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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 11:40 am

Lady Gaga returns to Lollapalooza three years after debut

Lady Gaga performs during the fifth annual concert festival at Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Friday in Chicago. (Nam Y. Huh/AP) CHICAGO — Lady Gaga has come a long way since her appearance three years ago at the ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-07T18:11:47Z)

Russia: U.S. violating START terms

MOSCOW, Aug 7, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Russia Saturday accused the United States of not fulfilling its obligations under a key arms control treaty. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the United States had ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-07T18:18:57Z)

Lady Gaga Rocks out at Lollapalooza

Lady GaGa stunned fans at the Lollapalooza festival on Friday after crashing the Semi Precious Weapons' set to play drums and stage-dive into the crowd. The pop superstar appeared onstage with the band, a ... (Source: Teen Music 2010-08-07T14:01:15Z)

Fidel Castro Makes Rare Appearance

HAVANA -- A lively and healthy-looking Fidel Castro appealed to President Barack Obama to prevent a global nuclear war in an emphatic speech Saturday that marked his first official government appearance since ... (Source: WFMZ-TV Online 2010-08-07T17:21:41Z)

House pressed on border security bill

WASHINGTON, Aug 7, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The White House is pushing Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives to put a border security bill on next week's agenda, officials say. Homeland Security ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-07T17:36:00Z)

Fidel Castro appeals to Obama in rare public appearance

Fidel Castro waves during a special session of parliament, his first official government appearance in front of lawmakers in four years in Havana, Cuba, on Saturday. (Javier Galeano/AP) HAVANA — A lively and healthy ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-07T17:57:28Z)

Russell Okung, Seahawks agree to six-year deal

RENTON, Wash. — Russell Okung signed a six-year contract worth a potential $58 million with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday — then went right onto the field in full pads for his first practice since he was ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-07T12:42:30Z)

Google, Verizon in talks on net neutrality deal?

Google and Verizon are reportedly in talks over how to manage network traffic, an agreement that could influence how U.S. regulators view network neutrality, according to a report in Thursday's Wall Street Journal ... (Source: Network World Fusion 2010-08-05T11:33:18Z)

Consumers tight with money: Sales up only 2.8

With the economy only limping along, Americans are once again being choosy at stores, many of them buying only at deep discounts because they can't shake uncertainty about their jobs. Retailers around the ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-07T07:13:13Z)

AP: Russell Okung, Seattle Seahawks agree to $58M deal

RENTON, Wash. -- A person with knowledge of the deal says sixth-overall draft choice Russell Okung has agreed to a six-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks worth more than $29 million guaranteed and a maximum value of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-06T18:41:36Z)

Lady Gaga back at Lollapalooza 3 years after debut

(08-07) 05:27 PDT CHICAGO, (AP) --Lady Gaga has come a long way since her appearance three years ago at the Lollapalooza music festival — but she hasn't forgotten some critics' less-than-stellar reviews ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-07T14:37:02Z)

More jobs needed to lift consumers, drive recovery

WASHINGTON — Faster job growth is needed to accelerate the recovery, but economists worry the government's July employment report won't show strong gains. Without more jobs, Americans are likely to ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-08-07T09:00:36Z)

FCC stops closed-door Internet policy meetings as Google, Verizon strike side deal

Under criticism for its handing of closed-door discussions with certain companies on broadband policy, the Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday the meetings with Verizon, AT&T, Google and Skype were ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-05T22:03:13Z)

Yoko Ono opposes parole for John Lennon's killer

Yoko Ono discusses the PBS series "Lennon NYC" during the PBS Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) BEVERLY HILLS, Calif ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-08-07T15:05:40Z)

Spiller Gets "Big Bills" from Buffalo

First-round draft pick & former Clemson & Union County high star C.J. Spiller agreed to a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday that is potentially worth $37 million. The running back's contract includes ... (Source: WCJB 2010-08-07T03:24:09Z)

