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Deals of the Hour / September 2, 2010, 9:40 am

NHL's Sharks sign Stanley Cup-winning goalie

The San Jose Sharks have signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi. The team announced the deal today. Niemi stopped 129 of 136 shots in the ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-09-02T15:53:34Z)

Power coming back at Minnesota State Fair after accident

An accident near the Minnesota State Fair injured two people and knocked out power to some facilities at the fairgrounds. FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — An accident near the Minnesota State Fair injured two people and ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-08-31T20:56:36Z)

Stephen Hawking says God not needed for creation

Physicist Stephen Hawking says God wasn't necessary for the creation of the universe. In his new book, "The Grand Design," the British scientist says unraveling a complex series of theories will explain ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-02T14:41:59Z)

Rapper T.I. And Wife Arrested On Drug Charges

Rapper T.I. and wife Tameka Cottle were arrested late Wednesday night on drug charges after police smelled alleged marijuana coming from their car, authorities said. The arrests for possession of a controlled ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-02T15:39:15Z)

Sheriff: Man in Calif. triple slaying confessed

LOS ANGELES — A man accused of fatally shooting three others in a drug deal gone wrong confessed to the killings soon after he was arrested, authorities said Wednesday. Harold Yong Park, 31, faces charges that ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-02T15:32:06Z)

Marlins and Nationals Brawl, Gaby Sanchez Might Be Batman

More often than not, baseball brawls are lame. A pitcher plunks a batter, the batter charges the mound, the pitcher readies himself for the fight and then the players start aimlessly swinging like two preteen ... (Source: Miami New Times Blogs 2010-09-02T12:40:18Z)

Ex-Argentine officer fights extradition from US

MIAMI— A former Argentine military officer is going to have to wait a little longer to find out if he will be sent to Argentina to stand trial on charges that he was involved in a 1972 massacre of ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-31T17:29:00Z)

Morgan charges mound, Nationals and Marlins brawl (video)

MIAMI — Nyjer Morgan of the Washington Nationals has charged the mound after a pitch from Florida's Chris Volstad sailed behind him, setting off a wild brawl between the teams. Morgan took a big swing that appeared ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-09-02T10:45:46Z)

Dutch say suspect passengers are free

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Two Yemeni men arrested on arrival from the United States on suspicion they may have been conducting a dry run for an airline terror attack were released without charge Wednesday ... (Source: The Wenatchee World Online 2010-09-02T14:34:50Z)

Sheriff Says Suspect In Calif Triple Slaying Confessed

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Officials say a man has confessed to fatally shooting three men in a West Hollywood apartment after a drug deal went bad. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lt. Pat Nelson said Wednesday that Harold Yong ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-02T07:39:39Z)

3 Ex-County Employees Denied Rehirings

Three Nassau County managers fired for lack of confidence to perform their job after a controversy involving a conference in South Florida have lost their appeal to regain their jobs. At a private hearing Tuesday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-31T23:12:36Z)

EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENT: T.I. & Wife Arrested On Drug Charges In West Hollywood

T.I. and wife Tameka Cottle were arrested on drug charges Wednesday evening in West Hollywood, RadarOnline.com has learned, after authorities said they pulled the rap superstar over and smelled a "smelled ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-09-02T11:14:24Z)

In new book, scientist Stephen Hawking asserts that God not needed to create the ...

LONDON – LONDON (AP) — Physicist Stephen Hawking says God wasn't necessary for the creation of the universe. In his new book, "The Grand Design," the British scientist says unraveling a complex series ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-02T15:53:34Z)

Ex-FBI agent accused of illegal hiring at Rockwall deli

A former Dallas FBI agent is expected to plead guilty next week to federal charges that for 11 years she used illegal immigrants to staff a Schlotzsky's restaurant she owns in Rockwall. Ann Cox was fired by the FBI ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-20T04:56:07Z)

Retired NM attorney pleads to child porn charges (8:12 a.m.)

