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Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 10:43 pm

Did airfare price fall? Ask about a refund

Travelers must factor in that fee when weighing whether to fight for their money back. And only three airlines offer refunds on any price drop -- Southwest, Alaska and JetBlue. United, Continental, Delta, US Airways and American all hit you with a $150 ... (Source: Florida Today 2011-05-31T05:10:03Z)

Watson: Red Raiders need to break door down next year

"That's the deal you get with the (selection) committee, and our baseball committee is weighted toward the northeast." He tried to rationalize the selection of Dallas Baptist, a 39-win independent team that Tech split with this season. "They are a good ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2011-05-31T05:10:03Z)

Mets likely minority owner says deal is fair

NEW YORK -- Hedge fund manager David Einhorn, who has agreed to buy a minority stake in the New York Mets, says the deal is a "win-win agreement" for both sides. Einhorn was at Citi Field on Monday to attend his second game in three days. Wearing shorts ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2011-05-31T04:55:44Z)

Todd Akin votes in Town and Country, but does he live there?

"And, if it is, I don't think it's by any of the Akin folks." Public records offer a conflicting picture of when Akin moved. When Akin purchased the Wildwood home for $280,000 in December 2007, he listed the new house as his mailing address on the deed. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-05-31T05:02:54Z)

Einhorn still mum on deal

The future is uncertain and there are a wide range of possible outcomes." Einhorn said the deal could be done in a matter of weeks, but refused to go into details -- including the possibility he might have an opportunity to claim a majority stake of the ... (Source: New York Post 2011-05-31T04:48:35Z)

Lost Boy to visit homeland 16 years after fleeing

The referendum was part of a 2005 peace deal that ended more than two decades of civil war between the mostly Muslim north and the largely Christian and animist south that resulted in more than 2 million deaths. The referendum was approved by more than 98 ... (Source: RealClearPolitics 2011-05-31T05:31:32Z)

Get set for summertime TV

"Rizzoli & Isles" (10 p.m. July 11, TNT): Stars Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander are back to look beautiful and solve crimes for a second season. "Haven" (10 p.m. July 15, Syfy): More supernatural mysteries await fans in season two. "Breaking Bad" (10 p.m ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-05-31T05:10:03Z)

Can both parties be serious on curbing spending, debt?

At the height of the confrontation, President Barack Obama will address the country and say that even though he has offered the Republicans more than $1 trillion in spending cuts (unspecified), the Republicans have not been willing to compromise on a deal. (Source: Detroit News 2011-05-31T05:02:54Z)

Baba Ramdev: 'No question of calling off fast'

The two-hour meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is believed to have deliberated on ways that could be adopted to deal with the matter. The Cabinet has also decided to set up a fresh panel to draw an estimate of the black money parked in ... (Source: NDTV 2011-05-31T05:17:13Z)

At 38, Kidd will be oldest guard to start in NBA finals

It wasn't clear who got the better of that deal as the Mavs won a single playoff series in Kidd's first three postseasons. This run to the finals should end that debate. "It just took a while to really come into his own here," Nowitzki said. Kidd is under ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2011-05-31T05:10:03Z)

Bruce helps Reds defeat Brewers

He is 3-0 in four career starts against Milwaukee over the last two years. Relievers Jose Arredondo, Nick Masset and Francisco Cordero each pitched a scoreless inning. • Toronto's Jo-Jo Reyes won for the first time in 29 starts. • Pinch-hitter Kyle ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-05-31T05:02:54Z)

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