Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 11:10 pm

Franklin drops Liddell in opening round of UFC 115's main event

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Rich Franklin used a devastating right hand to knock out Chuck Liddell at 4:55 of the first round in the main event of UFC 115 on Saturday night. It was a rough end to the fight, with ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-13T05:33:49Z)

Host U.S. under pressure in Asia-Pacific trade talks

Trade negotiators from the United States, Vietnam and six other Asia Pacific nations meet in San Francisco this week for work on a free-trade agreement that U.S. trade officials say could transform the region. But beyond ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-13T05:05:11Z)

Kenyans Finish 1-2 in New York Mini 10k

Linet Masai of Kenya ran to a commanding victory over her countrywoman Emily Chebet in the New York Mini 10K in Central Park on Saturday. Masai, the 10,000-meter world champion, finished in 30 minutes 48 seconds in her ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-13T05:48:08Z)

Radical anti-Semites of the 21st century have a goal: the extermination of the Middle East's ...

Israel is at war, and if Israel were to be defeated, much of the world would not shed wet tears. What would happen after such a defeat? No one can seriously doubt that Hamas has genocidal intentions. Abdallah Jarbu ... (Source: Aish 2010-06-13T06:02:27Z)

Box office update: 'Karate Kid' schools 'A-Team' with a $19 million Friday

Image Credit: Jasin Boland Who knew the summer would be saved by The Karate Kid? That may happen now that the Jaden Smith-starring remake has earned an estimated $19 million Friday and is now on target for a weekend gross ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-06-13T06:02:27Z)

Live, local TV programming on mobile devices will debut in Ohio this year

That's thanks to a new broadcasting format that lets television stations beam their free live broadcasts 24 hours a day to cell phones, laptops and other portable devices. So far, mobile broadcasting is only happening in ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-13T04:29:23Z)

Anxiety continues to build on Gulf Coast

OCEAN SPRINGS — Spent last weekend on the Gulf Coast, where anxiety over the threat of oil is as high as the heat index, which was105 degrees at 9:15 Sunday morning according to the radio. The air was thick enough to ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-06-13T05:48:08Z)

Foursome Earn Entry Into OVAC Hall of Fame

WHEELING - Two females who went on to hall of fame basketball careers at West Liberty State College and two males who were multi-sport standouts comprise the 1980s and 1990s entrants for the Class of 2010 to the Ohio ... (Source: Intelligencer 2010-06-13T04:36:33Z)

After Gulf oil spill, energy bill likely to focus on drilling, not climate

Energy, maybe. Climate, probably not. There is growing sentiment for a measure that penalizes BP, imposes higher costs and tougher regulations on offshore drillers and takes some steps toward reducing overall energy and ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-13T04:58:01Z)

Marcus Lyons will never give up the fight to clear his name

Marcus Lyons made his point in dramatic fashion. Two weeks after he was paroled from prison, Lyons stood outside the old DuPage County courthouse along Liberty Street in Wheaton holding a large wooden cross on a Thursday ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-06-13T05:05:11Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 10:11 pm

Why stay in a Las Vegas hotel without a casino?

Even during this dreary recession, Nevada 's largest city continues to experience plenty of action. In fact, Las Vegas suffers such constant gridlock along the sprawling Strip that commuters need to get moving early if ... (Source: Examiner 2010-06-13T04:50:52Z)

Today in History

Today is Sunday, June 13, the 164th day of 2010. There are 201 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 13, 1966, the Supreme Court issued its landmark Miranda v. Arizona decision, ruling that ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-13T04:15:04Z)

Stephen Strasburg might offer Cleveland Indians fans an early look at sustained greatness: Bill ...

