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Deals of the Hour / October 31, 2010, 3:39 am

Traditional NM tribe bans trick-or-treating

JEMEZ PUEBLO, N.M. -- Kids who have been eagerly awaiting a fun-filled night of trick-or-treating in this small Native American community will need to find a new way to spend Halloween. Leaders of Jemez Pueblo have banned trick-or-treating on Halloween ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-29T22:16:57Z)

Done Deal - Girardi to Stay in New York

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 day off in the World Series schedule. A person ... (Source: WGRZ TV 2010-10-30T04:22:01Z)

Southwest to offer low-cost Mexico flights starting Nov. 12

Travelers looking for cheap trips to Mexico will be able to book their flights through Southwest Airlines beginning Nov. 12, connecting with low-cost Mexican carrier Volaris through Los Angeles, Oakland and San Jose, officials announced Thursday. The code ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-29T02:35:50Z)

Boise State, Michigan State sign on for three-game series

BOISE (AP) — Boise State and Michigan State will play a three game series starting with a season opener for both teams in 2012. Officials from both schools announced a deal Friday that also includes a game in Boise in 2022 and the final matchup in East ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T22:38:25Z)

Palin supporters now say she will not visit Toms River

TOMS RIVER — When the Tea Party Express rolls into town on Halloween night, supporters who had hoped to see Sarah Palin in person likely won't be getting the treat they had anticipated. "Her staff has recently indicated that she will not be coming, so ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-10-29T23:50:00Z)

Michigan State, Boise State sign 3-game deal

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State and Michigan State will play a three-game series starting with a season opener for both teams in 2012. Officials from both schools announced a deal Friday that also includes a game in Boise in 2022 and the final matchup in ... (Source: Daily Tribune 2010-10-30T16:25:00Z)

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)

Toms River, NJ: Sarah Palin, Tea Party Express to stop in on Halloween

TOMS RIVER — Former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is expected to make a stop here Halloween night with the Tea Party Express, according to Americans For Prosperity, a conservative advocacy group in Washington. Palin ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-10-29T15:00:17Z)

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)

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)

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)

Sarah Palin scheduled to attend Ocean County Tea Party event on Halloween

TOMS RIVER - Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is expected to attend a Tea Party event in Toms River, Ocean County on Halloween. Americans for Prosperity tells the Asbury Park Press the former Alaska governor will be traveling ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-10-30T03:24:45Z)

Jury asked to 'send a message in Guantanamo war crimes case of former teen al-Qaida fighter

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 limits ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-30T15:49:13Z)

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)

Iran not to talk about nuclear issue in upcoming meeting with G5+1

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Ali Akbar Javanfekr, media adviser to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, said Sunday that Iran will not talk about its nuclear issue in the upcoming meeting with five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-10-31T10:04:26Z)

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)

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)

New Mexico Indian tribe bans trick-or-treating

JEMEZ PUEBLO, N.M. -- Kids who have been eagerly awaiting a fun-filled night of trick-or-treating in this small Native American community will need to find a new way to spend Halloween. Leaders of Jemez Pueblo have banned trick-or-treating on Halloween ... (Source: World Link 2010-10-30T19:02:29Z)

Boise State, Michigan State sign 3-game deal

BOISE, Idaho -- Boise State and Michigan State will play a three-game series starting with the season opener for both teams in 2012. Officials from both schools announced the deal Friday that also includes a game in Boise in 2022 and the final matchup in ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-29T22:02:38Z)

Fort Wayne Fright Night kicks off at 3

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Several Fort Wayne destinations team up to host the area's largest one-day Halloween event downtown Saturday. Events start at 3:00 p.m. Some events include a Zombie Walk and ghost hunting at the downtown library, a costume ... (Source: WANE-TV 2010-10-23T15:50:21Z)

Jury asked to 'send a message' in Guantanamo 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-Qaeda fighter convicted of war crimes - but it would be largely symbolic because a plea deal limits ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-31T06:58:19Z)

Director of Mexican maximum-security prison arrested for alleged drug trafficking ties

MEXICO CITY - The director of a maximum-security federal prison notorious for the escape of Mexico's top kingpin was arrested for alleged ties to drug gangs, authorities said Friday. Francisco Javier Gomez Meza was arrested Thursday on suspicion of links ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T19:10:50Z)

Girardi finalizes 3-year deal to stay with Yanks

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 day off in ... (Source: Peoria Journal Star 2010-10-29T19:53:47Z)

Protecting Your Kids On Halloween

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Trick or Treating begins tonight in some areas and will go on all weekend. What is being done to ensure your child's safety from sexual predators? Kids of all ages, some accompanied by parents and other with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T22:09:47Z)

Cablevision-Fox deal brings shows, Series back to NYC

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: AZCentral.com 2010-10-31T07:26:57Z)

In Guatemalan park, narcos and squatters find refuge

SAN BENITO, Guatemala -- In the once-inspiring stretches of rainforest and wetlands of the Laguna del Tigre National Park, unarmed park rangers fear to tread. It isn't the presence of jaguars and crocodiles but the invasion of drug traffickers and slash ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-31T07:55:35Z)

Jemez Pueblo bans trick-or-treating

JEMEZ PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) - Kids who have been eagerly awaiting a fun-filled night of trick-or-treating in this small Native American community will need to find a new way to spend Halloween. Leaders of Jemez Pueblo have banned trick-or-treating on Halloween ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-10-30T07:28:08Z)

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)

DeKalb man held on $5M bail in NIU student death

October 30, 2010 (DEKALB, Ill.) -- A 34-year-old Illinois man is in custody on $5 million bail in the slaying of Northern Illinois University freshman Antinette "Toni" Keller. William Curl of DeKalb is charged with first-degree murder , criminal sexual ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-30T17:58:04Z)

Governor to Pass Out Indiana Candy on Halloween

As he has done for the previous five years, Governor Mitch Daniels again will host trick-or-treaters at the Governor's Residence from 6 to 8 p.m. on Halloween night (October 31), following the official hours set by the City of Indianapolis. First Lady ... (Source: Inside Indiana Business 2010-10-29T11:18:23Z)

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