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Deals of the Hour / June 20, 2011, 12:44 pm

Officials tally damage in southern Arizona blaze

A fire burning nine miles north of Santa Fe, N.M., had burned about 3,000 acres by Monday and was being driven northeast into the Pecos Wilderness, the U.S. Forest Service said. The fire broke out Saturday and was not threatening any structures. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2011-06-20T19:19:39Z)

Rory McIlroy could be golf's next superstar, without the baggage

"I like his moxie," he said. Golf seems happy that with McIlroy, it doesn't have to worry about a dark side, unlike the current shaky incumbent in the big dressing room with the big star on the door. The massive gallery that followed McIlroy at historic ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-20T06:26:33Z)

Clarence Clemons' death leaves void for Springsteen

He had a deep, booming voice not often displayed, although he added hearty "ho-ho-ho's" during seasonal renditions of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town." Truth be told, Clemons' role in the E Street Band diminished as the years went on. Springsteen's ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-20T03:34:45Z)

'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe on new J.K. Rowling project

Yet even Harry Potter himself -- the man who plays him, that is -- is in the dark. "I know nothing about that whatsoever," actor Daniel Radcliffe told Hero Complex . "I'm sure that Jo will be writing a lot more in the coming years." Side note ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-20T19:05:20Z)

The Big Man, Much More Than Springsteen's Sideman

Even after Mr. Springsteen chose to write shorter, pop-structured songs, making concision his new discipline, Mr. Clemons held his place: as the honking foundation of "Hungry Heart" and the longed-for dance partner in "Dancing in the Dark." (Source: New York Times 2011-06-20T09:25:31Z)

Girl declared dead after Crescent City shooting

Steele had been facing child molestation charges in Santa Clara County and was under a restraining order to stay away from the girl at the time of the shootings. Detectives are still trying to determine how Steele found the pair. (Source: North County Times 2011-06-20T19:12:29Z)

Brunei Royalty's $20 Million Bill May Thwart Singapore's Medical Ambitions

The country's health ministry sought a discount through its counterpart in Singapore on Lim's S$24.8 million bill for treatment of Pangiran Anak Hajah Damit, the Sultan's sister-in- law, claiming the "extravagant" charges could harm the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-20T03:27:36Z)

iBooks Match Could be the Next Killer App for Apple (or Amazon or Google)

So I figured I'd float my wish list again, before the Christmas rush. If you have an in with Steve , Jeff , Sergey or Larry (or Santa), could you pass my wish along? The app I want is an ebook system that lets me read every book in the rich way the web ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2011-06-20T18:36:42Z)

Auburn reaches deal with Walmart over vacancy

Not true at all, Spall said. She said Walmart has had only three "dark" or empty stores in Washington — Port Angeles, Mount Vernon and Auburn — and when it vacated them to move to newly built superstores, it worked with the mayors and City Councils of ... (Source: Bainbridge Island Review 2011-06-20T18:51:01Z)

Missouri River flood closes 100 miles of bridges

and at U.S. 34 between Interstate 29 and Plattsmouth, Gray-Fisher said. Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks have been raised in some areas to escape flooding, according to company officials. Some sections of track are out of service. (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-20T18:36:42Z)

Girl shot with mom in Calif taken off life support

Steven says the mother survived and has been released from the hospital. Steele had been facing child molestation charges in Santa Clara County and was under a restraining order to stay away from the girl. Authorities say the mother and daughter recently ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-20T19:12:29Z)

'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn dies in fiery car crash

The force of impact shattered the vehicle into several twisted and blackened pieces, leaving the Porsche 911 GT3 unrecognizable except for a door that was thrown from the crash and not incinerated. A 100-foot-long tire skid marked where the car left the roadway. (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2011-06-20T19:19:39Z)

'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe: It would be 'self-defeating' to reprise role

LOS ANGELES — What's J.K. Rowling about to announce with the mysterious "Pottermore" project? Daniel Radcliffe says he's in the dark on the topic, and, yes, he's quite ready to say goodbye to the boy wizard at this point anyway. "I know nothing about ... (Source: Boulder Clarion 2011-06-20T18:29:32Z)

Wind Gusts Challenge Crews Fighting Arizona, New Mexico Fires

It has destroyed 23 structures since it started May 8. A fire burning 9 miles north of Santa Fe, N.M., had burned about 900 acres by Sunday morning and was being driven northeast into the Pecos Wilderness, U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Alberta Maez said. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-20T19:05:20Z)

Walmart wins sex bias case in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled in favor Monday of Walmart regarding decade-long complaints from more than 1 million former female employees who claim that managers at the discount giant made sexist decisions about promotions and pay. Justice Antonin Scalia said ... (Source: Morning Journal 2011-06-20T19:05:20Z)

Winds challenge crews battling AZ, NM wildfires

It has destroyed 23 structures since it started May 8. — A fire burning 9 miles north of Santa Fe, N.M., had burned about 900 acres by Sunday morning and was being driven northeast into the Pecos Wilderness, U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Alberta Maez said. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-20T09:04:02Z)

Life Imitates Idiocy

And of course, it wouldn't be back on the air if someone, somewhere, in the dark recesses of their parent's basement rumpus room weren't wetting themselves in response. While Jackass can still argue for its slapstick as social commentary angle ... (Source: Popmatters.com 2011-06-20T18:58:10Z)

Rory McIlroy could be golf's next Tiger Woods, without the baggage

"I like his moxie," he said. Golf seems happy that with McIlroy, it doesn't have to worry about a dark side, unlike the current shaky incumbent in the big dressing room with the big star on the door. The massive gallery that followed McIlroy at historic ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2011-06-20T18:29:32Z)

Groups Blast, Laud High Court for Decision Against Nation's Largest Discrimination Suit

"Too often the class action device is twisted and abused to force businesses to choose between settling meritless lawsuits or potentially facing financial ruin. Our economy would be better served if businesses could spend more resources creating jobs and ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-20T18:29:32Z)

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