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Deals of the Hour / November 3, 2010, 10:40 am

Attorney General Cuomo Elected Governor of New York

(Updates results in second paragraph. See {ELECT <GO>} for more national election news, {EXT4 <GO>} for state and local coverage.) Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Andrew Cuomo, New York's Democratic attorney general, won the race for governor yesterday, defeating ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-03T09:46:33Z)

Wind shear weakens Tomas into a depression

The National Hurricane Center continues to predict Tomas will rebuild into a hurricane before it approaches both Jamaica and Haiti on Friday. The reason: Forecasters think wind shear, which is currently knocking Tomas down, will let up. At least the ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-11-03T12:38:21Z)

New Yorkers Battle New Voting Machines, Eye National Races

New Yorkers flocked to the polls to cast their votes on new -- and sometime iffy -- while keeping an eye on the Congressional and Senate races that could change the balance of power in Washington. The biggest prize on New York's ballot was the governor's ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-11-02T23:23:47Z)

In New York, Democrats hold ground against GOP

Democrat-heavy New York saw many races go for incumbents in the mid-term elections 2010 . Here is a breakdown of returns as of Tuesday night: Representatives Carolyn Maloney, Charles Rangel, Yvette Clark and Nydia Velasquez, all Democrats, handily defeated ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-03T15:51:38Z)

Violent-game law faces final level: debate in Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — Several Supreme Court justices strongly questioned whether California's attempt to bar the sale of violent video games to minors could possibly meet constitutional muster, during an animated argument yesterday. But others noted in detail ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-03T09:53:43Z)

Tomas may regain strength as it heads to Haiti

Miami, Florida (CNN) -- Tomas weakened to a tropical depression Wednesday but is expected to gather some steam as it churns over the southern Caribbean and makes its way toward earthquake-devastated Haiti. The official National Hurricane Center forecast ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-03T16:05:57Z)

Missouri-Texas Tech Preview

Blaine Gabbert and Missouri's steady passing attack was shut down by one of the nation's top defenses last weekend, and the program's national championship aspirations took a significant hit. Trying to bounce back from their first loss and looking ... (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2010-10-31T23:54:47Z)

Test of NY voting machines

NEW YORK (AP) -- New York's new automated voting machines were put to the test for the first time in a general election Tuesday, and despite scattered reports of problems, voting appeared to go more smoothly than during the chaotic September primary. The ... (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-11-03T03:27:10Z)

New Voting System Earns a Passing Grade

The glitches didn't rise to the level that prompted Mayor Michael Bloomberg to call the Board of Elections performance in the September primary elections a "royal screw-up." Voters then were forced to wait for hours due to delayed poll openings ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-03T13:49:56Z)

Sources: GM IPO expected to raise $10 billion; US taxpayers to reduce stake in automaker

DETROIT (AP) — The sale of General Motors stock is expected to raise about $10 billion in an initial public offering that will reduce the U.S. government's stake in the automaker below 50 percent, three people briefed on the sale said Monday. GM common ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-02T13:01:01Z)

(14) Missouri (7-1) at Texas Tech (4-4)

GAME NOTES: The 14th-ranked Missouri Tigers look to bounce back from their first setback of the season, as they square off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Big 12 play this weekend at Jones AT&T Stadium. The Tigers' national title hopes were dashed ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-11-03T15:01:31Z)

Pat Summitt's No. 4 Lady Vols experienced enough to make run at 9th NCAA title, No. 1 UConn

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee coach Pat Summitt finally has a shot at reaching the NCAA championship and competing on a national level with the likes of top-ranked Connecticut. Her entire team returns from last season. It's been three full seasons since ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T11:42:16Z)

Lady Vols coach takes shot at UConn, Auriemma

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Pat Summitt finally has a shot at reaching the NCAA championship and competing on a national level with the likes of top-ranked Connecticut. Summitt stirred the rivalry between her and Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma by ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-11-03T04:38:45Z)

Young workers' careers to carry lifelong scars of Great Recession

WASHINGTON - As the nation struggles with the aftermath of the Great Recession, few groups have suffered greater setbacks or face greater long-term damage than young Americans - damage that could shadow their entire working lives. Unemployment for 20- to ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-02T19:20:24Z)

National faculty group criticizes LSU layoffs

A national faculty advocacy organization is asking LSU to undo the planned layoffs of 14 foreign language instructors. The American Association of University Professors wrote LSU Chancellor Michael Martin on Friday to complain about the treatment of the so ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-11-02T05:08:34Z)

