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Deals of the Hour / November 14, 2010, 10:41 pm

Nicaragua, Costa Rica urged to pull back in river spat

The Organization of American States urged Nicaragua and Costa Rica on Saturday to withdraw their security forces from a disputed river border in a spat that forced Google to correct its maps of the area. Costa Rica accused Nicaragua of deploying troops ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-14T02:45:29Z)

Poll shows majority of Oklahomans have unfavorable view of Islam

A majority of Oklahomans believe Islam is a violent religion that is far removed from Christianity, the most recent Oklahoma Poll found. The survey, taken before voters overwhelmingly approved a state question banning Islamic Shariah law from state courts ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-11-14T23:31:02Z)

Nazis Were Given 'Safe Haven' in U.S., Report Says

WASHINGTON -- A secret history of the United States government's Nazi-hunting operation concludes that American intelligence officials created a "safe haven" in the United States for Nazis and their collaborators after World War II, and it details decades ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-14T07:03:11Z)

Boy Told to Take American Flag Off His Bike

No surprise this happened in California where school officials are concerned about racial tension that could flare by flying the American flag. Who needs patriotism anymore anyway? From Fox40: DENAIR - 13-year-old Cody Alicea rides with an American flag on ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-11-12T15:40:57Z)

Texas-Pan American 67, E. Kentucky 53

CHICAGO -- Texas-Pan American used a 15-0 spurt in the second half to pull away from Eastern Kentucky 67-53 on Saturday night in the Nick Kladis Classic. Jeff Allgood led the Colonels (0-2) with 14 points, and Joshua Jones scored 10. Allgood's 3-pointer ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-13T21:59:09Z)

Denair School Allows Boy To Fly American Flag On Bike

KCRA.com A teenage boy is proudly flying an American flag on his bike again after a flap from his school. Cody Alicea, 13, said he put a flag there as a show of support for the veterans in his family. But officials at Denair Middle School told him he ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-15T00:42:37Z)

UConn has Maya Moore, and a lot of youth

STORRS, Conn. -- Maya Moore has been a leader at UConn since stepping on the basketball court as a freshman. But this season is different. As the senior All-American tries to help extend the Huskies 78-game winning streak and put them in position for a ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-08T20:32:02Z)

Obama's Asian trip shows limits on global stage

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama left Asia with a greater foothold in the emerging nations that could help shape the American economy for years. But his failure to deliver on his own high expectations on key economic issues served notice that the ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-15T06:19:03Z)

U.S. offered Nazis haven after WWII, report finds

WASHINGTON • A secret history of the U.S. government's Nazi-hunting operation concludes that American intelligence officials established a 'safe haven" in the United States for Nazis and their collaborators after World War II, and it details decades of ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-14T05:51:36Z)

A general view of an Organization of American States (OAS) meeting on a border dispute ...

A general view of an Organization of American States (OAS) meeting on a border dispute between Costa Rica and Nicaragua in Washington, DC on November 12. Nicaragua refused Saturday to withdraw its troops from a contested area along its border with Costa ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-13T23:39:22Z)

Leonardo DiCaprio's slasher pleads no contest

LOS ANGELES -- A woman accused of slashing Leonardo DiCaprio's face with glass during a party five years ago has pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon. Aretha Wilson entered the plea as part of a plea deal Friday in Los Angeles County Superior ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-13T16:15:34Z)

Keck's Exclusives: The Real Housewives of 30 Rock

Tina Fey has become BFFs with Bravo head Andy Cohen , the man we have to thank (or blame) for the Real Housewives franchise. He recently spoofed his Housewives reunion shows on NBC's Women of SNL special, while she guested on his Watch What Happens chat ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-15T00:49:46Z)

Accused Leonardo DiCaprio slasher agrees to plea deal

L OS ANGELES — A woman accused of slashing Leonardo DiCaprio 's face with glass during a party five years ago has pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon. Aretha Wilson entered the plea as part of a plea deal Friday in Los Angeles County ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-13T05:09:50Z)

Obama wraps up Asian visit with mixed results

WASHINGTON • President Barack Obama left Asia with a greater foothold in the emerging nations that could help shape the American economy for years. But his failure to deliver on his own high expectations on key economic issues served notice that the ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-15T05:57:35Z)

Hayes scores 32 points in opening victory for UConn women

STORRS -- The role is one that is unfamiliar to junior Tiffany Hayes . She has not had to be a leader for the top-ranked UConn women's basketball team to this point in her career. Not with All-Americans Renee Montgomery, Maya Moore , Tina Charles and ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-11-15T03:41:34Z)

