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Deals of the Hour / June 28, 2011, 10:51 am

European Banks Near 70% Greek Rollover Deal

A deal on the rollovers is needed to get the new aid package passed, a condition for freeing up a 12 billion- euro payment from the original bailout that Greece needs to meet 6.6 billion of bond maturities in August. "The mechanics of the French plan are ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-27T17:23:58Z)

Shia LaBeouf spills on Megan Fox hookup in new Details interview

In the new issue of Details, conveniently timed to coincide with the Friday (July 1) of his new movie, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," star Shia LaBeouf dishes on his extremely busy love life and finally admits that he did indeed hook-up with Megan Fox ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-28T17:22:47Z)

Free Agent Profile: J.J. Barea

He also wouldn't want to benefit rival team the Lakers. If the Lakers were able to sign Barea at a reasonable price (such as the three-year, $5-million deal he signed with Dallas in 2008), acquiring Barea would significantly help the Lakers' backcourt. (Source: Los Angeles Times Blogs 2011-06-28T17:29:57Z)

Los Alamos scrambles to protect nuclear lab from wildfire

Firefighters managed to keep flames off of Los Alamos National Laboratory property throughout the night on Monday as the blaze continued to grow, reaching 60,741 acres, Lawrence Lujan, a spokesperson for the Santa Fe National Forest, said in a telephone interview. (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-28T17:22:47Z)

UPDATE 2-China's Sun Art to raise up to $1.1 bln in HK IPO-term sheet

Nine cornerstone investors, including sovereign wealth fund Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC), will take up 40 percent of the IPO, paying a combined $420 million, sources with direct knowledge of the deal said. They said the offer was fully subscribed. (Source: Reuters 2011-06-28T05:26:58Z)

Los Angeles Dodgers file for bankruptcy

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for bankruptcy court protection early Monday, less than a week after Major League Baseball blocked the team from signing a new television deal to provide it with the cash it needed to meet the team's payroll. (Source: CNN Money 2011-06-27T21:27:21Z)

Shia LaBeouf Recalls Megan Fox Fling and Difficult Childhood

STORY: 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' Reviews Are Coming In "They didn't hire me because I was a good looking dude," he says. "They hired me because I had no fear, no respect for authority, and no respect for boundaries." "Look, you're on ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2011-06-28T17:37:06Z)

Judge Unexpectedly Halts Casey Anthony Trial Until Monday

One witness was to offer a second opinion on the chloroform readings that the state's witness, Dr. Arpad Vass, provided from Casey Anthony's trunk. The trial will resume at 8:30 a.m. ET Monday. On Friday, defense attorneys showed jurors several photos that ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-25T19:20:53Z)

MLB to offer Dodgers alternative financing

Major League Baseball is set to offer alternative financing to the Dodgers, as it doesn't appear to like the deal McCourt has in place for his necessary interim financing. McCourt's proposed financing is a $150 million loan, but there's a $4.5 million fee ... (Source: CBS Sports 2011-06-28T17:22:47Z)

First indictment against Whitey Bulger dropped

He was captured last week in Santa Monica, Calif., after 16 years on the lam. Ortiz said another reason for dropping the 1994 case is that it could be subject to a legal challenge, namely that because Bulger and pal Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi were FBI ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2011-06-28T17:37:06Z)

Supreme Court will rule on nudity, profanity in prime-time TV

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. , joined by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. , applauded California's effort to deal with a "serious social problem: the effect of exceptionally violent video games on impressionable minors." But they too voted to strike down ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-27T17:16:49Z)

Factbox: Latest developments in Libyan conflict

-- Libyan rebels trying to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi have pushed to within about 80 km (50 miles) of the capital, a rebel spokesman told Reuters on Monday, in the biggest rebel breakthrough in weeks. -- Libya's foreign minister and two other ministers were ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-27T11:18:54Z)

Feds drop first indictment against James 'Whitey' Bulger

He was captured last week in Santa Monica, Calif., after 16 years on the lam. Ortiz said another reason for dropping the 1994 case is that it could be subject to a legal challenge, namely that because Bulger and pal Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi were ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-06-28T17:29:57Z)

Dodgers Go to Court for Bankruptcy Loan as McCourt Seeks Television Deal

The Dodgers, which need cash to make payroll in two days, have a $150 million financing commitment to support operations while trying to complete a television-rights deal, according to court documents. Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig last week ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-28T05:55:36Z)

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