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Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 8:39 am

Cyclist Laurent Fignon dies at age 50

PARIS, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Laurent Fignon, who twice won the Tour de France, has died in Paris of cancer. He was 50. Fignon's death was reported by France 2 TV, a network that employed the former cyclist for the ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-31T14:37:12Z)

Two-time Tour champion Laurent Fignon dies at 50

Laurent Fignon, a Frenchman who twice won the Tour de France but was defeated by American rival Greg LeMond in perhaps the event's greatest race, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 50. His death ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-31T15:27:19Z)

Bernanke Speech May Offer Help To Down Economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered what's being billed as an important address about the troubled U.S. economy Friday. He'll do so at the annual Fed conference in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Growth has slowed this ... (Source: WBUR 2010-08-27T11:00:03Z)

Hurricane Earl a Category 4 Storm

Now a powerful Category 4 storm, Hurricane Earl is barreling toward the U.S. coast after battering tiny island across the northeastern Caribbean. Earl is forecast to potentially brush the U.S. East Coast late ... (Source: AM850.com 2010-08-31T10:48:08Z)

Porcello's trust in new-grip slider pays off for Tigers

TORONTO -- This Blue Jays series showcased the most important part of the Tigers' foundation for next season. Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer and Rick Porcello-who line up as the team's top three starters for ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-30T01:23:49Z)

Tigers beat Jays, 10-4

TORONTO — Rick Porcello threw seven strong innings while Ryan Raburn hit two homers and had four RBIs as the Detroit Tigers beat Toronto 10-4 to salvage a split in their four-game series. The Tigers are off ... (Source: Livingston Daily.com 2010-08-30T09:16:16Z)

Calm down girls! Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis in steamy on-screen kiss

This will set tongues wagging. Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis lock lips in a sexy girl-on-girl scene from their new movie Black Swan. The two actresses play bitter stage rivals who also share a twisted friendship in the ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-08-19T03:52:53Z)

Porcello Shuts Down Royals Over Seven To Lead Tigers

Rick Porcello allowed two hits over seven shutout innings and Ryan Raburn homered to lead the Detroit Tigers to their fifth straight win, 9-1 over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Porcello (6-11 ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-08-23T23:57:53Z)

Porcello, Tigers shut down Royals

DETROIT (AP) — Rick Porcello allowed two hits over seven shutout innings and Ryan Raburn homered to lead the Detroit Tigers to their fifth straight win, 9-1 over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-08-25T10:12:18Z)

Laurent Fignon, Tour de France champion, dies at 50

Laurent Fignon, a Frenchman who twice won the Tour de France but was defeated by American rival Greg LeMond in arguably the event's greatest race, has died. He was 50. Fignon died Tuesday of cancer, the state ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-31T15:05:50Z)

President Obama Commemorates Fifth Anniversary Of Hurricane Katrina

Good morning. President Obama and his family left Martha's Vineyard yesterday, ending a 10-day visit there. From Massachusetts, they traveled to New Orleans, to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Hurricane ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-30T11:03:39Z)

An Open Letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke from American Small Business ...

The following is a statement by the American Small Business League. I read your speech from Friday at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Economic Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In the speech you stated, "the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-31T12:49:50Z)

3 die in medical helicopter crash in US

Three crew members died early Tuesday when the medical helicopter they were aboard crashed in central Arkansas as they traveled to pick up a traffic accident victim. The Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter went down near the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T13:54:15Z)

Hurricane Earl, a Category 4 storm, approaches the United States coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-31T11:59:43Z)

Darren Aronofsky's Research Difficulty

Darren Aronofsky admits that researching his new ballet movie Black Swan was tough. The Wrestler filmmaker is back behind the camera for his new movie later this year which sees him team up with Natalie Portman, Mila ... (Source: femalefirst.co.uk 2010-08-31T12:06:53Z)

Three die in medical helicopter crash in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Three crew members were killed early Tuesday when the medical helicopter they were aboard crashed in central Arkansas. The Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter was flying to pick up a traffic ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-31T15:20:09Z)

