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Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 7:40 pm

Maine's gov candidates offer ideas for the economy

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Maine's gubernatorial candidates have offered up their ideas on how to ramp up the state's economy. Jobs and the economy were major themes in Wednesday night's televised debate at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland. Democrat Libby ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-21T01:19:25Z)

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)

Yankees and Girardi finalize new deal

The New York Yankees and manager Joe Girardi have agreed to a new three-year contract through the 2013 season. The two sides finalized the new pact Friday, totaling $9 million in base compensation, according to MLB.com. There are additional incentives for ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-29T19:32:18Z)

EU likely to split on investors' role in future bailouts

BRUSSELS — European leaders' decision to create a permanent financial backstop for future eurozone crises - but without spelling out who pays - looks set to trigger a power struggle among governments. The deal that emerged from a two-day summit of EU ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-30T05:26:27Z)

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)

Fox programs back on Cablevision

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 pitch of Game 3 of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T23:27:21Z)

Merkel Regains Some 'Sparkle' as EU Gambit, Budget Cuts Pay Off

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy victories in Berlin and Brussels offer her a boost as she bids to reverse a decline in her Christian Democrat party's fortunes before elections next year in six of Germany's 16 states. Merkel ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T10:49:45Z)

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)

Blazers Not Extending Oden's Contract

NEW YORK (AP) -- A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension to former No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline. NEW YORK (AP) -- A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-10-31T01:07:34Z)

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)

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)

Blazers confirm no deal new deal for C Greg Oden

The Oregonian reported Friday that the Blazers and Oden's representatives agreed there would be no extension, making the oft-injured center the first top pick since Kwame Brown not to get one at the end of his rookie contract. Teams have until Monday to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-31T00:38:56Z)

Blazers confirm no deal for Oden before deadline

A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension to former No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline. The Oregonian reported Friday that the Blazers and Oden's representatives agreed there would be no extension ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-30T23:48:49Z)

Joe Girardi finalizes 3-year deal to stay with Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Girardi   (FSY) has completed a new three-year contract with the New York Yankees less than a week after the team was thoroughly outplayed by the Texas Rangers in the American league championships series. The Yankees made the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T20:29:34Z)

Tuesday elections offer wide choices in Long Beach area

LONG BEACH — The fate of Long Beach area seats in the state Assembly, state Senate and Congress are on the line in Tuesday's general election. So too is the fate of four Long Beach ballot measures, one of which has especially stirred up controversy ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-31T01:57:40Z)

S. Koreans Meet Long-Divided Relatives In North

Hundreds of Korean family members separated for more than half a century by the Korean War embraced each other in tearful reunions Saturday, a day after troops exchanged gunfire in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the countries. "I thought you were dead ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-31T00:10:18Z)

US Republican wins could boost SKorean trade deal

Potential big Republican wins in congressional elections next week could improve President Barack Obama's chance of passing a stalled South Korean trade deal. His handling of a delicate, often tense, relationship with China, however, could be a focus of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-31T00:10:18Z)

Merkel Regains Some 'Sparkle' as EU Gambit Pays Off

(Adds analyst comments in fifth, final paragraphs, updates euro in 10th.) Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy victories in Berlin and Brussels offer her a boost as she bids to reverse a decline in her Christian Democrat party's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T12:08:30Z)

Joe Girardi finalizes Yankees deal

NEW YORK -- Joe Girardi has completed a new three-year contract with the New York Yankees less than a week after the team was thoroughly outplayed by the Texas Rangers in the American league Championships Series. The Yankees made the announcement Friday, a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-29T19:46:37Z)

Here's a deal to help ring in the new year in Daytona Beach

*$399 INCLUDES TAX AND GRATUITY; RATES BASED ON VAILABILITY WITH RESTRICTIONS. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 386-254-8200 EXT. 8020 After settling into an ocean view room, revelers dine on lavish fare before enjoying an open bar and live entertainment with ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-10-27T19:49:00Z)

Maine's 5 gubernatorial candidates offer ideas to ramp up recession-battered economy

PORTLAND, Maine - Maine's gubernatorial candidates have offered up their ideas on how to ramp up the state's economy. Jobs and the economy were major themes in Wednesday night's televised debate at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland. Democrat Libby ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-21T01:19:25Z)

London Symphony Ends Run In Daytona Beach

WESH.com DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Classical music lovers are in for a major letdown as one of Central Florida's most anticipated events has been called off because of money problems. Mayor Glenn Ritchey said the London Symphony Orchestra, which has been ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-28T15:44:26Z)

US court to mull states' role in immigration

Arizona's tough and controversial new immigration law will get its day before a San Francisco appeals court Monday, with the central issue being just what role state and local authorities can play in confronting those who cross the border illegally. A ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-31T00:17:27Z)

Seoul certain North Korea not readying nuclear test

SEOUL — South Korean officials said yesterday that there have been continual movements of personnel and vehicles at North Korea's main nuclear test site, but ruled out the possibility that the country is preparing its third atomic bomb test anytime ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-22T06:33:12Z)

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)

5 Maine gov candidates to debate

AUGUSTA, Maine— With the election for governor just a few days off, the five candidates are set to hold their final televised debate on the issues facing Maine. The debate sponsored by WGME-TV and Maine Today Media will be held Saturday night. It'll be ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T13:40:22Z)

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)

Russia ready to discuss arms sales with Iran - arms exporter

13:18 28/10/2010 MOSCOW, October 28 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Thursday it was ready to discuss the delivery to Iran of arms that fall outside UN sanctions. "Rosoboronexport strictly complies with the UN ... (Source: Global Security 2010-10-28T17:38:58Z)

Hemp may piggyback to legality on Prop. 19

David Bronner's third-generation family business – Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps – imports 20 tons of hemp oil a year from Canada to make soaps, shampoos and skin lotions near San Diego. Now Bronner hopes California's Proposition 19 to legalize marijuana ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-30T06:59:30Z)

Daytona 500 Experience in Florida to close

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Race fans, turn off your engines. The Daytona 500 Experience in Florida is closing its doors next month because of the sluggish economy. Daytona International Speedway officials said Wednesday that the Daytona Beach tourist ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-20T19:07:11Z)

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