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Deals of the Hour / November 2, 2010, 11:40 pm

Giants in the World Series

The prize that eluded Willie and Barry at long last belongs to the San Francisco Giants, thanks to a band of self-described castoffs and misfits and their shaggy-haired ace. Tim Lincecum, Edgar Renteria and Giants won the World Series on Monday night ... (Source: KRON4 2010-11-02T06:13:00Z)

LAPD: Gang feud prompted shot that killed 5-year-old

LOS ANGELES ---- Police detectives on Tuesday sought the public's help in finding a pair of suspects who opened fire into a backyard caught in a gang turf war, killing a 5-year-old boy as he showed off his Halloween costume. The suspects believed members ... (Source: North County Times 2010-11-03T04:02:58Z)

Costa Rica to meet with OAS to deal with alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - Costa Rican officials are preparing to go before the Organization of American States on Wednesday to seek support in a dispute with Nicaragua over the river dividing the two countries — continuing a lengthy feud between the Central ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T17:40:11Z)

Renteria again a World Series hero

Flash back to October 26, 1997. It was Game 7 of the World Series between the Florida Marlins and Cleveland Indians , one trying to win their first World Series, the other trying to snap a long drought without one. With two outs and the bases loaded ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-03T05:28:51Z)

Costa Rica denounces alleged Nicaraguan incursion

Costa Rican officials are preparing to go before the Organization of American States on Wednesday to seek support in a dispute with Nicaragua over the river dividing the two countries — continuing a lengthy feud between the Central American neighbors ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T03:48:39Z)

TV gig lets Gruden feed his passion for football

Jon Gruden won 100 NFL games during his 11 years as a head coach with the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including Super Bowl XLVII XXXVII after the 2002 season. He's an analyst with ESPN on their "Monday Night Football" telecasts, and ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-29T23:57:10Z)

Canada says no decision yet on BHP-Potash deal

By Euan Rocha and David Ljunggren TORONTO/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada insisted on Tuesday it made no decision on BHP's $39 billion offer to buy Potash Corp, even as two newspapers reported that bureaucrats were advising that the bid should go ahead and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-02T17:40:11Z)

Report: Randy Moss' treatment of caterers factored in decision

Yahoo! Sports reported Tuesday that Vikings coach Brad Childress told his players Monday afternoon Randy Moss would be released because: "We want good people that are good football players, and this just doesn't fit." The article cited as an example an ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T05:50:20Z)

Vikings coach Brad Childress fumbles Randy Moss deal

RC : There are probably 25 teams out there who would take talented Moss in a heartbeat. But some of them will do it with a blindfold and a nose plug to keep from seeing and smelling evil. Moss can win you games, but he can also break your heart. Moss maybe ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-02T23:16:38Z)

Wall Says Province to Sue Canada If BHP Bid Approved

Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Saskatchewan is poised to sue the federal government if Canada approves BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile takeover offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., Premier Brad Wall said. "We've made a well-rounded, compelling ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-03T01:54:07Z)

Jim Irsay: Indy has new contract proposal for Peyton Manning

I NDIANAPOLIS — Jim Irsay insists Peyton Manning will be the NFL's highest-paid player next season. He'll just have to wait until after this season to close the deal. The Colts owner said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Manning ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-01T18:17:10Z)

Mathieu Garon sparkles in Jackets' 3-0 win

C OLUMBUS, Ohio — Mathieu Garon stopped 29 shots for his 17th career shutout, extending his strong play at home in leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Rick Nash, Derick Brassard and Kyle Wilson ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-03T06:04:39Z)

Saskatchewan Rejects $40 Billion BHP Billiton Offer For Potash Corp.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (AHN) - Saskatchewan has turned down a $40 billion offer from Australian mining giant BHP Billiton to purchase Potash Corporation because of BHP's refusal to meet the province's demands regarding loss of potential tax ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-20T14:35:10Z)

Costa Rica asks OAS for urgent meeting to deal with alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA — Costa Rica on Monday asked the Organization of American States to call an urgent meeting to address an alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops onto Costa Rican soil. Security Minister Jose Tijerino said more police had been sent to ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-02T13:43:58Z)

Car buyers likelier to find deals later this year

If you're holding out for a bargain on a car, you could be rewarded this month or next. Automakers are more likely to offer promotions on certain makes and models — particularly luxury cars, SUVs and trucks — to clear out their older models and improve ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-01T23:46:27Z)

Car Buyers Likely To Find Deals Later This Year

DETROIT (AP) -- If you're holding out for a bargain on a car, you could be rewarded this month or next. Automakers are more likely to offer promotions on certain makes and models -- particularly luxury cars, SUVs and trucks -- to clear out their older ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-11-02T14:05:26Z)

