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Deals of the Hour / November 1, 2010, 10:40 am

Hong Kong Stocks Draw Flat Lead

(RTTNews) - In other news regarding the housing sector, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke revealed that reviews of foreclosure practices by major banks will be unveiled in November. The report is expected to gauge the effect of errors on the real ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-26T01:13:29Z)

McGhee's run lifts Cats over Idaho State

POCATELLO, Idaho — Freshman quarterback Denarius McGhee was armed and dangerous again Saturday, but he won this one with his legs. McGhee's 25-yard touchdown scramble in overtime gave Montana State a 23-20 victory over upset-minded Idaho State and kept ... (Source: Great Falls Tribune 2010-10-31T10:54:32Z)

Hoosick Falls Panthers headed back to Section II Class C Super Bowl (with video)

STILLWATER — The postseason winning streak for the Hoosick Falls High School football team at Warriors Park at Stillwater High School continued in spectacular fashion Saturday evening. Hoosick Falls allowed Fonda-Fultonville just four first downs through ... (Source: Troy Record 2010-10-31T11:58:58Z)

Gibbs scores 25 points, No. 5 Pitt routs Northwood

PITTSBURGH -- Ashton Gibbs scored 25 points and No. 5 Pittsburgh began the game with a 23-point run while beating Northwood 104-62 in exhibition play Sunday. Brad Wanamaker scored 18 points and freshman J.J. Moore had 17 for the Panthers, who didn't allow ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-31T21:03:00Z)

At least 14 massacred on Honduras soccer field

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - A carful of attackers armed with assault rifles drove up to a soccer field in a poor Honduran neighborhood Saturday and opened fire, killing at least 14 people. Armando Calidonio, vice minister of security, said the gunmen shot ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-31T00:03:08Z)

Panthers run rout in Class C semifinal

STILLWATER, N.Y. -- Top-seeded Hoosick Falls Central School showed no signs of letting up on their quest for a second straight Class C championship on Saturday night as they rolled to a dominant 46-13 varsity football win against Fonda. Quarterback Mike ... (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-11-01T02:46:35Z)

China cuts discount to mortgage rates: Reports

BEIJING: Beijing has taken a fresh step to discourage property buying by ordering banks to charge higher mortgage interest rates for first home buyers, local media reported over the weekend. Lenders were told by China's banking regulator that they can ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-10-31T05:53:53Z)

Man killed in hit-and-run accident while searching for missing dog

SARASOTA -- A 28-year-old Fort Myers man was killed in a hit-and-run accident early this morning while searching for his dog which escaped from a parked vehicle. The accident occurred near exit 193 of Interstate 75 about 1:45 a.m. when the the driver of ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-10-31T16:16:40Z)

Gibbs' 25 points leads No. 5 Pitt over Northwood

PITTSBURGH -- Ashton Gibbs scored 25 points and No. 5 Pittsburgh began the game with a 23-point run while beating Northwood 104-62 in exhibition play Sunday. Brad Wanamaker scored 18 points and freshman J.J. Moore had 17 for the Panthers, who didn't allow ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-31T23:04:41Z)

Man killed in hit-and-run accident

SARASOTA — A 28-year-old Fort Myers man was killed in a hit-and-run accident early Sunday morning while searching for his dog, which had escaped from a parked vehicle. The accident occurred near exit 193 (Jacaranda Boulevard) of Interstate 75 about 1:45 ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-11-01T03:43:51Z)

Series looks at life under the big top

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — If you've ever wanted to run away and join the circus, here's your chance. The six-hour series Circus will begin Wednesday on PBS. Circus reveals what goes on behind the tent flaps of the Big Apple Circus, which began ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-31T08:17:03Z)

Georgia driver killed when run over by his tow truck

BUFORD — A tow truck driver has died after being hit by his truck. Gwinnett police told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that 67-year-old Julian Baugh of Lula Roger Everett was killed Friday when he was hit by his truck. Police said Baugh was killed when ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-10-31T22:43:12Z)

China cuts discount to mortgage rates -media

BEIJING Oct 31 (Reuters) - Beijing has taken a fresh step to discourage property buying by ordering banks to charge higher mortgage interest rates for first home buyers, local media reported over the weekend. Lenders were told by China's banking regulator ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-31T04:42:18Z)

Cats Survive Scare at Idaho State, 23-20

It took overtime for Montana State to defeat Idaho State, but the Bobcats survived by a score of 23-20 thanks to Denarius McGhee's touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage in the extra session. McGhee and head coach Rob Ash give their thoughts on ... (Source: KFBB NewsChannel 5 2010-11-01T00:59:13Z)

Tiger Woods tumbles from golf's No. 1 ranking as Lee Westwood moves up

Tiger Woods is no longer the world's No. 1 golfer. Englishman Lee Westwood moved into the top spot Sunday, becoming the first European in 16 years to be ranked first. Like Woods, Westwood didn't win a major tournament this year and he's only the fourth ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-01T13:45:09Z)

