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Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 7:40 pm

Emmys Night Belongs To 'Glee,' 'Modern Family'

The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards kicked off not with a bang, but with a splash. Host Jimmy Fallon corralled the cast of the Emmy Award-nominated hit "Glee" for a cold open straight out of McKinley High. Enlisting stars ... (Source: MTV 2010-08-30T03:46:59Z)

Mexicana airlines bankrupt; all flights stop

MEXICO CITY -- Mexicana airlines shut down all flights on Saturday, marking at least a temporary disappearance from the skies of one of the world's oldest air carriers. Some airlines offered preferential deals ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-30T05:48:41Z)

Hurricane Danielle Becomes Category 4 Storm; Tropical Storm Earl Expected to Grow

MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Danielle became a Category 4 storm early Friday far out over the Atlantic as it headed in Bermuda's direction and threatened to bring dangerous rip currents to the U.S. East Coast ... (Source: KSAX 2010-08-27T18:59:39Z)

Katrina remembered 5 years later

On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, President Obama traveled to New Orleans to deliver a promise. "My administration is going to stand with you-and fight alongside you-until the job is done," said ... (Source: WBIR 2010-08-30T10:49:20Z)

President vows revival of Gulf Coast in N.O. visit

NEW ORLEANS — Five years after Hurricane Katrina's wrath, President Barack Obama sought to reassure disaster-weary Gulf Coast residents Sunday that he would not abandon their cause. "My administration is going to ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-08-30T12:22:23Z)

Hurricane Earl Reaches Category 3 Strength, Florida Not Threatened

Hurricane Earl blasted the northern Leeward Islands early today as it continued to churn through the northern Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of this morning, Earl has become a major ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-30T19:39:02Z)

Emmys full of first-time winners; 'Mad Men,' 'Modern Family' take top awards

The 62nd primetime Emmys get started in about two and a half hours, but right now the stars are starting to hit the red carpet, so let's sit back, try to ignore the annoying Ryan Seacrest and enjoy the show ... (Source: Star News Online 2010-08-30T12:51:01Z)

Hurricane Earl revs up to Category 4

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- (08/30/10) -- Hurricane Earl, packing 135 mph winds, is gradually moving away from the Caribbean. Forecasters say it should approach the U.S. Mid-Atlantic seaboard by Thursday. Earl's center ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-31T01:01:10Z)

Jimmy Fallon Bids Farewell To 'Lost,' '24,' 'Law & Order' At Emmys

Jimmy Fallon performs onstage at the 2010 Emmy Awards (Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images ) "In memoriam" segments at awards shows tend to be serious montages featuring some of the fallen stars of the year prior. But at ... (Source: Musicwire 2010-08-30T02:35:24Z)

Hurricane Katrina: Then and Now

(MISSISSIPPI COAST, Miss.) Five years ago today people were just getting a grasp on the wrath Hurricane Katrina unleashed on the Gulf Coast. The Category 3 storm roared ashore on Aug. 29. Attached is a unique view of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-30T23:13:47Z)

Obama visits New Orleans on Katrina anniversary

NEW ORLEANS -- Five years after Hurricane Katrina's wrath, President Barack Obama sought to reassure disaster-weary Gulf Coast residents Sunday that he would not abandon their cause. "My administration is ... (Source: KARE 2010-08-30T20:21:59Z)

Growing Hurricane Earl threatens north Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Earl lashed northern Leeward Islands with heavy rain and strong winds Monday after strengthening into a Category 2 storm. Hotels were shut tightly overnight as tourists sought ... (Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican 2010-08-30T07:28:54Z)

Newly born Hurricane Earl threatens north Caribbean, expected to gain force

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Islanders set up emergency shelters and airlines cancelled flights as newly born Hurricane Earl churned toward the northern Caribbean on Sunday. Cruise lines diverted ships to avoid the ... (Source: Winnipeg Free Press 2010-08-30T04:44:15Z)

Kenneth Moody: Things have gotten worse; 'Katrina was a toy'

Truckers Kenneth Moody Sr. and his wife, Glenda, were delivering a load of shrimp when Hurricane Katrina leveled their 104-year-old home and took all their possessions in Biloxi, MS. Five years later, Kenneth has faced ... (Source: Land Line Magazine 2010-08-30T23:56:44Z)

