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Deals of the Hour / August 22, 2010, 5:41 pm

Bill McCollum and Kendrick Meek, underdogs in ad war, surge ahead in new poll

TALLAHASSEE – Despite dumping record-breaking dollars into their maverick political campaigns, self-financed candidates Rick Scott and Jeff Greene trail their opponents heading into Tuesday's primary ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-21T21:58:34Z)

Improving Vickers hopes to race in 2011

— BRISTOL, Tenn. — NASCAR driver Brian Vickers said Saturday he had heart surgery last month as part of his treatment for blood clots. Vickers stopped racing in May when doctors discovered clots in his leg and lungs ... (Source: Cumberland Times-News 2010-08-22T12:17:33Z)

Mets Trade Rod Barajas to Dodgers for Cash

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Rod Barajas from the New York Mets on Sunday for cash in an effort to bolster their catching corps. The Dodgers announced the deal before their game ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-08-22T18:51:16Z)

Al Qaeda's North African wing frees 2 Spanish hostages - report

DUBAI (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's north African wing has freed two Spanish hostages as part of a deal involving the release of a militant, Al Arabiya television said on Sunday. The release of the pair was linked to Mauritania ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-22T17:25:22Z)

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 2010-08-22T18:44:06Z)

Catcher Rod Barajas traded by Mets to Dodgers for cash

The Dodgers announced the deal before Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 34-year-old Barajas hit .225 (56-245) with 12 homers and 34 RBIs in 74 games with New York this year. He came off the 15-day ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-22T18:58:25Z)

Vickers had heart surgery for clots

BRISTOL, Tenn. - Brian Vickers had heart surgery last month as part of his treatment for blood clots, but the NASCAR driver said he fully expects to resume his racing career next season. Vickers has been out since May ... (Source: Hawk Eye 2010-08-22T15:45:09Z)

Lee trade debate rages on

In a battle of potential playoff teams and two pitchers who will likely finish at the top of American League Cy Young Award ballots, David Price didn't earn the win, but his Tampa Bays Rays beat Cliff Lee ... (Source: Norristown Times Herald 2010-08-22T21:50:13Z)

Virginia Tech extends Beamer's deal through 2016

BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Virginia Tech has extended the contract of football coach Frank Beamer through the 2016 season. Beamer's current deals was set to expire at the end of 2012. The extension was announced by the school ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-22T03:06:22Z)

NFL Rumor: Seattle Seahawks In Talks With Chargers' Vincent Jackson

According to reports from Yahoo! Sports , the Seattle Seahawks are in talks about a deal with disgruntled star San Diego receiver, Vincent Jackson . The Seattle front office had admitted it to be true, and while talks ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-21T01:34:30Z)

Karzai vows 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: Air Force Times 2010-08-22T17:54:00Z)

Hokies extend Beamer's deal through 2016

Virginia Tech has extended the contract of football Coach Frank Beamer through the 2016 season. Beamer's current deal was set to expire at the end of 2012. The extension was announced by the school Saturday ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-22T05:58:10Z)

Seahawks get permission to negotiate with Chargers' Vincent Jackson

Vincent Jackson's (notes) contract stalemate with the San Diego Chargers took a turn Friday. Yahoo! Sports reports that the team has given the Seattle Seahawks permission to discuss a deal with the holdout wide receiver ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-21T06:42:18Z)

Lawrence On Baseball: Prospects in Lee deal not delivering

In a battle of potential playoff teams and two pitchers who will likely finish at the top of American League Cy Young Award ballots, David Price didn't earn the win, but his Tampa Bays Rays beat Cliff Lee ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-22T16:28:06Z)

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

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's president has assured the country's women that their rights will not be sacrificed in any peace deal with the Taliban. President Hamid Karzai says in an interview aired Sunday on ... (Source: New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV 2010-08-22T13:43:27Z)

Tottenham sign former Chelsea and Arsenal defender Gallas to one-year deal

Tottenham announced today that they have completed the signing of former Chelsea and Arsenal defender William Gallas . The 33-year-old chose not to renew his contract at Arsenal after four seasons with the Gunners, and ... (Source: Soccerlens 2010-08-22T20:52:57Z)

