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Deals of the Hour / November 17, 2010, 6:42 am

PG executive returns to work, federal probe widens

UPPER MARLBORO - The incoming and outgoing county executives of Prince George's County each held brief press conferences Monday, one vowing to remain strong and finish the work he started, the other promising that criminal charges lodged the last few days ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-11-17T13:26:11Z)

People,Places and Things

LONDON — Prince William finally became engaged to longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton , giving her his late mother's sapphire and diamond engagement ring, as Britain looked forward to its biggest royal wedding since Prince Charles married Lady Diana ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-11-17T10:05:45Z)

More arrests expected in Prince George's corruption investigation

The arrests Friday of Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson and his wife suggest that a federal investigation of corruption in county government, long a subject of rumor and speculation, is reaching critical mass. Law enforcement officials ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-14T03:21:17Z)

New York Jets QB Sanchez on endorsement offers: 'Less is more'

NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Sanchez could have graced the covers of the September issues of several sports and men's magazines. "I knew with 'Hard Knocks' coming up this year there would be so much exposure," the New York Jets quarterback said of HBO ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-11-17T09:44:16Z)

Greetings from Purdue's regular-season opener against Howard at Mackey

So after playing two exhibition games against Division II teams, Purdue opens the regular season against MEAC member Howard, coming off a 54-52 victory against Bowling Green on Friday. Before the game, the Boilermakers are expected to unveil their Big Ten ... (Source: Post-Tribune Blogs 2010-11-14T21:15:01Z)

Prince William's Fiancée Has Famous U.S. Relatives

The fiancée of Britain's Prince William has some family ties to famous Americans, including the first U.S. president. The New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston said Tuesday that Kate Middleton is an eighth cousin eight times removed to ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-11-16T20:01:04Z)

Mayor of Oklahoma City says no to Lingerie Football League, cites 'too many problems to list'

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett has said no to the Lingerie Football League. The league is made up of teams featuring women playing tackle football while wearing halter style tops and tight shorts under their football gear. The league had ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-13T13:02:17Z)

Byrd sees larger role for Purdue

Matt Painter likes to take the floor for the second half with the same five guys he started in the first half. In the Boilermakers' win over Howard on Sunday he didn't do that. He had a good reason though — D.J. Byrd was simply playing too well to le ... (Source: Journal Review 2010-11-16T04:51:58Z)

Sutton High School student dies playing football

SUTTON, Mass. -- A 16-year-old high school football player died on the field during a game in Warren Monday. Michael Ellsessar collapsed during a junior varsity game that was being played at Quaboag Regional High. A referee began performing CPR before the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T15:14:44Z)

Warren teen football player collapses, dies

A 16-year-old boy has collapsed and died while playing in a junior varsity football game in Warren. The boy, Michael Ellsessar, was taken by ambulance after collapsing early in the game at Quaboag Regional High School on Monday. He was pronounced dead at a ... (Source: Taunton Gazette 2010-11-16T14:17:28Z)

Prince William, Kate Middleton Begin Planning Royal Wedding

Now it's all about the details. Prince William and Kate Middleton were sitting down with advisers Wednesday to begin planning the royal wedding that some Britons have waited years to see -- as the media settled in for months of juicy speculation. The ... (Source: FOX News 2010-11-17T14:01:58Z)

Does death loom for Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man?

Marvel Comics said Tuesday it will unveil a story line in Ultimate Spider-Man — a separate imprint from its other comics — with a title that may prove unsettling to the webslinger's fans: "Death of Spider-Man." The publisher is playing coy about what ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-17T04:50:47Z)

Prince William finally pops the question

LONDON – Prince William and Kate Middleton, once the world's most talked-about college sweethearts, ended years of speculation by announcing their engagement Tuesday. The second in line to the British throne and his longtime girlfriend, both 28, intend ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-11-17T14:16:17Z)

Death of Spider-Man?