VIDEO: School makes boy take American flag off bike

DENAIR , Calif. -- 13-year-old Cody Alicea rides with an American flag on the back of his bike. He says he does this to be patriotic and to honor veterans, like his own grandfather, Robert. He's had the flag on his bike for two months but Monday, was told ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-11-13T10:53:26Z)

Reid: 'The American people want us to work together'

LAS VEGAS -- Newly re-elected Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the message of the election is that "the American people want us to work together ... I'm hopeful and certainly expect that when the dust settles, the Republicans will no longer want to ... (Source: MSNBC Firstread 2010-11-03T20:09:20Z)

"30 Rock's" Tina Fey Wins Top U.S. Humor Award

Tina Fey is often considered the funniest woman in American and now she's got an award to prove it. Fey is the third woman, and the youngest, at age 40, to win the award. Past recipients include Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Bob Newhart, and Whoopi Goldberg ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-11-10T12:15:44Z)

Leo DiCaprio's Alleged Slasher to Plea Bargain Case

The woman who allegedly cut Leonardo DiCaprio 's face by smashing him with a broken glass in 2005 will cop a plea today ... the lawyer for the accused tells TMZ. The attorney for Aretha Wilson tells TMZ ... Wilson will plead no contest to felony assault ... (Source: TMZ.com 2010-11-04T16:54:52Z)

Report details US offering of 'safe havens' to Nazis after war

WASHINGTON — A secret history of the US government's Nazi-hunting operation concludes that American intelligence officials created a "safe haven'' in the United States for many Nazis and their collaborators after World War II, and it details ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-14T06:05:55Z)

Obama Opposed to Permanent Top Tax-Rate Extension

Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama's top adviser said the administration hasn't given into Republican demands for a permanent extension of Bush-era tax cuts for high-income Americans while leaving the door open to a temporary continuation ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-11T21:40:03Z)

UConn Women's Hoops Ready For New Season

Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma insists the only streak he really cares about is winning a third straight national championship. All-American Maya Moore and her two-time defending champion Huskies enter Sunday's season opener against Holy Cross with a ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-10T18:56:36Z)

Costa Rica calls OAS border resolution 'victory' (AP)

AP - Costa Rica boasted Saturday of a diplomatic victory in its border spat with Nicaragua after the Organization of American States approved a resolution calling for removal of soldiers and security forces from a disputed area along the San Juan River ... (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-14T07:31:49Z)

Tina Fey gets an 'SNL'-style salute for Mark Twain Prize

WASHINGTON — Tina Fey can certainly make people laugh. She has, after all, made quite a career out of it. But the tables were turned on Tuesday night when Fey's friends and colleagues gathered at the Kennedy Center to fete the funny lady herself. The ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-11-10T04:37:36Z)

Obama in senator's sights | POLL

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is making it abundantly clear that GOP lawmakers have no interest in helping President Barack Obama further his policy agenda during the 112th Congress. In fact, McConnell, of Kentucky, has boldly stated that one of ... (Source: Evansville Courier-Press 2010-11-15T06:11:54Z)

Texas-Pan American downs Eastern Kentucky 67-53

CHICAGO—Texas-Pan American used a 15-0 spurt in the second half to pull away from Eastern Kentucky 67-53 on Saturday night in the Nick Kladis Classic. The Broncs' Aaron Urbanus led all scorers with 21 points, including three 3-pointers. Jared Maree added ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-14T02:09:42Z)

Asian trip shows limits on global stage

WASHINGTON President Barack Obama left Asia with a greater foothold in the emerging nations that could help shape the American economy for years. But his failure to deliver on his own high expectations on key economic issues served notice that the global ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-15T04:03:03Z)

NCAA Game Summary - Eastern Kentucky vs. Indiana State

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Devin McDonald scored a game-high 18 points, hitting 7-of-8 at the free-throw line, as he and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels secured a 64-59 overtime win against the Indiana State Sycamores as part of the Nick Kladis Classic ... (Source: First Coast News 2010-11-15T00:28:18Z)

Muslim suing state over SR 755 says Shariah law misunderstood

OKLAHOMA CITY - The man behind a lawsuit seeking to overturn a ballot measure has a passion for the law and his Islamic faith. Muneer Awad, executive director of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Council for American-Islamic Relations, filed suit in federal ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-11-15T05:00:19Z)

Muslim explains faith's Sharia law

The man behind a lawsuit seeking to overturn a controversial ballot measure has a passion for the law and his Islamic faith. Muneer Awad, executive director of the Oklahoma chapter on the Council for American-Islamic Relations, filed suit last week in ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-14T06:20:14Z)

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