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Deals of the Hour / September 26, 2010, 6:40 am

Comcast to push aside NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker, ending his long career at network

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker, who rose from a youthful producer at the "Today" show to run the multifaceted media business, said he would step down after cable provider Comcast takes control of the company later this year. Zucker, the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T19:38:01Z)

Clint Bowyer insists his car was legal

DOVER, Del.—Why would anyone be so stupid? That's the crux of the argument driver Clint Bowyer and car owner Richard Childress made Friday at Dover International Speedway in reaction to the penalties NASCAR imposed after Sunday's Sylvania 300 at New ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-24T20:42:27Z)

NBC Universal CEO to leave when Comcast takes over

N EW YORK — NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker, who rose from a youthful producer at the "Today" show to run the multifaceted media business, said he would step down after cable provider Comcast takes control of the company later this year. Zucker, the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-26T00:51:48Z)

Commissioner Bud Selig talks playoff expansion, maple bate safety

CHICAGO — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig wants to explore expanding the postseason this winter. Several years ago, Major League Baseball formed a committee to examine expansion but Selig said there were several factors that ended the discussion. Now, he ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-25T00:52:59Z)

Jeff Zucker to leave NBC Universal when Comcast deal closes

The meeting was amicable and cordial, but Comcast Corp. executive Stephen Burke got his point across: "Steve made it clear that they wanted me to go at close," said Jeff Zucker of NBC Universal Inc. So it's official. NBC Universal's top executive, Jeffrey ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-26T08:15:37Z)

400 riot in Oregon college town; 2 arrested

EUGENE, Ore. - Police in the Oregon college town of Eugene used tear gas to disperse about a crowd of 400 people who threw bottles at officers, broke car windows, and tore down street signs in a residential neighborhood. Police say no injuries were ... (Source: Athens Banner-Herald 2010-09-26T05:02:20Z)

Basque separatist group ETA says it is willing to declare a permanent, verifiable cease-fire

MADRID – MADRID (AP) — Basque separatist group ETA reportedly says it is willing to declare a permanent cease-fire, verified by international observers, in a bid to settle the troubled region's long-running conflict with the Spanish government. The ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-26T13:23:25Z)

GM: Volt can go farther on batteries

DETROIT – General Motors on Thursday updated the range of their battery operated Volt, now saying the Volt can go 25 to 50 miles on battery power alone. This compares with the 40 miles GM previously said their electric car would travel. The distance will ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-23T19:10:35Z)

Owen Marecic helps lead No. 16 Stanford over Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Owen Marecic scored on a run and interception return 13 seconds apart and Nate Whitaker kicked a career-high five field goals Saturday, leading No. 16 Stanford to a 37-14 victory over Notre Dame that has the Cardinal 4-0 for the first ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-26T06:21:05Z)

Ga. megachurch pastor: 'I'll be here next week'

LITHONIA, Ga. -- The pastor of a Georgia megachurch accused of luring young men into sexual relationships says "I'll be here next week" for church services. Bishop Eddie Long told a congregation of thousands Sunday that services were held at New Birth ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-26T13:16:16Z)

NASCAR sets Sept. 29 as date for Clint Bowyer's appeal

The NASCAR appeals committee has set Sept. 29 for a hearing on Bowyer's illegal car. His car failed a follow-up inspection and he was penalized 150 points after winning last weekend's first race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup. NASCAR also fined crew chief ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-25T21:24:13Z)

Volt to get 25 to 50 miles on charge

General Motors Co., which for more than three years said its Volt hybrid electric car would get up to 40 miles on a single charge, now says motorists can expect a 25- to 50-mile range -- depending on how and where they drive. GM spokesman Rob Peterson said ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-24T04:57:33Z)

2010 Petit Le Mans: Porsche ALMS Race Preview

A gripping finale in the American Le Mans Series event at Road Atlanta combines the drama of Porsche customers battling for three of the four class championships, and a special treat - the first race in the USA for the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid racing ... (Source: PaddockTalk 2010-09-25T12:05:52Z)

ETA says it is ready to accept international mediation to solve conflict with Spain

MADRID – MADRID (AP) — The armed Basque separatist group ETA says it is willing to accept international mediation to help solve its long-running conflict with the Spanish government. Two weeks after it announced a cease-fire, the group said in a ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-19T08:45:23Z)

CUBS IN BRIEF: Colvin injury points to a concern of Bud's

The danger of shattering bats, the possibility of expanding the playoffs and even making the World Series a worldwide event all are topics under study by Major League Baseball, and all are points of interest for commissioner Bud Selig , who visited Wrigley ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-25T04:56:22Z)

