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Deals of the Hour / September 1, 2010, 10:40 pm

3 die when medical helicopter crashes en route to traffic accident in central ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A helicopter ambulance has crashed in the hills of central Arkansas, killing three crew members who were trying to reach a person injured in a traffic accident. Air Evac Lifeteam and the ... (Source: WTVR-TV 2010-08-31T20:56:36Z)

N.J. judge dismisses lawsuit over concert-ticket sales

NEWARK, N.J. - A New Jersey judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by the state against two concert-ticket resellers over their sale of tickets to Bruce Springsteen shows at Giants Stadium last year. The ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-01T06:57:53Z)

Ranger May Not Be Eligible For Fugitive Reward

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing whether an eastern Arizona ranger whose tip led to the capture of two of the most wanted fugitives in America can receive $27,500 in reward money under the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-02T02:10:22Z)

Three die in medical helicopter crash in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Three crew members were killed early Tuesday when the medical helicopter they were aboard crashed in central Arkansas. The Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter was flying to pick up a traffic ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-31T15:20:09Z)

Former Hawkeye coach and member of the Fab 5 Sharm Scheuerman dies

DENVER(KWWL)--Sharm Scheuerman, a member of the "56 Iowa Hawkeye basketball "Fab Five team," who became the youngest head basketball coach in NCAA Division I history at the age of 24, died Tuesday. He was 76 years old. ... (Source: KWWL 2010-09-01T05:10:31Z)

3 die in medical helicopter crash

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A helicopter ambulance has crashed in the hills of central Arkansas, killing three crew members who were trying to reach a person injured in a traffic accident. Air Evac Lifeteam and ... (Source: Paragould Daily Press 2010-09-01T17:06:21Z)

New Xbox controller promises improved directional pad

While the PC's keyboard and mouse are an ideal combo for first-person shooters, gamepads are much better for some other genres. Microsoft's Xbox 360 controller has arguably been the best gamepad on the market ... (Source: The Tech Report& LLC 2010-08-31T18:47:45Z)

Microsoft Announces Price Hikes for Xbox Live

Bad news for Xbox Live users as Microsoft has announced a price increase for the service. Microsoft's Larry Hryb, known to the Xbox Live community as Major Nelson, today announced that Redmond would be increasing the ... (Source: Tom's Guide 2010-08-30T21:55:03Z)

Fire under control at Pa. welding firm; 5 injured

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 | 5:03 p.m. Officials say a fire at a Philadelphia-area welding supply company that injured five people has been brought under control. Delaware County spokesman Bill Lovejoy says ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-02T00:08:41Z)

Diet pill found to boost heart attack risk

Abbott Laboratories' weight loss pill Meridia increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people with existing heart disease, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-09-02T05:02:10Z)

Quad Cities sports legend Sharm Scheuerman dies

Rock Island native Sharm Scheuerman, a three-sport star at Rock Island High School and star basketball player at the University Iowa, has died at age 76 in rural Denver, Colo. Mr. Scheuerman at age 24 ... (Source: Quad Cities Onlines 2010-08-31T21:25:14Z)

As Incentives Fade, Auto Sales Reach Lowest Point Since 1983

DETROIT | Americans nervous about the drumbeat of bad economic news stayed away from auto showrooms. Automakers nervous about their bottom lines didn't offer deals to lure them in. As a result, it was the worst ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-02T04:40:42Z)

Calderon's annual report says Mexico is rebounding from tough 2009

MEXICO CITY -- Fresh off this week's capture of a notorious drug lord, Mexican President Felipe Calderon declared Wednesday that his sustained assault on organized crime and efforts to clean up the police ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-02T03:07:38Z)

NEW JERSEY: State loses Bruce Springsteen tickets lawsuit

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by the state against two concert ticket resellers over their sale of tickets to Bruce Springsteen shows at Giants Stadium last year ... (Source: Daily Journal 2010-09-01T14:07:23Z)

R.I., Iowa hoops legend dies at 76

Milton "Sharm'' Scheuerman, a multisport standout at Rock Island High School in the 1950s and star athlete and coach at the University of Iowa,died Monday at age 76 at his home in rural Denver, Colo. While ... (Source: Quad Cities Onlines 2010-09-01T01:28:37Z)

