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Deals of the Hour / September 17, 2010, 11:39 pm

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)

Sri Lanka: Court Convicts Ex-Army Chief of Fraud

... Sri Lankan military court on Friday convicted the former army chief, who ran for president this year, of fraud. He could be sentenced to jail time. The army chief, Sarath Fonseka ... President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Source: New York Times 2010-09-18T02:05:43Z)

Sri Lankan ex-army chief convicted of fraud

A Sri Lankan military court has ... government spokesman says the court-martial that heard the case against Sarath Fonseka has sent its recommendation to President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the sentence will be announced ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-18T01:15:36Z)

Venezuela Airline Suspends Flights After Crash

(CARACAS, Venezuela) — Venezuela's state airline Conviasa on Friday began a two-week suspension of flights to improve safety after a plane crash that killed 17 people and a subsequent emergency landing. The airline ... (Source: Time 2010-09-17T17:16:00Z)

Dempster Pitches Cubs Past Marlins, Bbn

MIAMI (AP) Ryan Dempster pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Friday night. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each hit an RBI double for the Cubs, who matched ... (Source: WCBD 2010-09-18T03:24:27Z)

Citgo sign gets relighted

T he giant Citgo sign visible over Fenway Park [ map ] 's famous Green Monster is lighting up the night again. The 3,600-square-foot sign featuring the Venezuelan oil company's iconic red triangle on a white ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-18T04:50:21Z)

H.S. football player dies after TD pass

A Texas high school football player died Friday night after throwing ... West Orange-Stark quarterback Reggie Garrett collapsed on the sideline soon after throwing his second touchdown pass of the game Friday. (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-18T04:57:31Z)

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)

Mine rescue effort moves ahead in Chile miners' escape route

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 Friday and raising hopes that ... (Source: Durango Herald 2010-09-18T06:09:06Z)

Officers shoot gunman on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON - Authorities in Washington say police shot a man who pointed a gun at them on Capitol Hill. U.S. Capitol Police spokeswoman Sgt. Kimberly Schneider says officers were told around 5 a.m. Friday ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-17T13:55:34Z)

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 2010-09-18T05:40:28Z)

Texas high school quarterback dies during Friday game

WEST ORANGE, Texas - West Orange-Stark football player Reggie Garrett died Friday after he collapsed on the sideline during a high school football game at Dan R. Hooks Stadium. Garrett appeared unresponsive as medics ... (Source: iHigh 2010-09-18T06:23:25Z)

Sri Lankan military court convicts ex-army chief of fraud, could face jail sentence

... Sri Lankan military court Friday convicted the former army chief, who ran for president on the opposition ticket, of fraud. He could be sentenced to jail time. Sarath Fonseka ... President Mahinda Rajapaksa in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-17T14:02:44Z)

UPDATE: WO-S QB pronounced dead

Garrett collapsed on the sideline soon after he threw his second touchdown pass of the game. WEST ORANGE, Texas - The West Orange-Stark football team played most of its game Friday with concern for a teammate who ... (Source: Beaumont Enterprise 2010-09-18T05:04:40Z)

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)

Dempster deals seven shutout innings

MIAMI -- Ryan Dempster pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Friday night. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each hit an RBI double for the Cubs, who matched their ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

Venezuela state airline stops for safety checks

CARACAS - Venezuelan state airline Conviasa suspended flights on Friday for a two-week revision of safety standards after a crash and two emergency landings. "Given the events of recent days, Conviasa has ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-17T12:51:09Z)

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)

UPDATE: Venezuela State Airline Conviasa Grounded After Crash

CARACAS (Dow Jones)--Venezuela state airline Conviasa Friday canceled all of its flights until Oct. 1 to review procedures after a deadly crash Monday and an emergency landing of another flight Thursday ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-17T13:19:47Z)

FASHION WEEK: Dresses go flouncy, slinky at London Fashion Week

... Paul Costelloe kicked off London Fashion Week on Friday by breaking with his old-school ... Still ahead are a host of London favorites including Vivienne Westwood, who usually uses her Red Label show to push her ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-18T05:26:09Z)

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)

BREAKING NEWS: Police: Officers Shoot Gunman on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Authorities in Washington say police shot a man who pointed a gun at them on Capitol Hill. U.S. Capitol Police spokeswoman Sgt. Kimberly Schneider says a lookout went out around 5 a.m. Friday for a ... (Source: WBKO 2010-09-17T11:53:53Z)

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)

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)

Landmark Citgo sign back on

BOSTON -- One of the few highlights at Fenway Park on a night the Red Sox lost 11-9 to the Blue Jays was the return of a lit-up Citgo sign beyond the Green Monster. The iconic sign had been out of ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-09-18T04:50:21Z)

Citgo sign over Fenway relighted

BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - The Citgo sign visible over Fenway Park's famous Green Monster is lighting up the night again. The 3,600-square-foot sign featuring the Venezuelan oil company's iconic ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-09-18T03:24:27Z)

10:33 a.m. Police: Officers shoot gunman on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (AP) - Authorities in Washington say police shot a man who pointed a gun at them on Capitol Hill. U.S. Capitol Police spokeswoman Sgt. Kimberly Schneider says officers were told around 5 a.m. Friday to be ... (Source: Herald-Star 2010-09-18T05:11:50Z)

London Fashion Week starts with record global support

... London Fashion Week on Friday, as organisers hailed the capital as the globe's "number one fashion destination". British fashion icons Vivienne Westwood ... established designer Paul Costelloe who opened the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-17T16:47:22Z)

Cubs pitch way past Marlins, 2-0

Ryan Dempster is hoping he can put together ... Dempster pitched seven crisp innings Friday night and the Cubs beat the Florida Marlins 2-0. Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each hit an RBI double for the Cubs (66-81 ... (Source: Peoria Journal Star 2010-09-18T06:23:25Z)

Flouncy, slinky, just plain hot: Dresses steal the spotlight at London Fashion Week

flouncy and sexy dresses took center stage at the opening of London Fashion Week Friday — except the collection of designer Maria ... Designer Paul Costelloe kicked off fashion week by breaking with his old-school ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-09-17T18:56:13Z)

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