Democrat Andrew Cuomo tops Carl Paladino in race for NY governor

Democrat Andrew Cuomo defeated Republican Carl Paladino in the race to be New York's next governor, bucking a national trend and helping Democrats to victories across the state. Cuomo, 52, a former housing secretary under President Bill Clinton, was ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-03T02:08:26Z)

Tennessee Lady Vols have experience to make run at NCAA title

KNOXVILLE — With her entire team back from last season, Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt feels she has a good shot at reaching another NCAA championship. To most schools, a two-year drought wouldn't seem long, but to the Lady Vols, who have won eight national ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-11-02T20:46:18Z)

Tomas Aimed At Haiti, Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica (AHN) - According to reports by the National Hurricane Center, Tomas downgraded to a tropical depression early Wednesday as the storm passed over the southern Caribbean. Forecasters reported Tomas gaining strength before landing in ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-11-03T14:54:22Z)

GM's IPO could raise $10 billion

DETROIT -- The sale of General Motors Co. stock is expected to raise about $10 billion in an initial public offering that will reduce the U.S. government's stake in the automaker below 50 percent, three people briefed on the sale said Monday. GM common ... (Source: Times Union 2010-11-03T05:00:13Z)

ESPN: BASS sale final

ESPN Inc., announced Tuesday that it has finalized the sale of BASS, LLC to a group of investors including Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland . An agreement in principle was announced in August by ESPN and the transaction was completed Monday. BASS ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times (blog) 2010-11-02T16:14:17Z)

Analysis: Americans united but divided

America is united in its frustration over the economy, over Washington, over where the country is heading. But it's deeply split about how to fix some of the nation's biggest woes — a ballooning federal debt, near 10 percent joblessness and a sluggish ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T08:13:30Z)

The Empire Strikes Back: Explaining the Republican Wave

What a difference two years make. In 2008, President Obama swept into office on a platform of hope and change. All across America, there was a ground swell of voices calling for an end to a political system that upholds the powerful special interests that ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-11-03T16:13:06Z)

National group criticizes LSU language layoffs

BATON ROUGE — A national faculty advocacy organization is asking LSU to undo the planned layoffs of 14 foreign-language instructors. The American Association of University Professors wrote LSU Chancellor Michael Martin last week to complain about the ... (Source: Daily Comet 2010-11-03T04:31:35Z)

LSU layoffs draw complaint from national group

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A national faculty advocacy organization is asking LSU to undo the planned layoffs of 14 foreign language instructors. The Advocate reports that the American Association of University Professors wrote LSU Chancellor Michael Martin ... (Source: Hattiesburg American 2010-11-02T12:46:42Z)

ESPN Officially Cuts Bait With BASS Ownership

ESPN Inc has cut ownership bait with BASS, LLC, finalizing the sale of the fishing organization to a group of investors led by Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland. The parties had reached an agreement in principle in August , with the transaction ... (Source: Multichannel Online 2010-11-02T16:07:08Z)

Supreme Court Weighs Ban On Violent Video Games

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a California case testing whether states may ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. Copyright © 2010 National Public Radio®. For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use. For ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-03T06:11:48Z)

ESPN closes deal to sell BASS to investors group

Officials with ESPN said today that the deal is closed on the sale of BASS to a group of investors. Negotiations began in August after an agreement in principle was announced. The group that is buying the BASS franchise includes Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-11-03T05:00:13Z)

Justices express strong views of ban on violent video games

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court debated sex, violence, and free speech Tuesday, as several justices strongly argued for breaking new ground and upholding a California law that would forbid the sale of violent video games to those under age 18. "Why isn't it ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-03T07:09:04Z)

No. 14 Missouri heads to Lubbock to challenge Texas Tech

The 14th-ranked Missouri Tigers look to bounce back from their first setback of the season, as they square off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Big 12 play this weekend at Jones AT&T Stadium. The Tigers' national title hopes were dashed last weekend ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-11-03T15:01:31Z)

General Motors stock is expected to raise about $10 billion in an initial public offering

DETROIT (AP) - The sale of General Motors stock is expected to raise about $10 billion in an initial public offering that will reduce the U.S. government's stake in the automaker below 50 percent, three people briefed on the sale said Monday. GM common ... (Source: WXYZ 2010-11-02T10:23:32Z)

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