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Deals of the Hour / September 26, 2010, 7:39 am

Accused Ga. megachurch pastor addresses congregation

ATLANTA (AP) — The pastor of a Georgia megachurch accused of luring young men into sexual relationships has told his congregation of thousands that all people must face painful and distasteful situations. Bishop Eddie Long said Sunday that "Bishop Long ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-26T13:59:13Z)

Accused megachurch head Eddie Long pledges to fight accusations

L ITHONIA, Ga. — The famed pastor of a Georgia megachurch said Sunday that he will fight allegations that he lured young men into sexual relationships, stressing that he'd be back to lead the church the next week. Addressing a New Birth Missionary ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-26T13:52:03Z)

Adams adds weapons to women's basketball arsenal

During Jody Adams' first two seasons at Wichita State, the Shockers seemed to be just a little short on something. Short on depth. Short on height. Short on scorers. Adams is deep into women's basketball fall practices (most often working with groups of ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-09-26T05:02:20Z)

Video of drugs, alcohol leads to Chrysler workers' suspensions

Chrysler Group LLC has identified and suspended 15 employees caught drinking and using drugs during their lunch break before returning to work to build Jeep Grand Cherokees at the Jefferson North plant. The lunchtime habits of a small group of workers ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-24T04:57:33Z)

Alonso edges Vettel to take Singapore GP pole

SINGAPORE (AFP) – Ferrari's Fernando Alonso stormed to pole position for the high-stakes Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, edging Sebastian Vettel to give his world championship hopes another timely boost. It was a crucial drive by the Spaniard, with the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-25T15:47:46Z)

Giants roll to 13-0 rout of the Cubs

CHICAGO - Juan Uribe hit a grand slam and a two-run homer, both shots coming during a nine-run second inning that sent the San Francisco Giants past the Chicago Cubs, 13-0, Thursday night. Giants pitchers have gone 17 straight games giving up three or ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-24T06:59:15Z)

Alonso wins F1 Singapore GP, edges Vettel

SINGAPORE—Ferrari's Fernando Alonso has won the Singapore Grand Prix and moved closer to the Formula One championship lead. The Spaniard made it back-to-back wins Sunday by holding off Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel over the final laps of the race, winning ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-26T14:06:22Z)

Singapore GP: Lotus qualifying report

Qualifying under the lights at the Singapore Grand Prix saw traffic play a big part in Q1, which ended with Lotus Racing drivers Heikki Kovalainen in 19th and Jarno Trulli 21st. Heikki Kovalainen: "Qualifying today was quite difficult to be honest. The ... (Source: Motorsport.com 2010-09-25T21:02:44Z)

Motor racing-Singapore Grand Prix provisional starting grid

Sept 25 (Reuters) - Provisional starting grid for Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix 1. Fernando Alonso (Spain) Ferrari 2. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) RedBull - Renault 3. Lewis Hamilton (Britain) McLaren 4. Jenson Button (Britain) McLaren 5. Mark Webber ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-25T15:54:56Z)

Wichita Grand Opera announces season

The Wichita Grand Opera has announced its 2010-11 season in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Subscriptions go on sale to the general public on Oct. 4.     "In the tradition of the WGO, we are proud to reveal another season with seven spectacular ... (Source: Dodge City Daily Globe 2010-09-24T16:24:45Z)

Man linked to 23 kids gets prison in child support case

Story Updated: Sep 24, 2010 at 8:15 AM PDT GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - A western Michigan man accused of fathering 23 children with 14 women and has been sent to prison for at least two years for failing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in child support ... (Source: Katu.com 2010-09-24T15:13:10Z)

Alonso edges Vettel, wins F1 Singapore Grand Prix

SINGAPORE (AP) -- Ferrari's Fernando Alonso has won the Singapore Grand Prix and moved closer to the Formula One championship lead. The Spaniard made it back-to-back wins Sunday by holding off Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel over the final laps of the race ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-26T14:20:41Z)

F1 Singapore Blog – The post-qualifying analysis

Lewis Hamilton was right. Red Bull are beatable in Singapore. Unfortunately for the McLaren driver, however, it was not he who was able to overturn the seemingly endless dominance of the squad from Milton Keynes. That honour fell to Ferrari driver Fernando ... (Source: girlracer 2010-09-26T10:24:28Z)

Bernero, Snyder address economic plans at West Michigan forum

Grand Rapids -- Republican Rick Snyder pointed to his background as an accountant; Democrat Virg Bernero emphasized his experience in government as reasons why each should be the state's next governor. The two made their cases today in back-to-back ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-17T22:16:39Z)

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Bernero, Snyder address Grand Rapids Chamber forum