So much is made of phenoms because they are so rare in a game with skill-specific requirements in the field and micrometer-fine tolerances for success or failure at the plate. The most identifiable phenoms are the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-13T03:53:36Z)

As debt threatens to engulf U.S., aversion to taxes, cuts delays action

Over coffee at the DeSoto library, Janice Buckles, an educator and lifelong Democrat, vents at the angry, shouting activists she sees on TV lately – folks who want to chop government down to size, depriving it of funds ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-13T04:58:01Z)

Messi, South Korea start early morning off right

The clock registered 4:22 a.m. "Anyone ready for South Korea-Greece?" I asked. No one replied. Chicago house guests were sleeping soundly in the other room, dreaming about their breakfast at Alice's up on Skyline ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News (blog) 2010-06-13T04:43:42Z)

Host U.S. under pressure in Asia-Pacific trade talks

Trade negotiators from the United States, Vietnam and six other Asia Pacific nations meet in San Francisco this week for work on a free-trade agreement that U.S. trade officials say could transform the region. But beyond ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-13T05:05:11Z)

Report: West Virginia to impose sanctions for too many coaches

Another day, another potential tie to the NCAA's Michigan football investigation. The Huntington (W.Va.) Herald-Dispatch reported today that West Virginia would report violations to the NCAA and impose sanctions for ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-13T04:36:33Z)

Festival celebrates Bridge Day

BELPRE - More than 300 people filled Belpre's Civitan Park Saturday for the third annual Blennerhassett Island Bridge Day Festival. "We had about 250 people at the opening ceremonies and with most of the rain staying ... (Source: Parkersburg News & Sentinel 2010-06-13T03:39:17Z)

Rescued US teen sailor vows to do it again

SYDNEY (AFP) – A US teenager who was plucked from her stricken yacht in the Indian Ocean after an international rescue mission, has vowed to try to sail around the world again. A multi-national effort was mobilised to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-13T04:50:52Z)

Vietnamese orphans find family in land they fled 35 years ago

NHA TRANG, Vietnam – Ty Cope, born Thang Nguyen, stood Thursday in an un-air-conditioned hotel lobby in this picturesque but sweltering coastal city. He leaned into his cellphone. "I am inquiring to find out," the ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-13T04:29:23Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 9:10 pm

The Frog In The Frying Pan: Why The Future Will Bring More Volatility, Slower Growth, And High ...

Tonight I am in Venice, but I have arranged for a special edition of Thoughts from the Frontline, written by Jonathan Tepper of Variant Perception, a research firm in London. I have been corresponding with Jonathan for ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-13T03:46:26Z)

Cleveland's East High sees final class of graduates start new chapter as school meets its end

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- History ran out on East High School Saturday after its 110th graduating class received diplomas. East was the last of 16 Cleveland schools that shut their doors for good this month as the district ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-13T03:03:29Z)

Level 3 rejiggers Boston operations in go-local drive

Boston -- Level 3 Communications Inc. wants you to know that it isn't just a provider of backbone fiber to Internet carriers around the world, but has local fiber and data center services in more than 100 metro areas ... (Source: Denver Business Journal 2010-06-13T03:39:17Z)

Washington Post Derides Nikki Haley as a Former 'Small-time Agitator'

When's the last time a journalist referred to Barack Obama as a former "small-time agitator?" That's exactly how the Washington Post described Republican Nikki Haley in a profile piece on Saturday. A headline for ... (Source: News Busters 2010-06-13T03:53:36Z)

Hangar42 Studios developer allegedly told contractors talking to media would 'kill the deal' for ...

View full size Grand Rapids Press File Photo Developer Jack Buchanan Jr. in the former Lear Plant in 2006. It would eventually become Hangar42 Studios. WALKER -- A contractor who says he is owed more than $200,000 for ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-06-13T04:07:55Z)

Along Gulf coast highway, anxiety spreads with oil

ALONG THE GULF COAST - It's barely 5 a.m., and last night's sliver of moon still hangs in a charcoal sky as Dave Marino eases the 24-foot bayboat from the dock and into the flat, dark waters of the canal leading toward ... (Source: CNBC 2010-06-13T04:00:45Z)

