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Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 11:40 pm

Fed up: Merrimack Valley voters say their anger will guide them on Election Day

Haverhill resident Roy Wright said voters will have one thing on their minds when they vote on Tuesday — their wallets. "When guys go in and gals go in to that voting booth and pull that curtain behind them, they're voting this," said Wright, holding up ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-10-31T04:20:50Z)

Democrats Fear Control of House Is Lost as GOP Eyes Huge Wins

WASHINGTON -- Two weeks before Election Day, Democrats fear their grip on the House of Representatives may be gone, and Republicans are poised to celebrate big gains in the Senate and governors' mansions as well. Analysts in both parties say all major ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-17T00:26:54Z)

Jury weighs punishment in Guantanamo 'child soldier' case

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — A prosecutor urged a military jury to send a message to the world Saturday with a 25-year sentence for a former teenage al-Qaida fighter convicted of war crimes — but it would be largely symbolic since a plea deal ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T16:03:32Z)

Dayton, Emmer, Horner campaign in overdrive as Election Day nears

They may not have Barack Obama or Sarah Palin's star power, but three potential Republican presidential candidates rocked a big crowd today in Blaine at a rally for Tom Emmer, Minnesota's GOP candidate for governor. Democrat Mark Dayton and the ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-31T01:21:53Z)

Nets may still be in the lead to deal for Carmelo Anthony

While a report this week said the Knicks are making progress in their efforts to acquire Carmelo Anthony , the Nets are still pursuing the Nuggets star and may be the favorite to land him, sources told the Bergen Record. "They still have a pretty good ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-21T18:23:03Z)

Fox and Cablevision Deal Returns Signal to Millions

The Fox network flickered back to life in three million homes served by Cablevision on Saturday night, signaling an end to an unusually long and bitter feud between the cable company and Fox's parent company, the News Corporation. Fox had been blacked ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-31T03:37:53Z)

Fox, Cablevision reach deal to end NY blackout

NEW YORK — Fox and Cablevision reached an agreement Saturday that will restore programming to more than 3 million New York-area subscribers who have been without some of their favorite shows and baseball playoff games for two weeks. Signals for all ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-31T00:38:56Z)

2010 Talladega II (Chase 7): Mark Martin NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Preview

SEASON'S BEST FINISH: Mark Martin, driver of the GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, scored his best finish of the 2010 season last Sunday at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The No. 5 Chevy lost its rear brakes 30 laps into the race, suffered damage from a mid-race ... (Source: PaddockTalk 2010-10-28T23:01:05Z)

Oregon football: No. 1 Ducks answer a third-quarter challenge, deal decisively with USC

LOS ANGELES – No. 1 Oregon fought off a spirited challenge by USC to take control in the third quarter, and continued to make their case to the college football world by winning decisively Saturday night in the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Ducks (8-0, 4-0 ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-31T05:25:15Z)

State News Briefs: Halloween celebrations return to Madison

The fifth annual Freakfest returns to downtown Madison, but one local official says the cost of keeping it peaceful remains a concern. The fifth annual Freakfest returns to downtown Madison, but one local official says the cost of keeping it peaceful ... (Source: Pierce County Herald 2010-10-30T15:20:35Z)

Police: Stay safe for Halloween

PARKERSBURG - Local law enforcement agencies are urging residents to have fun and stay safe over the Halloween weekend. With trick-or-treating this evening, police suggest several safety precautions for children and parents. "It's a fun time, and there ... (Source: Parkersburg News & Sentinel 2010-10-30T19:02:29Z)

Woman files counterclaim in super glue revenge civil case in Calumet County

CHILTON, Wis. (AP) — A woman who was sued after trying to exact revenge against a cheating lover at a Calumet County motel has filed a counterclaim against the man. Therese Ziemann of Appleton says the lawsuit filed by the 38-year-old Fond du Lac man is ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-10-29T15:07:27Z)

Jury asked to 'send a message' in Guantanamo

A prosecutor urged a military jury to send a message to the world Saturday with a 25-year sentence for a former teenage al-Qaida fighter convicted of war crimes — but it would be largely symbolic since a plea deal limits the time the last Westerner at ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T23:41:40Z)

Rain continues today, should clear by Halloween night

Sprinkles or light showers may continue today, but should clear up before it's time for trick-or-treating tomorrow evening. Most of the heavier showers have moved out of the area, said National Weather Service meteorologist Drew Peterson. A 40 percent ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-30T17:15:07Z)

Is Fontana Fading?;THE CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY JUST LOST ITS SECOND NASCAR DATE AND HOSTS ...

