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Deals of the Hour / September 19, 2010, 2:40 am

James Madison 21, No. 13 Virginia Tech 16

... Madison stunned Virginia Tech, the Hokies' second loss in six days. Dudzik scored on second-half runs of 7 and 12 yards. James Madison (2-0) became the second team from the Football Championship Subdivision to ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-09-12T06:30:32Z)

Vikings coach Brad Childress mum on Vincent Jackson trade talk

If the Vikings want embattled San Diego Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson, they aren't revealing their hand. Coach Brad Childress on Friday deflected questions about Jackson, who is serving a suspension ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-18T03:10:08Z)

DOJ official says U.S. targeting more corporate bribery in Asia

assistant chief of the Justice Department's fraud unit ... The message needs to be clear – eventually the Department of Justice will find out, if improper conduct has taken place." (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-09-19T07:12:20Z)

St. Albert: Local Cleanup Helps Kick-Off the 17th Annual Great Canadian Shoreline ...

the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup aims to promote understanding of shoreline litter issues by engaging Canadians to rehabilitate shoreline areas through cleanups. It is now one of the largest direct action ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-09-18T20:35:15Z)

UAL, Continental shareholders approve deal to merge airlines

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-09-19T04:42:01Z)

Justice department to open Detroit-area civil rights unit

Detroit -- The Department of Justice announced today it is creating a civil rights unit for the Detroit region. The unit will handle investigation and prosecution of cases involving police misconduct ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-15T21:36:04Z)

Luck, Stanford dominate Wake Forest

... Andrew Luck threw for four touchdowns and rushed for a score, as the 19th-ranked Stanford Cardinal annihilated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 68-24 ... Chris Owusu led the receiving corps with three catches for ... (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2010-09-19T07:33:49Z)

Shareholders at United parent UAL, Continental approve deal to create world's ...

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-19T02:04:32Z)

Jets CB Revis ends camp-long holdout, signs new deal

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Darrelle Revis and Rex Ryan looked at each other, huddled in a conference room in Florida, and immediately knew they had the same game plan. The New York Jets ' star cornerback wanted ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-07T13:10:10Z)

Ottawa: Local Cleanup Helps Kick-Off the 17Th Annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup aims to promote understanding of shoreline litter issues by engaging Canadians to rehabilitate shoreline areas through cleanups. It is now one of the largest direct action ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-09-18T20:35:15Z)

Paris Hilton Strikes a Deal in Vegas, Avoids Felony Cocaine Charge

... Paris Hilton will not be facing a trial or jail time after her Aug. 27 arrest for felony cocaine possession, according to the Las Vegas Review ... over her future," said Clark County D.A. David Roger. " (Source: Pop Eater 2010-09-19T03:08:57Z)

James Madison sinks Hokies' great expectations

understand this: Mickey Matthews led James Madison to a Football Championship Subdivision ... stunning 21-16 upset of No. 13 Virginia Tech on Saturday: "It's the biggest win of my career." Hokies coach Frank Beamer ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-09-12T03:38:44Z)

United, Continental shareholders vote on deal

It will be run by Continental CEO Jeff Smisek. Shareholders of United parent UAL Corp. are scheduled to meet Friday morning in Chicago, while Continental shareholders will gather in Houston. UAL would acquire ... (Source: Martinsville Reporter-Times 2010-09-19T00:17:09Z)

Wilson shines in Hokies win over Bucs

The Virginia Tech sophomore tailback expressed ... on in the locker room after last week's stunning loss to Football Championship Subdivision team James Madison. Now the Hokies have a little bit of momentum heading ... (Source: Charlottesville Daily Progress 2010-09-19T03:37:35Z)

CB Revis returns to practice with Jets

(AP) — Darrelle Revis is on the practice field for the New York Jets, a day after the All-Pro cornerback signed a four-year deal that ended his 36-day holdout. Coach Rex Ryan says Revis is expected to be ready to ... (Source: Newsday 2010-09-07T18:39:27Z)

