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Deals of the Hour / August 8, 2010, 9:40 pm

A McGrady deal with Pistons could lead to trade later

Tracy McGrady isn't a Piston yet. But there is a possibility the one-time superstar could come to Motown with the hopes of rejuvenating a career that once seemed destined to end in the Hall of Fame. But fans ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-09T01:55:53Z)

Allegan native John Haas dies in professional drag boat race

OKLAHOMA (WZZM/KTLU.COM) -- A West Michigan native and professional drag boat racer John Haas died Saturday night on the water. The Southern Drag Boat Association says Haas was killed when his boat crashed ... (Source: WZZM 13 2010-08-08T20:19:27Z)

Allegan native and professional drag boat champion John Haas dies in competition ...

CHOUTEAU, Okla. (WZZM) -- A West Michigan native and professional drag boat racer John Haas died Saturday night on the water. The Southern Drag Boat Association says Haas was killed when his boat crashed ... (Source: WZZM 13 2010-08-09T00:08:31Z)

4 Mexico police commanders in Juárez suspended, investigated

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Four federal police commanders have been suspended from their posts in a violent Mexican border city following allegations from subordinates that they have links to drug traffickers. The action by the ... (Source: El Paso Times 2010-08-08T19:29:20Z)

World champion drag boat racer killed in Oklahoma

A drag-boat racer from Michigan was killed when his boat crashed during a Southern Drag Boat Association race on Grand River near Chouteau. According to The Grand Rapids Press , Haas was age 55. The Allegan, Mich ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-09T04:19:03Z)

NBA Rumors: Tracy McGrady Could Sign With the Detroit Pistons

The wait may be over for Tracy McGrady. After weeks of speculation linking McGrady to the Chicago Bulls, it is being reported the Detroit Pistons have extended a contract offer to the veteran swingman. DraftExpress ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-08T22:21:08Z)

Kardashian Family: 2010 Teen Choice Awards

Making for quite the fun-filled family affair, the Kardashian/Jenner clan was on-hand at the Gibson Amphitheatre for the 2010 Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, California on Sunday (August 8). All gathered together ... (Source: GossipCenter.com 2010-08-09T03:36:06Z)

'The Other Guys' Laugh 'Inception' Out of No. 1 Spot

(USA TODAY) --After nearly a month atop the box office, the brainy thriller Inception lost its crown to a couple of goofs. The Other Guys, the critically lauded comedy with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, stormed to No ... (Source: WLTX.com 2010-08-09T03:14:38Z)

Pistons still deliberating McGrady offer

David Aldridge, TNT analyst -- A source with knowledge of the discussions told TNT's David Aldridge Sunday night that the Detroit Pistons are not close to signing free agent forward Tracy McGrady, and are continuing to ... (Source: NBA 2010-08-09T02:53:09Z)

Mayor Offers Reward After Vandals Hit Home

KCCI.com The mayor Polk City is offering a reward after vandals damaged a city park and his house. Mayor Gary Heuertz is offering a reward of $3,500 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-08T23:47:02Z)

Rebuilding Gone Haywire: What Happened To The Detroit Pistons?

Throughout the past decade in the Eastern Conference the Detroit Pistons have been the most successful team after making two NBA Finals appearances and six straight Eastern Conference Finals. The Pistons were led by ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-09T02:46:00Z)

Beets her: Michelle Obama 'fesses up

WASHINGTON | Michelle Obama dishes on the first family's health and eating habits in a new magazine interview, admitting she can't stand beets and that she does an occasional dietary "cleanse" to clear her ... (Source: NWI.com 2010-08-08T22:28:18Z)

'The Twilight Saga,' 'The Vampire Diaries' sink fangs into Teen Choice Awards

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIF. — Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers again ruled the Teen Choice Awards. "The Twilight Saga" commanded Sunday's ceremony with 11 wins, including choice ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-09T03:50:25Z)

Polk City mayor offers reward for details about vandals

POLK CITY (AP) -- The mayor of Polk City is offering a $3,500 reward for information about the vandals who damaged his home and a city park. Mayor Gary Heuertz is offering the cash in exchange for information ... (Source: Globe Gazette 2010-08-08T20:05:08Z)

Continued: Former Mexican president urges successor to legalize drugs, saying it will ...