Car buyers likely to soon find deals

DETROIT -- If you're holding out for a bargain on a car, you could be rewarded later this year. Automakers are more likely to offer promotions on certain makes and models -- particularly luxury cars, sport utility vehicles and trucks -- to clear out their ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-11-02T06:13:00Z)

Niklas Backstrom, Wild shut out Sharks

St. Paul, Minn. — Since putting Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau together on the top line last week, the San Jose Sharks have been nearly unstoppable. It took Niklas Backstrom to cool them off. Backstrom stopped 36 shots, Andrew Brunette ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T06:04:39Z)

Derek Jeter, Cliff Lee on list of 142 free agents

N EW YORK — Derek Jeter, Carl Crawford and Jayson Werth head a list of 142 players who have become free agents following the World Series. Ace pitcher Cliff Lee also joins the group Monday night after he and the Texas Rangers lost to San Francisco in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-03T05:00:13Z)

Giants fans flood San Francisco's streets to celebrate city's first World Series win

SAN FRANCISCO - Thousands of orange and black-clad Giants fans hugged and high-fived one other Monday night as the club clinched its first World Series title since moving west more than a half century ago. As the final out of the 3-1 win was recorded, the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T16:50:05Z)

San Jose Sharks are sharp but come up empty against Minnesota Wild, falling 1-0

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- This one wasn't a stinker. But a hot goalie in the opposing net and two ill-timed penalties that gave the Minnesota Wild a five-on-three advantage for a full two minutes Tuesday night were too much to overcome as the Sharks dropped a 1-0 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-03T06:11:48Z)

Giants fans cheer San Francisco's first Series win

SAN FRANCISCO—Thousands of orange and black-clad Giants fans hugged and high-fived one other Monday night as the club clinched its first World Series title since moving west more than a half century ago. As the final out of the 3-1 win was recorded, the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-02T17:33:02Z)

Jim Irsay: Colts holding off in contract talks for Peyton Manning

He'll just have to wait until after this season to close the deal. The Colts owner said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Manning during the team's off week, but Manning and his agent wanted to wait until after the season. "Any negotiation ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-01T18:24:19Z)

Boy, 5, in Halloween costume shot dead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 5-year-old boy died Monday after he was shot in the head by suspected gang members while showing off his Halloween costume in the backyard of his South Los Angeles home, family members said. Aaron Shannon Jr. died about 10 p.m ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-11-03T05:43:10Z)

Randy Moss is no longer a Viking, so let's watch funny videos! »

Randy Moss is out in Minnesota - again. Is anyone surprised his petulance got him punted off two teams in the same season? Well, his rambling after the Vikings' loss to the Patriots on Sunday - where he all but threw coach Brad Childress in front of a ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-11-02T23:02:19Z)

SJU's Jim Smith: Back where it all began

COLLEGEVILLE — Jim Smith always enjoys returning to his alma matter. But this weekend's trip will be more special than most. The longtime St. John's basketball coach — who played at Marquette for head coach Tex Winter from 1952-56, and was an ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2010-11-03T05:36:01Z)

Colts get payback, beat Texans in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning threw for two touchdowns and Mike Hart ran for a career-high 84 yards as the Colts held on for a 30-17 victory over Houston on Monday night. Indianapolis has won three straight and the defending AFC champs have sole ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-11-03T04:02:58Z)

Birkel, Burich spark Bison women's basketball team to exhibition victory

The leader, all-conference first teamer and on-floor assistant coach with the North Dakota State women's basketball team is Katie Birkel. The junior point guard began her third season as a starter Tuesday night at the Bison Sports Arena. The leader, all ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-11-03T05:50:20Z)

Great Pitching Lifts Giants To World Series Win

November 2, 2010 - STEVE INSKEEP, host: We don't know the winners of today's elections. We do know the winners of the World Series. The San Francisco Giants beat Texas in last night's deciding game, three to one. And the final tally in the series was four ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-02T19:49:02Z)

Family: Boy, 5, shot in head on Halloween, dies

LOS ANGELES—A 5-year-old boy died Monday after he was shot in the head by suspected gang members while showing off his Halloween costume in the backyard of his South Los Angeles home, family members said. Aaron Shannon Jr. died about 10 p.m. Monday night ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-02T14:55:33Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 2, 2010, 10:40 pm

Business Looks to Republicans to Block Rules, Taxes

(Adds Donohue quote in third paragraph, Democrats retaining Senate in ninth paragraph. See ELECT <GO> for more national election news, EXT4 <GO> for state and local coverage.) Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The Republican gains in Congress mean U.S. companies from ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-03T04:31:35Z)

