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Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 12:40 pm

Brett Favre says he will not return to Vikings, AP source says

MANKATO, MINN. — Brett Favre's spectacular stint with the Minnesota Vikings appears to be over. Favre has informed the Vikings he will not return to Minnesota for a second season, a person with knowledge of ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-03T19:20:57Z)

Pakistan's leader says world losing Afghan war

L ONDON — The U.S.-led coalition's battle against the Taliban has already been lost because of its failure to win over the Afghan people, Pakistan's president warned Tuesday before tough talks this week with Prime ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-03T19:20:57Z)

AP source says Brett Favre not returning to Vikings; discuss live at 2 p.m.

LIVE CHAT: Discuss Favre's retirement with reporter Matt Zimmer at 2 p.m. The 40-year-old Favre called coach Brad Childress to say his injured ankle is not responding as well to surgery and rehabilitation as he ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-08-03T18:59:29Z)

Brett Favre tells Vikings that he won't return for 2010 season

As always with the 40-year-old star quarterback, things could change. He's waffled before and may very well waffle again. Favre called coach Brad Childress to say his injured left ankle is not responding as ... (Source: News-Star 2010-08-03T18:30:51Z)

Pakistan's leader says world losing Afghan war

The U.S.-led coalition's battle against the Taliban has already been lost because of its failure to win over the Afghan people, Pakistan's president warned Tuesday before tough talks this week with Prime Minister David ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-03T18:30:51Z)

Plane Crashes in Alaska's Denali National Park

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A large cargo-type plane crashed in Alaska on Sunday and burst into a deadly fireball that sparked a forest fire at Denali National Park, officials said. Park spokeswoman Kris Fister said there are ... (Source: Christian Broadcasting Network 2010-08-02T07:26:19Z)

Newell Rubbermaid Prices $550 Million Note Offering

Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL) today announced that it has priced a registered underwritten public offering of $550 million aggregate principal amount of a new series of senior notes. This offering is part of the company ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-02T21:45:18Z)

Report: Plane crashes near Denali National Park, sparks wildfire

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Officials say a large cargo-type plane has crashed at Denali National Park in Alaska, bursting into a deadly fireball that sparked a forest fire. Park spokeswoman Kris Fister says there ... (Source: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 2010-08-02T04:13:02Z)

College football poll roundup: Ohio State, Iowa, Wisconsin picked to lead Big Ten

We welcome comments but ask that you remain on topic. Some comments may be reprinted elsewhere in the site or in the newspaper. Comments that are profane, personal attacks or otherwise inappropriate or are off ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-02T16:30:20Z)

Obama Has Failed

After months of speculation, sources have confirmed that the Presidency of Barack Obama is a failure. The news has sent shockwaves through the political world, and will almost certainly deliver a crushing blow ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-08-03T02:24:29Z)

8 more protesters killed in Indian Kashmir

SRINAGAR, India — Four people were gunned down Sunday by security forces who opened fire on thousands of protesters and another four civilians were killed in a blast at a police station, bringing the death toll from ... (Source: WRAL 2010-08-01T17:28:47Z)

Challenge Today is Freedom, Not Unity

Pollsters Doug Schoen and Pat Caddell, both Democrats, took on President Obama in a column in the Wall Street Journal last week, criticizing him for not being true to his campaign promise to unify the country ... (Source: Family Security Matters 2010-08-02T07:04:50Z)

Chinese businessman makes offer to buy Liverpool, its debt

LONDON -- Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's 237 million pound debt ($374 million) from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.'s control of the English Premier ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-02T18:03:24Z)

There's no worm in ringworm

Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Dear Dr. Donohue: Please explain ringworm to me. I have a rather large one at the top of my leg. My doctor prescribed ketoconazole cream. I've used it for longer than a week, but it's no ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-03T05:23:26Z)

Results weigh on Wall Street after rally

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks opened lower on Tuesday, easing back after a 10-week high as disappointing results from Dow Chemical Co and Procter & Gamble pushed investors to the sidelines. The Dow Jones ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-03T14:27:28Z)

Chinese businessman with stake in Cavaliers tries to oust Hicks, Gillett from ...

