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Deals of the Hour / August 22, 2010, 10:39 pm

Obama seeks elusive Mideast deal

WASHINGTON -- We've been here before and if history is a guide, we'll be here again. President Barack Obama is aiming for the prize that has eluded many U.S. presidents before him: a deal to form an ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-08-22T07:59:51Z)

MLB: K.C. 3, Chi. White Sox 2 (10 inn.)

Blanco drew a two-out walk from Scott Linebrink (1-1), stole second and nabbed third base without a throw from White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Kendall then smacked a pitch into the left-center field gap, easily ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-08-23T05:14:02Z)

'Nanny' no match for 'Expendables'

LOS ANGELES - Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables" fought off an onslaught of newcomers to finish on top of the weekend box office again. Lionsgate's "The Expendables" remained No. 1 for a second straight ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-22T21:35:54Z)

Karzai Defends Security Firm Decision

KABUL, Afghanistan | President Hamid Karzai on Sunday defended his decision to disband private security firms, saying they were undermining Afghanistan's police and army and contributing to corruption. Last Monday ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-23T04:59:43Z)

Fla. Electorate Unsure Going to Polls

With more than $50 million expected to be spent in Republican primary for governor, you might expect Florida voters have heard enough to make a choice between Bill McCollum and Rick Scott. Yet, a poll from Quinnipiac ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-23T00:49:10Z)

Baker leads Twins over Angels

Tom Olmscheid Minnesota Twins pitcher Scott Baker throws agaisnt the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 in Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A successful ... (Source: Globe Gazette 2010-08-23T04:59:43Z)

Israeli outlines position for peace talks

JERUSALEM -- Israel's prime minister demanded yesterday that any future Palestinian state be demilitarized and recognize Israel as the Jewish homeland, as he staked out his starting position for new Mideast ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-23T04:02:27Z)

Box Office / Sly Stallone's 'Expendables' fends off newcomers to retain top spot

Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables" fought off an onslaught of newcomers to finish on top of the weekend box office again. It remained No. 1 for a second straight weekend with $16.5 million, according to ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-23T04:59:43Z)

Obama seeks elusive prize in trying to broker Mideast peace deal

Washington — We've been here before and if history is a guide, we'll be here again. President Barack Obama is aiming for the prize that has eluded many U.S. presidents before him: a deal to form an ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-08-22T07:38:23Z)

Making sense of the polls as elections near

A day before two of the most-watched primary elections in Florida's gripping political history, the question at work, lunch or the gym may be, "Who's going to win?" Kendrick Meek will defeat Jeff ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-08-23T04:09:36Z)

White Sox force extras, but fall to KC in 10th

KANSAS CITY -- The White Sox worked overtime in Kansas City this weekend, but couldn't take the series. In the third consecutive extra-inning game of the weekend, Jason Kendall's walk-off single against Scott ... (Source: Chicago White Sox 2010-08-22T21:43:04Z)

"Vampires Suck" Tops All New Releases, But Not "The Expendables"

For the second week in a row, Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables" took first place at the domestic box office, adding another $16 million to its domestic total of $65 million. The film cost $80 million to make, but ... (Source: WorstPreviews.com 2010-08-23T04:45:24Z)

Afghan president pledges that women's rights will not be sacrificed for peace with ...

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — President Hamid Karzai gave assurances Sunday that the rights of Afghan women will not be sacrificed in pursuit of a peace deal with the Taliban. In an interview with ABC News' "This Week with ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-08-22T15:52:18Z)

Man charged with improper sanitation, ventilation for cats

On June 23, 2008, police entered the home of brothers Allan C. Roach, 57, and Scott P. Roach to find hardwood floors covered in urine stains, feces throughout the home and a sewage backup in the basement ... (Source: Fond du Lac Reporter 2010-08-20T15:18:53Z)

Baker, Twins shut out Angels

Scott Baker pitched seven shutout innings, Michael Cuddyer had a bases-loaded double, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 Sunday night. MINNEAPOLIS — A successful homestand has not made ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-08-23T04:59:43Z)

Moving in on Israel

Reports about the alleged rift between the Turkish government and military over Turkey's relations with Israel were based more speculation than the facts, and in some cases based on wishful thinking, against a ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-23T04:09:36Z)

Man who lived with 178 cats, and a refrigerator full of dead kittens, charged with ...

