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Deals of the Hour / September 26, 2010, 5:41 pm

Obama: GOP plan is echo of disaster

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says Republicans' plan to slash taxes and cut spending if the GOP retakes the House in November is no more than "an echo of a disastrous decade we can't afford to relive." Obama used his weekly radio and Internet address ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-26T22:05:59Z)

Palin hacker's verdict stands

A federal judge has shot down a former University of Tennessee student's bid to have tossed out convictions in the illegal access of Sarah Palin's personal e-mail account during the 2008 presidential election. Although U.S. District Judge Thomas Phillips ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-09-26T11:14:34Z)

Court sale of Philly newspapers nears collapse

Philadelphia's two largest newspapers could go on the auction block — again — as lenders struggle to complete their $139 million purchase by Tuesday's deadline. The bankruptcy sale of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News appears near ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-14T15:17:52Z)

Philly newspapers set for 2nd auction next week

Philadelphia's two major newspapers go on the auction block again next week after creditors failed to close on their planned $139 million purchase by Tuesday's deadline. The expedited re-sale of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News is now ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-14T21:01:28Z)

Roanoke Homicide Suspect Found in West Virginia

Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Police say they have found the person who shot and killed a man Friday. Officers arrested 24-year-old Ricco Ramone Devin of Roanoke at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday near Beckley, West Virginia. He's charged with the murder of 24-year-old ... (Source: WSET 2010-09-25T18:03:47Z)

Obama dismisses GOP 'Pledge' as echo of disaster

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says Republicans' plan to slash taxes and cut spending if the GOP retakes the House in November is no more than "an echo of a disastrous decade we can't afford to relive." Obama used his weekly radio and Internet ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-26T22:48:55Z)

Daily fantasy sports attract gamblers | Websites offer online players a chance to assemble teams ...

LAS VEGAS — Sports fans are betting online each night on athletes' performances — and it's all legal. The bets are an exception to laws banning online gambling because they take the form of fantasy sports — where participants pick a team of real ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-09-25T06:50:54Z)

Judge: Verdict stands in hacked Palin e-mail case

A federal judge has declined to throw out the convictions of a former University of Tennessee student for hacking Sarah Palin's e-mail account during the 2008 campaign. U.S. District Judge Thomas Phillips issued the ruling Thursday and The Knoxville News ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-26T05:16:39Z)

Judge won't throw out Palin hacking case

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A federal judge has declined to throw out the convictions of a former University of Tennessee student for hacking Sarah Palin 's e-mail account during the 2008 campaign. U.S. District Judge Thomas Phillips issued the ruling Thursday ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-26T05:38:08Z)

Avis ups its offer for Dollar Thrifty

S hares of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. rose 97 cents, closing Thursday at $52.34, in the wake of Avis Budget Group Inc.'s latest $1.52 billion $52.71-a-share offer for the Tulsa-based rental car company. Now, the head-scratching, floor-pacing ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-24T13:25:48Z)

Daily fantasy sports become a gambling reality

LAS VEGAS -- Sports fans are betting online each night on athletes' performances - and it's all legal. The bets are an exception to laws banning online gambling because they take the form of fantasy sports - where participants pick a team of real-life ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-24T21:18:14Z)

Fantasy sports are now real gambling

LAS VEGAS -- Sports fans are betting online each night on athletes' performances -- and it's all legal. The bets are an exception to laws banning online gambling because they take the form of fantasy sports -- where participants pick a team of real-life ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-09-25T07:55:20Z)

Adam Levine taking Maroon 5 in new direction

The "Misery" singer admits it is "absolutely ridiculous" how many models are featured in the band's songs, videos and album covers, and is planning for the group to take a new direction. Speaking of the situation, Adam said: "I need to find something else ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-26T04:05:05Z)

Brazil oil company Petrobras aims at offshore reserves with $70B stock offer, world's largest

SAO PAULO — The exploration and production of Brazil's massive offshore oil reserves is the driving force behind the globe's biggest-ever share offering. Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, the South American nation's state-run energy company, raised $ ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-24T16:24:45Z)

Deja vu: Philly newspapers set for 2nd auction next week as creditors fail to close $139M sale

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 's two major newspapers go on the auction block again next week after creditors failed to close on their planned $139 million purchase by Tuesday's deadline. The expedited re-sale of The Philadelphia Inquirer and ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-09-14T22:41:41Z)

Hertz says latest bid for rival Dollar Thrifty is 'best and final offer'

