Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 30, 2010, 11:12 pm

NHL lacks LeBron, but still has plenty to offer in free-agent shopping season

NEW YORK - The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which is also ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-01T05:12:28Z)

Death Sentence Voided for Killer of Police Officers

After the ruling, Mary Ann Andrews, the widow of Detective Rodney J. Andrews, said she was too upset to talk about the decision. Ronell Wilson, whose death sentence was thrown out by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York. The man, Ronell Wilson , now 28, was sentenced by a federal jury ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-01T01:01:55Z)

CKX signs new deal for its new chief executive

CKX Inc., parent of "American Idol" producer 19 Entertainment, has signed its new chief executive, Michael Ferrel, to a contract that runs through 2013. Ferrel, who succeeded CKX founder and Chief Executive Robert F.X. Sillerman, has signed a deal with a minimum base salary of $1 million per year ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-27T23:53:54Z)

Celebrate the Fourth with a flyover

Myrtle Beach -- A group of Columbia-area families who like to vacation on the Grand Strand hope they've ignited a new coastal tradition for Independence Day. With U.S. Department of Defense approval and help from Joint Base Charleston, also known as the Charleston Air Force Base, "Salute from the ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-07-01T04:00:53Z)

Deal between Steelers, OT Adams isn't imminent despite visit

An agreement between the Pittsburgh Steelers and free-agent offensive tackle Flozell Adams isn't imminent, a league source said Wednesday. Adams visited the Steelers on Tuesday and took a physical, but he doesn't have a ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-01T02:13:30Z)

House approves financial overhaul

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a massive restructuring to the nation's financial laws last night, but the Senate canceled plans to vote on the legislation this week after Senator Scott Brown said he was not ready to pledge support for the measure. The House ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-01T05:33:56Z)

Rockets GM makes in-person pitch to Bosh just after midnight

HOUSTON -- Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey sure knows how to make a first impression. Morey met with coveted free agent Chris Bosh just after midnight Thursday, making a pitch to an available player at the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-01T05:55:25Z)

Death penalty overturned in 2 NYPD slayings

NEW YORK -- A federal appeals court has tossed out the death penalty given to the gunman who killed two New York undercover police officers. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Ronell Wilson must be resentenced for killing the officers during a 2003 gun deal gone bad. Wilson ... (Source: Times Union 2010-06-30T15:29:16Z)

Rockets extend qualifying offers to Scola, Lowry

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets have extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Kyle Lowry and Luis Scola. By making the offers, the Rockets retain the right to match any offers that Lowry or Scola might ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-01T02:27:49Z)

Elvis fans all shook up over photos

Elvis Presley archivists found three rare photos dating back more than 50 years that show the young singer greeting fans at the gates of Graceland. Negatives of the photos were discovered as archivists pored through a ... (Source: Belfast Telegraph 2010-07-01T05:33:56Z)

Amazon.com grabs discount website Woot.com

Amazon.com has snapped up Woot.com, a discount website. Financial terms were not disclosed. Amazon expects the deal to close by the end of September, company spokesman Craig Berman says. The 6-year-old Woot, based in ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-30T22:31:36Z)

Brown cuts backroom deals he campaigned against

WASHINGTON—Republican Scott Brown owes his election in part to the public furor over the so-called Cornhusker Kickback, the backroom deal that Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska struck for his vote to pass the health care bill. Now he is following Nelson's example, winning concessions in the financial ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-06-30T23:36:01Z)

Defensive teams beware _ Spain has found its form

Spain (2-1-0) vs. Portugal (1-0-2), 2:30 p.m. Portugal escaped the group stage of the FIFA World Cup without allowing a goal, including a 0-0 tie against Brazil in the final match of the round. Portugal was rewarded with a round of 16 match against Spain, which will offer another huge test for ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-06-30T13:27:34Z)

Deal between Steelers, Adams does not appear imminent

There is nothing imminent with the Pittsburgh Steelers and free-agent offensive tackle Flozell Adams , according to a league source. Adams visited and took a physical in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, but does not have a deal ... (Source: NFL 2010-06-30T15:43:35Z)

With Purchase of Woot, a Daily Deal Site, Amazon Expands Its Inventory

Amazon.com, which sells millions of products, said Wednesday that it had agreed to buy Woot, a site that sells one item at a time. Woot is one of a cluster of unconventional shopping sites that have sprung up in the last ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-01T06:02:34Z)

Evening Business Brief

It seems unfortunately appropriate. Stocks ended a miserable quarter with a decline. The Dow fell 96 points to 9.774. The S&P was down nearly 11 points to 1,031, while the Nasdaq dropped 26 points to 2,109. For the first time in six months, the government report to be released Friday will likely ... (Source: KELOLAND TV 2010-06-30T23:07:23Z)

