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Deals of the Hour / September 4, 2010, 11:39 pm

Indiana Co. Marine Killed In Afghanistan

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- An Indiana County Marine who was based in North Carolina has been killed in Afghanistan. The Defense Department said Friday that 21-year-old Lance Cpl. Joshua T. Twigg of Indiana, Pa., was ... (Source: Pittsburgh Channel 2010-09-03T15:02:17Z)

Goldcorp Bids $3.5 Billion for Andean, Trumps Rival

Goldcorp and Eldorado are fighting over Andean's Cerro Negro project in Argentina, which may produce 285,000 ounces of gold a year from as early as 2012. "A competitive process like this is symptomatic of the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T21:14:31Z)

Man wins big at SoCal casino before fatal robbery

Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna says the 55-year-old victim won several thousand dollars at the Hawaiian Gardens Casino early Friday and was heading home with a woman when a car cut him off in Santa Ana. (Source: Desert Sun 2010-09-03T18:58:30Z)

For U.Va., questions remain after convincing win

strength and depth to overpower the Spiders, who lost 15 starters from last year's team. That team reached the semifinals of the FCS playoffs. It was coached by Mike London . "That's a good team," London said. " (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-05T06:17:21Z)

Casino Winner Killed

Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna (Bur-TAHN'-yah) says the 55-year-old man won several thousand dollars at the Hawaiian Gardens Casino early Friday and was heading home with a woman when a car cut him off in ... (Source: WITN 2010-09-04T14:25:18Z)

Sandberg wins minor league managerial honor

Ryne Sandberg was voted manager of the year in the Pacific Coast League on Friday, according to the Chicago Tribune. Sandberg, a Hall of Famer during his playing career with the Cubs ... over when Lou Piniella ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-04T18:07:13Z)

London era begins at Virginia with Spiders visit

London was the Spiders' coach the last two seasons, and guided Richmond to the 2008 FCS national championship. Richmond will be led by Latrell Scott, who was the Cavaliers' wide receivers coach last year under Al ... (Source: Bluefield Daily Telegraph 2010-09-04T09:10:20Z)

It takes a perfect storm to land in Northeast

Hurricane Earl is heading uncomfortably close to an area relatively few hurricanes tend to go ... National Hurricane Center records show they are generally once-in-a-generation events. In parts of the Northeast, (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-04T09:24:39Z)

Son of boxing promoter Bob Arum found dead

... spotted the body of an experienced mountain climber who was the son of boxing promoter Bob Arum. North Cascades National Park Spokeswoman Kerry Olson says the body belonging to John Arum, a 49-year-old Seattle ... (Source: KTNV 2010-09-04T16:27:00Z)

Nadal beats Istomin; reaches 3rd round of US Open

NEW YORK (AP) -- Even Rafael Nadal felt compelled to applaud when his second-round ... and he reached the third round at Flushing Meadows for the sixth consecutive year. He's never been past the semifinals, (Source: Associated Press 2010-09-05T00:48:04Z)

Cubs report: Inside pitch

Quade knows he's being evaluated every day after taking over from Lou Piniella. He will be a candidate for the job next year, as will Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who is managing the team's Class AAA (Des Moines ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-31T09:58:02Z)

Hurricane's path along US northeast not well-worn

Hurricane Earl is heading uncomfortably close to an area relatively few hurricanes tend to go ... National Hurricane Center records show they are generally once-in-a-generation events. In parts of the Northeast, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-03T00:07:30Z)

Goldcorp Enhances Gold Production Pipeline With Acquisition of Andean Resources

... value for both Goldcorp and Andean shareholders and other stakeholders. Wayne Hubert , Andean's CEO, stated, "Over the past four years, the Andean Resources team has done a tremendous job in taking Cerro Negro ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-03T05:43:56Z)

Northeast coastline may see more future storms

Hurricane Earl is heading uncomfortably close to an area relatively few hurricanes tend to go ... National Hurricane Center records show they are generally once-in-a-generation events. In parts of the Northeast, (Source: Delaware Online 2010-09-04T07:44:26Z)

Sports digest: NHL approves Ilya Kovalchuk's new deal with New Jersey Devils

The NHL has signed off on left wing Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils. Five weeks after rejecting the Russian's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils, the league ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-04T04:45:29Z)

