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Deals of the Hour / November 16, 2010, 10:42 pm

BHP Remains Interested in Top-Level Assets

BHP Billiton said it remains interested in acquiring top-level assets, after three failed attempts to forge transformational deals, but acknowledged that such deals are increasingly scarce and protected by nationalist concerns. The miner also left open the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-16T17:02:07Z)

Taliban leader: Insurgents waging war of attrition

KABUL , Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar is once again denying that the insurgents are open to talks with the Afghan government. In a message for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha , Omar says the insurgents of the Islamic Emirate of ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-15T21:49:38Z)

Girls sue school over 'boobies'-bracelet ban

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two middle schoolers filed a free-speech lawsuit Monday against a Pennsylvania school district that suspended them for wearing the popular "I (heart) boobies!" bracelets. The American Civil Liberties Union believes the lawsuit is the ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-11-17T06:02:22Z)

I ♥ Boobies: ACLU Defends Girls' Right to Wear Sassy Bracelets

I ♥ boobies. They nourish children. They define a woman's silhouette. And sometimes, they turn toxic. It's the latter that's the subject of Monday's free-speech lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania on behalf of two ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-16T15:07:35Z)

'Teen Mom' take 2

Mtv will air a new season of its popular reality series " Teen Mom " with a new cast in January. "Teen Mom" follows the lives of teenage girls during their first year of motherhood. The new cast members were chosen from the Season 2 cast of " 16 and ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-17T04:57:56Z)

Yahoo Tests Local Commerce Service With Groupon

Yahoo! Inc. said it's testing a service that delivers coupons and discounts for local businesses from partners including Groupon Inc. and LivingSocial.com. The program, called "Local Offers," will include deals from about 20 providers, Sunnyvale ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-16T18:20:51Z)

Toys R Us gives peek at 'Black Friday' discounts

Parents, start your engines. Toys R Us has unveiled over 100 discounted and exclusive toys it will offer beginning Thanksgiving Day, including a Justin Bieber doll, Lego sets and a "Toy Story 3" Buzz Lightyear figure. For the first time, the deals are ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-17T03:32:02Z)

Republicans deal blow to Obama's hopes for nuclear weapons treaty with Russia

The Republican point man on nuclear arms issues said Tuesday he would not support a Senate vote of the nuclear arms treaty with Russia during the current lame duck session, dealing a blow to the Obama administration's hopes for the treaty and potentially ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-16T22:45:42Z)

David Arquette's late-night party with gorgeous Brit girl

New York (ANI): It looks like David Arquette has moved on from his split with wife of 11 years Courteney Cox. The actor, 39, partied until the early hours with a beautiful, 21-year-old female British tourist, her sister and a friend in a suite at LA's ... (Source: One India 2010-11-16T10:35:34Z)

Women improve 'Human Target'

Fox's action series "Human Target" is getting a feminine touch. Indira Varma and Janet Montgomery have joined the second season cast. Varma plays billionaire philanthropist Ilsa Pucci, who brings needed funds to the unorthodox security business operated by ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-17T06:02:22Z)

David Arquette parties with 'attractive young British girls'

David Arquette partied with three young female British tourists in Los Angeles on Friday night. The 39-year-old actor - who recently split from wife Courteney Cox Arquette after 11 years of marriage - enjoyed the company of the trio in a suite in the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-16T15:57:41Z)

Clinton Seeks to Save Arms Treaty as Republicans Balk at Vote

Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will meet with leaders on Capitol Hill today in a bid to salvage the administration's goal of winning Senate ratification this year for an arms control treaty with Russia. President Barack Obama ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-17T04:57:56Z)

TV picks for Nov. 17: 'Human Target' returns

In the Season 2 premiere, with the action dramedy back in its former time slot, Chance and Guererro (Mark Valley and Jackie Earle Haley) are determined to rescue Winston (Chi McBride) from his kidnappers. Indira Varma joins the cast as billionaire ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-17T06:02:22Z)

Afghan president urges insurgents to consider reconciliation in message for Muslim holiday

KABUL , Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan president on Tuesday urged insurgents to abandon violence and accept offers of reconciliation from the government, using the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha to issue a plea for peace. Karzai has increased overtures ... (Source: My Fox 8 2010-11-16T12:15:47Z)

"No pain, no gain," BHP says after failed deals

Global miner BHP Billiton is still interested in big acquisitions and does not regret spending $875 million pursuing three major deals that collapsed in the past two years, its chairman said on Tuesday. "For me, the juice is worth the squeeze on every one ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T08:41:02Z)

