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Deals of the Hour / November 19, 2010, 6:40 am

Rolls-Royce IDs Airbus engine issues

BERLIN — Rolls-Royce modified a problematic section on new models of its engine for the world's largest jetliner months before one caught fire and blew apart over Indonesia, a Lufthansa spokesman said Thursday. The chief executive of Qantas, meanwhile ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-19T05:52:50Z)

Popular festival takes July 4 break

MILWAUKEE - The music festival that draws hundreds of thousands of people to Milwaukee's lakefront each summer will break with tradition and close on July 4. Summerfest organizers said the festival will run Wednesday, June 29 through Sunday, July 3, break ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-11-19T04:34:05Z)

Obama Faces Skeptical Europe at NATO Summit

(CBS/AP) President Barack Obama is stepping back onto the world stage for two days of meetings in Europe, where his personal popularity hasn't shielded him from skepticism over his policies. After an overnight flight from Washington, Mr. Obama arrived ... (Source: CBS News 2010-11-19T13:52:26Z)

Summerfest 2011 dates announced, but closed on July 4th

It's still Fall, but The Examiner has just received word that Summerfest 2011 will be closed on July 4. So why did the planners decide upon this? Don Smiley, President and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival said, "As stewards of Summerfest and Henry Maier ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-19T04:55:34Z)

Teen accused of being 'Barefoot Bandit' pleads not guilty; attorney talks of plea deal

SEATTLE ( AP ) — The attorney for the teenager accused of being the "Barefoot Bandit" is working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal the lawyer says could involve using movie- or book-deal profits to compensate the victims of an alleged two-year ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-19T05:59:59Z)

Earnings roundup: GameStop, Smucker

Among the earnings stories for Thursday, Nov. 18, from The Associated Press: _ GameStop Corp., the world's largest video game retailer, said its fiscal third-quarter net income climbed as sales of popular titles such as "Halo: Reach" and "Fallout: New ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-18T19:44:23Z)

Senate Dems want deal with GOP on gay debate

WASHINGTON — Some Senate Democrats are pressuring Majority Leader Harry Reid to strike a deal with Republicans to aid passage of a bill that would let gays serve openly in the military. A dozen Democrats and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, an independent from ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-18T19:08:35Z)

GameStop enjoyed sales of $1.9B in Q3; Kinect, Move in 'very short supply'

GameStop's money bin kept on filling up in the third quarter of its fiscal year, with the company reporting $1.9 billion in sales, up 3.5 percent from the same period last year. The company saw a profit of $54.7 million, up 4.8 percent from the $52.2 ... (Source: Joystiq 2010-11-19T05:59:59Z)

Rolls-Royce was fixing engines before jet incident

BERLIN - Rolls-Royce was changing a problematic part on new models of its engine for the world's largest jetliner months before one caught fire and blew apart over Indonesia, a Lufthansa spokesman said Thursday. The chief executive of Qantas also said that ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-19T08:01:41Z)

Deal would postpone Medicare pay cuts

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers of both parties have struck a deal to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, two senators said Thursday. The agreement between Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., and the panel's top Republican ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-19T05:52:50Z)

Verigy shares slide after acquisition announcement

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Verigy Ltd. took a hit Thursday after the semiconductor testing equipment company said it plans to buy rival LTX-Credence Corp. in an all-stock deal. Verigy said shareholders of LTX will receive .96 shares of Verigy stock for ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-18T20:34:29Z)

Haile Gebrselassie says he will run at 2012 Olympics in London after ending brief retirement

ADDIS ABABAS, Ethiopia - Ethiopian great Haile Gebrselassie says he plans to run at the 2012 Olympics in London after reversing his decision to retire. The 37-year-old marathon world record holder pulled out of the New York Marathon this month and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-19T12:48:01Z)

At Portugal summit, President Obama will seek to reassure Europe he's not neglecting alliances

LISBON , Portugal (AP) — President Barack Obama is stepping back onto the world stage for two days of meetings in Europe , where his personal popularity hasn't shielded him from skepticism over his policies. The president's quick trip comes just days ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-19T12:33:42Z)

Pilots' teamwork saves the day for Qantas super-sized airliner after engine explosion

WASHINGTON (AP) — One moment, the super-sized airliner was climbing thousands of feet over Indonesia. The next, the engine exploded, shooting flames and shrapnel through one wing. Computer warnings of impending systems failures throughout the aircraft ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-11-19T08:37:28Z)

'Barefoot Bandit' pleads not guilty to crimes

SEATTLE (KABC) -- The so-called "Barefoot Bandit" is reportedly working on a plea deal on both federal and state charges against him. Harris-Moore is accused of going on a crime spree that began in 2008 after he walked out of a Seattle halfway house ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-18T19:58:42Z)