Northeast Ohio residents 'harvesting' the rain -- for the environment and maybe to save some cash

Thomas Ondrey/The Plain Dealer Kevin and Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells, who built a zero storm water waste home in Shaker Heights, stroll through their rain garden meadow in their front yard. Property owners in Northeast Ohio can ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-13T03:24:58Z)

Tim McGraw to headline Sept. 10 concert at Cowboys Stadium

Country singer Faith Hill led off the Super Bowl XLV concert series a few months ago. Her husband, Tim McGraw, will finish it with a one-hour show the day after the NFL's regular season starts this summer. The Grammy ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-13T03:03:29Z)

1910 Bay View home housed six generations and a Civil War veteran

A 1939 family photo of Gail Larson (left), then 4, sister Sally, 8, brother Paul, 6, with grandmother Belle Larson on the steps of the 3034 Wentworth Ave. home in Bay View. The photograph on the right is of Toerpe's ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-13T03:32:07Z)

New Jersey quarterback Nick SanGiacomo says Tulane 'perfect' for him

Going from New Jersey to Louisiana is a long route to take to play college football, but the distance isn't an issue for Nick SanGiacomo. In fact, the decision to play for the Tulane Green Wave couldn't have been any ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-13T03:39:17Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 8:09 pm

Blunder helps Americans gain a draw

Rustenburg, South Africa — England's players couldn't get off the field fast enough. The Americans lingered to savor the night. They walked to the end of Royal Bafokeng Stadium where thousands of red, white and blue ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-13T02:56:20Z)

Religions co-exist in Bay Ridge

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A white woman sits in a laundromat alongside a woman wearing a hijab. Both are waiting for their clothes to dry. A Muslim store owner sells a pack of cigarettes to a Hispanic man. Outside, the name ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-06-13T02:34:51Z)

More questions for Capello as US holds England

RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — Fabio Capello had nine months to prepare for England's World Cup opener and was still fretting about tactics and lineups during the 1-1 draw against the United States. Capello never ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-13T02:56:20Z)

FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa

11 of 22: Uruguay's Diego Lugano, center, and France's Jeremy Toulalan, second from right, argue as referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan, second from left, and France's Sidney Govou, right, intervene during the World Cup ... (Source: KABC 2010-06-13T02:06:13Z)

US, Cuba to Hold Immigration Talks Next Week

The United States and Cuba have agreed to hold immigration talks in Washington within days, a U.S. official said Saturday, the first since a similar meeting in Havana in February. The talks scheduled for Friday are ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-13T02:42:01Z)

Annie comic ends, but the redhead's fate uncertain

CHICAGO (AP) -- Talk about a hard-knocks life: She has been jailed in North Korea, kidnapped repeatedly, accused of murder, trapped in a cave, roughed up by gangsters. And she's just a kid - more precisely, a red-haired ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-13T02:56:20Z)

Why can't Barack Obama Govern?

Short answer: Because he doesn't know how. Hillary was right. Nor do the majority of people he has named to head the several agencies. I use to to wonder if Obama was some super deep-cover socialist evil genius, or ... (Source: RedState 2010-06-13T02:34:51Z)

One Mo chance, Part 2: The 'Breaking Bad' marathon continues

On Friday, I posted my first batch of thoughts on Season 3 of "Breaking Bad," which I am trying to watch in its entirety before the AMC show's Sunday finale. Given that my thoughts on the show have shifted, I've decided ... (Source: Chicago Tribune (blog) 2010-06-13T02:49:10Z)

Mets Catch Soccer Buzz, if Not a Full-Blown Fever

There was Jon Niese, unfurling an American flag, a half-smile on his face. David Wright followed him holding a flag in one hand, and then Rod Barajas, and finally Ike Davis , Old Glory draped around his neck and a look ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-13T02:34:51Z)

A win everywhere but the scoreboard

Newly married Free Press staffers Robert and Amy Huschka are blogging their adventures at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Find all of their posts at freep.com/worldcup . Somewhere near RUSTENBERG, South Africa ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-13T02:42:01Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 7:11 pm

