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Deals of the Hour / November 2, 2010, 12:40 am

Investigator: Aleman wore wire before plea bargain

Adam Aleman, the prosecution's key witness in the San Bernardino County Assessor's Office scandal, covertly recorded conversations with former Assessor Bill Postmus for investigators before he even had a plea bargain in place, according to court testimony ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-30T02:41:48Z)

GOP senator suggests party won't win majority till '12

The Dispatch's public affairs team sates the appetites of political junkies with bite-sized portions of the news and what's behind it. Buckeye Forum Veteran political reporters examine Ohio politics in this weekly podcast. WASHINGTON - Top Republicans ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-11-01T13:09:22Z)

Candidates rumble into final stretch

With only days before the election, California and Coachella Valley candidates battled it out for seats of power in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. In her quest to reach the Senate, challenger Republican Carly Fiorina made a campaign stop in Palm Desert ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-11-01T19:35:54Z)

Saudi clerics endorse ban on female cashiers

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—Saudi Arabia's top government-sanctioned board of senior Islamic clerics has endorsed a fatwa that calls for a ban on female vendors because it violates the kingdom's strict segregation of the sexes. The powerful committee said in ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-31T20:41:31Z)

Rangers, Yankees not done competing

On Monday, prior to Lee's start in Game 5, Rangers owner Chuck Greenberg made some waves with some comments critical of Yankees fans. Appearing on an ESPN Radio affiliate in Dallas, Greenberg was asked about the passion of Rangers fans, and he made an ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-02T06:13:00Z)

Gutierrez conviction could boost county probe

The conviction of a Rancho Cuca monga councilman last week marks a major step in the ongoing investiga tion into corruption in San Bernar dino County government, according to political experts. While prosecutors maintain they were always confident in their ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-31T11:51:48Z)

3rd UPDATE: AIG Closes Alico Sale; Treasury Seen Making Profit

The U.S. Treasury Department said Monday it expects to earn a profit on its loans to and investments in American International Group Inc. ( AIG ), the troubled insurer it helped bail out at the height of the financial crisis. Treasury's announcement ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-01T21:59:04Z)

T-Mobile Offers Unlimited Tethering for $15

Along with a foursome of Android smartphones for under $100, T-Mobile USA will offer a new $15 tethering service that enables "select smartphones to function as wireless modems for connecting devices," such as laptops, tablets and netbooks to the Internet ... (Source: Wirelessweek.com 2010-11-01T16:51:16Z)

Tour company will offer weeklong Alaska cruises

SITKA, Alaska (AP) — A family owned tour company will offer weeklong cruises of southeast Alaska next year that start and end in Sitka. A spokesman for Allen Marine Tours told the Sitka Sentinel that the company will lease two former Cruise West vessels ... (Source: Palm Beach Post (blog) 2010-11-01T13:23:41Z)

Juan Pablo Montoya on pole at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Juan Pablo Montoya grabbed a sliver of the spotlight focused on the three championship contending drivers by winning the pole at Talladega Superspeedway. Montoya, who is not in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, turned a lap at ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-10-31T14:07:49Z)

New sailings in Alaska to use Cruise West ship

SITKA, Alaska — A family-owned tour company will offer weeklong cruises of Southeast Alaska next year that start and end in Sitka, using ships of the now-closed Seattle-based Cruise West company. A spokesman for Allen Marine Tours said the company will ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-01T16:51:16Z)

Asset Sales Raise $37 Billion For AIG's Bailout Payback

American International Group said Monday it has raised almost $37 billion to repay the U.S. government part of the bailout funds it received during the financial crisis. AIG said it will use proceeds from the ALICO and AIA transaction to repay its credit ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-01T17:05:35Z)

T-Mobile Launches 200MB Data Plan and Tethering Add-On, Low Cost Android Lineup

Information came out last week that T-Mobile would be introducing some new data plan elements, and much to the surprise of almost nobody an official press release has hit the wires detailing new service options. The first is a 200MB data plan pegged at $15 ... (Source: Phandroid 2010-11-01T22:06:14Z)

Sports wire

Single-game tickets for Ohio State men's basketball nonconference games and mini-plans (four- and eight-game packages) will go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday. Single-game tickets for Big Ten games will go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14. Single-game tickets ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-31T09:50:07Z)

At heart of Series again, unsung Renteria is MVP

ARLINGTON, Texas - Edgar Renteria saves his most memorable moments for the World Series. After getting the hit that won the 1997 title for Florida and making the final out for St. Louis in Boston's 2004 win, he pushed the Giants to their first championship ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-11-02T06:55:57Z)