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero agreed Friday that making Michigan a right-to-work state is not something they'd pursue if elected governor. The two candidates said the issue is too divisive and would get in the way of efforts to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-17T15:50:06Z)

Singapore GP: Virgin qualifying report

For the start of the third free practice session for tomorrow's Singapore Grand Prix, the circuit was still damp after an earlier downpour, so the track was declared wet, allowing the engineers the possibility of running the installation lap on wet tyres ... (Source: Motorsport.com 2010-09-25T21:02:44Z)

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 2010-09-26T11:28:53Z)

Latest Kansas news, sports, business and entertainment:, KS

He says the boy's accident was caused by family members misusing equipment. Information from: The Wichita Eagle, http://www.kansas.com Ala. man killed in Kan. accident GREAT BEND, Kan. (AP) — A 39-year-old Alabama man has been killed in a two-vehicle ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-09-25T19:22:31Z)

Chrysler workers face tale of the tape

They used to call it "the liquid lunch." Businessmen left around noon, came back around 2, and in between -- under the cloak of "working" -- knocked back the booze. For many years, this was not only tolerated, it was part of business life. Of course, the ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-26T10:31:37Z)

Islamic body criticizes bishop's remarks on Quran

(AP) CAIRO - Egypt's top Islamic institution criticized a senior Coptic bishop who reportedly disputed the authenticity of some verses of the Quran, warning that the statement threatened Egypt's national unity. Bishop Bishoy, head of the Coptic Church ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-09-26T10:45:56Z)

Man with 23 kids gets prison

GRAND RAPIDS -- A western Michigan man accused of fathering 23 children with 14 women and has been sent to prison for at least two years for failing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in child support. "Animals procreate. Human beings are supposed to ... (Source: Battle Creek Enquirer 2010-09-25T08:31:07Z)

Islamic body criticizes bishop's remarks on Quran

Egypt's top Islamic institution criticized a senior Coptic bishop who reportedly disputed the authenticity of some verses of the Quran, warning that the statement threatened Egypt's national unity. Bishop Bishoy, head of the Coptic Church's theological ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-26T10:17:18Z)

Chrysler investigating footage of workers using drugs, alcohol at lunch

Detroit -- Chrysler Group LLC is continuing to identify workers caught drinking and using drugs during their lunch break before returning to work to build Jeep Grand Cherokees at the Jefferson North plant. The lunchtime habits of a small group of workers ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-24T04:07:27Z)

Egypt's top Islamic institution says remarks by Coptic bishop about Quran were irresponsible

CAIRO — Egypt's top Islamic institution criticized a senior Coptic bishop who reportedly disputed the authenticity of some verses of the Quran, warning that the statement threatened Egypt's national unity. Bishop Bishoy, head of the Coptic Church's ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-26T10:24:28Z)

New Klien sponsor added to HRT livery in Singapore

Another possible reason for Christian Klien's graduation to the HRT race cockpit became clearer at Singapore on Saturday. On Friday, team boss Colin Kolles announced that the Spanish team's reserve driver would be taking over from Sakon Yamamoto for this ... (Source: Motorsport.com 2010-09-25T22:21:29Z)

Juan Uribe hits grand slam as Giants rout Cubs

Chicago -- A pregame hitters' meeting seemed to help shake the San Francisco Giants out of their recent slumber. A stiff wind blowing out of Wrigley Field didn't hurt, either. Juan Uribe hit a grand slam and a two-run homer, both shots coming during a nine ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-25T02:54:41Z)

Alonso holds of Vettel for Singapore win

Fernando Alonso took a lights-to-flag victory for Ferrari in tonight's Singapore Grand Prix with a flawless drive, fending off a persistent challenge from Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel; the two were separated by just 0.x seconds at the chequered flag ... (Source: Motorsport.com 2010-09-26T14:13:32Z)

MUST READ: Man linked to 23 kids gets prison in support case

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A western Michigan man accused of fathering 23 children with 14 women and has been sent to prison for at least two years for failing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in child support. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A western Michigan ... (Source: Gwinnett Daily Post 2010-09-25T02:11:44Z)

UNEXPECTED EXPLOSION: Uribe hits grand slam, two-run shot as Giants roll

CHICAGO They built Wrigley Field in a time when most of the country still traveled by horse-drawn carriage, and the baseball facilities reflect it. The visiting batting cage is a tiny cave underneath the right field bleachers. But if the Giants do ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-25T02:47:31Z)

Rick Snyder, Virg Bernero agree on taxes, pay

GRAND RAPIDS -- The two candidates for governor appeared on the same stage Friday -- but not at the same time -- and appeared to agree more than disagree on questions about taxes, state employee compensation, mental health services and opposition of ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-18T19:59:27Z)

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