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Deals of the Hour / August 24, 2010, 3:40 pm

Clarett wants to try out for UFL

Clarett asked a judge to travel to a tryout with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. A review of the motion will take place Wednesday. Clarett cannot leave the state until he receives clearance from the ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-24T13:05:17Z)

Former MLB pitcher Matt Kinney suspended for drugs

NEW YORK -- Former major league pitcher Matt Kinney and a minor leaguer in the New York Mets' system have been suspended 50 games for drug violations. They were penalized Tuesday under the minor league drug ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-24T21:19:13Z)

AIG says committed to closing Nan Shan sale

TAIPEI, Taiwan (Reuters)—American International Group Inc. said it was committed to closing its $2.2 billion sale of Taiwan unit Nan Shan Life to a buyer group led by China Strategic and was confident the stalled sale ... (Source: Business Insurance 2010-08-24T14:24:02Z)

Kan. woman drops suit challenging Neb. flag law

Family members of a fallen U.S. soldier expressed disappointment Monday after prosecutors and protesters from Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church reached a deal that will keep both sides out of court over actions ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-23T23:22:05Z)

Former big league pitcher Matt Kinney, Mets minor leaguer suspended 50 games for ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Former major league pitcher Matt Kinney and a minor leaguer in the New York Mets' system have been suspended 50 games for drug violations. They were penalized Tuesday under the minor league drug program ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-08-24T20:57:44Z)

Woman pleads guilty to killing 2 fellow soldiers

A woman accused of killing two fellow soldiers and abducting their baby pleaded guilty Monday to murder and kidnapping charges to avoid a possible death penalty, an Army spokeswoman said. Ivette G. Davila ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-24T03:25:28Z)

Kinney, Hodge Earn 50-Game Suspensions

Two players tested positive for an amphetamine and earned 50-game suspensions. Amphetamines are classified as performance-enhancing substances under the Minor League Baseball's drug prevention and treatment program ... (Source: Baseball America 2010-08-24T22:09:19Z)

Kan. woman drops suit challenging flag law

PAPILLION (AP) - Family members of a fallen U.S. soldier expressed disappointment Monday after prosecutors and protesters from Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church reached a deal that will keep both sides out ... (Source: North Platte Telegraph 2010-08-24T09:09:04Z)

MLB Hunting Down Leak of Teams' Private Financial Documents

The search continues for Major League Baseball as they try to find and ultimately punish the party or parties responsible for recent leaks of confidential financial documents to the Associated Press and ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-24T21:55:00Z)

USOC optimistic about financing deal

SINGAPORE -- The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee says he's optimistic he can reach an agreement with the IOC about financing future games. USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun says in an interview that ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T00:40:50Z)

Unfazed Sheboygan woman, 79, uses ice chopper to kill rattlesnake on patio

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) -- A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio said it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street said she ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-24T12:36:39Z)

Mets minor league pitcher suspended 50 games for drug violation

Former major league pitcher Matt Kinney and a minor leaguer in the New York Mets' system, Lachlan Hodge, have been suspended 50 games for drug violations. They were penalized Tuesday under the minor league ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-08-24T21:47:51Z)

Roche signs up to $1.1 billion drug deal with Aileron

ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG ( ROG.VX ) is entering a deal with U.S.-based Aileron Therapeutics worth up to $1.1 billion, giving it access to a new way of targeting diseases. Aileron ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-24T08:40:26Z)

Exclusive e-deal with Amazon is cut back

An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such Random House classics as "Invisible Man" and "Lolita" is no longer exclusive - and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T20:29:06Z)

Clarett wants to try out for Omaha team

Clarett asked a judge to allow him to travel to a tryout with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. A review of the motion will take place Wednesday. Clarett cannot leave the state until he ... (Source: Bucyrus Telegraph Forum 2010-08-24T12:22:20Z)