Alabama beats Clemson 5-4 in super regional opener

The Alabama baseball team celebrates after defeating Clemson, 5-4, in the first game of their best of three NCAA Clemson Super Regional baseball game at Doug Kingmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. on Saturday, June 12, 2010 ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-06-13T02:06:13Z)

England vs. United States: A Play-By-Play (and Other Miscellany)

T-80: How about those college football shakeups? Ooops, wrong code. South Africa almost got a 1-0 win over Mexico. However, when you let Rafa Marquez out in the open on the right side...ugh, it doesn't matter if you're ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-06-13T01:16:07Z)

Phillies-Red Sox Preview

Trying to beat the slumping Phillies for the second time in less than a month, Wakefield gets the ball Sunday when the Red Sox try to sweep their series. Facing Philadelphia for the first time in four seasons, Wakefield ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-13T01:37:35Z)

Move to SEC has momentum in A&M's divided house, source says

The great Texas A&M conference debate has ignited the Aggie fan base, spilled over into cyberspace and even has school legends debating the right path. At stake: whether Texas A&M joins long-time rival Texas along with ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-13T01:44:45Z)

House cold to Caldwell's request for authority to hire lawyers on contingency

Amid a feverish lobbying effort that reaches to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, House leaders say that Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's quest for wide authority to hire outside attorneys on contingency is "dead on arrival ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-13T00:33:10Z)

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Earlier this week, I had a chance to visit with one of the Kanawha Valley's most underrated athletes, former Charleston High and Capital High football star William King, who's now an assistant coach at Concord. King ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-06-13T01:51:54Z)

General Motors aims to take lead in China

SHANGHAI, China -- Just as America shaped the cars of the last century, Asia -- and China specifically -- may define the next 100 years. Today is GM day at the World Expo in Shanghai, the global Olympics for diplomacy ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-13T01:30:26Z)

In Florida, a Lifeline to Patients With TB

Mr. Bennett takes his medicine before the end of his stay at Holley. Barbara Unkelbach taking a lung capacity test. Since arriving at A.G. Holley State Hospital in Lantana, Fla., the last of the nation's original ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-13T01:16:07Z)

Sandy Alomar keeping a close eye on Carlos Santana: Indians Insider

Alomar, the Tribe's first-base coach and a catching instructor, was a six-time All-Star and played in two World Series. He is a member of the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame. Before talking about Santana on Saturday ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-13T02:06:13Z)

Recalls: Electric scissors, kids' beds, Kroger ice cream

Children's products and electric scissors used in crafts projects lead this week's list of recalls. A storage bin in a pirate-themed children's bed poses an entrapment hazard to small kids, and a 4-year old ended up with ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-13T01:37:35Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 6:10 pm

Jerry Jones has concerns but believes Cowboys have answers

The Cowboys will conclude their on-field team work of the off-season today at Valley Ranch with a light mini-camp workout and a cookout for players, coaches, staff and family members. "We've made a lot of progress ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-12T23:50:13Z)

United States 1, England 1

The Times's soccer blog has the 2010 World Cup covered from all angles, with news, features and live analysis of every match. "It's obviously a horrible mistake, a terrible mistake," Green, England's goalkeeper ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-13T00:54:38Z)

Ban peanuts on planes? It's not nutty to allergics

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- Federal regulators are considering a snack attack on the nation's airlines that would restrict or even completely ban serving peanuts on commercial flights. Advocates say the move would ease fears ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-13T00:04:32Z)

Buehrle goes seven strong, helps White Sox hand Cubs' Silva first loss

CHICAGO -- Mark Buehrle pitched scoreless ball into the seventh, Paul Konerko drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox handed Carlos Silva his first loss, beating the struggling Cubs 2-1 Saturday for their season-high ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-06-13T00:40:19Z)

The Frog In The Frying Pan: Why The Future Will Bring More Volatility, Slower Growth, And High ...

