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Deals of the Hour / September 19, 2010, 3:40 am

Storm hold off Dream 87-84 to win second WNBA title

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird, right, celebrates with Lauren Jackson after the Storm defeated the Atlanta Dream 87-84 in Game 3 of the WNBA basketball finals in Atlanta Thursday night. The Storm swept the ... (Source: Asheboro Courier-Tribune 2010-09-17T05:41:39Z)

Storm celebrates another WNBA title

ATLANTA -- Sue Bird jumped into Lauren Jackson's arms to celebrate the Seattle Storm's second WNBA championship and admitted that, after six years of waiting, this title was sweeter than the first. "I'm ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-18T04:00:15Z)

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)

Senate Democrats add citizenship provision to defense bill

D-Nev., said Tuesday. States such as California, Texas and Florida have particularly big stakes in the so-called DREAM Act. So does the Pentagon ... according to the Migration Policy Institute, a nonpartisan ... (Source: Merced Sun-Star 2010-09-18T07:27:50Z)

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)

Senate Democrats hope to score points with DREAM Act debate

D-Nev., said Tuesday. States such as California, Texas and Florida have particularly big stakes in the so-called DREAM Act. So does the Pentagon ... according to the Migration Policy Institute, a nonpartisan ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-09-18T18:55:02Z)

Citigroup's Student Loan Corp. Said to Be Near Sale

(Updates with board meeting in the third paragraph.) Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. is nearing a sale of its Student Loan Corp. business to Sallie Mae and Discover Financial Services in a deal that ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-17T12:29:40Z)

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)

Kenneth Cole Productions Said to Be in Sale Talks With Iconix

... Iconix Brand Group Inc., the licensing company run by his brother Neil Cole, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The timing for a takeover of Kenneth Cole Productions ... New York Stock Exchange (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-18T04:00:15Z)

Seattle Storm rocks KeyArena with WNBA championship rally

... Seattle Storm's WNBA ... Sue Bird told the crowd. Thousands of Storm fans showed their satisfaction by packing the Key tonight, ending what has been declared "Storm Season" in Seattle. For Lauren Jackson, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T20:13:46Z)

UPDATE 1-Kenneth Cole in talks to be bought by Iconix-report

... knowledge of the matter." Iconix is led by Chief Executive Neil Cole, brother of the clothing designer Kenneth Cole, who has been chairman of Kenneth Cole Productions ... Friday on the New York Stock Exchange. (Source: Reuters 2010-09-18T20:49:34Z)

Senate Dems to push DREAM Act debate

D-Nev., said Tuesday. States such as California, Texas and Florida have particularly big stakes in the so-called DREAM Act. So does the Pentagon ... according to the Migration Policy Institute, a nonpartisan ... (Source: North County Times 2010-09-18T03:02:59Z)

Atlanta Hawks Step up to Support Dream in WNBA Finals

... Hawks players and executives have purchased over 600 tickets for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals to allow local youth the opportunity to attend the game. The Seattle Storm lead the Atlanta Dream 2-0 in the best-of ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-15T22:04:42Z)

Rihanna In Lawsuit Over Fake Concerts

Unique Sports and Marketing agreed to pay $1.7 million to book Rihanna for three shows in Brazil in November. But the company they made the deal with - Vegas Style Entertainment - doesn't and has never represented ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-09-18T13:40:04Z)

Discover, Citigroup student loan deal

BOSTON — Citigroup Inc. said Friday it is selling its student loan business and about $32 billion in related assets to Discover Financial Services and the student lender Sallie Mae, Citi's latest move ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-19T09:06:52Z)

Rihanna's Brazilian Concerts Are Fake: Con Scheme Sparks $4.7 Million Lawsuit

... Brazilian company Unique Sports and Marketing fell victim to a major hoax when they inked a deal with Rihanna's bogus "reps" for three Brazilian concerts this November. Vegas Style Entertainment signed the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-18T15:56:04Z)

CORRECTED - Kenneth Cole in talks to be bought by Iconix-report

... 18 (Reuters) - Apparel and shoe company Kenneth Cole Productions ... with knowledge of the matter." A spokesperson for Kenneth Cole did not immediately respond to a telephone request for comment. An Iconix ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-18T15:20:17Z)

Vincent Jackson's Ban To Be Shortened If Chargers Deal Wideout

San Diego, CA, United States (AHN) - San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson, suspended three games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, is reportedly eligible to play in Week 5 if he is traded ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-17T02:49:51Z)

Sue Bird leads Seattle Storm past Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

SEATTLE - Different game. Different venue. Same old Sue Bird. Same result for the Seattle Storm, too. Bird made a tiebreaking jumper from the foul line with 2.6 seconds left and the Storm beat the Atlanta ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-13T11:01:21Z)

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)

Israeli Settlers Pressure Leadership on West Bank Settlements

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are under pressure from extremists on ... is among hundreds of thousands of Jewish settlers in the West Bank who do not want a peace deal that would force them to vacate the homes ... (Source: Global Security 2010-09-08T19:28:22Z)

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)

Seattle Storm sweep Atlanta Dream, grab 2nd WNBA title

ATLANTA - The Seattle Storm are champions again. Seattle completed its undefeated march through the postseason, beating the Atlanta Dream 87-84 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep in the WNBA Finals ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-17T15:57:16Z)

Citigroup sells off student loan unit

BOSTON — Citigroup Inc. said Friday it is selling its student loan business and about $32 billion in related assets to Discover Financial Services and the student lender Sallie Mae, Citi's latest move ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-19T09:06:52Z)

Israeli PM: Palestinian recognition of Israel's Jewish character crucial for peace deal

is the Palestinian negotiating team's demand that Israel extend a curb on new construction in Jewish West Bank settlements, due to expire on Sept. 26. Netanyahu has not tipped his hand, but he faces conflicting ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-12T14:58:46Z)

Rihanna Embroiled in Fake Concert Lawsuit

... 825,000 initial fee to secure Rihanna for the concerts - but Vegas Style Entertainment bosses allegedly had no connection to the star and pocketed the money. And on Thursday Unique Sports and Marketing chiefs ... (Source: Teen Music 2010-09-18T22:01:09Z)

vincent jackson.. bear fans want or dont want ?

Vincent Jackson to sit out four games if traded under terms of settlement San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson will be eligible to play in Week 5 if he's traded under the terms of a settlement between the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-16T21:49:12Z)

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)

NFL: If traded Vincent Jackson to have suspension reduced

San Diego Chargers holdout wide receiver Vincent Jackson can play in Week 5, if he's traded by next Wednesday, the NFL and the players union decided Thursday. The agreement helps clear the way for the Pro ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-17T02:28:22Z)

Israeli FM wants to eject Israeli Arabs

Lieberman believes Israel should redraw its borders to incorporate Jewish settlements, while placing Arab villages now in Israel on the Palestinian side. Lieberman himself lives in a West Bank settlement. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-19T09:56:58Z)

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