Woods loses No. 1 ranking

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Tiger Woods says he wasn't surprised to lose golf's No. 1 ranking to England's Lee Westwood after a disappointing year. Westwood claimed the top spot Sunday to end a record run by Woods, who had been the world's No. 1 golfer for 281 ... (Source: Item 2010-11-02T09:26:16Z)

Kirsten Gillibrand Defeats Joe DioGuardi In New York Senate Special Election

NEW YORK — Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (KEHR'-sten JIL'-uh-brand) has been elected in New York to the seat she was appointed to last year to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton. The Associated Press called the race for Gillibrand over Republican ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-11-03T00:56:51Z)

Saskatchewan Says Approving Potash Deal Would Be a 'Betrayal'

The Saskatchewan government has said that if the Canadian government approves BHP Billiton 's foreign takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan they will consider it a "profound betrayal of our province and its people." Kathy Young, a ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-02T12:32:23Z)

Republicans to Control U.S. House, Networks Project

(Updates with Issa comment, Paul, Rubio, Manchin wins, beginning in fifth paragraph.) Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Republicans were projected to take control of the U.S. House and had picked up at least two Senate seats in U.S. midterm elections marked by voter ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-03T02:15:35Z)

Iowa justices trailing in retention elections

Three Iowa Supreme Court justices were trailing in retention elections, with many voters siding with conservative gay marriage foes angered by a ruling that allows same-sex marriage. Chief Justice Marsha Ternus, David Baker and Michael Streit were on the ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-11-03T04:24:26Z)

Saskatchewan Says Deal Approval Would Be 'Betrayal'

The Saskatchewan government said Monday that if the federal government approves BHP Billiton 's foreign takeover of Potash they will consider it a "profound betrayal of our province and its people." Kathy Young, a spokeswoman for Saskatchewan Premier ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-02T09:26:16Z)

Visiting Malaysia, Clinton jokes Obama 'envious' that she is out of country for elections

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton joked Tuesday that President Barack Obama may be jealous of her for being out of the country for hotly contested congressional midterm elections that are expected to see Republicans ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-02T04:54:15Z)

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wins seat held since appointed after Hillary Rodham Clinton

The Associated Press called the race for Gillibrand over Republican Joe DioGuardi (dee-oh-GWAHR'-dee) based on interviews with voters as they left the polls statewide Tuesday. The special-election victory gives Gillibrand the seat until 2012, which would ... (Source: Oneida Dispatch 2010-11-03T05:00:13Z)

Clinton makes final push for Murphy, Democrats

In an effort to mobilize Democrats a day before the midterm elections, former President Bill Clinton lent his star power to U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy's campaign, praising the health care overhaul, federal stimulus and financial bailout. (Source: Daily Gazette 2010-11-02T04:32:47Z)

Gibson defeats Murphy in 20th

SARATOGA SPRINGS -- This time there was no question about a win or a loss. Rep. Scott Murphy , D-Glens Falls, was handily defeated in his re-election bid Tuesday by Republican challenger Chris Gibson in a race that really wasn't that close. By 11:30 p.m ... (Source: Times Union 2010-11-03T05:28:51Z)

Results of key 2010 races in New York

Democrat Andrew Cuomo defeated tea party Republican Carl Paladino and a field of minor party challengers in the race for governor. Cuomo is a one-term state attorney general and the son of three-term Gov. Mario Cuomo. The Cuomos now join the exclusive club ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-11-03T05:14:32Z)

GOP Closes In on House Majority; Democrats Look to Hold Senate

Republicans scored early victories in the midterm elections Tuesday, confirming that change is coming again after four years of Democratic gains. Democrats fell in House races across the country as voters registered their unhappiness with the economy and ... (Source: Politics Daily 2010-11-03T02:44:13Z)

Ivory Coast awaits results of first presidential election held since war erupted in 2002

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast - Electoral workers in Ivory Coast counted ballots Monday from the country's first election since civil war split the world's biggest cocoa producer in half nearly a decade ago. The United Nations special envoy, meanwhile, praised ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-01T13:38:00Z)

Tiger Woods unmoved after being dethroned om golf world rankings

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Tiger Woods says it was no surprise to lose golf's No. 1 ranking to England's Lee Westwood after struggling through a disappointing year. Westwood claimed the top spot Sunday to end a record run by Woods, who had been the world's ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-11-03T05:00:13Z)

