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Deals of the Hour / October 8, 2010, 5:41 pm

WTC Arts Center Gets Funding Boost

The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation is poised to allocate at least $100 million in Federal funds to a future performing arts center at the World Trade Center site. On Wednesday, a committee of the LMDC recommended that the new arts venue receive a ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-07T02:33:17Z)

Obama to visit RI to raise money for candidate

President Barack Obama will visit Rhode Island to raise money for Democratic congressional candidate David Cicilline (sis-uh-LEE'-nee) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Invitations obtained Friday by The Associated Press from Democratic ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T21:08:48Z)

Lee dominates Rays as Texas wins Game 1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Cliff Lee, postseason ace for hire. Picking up where he left off during a dazzling October run with the Phillies a year ago, Lee shut down the Tampa Bay Rays while outpitching David Price and leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-1 ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-07T06:58:09Z)

Obama to visit Rhode Island to help raise money for Democratic candidate for House

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Barack Obama will visit Rhode Island to raise money for Democratic congressional candidate David Cicilline (sis-uh-LEE'-nee) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Invitations obtained Friday by The ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-10-08T22:13:13Z)

President Obama to visit RI for Cicilline

PROVIDENCE, R.I.— President Barack Obama will visit Rhode Island to raise money for Democratic congressional candidate David Cicilline (sis-uh-LEE'-nee) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Invitations obtained by The Associated Press on ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-08T21:44:35Z)

Cliff Lee outpitches David Price with 7 strong innings as Rangers beat Rays 5-1 in Game 1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Cliff Lee savored another playoff victory, saying winning is the only way to really evaluate how he performs. "That's the bottom line, regardless how that happens," the Texas Rangers ace said after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T08:31:12Z)

Commissioner's error doesn't pass smell test

So, American-in-Paris David Stern French-kissed and told this tabloid and three other newspapermen, "My blunder." Seems the commissar initially signed off on the return of Isiah Thomas to the Sexual Harassment Hacienda in the vacuous vocation of ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-08T05:16:45Z)

World Trade Center arts space gets $100 million

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The long-stalled Performing Arts Center planned for Lower Manhattan's rebuilt World Trade Center got a $100 million boost on Wednesday though its opening is years away. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor David Paterson agreed to give ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-06T22:58:32Z)

Stern Takes Blame For Initial Approval Of Isiah Returning To Knicks

David Stern admitted fault with the confusion over the return of Isiah Thomas to the Knicks as a consultant. James Dolan briefed Stern before making the hire official. "It's fair to say I missed the issue,'' Stern said. "I told them they can do it. And ... (Source: RealGM 2010-10-08T02:32:06Z)

Originally told Knicks it was OK to rehire Isiah

PARIS -- Commissioner David Stern finally took blame for the Isiah Thomas fiasco, confessing he gave James Dolan the OK to hire the reviled former Knicks president as a part-time consultant. In a sitdown with four New York writers in Paris as the Knicks ... (Source: ProBasketballNews.com 2010-10-08T05:52:32Z)

Yanks, Rangers assume 2-0 leads Giants win opener with Braves

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Sure, the New York Yankees stumbled through September as Andy Pettitte tried to work his way back from a groin injury. After landing in the AL wild-card spot, the defending World Series champs look as though they had the Minnesota Twins ... (Source: Daily Jeffersonian 2010-10-08T23:03:20Z)

Judge David Nelson a "truly good man"

INDIAN HILL - Judge David Nelson, who retired from the U.S. Court of Appeals in 2006, was the gold standard for the Sixth Circuit, his successor said. And in his personal life, his family called him a great father, loving husband and an inspiration. Judge ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-03T09:04:35Z)

David Michael Hartley Memorialized, Wife Tiffany Hartley Defends Herself Against Accusations

As she held a memorial service for her husband who was allegedly shot dead by pirates on the Mexican side of Texas' Falcon Lake , Tiffany Hartley addressed skeptics on both sides of the border who doubted her story. "It's hard just to hear it," she told ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-06T20:28:13Z)

Phillies' Halladay Throws Historic No-Hitter In Playoff

Roy Halladay threw the second no-hitter in postseason history, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in Game 1 of the NL division series on Wednesday. Earlier, Cliff Lee pitched seven impressive innings to lead the Texas Rangers to ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-07T10:54:22Z)

GOP drops legal challenge to special election ballot

She also said a 1958 special Senate election ballot that was arranged like the current special Senate election ballot was "compelling" evidence that Tennant had made the right move. Ironically enough, Byrd won his first Senate term in that special election ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-28T21:49:17Z)

Tampa Bay vs. Texas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays are impressed with, though not intimidated by Cliff Lee's glittering postseason resume. The AL East champions beat the Texas Rangers ace three times during the regular season and will send 19-game winner David ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-06T17:36:25Z)

Federal funds would be allocated directly to the World Trade Center Performing Arts Center

NEW YORK - Governor David Paterson, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced an agreement to create a $100 million fund for the Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center site with federal funds directed to Lower ... (Source: Empire State News 2010-10-07T08:52:41Z)

These are TEST returns. They must not be broadcast or published.