Tony Stewart proved that he is still a contender for the NASCAR title by winning the fourth race of the Chase for the Championship on Oct. 10 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. For Stewart, it was his first win at Fontana, one of only three tracks on ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-29T01:09:56Z)

Jeff Gordon has stability, stays positive

Concord, N.C. — Jeff Gordon has almost finished the lengthy process of building the North Carolina home where he plans to raise his children. That, team owner Rick Hendrick said, is all the insurance he needs to keep the four-time Sprint Cup champion ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-30T17:50:54Z)

Denver Nuggets (1-1) at Houston Rockets (0-2), 8:30 p.m.

The Houston Rockets hope to avoid their first 0-3 start since the 1999-00 campaign, as they entertain the Denver Nuggets in their home opener this evening from the Toyota Center. The Rockets have dropped back-to-back road games to the Lakers and Warriors ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-30T14:51:57Z)

Oregon's breakneck pace too much for USC, all potential BCS comers

LOS ANGELES -- As the USC offense took up a hopeless cause in a mostly empty Coliseum late Saturday, an Oregon fan who had migrated to the front row shouted to the Ducks' defense. "Pick-six for 60!" he screamed. The scoreboard showed the eventual final ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-31T06:22:31Z)

Canadian-born Guantanamo prisoner, Omar Khadr pleads guilty

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba -- Toronto-born Omar Khadr, Guantánamo's youngest and last Western detainee, pleaded guilty Monday to committing war crimes as a teen in 2002 Afghanistan under a plea deal meant to send him home to his native Canada next ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-24T23:55:56Z)

Ducks Demolish USC 53-32

The last time Oregon Ducks (8-0, 5-0) played in the LA Coliseum, the USC Trojans' victory bell rang all night long. Tonight however, the AP's No. 1 ranked Ducks left satisfied with a 53-32 win and a statement to the rest of the football world: that ... (Source: Scout.com 2010-10-31T06:22:31Z)

Drifting at sea: Teen sailors safe

LONDON — A group of teenage sailors whose ship was drifting at sea after it lost both masts in gale-force winds is safe from harm, coast guards said Friday, and the vessel was to be towed to a British port for repairs. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency ... (Source: Enid News & Eagle 2010-10-29T18:35:02Z)

Cablevision deal with News Corp. restores Fox programs

NEW YORK — Fox programming was back on Cablevision late Saturday after the cable company reached what it called an unfair deal with News Corp. Fox said signals for all stations and cable channels were restored for 3 million viewers before the first ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-31T01:21:53Z)

Hole Found In AA Plane

DALLAS - Authorities are investigating what caused a 1-foot-by-2-foot hole in the fuselage of an American Airlines after takeoff from Miami. A passenger aboard American Airlines Flight 1640 said passengers panicked when the Boston-bound flight lost cabin ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T17:16:18Z)

Polish teen sailors safe despite severe weather

A group of teenage sailors whose ship was drifting at sea after it lost both masts in gale-force winds is safe from harm, coast guards said Friday, and the vessel was to be towed to a British port for repairs. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said that ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T15:50:24Z)

Hole found in plane from Miami

MIAMI -- A 1-foot-by-2-foot hole was found in the fuselage of a commercial airliner that suddenly lost cabin pressure shortly after taking off from Miami, authorities said. Passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 1640 were hysterical when the Boston ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-29T14:24:30Z)

Hole found in plane that took off from Miami

A 1-foot-by-2-foot hole tore open in the fuselage of a commercial airliner that suddenly lost cabin pressure shortly after taking off from Miami, authorities said. A man aboard American Airlines Flight 1640 said passengers panicked when the Boston-bound ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T18:06:24Z)

Gloomy weather sets stage for Halloween weekend in Las Vegas

Las Vegas will scare up cooler temperatures, scattered showers and gusty winds today as part of a mixed bag of weather for Halloween weekend . A fast-moving Pacific storm shifting across southern Nevada today will produce isolated to scattered rain showers ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-10-30T12:14:28Z)

Fans want Melo to be their fellow

As Carmelo Anthony walked off the Toyota Center court, a small group of Rockets fans made their wishes known. "We want you, Melo," one fan screamed as Anthony walked to the locker room after the Nuggets' 107-94 victory over the Rockets on Saturday night ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-31T05:46:44Z)

UK coast guard: Polish tall ship in distress

LONDON — Britain's coast guard says a Polish tall ship has lost one of its masts in severe weather and is calling for assistance. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency says that the Fryderyk Chopin, a vessel used to train young sailors, is drifting about ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-29T18:06:24Z)

Appleton's Therese Ziemann files counterclaim against Fond du Lac's Donessa Davis in "super ...