Ailing Washington Times sold to founder for $1

The Washington Times, one of many ailing newspapers, has been sold for a $1 to a group backed by its founder, Unification Church leader Rev. Sun Myung Moon. The deal closed late Monday after months of wrangling, according to a story published Tuesday on ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-02T23:38:06Z)

UPDATE: EPA Delays Release Of New Ozone-Pollution Standards

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has postponed the release of new ozone-pollution standards, potentially delaying the creation of new pollution-control requirements for electric utilities and other types of industrial ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-02T21:00:37Z)

Republicans Win Early Senate Races in Battle for U.S. Congress

Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Tea Party favorite Rand Paul in Kentucky gave Republicans an early victory as polls began closing in U.S. midterm elections shaped by voter anxiety over jobs and the economy. Republicans also picked up a Senate seat in Indiana, with ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-02T23:30:57Z)

Tight Race In First Ivory Coast Elections

(ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast) — The first major results from an election aimed at reuniting war-divided Ivory Coast showed a tight race early Wednesday between President Laurent Gbagbo and this West African nation's main opposition leader. Electoral commission ... (Source: Time 2010-11-03T04:02:58Z)

Clinton: Obama 'Envious' of Her Election Day Trip

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton joked Tuesday that President Barack Obama may be jealous of her for being out of the country for hotly contested congressional midterm elections that are expected to see Republicans make big gains. Clinton told ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-11-02T12:03:45Z)

Usually sleepy Iowa Supreme Court justice retention vote is a focal point of Iowa election

DES MOINES, IOWA — The last time Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Marsha Ternus was on the ballot, nearly half of voters didn't bother to weigh in on whether she should keep her job. What a difference eight years and a ruling allowing gay marriage can ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-02T22:55:09Z)

Canada says no decision yet on BHP-Potash deal

By Euan Rocha and David Ljunggren TORONTO/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada insisted on Tuesday it made no decision on BHP's $39 billion offer to buy Potash Corp, even as two newspapers reported that bureaucrats were advising that the bid should go ahead and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-02T17:40:11Z)

Washington Times sold for a buck

The Washington Times, one of many ailing US newspapers, has been sold for us$1 to a group backed by its founder, Unification Church leader Rev Sun Myung Moon. The deal closed late Monday after months of wrangling, according to a story published Tuesday on ... (Source: Stuff 2010-11-02T23:30:57Z)

Clinton: Obama 'Envious' of Election Day Trip

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday she expects President Barack Obama to stay the course on domestic and foreign policy even if Republicans make big gains, as expected, in hotly contested congressional ... (Source: FOX News 2010-11-02T13:58:17Z)

Ailing Washington Times sold for $1

The Washington Times, one of many ailing US newspapers, has been sold for a dollar to a group backed by its founder, Unification Church leader Reverend Sun Myung Moon. The deal closed late on Monday after months of wrangling, according to a story published ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-11-03T00:13:54Z)

Ivory Coast Votes in Election, Some Delays in Abidjan

Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Ivory Coast began voting today in its first presidential election in a decade, the latest effort to restore political stability and revive investment in the world's biggest cocoa producer. While polls were due to open across the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-31T08:09:54Z)

Tiger tries to deal with fall to No. 2

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Tiger Woods says it was no surprise to lose golf's No. 1 ranking to England's Lee Westwood after struggling through a disappointing year. Westwood claimed the top spot Sunday to end a record run by Woods, who had been the world's ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-11-02T06:05:50Z)

EPA Kicks Smog Decision Further Down the Road

Most of Washington is obsessing over today's mid-term congressional election, but environmentalists and lobbyists for smokestack industries are buzzing over the Obama administration's latest punt on a decision that could force states and businesses to ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-02T17:47:21Z)

Sleepy judge vote a focal point of Iowa election

Judge retention votes usually draw little attention, but the question about whether three Iowa Supreme Court justices will keep their jobs has become a focal point in Tuesday's election. A Des Moines Register poll published Sunday indicates voters are ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-01T22:49:11Z)

Why would Scott Murphy need Bill Clinton's help?

