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Deals of the Hour / October 12, 2010, 2:41 pm

Mexican Investigator Searching for Killers of American David Hartley Is Decapitated

The head of a murdered investigator who had been working on the case of missing Texan David Hartley was stuffed in a suitcase and delivered to the Mexican military earlier today. The severed head of Rolando Flores, the head of state investigators in Ciudad ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-12T21:11:13Z)

Rangers-Rays Preview

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Rays manager Joe Maddon spoke matter-of-factly, assessing Tampa Bay's chances of completing an improbable comeback against the Texas Rangers in the opening round of the AL playoffs. Down 2-0 after losing the first two games of the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-12T18:55:12Z)

Full investigation begins in captive UK aid worker's death in US rescue attempt in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan - U.S. and U.K. military officials have started what's promised as a thorough investigation into the death of a kidnapped British aid worker who may have been killed in error by U.S. special forces — rather than, as originally stated ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-12T11:38:33Z)

Severed Head of Police Investigator Delivered to Mexican Authorities

The severed head of a Mexican investigator looking into the disappearance of an American has been delivered to authorities in Mexico, according to the sheriff on the Texas side of the border. Zapata County Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez is spearheading the ... (Source: Ksee24.com 2010-10-12T21:25:31Z)

Djokovic, Wozniacki win China titles

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic defeated David Ferrer of Spain 6-2, 6-4 on Monday to defend his China Open title and claim his second championship of the year heading into this week's ATP Masters in Shanghai. In the women's final, top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-12T08:18:07Z)

U.S. Says Israel, Palestinian Deal Possible in Year

(Adds information on recognition in ninth paragraph, background on settlements in last three paragraphs.) Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Israelis and Palestinians can still reach a final peace agreement, even with the current impasse over extending an Israeli ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T21:11:13Z)

UPDATE 4-KKR, Korea team up for Chevron pipeline stake

NEW YORK/SEOUL, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co ( KKR.N ) has teamed up with South Korea's state-run National Pension Service to buy Chevron Corp's ( CVX.N ) stake in a top U.S. oil products pipeline company, in a deal that involves a ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-12T06:30:44Z)

Seahawks trade WR Deion Branch to Patriots

The New England Patriots acquired WR Deion Branch from the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, less than a week after trading away Randy Moss . The deal brings Branch back to New England, where he played from 2002-2005 and won two Super Bowls. Branch has played ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-12T02:34:31Z)

Deion Branch talks about returning to New England Patriots, who welcome him with open arms

AP Photo/Charles Krupa Deion Branch and Tom Brady were on the same practice field Tuesday for the first time since 2005. "First of all, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank God for the opportunity to come back and be a part of a great organization ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-12T21:11:13Z)

UPDATE 5-KKR, Korea team up for stake in Colonial Pipeline

NEW YORK/SEOUL, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co has teamed up with South Korea's state-run National Pension Service to buy Chevron Corp's stake in Colonial Pipeline Company, in a deal where KKR will team up with one of its investors for a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-12T08:46:45Z)

Judge to rule on Liverpool sale

LONDON -- The future of Liverpool hinges on a ruling by a British judge after a High Court hearing Tuesday that exposed the sharp divisions over the proposed sale of the Premier League club to the parent company of the Boston Red Sox. Royal Bank of ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-12T19:31:00Z)

KKR, Korea team up for stake in Colonial Pipeline

NEW YORK/SEOUL (Reuters) - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co has teamed up with South Korea's state-run National Pension Service to buy Chevron Corp's stake in Colonial Pipeline Company, in a deal where KKR will team up with one of its investors for a cross ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-12T09:01:04Z)

Banditry, Misogyny Keeps Afghanistan Backward

President Obama has telephoned British premier David Cameron to offer an apology. This comes after Linda Norgrove (pictured), a British aid worker, was killed in a rescue attempt that went horribly wrong. Ms Norgrove, aged 36, had been working with US firm ... (Source: Family Security Matters 2010-10-12T11:38:33Z)

Chevron sells its stake in Colonial Pipeline to KKR

Chevron Corp. ( NYSE: CVX ) announced that a wholly owned subsidiary, Chevron Pipe Line Co., has sold its 23.44 percent ownership interest in the Colonial Pipeline Co . to an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. The sale closed on October 8 ... (Source: PennEnergy 2010-10-12T12:50:08Z)

Early exit for Groth in Austria

Australian Jarmila Groth has been knocked out in the first round of the WTA event in Linz, Austria. Groth battled with Britain's Anne Keothavong for two hours 11-minutes before going down 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4). Keothavong started slowly and quickly fell ... (Source: ABC Online 2010-10-11T22:02:30Z)

