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Deals of the Hour / May 31, 2011, 10:42 pm

Home prices have fallen more than during the Depression

The March data are the latest available. St. Louis is not included in the index. Prices are expected to keep falling until the glut of foreclosures for sale is reduced, companies start hiring in greater force, banks ease lending rules and more people think ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-01T05:01:43Z)

Insider Trading Probe Reaches Expert Networkers With Jiau Trial

Barai said in May 2008 he participated in calls with Jiau, who provided tips about Marvell, a Santa Clara, California-based maker of chips for personal computers and mobile phones. Barai will provide "substantial assistance," prosecutors said in court papers. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-01T04:18:46Z)

NBA notebook: Reaching deal will be 'challenge,' says Stern

Without an agreement, the owners could then lock out the players. Stern also said the sale of the Detroit Pistons to California investor Tom Gores has been approved. Stern said he expects the sale to close officially this week. The Pistons announced in ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2011-06-01T04:54:33Z)

Gary Carter to treat malignant tumor with chemotherapy

DURHAM, N.C. — Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter was diagnosed Tuesday with a malignant brain tumor called a glioblastoma and will treat it with chemotherapy and radiation. Doctors at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University say the ... (Source: New Haven Register 2011-06-01T05:16:02Z)

Pfizer, Amazon, Blockbuster, Louboutin: Intellectual Property

Blockbuster transferred its interest in the trust to Dish as part of its asset sale, according to court papers. NCR contends that the trust wasn't included in the sale because it wasn't part of Blockbuster's bankruptcy filing. In addition ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-01T04:18:46Z)

Obama to award Medal of Honor to Army sergeant

The 31-year-old native of Santa Fe , N.M. will receive the medal in a ceremony July 12, a White House statement said Tuesday. "It's very humbling to know that the guys thought that much of me and my actions that day, to nominate me for that," Petry told ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-01T04:33:05Z)

Austin police release identities in shooting

A police statement issued Tuesday identified the dead suspect as 20-year-old Byron Carter of Austin. The statement says the driver of the car was a 16-year-old boy who was wounded by police and is hospitalized under police guard. The statement says ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2011-06-01T04:47:24Z)

Carter's brain tumors deemed inoperable

That treatment is expected to include chemotherapy and radiation. Carter, 57, will return to Florida to continue his fight against the disease. About one in four victims of this ailment survive two years, according to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center website. (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-01T04:18:46Z)

Phil Humber, Alexei Ramirez shine in White Sox win

Santos wasn't needed after Chris Sale struck out Adrian Gonzalez on two fastballs and a slider for a three-pitch save. "Our plan was to go out there and attack, throwing strikes, and, hey, it worked out for the best this time,'' Sale said. (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2011-06-01T05:16:02Z)

Expert Networker' Jiau Faces Trial in U.S. Insider Trading Investigation

Barai said in May 2008 he participated in calls with Jiau, who provided tips about Marvell, a Santa Clara , California-based maker of chips for personal computers and mobile phones. Barai will provide "substantial assistance," prosecutors said in court papers. (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-01T04:18:46Z)

Pineiro's error costs Angels in loss to Royals

"His workout today was exceptional," Scioscia said. "He's running at 100 percent. It was a beautiful thing to see." ... RHP Felipe Paulino, who was acquired last week from Colorado, will make his first start for the Royals on Wednesday. He will become the ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2011-06-01T04:25:55Z)

Dear Abby: Expecting older mom gets unexpected family reaction

You may think you'd be "safe" because Mavis isn't pretty, but to quote Benjamin Franklin , "In the dark, all cats are gray." If you're tired, let Mavis help with the chores — but not this one. DEAR ABBY: I wish there was some way to make families ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2011-06-01T04:54:33Z)

Hall of Famer's tumor malignant

Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter was diagnosed Tuesday with a malignant brain tumor called a glioblastoma and will be treated with chemotherapy and radiation. Doctors say the location of the tumor makes it difficult to remove. Carter was returning home to ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2011-06-01T05:16:02Z)

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