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Deals of the Hour / June 26, 2011, 4:42 am

Capture of Boston Gangster Could Mean More Scandal

If Bulger decides to cut a deal with prosecutors, he could implicate an untold number ... is charged in connection with 19 murders. He was captured in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, where he had lived for 15 of the last 16 years, according to his landlord. (Source: FOX News 2011-06-24T11:58:15Z)

Local Potter fans brace for final film's release

"It's the ultimate fantasy. Who wouldn't like to get a letter from a school finding out they have magic powers?" The first book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," was released in London in 1997 and released a year later in the ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2011-06-26T10:44:18Z)

AP News in Brief

The thinking is that Taliban leaders will be more ready for a deal if they feel threatened personally. ___ Activist says Syrian forces kill 2 protesting after funerals for demonstrators BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian forces opened fire at funerals for slain ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-26T10:29:59Z)

Back-to-work legislation passes: Postal workers could be back Monday

As soon as Raitt introduced the bill on Monday — less than one week after the employees were locked out — the NDP vowed to draw out the debate to allow postal workers and their managers more time to strike their own deal instead of being bound to one ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-06-26T11:27:15Z)

Empower the states to reform Medicaid — don't punish them

The biggest hurdles we found? Washington's red tape. States need flexibility to deal with Medicaid as they see fit. In the same way that one set of education standards does not work for all 50 states, neither does one set of standards for Medicaid. (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2011-06-26T11:05:46Z)

Whitey Bulger, a savvy, feared fugitive, is found frail and paranoid

Savvy and feared, Bulger seized control of a mob empire, running rackets, shakedowns and drug deals over 40 years ... But soon after Bulger was lured out of a Santa Monica apartment on Wednesday and arrested at long last, it became clear that the reputed ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-24T17:20:22Z)

Australian airlines to resume flights to NZealand

SYDNEY—Airlines say they plan to resume flights between Australia and New Zealand after a five-day suspension of services caused by volcanic ash from Chile. Flag carrier Qantas, its budget subsidiary Jetstar and their rival Virgin Australia say they will ... (Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel 2011-06-26T10:22:49Z)

Drivers, engineer watched Amtrak crash unfold

Two truck drivers and a train engineer watched helplessly as a semitrailer skidded the length of a football field before it smashed through crossing gates and into two double-decker cars of an Amtrak train at a Nevada highway crossing. The drivers were ... (Source: Santa Maria Times 2011-06-26T10:29:59Z)

Mexico rallies to beat U.S. in Gold Cup final

"They come at you. They play quickly from the flanks. There's a lot to deal with." Andres Guardado and Giovani Dos Santos also scored for Mexico, which has won two consecutive Gold Cup titles and six overall. Michael Bradley and Landon Donovan scored ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2011-06-26T10:58:37Z)

2003! 2007! 2011? Germany hopes for more women's World Cup glory

"But it is good to have done it before. You have to cope with the travelling, being homesick and keeping yourself occupied so if you've done it before you know how to deal with it. The quicker you can deal with it the better." "Everyone's aware that we ... (Source: The Guardian 2011-06-26T10:29:59Z)

Harry Potter World Cup Launched (Recap)

Round by round, the single-elimination event will unfold online with fans championing, fighting and voting for the character they believe is the greatest in J.K. Rowling's epic fantasy series. The two finalists will be announced on Monday, July 11th ... (Source: antiMUSIC 2011-06-26T10:58:37Z)

FBI on defensive over capture

It also noted that the Boston FBI office immediately requested its Los Angeles counterparts to conduct surveillance on the Santa Monica, Calif., apartment, where they were led to believe he and his longtime galpal, Catherine Greig, were living. (Source: Boston Herald 2011-06-26T10:58:37Z)

Global Technologies, Ltd. Announces LOI to Acquire and Merge with Oxygen Orchard, Inc.

About Oxygen Orchard, Inc. (formerly Global Technologies): Oxygen Orchard , Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of its patented water oxygenating system. The Company is the industry leader in its product category. Based on medical research ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2011-06-26T11:12:56Z)

Colombia Clean Power & Fuels, Inc. Announces Completion of Feasibility Study for Initial Coking Faci

This facility is part of the Company's strategy to provide market-ready high grade coke to the burgeoning global steel industry, in addition to mining and sale of metallurgical coal during its first phase of development and commercialization. Worldwide ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2011-06-26T10:37:08Z)

Mexico rallies to beat U.S. for 2nd straight Cup title

"It's something that we expected. As a team, we understand that it's part of what we've got to deal with." The crowd greeted the introduction of each American player by shouting "Burro!" -- "Donkey!" Bradley put the U.S. ahead in the eighth minute with a ... (Source: New York Post 2011-06-26T10:15:40Z)

In Gold Cup final, it's red, white and boo again

"It's part of something we have to deal with on the night ... It was messy, and mangled, and beautiful. (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-26T11:12:56Z)

Rolls-Royce, Qantas settle A380 engine dispute

However, Rolls-Royce provided a lower figure and said the final deal did not change its guidance on the cost of the incident, which forced several airlines to ground their A380s, the world's biggest passenger aircraft, and replace some Trent 900 engines. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-25T19:35:12Z)

Munson: Tourists converge on surging Gavins dam

And a "really good plan" was in place by May to deal with a snowpack in the Rockies that was 140 percent of normal. But then extreme rains hit the upper Great Plains in May. Northern Wyoming and the western Dakotas received anywhere from three to six times ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-26T11:20:05Z)

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