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Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 1:39 pm

China, France Seal Airbus, Areva Deals in $22.7 Billion Visit

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and French President Nicolas Sarkozy signed contracts on 102 Airbus SAS planes and a $3.5 billion uranium agreement with Areva SA as part of a 16 billion-euro ($22.7 billion) round of trade deals. The two ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T19:32:21Z)

China Signs $22 Billion In Deals With French Firms

France won euro16 billion ($22.8 billion) in deals Thursday to sell uranium and Airbus planes to China during the pomp-filled visit of the Asian country's president. As Hu Jintao and President Nicolas Sarkozy looked on, French and Chinese business leaders ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-04T19:32:21Z)

Discounts fuel October's solid retail gains

Many retailers reported solid revenue gains in October, but it took heavy discounting on coats and other cold-weather items to get shoppers to spend amid unusually warm temperatures. The discounting will have to continue, analysts expect, to pull in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T19:25:11Z)

Police: Men charged in pastor's death confessed, knew victim

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A police officer has testified that a man and a teenager charged in the slaying of a Chattanooga pastor confessed to the killing. The Rev. David Strong, who had worked as a pastor at churches in Nashville, was found dead in his home ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-11-04T07:00:44Z)

BAE told London not to ax carrier

LONDON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- BAE Systems told the British government to go ahead with building two aircraft carriers or risk thousands of British jobs and the country's ability to construct complex warships. In a letter sent to British Prime Minister David ... (Source: United Press International 2010-11-04T20:08:08Z)

Leap Announces Cash Tender Offer for Cricket's 9.375% Senior Notes Due 2014

Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP) today announced that its operating subsidiary, Cricket Communications, Inc., has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its $1.1 billion in aggregate principal amount of outstanding 9.375% ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-04T15:36:08Z)

Leap Announces Cash Tender Offer for Cricket's 9.375% Senior Notes Due 2014

SAN DIEGO - (Business Wire) Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP) today announced that its operating subsidiary, Cricket Communications, Inc., has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its $1.1 billion in aggregate principal ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-04T15:28:58Z)

Heavy Discounts Fuel Modest Retail Gains

Americans took a pause in shopping in October, leaving retailers with their weakest performance since April as unusually warm weather depressed their appetite for cold weather items. Stores were forced to discount more on coats and hats to get shoppers to ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-04T17:16:20Z)

Elizabeth Smart Trial Postponed Over Jury Concerns

The trial of the alleged kidnapper for Elizabeth Smart was halted on Thursday by a federal appeals court, according to CNN. Brian David Mitchell's trial was temporarily stopped as Denver's 10th Federal Circuit Court of Appeals needs to look at the ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2010-11-04T20:08:08Z)

Retailers focus on bringing holiday shoppers early as they step up the discounts

NEW YORK - Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. For Christmas shoppers, that means that heavy discounts will be coming early and often ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T19:18:02Z)

Spirit of the blitz, or spirit of the bits? UK wants London's East End to rival Silicon Valley

LONDON - Britain's prime minister wants London's Olympic Park to rival California's Silicon Valley as a place where world leading technology companies can do business, and on Thursday outlined ambitious plans to lure investors and entrepreneurs to gritty ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T17:44:58Z)

Detective: Slaying suspect admitted sex for pay

Antonio Henry told police the pastor he's accused of killing sometimes paid him to perform sex acts, an investigator testified in court Wednesday. "According to your client, he was there and had in the past masturbated in front of [the Rev. David] Strong ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T03:11:40Z)

Court halts Elizabeth Smart kidnap trial

A federal appeals court on Thursday halted the trial of a man accused of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart to decide if he can get a fair trial in Utah. Opening statements in the case of Brian David Mitchell were interrupted to announce the decision by the three ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T20:00:59Z)

Rural/Metro Announces Results to Date of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for 12 3/4% Senior Discount ...

Rural/Metro Corporation (NASDAQ: RURL), a leading provider of ambulance and private fire protection services, today announced that, pursuant to the terms of its previously announced tender offer and consent solicitation for its outstanding 12 ¾% Senior ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-01T11:00:31Z)

Alleged mastermind behind Elizabeth Smart kidnapping to stand trial

(CNN) -- More than eight years after a Utah teenager disappeared from her bedroom on a summer night, the trial of the man authorities believe masterminded her kidnapping is expected to get underway Thursday. Brian David Mitchell, 57, is accused of ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-04T17:02:01Z)

LG Mankins practices after ending long holdout

FOXBOROUGH , Mass. (AP) — Left guard Logan Mankins is back at practice with the New England Patriots after ending a 4½-month holdout. Mankins returned to the team Tuesday and practiced Wednesday after accepting a tender offer from the Patriots. He ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-03T19:26:23Z)

