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Deals of the Hour / June 18, 2011, 10:46 am

Chelsea are top of Modric' list

However, Modric is now stating that he would like to go, although he was at pains to stress that he only wanted this to happen if the right price is paid and a deal can be agreed. Nevertheless, Spurs have a battle on their hands to keep him now that he has ... (Source: Gulf News 2011-06-18T17:27:29Z)

Spurs dig in for battle to keep Modric

Modric, who signed a new six-year-deal last year, was not for sale "at any price," Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said on the club's website (http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com). "In respect of Luka Modric, we are not prepared to sell at any price, to Chelsea ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2011-06-18T17:27:29Z)

The Latest Deathly Hallows Part 2 TV Spot

But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart. Meanwhile, the wizarding world has become a dangerous place for all enemies of the Dark Lord. The long-feared war has begun and Voldemort's Death Eaters seize control of the ... (Source: Shockya.com 2011-06-18T17:27:29Z)

Week in Apple: unlocked iPhones and lawsuit news galore

Apple also settled its patent disputes with Nokia while facing new trademark lawsuits, and we interviewed an indie music label about why they think Apple's terms with iCloud are a bad deal. Read on! Report: iPhone 5 in final testing, may lack 3G FaceTime ... (Source: Ars Technica 2011-06-18T16:58:51Z)

Obama, Boehner take to the golf course

While both sides say they're optimistic about the progress being made in the deficit talks, Boehner has suggested he and the president may need to get more closely involved in order to reach a deal. The White House has played down any expectations about ... (Source: CBS News 2011-06-18T17:06:01Z)

One Musical Succeeds. One Struggles. Discuss.

Why has "The Book of Mormon" emerged as the hit musical of the year on Broadway, while another artistically ambitious show a few blocks away, "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," has struggled? They are Broadway's two most talked-about productions ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-06-18T16:58:51Z)

Dow, S&P rise in volatile session; Nasdaq slips

Still, the market needs resolution of the situation soon, as the lack of a deal to resolve the Greek debt crisis stifles investor confidence and curbs the market's advance. "The big headline is Greece, and it's going to continue to be Greece until there is ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-18T02:39:52Z)

Casey Anthony trial: State questions defense forensic expert about duct tape, Caylee's skull

Perry said he will reserve ruling on how to deal with Baez regarding the apparent discovery violation. During Spitz's testimony, Casey Anthony cried when photos of the skull of her daughter, Caylee Marie, were shown. He said that Orange-Osceola Medical ... (Source: WQAD 2011-06-18T16:23:04Z)

How to End the N.F.L. Deadlock

The joint agreements among teams on matters like free agency and revenue sharing, as well as the league's single national TV deal, would otherwise run afoul of federal antitrust laws, which prohibit businesses (in this case, individual teams) from making ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-18T05:53:08Z)

Reports: Several owners resisting NFL labor deal

A small group of team owners is mounting a resistance against a possible labor deal, according to several media reports. Citing sources, NFL.com and ESPN are reporting that team officials are being instructed to be ready for an extra night in Chicago after ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-18T02:11:14Z)

Radiation spike halts Fukushima clean-up

Another cause could be pipes surrounding it. A resumption, the official said, was critical to deal with the highly radioactive water is stored there. "Unless we can resume the operation within a week, we will have problems in disposing of the contaminated ... (Source: Al Jazeera 2011-06-18T05:53:08Z)

Boehner, Obama hit links

While both sides say they're optimistic about the progress being made in the deficit talks, Boehner has suggested he and the president may need to get more closely involved in order to reach a deal. The White House has played down any expectations about ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2011-06-18T17:27:29Z)

O'Malley welcomes 'most important' mayors to Baltimore

The remark drew a good deal of nervous laughter and applause, to which O'Malley said: "I don't care. I'm not running for reelection. I'm term-limited." The four-day gathering, anchored at the downtown Hilton, is providing a showcase for the ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-18T16:51:42Z)

EU Prepares Greece Aid as Merkel Backs ECB

Stocks, bonds and the euro all gained on the prospect that Merkel's shift would facilitate a new deal for Greece, which faces a 30 billion-euro ($43 billion) funding gap next year. European Union finance chiefs meet in Luxembourg on June 19 to try to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-18T03:44:17Z)

Report: Apple doesn't fear, actually helping Facebook with 'Project Spartan' HTML5 app plan

"They believe that HTML5 will eventually take down the native model. But perhaps Apple just has the mentality that they'll deal with that issue when it actually becomes a problem." Siegler also reports, "Apple has been working with Facebook on ... (Source: Macdaily News 2011-06-18T16:37:23Z)

Cleanup of radioactive water halted at Japan nuke plant

Another cause could be pipes surrounding it. But a resumption, he said, was critical to deal with the highly radioactive water — officials say 110,000 metric tones, the equivalent of 40 Olympic swimming pools — is stored there. "Unless we can resume ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-18T06:07:27Z)

Obama drives the golf cart, Boehner sinks the putt

While both sides say they're optimistic about the progress being made in the deficit talks, Boehner has suggested he and the president may need to get more closely involved in order to reach a deal. The White House has played down any expectations about ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-18T17:34:39Z)

Reaching a labor deal between NFL owners, players not a done deal

NEW YORK - Reaching a labor deal soon is hardly a done deal in the NFL. Team owners will be updated on recent negotiations with the players when they meet in Chicago on Tuesday. They've been told to prepare to stay an extra day because of the complexity of ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-18T04:55:52Z)

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