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Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 10:40 pm

Fox and Cablevision Deal Returns Signal to Millions

The Fox network flickered back to life in three million homes served by Cablevision on Saturday night, signaling an end to an unusually long and bitter feud between the cable company and Fox's parent company, the News Corporation. Fox had been blacked ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-31T03:37:53Z)

DeKalb man could face death penalty in NIU student's death

DEKALB — A 34-year-old DeKalb man may face the death penalty if convicted in the slaying of Northern Illinois University freshman Antinette "Toni" Keller, the judge in the case said. William Curl, who is jailed on $5 million bail, appeared in court ... (Source: Rockford Register-Star 2010-10-31T04:42:18Z)

Fox, Cablevision reach deal to end NY blackout

Fox and Cablevision reached an agreement Saturday that will restore programming to more than 3 million New York-area subscribers who have been without some of their favorite shows and baseball playoff games for two weeks. Signals for all stations and cable ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-31T04:06:31Z)

A nuclear offer Iran can't refuse?

The United States and its allies are reportedly preparing a new offer to dissuade Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Much has changed since a year ago, when the international community made its last offer. Or has it? Once again, the United States and ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-10-28T19:47:49Z)

Patrick maintains 6-point lead over Baker in campaign for governor

Likely voters overwhelmingly believe Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick has run a better campaign than his rivals, according to a new poll that shows the Milton Democrat maintaining a single-digit lead over Republican Charles Baker in the final days of the ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-10-30T13:33:12Z)

London underground to get Wi-Fi

UK provider BT has announced it will hold Wi-Fi trials at the Charing Cross underground subway station in London, the BBC reported on Friday. The six-month technical test will be free for BT broadband customers and those with free Wi-Fi minutes at the ... (Source: Electronista 2010-10-29T21:12:31Z)

NASA and DARPA Plan 'Hundred-Year Starship' To Bring Humans to Other Worlds And Leave Them There ...

Mars Mining This Mars miner will probably never go home again. NASA If NASA ever gets a clear directive for interplanetary exploration, a new Hundred-Year Starship could be their version of the Mayflower. And like the first pilgrims, Martian explorers ... (Source: Eureka! Science News 2010-10-20T19:57:18Z)

High voter turnout will likely favor GOP

Town and city clerks are predicting a strong voter turnout for Tuesday's election, and political analysts say that may be better news for Republicans than Democrats. "The evidence I've seen indicates Republicans are more motivated to vote than the De ... (Source: Patriot Ledger 2010-10-30T09:01:11Z)

To Boldly Go to New Worlds, NASA Announces '100-Year Starship'

(Oct. 22) -- It might sound like the stuff of science fiction, but a NASA official says that "within a few years" scientists will unveil a prototype for a spaceship capable of taking earthlings to other worlds. Speaking at a Long Now Foundation conference ... (Source: AOL News 2010-10-23T14:10:08Z)

Jury weighs punishment in Guantanamo 'child soldier' case

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — A prosecutor urged a military jury to send a message to the world Saturday with a 25-year sentence for a former teenage al-Qaida fighter convicted of war crimes — but it would be largely symbolic since a plea deal ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T16:03:32Z)

Fliers: Book your Christmas deals now

Want to fly home for the holidays? Break out the mistletoe but forget about the Thanksgiving turkey. A review of local flights and fares shows that most seats out of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are sold out for the extended ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-29T02:00:02Z)

Cablevision deal with News Corp. restores Fox programs

NEW YORK — Fox programming was back on Cablevision late Saturday after the cable company reached what it called an unfair deal with News Corp. Fox said signals for all stations and cable channels were restored for 3 million viewers before the first ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-31T01:21:53Z)

Canadian-born Guantanamo prisoner, Omar Khadr pleads guilty

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba -- Toronto-born Omar Khadr, Guantánamo's youngest and last Western detainee, pleaded guilty Monday to committing war crimes as a teen in 2002 Afghanistan under a plea deal meant to send him home to his native Canada next ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-24T23:55:56Z)

TRAVEL Q&A Cancel card, keep the miles

Q Can I cancel my American Express Delta Skymiles credit card and keep the miles I've already earned? I got 25,000 miles for signing up, but am wondering if the $95 fee is worth it. My wife has 40,000 miles on her card. We will probably not use the miles ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-30T18:19:32Z)

DeKalb Police Offer Answers in NIU Case

DeKalb Police will finally give some answers, Tuesday, about why they've been so quiet in the death investigation of missing Northern Illinois University freshman, Antinette "Toni" Keller. The DeKalb County State's Attorney will join DeKalb Police Chief ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-26T13:09:19Z)

BT To Offer Wi-Fi Service To London Underground Users?