Marvel Comics said on Tuesday it will unveil a story line in Ultimate Spider-Man - a separate imprint from its other comics - with a title that may prove unsettling to the webslinger's fans: "Death of Spider-Man." Trick, or treat? The publisher is playing ... (Source: Indian Express 2010-11-17T06:31:00Z)

Name That Party: Arrested Prince George's County Political Couple Rarely ID'd as Dems

In Maryland, Prince George's County's top elected official, County Executive Jack B. Johnson (pictured at right on NB's home page) was arrested yesterday , and "is accused of accepting cash in return for helping a developer secure federal funding." Johnson ... (Source: News Busters 2010-11-14T09:12:02Z)

Prince William's fiancee has famous US relatives

BOSTON -- The fiancee of Britain's Prince William has some family ties to famous Americans, including the first U.S. president. The New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston said Tuesday that Kate Middleton is an eighth cousin eight times removed ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T22:17:04Z)

Bears-Bills Preview

The Chicago Bears are over .500, but haven't been playing as well as their record indicates. The Buffalo Bills are at the other end of the spectrum, remaining the NFL's lone winless team despite playing competitive football. The Bears again look to get ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-04T19:46:40Z)

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)

Genealogists say Prince William's fiancee has famous US relatives, including George Washington

BOSTON - The fiancee of Britain's Prince William has some family ties to famous Americans, including the first U.S. president. The New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston said Tuesday that Kate Middleton is an eighth cousin eight times removed ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-16T18:42:20Z)

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: WXYZ 2010-11-15T23:29:51Z)

QB Sanchez on endorsement offers: 'Less is more'

NEW YORK -- Mark Sanchez could have graced the covers of the September issues of several sports and men's magazines. "I knew with 'Hard Knocks' coming up this year there would be so much exposure," the New York Jets quarterback said of HBO's preseason ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-16T21:19:48Z)

NFL Team Capsules: Dynamic Vick playing like an MVP

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Vick had just scored after another dazzling run against the Redskins when Eagles fans at a local sports bar began chanting: "M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!" It was a far cry from what Vick was being called a few years ago. Once one of ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-17T09:44:16Z)

Jenice Armstrong: Kate is engaged to her Prince William - will they live happily ever after?

KATE MIDDLETON gets to become the queen of England and live in a palace all because she met a cute guy in college. And she has just been assigned her own bodyguard. It's a modern-day fairy tale, with a security detail. The girlie part of me is going to ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-17T11:24:29Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday shopping hours

NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said today, 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: Star-Press 2010-11-15T16:41:49Z)

Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears: Analyzing This Crucial Thursday Night Matchup

The Chicago Bears have a short week to recover from their 27-13 dismantling of the Vikings on Sunday, and to prepare for the Miami Dolphins. Fortunately for Chicago, the Dolphins also played on Sunday and though they get the luxury of playing at Sun Life ... (Source: Baseball 2010-11-17T14:09:08Z)

Tulsa's mayor scoffs at Lingerie Football League

If the Lingerie Football League looks to Tulsa as a possible expansion site, it might encounter the same political response as in Oklahoma City. "I don't think that's anything (Tulsa) is going to want to have," Mayor Dewey Bartlett said Tuesday afternoon ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-11-17T09:29:57Z)

Lingerie Football League Team May Be Playing in Oklahoma City (Video)

A Lingerie Football League wants to open bring a team of ladies to Oklahoma City. Mayor Mick Cornett is not thrilled, but says that he can't stop it alone. He is one vote out of nine. Oklahoma City recently acquired its first pro-basketball team called The ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-14T16:28:41Z)

Bears QB Jay Cutler gaining confidence

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Jay Cutler just needed some time. By winning two straight heading into Thursday night's game at Miami, the Chicago Bears have shown what can happen when Cutler has time to throw - and his teammates have more time in coordinator Mike ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-17T11:10:10Z)

Sutton student dies during football game

WARREN, Mass. -- A 16-year-old boy has collapsed and died while playing in a junior varsity football game in Massachusetts. Michael Ellsessar was taken by ambulance after collapsing early in Monday's game at Quaboag Regional High School in Warren, about 60 ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-16T15:14:44Z)

Purdue's D.J. Byrd works on toughness

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Like almost all talented high school basketball players, D.J. Byrd arrived on the Purdue campus with a passion for scoring. "Last year, my game was kind of based on shooting . . . if I hit some shots," said Byrd, who averaged almost ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-11-17T10:34:23Z)

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