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Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2011, 12:45 am

Harry Potter World Cup: Lupin Vs Filch, Hedwig Vs Seamus

Though his time on the job was no longer than most of his colleagues, is there any doubt that Remus Lupin is the best Defense Against the Dark Arts professor the "Harry Potter" series has ever seen? Well, maybe there is for some of you, but not for me ... (Source: MTV.com (blog) 2011-06-21T18:42:40Z)

Japanese Stocks Rise for Third Day After Papandreou Wins Confidence Vote

To contact the reporters on this story: Akiko Ikeda in Tokyo at iakiko@bloomberg.net ; Toshiro Hasegawa in Tokyo at thasegawa6@bloomberg.net . To contact the editor responsible for this story: Nick Gentle at ngentle2@bloomberg.net (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-22T07:14:17Z)

GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks rally, euro gains on Greek hopes

"There is increased optimism that one, the prime minister will survive the confidence motion tonight and two, that will pave the way for austerity measures to be passed," said Nick Stamenkovic, a strategist at RIA Capital Markets in London. "As a result ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-21T18:42:40Z)

No free ride home for penguin lost in New Zealand

Then there are the logistics. Right now, it is dark almost 24 hours a day in Antarctica. Virtually noone travels there this time of year, Simpson said, and even if they did, there would be no simple way to transport and cool a bird that stands almost three ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2011-06-22T07:21:27Z)

A father's long, fierce fight to get his son back

(Her American friends would later say Bruna's only hint of complaint was that the couple were not rich.) Thus began a long period of dark days for a shocked Goldman. His attorneys — in the U.S. and Brazil — decided to file for help under the Hague ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2011-06-22T06:02:42Z)

Bay: Megan Fox remark led to 'Transformers' firing

The 25-year-old actress was replaced by Victoria's Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," which opens next week. Paramount confirmed Tuesday that Bay made the comments to GQ but did not elaborate. (Source: Fond du Lac Reporter 2011-06-22T06:31:20Z)

Wal-Mart's Authoritarian Culture

Nelson Lichtenstein, a professor of history at the University of California, Santa Barbara, is the author of "The Retail Revolution: How Wal-Mart Created a Brave New World of Business." A version of this op-ed appeared in print on June 22, 2011 ... (Source: New York Times 2011-06-22T07:07:08Z)

No lift back to Antarctica for lost Penguin

Then there are the logistics. It is currently dark almost 24 hours a day in Antarctica and virtually no-one travels there this time of year, Mr Simpson said. Even if they did, there would be no simple way to transport and cool a bird which stands almost ... (Source: The Independent 2011-06-22T07:28:36Z)

Death toll in Russian plane crash reaches 45

MOSCOW—Russia's Emergencies Ministry says a 9-year-old boy has become the 45th victim of the crash of a passenger plane in the country's northwest. The RusAir Tu-134 crashed in heavy fog late Monday just moments from landing at the Petrozavodsk airport ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-22T07:07:08Z)

Barnes-Irving combo on hold

"It takes a lot out of it," Henson said. "I love this team, and I love the guys on this team, and the fact that we can play one more year together is a beautiful thing. It's going to be sad whenever we all leave." Nobody, of course, was happier than Roy ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2011-06-22T05:55:33Z)

Rizzo's RBI lifts Padres to 5-4 win over Red Sox

He allowed two runs when he walked five consecutive batters — Maybin, Nick Hundley, Chris Denorfia, Jason Bartlett and Headley. Then Ludwick flied out. "I lost command," he said. "I lost command and was trying to keep the ball down." Aceves set down the ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2011-06-22T06:31:20Z)

Harry Potter, Severus Snape Soar In Early World Cup Voting

the phoenix Fawkes is straight up embarrassing poor Nearly Headless Nick. But voting in Albus Dumbledore's game hasn't even started. If you ask us, anyone who thinks someone like Dark Arts defender Remus Lupin is going to stand in the way of a Hermione vs. (Source: MTV 2011-06-21T18:21:12Z)

44 Killed in Russian Plane Crash, 8 Survivors

Amateur video showed the plane consumed by fierce flames in the dark night. The plane was carrying 52 people, including nine crew members, according to the Emergencies Ministry. Four of the dead had dual U.S. and Russian citizenship -- Lyudmila Simanova ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-21T18:42:40Z)

Brett Gardner hitting again for Yankees

Until then, Gardner will continue to lead off against right-handers and Nick Swisher will bat first against lefties. During this run of six wins in seven games without Jeter, Girardi has liked the way Swisher has been pounding lefty pitching, with a (Source: NorthJersey.com 2011-06-22T06:02:42Z)

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