Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2011, 10:48 pm

Red Sox 2, Astros 1: Beckett overpowers 'Stros

Beckett said he tried not to think about his selection too much before the game. "It's one of those deals where you don't want it to be a distraction," he said. "Obviously you're happy and everything like that, but you still have to go out there and do your job." (Source: Milford Daily News 2011-07-04T04:29:44Z)

Mike Cameron knew time was running out

It would be uncharted (waters) for me, so I don't know what it would be like. . . . There are situations that come about where you have to go with change. And that's something I'll have to deal with when we sit down to discuss that." (Source: Boston Herald 2011-07-02T08:06:51Z)

Thailand opposition wins election

"Those were good times when he was prime minister," she added. "I'm just afraid that, with her victory, dark hands will take away our rights again." Yingluck, aware of the criticism that she is, in her brother's own words, his "clone," said Sunday that she ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-07-04T05:12:41Z)

McCain: Afghan drawdown `unnecessary risk'

Lieberman called the idea that Afghan President Hamid Karzai, NATO leaders and insurgent commanders could talk out their differences at a peace conference "a dream, a fantasy." The senators' harshest observations were reserved for Pakistan, home of many of ... (Source: Missoulian 2011-07-04T04:29:44Z)

Prince William and Kate face anti-monarchy protesters in Quebec

Kate!" after the dark sedan bearing the prince's freshly created Canadian flag appeared. The couple chatted briefly on the street with dignitaries and two of the centre's young clients, Steven and Marie-Pier, just below a banner beckoning, "Bienvenue ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-07-04T04:44:03Z)

Obama says ending tax breaks required to cut deficit

Obama is locked in a dispute with Republicans over how to bring down the deficit as part of a deal to raise the debt ceiling and prevent Washington from default. Democrats insist that some tax increases be included in a deficit-cutting package. Republicans ... (Source: Reuters 2011-07-02T17:32:22Z)

Prince William, Kate undeterred by Quebec protests

In a nod to Quebeckers, Kate wore a dark blue lace Jacquenta dress by the designer Erdem. It was the second time during the trip that she wore a dress from the collection of the Montreal-born, London-based Erdem Moralioglu. She later wore a cream-colored ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-07-04T05:05:32Z)

Prosecutors weigh options in assault case

Prosecutors have a number of options, including going ahead with the current charges or reducing them. They could try to negotiate a plea deal, though it's unclear whether Strauss-Kahn would entertain one. He has asserted his innocence, and the doubts ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2011-07-04T04:15:25Z)

Beckett keys sweep as Sox wrap up interleague gauntlet

Beckett got the news before the game as he was preparing for his start. "It's one of those deals where you don't want it to be a distraction," he said. "Obviously you're happy and everything like that, but you still have to go out there and do your job." (Source: South Coast Today 2011-07-04T04:08:16Z)

Gaddafi can stay in Libya if he quits: rebel chief

Previous attempts to negotiate a peace deal have foundered, but some analysts say Gaddafi's entourage -- if perhaps not the Libyan leader himself -- may look for a way out as air strikes and sanctions narrow their options. Gaddafi's daughter Aisha said ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-07-02T23:58:54Z)

Obama: No tax break is off limits

Veterans of previous budget deals say there's no way Obama and Congress can meet the Aug. 2 deadline even if a broad overall agreement is reached in the next two weeks. First, it could take weeks more for lawmakers and staff aides to implement that deal ... (Source: Detroit News 2011-07-04T04:58:22Z)

Transformers' Sequel Sets July 4 Box Office Record With $97.4 Million

"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" collected $97.4 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the first three days of the July 4th weekend, the largest-ever opening for a movie during the American holiday. "Dark of the Moon," the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-07-03T21:20:14Z)

Strauss-Kahn Freed on Own Recognizance

A few minutes later, Strauss-Kahn, clean shaven and dressed in a dark blue business suit, walked out of the courtroom into bright sunlight, his arm around his wife. His next hearing is scheduled for July 18, at which time all the charges could be dropped ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2011-07-02T03:49:09Z)

Kate Moss and Jamie Hince honeymooning in Timbuktu

She wants to soak up the culture with Jamie. Kate wants to meet the locals and take in the beautiful surroundings – and who better to do this with than the love of her life?" The newlyweds left their three-day wedding at Kate's Cotswolds home by ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-07-04T05:34:10Z)

Party of ousted PM's sister wins Thai elections

"Everyone is talking about political deals, but no one is talking about how to end impunity, restore freedom of expression and hold perpetrators accountable no matter how high up they are," Sunai said. "Without that, Thailand will never able to get out of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-07-03T20:08:39Z)

Plane truth is presidential demagoguery

More broadly, no one threw a flag on his claim that "every single observer who's not an elected official, who's not a politician," agrees with him on the burning need to raise taxes as part of any budget deal. This is a good example of Obama's ... (Source: Boston Herald 2011-07-04T04:22:35Z)

'Transformers' shape up with year's best opening weekend

Distributor Paramount Pictures said Sunday that "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" took in $97.4 million domestically in its first weekend. That beat the $90.2 million debut of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." But the domestic haul for ... (Source: News-Press 2011-07-04T04:22:35Z)

'Transformers' has year's best weekend

Distributor Paramount Pictures said Sunday that "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" took in $97.4 million domestically in its first weekend. That beat the $90.2 million debut of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Paramount ... (Source: St. Cloud Times 2011-07-04T05:27:00Z)

Prince William and Kate Middleton Met by Protesters on Tour of Canada

Prince William, wearing a dark blue suit, and Kate, dressed in a grey, fitted knee-length Kensington dress by British designer Catherine Walker, each wielded a shovel as they helped plant a Canadian hemlock -- a tree known for its longevity meant to ... (Source: FOX News 2011-07-03T08:55:47Z)

Ohio Turnpike lease plans bring toll hike fears

It also gives the state's legislature some control over any potential deals after concerns were raised about whether ... "It's a terribly unfair deal for northern Ohioans who have largely paid for the turnpike over the years," said Tim Brown, a ... (Source: CBS News 2011-07-04T05:19:51Z)

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