CHILTON — A woman who was sued after gluing a man's penis to his body last year says the civil case filed in Calumet County is a fraudulent attempt to make money. Therese A. Ziemann of Appleton filed a counterclaim against Fond du Lac's Donessa T ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-10-28T20:30:45Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 10:40 pm

Fox and Cablevision Deal Returns Signal to Millions

The Fox network flickered back to life in three million homes served by Cablevision on Saturday night, signaling an end to an unusually long and bitter feud between the cable company and Fox's parent company, the News Corporation. Fox had been blacked ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-31T03:37:53Z)

DeKalb man could face death penalty in NIU student's death

DEKALB — A 34-year-old DeKalb man may face the death penalty if convicted in the slaying of Northern Illinois University freshman Antinette "Toni" Keller, the judge in the case said. William Curl, who is jailed on $5 million bail, appeared in court ... (Source: Rockford Register-Star 2010-10-31T04:42:18Z)

Fox, Cablevision reach deal to end NY blackout

Fox and Cablevision reached an agreement Saturday that will restore programming to more than 3 million New York-area subscribers who have been without some of their favorite shows and baseball playoff games for two weeks. Signals for all stations and cable ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-31T04:06:31Z)

A nuclear offer Iran can't refuse?

The United States and its allies are reportedly preparing a new offer to dissuade Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Much has changed since a year ago, when the international community made its last offer. Or has it? Once again, the United States and ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-10-28T19:47:49Z)

Patrick maintains 6-point lead over Baker in campaign for governor

Likely voters overwhelmingly believe Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick has run a better campaign than his rivals, according to a new poll that shows the Milton Democrat maintaining a single-digit lead over Republican Charles Baker in the final days of the ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-10-30T13:33:12Z)

London underground to get Wi-Fi

UK provider BT has announced it will hold Wi-Fi trials at the Charing Cross underground subway station in London, the BBC reported on Friday. The six-month technical test will be free for BT broadband customers and those with free Wi-Fi minutes at the ... (Source: Electronista 2010-10-29T21:12:31Z)

NASA and DARPA Plan 'Hundred-Year Starship' To Bring Humans to Other Worlds And Leave Them There ...

Mars Mining This Mars miner will probably never go home again. NASA If NASA ever gets a clear directive for interplanetary exploration, a new Hundred-Year Starship could be their version of the Mayflower. And like the first pilgrims, Martian explorers ... (Source: Eureka! Science News 2010-10-20T19:57:18Z)

High voter turnout will likely favor GOP

Town and city clerks are predicting a strong voter turnout for Tuesday's election, and political analysts say that may be better news for Republicans than Democrats. "The evidence I've seen indicates Republicans are more motivated to vote than the De ... (Source: Patriot Ledger 2010-10-30T09:01:11Z)

To Boldly Go to New Worlds, NASA Announces '100-Year Starship'

(Oct. 22) -- It might sound like the stuff of science fiction, but a NASA official says that "within a few years" scientists will unveil a prototype for a spaceship capable of taking earthlings to other worlds. Speaking at a Long Now Foundation conference ... (Source: AOL News 2010-10-23T14:10:08Z)

Jury weighs punishment in Guantanamo 'child soldier' case

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — A prosecutor urged a military jury to send a message to the world Saturday with a 25-year sentence for a former teenage al-Qaida fighter convicted of war crimes — but it would be largely symbolic since a plea deal ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T16:03:32Z)

Fliers: Book your Christmas deals now

Want to fly home for the holidays? Break out the mistletoe but forget about the Thanksgiving turkey. A review of local flights and fares shows that most seats out of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are sold out for the extended ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-29T02:00:02Z)

Cablevision deal with News Corp. restores Fox programs

NEW YORK — Fox programming was back on Cablevision late Saturday after the cable company reached what it called an unfair deal with News Corp. Fox said signals for all stations and cable channels were restored for 3 million viewers before the first ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-31T01:21:53Z)

Canadian-born Guantanamo prisoner, Omar Khadr pleads guilty

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba -- Toronto-born Omar Khadr, Guantánamo's youngest and last Western detainee, pleaded guilty Monday to committing war crimes as a teen in 2002 Afghanistan under a plea deal meant to send him home to his native Canada next ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-24T23:55:56Z)

TRAVEL Q&A Cancel card, keep the miles

Q Can I cancel my American Express Delta Skymiles credit card and keep the miles I've already earned? I got 25,000 miles for signing up, but am wondering if the $95 fee is worth it. My wife has 40,000 miles on her card. We will probably not use the miles ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-30T18:19:32Z)

DeKalb Police Offer Answers in NIU Case

DeKalb Police will finally give some answers, Tuesday, about why they've been so quiet in the death investigation of missing Northern Illinois University freshman, Antinette "Toni" Keller. The DeKalb County State's Attorney will join DeKalb Police Chief ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-26T13:09:19Z)

BT To Offer Wi-Fi Service To London Underground Users?

