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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 1:39 am

Afghan, Coalition Detain Insurgents, Seize Weapons

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2010 – Afghan and coalition forces detained several insurgents and seized a large weapons cache in Afghanistan yesterday in operations focused on dismantling terrorist groups' leadership, military ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-06T21:54:53Z)

Iran to reject Brazil's offer on convicted woman

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and initially sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43-year-old Sakineh Mohammadi ... (Source: WRAL 2010-08-03T12:04:18Z)

Knicks make offer to Shannon Brown

The Knicks have reportedly extended an offer to Shannon Brown, who is still considering a return to the Lakers. Brown can go ahead and take the offer, or wait and see if the Lakers can arrange to trade Sasha Vujacic and ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-29T19:48:21Z)

APNewsBreak: Asian investment group says it won't enrich Hicks, Gillett in bid for ...

A group of Chinese investors tells The Associated Press that any offer it makes to buy Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose Chicago ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-06T07:50:12Z)

Utah Jazz: Kevin O'Connor gets contract extension; Jerry Sloan confirms he'll coach

SALT LAKE CITY — After losing Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver in free agency to the Chicago Bulls, and seeing Wesley Matthews sign a front-loaded, $34 million offer sheet from the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-06T06:17:08Z)

This week in entertainment: Paul Rudd, Steve Carell star in 'Dinner for Schmucks'

Thursday: Lamplighters Music Theatre Company opens its new season with Gilbert and Sullivan's swashbuckling comedy classic, "The Pirates of Penzance." It plays through Saturday at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-26T07:56:05Z)

Police find 10 bodies in north Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan — The bodies of 10 people, including eight foreigners, were recovered yesterday in a remote area of Badakhshan Province in northern Afghanistan, police said. The provincial police chief ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-07T08:10:29Z)

Eminem Released 'Love The Way You Lie' Clip With Rihanna & Megan Fox

Eminem Released new 'Love The Way You Lie' music video clip with Rihanna & Megan Fox. Last night, mega rapster Eminem released the new music video for his song entitled, "Love The Way You Lie" on MTV. "Love The ... (Source: OnTheFlix 2010-08-06T17:22:52Z)

What's the real message in Rihanna-Eminem music video?

NEW YORK — It's hard to forget the haunting photo that leaked out early last year: Pop star Rihanna, her elegant face bruised and battered after a violent assault by her then-boyfriend, R&B singer Chris ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-06T22:37:50Z)

Will Shannon Brown leave Lakers for Knicks?

The Knicks have made a contract offer to Shannon Brown using a portion of their remaining salary-cap room, according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports. HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: It would be great for the New York Knicks ... (Source: Hoop Vibes 2010-07-30T19:47:10Z)

Will.I.Am to Receive BMI President's Award

Black Eye Peas lead man will.i.am will be presented the BMI President's Award at the organization's annual Urban Awards ceremony Friday, September 10. The ceremony, held at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, will also ... (Source: Singersroom 2010-08-06T15:49:48Z)

Jazz Sign O'Connor to Extension

The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed executive vice president of basketball operations/general manager Kevin O'Connor to a multi-year contract extension. In addition, the Jazz also announced ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-08-06T09:37:34Z)

Music critic loses lawsuit against Cleveland Orchestra, 'Plain Dealer'

CLEVELAND -- An ousted critic who charged that he was removed from his beat because of critical coverage has lost a lawsuit against his newspaper and the Cleveland Orchestra. A jury ruled today in favor of the ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-06T17:58:39Z)

Americans among 10 killed in Afghanistan ambush

KABUL, Afghanistan – Americans are among 10 people killed by militants in an ambush in a remote, forested area of Badakhshan province in northern Afghanistan, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul said Saturday. "We have reason to ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-07T07:49:01Z)

"Inception" set to fend off three box office rookies

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Leonardo DiCaprio is set to remain king of the North American box office for a third weekend, despite the arrival of three new films led by the 3D sequel "Cats & Dogs: The ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-30T04:30:55Z)

Will.i.am to Receive BMI President's Award at BMI Urban Music Awards Ceremony Sept ...

LOS ANGELES--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) will present the BMI President's Award to will.i.am during the organization's annual Urban Awards ceremony Friday, September 10. Staged at the Pantages ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-08-04T23:01:40Z)

Weekend Box Office Predictions Game: Dinner for Schmucks Invites Inception

Reigning box office champion Inception licked up Angelina Jolie in Salt last weekend and now eyes Dinner for Schmucks starring Paul Rudd and Steve Carell, Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore in 3D, and Charlie St ... (Source: TheHDRoom 2010-07-28T18:30:48Z)

APNewsBreak: Group won't enrich Hicks, Gillett

NEW YORK—A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose Chicago-based ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-06T22:37:50Z)

Will.i.am to Receive BMI President's Award at BMI Urban Music Awards Ceremony Sept ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) will present the BMI President's Award to will.i.am during the organization's annual Urban Awards ceremony Friday, September 10. Staged at the Pantages ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-05T13:13:30Z)

FM spokesman indicates Iran likely to reject Brazil's offer to shelter Iran woman on death row

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran will likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and initially sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43-year-old Sakineh ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-03T08:15:14Z)

Eminem and Rihanna's 'Lie' Video Paints Reality For Many

Eminem and Rihanna have the whole world buzzing about their music video for the Billboard Hot 100 number one single " Love The Way You Lie ." Tackling a subject both faced in there past, Rihanna and Eminem shines the ... (Source: Singersroom 2010-08-06T17:01:23Z)

Investors not out to enrich Gillett, Hicks

New York - A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Premier League club Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-08-06T10:42:00Z)

Kevin O'Connor gets contract extension; Jerry Sloan confirms he'll coach

SALT LAKE CITY — After losing Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver in free agency to the Chicago Bulls, and seeing Wesley Matthews sign a front-loaded, $34 million offer sheet from the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz ... (Source: ksl.com 2010-08-06T04:22:37Z)

PD Music Critic Loses Lawsuit

Classical Music Critic Donald Rosenberg has lost his case against his employer, the Plain Dealer, and the Cleveland Orchestra. Rosenberg sued after he was reassigned from his regular beat covering the Cleveland Orchestra ... (Source: WCPN 2010-08-06T22:37:50Z)

Americans Killed in Afghanistan Ambush

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Americans are among 10 people killed by militants in an ambush in a remote, forested area of Badakhshan province in northern Afghanistan, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul said Saturday. "We have reason ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-08-07T06:58:54Z)

12 Afghan civilians, 1 NATO service member die in explosions in eastern Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Roadside bombings killed 12 Afghan civilians and a NATO service member in increasingly volatile eastern Afghanistan, officials said Friday. NATO did not disclose the nationality or ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-06T15:42:39Z)

Police: 10 bodies found in NAfghanistan

KABUL, 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 ... (Source: Brattleboro Reformer 2010-08-07T07:49:01Z)

Iran likely to reject Brazil asylum offer for woman given stoning sentence for adultery

TEHRAN , Iran (AP) — Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43 ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-08-03T12:04:18Z)

Knicks Go After Lakers Shannon Brown

Reports are surfacing the New York Knicks have made an offer to Lakers free agent shooting guard Shannon Brown. The terms of the deal are still unknown. At this point, Brown has two options: Take the offer from the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-29T21:21:25Z)

Music Critic Loses Lawsuit

The next time you think music critics always have the last word, think again. Or just ask Cleveland's Donald Rosenberg. Rosenberg's troubles began after he wrote a series of negative reviews for the Plain ... (Source: POLLSTAR 2010-08-06T20:57:37Z)

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