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Deals of the Hour / September 5, 2010, 8:41 am

Obama plans new package of economic aid

... Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, including tax cuts and targeted spending, to spark job growth. Obama spoke in the Rose Garden ... need to take further steps to create ... (Source: Marion Star 2010-09-05T10:13:35Z)

Dallas Deals Crayton to Chargers

The Dallas Cowboys have reached a deal to trade disgruntled WR Patrick Crayton to the San Diego Chargers, ESPNDallas.com reports. Dallas traded Crayton for a 7th-round pick, according to ESPN's Adam ... (Source: NBC San Diego 2010-09-03T21:00:12Z)

At least one Palestinian killed in Israel's raid on Gaza tunnels

... violence coincides with the first direct peace talks in nearly two years between Israel and the Palestinians in Washington. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-05T08:04:44Z)

Brown scores 3 times for Bryant as the Bulldogs defeat Fordham 44-30

... Fordham 44-30 on Saturday. Bryant led 29-9 at halftime, but the Rams pulled to within six points after quarterback Blake Wayne scored on ... on a 44-yard throw from quarterback Mike Croce in the opening minutes ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-04T22:46:23Z)

Tim Allen to be voice of crucial GM ads

as the brand debuts commercials for its new Chevrolet Cruze compact ... competing vehicles like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla and will quote car reviewers' praise of Chevrolet's newest offering, GM said in a ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-05T10:42:13Z)

Mets-Cubs Preview

... Starlin Castro 's streak at the plate has them surging. The rookie is a major reason the Cubs can complete their first three-game sweep of the struggling New York Mets in ... interim manager Mike Quade, (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-05T14:59:55Z)

Bryant 44, Fordham 30: Offense sharp in home win

Junior quarterback Mike Croce ... But Fordham would pull to within six, 36-30, following touchdown runs by Xavier Martin for three yards and a four-yard run by Blake Wayne with 12:49 left on the clock. On Bryant's ... (Source: Providence Journal 2010-09-05T00:26:36Z)

Obama to offer new jolt for jobs

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed news Friday of better-than-expected private sector ... Standing with his economic team in the Rose Garden, Obama said the jobs report was "positive news, and it reflects ... (Source: Pocono Record 2010-09-05T04:08:30Z)

Cubs, Mets conclude series at Wrigley

... interim manager Mike Quade this afternoon when they go for a sweep in their three-game series with the New York Mets at Wrigley Field. The Cubs improved to 8-3 under Quade on Saturday, as rookie Starlin Castro ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-09-05T14:52:45Z)

Shoya Tomizawa killed in Moto2 horror crash at San Marino GP

Japanese Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa was killed after being hit by the bikes of Alex De Angelis and Scott Redding during the San Marino Grand Prix. Tragedy: Doctors rush to assist Shoya Tomizawa following his crash at ... (Source: Metro.co.uk 2010-09-05T14:59:55Z)

Cowboys trade WR Patrick Crayton to Chargers

The Dallas Cowboys have traded wide receiver Patrick Crayton to the San Diego Chargers, ESPN.com's Adam Schefter reports. The Cowboys get a seventh-round pick in the 2011 draft in exchange for Crayton. Crayton's ... (Source: KBTX.com 2010-09-03T20:31:34Z)

South Korean Foreign Minister Offers to Resign

SEOUL—South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign amid accusations of nepotism, an official said Saturday. Mr. Yu made his offer to President Lee Myung-bak after he came under fire ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-04T07:08:39Z)

Eagles make deal with Cardinals

... Eagles shipped fullback Charles Scott to the Arizona Cardinals Monday for cornerback Jorrick Calvin ... lll Eagles veteran Jamaal Jackson continued to solidify his hold at the center position at practice Monday. (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-31T01:36:57Z)

Japanese rider killed in Moto2 crash in Italy

... Shoya Tomizawa has died after crashing and being hit by two other riders during the Moto2 race at the San Marino Grand Prix. MotoGP says ... He was then hit by Alex De Angelis and Scott Redding. (Source: Newsday 2010-09-05T14:45:36Z)