Goldcorp Bids $3.5 Billion for Andean Resources, Trumping Rival

Goldcorp and Eldorado are fighting over Andean's Cerro Negro project in Argentina, which may produce 285,000 ounces of gold a year from as early as 2012. "A competitive process like this is symptomatic of the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T15:16:36Z)

Day leads at Deutsche Bank Championship

... was being atop the leaderboard in the Deutsche Bank Championship ... Tiger Woods turned his game around at the right time. In jeopardy of missing the cut and missing out on the rest of the FedEx Cup playoffs, (Source: Times-Bulletin 2010-09-05T05:41:34Z)

Tiger Woods trying to get off the bubble at FedEx Cup

Norton, Mass. -- A chart of FedEx Cup standings at the Deutsche Bank Championship showed Tiger Woods at the top, not unusual considering he was won the cup and its $10 million prize every year he has ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-03T09:18:41Z)

An easy winner, Roger sees similarities in Rafa's quest for career Grand Slam

NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Federer remembers how it felt when he was trying ... Nadal has lost in the semifinals in his last two trips to Flushing Meadows. His third-round match this year is set for Sunday against ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-09-05T01:09:33Z)

NC-based Marine from Pa. killed in Afghanistan

... Marine from Pennsylvania has been killed in Afghanistan.The Defense Department said Friday that 21-year-old Lance Cpl. Joshua T. Twigg of Indiana ... 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune. (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T19:11:38Z)

Body of boxing promoter Bob Arum's son found in mountains

... spotted the body of an experienced mountain climber who was the son of boxing promoter Bob Arum. North Cascades National Park Spokeswoman Kerry Olson says the body belonging to John Arum, a 49-year-old Seattle ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-04T04:59:48Z)

Big winner killed leaving Calif. casino

... say the 55-year-old victim and a female friend were followed from the Hawaiian Gardens Casino by two men whose car cut them off Friday in Santa Ana. Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna says one assailant ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-04T08:56:01Z)

Marine From Indiana Killed In Afghanistan

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- A North Carolina-based Marine from Indiana, Pa. was killed in Afghanistan. The Defense Department said Friday that 21-year-old Lance Cpl. Joshua T. Twigg was killed Thursday in combat in Helmand ... (Source: WPXI 2010-09-03T14:19:20Z)

Tiger Woods looks to keep going at FedEx Cup

NORTON, Mass. — A chart of FedEx Cup standings at the Deutsche Bank Championship showed Tiger Woods at the top, not unusual considering he was won the cup and its $10 million prize every year he has ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-03T01:19:05Z)

NHL News: New Jersey Devils And Ilya Kovalchuk Deal Ok'd By League

Second time's a charm. Kovalchuk, the Devils, and the League have agreed upon a 15-year $100 million contract that comes in just below the 17-year, $102 million contract that was voided by the league ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-09-04T17:24:16Z)

Lou Piniella Retires Today - Why is he stepping down? Is he a Hall of Famer? Who will manage the ...

Is he a Hall of Famer? Who will manage the Cubs next year? Tale of the Tape: Rory McIlroy vs. Tiger Woods 12P ET: Lou Piniella Stepping Down After Today's ... making the Hall of Fame and whether or not Ryne Sandberg ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-22T17:54:00Z)

Kuznetsova beats Kirilenko to reach 4th round

NEW YORK — Two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova beat 23rd ... Kuznetsova won Grand Slam titles at Flushing Meadows in 2004 and the French Open last year, and also was the U.S. Open runner-up in 2007. (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-05T03:11:14Z)

Body of John Arum, son of boxing promoter Bob Arum, spotted on mountain in ...

... spotted the body of an experienced mountain climber who was the son of boxing promoter Bob Arum. North Cascades National Park Spokeswoman Kerry Olson says the body belonging to John Arum, a 49-year-old Seattle ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-04T03:48:13Z)

Kovalchuk deal changed NHL policy on long-tern contracts

NEWARK - The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 million contract. A byproduct of the revised 15-year deal was that the Devils helped the NHL and its players union reach an agreement on long ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-09-05T05:41:34Z)

London era begins

London was the Spiders' coach the last two seasons, and guided Richmond to the 2008 FCS national championship. Richmond will be led by Latrell Scott, who was the Cavaliers' wide receivers coach last year under Al Groh. (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-04T05:57:04Z)

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