BT has started trials to offer Wi-Fi on London Underground with connectivity being offered at Charing Cross underground station at the ticket hall and for both the Bakerloo and Northern line platforms. The tests, which will last six months and start on the ... (Source: Itproportal 2010-10-30T09:22:40Z)

Jury asked to 'send a message' in Guantanamo

A prosecutor urged a military jury to send a message to the world Saturday with a 25-year sentence for a former teenage al-Qaida fighter convicted of war crimes — but it would be largely symbolic since a plea deal limits the time the last Westerner at ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T23:41:40Z)

Mets introduce Sandy Alderson as general manager

NEW YORK (AP) — Sandy Alderson has been introduced as general manager of the New York Mets , taking over an underachieving team loaded with question marks on and off the field. The 62-year-old former Marine and Harvard Law School graduate returns to a ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T18:42:12Z)

Holiday fare outlook: stable, more or less

With airlines showing more signs of financial stability, holiday fares are also looking less volatile. Average domestic fares out of Atlanta for the holidays are roughly flat compared to last year, at an average of $294 for Thanksgiving and $286 for ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-10-29T17:16:18Z)

State election contests offer clear choices

Voters will decide several hotly contested statewide races on Tuesday, November 2. Polls in all towns open at 7 am and close at 8 pm. Following are brief sketches of the candidates for state office, based on campaign literature, published interviews, and ... (Source: Martha's Vineyard Times 2010-10-27T22:40:48Z)

Rain continues today, should clear by Halloween night

Sprinkles or light showers may continue today, but should clear up before it's time for trick-or-treating tomorrow evening. Most of the heavier showers have moved out of the area, said National Weather Service meteorologist Drew Peterson. A 40 percent ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-30T17:15:07Z)

NASA and DARPA Plan 'Hundred-Year Starship' To Bring Humans to Other Worlds And Leave Them There ...

If NASA ever gets a clear directive for interplanetary exploration, a new Hundred-Year Starship could be their version of the Mayflower. And like the first pilgrims, Martian explorers might set sail with the knowledge they would never return home . NASA ... (Source: Popular Science 2010-10-21T10:01:58Z)

Police: Stay safe for Halloween

PARKERSBURG - Local law enforcement agencies are urging residents to have fun and stay safe over the Halloween weekend. With trick-or-treating this evening, police suggest several safety precautions for children and parents. "It's a fun time, and there ... (Source: Parkersburg News & Sentinel 2010-10-30T19:02:29Z)

Mets' Offer to Takahashi Is for Only a Year

ARLINGTON, Tex. — Unless the Mets significantly increase their initial offer to the left-hander Hisanori Takahashi, he is almost certain to leave the team. Takahashi wants a two- or three-year deal, but the Mets' original incentive-laden offer was for ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-30T23:48:49Z)

BT: London Underground and BT to trial Wi-Fi at Charing Cross Tube station

Oct 29, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Customers will be able to log on to the internet from their laptops or mobile phones at Charing Cross Tube Station from 1 November. London Underground has teamed up with BT Openzone, the Wi-Fi provider, to launch a ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-30T02:56:07Z)

Iran accepts offer to reopen nuclear talks

VIENNA — Iran offered yesterday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program, in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated after ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T04:50:39Z)

Mets introduce Alderson as their new general manager

Sandy Alderson was introduced yesterday as the 12th general manager in the New York Mets' history, taking over an underachieving team that's looking for a facelift but is loaded with question marks on and off the field. He agreed to a 4-year contract with ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-30T15:20:35Z)

Gloomy weather sets stage for Halloween weekend in Las Vegas

Las Vegas will scare up cooler temperatures, scattered showers and gusty winds today as part of a mixed bag of weather for Halloween weekend . A fast-moving Pacific storm shifting across southern Nevada today will produce isolated to scattered rain showers ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-10-30T12:14:28Z)

Keller Murder Suspect Held on $5 Million Bond

The man charged with killing an Northern Illinois University student will have to come up with big bucks in order to get out of jail. William "Billy" Curl, 34, of DeKalb, appeared in court Saturday morning after he was extradited back to Illinois on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T22:44:24Z)

Europe Iran oil imports twice as 2008'

Despite U.S. push to choke off Iran's energy sector, Europe's imports of Iranian crude is double the amount in 2008, an American magazine reports. In a report, the Time magazine said that although the United States was pushing its European allies into ... (Source: Tehran Times 2010-10-30T20:42:42Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 9:39 pm