LeBron-less NHL set to begin free-agent frenzy

NEW YORK -- The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which is also about to embark on a free-agent frenzy of its own, starting Thursday ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-01T05:05:18Z)

BIZ BITS

Florida to get $200,000 in insurance settlement An Indiana insurance company will set up a $10 million fund to settle a multistate investigation into increases in policy costs. Florida will receive $200,000. Regulators from California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana and Texas investigated Conseco's handling ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-06-30T22:17:17Z)

Villa's fourth Cup goal sends Spain past Portugal

Cape Town, South Africa -- David Villa called it one of his best goals. He was talking about the timing but the effort was pretty nice, too. On a night when Portugal's defense fought off attack after attack, the Spanish ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-06-30T02:36:10Z)

Pennsylvania reaches budget deal with gas tax

Spending cuts include 11.7 percent for agriculture; 9.2 percent for environmental protection, and 9.1 percent for libraries. But lawmakers agreed a $250 million increase in the basic education subsidy that had been vigorously advocated by Rendell. Although revenue has been sharply lower than ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-06-28T23:59:52Z)

Governors ramp up lobbying for federal Medicaid dollars

As Congress continues to squabble over whether to provide additional Medicaid dollars to cash-strapped states, a dozen governors used the July 1 state budget deadline to make their case for the money. Their argument ... (Source: Stateline 2010-07-01T05:41:06Z)

Amazon to Acquire Deal-A-Day Pioneer Woot

Amazon has signed an agreement to purchase Woot.com for an undisclosed sum, according to a blog post by the latter company on Wednesday. The post stated that Woot will remain autonomous and will not be folded into the ... (Source: ClickZ 2010-07-01T02:06:21Z)

Scott Brown stymies Senate on reform

Boston Herald General Economics Reporter Jay Fitzgerald has been a journalist and blogger for years. He's now the general economics reporter for the Boston Herald . P resident Obama won't get to sign a giant financial overhaul bill before the Fourth of July like he wanted - thanks partly to Sen ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-01T04:00:53Z)

Tuesday's WCup lookahead capsules

Soccer's Iberian heavyweights get their first look at each other as World Cup opponents on Tuesday. In a match better suited for the later rounds of the tournament, European champion Spain (ranked No. 2) and third-ranked Portugal face off in Cape Town (2:30 p.m. EDT). Spain has won 15 of their 32 ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-06-27T23:53:54Z)

Big day for free agents

T he names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade and Dirk. Such is life in the world of the NHL, which also is about to embark on a free agent frenzy of its own, starting today at noon ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-01T05:12:28Z)

Rockets make qualifying offers to restricted Lowry, Scola

HOUSTON -- The Houston Rockets have extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Kyle Lowry and Luis Scola . By making the offers, the Rockets retain the right to match any offers that Lowry or Scola might ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-01T05:41:06Z)

Death Sentence Overturned in Slaying of NYC Cops

(AP) A federal appeals court has tossed out the death penalty given to the gunman who killed two New York undercover police officers. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Ronell Wilson must be resentenced for killing the officers during a 2003 gun deal gone bad. Wilson was the ... (Source: CBS News 2010-06-30T21:05:42Z)

Chris Scott expected to be out three months

Pittsburger Steelers rookie fifth-round offensive tackle Chris Scott (notes) is having surgery today to repair the damage to his his broken foot. Injured while training at the University of Tennessee, team officials ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-30T18:49:41Z)

Talks focus on deal

Hours earlier, Paterson had traveled to Washington D.C. with a group of other governors to meet with members of Congress and push for the Medicaid funding, which was originally slated to be augmented this year as part of the stimulus plan. Congress has been wavering on the extra Medicaid funds ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-01T04:58:09Z)

Three unseen photographs of Elvis Presley discovered

In this 1957 photo provided by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Elvis Presley greets fans at the gates of Graceland in Memphis Photo: AP Elvis Presley archivists have found three rare photos dating back to 1957 that show the ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-07-01T05:55:25Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 30, 2010, 10:12 pm

Cisco to offer its own 'iPad'

When most techies think Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) , they think of servers or networking software. But the Silicon Valley powerhouse is stepping outside the box with its new product -- a tablet computer that the company ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-30T15:07:47Z)

TheSpec.com - NBA_Basketball_Wire - Richard Jefferson opts out of US$15M final year with Spurs to ...