Accused megachurch head Eddie Long to talk to congregation

A TLANTA — Sunday's services at a Georgia megachurch will give its famed pastor the chance to address the congregation for the first time about allegations that that he lured young men into sexual relationships with gifts and travel. Bishop Eddie Long ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-26T11:36:03Z)

GM: Volt Can Go 25-50 Miles on Batteries

(DETROIT) — General Motors on Thursday altered the expected range that its Chevrolet Volt electric car can travel on battery power alone. The automaker now says the Volt can go 25 to 50 miles on battery power, compared with the 40 miles it had previously ... (Source: Time 2010-09-23T18:41:57Z)

Basque separatists ready for mediation

MADRID — The armed Basque separatist group ETA says it is willing to accept international mediation to help solve its long-running conflict with the Spanish government. Two weeks after it announced a cease-fire, the group said in a statement it is ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-19T08:31:04Z)

Blast near former insurgent base kills 4 Iraqi police

BAGHDAD (AP) — Police officials say a car bomb has killed at least four Iraqi policemen outside the former insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. The officials say the blast from a bomb-rigged car in Karmah on the outskirts of Fallujah also wounded a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-26T12:33:19Z)

Stanford beats up Notre Dame

That Stanford can dominate without quarterback Andrew Luck dominating suggests the Cardinal is legit. Stanford slowly but surely ground down homestanding Notre Dame 37-14 on Saturday. Ground down? Try 44 carries for 166 yards. That's just 3.8 per carry ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-26T00:30:20Z)

Police: 400 join riot in Eugene

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- More than 400 people spilled out onto a residential street in the college town of Eugene, throwing bottles at officers, breaking car windows and tearing down street signs, police said Saturday. No injuries were reported during the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-26T01:13:17Z)

Bishop Eddie Long to Address Allegations

LITHONIA, Ga. - Sunday's services at a Georgia megachurch will give its famed pastor the chance to address the congregation for the first time about allegations that that he lured young men into sexual relationships with gifts and travel. Bishop Eddie Long ... (Source: MyFox Atlanta 2010-09-26T12:04:41Z)

Clint Bowyer's appeal date is set

Bowyer's car failed a follow-up inspection and he was penalized 150 points after winning last weekend's first race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup. NASCAR also fined crew chief Shane Wilson $150,000, and suspended him for the next six Sprint Cup races. Car ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-25T19:08:12Z)

JaguarRSR adds Wallace to Road Atlanta lineup

ANDY WALLACE JOINS JaguarRSR FOR PETIT LE MANS EAST LANSING, Michigan (September 24, 2010) - JaguarRSR is pleased to announce that Andy Wallace will join the team's two-car effort for the Petit Le Mans, the final round of the American Le Mans Series ... (Source: Motorsport.com 2010-09-25T07:19:32Z)

Baghdad Attacks Target Public Employees

Police officials say a car bomb has killed at least four Iraqi policemen outside the former insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. The officials say the blast from a bomb-rigged car in Karmah on the outskirts of Fallujah also wounded a policeman and two ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-26T12:47:38Z)

2010 Petit Le Mans: Andy Wallace Joins JaguarRSR

JaguarRSR is pleased to announce that Andy Wallace will join the team's two-car effort for the Petit Le Mans, the final round of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón, September 29 - October 2. Wallace is a British sports car legend ... (Source: PaddockTalk 2010-09-24T18:12:07Z)

4 Iraqi police killed in blast near Fallujah

Police officials say a car bomb has killed at least four Iraqi policemen outside the former insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. The officials say the blast from a bomb-rigged car in Karmah on the outskirts of Fallujah also wounded a policeman and two ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-26T12:26:09Z)

Stanford downs Notre Dame

Owen Marecic scored on a run and interception return 13 seconds apart, and Nate Whitaker kicked a career-high five field goals Saturday, leading No. 16 Stanford to a 37-14 victory over Notre Dame that made the Cardinal 4-0 for the first time since 1986. It ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-26T05:59:36Z)

Bud Selig open to expanding playoffs

CHICAGO -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig wants to explore expanding the postseason this winter. Several years ago, Major League Baseball formed a committee to examine expansion but Selig said there were several factors that ended the discussion. Now, he ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-25T14:43:21Z)

Nine arrested in Eugene as hundreds riot in street

PORTLAND – More than 400 people spilled out onto a residential street in the college town of Eugene, Ore., throwing bottles at officers, breaking car windows and tearing down street signs, police said Saturday. No injuries were reported during the riot ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-09-26T07:04:02Z)

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