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Deals of the Hour / November 12, 2010, 10:40 pm

Oil jumps above $88 to 2-year high in afternoon European trading after US stockpiles drop

LONDON (AP) — Oil prices hit a new two-year high during trading in Europe on Thursday, boosted by news that U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles declined last week in a likely sign of improving demand for fuel. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 67 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-11T12:14:33Z)

Devin Booker leads Clemson to 87-64 victory

CLEMSON, S.C. -- Devin Booker had a career-high 16 points and Clemson made coach Brad Brownell's debut a success with an easy, 87-64 victory over Western Carolina on Friday night. The Tigers won their 26th straight season opener as Brownell became the ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-13T03:29:37Z)

Cleveland Browns QBs Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme inactive again

CLEVELAND -- Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy will be working without a net again today against the New England Patriots. With Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme still inactive with high ankle sprains, McCoy's backup will be Brett Ratliff, who's never taken a ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-07T16:44:09Z)

Pro's Pro: Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme promises not to "rock boat" when healthy

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jake Delhomme 's first season in Cleveland, the one for redemption, hasn't gone close to planned. Not for the quarterback — or the Browns. This was supposed to be Delhomme's comeback. It barely got started. Suffering a nasty high ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-11T22:44:29Z)

Oil steady in Asia after hitting two-year high

BANGKOK— Oil prices were little changed near $87 a barrel Wednesday in Asia, consolidating gains after hitting a two-year high. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 1 cent $86.74 a barrel at late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-10T09:52:34Z)

Black Friday, Now Black Friday Month

The days of waiting until Black Friday to start your holiday shopping are over. More stores are not waiting until Nov. 26th to give deep discounts. Stores have marked down prices sooner than usual, especially on gifts like toys and electronics. Not only ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-13T04:12:34Z)

NBA: Denver Nuggets deal L.A. Lakers their first loss behind Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the host Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points, and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T07:27:02Z)

Trial Ordered for Attempted Murder Charge Against Serial Stabbing Suspect

A man suspected in a three-state stabbing spree has been ordered to stand trial on an attempted murder charge in a late-night attack on a Michigan man who was walking home with a can of beer. A man suspected in a three-state stabbing spree has been ordered ... (Source: WHSV 2010-11-12T20:55:55Z)

Wal-Mart offering free shipping for online buys

NEW YORK ? 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, long known for ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-11T16:46:34Z)

Nuggets rally to hand Lakers first loss, 118-112

DENVER—Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-12T15:12:19Z)

BRONCHO UPDATE: Central High 0, Cherokee 48

Cherokee — Central High ended their season Friday night as they lost to the Cherokee Chiefs 48-0, finishing their season at 7-4. Duncan left no doubt which team was the better team on the field Friday night when the Demons took on Carl Albert in the ... (Source: Duncan Banner 2010-11-13T05:02:41Z)

Texas and Big 12 Football Capsules: TCU Horned Frogs playing last game in 'old' home

FORT WORTH (AP) — Davey O'Brien won a Heisman Trophy and a national championship playing there more than seven decades ago. Bob Lilly was a fierce defender and LaDainian Tomlinson set the NCAA single-game rushing record on the same field. Now there is ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-12T08:52:56Z)

GIRLS GONE WILD DISTRIBUTOR ACCUSED OF FATAL HIT-AND-RUN

A distribution boss for JOE FRANCIS' adult movie franchise GIRLS GONE WILD has been held on $2 million (£1.3 million) bail after allegedly killing a woman in a serious hit-and-run accident in California. Ryan Bowman, head of Zeal Entertainment, which ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-13T01:35:05Z)

Lakers suffer first loss of season

Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Nuggets past Los Angeles, 118-112, last night in Denver, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 rebounds ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-12T07:41:21Z)

COMETS UPDATE: Velma-Alma 34, Sayre 0

VELMA — Velma-Alma extended their season and remained undefeated as they ran through the Sayre Eagles 34-0 Friday night. Duncan left no doubt which team was the better team on the field Friday night when the Demons took on Carl Albert in the first round ... (Source: Duncan Banner 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

Oil extends losses in Asia as dollar strengthens

Oil prices extended losses Wednesday in Asia, retreating from a two-year high as the dollar rose. Benchmark oil for December delivery was down 32 cents at $86.41 a barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-10T06:17:49Z)

