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Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2011, 12:44 am

Nokia, Apple settle patent dispute

Under the deal, Nokia said Apple will pay it ongoing royalties as well as a one-time sum, adding that the deal "will result in settlement of all patent litigation between the companies, including the withdrawal by Nokia and Apple of their respective ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2011-06-15T06:53:58Z)

Euro climbs on risk appetite, gains seen limited

Euro zone finance ministers meet to discuss on Tuesday how private Greek bondholders should be involved in a second financing package for the debt-laden country ahead of a self-imposed June 20 deadline for a deal. No decisions are expected on Tuesday. (Source: Reuters 2011-06-14T20:38:21Z)

Analysis: Bachmann's debate debut could complicate any GOP deal with Obama on debt limit

Michele Bachmann's smooth presidential debate performance, after years of fact-muffling and squirm-inducing hyperbole, stands to make her a bigger force in the Republican Party, posing problems for GOP leaders trying to put together a deal with President ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-15T07:08:17Z)

Father's Day Special: All Day Free Pass to Seventh Heaven Gentlemen's Club in Los Angeles for All Dads

The special is for all dads, but does one have to prove he is a father to get in free? "At first we were going to offer the deal as, Dad and son get into Seventh Heaven free, but then we decided that wasn't fair. We're all about fairness here, and we want ... (Source: Associated Content 2011-06-15T07:08:17Z)

Yemen sees largest protests since president left for medical care

The United States and Saudi Arabia are trying to persuade the ruling party to move forward with the GCC deal that would end Saleh's rule, hand power to his vice president, create a unity government and conduct elections within two months. Saleh accepted ... (Source: Denver Post 2011-06-15T07:01:07Z)

AP sources: US prepares for possible ouster from Yemen with a secret CIA air base in region

The U.S. has continued to press for a deal in the hope that a political solution could pre-empt any plan by the Yemeni leader of 33 years to return. That, officials fear, could lead to further instability. Benjamin said he is hopeful that counterterrorism ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-15T07:08:17Z)

House Speaker Boehner urges Weiner to resign

and deal with his own personal life and not be burdened by being a member," Hoyer said. President Barack Obama weighed in during an interview on Monday, saying he would resign if he were in Weiner's position. (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-14T20:16:52Z)

Court allows Wisconsin's union law to take effect

Walker claimed that the law, which also requires public employees to pay more for their health care and pensions, was needed to help address the state's $3.6 billion budget shortfall and to give local governments enough flexibility on labor costs to deal ... (Source: AOL News 2011-06-15T07:15:26Z)

Selena Gomez`s mum `to monitor her workload`

Selena Gomez recovers from 'blood pressure issues' to perform in Santa Monica. The Disney star looked stunning in shorts and white top as she performed a couple of songs from her upcoming film 'Monte Carlo'. - Whittle / Splash News The 18-year-old Disney ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-15T07:15:26Z)

AP sources: CIA air base in works for Persian Gulf

The U.S. has continued to press for a deal in the hope that a political solution could pre-empt any plan by the Yemeni leader of 33 years to return. That, officials fear, could lead to further instability. Benjamin said he is hopeful that counterterrorism ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-15T07:29:45Z)

Anthony Weiner Sexting Scandal Keeps Dems Off Message

Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) was also forced to deal with the Weiner issue at the end of a later session with reporters. He said there has been no decision on whether to push Weiner out. Hoyer had also called for Weiner to quit over the weekend. (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-14T19:12:27Z)

Bachmann Used Debate to Widen Her Appeal

On foreign policy, she emphasized her credentials, noting that she sits on the House Select Committee on Intelligence and saying, "We deal with the nation's vital classified secrets." Then she took a swipe at Mr. Obama over Libya, saying that "we ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-14T19:12:27Z)

Wis. Supreme Court upholds controversial union law

Walker claimed the law would give local governments enough flexibility on labor costs to deal with deep cuts to state aid. Democrats saw it as an attack on public employee unions, which usually back their party's candidates. (Source: WFAA 2011-06-15T07:29:45Z)

Nokia wins settlement with Apple

Espoo, Finland-based Nokia said that the deal "will result in settlement of all patent litigation between the companies, including the withdrawal by Nokia and Apple of their respective complaints to the US International Trade Commission." The companies ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2011-06-15T06:53:58Z)

Experts: Weiner case more about the chase than sex

"Is he depressed, is he anxious and stressed out?" she said. "First you need to deal with the behavior, then deal with the reasons why that happened … It will probably take more than a 28-day rehab program. … The treatment has to fit the person. (Source: Washington Times 2011-06-15T07:15:26Z)

Nokia, Apple resolve patent dispute

Stephen Elop, chief executive of Nokia said, "We are very pleased to have Apple join the growing number of Nokia licensees, the deal will enable us to focus on further licensing opportunities in the mobile-communications market." Recently, Nokia registered ... (Source: The Money Times 2011-06-15T07:01:07Z)

Greece Vs US Default Possibilities: Tale Of The Tape

Aug. 2 Greece is staring at June 20 as its possible day of reckoning. Euro-zone finance ministers meet in Luxembourg that day and have said a deal for fresh support for Greece must happen by then. The U.S. Treasury says it will run out of money Aug. 2 if ... (Source: NASDAQ 2011-06-14T20:09:43Z)

Bachmann roils the GOP presidential waters

Her personal evolution is striking. In college at Winona (Minn.) State, Bachmann volunteered on Democrat Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign and took her maiden trip to Washington to revel in his inauguration; now she's a congressional megaphone for the ... (Source: Tulsa World 2011-06-15T07:29:45Z)

Overnight Markets: Positive data fuels Wall Street rally

In other news, Apple climbed 1.8% after it settled a long-running patent dispute with Nokia. In deal news, Avis Budget rose 7.6% after the car hire group agreed to buy its European counterpart, Avis Europe, for about $1 billion. In Asia, equities swung ... (Source: Citywire.co.uk 2011-06-15T07:22:36Z)

Mario Draghi Holds E.C.B. Line Against Restructuring for Greece

One acceptable option is known as the Vienna Initiative, after a deal in 2009 under which international lenders agreed to roll over credit lines to Central and East European countries. That, he said, "looks entirely voluntary." "Another one is a debt ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-15T07:15:26Z)

Britain sets time frame for Sri Lanka crimes probe

The British government says it's shocked by a documentary that purportedly shows Sri Lankan troops committing war crimes, and it's putting more pressure on Sri Lankan officials to investigate. Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt says in a statement that ... (Source: Santa Maria Times 2011-06-15T06:53:58Z)

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