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Deals of the Hour / October 29, 2010, 8:40 am

Meek says it was Gov. Charlie Crist who suggested he drop out of Fla. US Senate race

MIAMI - Democratic Rep. Kendrick Meek said Friday it was his independent opponent — not former President Bill Clinton — who suggested that he drop out of the Florida Senate race. Denying published reports that Clinton advised him to withdraw, Meek told ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T11:11:14Z)

China Vows to Keep Supplying Rare-Earth Metals to World, South Korea Says

China pledged to supply Japan and other countries with rare-earth metals, sales of which were reportedly disrupted last month during a territorial dispute that soured relations between Asia's two largest economies. Wen said "China will continue to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-29T13:34:24Z)

Giants blank Rangers, take 2-0 World Series lead

SAN FRANCISCO - These are the things so hard to explain in baseball, and just a few of the many reasons the San Francisco Giants are two wins away from a world championship. In the fifth inning of San Francisco's 9-0 victory in Game 2 of the World Series ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-29T11:32:42Z)

Anna Nicole Smith Drug Trial: Howard K. Stern Found Guilty

Three years after tragic blonde Anna Nicole Smith OD-ed, a conclusion seems near in the trial to determine the individuals responsible for her death, and their share of blame. Smith's former attorney and lover Howard K. Stern was found guilty on two ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-29T10:56:55Z)

World Series Game 2: Matt Cain and Giants Offense Shuts Down Texas

World Series Game 2 went to Matt Cain and the San Francisco Giants Thursday night. The Giants beat the Texas Rangers 9-0, taking a two-game lead in the 2010 World Series. Now the Series will head back to Texas for Game 3 on Saturday, but the Giants are ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-29T15:21:46Z)

Football: FIFA probe verdict on Nov 17

ZURICH: World football chief Sepp Blatter confirmed on Thursday that the verdict of an investigation into the controversial 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding race would be given on November 17. FIFA earlier this month launched a two-pronged investigation ... (Source: Channel NewsAsia 2010-10-29T14:17:21Z)

NH jury hears about threats to witness

NASHUA, N.H.— A witness in a deadly New Hampshire home invasion case says the first man to go on trial threatened to kill him if he talked to police. Eldon Spikes said defendant Steven Spader waved an open knife at him the afternoon after the pre-dawn ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-29T15:00:17Z)

George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush to throw out World Series ceremonial first pitches Sunday

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush will throw out ceremonial first pitches before Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday night. The San Francisco Giants lead the Texas Rangers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-29T15:14:36Z)

Miami Heat increases security after turning up star power with LeBron James

The Three Basketeers took their first step toward going 81-1 , beating the 76ers 97-87 on Wednesday night in Philadelphia in the second game of the LeBron James-Dwyane Wade-Chris Bosh era. They've had a little extra company in their first two games of the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-28T14:04:13Z)

Official: North Korea, South Korea Exchange Gunfire

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- North Korean and South Korean military units exchanged gunfire near their border Friday, South Korean authorities said. No casualties were reported. The exchange happened after North Korean forces fired two rounds from a 14.5 ... (Source: WIBW 2010-10-29T14:24:30Z)

Charlie Crist asked Clinton camp to suggest Meek drop out, source says

Charlie Crist personally called a top adviser to Bill Clinton and asked if the former president would discuss with Kendrick Meek the possibility of dropping out of the Florida Senate race, according to a source close to Clinton. The revelation adds a bit ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-29T01:52:53Z)

Berlusconi deals with trash: real & metaphorical

Premier Silvio Berlusconi has a lot of trash to deal with these days, both real and metaphorical. A rubbish crisis around Naples has led to violent protests and put new pressure on the Italian leader, who had promised to solve the problem for good. Ties ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-29T13:41:33Z)

FCC: Verizon Wireless must pay nearly $78M over fake fees

NEW YORK — Federal regulators say Verizon Wireless has agreed to pay a fine of $25 million and at least $52.8 million in refunds to customers who inadvertently racked up data charges on their phones over the last three years. The Federal Communications ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-29T10:49:45Z)

China, Japan sink deeper into diplomatic feud

HANOI (AFP) – A feud between China and Japan deepened at an Asian summit Friday, as China accused its rival of making false comments and hopes for landmark talks between their leaders evaporated. Asia's two big powers have been embroiled in their worst ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-29T15:07:27Z)

Miami Heat's home opener is hot ticket at $25,884 for two courtside seats

Two courtside seats to tonight's regular-season South Beach debut for the Miami Heat -- and debut of the hugely hyped Three Basketeers -- sold on StubHub.com for $25,884, company spokesman Glenn Lehrman told the Associated Press. The average price per seat ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-29T09:23:51Z)

