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Deals of the Hour / October 15, 2010, 1:39 pm

Female reporter who accused Jets of harassment will not pose for Playboy

Mexican television reporter Ines Sainz, who claimed she was harassed by members of the New York Jets in September, announced that she turned down an offer to pose nude for Playboy, TMZ.com reported Thursday . The magazine approached the self-proclaimed ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-15T02:16:39Z)

Ines Sainz Rejected Playboy Offer

Mexican television reporter Ines Sainz, who claimed she was harassed by members of the New York Jets in September, announced that she has turned down an offer to pose nude for Playboy , TMZ.com reported Thursday. The magazine approached the self-proclaimed ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-15T12:17:56Z)

Yahoo surges on report AOL wants to buy it

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Yahoo's stock price surged in early trading Thursday on reports that rival Internet portal AOL is considering a takeover of the company, with some help by private equity firms. The report said that Silver Lake Partners and ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-10-14T20:18:44Z)

Fla. pastor's restraint on burning the Quran wins him a car

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- A New Jersey car dealer plans to keep his word after offering Florida pastor Terry Jones a new car if he promised to not burn a Quran. Car dealer Brad Benson made the offer in one of his dealership's quirky radio ads, which focus ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

Apple's iPad to go on sale at 4,200 Verizon and AT&T stores

Both Verizon Wireless and its mobile über-rival AT&T announced Thursday that the companies' chains of thousands of U.S. retail stores would be carrying Apple's iPad starting on Oct. 28, in time for the holiday buying season. The simultaneous announcements ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-15T07:53:05Z)

San Gabriel Mayor Arrested for Alleged Purse Theft: Police

San Gabriel's mayor was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony robbery and assault for allegedly taking a woman's purse during an argument, and then driving away in his SUV with her hanging on to the side of his vehicle, police said. Mayor Albert Y.M ... (Source: NBC Los Angeles 2010-10-15T17:40:04Z)

CVS fined for problem in sales of meth ingredient

In order to comply with federal drug regulations, CVS Pharmacy Inc. employed a new automated system three years ago to keep tabs on the sale of one of methamphetamine's main ingredients, pseudoephedrine, that is often found in cough and cold remedies. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T09:47:37Z)

Terry Jones wins car for canceling Quran burning

S OUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A New Jersey car dealer plans to keep his word after offering Florida pastor Terry Jones a new car if he promised to not burn a Quran. Car dealer Brad Benson made the offer in one of his dealership's quirky radio ads, which ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T16:21:19Z)

Yahoo's Alibaba Stake Valued at $2 a Share

Caris & Co. THIS MORNING'S CHATTER about private-equity funds, namely Blackstone Group and Silver Lake Partners (part owner of Skype), acquiring Yahoo in collaboration with AOL resurfaced after a Wall Street Journal story. In our view, Yahoo (ticker: YHOO ... (Source: Barron's Online 2010-10-15T18:37:20Z)

Soccer-Liverpool had better prepare for long legal battle

DETROIT, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Liverpool fans may be excited about the completion of the seemingly never-ending sale of their soccer team but they had better steel themselves for a legal battle that could distract the new owners for years. New England Sports ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-15T20:10:23Z)

Norway terror suspect released after Supreme Court decision

OSLO - One of three suspects in a Norwegian terror probe was released Friday after the Supreme Court rejected an attempt by the police security service to keep him in custody. David Jakobsen, a 32-year-old Uzbek national, was arrested July 8 along with two ... (Source: Canada East 2010-10-15T19:20:17Z)

Availability of Apple's iPad expands to AT&T, Verizon stores

B oth Verizon Wireless and its mobile uber-rival AT&T announced Thursday that the companies' chains of thousands of U.S. retail stores would be carrying Apple's iPad starting Oct. 28, in time for the holiday buying season. The simultaneous ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T08:00:14Z)

Feds fine CVS $75M for sales of meth ingredient

C VS Pharmacy has agreed to pay $75 million in fines for allowing repeated purchases of a key ingredient in the making of methamphetamine in at least five states that also led to a spike in Southern California drug trafficking, authorities said Thursday ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T08:07:24Z)

Yahoo Shares Jump On Rumors Of Bid By AOL, Private Equity Firms

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) shares jumped Thursday on speculation AOL Inc. (AOL) and several private equity firms might be interested in buying the company. Silver Lake Partners and Blackstone Group LP (BX) are among the firms that have ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-14T13:37:52Z)

Norway terror suspect to be released after Supreme Court decision

Oslo Riding with the warrant squad BURIED UNDER AN AVALANCHE OF WAR... City warrant list continues to grow Sheriff's department goes lookin... Pathologist: Pastor's 1st wife a... One of three suspects in a Norwegian terror probe was set to be released ... (Source: Lancaster online.com 2010-10-15T16:28:29Z)