Prospects' poor seasons make Cliff Lee trade still burn

In a battle of potential playoff teams and two pitchers who will likely finish at the top of American League Cy Young Award ballots, David Price didn't earn the win, but his Tampa Bays Rays beat Cliff Lee and ... (Source: Mercury 2010-08-22T10:15:52Z)

Brian Vickers, Kasey Kahne and Scott Speed Star in Red Bull Drama

There is drama unfolding at Red Bull Racing and the cast of characters is now set. Three drivers, including Brian Vickers, Kasey Kahne and Scott Speed, are all starring in the Red Bull shuffle that is potentially set to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-22T23:51:54Z)

Former husband of missing Hoosier in Scott County jail

Sheriff John Lizenby said Friday his department was looking for Robert Petty, 31, who is considered a person of interest in the investigation into the disappearance of his former wife, Nina Rae Keown, who has ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-22T21:57:23Z)

Report: Seahawks In Pursuit Of Chargers Wideout Vincent Jackson

San Diego, CA, United States (AHN) - The Seattle Seahawks have been granted permission to talk to San Diego Chargers hold out Vincent Jackson about a possible deal that would bring the wideout to Seattle. The Seahawks ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-21T23:38:47Z)

Mets trade C Barajas to Dodgers for cash

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Rod Barajas from the New York Mets on Sunday for cash in an effort to bolster their catching corps.The Dodgers announced the deal before their game against the Cincinnati Reds.The 34-year ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-22T21:14:26Z)

Qaeda's N.African wing frees 2 Spanish hostages: TV

Al Qaeda's north African wing has freed two Spanish hostages as part of a deal involving the release of a militant, Al Arabiya television said on Sunday. The release of the pair was linked to Mauritania's repatriation to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-22T21:57:23Z)

OFFICIAL: Tottenham Complete Signing Of Former Arsenal Defender William Gallas

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed they have completed the signing of William Gallas on a free transfer. The 33-year-old France international, who underwent a medical on Friday, has agreed terms on a one-year deal with an ... (Source: goal.com 2010-08-22T15:59:28Z)

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)

Afghan pres: Women's rights will not be sacrificed

Afghanistan's president has assured the country's women that their rights will not be sacrificed in any peace deal with the Taliban. President Hamid Karzai says in an interview aired Sunday on ABC News' "This Week with ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-22T13:43:27Z)

Ex-husband of missing Scott Co. woman arrested, search continues for Nina Keown

Louisville, KY (WHAS11) - On Saturday, the Scott County Sheriff's Department arrested 31-year-old Robert Petty, the ex-husband of a missing Scott County woman, at his home in Lexington, Indiana. Petty was wanted for a ... (Source: WHAS 11 2010-08-21T20:46:59Z)

Missing woman's ex-husband from Scott County faces domestic abuse charge

Robert Petty, 31, has been named as a person of interest in the Aug. 7 disappearance of his ex-wife. He is due in Scott Superior Court next week for proceedings on the abuse charge that was filed in April and ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-18T23:35:11Z)

Va. tech extends beamer's deal

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech extended the contract of longtime coach Frank Beamer through the 2016 season. Beamer's current deal was set to expire at the end of 2012. The extension was announced by the ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-22T06:55:26Z)

Spain Close to a Deal With Al Qaeda Magreb

Omar Sid-Ahmed Ould Hamma, 52, nicknamed Omar Sahraoui, a man convicted of kidnapping three Spanish citizens in 2009, was extradited from from Mauritania to Mali on Monday. Sources say in an unfortunate turn ... (Source: FOXNews (blog) 2010-08-19T13:25:32Z)

Gallas joins Tottenham on 1-year deal

LONDON (AP) — William Gallas has completed his move to Tottenham on a one-year deal, two months after leaving Spurs' fierce north London rival Arsenal. The France international joined Sunday on a free transfer and will ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-22T11:20:17Z)

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