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Deals of the Hour / October 19, 2010, 3:40 pm

3-year-old boy lost by allegedly drunk father in Pasadena is placed in protective custody

A 3-year-old boy lost by his allegedly drunk father for more than a day has been placed in the custody of Los Angeles County child welfare authorities, a police spokeswoman said Monday. Joe Louie Kurihara, 23, of West Covina, was initially arrested on ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T21:32:44Z)

Titanic account auctioned for $32K

A first-person account of the sinking of the Titanic fetched $32,000 Saturday in a British auction. The affidavit signed by Laura Francatelli, who got away in a lifeboat with her two prominent employers, easily topped its pre-sale estimate of $24,000. It ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-10-17T07:36:24Z)

Missing boy found safe in Lexus in Pasadena parking garage

PASADENA — A citizen in a parking garage noticed the silver, 2001 Lexus police had been looking for, and looked inside, to find 3-year-old Dylan Kurihara sleeping in his car seat, a lieutenant said. The boy's father, 23-year-old Joe Kurihara, has been ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-18T15:20:30Z)

Texas NFL Capsules: Even Jones realizes Cowboys running out of time

IRVING (AP) — Miles Austin couldn't stop berating himself Monday, calling his flag-drawing, celebratory leapfrog of teammate Roy Williams "dumb," then "stupid," then "crazy and unexplainable and unexcusable." And, get this: It wasn't even his fault. Carl ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-10-19T10:54:27Z)

Justin Bieber accused of hitting 12-year-old at laser tag

Justin Bieber is being investigated for an alleged assault. The 16-year-old pop star reportedly hit a 12-year-old boy while playing a game of laser tag - an infrared points scoring gun game - in Canada. Although the child in question suffered no visible ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-18T15:34:49Z)

Troubles Escalade for Junior Seau

S uffice it to say, "Sports Jobs" star Junior Seau probably won't be getting a gig as a chauffeur anytime soon. Because police in Carlsbad, Calif., told the Track they believe the ex- New England Patriot was asleep at the wheel when he drove his SUV ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-19T22:14:29Z)

Seau says he fell asleep before car crash

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- It was a tumultuous 10 hours for Junior Seau. The former standout linebacker for the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots went from being arrested to plunging over a seaside cliff in his SUV to a hospital. The 12-time Pro Bowler ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-19T21:45:51Z)

Seau hospitalized with minor injuries after driving off cliff

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Former NFL star linebacker Junior Seau drove off a cliff and was hospitalized with minor injuries Monday, less than nine hours after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. The 12-time Pro Bowler's white Cadillac SUV was ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-19T16:38:03Z)

Albert Haynesworth likely to stay with Redskins

ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins insist Albert Haynesworth will remain with the team through Tuesday's trade deadline. Coach Mike Shanahan said Monday there's "a pretty good chance" that Haynesworth won't be sent elsewhere, even though the two-time ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-10-19T08:59:55Z)

The World: Titanic story of survival brings $32,000

Afirst-person account of the sinking of the Titanic fetched $32,000 in a British auction. The affidavit signed by Laura Francatelli, who got away in a lifeboat, easily topped its pre-sale estimate of $24,000. It was bought by an anonymous collector from ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-17T08:33:40Z)

What Charges Junior Seau May Face

Now that he's been released from the hospital, former Chargers linebacker Junior Seau will face consequences from his arrest on domestic violence charges. The former Pro-Bowler has been on a rollercoaster ride over the last 36 hours beginning with his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T20:12:48Z)

Jerry Hall's art collection sells for $4 million at auction

LONDON (AP) – An auction of art owned by model Jerry Hall has racked up nearly $4 million in sales. Sotheby's said Saturday that the highest price in the two-day sale was for a painting, Head of Helen Gillespie , by the artist Frank Auerbach (German ... (Source: LIVE AUCTIONEERS 2010-10-18T17:29:21Z)

Justin Bieber's New Book On Sale Today!

NEW YORK , Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- He has sold over six million records worldwide. His YouTube views top one billion . The video for his song "Baby" is the single most-watched online music video.  He's sung for the President of the United States . And now ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-12T13:33:05Z)

Search for missing 3-year-old boy ends happily

PASADENA — As 50 to 60 police officers, canine units, the FBI and volunteers urgently searched for missing 3-year-old Dylan Kurihara, an ex-ballet dancer brought the case to a close with a little deductive logic and some sleuthing. Rowdy Metzger, 40, a ... (Source: Long Beach Press-Telegram 2010-10-19T06:43:55Z)

Pasadena hunt for missing West Covina boy has happy ending

PASADENA - As 50 to 60 police officers, canine units, the FBI and volunteers urgently searched for missing 3-year-old Dylan Kurihara, an ex-ballet dancer brought the case to a close with a little deductive logic and some sleuthing. Rowdy Metzger, 40, a one ... (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-10-19T02:19:03Z)

