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Deals of the Hour / August 22, 2010, 11:40 am

Drug Trafficking Suspect Wanted by U.S. Is Arrested in Colombia

BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — A prominent Venezuelan drug trafficking suspect who has been branded a major kingpin by the United States government was arrested in Colombia, the police said Friday. The suspect ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-21T06:49:28Z)

Penguins sign ex-Flyer Asham to one-year deal

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed former Flyers forward Arron Asham to a $700,000, one-year contract. Asham, a physical player who is considered an underrated shooter, had 10 goals, 14 assists ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-22T07:45:32Z)

U.S. "pleased" with Thai ruling to extradite alleged Russian arms dealer

WASHINGTON, August 21 (RIA Novosti) - The White House welcomes the decision of a Thai appeal court to extradite Russian national Viktor Bout, wanted in the United States on weapons smuggling and other charges ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-22T01:04:41Z)

Shirley Sherrod to Meet With USDA About Job Offer

EPES, Ala. (Aug. 22) --Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-22T11:20:17Z)

Coughlin wins 100m free at Pan-Pacs

Natalie Coughlin of the United States has won the 100-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific championships for the third time. IRVINE, Calif. (AP) -- Natalie Coughlin of the United States has won the 100-meter freestyle at ... (Source: Universal Sports 2010-08-20T01:28:31Z)

These camels know the milking drill by heart

Just after dawn, always in groups of 12, camels in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, file on their own into metal stalls for milking. Workers attach automated pumps. The milk flows into a system of chilled pipes ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-22T08:21:20Z)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Is Signing Arron Asham Really a Bad Thing?

The Pittsburgh Penguins dipped into the free agent market yesterday and recruited the services of Arron Asham for the upcoming season. Asham signed a one-year deal with the Pens for 700K. The question most Pens' fans ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-22T03:20:41Z)

Adrian, Coughlin win 100-meter freestyle at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) -- Nathan Adrian of the United States won the 100-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific championships on Thursday night with the world's fastest time this year. Teammate Natalie Coughlin ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-20T02:32:57Z)

Ousted USDA employee to meet Tues. with Vilsack

EPES, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Department of Agriculture official Shirley Sherrod on Saturday said she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Mrs. Sherrod was ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-22T15:45:09Z)

Dubai camel dairy hopes to milk health food market DUBAI

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The camels know the drill by heart. Just after dawn, they file on their own — always in groups of 12 — into metal stalls for milking. Workers attach automated pumps. The ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-22T08:28:29Z)

Dubai Camel Milk Producers Hope To Export 'Camelicious' Brand (PHOTOS)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- The camels know the drill by heart. Just after dawn, they file on their own -- always in groups of 12 -- into metal stalls for milking. Workers attach automated pumps. The ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-22T16:35:15Z)

Iran says will not talk with US in current climate

TEHRAN Aug 18 (Reuters) - Iran's supreme leader said on Wednesday the Islamic Republic would not conduct talks with the United States about its nuclear programme unless sanctions and military threats are ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-18T18:34:32Z)

Touched by tragedy, relatives of Lockerbie bombing victims are married in N

MONTVALE, N.J. - Hundreds gathered in New Jersey this weekend to share a special day for a couple united by tragedy. Sonia Stratis and Chris Tedeschi were married in Montvale on Saturday, a year and a day ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-22T16:49:34Z)

Racine man gets 18 years for causing fatal crash

A Racine man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal crash while fleeing police has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Thursday's sentencing of Jerry G. Holliman was part of a plea deal. The 23-year-old also pleaded ... (Source: Journal Times 2010-08-20T17:27:44Z)

Wedding day for Lockerbie tragedy relatives

NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- It was a joyous wedding in New Jersey Saturday for two people united by tragedy: the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Scotland. Sonia Stratis and Chris Tedeschi wed in Montvale. They both grew ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-21T21:37:05Z)