SAN ANTONIO - Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-01T00:11:49Z)

Police arrest man accused of breaking into a Ga. home and taking a shower

ROSWELL, Ga. Authorities have arrested a man accused of breaking into a home near Roswell High School at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and taking a shower. Roswell police spokesman Lt. James McGee said neighbors tell police ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-01T00:18:58Z)

NBA Free Agency: LeBron James, D-Wade, Bosh Super Team Theory Is Full of Holes

Friend and fellow writer Daniel Barber, a.k.a. Hotnuke, recently penned an article about the latest free agency rumor floating around that potentially paired LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh together in Miami. Hotnuke's article claimed that this historic trio would signal the end of life in ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-06-30T20:37:04Z)

FIFA President Sepp Blatter To Consider Replay at Meeting Next Month

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has been surrounded by plenty of noise from the 2010 World Cup, and let's just say it's in addition to the artificial sound created by the vuvuzelas. Due to the continued errors by game ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-01T04:00:53Z)

Cius Tablet: Cisco's Answer To The iPad (PHOTOS)

NEW YORK -- Thanks to Apple Inc.'s iPad, tablet computers are finally a hot consumer item, after many false starts. On Tuesday, Cisco Systems Inc. said it aims to take the tablet computer into the business world with its ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-06-30T23:14:33Z)

Cisco to launch iPad-like tablet for office use

N EW YORK — Thanks to Apple Inc.'s iPad, tablet computers are finally a hot consumer item, after many false starts. On Tuesday, Cisco Systems Inc. said it aims to take the tablet computer into the business world with ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-01T04:22:21Z)

NBA free agency: Atlanta Hawks meeting with Joe Johnson to retain their top scorer

ATLANTA — Joe Johnson's agent said Wednesday the four-time All-Star is meeting with the Atlanta Hawks at the start of the free-agent negotiating period. The Hawks are expected to do their best to keep Johnson, a free ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-07-01T04:29:31Z)

NBA Draft Results: Miami Heat Frees Up Cap for Dwyane Wade, LeBron James

There's no question that going into Thursday night's NBA Draft the Miami Heat's focus was to clear up even more cap space for the start of free agency on July 1. It began on Wednesday night when the Heat traded guard ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-06-25T18:19:50Z)

With Purchase of Woot, a Daily Deal Site, Amazon Expands Its Inventory

Amazon.com , which sells millions of products, said Wednesday that it had agreed to buy Woot , a site that sells one item at a time. Woot is one of a cluster of unconventional shopping sites that have sprung up in the ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-01T01:23:24Z)

Hell hath no fury like New York scorned

LeBron James is 20 years younger than Reggie Miller, so it's reasonable to wonder how much of the Indiana Pacers star's career the 25-year-old James actually remembers, now that James could be on the verge of becoming Miller every time he returns to Madison Square Garden. Knicks fans haven't had a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-01T02:49:18Z)

Amazon to Acquire Deal-A-Day Pioneer Woot

Amazon has signed an agreement to purchase Woot.com for an undisclosed sum, according to a blog post by the latter company on Wednesday. The post stated that Woot will remain autonomous and will not be folded into the ... (Source: ClickZ 2010-07-01T02:06:21Z)

No wonder James is used to being called King

FILE - This March 17, 2007, file photo shows Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer (5) greeting Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) before an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. James is the biggest prize among what's considered the deepest free agency class ever. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File) No athlete ever ... (Source: Salon 2010-06-30T08:26:55Z)

Free agency race for LeBron, others begins

NEW YORK - Let the bidding and begging begin. The NBA's free agency period has opened, with LeBron James leading perhaps the deepest group of players to ever hit the market. Teams could begin making their pitches at 12:01 a.m. EDT Thursday, and some were getting started quickly. Atlanta's Joe ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-01T04:22:21Z)

Cup refs offer defence after blunders

World Cup referees defended themselves Tuesday in the wake of officiating blunders that led FIFA President Sepp Blatter to apologise to England and Mexico and reconsider video goal reviews. Referees Jorge Larrionda of Uruguay and Roberto Rosetti of Italy, at the center of the controversial decisions ... (Source: The Roar 2010-06-30T11:47:21Z)

Amazon.com grabs discount website Woot.com

Amazon.com has snapped up Woot.com, a discount website. Financial terms were not disclosed. Amazon expects the deal to close by the end of September, company spokesman Craig Berman says. The 6-year-old Woot, based in ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-30T22:31:36Z)

Bulls' big splash may not be LeBron James

What if the Bulls' grand plan doesn't materialize and they have to turn to Plan B, Plan C or even Plan D? Will anything the Bulls do other than signing James be considered a failure? The short answer is that it will be a disappointment but not necessarily a failure. From the moment the Bulls decided ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-06-29T17:24:59Z)