1,162 of 2,813 precincts - 41 percent < William Barnes, Dem 376,539 - 56 percent Richard Shelby, GOP (i) 293,439 - 44 percent 359 of 438 precincts - 82 percent -Open < Scott McAdams, Dem 85,296 - 43 percent Joe Miller, GOP 75,369 - 38 percent Total Write ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-07T18:39:39Z)

Hartley supporters rally at Mexican Consulate

DENVER — Friends and supporters of a man reportedly shot and killed by Mexican pirates are calling on Mexican authorities to bring his body back to the United States. About 100 people rallied outside the Mexican Consulate in Denver on Friday, chanting ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-08T20:33:00Z)

Newspaper Alleges Cincinnati Officials Skirt Law

The Cincinnati Enquirer has sued the city's mayor and council alleging they held small meetings to keep the public from discussions on use of anticipated casino revenues. The Enquirer says in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court that Mayor Mark Mallor ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-08T01:42:00Z)

Phillies' Halladay takes spot in baseball lore

Oh, that was what the Phillies were thinking. After winning a World Series behind left-hander Cliff Lee last October, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. did what many saw as the unthinkable — he shipped Lee off to the Mariners. It was never unthinkable, not ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-07T02:11:49Z)

GOP blasts Tennant after declining lawsuit challenge

If the Senate race were elsewhere on the ballot or on an entirely separate ballot, Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, the popular Republican who holds the 2nd Congressional district seat, and Rep. Nick Rahall, a Democrat with a strong challenge for his 3rd ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-29T04:08:41Z)

Serial Stabbing Suspect Faces New Charges

FLINT, Mich -- The suspect in the Flint serial stabbing cases is facing a charge of malicious destruction of property. Elias Abuelazam was accused Thursday of smashing a car window in a bar parking lot in Genesee Township. Genesee County Prosecutor David ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2010-10-07T18:32:30Z)

Texas Rangers beat Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 in ALDS Game 1

ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays didn't start the playoffs the way they wanted to Wednesday, not with David Price pitching poorly, the defense askew and the offense again unproductive in a 5-1 loss. And as they go into Game 2 against the Rangers this afternoon ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-07T15:12:04Z)

Tampa Bay Rays-Texas Rangers ALDS preview: How they match up

This one is a close call. Both teams have their aces, in LHPs David Price (Rays) and Cliff Lee (Rangers). Starting pitching was actually one of the Rangers' biggest strengths, as their rotation boasted its lowest ERA (4.23) since 1992. There has been the ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-05T19:39:18Z)

Was no-hitter Philly's top sports moment? No, but it ranks high

The rally towels and hearts had hardly stopped fluttering when the search began for some perspective on Roy Halladay's National League division series no-hitter. Had we witnessed the rarest of baseball feats? Had there ever been a night like this in Philly ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-08T21:08:48Z)

Enquirer sues Cincinnati officials, says city skirts law

CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Enquirer has sued the city's mayor and council alleging they held small meetings to avoid the public for discussions on spending anticipated casino revenues. The Enquirer says in the suit Wednesday in Hamilton County Common ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-08T10:31:42Z)

Mexico opens probe into reported tourist death

The Mexican government said Friday it has opened a federal investigation into the reported shooting of an American tourist on a border lake plagued by Mexican pirates and strongly denied accusations it has delayed action on finding the man or his attackers ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T23:39:07Z)

Malicious destruction of property charge levied against suspect in Flint serial stabbings

FLINT, Mich. - The suspect in a series of stabbings in Michigan and two other states is also facing a charge of malicious destruction of property. Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton says Elias Abuelazam (ee-LY'-uhs A'-boo-LAH'-zuhm) is accused of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T18:18:11Z)

Suspect in Flint serial stabbings faces new charge

The suspect in a series of stabbings in Michigan and two other states is also facing a charge of malicious destruction of property. Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton says Elias Abuelazam (ee-LY'-uhs A'-boo-LAH'-zuhm) is accused of smashing a car ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-07T18:11:01Z)

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