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Deals of the Hour / November 5, 2010, 12:40 pm

Pelosi Says She Wants to Remain House Democratic Leader

WASHINGTON — Despite steep losses for her party in Tuesday's elections, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said on Friday that she would run to remain the leader of the House Democrats, even as some of her colleagues urged her to step down. In a ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-05T18:55:22Z)

Tea-party leader Bachmann seeks post as GOP conference chairman

WASHINGTON - Self-proclaimed tea-party leader Michele Bachmann's bid for a top Republican post in the House received a cool reaction Thursday from Speaker-to-be John Boehner, an early test of how GOP leaders will treat the anti-establishment movement's ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-11-05T06:59:33Z)

Heavy discounts fuel solid retail gains in October

New York — Americans took a pause in shopping in October, leaving retailers with their weakest peformance since April as unsually warm weather depressed their appetite for cold weather items. Stores were forced to discount more on coats and hats to get ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-05T04:57:51Z)

Vettel leads from Webber as Red Bull dominate Brazil practice

Sao Paulo, Brazil - Sebastian Vettel led the way from team-mate Mark Webber in the first free practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Friday as Red Bull sent a clear message it hasn't given up the Formula One title fight. Championship leader ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-05T13:54:43Z)

October sales slowdown likely to lead to holiday 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. Among the deals being offered so far to lure early spending: • Starting Friday, Wal ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-05T09:51:21Z)

Pelosi seeks to remain the leader of House Democrats despite huge election losses

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi , the nation's first female House speaker, said Friday she will try to stay on as leader of the House Democrats despite huge election losses that cost her party the majority. Pelosi, a California liberal, rejected pressure ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-05T18:48:13Z)

Serbian leader to visit mass grave of 200 Croats

Serbia's president will lay wreaths at the mass grave of Croats slain by Serbs during the 1991 war, becoming the first Serbian leader to pay his respects to the victims of a massacre that remains a potent symbol of wartime brutality. Boris Tadic and his ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-02T15:09:52Z)

GOP may not back Bachmann for top post

WASHINGTON — Speaker-to-be John Boehner did not embrace self-proclaimed tea-party leader Michele Bachmann's bid Thursday for a top Republican post, an early sign of how GOP leaders may treat the anti-establishment movement's winners in Tuesday's ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-05T03:53:26Z)

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 2010-11-04T23:14:15Z)

Fundraiser to testify about PAC at DeLay trial

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors expect the latest witness in former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's money laundering trial to provide new insight into accusations the ex-lawmaker used his political action committee to illegally funnel $190,000 in ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-11-05T09:22:43Z)

Ex-Republican official: Money swap in DeLay case a common practice

AUSTIN - A former Republican National Committee official told jurors Thursday in Tom DeLay's money laundering trial he doesn't believe anything illegal was done when the RNC exchanged $190,000 in corporate donations raised by the ex-House majority leader's ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-11-05T17:15:09Z)

Ex-GOP official: Money swap in DeLay case common

AUSTIN, Texas—A former top Republican Party official says money swaps such as those at the center of former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's money laundering trial are not only legal, they're common. Terry Nelson was executive director of political ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T17:36:38Z)

Keith Olbermann suspended from MSNBC over Democratic donations

"Countdown" host Keith Olbermann has been suspended from MSNBC over recent donations he made to three Democratic candidates. The website Politico called the cable network Thursday night and began asking about the contributions of $2,400 apiece to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-05T19:02:32Z)

Nancy Pelosi to Run for House Minority Leader

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Friday she will try to retain her spot as leader of the House Democrats. She said she would be running for minority leader when Congress convenes in January. Pelosi's decision comes despite huge election losses that ... (Source: Christian Broadcasting Network 2010-11-05T18:55:22Z)

Jaroslav Halak Earns Third Shutout As Blues Blank Sharks

The St Louis Blues extended their perfect start at home to six games with a 2-0 win over the struggling San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Jaroslav Halak made 25 saves to earn his third shutout in four starts, joining Boston's Tim Thomas for the NHL shutout lead ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-05T11:24:24Z)

Keith Olbermann suspended from MSNBC after donation revelation

The entertainment slash political story mill isn't taking a holiday, it seems, even now that the election is over. Today's development: Keith Olbermann, the ever-acerbic host of his own show on MSNBC, has been suspended indefinitely without pay, Politico ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-11-05T18:55:22Z)

