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Deals of the Hour / August 4, 2010, 8:40 pm

Sen. Johnson praises Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan

Sen. Tim Johnson says Solicitor General Elena Kagan is intelligent and qualified to be a member of the U.S. Supreme Court. The South Dakota Democrat says he looks forward to voting to confirm Kagan, the U.S ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-08-05T03:05:03Z)

Prop. 8 overturned: Why Vaughn Walker ruled against gay-marriage ban

Federal Judge Vaughn Walker Wednesday struck down as unconstitutional a state-wide ban on same-sex marriage, setting the stage for a series of appeals in a landmark case likely headed to the US Supreme Court ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-05T00:27:34Z)

War crimes court shields model Naomi Campbell from photogs at trial of ex-Liberian ...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - War crimes judges have barred photographers from dogging fashion model Naomi Campbell when she testifies in the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor. The judges say ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-03T17:26:25Z)

Deal done with DT Ndamukong Suh as No. 2 pick joins Lions teammates with $68M ...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - The Detroit Lions waited four-plus days to get Ndamukong Suh on the field, then wasted no time putting him on their first-string defense in his first practice. Suh took a flight from ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-04T23:44:37Z)

Ala. Supreme Court rules against gambling

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BP)--In a unanimous opinion, the Alabama Supreme Court overturned a ruling by a lower court judge that had prevented the governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling from enforcing the state's law against ... (Source: BP News 2010-08-04T21:50:05Z)

Ohio court dismisses Joe the Plumber's fed lawsuit

A federal court in Ohio has dismissed a lawsuit that claimed former state employees violated the constitutional rights of a man Republicans dubbed Joe the Plumber by illegally accessing his personal information. The GOP ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-05T00:41:53Z)

Lions confirm Ndamukong Suh deal

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions waited four-plus days to get Ndamukong Suh on the field, then wasted no time putting him on their first-string defense in his first practice. Suh took a flight from ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-04T22:25:53Z)

Federal court in Ohio dismisses Joe the Plumber's lawsuit against former state ...

COLUMBUS, OHIO — A federal court in Ohio has dismissed a lawsuit that claimed former state employees violated the constitutional rights of a man Republicans dubbed Joe the Plumber by illegally accessing his personal ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-05T00:49:03Z)

Rivermen get veteran center via Blues

The Peoria Rivermen got big two-way center Dave Scatchard, a veteran of nearly 700 NHL games, in a deal brokered by the parent club St. Louis Blues late Tuesday. Scatchard, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound center, signed a one-year ... (Source: Peoria Journal Star 2010-08-04T01:26:01Z)

Prop 8 Struck Down! CA Judge Rules In Favor Of Same-Sex Couples

San Francisco federal judge Vaughn Walker has ruled that Proposition 8, the infamous November 2008 California voting initiative that barred same-sex couples from the right to marry, is unconstitutional ... (Source: Ecorazzi.com 2010-08-05T00:13:15Z)

Naomi Campbell to testify in blood diamond trial

Supermodel Naomi Campbell was set to testify in a war crimes court Thursday about a so-called "blood diamond" gift from Liberian warlord Charles Taylor, charged with murder, rape and enslavement. After a lull ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-05T01:39:09Z)

Joe the Plumber Lawsuit

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A federal court in Ohio has dismissed a lawsuit that claimed former state employees violated the constitutional rights of a man Republicans dubbed Joe the Plumber by illegally accessing his ... (Source: WCTV 2010-08-05T01:46:19Z)

Groups urges EPA to ban lead in ammunition, fishing tackle, claiming harm to wildlife

WASHINGTON - Five environmental groups urged the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday to ban lead in ammunition and fishing tackle, arguing that millions of animals are dying from eating lead-shot ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-03T22:55:42Z)

Groups seek to ban lead in ammunition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five environmental groups urged the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday to ban lead in ammunition and fishing tackle, arguing that millions of animals are dying from eating lead-shot ... (Source: Bismarck Tribune 2010-08-04T05:43:43Z)

Blues deal Fast to Panthers for Mink

St. Louis and Florida pulled off a minor trade Tuesday as 22-year-old defenseman T.J. Fast heads to the Panthers in exchange for 31-year-old forward Graham Mink . Fast, who is from Calgary, was a second-round pick in the ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-08-03T17:12:06Z)