Busy Bulls in position to woo big stars like LeBron, Wade, Bosh as free agency begins

CHICAGO - So, King James, would you like to get the royal treatment in your idol's old hometown and help the Windy City rekindle the joy of the Michael Jordan era? How about a homecoming, Dwyane Wade? And what about you ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-30T16:48:00Z)

Spurs' Jefferson to join free agent market

Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was due to make ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-07-01T00:54:46Z)

Heat waive forward Jones, make qualifying offer to Anthony

MIAMI (AP) -- The Miami Heat have made center Joel Anthony a qualifying offer, announcing the move shortly after waiving forward James Jones in a salary-cap related decision. Anthony's hold on the Heat salary cap will be ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-30T01:10:16Z)

2010 NBA Free Agency: New York Knicks Can Win Without LeBron James & Dwyane Wade

Everyone with even a minor interest in basketball knows the free agency period, A.K.A the apocalypse, starts on July 1. More than a third of the NBA's teams are anxiously awaiting midnight to have a go at one of the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-01T03:53:43Z)

Man Arrested for Entering House, Taking Shower

ROSWELL, Ga. (AP) - Authorities have arrested a man accused of breaking into a Roswell home Wednesday and taking a shower. It happened around 2:30 p.m. in a neighborhood near Roswell High School. Roswell police spokesman Lt. James McGee says neighbors tell police they saw a man entering the home ... (Source: MyFox Atlanta 2010-07-01T02:27:49Z)

The LeBron Finals Day 1

He can consider the goal accomplished. In the past, James hosted executives from Fortune 500 companies and discussed business ventures here, a town traditionally known as the rubber capital of the world, in which the ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-01T01:23:24Z)

Breaking down LeBron's options, plus more free-agency thoughts

Ten thoughts as the highly anticipated free-agency frenzy opens up. 1. Will LeBron James and Dwyane Wade play together? If finding the best basketball situation is James' priority, then this is the first question he must answer: Should he move to Miami to join with Wade and play for Heat president ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-01T04:36:40Z)

World Cup refs offer defence after high-profile blunders

PRETORIA: World Cup referees defended themselves Tuesday in the wake of officiating blunders that led FIFA President Sepp Blatter to apologize to England and Mexico and reconsider video goal reviews. Referees Jorge Larrionda of Uruguay and Roberto Rosetti of Italy, at the center of the controversial ... (Source: Times of India 2010-06-29T17:39:18Z)

Richard Jefferson Opts Out

Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was due to make ... (Source: Sactown Royalty 2010-07-01T03:17:56Z)

Atlanta Hawks Wiretap

A source close to Joe Johnson told Frank Isola of the New York Daily News that Johnson has narrowed his list of teams down to the Hawks, Knicks and Bulls. If the Hawks do not offer Johnson a maximum-salary contract, Johnson is almost certain to leave Atlanta and will likely sign with the Knicks ... (Source: RealGM 2010-06-30T10:57:15Z)

NBA: Chicago Bulls ready to woo LeBron, Wade, Bosh

CHICAGO — So, King James, would you like to get the royal treatment in your idol's old hometown and help the Windy City rekindle the joy of the Michael Jordan era? How about a homecoming, Dwyane Wade? And what about ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-06-30T17:52:26Z)

Man arrested after entering home, taking shower

Around 2:30 p.m., neighbors on Hardscrabble Trail in the neighborhood near Roswell High School saw a man entering the home, Roswell police spokesman Lt. James McGee told the AJC. "The lady of the house comes home and ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-06-30T23:36:01Z)

Have Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, LeBron James have discussed salary issues of Heat deal?

MIAMI — A source close to Miami Heat free-agent guard Dwyane Wade has confirmed that in recent days Wade not only has addressed the possibility of playing alongside Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Toronto ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-06-30T03:26:16Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 30, 2010, 9:12 pm

Actor Corey Allen fought James Dean on screen in 'Rebel'

LOS ANGELES — Corey Allen, an actor-turned Emmy Award-winning director who earned a slice of film immortality in the 1950s playing the doomed high school gang leader who challenges James Dean to a "chicken run" in "Rebel Without a Cause," has died. He was 75. Allen died at his home in ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-06-30T10:57:15Z)

Corey Allen dies at 75; actor played gang leader in 'Rebel Without a Cause'

Corey Allen, left, who played Buzz Gunderson in "Rebel Without a Cause," and James Dean, who played Jim Stark, have a knife fight at the Griffith Observatory in the 1955 film classic. The film was the high point of Allen's screen-acting career. ( Warner Bros. ) Corey Allen, an actor-turned Emmy ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-06-30T16:40:51Z)

