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Deals of the Hour / July 2, 2011, 12:46 am

Friday at the Women's World Cup

Against the run of play, New Zealand took a surprising lead against England. An unexpected carom and a beautiful cross by Amber Hearn led to a goal by Sarah Gregorius. New Zealand was eliminated after the English rallied, but after being outscored ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2011-07-02T06:48:07Z)

Copa America: Messi and co irked at rocky start

Argentina, 14 times continental champions - a record they share with Uruguay, with Brazil having netted just eight but four out of the last five nonetheless - now have five days to plot a way past unpredictable Colombia on Wednesday at Santa Fe before they ... (Source: Times of India 2011-07-02T05:36:32Z)

AMERICANS NEED TO TEAR DOWN OUR WALL

"I just don't think he'll win," he said. At Below, a chic bar off Larimer square, a beautiful young Navy veteran said she had become disabled during the war in Iraq, and amid the teeming Democrats wore a big Iraq Veterans for McCain sticker over her McCain ... (Source: American Reporter 2011-07-02T05:00:44Z)

Los Alamos officials plan for return of residents

It's unusually dry in the Southwest," he said. The challenge Friday was stopping the flames from doing more damage to the lands of Santa Clara Pueblo, about seven miles away. The fire had made a run north toward the reservation earlier this week ... (Source: ksl.com 2011-07-02T02:16:06Z)

Prince William, Kate charm Canada on royal visit

"They are beautiful together, like a fairy tale," gushed 15-year-old Daphnee Dubouchet-Olshesh, who was in the crowd with her mother. "He just sounded so cute and adorable with his English accent. He did pretty good with his French." The royal pair then ... (Source: MSN Entertainment 2011-07-01T16:21:58Z)

Dems likely to find N.J. budget cuts irreversible

He also cut salaries for legislative staff by $3.8 million and trimmed or eliminated funding for programs some Democratic lawmakers championed, like women's health clinics and Family Care discount health insurance. The Republican governor then signed the ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2011-07-02T03:06:12Z)

William and Kate mark Canada Day with fireworks on debut tour

Kate represents the future of the monarchy, some said. "It's true that she is very beautiful," added retiree Hugh Henderson. As gun smoke from a 21-cannon salute billowed across the sky, William gave a special nod to Canadian military wrapping up its ... (Source: Global Nation 2011-07-02T03:49:09Z)

Prince William, Kate schedule stops in Quebec on royal visit

"They are beautiful together, like a fairy tale," gushed 15-year-old Daphnee Dubouchet-Olshesh, who was in the crowd with her mother. "He just sounded so cute and adorable with his English accent. He did pretty good with his French." Brenda Hoerle ... (Source: Burlington Free Press 2011-07-02T07:16:45Z)

England Rallies to Top New Zealand

Sawa put Japan ahead shortly afterward, getting to Aya Miyama's free kick and sending a header past Cecilia Santiago from close range. Two minutes later, with a deft touch that took the ball past two defenders, Ohno scored with a shot into the roof of the net. (Source: The Ledger 2011-07-02T02:37:34Z)

Japan routs Mexico 4-0 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Sawa put Japan ahead shortly afterward, getting to Aya Miyama 's free kick and sending a header past Cecilia Santiago from close range. Two minutes later, with a deft touch that took the ball past two defenders, Ohno scored with a shot into the roof of the net. (Source: USA Today 2011-07-01T18:30:49Z)

Monaco has new princess after nearly 30-year wait

That's would be the most beautiful gift of all." Long regarded as one of Europe's most eligible bachelors and reputed for his string of romances with some of the world's most beautiful women, 53-year-old Albert long eschewed marriage. His reticence to ... (Source: Williamsport Sun-Gazette 2011-07-02T04:53:35Z)

Fire near N.M. nuclear lab largest in state history

The fire also burned through moisture-rich aspen trees to push into the canyon. "This is a fire like we've never seen before," Santa Clara Pueblo Gov. Walter Dasheno told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. He said his people are ... (Source: Durango Herald 2011-07-02T05:29:22Z)

Fire near Los Alamos lab now largest ever in New Mexico

SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - The wildfire raging for a sixth day near the government's Los Alamos nuclear weapons laboratory now ranks as New Mexico's biggest on record, having charred more than 100,000 acres of forest, officials said on Friday. The so ... (Source: Reuters 2011-07-01T18:37:58Z)

People: Prince William and Kate draw cheers in Canada, while some in Britain mourn Diana

The royal couple are also scheduled to attend a charity polo match in Santa Barbara on July 9 ... and reputed for his string of romances with some of the world's most beautiful women, 53-year-old Albert long eschewed marriage -- to the exasperation ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2011-07-02T05:58:00Z)

Dodgers fall prey to capitalism run amok

Not Whitey Bulger, whose alleged unspeakable acts happened long ago and far away from his Santa Monica hideaway. I refer, rather, to Frank McCourt, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who, since he arrived from Boston to take ownership of the club in 2004 ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2011-07-02T02:30:25Z)

Royals tour Canada, Monaco gets a new princess

"They'll be remembered as princesses – beautiful, radiant princesses," Martin said. Diana also was on the minds of some Canadians in the crowd greeting her son, William, and his wife. "Happy Birthday Lady Di. Canadians love you," read one sign held up ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-07-02T05:50:51Z)

Aguero rescues Argentina in Copa America

Argentina will now have to up their game considerably when they meet Colombia at Santa Fe on Wednesday before their final group match against special guests Costa Rica. Sergio Batista's men came into the tournament under pressure to deliver the goods after ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-07-02T05:29:22Z)

Mixed results in auto sales; Chrysler on top

The industry's slowdown since April is "dissimilar to 2008, when people were just sitting out of the market indefinitely," said Jessica Caldwell, an Edmunds.com analyst in Santa Monica, Calif. "People that are going to buy have made a short-term delay ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2011-07-02T07:02:26Z)

Christie trims spending, inks $29.7 billion budget

Christie excoriated the Democrats' budget as unconstitutional and a "Fantasy Island budget" based on imaginary revenue projections and surpluses. "They decided to deceive the citizens of the state with a budget that makes them look like Santa Claus ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-07-02T02:44:44Z)

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