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Deals of the Hour / November 11, 2010, 9:42 am

Boiling Springs man, ex-pastor, charged in murder

David Kenneth Love, 50, of 1175 Springdale Circle, Boiling Springs, is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action in Independence, Mo. Love, a former pastor, is charged with murder in the March 31 death of Independence insurance agent Randy ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-11-11T11:17:17Z)

WalMart.com To Offer 60,000 Items With Free Shipping

BRISBANE, Calif. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is going for the jugular in the holiday retailing war, announcing Thursday that it will offer free shipping on nearly 60,000 online items -- with no minimum purchase requirement. The nation's biggest retailer ... (Source: WUSA 2010-11-11T16:25:05Z)

At a glance: Sara Lee's deal with Grupo Bimbo

Sara Lee Corp. is selling its North American fresh bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. About the companies: Sara Lee Corp. HEADQUARTERS: Downers Grove, Ill. STOCK: New York Stock Exchange, ticker SLE BRANDS: Include Ball Park, Hillshire Farm ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T19:19:16Z)

Walmart Offering Free Holiday Shipping

Walmart said today it will offer free holiday shipping on nearly 60,000 items with no minimum purchase through December 20. The free shipping offer includes all electronics, select video games, toys, home appliances, furniture, jewelry, and baby items ... (Source: WebProNews 2010-11-11T17:08:02Z)

Pastor charged in death of parishioner

Kansas City -- A former pastor being held in South Carolina has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of one of his former parishioners. A grand jury indicted 50-year-old David K. Love last Friday on charges of first-degree murder and armed ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-11-11T12:36:02Z)

Prosecutors rest case in death of former D.C. intern Chandra Levy

WASHINGTON – Prosecutors rested their scaled-back case Wednesday against the man they say killed former intern Chandra Levy. In a surprise move, prosecutors dropped an attempted sexual assault and associated murder count against Ingmar Guandique. They ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-11-11T15:13:30Z)

Walmart to offer free shipping for the holidays

The holiday wars are getting hotter among retailers as they compete for shoppers. Walmart said today it is offering free shipping on nearly 60,000 items through Dec. 20, including all electronics. There is no minimum purchase requirement or subscription ... (Source: Weblogs.baltimoresun.com 2010-11-11T16:32:15Z)

Nigeria links Iran to arms shipment

A BUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian officials have concluded in internal documents that Iran 's government was behind the secret shipment of weapons that were discovered in Africa's most populous nation last month. The documents were seen Thursday by The ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-11T14:44:52Z)

Sara Lee slims down with $959M bread sale to Bimbo

Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, selling it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal makes Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks Sara Lee's last ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T20:16:32Z)

Police standoff on Bay Bridge halts traffic

SAN FRANCISCO— Traffic is at a standstill on the upper deck of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge as authorities negotiate with an armed man who called in threats. The California Highway Patrol says it halted westbound traffic during the morning rush ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-11T16:39:24Z)

FDLE: Daughter Of Woman Who Tried To Sell Grandson Arrested

WPBF.com The daughter of a Holly Hill woman accused of trying to sell her 8-week-old grandson was arrested Tuesday. Stephanie Fleming, 22, of Bradenton, was charged with illegal sale or surrender of a child. Fleming's 45-year-old mother, Patty Bigbee, and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-10T12:08:35Z)

Meticulous Asian Games planners have to deal with 1 minor blemish to preparations

GUANGZHOU, China - Asian Games organizers have planned meticulously, ordering cars off the road to improve air quality, bombarding citizens with crowd etiquette expectations and enforcing a rigorous anti-doping campaign to avoid scandals. But somebody ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-10T20:29:39Z)

Gary Condit's Son: Dad Got a 'Bad Deal', Didn't Deserve What Happened

Nine years after Chandra Levy's murder cast suspicion on California Congressman Gary Condit , his son told me that he doesn't know if his father will ever get over what happened to him. "I don't know that it will ever entirely be behind him," Cha ... (Source: ABC News Blogs 2010-11-11T15:20:40Z)

UPDATE: GOME Signs Deal With Founder; Adds 2 Directors To Board

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--GOME Electrical Appliances Holdings Ltd. (0493.HK) said Thursday it reached an agreement with its imprisoned founder, Huang Guangyu, under which two of his representatives will join the company's board, possibly signalling the end of ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-11T04:22:06Z)

Nigeria: Iran Arms Shipment Connection Established

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian intelligence officials and diplomats have concluded that the Iranian government was behind a secret shipment of weapons discovered last month in shipping containers, according to internal documents seen Thursday by The ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-11-11T16:53:43Z)