Girls sue school over ban of breast cancer awareness bracelets

PHILADELPHIA — Two middle schoolers are suing their Pennsylvania school district after they were suspended for wearing the popular "I (heart) boobies!" bracelets. A nonprofit sells the $4 rubber bracelets to raise money and awareness for breast ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-11-16T00:19:57Z)

BHP's Kloppers: no regrets for a cautious predator

Nothing rattles Marius Kloppers, the head of global miner BHP Billiton. Despite spending $875 million on three dream deals that turned to dust, the South African was brave enough to suggest to investors on Tuesday that he was still open to another mega ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T08:41:02Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday hours, deals

NEW YORK - Walmart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

Girls Get in on the Action in Human Target

If a sexy leading man and killer action sequences weren't enough to drive female viewers to watch Human Target , the series is hoping some girl power might entice them. "I don't know about you, but I've always thought that men just love when women tell ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-11-17T04:36:28Z)

Senate Leader Deals Blow to President on Arms Treaty

President Obama's hopes of ratifying a new arms control treaty with Russia this year appeared to unravel on Tuesday as a Senate Republican leader moved to block a vote in what could be a devastating blow to the president's most tangible foreign policy ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-17T00:33:05Z)

RPT-NEWSMAKER-BHP's Kloppers: no regrets for a cautious predator

PERTH, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Nothing rattles Marius Kloppers, the head of global miner BHP Billiton (BHP.AX: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ). Despite spending $875 million on three dream deals that turned to dust, the South African was brave enough ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-16T22:02:45Z)

BHP to continue pursuing large deals after Potash

PERTH (MarketWatch) -- BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE:BHP) will continue to pursue large acquisitions in the wake of its failed US$39 billion bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (NYSE:POT) , Chairman Jac Nasser said Tuesday. "We're not about to change from ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-16T05:13:26Z)

UPDATE 3-"No pain, no gain", BHP says after failed deals

PERTH, Australia, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Global miner BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ) is still interested in big acquisitions and does not regret spending $875 million pursuing three major deals that collapsed in the past two years, its chairman said on Tuesday. "For ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-16T08:26:43Z)

Afghan president marks holiday with plea for peace

The Afghan president on Tuesday urged insurgents to abandon violence and accept offers of reconciliation from the government, using the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha to issue a plea for peace. President Hamid Karzai spoke a day after Taliban leader Mullah ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-16T15:50:32Z)

MTV's 'Teen Mom' Returning In January

(NewsCore) - MTV will air a new season of its popular reality series "Teen Mom" with an all-new cast in January 2011, USA Today reported Tuesday. "Teen Mom" follows the lives of teenage girls during their first year of motherhood. The new cast ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-11-17T01:58:59Z)

Discount outlet: Yahoo to offer local bargains in partnerships with Groupon, other services

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo Inc. is hopping on the bargain-hunting bandwagon with Groupon , the Internet's hottest discount broker, and more than a dozen other similar services. The partnerships announced Tuesday are the latest in a series of alliances ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-16T20:15:23Z)

Yahoo teams with Groupon to dangle deals

SAN FRANCISCO -- Yahoo is hopping on the bargain-hunting bandwagon with Groupon, the Internet's hottest discount broker, and more than a dozen other similar services. The partnerships announced Tuesday are the latest in a series of alliances that Yahoo Inc ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-16T22:38:33Z)

MTV to premiere 'Teen Mom 2' in January

Well, you're in luck because MTV is shooting a new season of its hit reality show with a new group of girls culled from the latest "16 and Pregnant" cast. Executive producer Morgan J. Freeman tells USA TODAY that "Teen Mom 2" will hit airwaves on Jan. 11 ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-16T22:09:55Z)

Walmart expands hours for Black Friday on the day after Thanksgiving

NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart says most of its stores will be open at midnight on the day after Thanksgiving. It's the latest retailer to expand its hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping. It also is offering shoppers ... (Source: ABC2 News 2010-11-16T15:00:25Z)

David Arquette's late-night party with 'gorgeous, leggy Brit girl'

It looks like David Arquette has moved on from his split with wife of 11 years Courteney Cox. The actor, 39, partied until the early hours with a beautiful, 21-year-old female British tourist, her sister and a friend in a suite at LA's Mondrian Hotel ... (Source: Daily News and Analysis 2010-11-16T11:25:40Z)

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