NEW YORK (AP) — Hertz says its last bid for Dollar Thrifty was its final offer, one day after its rival Avis topped it. Hertz says it is standing by its offer valuing Dollar Thrifty at $50.25 per share, compared with an Avis bid valued at $53 per share ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T13:40:07Z)

Two dead in separate Roanoke shootings

Dione Jamar Tayvon Thomas was on his way to the mailbox when he stopped to talk with a woman who was standing outside his mother's apartment complex. It was then that the woman's boyfriend became jealous and shot and killed Thomas, 26, of Roanoke ... (Source: Roanoke Times 2010-09-26T10:38:47Z)

National Briefs for September 26

KNOXVILLE , Tenn. -- A federal judge has declined to throw out the convictions of a former University of Tennessee student for hacking Sarah Palin's e-mail account during the 2008 campaign. U.S. District Judge Thomas Phillips issued the ruling Thursday ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-26T04:05:05Z)

Libertarians Offer Alternative to Wilson, Miller

"Buddy, you can have anything you want," says Eddie McCain, the silver-haired Libertarian Party's nominee for Congress in South Carolina's 2nd District. He's sipping from a mug of coffee at the counter of Brunches breakfast joint in Cayce on a ... (Source: Free Times 2010-09-15T13:14:59Z)

Arrest made in deadly Roanoke shooting

Investigators say the shooting happened around noon Friday at Afton Gardens Apartments on Hunt Avenue. 24 year-old Dione Jamar Tayvon Thomas had been shot and was taken to the hospital, where police say he later died. With help from other agencies, 24 year ... (Source: WSLS.com 2010-09-25T17:49:28Z)

Republicans Offer Their Agenda for Midterm Elections

STERLING, Va. — House Republicans offered their "Pledge to America," a combination campaign platform and legislative agenda, on Thursday morning, saying that jobs will return if spending slows and taxes come down. Representative John Boehner of Ohio ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-23T15:21:31Z)

Hertz stays firm on Dollar Thrifty offer

Hertz Global Holdings said on Friday it would not raise further its offer for Dollar Thrifty, a day after rival Avis Budget outbid Hertz again in the battle for gaining control over the smaller car rental firm. In a statement, Hertz said its raised bid ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T18:26:26Z)

Adam Levine To Offer Up Harley If Album Debuts At Number One

Maroon 5 star Adam Levine is to hand a lucky fan the keys to his beloved Harley Davidson motorcycle if the band's new album Hands All Over debuts at the top of the U.S. charts. The singer will offer up the bike on the band's website if the record hits ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-24T14:37:23Z)

Tennis Legends Agassi, Graf Give Keynote Speech At VA. Running Event

Lynchburg, VA, United States (AHN) - The Virginia Ten Miler run kicked off on a positive note, as star tennis couple Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf delivered an inspiring keynote speech just before the start of Amazing Mile Children's run Friday. Arguably ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-25T16:02:05Z)

Tennis stars kick off kids' race, open Ten Miler events

The Virginia Ten Miler kicked off in Downtown Lynchburg Friday evening with the Amazing Mile Children's Run, and included appearances from tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. (more) Those two sports mingled Friday as modern tennis icons Steffi ... (Source: Lynchburg News and Advance 2010-09-25T14:14:43Z)

Maroon 5 Reaches For More On 'Hands All Over'

Pop-rock band Maroon 5 may have sold 15 million records, but they want even more fans. Lead singer Adam Levine and keyboardist Jesse Carmichael say with their new album, Hands All Over, they're aiming to pull in people unfamiliar with their previous hits ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-25T16:16:24Z)

Brazil's energy giant raises $70B in stock sale

SAO PAULO - The exploration and production of Brazil's massive offshore oil reserves is the driving force behind the globe's biggest-ever share offering. Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, the South American nation's state-run energy company, raised $70 ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-26T05:16:39Z)

Oil spill claims exec vows faster, bigger payments

NEW ORLEANS - Victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill should start getting bigger payments faster, the administrator of the fund set up to help them said Saturday. Kenneth Feinberg said he was responding to criticism from residents and businesses. "Over ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-09-26T06:35:24Z)

Verdict Stands In Palin's Hacked Email Case

A federal judge declined to throw out convictions against a former University of Tennessee student for hacking Sarah Palin's e-mail account during the 2008 presidential election. U.S. District Judge Thomas Phillips issued the ruling Thursday, but The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-25T22:14:19Z)

Petrobras raises $70B in offer, world's largest

The exploration and production of Brazil's massive offshore oil reserves is the driving force behind the globe's biggest-ever share offering. Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, the South American nation's state-run energy company, raised $70 billion ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T20:28:08Z)

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