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Deals of the Hour / September 17, 2010, 11:39 pm

GM CEO: Repaying taxpayers for bailout could take years

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, also indicated that ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-09-17T11:18:05Z)

Sri Lanka: Court Convicts Ex-Army Chief of Fraud

... Sri Lankan military court on Friday convicted the former army chief, who ran for president this year, of fraud. He could be sentenced to jail time. The army chief, Sarath Fonseka ... President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Source: New York Times 2010-09-18T02:05:43Z)

Sri Lankan ex-army chief convicted of fraud

A Sri Lankan military court has ... government spokesman says the court-martial that heard the case against Sarath Fonseka has sent its recommendation to President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the sentence will be announced ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-18T01:15:36Z)

Venezuela Airline Suspends Flights After Crash

(CARACAS, Venezuela) — Venezuela's state airline Conviasa on Friday began a two-week suspension of flights to improve safety after a plane crash that killed 17 people and a subsequent emergency landing. The airline ... (Source: Time 2010-09-17T17:16:00Z)

Dempster Pitches Cubs Past Marlins, Bbn

MIAMI (AP) Ryan Dempster pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Friday night. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each hit an RBI double for the Cubs, who matched ... (Source: WCBD 2010-09-18T03:24:27Z)

Citgo sign gets relighted

T he giant Citgo sign visible over Fenway Park [ map ] 's famous Green Monster is lighting up the night again. The 3,600-square-foot sign featuring the Venezuelan oil company's iconic red triangle on a white ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-18T04:50:21Z)

H.S. football player dies after TD pass

A Texas high school football player died Friday night after throwing ... West Orange-Stark quarterback Reggie Garrett collapsed on the sideline soon after throwing his second touchdown pass of the game Friday. (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-18T04:57:31Z)

Iran rescue should have worked, Jimmy Carter writes in collected diaries

WASHINGTON — Former President Jimmy Carter felt his efforts to rescue U ... White House Diary," on Friday, ahead of its release Monday. In it, he criticizes several presidents, including fellow Democrats Bill ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-09-18T01:44:14Z)

Mine rescue effort moves ahead in Chile miners' escape route

SANTIAGO, Chile - Drilling equipment pounded its way into one of the caverns where 33 miners have been trapped for a month and a half, completing a bore hole ahead of schedule Friday and raising hopes that ... (Source: Durango Herald 2010-09-18T06:09:06Z)

Officers shoot gunman on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON - Authorities in Washington say police shot a man who pointed a gun at them on Capitol Hill. U.S. Capitol Police spokeswoman Sgt. Kimberly Schneider says officers were told around 5 a.m. Friday ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-17T13:55:34Z)

Big step complete in miners' escape route in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile — Drilling equipment pounded its way into one of the caverns where 33 miners have been trapped for a month and a half, completing a bore hole ahead of schedule on Friday and raising hopes ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-09-18T05:40:28Z)

Texas high school quarterback dies during Friday game

WEST ORANGE, Texas - West Orange-Stark football player Reggie Garrett died Friday after he collapsed on the sideline during a high school football game at Dan R. Hooks Stadium. Garrett appeared unresponsive as medics ... (Source: iHigh 2010-09-18T06:23:25Z)

Sri Lankan military court convicts ex-army chief of fraud, could face jail sentence

... Sri Lankan military court Friday convicted the former army chief, who ran for president on the opposition ticket, of fraud. He could be sentenced to jail time. Sarath Fonseka ... President Mahinda Rajapaksa in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-17T14:02:44Z)

UPDATE: WO-S QB pronounced dead

Garrett collapsed on the sideline soon after he threw his second touchdown pass of the game. WEST ORANGE, Texas - The West Orange-Stark football team played most of its game Friday with concern for a teammate who ... (Source: Beaumont Enterprise 2010-09-18T05:04:40Z)

Bailout repayment could take years, GM CEO claims

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, indicated that management ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-09-17T10:49:27Z)