Corey Allen, who played gang leader in 'Rebel Without a Cause,' dies at 75

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Allen, who played the high school gang leader who gets in a knife fight with James Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause," has died. He was 75. Family spokesman Mickey Cottrell says Allen died at his Hollywood home on Sunday. Allen played Buzz Gunderson in the 1955 movie. His ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-06-30T16:55:10Z)

Richard Jefferson opts out of $15M final year with Spurs to become free agent

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was due to make about $15 million next year after underachieving in his first ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-06-30T23:50:20Z)

Long-held dreams will come true - and crumble - as James, other NBA stars enter free agency

NEW YORK - This summer's biggest show in sports, kicking off at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, comes from a league that won't play for months. It's called "LeBron James: Free Agent." The two-time MVP known more aptly than ever as ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-01T03:25:05Z)

Man arrested after entering home, taking shower

Around 2:30 p.m., neighbors on Hardscrabble Trail in the neighborhood near Roswell High School saw a man entering the home, Roswell police spokesman Lt. James McGee told the AJC. "The lady of the house comes home and finds somebody taking a shower," McGee said. "She talked to the man while he was ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Palin in Texas: Obama Botching Oil Clean-up

TYLER — Sarah Palin fired up an enthusiastic Texas crowd late Saturday by criticizing President Barack Obama's handling of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, saying he's falling short on leadership. The former Alaska ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-06-28T02:02:45Z)

Amazon.com grabs discount website Woot.com

Amazon.com has snapped up Woot.com, a discount website. Financial terms were not disclosed. Amazon expects the deal to close by the end of September, company spokesman Craig Berman says. The 6-year-old Woot, based in ... (Source: USA Today 2010-06-30T22:31:36Z)

Visiting Tyler, Palin slams Obama over spill

TYLER — Sarah Palin fired up an enthusiastic Texas crowd late Saturday by criticizing President Barack Obama's handling of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, saying he's falling short on leadership. The former Alaska ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-06-27T05:24:22Z)

2010 NBA Free Agency: What Happens If LeBron James and Co. Stay With Their Teams

Let's journey back to 1999. The entire industrialized world was in a panic regarding the possible implications of "Y2K." Many pundits thought that the computer glitch would shut down computer systems across the world, leaving the now-computerized stock market in ruin. Because of computer crashes ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-01T00:47:36Z)

Police arrest man accused of breaking into a Ga. home and taking a shower

ROSWELL, Ga. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a man accused of breaking into a home near Roswell High School at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and taking a shower. Roswell police spokesman Lt. James McGee said neighbors tell police they saw a man entering the home. Police said the homeowner then ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-01T00:11:49Z)

Joey Ragusa convicted of setting James Garrison on fire, killing him

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) -- A Madison County jury has found Joey Ragusa of South Roxana guilty of South Roxana guilty of first-degree murder in the 2004 fatal burning of a Wood River man. The jury deliberated about 90 minutes before finding the 45-year-old Ragusa guilty Wednesday night in the death ... (Source: KSDK 2010-07-01T03:03:37Z)

Brasch Words

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. -- Wearing a pith helmet and brandishing a blunderbuss, Marshbaum burst into my office and ordered me to the floor. I looked at my faux friend and media foil, about to ask him what his latest scheme was. With Marshbaum, who was fed "Honeymooners" episodes by IV when he was a child ... (Source: American Reporter 2010-06-30T23:21:42Z)

Five storylines to watch in the NBA's free agent frenzy

Will the stars line up to be All the King Men? While two-time MVP LeBron James plays the field, headlining the most anticipated summer of NBA free agency ever, he will try to get another top free agent, most likely Rockets target Chris Bosh, to join forces. Either that, or rather than have Cleveland ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-06-30T06:18:04Z)

Sources: Knicks to talk to Johnson

While waiting for their opportunity to sell LeBron James on their team, the New York Knicks will be busy courting other stars that could potentially play with him at Madison Square Garden. Their first such meeting will be with Joe Johnson , the Atlanta Hawks ' All-Star guard, according to league ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-28T15:17:19Z)

Palin: Obama lacks leadership with Gulf oil spill

Sarah Palin fired up an enthusiastic Texas crowd late Saturday by criticizing President Barack Obama's handling of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, saying he's falling short on leadership. The former Alaska governor ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-06-26T23:55:05Z)

Man Arrested for Entering House, Taking Shower

ROSWELL, Ga. (AP) - Authorities have arrested a man accused of breaking into a Roswell home Wednesday and taking a shower. It happened around 2:30 p.m. in a neighborhood near Roswell High School. Roswell police spokesman Lt. James McGee says neighbors tell police they saw a man entering the home ... (Source: MyFox Atlanta 2010-07-01T02:27:49Z)

