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Deals of the Hour / August 29, 2010, 9:40 pm

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood To Host The 44th Annual CMA Awards (Top Story)

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood To Host The 44th Annual CMA Awards was a top 10 story this week . Here is the recap: It worked so well the first two times, CMA have again tapped Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to ... (Source: antiMUSIC 2010-08-28T23:09:00Z)

Parsons of 'Big Bang Theory' wins Emmy

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Mad Men" has won the Emmy for best drama series. Other winners: Bryan Cranston's portrayal of a meth dealer in "Breaking Bad" and Kyra Sedgwick's role as a brassy deputy police chief in "The Closer ... (Source: WTOL-TV 2010-08-30T03:11:12Z)

Japan To Take On Hawaii For Little League World Series Crown

Williamsport, PA, United States (AHN) - Ryusuke Ikeda scored the winning run on Ryo Motegi's two-out ground ball, lifting Tokyo, Japan to a 3-2 win over Kaoshiung, Taiwan Saturday. Japan will play Hawaii, a 10-0 winner ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-29T01:39:19Z)

Hawaii, Japan reach LLWS title game

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT (AP) - Hawaii's offensive punch followed Japan's stirring win in extra innings to create some high drama at the Little League World Series. Now, the two teams will meet today to decide who ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-08-29T13:42:19Z)

Will Counts Journalism Scholarship endowed at UCA

CONWAY — A new scholarship was endowed through the University of Central Arkansas Foundation for students studying journalism. The Dr. Will Counts Journalism Scholarship Fund was endowed at the $25,000 level ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-08-29T09:03:08Z)

Carrie Underwood Brad Paisley To Host CMA Awards 2010

Carrie Underwood Brad Paisley To Host CMA Awards 2010 – Carrie Underwood's wedding to NHL star Mike Fisher was one of the happiest days for the couple, but in country music circles, it is understood that at the next ... (Source: News Spreadit.org 2010-08-28T00:21:46Z)

Accreditation team faults UCA leadership in report

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) - An acceditation team that visited the University of Central Arkansas after the controversial tenure of President Lu Hardin said its trustees "seemed uninformed" about the school. The report ... (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-08-28T18:58:28Z)

Bryan Cranston, Kyra Sedgwick win drama series lead acting Emmys

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bryan Cranston's portrayal of a meth dealer in "Breaking Bad" and Kyra Sedgwick's role as a brassy deputy police chief in "The Closer" earned the pair top drama series acting Emmy Awards on Sunday ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-08-30T01:38:08Z)

Amanda Knox, jailed in Italy for murder, wants to adopt children when free, according ...

ROME (AP) — An American student convicted in Italy of murdering her British roommate has told an Italian lawmaker in a series of jailhouse conversations that she hopes to adopt children and be a writer when ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-28T09:32:57Z)

Japan moves on to LLWS title game

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Ryo Motegi hit a two-out grounder through the infield to send Tokyo, Japan, to the Little League World Series title game with a dramatic 3-2 victory in seven innings Saturday ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-29T15:44:00Z)

Mexico to up Security in Border City After Blasts, LT

NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico (AP) Mexico's government on Sunday promised to increase security after a series of explosive devices were detonated in the border city of Reynosa, and said it would step up efforts to ... (Source: WNCT 2010-08-30T00:33:43Z)

Cards' Wainwright goes for win No. 18 in Washington

(Sports Network) - St. Louis Cardinals co-ace Adam Wainwright will try to become the first 18-game winner in the National League when he takes the ball Sunday afternoon in the finale of a four-game series from Nationals ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-08-29T15:01:03Z)

Japan to face Hawaii for Little League title

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Hawaii's offensive punch followed Japan's stirring win in extra innings to create some high drama at the Little League World Series. Now, the two teams will meet today to decide ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-29T10:57:40Z)

Freshmen bring home awards from UCA

The Arkadelphia High School Freshmen Cheerleading Squad returned home from camp at the University of Central Arkansas at Conway with numerous awards including the first place trophy in junior varsity Extreme Routine, the ... (Source: Daily Siftings Herald 2010-08-18T18:20:13Z)

