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

Rezko willing to testify at second Blagojevich trial

An attorney for a convicted political fixer said his client is "ready, willing and able" to testify at the corruption retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Attorney Joe Duffy spoke to reporters Friday after a hearing in federal court in Chicago where the ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-10-03T09:04:35Z)

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)

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)

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)

See Spot Walk Saturday road closures

More than 3,000 dogs and their walkers are expected to gather for the 18th annual See Spot Walk fund-raising event benefiting the Idaho Humane Society from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Julia Davis Park band shell on Capitol Boulevard. Here's what ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-09-30T22:08:23Z)

Supernatural Ep 3 Spoilers: Castiel Returns To Stop New Danger & More

Castiel returns to stop new danger & more in CW's "Supernatural" episode 3 of season 6. We've got spoilers for the episode,along with a promo clip after the jump. The episode is entitled, "The Third Man," and it gets pretty wild when Castiel ... (Source: OnTheFlix 2010-10-03T02:38:02Z)

Light the Night Walk nets $76,000 for Leukemia and Lymphoma society

About 600 people attended the annual Light the Night Walk on Friday at Lambeau Field, raising about $76,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The annual event is scheduled for September, which is childhood cancer awareness month as well as leukemia ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-09-28T09:10:31Z)

Doctors: Paraguay's Lugo won't require surgery

ASUNCION, Paraguay— President Fernando Lugo, who is fighting cancer, does not require surgery, doctors said Saturday after the Paraguayan leader was flown to Brazil for emergency treatment of an apparent infection. Doctors had said Lugo would likely have ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-03T03:49:37Z)

Mental illness awareness walk draws hundreds in Boise Saturday

Helping Works: Get the planning in early for good causes As thousands of dog lovers and their dogs were hitting the streets for the annual See Spot Walk in Julia Davis Park, a smaller, but just as passionate group of walkers were gathering on Park Center ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-10-02T20:32:58Z)

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)

Hoffman's ties to Blagojevich make Collinsville Democrat a prime GOP target

SPRINGFIELD - State Rep. Jay Hoffman, the veteran Collinsville Democrat who was once Gov. Rod Blagojevich's top legislative ally, managed for six years to survive his controversial friend's rise to the pinnacle of Illinois politics. The question now is ... (Source: Herald & Review 2010-10-03T09:11:44Z)

Study reignites controversy on breast cancer screening

A new study on mammograms finds breast cancer screening can lower the risk of dying from the disease for women in their 40s. This once again provokes controversy over who should receive mammograms and when. The study, conducted in Sweden and published ... (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-09-30T03:38:51Z)

Mammogram Study Reignites Controversy on Breast Cancer Screening

A new study seems poised to reignite the debate over who should receive mammograms and when. The Swedish study found that starting women on mammography at age 40 rather than age 50 was associated with a 26 percent reduction in risk of death from breast ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-30T02:48:45Z)

Teams light the night for cancer research

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- They were lighting up the night in Augusta on Saturday. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society took over the Augusta Common for the annual Light the Night Walk. It's all to help raise some money and bring hope to those battling blood cancers ... (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-10-03T03:28:08Z)

Smallville Ep 2 Spoilers: Clark Deals With A Deadly Assassin & More

Clark deals with a deadly assassin & more in CW's "Smallville" episode 2 of season 10. We've got spoilers for the show,along with a promo clip after the jump. The episode is entitled, "Shield," and things will get intense again when Clark has ... (Source: OnTheFlix 2010-09-25T17:35:09Z)

Gerrymandering keeps California politicians safe

While incumbents across the country are gearing up for some of their toughest re-election challenges in years, politicians here in California are generally sitting pretty. The anti-incumbent movement that threatens more than 40 Democratic congressmen ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-03T05:51:18Z)

Dogs take over Boise for See Spot Walk

BOISE -- Julia Davis Park went to the dogs Saturday. That's because it was host to the annual See Spot Walk event, which benefits the Idaho Humane Society. Thousands of canines and their owners packed into the park to meet, have contests, check out fun ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-03T07:38:41Z)

Watch Smallville Season 10 Episode 2 - Shield

Oh my, oh my! here comes another episode of Smallville and it is entitled "Shield." Well, it happens that this episode is now available online. Smallville Season 10 Episode 2 Synopsis: After Lois departs for Egypt, the Daily Planet hires a new reporter by ... (Source: TV.com 2010-10-01T11:15:48Z)

Latest South Carolina Sports:,

(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)

Mammograms save lives

Another study evaluating the value of mammograms for younger women finds that screening can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer for women in their 40s. The study, done in Sweden, found that women who were screened cut their risk by 29%. That means ... (Source: Health 24 2010-09-30T22:15:33Z)

Paraguay's Lugo to Brazil for urgent treatment

Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 | 12:39 a.m. Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo, who is battling cancer, has left his No. 2 in charge while he travels to Brazil for an emergency procedure to treat an infection. Dr. Lugo Eugenio Baez says surgeons will drain a buildup ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-10-03T07:38:41Z)

U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer Files 'Trevor's Law' to Better Investigate and Address Cancer Clusters Across the ...

WASHINGTON , Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to the Trevor's Trek Foundation, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) yesterday filed Strengthening Protection For Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act, or "Trevor's Law," legislation that ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-29T11:03:51Z)

San Francisco Chronicle: NO To Barbara Boxer!

Barbara Boxer had to know that this day would eventually ensue. That being the day when her 18 years of insolence, arrogance, and ineptness in the United States Senate would be exposed, leading to hearty and viable opposition to her continued "service" on ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-03T17:54:18Z)

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)

Rezko pleads guilty in restaurant sale scheme

CHICAGO - A one-time top fundraiser for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich who was already convicted of taking kickbacks from state contractors pleaded guilty Friday in a separate scheme involving the bogus sale of his pizza restaurants. After the plea ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-10-02T03:07:51Z)

Community 'Lights The Night' Against Cancer

WLKY.com People throughout the community came together this weekend in support of those battling blood cancers. WLKY's Vicki Dortch was among those participating in the 12th Annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night walk on Saturday. The event ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-03T17:39:59Z)

Paraguay's Lugo to Brazil for cancer treatment

Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo has left his No. 2 in charge while he travels to Brazil for an emergency procedure to treat an infection. Dr. Lugo Eugenio Baez says surgeons will drain a buildup of fluids in Lugo's neck that was caused by a dental ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-02T20:25:48Z)

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