On June 23, 2008, police entered the home of brothers Allan C. Roach, 57, and Scott P. Roach to find hardwood floors covered in urine stains, feces throughout the home and a sewage backup in the basement, according to ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-08-22T00:14:34Z)

Bill McCollum, Kendrick Meek widen leads over Rick Scott, Jeff Greene

With two days left in one of the wildest primary election seasons in recent memory, the "Establishment" candidates for governor and senator hold sizable leads over their "outsider" challengers. Republican ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-22T04:25:07Z)

Why Jeff Greene is more fun than Rick Scott

As rich-guy candidates go, Jeff Greene is funner than Rick Scott. Scott, a Republican candidate for governor, has a simple, ho-hum story line. He ran a big hospital company. The company ripped off the ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-09T21:29:51Z)

'Hostage taker' detained at Turkey's Israel embassy

A man carrying a knife and a toy gun broke into the Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv and attempted to take a diplomat hostage before being overpowered by security, Turkish officials said. Witnesses quoted by ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-18T03:18:16Z)

Scott Baker throws seven shutout innings, Cuddyer has three-run double; Twins beat ...

MINNEAPOLIS - Scott Baker pitched seven shutout innings, Michael Cuddyer had a bases-loaded double, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 Sunday night. Danny Valencia homered for the Twins ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-23T03:33:49Z)

Afghan pres: Women's rights will not be sacrificed

KABUL, Afghanistan — President Hamid Karzai gave assurances Sunday that the rights of Afghan women will not be sacrificed in pursuit of a peace deal with the Taliban. In an interview with ABC News' "This ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-22T16:20:56Z)

How the runs scored in the Royals' 3-2 victory over the White Sox

•WHITE SOX SECOND: With one out, Quentin singled. Pierzynski doubled, Quentin scored. White Sox 1, Royals 0. •ROYALS SECOND: With one out, Betemit homered to left. White Sox 1, Royals 1. •ROYALS THIRD ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-23T04:45:24Z)

Israel takes stand in prelude to peace talks

J ERUSALEM - Israel 's prime minister demanded yesterday any future Palestinian state be demilitarized and recognize Israel as the Jewish homeland, as he staked out his starting position for new Mideast peace talks ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-23T05:14:02Z)

The vexing art and science of polls in Florida's primaries

A day before two of the most-watched primary elections in Florida's gripping political history, the question at work, lunch or the gym may be, "Who's going to win?" Kendrick Meek will defeat Jeff Greene in the Democratic ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-23T00:49:10Z)

WJFW Newswatch 12

FOND DU LAC - A Wisconsin man is accused of neglecting 178 cats and keeping dead kittens wrapped in foil in his refrigerator. Allan C. Roach faces 20 misdemeanor charges. He was charged earlier this week with 10 counts ... (Source: WJFW-TV 2010-08-22T20:38:38Z)

Netanyahu: Security vital to lasting peace deal

Washington. The Israeli prime minister said Sunday that talks with Palestinians will only lead to a lasting peace deal if the latter guarantees security and recognizes that Israel is the nation state of the Jewish people ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-08-22T23:37:35Z)

New poll shows McCollum maintains lead over Scott

8:21 A.M. — Another poll today shows Attorney General Bll McCollum leading the Republican race for governor. The Quinnipiac University Poll also says U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek of Miami Gardens is leading Palm ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-08-18T13:26:43Z)

Analysis: Obama seeks elusive prize — Mideast deal

We've been here before and if history is a guide, we'll be here again. President Barack Obama is aiming for the prize that has eluded many U.S. presidents before him: a deal to form an independent Palestinian state and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-21T13:23:10Z)

Obama Warns Turkey It May Lose Arms Deals Over Israel Criticism, FT Says

President Barack Obama personally warned Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan his country risks not getting some of the weapons it wants from the U.S. unless it improves relations with Israel, the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-16T07:52:39Z)

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