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Deals of the Hour / June 14, 2011, 10:46 am

Teary eyed' victory

Throughout the game B's fans chanted: "Luongo, Luongo" while he sat off the ice. "It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen, seeing Luongo pulled after he's been running his mouth," said Alex Sullivan, 23, of Malden. Joking about Luongo ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-14T05:36:24Z)

State To Wrap Its Case Against Casey

The tattoo reads "Bella Vita," which translates to "Beautiful Life." Casey Anthony bought the tattoo the first week of July 2008, while claiming she was out looking for her missing daughter, Caylee Anthony. In court papers filed in January, the prosecution ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-14T17:10:45Z)

What's so bad about Mitt?

So, "Romney-Bachmann 2012″? I have to discount Texas governor Rick Perry as yet another flavor-of-the-day for an underwhelmed GOP base. Besides he's too busy trying to be the next Billy Graham, though the fact that he's a cheapskate when it comes ... (Source: Commonweal 2011-06-14T16:49:17Z)

What a grand bargain on health care would look like

But the Affordable Care Act fixes the individual market: It regulates insurers, makes sure people with preexisting conditions can get coverage and pools individual risk into collective bargaining power so insurers will compete to offer better deals. (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-14T16:42:07Z)

GOP presidential debate aims at Obama, economy

Seeking to clarify his position, Romney noted he argued the two automakers should go through a managed bankruptcy process, which they did in combination with cash deals from the U.S. and Canadian governments. "The bailout program was not a success because ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-14T05:00:37Z)

Celebrity Summer Weddings: $1 Million for Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries?

Kardashian's camp has denied the story, saying: "Nope, not true at all. No deals have been made for the wedding." More wedding day notes... Kim earlier admitted that she keeps 'changing her mind' about what kind of wedding dress to have. The 30-year-old ... (Source: National Ledger 2011-06-14T17:17:55Z)

Obama visit raises spirits: President's historic trip to Puerto Rico gives Nuyoricans new hope

"That's great!" said Carlos Soto , lounging at the Rincon Criollo clubhouse in the Bronx. "Puerto Rico is beautiful. He can go to the beach and enjoy the food. I know he's going to love it." Ivan Quervalu , of Chelsea, wishes he could play tour guide for Obama. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-14T17:32:14Z)

Democrats Finally Start to Do the Right Thing for America

If he has a whit of sense left in his twisted head, he'll drop the sham of a leave of absence, resign and slink off into his personal nightmare. The final straw for Pelosi was a report of his online communication with a 17-year-old high-school student from Delaware. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-14T05:07:46Z)

Sprint may be going down a wireless rabbit hole

However, the analyst is bullish on Sprint over the longer term. Yin believes the bearish view is not reflecting any upside from other possible network-sharing deals, or from the future benefits of its Network Vision plans. As a private company ... (Source: Marketwatch 2011-06-14T06:19:21Z)

Illiterate Somali soldier kills al-Qaida operative

NAIROBI, Kenya—The black Toyota SUV pulled up to the security checkpoint when 22-year-old Somali soldier Abdi Hassan said he ordered the driver to switch the headlights off. When Hassan looked in he said he saw an AK-47 assault rifle on the lap of the ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-14T16:42:07Z)

Tim Pawlenty takes flak over GOP debate. Was his showing so tragic?

New Hampshire GOP debate belonged to Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann Mitt Romney pulling away from crowded GOP field, poll shows Bachmann and Romney dominate, but don't discount Palin and other no-shows "He was determined not to have an internal GOP fight ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2011-06-14T17:03:36Z)

Game 6 Final: Bruins 5, Canucks 2

At least there was no biting this time. The penalty is Bergeron's fourth of the game. 6:59 third period, Bruins 5, Canucks 1: Beautiful pass from Mark Recchi at the far post to playoff scoring leader David Krejci on Schneider's right, and there's nothing ... (Source: Boston Globe 2011-06-14T07:16:37Z)

Nokia settles patent battle with Apple

Apple will reportedly pay Nokia an undisclosed amount in licensing fees for past and ongoing use of Nokia technology. Cecilia Kang with the Washington Post explains. STEVE CHIOTAKIS: Apple reportedly has settled with Swedish mobile phone maker Nokia over ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2011-06-14T16:34:58Z)

Democrats Levin, Pallone, Pelosi, McCarthy, instensify calls for Rep. Anthony Weiner to resign

What do a single mom, a porn star, a coed and a Vegas dealer have in common? Rep. Weiner's raunchy pictures. From a candidate wearing a Nazi SS uniform to another in a sexy Santa outfit, the most embarrassing political photos. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-14T17:10:45Z)

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