Japanese Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa dies after crash

... Shoya Tomizawa has died after a crash during Sunday's San Marino Grand Prix, the second death ... fell off before a corner and was hit violently by the bikes of Alex De Angelis and Scott Redding, who both also ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-09-05T14:59:55Z)

Obit: Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist Paul Conrad, 86

David Conrad said, but he did not offer specifics. Paul Conrad took on U.S. presidents from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush, mostly in the Los Angeles Times , where he worked for 30 years and helped the newspaper ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-05T09:52:06Z)

From the News-Sentinel

... than half a century, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad poked fun at politicians, taking on presidents from Harry S. Truman to ... of Rancho Palos Verdes surrounded by his family, his son David Conrad ... (Source: FortWayne.com 2010-09-05T14:59:55Z)

Eagles deal Andrews, cut Jean-Gilles

... Eagles sent a sixth-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for guard Reggie Wells Friday ... Roseman said Nick Cole is the starting right guard with Jamaal Jackson the starting center. While the Eagles anticipate ... (Source: Reporter 2010-09-05T10:35:03Z)

Cruze to offer four models with 40 mpg

The Chevrolet Cruze, General Motors' highly anticipated compact ... up against the Honda Civic — it is not even in the same playing field," Sabolsky said. GM plans to launch four models of the Cruze: The base ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-09-05T04:37:08Z)

Peace deal requires new approach - Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday. Netanyahu, back from a Washington peace summit with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at which they agreed to try to reach a framework accord within a year, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-05T12:00:57Z)

'Toy Story' star Tim Allen becomes Chevy pitchman

... the brand and will star in a series of TV ads for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze ... vehicle for GM as it aims to compete in the small car segment. That segment is dominated by competitors like the Honda Civic and the ... (Source: Jefferson City News Tribune Online 2010-09-05T10:56:32Z)

South Korean foreign minister offers to resign over nepotism charge

... Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung Hwan offered to resign Saturday over allegations that the ministry manipulated its rules to offer a job to his daughter. His offer came a week after three of President Lee Myung ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-04T06:47:10Z)

Bryant holds on for a 44-30 win over Fordham

... Fordham 44-30 on Saturday. Bryant led 29-9 at halftime, but the Rams pulled to within six points after quarterback Blake Wayne scored on ... on a 44-yard throw from quarterback Mike Croce in the opening minutes ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-04T22:46:23Z)

Eagles add guard Wells from Cardinals

A day before final cuts, the Eagles acquired a guard Friday and got good news from Jamaal Jackson on Thursday night, two developments that could help solidify the offensive line, one of the team's biggest questions ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-05T07:00:18Z)

Official says South Korea's foreign minister offers to resign over nepotism scandal

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign amid accusations of nepotism, an official said Saturday. Yu made his offer to President Lee Myung-bak after he came under fire ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-04T06:25:42Z)

San Diego Chargers trade for Dallas Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton

More photos » Donna McWilliam - AP Browse more photos » News is coming out now that the Chargers have picked up Wide Receiver Patrick Crayton from the Dallas Cowboys for a conditional 7th-round draft ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-04T05:06:57Z)

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Conrad dies

David Conrad said, but he did not offer specifics. Paul Conrad took on U.S. presidents from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush, mostly in the Los Angeles Times, where he worked for 30 years and helped the newspaper ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-09-05T06:10:12Z)

Obama turning attention to job growth

... Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, likely including tax cuts and targeted spending, to spark job growth. Obama spoke in the Rose Garden ... need to take further steps to ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-09-05T08:26:12Z)

Cubs deal Mets fifth loss in last six games

CHICAGO — Carlos Zambrano passed Kerry Wood on the Cubs' strikeouts list, Starlin Castro ... New York Mets, 5-3, on Saturday. The Cubs won for the eighth time in 11 games under interim manager Mike Quade, (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-09-05T04:29:59Z)

Talks on Israeli-Palestinian 'peace'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who recently met in Washington, are planning more "talks" Tuesday and Wednesday at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm-el-Sheik ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-09-04T04:09:41Z)

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