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Deals of the Hour / September 19, 2010, 5:40 am

Aide: Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan to run for office in January election

Nigeria (AP) — An aide to Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says the leader will run ... of Africa's most populous nation after the death of elected leader Umaru Yar'Adua in May. (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-15T12:39:12Z)

Airline shareholders approve deal

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 2010-09-19T11:08:33Z)

Citigroup's Student Loan Corp. Said to Be Near Sale

(Updates with board meeting in the third paragraph.) Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. is nearing a sale of its Student Loan Corp. business to Sallie Mae and Discover Financial Services in a deal that ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-17T12:29:40Z)

Paris Hilton gets year probation in plea deal

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of probation and avoid a felony conviction under ... Clark County District Attorney David Roger said. Roger said the celebrity socialite has agreed to plead guilty Monday ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-19T05:53:36Z)

Discover, Citigroup student loan deal

BOSTON — Citigroup Inc. said Friday it is selling its student loan business and about $32 billion in related assets to Discover Financial Services and the student lender Sallie Mae, Citi's latest move ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-19T10:47:05Z)

'Octomom' Nadya Suleman reportedly going on welfare

Nadya Suleman can't make ends meet and she's going to go on welfare, reports RadarOnline. A reality TV deal the mom of 14 had made has fizzled, says Radar, and she's running out of money. "She was hoping ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-17T21:40:51Z)

Continental shareholders approve sale to UAL

It will be run by Continental CEO Jeff Smisek. Shareholders of United parent UAL Corp. are scheduled to meet Friday morning in Chicago, while Continental shareholders will gather in Houston. UAL would acquire ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-17T15:14:19Z)

Young, Pavano lead Twins to sweep of reeling White Sox

This looked like it would be an easy win for the Twins after Young capped a three-run fifth with a two-run homer off Mark Buehrle   (FSY) (12-11) that made it 6-2. Instead, the White Sox answered by sending up nine ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-17T04:37:13Z)

United, Continental shareholders vote on deal

It will be run by Continental CEO Jeff Smisek. Shareholders of United parent UAL Corp. are scheduled to meet Friday morning in Chicago, while Continental shareholders will gather in Houston. UAL would acquire ... (Source: Martinsville Reporter-Times 2010-09-19T00:17:09Z)

Twins 8, White Sox 5

This looked like it would be an easy win for the Twins after Young capped a three-run fifth with a two-run homer off Mark Buehrle (12-11) that made it 6-2. Instead, the White Sox answered by sending up nine batters ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-17T03:39:57Z)

Aide: Nigerian president to run in Jan. election

An aide to Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says the leader will run in ... president of Africa's most populous nation after the death of elected leader Umaru Yar'Adua in May. (Source: Salon 2010-09-15T12:39:12Z)

6 dead in church van wreck on Thruway near Woodbury

WOODBURY — A church van crashed Saturday on the New York State Thruway, killing six people. Emergency responders at the scene 5 miles north of Harriman said the van blew a tire and began rolling over ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-09-19T00:24:19Z)

Cross Country - NSU goes to Ruston for Saturday meet

... Demons and Lady Demons raced in a tandem competition two weeks ago at Stephen F ... will be a good indication of how the NSU runners' training is going, according to head men's coach Leon Johnson and head women ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-09-17T21:48:01Z)

EU agrees free trade deal with South Korea

... Europe and Asia together in an ever closer economic bond," Belgian Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere told ... Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi is struggling on the domestic political front and Rome has warned ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-16T09:46:13Z)

Spartans stun Irish in OT

Aaron Bates threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Gantt on an audacious fake field goal in overtime, giving the Spartans a 34-31 victory over the Irish on Saturday night. With Dan Conroy lining up for a 46-yard ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-09-19T11:08:33Z)

Gutsy fake field goal seals deal for Spartans

Aaron Bates threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Gantt on an audacious fake field goal in overtime, giving the Spartans a 34-31 victory over the Irish on Saturday night. With Dan Conroy lining up for a 46-yard ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-19T06:58:01Z)

OctoMom Nadya Suleman Facing Foreclosure and Welfare

According to Radar Online , with no income coming in and an army of nannies to pay, Suleman may be looking at welfare. A source said, "She's still hoping to pull off a deal that will pay her a fortune but ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-17T16:33:03Z)

Paris Hilton Agrees to Plea Deal, Says D.A.