Dempster deals seven shutout innings

MIAMI -- Ryan Dempster pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Friday night. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each hit an RBI double for the Cubs, who matched their ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

Venezuela state airline stops for safety checks

CARACAS - Venezuelan state airline Conviasa suspended flights on Friday for a two-week revision of safety standards after a crash and two emergency landings. "Given the events of recent days, Conviasa has ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-17T12:51:09Z)

Big step completed in drilling Chile miners' escape route

SANTIAGO, Chile ... Chile, Friday Sept. 17, 2010. Drilling equipment pounded its way into one of the caverns where 33 miners have been trapped for a month and a half, completing a bore hole ahead of schedule on ... (Source: KYTV 2010-09-18T02:41:30Z)

UPDATE: Venezuela State Airline Conviasa Grounded After Crash

CARACAS (Dow Jones)--Venezuela state airline Conviasa Friday canceled all of its flights until Oct. 1 to review procedures after a deadly crash Monday and an emergency landing of another flight Thursday ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-17T13:19:47Z)

FASHION WEEK: Dresses go flouncy, slinky at London Fashion Week

... Paul Costelloe kicked off London Fashion Week on Friday by breaking with his old-school ... Still ahead are a host of London favorites including Vivienne Westwood, who usually uses her Red Label show to push her ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-18T05:26:09Z)

Carter Details Ups and Downs of Leadership

WASHINGTON | Former President Jimmy Carter felt his efforts to rescue U ... White House Diary," on Friday, ahead of its release Monday. In it, he criticizes several presidents, including fellow Democrats Bill Clinton ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-18T03:45:56Z)

BREAKING NEWS: Police: Officers Shoot Gunman on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Authorities in Washington say police shot a man who pointed a gun at them on Capitol Hill. U.S. Capitol Police spokeswoman Sgt. Kimberly Schneider says a lookout went out around 5 a.m. Friday for a ... (Source: WBKO 2010-09-17T11:53:53Z)

GM CEO: Repaying federal bailout could take years

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, also indicated that ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-09-17T19:39:10Z)

Jimmy Carter: Iran rescue effort should have worked

WASHINGTON — Former President Jimmy Carter felt his efforts to rescue U ... White House Diary," on Friday, ahead of its release Monday. The book highlights Carter's difficulties in working with then-House ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-09-18T00:32:39Z)

Landmark Citgo sign back on

BOSTON -- One of the few highlights at Fenway Park on a night the Red Sox lost 11-9 to the Blue Jays was the return of a lit-up Citgo sign beyond the Green Monster. The iconic sign had been out of ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-09-18T04:50:21Z)

Citgo sign over Fenway relighted

BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - The Citgo sign visible over Fenway Park's famous Green Monster is lighting up the night again. The 3,600-square-foot sign featuring the Venezuelan oil company's iconic ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-09-18T03:24:27Z)

10:33 a.m. Police: Officers shoot gunman on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (AP) - Authorities in Washington say police shot a man who pointed a gun at them on Capitol Hill. U.S. Capitol Police spokeswoman Sgt. Kimberly Schneider says officers were told around 5 a.m. Friday to be ... (Source: Herald-Star 2010-09-18T05:11:50Z)

London Fashion Week starts with record global support

... London Fashion Week on Friday, as organisers hailed the capital as the globe's "number one fashion destination". British fashion icons Vivienne Westwood ... established designer Paul Costelloe who opened the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-17T16:47:22Z)

Cubs pitch way past Marlins, 2-0

Ryan Dempster is hoping he can put together ... Dempster pitched seven crisp innings Friday night and the Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 2-0. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each hit an RBI double for the Cubs (66-81 ... (Source: Peoria Journal Star 2010-09-18T06:23:25Z)