Mexico Promises Increased Security in Border City After Explosions

NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico -- Mexico's government on Sunday promised to increase security after a series of explosive devices were detonated in the border city of Reynosa, and officials said they would step up ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-30T00:05:05Z)

Mexico to up security in border city after blasts

Mexico's government on Sunday promised to increase security after a series of explosive devices were detonated in the border city of Reynosa, and officials said they would step up efforts to identify more of the 72 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-29T23:57:55Z)

Hawaii, Japan to meet for Little League title

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (AP) — Hawaii's offensive punch followed Japan's stirring win in extra innings to create some high drama at the Little League World Series. Now, the two teams will meet today to ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-08-29T13:20:50Z)

Amanda Knox jailhouse conversations to be subject of book

ROME - Amanda Knox, the American student convicted in Italy of murdering her British roommate, has told an Italian lawmaker in a series of jailhouse conversations that she hopes to adopt children and be a ... (Source: KING-5 2010-08-28T18:01:12Z)

St. Louis Cardinals (69-58) at Washington Nationals (55-75), 1:35 p.m.

St. Louis Cardinals co-ace Adam Wainwright will try to become the first 18-game winner in the National League when he takes the ball Sunday afternoon in the finale of a four-game series from Nationals Park ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-29T14:39:35Z)

Bryan Cranston, Kyra Sedgwick win drama Emmys

LOS ANGELES— Bryan Cranston's portrayal of a meth dealer in "Breaking Bad" and Kyra Sedgwick's role as a brassy deputy police chief in "The Closer" earned the pair top drama series acting Emmy Awards on ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-30T01:45:18Z)

Amanda Knox tells lawmaker she wants to adopt

Associated Press - August 28, 2010 7:35 AM ET ROME (AP) - An American student convicted in Italy of murdering her British roommate has told an Italian lawmaker in a series of jailhouse conversations that she hopes to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-28T11:41:48Z)

Hawaii, Japan to play for world Little League title

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (AP) -- Hawaii's offensive punch followed Japan's stirring win in extra innings to create some high drama at the Little League World Series. Now, the two teams will meet today to ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-08-29T10:36:12Z)

Fever Evens Series

Tamika Catchings had 17 points and 13 rebounds Sunday night to help the host Indiana Fever beat the Liberty, 75-67, and tie their best-of-three W.N.B.A. Eastern Conference semifinal series. Essence Carson ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-30T03:25:31Z)

Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood to host CMA awards for third year

Checotah native and country superstar Carrie Underwood will again join Brad Paisley to host the Country Music Association awards show. The CMA announced the selection Thursday in Nashville. It will mark the ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-29T06:47:08Z)

Dunn, Nats blast Cardinals, 14-5

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said before Saturday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals that slugger Adam Dunn was ready to end a 19-game slump. Those words – helped by his own actions – proved prophetic ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-29T03:26:42Z)

Catchings powers Fever past Liberty; series tied

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tamika Catchings had 17 points and 13 rebounds to help the Indiana Fever beat the New York Liberty 75-67 on Sunday night to tie their best-of-three Eastern Conference semifinal series ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-30T02:28:15Z)

Rollins' slide 'unbelievable'

SAN DIEGO -- Jimmy Rollins thought he was all but out as he was racing toward the plate. Turns out he was safe, thanks to a super slide that lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the NL West ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-30T03:32:40Z)

Fever even up series with Liberty behind Tamika Catchings' 17 points

INDIANAPOLIS -- Tamika Catchings had 17 points and 13 rebounds to help the Indiana Fever beat the New York Liberty 75-67 on Sunday night to tie their best-of-three Eastern Conference semifinal series. Catchings, who was ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-29T23:57:55Z)

Hometown Hero Hamels delivers for Phillies

SAN DIEGO — Cole Hamels wouldn't mind another trip to his hometown this season. That, of course, would mean a Phillies-Padres playoff series. "It'd be special," Hamels said after shutting down the ... (Source: Reporter 2010-08-30T04:15:37Z)

Hamels pitches Phillies to sweep of Padres

SAN DIEGO -- Cole Hamels wouldn't mind another trip to his hometown this season. That, of course, would mean a Phillies-Padres playoff series. "It'd be special," Hamels said after shutting down the Padres on ... (Source: York Dispatch Online 2010-08-30T00:19:24Z)

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