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Deals of the Hour / October 10, 2010, 2:40 am

U.S., Russia to play for fifth place

MILAN -- The surprising Olympic champion United States will play Russia for fifth place at the men's volleyball world championships after cruising past Germany on Friday. The U.S. won 25-22, 25-20, 25-23 and is already guaranteed its best finish at worlds ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-08T22:56:10Z)

rendell convenes severance tax meeting

HARRISBURG - Gov. Ed Rendell is convening a high-level meeting Monday with legislative leaders and natural gas industry representatives to broker an elusive compromise on a severance tax bill. With several obstacles apparently keeping Senate Republican and ... (Source: Scranton Times-Tribune 2010-10-08T18:31:19Z)

Vettel wins Japanese GP, moves closer to F1 standings lead

SUZUKA, Japan -- Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel edged out teammate Mark Webber on Sunday to win the Japanese Grand Prix and move closer to the Formula One championship lead. Vettel started from pole position at the Suzuka circuit and led for most of the race ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-10T08:06:10Z)

Athletes Prepare For Big Island Ironman Championship

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- Australian Craig Alexander and Britain's Chrissie Wellington are seeking to repeat their success at the Ironman World Championship on Saturday. Alexander is the two-time defending world champion and Wellington is seeking her fourth ... (Source: KITV.com 2010-10-08T22:06:04Z)

Algeria signs 6 Russia deals during Medvedev visit

Algeria and Russia signed six deals Wednesday in sectors including energy and transportation during a visit by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The Russian leader, accompanied by a delegation that included Russian business leaders, said after a meeting ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-06T21:04:00Z)

Bryant scoreless as T-Wolves stun Lakers in London

LONDON (Reuters) - NBA star Kobe Bryant went scoreless on Monday night, playing only six minutes as his 2010 champion Los Angeles Lakers were defeated 111-92 by a younger, hungrier Minnesota Timberwolves in a pre-season match in London. Minnesota's Martell ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-05T02:35:40Z)

Pa. attorney general probes millions in land deals by Hershey School's trust

The expenditure of $17 million on a golf course and clubhouse by the trustees of the Hershey School - just one of a number of land deals costing tens of millions of dollars made in the last six years - has resulted in an investigation by the Pennsylvania ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-09T07:02:56Z)

Soul singer Solomon Burke dies at Amsterdam airport

Amsterdam: Soul singer Solomon Burke has died at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. He was 70. Airport police spokesman Robert van Kapel confirmed the death of the singer Sunday, and referred further questions to the performer's management. Burke, who wrote the ... (Source: Gulf News 2010-10-10T09:03:26Z)

Hint of possible plea deal in the offing for Tracy torture suspects

STOCKTON -- Three of the four Tracy people accused of torturing and holding a teen boy captive for more than a year will return to court Friday, possibly to accept plea deals in a case that stunned their hometown. A gag order prevents attorneys from ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-06T19:45:16Z)

David Stern says this NBA season could be one of the best

BARCELONA (AP) — NBA Commissioner David Stern says anticipation surrounding the Miami Heat is one reason why he expects fans may see "some of the greatest basketball ever played" this season. Speaking Thursday before the reigning NBA champion Los Angeles ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-06T23:55:48Z)

Host Italy reaches volleyball worlds semis

ROME (AP) — Host Italy beat France 3-1 Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the men's volleyball world championships, sending Olympic champion United States to the relegation rounds. Cuba plays Serbia and Italy meets Brazil in Saturday's semifinals. Two ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-06T22:51:23Z)

Italy beats U.S. at men's volleyball worlds

ROME (AP) -- Italy rallied from a set down to beat the United States 3-1 at the men's volleyball world championships Tuesday. Italy can advance to the semifinals and eliminate the Olympic champion Americans with a win against France on Wednesday. A win by ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-05T23:49:50Z)

Kopecky, Toews each have a goal and an assist in Blackhawks' 4-3 win over Blues

CHICAGO - Tomas Kopecky and Jonathan Toews each had a goal and and assist, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Sunday in the preseason finale for both teams. Troy Brouwer and Marian Hossa also scored ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T06:33:04Z)

American soul singer Solomon Burke dies at age 70

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Soul singer Solomon Burke, who wrote ``Everybody Needs Somebody To Love'' and recorded the hit ``Cry To Me'' used in the movie ``Dirty Dancing,'' has died at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. He was 70. Airport police spokesman ... (Source: The Chronicle Herald 2010-10-10T09:03:26Z)

Alexander, Wellington back to defend Ironman crowns

KAILUA-KONA (AP) - Australian Craig Alexander is not ready to give up his throne as he seeks his third straight Ironman World Championship title today. "It's never been a heavy crown to wear," he said. "I live for this race." Alexander and Britain's three ... (Source: Maui News 2010-10-09T11:06:19Z)

