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Deals of the Hour / November 5, 2010, 9:40 pm

Small plane slams into mountain, killing Port Orange couple

WINCHESTER, Tenn. — A small plane flying from Daytona Beach to Iowa crashed into a southern Tennessee mountainside, killing a Port Orange couple. Federal Aviation Administration spokeman Lynn Lunsford said a "home-built" Glasair III crashed about 1:40 p ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-11-06T02:19:11Z)

Woman Accused Of Trying To Sell Grandson For $75K

WESH.com A Holly Hill woman has been arrested for trying to sell her own 8-week-old grandson, authorities said on Friday. Patty Bigbee, 45, was arrested after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said she offered to sell the child for $75,000. FDLE ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T04:13:43Z)

Best Buy Black Friday Deals are now on Sale Online

Best Buy is offering today the Best Buy Shop Early Save Big Black Friday sales event. Best Buy has listed all deals to be available also online on BestBuy.com. Earlier this morning the $259.99 32-inch Dynex HDTV was already on sale online, but has been ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-05T14:44:50Z)

Walmart to Start 2010 Black Friday Sales This Saturday

Walmart is starting the price war on televisions and laptops with their Black Friday 2010 specials. The "Amazing Walmart Electronics Event" which starts on Saturday at 8A.M., will include discounts on  HDTV's, Compaq laptops, iTune gift cards, and ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-04T19:25:11Z)

Two people die in small plane crash near Winchester, Tenn.

WINCHESTER, Tenn. -- Two people died Friday afternoon when their airplane crashed into Keith Springs Mountain south of Winchester, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. National Transportation Safety Board officials said only the two victims, a ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-11-06T01:29:05Z)

Citigroup Lawyer Asks Judge to Dismiss Juror in EMI Case

NEW YORK—Citigroup Inc. has asked that a juror be kicked off a trial over the 2007 sale of EMI Group PLC because of her connection to a documentary on the financial crisis by filmmaker Michael Moore. Terra Firma Capital Partners Ltd. claims it was duped ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-02T19:41:53Z)

FDLE arrests Holly Hill woman for sale of child

HOLLY HILL, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced the arrest today of Patty Bigbee, 45, of Holly Hill, Fla., for attempting to sell her 8-week old grandson. The investigation began in late October after Bigbee ... (Source: Myfoxorl and O 2010-11-05T22:58:45Z)

Marlborough-based developer puts Edaville Railroad up for sale

The Marlborough-based owner of Edaville Railroad says the historic land is up for sale and needs a buyer soon to keep the attraction going. Developer Jon Delli Priscoli said yesterday that park operators Brenda Johnson and Robert Julian have decided not to ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-11-05T22:44:26Z)

FDLE: Couple Tried To Sell Woman's Grandson

WPBF.com Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents arrested on Friday a Holly Hill woman who they said attempted to sell her 8-week old grandson. Patty Bigbee, 45, was taken to the Volusia County Jail and charged with illegal sale or surrender of a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T01:43:24Z)

Warriors notebook: Coach Keith Smart takes cautious route, sits ailing Stephen Curry again

The Warriors are taking the long view with Stephen Curry. Curry missed his second straight game Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a sprained right ankle. Coach Keith Smart said Curry is close to returning but that the team is being ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-04T04:16:05Z)

The Top 3 Deals in the Walmart Black Friday Nov. 6 Sale Event

Walmart announced yesterday an early Black Friday electronics sales event starting Nov. 6 at 8am in stores. Walmart is marketing these deals mainly as in-store deals, but the announced TV deals and the Sony PS3 Move console will be available online on ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-03T23:58:23Z)

Nuns sell Honus Wagner card for $262,000

A rare Honus Wagner baseball card that was bequeathed to an order of Roman Catholic nuns has sold at auction for $262,000. The Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame put the card up for sale after inheriting it from the brother of a deceased nun. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T16:10:44Z)

Costly collecting habit! Nuns score with $262G baseball card

B ALTIMORE — A rare Honus Wagner baseball card that was bequeathed to an order of Roman Catholic nuns was sold at auction for $262,000. The Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame put the card up for sale after inheriting it from the brother of a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-06T03:59:24Z)

Edaville Railroad for sale

CARVER (AP) -- Edaville Railroad is up for sale and its owner said yesterday the popular southeastern Massachusetts tourist attraction would be forced to shut down if a buyer isn't found in the next few months. Jon Delli Priscoli, who owns the 230-acre ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-11-05T14:30:31Z)

Jazz face small, speedy Warriors

The Jazz will attempt to move above the .500 mark tonight when they face the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. MDT. Utah (2-2) has won two consecutive games, and is coming off a 125-108 home win over Toronto on Wednesday ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-11-06T02:26:21Z)