Paris Hilton has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanors in her drug-possession case – and she will be sentenced to a year of probation but no jail time, reports the Las Vegas ... Attorney David Roger. (Source: WCTV 2010-09-19T02:11:41Z)

Citigroup sells off student loan unit

BOSTON — Citigroup Inc. said Friday it is selling its student loan business and about $32 billion in related assets to Discover Financial Services and the student lender Sallie Mae, Citi's latest move ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-19T11:15:43Z)

Women's Tennis - NSU serves up fall season opener at North Texas

... feature players from NCAA Tournament teams NSU, SMU and North Texas, along with competitors from Stephen F. Austin, Tyler Junior College, Sam Houston State and Texas-San Antonio. The Lady Demons will make their ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-09-17T00:12:22Z)

Paris Hilton Strikes a Deal in Vegas, Avoids Felony Cocaine Charge

... Paris Hilton will not be facing a trial or jail time after her Aug. 27 arrest for felony cocaine possession, according to the Las Vegas Review ... over her future," said Clark County D.A. David Roger. " (Source: Pop Eater 2010-09-19T03:08:57Z)

Could Mumbai be the new Milan? Italy's Poltrona Frau opens its first India showroom

"More established markets in Europe were feeling the brunt of the crisis and U.S. markets were down the drain," said Obert. "He started looking at Asia more coherently." This turn to new markets is a revolution for Italian ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-09-17T02:06:54Z)

White Sox swept out of contention

This looked like it would be an easy win for the Twins after Young capped a three-run fifth with a two-run homer off Mark Buehrle (12-11) that made it 6-2. Instead, the White Sox answered by sending up nine batters ... (Source: Galesburg Register-Mail 2010-09-17T04:22:54Z)

6 dead on Thruway in Harriman; northbound side reopens

WOODBURY — A church van crash on the New York State Thruway this afternoon has claimed six lives. Emergency responders at the scene five miles north of Exit 16 said the van blew a tire and began rolling ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-09-19T03:16:07Z)

WRAPUP 3-Car sales surge in Asia, fall in Europe

... Europe car sales fell as scrapping bonuses ran out. French and Spanish car sales fell in August, as scrapping incentives are fading or have run out in those markets. Italian ... Keywords: AUTOS ASIA/ Keywords ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-01T12:20:01Z)

Authorities: 6 dead in wreck on NY Thruway

WOODBURY, N.Y. (AP) - At least six people have died and more were injured when a minivan carrying members from a church crashed on the New York State Thruway, about five miles north of the Woodbury Common shopping ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T22:44:06Z)

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan kicks off campaign with pledges to oil-rich ...

NIGERIA — President Goodluck Jonathan, who was thrust into office after Nigeria ... became president after the May 5 death of elected leader Umaru Yar'Adua, a Muslim from the north. An unwritten power-sharing ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-19T11:01:24Z)

Spartans beat Irish on gutsy call

Aaron Bates threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Gantt on an audacious fake field goal in overtime, giving the Spartans a 34-31 victory over the Irish last night. With Dan Conroy lining up for a 46-yard attempt ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-09-19T11:22:52Z)

Demons looking for elusive victory

... collide Saturday night as the Northwestern State Demons entertain the Tarleton State Texans in a 6 p.m. contest at Turpin Stadium. Both clubs have dropped their first two outings this season — NSU 65-21 at Air ... (Source: nwlanews.com 2010-09-17T19:10:32Z)

Octomom Nadya Suleman Going On Welfare

Despite attempts at a reality show, game show and merchandizing and book deals, "Octomom" Nadya Suleman is broke and going on welfare, celebrity gossip website RadarOnline reported Friday. Suleman, who did ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2010-09-17T14:02:44Z)

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