Iran accepts offer to reopen nuclear talks

VIENNA — Iran offered yesterday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program, in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated after ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T04:50:39Z)

Fox and Cablevision Deal Returns Signal

The Fox network flickered back to life in three million homes served by Cablevision on Saturday night, signaling an end to an unusually long and bitter feud between the cable company and Fox's parent company, the News Corporation. Fox had been blacked ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-31T04:20:50Z)

Jury asked to 'send a message' in Guantanamo

A prosecutor urged a military jury to send a message to the world Saturday with a 25-year sentence for a former teenage al-Qaida fighter convicted of war crimes — but it would be largely symbolic since a plea deal limits the time the last Westerner at ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T23:41:40Z)

Families torn apart are reunited

SEOUL, South Korea Hundreds of Korean family members separated for more than half a century by the Korean War embraced each other in tearful reunions Saturday, a day after troops exchanged gunfire in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the countries. "I ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-10-31T02:26:18Z)

Canadian pleads guilty in Guantanamo trial

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba (Reuters) - Canadian captive Omar Khadr pleaded guilty on Monday to all five terrorism charges against him in the U.S. war crimes tribunal at the Guantanamo Bay naval base as part of a deal that could send him home to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-25T15:55:09Z)

LAUNCH of 'DISCOVERY' IS DELAYED AGAIN BECAUSE OF LEAKS

Last-minute leak repairs have again pushed back space shuttle Discovery 's final launch, this time until Wednesday. NASA delayed Discovery 's flight to the International Space Station yet another day because more work was needed than initially thought to ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-31T03:02:06Z)

Koreas hold emotional family reunions despite tensions

SEOUL (AFP) – Hundreds of South Koreans met with relatives in North Korea separated since the end of the Korean War as the rare reunions entered a second day despite high cross-border tensions. Some 430 South Koreans who crossed into the North on ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-31T04:27:59Z)

Mets' Offer to Takahashi Is for Only a Year

ARLINGTON, Tex. — Unless the Mets significantly increase their initial offer to the left-hander Hisanori Takahashi, he is almost certain to leave the team. Takahashi wants a two- or three-year deal, but the Mets' original incentive-laden offer was for ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-30T23:48:49Z)

Palin Rally to Offer 'Northern Exposure' for Joe Miller

ABC News' Mary Bruce reports: Sarah Palin and her husband Todd are scheduled to headline a "all-star" rally in Anchorage tomorrow for Senate hopeful, and Tea Party favorite, Joe Miller. Just this morning, the former Alaska governor announced that she ... (Source: ABC News Blogs 2010-10-27T16:50:02Z)

DeKalb Police Offer Answers in NIU Case

DeKalb Police will finally give some answers, Tuesday, about why they've been so quiet in the death investigation of missing Northern Illinois University freshman, Antinette "Toni" Keller. The DeKalb County State's Attorney will join DeKalb Police Chief ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-26T13:09:19Z)

Lady GaGa: Becoming a College Course

She's definitely made her mark on the entertainment industry, and now Lady GaGa is going to be the subject of a college course. According to the New York Times, University of South Carolina a sociology professor is planning to offer a class next semester ... (Source: The Gossip Girls 2010-10-29T19:46:37Z)

Halloween through local ministers' eyes

It can be hard to see the hallowed (holy) in a holiday filled with vampires, demons, werewolves and every other disgusting manifestation of evil. The Rev. Thomas E. McDaniels is one who cannot. "You have to remember the genesis of it, where it all began ... (Source: Longview News-Journal 2010-10-30T07:49:37Z)

Can Sarah Palin's Support Boost Joe Miller to Victory?

Republican heavy-hitters and television stars join Palin and husband Todd today at a Miller "Change D.C." rally in Anchorage. The rally coincides with the release of a new poll by the Hays Research Group that shows Miller trailing Murkowski, who is running ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-28T18:07:36Z)

A nuclear offer Iran can't refuse?

The United States and its allies are reportedly preparing a new offer to dissuade Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Much has changed since a year ago, when the international community made its last offer. Or has it? Once again, the United States and ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-10-28T19:47:49Z)

Europe Iran oil imports twice as 2008'

Despite U.S. push to choke off Iran's energy sector, Europe's imports of Iranian crude is double the amount in 2008, an American magazine reports. In a report, the Time magazine said that although the United States was pushing its European allies into ... (Source: Tehran Times 2010-10-30T20:42:42Z)

State election contests offer clear choices

Voters will decide several hotly contested statewide races on Tuesday, November 2. Polls in all towns open at 7 am and close at 8 pm. Following are brief sketches of the candidates for state office, based on campaign literature, published interviews, and ... (Source: Martha's Vineyard Times 2010-10-27T22:40:48Z)

