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Deals of the Hour / September 4, 2010, 1:42 pm

Threat of heavy rain, strong winds from Hurricane Earl force White Sox-Red Sox ...

BOSTON (AP) — The game between the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox was postponed Friday because of the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Earl. The opener of the three-game series was rescheduled as the ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-09-03T20:24:24Z)

Earl slam New England coast with wind, rain, surf

A weakening but still dangerous Hurricane Earl dumped wind-driven rain on Cape Cod's gray-shingled cottages ... Long Island and the rest of the mid-Atlantic region, but brought rain and high winds as it passed just ... (Source: Times-Argus 2010-09-04T08:05:55Z)

Full military court to review appeal of bin Laden's driver

... without explanation Friday that the full U.S. Court of Military Commission Review, not a smaller panel, would review the conviction of Osama bin Laden's ... A military jury convicted ex-driver Salim Hamdan, now 40 ... (Source: McClatchy 2010-09-03T21:28:50Z)

Judge allows lineup evidence in shooting case

LISBON - A judge ... of Pennsylvania Avenue in East Liverpool on May 25 landed city resident Richard P. Austin Jr., then 49, of 1016 St. George St., in the hospital with a gunshot wound. In her motion to have Garner ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-09-04T05:57:04Z)

Dirk and Dallas, a pairing that lasts with or without a ring

... and with all due respect, I have conjured the future odds that Nowitzki will win an NBA championship before he retires as an active player -- almost certainly from the Dallas Mavericks, the only team for which he ... (Source: NBA 2010-08-26T16:16:12Z)

Dear Abby: From dating to wedded drudgery

Dear Abby: I have been married to my second husband, "Greg ... Now I spend every weekend cleaning, and when I clean the upstairs, Greg goes ... It appears you married a man who was terrific at sales and poor on ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-09-03T20:24:24Z)

Earl postpones series opener in Boston

BOSTON -- The White Sox active pursuit of the American League Central-leading Twins has been postponed one day by Hurricane Earl. Rain began in the Boston area mid-way through the afternoon and the ... (Source: Chicago White Sox 2010-09-03T19:55:46Z)

Inside Report: Dallas bench the best in the NBA?

Inside Report: Dallas bench the best in the NBA? Earl K. Sneed agrees with one national NBA writer that says the Mavericks' bench is the best in the NBA. Do the Dallas Mavericks possess the best bench in the NBA ... (Source: NBA 2010-09-02T21:22:51Z)

Full court to review conviction of bin Laden's driver

... without explanation Friday that the full U.S. Court of Military Commission Review, not a smaller panel, would review the conviction of Osama bin Laden's ... A military jury convicted ex-driver Salim Hamdan, now 40 ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-04T00:13:28Z)

Recap: Florida vs. Miami-Ohio

... ranked Florida began life without Tim Tebow and struggled to a 34-12 victory over Miami-Ohio at the Swamp. John Brantley started at quarterback following in the footsteps of Tebow, who helped the Gators to a ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-09-04T20:16:04Z)

Full military court to review conviction of bin Laden's driver

... Friday that the full U.S. Court of Military Commission Review, not a smaller panel, would review the conviction of Osama bin Laden's driver, now free in Yemen. A military jury convicted ex-driver Salim Hamdan ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-04T07:08:39Z)

NCAA Game Summary - Miami-Ohio at Florida

... ranked Florida began life without Tim Tebow and struggled to a 34-12 victory over Miami-Ohio at the Swamp. John Brantley started at quarterback following in the footsteps of Tebow, who helped the Gators to a ... (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2010-09-04T20:16:04Z)

Obama Pledges New Measures Next Week to Boost Economy

again urged Congress to pass a package of measures to help small ... led by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and departing chief economist Christina Romer. White House economic advisers are considering additional ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T15:16:36Z)

Ocean City, Md., dodges brunt of Earl

OCEAN CITY, MD. — Heavier winds and rain pelted Ocean City as Hurricane Earl approached the mid-Atlantic coast, but the storm was expected to leave the popular beach resort relatively unscathed. Scores of ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-03T17:11:08Z)

Obama Pledges New Measures Next Week to Boost Economic Growth

again urged Congress to pass a package of measures to help small ... led by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and departing chief economist Christina Romer. White House economic advisers are considering additional ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T14:40:48Z)