MEXICO CITY - Former President Vicente Fox is joining with those urging his successor to legalize drugs in Mexico, saying that could break the economic power of the country's brutal drug cartels. Fox's comments, posted ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-09T01:20:06Z)

Brouhaha over cosmetics can't hide real woes

Pair this with a Naomi Campbell blood diamond: A palette of makeup — blush, eye shadow, nail polish and lipstick — inspired by the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez, the gritty industrial border town where ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-09T03:36:06Z)

Michelle Obama hates beets, but George H.W. Bush banned broccoli

It may not be as dramatic or spark the (surprising) interest the Broccoli Incident did during the first Bush administration, but the Obama White House does offer this bit of vegetable news: Michelle Obama ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-05T02:07:47Z)

Pimps force Mexican women into prostitution in US, TX

TENANCINGO, Mexico (AP) — In the impoverished central Mexico townof Tenancingo (tehn-ahn-SEENG'-goh), a sinister trade has taken root. Extended families are exploiting the desperation of unsuspecting young Mexican ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-08-08T18:53:33Z)

'Inception' knocked from No. 1

LOS ANGELES -- "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot. The buddy-cop parody starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made $35.6 million in its opening weekend ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-09T04:19:03Z)

Glee , Lady Gaga, Ian Somerhalder, Usher, et al .Win 2010 Teen Choice Awards

Glee stars Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Mark Salling and Kevin McHale and pop singer Katy Perry co-hosted the 2010 Teen Choice Awards, which cover movies, television, comedy, sports, and music, on Sunday, August 8. The ... (Source: TheaterMania.com 2010-08-09T04:19:03Z)

Polk City vandalism incidents bring reward offer

The mayor of Polk City is offering a $3,500 reward for information about the vandals who damaged his home and a city park. Mayor Gary Heuertz is offering the cash in exchange for information that leads to an ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-08-08T09:28:03Z)

Pimps armed with lies, threats, violence force Mexican women into prostitution in US

TENANCINGO, Mexico (AP) — In this impoverished town in central Mexico, a sinister trade has taken root: Entire extended families exploit desperation and lure hundreds of unsuspecting young Mexican women to ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-08T17:27:39Z)

Pimps force Mexican women into prostitution in US

In this impoverished town in central Mexico, a sinister trade has taken root: entire extended families exploit desperation and lure hundreds of unsuspecting young Mexican women to the United States to force them into ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T04:04:44Z)

2010 Teen Choice Awards: Live From the Green Carpet

Making for another big night in Hollywood, the stars are getting ready for the 12th annual Teen Choice Awards being held in Los Angeles, California on Sunday night (August 8). With Katy Perry pulling off hosting duties ... (Source: GossipCenter.com 2010-08-08T22:49:46Z)

Will Ferrell Comedy Knocks "Inception" From Top Spot

(Los Angeles, CA) -- The new buddy cop comedy "The Other Guys" knocked "Inception" out of the top spot during weekend box office sales. The movie stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg and pulled in 35-point-six-million ... (Source: Ozarks First.com 2010-08-08T23:47:02Z)

Pistons report: Getting inside

When the Pistons broke training camp a year ago, new head coach John Kuester felt his team was good enough to make the playoffs. The way this offseason has unfolded, Kuester and the Pistons' front office might have to ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-06T06:24:18Z)

Obamas no beet generation For dinner? Can't be beets

It may not be as dramatic or spark the (surprising) interest the Broccoli Incident did during the first Bush administration, but the Obama White House does offer this bit of vegetable news: Michelle Obama ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-07T06:58:54Z)

Tracy McGrady Close to Signing with Detroit Pistons

There are many NBA analysts that are going to scratch their heads over this signing, especially if it turns out that McGrady gets more than one year from the Pistons. On paper, this appears to be a move by the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-08T19:57:58Z)

'Twilight,' 'Vampire Diaries' dominate Teen Choice

Bloodsuckers again ruled the Teen Choice Awards. "The Twilight Saga" commanded Sunday's ceremony with 11 wins, including choice movie fantasy, villain and chemistry. Meanwhile, the CW's "The Vampire Diaries ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-09T03:57:35Z)

Ashley Greene: 2010 Teen Choice Awards

Fresh off of a fun-filled weekend in Sin City, Ashley Green was all smiles as she arrived at the Gibson Amphitheatre for the 2010 Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, California on Sunday (August 8). The Alice Cullen ... (Source: GossipCenter.com 2010-08-09T00:15:40Z)

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