Sarah Palin and Joe Miller unite for Alaska rally

Joe Miller's "Politicking with the Stars" stormed into Anchorage's Dena'ina Convention Center Thursday night starring former Gov. Sarah Palin, a Hollywood actress and a handful of GOP leaders. "Alaska was born to lead America," Palin told the crowd ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-29T06:24:54Z)

Church to host many mini festivals instead of one

A south Oklahoma City church has decided to forgo its annual Fall Festival, which has been a safe Halloween alternative for youths. Instead, church members at Southern Hills Baptist Church are taking it to the streets — their neighborhood streets, that ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-30T04:57:49Z)

Patrick maintains 6-point lead over Baker in campaign for governor

Likely voters overwhelmingly believe Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick has run a better campaign than his rivals, according to a new poll that shows the Milton Democrat maintaining a single-digit lead over Republican Charles Baker in the final days of the ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-10-30T13:33:12Z)

Some religious groups offer alternatives to devilish Halloween festivities

Every year Americans spend billions for Halloween. However, some people choose not to join the party. "Not that I would protest Halloween, but I feel that the root of the holiday is something I would not support," communication technology senior David ... (Source: Shorthorn 2010-10-28T02:51:20Z)

Jury weighs punishment in Guantanamo 'child soldier' case

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — A prosecutor urged a military jury to send a message to the world Saturday with a 25-year sentence for a former teenage al-Qaida fighter convicted of war crimes — but it would be largely symbolic since a plea deal ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T16:03:32Z)

Mets introduce Sandy Alderson as general manager

NEW YORK (AP) — Sandy Alderson has been introduced as general manager of the New York Mets , taking over an underachieving team loaded with question marks on and off the field. The 62-year-old former Marine and Harvard Law School graduate returns to a ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T18:42:12Z)

Keller Murder Suspect Held on $5 Million Bond

The man charged with killing an Northern Illinois University student will have to come up with big bucks in order to get out of jail. William "Billy" Curl, 34, of DeKalb, appeared in court Saturday morning after he was extradited back to Illinois on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T22:44:24Z)

Cablevision deal with News Corp. restores Fox programs

NEW YORK — Fox programming was back on Cablevision late Saturday after the cable company reached what it called an unfair deal with News Corp. Fox said signals for all stations and cable channels were restored for 3 million viewers before the first ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-31T01:21:53Z)

Mets introduce Alderson as their new general manager

Sandy Alderson was introduced yesterday as the 12th general manager in the New York Mets' history, taking over an underachieving team that's looking for a facelift but is loaded with question marks on and off the field. He agreed to a 4-year contract with ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-30T15:20:35Z)

Lady GaGa and the Sociology of Fame, The College Course

It was reported by The New York Times that The University of South Carolina would offer a new full-time course next semester, Lady GaGa and the Sociology of Fame. The course will be taught by Associate Professor of Sociology and self-confirmed Lady Gaga ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-10-30T16:10:41Z)

Lady Gaga to Become a College Course

Lady Gaga is set to become the focus of a college course. The New York Times reports that University of South Carolina sociology professor Mathieu Deflam plans to teach a course called "Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame," which will explore what makes ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-10-30T02:48:58Z)

Fox, Cablevision reach deal to end NY blackout

Fox and Cablevision reached an agreement Saturday that will restore programming to more than 3 million New York-area subscribers who have been without some of their favorite shows and baseball playoff games for two weeks. Signals for all stations and cable ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-31T04:06:31Z)

US Republican wins could boost SKorean trade deal

Potential big Republican wins in congressional elections next week could improve President Barack Obama's chance of passing a stalled South Korean trade deal. His handling of a delicate, often tense, relationship with China, however, could be a focus of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-31T00:10:18Z)

High voter turnout will likely favor GOP

Town and city clerks are predicting a strong voter turnout for Tuesday's election, and political analysts say that may be better news for Republicans than Democrats. "The evidence I've seen indicates Republicans are more motivated to vote than the De ... (Source: Patriot Ledger 2010-10-30T09:01:11Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 8:40 pm

Steve Lambert: For Halloween, my top 10 horror flicks

I wouldn't call myself a horror film connoisseur, but I do have a healthy appetite for zombies, vampires and things that go bump in the dark. It started innocently enough during lonely weekend nights as a stay-at-home teenager - wondering if a girl would ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-30T23:55:59Z)

Halloween costumes rules in force for Iowa game

If you plan on wearing a Halloween costume to the Iowa-Michigan State game in Iowa City, university police have special guidelines. University of Iowa police are asking fans not to wear authentic-looking police uniforms or player or game official uniforms ... (Source: Quad-Cities Times 2010-10-29T21:12:31Z)