Hurricane Earl Path, Growing Hurricane Threatens North Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Hurricane Earl lashed northern Leeward Islands with heavy rain and strong winds Monday after strengthening into a Category 2 storm. Hotels were shut tightly overnight as tourists ... (Source: KSAX 2010-08-30T21:12:06Z)

Hosty family puts Hurricane Katrina behind them

Surviving the high winds and high water that Hurricane Katrina brought five years ago this week was an ordeal for countless Gulf Coast families, but Jay W. Hosty – a man who lost his home and his truck to the storm ... (Source: Land Line Magazine 2010-08-30T23:56:44Z)

Five Years After Katrina, Hurricane Evacuees Still Call Southern Ohio Home

IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Five years after Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast, some evacuees are still calling southern Ohio home. Lekesha Scott, who left with her children, was in a shelter in Louisiana for almost a ... (Source: WSAZ 2010-08-31T01:15:29Z)

Hurricane Danielle a category 1 storm, but no threat to land

Hurricane Danielle strengthened overnight after weakening most of Tuesday, according to hurricane forecasters. The second hurricane of the season, Danielle was a category 1 hurricane early Wednesday with ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-25T14:22:51Z)

Emmy Award Nominees Take Fashion Risks

The stars turned out on TV's biggest night wearing their Emmy finest. Some were immediate standouts -- while some just missed their mark. Musical-comedy drama Glee star Lea Michele looked young and beautiful on her 24th ... (Source: CBS 4 South Florida 2010-08-28T23:59:07Z)

Around the world

MEXICO CITY — Mexicana airlines shut down all flights Saturday, marking at least a temporary disappearance from the skies of one of the world's oldest air carriers. Some airlines offered preferential deals ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-29T09:03:08Z)

Hurricane Katrina 5 Years Later

BILOXI, Mississippi - "We got up in the roof all the way to the roof and water came and the house just opened up...divided", said Hardy Jackson August 29th of 2005. WKRG News 5 met Jackson wandering the ... (Source: WKRG 2010-08-29T21:20:26Z)

Hurricane Earl barrels toward eastern Caribbean, expected to continue strengthening

MIAMI - Forecasters say Earl has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it barrels toward several islands in the eastern Caribbean. Meanwhile, the Category 1 Hurricane Danielle was bringing dangerous rip currents to ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-08-29T15:36:51Z)

Mexicana airlines shuts down all flights

MEXICO CITY — Mexicana airlines shut down all flights Saturday, marking at least a temporary disappearance from the skies of one of the world's oldest air carriers. Some airlines offered preferential deals ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-29T08:48:49Z)

Hurricane Danielle Now Category 4 Storm But No Threat to U.S.

MIAMI | Hurricane Danielle became a Category 4 storm early today far out over the Atlantic as it headed in Bermuda's direction and threatened to bring dangerous rip currents to the U.S. East Coast. Danielle ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-28T00:07:27Z)

Just call TCU's Dalton a winner: 29 wins most for FBS QBs, 1 shy from passing ...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — TCU quarterback Andy Dalton has earned a catchy, cool nickname. Dalton's next victory will put him alone as the winningest quarterback in Horned Frogs' history. "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh had solely ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-31T01:22:38Z)

2010 Emmy Awards: Best Dressed

Many celebrities came out tonight to participate in the 2010 Emmy Awards. Many of the ladies brought their A-game, dressing in very elegant and unique gowns from some of our most beloved fashion designers. Among the ones ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-30T02:49:43Z)

TCU's Dalton a winner set to pass `Slingin' Sammy'

FORT WORTH, Texas -- TCU quarterback Andy Dalton has earned a catchy, cool nickname. Dalton's next victory will put him alone as the winningest quarterback in Horned Frogs' history. "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh had ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-31T00:32:32Z)

Obama commits to revival of Coast

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama talk with resident Maude Smith (left) and her grandson, on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. (AP) NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Five years after Hurricane ... (Source: Sauk Valley Daily Gazette 2010-08-30T18:05:59Z)

Emmy Awards 2010: Kelly Osbourne looks svelt as we take a peek at the red carpet

The stars were out in force for the 62nd Emmy Awards in Los Angeles and Kelly Osbourne was one of the brightest as she appeared slimmer and happier. Glowing Kelly Osbourne showed off her svelt figure in a courture gown ... (Source: OK! 2010-08-30T11:53:45Z)

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