:58Z)

Moody's May Cut First Niagara On NewAlliance Deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- Moody's Investors Service on Thursday placed First Niagara Financial Group Inc.'s Baa1 senior debt rating under review for possible downgrade. The move comes after First Niagara said it is ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-19T22:22:24Z)

Deal Reached In NY Internet Shopping Fees Case

NEW YORK (AP) -A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T15:48:42Z)

Intel to Buy McAfee Security Business for $7.68B

Intel has signed a definitive agreement to acquire security giant McAfee for approximately $7.68 billion. If completed, McAfee would become a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel and would report to Intel's Software and ... (Source: eWeek 2010-08-19T22:08:06Z)

Busch leapfrogs many to win NASCAR Trucks race

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch won his third straight NASCAR Trucks race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday night. Busch, who won the pole position for the O'Reilly 200, was relegated to a 35th at the start because ... (Source: Recordpub 2010-08-19T19:23:27Z)

MoFo Reps Intel On $7.7B McAfee Deal

Law360, New York (August 19, 2010) -- Intel Corp. has struck a deal to acquire McAfee Inc. through a $7.7 billion cash purchase of the software maker's common stock, the companies announced Thursday. The computer chip ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-19T22:08:06Z)

Tigers report: Notes, quotes

--1B Miguel Cabrera hit two solo home runs but just shrugged his shoulders after getting hit by a pitch his last time up. "It's not a big deal for me," he said. "If he hits me, he hits me." Cabrera has 30 home runs and ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-19T21:10:50Z)

Cy Young winner Roger Clemens indicted in steroid case

WASHINGTON — Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids and growth hormone. The criminal case writes a ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-08-19T22:00:56Z)

Deal reached in case of Internet discount clubs with hidden fees

NEW YORK — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Atty. Gen. Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-17T23:57:50Z)

Intel to buy security co. McAfee in $7.68B deal

NEW YORK -- Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion as the chip-maker adds to its arsenal of tools to serve an increasing array of Internet ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-19T14:37:07Z)

NATO: 2 wounded Afghan gunmen pose as civilians

KABUL, Afghanistan— Two wounded Taliban fighters tried to pass themselves off as civilian casualties and sought medical attention from U.S. and Afghan troops after a battle in northern Afghanistan, NATO said ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-17T17:31:17Z)

Grand Jury Indicts Roger Clemens For Lying to Congress

Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids during his major league baseball career. Trainer Brian McNamee ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-19T22:22:24Z)

First Niagara merges with NewAlliance in $1.5B deal

Buffalo-based First Niagara Financial Group Inc. is merging with a New England banking chain NewAlliance Bancshares Inc. to create one of the nation's largest banks. With NewAlliance as part of it, First ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-08-19T18:33:21Z)

Roger Clemens Indicted for False Statements to Congress

Roger Clemens was indicted Thursday on five counts of possible false statements and perjury. That Roger Clemens was indicted might not be a surprise to anyone close to this case doesn't mean it isn't shocking ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-19T19:52:05Z)

McAfee shares soar on Intel deal

Intel's (INTC) $7.7 billion acquisition of McAfee (MFE) isn't the deal investors expected the chipmaker to make, but it's likely to reap long-term dividends. Intel said it will acquire the security-technology ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-08-19T18:11:52Z)

Intel Acquires McAfee For $7.68 Billion

Intel has agreed to acquire McAfee Inc. for approximately $7.68 billion ($48 per share in cash), the company announced today. The boards of directors of both companies have approved the deal, which is expected to close ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-19T19:16:18Z)

Roger Clemens Indicted For Lying To Congress

Cy Young Award- and World Series-winning pitcher Roger Clemens was indicted for making false statements to Congress during his testimony over steroid use. According to the NY Times , "The 19-page indictment ... (Source: Gothamist.com 2010-08-19T20:42:12Z)

JRM puts Almirola in No. 88 beginning in '11

Aric Almirola has signed a multiyear deal to drive the No. 88 Nationwide Series Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports beginning next season. Almirola, 26, who started 30 Sprint Cup races over a ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-19T01:58:21Z)

Pentagon Denies Talking to WikiLeaks About Documents

The Pentagon is denying it had direct contact with WikiLeaks and says the military is not interested in helping the Website review classified war documents to post online. Julian Assange, the Website's founder, told The ... (Source: WHSV 2010-08-19T11:59:38Z)

Pat Caputo: Five most important factors remaining in the Tigers season (WITH VIDEO)

Former Tigers manager Sparky Anderson used to make such a big deal of the 40-game point, it's become a huge benchmark for every baseball season in this town. But the first 40 really haven't been a problem ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-19T14:51:26Z)

Miguel Cabrera hit by pitch, Jim Leyland furious as Tigers lose second straight

New York -- Does it carry over? Or is it done? The Tigers and Yankees play again today. If bygones become bygones, peace won't be problem. Beginning with the opening pitch, the Tigers and Yankees threw at one ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-19T20:56:31Z)

Roger Clemens indicted in steroid case

WASHINGTON -- Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids and growth hormone. The criminal case writes a ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-19T21:10:50Z)

WikiLeaks claims Pentagon talks

S TOCKHOLM - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said yesterday the Pentagon has expressed willingness to discuss the online whistleblower's request for help in reviewing classified Afghan war documents and removing ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-19T20:42:12Z)

Deal reach in Stamford company Internet fees case

A marketing company in Stamford has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Journal Inquirer 2010-08-19T12:06:48Z)

UN, NATO Considering Taliban's Offer To Study Afghan Casualties

Kabul, Afghanistan (AHN) - Just hours after Taliban offered to study Afghan civilian casualties with the United Nations and the NATO, the two bodies are carefully considering the proposal to establish a joint committee ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-18T00:33:38Z)

Pentagon denies deal in works with WikiLeaks

STOCKHOLM – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Wednesday that the Pentagon has expressed willingness to discuss the online whistleblower's request for help in reviewing classified documents from the Afghan war and ... (Source: Denton Record-Chronicle 2010-08-19T13:18:23Z)

Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens charged with perjury, obstruction of ...

WASHINGTON - Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids and growth hormone. The criminal case writes a new ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-19T20:49:21Z)

NASCAR Notebook: Junior signs Almirola; Stewart eyes Mobil 1

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports team has signed Aric Almirola to a multiyear deal to drive its No. 88 Chevrolet in the Nationwide Series. The 26-year-old Floridian has 30 career starts in the Sprint Cup Series, 32 ... (Source: Autoweek.com 2010-08-18T16:54:19Z)

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