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Deals of the Hour / June 21, 2011, 12:42 am

'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn dies in fiery US 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(30-meter)-long tire skid marked where the car ... (Source: Fosters Daily Democrat 2011-06-21T07:08:19Z)

Ryan Dunn: 1977-2011 | 'Jackass' daredevil dies in fiery 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: Courier-Journal 2011-06-21T07:22:38Z)

Huntsman the Dark Horse

It's so crazy, it just might work. Jon Huntsman is set to officially announce his run for the presidency today in sight of the Statue of Liberty, where the Gipper kicked off his fall campaign in 1980. The Reagan homage is intended to remind Republicans ... (Source: Daily Beast 2011-06-21T06:54:00Z)

Yankees get small, then go big in win

On Sunday, the Yankees rallied to beat the Cubs 10-4. It was a series of key singles and runner-advancing outs that kept the Yankees in the game, but Nick Swisher's eighth-inning home run put them in front, and a hard-hitting ninth inning made it a blowout. (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2011-06-21T07:15:29Z)

Crunch time looms as Biden-led budget talks resume

WASHINGTON—It's getting down to crunch time for Vice President Joe Biden and a bipartisan band of lawmakers trying to craft a deal to slash the federal budget and raise the debt limit. There's a growing sense of urgency for the group to pick up the pace ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-21T07:01:10Z)

Longhorns make quick CWS exit after 3-0 loss

"With 11 freshmen coming back who have the right attitude, the right talent, and the right skill, the leaders of this team have given them an introduction to the College World Series as we now know it in the new ballpark, which is absolutely beautiful and ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-21T06:46:51Z)

Wal-Mart freed of lawsuit on sex bias

Class-action lawsuits empower attorneys to press for huge settlements. "Too often the class-action device is twisted and abused to force businesses to choose between settling meritless lawsuits or potentially facing financial ruin," Robin Conrad ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2011-06-21T06:46:51Z)

'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn and passenger die in 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: Courier-Post 2011-06-21T07:08:19Z)

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: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-20T18:58:10Z)

Nurse Jackie' recap: the Sweet Tease

Now back to the dark stuff. Kevin shows up to the All Saints ER with kids ... The sweet tease of Jackie escaping any sort of consequence to her actions. It was a beautiful left hook to the audience. I had a feeling Kevin wasn't talking about Eddie ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-21T06:32:32Z)

Winds defy crews working wildfires

It has destroyed 23 structures since it started May 8. A fire burning nine 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: Durango Herald 2011-06-21T06:18:13Z)

Southwest fires rage on but calm winds give hope

It has destroyed 23 structures since it started May 8. 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 ... (Source: CBS News 2011-06-20T20:38:23Z)

The Nokia N9: a unique all-screen smartphone

The body is precision-machined from a single piece of polycarbonate and flows seamlessly into beautiful curved glass. The laminated deep black display means that the user interface just floats on the surface of the product. The Nokia N9 also packs the ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2011-06-21T07:01:10Z)

Fantasy Baseball: Is Nick Swisher Safe to Use Again?

After a brilliant 2010 season that saw Swisher hit .288 with 29 home runs and 89 RBI Swisher was a hot commodity heading into the year. He began the year hitting .204 through May 25th, making his dreadful 2008 season (.219 average) look decent. At least he ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-06-20T19:12:29Z)

Nokia N9 MeeGo Touchscreen Only Phone unveiled

The body of the Nokia N9 is precision-machined from a single piece of polycarbonate and flows seamlessly into beautiful curved glass. The laminated deep black display means that the user interface just floats on the surface of the product. Other feature ... (Source: I4U 2011-06-21T06:54:00Z)

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux `double date in New York`

Jen and Justin were there with another couple, and it was clear it was a double date,' said the onlooker. 'Jen looked beautiful and was very happy. 'They sat at a corner table so they could be more secluded, but you could still see how happy and animated Jen was. (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-21T06:54:00Z)

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