NCAA BASKETBALL: Pitt men cruise in opener

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ashton Gibbs scored 25 points and No. 5 Pittsburgh began the game with a 23-point run while beating Northwood 104-62 in exhibition play Sunday. Brad Wanamaker scored 18 points and freshman J.J. Moore had 17 for the Panthers, who didn ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-11-01T16:51:16Z)

Nightmare of last dome game haunting Bobcats

Their last game under a roof resulted in a strikeout, but the Montana State Bobcats are determined to hit a dome run today. National playoff chances may well depend on it. "We're very, very focused on this game," said Bobcat football coach Rob Ash, whose ... (Source: Great Falls Tribune 2010-10-30T10:48:34Z)

Fort Myers man killed while trying to find dog on I-75 in Sarasota

A Fort Myers man died while trying to find his dog that had escaped from his car this morning along Interstate 75 in Sarasota County. Jason D. Fox, 28, died as he tried to cross southbound I-75 when the left side of a truck struck him. The utility-type ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-11-01T03:00:54Z)

Giants turn to Lincecum to end World Series title drought

Starters: Tim Lincecum (2010 postseason: 3-1, 2.79 ERA; 2010 regular season: 16-10, 3.43 ERA) vs. Cliff Lee (3-1, 2.51 ERA; 12-9, 3.18 ERA) That pitching matchup largely speaks for itself, so let's begin with the historical context for Monday's Game 5. You ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-01T17:12:44Z)

Big Apple Circus Begins New York Run of Dance On! October 21

Big Apple Circus kicks off the New York run of its new show Dance On! today, October 21, and will play its annual season at New York City's Lincoln Center through January 9, 2011. Broadway veteran Eric Michael Gillett directs. The circus artists will ... (Source: TheaterMania.com 2010-10-21T14:05:21Z)

2 killed in area traffic accidents

Two area people were killed in weekend accidents. Stevie Bois Clair, 42, of Homer, was traveling north on Old Cornelia Highway, when his motorcycle went off the road and into a ditch early Sunday, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The driver was ... (Source: Gainesville Times 2010-11-01T03:51:01Z)

Sports digest: Lee Westwood supplants Tiger Woods as world's No. 1-ranked golfer

Lee Westwood reached No. 1 in the world in golf on Sunday for the first time. He ended a record run by Woods, who had led the world ranking for 281 weeks. "Everyone thought it was unattainable," Westwood said. "People go through different things in life ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-01T03:22:23Z)

No. 1: Martin Kaymer or Lee Westwood?

VALDERRAMA, Spain -- Martin Kaymer can end Tiger Woods ' five-year run as the top-ranked golfer with a win at the Andalucia Masters at Valderrama. The 25-year-old German also can become No. 1 if he finishes in second place, tied with no more than one other ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-27T13:36:46Z)

Kinsler's clutch home run lifts Rangers to Sim Series title

ARLINGTON, Texas -- If Cliff Lee and the Texas Rangers don't win Game 5 of the World Series tonight and the San Francisco Giants head home with a World Series championship, at least Rangers fans can take solace in the fact that their team won USA TODAY's ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-01T16:36:57Z)

PBS looks under the Big Top withSFlb'Circus'

If you've always wanted to run away and join the circus, here's your chance. The six-hour series "Circus," about life inside the big top, rolls into a PBS station near you Wednesday. Made up of relative newcomers and acts that go back as far as ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-11-01T03:51:01Z)

High School Roundup: Chatham rushes into Class C Super Bowl

STILLWATER — Chatham received 204 rushing yards on 17 carries from Josh Keyes, who scored four total touchdowns in the Panthers (9-0) 48-14 Section II Class C semifinal victory at Stillwater High School. Chatham, the South Division's No. 1 seed, owned ... (Source: Troy Record 2010-10-31T21:38:47Z)

Driver Killed By Own Tow Truck

BUFORD, Ga. (AP) A tow truck driver has died after being hit by his truck. Gwinnett police told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that 67-year-old Julian Baugh of Lula Roger Everett was killed Friday when he was hit by his truck. Police said Baugh was ... (Source: News/Talk 750 WSB 2010-11-01T05:16:55Z)

Plane robbed from military base in Honduras

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - Five armed men broke into a military base at the major international airport in northern Honduras early Monday and made off with a small airplane that authorities seized last year in an anti-drug operation. The theft occurred at La ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-01T17:12:44Z)

2010 World Series Game 4: Giants 4, Rangers 0

Giants' starter Madison Bumgarner pitched eight shutout innings, allowing only three hits while earning the Game 4 victory over the Texas Rangers. Bumgarner allowed only two walks and struck out six Rangers. San Francisco's offensive attack was led by ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-01T16:22:38Z)

Carful of attackers open fire on football field in Honduras, killing at least 14

TEGUCIGALPA , Honduras - A carful of attackers armed with assault rifles drove up to a football field in a poor Honduran neighborhood Saturday and opened fire, killing at least 14 people. Armando Calidonio , vice minister of security, said the gunmen shot ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-31T08:45:41Z)

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