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Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 11:40 pm

Fed up: Merrimack Valley voters say their anger will guide them on Election Day

Haverhill resident Roy Wright said voters will have one thing on their minds when they vote on Tuesday — their wallets. "When guys go in and gals go in to that voting booth and pull that curtain behind them, they're voting this," said Wright, holding up ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-10-31T04:20:50Z)

Democrats Fear Control of House Is Lost as GOP Eyes Huge Wins

WASHINGTON -- Two weeks before Election Day, Democrats fear their grip on the House of Representatives may be gone, and Republicans are poised to celebrate big gains in the Senate and governors' mansions as well. Analysts in both parties say all major ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-17T00:26:54Z)

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)

Dayton, Emmer, Horner campaign in overdrive as Election Day nears

They may not have Barack Obama or Sarah Palin's star power, but three potential Republican presidential candidates rocked a big crowd today in Blaine at a rally for Tom Emmer, Minnesota's GOP candidate for governor. Democrat Mark Dayton and the ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-31T01:21:53Z)

Nets may still be in the lead to deal for Carmelo Anthony

While a report this week said the Knicks are making progress in their efforts to acquire Carmelo Anthony , the Nets are still pursuing the Nuggets star and may be the favorite to land him, sources told the Bergen Record. "They still have a pretty good ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-21T18:23:03Z)

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)

Fox, Cablevision reach deal to end NY blackout

NEW YORK — 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 ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-31T00:38:56Z)

2010 Talladega II (Chase 7): Mark Martin NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Preview

SEASON'S BEST FINISH: Mark Martin, driver of the GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, scored his best finish of the 2010 season last Sunday at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The No. 5 Chevy lost its rear brakes 30 laps into the race, suffered damage from a mid-race ... (Source: PaddockTalk 2010-10-28T23:01:05Z)

Oregon football: No. 1 Ducks answer a third-quarter challenge, deal decisively with USC

LOS ANGELES – No. 1 Oregon fought off a spirited challenge by USC to take control in the third quarter, and continued to make their case to the college football world by winning decisively Saturday night in the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Ducks (8-0, 4-0 ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-31T05:25:15Z)

State News Briefs: Halloween celebrations return to Madison

The fifth annual Freakfest returns to downtown Madison, but one local official says the cost of keeping it peaceful remains a concern. The fifth annual Freakfest returns to downtown Madison, but one local official says the cost of keeping it peaceful ... (Source: Pierce County Herald 2010-10-30T15:20:35Z)

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)

Woman files counterclaim in super glue revenge civil case in Calumet County

CHILTON, Wis. (AP) — A woman who was sued after trying to exact revenge against a cheating lover at a Calumet County motel has filed a counterclaim against the man. Therese Ziemann of Appleton says the lawsuit filed by the 38-year-old Fond du Lac man is ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-10-29T15:07:27Z)

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)

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)

Is Fontana Fading?;THE CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY JUST LOST ITS SECOND NASCAR DATE AND HOSTS ...

Tony Stewart proved that he is still a contender for the NASCAR title by winning the fourth race of the Chase for the Championship on Oct. 10 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. For Stewart, it was his first win at Fontana, one of only three tracks on ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-29T01:09:56Z)

Jeff Gordon has stability, stays positive

Concord, N.C. — Jeff Gordon has almost finished the lengthy process of building the North Carolina home where he plans to raise his children. That, team owner Rick Hendrick said, is all the insurance he needs to keep the four-time Sprint Cup champion ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-30T17:50:54Z)

Denver Nuggets (1-1) at Houston Rockets (0-2), 8:30 p.m.

The Houston Rockets hope to avoid their first 0-3 start since the 1999-00 campaign, as they entertain the Denver Nuggets in their home opener this evening from the Toyota Center. The Rockets have dropped back-to-back road games to the Lakers and Warriors ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-30T14:51:57Z)

Oregon's breakneck pace too much for USC, all potential BCS comers

LOS ANGELES -- As the USC offense took up a hopeless cause in a mostly empty Coliseum late Saturday, an Oregon fan who had migrated to the front row shouted to the Ducks' defense. "Pick-six for 60!" he screamed. The scoreboard showed the eventual final ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-31T06:22:31Z)

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)

Ducks Demolish USC 53-32

The last time Oregon Ducks (8-0, 5-0) played in the LA Coliseum, the USC Trojans' victory bell rang all night long. Tonight however, the AP's No. 1 ranked Ducks left satisfied with a 53-32 win and a statement to the rest of the football world: that ... (Source: Scout.com 2010-10-31T06:22:31Z)

Drifting at sea: Teen sailors safe

LONDON — A group of teenage sailors whose ship was drifting at sea after it lost both masts in gale-force winds is safe from harm, coast guards said Friday, and the vessel was to be towed to a British port for repairs. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency ... (Source: Enid News & Eagle 2010-10-29T18:35:02Z)

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)

Hole Found In AA Plane

DALLAS - Authorities are investigating what caused a 1-foot-by-2-foot hole in the fuselage of an American Airlines after takeoff from Miami. A passenger aboard American Airlines Flight 1640 said passengers panicked when the Boston-bound flight lost cabin ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T17:16:18Z)

Polish teen sailors safe despite severe weather

A group of teenage sailors whose ship was drifting at sea after it lost both masts in gale-force winds is safe from harm, coast guards said Friday, and the vessel was to be towed to a British port for repairs. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said that ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T15:50:24Z)

Hole found in plane from Miami

MIAMI -- A 1-foot-by-2-foot hole was found in the fuselage of a commercial airliner that suddenly lost cabin pressure shortly after taking off from Miami, authorities said. Passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 1640 were hysterical when the Boston ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-29T14:24:30Z)

Hole found in plane that took off from Miami

A 1-foot-by-2-foot hole tore open in the fuselage of a commercial airliner that suddenly lost cabin pressure shortly after taking off from Miami, authorities said. A man aboard American Airlines Flight 1640 said passengers panicked when the Boston-bound ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T18:06:24Z)

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)

Fans want Melo to be their fellow

As Carmelo Anthony walked off the Toyota Center court, a small group of Rockets fans made their wishes known. "We want you, Melo," one fan screamed as Anthony walked to the locker room after the Nuggets' 107-94 victory over the Rockets on Saturday night ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-31T05:46:44Z)

UK coast guard: Polish tall ship in distress

LONDON — Britain's coast guard says a Polish tall ship has lost one of its masts in severe weather and is calling for assistance. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency says that the Fryderyk Chopin, a vessel used to train young sailors, is drifting about ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-29T18:06:24Z)

Appleton's Therese Ziemann files counterclaim against Fond du Lac's Donessa Davis in "super ...

CHILTON — A woman who was sued after gluing a man's penis to his body last year says the civil case filed in Calumet County is a fraudulent attempt to make money. Therese A. Ziemann of Appleton filed a counterclaim against Fond du Lac's Donessa T ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-10-28T20:30:45Z)

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