Flouncy, slinky, just plain hot: Dresses steal the spotlight at London Fashion Week

flouncy and sexy dresses took center stage at the opening of London Fashion Week Friday — except the collection of designer Maria ... Designer Paul Costelloe kicked off fashion week by breaking with his old-school ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-09-17T18:56:13Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 17, 2010, 10:40 pm

Mom says IN teen joked after killing brother

RISING SUN, Ind. (AP) - The mother of an Indiana teenager told attorneys he ate popcorn and joked with her the morning after he strangled his 10-year-old brother. In video testimony played Friday during Andrew Conley ... (Source: WTOL-TV 2010-09-17T17:30:19Z)

'Sexting' Wisconsin prosecutor says he will get therapy

Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz offered a "sincere and heartfelt apology" to the woman, his soon-to-beex-wife and the public. He said the messages demonstrated arrogance. "This behavior showed a lack of ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-18T04:00:15Z)

For Eagles, Kolb and Bradley are out; Vick and Gaither are in

To no surprise, Andy Reid announced Friday that Kevin Kolb and Stewart Bradley will not play when the Eagles travel to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Michael Vick and Omar Gaither, as expected, will ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-18T03:24:27Z)

Obama names Wall Street critic Warren as special adviser

... Street critic Elizabeth Warren a special adviser Friday and tasked her with setting up a new agency to look out for consumers in their dealings with banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions. (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-09-18T03:17:18Z)

Iran rescue should have worked, Jimmy Carter writes in collected diaries

WASHINGTON — Former President Jimmy Carter felt his efforts to rescue U ... White House Diary," on Friday, ahead of its release Monday. In it, he criticizes several presidents, including fellow Democrats Bill ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-09-18T01:44:14Z)

Mom Says Teen Joked After Killing Brother

RISING SUN, Ind. -- The mother of a southern Indiana teenager told attorneys he ate popcorn and joked with her the morning after he strangled his 10-year-old brother. In video testimony played Friday during Andrew ... (Source: WLKY.com 2010-09-17T17:58:57Z)

Elizabeth Warren Named Consumer Advocate to New Post

... Street critic Elizabeth Warren a special adviser Friday and tasked her with setting up a new agency to look out for consumers in their dealings with banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions. (Source: KSAX 2010-09-17T20:14:57Z)

Teen who killed brother fought urge to stab father

RISING SUN, Ind. (AP) -- A teenager who strangled his 10-year-old brother ... an emotionless Andrew Conley described in detail how he strangled his brother Connor, dragged him to his car and stuffed him in the trunk. (Source: Associated Press 2010-09-18T00:25:30Z)

Q+A-What has Wall Street got against Elizabeth Warren?

Obama to name Warren at 1:30 p.m. Friday at White House ... WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Harvard Law professor Elizabeth Warren is either ... depending on your point of view, of exactly what Wall Street is ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-17T16:40:13Z)

Big step completed in drilling Chile miners' escape route

SANTIAGO, Chile ... Chile, Friday Sept. 17, 2010. Drilling equipment pounded its way into one of the caverns where 33 miners have been trapped for a month and a half, completing a bore hole ahead of schedule on ... (Source: KYTV 2010-09-18T02:41:30Z)

Chechen Is Detained, Then Freed, In Poland

was detained by the police on Friday in Poland , where he planned to attend a gathering of Chechen exiles. The police detained the separatist leader, Akhmed Zakayev , who has denied the Russian charges, shortly after ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

Eagles pick Michael Vick to start vs. Lions

Philadelphia -- Michael Vick ... Eagles coach Andy Reid made it official Friday when he ruled quarterback Kevin Kolb out with the concussion he suffered in last week's loss to the Packers. Middle linebacker Stewart ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-18T04:57:31Z)

Sanchez leads Astros past Reds

HOUSTON -- Angel Sanchez hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Aroldis Chapman in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros beat the sputtering Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Friday night. Houston starter Wandy ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-18T04:43:12Z)

