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Deals of the Hour / October 12, 2010, 5:41 pm

U.S. Sues to Ensure That New York Counts Votes of Overseas Service Members

The goal of the negotiations is to reach a joint agreement to settle the lawsuit as a consent decree approved by a federal judge, which would be legally binding and would pre-empt state election laws. "This suit," said Thomas E. Perez, assistant ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-13T00:38:48Z)

Cadet's ROTC honor bittersweet

She knew the other cadets need to see that you need to deal with loss and still lead." Besides continuing her leadership role in ROTC, Cales says she is ready to serve in Iraq if that's where the Army assigns her after she's commissioned. She says Runyan ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-13T00:38:48Z)

Casino co. MGM Resorts, Kerkorian selling shares

the companies could close a deal three to six months after that, MGM Resorts said. ___ AP Business Writer Ryan Nakashima in Los Angeles contributed to this report. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-13T00:31:38Z)

DeNA Co. buys S.F. social game firm Ngmoco

Young said the deal represented "an opportunity for us to accelerate our mission of being part of the largest mobile gaming company in the world." And the combination will be a "hybrid of Zynga and Facebook that lives in the mobile ecosystem," Young said. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-13T00:31:38Z)

Pushing cultural boundaries with designer hijabs

though she recently hired a seamstress to help fill orders placed through the Vela website. The hijabs, which are not available in stores, range in price from $15 for basic designs to $60 for high-fashion ones, pricier than many scarves on the market. (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-13T00:31:38Z)

The Den of Devin: Why Devin Thomas Wasn't a Big Deal For the Washington Redskins

Ever since the season began, the question from Washington Redskins fans has been the same: "Why are we putting Joey Galloway and Roydell Williams on the field!? We have Devin Thomas on the roster? Why can't he just get on the field and show what he has ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-13T00:38:48Z)

Guantanamo detainee goes on trial in NY court

District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan denied the mistrial request. Lewin told jurors they would hear testimony from a former al-Qaida "insider" who has pleaded guilty. Some of the bombings' survivors also will take the witness stand, he said. He said other ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-13T00:31:38Z)

Rex Ryan 'not sure' about Darrelle Revis' availability for Broncos game »

Hopefully this injury is not that big of a deal. Yeah, there's going to be some swelling and soreness. But hopefully we'll be able to get him back this week against Denver." Ryan also maintained that the wet conditions didn't play a role in his ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-13T00:31:38Z)

Afghan peace council members want gesture from U.S.

have expressed concerns about what any deal with the militants would bring. Most members of the Taliban are Pashtuns, the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan. The minority Tajiks, Uzbeks and Hazaras are not likely to sit quietly on the sidelines if Karzai, (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-13T00:31:38Z)

Tamarack lawyer says $2 million loan is 'last clear chance' to find buyer, avoid fire sale

Without the judge's blessing for the loan deal, the lifts will likely remain idle, Flaherty said. After Tuesday's 3½-hour hearing, Myers will take up proceedings — including Boespflug's grilling — again Wednesday morning. In testimony, Boespflug said ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-13T00:38:48Z)

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