There are so few days between now and election day.  There are numerous Democrat Senators and Congresspersons who need a boost in their sagging fortunes.  Obama has been campaigning for various politicians, but his track record of campaigning for ... (Source: Albany Times Union (blog) 2010-10-26T13:02:10Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 2, 2010, 9:40 pm

Nikki Haley bests Vincent Sheheen for South Carolina governor

Republican Nikki Haley beat Democratic opponent Vincent Sheheen to win the South Carolina governor's race Tuesday, becoming the first minority governor in the state's history and the second Indian American governor in the nation, after Gov. Bobby Jindal of ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-03T03:41:29Z)

John Kasich wins Ohio governor's race

COLUMBUS — Former Rep. John Kasich has defeated Gov. Ted Strickland in Ohio and seized GOP control of a state considered crucial to the 2012 presidential election. Republicans also won control of the Ohio House and all statewide offices. Republicans ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-11-03T04:17:16Z)

Tight Race In First Ivory Coast Elections

(ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast) — The first major results from an election aimed at reuniting war-divided Ivory Coast showed a tight race early Wednesday between President Laurent Gbagbo and this West African nation's main opposition leader. Electoral commission ... (Source: Time 2010-11-03T04:02:58Z)

Ohio governor race still very close

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Voters were still awaiting a result in the close Ohio governor's race, whose winner will control a key battleground state in the 2012 presidential election. Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland and Republican John Kasich traded slight ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-03T01:32:38Z)

Purdue's Johnson named to AP's preseason All-America basketball team

JaJuan Johnson is now in very select company. The Purdue senior forward became the third player from Indianapolis and second Boilermaker to be named an Associated Press Preseason All-American since the honor began in 1986. The Franklin Central High School ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-11-02T17:54:30Z)

Perry's national push is talk of campaign's last day

Gov. Rick Perry and Democratic challenger Bill White flew around the state Monday in a final plea for votes before today's election as a small firestorm erupted over what Perry plans to do once the votes are counted. Perry, whom polls show leading White ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-11-02T04:18:28Z)

Markets Rise Amid Early Election Returns

As results from the U.S. midterm elections were rolling in through the Asian session, stock markets in the region rose in early Wednesday trading. Investors were closely watching the impact of election results on markets world-wide. But many investors ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-03T04:02:58Z)

Markets Higher as Traders Await the Fed

Shares on Wall Street climbed Tuesday as the dollar weakened and traders awaited some clarity from the Federal Reserve on its monetary plans. As Americans went to the polls on the midterm elections, some analysts said that any perceived volatility from the ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-02T16:21:27Z)

Clinton: Obama 'Envious' of Her Election Day Trip

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton joked Tuesday that President Barack Obama may be jealous of her for being out of the country for hotly contested congressional midterm elections that are expected to see Republicans make big gains. Clinton told ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-11-02T12:03:45Z)

Indian American Nikki Haley to be South Carolina governor

WASHINGTON: Republican Nikki Haley , daughter of Sikh immigrant parents from Amritsar, will be the new governor of South Carolina state after she defeated her Democratic rival Vincent Sheheen in a close race. The results in Tuesday's election show Haley ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-11-03T03:48:39Z)

Indian-American Nikki Haley creates history, wins South Carolina governorship

Indian-American Nikki Haley created history today by becoming the first woman governor of South Carolina, with her Republican party trouncing the Democratic party of US President Barack Obama in the nationwide mid-term elections. Born to Sikh parents who ... (Source: Daily News and Analysis 2010-11-03T04:10:07Z)

Freshman tabbed AP preseason All-America

The Associated Press released its college basketball preseason All-America team Monday. Four seniors made the first team, which is a bit of a surprise, considering how many players seem to leave early for the NBA. But the biggest surprise was the fifth ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-02T10:16:22Z)

Stocks rise on Election Day

NEW YORK — Major stock indexes rose Tuesday as investors awaited the results of Congressional elections, putting the Dow Jones industrial average near its highest point of the year. The Dow Jones industrial average rose more than 60 points. The Dow has ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-03T01:11:10Z)

Visiting Malaysia, Clinton jokes Obama 'envious' that she is out of country for elections

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton joked Tuesday that President Barack Obama may be jealous of her for being out of the country for hotly contested congressional midterm elections that are expected to see Republicans ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-02T04:54:15Z)

Kasich beats Strickland in Ohio governor's race

Former Rep. John Kasich has defeated Gov. Ted Strickland in Ohio and seized GOP control of a state considered crucial to the 2012 presidential election. The 58-year-old Kasich defeated Strickland with attacks over the loss of 400,000 jobs. The Democratic ... (Source: Canton Repository 2010-11-03T04:17:16Z)

Clinton: Obama 'Envious' of Election Day Trip

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday she expects President Barack Obama to stay the course on domestic and foreign policy even if Republicans make big gains, as expected, in hotly contested congressional ... (Source: FOX News 2010-11-02T13:58:17Z)

Sports figures in the political ring: pro wrestling's Linda McMahon counted out in Connecticut

One-time pro wrestling executive Linda McMahon was taken down in Connecticut on Tuesday, losing her bid for a U.S. Senate seat in one of some two dozen races across the country involving sports figures. McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-11-03T03:48:39Z)