Witness: Man euphoric over deadly attack

NASHUA, N.H. -- A New Hampshire teenager charged in a deadly home invasion testified Thursday he heard screams and pleas before two of his partners started hacking at the mother and daughter. Eighteen-year-old Quinn Glover said the mother screamed to her ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-10-29T14:03:02Z)

Verizon Wireless, FCC strike deal on 'mystery charges'

The Federal Communications Commission says that Verizon Wireless has agreed to change some of its business practices and shell out at least $77.8 million to resolve the government's investigation into three years of unjustified charges to some 15 million ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-28T20:16:27Z)

Berlusconi charges 'colossal lies' at centre of teenage sex scandal

Rome/Brussels - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi dismissed Friday as "lies" reports embroiling him in a sex scandal involving a teenage Moroccan girl, adding he had only intervened with police on her behalf. Berlusconi made the remarks at the ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-29T13:55:52Z)

Verizon Wireless to pay record FCC penalty for wireless overcharges

To end a 10-month inquiry by the Federal Communications Commission into mystery data charges on millions of customers' bills, Verizon Wireless agreed Thursday to refund $52.8 million, pay a $25 million penalty, and make changes to avoid similar overcharges ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-29T15:00:17Z)

Nigeria : FIFA Bribery Scandal

The executive committee of Federation of International Football Associations has suspended two of its members over bribery allegations that surfaced in a recent newspaper report. The allegations of bribes were levelled against CAF Vice President and FIFA ... (Source: AllAfrica.com 2010-10-29T13:41:33Z)

Berlusconi dismisses prostitute reports as 'trash'

ROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi has dismissed as "media trash" reports that two television executives helped introduce an underage girl into his entourage. Italian reports say a 17-year-old Moroccan runaway named Ruby told prosecutors she attended ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-29T07:07:51Z)

Kendrick Meek reaffirms he's in Senate race to stay, blasts Charlie Crist

Appearing on the Fox & Friends television show early Friday morning, Democrat Kendrick Meek lashed out at independent Charlie Crist for fueling what he called false rumors that former President Bill Clinton had asked him to drop out of the Senate race ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-29T13:34:24Z)

North Korea Opens Fire on South Korea

Seoul, South Korea (AP) - A South Korean official says North Korea has fired a pair of shots toward South Korea at their tense border--and South Korean troops immediately fired back. The official at the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul says the North Korean ... (Source: 13 WHAM 2010-10-29T12:58:36Z)

Blatter leads FIFA ruling panel in 2-day meet seeking clarity in scandal-hit World Cup bidding

ZURICH - FIFA's ruling executive committee started a two-day meeting Thursday could alter the shape of the scandal-hit 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids. FIFA president Sepp Blatter chaired a meeting that will consider delaying one or both World Cup decisions ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T03:18:47Z)

Orlando Magic (1-0) at Miami Heat (1-1), 8 p.m.

A battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights will take place tonight in south Florida, where the star-studded Miami Heat play their home opener versus the Orlando Magic from AmericanAirlines Arena. Miami lost its much-anticipated debut on Tuesday in Boston ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-29T15:14:36Z)

Anna Nicole Smith's Confidantes Unlikely to See Jail Time After Guilty Verdicts, Legal Experts Say

The guilty verdicts this week for two of Anna Nicole Smith 's closest confidantes in a trial that focused on the former Playboy model's drug use are unlikely to lead to any jail time, legal experts said today. "It really was a complete waste of time and ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-29T12:37:08Z)

Witness in NH home invasion says co-defendant 'euphoric' after machete attacks

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire teenager charged in a deadly home invasion testified Thursday he heard the victims' screams and pleas before two of his partners started hacking at the mother and daughter. Eighteen-year-old Quinn Glover said the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-29T08:19:26Z)

North Korea opens fires toward South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired two rounds toward South Korea at their tense border and South Korean troops immediately fired back, an official said Friday. The exchange of fire at the heavily armed border highlights the security problems faced by ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-10-29T11:32:42Z)

China Pledges to Supply Rare Earths to World, South Korea Says

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- China pledged to supply Japan and other countries with rare-earth metals, sales of which were reportedly disrupted last month during a territorial dispute that soured relations between Asia's two largest economies. Chinese Premier ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T13:34:24Z)

Anna Nicole Smith Case Conviction

A jury has convicted two people close to Anna Nicole Smith on drug charges involving the late actress. But it found the doctor who prescribed drugs for her not guilty of all charges. Smith's psychiatrist, Khristine Eroshevich, and boyfriend, Howard K ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T03:33:06Z)

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