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Deals of the Hour / August 5, 2010, 12:39 pm

1:30pm: Demand expected when GM sells shares

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer shares to the public, CEO Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as ... (Source: Warren Tribune Chronicle 2010-08-05T17:59:50Z)

Broncos add White to injury-depleted backfield; Betts says no

LenDale White received another chance in the NFL, thanks to the Denver Broncos ' banged-up backfield. The Broncos signed White on Wednesday to provide depth at running back after Correll Buckhalter (back) and ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-05T19:18:35Z)

Toyota driver convicted in fatality rejects freedom offer

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Toyota driver convicted in a crash that killed three people has rejected a prosecutor's offer to ask a judge to vacate his sentence and set him free. Koua Fong Lee is serving an eight ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-05T17:59:50Z)

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 2010-08-05T13:42:08Z)

Shaquille O'Neal: Power Ranking the NBA's Biggest Contract Bargains

It is reported that Shaq is settling for the veterans minimum to play with the Celtics and try and win another championship. Many players in the NBA have compromised money for a shot at greatness, while others are simply ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-05T17:31:12Z)

American Eagle says July traffic rose 8.2 percent

American Eagle, the regional subsidiary of American Airlines, said Wednesday that July traffic jumped 8.2 percent. Eagle said paying passengers flew 783 million miles last month, up from 723.9 million miles in July 2009 ... (Source: Product Design & Development 2010-08-05T00:20:25Z)

NJ court: Hunterdon County Nazi-naming parents shouldn't get kids

The state removed Heath and Deborah Campbell's three small children from their home in January 2009. A month earlier, the family drew attention when a supermarket refused to decorate a birthday cake for their ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-08-05T19:04:16Z)

Toyota driver convicted in crash that killed 3 people refuses prosecutor's offer to ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. The Toyota driver convicted in a crash that killed three people has rejected a prosecutor's offer to ask a judge to vacate his sentence and set him free. Koua Fong Lee is serving an eight-year ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-05T17:24:03Z)

Naomi Campbell Testifies at Charles Taylor's War Crimes Trial

The worlds of celebrity and bloody conflict collided today at the war crimes tribunal in The Hague. Supermodel Naomi Campbell testified in the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor. The court is ... (Source: FOXNews (blog) 2010-08-05T17:45:31Z)

GM CEO Expects Good Demand For Company Shares

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer shares to the public, CEO Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as it can to ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-05T18:49:57Z)

Hicks can tell you ownership not all it's cracked up to be

There's a lesson or three in the sale of the Texas Rangers to Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg, starting with this: Any legal proceeding in which lawyers F-bomb each other in the hallway between sessions is good for the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-05T19:32:54Z)

Miami Heat & Boston Celtics: From Season Tip-Off To Conference Finals

There is a saying that "you should always finish what you start." That will likely be the motto this year in the East as the Conference Finals will have a similar look from the opening game of the season to the last game ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-05T19:11:25Z)

FTC: Intel deal benefits computer buyers

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 expect a ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-05T10:57:30Z)

Koua Fong Lee, Driver Whose 'Toyota Defense' Failed, Rejects Offer Of Freedom

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Toyota driver convicted in a crash that killed three people has rejected a prosecutor's offer to ask a judge to vacate his sentence and set him free. Koua Fong Lee is serving an eight-year ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-05T18:35:38Z)

Vaughn Walker: 3 Questions About the Prop. 8 Judge, Answered

(Aug. 4) -- On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that California's Proposition 8 , which amended the state constitution to define marriage as being solely between a man and a woman, violates the U ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-05T15:15:12Z)

Nazi-naming parents denied custody

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A state appeals court has determined that a New Jersey couple who gave their children Nazi-inspired names should not regain custody of them. Heath and Deborah Campbell's three small children were ... (Source: KRQE News 13 2010-08-05T17:24:03Z)

Naomi Campbell testifies in Charles Taylor trial

The civil war in Sierra Leone lasted a decade and left thousands dead or maimed. The former president of neighboring Liberia, Charles Taylor, is on trial for war crimes committed during the conflict ... (Source: World 2010-08-05T15:36:40Z)

Shaquille O'Neal Signs Two-Year Deal With NBA's Boston Celtics, ESPN Says

The Boston Celtics and Shaquille O'Neal agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth the veteran minimum $2.8 million, ESPN reported , citing people familiar with the situation. O'Neal, 38, will enter his ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T14:33:26Z)

Prop. 8 Backers Appeal Ruling

SAN FRANCISCO -- Proponents of California's gay marriage ban have formally appealed a federal judge's ruling striking down the voter-approved law. The appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday was ... (Source: KCRA.com 2010-08-05T17:16:53Z)

Nazi-naming parents lose custody of kids

A NEW Jersey couple who gave their children Nazi-inspired names should not regain custody of them, a US state appeals court has found. Heath and Deborah Campbell's three small children were removed from their home by the ... (Source: The Australian 2010-08-05T18:57:06Z)

Broncos sign running back LenDale White, release Kolby Smith

LenDale White has always belonged to the Denver family. He is a native son who has made Denver both proud and disappointed. He accomplished much early in life, then started making regrettable mistakes. There ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-05T14:25:05Z)

American Eagle, union reach tentative deal for fleet service clerks

American Eagle Airlines Inc. and the Transport Workers Union said Tuesday that they've reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that would cover 2,145 fleet service clerks at the regional carrier. In its ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-04T03:06:14Z)

American Eagle reaches labor deal with union

Regional airline American Eagle has reached a tentative labor contract that includes pay raises for more than 2,100 ground workers. The Transport Workers Union said Tuesday that if workers ratify the four-year agreement ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-03T22:34:14Z)

FTC: Computer buyers 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 expect a sudden ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-05T12:44:52Z)

GM CEO expects good demand when co. sells shares

Demand for General Motors Co. stock should be good once the company decides to offer its shares to the public, CEO Ed Whitacre said Thursday. The company, he said, is moving as fast as it can to offer shares for sale ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-05T18:14:09Z)

Naomi Campbell Testifies in Charles Taylor Trial: Blood Diamonds and Conflict ...

Calling them "dirty-looking stones," Campbell was a late and unwilling witness at the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Campbell was compelled to cooperate due to a judge's order; she faced a seven year sentence ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-05T17:38:22Z)

Consumers to benefit from Intel, FTC 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 expect ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-05T08:41:30Z)

Texans, Johnson reach new deal

The Houston Texans have scheduled a Thursday afternoon press conference and are expected to sign Andre Johnson to a new contract, a deal that, according to multiple sources, will make him the highest paid wide ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-05T19:11:25Z)

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