Doyle inks high-speed rail deal

MILWAUKEE - Transportation officials confirm Wisconsin and federal administrators have signed a deal days before the election to commit the state to spending all $810 million of federal stimulus cash allocated to a proposed Milwaukee-to-Madison high-speed ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-11-02T05:01:25Z)

Election Day: Polls are closed; live chat happening at Election Central

7:30 p.m.: Preliminary exit polls suggest about one-third of Illinois voters see neither of the top two candidates for Barack Obama's old U.S. Senate seat as honest and trustworthy. And fully half of those surveyed say both Republican Mark Kirk and ... (Source: Daily Chronicle 2010-11-02T16:35:46Z)

Freshman makes All-America team

Fierce rivals, Duke and North Carolina are all tied up to start the preseason. Duke's Kyle Singler was the leading vote-getter and only repeat selection for the Associated Press preseason men's basketball All-America team. North Carolina's Harrison Barnes ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-02T05:58:41Z)

Texas Governor Perry rides anti-Obama wave to victory

HOUSTON/DALLAS, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Republican Governor Rick Perry of Texas defeated Democratic challenger Bill White on Tuesday, setting the stage for a showdown with the Obama administration over federal carbon dioxide limits. Perry, a conservative and Tea ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-03T03:41:29Z)

Ivory Coast presidential election holds promise, fear

(11-01) 04:00 PDT Abidjan, Ivory Coast -- Eight years after civil war tore the world's top cocoa producer in two, Ivory Coast finally held a long-awaited presidential ballot Sunday that millions of people here are praying will truly reunite the country and ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-01T07:40:05Z)

Rick Perry Wins Unprecedented Third Term as Texas Governor

Republican Rick Perry, Texas' longest-serving governor, won an unprecedented third term Tuesday night. His Democratic opponent, Bill White, the former mayor of Houston, gave Perry a strong challenge. It was the first election loss for White since beginning ... (Source: Politics Daily 2010-11-03T02:44:13Z)

Election Day: Polls are open until 7 p.m.; live chat also starts at 7 p.m.

6 p.m.: We're an hour away from polls closing in DeKalb County. We're also an hour away from our Election Night live chat at Election Central . We'll also be live-tweeting results on our Twitter page. Follow us at @Daily_Chronicle. 5:35 p.m.: Voters' views ... (Source: Daily Chronicle 2010-11-02T22:26:31Z)

Ivory Coast awaits results of first presidential election held since war erupted in 2002

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast - Electoral workers in Ivory Coast counted ballots Monday from the country's first election since civil war split the world's biggest cocoa producer in half nearly a decade ago. The United Nations special envoy, meanwhile, praised ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-01T13:38:00Z)

Linda McMahon Spends $40 Million but Lags in Connecticut Race

With Election Day less than two weeks away, Republican candidate Linda McMahon has broken a Connecticut state record for donating personal funds to one's own campaign coffers. Despite spending some $41.5 million of her own money to fund a Senate race, with ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-21T14:33:59Z)

JSOnline: State, Feds Quietly Sign Deal To Solidify Rail Project

The unannounced weekend agreement frees outgoing Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle's administration to sign contracts for much if not all of the work. Just days before an election that could decide the fate of a planned high-speed rail line, state and federal ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-02T10:45:00Z)

Exit poll: Voters focus on economic woes, Obama

Voters' views of Tuesday's elections, according to preliminary results of a national exit poll conducted for The Associated Press: ___ THE ECONOMY OVERSHADOWS EVERYTHING Vast numbers expressed concern about the economy, and those who did leaned decisively ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T03:41:29Z)

State and feds sign high-speed rail deal

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Transportation officials confirm Wisconsin and federal administrators have signed a deal to commit the state to spending all $810 million of federal stimulus cash allocated to a proposed Milwaukee-to-Madison high-speed rail line. The ... (Source: WQOW 2010-11-03T03:48:39Z)

Vince McMahon Sues Connecticut Over Ban of WWE Garb at State Polls

World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Vince McMahon has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop Connecticut election workers from asking WWE fans to cover up their wrestling garb at the polls. The husband of Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon filed the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-26T21:51:52Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 2, 2010, 8:41 pm

AT&T to offer HTC Surround and Samsung Focus on November 8th

The second week of November is shaping up to be absolutely monstrous. Verizon is said to have a slew of devices on the way, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is going to be making a huge splash and now AT&T has announced that it will be bringing two Windows Phone 7 ... (Source: Examiner 2010-10-28T20:02:08Z)