BT has started trials to offer Wi-Fi on London Underground with connectivity being offered at Charing Cross underground station at the ticket hall and for both the Bakerloo and Northern line platforms. The tests, which will last six months and start on the ... (Source: Itproportal 2010-10-30T09:22:40Z)

Jury asked to 'send a message' in Guantanamo

A prosecutor urged a military jury to send a message to the world Saturday with a 25-year sentence for a former teenage al-Qaida fighter convicted of war crimes — but it would be largely symbolic since a plea deal limits the time the last Westerner at ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T23:41:40Z)

Mets introduce Sandy Alderson as general manager

NEW YORK (AP) — Sandy Alderson has been introduced as general manager of the New York Mets , taking over an underachieving team loaded with question marks on and off the field. The 62-year-old former Marine and Harvard Law School graduate returns to a ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T18:42:12Z)

Holiday fare outlook: stable, more or less

With airlines showing more signs of financial stability, holiday fares are also looking less volatile. Average domestic fares out of Atlanta for the holidays are roughly flat compared to last year, at an average of $294 for Thanksgiving and $286 for ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-10-29T17:16:18Z)

State election contests offer clear choices

Voters will decide several hotly contested statewide races on Tuesday, November 2. Polls in all towns open at 7 am and close at 8 pm. Following are brief sketches of the candidates for state office, based on campaign literature, published interviews, and ... (Source: Martha's Vineyard Times 2010-10-27T22:40:48Z)

Rain continues today, should clear by Halloween night

Sprinkles or light showers may continue today, but should clear up before it's time for trick-or-treating tomorrow evening. Most of the heavier showers have moved out of the area, said National Weather Service meteorologist Drew Peterson. A 40 percent ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-30T17:15:07Z)

NASA and DARPA Plan 'Hundred-Year Starship' To Bring Humans to Other Worlds And Leave Them There ...

If NASA ever gets a clear directive for interplanetary exploration, a new Hundred-Year Starship could be their version of the Mayflower. And like the first pilgrims, Martian explorers might set sail with the knowledge they would never return home . NASA ... (Source: Popular Science 2010-10-21T10:01:58Z)

Police: Stay safe for Halloween

PARKERSBURG - Local law enforcement agencies are urging residents to have fun and stay safe over the Halloween weekend. With trick-or-treating this evening, police suggest several safety precautions for children and parents. "It's a fun time, and there ... (Source: Parkersburg News & Sentinel 2010-10-30T19:02:29Z)

Mets' Offer to Takahashi Is for Only a Year

ARLINGTON, Tex. — Unless the Mets significantly increase their initial offer to the left-hander Hisanori Takahashi, he is almost certain to leave the team. Takahashi wants a two- or three-year deal, but the Mets' original incentive-laden offer was for ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-30T23:48:49Z)

BT: London Underground and BT to trial Wi-Fi at Charing Cross Tube station

Oct 29, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Customers will be able to log on to the internet from their laptops or mobile phones at Charing Cross Tube Station from 1 November. London Underground has teamed up with BT Openzone, the Wi-Fi provider, to launch a ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-30T02:56:07Z)

Iran accepts offer to reopen nuclear talks

VIENNA — Iran offered yesterday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program, in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated after ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T04:50:39Z)

Mets introduce Alderson as their new general manager

Sandy Alderson was introduced yesterday as the 12th general manager in the New York Mets' history, taking over an underachieving team that's looking for a facelift but is loaded with question marks on and off the field. He agreed to a 4-year contract with ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-30T15:20:35Z)

Gloomy weather sets stage for Halloween weekend in Las Vegas

Las Vegas will scare up cooler temperatures, scattered showers and gusty winds today as part of a mixed bag of weather for Halloween weekend . A fast-moving Pacific storm shifting across southern Nevada today will produce isolated to scattered rain showers ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-10-30T12:14:28Z)

Keller Murder Suspect Held on $5 Million Bond

The man charged with killing an Northern Illinois University student will have to come up with big bucks in order to get out of jail. William "Billy" Curl, 34, of DeKalb, appeared in court Saturday morning after he was extradited back to Illinois on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T22:44:24Z)

Europe Iran oil imports twice as 2008'

Despite U.S. push to choke off Iran's energy sector, Europe's imports of Iranian crude is double the amount in 2008, an American magazine reports. In a report, the Time magazine said that although the United States was pushing its European allies into ... (Source: Tehran Times 2010-10-30T20:42:42Z)

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