Tonight I am in Venice, but I have arranged for a special edition of Thoughts from the Frontline, written by Jonathan Tepper of Variant Perception, a research firm in London. I have been corresponding with Jonathan for ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-13T00:04:32Z)

A backlog of cases allows one couple to stay in country - for now

For a brief, agonizing time, car-wash workers Sandra and Carlos Figueroa were put through a wringer, powerless to steer their lives as all sorts of abrasive elements closed in on them. While the Figueroas were on the job ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-06-13T00:33:10Z)

Jabulani ball plays its part

RUSTENBURG, South Africa -- Meet Clintinho, Jabulani and Green. They're not finalists in "Dancing with the Stars." But theirs is an act that served the U.S. well in its 1-1 World Cup draw with England on Saturday. Clint ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-13T00:47:29Z)

Oakland (32-31) at San Francisco (33-27)

Though he's struggled of late, Barry Zito (notes) is still enjoying the best start to any of his four seasons with the San Francisco Giants . That still might not be enough for him to beat the Oakland Athletics . The ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-12T23:07:16Z)

The World Cup: Love and marriage

Mark Graydon: A Brit in a Yank bar married to an American girl. ALBANY — As the final seconds ticked down Saturday and the thousands in and around the bar — yes, thousands — roared, Mark Graydon shouldered the ... (Source: Albany Times Union (blog) 2010-06-13T00:47:29Z)

World Cup Today

South Korea, a semifinalist eight years ago before going out in the first round in 2006, got off to a strong start with a 2-0 victory over Greece. Although he didn't score, Lionel Messi mesmerized Nigeria with his slick ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-13T00:40:19Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 5:10 pm

Jerry Jones has concerns but believes Cowboys have answers

The Cowboys will conclude their on-field team work of the off-season today at Valley Ranch with a light mini-camp workout and a cookout for players, coaches, staff and family members. "We've made a lot of progress ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-12T23:50:13Z)

Goalkeeper's mistake helps U.S. tie England

Clint Dempsey scored on a blunder by goalkeeper Robert Green in the 40th minute, and the United States came from behind to tie England 1-1 in the Americans' World Cup opener Saturday. Steven Gerrard put England ahead ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-12T23:50:13Z)

M.I.A. Steps From Art Underground to Media Spotlight

NEW YORK (Billboard) - During "Space," the dreamy future-shock ballad that closes her upcoming third album, M.I.A. repeatedly coos, "My lines are down/You can't call me," over a gently percolating beat that sounds like a ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-12T23:50:13Z)

Blackburn needs to rediscover groove after two rough starts

It rained during the Twins' annual autograph party today, which was held outside Target Field. The Weather Channel's forecast looks favorable, however, for tonight's game between the Twins and Braves. Nick Blackburn has ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-12T23:21:35Z)

Soccer fans cheer on U.S. team at downtown Dallas watch party

Saturday's stifling heat didn't stop hundreds of diehard soccer fans from gathering at Victory Park to cheer on the U.S. team in the World Cup. And those attending the watch party in downtown Dallas received a bit of a ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-12T23:28:44Z)

Tracking scattered storms

TONIGHT: The winds turned out of the southwest today which helped to pump in the warmer, more humid air. That heat and humidity will add fuel to the fire as storms start to spark across the region. The Storm Prediction ... (Source: KABC 2010-06-12T23:57:22Z)

U.S. rebounds against England after early setback to earn draw

RUSTENBURG, South Africa -- Legions of hopeful U.S. supporters, who may wonder if they'll ever see another World Cup campaign that doesn't start unraveling inside of five minutes, do have something to feel pretty good ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-12T23:35:54Z)

U.S. holds on, ties England in World Cup

RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) -- The record will show it was a tie, but it was hardly that. One found renewed confidence; the other is going to feel the heat back home. The United States and England played to a 1-1 draw ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-12T23:14:25Z)