Mexican investigator in David Hartley case decapitated

Sergio is KGBT's Interactive Manager and a reporter for VALLEYCENTRAL.COM. A Mexican law enforcement official leading the investigation into the disappearance of missing American man David Hartley has been killed. Tamaulipas State Police officials could ... (Source: KGBT-TV Presents VALLEYCENTRAL.COM 2010-10-12T20:56:54Z)

Liverpool sale heads to court

LONDON -- Liverpool's proposed takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox is uncertain after a Singapore businessman raised his offer for the Premier League club on Tuesday and lawyers representing the current owners said a third group is also making a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-12T14:16:02Z)

Chevron unit sells its stake in Colonial Pipeline

(MENAFN) Chevron Corp. said that its subsidiary has sold its minority interest in Colonial Pipeline Co. to global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP and an affiliate investor. KKR partnered with the National Pension Service of Korea to ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-10-12T09:15:23Z)

Did U.S. forces kill aid worker in Afghanistan?

Britain's prime minister said on Monday that aid worker Linda Norgrove may have been killed by her American rescuers, rather than her Taliban captors. David Cameron said Monday that Gen. David Petraeus had told him Norgrove was possibly killed by a grenade ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-11T11:25:25Z)

Fantasy Football Trades: New England Patriots Acquire WR Deion Branch from Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks for a draft pick. The deal comes on the heels of the Pats trading WR Randy Moss to the Minnesota Vikings last week. Branch will practice with the team tomorrow and be ready to play this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Analysis: I like the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-12T20:13:57Z)

49ers' Alex Smith holds on to starting quarterback job

At least the 49ers' headsets worked this time. Backup David Carr trotted onto the field expecting to hear his first play call of the season when he instead heard this message from offensive assistant Jason Michaels: "Hold up, dude." Head coach Mike ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-10T23:58:13Z)

Korean Fund, KKR Partner On a Deal

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. has made a fortune buying companies. Now the buyout firm, whose stock trades as KKR & Co., is trying to profit by helping another investor find a ripe acquisition. Late Monday, KKR announced the purchase of a 23.44% stake in ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-12T00:47:09Z)

Djokovic, Wozniacki Rule China Open; Petkovic Wins Linz Opener

Beijing, China (AHN) - Top-seed Novak Djokovic demolished No. 8th seed David Ferrer in straight sets, while top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki prevailed over U.S. Open and Wimbledon runner-up Vera Zvonareva in Monday's respective finales at the rain-delayed ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-12T09:08:13Z)

Rays-Rangers Game 5 Pits David Price Against Cliff Lee; 2010 ALCS on the Line

The Ray-Rangers Game 5 match-up of David Price and Cliff Lee presents an amazing lead-in to the 2010 ALCS. Winner takes all on Tuesday night, as the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays are the final teams playing in the ALDS. After the Rangers won the first ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-12T20:13:57Z)

Alex Smith on a 'short leash' going forward?

According to beat writer Matt Maiocco, 49ers QB Alex Smith is on a "short leash" going forward. Coach Mike Singletary signaled as much when he revealed that he considered pulling his starter for David Carr Sunday night. "I think from this point on you have ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-10-12T20:49:44Z)

Israel deputy PM: Cabinet officials doubt there can be peace deal with Palestinians soon

JERUSALEM - An Israeli deputy prime minister says members of the Cabinet's decision-making circle doubt a peace deal with the Palestinians can be reached in the near future. Moshe Yaalon's remarks appear contrary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-12T08:32:26Z)

Rays put 5,000 seats on sale for Game 5

The Tampa Bay Rays don't have an attendance problem for playoff games. The team, which struggled to draw crowds all season despite posting baseball's best regular-season record, is making 5,000 obstructed-view seats available for Tuesday's fifth and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-12T14:58:59Z)

U.S. Says Israel, Palestinian Deal Still Possible Within a Year

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Israelis and Palestinians can still reach a final peace agreement, even with the current impasse over extending an Israeli settlement moratorium, a U.S. official said today. "We believe this can be resolved in a year's time ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T20:21:06Z)

Liverpool sale to Red Sox owners uncertain amid court hearing and new offers

LONDON - Liverpool's proposed takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox is uncertain after a Singapore businessman raised his offer for the Premier League club on Tuesday and lawyers representing the current owners said a third group is also making a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-12T16:24:53Z)

Alex Smith: It s Not All His Fault

Alex Smith was booed throughout the second half in San Francisco on Sunday, with the fans going as far as chanting for David Carr to enter the game. While the quarterback is usually the first to blame when the offense isn't executing properly, Smith ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-12T17:00:40Z)

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