Alcohol, drugs not suspected in Seau car crash

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau drove off a seaside cliff and was hospitalized with minor injuries Monday, less than nine hours after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. The 12-time Pro Bowler's white Cadillac SUV was ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-19T06:58:14Z)

Titanic survivor account gets $32K in auction

LONDON - A first-person account of the sinking of the Titanic has fetched 20,000 pounds ($32,000) in a British auction. The affidavit signed by Laura Francatelli, who got away in a lifeboat, easily topped its pre-sale estimate of 15,000 pounds ($24,000 ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-16T18:00:21Z)

Justin Bieber 3-D movie title 'Never Say Never'

For months, makers of the upcoming Justin Bieber 3-D film have been soliciting ideas and suggestions from fans about what the movie should be. Now they're ready to give some information back. First, Paramount Pictures has released the movie poster, printed ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-15T18:51:39Z)

Seau arrested, then SUV runs off cliff

Former Patriots linebacker Junior Seau drove off a cliff and was hospitalized with minor injuries yesterday, less than nine hours after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. The 12-time Pro Bowler's white Cadillac SUV was found on the beach ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-10-19T17:56:47Z)

Headhunters could face suspensions

Aiming for the head or leading with the helmet to deliver a blow could soon cost NFL players game time as well as money. The league is considering suspending players for illegal hits in an effort to help prevent serious injuries, NFL executive vice ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-19T06:58:14Z)

Seau hurt in accident after arrest

Former Patriots linebacker Junior Seau drove off a cliff and was hospitalized with minor injuries yesterday, less than nine hours after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. The 12-time Pro Bowler's white Cadillac SUV was found on the beach ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-10-19T10:40:08Z)

Naked Jerry Hall Painting, Warhol Shoes Boost $21.3 Million Sotheby's Sale

A painting of a naked, pregnant Jerry Hall and an Andy Warhol silkscreen of shoes last night boosted a London contemporary-art auction to a total of 13.3 million pounds ($21.3 million). Lucian Freud 's 6-inch portrait of Hall, "Eight Months Gone ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-15T23:23:39Z)

Seau's SUV plunges over cliff

Tire tracks on the sand showed where Junior Seau's sport utility vehicle plunged over a cliff hours after the former San Diego Chargers linebacker was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. Seau, 41, who retired this year from the New England Patriots ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-10-19T04:35:04Z)

Suspension possible for head-to-head hits

NEW YORK – Aiming for the head or leading with the helmet to deliver a blow could soon cost NFL players game time as well as money. The league is considering suspending players for illegal hits in an effort to help prevent serious injuries, NFL executive ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-10-19T07:05:23Z)

Joe Kurihara: Drunk Dad Can't Remember Where He Left 3 Year Old Son, Dylan Kurihara (Video)

The parent's of 3 year old Dylan Kurihara took him to a wedding held at the Masonic Temple in Pasadena Saturday evening, October 16, 2010. Joe Kurihara left the wedding around 9:30 PM, apparently not realizing the toddler followed him out the door ... (Source: RIGHTPUNDITS.COM 2010-10-18T08:39:38Z)

Seau hospitalized after wreck

Authorities say alcohol and drugs are not suspected in a one-vehicle crash in Southern California involving former NFL star linebacker Junior Seau. Seau drove off a cliff and was hospitalized with minor injuries Monday, less than nine hours after he was ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-19T09:35:43Z)

'Hero' describes finding missing Pasadena boy in parking lot -- alive and well

Rowdy Metzger first heard about the missing 3-year-old boy from a reverse-911 call that was put out Sunday afternoon by the Pasadena Police Department. As the day wore on, he had been following Internet news reports on latimes.com for more details about ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-19T01:21:47Z)

Jerry Hall's art collection sells for $4 million

(10-16) 11:09 PDT LONDON, United Kingdom (AP) -- An auction of art owned by model Jerry Hall has racked up nearly 2.5 million pounds ($4 million) in sales. Sotheby's said Saturday that the highest price in the two-day sale was for a painting, "Head of ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-16T18:21:49Z)

Seau drives off cliff after arrest

Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau drove his SUV off an embankment in Carlsbad, Calif., on Monday, just hours after being arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Fox News Channel reported. Sports by Brooks has exclusive pictures of the accident scene ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T20:21:09Z)

Junior Seau Arrested - Drives Car Off Cliff and Survives - Was He Hurt?

Former NFL baller Junior Seau was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence over the weekend. After his release on Monday Seau drove his SUV over a cliff and survived. According to TMZ , Junior Seau did sustain injuries in the wreck and was transported to ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-18T19:59:40Z)

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