Edaville Railroad up for sale

CARVER — This holiday season could mark the last year for Edaville Railroad's Festival of Lights unless the owner can find someone to buy the park. Jon Delli Priscoli, a Marlboro-based commercial real estate developer who owns the 230-acre site, has put ... (Source: South Coast Today 2010-11-06T03:52:15Z)

Macy's Black Friday Ads Come Early with Walmart Black Friday 2010 Sales Starting Now

Macy's Black Friday ads come early along with Walmart Black Friday 2010 deals starting November 5. Early Black Friday 2010 sales start today include the Amazing Walmart Electronics Event, Best Buy, Kohls and Macy's online deals and printable shopping pass ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-05T20:21:16Z)

2 Killed In Franklin County Plane Crash

WINCHESTER, Tenn. – Federal Aviation Administration officials confirmed that two people were killed after a single engine aircraft crashed into Keith Springs Mountain in Franklin County Friday morning. National Transportation Safety Board officials said ... (Source: WTVF 2010-11-05T17:08:00Z)

Stephen Curry's status for tonight is uncertain, and Golden State Warriors' big picture comes into

For a moment, step into the shoes of Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. (Gently. The right ankle is still tender). Your team is on a nice roll and could improve to 4-1 with a win tonight. Plus, Utah and star point guard Deron Williams are visiting Oracle ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-06T01:14:46Z)

Jill Clayburgh dies at 66; Oscar-nominated actress

Jill Clayburgh , whose Broadway and Hollywood acting career was highlighted by her Oscar-nominated roles in the 1970s films "An Unmarried Woman" and "Starting Over," died Friday. She was 66. Her husband, Tony Award -winning playwright David Rabe, said she ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-06T04:20:53Z)

Insurance giant AIG posts 3rd-quarter loss of $2.4 billion on charges related to asset sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Insurance giant AIG is reporting a $2.4 billion loss for the third quarter, dragged down by hefty charges tied to selling off some assets. American International Group Inc. is in the process of repaying more than $100 billion still ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-05T11:31:33Z)

Baseball card nets $220,000 for Baltimore nuns

Honus Wagner came through in the clutch for the School Sisters of Notre Dame. A rare baseball card that had been bequeathed to the order of Roman Catholic nuns in Baltimore has sold at auction for $262,900, with the nuns receiving $220,000 from the sale ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-05T16:46:31Z)

Walmart will have a hot early Black Friday Sale starting this Saturday.

The early Walmart Black Friday deals for this weekend feature a 15.6-inc Compaq Laptop for $288 . This is the first Black Friday Laptop deal under $300 this year. Additionally Walmart is offering on Nov. 6 a Sony PS3 Move Console bundle for $399 with a ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-02T16:35:46Z)

Citigroup Prevails in Lawsuit Over EMI Deal

8:10 p.m. | Updated In a stinging blow to the British financier Guy Hands, a jury has cleared Citigroup of any wrongdoing over its role in the sale of the EMI Group , the ailing music company. Mr. Hands sought an $8 billion recovery, plus punitive damages ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-05T00:33:00Z)

UPDATE 4-Citigroup defeats fraud claim over EMI deal

NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - British financier Guy Hands has lost his court case accusing Citigroup Inc ( C.N ) of tricking him into overpaying for music company EMI, a deal that came to epitomize the risks of loading companies with debt. A federal court ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T22:31:18Z)

Best Buy Black Friday 2010 Early Sale

It's three weeks to Black Friday 2010 and we're now starting to see the first releases of Black Friday goodies. First off the rank this year is the Best Buy Black Friday 2010 early sale, which Best Buy is calling the "Shop Early, Save Big" event ... (Source: The Inquisitr 2010-11-06T01:57:43Z)

Oscar-nominated Jill Clayburgh, 66

Jill Clayburgh, an Oscar-nominated actress known for portraying strong, independent women, died on Friday at her home in Lakeville, Conn. She was 66. The cause was chronic leukemia, with which she had lived for 21 years, according to her husband ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-06T04:13:43Z)

AIG cleans house; posts $2.4B loss for 3Q

NEW YORK—American International Group Inc., one of the largest recipients of government aid during the financial crisis, reported a $2.4 billion loss due to restructuring charges Friday as the sprawling insurance company made more strides toward trimming ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T22:15:48Z)

Broadway and Hollywood Acting Great Jill Clayburgh Passes Away

Jill Clayburgh, whose Broadway and Hollywood acting career stretched through the decades, highlighted by her Oscar-nominated portrayal of a divorcee exploring her sexuality in the 1978 film ``An Unmarried Woman,'' died Friday. She was 66. Her husband, Tony ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T04:13:43Z)

Insurance giant AIG posts $2.4 billion third-quarter loss

NEW YORK: Insurance giant AIG is reporting a $2.4 billion loss for the third quarter, dragged down by hefty charges tied to selling off some assets. But American International Group Inc. (AIG), which is 80-percent owned by the US government, remains ... (Source: Lebanon Daily Star 2010-11-05T23:05:55Z)

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