Teen who killed baby brother gets life, no parole

RISING SUN, Ind. (AP) - An Indiana teenager who admitted he strangled his 10-year-old brother and told police he identified with a TV serial killer was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole. Andrew Conley, 18, showed no emotion as a judge ... (Source: Fox 19 2010-10-15T20:03:14Z)

Apple to sell iPad at Verizon and AT&T stores

Apple said Thursday it plans to sell its iPad tablet device through retail stores owned by AT&T and Verizon. The popular touch-screen device will go on sale in 2,000 Verizon stores and 2,200 AT&T stores on Oct. 28. In a statement, Apple said AT&T will sell ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-14T15:53:52Z)

Stepmother of missing NC girl due in court

HICKORY, N.C. — Authorities say the stepmother of a North Carolina girl who police believe is dead is due in court. Police say Elisa Baker is charged with felony obstruction of justice after admitting she wrote a fake ransom note to throw off detectives ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-13T07:12:30Z)

San Gabriel police arrest mayor after wild-ride purse snatch

SAN GABRIEL, Calif. (AP) - A suburban Los Angeles mayor has been arrested after a purse-snatching and a wild ride through streets with a woman clinging to his sport utility vehicle. San Gabriel police Lt. Ariel Duran says Mayor Albert Y.M. Huang was booked ... (Source: KTVL 2010-10-15T18:44:29Z)

CVS Fined For Not Tracking Drug Sales

LOS ANGELES -- In order to comply with federal drug regulations, CVS Pharmacy Inc. employed a new automated system three years ago to keep tabs on the sale of one of methamphetamine's main ingredients, pseudoephedrine, that is often found in cough and cold ... (Source: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-10-15T10:30:34Z)

San Gabriel mayor arrested for allegedly taking woman's purse, driving off as she clings to his SUV

The mayor of the city of San Gabriel was in custody Friday on charges of felony robbery and assault after he allegedly took a woman's purse and sped down a residential street with her clinging to the side of his sport-utility vehicle. Mayor Albert Y.M ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-15T16:28:29Z)

Indiana teen gets life in prison for brother's strangulation death

RISING SUN, IND. — An Indiana teenager who admitted he strangled his 10-year-old brother and told police he identified with a TV serial killer was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole. Andrew Conley, 18, showed no emotion as a judge ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-10-15T20:03:14Z)

Father Of Missing Hickory Girl Says He Is Cooperating With Police

Hickory, NC -- The father of a missing 10-year-old said Friday he is cooperating with police searching for his daughter and unsure whether his wife is involved in the case. "I want to find her and take her home," Adam Baker told The Associated Press by ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-10-15T19:20:17Z)

Tom Hicks-owned Liverpool soccer club sold after Dallas judge lifts restraining order

Dallas financier Tom Hicks had his ownership of Liverpool Football Club sold from under him Friday after a he ended a legal effort to have a Texas judge halt the sale. Liverpool was officially sold to Boston Red Sox owners New England Sports Ventures ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

Police now treating missing NC girl case as homicide; stepmother admits writing ransom note

HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — Police say they are shifting to a homicide investigation in the case of a missing 10-year-old North Carolina girl whose bone cancer left her with a prosthetic leg and hearing aids. Hickory Police Chief Tom Adkins said at a news ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-12T15:49:05Z)

Liverpool completes sale to New England Sports Ventures

L ONDON — Liverpool says the club has been sold to the owners of the Boston Red Sox [ team stats ] . The 300 million pound ($476 million) takeover by New England Sports Ventures was completed Friday after a bitter court fight with the club's previous ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T15:45:32Z)

Terry Jones Gets New Car for Not Burning Quran

A New Jersey car dealer plans to keep his word after offering Florida pastor Terry Jones a new car if he promised to not burn a Quran. Car dealer Brad Benson made the offer in one of his dealership's quirky radio ads, which focus more on current events ... (Source: NBC Philadelphia 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

Norway terror suspect to be released

OSLO, Norway -- One of three suspects in a Norwegian terror probe was set to be released Friday after the Supreme Court rejected an attempt by the police security service to keep him in custody. David Jakobsen, a 32-year-old Uzbek national, was arrested ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-15T15:31:13Z)

S. Ind. teen who strangled brother gets life in prison

RISING SUN, Ind. — An Indiana teenager who admitted he strangled his 10-year-old brother and told police he identified with a TV serial killer was sentenced today to life in prison without parole. Andrew Conley, 18, showed no emotion as a judge sentenced ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-15T20:17:33Z)

Jets' Revis nabbed for speeding while rushing to facility

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis acknowledged Friday that he was ticketed for speeding while he was driving to the team's facility for a meeting before practice Thursday. The Jets confirmed that the star player received a ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-15T20:03:14Z)

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