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Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2011, 2:42 am

Yankees' Derek Jeter leaves hurt in 1-0 loss to Indians

Carrasco pitched five-hit ball for seven innings, striking out seven and walking three. Michael Brantley tripled off the glove of diving right fielder Nick Swisher in the fourth and Asdrubal Cabrera bounced an RBI single to left field. That go-ahead ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-06-15T08:05:33Z)

Justin Timberlake gave up beer for a 'sex scene'

The former NSYNC singer took this decision to look better, especially in the numerous sex scenes with co-star Mila Kunis in this film. Justin Timberlake was actually thinking on going on a diet but in the end he decided to cut down on beer. According to ... (Source: One India 2011-06-15T08:41:20Z)

Derek Jeter's absence no problem as Brett Gardner, Curtis Granderson lead Yanks' 12-4 rout of Texas

"He's the captain and we're going to miss him a lot, but you have to pick up where he left off," Nick Swisher said. "He's a great player, but you gotta do what you gotta do. The show goes on." Eduardo Nuñez had two hits, an RBI and a run scored in his ... (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-15T08:48:30Z)

American League Game Capsules

New York hardly missed his presence in the opener of the three-game series with Granderson, Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher each homering and Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez driving in two runs apiece in the rout. CC Sabathia (8-4) was the beneficiary of ... (Source: Sports Network 2011-06-15T07:51:14Z)

Justin Timberlake quits pot after getting Punk'd

The former NSYNC singer admitted that he was 'sky high' when the Punk'd team, posing as government officers, came to seize all his property, saying that his taxes were due. "I actually stopped smoking pot for nine to 10 months after that. I was so stoned. (Source: One India 2011-06-15T08:41:20Z)

Mitt sizzles, Newt fizzles

He was razor-sharp in his assaults on Barack Obama as a "failed" president, and he sustained no more than a nick from his six GOP rivals. LOSER: Tim Pawlenty, the former Minnesota governor, punted on a chance to rip Romney, whom he had cleverly lumped ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-15T08:12:42Z)

Bachman steals the GOP debate

Same with the Pawlenty campaign, which finally produced campaign manager Nick Ayers (who complained about the moderator's questions on "Obamneycare," claiming "CNN, for ratings purposes, wanted a good spat to report on."). Romney's surrogates were trying ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2011-06-15T08:19:52Z)

Sold-out tornado relief concert raises money, hope

The recording goes on sale this morning on iTunes, with proceeds to benefit a relief fund for storm survivors. "Raising Alabama only takes three: The good Lord, you and me," sang Alabama frontman Randy Owen, a hand raised sky­ward. Alabama was only one ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2011-06-15T08:55:39Z)

Battered in the Bronx: Ogando loses first game; Rangers fall, 12-4, to NY

Alex Rodriguez led off the second with a single and, after an out, Jorge Posada doubled and Nick Swisher walked to load the bases. Eduardo Nunez, filling in for an injured Derek Jeter, lined a single to left for the first run. Jeter gestured with his hand ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2011-06-15T08:55:39Z)

Greek deputy quits governing party over austerity

Investors demanded a steep yield of 4.96 percent, compared with 4.88 percent in a similar debt sale last month. Demand was also lower, with the issue oversubscribed 2.58 times. (Source: AOL News 2011-06-15T08:34:11Z)

House Democrats hoping Weiner will quit on his own

House Democratic colleagues of scandal-scarred Rep. Anthony Weiner are looking for him to step down this week amid a growing chorus for him to resign. Even President Barack Obama has suggested he should leave. Adding to the drama, Weiner's pregnant wife ... (Source: Santa Maria Times 2011-06-15T07:58:23Z)

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

And that's all I'm gonna say." 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 2011-06-15T01:03:12Z)

Judy Green's attorneys bill taxpayers $22,000 with more to come

Kent Wicker, a partner with the firm, confirmed the higher rate Tuesday and said that even at $150 an hour taxpayers are getting a bargain. "Our regular rate is $300 an hour," Wicker said. "So $150 an hour is a substantial discount for the work we've ... (Source: Desert Sun 2011-06-15T07:36:55Z)

Top 12 Father's Day deals

There's a huge Father's Day sale going on through Father's Day and there's also ... but perfect for the backyard mechanic -- and by all reviews we could see, a popular choice. Great bargain price and this deal expires on June 17, 2011. (Source: WKYC 2011-06-15T07:51:14Z)

Relief concert featuring Alabama raises money, hope for victims

The recording goes on sale this morning on iTunes, with proceeds to benefit a relief fund for storm survivors. "Raising Alabama only takes three: The good Lord, you and me," sang Alabama frontman Randy Owen, a hand raised skyward. Alabama was only one ... (Source: Gadsden Times 2011-06-15T07:36:55Z)

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