Bulls' big splash may not be LeBron James

What if the Bulls' grand plan doesn't materialize and they have to turn to Plan B, Plan C or even Plan D? Will anything the Bulls do other than signing James be considered a failure? The short answer is that it will be a disappointment but not necessarily a failure. From the moment the Bulls decided ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-06-29T17:24:59Z)

Storm Pushing More Oil Onto Gulf Beaches

Rough seas generated by Hurricane Alex pushed more oil from the massive spill onto Gulf Coast beaches Wednesday as cleanup vessels were sidelined by the faraway storm's ripple effects. The hurricane was churning coastal waters across the oil-affected region on the Gulf of Mexico. Six-foot waves and ... (Source: CBS 3 Philadelphia 2010-06-30T20:15:35Z)

Five storylines to watch in the NBA's free-agent frenzy

Will the stars line up to be all the King's men? While two-time MVP LeBron James plays the field, headlining the most anticipated summer of NBA free agency ever, he will try to get another top free agent, most likely Rockets target Chris Bosh, to join forces. Either that, or rather than have ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-06-30T18:28:13Z)

Ragusa guilty of first-degree murder in fatal burning

EDWARDSVILLE -- A jury in Madison County Circuit Court returned a guilty verdict last Wednesday against Joey Ragusa in the 2004 fatal burning of a Wood River man. The jury deliberated about 90 minutes before finding the 45-year-old Ragusa guilty of first-degree murder in the death of James Garrison ... (Source: Telegraph 2010-07-01T01:52:02Z)

Amazon Buys Daily Deals Site Woot

Amazon ( NSDQ: AMZN ) is buying Woot.com , a six-year-old online retailer that offers one steeply discounted product for sale each day. ( Today's offer is an iPod Nano for $99.99). The acquisition is a nod by Amazon to the heady growth of daily deal and private sale sites, which have attracted ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-30T23:14:33Z)

Gulf claims administrator talks of 'tough' calls for oil spill compensation

WASHINGTON -- Kenneth Feinberg, the administrator of a program set up to compensate Gulf oil spill victims, tells Congress that some of the claims he'll be asked to decide will involve tough calls. Rep. Vern Buchanan, a ... (Source: WWL-TV 2010-06-30T16:48:00Z)

Atlanta Hawks: J.J. willing to play for less money in New York?

ESPN.com's Chris Broussard says the Knicks will meet with J.J. in Los Angeles soon after free agency opens at midnight Thursday. That's no surprise since New York is one of a handful of teams with the cap space to offer J.J. a max deal and it's always been speculated J.J. would look at the ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) 2010-06-26T23:55:05Z)

Wilson: LeBron's move will chart NBA's future

When the clock struck 12:01 a.m. today, it marked the beginning of the NBA free agency period. Or as I like to call it, the Courtship of LeBron James. The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar heads arguably the deepest ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-01T03:46:34Z)

Jefferson opts out of final year with Spurs

Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was due to make about $15 million next year after underachieving in his first season in San ... (Source: Salon 2010-06-30T23:50:20Z)

Spurs' Jefferson to become free agent

SAN ANTONIO -- Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-01T00:04:39Z)

Amazon to Acquire Deal-A-Day Pioneer Woot

Amazon has signed an agreement to purchase Woot.com for an undisclosed sum, according to a blog post by the latter company on Wednesday. The post stated that Woot will remain autonomous and will not be folded into the ... (Source: ClickZ 2010-07-01T02:06:21Z)

Gulf claims administrator talks of 'tough' calls

(AP) WASHINGTON - Kenneth Feinberg, the administrator of a program set up to compensate Gulf oil spill victims, tells Congress that some of the claims he'll be asked to decide will involve tough calls. Rep. Vern Buchanan, a Florida Republican, told Feinberg he was worried about hotels and ... (Source: WNYT 2010-06-30T15:14:57Z)

Jurors begin deliberations in murder trial of man accused of setting another man on fire

EDWARDSVILLE -- A Madison County jury began deliberations about 4:15 p.m. Wednesday in the first-degree murder trial of a South Roxana man accused of setting fire to another man. Joey Ragusa, 45, was accused of setting fire to 34-year-old James "Jimmy" Garrison in October 2004 after Garrison had ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-06-30T22:38:45Z)

Deals of the Hour / June 30, 2010, 8:12 pm

Storm Pushing More Oil Onto Gulf Beaches

Rough seas generated by Hurricane Alex pushed more oil from the massive spill onto Gulf Coast beaches Wednesday as cleanup vessels were sidelined by the faraway storm's ripple effects. The hurricane was churning coastal waters across the oil-affected region on the Gulf of Mexico. Six-foot waves and ... (Source: CBS 3 Philadelphia 2010-06-30T20:15:35Z)

