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Deals of the Hour / June 22, 2011, 4:43 pm

Nelson Mandela welcomes Obamas on Africa tour

Michelle Obama was following in the footsteps of thousands of tourists to South Africa by taking her family to the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg to learn about apartheid when she had an offer of the best history lesson of all – to meet the ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-22T04:15:20Z)

Self-Help Author Convicted of Negligent Homicide in Sweat Lodge Deaths

But his multimillion-dollar self-help empire was thrown into turmoil with the sweat lodge deaths. Ray ended his seminars shortly after but has continued to offer advice throughout his trial via the Internet and social networking sites. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-22T23:13:30Z)

Former DC journalist says he's an illegal immigrant

He was denied an internship at The Seattle Times because he didn't have all the documents they required. But he kept applying and got an offer from The Washington Post. The newspaper required a driver's license, so Vargas said his network of mentors ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2011-06-22T22:59:11Z)

Prosecutors Raise Possibility Casey Anthony Stole Accidental Drowning Defense From Jailmate

In Whalen's case, her son Isaiah was found Christmas Day 2007 by his grandfather at the bottom of a dirty pool that was dark green with large amounts of tree debris floating in it, according to the incident report. Attempts by the grandfather to perform ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-22T09:51:46Z)

In Congress, divisions over Libya

GOP leaders also want to offer a resolution similar to the McCain-Kerry measure, but that is expected to fail in the House. The House ban, if approved by both chambers, would represent a further repudiation of President Obama 's policy and would force the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-22T04:22:30Z)

NY gay-marriage talks hinge on religious rights

Many states that offer gay marriage or civil unions have some religious exemptions. But in some places, Catholic adoption agencies shut down and at least one religious organization lost its tax-exempt status. Supporters of gay marriage say there are ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-22T22:59:11Z)

Foster's rejects A$9.5bn SABMiller bid

The company rejected an A$9.5bn ($10bn) takeover offer on Tuesday morning from SABMiller , the world's second-largest brewer by sales, claiming the bid significantly undervalued the company. But analysts predicted further machinations, either through the ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-22T02:42:17Z)

U.S. Mission Exposes Divisions in Congress and Within G.O.P.

The divisions came to the fore on Tuesday when Senator John McCain , an Arizona Republican, introduced a measure with Senator John Kerry , a Massachusetts Democrat, to offer President Obama official Congressional authorization for the Libyan operation. (Source: New York Times 2011-06-22T09:58:56Z)

China Resources says overseas deal possible

Global beer giant SABMiller Plc ( SAB.L )( SABJ.J ) launched a cash bid for the Australian brewer valued at A$9.5 billion ($10.1 billion), excluding debt, which Foster's rejected. Investors predicted Foster's would accept a higher offer. (Source: Reuters 2011-06-22T03:03:45Z)

Self-help author convicted of negligent homicide

But his multimillion-dollar self-help empire was thrown into turmoil with the sweat lodge deaths. Ray ended his seminars shortly after but has continued to offer advice throughout his trial via the Internet and social networking sites. (Source: Houston Chronicle 2011-06-22T23:34:58Z)

Ex-DC journalist says he's an illegal immigrant

He was denied an internship at The Seattle Times because he didn't have all the documents they required. But he kept applying and got an offer from The Washington Post. The newspaper required a driver's license, so Vargas said his network of mentors helped ... (Source: Chippewa Herald 2011-06-22T22:59:11Z)

Stocks End Lower On Bernanke Bummer

The home decor retailer is expected to report earnings of 62 cents a share. Video streaming website Hulu LLC is considering putting itself up for sale, according to news reports that cite people familiar with the situation. World markets: European stocks lost ground. (Source: Denver Channel 2011-06-22T22:44:52Z)

Lakers offer of Lamar Odom for No. 2 pick in NBA draft rejected by Timberwolves

The Lakers tried to move up in Thursday's NBA draft by offering forward Lamar Odom to Minnesota for the Timberwolves' No. 2 overall pick, but Minnesota turned them down, according to two NBA officials who were not authorized to speak publicly about the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times Blogs 2011-06-22T23:06:21Z)

Meet Britney Spears' Other Opening Act: Jessie and the Toy Boys

US : Have you had the opportunity to hang out with Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj? J: I have met Britney and she is incredible, beautiful, and very sweet and everyone around her is really sweet, too. Nicki and I have talked a little bit more and I have ... (Source: DailyFill 2011-06-22T22:52:02Z)

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