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Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 5:40 pm

Poland, Russia sign Russian gas delivery deal

Warsaw- Poland and Russia signed an agreement Friday to increase the delivery of Russian natural gas to Poland after objections from the European Commission delayed the deal and raised fears of gas shortages. The deal will hike Russian gas deliveries to ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-29T09:38:10Z)

Merck profit plunges 90% on deal charges

Merck & Co. posted a 90 percent drop in third-quarter profit, due to large charges for its $41.1 billion acquisition last year of Schering-Plough Corp. and a legal reserve set up because of a federal investigation. Also, Merck had a one-time gain of $2.8 ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-10-29T15:21:46Z)

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 2010-10-30T23:27:21Z)

Florida Gators 34, Georgia Bulldogs 31 (OT)

Chas Henry kicked a 37-yard field goal to give the Florida Gators a 34-31 overtime victory over their rival Georgia Bulldogs today in Jacksonville. The Gators' Will Hill intercepted a pass by Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray on the first possession of ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-30T23:27:21Z)

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)

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)

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)

Former 2-year college chancellor describes deal

TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama's former two-year college chancellor said a contractor agreed to pay the construction costs for a house he was building in Opelika after he showed the contractor the unfinished home and described being short of money. Roy Johnson ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-10-30T08:54:02Z)

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)

Chas Henry's FG gives Florida overtime win over Georgia

JACKSONVILLE – Chas Henry kicked a 37-yard field goal to give Florida a 34-31 win over Georgia at EverBank Field on Saturday. The 84,444 in attendance saw Florida struggle early but find its groove in the second quarter and come back late after the ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-30T23:27:21Z)

Merck 3Q profit plunges 90 percent on deal charges

Merck & Co. posted a 90 percent drop in third-quarter profit, due to large charges for its $41.1 billion acquisition of Schering-Plough Corp. last November and a legal reserve for a federal investigation. Also, Merck had a $2.8 billion gain a year ago from ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T15:50:24Z)

No. 7 Missouri walloped by Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. - You've heard football coaches far and wide say it. You can't win a game in the first quarter. Nebraska did on Saturday, on the way to beating Missouri, 31-17. The No. 14 Cornhuskers scored 24 points in the first quarter, I-back Roy Helu ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-30T23:05:52Z)

Michigan State and Missouri routed on road as two more undefeated teams fall away from home

A couple more undefeated seasons got run off the road. Michigan State and Missouri were both soundly beaten away from home by conference rivals on a Saturday when six teams with perfect records hit the road. No. 18 Iowa jumped out to a 30-point lead and ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-31T00:10:18Z)

Former Ala. community college chancellor describes home deal with contractor

Here are high school football scores for Thursday and Friday, October 28 & 29. Call us with your scores at 1-800-533-TV19! High school scores are brought to you by Family Security Credit Union. WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities on three continents thwarted ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-10-29T23:07:03Z)

Chas Henry's 37-yard field goal in OT extends Florida's dominance over Georgia, 34-31

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Chas Henry, a punter thrust into kicking duties, drilled a 37-yard field goal in overtime to lift Florida to a 34-31 victory over rival Georgia on Saturday. Aaron Murray's third interception — his fourth turnover of the game ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-30T23:41:40Z)

Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial Holdings Buying First Mercury Financial

Investment Guru Prem Watsa has striken again: Oct 28 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd ( FFH.TO ), which deals in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, said on Thursday it acquired specialty insurer First Mercury Financial ( FMR.N ... (Source: GuruFocus 2010-10-29T04:01:44Z)

Attorney general race déjà vu all over again

Not only does Attorney General Martha Coakley have to live down a nationally noted election defeat early this year, now she's also battling for a second term as the state's top cop. Her opponent in Tuesday's election is first-time political candidate Jim ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-10-30T06:02:14Z)

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)

Fairfax agrees to buy First Mercury for $294 million

TORONTO (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FFH.TO: Quote ), which deals in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, said on Thursday it acquired specialty insurer First Mercury Financial (FMR.N: Quote ) Corp for $294 million. Toronto-based ... (Source: Reuters Canada 2010-10-28T23:15:24Z)

ENDORSEMENT: Martha Coakley for state attorney general

Throughout this election season we have lauded would-be citizen legislators whose frustrations with the status quo have led them to stand for office. We admire that quality in Republican James McKenna. When he saw that nobody was stepping up to challenge ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-10-30T08:25:24Z)

Fox, Dish in deal

NEW YORK — News Corp. and Dish Network Corp. resolved a fee dispute over Fox channels that threatened to black out World Series games and shows such as "Glee'' for more than 3 million Dish customers. The two companies said in a statement that they ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T09:01:11Z)

Poland, Russia sign gas agreement

WARSAW: Poland and Russia on Friday signed a long-delayed deal that will increase imports of gas from Russia and secure their transit to other European countries. Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin and his Polish counterpart, Waldemar Pawlak, inked ... (Source: Arab News 2010-10-29T22:45:35Z)

DISH Network and Fox strike deal

(CNN) -- DISH Network and Fox have struck a distribution deal, ending a month-long standoff that blacked out channels for millions of satellite television customers. The new agreement -- announced by the companies Friday -- will restore access to FX ... (Source: CNN 2010-10-30T08:46:53Z)

Latest Alabama News, Sports, Business And Entertainment:

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) A state judge has dismissed a last-minute lawsuit to halt next week's gubernatorial election or take Republican candidate Robert Bentley off the ballot over allegations he failed to properly disclose donations from the Alabama ... (Source: WNCT 2010-10-30T18:19:32Z)

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)

Poland, Russia sign long-delayed gas agreement

Poland and Russia on Friday signed a long-delayed deal that will increase imports of gas from Russia and secure their transit to other European countries. Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin and his Polish counterpart, Waldemar Pawlak, inked the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T13:20:05Z)

Missouri 17, Nebraska 31

Lincoln, NE (Sports Network) - Roy Helu Jr. ran for a single-game school- record 307 yards and three touchdowns on 28 carries, as 14th-ranked Nebraska downed No. 7 Missouri, 31-17, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez didn't start the ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-30T23:05:52Z)

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)

Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co. third-quarter profit plunges 90 percent on charges for ...

WHITEHOUSE STATION--Merck & Co. posted a 90 percent drop in third-quarter profit, due to large charges for its $41.1 billion acquisition last year of Schering-Plough Corp. and a legal reserve set up because of a federal investigation. Also, Merck had a one ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-10-29T16:33:21Z)

UPDATE 1-Fairfax agrees to buy First Mercury for $294 mln

TORONTO Oct 28 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd ( FFH.TO ), which deals in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, said on Thursday it acquired specialty insurer First Mercury Financial ( FMR.N ) Corp for $294 million. Toronto-based ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-28T22:32:27Z)

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