Drifter convicted of murdering NYC college student from Mass. while watching horror movie

NEW YORK (AP) — A drifter was convicted Thursday of strangling a college student while watching a horror movie, after a chance encounter between the sophomore from small-town Massachusetts and the drug user who would later tell police he killed out of ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-19T06:57:15Z)

Senate reaches deal to delay Medicare cuts for physicians

WASHINGTON - The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, agreeing to pay doctors at current levels through Dec. 31. If the House goes along, Congress would stave off a 23 percent cut in doctors' pay scheduled to ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-11-19T06:57:15Z)

Summerfest to skip July 4 in 2011

Summerfest will skip the Fourth of July holiday in 2011, but will maintain its 11-day schedule by starting on a Wednesday. Milwaukee World Festival Inc. , organizer of Summerfest, is testing the new schedule based on customer feedback that said people ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-18T16:02:28Z)

Drifter convicted of murdering NYC college student

Jump to story headline MSN Hotmail More Autos My MSN Video Careers & Jobs Personals Weather Delish Quotes White Pages Games Real Estate Wonderwall Horoscopes Shopping Yellow Pages Local Edition Traffic Feedback Maps & Directions Travel Full MSN Index Bing ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-19T05:45:40Z)

AP Nation and World

Pravia's friends had helped him into a cab after partying together, but he apparently didn't go straight up to his apartment after being dropped off. Instead, he apparently invited Cancel to his home. Cancel told police that Pravia asked to buy cocaine ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-11-19T02:32:24Z)

Senate Democrats pressure Harry Reid to strike a deal with GOP on gays in the military

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Democrats on Thursday pressured Majority Leader Harry Reid to strike a deal with Republicans to aid passage of a bill that would let gays serve openly in the military. A dozen Democrats and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, an independent ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-11-19T09:34:44Z)

The NASDAQ Stock Market Welcomes LPL Investment Holdings Inc.

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- LPL Investment Holdings Inc. ("the Company" or "LPL"), parent company of independent broker-dealer LPL Financial Corporation ("LPL Financial"), today announced that LPL common stock has commenced trading ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-18T14:29:25Z)

Barefoot Bandit' Suspect Weighs Book Deal

SEATTLE (AP) — The lawyer for the teenager accused of being the "Barefoot Bandit" is working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal the lawyer says could involve using movie- or book-deal profits to compensate the victims of an alleged two-year ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-19T02:39:34Z)

Haile Gebrselassie plans on 2012 entry

ADDIS ABABAS, Ethiopia -- Ethiopian great Haile Gebrselassie plans to run at the 2012 Olympics in London after reversing his decision to retire. The 37-year-old marathon world record holder pulled out of the New York Marathon with a knee injury this month ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-19T13:09:29Z)

Senate Dems pressure Majority Leader Harry Reid to strike deal with GOP on military-gay debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats on Thursday pressured Majority Leader Harry Reid to strike a deal with Republicans to aid passage of a bill that would let gays serve openly in the military. A dozen Democrats and Sen. Joe Lieberman , an independent ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-19T05:59:59Z)

Congress strikes deal to postpone doctors' Medicare cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers have struck a deal to postpone a massive cut in Medicare pay for doctors, a senior congressional aide familiar with the details said Thursday. The agreement among key Democratic and Republican senators would continue paying ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-11-19T10:46:19Z)

Post Asia Trip, Obama Meets NATO Allies In Portugal

President Obama is off on quick trip to Europe just days after a visit to Asia. The president is in Lisbon, Portugal, where he'll seek to assure America's trans-Atlantic allies that he is not neglecting them. (Source: NPR News 2010-11-19T11:22:07Z)

Gebrselassie puts 2012 Olympics back on schedule

ADDIS ABABAS, Ethiopia (AP)—Ethiopian great Haile Gebrselassie says he plans to run at the 2012 Olympics in London after reversing his decision to retire. The 37-year-old marathon world record holder pulled out of the New York Marathon earlier this month ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-19T12:05:04Z)

UPDATE 2-Verigy to buy rival LTX-Credence for $424 mln

BANGALORE, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Semiconductor testing company Verigy Ltd ( VRGY.O ) said it agreed to buy smaller rival LTX-Credence Corp ( LTXC.O ) in a deal valued at about $424.4 million to add customers like Atmel Corp ( ATML.O ) and Texas Instruments ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-18T16:16:47Z)

GameStop posts higher 3Q earnings, revenue

NEW YORK -- GameStop Corp. , the world's largest video game retailer, said Thursday its fiscal third-quarter net income climbed as sales of popular new titles such as "Halo: Reach" and "Fallout: New Vegas" boosted revenue. For the three months ended Oct ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-18T19:30:04Z)

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