Factbox: Key facts about U.S.-Russia START I arms deal

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday the United States had been in breach of several arms-related treaties including the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START I) and a treaty on conventional weapons. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-07T13:25:27Z)

Buffalo, former Clemson standout agree to 5-year deal

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — As belated birthday presents go, Buffalo Bills rookie first-round pick C.J. Spiller had no trouble waiting an extra day to get the one gift he really wanted: A signed NFL contract. A day ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-08-07T05:18:41Z)

Senate Democrats Offer Border Security Bill as a Parting Shot

In an 11th-hour effort to pass border security legislation before leaving for the summer recess, Senate Democrats unveiled a $600 million spending bill Thursday that they said is fully paid for. Sens. Charles ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-05T18:28:28Z)

House Dems want border security bill added to recess session

A year ago , Barack Obama planned to push comprehensive immigration reform in 2010 in order to split the Republican Party. Four months ago, Obama and the Democrats launched attacks on Arizona for attempting ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-08-07T18:11:47Z)

Beatles and iTunes deal still at impasse: Yoko Ono

LOS ANGELES — Don't hold your breath waiting for Beatles songs to go on sale at iTunes or other online retailers, Yoko Ono said on Thursday. The Fab Four have long resisted the allure of digital downloads ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-06T16:11:17Z)

Mike Modano's wife, Willa Ford, helped push for Detroit

His mom has told him he's welcome to move into the basement, but Mike Modano has other plans. After donning a red No. 90 sweater Friday during an introductory news conference at Joe Louis Arena, Modano was off ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-07T14:44:12Z)

Russell Okung, Seattle Seahawks reach deal

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with sixth-overall draft choice Russell Okung , the last first-round pick to sign. The team confirmed the deal on Friday morning, but terms were not ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-06T17:37:11Z)

WGAE, FCC Chief Warn About Google-Verizon Deal

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Thursday gave a warning on any deal between Google and Verizon that could impact his goal for net neutrality. As reported in TheWrap Wednesday , Google ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-05T17:45:31Z)

Russia accuses US of loose weapon control

The Russian foreign ministry yesterday complained that the United States has been violating its obligations over a number of weapons non-proliferation and arms control agreements. The ministry published a 11 page ... (Source: The Daily Star 2010-08-07T18:26:06Z)

THIRTEEN'S American Masters premieres "LENNONYC" on PBS November 22

This fall, as the world remembers John Lennon on what would have been his 70th birthday, and the 30th anniversary of his death, American Masters airs LENNONYC , a new film that takes an intimate look at the time Lennon ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-07T12:13:52Z)

NHL: Mike Modano agrees to 1-year deal with Red Wings

DETROIT — Mike Modano wanted to prove there's still a spot for him in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings are giving him a chance, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract Thursday. "I think it's going to be a ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-05T21:48:54Z)

Bargain shopping is summer's pastime

With the economy only limping along, Americans are once again being choosy at stores, many of them buying only at deep discounts because they can't shake uncertainty about their jobs. Retailers around the ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

Buffalo Bills' C.J. Spiller signs on the dotted line

PITTSFORD — You might say that C.J. Spiller had a pretty happy birthday on Thursday. And the funny thing is, he had a feeling that he was going to, and even said so on Twitter. "I knew it was going to be a ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-08-07T09:00:36Z)

C Mike Modano agrees to 1-year deal with Red Wings

DETROIT (AP) — Mike Modano wanted to prove there is still a spot for him in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings are giving him a chance, agreeing to terms with the star forward on a one-year contract. "I was ... (Source: TheInterMountain.com 2010-08-07T06:23:07Z)

Fidel Castro makes first address to Cuban parliament in 4 years

Havana, Aug 7, 2010 (EFE via COMTEX) -- Cuba's former head of state, Fidel Castro, appeared Saturday in parliament for the first time since he left power four years ago, appearing in an olive green uniform accompanied by ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-07T17:57:28Z)

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