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Deals of the Hour / August 8, 2010, 12:40 pm

Islamists step up in flooded, devastated Pakistan

Sukkur, Pakistan -- Authorities evacuated thousands of Pakistanis living along expanding rivers on Saturday as forecasts predicted even more heavy rain could deepen the country's flood crisis. As the prime ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-08T17:41:58Z)

Minnesota's DFL Gubernatorial Candidates Vying For Voters This Weekend

Getoutthevote efforts are in high gear in Minnesota this weekend for the three DFL gubernatorial candidates. Mark Dayton, Matt Entenza and Margaret Anderson Kelliher are all seeking the DFL nomination in Tuesday's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-08T19:15:01Z)

Wisconsin Teen Charged In String Of Church Robberies

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A teenager accused in a series of Green Bay church burglaries describes himself to investigators as "a strong Catholic" who would "die for his faith." Nineteen-year-old Nicholas R. Holz was ... (Source: nbc15.com 2010-08-08T11:44:03Z)

Barnes & Noble considering sale of company; possible buyers include founder Leonard Riggio

NEW YORK (AP) — Book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc. , facing a potential proxy fight with shareholder activists unhappy about the company's stock price and strategy, said Tuesday it may put itself on the block ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-04T11:05:51Z)

More rains hit flooded Pakistan; Islamists step up

SUKKUR , Pakistan -- Authorities evacuated thousands of Pakistanis living along expanding rivers yesterday as forecasts predicted that even more heavy rain could deepen the country's flood crisis. As the prime ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-08-08T16:23:13Z)

Barnes & Noble Sale Won't Cure Its Woes

Barnes & Noble Inc. (NYSE: BKS ) announced late Tuesday that it would put itself up for sale. But even with its recent struggles , analysts aren't sure of what the company hopes to accomplish. "There are ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-08-08T17:20:29Z)

Barnes & Noble up for sale

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS - News ), the number one U.S. book store chain, is putting itself up for sale as business suffers in the high-stakes battle for a leading role in the digital books market ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-04T05:22:15Z)

Dodgers bring up Gibbons, designate Anderson for assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers purchased the contract of outfielder Jay Gibbons on Sunday, marking his return to the majors for the first time since 2007. Gibbons, 33, played for the Orioles from 2001-07 before ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-08T19:29:20Z)

Adam Dunn's two home runs sink Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — Adam Dunn hit a pair of three-run homers off Clayton Kershaw, tying a career high for RBIs, and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Friday night. John Lannan (3-5 ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-08-08T08:23:37Z)

1 Fatally Shot, 1 Wounded On East Side

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police were investigating two early morning shootings, one fatal, which may be connected. Police said a man was fatally shot early on Sunday along East Main Street near South Weyant Avenue ... (Source: WBNS 10TV Columbus 2010-08-08T13:09:57Z)

State Street boil alert lifted

MARION - A boil alert issued for about 20 residents on South State Street between Church and Columbia streets was lifted Saturday morning. Scott Ballenger, Marion District operations manager for Ohio American ... (Source: Marion Star 2010-08-08T11:08:16Z)

Pakistan leader heckled in U.K. as Islamists offer flood aid

BIRMINGHAM, England — Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari wrapped up his visit to Britain by addressing a political rally Saturday, facing criticism and protesters for touring overseas as floods killed more than 1,500 ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-08T11:01:06Z)

Hawaiian teen Moore finds winning ride for U.S. Open of Surfing title

Carissa Moore and Sally Fitzgibbons are close enough friends to have a good time together, and they could have had a nice half-hour chat on Saturday afternoon. That wasn't what was supposed to happen, though ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-08-08T06:50:34Z)

Goodell: Making Sure the Game Remains Strong

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell visited the Indianapolis Colts' training camp in Anderson yesterday, and he met with both the players and the media to discuss some of the issues facing the NFL ... On the status of ... (Source: Scout.com 2010-08-08T14:43:00Z)

Shreveport area mourns six teens who drowned in Red River; with video

DeKendrix Warner took one step and dropped from about 3 feet of water to a depth much deeper. One by one, the others tried to save him. Before long, seven teens, ages 13-18, were in a life-and-death struggle ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-08-08T08:02:09Z)

One last meeting: Minn. Dems hold final gov debate Sunday night

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota primary voters have their last chance to collectively size up gubernatorial hopefuls Mark Dayton, Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Matt Entenza. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota primary ... (Source: West Central Tribune 2010-08-08T19:07:52Z)

Friends of Duluth 17-year-old shot and killed by officers say boy had run-in with ...

