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Deals of the Hour / August 29, 2010, 7:40 am

Evacuations ordered due to fire near Hamilton

Story Updated: Aug 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM MDT HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Ravalli County authorities began knocking on doors at 3 a.m. Friday, warning residents about three miles west of Hamilton that a fire in the ... (Source: KULR8 2010-08-27T16:00:41Z)

Hamilton, Guerrero homer as Texas Rangers beat Orioles

BALTIMORE — The reliable duo of Josh Hamilton and Vladimir Guerrero provided the Texas Rangers with a satisfactory finish to an otherwise lamentable road trip. Hamilton and Guerrero each hit three-run homers, Tommy ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-08-20T23:54:17Z)

Gunman killed, officer wounded in SLC shooting

Associated Press - August 28, 2010 9:35 AM ET SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The man who was killed in an exchange of gunshots that left a Salt Lake City police officer wounded has been identified. Police say Brandon S. Barrett ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-28T13:43:30Z)

SALT LAKE CITY: Former soldier from area shoots officer

A former Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier shot a police officer in the leg during a shootout about 3:30 p.m. Friday in one of Salt Lake City's busiest intersections, then was shot dead by the officer. KIRO ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-08-28T07:59:54Z)

Forte to exit 'SNL,' offbeat 'MacGruber' skit

NEW YORK – Will Forte is leaving "Saturday Night Live" after eight seasons. Forte's publicist Lewis Kay said Thursday that Forte is moving on from the show "to pursue other opportunities." NBC ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-27T12:25:57Z)

Funeral arrangements announced for Lewis County soldier

TOLLESBORO, KY (FOX19) - Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Lewis County soldier who was killed in Afghanistan. SPC. Christopher Wright will have his visitation at the Tollesboro Christian Church on Friday ... (Source: WXIX 2010-08-26T21:38:19Z)

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Will Forte leaving 'Saturday Night Live'

NEW YORK - Will Forte is leaving ``Saturday Night Live'' after eight seasons. Forte's publicist Lewis Kay said Thursday that Forte is moving on from ``SNL'' ``to pursue other opportunities.'' NBC declined to ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-08-27T14:41:57Z)

Police officer recovering after being shot by solider in SLC

A Salt Lake City police officer wounded by a United States solider who shot him near the Grand America Hotel Friday has been released from the hospital, a police spokeswoman said. "I know physically, he's doing well ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-28T18:58:28Z)

Hamilton to bat third rest of the season

ARLINGTON -- Rangers manager Ron Washington said Josh Hamilton will stay in the No. 3 spot in the batting order, even after Ian Kinsler returns from the disabled list. Kinsler was batting third before he went ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-28T00:36:05Z)

Evacuations ordered near Hamilton fire

HELENA — Ravalli County authorities began knocking on doors at 3 a.m. Friday, warning residents about three miles west of Hamilton that a fire in the Bitterroot National Forest was threatening their homes. The Downing ... (Source: Billings Gazette 2010-08-27T18:52:29Z)

Funeral Held Today for Lewis County Soldier

TOLLESBORO, KY (FOX19) - Services for SPC Christopher Wright will be at 11:00 a.m. today at Tollesboro Christian Church. The burial will be in East Fork Cemetery. Wright, 23, was killed by insurgents in Afghanistan on ... (Source: Fox 19 2010-08-28T13:14:52Z)

Former Army Soldier Shot, Killed by Police in Utah

A shootout erupted just after 3:30p.m. on Friday afternoon, right in the middle of one of Salt Lake City's busiest intersections. When it was over, one Salt Lake City police officer was shot in the leg. The ... (Source: Officer.com 2010-08-28T06:34:00Z)

Lewis Hamilton takes F1 points lead

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium -- Lewis Hamilton overcame a late slip to win the Belgian Grand Prix and regain the overall lead of the Formula One championship on Sunday. Hamilton ran wide with nine laps to race ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-29T14:18:06Z)