Bore hole for rescue reaches trapped Chilean miners

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Rescuers achieved a key breakthrough in efforts to rescue 33 trapped miners on Friday, reaching the caverns where they are imprisoned with a bore hole that will now be widened so ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-18T02:48:40Z)

Big step complete in miners' escape route in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile — Drilling equipment pounded its way into one of the caverns where 33 miners have been trapped for a month and a half, completing a bore hole ahead of schedule on Friday and raising hopes ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-09-18T05:18:59Z)

Bailout repayment could take years, GM CEO claims

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, indicated that management ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-09-17T10:49:27Z)

GM CEO: Repaying taxpayers for bailout could take years

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, also indicated that ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-09-17T11:18:05Z)

Jimmy Carter: Iran rescue effort should have worked

WASHINGTON — Former President Jimmy Carter felt his efforts to rescue U ... White House Diary," on Friday, ahead of its release Monday. The book highlights Carter's difficulties in working with then-House ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-09-18T00:32:39Z)

Chechen exile leader freed in Poland

Exiled Chechen independence leader Akhmed Zakayev was freed from custody in Poland late Friday, after being arrested earlier in the day on a Russian warrant accusing him of terrorism. "Poland respects ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-17T20:50:45Z)

Ken Kratz says he'll get therapy but won't resign over sexting scandal

A Wisconsin district attorney says he'll get therapy and consider taking time off work but won't resign over sexually tinged text messages to a domestic abuse victim. At a news conference Friday, Calumet County ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-09-17T21:26:32Z)

Astros 5, Reds 3

Angel Sanchez hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Aroldis Chapman in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros beat the sputtering Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Friday night. Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez took ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-18T03:38:46Z)

GM CEO: Repaying federal bailout could take years

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, also indicated that ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-09-17T19:39:10Z)

Pressure Mounts, Sexting DA Publicly Rejects Resignation

Late Friday, embattled Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz faced news cameras and publicly insisted he will stay in office. CHILTON - Late Friday, embattled Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz faced ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T03:10:08Z)

Carter Details Ups and Downs of Leadership

WASHINGTON | Former President Jimmy Carter felt his efforts to rescue U ... White House Diary," on Friday, ahead of its release Monday. In it, he criticizes several presidents, including fellow Democrats Bill Clinton ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-18T03:45:56Z)

Wall Street critic Warren to shape consumer watchdog

... Wall Street critic Elizabeth Warren on Friday to oversee creation of a new consumer financial ... for their families' future," Obama said in the White House Rose Garden with Warren at his side, as he highlighted ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T03:53:05Z)

Texas MLB Capsules: Sanchez leads Astros past Reds

... Sanchez hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Aroldis Chapman in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros beat the sputtering Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Friday night. Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez took a no-hitter ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-18T04:14:34Z)

Exiled Chechen leader detained in Poland (2nd Roundup)

Warsaw - Polish police on Friday detained exiled Chechen leader Akhmed Zakayev, who is wanted in Russia on terrorism charges, but later released him pending an extradition hearing. The Warsaw district ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-09-17T23:49:42Z)

Elizabeth Warren to be appointed White House 'consumer czar'

... White House will announce Friday that Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren will be appointed to be an assistant to ... But many Republicans and Wall Street opposed her nomination, arguing that her overly ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-17T17:51:48Z)

Obama's consumer pick: Consumers need 'tough cop'

Obama was naming Elizabeth Warren on Friday as a special adviser to both him and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner ... consumers in their dealings with banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions. (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-09-17T19:46:19Z)

Kevin Kolb Officially OUT, Michael Vick Will Start

Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb and linebacker Stewart Bradley were not at practice Friday as the Eagles gathered a day before they depart for Sunday's game at the Detroit Lions . Both players suffered ... (Source: 4 For 4 2010-09-17T18:06:07Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 17, 2010, 9:40 pm

Ryan Dempster pitches Cubs past Marlins 2-0

MIAMI -- Ryan Dempster pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Friday night. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each hit an RBI double for the Cubs, who matched their ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-18T03:02:59Z)