Joey Carl, pictured above with then-girlfriend Alexis Ek, was fatally shot by a police officer late Thursday. Witnesses said the 17-year-old had been arguing with his father and was wielding a baseball bat when police ... (Source: DL-Online 2010-08-08T17:06:10Z)

Wis. Teen Charged In Series Of Church Robberies

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- A teenager accused in a series of Green Bay church burglaries described himself to investigators as "a strong Catholic" who would "die for his faith." Nineteen-year-old Nicholas R. Holz was charged ... (Source: Channel 3000 2010-08-08T16:23:13Z)

Six Teens Drown In Shreveport's Red River

(CNN) -- As temperatures soared Monday, the cool water of Shreveport, Louisiana's, Red River lured a group of family and friends to its banks. In an effort to cool off, one of the teens wandered into the shallow part of ... (Source: WIBW 2010-08-03T22:12:45Z)

Teen drowning deaths mourned in Shreveport

Shreveport, La. -- During an emotional service to pray for the families of six teens who perished Monday in the Red River, community leaders and members of the local clergy on Friday expressed spiritual ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-07T13:39:46Z)

Dunn's 2 3-run HRs help Nats top Dodgers (AP)

Adam Dunn hit a pair of three-run homers off Clayton Kershaw, tying a career high for RBIs, and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Friday night. John Lannan (3-5) allowed three runs and five ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-07T06:51:45Z)

NFL's Goodell: Super Bowl 2012 will go on

ANDERSON, Ind. -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he expects the Super Bowl in Indianapolis to be played as planned in February 2012. Goodell answered reporters' questions Saturday at the Colts' new ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-08T10:18:09Z)

Larsen into U.S. Open quarterfinals

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Granger Larsen of Lahaina defeated third-ranked Adriano De Souza of Brazil to advance to the quarterfinals of the Association of Surfing Professionals prime U.S. Open of Surfing on ... (Source: Maui News 2010-08-08T11:44:03Z)

SURFING: Teen prodigy wins Women's U.S. Open

HUNTINGTON BEACH -- Rookie Carissa Moore continued her ascent up the ranks of the top female surfers in the world in championship fashion Saturday, defeating Sally Fitzgibbons 12.50- 3.83 to win the Women's U.S. Open of ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-08T02:04:14Z)

Wis. teen charged in string of church robberies

GREEN BAY, Wis.—A teenager accused in a series of Green Bay church burglaries describes himself to investigators as "a strong Catholic" who would "die for his faith." Nineteen-year-old Nicholas R. Holz was ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-07T23:48:13Z)

Officer fatally shoots teen in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- Duluth police say a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot by an officer. Police were called to the teen's home about 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Witnesses say Joey Carl became enraged during an argument at his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-07T23:41:04Z)

Goodell still expects Indy to host Super Bowl

ANDERSON -- Colts players liked what Roger Goodell told them about the 2012 Super Bowl. The NFL commissioner expects it to be played as planned in Indianapolis. As for other discussion topics, well, let's just say there ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-08T08:59:25Z)

Milton O. Johnston to Offer Main Street America Commercial Coverages

Houston, Texas-based managing general agent Milton O. Johnston & Co. Ltd. has been appointed by The Main Street America Group to write commercial general liability, commercial auto (liability and physical ... (Source: Insurance Journal 2010-08-04T16:13:39Z)

Minn. Dems hold final gubernatorial debate

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota primary voters have their last chance to collectively size up gubernatorial hopefuls Mark Dayton, Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Matt Entenza. The trio meets for the final debate ... (Source: Winona Daily News 2010-08-08T17:06:10Z)

Duluth police officer fatally shoots teen during baseball-bat rampage

DULUTH, Minn. — An enraged 17-year-old boy, whose friends said had been drinking earlier in the night, died in the street near his home late Thursday after being shot by a Duluth police officer sitting ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-06T23:06:28Z)

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