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Deals of the Hour / June 20, 2011, 4:48 pm

Albert Pujols out 6 weeks with wrist fracture

"You can't replace a player of his magnitude," general manager John Mozeliak said. "It just seems like we've had to deal with one injury after another. "We still have to find ways to win games, and that's what we'll do." The team announced the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-20T23:23:02Z)

Few Taliban Leaders Take Afghan Offer to Switch Sides

"A number of people became involved because of local disputes over land, over power, over family honor. "You don't need a deal with the Taliban leadership to solve those," the official said. "The Taliban is a flag of convenience for them. (Source: New York Times 2011-06-20T14:40:29Z)

PNC buys RBC's US banks, card assets for $3.62B

The deal adds about $19 billion of deposits and $16 billion of loans based on RBC Bank (USA) balances as of April 30. The deal, which consists of $3.45 billion for RBC's retail operations and $165 million for related credit-card assets, does not include ... (Source: CBS MoneyWatch.com (blog) 2011-06-20T23:37:21Z)

'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn dies in fiery Pa. 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: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2011-06-20T23:23:02Z)

Obama to reveal Afghan troop decision Wednesday

In December 2009, Obama laid out a new war strategy designed to disrupt, dismantle and defeat Al-Qaeda, break the momentum of the Taliban and to offer the Afghan government space to move towards a security takeover. "We have made significant progress ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-20T23:37:21Z)

Obama plans Wednesday speech on Afghanistan mission

Related Obama still considering how many troops to withdraw from Afghanistan, spokesman says U.S. has contacted Taliban about an Afghan peace deal Strategy session: Obama meets with national security team on Afghanistan, Pakistan There are more than ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-20T23:30:11Z)

'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn dies in fiery Pennsylvania 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: Pioneer Press 2011-06-20T23:23:02Z)

Ballard puts playoff frustration behind him, looks to prove himself next season

Canucks general manager Mike Gillis believes he can work deals that will keep both Bieksa and Ehrhoff happy ... "It was frustrating," said Ballard. "I haven't had to deal with that before. I started to feel good, more comfortable with my game, then ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-20T23:15:52Z)

Debt talks enter make-or-break week

Other Republicans have suggested Congress might have to opt for a short-term fix if the group can't reach a deal soon -- a scenario that recalls the protracted brinkmanship of a budget battle that took the government to the edge of a shutdown earlier this year. (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-20T23:15:52Z)

WRAPUP 1-U.S. debt talks enter make-or-break week

[ID:nN1E75J1ZI] Other Republicans have suggested Congress might have to opt for a short-term fix if the group can't reach a deal soon -- a scenario that recalls the protracted brinkmanship of a budget battle that took the government to the edge of a ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-20T23:15:52Z)

Libya: More civilians killed by NATO airstrike

"We have now defected from the regime. The Gaddafi regime has lost all credibility. Therefore we declare that we offer our services to the National Transitional Council in Benghazi," said Major Lamin Sidi Ibrahim al Tabouwi, one of the men. There was no ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-20T23:08:43Z)

Report: Obama to announce drawdown plans for Afghanistan on Wednesday

And why would there be? If the Taliban knows we're committed to a significant withdrawal over the next two years, they're better off waiting until the surge troops are gone and then seeing what kind of deal they can get. As for The One, he's looking ... (Source: Hotair.com 2011-06-20T23:23:02Z)

RBC sells U.S. retail banks for $3.62-billion

Prior to the deal, RBC had 424 branches throughout the U.S. Southeast, including states such as Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia. The bank said the sale does not affect its wholesale presence in the American market. "RBC remains ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-20T23:08:43Z)

East Bay women look to continue legal fight against Wal-Mart despite Supreme Court decision

Two East Bay women at the center of the largest sex-discrimination lawsuit in the nation's history vowed to continue their legal battle against Wal-Mart Stores, despite Monday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling blocking class-action status for it. The nine ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-20T23:15:52Z)

Albert Pujols out 4-6 weeks with fractured arm

It also could be a test run for the future because Pujols is in the final year of his contract and has told the Cardinals he will not discuss a new deal until after the season. The quickest fix at first base is to move Lance Berkman from the outfield back ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-20T23:23:02Z)

Campus Watch: Memorial planned to honor Alfred Kahn

Kahn was the former chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Council on Wage and Price Stability, adviser to former President Jimmy Carter on inflation ... Keuka College will offer a bachelor of science degree in social work at Tompkins Cortland ... (Source: Ithaca Journal 2011-06-20T23:08:43Z)

Phillies-Cardinals Preview

"It just seems like we've had to deal with one injury after another. "We still have to find ways to win games, and that's what we'll do." Pujols is only the latest Cardinals star to miss time due to injury, joining ace Adam Wainwright and cleanup hitter Matt Holliday. (Source: NBC Sports 2011-06-20T23:15:52Z)

Walmart to build on former farm site in North Lauderdale

Walmart submitted a site plan to City Hall last week and city spokeswoman Jennifer Johnson said the city commission is expected to sign off on the deal as early as August. The 180,000-square-foot store should open by the end of 2012, Walmart spokeswoman ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2011-06-20T14:47:38Z)

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