Jim Irsay: Colts holding off in contract talks for Peyton Manning

He'll just have to wait until after this season to close the deal. The Colts owner said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Manning during the team's off week, but Manning and his agent wanted to wait until after the season. "Any negotiation ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-01T18:24:19Z)

Colts wait to offer Peyton Manning deal

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jim Irsay insists Peyton Manning will be the NFL's highest-paid player next season. He'll just have to wait until after this season to close the deal. The Colts owner said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Manning during ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-01T18:38:38Z)

Nikki Haley first SC woman governor

Republican Nikki Haley, who won her party's nomination with the support of Sarah Palin and tea party activists, has been elected the first female governor of South Carolina. Haley, a daughter of immigrants from India, is a fiscal conservative who cited her ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-11-03T03:05:42Z)

Voters elect Nikki Haley, South Carolina's 1st woman governor

Tea-party backed Republican state Rep. Nikki Haley will also become the nation's second Indian-American governor when she replaces term-limited Gov. Mark Sanford . Louisiana's Bobby Jindal also is Indian-American. Haley won over state Sen. Vincent Sheheen ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-03T03:05:42Z)

Cleantech investment falls 55% in Q3

U.S. venture capital investment in cleantech companies in the third quarter fell to $575.6 million in 53 financing rounds -- a 55 percent decrease in capital and a 22 percent decrease in deals compared to the same quarter last year -- according to an Ernst ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-01T18:38:38Z)

Three New Windows Phone 7 Smartphones from AT&T for Microsoft's New Mobile Platform

Google Android, and RIM BlackBerry continue to dominate smartphone market share. Steve Ballmer and the rest of Microsoft hopes the new Windows Phone 7 platform changes their mobile operating system luck. Three promising smartphones from a variety of ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-25T09:21:26Z)

US Venture Capital Investment in Cleantech Falls 55% to $575.6 Million in Q3 2010

BOSTON, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- US venture capital (VC) investment in cleantech companies in Q3 2010 fell to $575.6 million in 53 financing rounds, a 55% decrease in capital and a 22% decrease in deals compared to Q3 2009, according to an Ernst ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-11-01T10:53:21Z)

TomTom Intros New Navigation Devices, Packing Faster Routing and Redesigned UI

When it comes down to GPS navigation TomTom is one of the most established brands out there, the company announcing two new devices that are bound to hit the US market, the GO 2405 TM and GO 2505 TM that offer an enhanced user interface as well as faster ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-01T13:30:50Z)

Intel-powered notebooks won't support USB 3.0 until 2012

Even as USB 3.0 becomes more common on motherboards and on external devices, Intel remains hesitant on providing native support on its chipsets. Though desktop motherboards that launch alongside the Sand Bridge platform early next year will all include the ... (Source: HEXUS.net 2010-11-01T17:05:35Z)

Native USB 3.0 Support for Intel Chipsets Not Far Off

We've been pretty critical of Intel's lackadaisical attitude when it comes to adding USB 3.0 support to its chipsets, instead leaving it up to board makers to solder third-party SuperSpeed solutions from the likes of NEC. That's about to change, says ... (Source: Maximum PC 2010-11-01T19:21:35Z)

Celtics Overwhelm Pistons, Improve to 3-1 With Solid Road Win

Final: Celtics 109, Pistons 86. The Celtics have won consecutive games for the first time this season, finishing off an impressive 23-point win over the Pistons for their second straight win. They led from wire to wire. Kevin Garnett leads the way for the ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-11-03T01:32:38Z)

Celts rout Pistons behind Rondo's 9 points, 17 assists

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Rajon Rondo had nine points and 17 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-86 rout of the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Kevin Garnett scored 22 points and Paul Pierce added 21 for Boston, which won easily despite Shaquille O ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-03T03:27:10Z)

TomTom Revamps Go Series GPS with New Look and Feel

TomTom on Monday announced a couple of new GPS devices, the Go 2405 TM and Go 2505 TM. According to TomTom, both of these offer faster routing than previous versions and feature an enhanced software platform, as well as a new physical design. "At TomTom ... (Source: Maximum PC 2010-11-02T13:22:29Z)

Nikki Haley Makes History

Republican Nikki Haley made history Tuesday night as she became the first woman to be elected governor of South Carolina. At about 10:30 p.m., NBC network news and the Associated Press declared Haley winner. Haley and Democrat Vincent Sheheen were in a ... (Source: WYFF4.com 2010-11-03T03:05:42Z)