Penguins, former Flyer agree on one-year deal

The Penguins signed forward Arron Asham to a one-year contract Friday that is worth $700,000. Asham played with the Philadelphia Flyers the past two seasons. He had 24 points on 10 goals and 14 assists, along with 126 ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-21T04:11:59Z)

Wis. man who pleaded guilty to causing fatal crash while fleeing police gets 18 yrs in prison

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Racine man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal crash while fleeing police has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Thursday's sentencing of Jerry G. Holliman was part of a plea deal. The 23 ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-08-20T15:40:22Z)

Colombia arrests drug lord sought by US and Venezuela

A Venezuelan drug lord sought on drug trafficking charges in the United States and for murder in Venezuela and Colombia was arrested Friday in Cucuta, near the Venezuelan border, Colombia's top police officer said ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-22T17:39:41Z)

Racine man gets 18 years in prison for causing crash

KENOSHA - A Racine man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal crash while fleeing police has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Thursday's sentencing of Jerry G. Holliman was part of a plea deal. The 23-year-old also ... (Source: Journal Times 2010-08-22T04:10:48Z)

Iran threatens to attack U.S. interests worldwide if provoked

Iran unveiled an unmanned "ambassador of death" drone Sunday as a senior official warned that any "illogical move" by the U.S. against the Islamic Republic's nuclear program would bring attacks against U.S. interests ... (Source: Thehill.com 2010-08-22T16:49:34Z)

Colombia arrests wanted Venezuelan drug lord

BOGOTA -- A Venezuelan drug lord sought on drug trafficking charges in the United States and for murder in Venezuela and Colombia was arrested Friday in Cucuta, near the Venezuelan border, Colombia's top police officer ... (Source: China Post 2010-08-22T03:49:19Z)

Afghan police die in rebel, NATO fire

KABUL, Afghanistan — Six Afghan police officers were found dead yesterday in their station house in southern Afghanistan, where international troops are ramping up operations to control Taliban strongholds ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-22T14:04:56Z)

Thai gov. to take final decision on extradition of Russian arms dealer Bout to U.S.

BANGKOK, August 21 (RIA Novosti) - The Thai government will take the final decision on the extradition to the United States of suspected Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, Thai state news agency THA said on ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-22T01:04:41Z)

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)

Lochte wins sixth gold at Pan Pacs

Lochte's time of 1 minute, 54.43 seconds erased Michael Phelps' meet record set four years ago. Phelps dropped out of the event to focus on the 400 medley relay later. It was just off Lochte's world mark of 1:54.10 set ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-08-22T09:18:36Z)

Touched by tragedy, relatives of Lockerbie bombing victims are married in New Jersey

MONTVALE, N.J. (AP) — Hundreds gathered in New Jersey to share a special day for a couple united by the tragedy of a terrorist bombing. Sonia Stratis and Chris Tedeschi were married in Montvale on Saturday, a year and ... (Source: KFSM.com 2010-08-22T17:03:53Z)

Shirley Sherrod To Meet With Agriculture Secretary About Job Offer

Epes AL -- Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative blogger ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-08-22T00:14:34Z)

Thai appeals court rules to extradite alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to US

BANGKOK – BANGKOK (AP) — An appeals court in Thailand ruled Friday to extradite suspected Russian arms smuggler Viktor Bout to the United States, effectively ending a more than decade-long chase for the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-20T07:19:17Z)

Khamenei: Iran won't talk with U.S. in current climate

TEHRAN - Iran's supreme leader said on Wednesday the Islamic Republic would not conduct talks with the United States about its nuclear program unless sanctions and military threats were lifted. "What they say ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-18T19:38:57Z)

Four US soldiers killed in Afghan violence

KABUL (AFP) – Four US soldiers were killed on Sunday while fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, NATO said. The four died in three separate incidents, in eastern and southern Afghanistan, NATO's International ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-22T14:12:05Z)

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