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Deals of the Hour / October 31, 2010, 5:40 am

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)

Japan, Vietnam agree on rare earths, nuclear power

Vietnam has chosen Japan as a partner to mine rare earth metals and develop nuclear power in the Communist country, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Sunday. Kan made the comments to reporters after a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart, Nguyen ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-31T12:20:26Z)

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)

Gameday: Vikings at New England

Kickoff: 3:15 p.m. TV: Ch. 9 (announcers Thom Brennaman and Troy Aikman). Radio: 1130-AM, 100.3-FM. Line: Patriots by 6 Series: Patriots lead 6-4. New England has won two of the past three in a series that began in 1970 with the Vikings beating the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-31T05:39:34Z)

Tomas heads into Caribbean after whipping east islands

Hurricane Tomas headed deeper into the Caribbean early today, after storming over a cluster of islands at the sea's eastern entrance, tearing off roofs, damaging houses and downing power lines. The storm was moving over open water on a path that could take ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-31T11:44:39Z)

Vietnam, Japan reach nuclear accord

HANOI, Vietnam, Oct 31, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Vietnam and Japan said Sunday they have reached agreement on a nuclear cooperation pact. Once formally signed, the bilateral deal would clear the way for Japanese companies to sell nuclear power generation ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-10-31T06:15:22Z)

Iowa derails Michigan State

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa tossed Michigan State off the pile of unbeaten teams and turned the Big Ten race into a scramble for the Rose Bowl. Ricky Stanzi threw three touchdown passes, and defensive backs Tyler Sash and Micah Hyde combined for a spectacular ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-31T11:23:10Z)

Michigan State tumbles to its 1st loss as Iowa delivers a rout

Iowa tossed Michigan State off the pile of unbeaten teams and turned the Big Ten race into a scramble for the Rose Bowl. Ricky Stanzi threw three touchdown passes, and defensive backs Tyler Sash and Micah Hyde combined for a spectacular interception return ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-31T05:46:44Z)

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)

QB Kirk Cousins won't play blame game

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Kirk Cousins sat in the interview room and said something that was so patently ridiculous, he caught himself, midsentence, to point out that it was ridiculous. And yet, it was entirely accurate. Cousins was asked whether he forced throws ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-31T11:58:58Z)

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)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre tells ESPN he expects to start Sunday

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress said Friday he likely would wait until game day before deciding whether Brett Favre or Tarvaris Jackson would start at quarterback Sunday at New England. It appears it won't take that long. Favre, who has started a ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-31T00:38:56Z)

Is more trouble ahead for Vikings?

The Vikings returned from their bye week knowing October had the potential to be a taxing and treacherous month. Four games against teams that made the playoffs last season, three coming on the road, two in prime time, one on Halloween ... good luck with ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-31T04:13:40Z)

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)

Schiavone gets first WTA Championships win, still won't advance

DOHA, Qatar -- French Open champion Francesca Schiavone beat Elena Dementieva at the WTA Championships Friday in match overshadowed by the Russian's surprise announcement that she is retiring from tennis. Dementieva, who has struggled with injuries in 2010 ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-29T18:06:24Z)

Dementieva Retires At WTA Championships

Elena Dementieva retired from tennis after losing at the WTA Championships on Friday, ending a 13-year career in which she reached two Grand Slam finals and won the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics. The 29-year-old Russian struggled with injuries this ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-29T18:20:43Z)

Russian Elena Dementieva, 29, announces her retirement | Tennis

Russian Dementieva won 2008 Olympic gold: In a ceremony filled with tears, Elena Dementieva retired from tennis Friday after a loss at the WTA Championships in Doha, Qatar, ended her 13-year career. "It is so emotional," she said. "It is so hard to say ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-30T03:03:17Z)

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)

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)

Ben Crane gets by with 69 for victory

SELANGOR, Malaysia -- American Ben Crane won the inaugural Asia Pacific Classic on Sunday, eagling the par-4 15th and making an 8-foot birdie putt on the final hole to beat England's Brian Davis by a stroke. Crane closed with a 2-under 69 at The Mines to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-31T12:20:26Z)

Ahmadinejad aide says Iran not ready to talk nuclear

Iran will not discuss its nuclear program at talks with global powers, an adviser to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday, adding fresh doubt to the chances of a negotiated end to its stand-off with the West. Iran said on Friday it was ready to ... (Source: YNET News 2010-10-31T12:13:17Z)

Vietnam to award Japan nuclear plants deal -agency

TOKYO Oct 29 (Reuters) - Vietnam has decided to award Japan contracts to build two of four nuclear power plants it plans to set up by the early 2020s, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Prime Minister ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-29T15:21:46Z)

Hurricane Tomas satellite video: Halloween fears in Caribbean with 100 mph winds

After a day of lashing Barbado, St. Vincent, and St. Lucia, Hurricane Tomas has grown to a category 2 storm as it moves westward into the Caribbean. The sustained winds are up to 100 mph with gusts over 115 mph.  The hurricane hunter aircraft have ... (Source: Examiner 2010-10-31T10:40:13Z)

Crane birdies 18th to hold off Davis, win in Malaysia

SELANGOR, Malaysia -- American Ben Crane won the inaugural Asia Pacific Classic on Sunday, eagling the par-4 15th and making an 8-foot birdie putt on the final hole to beat England's Brian Davis by a stroke. Crane closed with a 2-under 69 at The Mines to ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-31T08:52:51Z)

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)

Harsh sentence urged for former al-Qaida fighter

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - A prosecutor urged a military jury to send a message to the world yesterday 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: Newsday 2010-10-31T01:36:12Z)

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)

Hurricane Tomas lashes eastern Caribbean islands

Newly born Hurricane Tomas barreled through a cluster of eastern Caribbean islands on Saturday, tearing off roofs, damaging houses and downing power lines in its path. Authorities in St. Vincent were trying to confirm reports that three people died ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-31T11:01:42Z)

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)

Crane fends off Davis to win in Malaysia

Ben Crane birdied the final hole Sunday to shoot two-under 69 and win the Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia by one stroke. Crane, who briefly fell out of the lead during the final round, finished at 18-under-par 266. The victory for the first PGA Tour ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-31T10:04:26Z)

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