RockHounds win over Rangers

Well, okay, not quite. But one-third of the Frisco RoughRiders' line-up Saturday night was comprised not only of Txas Rangers, but each has been an all-star big leaguer. With the top third of the order consisting of ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-29T07:37:14Z)

Rangers report: Notes, quotes

--LF Josh Hamilton went 3-for-3 with a walk to push his batting average back up to .358. Hamilton leads the majors with 24 three-hit games. It also set a club record for most three-hit games in a season. --2B Ian Kinsler ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-28T10:58:51Z)

Josh Hamilton, Vladimir Guerrero deliver for Rangers

BALTIMORE -- Josh Hamilton and Vladimir Guerrero each hit three-run homers, Tommy Hunter earned his career-high 10th win and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 Sunday to split the four-game series. The AL ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-22T17:32:31Z)

Former Lewis-McChord soldier killed by police in Salt Lake City

A former Joint base Lewis-McChord soldier dressed in full military combat attire and armed with dozens of rounds of ammunition was killed after he shot and wounded a Salt Lake City police officer behind the ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-28T05:43:54Z)

Will Forte leaving 'Saturday Night Live' after eight seasons

Forte's publicist Lewis Kay said Thursday that Forte is moving on from "SNL" "to pursue other opportunities." NBC declined to comment. Kay said Forte was "eternally grateful" to producer Lorne ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-27T09:26:59Z)

Hamilton wins Belgian GP to take F1 lead

Lewis Hamilton overcame a late slip to win the Belgian Grand Prix and take the overall lead of the Formula One championship on Sunday. Hamilton ran wide with nine laps to race but recovered to keep the lead and edge ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-29T13:56:38Z)

Wildfire evacuation lifted in Stemple Pass area, blaze at 2,000 acres

CANYON CREEK - Overnight rain has slowed a wildfire burning in the Helena National Forest enough that authorities are allowing homeowners who had evacuated the day before back to their properties. But, Lewis and Clark ... (Source: Missoulian 2010-08-27T19:56:55Z)

Gunman Killed, Officer Wounded In Salt Lake City Shooting

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The man who was killed in an exchange of gunshots that left a Salt Lake City police officer wounded has been identified. Police say Brandon S. Barrett is believed to be an Army veteran most ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-28T14:47:55Z)

Homes evacuated overnight near Montana wildfire

CANYON CREEK, Mont. (AP) — Authorities in western Montana roused people from their beds early Friday to flee an approaching wildfire, as thunderstorms sparked dozens more in blazes across the West in Idaho ... (Source: Mercury 2010-08-29T05:28:23Z)

Funeral Held For Lewis County Soldier

A funeral was held Saturday in Tollesboro for Spc. Christopher Wright who died while serving his country in Afghanistan. Wright, 23, was killed August 19 in the Pech district of Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He died from ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-28T16:49:37Z)

Hamilton hangs on in Belgian Grand Prix, snares F1 lead

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lewis Hamilton overcame a late slip to win the Belgian Grand Prix and regain the overall lead of the Formula One championship on Sunday. Hamilton ran off course with nine ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-29T14:10:57Z)

Vladimir Guerrero, Josh Hamilton homer to lift C.J. Wilson, Rangers over Twins

5th D Span doubled to center, D Valencia scored, J Hardy to third. 2 3 5th J Mauer grounded out to second, J Hardy scored, D Span to third, O Hudson to second. 3 3 Guerrero had three hits, including the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-26T03:58:53Z)

Evacuations ordered because of fire near Hamilton

HELENA (AP) — Ravalli County authorities began knocking on doors at 3 a.m. Friday, warning residents about three miles west of Hamilton that a fire in the Bitterroot National Forest was threatening their ... (Source: Great Falls Tribune 2010-08-27T14:34:47Z)

Wildfires Evacuations ordered due to fire near Hamilton

HELENA (AP) — Ravalli County authorities began knocking on doors at 3 a.m. Friday, warning residents about three miles west of Hamilton that a fire in the Bitterroot National Forest was threatening their homes. The ... (Source: Bozeman Daily Chronicle 2010-08-27T15:03:25Z)

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