Leighton signs new deal with Flyers

Goalie Michael Leighton is staying with the Philadelphia Flyers , signing a two-year deal worth $3.1 million Wednesday. Leighton, who would have been an unrestricted free agent at noon ET Thursday, will earn $1.5 million ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-06-30T22:24:26Z)

World's largest oil skimmer heads to Gulf spill

NEW ORLEANS — With hurricane-whipped waves pushing more oil onto the Gulf of Mexico's once-white beaches, the government pinned its latest cleanup hopes Wednesday on a huge new piece of equipment: the world's largest ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-01T01:44:52Z)

Newest Staff Position At The Associated Press: Oil Spill Editor

From the AP : The Associated Press has named a veteran journalist who has covered wars, terrorism and political intrigue in more than two dozen countries to lead its ongoing coverage of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Oil ... (Source: The Business Insider 2010-06-30T17:45:16Z)

Amazon purchases deal-a-day website Woot, signals interest in quirkier ways to reach ...

SAN FRANCISCO - Amazon.com Inc. has purchased deal-a-day website Woot.com. In a joke-laden message on the company blog, Woot CEO Matt Rutledge said the deal won't change how the site is run — "with a wall of ideas and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-30T23:50:20Z)

NKorea says it must bolster nuclear capability in new way to deal with 'hostile' US policy

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea threatened Monday to bolster its nuclear capability in a new — though unspecified — way to cope with what it says is a hostile U.S. policy and military threats amid tensions over the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship. The North's military also ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-27T23:53:54Z)

Gulf claims administrator talks of 'tough' calls

Kenneth Feinberg, the administrator of a program set up to compensate Gulf oil spill victims, tells Congress that some of the claims he'll be asked to decide will involve tough calls. Rep. Vern Buchanan, a Florida Republican, told Feinberg he was worried about hotels and restaurants on his state's ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-30T15:00:38Z)

Maybe Melo should get a bite of the Big Apple?

I'm reading blurbs that the Nuggets will trade Melo before they let him go to FA in 2011. If they can swing a three way deal with the Knicks and another team, I might be in a favor of it. Knicks want a marquee name and it appears King Lebron doesn't have NYC on his list. Wizards acquire Heinrich and ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-06-30T20:22:45Z)

Giant skimmer closes in on Gulf's mess

NEW ORLEANS — With hurricane-whipped waves pushing more oil onto the Gulf of Mexico's once-white beaches, the government pinned its latest cleanup hopes Wednesday on a huge new piece of equipment: the world's largest oil-skimming vessel. The Taiwanese-flagged former tanker named the "A Whale ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-07-01T00:40:27Z)

With Purchase of Woot, a Daily Deal Site, Amazon Expands Its Inventory

Amazon.com , which sells millions of products, said Wednesday that it had agreed to buy Woot , a site that sells one item at a time. Woot is one of a cluster of unconventional shopping sites that have sprung up in the ... (Source: New York Times 2010-07-01T01:23:24Z)

Bradford believes he'll sign with Rams by training camp

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 draft, said he fully expects to be under contract in time to open training camp in late July. "At this point right now (agent Tom Condon) hasn't given me any indication that there's going to be any ... (Source: NFL 2010-07-01T01:09:05Z)

AP names editor to oversee oil spill coverage

The Associated Press has named a veteran journalist who has covered wars, terrorism and political intrigue in more than two dozen countries to lead its ongoing coverage of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Oil Spill Editor ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-06-30T16:19:22Z)

AP names Jerusalem bureau chief Gutkin to oversee ongoing Gulf oil spill coverage

ATLANTA (AP) — The Associated Press has named a veteran journalist who has covered wars, terrorism and political intrigue in more than two dozen countries to lead its ongoing coverage of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T16:19:22Z)

Nets Deal Yi Jianlian to Wizards, Declare War on Bulls

The invisible arms race continues unabated. The Nets have traded Yi Jianlian to the Wizards in exchange for Quinton Ross , according to Dave D'Alessandro of the Newark Star-Ledger , allowing New Jersey to open up another $3 million in cap space as the 2010 NBA free-agency period nears. The Nets are ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-06-29T18:00:46Z)

NFL: Middletown's Amari Spievey agrees to terms with Detroit Lions

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with former Xavier star and Middletown native, Amari Spievey, their third-round pick from Iowa. The team confirmed the agreement Wednesday without disclosing ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-06-30T23:14:33Z)