ALBUQUERQUE - A 70-year-old retired Santa Fe attorney has pleaded guilty to federal receipt of child pornography charges. Robert Warren was indicted last year and pleaded guilty Monday before U.S. District ... (Source: Las Cruces Sun-News 2010-09-01T15:04:39Z)

T.I. arrested in West Hollywood on Drug Charges - Takers star with Purple Drank

Rapper T.I. has been arrested on drug charges in West Hollywood. The recent star of the hit film "Takers" apparently was discovered with a certain "purple drank." According to TMZ , which also shows crime ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-02T15:10:37Z)

Dutch Authorities Release Yemeni Terror Suspects Without Charge

Amsterdam, Netherlands (AHN) - Nearly two days after arresting two Yemeni men on suspicion of plotting a terror attack, Dutch prosecutors on Wednesday released them without any charges. The Dutch national prosecutor ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-02T01:27:25Z)

God Has No Role in Universe, says Stephen Hawking

LONDON (Sept. 2) -- Entering the ongoing fray between faith and science, renowned British scientist Stephen Hawking claims that modern physics has now proved that God played no role in the creation of the universe ... (Source: AOL News 2010-09-02T13:59:03Z)

San Jose Sharks sign goalie Antti Niemi, who helped knock them out of playoffs

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks have signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi. The team announced the deal Thursday ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-02T15:10:37Z)

Minnesota State Fair deals

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. -- Minnesotans who love to attend the annual State Fair, but hate to spend a lot of money doing it, are finding ways to save this month. Much of the thrifty methodology involves planning ahead ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T18:26:11Z)

Antti Niemi signs with Sharks

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Sharks have signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi . The team announced the deal Thursday ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-02T15:10:37Z)

Power restored at state fairgrounds after accident

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) - An accident near the Minnesota State Fair has injured two people and knocked out power to some facilities at the fairgrounds for over two hours. Officials say a semitrailer making a turn ... (Source: KSFY.com 2010-08-31T19:37:51Z)

Arizona man sentenced to federal prison for Alabama car-jacking

An Arizona man was sentenced today to 22 years in prison for a February car-jacking in Reform, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Special Agent in Charge Patrick J. Maley. U.S ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-08-25T22:22:27Z)

US must apologize for Yemenis' arrest in Amsterdam, says Yemen ambassador

The U.S. must apologize for the wrongful arrest on terror charges of two Yemenis on Dutch soil and investigate how such a "mistake" was made, Yemen's ambassador to The Hague said Thursday. "Our government ... (Source: New York Post 2010-09-02T13:59:03Z)

Suspect arrested in Lomita for 3 pot murders confessed

LOS ANGELES (AP)- A man accused of fatally shooting three others in a drug deal gone wrong confessed to the killings soon after he was arrested, authorities said Wednesday. Harold Yong Park, 31, faces ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-09-02T07:11:01Z)

Former Argentine military officer fights extradition from US over 1972 massacre

MIAMI (AP) — A former Argentine military officer is going to have to wait a little longer to find out if he will be sent to Argentina to stand trial on charges that he was involved in a 1972 massacre of leftist ... (Source: WTVR-TV 2010-08-31T17:07:32Z)

Binghamton Mets draw a blank at Portland

PORTLAND, Maine -- Stephen Fife took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, and the Binghamton Mets' offense continued to struggle Tuesday in a 6-0 loss to the Portland Sea Dogs at Hadlock Field. The B-Mets ... (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-09-01T04:13:15Z)

Fife and Sea Dogs Nearly Perfect in 6-0 Win

Portland, Maine-Stephen Fife has had his troubles in the early innings as of late, but on Tuesday night against the Binghamton Mets, the righty had no early troubles, and almost no trouble at all as he did not allow ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-01T02:18:43Z)

Marlins beat down Nationals; Morgan charges mound to start brawl

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Wes Helms drove in five runs and Florida blew out the Nationals, 16-10, in a game marred by a benches-clearing brawl in the sixth inning. It was during the top of that frame ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-09-02T04:04:54Z)

Sea Dogs blank Mets, 6-0

PORTLAND — Stephen Fife has had his troubles in the early innings as of late, but on Tuesday night against the Binghamton Mets, the righty had no early troubles, and almost no trouble at all as he did ... (Source: Times Record 2010-09-01T18:10:46Z)

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