Dempster Pitches Cubs Past Marlins, Bbn

MIAMI (AP) Ryan Dempster pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Friday night. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each hit an RBI double for the Cubs, who matched ... (Source: WCBD 2010-09-18T03:24:27Z)

Hurricane Karl piles on already waterlogged Veracruz on Mexico's Gulf coast

MEXICO CITY -- Hurricane Karl pounded Mexico's Gulf coast with 115-mile-per-hour winds and torrential rains Friday, swamping the already waterlogged port of Veracruz and prompting flood alerts across ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

Dempster deals seven shutout innings

MIAMI -- Ryan Dempster pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Friday night. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each hit an RBI double for the Cubs, who matched their ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

Mom says IN teen joked after killing brother

RISING SUN, Ind. (AP) - The mother of an Indiana teenager told attorneys he ate popcorn and joked with her the morning after he strangled his 10-year-old brother. In video testimony played Friday during Andrew Conley ... (Source: WTOL-TV 2010-09-17T17:30:19Z)

After several Palin-endorsed candidates win primaries, Palin tells Iowa that GOP ...

Iowa (AP) — After helping propel several upstart Republican contenders to recent primary victories, Sarah Palin said Friday ... speech to about 1,400 people at the Iowa Republican Party's Reagan dinner, (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-18T04:07:24Z)

Teen who killed brother fought urge to stab father

RISING SUN, Ind. (AP) -- A teenager who strangled his 10-year-old brother ... an emotionless Andrew Conley described in detail how he strangled his brother Connor, dragged him to his car and stuffed him in the trunk. (Source: Associated Press 2010-09-18T00:25:30Z)

Elizabeth Warren Named Consumer Advocate to New Post

... Street critic Elizabeth Warren a special adviser Friday and tasked her with setting up a new agency to look out for consumers in their dealings with banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions. (Source: KSAX 2010-09-17T20:14:57Z)

Police: Rocket hits Kabul as Afghans prepare for vote

KABUL, Afghanistan ... polling centers and to vote for their favorite candidate." Asked what message he wanted to give to the Taliban, Karzai replied: "Those Taliban, who are sons of Afghanistan, are Muslim. (Source: FOX News 2010-09-18T04:21:43Z)

Chechen Is Detained, Then Freed, In Poland

was detained by the police on Friday in Poland , where he planned to attend a gathering of Chechen exiles. The police detained the separatist leader, Akhmed Zakayev , who has denied the Russian charges, shortly after ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

What has Wall Street got against Elizabeth Warren?

Harvard Law professor Elizabeth Warren is either one of the best qualified people ... and traps in the fine print is over," she cautioned in a White House ... by an individual who has a long track record of seeing Wall Street ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T03:53:05Z)

Q+A-What has Wall Street got against Elizabeth Warren?

Obama to name Warren at 1:30 p.m. Friday at White House ... WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Harvard Law professor Elizabeth Warren is either ... depending on your point of view, of exactly what Wall Street is ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-17T16:40:13Z)

Mom Says Teen Joked After Killing Brother

RISING SUN, Ind. -- The mother of a southern Indiana teenager told attorneys he ate popcorn and joked with her the morning after he strangled his 10-year-old brother. In video testimony played Friday during Andrew ... (Source: WLKY.com 2010-09-17T17:58:57Z)

Bore hole for rescue reaches trapped Chilean miners

Chile (AP) — Rescuers achieved a key breakthrough in efforts to rescue 33 trapped miners on Friday, reaching the caverns where they are imprisoned with a bore hole that ... Mining Minister Laurence Golborne said. (Source: USA Today 2010-09-18T02:48:40Z)

Sidestepping Senate, Obama names Wall Street critic Elizabeth Warren to launch ...