Yi Traded To Wizards, Freeing Up More Cap Room For Nets

On Tuesday, the Nets traded Yi Jianlian to the Wizards for Quinton Ross, creating additional room under the salary cap. The Nets sent the Wizards cash in the deal. This opens up $3 million more salary cap room, leaving the team about $30 million under the cap. "This trade is a good opportunity to ... (Source: RealGM 2010-06-29T20:45:25Z)

Richard Jefferson Opts Out

Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was due to make ... (Source: Sactown Royalty 2010-07-01T01:01:55Z)

Flyers sign goalie Michael Leighton to 2-year deal, keeping him from free agency

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Flyers have signed goalie Michael Leighton to a two-year deal, keeping the playoff hero away from NHL free agency. Leighton stepped up during the postseason and helped the Flyers make a surprise ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T22:24:26Z)

Flyers sign G Leighton to 2-year deal

The Flyers have signed goalie Michael Leighton to a two-year deal, keeping the playoff hero away from NHL free agency.Leighton stepped up during the postseason and helped the Flyers make a surprise run to the Stanley Cup finals. He went 8-3 with a 2.56 goals-against average in 14 playoffs games and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-06-30T23:21:42Z)

Spurs' Jefferson to join free agent market

Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was due to make ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-07-01T00:54:46Z)

CKX signs new deal for its new chief executive

CKX Inc., parent of "American Idol" producer 19 Entertainment, has signed its new chief executive, Michael Ferrel, to a contract that runs through 2013. Ferrel, who succeeded CKX founder and Chief Executive Robert F.X. Sillerman, has signed a deal with a minimum base salary of $1 million per year ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-27T23:53:54Z)

Elvis pictures reveal another side of The King

Memphis, Tennessee - Elvis Presley archivists have found three rare photographs dating back more than 50 years that show the young singer greeting fans at the gates of Graceland. Negatives of the photographs were discovered as archivists pored through a vast collection of documents from the office ... (Source: Tonight South Africa 2010-07-01T02:06:21Z)

JOE REINAGEL: Have we really seen the last of Richard Jefferson?

It was the news that most Spurs fans wanted to hear, Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract. That happened on Wednesday and now Spurs Fans you are free of the scapegoat of the century, or are you? While Jefferson's decision was a surprise, don't be surprised if he winds up ... (Source: KENS 5 2010-07-01T02:27:49Z)

Archivists find 3 unpublished photos of young Elvis greeting fans at Graceland in 1957

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Elvis Presley archivists have found three rare photos dating back more than 50 years that show the young singer greeting fans at the gates of Graceland. In this 1957 photo provided by Elvis Presley ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-01T00:18:58Z)

Amazon to Acquire Deal-A-Day Pioneer Woot

Amazon has signed an agreement to purchase Woot.com for an undisclosed sum, according to a blog post by the latter company on Wednesday. The post stated that Woot will remain autonomous and will not be folded into the ... (Source: ClickZ 2010-07-01T02:06:21Z)

World's largest oil skimmer heads to Gulf spill for tests; hurricane churns coastal waters

The Taiwanese-flagged former tanker named the "A Whale" is the length of 3 1/2 football fields and stands 10 stories high. It just emerged from an extensive retrofitting to prepare it specifically for the Gulf, where ... (Source: Newser 2010-07-01T01:30:33Z)

Gulf claims administrator talks of 'tough' calls

(AP) WASHINGTON - Kenneth Feinberg, the administrator of a program set up to compensate Gulf oil spill victims, tells Congress that some of the claims he'll be asked to decide will involve tough calls. Rep. Vern Buchanan, a Florida Republican, told Feinberg he was worried about hotels and ... (Source: WNYT 2010-06-30T15:14:57Z)

NKorea wants both Koreas to probe ship sinking

Associated Press Writer= UNITED NATIONS (AP) — North Korea, which has vehemently denied accusations that it sank a South Korean warship, is calling for a new joint investigation by both Koreas "to verify objectively the truth of the incident." In a letter to the Security Council dated Tuesday and ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-01T02:13:30Z)

2 NKoreans get prison terms for assassination plot

Associated Press Writer= SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court sentenced two North Korean army majors to prison for plotting to assassinate a high-profile defector who once mentored North Korea's leader. The Seoul Central District Court handed out 10-year prison terms each to the men ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-01T01:44:52Z)

Lions, CB Spievey agree to terms on deal

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with cornerback Amari Spievey, their third-round pick from Iowa. The team confirmed the agreement Wednesday without disclosing terms. Amari, the 66th selection overall, was an All-Big Ten player who will get a chance to play ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T22:24:26Z)

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