Irsay: Indy has new contract proposal for Manning

INDIANAPOLIS - Colts owner Jim Irsay says the team wanted to make Peyton Manning (notes) a contract proposal during the team's bye week but acknowledged Manning wants to wait until after the season to complete a new deal. Manning's contract expires at the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-28T23:58:21Z)

Pistons, without Rip Hamilton, lose to Celtics

Kevin Garnett led five Celtics in double figures with 22 points as the Pistons fell to the Celtics, 109-86, tonight at the Palace. Detroit has started the season 0-4. Charlie Villanueva scored 17 points off the bench to lead the Pistons. Austin Daye scored ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-03T02:44:13Z)

Jim Irsay: Colts holding contract offer for Peyton Manning until after season

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said Monday the team has withheld a contract offer for QB Peyton Manning in order to honor the player's wishes to defer negotiations until after the season. Manning's contract expires after the current season and Irsay ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-01T16:01:09Z)

Cleantech Investments Down in Third Quarter

Venture capital investments in U.S.-based cleantech companies fell during the third quarter of 2010. A total of $575.6 million was invested across 53 financing rounds, representing a 55% decrease in capital compared with the third quarter of 2009 ... (Source: Private Equity Hub 2010-11-01T13:02:12Z)

Report: Next, next-gen Intel chipsets to offer USB 3.0 support

Rumor has it that select desktop and notebook chipsets for AMD's upcoming Llano platform will offer native support for USB 3.0. SuperSpeed support isn't expected in the core-logic offerings accompanying Intel's Sandy Bridge CPUs, which are due out early ... (Source: The Tech Report& LLC 2010-11-01T14:13:47Z)

Colts will wait till after 2010 season to give Manning a new deal

Jim Irsay will have to wait until after this season until his star franchise quarterback Peyton Manning will get his new deal, according to the Associated Press. The Indianapolis Colts' quarterback looks to become the highest-paid player in NFL history ... (Source: NFL GridIron Gab 2010-11-02T21:57:53Z)

Revenge of 'The Nerd:' Snyder wins

A few post-election thoughts: -The segment of America that will be partying the hardest as election results roll in this evening may be Wall St. bankers. Wall St. loves gridlock in Washington, D.C., according to data complied by Bloomberg.com that shows th ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-03T03:12:51Z)

Colorado ski resorts offer apps for the slopes

DENVER (AP) -- This season, there's more to technology on the ski slopes than the new shapes in skis. As skiers and snowboarders head online to book vacations and then brag about it, Colorado resorts are amping up their social media and smart phone ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-11-02T17:54:30Z)

TomTom Introduces Next Generation Navigation Devices

TomTom, the world's leading provider of location and navigation solutions, announced today the launch of its newest generation of navigation devices in the United States. The new TomTom GO 2405 TM and GO 2505 TM devices will offer consumers a powerful ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-01T12:19:15Z)

New offer for Peyton

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jim Irsay insists Peyton Manning will be the NFL's highest-paid player next season. He'll just have to wait until after this season to close the deal. INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning threw for two touchdowns and Mike Hart ran for a career ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-11-02T09:04:48Z)

NFL midseason report: Roundtable

As we hit the midpoint of the '10 NFL season, we asked Sporting News's four NFL staff writers—Clifton Brown, Dennis Dillon, Steve Greenberg and Vinnie Iyer—for their quick thoughts on five big questions: 1. Which team is in for a second-half fall ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-03T02:01:16Z)

Video: A look at two Windows Phone 7 devices

It's time for another video look at a new tech product. Episode four of our new series takes a look at two Windows Phone 7 devices that debut later this month: AT&T's Samsung Focus and HTC Surround. Your Browser Does Not Support IFrames. For earlier ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-02T13:29:39Z)

Irsay: Colts wanted to complete Manning negotiations over bye

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning 's refusal to accept a contract proposal from the Indianapolis Colts during last week's bye and informing the team he'd prefer to wait until after the season to complete a new deal was a strategic move aimed at giving the ... (Source: NFL 2010-11-02T06:13:00Z)

Colts have new contract proposal for Manning

Jim Irsay insists Peyton Manning will be the NFL's highest-paid player next season. He'll just have to wait until after this season to close the deal. The Indianapolis Colts owner said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Manning during the ... (Source: Ibj.com 2010-11-01T18:31:29Z)

Alhurra and Radio Sawa Bring the U.S. Elections to the Middle East

PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 02, 2010 – (Springfield, Va.)—Alhurra and Radio Sawa are providing comprehensive coverage of the U.S. midterm elections to millions of people throughout the Middle East. Leading up to the Nov. 2nd Election Day, Alhurra and ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-11-02T19:27:34Z)

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