The World: Serbia makes apology for massacre

Serbian President Boris Tadic apologized Thursday at the site where more than 200 Croats were massacred, offering the strongest condemnation to date by a leader from Serbia of wartime atrocities committed by the country. Laying a wreath at Ovcara, a former ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T08:39:46Z)

GOP Senate leader reiterates goal of defeating Obama in 2012

WASHINGTON — Republicans intensified their confrontation with the White House on Thursday as the party's Senate leader defended his controversial assertion that a top GOP priority is to make Barack Obama a one-term president. Sen. Mitch McConnell of ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-05T13:11:46Z)

Motor racing-Vettel beats Webber in first Brazilian practice

SAO PAULO Nov 5 (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel was nearly half a second faster than unhappy Red Bull team mate Mark Webber on Friday in first practice for what could be a title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix. Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, who leads Webber in the ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-05T14:01:53Z)

Serbian leader apologizes for atrocity

VUKOVAR, Croatia — President Boris Tadic apologized yesterday at the site where more than 200 Croats were massacred, offering the strongest condemnation to date by a leader from Serbia of wartime atrocities committed by the country. The president placed ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T09:22:43Z)

NHL ROUNDUP / Thornton ejected as Blues top Sharks

Joe Thornton paid a high price for what he believed was a clean check. So did the Sharks, who have trouble mustering offense these days even with their scoring leader on the ice. David Perron recovered from Thornton's elbow to the head with a goal that ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-05T08:11:08Z)

GOP's McConnell targets Obama

WASHINGTON -- Barely an hour after President Barack Obama invited congressional Republicans to post-election talks to work together on major issues, the Senate's GOP leader had a blunt message: His party's main goal is denying Obama re-election. In a sign ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-05T18:33:54Z)

Ivory Coast Election Heads to Second Round

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast—President Laurent Gbagbo will face Ivory Coast's main opposition leader in what is likely to be a tense runoff later this month that could restore stability to the country after a decade of unrest. But some fear the Nov. 28 vote ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-04T13:34:26Z)

Sebastian Vettel fastest in practice

SAO PAULO -- Red Bull set the pace in the first day of practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix, with Sebastian Vettel leading teammate Mark Webber on Friday. Championship leader Fernando Alonso was third, followed by Lewis Hamilton of McLaren. Vettel clocked ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-05T18:26:44Z)

White House signals new flexibility on extending Bush tax cuts for all

WASHINGTON - A possible compromise on extending Bush-era tax cuts for rich and poor alike — at least for a while — is in the works after the Republican triumph in midterm elections. A day after President Barack Obama signaled flexibility on taxes ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-05T14:23:21Z)

Ivory Coast leaders set for runoff after tense weekend ballot

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast - President Laurent Gbagbo will face Ivory Coast's main opposition leader in a runoff later this month to decide this volatile West African nation's next leader, according to final results announced Wednesday by the electoral ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T01:31:27Z)

Bachmann bid for GOP leadership gets cool reaction

WASHINGTON—Self-proclaimed tea party leader Michele Bachmann's bid for a top Republican post in the House received a cool reaction Thursday from Speaker-to-be John Boehner, an early test of how GOP leaders will treat the antiestablishment movement's ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T12:43:08Z)

Ivory Coast runoff looks likely

President Laurent Gbagbo appeared set to face Ivory Coast's main opposition leader in a runoff that will decide this volatile West African nation's next leader, according to the latest results released Wednesday by the electoral commission. The figures ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T21:42:23Z)

Blues keep Sharks at bay for sixth straight home win

ST. LOUIS -- Joe Thornton paid a high price for what he believed was a clean check. So did the San Jose Sharks , who have trouble mustering offense these days even with their scoring leader on the ice. David Perron recovered from Thornton's elbow to the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-05T04:00:35Z)

NBC suspends Keith Olbermann for political donations

N EW YORK — MSNBC has suspended prime-time host Keith Olbermann indefinitely without pay for making political contributions. Politico reported today that Olbermann contributed to the campaigns of three Democratic candidates this fall, including one on ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-05T19:24:00Z)

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