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Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2011, 4:45 pm

Spokesman: San Diego Chargers stake off the market

But Fabiani said the purpose of the sale had been to reduce the 87-year-old Spanos' estate tax liability upon his death. The tax rate was expected to soar with the anticipated expiration of the so-called Bush tax cut, he said. The Spanos family decided to ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2011-06-10T23:27:44Z)

Chargers no longer looking for buyer

But Fabiani said the purpose of the sale had been to reduce the 87-year-old Spanos' estate tax liability upon his death. The tax rate was expected to soar with the anticipated expiration of the so-called Bush tax cut, he said. The Spanos family decided to ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2011-06-10T22:37:37Z)

Bellator's Rebney: "Summer Series" tourney highlights international-recruiting success

With a hodgepodge of TV deals that ultimately led to MTV2, ratings have been a mixed bag. And grabbing MMA fans' interest following the UFC-Strikeforce merger has been tough. But Rebney, who kicks off a three-event "Summer Series" of shows later this month ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-10T22:59:06Z)

Kevorkian remembered as 'true believer' in assisted suicide crusade

While he fell short of seeing assisted suicide legalized nationally, he changed how society deals with end-of-life issues by raising awareness of them, his supporters said. "If it wasn't for him, we wouldn't be talking about it," said Maria Sykes ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-10T22:59:06Z)

Ford Loses $2 Billion Judgment to Dealers, Law Firm Says

"Because every potential price was not published, each sale is affected by hidden discounts in each negotiation of the artificially inflated published price," Judge Corrigan said in upholding the verdict to Westgate Ford Truck Sales Inc. "As to all ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-10T22:51:56Z)

Ireland's ex-finance chief Lenihan dies of cancer

The crisis appeared to take a stark physical toll on the dark-haired, normally ebullient Lenihan, who became pale and drawn during 2009. He finally went to a doctor late that year complaining of insomnia and a potential hernia. They found advanced pancreatic cancer. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-10T13:40:45Z)

Ford Loses $2 Billion Judgment to Commercial Truck Dealers, Law Firm Says

"Because every potential price was not published, each sale is affected by hidden discounts in each negotiation of the artificially inflated published price," Judge Corrigan said in upholding the verdict to Westgate Ford Truck Sales Inc. "As to all ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-10T22:37:37Z)

Pandora Boosts IPO by 43 Percent, Seeks as Much as $176 Million

Existing shareholders are offering 8.7 million of the 14.7 million shares for sale. Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. are leading the offering. The shares will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol P. --Editors ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-10T13:55:04Z)

Kuszczak resigned to Man Utd exit

He may have another year left on his contract at Old Trafford, but Kuszczak says United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is keeping him in dark over his future at the club, and therefore has accepted it is time for his departure after five seasons. "I haven't spoken ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-06-10T13:04:58Z)

Tenn. Dad Convicted of Murder in Wife's Brutal Killing

"My family has been tortured and burdened for three years," Irvin said. During the sentencing hearing Friday, jurors were shown six gruesome photos of Gaither's torso, which had dark gray wounds where the head, feet and hands were removed. They also heard ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-10T23:13:25Z)

Samsonite HK IPO bags $1.25 billion after pricing at bottom

The stock will start trading on June 16. CVC stood to earn about $521 million from the sale of Samsonite shares, with RBS fetching nearly $300 million for its portion of the sale. Samsonite's Chief Executive Tim Parker raised about $50 million from the ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-10T13:40:45Z)

Indie film casting call in Tuscarawas

Swartzwelder said he may use Kent State University's Tuscarawas campus as a location. "We are pleased Rik Swartzwelder is considering our beautiful campus as a possible location for his movie, 'Old Fashioned,'" said Dr. Greg Andrews, the dean and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-10T14:45:11Z)

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