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK: Moss no stranger to rookie McCourty

Devin McCourty isn't taking it personally. "It's about going out there as a team," the New England Patriots rookie cornerback said Thursday, looking ahead to this weekend's game with the Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium. "We're focused ... (Source: Patriot Ledger 2010-10-29T02:42:59Z)

Bureaucrats seeing dead people: Coburn report draws attention to federal spending on dead people

Republican Sen. Tom Coburn wants to knife federal spending for dead people. It's not like they'll be hurt by it, right? Just in time for Halloween, Coburn on Friday is releasing a report entitled, "Federal Programs to Die For: American Tax Dollars Se ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-29T06:10:35Z)

Tsunami survivors found in Indonesia; weather hampers aid

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Storms and high waves continued to hamper the delivery of aid relief to tsunami survivors on Indonesia's Mentawai islands Saturday, but rescuers scored one victory when they found alive 135 people who had been missing. The number of ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-30T19:38:17Z)

Costume rules for Hawkeye game

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — If you plan on wearing a Halloween costume to the Iowa-Michigan State game in Iowa City, university police have special guidelines. University of Iowa police are asking fans not to wear authentic-looking police uniforms or player ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-10-30T11:17:12Z)

Vampire lecture kicks off Halloween weekend

BYFIELD — From the "Twilight" books and movie series to the "True Blood" saga, teens and adults alike are drawn to vampires, the dangerously mysterious, yet historically prevalent, characters. So, when the opportunity to engage students at Triton ... (Source: Newburyport Daily News 2010-10-29T07:29:19Z)

Liverpool owner Henry slams talk of star sales

LONDON (AFP) – Liverpool owner John W Henry has hit back at "destructive and unwarranted" speculation that the club are willing to sell some of their top stars. Henry and his New England Sports Ventures group completed their takeover of the Premier ... (Source: Nation 2010-10-30T02:06:01Z)

Gaga and Jersey Shore hot for Halloween

NEW YORK (AP) - Inside a Ricky's NYC store, Lucie Sudmeier selects a Hogwarts uniform from racks filled with sexy pirates, blue Avatar makeup and vampire fangs. "I was going to be a runaway bride, but when I saw this costume, I had to grab it, said the 19 ... (Source: WPRI 2010-10-19T17:56:47Z)

21-year-old Pocatello woman killed by wrong-way driver on I-84

    JEROME, Idaho (AP) — State police say two people are dead after a wrong-way driver caused two separate crashes on Interstate 84.     The crashes occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Thursday near Bliss.     Police say 59-year-old Gabriel Silva of ... (Source: Idaho State Journal 2010-10-30T09:22:40Z)

Top 25 Greatest Halloween Films: #4 – 'The Exorcist' (1973)

The proof of the immortal power of director William Friedkin's triumph is that nearly 40 years after its debut, the story of an innocent twelve year-old girl possessed by Satan remains as bone-chillingly shocking and powerful today as it was then. If ... (Source: Big Hollywood (blog) 2010-10-28T23:01:05Z)

Patriot backs are up

FOXBOROUGH — Patriots rookie cornerback Devin McCourty remembers feeling "kind of nervous'' the first time he lined up against Randy Moss in training camp. About four months ago, McCourty, a first-round pick out of Rutgers, and his fellow defensive ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T02:48:58Z)

Halloween costume rules in force for Iowa game

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — If you plan on wearing a Halloween costume to the Iowa-Michigan State game in Iowa City, university police have special guidelines. University of Iowa police are asking fans not to wear authentic-looking police uniforms or player ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-10-30T01:23:04Z)

Jersey Shore" Halloween Costumes The Most-Popular Of The Season

" Jersey Shore" Halloween Costumes The Most-Popular Of The Season , A plate of half eaten frog legs, alligator hunting, and fireworks helped close the curtain on the second season of MTV's hit series Jersey Shore — and solidified the Jack & Coke ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-27T10:02:01Z)

Hodgson insists talk of spanish exodus from Anfield well wide of mark

Roy Hodgson yesterday joined his new paymasters in rebuffing any notions that Pepe Reina and Fernando Torres will be leaving Liverpool in January and is also comfortable with the idea that he will have to justify any proposed spending to the club's owners ... (Source: Independent 2010-10-30T08:03:56Z)

Federal Eye: GOP report shows nearly $1B paid to 250K dead people

Just in time for Halloween, a new Republican study finds the federal government has paid nearly $1 billion to at least 250,000 dead people since 2000. The aptly timed report, "Federal Programs to Die For: American Tax Dollars Sent Six Feet Under," (see ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-30T11:10:02Z)