WRAPUP 1-China digs for ways to stymie BHP's Potash Corp bid

MELBOURNE/HONG KONG, Sept 2 (Reuters) - China is stepping up attempts to hamper BHP Billiton's $39 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp, amid worries about future supplies of fertiliser it needs to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-02T04:12:04Z)

August auto sales hit lowest level since 1983

DETROIT — Americans nervous about the drumbeat of bad economic news stayed away from auto showrooms in August, while automakers nervous about their bottom lines didn't offer deals to lure them in. As a ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-02T00:15:50Z)

Nation briefs: Blasts rock welding firm; 5 hurt, 1 critically

A series of explosions at a welding supply company on Wednesday injured 5 people — one critically — forced evacuations and sent thick black smoke billowing over the area. The explosions at Scully ... (Source: Herald Times 2010-09-02T05:16:29Z)

Microsoft Will Offer Xbox 360 for Five More Years

(Adds Microsoft's comment in eighth paragraph.) Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. will continue to offer the Xbox 360 for the next five years, expanding the lifespan of the console to 10 years, said ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-23T23:00:37Z)

Auto industry has worst August sales since 1983

DETROIT - Americans nervous about the drumbeat of bad economic news stayed away from auto showrooms. Automakers nervous about their bottom lines didn't offer deals to lure them in. As a result, it was the ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-09-02T00:30:09Z)

Discovery Channel Gunman Shot by Snipers, Hostages Freed

Police snipers shot a gunman holding three Discovery Channel employees hostage Wednesday. Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger says the suspect, James Lee, was shot and is in custody. His condition is ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-09-01T21:52:40Z)

NJ judge tosses ticket reseller suit

A New Jersey judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by the state against two concert ticket resellers over their sale of tickets to Bruce Springsteen shows at Giants Stadium last year.The companies _ Orbitz Worldwide ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-01T15:47:36Z)

UPDATE 3-News Corp sells controlling stake in China TV channels

HONG KONG, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp ( NWSA.O ) said on Monday it will sell control of its three Chinese TV channels to a fund backed by China's No.2 media company, in a pullback from the market after ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-24T23:56:42Z)

LIVE VIDEO: Police Talking to Gunman Inside Discovery Channel Building

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) -- Police in suburban Washington say they're talking with a gunman who has taken hostages at the headquarters of the Discovery Channel networks. Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger ... (Source: WGRZ TV 2010-09-01T21:02:34Z)

China digs for ways to stymie BHP's Potash Corp bid

China is stepping up attempts to hamper BHP Billiton's $39 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp, amid worries about future supplies of fertilizer it needs to rapidly boost food production. China's state-run Sinochem ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-02T04:19:13Z)

Blasts rock Pa. welding firm; 5 civilians injured

People watch smoke rise from a fire near Collingdale, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. The explosions at Scully Welding Supply in Collingdale happened around 1 p.m. in an industrial area about 7 miles ... (Source: Athens Messenger 2010-09-02T04:12:04Z)

Calderon's state of nation report cites gains in security, economic growth for Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Felipe Calderon delivered his latest "state of the nation" report to Congress on Wednesday, saying Mexico has made gains in security and is enjoying its strongest economic growth in a ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-02T03:14:48Z)

Blasts rock Pa. welding company, force evacuations

COLLINGDALE, Pa.—A series of explosions at a welding supply company in suburban Philadelphia sent thick black smoke billowing over the area and forced evacuations Wednesday. The explosions at Scully ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-01T19:58:09Z)

Discovery gunman dead, police say

An armed man who stormed the headquarters of the Discovery Channel and took three hostages is dead. Police say they aren't sure if one of their bullets killed the man, tentatively identified as James Jay Lee, or if ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-01T23:11:25Z)

Mexico debates cash-sale limits to stop laundering

Limiting cash transactions to $100,000 and requiring vendors to monitor suspicious activity are among the suggestions contained in a new package of measures Mexican President Felipe Calderon is introducing to combat ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-26T19:36:37Z)

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