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Deals of the Hour / May 28, 2011, 6:43 pm

Local ties cited in drug bust affidavit

Members of a drug ring allegedly stashed marijuana and thousands of dollars in drug money and discussed drug deals in homes in Watertown, Waltham, Stoneham, Cambridge, and Boylston, according to a federal affidavit that built the case against a former ... (Source: Boston Globe 2011-05-29T01:01:53Z)

REFILE-High hopes as Nigeria's Jonathan sworn in

Jonathan will also have to deal with the growing threat from radical Islamist sect Boko Haram in remote northeastern Nigeria, which has been carrying out almost daily killings and fire bombings of police stations with impunity. [ID:nLDE74Q1H5] Car bombs ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-29T01:09:03Z)

Napa teen injured in ATV rollover off Knoxville Road

The teen said the three-wheeler had bad brakes, Clark said.  The teen was airlifted by REACH helicopter to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in stable condition with a compound fracture on his left leg, Clark said. A U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary at Lake ... (Source: Napa Valley Register 2011-05-29T01:16:12Z)

Ousted Honduran president returns

Last week, Zelaya reached a deal with Lobo for his return without having to face prosecution. The deal was brokered by Colombia and Venezuela. Zelaya's return is crucial to Honduran aspirations for readmission to the OAS, from which it was suspended after ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-05-29T00:40:25Z)

Irwin joins Murota in Senior PGA lead

Dodds jumped 11 places into fourth at seven-under 209. Nick Price managed a one-over 73, but dipped into fifth place at minus-six. Defending champion Tom Lehman fired a four-under 68 to move into a share of sixth at five-under-par 211 at Valhalla Golf Club. (Source: WGRZ TV 2011-05-29T01:09:03Z)

Irwin, ailing Murota share lead at Senior PGA

They were at 9-under 207, with the ever dangerous Tom Watson lurking just a shot behind and Nick Price, defending champion Tom Lehman, Mark Calcavecchia and Mark O'Meara among the 13 players within five shots of the lead at Valhalla Golf Club. Seeking a ... (Source: American Chronicle 2011-05-29T00:54:44Z)

AG won't seek clarification of budget ruling

Throughout the day Saturday, legislatives leaders, representatives of the mining industry and others trekked back and forth from the legislative building to Sandoval's office in the Capitol as efforts continued to hammer out a deal. On Friday, Erquiaga ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2011-05-29T01:01:53Z)

L.A. officials: Reject U2 guitarist's proposal for mansions

The proposal involving the musician, whose real name is David Evans, includes five multilevel homes ranging from 7,220 to 12,785 square feet to be built on 156 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains ... The report also pointed to the deal the owners ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-05-29T01:30:31Z)

Tigers make the call for relief help after Ryan Perry proves ineffective

The upside from Friday's deal is no greater than its potential consequences for a Tigers team that is learning what most teams experience during a season. Relief pitching is unpredictable. The Tigers have lots of arms, but when semi-experienced slingers ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-05-29T00:47:34Z)

Senior PGA entrants not fans of mud ball

The top 13 players heading into the final round have won a total of 18 major championships: Hale Irwin (3), Tom Watson (8), Nick Price (3), Tom Lehman (1), Mark O'Meara (2) and Mark Calcavecchia (1). ... Unlike the first three rounds, everyone in the final ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2011-05-29T01:23:22Z)

Tigers trade Scott Sizemore; Ryan Raburn moving to 2B

They let him go -- to Philadelphia on a three-year deal -- and replaced him with Scott Sizemore, who'd just had a big year in the minors. Sizemore got two chances to seize the job. His recuperating ankle doomed him last season, and his ineffective bat did ... (Source: Battle Creek Enquirer 2011-05-29T00:47:34Z)

Dominance of Maryland, Northwestern in women's lacrosse continues

They play with invincibility." So much success breeds an air of confidence around both teams. Of course, they have strategies to deal with the opposition's strengths, but each is more concerned with its own game and supporting each other on the field. (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-05-29T01:09:03Z)

Report: plane crashed last year due to slow speed

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Federal investigators say slow speed contributed to a small plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida Panhandle last year, killing two people. The National Transportation Safety Board released a probable cause report ... (Source: 10Connects.com 2011-05-29T01:09:03Z)

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