... Elizabeth Warren to help oversee creation of a new agency to look out for the interests of consumers in their dealings with banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions ... Treasury Secretary ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-17T17:58:57Z)

Trapped Miners Update: Bore Hole for Rescue Reaches Trapped Chile Miners

Chile (AP) - Rescuers achieved a key breakthrough in efforts to rescue 33 trapped miners on Friday, reaching the caverns where they are imprisoned with a bore hole that ... Mining Minister Laurence Golborne said. (Source: KSAX 2010-09-17T20:43:35Z)

Wall Street critic Warren to shape consumer watchdog

... Wall Street critic Elizabeth Warren on Friday to oversee creation of a new consumer financial ... for their families' future," Obama said in the White House Rose Garden with Warren at his side, as he highlighted ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T03:53:05Z)

Taliban Step Up Campaign to Disrupt Vote

KABUL—The Taliban Friday stepped up their campaign to disrupt Afghanistan's parliamentary elections, kidnapping two candidates and several electoral workers across the country a day ahead of the vote ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-17T18:49:04Z)

Hurricane Karl kills two in Mexico

VERACRUZ, Mexico -- Hurricane Karl smashed into Mexico's Gulf Coast on Friday, killing at least two people and forcing the country to shut down its only nuclear power plant and its central Gulf Coast oil platforms ... (Source: KABC 2010-09-18T04:14:34Z)

Indian army patrols Kashmir, 2 protesters killed

India sent army troops into the streets of Kashmir on Friday as it intensified a crackdown on increasingly angry separatist protests in the region, where two more Muslim ... to the airport in Srinagar, the region's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-18T01:01:17Z)

A life in Kashmir is a life of constant interruption

SRINAGAR, India -- Imagine being cooped up in your house for a ... That's the reality for residents of the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir, who have ... community and religious charities in the Muslim-majority ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-18T04:00:15Z)

Indian army patrols Kashmir, 1 protester killed

SRINAGAR, India (AP) - India sent soldiers into the streets of Kashmir on Friday as part of a new strategy to use the military to crack down ... from Hindu-dominated India or be allowed to merge with predominantly Muslim ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-17T23:42:33Z)

Obama names Wall Street critic Warren as special adviser

... Street critic Elizabeth Warren a special adviser Friday and tasked her with setting up a new agency to look out for consumers in their dealings with banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions. (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-09-18T03:17:18Z)

Chechen exile leader released in Poland

WARSAW, Poland (AFP) – Exiled Chechen independence leader Akhmed Zakayev was released from custody in Poland late Friday, after he was arrested earlier in the day on a Russian warrant accusing him of ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-17T20:22:07Z)

Hurricane Karl Lashes Mexico's Coast, Killing 2

VERACRUZ, Mexico | Hurricane Karl smashed into Mexico's Gulf Coast on Friday, killing at least two people and forcing the country to shut down its only nuclear power plant and its central Gulf Coast oil ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-18T04:07:24Z)

Chechen exile leader freed in Poland

Exiled Chechen independence leader Akhmed Zakayev was freed from custody in Poland late Friday, after being arrested earlier in the day on a Russian warrant accusing him of terrorism. "Poland respects ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-17T20:50:45Z)

Sarah Palin: Primaries are over, GOP must unite

After helping propel several upstart Republican contenders to recent primary victories, Sarah Palin said Friday ... fiery speech to about 1,400 people at the Iowa Republican Party's Reagan dinner, the party's largest ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-18T04:14:34Z)

Big step completed in Chile miners' escape route

Chile -- Drilling equipment pounded its way into one of the caverns where 33 miners have been trapped for a month and a half, completing a bore hole ahead of ... but Mining Minister Laurence Golborne said Friday that ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-17T23:42:33Z)

Sarah Palin in Iowa: Primaries are over, GOP must unite

Iowa (AP) — After helping propel several upstart Republican contenders to recent primary victories, Sarah Palin said Friday ... speech to about 1,400 people at the Iowa Republican Party's Reagan dinner, (Source: Quad Cities Onlines 2010-09-18T03:02:59Z)