Devin McCourty Faces Former Challenger and Teammate Randy Moss on Halloween

FOXBORO, Mass. —There were moments during training camp when Patriots rookie cornerback Devin McCourty was starving for a good meal. That's because wide receiver Randy Moss consistently took his lunch and danced all over him every day at practice. Moss ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-10-30T11:52:59Z)

Indonesia's Kepulauan Mentawai Quake Left 23 Dead, Agency Says

Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- A magnitude-7.5 earthquake in Indonesia's Kepulauan Mentawai off western Sumatra yesterday left 23 people dead, the National Disaster Management Agency said in a statement posted on its website. The death toll was as of 3:30 p.m ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-26T10:03:12Z)

Henry promises to keep stars

New Liverpool co-owner John Henry has promised that he will be buying players, not selling them. In a week where there has been plenty of speculation over the futures of key Liverpool players, Fernando Torres and Pepe Reina, Henry has described the rumours ... (Source: EatSleepSport 2010-10-30T12:07:18Z)

Halloween through local ministers' eyes

It can be hard to see the hallowed (holy) in a holiday filled with vampires, demons, werewolves and every other disgusting manifestation of evil. The Rev. Thomas E. McDaniels is one who cannot. "You have to remember the genesis of it, where it all began ... (Source: Longview News-Journal 2010-10-30T07:49:37Z)

Indonesia's Kepulauan Mentawai Quake Leaves 23 Dead

(Updates with tsunami in second paragraph.) Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- A magnitude-7.5 earthquake that caused a small tsunami in Indonesia's Kepulauan Mentawai region off western Sumatra yesterday left at least 23 people dead and 167 others missing, the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-26T10:17:31Z)

Lisa Blount dies at 53; actress starred in 'An Officer and a Gentleman'

Lisa Blount, who played Debra Winger 's best friend in the 1982 movie "An Officer and a Gentleman" and later shared an Academy Award as executive producer of the live-action short film "The Accountant," was found dead in her home in Little Rock , Ark., on ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-29T01:38:34Z)

Lisa Blount Dies

Lisa Blount, an Arkansas-born Academy Award-winning producer and actress, was found dead in her Little Rock home Wednesday by her mother. She was 53. There were no signs of foul play, and Blount appeared to have died on Monday, Pulaski County Coroner ... (Source: People 2010-10-28T14:32:51Z)

Two dead after I-84 wrong-way crashes

Two people are dead after a Buhl man entered Interstate 84 in the wrong lane of travel on Thursday night. Gabriel Silva, 59, of Buhl died at approximately 8:52 p.m. when the 1988 Chevrolet pickup truck he was wrongfully driving eastbound in I-84's ... (Source: Twin Falls Times-News 2010-10-30T07:28:08Z)

Unsettle your Halloween with some Bergman magic

One of Ingmar Bergman 's oddest and most bracing films, and one of his freest in terms of tone, "Ansiktet" — "The Face" in its original Swedish release, more widely known as "The Magician" — reminds us how much Bergman's work owed to simple theatrics ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-29T02:57:18Z)

Government paying dead people, Sen. Tom Coburn report says

WASHINGTON — The federal government sent more than $1 billion in payments from various programs to dead people in the past 10 years, according to a new report from U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn . The report — compiled primarily from studies by internal ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-30T15:27:44Z)

Snooki, Gaga and Buzz hot for Halloween this year

Inside a Ricky's NYC store, Lucie Sudmeier selects a Hogwarts uniform from racks filled with sexy pirates, blue Avatar makeup and vampire fangs. "I was going to be a runaway bride, but when I saw this costume, I had to grab it," the 19-year-old said ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-26T03:15:11Z)

Actress Lisa Blount, memorable for 'An Officer and a Gentleman,' is found dead at 53

Lisa Blount, 53, who played Lynette Pomeroy in the 1982 film "An Officer and a Gentleman" and won an Academy Award for producing the 2001 live-action short film "the accountant," was found dead Wednesday by her mother at her home in Little Rock, Ark., the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-27T23:16:35Z)

Scary classic films set mood for Halloween

The film industry has turned to the likes of the murderous Jason Vorhees , Norman Bates , Freddy Krueger , Count Dracula and other creatures who go bump in the night to scare box office totals ever since Georges Melies 1896 horror film "Le Manoir du diable ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-29T04:01:44Z)

Wrong way crash kills two on I-84

JEROME -- State police say two people are dead after a wrong-way driver caused two separate crashes on Interstate 84. The crashes occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Thursday near Bliss. Police say 59-year-old Gabriel Silva of Buhl was driving the wrong way in ... (Source: KREM 2010-10-30T15:42:03Z)

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