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Deals of the Hour / October 3, 2010, 2:44 pm

Investigator: Hair, DNA found on bodies didn't belong to man accused in 6 Memphis killings

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A police investigator says hairs found on two people shot and killed in a home in March 2008 did not belong to the man charged in the worst mass killing in recent Memphis memory. Memphis police Sgt. Tony Mullins also said DNA ... (Source: WREG 2010-09-29T21:48:06Z)

Flacco's TD pass wins it as Ravens rally to beat Steelers 17-14 in final minute

PITTSBURGH - Joe Flacco made certain that Ben Roethlisberger's suspension wouldn't end perfectly for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Flacco withstood Pittsburgh's goal-line stand and go-ahead touchdown in the closing minutes to throw an 18-yard scoring pass to T ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-03T20:46:05Z)

US terror warning could hurt European economy struggling to emerge from debt crisis

MADRID (AP) — A rare advisory for U.S. travelers to beware of potential terrorist threats in Europe drew American shrugs Sunday from Paris to Rome, but tourism officials worried that it could deter would-be visitors from moving ahead with plans to cross ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-10-03T18:51:33Z)

Hopefuls deal with skeletons

WASHINGTON - It's hard to see over the pile of dirty political laundry this election. Drunken-driving arrests, a teenage flirtation with witchcraft, bitter divorces, unpaid taxes -- it all sounds like material for a police blotter or the parodies on ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-30T05:11:55Z)

Dallas County exoneration shows changes needed to deal fairly with the deaf, lawyers say

There's no doubt Stephen Matthew Brodie's deafness contributed to his wrongful conviction nearly two decades ago for the sexual assault of a 5-year-old Richardson girl. He was finally exonerated this week – becoming the nation's first deaf exoneree ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-02T05:23:52Z)

US terror warning could hurt Europe's economy, 12th Ld-Writethru

MADRID – A rare advisory for U.S. travelers to beware of potential terrorist threats in Europe drew American shrugs Sunday from Paris to Rome, but tourism officials worried that it could deter would-be visitors from moving ahead with plans to cross the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-03T18:58:43Z)

Calif. gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. Virtually no details were released ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-02T03:07:51Z)

Report: #mnwild signs Jose Theodore

Because of the early hours, the Wild hasn't confirmed yet a report from CKAC that the Wild has signed goalie Jose Theodore to a one-year, $1.1 million contract to replace Josh Harding, who could miss the season with a torn ACL and MCL. But I talked with ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-02T05:23:52Z)

Talks suspended at Hawker Beechcraft

Wichita — An official with the machinists union in Wichita says contract negotiations with Hawker Beechcraft have been suspended. Union spokesman Bob Wood told KAKE-TV that negotiations with the airplane maker were suspended Saturday because of an ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-10-03T05:01:12Z)

Alberto Contador spokesman denies Tour de France winner had blood transfusion

MADRID (AP) — Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador denies that his positive test for a banned drug stems from blood doping rather than contaminated steak, his spokesman said Friday. The French sports daily L'Equipe reported Friday that the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-01T16:37:55Z)

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(No. 16 Miami 30, Clemson 21.) CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Jacory Harris tied a career best with four touchdown passes three to Leonard Hankerson -- and Number 16 Miami opened Atlantic Coast Conference play with a 30-to-21 victory over Clemson on Saturday. Harris ... (Source: WCBD 2010-10-03T15:02:30Z)

Aircraft deal on approach?

Louisiana has made an offer to lure Hawker Beechcraft's headquarters and other operations to Baton Rouge from Kansas, machinists union officials told The Wichita Eagle on Saturday. Hawker Beechcraft employs 7,000 people, including 6,000 in Wichita ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-10-03T15:31:08Z)

Flacco puts away Steelers on his second chance

The Ravens had the big-armed quarterback to make the necessary plays in the fourth quarter, and the Steelers didn't. That basically sums up another close, down-to-wire, low-scoring defensive-minded game between the two AFC North rivals. Joe Flacco got two ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-03T20:46:05Z)

Prosecutors: Fear of jail motivated Tenn. slayings of 4 adults, 2 children

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jessie Dotson had been out of prison several months when an argument at his brother's house turned violent, authorities said, and he gunned the man down. Desperate not to return to jail, he tried to rid the scene of witnesses ... (Source: Kingsport Times-News 2010-09-28T21:20:39Z)

VMI turns to defense to win Big South opener

LEXINGTON -- VMI's defense held up, and the Keydets held on. With a couple of key turnovers, the Keydets let Presbyterian hang around most of the afternoon before snagging a 24-13 win in their Big South opener at Foster Stadium on Saturday. VMI quarterback ... (Source: Roanoke Times 2010-10-03T05:51:18Z)