Taliban Say They Kidnapped 30 Involved in Afghan Election

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Friday claimed to have kidnapped 30 campaign workers, election officials and even a candidate for Parliament as Afghans prepared to vote in elections Saturday. On ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-17T15:28:38Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 17, 2010, 8:40 pm

Teen accused of killing her mother to plead guilty

... Tylar Witt and 20-year-old Steven Colver are accused of killing Witt's mother, Joanne Witt, in her El Dorado Hills home last year. As part of a plea deal, El Dorado County prosecutors announced Friday that the ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-18T00:04:01Z)

MLB: Chicago Cubs 2, Florida 0

... Cubs to a 2-0 victory over Florida. Dempster (14-10) struck out five in Chicago's fourth straight win. Alfonso Soriano doubled home a run in the second and Geovany Soto had an RBI double in the sixth. The ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-18T02:55:49Z)

Commissioners say no to Star Hill Road deal

CLARK COUNTY — A resolution to accept the interlocal agreement with the town of Borden to build Star Hill Road was voted down by the Clark County ... the attorney for Borden's town council, said Borden's end of ... (Source: News and Tribune.com 2010-09-04T05:42:45Z)

A.J. Green must sit out for Georgia after appeal denied

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia star receiver A.J. Green won't play the next two games after an NCAA committee Friday upheld his suspension for selling a game jersey for $1,000. The decision means the Bulldogs won ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-18T03:02:59Z)

Teen Accused Of Killing Mom Pleads Guilty

Tylar Witt will stay in the El Dorado County juvenile hall facility until Colver's case is finished. Once that's completed, Tylar Witt will be sentenced, her attorney said. Ralphs said the teen will likely serve her ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T03:10:08Z)

Citigroup decides to shed its student loan business

Citigroup said it is selling its 80 percent stake in Student Loan Corp., its student loan business, and about $32 billion in related assets to Discover Financial Services and the student lender Sallie Mae. (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-09-18T00:32:39Z)

Hamas Operative Killed By Israeli Security Forces In West Bank

The raid was part of an Israeli crackdown on Hamas operatives in the West Bank after the group's armed wing claimed responsibility for the killing of four Jewish settlers in the occupied Palestinian territory late ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-17T20:00:38Z)

Canada Colludes in Suppressing Palestinians

... security force "to ensure that the PA [Palestinian Authority] maintains control of the West Bank against Hamas," as Canadian ambassador to Israel, Jon Allen, was quoted as saying by the Canadian Jewish News . (Source: Dissident Voice 2010-09-17T23:28:14Z)

Anthem Blue Cross is sued over data security breach

... attorneys who were suing Anthem and gained access to private information of people who had applied for insurance. Magorien says in his lawsuit that his Social Security number, address ... Woodland Hills insurer ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-17T23:35:23Z)

Police: Doctor shot at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore; suspect holed up inside

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-09-16T16:19:55Z)

Ryan Dempster pitches Cubs past Marlins 2-0

MIAMI -- Ryan Dempster pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Friday night. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each hit an RBI double for the Cubs, who matched their ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-18T03:02:59Z)

Rolly: Not all political e-mails are created equal

So guess whose name is prominently displayed in a political e-mail sent to Jean Hill, attorney for the State Office of Education, at her government e-mail address? It's none other than Utah Attorney General Mark ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-08T01:48:56Z)

Report: Investigation into Georgia's A.J. Green centers on jersey sale

According to Mark Schlabach of ESPN.com , the NCAA is looking into whether or not the Bulldogs star sold a game-worn jersey. Green sat out Georgia's 55-7 win over Louisiana-Lafayette and his status for Saturday's ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-09-08T15:46:28Z)

Teen accused of killing mom to plead guilty

... Tylar Witt and 20-year-old Steven Colver are accused of killing Witt's mother, Joanne Witt, in her El Dorado Hills home last year. As part of a plea deal, El Dorado County prosecutors announced Friday that the ... (Source: KABC 2010-09-18T00:11:11Z)

Yahoo CEO: Apple's IAds 'Will Fall Apart'

uk — Yahoo ... Apple wants total control over those ads." Apple has been criticised for keeping a tight control on the creative aspects of the platform, something advertisers aren't used to. Apple introduced the iAd (Source: CIO 2010-09-16T19:11:43Z)

Discover Agrees to Buy Citigroup's Student Loan Corp.

