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Deals of the Hour / September 17, 2010, 10:40 pm

Mom says IN teen joked after killing brother

RISING SUN, Ind. (AP) - The mother of an Indiana teenager told attorneys he ate popcorn and joked with her the morning after he strangled his 10-year-old brother. In video testimony played Friday during Andrew Conley ... (Source: WTOL-TV 2010-09-17T17:30:19Z)

'Sexting' Wisconsin prosecutor says he will get therapy

Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz offered a "sincere and heartfelt apology" to the woman, his soon-to-beex-wife and the public. He said the messages demonstrated arrogance. "This behavior showed a lack of ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-18T04:00:15Z)

For Eagles, Kolb and Bradley are out; Vick and Gaither are in

To no surprise, Andy Reid announced Friday that Kevin Kolb and Stewart Bradley will not play when the Eagles travel to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Michael Vick and Omar Gaither, as expected, will ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-18T03:24:27Z)

Obama names Wall Street critic Warren as special adviser

... Street critic Elizabeth Warren a special adviser Friday and tasked her with setting up a new agency to look out for consumers in their dealings with banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions. (Source: Bennington Banner 2010-09-18T03:17:18Z)

Iran rescue should have worked, Jimmy Carter writes in collected diaries

WASHINGTON — Former President Jimmy Carter felt his efforts to rescue U ... White House Diary," on Friday, ahead of its release Monday. In it, he criticizes several presidents, including fellow Democrats Bill ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-09-18T01:44:14Z)

Mom Says Teen Joked After Killing Brother

RISING SUN, Ind. -- The mother of a southern Indiana teenager told attorneys he ate popcorn and joked with her the morning after he strangled his 10-year-old brother. In video testimony played Friday during Andrew ... (Source: WLKY.com 2010-09-17T17:58:57Z)

Elizabeth Warren Named Consumer Advocate to New Post

... Street critic Elizabeth Warren a special adviser Friday and tasked her with setting up a new agency to look out for consumers in their dealings with banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions. (Source: KSAX 2010-09-17T20:14:57Z)

Teen who killed brother fought urge to stab father

RISING SUN, Ind. (AP) -- A teenager who strangled his 10-year-old brother ... an emotionless Andrew Conley described in detail how he strangled his brother Connor, dragged him to his car and stuffed him in the trunk. (Source: Associated Press 2010-09-18T00:25:30Z)

Q+A-What has Wall Street got against Elizabeth Warren?

Obama to name Warren at 1:30 p.m. Friday at White House ... WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Harvard Law professor Elizabeth Warren is either ... depending on your point of view, of exactly what Wall Street is ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-17T16:40:13Z)

Big step completed in drilling Chile miners' escape route

SANTIAGO, Chile ... Chile, Friday Sept. 17, 2010. Drilling equipment pounded its way into one of the caverns where 33 miners have been trapped for a month and a half, completing a bore hole ahead of schedule on ... (Source: KYTV 2010-09-18T02:41:30Z)

Chechen Is Detained, Then Freed, In Poland

was detained by the police on Friday in Poland , where he planned to attend a gathering of Chechen exiles. The police detained the separatist leader, Akhmed Zakayev , who has denied the Russian charges, shortly after ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

Eagles pick Michael Vick to start vs. Lions

Philadelphia -- Michael Vick ... Eagles coach Andy Reid made it official Friday when he ruled quarterback Kevin Kolb out with the concussion he suffered in last week's loss to the Packers. Middle linebacker Stewart ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-18T04:57:31Z)

Sanchez leads Astros past Reds

HOUSTON -- Angel Sanchez hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Aroldis Chapman in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros beat the sputtering Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Friday night. Houston starter Wandy ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-18T04:43:12Z)

Bore hole for rescue reaches trapped Chilean miners

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Rescuers achieved a key breakthrough in efforts to rescue 33 trapped miners on Friday, reaching the caverns where they are imprisoned with a bore hole that will now be widened so ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-18T02:48:40Z)

Big step complete in miners' escape route in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile — Drilling equipment pounded its way into one of the caverns where 33 miners have been trapped for a month and a half, completing a bore hole ahead of schedule on Friday and raising hopes ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-09-18T05:18:59Z)

Bailout repayment could take years, GM CEO claims

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, indicated that management ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-09-17T10:49:27Z)

GM CEO: Repaying taxpayers for bailout could take years

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, also indicated that ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-09-17T11:18:05Z)

Jimmy Carter: Iran rescue effort should have worked

WASHINGTON — Former President Jimmy Carter felt his efforts to rescue U ... White House Diary," on Friday, ahead of its release Monday. The book highlights Carter's difficulties in working with then-House ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-09-18T00:32:39Z)

Chechen exile leader freed in Poland

Exiled Chechen independence leader Akhmed Zakayev was freed from custody in Poland late Friday, after being arrested earlier in the day on a Russian warrant accusing him of terrorism. "Poland respects ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-17T20:50:45Z)

Ken Kratz says he'll get therapy but won't resign over sexting scandal

A Wisconsin district attorney says he'll get therapy and consider taking time off work but won't resign over sexually tinged text messages to a domestic abuse victim. At a news conference Friday, Calumet County ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-09-17T21:26:32Z)

Astros 5, Reds 3

Angel Sanchez hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Aroldis Chapman in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros beat the sputtering Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Friday night. Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez took ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-18T03:38:46Z)

GM CEO: Repaying federal bailout could take years

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, also indicated that ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-09-17T19:39:10Z)

Pressure Mounts, Sexting DA Publicly Rejects Resignation

Late Friday, embattled Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz faced news cameras and publicly insisted he will stay in office. CHILTON - Late Friday, embattled Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz faced ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T03:10:08Z)

Carter Details Ups and Downs of Leadership

WASHINGTON | Former President Jimmy Carter felt his efforts to rescue U ... White House Diary," on Friday, ahead of its release Monday. In it, he criticizes several presidents, including fellow Democrats Bill Clinton ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-18T03:45:56Z)

Wall Street critic Warren to shape consumer watchdog

... Wall Street critic Elizabeth Warren on Friday to oversee creation of a new consumer financial ... for their families' future," Obama said in the White House Rose Garden with Warren at his side, as he highlighted ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T03:53:05Z)

Texas MLB Capsules: Sanchez leads Astros past Reds

... Sanchez hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Aroldis Chapman in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros beat the sputtering Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Friday night. Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez took a no-hitter ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-18T04:14:34Z)

Exiled Chechen leader detained in Poland (2nd Roundup)

Warsaw - Polish police on Friday detained exiled Chechen leader Akhmed Zakayev, who is wanted in Russia on terrorism charges, but later released him pending an extradition hearing. The Warsaw district ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-09-17T23:49:42Z)

Elizabeth Warren to be appointed White House 'consumer czar'

... White House will announce Friday that Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren will be appointed to be an assistant to ... But many Republicans and Wall Street opposed her nomination, arguing that her overly ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-17T17:51:48Z)

Obama's consumer pick: Consumers need 'tough cop'

Obama was naming Elizabeth Warren on Friday as a special adviser to both him and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner ... consumers in their dealings with banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions. (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-09-17T19:46:19Z)

Kevin Kolb Officially OUT, Michael Vick Will Start

Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb and linebacker Stewart Bradley were not at practice Friday as the Eagles gathered a day before they depart for Sunday's game at the Detroit Lions . Both players suffered ... (Source: 4 For 4 2010-09-17T18:06:07Z)

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