Heluva Good! 400 at Michigan: NASCAR betting preview

Greg Engle is the editor in chief for the popular NASCAR blog, CupScene.com. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Michigan for Sunday's Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at the two-mile oval, Michigan International ... (Source: Covers.com 2010-06-12T23:43:03Z)

Injured King likely to miss England's next game

(AP) — RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Ledley King is expected to miss England's next World Cup match after injuring his groin in the 1-1 draw against the United States. England coach Fabio Capello said King was replaced by ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-12T23:35:54Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 4:10 pm

Approaching 80, Tulsa doctor set to climb Kilimanjaro

Dr. J. Harley Galusha will be 80 in July. To celebrate, the Tulsa ophthalmologist will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for oldest man to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Beginning ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-12T23:00:06Z)

U.S. coach Bradley praises fightback

RUSTENBURG (Reuters) - United States coach Bob Bradley praised his team for the way they fought back for a 1-1 draw against England albeit helped by a goalkeeping clanger in their opening Group C game on Saturday. "It ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-12T22:45:47Z)

Slater: Texas Republicans display a siege mentality

For a party in power, there seem to be a lot of martyrs in the Texas GOP. Rush Limbaugh says Democrats are the party of victims. But it was the Republicans at their state convention in Dallas this weekend who clearly saw ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-12T22:31:28Z)

U.S., England play to 1-1 draw

RUSTENBURG, South Africa — Clint Dempsey scored on a blunder by goalkeeper Robert Green in the 40th minute, and the United States came from behind to tie England 1-1 in the Americans' World Cup opener today. Steven ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-12T22:10:00Z)

Dempsey, Americans cash in on English blunder to gain draw

RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — Clint Dempsey scored on a blunder by goalkeeper Robert Green in the 40th minute, and the United States came from behind to tie England 1-1 in the Americans' World Cup opener Saturday ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-06-12T22:10:00Z)

More from Mike Tannenbaum on contracts and the Jets' Core Four

We wrote this morning about the contract situations hovering over the Jets , with four young starters -- cornerback Darrelle Revis, center Nick Mangold, left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson and linebacker David Harris -- in ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-12T22:24:19Z)

2010 FIFA World Cup

11 of 19: France's Thierry Henry, left, and his teammate Franck Ribery react at the end of the World Cup group A soccer match between Uruguay and France in Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday, June 11, 2010. (AP Photo ... (Source: KABC 2010-06-12T22:38:38Z)

Shatel: As college landscape shifted, Nebraska stood at the epicenter

LINCOLN — If Friday were a football game, you'd want to keep the program. What a day. Whirlwind day. Important day. Historic day. Hell of a day. One of the biggest days, if not the biggest, in University of Nebraska ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-12T22:52:57Z)

California's team of rivals

A single, snarky comment by California Republican Senate hopeful Carly Fiorina critiquing ticket-mate Meg Whitman's media strategy finally fueled the meta-narrative that political insiders have long whispered about ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-06-12T23:07:16Z)

Campbell-Brown tops Felix in 200 meters

NEW YORK (AP) -- Veronica Campbell-Brown has defeated rival Allyson Felix in the 200 meters at the Adidas Grand Prix in the world's best time this season. The two-time Olympic gold medalist from Jamaica burst out to a ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-12T22:31:28Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 3:10 pm

Oil hitting Alabama beaches is heaviest yet since rig explosion

AP Crude oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill washes ashore today in Orange Beach, Ala. Large amounts of the oil battered the Alabama coast, leaving deposits of the slick mess some 4-6 inches thick on the beach in ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-12T21:27:03Z)

General Motors aims to take lead in China

SHANGHAI, China -- Just as America shaped the cars of the last century, Asia -- and China specifically -- may define the next 100 years. Today is GM day at the World Expo in Shanghai, the global Olympics for diplomacy ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-12T21:27:03Z)

Ex-Newark caterer JT's finds unlikely barbecue partner at Montclair restaurant Wood ...