... student loans and related assets from Student Loan Corp. Sallie Mae is paying $1.2 billion for the assets, said Matt Snowling, an analyst with Arlington, Virginia-based FBR Capital Markets. Citigroup will keep $ ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-18T02:20:02Z)

Doctor shot at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins hospital

Baltimore -- Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-16T16:34:14Z)

NATION: Doctor shot at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns Hopkins ... (Source: North County Times 2010-09-16T17:24:21Z)

Yahoo's Bartz Says Apple's iAd Will 'Fall Apart'

... to fall apart for them," Bartz said about iAd. "Advertisers are not going to have that type of control over them. Apple wants total control over those ads." In the same interview, Bartz said Yahoo had no plans ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-09-16T18:21:37Z)

Yahoo shows no interest in Alibaba stake sale

Yahoo Inc was in talks ... apart for them," Bartz said about Apple's iAd service. "Advertisers are not going to have that type of control over them. Apple wants total control over those ads." Investors credit Bartz ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-16T04:09:47Z)

Judge sets rules for Philly newspapers auction next week; bidding to start at $50M

... Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News are back on the auction block because creditors this week walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale ... The bank and hedge fund creditors who won ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-18T01:29:55Z)

Continental and UAL shareholders approve combo; deal expected to close by Oct. 1

Shareholders at Continental Airlines Inc. and UAL Corp. approve a deal to form the world's biggest airline. Continental officials announced preliminary results of voting during a shareholder meeting Friday ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-09-17T17:37:29Z)

Dempster deals seven shutout innings

MIAMI -- Ryan Dempster pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Friday night. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each hit an RBI double for the Cubs, who matched their ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

Citigroup's Student Loan Corp. Said to Be Near Sale

(Updates with board meeting in the third paragraph.) Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. is nearing a sale of its Student Loan Corp. business to Sallie Mae and Discover Financial Services in a deal that ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-17T12:29:40Z)

Israeli PM: Palestinian recognition of Israel's Jewish character crucial for peace deal

is the Palestinian negotiating team's demand that Israel extend a curb on new construction in Jewish West Bank settlements, due to expire on Sept. 26. Netanyahu has not tipped his hand, but he faces conflicting ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-12T14:58:46Z)

NCAA denies appeal for Georgia WR A.J. Green

which means he will miss the Bulldogs (1-1) Southeastern Conference game Saturday against No. 12 Arkansas. Green was held out of Georgia's opener, a 55-7 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette, while the school awaited ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

Approval of Continental sale to United Airlines forms world's biggest airline

Shareholders at Continental Airlines Inc. and UAL Corp. approve a deal to form the world's biggest airline. Continental officials announced preliminary results of voting during a shareholder meeting Friday ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-09-17T15:50:06Z)

The world's biggest airline: Continental shareholders approve deal to combine ...

Continental officials announced the preliminary results of voting during a brief shareholder meeting Friday in Houston. Shareholders of United parent UAL Corp. were meeting near Chicago to vote on the $3 ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-09-17T16:18:44Z)

Judge: New Philly newspaper bids to start at $50M

... Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News are back on the auction block because creditors this week walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale ... The bank and hedge fund creditors who won ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-18T01:22:46Z)

Sale price may drop for Phila. newspapers

The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News go back on the auction block next week, after creditors walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale this week. The bank and hedge fund creditors who ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-17T10:56:37Z)

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