Browns QBs Seneca Wallace, Jake Delhomme inactive

C LEVELAND — Browns quarterbacks Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme are inactive for Sunday's game against New England. Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy is making his third straight start for Cleveland as both Wallace and Delhomme recover from high ankle ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-07T17:27:06Z)

Clemson easily handles Western Carolina

CLEMSON, S.C. — Devin Booker had a career-high 16 points and Clemson made coach Brad Brownell's debut a success with an easy, 87-64 victory over Western Carolina on Friday night. The Tigers won their 26th straight season opener as Brownell became the ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-11-13T05:45:38Z)

Wal-Mart offers free shipping during holiday season

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is going for the jugular in the holiday retailing war, announcing today that it will offer free shipping on nearly 60,000 online items — with no minimum purchase requirement. The nation's biggest retailer, long known for its low ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-12T06:01:08Z)

Trial ordered on attempted murder for Flint's serial stabbing suspect

Flint — A man suspected in a three-state stabbing spree was ordered today to stand trial for attempted murder in a late-night attack on a Michigan man who was walking home with a can of beer. It was the first of two key hearings for Elias Abuelazam, who ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-12T17:42:39Z)

Wal-Mart offers holiday shoppers free shipping for online purchases

Not content to just lower prices, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is upping the ante this holiday season by eliminating something that online shoppers dread: shipping costs. The nation's largest retailer announced Thursday that it would offer free shipping on about ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-12T02:47:52Z)

High court refuses to block 'don't ask, don't tell'

The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to allow the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military to remain in place while a federal appeals court considers the issue. The court did not comment in denying a request from the Log Cabin Republicans, a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T23:04:46Z)

Wal-mart, Sears to open on Thanksgiving in U.S.

CHICAGO Nov 12 (Reuters) - Never mind the turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Shop until you drop. Two of the nation's top 10 retailers, Wal-Mart ( WMT.N ) and Sears Holdings Corp ( SHLD.O ), said they will open on Thanksgiving Day. The move is the latest in a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-12T23:04:46Z)

'Girls Gone Wild' Distributor Charged in Hit-and-Run Death

The head of the "Girls Gone Wild" DVD distributor in Australia was charged with vehicular manslaughter in a fatal hit-and-run crash in West Hollywood, Calif., the Associated Press reported Friday. Ryan Bowman, 43, was allegedly driving his Bentley early ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-11-12T23:54:53Z)

Devin Booker sets career high, Clemson beats Western Carolina 87-64 in coach Brownell's debut

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Devin Booker had a career-high 16 points and Clemson made coach Brad Brownell's debut a success with an easy, 87-64 victory over Western Carolina on Friday night. The Tigers won their 26th straight season opener as Brownell became ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-13T03:22:28Z)

Wal-mart, Sears to open on Thanksgiving

Never mind the turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Shop until you drop. Two of the nation's top 10 retailers, Wal-Mart and Sears Holdings Corp, said they will open on Thanksgiving Day. The move is the latest in a creeping commercialism of Thanksgiving, once ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-12T23:11:56Z)

Advocates: Study Supports Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Gay rights advocates say they hope Congress will be persuaded to repeal the law known as "don't ask, don't tell" after a Pentagon study found that doing so would do little harm to the military. Gay rights advocates say they hope Congress will be persuaded ... (Source: WHSV 2010-11-12T16:38:13Z)

Nation and World

A man suspected in a three-state stabbing spree was ordered to stand trial Friday on an attempted murder charge after Richard Booker, the survivor of a midnight knife attack, described how he fought off his assailant. It's the first case to be sent to ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-13T04:05:25Z)

Girls Gone Wild' distributor booked in CA death

Ryan Bowman , the head of the Australian distributor of "Girls Gone Wild," has been accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Southern California. Bowman, of Zeal Entertainment , was being held yesterday on $2 million bail after being booked for felony ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-13T05:38:28Z)

Groups hope Pentagon study on gays sways Congress

W ASHINGTON — Gay rights advocates said Thursday they hoped Congress will be moved to repeal the law known as "don't ask, don't tell" after a Pentagon study found it could be done with little harm to the military. The Senate is expected to vote next ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-12T23:33:24Z)

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