World stocks retreat as Nikkei slides

BANGKOK -- World markets sank yesterday as a strong yen pummeled Japanese shares to a 16-month low and pessimism about the U.S. economy intensified. Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average led declines, diving 325.20 ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-31T09:50:52Z)

Qantas Flight Bound For Australia Returns To San Francisco With Engine Trouble

SAN FRANCISCO — A Qantas jet headed for Australia with 212 passengers and a crew of 18 returned safely to San Francisco Airport early Tuesday after engine vibration forced pilots to shut down an engine ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-31T15:27:19Z)

Navy ready to move ships if Hurricane Earl shifts west

The Navy is preparing its ships to leave Hampton Roads if conditions deteriorate as Hurricane Earl churns its way toward the United States. At 9 a.m., the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami had the storm at 200 ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-08-31T14:51:31Z)

Porcello, Raburn spark Tigers over Jays

TORONTO (AP) — Detroit's Rick Porcello stole the show on the day the Toronto Blue Jays honored former pitching great Dave Stieb. Porcello pitched three-hit ball for seven innings, Ryan Raburn hit two home ... (Source: Mining Journal 2010-08-30T13:33:58Z)

US economy worries, stronger yen drag Asian stock markets lower; Nikkei down 2.6 ...

TOKYO — Asian markets lost ground Tuesday as a strong yen pummeled Japanese shares and after Wall Street fell amid pessimism about the U.S. economy. Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average led regional declines, down 236.93 ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-31T05:11:42Z)

Qantas flight returns to San Francisco with engine trouble

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Qantas jet headed for Australia with 212 passengers and a crew of 18 returned safely to San Francisco Airport early Tuesday after engine vibration forced pilots to shut down an engine ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-31T14:01:25Z)

Hurricane Katrina: 5 Years Later

Sunday and pledged common purpose with residents in the continuing struggle to protect and rebuild the Gulf Coast. Obama declared to those who dedicated themselves to their city's recovery: "Because of you, New Orleans ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-30T09:44:54Z)

After U.S. Decline, Asian Markets Fall

Asian markets plopped lower in early trade Friday, after shares fell in the U.S. on disappointing economic reports, The Associated Press reported. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average was down 1.4 percent at 9231 ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-20T06:29:10Z)

Qantas Flight Returns To SF With Hole In Engine

A Qantas jet headed for Australia with 212 passengers and a crew of 18 returned safely to San Francisco Airport early Tuesday after engine vibration forced pilots to shut down an engine. Flight 74 left San Francisco for ... (Source: CBS 13/CW31 Sacramento 2010-08-31T13:39:56Z)

A revival not yet complete: Five years after Hurricane Katrina, Obama commits to ...

President Barack Obama speaks Sunday at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press Visitors try to stay dry Sunday before a ... (Source: Temple Daily Telegram 2010-08-31T04:57:23Z)

MTV COVERS BILLY CORGAN'S LUCHA ADVENTURE, AAA IN HD UPDATE, DARREN ARONOFSKY TALKS ...

Mr. Wrestling II, Johnny Walker, is recovering well from open heart surgery. MTV.com featured a piece on Billy Corgan's angle with AAA stars at the MTV World Stage concert in Mexico over the weekend at this ... (Source: Pro Wrestling Insider 2010-08-30T17:37:21Z)

3 die in medical helicopter crash in Arkansas

Three crew members were killed early Tuesday when the medical helicopter they were aboard crashed in central Arkansas. The Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter was flying to pick up a traffic accident victim when it went down ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T14:08:34Z)

On economy, Obama losing backers

President Obama might have experienced his Walter Cronkite moment over the economy. Responding to Cronkite's reporting from Vietnam four decades ago that the only way to end the war was by negotiating with the ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-31T12:28:21Z)

Chester's Rick Porcello shuts down Blue Jays

Detroit's Rick Porcello stole the show on the day the Toronto Blue Jays honored former pitching great Dave Stieb. Porcello pitched three-hit ball for seven innings, Ryan Raburn hit two home runs and the Tigers ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-30T08:26:10Z)

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