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Deals of the Hour / November 20, 2010, 5:41 am

Asthma attack triggers Facebook warning

LONDON — Beware unhappy asthmatics: Italian doctors warn that Facebook could trigger an attack in some susceptible users. Gennaro D'Amato and colleagues treated an 18-year-old man whose asthma attacks were apparently sparked by logging into Facebook ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-11-20T09:55:02Z)

Online outrage follows UK's 'Twitter Joke Trial'

LONDON — He missed the plane. Now thousands of annoyed Internet users say authorities missed the joke. When Paul Chambers was arrested and fined for posting a jocular message to micro-blogging site Twitter in which he threatened to blow up northern ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-12T18:39:55Z)

Prince Charles speculates on 'Queen Camilla'

LONDON -- Prince Charles has reopened a sensitive debate in Britain by suggesting his wife, Camilla, may take the title of queen when he becomes monarch. The comments came in an interview with NBC. Extracts were aired on British television and received ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-20T09:55:02Z)

Parents of accused killer of Iowa clerks offer sympathies

Shocked by the cold-blooded slayings of two convenience store clerks in Iowa, the parents of 17-year-old accused killer Michael Richard Swanson issued a statement Thursday expressing sorrow and confusion over their son's alleged crimes. Robert and Kathleen ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-19T03:43:59Z)

IOC, IAAF finalising rules on gender cases

LONDON, England (AP) — International sports officials are finalising guidelines on how to deal with cases of athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) medical commission, said ... (Source: Jamaica Observer 2010-11-20T07:53:20Z)

Sears Holdings reports wider 3rd-quarter loss; weakness at Sears offsets stronger Kmart

NEW YORK (AP) — Sears Holdings Corp.'s third-quarter loss nearly doubled, dragged down by weak sales of appliances and clothing at its long-suffering Sears chain. Business at its Kmart discount stores held up better, but a key revenue measure edged ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-18T21:17:26Z)

Why Hermione traded Hogwarts for Brown

LONDON — Emma Watson may be leaving Hermione Granger behind on the film set, but not in her heart — the two share a similar passion for learning. Watson, whose character in the Harry Potter movies made it cool to be a studious teacher's pet, says she ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-11-20T10:02:11Z)

Pirates leave lefty Duke off 40-man roster

The Pirates answered any lingering questions that may have remained about Zach Duke's future with the franchise by leaving the left-hander off the team's 40-man roster Friday. Infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young also were left off the roster, which ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-20T05:01:32Z)

Dumped boy has asthma attacks after peeking into ex's Facebook page, Italian doctors say

LONDON - Beware unhappy asthmatics: Italian doctors warn that Facebook could trigger an attack in some susceptible users. Gennaro D'Amato and colleagues treated an 18-year-old man whose asthma attacks were apparently sparked by logging into Facebook and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-20T10:02:11Z)

UK police say they are investigating plane 'incident' with casualties at Birmingham airport

LONDON (AP) — British police say at least two people have been hurt in an "incident" involving a plane at Birmingham Airport in central England. Eyewitness Lorraine Parker told Sky News that a small aircraft was surrounded by fire engines at the edge of ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-19T16:22:46Z)

Wesley Snipes ordered to surrender

O RLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge ordered actor Wesley Snipes to surrender to authorities Friday so he can begin serving a three-year prison sentence for tax-related crimes. U.S. District Court Judge William Terrell Hodges in Ocala, Fla., rejected a reque ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-20T05:37:20Z)

Pirates Won't Offer Contracts To Duke, LaRoche, Young

The Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents, according to an ESPN.com report on Friday. (Source: RealGM.com 2010-11-20T06:34:36Z)

UK's Cameron: Britain can remain a world power, but must learn lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan

LONDON - Britain can hold onto its position as a leading world power if it fixes its sluggish economy, reaches out to emerging capitals and learns lessons from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday. In an annual foreign ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-15T21:28:09Z)

Queen Camilla a possibility

Lady-in-waiting ... Camilla, pictured at a public engagement on a London bus last week, could be in line to become queen. Photo: AFP LONDON : The Prince of Wales has let slip that Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, ''could be'' queen if he is crowned king ... (Source: Brisbane Times 2010-11-20T13:15:28Z)

All grown up, Emma Watson making a break from Hermione

London -- Emma Watson may be leaving Hermione Granger behind on the film set, but not in her heart -- the two share a similiar passion for learning. Watson, whose character in the Harry Potter movies made it cool to be a studious teacher's pet, says she's ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-11-20T08:50:36Z)

