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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 12:39 am

Baby, child, man found dead in charred Vidor apartment

VIDOR, Texas -- Two children and their grandfather were killed in a fire Friday morning in south Texas despite efforts by their mother to rescue them from the burning apartment, officials said. The Orange County Sheriff ... (Source: KHOU 2010-08-06T21:26:15Z)

UAE says al-Qaeda attacked Japanese tanker in Persian Gulf

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The United Arab Emirates said Friday that a Japanese oil tanker was hit by an explosives-laden dinghy last week in the Persian Gulf, in what would be the first attack in the strategic ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-07T00:10:53Z)

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 2010-08-06T07:14:24Z)

Burrell's sac fly lifts Giants past Braves

ATLANTA — Pat Burrell had a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the 11th inning Friday night and the San Francisco Giants scored the tying and go-ahead runs without a hit in beating the Atlanta Braves 3-2. The ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-08-07T06:30:16Z)

Giants rally in ninth, 11th without a hit to slip past Braves

ATLANTA -- Pat Burrell had a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the 11th inning Friday night and the San Francisco Giants scored the tying and go-ahead runs without a hit in beating the Atlanta Braves 3-2 ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-07T05:54:29Z)

Report: Russell Okung reaches deal with Seahawks

ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen is reporting that former Oklahoma State lineman Russell Okung reached a deal Friday with the Seattle Seahawks. ESPN said a source told Mortensen the deal would be for six years and ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-06T16:54:14Z)

AIG posts loss, but it's not all bad

NEW YORK — Insurance giant AIG on Friday reported a $538 million loss in the second quarter due to charges related to selling assets to repay the federal government bailout it received during the financial ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-07T05:25:51Z)

Lee leads way as Rangers take out A's

OAKLAND — Cliff Lee pitched at least eight innings for the 10th straight start, Taylor Teagarden hit a two-run homer and the first-place Texas Rangers built their biggest division lead in 11 years with a 5-1 ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-08-07T07:20:23Z)

Texas backup QB Sherrod Harris quits team

AUSTIN, Texas — Backup Texas quarterback Sherrod Harris won't return for his final season so he can focus on getting his degree. Harris said Friday he had "a couple of tough semesters" and wanted to stay on track to ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-07T00:25:12Z)

Jays hand Rays third straight loss

Lyle Overbay doubled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Brett Cecil won for the first time in four starts and the Blue Jays handed the Rays their third straight loss, 2-1 Friday night in Toronto. Cecil (9-5 ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-07T06:01:38Z)

Lyle Overbay drives in go-ahead run, Brett Cecil gets win as Blue Jays beat Rays 2-1

Lyle Overbay doubled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Brett Cecil won for the first time in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays handed the Tampa Bay Rays their third straight loss, 2-1 Friday ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-07T01:51:06Z)

Japanese tanker was hit in Persian Gulf

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The United Arab Emirates said Friday that a Japanese oil tanker was hit by an explosives-laden dinghy in the Persian Gulf in what would be the first attack in the strategic ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-08-07T06:58:54Z)

Oakland A's talk walk on quiet side against Texas Rangers ace Cliff Lee

Things looked quite promising for the A's against Texas Rangers ace Cliff Lee on Friday night, when they struck for a quick first-inning run on two well-struck extra-base hits with only one out. Then, Lee just ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-07T05:33:00Z)

Japanese tanker was attacked

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The United Arab Emirates said Friday that a Japanese oil tanker was hit by an explosives-laden dinghy in the Persian Gulf, in what would be the first attack in the strategic waterway where ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-07T04:14:16Z)

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)

Okung agrees to deal with Seahawks

The wait is over. Russell Okung is ready to begin his career as the Seahawks present and future left tackle. Okung, the No. 6 overall pick out of Oklahoma State, agreed to terms on a contract with the Seahawks Friday ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-06T22:44:59Z)

House fire in Vidor leaves 3 dead

VIDOR -- The Orange County Sheriff's Office says three bodies have been discovered after a house fire in Vidor. Sgt. Chad Hogan says the bodies of a 59-year-old man and two children were discovered Friday morning in the ... (Source: Herald Democrat 2010-08-06T19:38:52Z)

AIG posts 2Q loss of $538 million

NEW YORK — The insurance giant AIG on Friday reported a $538 million loss in the second quarter due to charges related to selling assets to repay the federal government bailout it received during the ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-08-07T04:07:06Z)

Longhorns' backup QB leaves team; OSU players paying price of crime

AUSTIN (AP) — Backup Texas quarterback Sherrod Harris won't return for his final season so he can focus on getting his degree. Harris said Friday he had "a couple of tough semesters" and wanted to stay ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-08-07T05:47:19Z)

Blue Jays get by Rays

TORONTO -- Lyle Overbay hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh inning, helping Brett Cecil and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Friday night. Cecil (9-5) struck out nine in seven innings ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-07T05:18:41Z)

AIG posts second-quarter loss as it sells assets to repay bailout

NEW YORK — The insurance giant AIG on Friday reported a $538 million loss in the second quarter due to charges related to selling assets to repay the federal government bailout it received during the ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-07T07:13:13Z)

Afghan police discover 10 bodies, 8 of them unidentified foreigners

KABUL - The bodies of 10 people, including eight foreigners, were recovered Friday in a remote area of Badakhshan province in northern Afghanistan, police said. Provincial police chief Gen. Agha Noor Kemtuz ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-08-07T06:58:54Z)

World digest: 10 Afghans, foreigners found dead in remote area in Afghanistan

The bodies of 10 people, including eight foreigners, were recovered Friday in a remote area of Badakhshan province in northern Afghanistan, police said. Provincial police chief Gen. Agha Noor Kemtuz said the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-07T06:15:57Z)

Braves stumble in late innings, lose to Giants

ATLANTA — Pat Burrell had a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the 11th inning Friday night, and the San Francisco Giants scored the tying and go-ahead runs without a hit to beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-07T07:13:13Z)

Seahawks, Okung OK 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 preparing for ... (Source: The Daily News Online 2010-08-07T06:23:07Z)

Three killed in Vidor house fire

VIDOR, TX -- The Orange County Sheriff's Office says three bodies have been discovered after a house fire in Vidor. Sgt. Chad Hogan says the bodies of a 59-year-old man and two children were discovered Friday morning in ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-06T15:21:10Z)

In an uncertain economy, shoppers are choosy again

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: Reno Gazette 2010-08-07T03:59:57Z)

Afghan police: 10 bodies found in N Afghanistan

The bodies of 10 people, including eight foreigners, were recovered Friday in a remote area of Badakhshan province in northern Afghanistan, police said. Provincial police chief Gen. Agha Noor Kemtuz said the victims, who ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-07T06:30:16Z)

Rangers beat A's, boost division lead to 9½ games

Texas Rangers' Taylor Teagarden, right, celebrates after hitting a two-run home run off of Oakland Athletics' Dallas Braden in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Aug. 6, 2010. (Jeff Chiu / AP ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-07T05:04:22Z)

College Football Notes: Longhorns' No. 2 QB quitting

AUSTIN, Texas — Backup Texas quarterback Sherrod Harris decided against returning for his final season so he can focus on getting his degree. Harris said Friday he had "a couple of tough semesters" and wanted to ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-08-07T05:54:29Z)

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