Pope Benedict XVI apologizes to abuse victims as thousands protest

LONDON — Pope Benedict XVI apologized Saturday to five people who were molested by priests as children in his latest effort to defuse the sex abuse crisis shaking his church, as thousands of people ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-09-19T06:07:55Z)

Americans' net worth declines; consumer prices rise

something that has not been a problem in the United States since the Great Depression of the 1930s ... albeit probably a mild Japan-style one, will set in," said Paul Ashworth, senior U.S. economist for Capital ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-17T17:01:41Z)

Department of Justice reaches deal with D.C. on military voting

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department says it has reached an agreement with Washington over voting in the general election for service members and citizens living overseas. Under the agreement, announced Friday, D ... (Source: WTOP Radio 2010-09-18T10:12:29Z)

Pope's London visit fuels angry protests

LONDON -- Pope Benedict XVI apologized Saturday to five people who were molested by priests as children in his latest effort to defuse the sex abuse crisis shaking his church, as thousands of people ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-19T05:03:29Z)

Paris Hilton gets year probation in plea deal

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of probation and avoid a felony conviction under ... Clark County District Attorney David Roger said. Roger said the celebrity socialite has agreed to plead guilty Monday ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-19T05:53:36Z)

Pope meets with abuse victims as thousands protest in London

LONDON — Pope Benedict XVI apologized Saturday to five people who were molested by priests as children in his latest effort to defuse the sex abuse crisis shaking his church, as thousands of people ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-09-19T08:38:14Z)

Brad Childress has no comment on Vincent Jackson

... Vincent Jackson trade ended , allowing the Chargers to make a deal ... able to speak about for the fact that he's their property," Vikings coach Brad Childress said, via the Minneapolis Star-Tribune . " (Source: NBC Sports 2010-09-17T22:23:48Z)

Revis returns to Jets practice, likely will start vs. Ravens

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Darrelle Revis returned to the practice field for the New York Jets on Tuesday, a day after the All-Pro cornerback signed a four-year deal that ended his 36-day holdout. Coach Rex ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-07T18:25:08Z)

Paris Hilton Agrees to Plea Deal, Says D.A.

Paris Hilton has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanors in her drug-possession case – and she will be sentenced to a year of probation but no jail time, reports the Las Vegas ... Attorney David Roger. (Source: WCTV 2010-09-19T02:11:41Z)

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is getting underway in Saskatchewan. Last year nearly 57-thousand Canadians registered to cleanup 1568 sites across Canada removing nearly 160, 900kg of litter from 2500km of ... (Source: Saskatoonhomepage 2010-09-18T18:47:52Z)

Charley Walters: Deal smoothes way for Minnesota Vikings to get Vincent Jackson

... Vincent Jackson became more intriguing Thursday after the NFL and the players' union agreed that the San Diego Chargers holdout ... Bell , at the request of Vikings coach Brad Childress , addressed players at ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-17T04:58:42Z)

ECONOMY: Consumer prices rise 0.3 percent in August

something that has not been a problem in the United States since the Great Depression of the 1930s ... albeit probably a mild Japan-style one, will set in," said Paul Ashworth, senior U.S. economist for Capital ... (Source: North County Times 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

Consumer prices rise in August; inflation remains flat

something that has not been a problem in the United States since the Great Depression of the 1930s ... albeit probably a mild Japan-style one, will set in," said Paul Ashworth, senior U.S. economist for Capital ... (Source: Waterbury Republican-American 2010-09-18T07:06:22Z)

Luck leads No. 19 Stanford in rout of Wake Forest

STANFORD, Calif. - After watching Stanford blow an early lead a year ago at Wake Forest, Andrew Luck made sure the Cardinal never stopped scoring ... Chris Owusu caught two TD passes in his first game of the season ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-19T08:09:36Z)

No. 19 Stanford uses great Luck to beat Wake Forest 68-24 in highest scoring game ...

Andrew Luck threw four touchdown passes, ran 52 yards for another score and led No. 19 Stanford to the end zone on all eight drives that he played in a a 68-24 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday night. Chris Owusu caug (Source: FOX News 2010-09-19T06:43:42Z)

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