Sears 3Q loss widens; appliances, clothing weaken

NEW YORK — Sears Holdings Corp.'s third-quarter loss nearly doubled, dragged down by weak revenue at its long-suffering Sears chain, hurt by poor sales of appliances and clothing. Business at its Kmart discount stores held up better, but they still saw ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-18T21:03:07Z)

International sports officials close to issuing guidelines on ambiguous gender cases

LONDON (AP) — International sports officials are completing guidelines on how to deal with athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the IOC's medical commission, said rules on gender determination will be issued soon ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-11-19T15:25:30Z)

Stonehenge gets $16m makeover grant

LONDON — Stonehenge is getting a $16 million grant that conservators say will help restore some dignity to a World Heritage site blighted by busy roads and cramped facilities. English Heritage said yesterday that it now has about two-thirds of the money ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-20T06:27:26Z)

IOC, IAAF will issue guidelines on gender cases

LONDON -- International sports officials are completing guidelines on how to deal with athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the IOC's medical commission, said rules on gender determination will be issued soon to help ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-19T20:04:40Z)

Ex-girlfriend's Facebook page triggers man's asthma attack

Social networking might have triggered asthma attacks for one young Italian man, who experienced breathing troubles whenever he accessed an ex-girlfriend's Facebook page. Doctors are reporting the strange case in the The Lancet . The 18-year-old man was ... (Source: Health 24 2010-11-19T22:06:21Z)

Wesley Snipes sentenced to 3-year prison term

OCALA, Fla. - A federal judge has ordered actor Wesley Snipes to surrender to authorities so he can begin serving a three-year prison sentence for tax related crimes. U.S. District Court Judge William Terrell Hodges on Friday rejected a motion by the actor ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-20T07:17:33Z)

Benefit for Families of Iowa Murder Victims

ALGONA, Iowa - An Iowa man is setting aside his 40th birthday celebration to host a benefit for the families of convenience store shooting victims Vicki Bowman-Hall and Sheila Myers. Marc Whealdon owns The Mobius Club in Algona, Iowa. He told the Globe ... (Source: FOX 9 News 2010-11-19T20:11:50Z)

Stonehenge Site To Get A Facelift

LONDON (November 19, 2010)--Stonehenge conservators say they'll be able to restore some dignity to the World Heritage site, after receiving a multi-million dollar grant. The prehistoric circle of stones draws nearly 1 million visitors every year, but the ... (Source: KWTX 2010-11-19T16:58:33Z)

Actor Wesley Snipes ordered to start prison term

ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge ordered actor Wesley Snipes, left, to surrender to authorities Friday so he can begin serving a three-year prison sentence for tax-related crimes. U.S. District Judge William Terrell Hodges in Ocala, Fla., rejected a ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-20T08:00:30Z)

The question of "Queen" Camilla

LONDON — Prince Charles has reopened a sensitive debate in Britain by suggesting his wife, Camilla, might take the title of queen when he becomes king. The comments came in an interview with U.S. network NBC recorded in August and broadcast Friday ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-20T07:53:20Z)

New-look Pirates won't offer contracts to Duke, LaRoche and Young

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates won't offer contracts to left-hander Zach Duke and infielders Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young, designating them for assignment in moves that effectively make them free agents. The Pirates chose to create roster ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-11-20T04:11:26Z)

Sears' Third-Quarter Loss Doubles

NEW YORK | Sears Holdings Corp.'s third-quarter loss nearly doubled, dragged down by weak sales of appliances and clothing at its long-suffering Sears chain. Business at its Kmart discount stores held up better, but a key revenue measure edged downward ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-11-20T05:01:32Z)

Stonehenge grant to restore site

LONDON — Stonehenge is getting a multimillion- pound grant that conservators say will help restore some dignity to a World Heritage site blighted by busy roads and cramped facilities. English Heritage said Friday that it now has about two-thirds of the ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-20T08:00:30Z)

Passer-by led to teen's arrest in Iowa killings

DES MOINES, Iowa — An alert passer-by who noticed a young man in a car stopped at a light led to the arrest of Minnesota teenager charged in the killing of two convenience stores clerks in northern Iowa, a mayor in north-central Iowa said Friday ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-11-20T07:53:20Z)

An ending, beginning for 'Potter' main cast

LOS ANGELES—When Emma Watson recently strode into a room at Claridge's Hotel in London, she provided stunning proof that she's done with the "Harry Potter" franchise—or at least the filming aspect of it. Emma had her long Hermione hair ... (Source: Global Nation 2010-11-18T18:04:10Z)

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