** FILE ** In this June 8, 2009, fine photo, Jianhua "Kenny" Huang attends a press conference held in Beijing. Chinese businessman Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's 237 million pound debt ($374 million) from a British ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-03T10:38:24Z)

Ringworm treatment

Dear Dr. Donohue: Please explain ringworm to me. I have a rather large one at the top of my leg. My doctor prescribed ketoconazole cream. I've used it for longer than a week, but it's no better. My girlfriend's daughter ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-03T05:09:07Z)

Four Killed in Kashmir as Police, Protesters Clash

SRINAGAR, India—Four people were killed Tuesday as thousands of protesters ignored police warnings they would be shot on sight if they defied an around-the-clock curfew declared in Indian-controlled Kashmir ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-03T13:23:02Z)

Newell Rubbermaid Announces Cash Tender Offer for Any and All of its 10.60% Notes Due ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL - News ) today announced that it has commenced a fixed price cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 10.60% Notes due 2019 (the "Notes"). There are ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-02T13:02:45Z)

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Market slips further after orders, home sales

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks extended losses Tuesday after data showed contracts for pending home resales fell to a record low and factory orders declined more than expected in June. The Dow Jones ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-03T16:14:50Z)

Market slips further after orders and home sales

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks extended losses on Tuesday after data showed contracts for pending home resales fell to a record low and factory orders declined more than expected in June. The Dow Jones industrial ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-08-03T14:05:59Z)

37 die in revenge attacks in Pakistan's Karachi

KARACHI, Pakistan – Gunmen killed at least 37 people in Pakistan's largest city after a prominent lawmaker's assassination set off a cycle of revenge attacks, officials said Tuesday. Dozens of vehicles and ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-03T08:22:23Z)

Big Ten notebook: Rowdy Kinnick, Ohio State's "Hell Week," Clay's weight

CHICAGO — Seating just over 70,000 fans, Kinnick Stadium trails multiple Big Ten facilities in terms of capacity. Nonetheless, some opposing players still consider it the league's most difficult venue to ... (Source: Daily Iowan 2010-08-03T19:13:48Z)

Cargo-type plane crashes at Denali National Park in Alaska, fatalities onboard

ANCHORAGE, Alaska A large airplane crashed in Alaska on Sunday and burst into a deadly fireball that sparked a forest fire at Denali National Park, officials said. Park spokeswoman Kris Fister said there are ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-02T08:02:06Z)

Dr. Donohue: There is no worm in ringworm as name suggests

Dear Dr. Donohue: Please explain ringworm to me. I have a rather large one at the top of my leg. My doctor prescribed ketoconazole cream. I've used it for longer than a week, but it's no better. My girlfriend ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-08-03T08:00:55Z)

Big Ten players think highly of Iowa QB Stanzi

CHICAGO—Move over, Terrelle Pryor. Some players in the Big Ten view Iowa's Ricky Stanzi as the conference's best quarterback according to an informal Sporting News poll conducted Tuesday at Big Ten Media ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-03T18:59:29Z)

Liverpool FC May Be Sold This Month Amid Reports of Chinese Suitor

"It still remains the objective to conclude a deal before the end of the transfer window," the U.K.'s Guardian newspaper cited Broughton as saying last night. Photographer: Charles Crowell/Bloomberg ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-03T10:38:24Z)

Newell Rubbermaid Arrives At Capital Structure Optimization Plan - Update

(RTTNews) - Consumer and commercial products maker Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL: News ) said Monday that it has planned for capital structure optimization to simplify its capital structure and reduce interest expense ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-02T17:20:27Z)

Paramilitary soldiers open fire on anti-India protesters in restive Kashmir, 2 killed

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Paramilitary soldiers fired on hundreds of demonstrators in Indian Kashmir on Friday, killing two men and wounding at least 12 others, police said as protests against Indian rule ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-30T14:17:53Z)

On Deck Next Week: Energy, Insurance Earnings; Housing Data

Four components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and 135 other companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index are scheduled to report quarterly results next week. Economists expect a government report next ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-07-23T21:07:03Z)

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