Supermodel to Testify Against former Liberian President Taylor

A former prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone said the scheduled testimony of supermodel Naomi Campbell Thursday will be crucial for the prosecution at the ongoing war crimes trial of former Liberian ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-05T03:05:03Z)

Intel Strikes Deal In FTC Antitrust Action

Law360, New York (August 04, 2010) -- The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday announced a settlement with Intel Corp. over claims that the microprocessor giant illegally curbed competition in the market for computer ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-04T22:18:43Z)

Detroit Lions Sign No. 2 Overall Draft Pick Ndamukong Suh to 5-Year Deal

Ndamukong Suh and the Detroit Lions agreed on a contract that guarantees $40 million over five years to the No. 2 pick in this year's National Football League draft, the Associated Press reported. The ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T20:45:40Z)

Judge says NY fire department entry test unfair to blacks, stops hiring of 300 ...

NEW YORK — A judge has halted the hiring of more than 300 new firefighters amid the legal dispute over discrimination claims at the Fire Department of New York. In a written decision Wednesday in federal court in ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-05T01:39:09Z)

Court rules bingo raids may resume

Gov. Bob Riley's Task Force on Illegal Gambling was set free Friday afternoon to go after electronic bingo casinos statewide in a unanimous ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court. The court ruled that Macon ... (Source: Wetumpka Herald 2010-07-31T00:04:52Z)

Judge freezes hiring by FDNY

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A judge has halted the hiring of new firefighters amid the legal battle over alleged discrimination at the New York City Fire Department. In a written decision Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn, U ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-05T01:17:41Z)

Judge Vaughn Walker Declares California Ban on Gay Marriage Unconstitutional

Is This Really an Issue of Equality? Federal Judge Vaughn Walker overturned California's Proposition 8 today. The proposition was passed in 2008 by 7 million Californians, or 52 percent of those who voted ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-05T00:34:44Z)

GOP presses objections to Elena Kagan on eve of confirmation to Supreme Court

A parade of GOP senators took to the Senate floor to outline the case against Kagan even as it became clear that President Barack Obama's nominee had drawn a majority for confirmation. Republicans portrayed ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-05T02:22:06Z)

Elena Kagan's path to Supreme Court clears as senators pledge support

WASHINGTON | U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan's elevation to the Supreme Court appeared virtually assured Wednesday as a majority of senators declared their support for her nomination as the debate over ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-05T02:14:57Z)

Judge blocks FDNY hiring, says test is invalid

NEW YORK (AP) - A judge has halted the hiring of more than 300 new firefighters amid the legal dispute over discrimination claims at the Fire Department of New York. In a written decision Wednesday in federal court in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-05T01:46:19Z)

Petition filed for ban on lead ammunition and fishing tackle

Environmental groups Tuesday filed a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency seeking a comprehensive nationwide ban on lead-based sporting ammunition and fishing tackle. According to the petitioners, "it is ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-08-03T19:28:07Z)

Glance: Intel, FTC antitrust settlement

The antitrust settlement between Intel Corp. and the Federal Trade Commission requires that Intel change its business in several key ways: -- Intel can't cut deals with computer makers in which they're ... (Source: MIT Technology Review 2010-08-04T21:21:27Z)

Townhall News Ala. Supreme Court rules against gambling

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BP)--In a unanimous opinion, the Alabama Supreme Court overturned a ruling by a lower court judge that had prevented the governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling from enforcing the state's ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-04T21:57:15Z)

FTC: Computer buyers to benefit from Intel deal

SAN FRANCISCO — The Federal Trade Commission is trumpeting its settlement with Intel Corp. as a victory for consumers who have overpaid for computer chips for a decade, though computer buyers shouldn't ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-08-05T02:57:54Z)

Busy Tuesday: Panthers Add to Blueline, Trade Mink to Blues

The Panthers added more depth to their blueline on Tuesday, signing defenseman Mike Weaver to a two-year deal. Weaver, 32, has played in 339 NHL games in his eight-year career. Weaver spent the past two seasons in St ... (Source: MiamiHerald.com 2010-08-03T23:02:52Z)

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