William Perlman/The Star-Ledger Lawrence Hackney, left, with James Turner, owner of JT's BBQ in Newark, who got creative when his Broad Street restaurant was forced to shut down due to a fire in the building next door ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-12T20:44:06Z)

Friday Night Lights: "Stay" Review

Note: As NBC airs Friday Night Lights : Season 4 , we're once more featuring the reviews written while the season had its original run on DirecTV. While there was still plenty of angst to behold, " Stay " certainly wasn ... (Source: IGN 2010-06-12T21:34:12Z)

Dempsey's goal gives U.S. 1-1 tie against England

RUSTENBURG, South Africa — The record will show it was a tie, but it was hardly that. One found renewed confidence; the other will feel the heat. The United States and England played to a 1-1 draw Saturday night in ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-06-12T22:02:50Z)

Big Soccer Game, US-UK Beer Bet On The Line

(AP) WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron set sudsy stakes on Saturday's World Cup soccer match between their countries. The two leaders wagered British and American beer on ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-12T21:41:22Z)

Oil isn't just for cars, it's in everything

WASHINGTON — Has the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico got you so mad you're ready to quit Big Oil? Ready to park the car and take up bike-riding or walking? Well, your bike and your sneakers have petroleum products in ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-12T21:48:31Z)

Local Soccer Fans See U.S., England Reach World Cup Tie

Fans across New York saw the U.S. soccer team play a strong game against the heavily-favored team from England in the World Cup, which ended with a 1-1 tie today. The English struck first with a goal by Steven Gerrard ... (Source: NY1 2010-06-12T21:19:53Z)

Photo Release -- U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Leadership Join Forces to Christen ...

PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC - News ) today christened the sixth LPD 17 class amphibious transport dock ship San Diego (LPD ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-12T19:18:12Z)

Coast Guard grows frustrated with BP, tells company to speed up oil containment

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - The Coast Guard has demanded that BP step up its efforts to contain the oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico by the end of the weekend, telling the British oil giant that its slow pace in stopping the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-12T21:27:03Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 2:10 pm

Stephen Strasburg might offer Cleveland Indians fans an early look at sustained ...

So much is made of phenoms because they are so rare in a game with skill-specific requirements in the field and micrometer-fine tolerances for success or failure at the plate. The most identifiable phenoms are the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-12T20:44:06Z)

World Cup: U.S.-U.K. Match Ends in 1-1 Tie

The United States held England to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener Saturday, with a stunning blunder by England goalkeeper Robert Green costing his team victory. An apparently harmless 25-yard left-foot shot from ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-12T20:36:56Z)

Catskill Animal Sanctuary's Sunday Shindig!! Noon-6pm, June 13, 5 Reasons You Just ...

( Vocus / PRWEB ) June 12, 2010 -- Catskill Animal Sanctuary's Sunday Shindig!! One of 250 happy farm animals who will greet guests at Catskill Animal Sanctuary's June 13 Shindig! June 13, Noon to 6, Admission is Free 5 ... (Source: PRWeb 2010-06-12T20:08:18Z)

One-time flagship Philly Catholic school closing

By KATHY MATHESON Associated Press Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Even as financially strapped Catholic schools continue to close across the country, no one in Philadelphia ever thought the church would shutter Cardinal ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-12T20:44:06Z)

Favre watch not causing anxiety

A year ago it became pretty clear that Vikings players grew tired of the constant questions surrounding Brett Favre and whether the quarterback would end his retirement to play in Minnesota. While technically the Favre ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-12T21:05:34Z)

U.S. Ties 1-1 With England in Opening World Cup Group Match

June 12 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. tied 1-1 with England in their opening World Cup Group C match in Rustenburg, South Africa. Goalkeeper Robert Green's mistake allowed a 40th-minute shot by the U.S.'s Clint Dempsey to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-06-12T20:22:37Z)