Roche Inks Development Deal With U.S. Firm

GENEVA (AP) -- Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Group says it has teamed up with Massachusetts-based Aileron Therapeutics to develop a new class of drugs in a deal potentially worth over $1.1 billion. Roche is ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-24T19:10:22Z)

USOC optimistic on financing deal with IOC

SINGAPORE (AP): The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee said Tuesday that he's optimistic he can reach an agreement with the International Olympic Committee about financing future games, helped by ten-year sponsorship ... (Source: star.com.my 2010-08-24T10:42:08Z)

Woman, 79, kills snake with ice chopper

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) - A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio said it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street said she used an ice ... (Source: WOOD 2010-08-24T12:29:30Z)

Omaha confirms interest in Clarett

FILE-This Sept. 18, 2006 file photo shows former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett smiling after pleading guilty in Columbus, Ohio to aggravated robbery and carrying a concealed weapon in a deal that ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-24T20:57:44Z)

An 8-5 loss to the Padres gives the Pirates a spot in the Major League Baseball cellar

Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald throws in the first inning of Wednesday's loss in San Diego. SAN DIEGO -- With that, the Pirates fall into the major-league cellar. Perhaps it's time to start studying up on ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-12T18:13:01Z)

Nick Mangold inks 7-year deal with Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- About two weeks ago, when the Darrelle Revis talks had deteriorated into a mudslinging contest between the New York Jets and Revis' agents, the Jets decided to shift their negotiating ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T20:50:35Z)

New York Jets, Pro Bowl Center Nick Mangold Agree on Contract Extension

Pro Bowl center Nick Mangold signed a contract extension with the New York Jets, another long-term deal for an offensive line that helped the club lead the National Football League in rushing last season ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-24T21:12:03Z)

AIG says to move ahead with USD2.2bn sale of Nan Shan Life to China Strategic group

US insurer AIG (NYSE:AIG) committed on Tuesday to sell its Taiwan unit Nan Shan Life to China Strategic (HKG:0235)-headed consortium in a USD2.2bn (EUR1.74bn) deal, which it expects will be cleared by regulators. AIG ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-08-24T10:06:20Z)

USOC study says keeping HQs in town retains 722 jobs with combined $55 million ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — The U.S. Olympic Committee says keeping its headquarters in Colorado Springs will save jobs and money. According to a study being completed for the federation, 722 jobs will stay in the city ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-24T21:40:41Z)

Agency's exclusive e-book deal with Amazon.com is called off

NEW YORK - An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such classics as "Invisible Man" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency announced Tuesday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-24T19:24:41Z)

Jets Close To Deal With Nick Mangold; Impact On Darrelle Revis?

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter tells us what he's learned regarding the Jets possibly making All-Pro Nick Mangold the highest paid center in the league and if that will have any impact with holdout Darrelle ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T00:55:09Z)

Roche joins with US firm Aileron to develop new drugs in deal potentially worth over ...

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Group says it has teamed up with Massachusetts-based Aileron Therapeutics to develop a new class of drugs in a deal potentially worth over $1.1 billion. Roche ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-24T17:01:31Z)

Agency's exclusive e-book deal with Amazon.com is cut back

NEW YORK — An exclusive e-book deal between Amazon.com and the agent for such Random House classics as "Invisible Man" and "Lolita" is no longer exclusive, and no longer a deal. Random House Inc. and the Wylie Agency ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-24T20:07:38Z)

Wisconsin woman, 79, kills snake with ice chopper

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- A 79-year-old Sheboygan woman who couldn't find any help when a rattlesnake showed up on her patio said it was no big deal taking matters into her own hands. Margaret Street said she used an ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-24T19:10:22Z)

Chinatrust Financial says will pursue AIG's Nan Shan acquisition

Taiwanese banking and financial group Chinatrust Financial Holding (TPE:2891) said Wednesday it would pursue the acquisition of Nan Shan Life, the local life insurance unit of AIG (NYSE:AIG), if the current deal fails ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-08-11T10:28:55Z)

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