Mankins reports to Pats after sitting out 7 games

Left guard Logan Mankins is back at practice with the New England Patriots after ending a 41/2-month holdout. Mankins returned to the team Tuesday and practiced Wednesday after accepting a tender offer from the Patriots. He initially refused to sign it by ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-03T19:26:23Z)

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Accelerates Portfolio Growth with New Hotel Slated for Stamford ...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that its global powerhouse Sheraton Hotels & Resorts will open a new hotel in Stamford, Connecticut in July 2011. Sheraton Stamford Hotel will offer a prime location in the heart of ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-02T20:10:31Z)

FC Dallas has four nominees among 2010 award finalists

FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman joins Kevin Hartman, David Ferreria, and Break Shea as finalists for end of season MLS awards. Coach Hyndman is up for coach of the year after leading his club to a tie for the fewest losses in MLS history with four ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-28T16:34:32Z)

Some didn't like Vitter, but voted for him

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Some of the Louisiana voters who gave Republican David Vitter a second U.S. Senate term were less than enthusiastic about their pick. Vitter took about three-fifths of the vote over Democrat Rep. Charlie Melancon, but preliminary exit ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-11-04T04:30:24Z)

Belichick, Mangini facing off, again

BEREA, Ohio (AP) – Once the game's over, Browns coach Eric Mangini and Patriots boss Bill Belichick will meet somewhere near the 50-yard line and face yet another of those painfully awkward moments with the whole football world watching. That's when ... (Source: Nashua Telegraph 2010-10-31T23:54:47Z)

Police say man charged in Chattanooga pastor slaying confessed

A police officer has testified that a man and a teenager charged in the slaying of a Chattanooga pastor confessed to the killing. The testimony came Wednesday during a preliminary hearing for 25-year-old Antonio Henry, who is charged with murder in the ... (Source: WBIR 2010-11-03T22:39:39Z)

Omaha Goes "Eco-Chic" as Green Trailblazer Element Opens First Hotel in Midwest

Omaha's dynamic Midtown Crossing district is now the site of a new Element hotel, the much-talked-about "green trailblazer" from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT). Element Omaha Midtown Crossing, which opened today, is the first ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-04T12:08:32Z)

NATO chief hails progress in Afghanistan after London talks

London - Afghanistan and the upcoming NATO-Russia summit in Lisbon were among the topics discussed in London Thursday by British Prime Minister David Cameron and NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the government said. After the talks in Downing Street, the ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-04T14:38:52Z)

Vitter, Dardenne apparent winners

With two-thirds of the the precincts reporting, Jay Dardenne has apparently won the race for lieutenant governor and David Vitter will return to the U.S. Senate. U.S. Rep. William "Bill" Cassidy also won re-election against Merritt E. McDonald, Sr. in the ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-11-03T04:31:35Z)

Exit poll shows both Vitter and Melancon got some reluctant support

NEW ORLEANS — Some of the Louisiana voters who gave Republican David Vitter a second U.S. Senate term were less than enthusiastic about their pick, a poll shows. The same poll shows that about half of U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon's supporters felt the same ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-11-04T07:00:44Z)

St. Regis Celebrates the Legendary Brand's 21st Hotel and Worldwide Expansion With Suite Luxury, Legacy ...

NEW YORK - (Business Wire) This fall, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts celebrates its expanding portfolio and century-strong legacy as the leader in luxury hospitality with the Suite Luxury, Legacy Rates offer. In honor of St. Regis' exceptional international ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-27T15:09:49Z)

MLS announces finalists for year-end awards

Los Angeles striker Edson Buddle, FC Dallas midfielder David Ferreira and San Jose striker Chris Wondolowski are the three finalists for 2010 Major League Soccer MVP award, it was announced Wednesday night. MLS released the finalists for all of the year ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-28T17:03:10Z)

Le Toux not among MVP finalists

Major League Soccer announced the finalists for its year-end awards tonight, and Sebastien Le Toux was not among the three finalists for Most Valuable Player. The finalists were Los Angeles Galaxy forward Edson Buddle, FC Dallas midfielder David Ferreira ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-28T05:14:30Z)

China's Hu signs deals, discusses G20 with Sarkozy

Chinese President Hu Jintao oversaw the signing of multi-billion dollar aircraft and nuclear fuel contracts with French companies on Thursday and pledged close cooperation as Paris prepares to take over the G20 presidency. As Hu kicked off a two-nation ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T18:20:46Z)

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