Barcelona beats NBA champion Lakers 92-88 in exhibition

BARCELONA, Spain - Juan Carlos Navarro scored 25 points to help Barcelona beat the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 92-88 in an exhibition on Thursday. Spanish center Pau Gasol led the Lakers with 24 points but had only one field goal in the second half ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-08T11:57:36Z)

Stern: This NBA season may be one 'of the greatest'

BARCELONA -- NBA Commissioner David Stern says anticipation surrounding the Miami Heat is one reason why he expects fans may see "some of the greatest basketball ever played" this season. Speaking Thursday before the reigning NBA champion Los Angeles ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-08T08:58:39Z)

3 of 4 plead guilty to abusing teen in Tracy

STOCKTON, Calif. -- Three of the four defendants accused of holding captive and torturing a 16-year-old boy in a Central California home for more than a year have reached a plea deal. Michael Schumacher, Kelly Lau and Caren Ramirez pleaded guilty Friday to ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-08T18:09:50Z)

On Native Ground

DUMMERSTON, Vt. -- It's been nearly a week since he announced it, and I still cannot believe that John McCain would choose someone who is arguably the most unqualified and inexperienced vice presidential nominee in recent memory. On the surface, Alaska Gov ... (Source: American Reporter 2010-10-09T04:11:08Z)

Vimpelcom to attempt deal with Algeria on Djezzy-CEO

(Kippreport (Dubai) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Vimpelcom will attempt to broker a deal with the Algerian government to retain ownership of telecoms group Djezzy following its $6.6 billion deal for the Weather empire, CEO Alexander Izosimov told Reuters on ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-05T16:18:52Z)

Timberwolves 111, Lakers 92

LONDON -- Michael Beasley scored 21 points in his Timberwolves debut and Minnesota beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-92 Monday in their preseason opener in London. Kobe Bryant put in a brief appearance for defending champion Los Angeles as he continues ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-04T22:10:48Z)

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel wins F1 Japanese GP, edging teammate Mark Webber

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel edged out teammate Mark Webber on Sunday to win the Japanese Grand Prix and move closer to the Formula One championship lead. Vettel started from pole position at the Suzuka circuit and led for most of the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-10T07:51:51Z)

UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Vettel wins Japanese GP in Red Bull 1-2

SUZUKA, Japan, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday in a Red Bull one-two with Mark Webber, who stretched his Formula One championship lead to 14 points. The German led from pole and triumphed comfortably, despite ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-10T08:06:10Z)

Stern expects 'greatest' of NBA season

BARCELONA — NBA Commissioner David Stern says anticipation surrounding the Miami Heat is one reason why he expects fans may see "some of the greatest basketball ever played" this season. Speaking Thursday before the reigning NBA champion Los Angeles ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-07T18:53:58Z)

Solomon Burke dies at Amsterdam airport at 70

AMSTERDAM -- Soul singer Solomon Burke, who wrote "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" and recorded the hit "Cry To Me" used in the movie "Dirty Dancing," has died at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. He was 70. Airport police spokesman Robert van Kapel ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-10T09:17:45Z)

Blackhawks 4, Blues 3

CHICAGO (AP) - Tomas Kopecky and Jonathan Toews each had a goal and and assist, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Sunday in the preseason finale for both teams. Troy Brouwer and Marian Hossa also ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-04T00:56:38Z)

Alexander, Wellington look to keep Ironman titles

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- Australian Craig Alexander and Britain's Chrissie Wellington are seeking to repeat their success at the Ironman World Championship on Saturday. Alexander is the two-time defending world champion and Wellington is seeking her fourth ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-08T21:44:35Z)

Suspects in Tracy Teen Abuse Case Reach Plea Deals

Four people accused of torturing and kidnapping a teenager and holding him in a home in Tracy have reached plea deals. Kelly Lau, Michael Schumacher, Caren Ramirez and Anthony Waiters are accused of beating and starving a 16-year-old boy who escaped and ... (Source: Fox40 2010-10-08T17:05:25Z)

Kremlin chief to court Algeria on Vimpelcom deal

When asked whether Medvedev's trip to Algiers would improve things for Djezzy, Sawiris said: "Yes, definitely" "I'm sure he's (Medvedev) going to raise the subject and he's going to try and help improve the circumstances under which Djezzy operates ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-06T06:37:51Z)

Hull sounds note of optimism for Blues

With hockey's holy grail remaining elusive and teasingly out of reach for the Blues, the franchise renewed its hopes Saturday night at Scottrade Center. It was opening night as the Blues launched their 43rd NHL season. With the Blues playing the ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-10T03:55:38Z)

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