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Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 8:41 pm

Gen. Martin Dempsey to chair Joint Chiefs of Staff

"The men and women of our armed forces are the best our nation has to offer. They deserve nothing but the absolute best in return. And that includes leaders who will guide them, and support their families, with wisdom and strength and compassion." (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-05-31T02:46:54Z)

Refunds possible if fare falls later: But most airlines will charge a fee

Travelers must factor in that fee when weighing whether to fight for their money back. • Only three airlines offer refunds on any price drop — Southwest, Alaska and JetBlue. • AirTran and Virgin America have $75 change fees, so the price drop must be ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2011-05-31T02:39:44Z)

Nick Lachey, Vanessa Minnillo showered with wedding gifts

PEOPLE.com ) -- Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo celebrated their upcoming nuptials Sunday with a sunset wedding shower at the London Hotel in West Hollywood. The couple arrived at 7 p.m. for the rooftop cocktail celebration. As one eyewitness told PEOPLE ... (Source: CNN 2011-05-30T14:22:26Z)

Umpires' controversial call leads Tigers past Twins

They'd been ahead 3-0 after three, then trailed 5-3 after five, but the game had been tied since the sixth because of Victor Martinez's two-run home run off Twins starter Nick Blackburn. But the Tigers also had failed to capitalize in the seventh after ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-05-31T02:54:03Z)

Waltham High boys track team sets 4x100 relay record at Division 1 meet

The team of junior Darius Holloway, junior Nathan Pierre-Louis, senior Nick Richard and senior Brad Keirstead clocked 44.16 in the relay that was good for a medal out of the second heat and a new school record that meant more to the quartet than the place. (Source: Abington Mariner 2011-05-31T03:01:13Z)

Woman selling 'suicide kits' reignites right-to-die debate

Some aren't so appreciative. After Nick Klonoski died last December in Eugene, Ore., his brother Zach blamed Hydorn at a hearing in front of Oregon state lawmakers. The packaging, he said, disguises the device's lethalness and comes with instructions that ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2011-05-31T03:15:32Z)

McDonell High School graduate teaches English to South Korean children

"I just read lot of different testimonials about it," Stevens said of the South Korea teaching program. "They really make the offer sweet for you to do it." Stevens' flight and housing costs were paid for, which meant his salary only had to cover food and ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2011-05-31T02:54:03Z)

Palin Swings By National Archives As Presidential Plans Remain Mystery

That may be all that is behind Palin's "One Nation" tour, though she did offer a pitch behind why African Americans should support the GOP.  "I would believe that every American is very interested in making sure the economy's getting back on the right ... (Source: FOX News 2011-05-30T15:41:10Z)

Vanessa Minnillo & Nick Lachey Wedding Shower in West Hollywood

Singer Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo's wedding shower was held yesterday at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, according to reports. The couple entertained family and friends with cocktails on the hotel's rooftop bar, followed by an 'elegant' dinner ... (Source: National Ledger 2011-05-31T03:15:32Z)

Virginia edges Maryland for NCAA lacrosse title

Matt White added three more goals and Nick O'Reilly had a goal and four assists for the Cavaliers . Grant Catalino had two goals and an assist for unseeded Maryland (13-6). Goalie Niko Amato made eight saves. An announced attendance of 35,661 watched as ... (Source: Daily Press 2011-05-31T03:15:32Z)

Tigers Win 6-5 on Controversial Call

Minnesota starter Nick Blackburn went six-plus innings, allowing five runs and seven hits. He struck out three and walked one. Notes: Detroit 2B Ryan Raburn had his first hit at home since April 27. ... Tigers LHP Phil Coke, on the DL with a bone bruise in ... (Source: WILX-TV 2011-05-31T03:01:13Z)

Palin bus tour leaves Washington - but for where?

Instead, Palin said she would offer her own coverage of the tour on her blog. In an interview with her employer, Fox News, Palin says she doesn't owe traditional reporters anything and is not going to play by the traditional rules. That includes releasing ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-05-31T03:08:22Z)

MLB: Detroit 6, Minnesota 5

The Tigers rallied from a 5-3 deficit in the sixth inning on a two-run homer from Victor Martinez off Twins starter Nick Blackburn. Al Alburquerque (2-1) earned the win with a scoreless eighth and Jose Valverde racked up his 13th save for Detroit. (Source: United Press International 2011-05-31T02:18:16Z)

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo Throw Intimate Wedding Shower

Showered with gifts, Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo were all smiles at their romantic West Hollywood wedding shower on Sunday, according to Us Magazine . "Their party took [place] in the private rooftop garden surrounded by tall hedges and several ... (Source: Pop Eater 2011-05-30T19:23:05Z)

Briggs powers UVA to NCAA men's lacrosse title

We were willing to change our personality on both ends of the field and we got better at the end of the year as a result." Nick O'Reilly contributed a goal and four assists for the Cavaliers, who responded with three straight goals after the Terrapins tied ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2011-05-31T03:15:32Z)

Japan's Industrial Output Rose Less Than Expected on Quake

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 1.2 percent to 9,615.54 on optimism European officials will offer further help for Greece. The yen traded at 80.85 per dollar as of 11:02 a.m. Toyota Motor, the world's biggest carmaker, said last week that its ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-31T02:25:25Z)

Palin bus tour leaves Washington behind; former AK gov hopes she leaves reporters behind, too

Instead, Palin said she would offer her own coverage of the tour on her blog. In an interview with her employer, Fox News, Palin says she doesn't owe traditional reporters anything and is not going to play by the traditional rules. That includes releasing ... (Source: WTVR-TV 2011-05-31T03:08:22Z)

Yes, Virginia

We were willing to change our personality on both ends of the field and we got better at the end of the year as a result." Nick O'Reilly contributed a goal and four assists for the Cavaliers, who responded with three straight goals after the Terrapins tied ... (Source: Star-Gazette 2011-05-31T03:29:51Z)

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