4 Americans shot, killed in Mexico

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Four U.S. citizens were shot to death in separate attacks in the border city of Ciudad Juarez, Mexican authorities said Monday. Chihuahua state prosecutors' spokesman Arturo Sandoval said Edgar Lopez, 35, of El Paso, Texas, was ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-11-02T05:01:25Z)

Four US Citizens Killed in Ciudad Juarez

(CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico) — Four U.S. citizens were shot to death in separate attacks in the border city of Ciudad Juarez, Mexican authorities said Monday. Chihuahua state prosecutors' spokesman Arturo Sandoval said Edgar Lopez, 35, of El Paso, Texas, was ... (Source: Time 2010-11-02T05:15:44Z)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Some Ohio State tickets to go on sale this week

Single-game tickets for Ohio State men's basketball nonconference games and mini-plans (four- and eight-game packages) will go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday. Single-game tickets for Big Ten games will go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14. Single-game tickets ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-01T01:06:22Z)

T-Mobile Kicks Off the Holidays With a Compelling Lineup of Affordable Android-Powered ...

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced new products and service plans designed to help families stay connected without busting their holiday budgets. Beginning Nov. 3, T-Mobile is planning to offer a variety of new Android ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-01T21:08:58Z)

Iraq's Shi'ite politicians turn down Saudi offer

Iraq's Shi'ite alliance turned down a Saudi Arabian offer on Saturday to host all-party talks to resolve months of political stalemate because it said it was confident a deal could be struck in Baghdad on a new government. Iraq has been without a new ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-31T01:07:34Z)

AIG tots up $37bn from Alico sale and AIA float

AIG , the insurance group bailed out by the US government in 2008, has raised almost $37bn by selling its Alico life insurance subsidiary and floating its AIA unit in Asia. Robert Benmosche, chief executive, celebrated a "major milestone in our ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-11-01T23:32:08Z)

Calif candidates deliver final pitch to CA voters

Republican Meg Whitman and Democrat Jerry Brown are delivering their closing arguments to California voters, appearing at events throughout the Golden State as they pitch their proposals to turn the financially troubled state around. Public opinion polls ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-01T12:47:53Z)

Mexico: 4 US citizens killed in separate attacks

Four U.S. citizens were shot to death in separate attacks in the border city of Ciudad Juarez, Mexican authorities said Monday. Chihuahua state prosecutors' spokesman Arturo Sandoval said Edgar Lopez, 35, of El Paso, Texas, was killed Sunday along with two ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-02T04:54:15Z)

Allen Marine Tours announces cruises out of Sitka

Associated Press - October 31, 2010 4:55 PM ET SITKA, Alaska (AP) - A family owned tour company says it will offer weeklong cruises of southeast Alaska next year that start and end in Sitka. A spokesman for Allen Marine Tours tells the Sitka Sentinel that ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-31T21:17:19Z)

Candidates' experiences offer competing CA vision

Republican Meg Whitman on Sunday pledged to fight entrenched public employee union bosses and to bring well-paying jobs through tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy if her supporters help her win the "battle for the soul of California" in two days. Her ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-01T01:20:41Z)

Saudi initiative to break Iraq's political deadlock complicates govt talks, says official

BAGHDAD - The Iraqi prime minister's Shiite-dominated coalition on Sunday rebuffed a Saudi initiative aimed at breaking Baghdad's political deadlock, saying it complicates efforts to form a new government. A Sunni-backed political coalition led by Ayad ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-31T15:40:52Z)

Party Leaders Offer Bold Predictions Ahead of 'Earthquake' Election

In their closing arguments, Republican and Democratic party leaders offered bold predictions Sunday ahead of an election which could shift the balance of power in Congress and fundamentally alter President Obama's policy agenda during his next two years in ... (Source: Myfoxla.com 2010-10-31T19:01:18Z)

Conviction boosts San Bernardino County corruption investigation

The conviction of a Rancho Cucamonga councilman last week marks a major step in the ongoing investigation into corruption in San Bernardino County government, according to political experts. While prosecutors maintain they were always confident in their ... (Source: Redlands Daily Facts 2010-11-01T04:12:29Z)

Giants in the World Series

The prize that eluded Willie and Barry at long last belongs to the San Francisco Giants, thanks to a band of self-described castoffs and misfits and their shaggy-haired ace. Tim Lincecum, Edgar Renteria and Giants won the World Series on Monday night ... (Source: KRON4 2010-11-02T06:13:00Z)

Senate may be out of reach for GOP

WASHINGTON — Top Republicans conceded Sunday that they could fall short of winning control of the Senate in Tuesday's congressional elections. Tension rose over a faltering tea-party-backed Republican candidate in Alaska. One top Senate Republican ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-11-01T06:42:49Z)

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