China Data Spark Asian Markets

Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.3% to 9861.46, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed 0.8% to 24700.30 and China's Shanghai Composite gained 1% to 3147.74, with both benchmarks rebounding after falling in the previous two sessions. South Korea's ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-11T15:13:30Z)

Ex-Pastor Fighting Extradition to Missouri for Murder Charge

Former Independence pastor David Love, being held in a South Carolina jail on first-degree murder charges in the death of his lover's husband, is fighting his extradition to Jackson County . A secret grand jury charged Love, 50, with first-degree murder ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-11T00:04:24Z)

Gary Condit Writing A Book About Chandra Levy Trial

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The son of former congressman Gary Condit says the Chandra Levy case continues to weigh on his father and his family. Chad Condit also said Thursday on "Good Morning America" that his father is working on a book that will tell his side ... (Source: WUSA 2010-11-11T16:17:56Z)

Police arrest armed man on San Francisco bridge

Authorities have arrested a man who reported having a gun and explosives on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The California Highway Patrol halted all traffic on the upper deck of the span during Thursday's morning rush hour after the man called in ... (Source: Salon 2010-11-11T16:53:43Z)

China suspends goalkeeper after web tirade

GUANGZHOU, China (Reuters) - China has suspended goalkeeper Wang Dalei indefinitely from the Asian Games soccer competition after he unleashed a tirade of abuse aimed at local fans and journalists on his microblog. Wang criticised Chinese fans on a popular ... (Source: Special Broadcasting Service 2010-11-11T04:36:25Z)

Sara Lee's Nashville facilities don't expect layoffs after sale

All employees and operations of the Sara Lee Corp.'s bakery, sales depot and outlet store in Nashville will be transferred to a new owner when the sale of Sara Lee's North American Fresh Bakery unit to Mexico's Grupo Bimbo is completed next year. Sara Lee ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-11-11T08:11:10Z)

Patty Bigbee: Missouri Lottery Winner Accused of Trying to Sell Grandson for Cash

Bigbee has a long criminal history . She was convicted of passing bad checks in Ohio in the 1990s. In 2007 she was released from prison in Michigan after serving an eight-year sentence for armed robbery. She lived in St. Louis for only a brief time before ... (Source: Riverfront Times (blog) 2010-11-11T14:44:52Z)

Chelsea releases assistant coach Ray Wilkins

LONDON (AP) -- Assistant coach Ray Wilkins has left Chelsea after the club decided not to renew his contract. Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay thanked Wilkins for his service in a short statement on the club's website Thursday. "On behalf of everyone at ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-11T16:53:43Z)

Reuters Summit-China's Geely on track to meet 2010 target

HONG KONG Nov 11 (Reuters) - China's Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd ( 0175.HK ) should reach its 2010 sales target, but expects growth in the broader market to moderate next year as Beijing takes steps to cool the economy, its executive director said ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T06:09:29Z)

EPL roundup: United, City draw; Chelsea stretches lead

LONDON (AP) -Manchester United tied 0-0 at Manchester City on Wednesday night, allowing defending champion Chelsea to open a four-point lead in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over visiting Fulham. The Manchester rivals created few chances in a high ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-11T00:04:24Z)

Chinese goalkeeper Wang Dalei labels his OWN fans 'a bunch of dogs'

BARKING mad Chinese keeper Wang Dalei has been suspended from the Asian games for calling his country's fans a bunch of dogs following the 3-0 loss to Japan. Dalei, who has a reputation as the bad boy of Chinese football, pulled no punches after being ... (Source: Daily Record 2010-11-11T08:39:48Z)

APNewsBreak: Nigeria links Iran to arms shipment

Nigerian officials have concluded in internal documents that Iran's government was behind the secret shipment of weapons that were discovered in Africa's most populous nation last month. The documents were seen Thursday by The Associated Press. The cargo ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-11T14:37:43Z)

Florida Woman Arrested After Selling Grandson For $30,000

It happened in the parking lot of a Best Buy, but there was nothing good about the sale taking place: a Holly Hill woman handing her 8-week-old grandson over to a stranger in exchange for $30,000. Patty Bigbee, 45, originally offered the child for $75,000 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T16:45:20Z)

Gunman in Custody After Standoff on SF Bay Bridge

(Nov. 11) -- An armed man who claimed to have explosives in his car is in custody today after an hour-long standoff with police on San Francisco's Bay Bridge, officials said. The Contra Costa Times reports that the unidentified man called police this ... (Source: AOL News 2010-11-11T16:39:24Z)

Essien's header gives Chelsea 1-0 win over Fulham

L ONDON — Michael Essien's first-half header was enough to give 10-man Chelsea a 1-0 win over London rival Fulham and extend its lead atop the Premier League standings. The Ghana midfielder met Florent Malouda's pinpoint cross into the six-yard box ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-11T00:33:02Z)

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