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Deals of the Hour / May 27, 2011, 6:49 pm

4 young women from Ky killed in plane crash

"We have some important pieces of information but there's a great deal left to fill in," he said. In newly released 911 calls, someone living near the crash site reported that the explosion sounded "like a sonic boom," according to WKYT-TV in Lexington. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-05-28T01:03:05Z)

Ex-Amerk Sean McMorrow rejects plea deal in marijuana-smuggling case

Former Rochester Americans hockey player Sean McMorrow has rejected a plea deal to resolve criminal charges that he conspired to transport more than 100 kilograms of marijuana into the United States from Canada. Federal authorities allege that McMorrow was ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2011-05-28T00:55:55Z)

Report: Rockets make job offer to McHale

HOUSTON, May 27 (UPI) -- The Houston Rockets have offered Kevin McHale a three-year contract to coach the team, the Houston Chronicle reported Friday. McHale, who has worked as an analyst during the NBA playoffs for Turner Network Television, has told his ... (Source: United Press International 2011-05-28T01:03:05Z)

Sergio Garcia, Ryan Palmer share lead at Byron Nelson Championship

Tim Petrovic (66) and Scott Piercy (69) were three strokes back at 5 under. Nick Watney (68), Joe Ogilvie (70) and Chad Collins (69) followed at 4 under. For the second year in a row, area amateur teenager Jordan Spieth made the cut at the Nelson. (Source: Patriot-News Blogs 2011-05-28T01:03:05Z)

Outrigger Enterprises Group Announces Sale of Ohana® Islander Waikiki Hotel to Hilton Grand Vacations for Development of Hilton Grand Vacations C

Anchoring the northernmost stretch of Outrigger's celebrated Waikiki Beach Walk® development at the corner of Kalakaua Avenue and Lewers Street, the new Hilton Grand Vacations Club will offer immediate access to Waikiki's most vibrant showcase and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-05-28T00:55:55Z)

DC Elementary Students Served Raw Onions as Snack

Turner Elementary School students were still washing the taste out of their mouths Friday, with both students and teachers complaining about the raw deal. The school's food provider, Chartwells, was supposed to provide its usual healthy snack -- zucchini ... (Source: MyFox Dallas 2011-05-28T01:17:24Z)

Fiat to gain Chrysler majority by buying U.S. stake

This week, Fiat boosted its stake in Chrysler to 46 percent after repaying $7.6 billion in loans from the United States and Canada through a refinancing deal. A deal with Treasury would bring its stake to 52 percent. Sergio Marchionne, the chief executive ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-28T01:24:33Z)

Marchionne settles $7.6bn bill early

With a refinancing deal in hand, the chief executive of Chrysler and Fiat announced on Tuesday that the US carmaker had repaid $7.6bn of US and Canadian government loans six years ahead of schedule. The move allowed Fiat to lift its stake in its partner ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-05-28T01:17:24Z)

Hilton Grand Vacations Acquires OHANA® Islander Waikiki Hotel from Outrigger Enterprises Group

Anchoring the northernmost stretch of Outrigger's celebrated Waikiki Beach Walk ® development at the corner of Kalakaua Avenue and Lewers Street, the new Hilton Grand Vacations Club will offer immediate access to Waikiki's most vibrant showcase and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-05-28T00:55:55Z)

Sergio Garcia shares Byron Nelson lead

Palmer and Garcia had a three-shot lead over Tim Petrovic and Scott Piercy. Nick Watney, Joe Ogilvie and Chad Collins were tied for fifth at 136. Amateur Jordan Spieth, a 17-year-old local high school student, shot a 68 and was in a tie for eighth. (Source: United Press International 2011-05-28T01:17:24Z)

Kroger expands $1-a-gallon gas discount

Loyalty-card users get 10 cents off a gallon for every $100 spent on groceries. The deal had been capped at 10 cents per fill-up in most markets. (Source: Cincinnati.com 2011-05-28T00:55:55Z)

State boys golf: Washington leads 3-A by three strokes

Washington, fifth a year ago, totaled a 312 score. Clear Lake and Williamsburg are tied for third at 322. Decorah junior Nick Nelson owns a two-shot lead over Pella junior Lucas Boyd for medalist honors after an opening 71. Class 2-A: Carroll Kuemper and ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-05-28T01:31:43Z)

Hall of Famer and former Met Carter's tumor likely malignant

NEW YORK — Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has a brain tumor that is likely cancerous. Doctors performed biopsies on a tumor in Carter's brain on Friday morning and Duke Medicine says in a release that preliminary results show it "appears to be malignant." (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2011-05-28T01:24:33Z)

Golf Capsules

Tim Petrovic (66) and Scott Piercy (69) were three strokes back at 5 under. Nick Watney (68), Joe Ogilvie (70) and Chad Collins (69) followed at 4 under. For the second year in a row, area amateur teenager Jordan Spieth made the cut. He was 3 under after a 68. (Source: AP - NBC Sports 2011-05-28T01:24:33Z)

Gary Carter brain tumor likely malignant

NEW YORK -- A tumor on former New York Mets Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter's brain "appears to be malignant," according to doctors at Duke University. "Following a thorough examination and assessment of Gary Carter, biopsies were performed (Friday ... (Source: ESPN.com 2011-05-28T01:31:43Z)

Hall of Famer Gary Carter's tumor likely malignant

N EW YORK — Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has a brain tumor that Duke University doctors say is likely malignant. The 57-year-old Carter announced last Saturday that an MRI had revealed four small brain tumors on his brain. Duke Medicine says tests ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-05-28T01:17:24Z)

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