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Deals of the Hour / June 12, 2011, 2:44 pm

Leaders face NHS reforms showdown

David Cameron and Nick Clegg are preparing for a showdown with disgruntled backbenchers about NHS reforms amid complaints they have been "playing politics" over the package. The Prime Minister and his Liberal Democrat deputy are due to meet their ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-12T21:30:50Z)

Earlier Down Syndrome Test Proves Both Comforting And Challenging

"When they first gave him to me," Witkowski said, "I saw tiny little hands, and he had the most beautiful eyes... He didn't have `Down syndrome' stamped on his forehead. He cried and he peed and he pooped. He was a baby." (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-12T20:40:43Z)

The question of prenatal Down's testing

"When they first gave him to me," Witkowski said, "I saw tiny little hands, and he had the most beautiful eyes... He didn't have 'Down syndrome' stamped on his forehead. He cried and he peed and he pooped. He was a baby." (Source: WISH-TV 2011-06-12T20:04:56Z)

Volcanic ash strands 30,000 in Australia, NZ

Other carriers including Virgin Australia and discount airlines Jetstar and Tiger similarly suspended flights. Up to 30,000 passengers in New Zealand and Australia found themselves stuck, according to airlines' estimates. Sunday afternoon, frustrated ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-12T11:00:54Z)

Hawaii rules best beaches list

Kapalua, Maui, 1991. The first "best beach" is still one of the islands' best, though the development of hotel and condo units on the hill over the palm-fringed beach has stolen a large measure of its beautiful setting. Unfortunately, few humans are ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-12T21:16:31Z)

Huge Arizona Wildfire Spreads as Health Conditions Worsen

Health officials warned residents as far away as Albuquerque and Santa Fe about potential respiratory hazards, noting sensitive groups such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, children, pregnant women and seniors should take extra precautions. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-12T20:33:34Z)

Clegg savours success on NHS reform

Nick Clegg, deputy prime minister, will tell Liberal Democrat MPs on Monday to savour victory in their fight to rewrite the coalition's health policy but warn them against taking it as a signal to unpick unpopular policies across the board. Mr Clegg has ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-12T20:19:15Z)

At the Tonys, 'Book of Mormon' favored to win big

Other appearances will come from the cast of last year's Tony-winning musical "Memphis," the cast of "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" with Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon and Will Swenson, and a song by Reeve Carney and Jennifer Damiano from the trouble-plagued ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-12T20:55:02Z)

Damon, Longoria lead Rays to 9-6 win over Orioles

In the Baltimore half, after singles by Ryan Adams and Craig Tatum chased Davis, Nick Markakis and Jones hit run-scoring groundouts to get the Orioles to 7-5. NOTES: Reynolds left in the seventh with a bruised forearm after being struck with a ball hit by ... (Source: Bay News 9 2011-06-12T21:23:40Z)

Here's who should bring home a Tony, Broadway's biggest honor

with the Hat" by Stephen Adly Guirgis; and "War Horse" by Nick Stafford. While all of these were good ... Bill Steinkellner and Douglas Carter Beane. "The Book of Mormon" wins again. (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-06-12T20:19:15Z)

Fire evacuation order lifted on 2 large Arizona towns as threat from huge blaze wanes

Officials were still warning residents in the re-opened mountain towns, and as far away as Albuquerque and Santa Fe, of severe air quality issues from the smoke. At one point over the weekend in eastern Arizona, levels of tiny, sooty particles in the air ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2011-06-12T21:02:12Z)

Bellin Run gets off to fast start; Kenny Chesney and Co. finish historical day

"It's a historical night being able to play music on this field for all you beautiful people," Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band told a crowd of cheering fans in cowboy hats as the Goin' Coastal Tour brought heat to the Green Bay area on a day filled ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2011-06-12T20:40:43Z)

Clegg hails party over NHS reforms

Nick Clegg has risked inflaming coalition tensions by claiming victory for the Liberal Democrats in the spat over NHS reforms. The Deputy Prime Minister will tell his party next week that he ensured their "voice was heard" and the new package is a "job ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-12T11:43:51Z)

Hyundai Heavy Shareholder Losses Increase on Chaebol: Real M&A

The offer was higher than some investors anticipated, causing the group companies to decline. Korea Discount Hyundai Merchant Marine of Seoul and Icheon-based Hyundai Elevator, two of Hyundai Group's publicly traded units, tumbled by 15 percent on Nov. 16. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-12T20:12:05Z)

Tony Awards at Beacon Theatre Tonight

Other appearances will come from John Leguizamo, the cast of last year's Tony-winning musical "Memphis," and the cast of "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" with Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon and Will Swenson. The Tonys will also reassemble the all-star cast of the ... (Source: NBC New York 2011-06-12T20:55:02Z)

Lady Gaga sings at Rome gay pride rally

The billionaire media mogul triggered outrage from gay rights groups last fall when he contended during a public appearance that it was "better to be passionate about a beautiful girl than a gay." Berlusconi's equal opportunity minister, a woman ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2011-06-12T12:48:16Z)

Lady Gaga sings 'Born This Way' at Rome gay rally

The billionaire media mogul triggered outrage from gay rights groups last fall when he contended during a public appearance that it was "better to be passionate about a beautiful girl than a gay." Berlusconi's equal opportunity minister, a woman ... (Source: Beaver County Times 2011-06-12T21:23:40Z)

Fire evacuation order on 2 Arizona towns lifted

Meanwhile, officials were still warning residents in the mountain towns, and as far away as Albuquerque and Santa Fe, of severe air quality issues from the smoke. "Just because you can't see the fire doesn't mean there isn't an effect from the smoke ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2011-06-12T21:02:12Z)

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