Earl Puts Canada On Notice After Annoying U.S. East Coast

... Hurricane Earl, which had threatened to ruin the Labor Day weekend for businesses and beachgoers along the Mid-Atlantic coast, weakened ... Swimming was banned for a while at Ocean City, MD. Saturday morning, (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-04T13:49:31Z)

Burger King sets sights overseas after $3.26B sale to 3G Capital

Burger King Holdings Inc. sealed a deal Thursday to sell itself for $3.26 billion to 3G Capital, an investment firm with strong ties to Latin America. The fast-food chain's chairman and CEO, John Chidsey, (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-03T01:19:05Z)

Irwin murder retrial pushed back to January

LISBON - Andrew Irwin's murder retrial for the stabbing death of Emily Foreman has been pushed ... formerly of East Liverpool, appeared in street clothes without shackles or handcuffs during a status hearing in ... (Source: Salem News Online 2010-09-04T17:17:06Z)

Mavericks agree on deal with Haywood

With Erick Dampier's (notes) contract not guaranteed for this season, Haywood figures to play an even more prominent role for the Mavericks. Dallas was aggressive in re-signing Haywood by having coach Rick Carlisle ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T09:13:51Z)

Irwin murder trial reset for January

LISBON - Andrew Irwin's murder retrial for the stabbing death of Emily Foreman has been pushed ... formerly of East Liverpool, appeared in street clothes without shackles or handcuffs during a status hearing in ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-09-04T17:17:06Z)

Burger King agrees to $3.3 billion sale to 3G Capital

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Burger King Holdings Inc agreed to sell itself to investment firm 3G Capital for $3.26 billion, giving the No. 2 U.S. fast-food chain breathing room to fix its business and close the gap with ... (Source: El Economista 2010-09-02T23:03:04Z)

dear abby Early romance is now drudgery

Now I spend every weekend cleaning, and when I clean the upstairs ... Greg buys big-ticket items (big-screen TV and a computer, for example) without telling me. In fact, he never discusses anything with me. (Source: Daily Local News 2010-09-04T03:55:22Z)

Corporate deals help lift stocks; Australian shares flat despite uncertain election

... European and U.S. stock markets rose Monday as the recent pickup in corporate dealmaking helped offset the gloom from disappointing economic news out of the U.S. Australian ... hostile bid for Canadian ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-23T13:56:35Z)

Study: Unemployment would be 16% without stimulus

Christina Romer, head of President Barack Obama's Council of Economic Advisors, said Friday that Obama "continues to work with his economic team and with Congress to identify measures that could help speed the ... (Source: Denver Business Journal 2010-09-03T15:23:45Z)

Corporate deals help lift European markets; Australian shares flat despite uncertain election

... European stock markets rose modestly Monday as the recent pickup in corporate dealmaking helped offset the gloom from disappointing U.S. economic data. Australian ... billion hostile bid for Canadian fertilizer ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-23T10:14:41Z)

Florida begins life after Tebow with win over Miami-Ohio

... ranked Florida began life without Tim Tebow and struggled to a 34-12 victory over Miami-Ohio at the Swamp. John Brantley started at quarterback following in the footsteps of Tebow, who helped the Gators to a ... (Source: KGET TV 17 2010-09-04T20:01:45Z)

Drugmaker Novartis advancing with eye drug sale

Canadian, Australian and Korean markets, among others. It will finish the deal within the European Economic Area after receiving approval from the European Commission. U.S.-traded shares of Novartis climbed 9 cents ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T08:13:04Z)

Burger King agrees to $3.26B buyout by 3G Capital

Burger King Holdings Inc. sealed a deal Thursday to sell itself for $3.26 billion to 3G Capital, an investment firm with strong ties to Latin America. The fast-food chain's chairman and CEO, John Chidsey, (Source: LoHud.com 2010-09-03T06:26:53Z)

Dear Abby: Lighthearted courtship has become wedded drudgery

Now I spend every weekend cleaning, and when I clean the upstairs ... Greg buys big-ticket items (big-screen TV and a computer, for example) without telling me. In fact, he never discusses anything with me. (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-04T07:01:29Z)

MLB: Chi. White Sox at Boston, ppd., rain

BOSTON, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Friday's game between the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox was postponed because of Hurricane Earl. Concerns that the storm would reach the Boston area Friday evening led ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-03T19:19:59Z)

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