UMD signs 2-year TV deal with My9 for hockey

Minnesota Duluth receives a significant television upgrade this season in signing a two-year agreement with the Northland's NewsCenter to air 14 men's home hockey games and four women's home games in the digital widescreen format on the My9 Sports ... (Source: Daily Telegram 2010-09-30T16:24:48Z)

WADA: Contador doping case serious despite small traces

NEW DELHI -- World Anti-Doping Agency director-general David Howman says Tour de France champion Alberto Contador's positive doping test should not be taken any less seriously because only trace amounts were found. Howman, while not commenting specifically ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-02T14:06:25Z)

Governor, top lawmakers announce budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said Friday night that they had reached an agreement to end the state's longest-ever budget stalemate. The announcement came after hours of closed-door meetings in the governor's office on how to close the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T07:39:52Z)

$19.1 billion budget deal reached in California

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers said Friday night that they have reached a deal to close the state's $19.1-billion deficit. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), flanked by three other legislative leaders, proclaimed a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T04:26:36Z)

VMI wins Big South opener

A 12-yard Cameron Jones touchdown pass to Mario Scott with 1:20 remaining sealed a VMI win over Presbyterian College, 24-13, in the Big South football opener for both schools, played Saturday at Foster Stadium in Lexington. With the Keydets clinging to a ... (Source: Augusta Free Press 2010-10-03T15:02:30Z)

Local names & news: UMD women tie, win hockey shootout

Sophomore defenseman Jessica Wong scored with 87 seconds left in the third period Friday night as Minnesota Duluth rallied to tie the Minnesota Whitecaps 3-3 in an exhibition women's game before 237 at the DECC. The Bulldogs won a shootout 3-2 in seven ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-10-03T05:44:09Z)

Hawker gets offer to move to La.

Hawker Beechcraft and Machinists union officials will meet Tuesday with Gov. Mark Parkinson after Hawker received an offer to move all its operations to Baton Rouge, La., the union said Saturday. Hawker Beechcraft officials declined to comment. The company ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-10-03T05:01:12Z)

US terror warning could hurt Europe's economy

(AP) MADRID - A rare advisory for U.S. travelers to beware of potential terrorist threats in Europe drew American shrugs Sunday from Paris to Rome, but tourism officials worried that it could deter would-be visitors from moving ahead with plans to cross ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-10-03T19:41:40Z)

Theodore filling Wild void, report says

It appears as though the Wild has a backup plan after losing Josh Harding for the season. Montreal radio station CKAC reported late Friday that the Wild has signed goaltender Jose Theodore to a one-year, $1.1 million contract. The 33-year old Theodore ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-02T07:32:42Z)

Elections set hurdles for California budget

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Final passage of the budget pact struck Friday by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers could be complicated by the looming elections, as anxious legislators, whose approval ratings have already sunk to record lows ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-03T03:49:37Z)

Election could complicate passage of budget deal

Final passage of the budget pact struck Friday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers could be complicated by the looming election, as anxious legislators, whose approval ratings have already sunk to record lows, prepare to face voters. Election ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-03T04:39:43Z)

Minnesota-Duluth shows why it's ranked No. 1 in win against MSUM

Isaac Odim and Minnesota-Duluth showed the crowd at Alex Nemzek Stadium why they're the top-ranked team in NCAA Division II football on Saturday. The Bulldogs piled up more than 600 yards of offense during their 56-7 win over Minnesota State Moorhead in ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-10-03T05:44:09Z)

Ravens Rally, Beat Steelers In Final Minute

THE PITTSBURGH CHANNEL.com Joe Flacco withstood Pittsburgh's goal-line stand and go-ahead touchdown in the closing minutes to throw an 18-yard scoring pass to T.J. Houshmandzadeh with 32 seconds remaining, and the Baltimore Ravens made certain the Steelers ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-03T20:46:05Z)

Report: Wild make Theodore offer, but there's no deal yet

Jose Theodore has an offer from the Minnesota Wild, but the team says there is no deal yet. According to a report in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher has made a contract offer to the free-agent goaltender, but he says ... (Source: TSN 2010-10-02T14:42:12Z)

Alberto Contador again denies doping

MADRID — Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador denies that his positive test for a banned drug stems from blood doping rather than contaminated steak, his spokesman said Friday. The French sports daily L'Equipe reported Friday that the German ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-10-02T01:56:16Z)

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