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Deals of the Hour / June 25, 2011, 8:41 pm

Michigan basketball recruit survives 2nd plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board determined a utility pole the airplane hit during its forced landing, a low ceiling and dark conditions also contributed to the crash. Hatch saved Austin, but his other children -- Lindsay, 11, and Ian, 5 -- died ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-26T02:08:54Z)

Porta-potty peeper admits to spying on hundreds of women

He says his favorite places to peep were restaurants in downtown Boulder and along the Pearl Street Mall. "I would go into stalls that were dark, away from cameras," the 30-year-old admitted. 'Like' FOX31 on Facebook for News Updates, Giveaways ... (Source: KDVR.com 2011-06-26T02:30:22Z)

Host Germany seeks historic three-peat

A tacky one to boot, with a design of red and blue blooming flowers — and a flaw. The discount, second-choice product from a local manufacturer might have been a poor pick for a gift, but consider that this was the same German federation that had banned ... (Source: Miami Herald 2011-06-26T03:27:38Z)

With Afghan withdrawal, US focus turns to Pakistan

The raid infuriated Pakistan because the government wasn't told of it beforehand. U.S. officials have said they kept the Pakistanis in the dark because they were worried that bin Laden would be tipped off by extremist sympathizers in the Pakistani military. (Source: Seattle Times 2011-06-24T06:14:39Z)

Sharman's Blog: Scenes from Santa Monica

After spending two days in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, this is the first chance I have had to decompress and truly appreciate what has just happened. Whitey Bulger has been captured. To look at those five words, that sentence, just seems shocking to me. (Source: My Fox Boston 2011-06-26T02:51:51Z)

While US talks withdrawal, Afghan corruption soars

"We will not try to make Afghanistan a perfect place," the president said. A responsible end to the war is achievable, but he warned of "dark days ahead." (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2011-06-26T02:08:54Z)

Michigan basketball recruit Austin Hatch from Indiana critically injured in plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board determined a utility pole the airplane hit during its forced landing, a low ceiling and dark night also contributed to the crash. Bojrab said his friend disputed the report's findings, believing equipment failure ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2011-06-26T02:51:51Z)

Police: Professors ran site for esteemed men to get sex

William Roseman said. The website, based in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe area, featured "weather reports" about police vice stings; physical descriptions and cellphone numbers of undercover police to help members avoid arrest; training videos on what to do ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2011-06-26T03:13:19Z)

Debate Over Michael Jackson's Death Clouds Legacy

The singer's good fortune is due in large part to licensing deals cut by executors of his estate, a surge in sales of his music catalog and the $250 million box office of the Sony Pictures film, "This Is It." That documentary, focused on the singer's ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2011-06-26T02:30:22Z)

Gay marriage backers: NY vote has national impact

"We've won every free, fair vote of the people," Brown said Saturday. "Backroom deals in Albany are not an indication of what people in this country think about marriage." Efforts may surface in some states to repeal the existing marriage bans, but the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-26T02:51:51Z)

Afghan corruption soars after withdrawal talks

"We will not try to make Afghanistan a perfect place," the president said. A responsible end to the war is achievable, but he warned of "dark days ahead." For ordinary Afghans, the situation in the center of the country provides a valuable case stud (Source: Log Cabin Democrat 2011-06-26T02:01:44Z)

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