In Florida, a Lifeline to Patients With TB

Barbara Unkelbach taking a lung capacity test. Since arriving at A.G. Holley State Hospital in Lantana, Fla., the last of the nation's original tuberculosis sanitariums, she has addressed both her alcoholism and her ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-12T20:51:15Z)

New Jersey quarterback Nick SanGiacomo says Tulane 'perfect' for him

Going from New Jersey to Louisiana is a long route to take to play college football, but the distance isn't an issue for Nick SanGiacomo. In fact, the decision to play for the Tulane Green Wave couldn't have been any ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-06-12T20:44:06Z)

Police: About 2 dozen still missing after flash floods that swept through Ark ...

LANGLEY, Ark. - Rescue crews took to kayaks, horseback and ATVs on Saturday to resume the desperate search for about two dozen campers still missing after flash floods swept through a popular campground, killing at least ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-12T20:22:37Z)

Spirit Airlines pilots strike

Spirit Airlines pilots went on strike early today in a dispute over pay, and the discount carrier immediately canceled all of its flights for the day. The walkout and cancellations threatened to disrupt the travel plans ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-06-12T20:29:47Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2010, 1:10 pm

Shatel: As college landscape shifted, Nebraska stood at the epicenter

LINCOLN — If Friday were a football game, you'd want to keep the program. What a day. Whirlwind day. Important day. Historic day. Hell of a day. One of the biggest days, if not the biggest, in University of Nebraska ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-06-12T19:39:40Z)

Oil isn't just for cars, it's in everything

WASHINGTON — Has the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico got you so mad you're ready to quit Big Oil? Ready to park the car and take up bike-riding or walking? Well, your bike and your sneakers have petroleum products in ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-12T19:46:50Z)

Captain Gerrard Puts England 1-0 Up Against US

(AP) RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) - Steven Gerrard has given England a 1-0 lead over the United States at the World Cup. The England captain flicked the ball past goalkeeper Tim Howard in the fourth minute of the Group ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-12T19:03:53Z)

BA Chamber CEO takes new position

Mickey Thompson, a longtime metro Tulsa economic development leader, was named executive director of the Rogers County Industrial Development Authority. "We are fortunate to have someone with Mickey's credentials and ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-12T19:46:50Z)

Photo Release -- U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Leadership Join Forces to Christen ...

PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC - News ) today christened the sixth LPD 17 class amphibious transport dock ship San Diego (LPD ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-12T19:32:31Z)

Obama tells Britain no hard feelings over spill

LONDON (AP) -- President Barack Obama reassured Prime Minister David Cameron Saturday that his frustration over the mammoth oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is not an attack on Britain, Cameron's office said, as the two ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-12T18:42:24Z)

UN reviewing Taliban, al-Qaida sanctions list

Fueling momentum for a political solution to the nearly nine-year-old Afghan war, a U.N. committee is reviewing whether certain people could be removed from blacklist that freezes assets and limits travel of key Taliban ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-06-12T20:08:18Z)

South Carolina tops Coastal Carolina 4-3 in opener

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Blake Cooper worked seven innings of six-hit ball and South Carolina twice escaped bases-loaded jams down the stretch to move a win away from the College World Series with a 4-3 victory over ... (Source: WDBJ7.com 2010-06-12T20:01:09Z)

Ronaldo roots from afar

FAN FESTS: More than 250,000 fans watched South Africa's 1-1 draw with Mexico at 10 official Fan Fest viewing sites across the World Cup host nation. Johannesburg city officials on Saturday ordered extra security at ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-06-12T19:25:21Z)

Cleveland Indians' Austin Kearns wields big stick against former club, leads Tribe to ...

Paid attendance: 22,041 -- fourth-largest gate in 27 home dates. Travis Hafner also went deep for the Tribe, which has won three straight for the first time since May 9-12. Its season-best winning streak is four. The ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-06-12T19:53:59Z)

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