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Deals of the Hour / July 11, 2010, 7:17 pm

Court Deals Blow to DOMA

In a major victory for marriage equality advocates, a federal judge in Boston ruled Thursday in two separate cases that a critical portion of the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. In one challenge ... (Source: Advocate 2010-07-08T22:36:26Z)

Mom of 'barefoot bandit' wants a book deal

SEATTLE -- A Seattle entertainment lawyer who has represented the likes of Courtney Love and the family of Jimi Hendrix has a new client: the mother of the 'barefoot bandit.' O. Yale Lewis confirmed to The Seattle Times ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-07-09T23:53:59Z)

Volkswagen Group Production Continues To Grow In Mexico

Wolfsburg / Puebla - Volkswagen Group production continues on its growth path in Mexico. Mexican President Felipe Calderón and Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG with ... (Source: Auto123 2010-07-10T11:28:20Z)

Legion offices distance selves from AJ Cinco de Mayo ban

The American Legion's national and state offices have separated themselves from a decision by a Southeast Valley veterans organization to ban its Cinco de Mayo celebrations. "It's one of those things that occasionally ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-10T20:03:44Z)

Travel sites take off with tools for deals

A lot has changed since I reviewed travel websites four years ago. Now the best ones reflect the new realities of travel, and offer to include luggage fees in fare calculations. That helps because $15 or $25 applied each ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T16:18:13Z)

Chad Ochocinco is his own TV franchise

Cincinnati.com will be live-blogging during Chad's new show, "Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch," at 9 p.m. tonight on VH1. Weigh in as digital entertainment manager Tasha Stewart and Metromix reporter Lori Kurtzman offer commentary. No big surprise here: Chad Ochocinco loves starring on reality TV ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-07-12T01:24:40Z)

US schools seek Hollywood deals to raise cash

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In an era of yawning budget deficits and teacher layoffs, schools in the Los Angeles area are looking at a nontraditional source for some extra cash — Hollywood. School districts from Lawndale to Glendale are seeking to earn thousands of dollars a day from renting their ... (Source: NWCN 2010-07-11T07:59:34Z)

More Free DLC For MGS: Peace Walker Gets Released

Metal Gear creator, Hideo Kojima, has reiterated on multiple occasions that Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker , the PSP exclusive, is the equivalent to a fully-fledged PlayStation 3 title, even going as far to say it could have been Metal Gear Solid 5. So, it's no surprise that the title is being ... (Source: PlayStation LifeStyle 2010-07-11T03:49:01Z)

Betancourt dials back compensation demand for hostage ordeal

BOGOTA--Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt's lawyer dialled back demands for nearly seven million dollars from the Colombian government for her years in FARC captivity after uproar over the request. Gabriel Devis stressed in a statement that no one had yet been sued -- not the government, not the ... (Source: Global Nation 2010-07-10T22:26:54Z)

Chad Ochocinco wants somebody to love on 'The Ultimate Catch' (Video)

Chad Ochocinco returns to television tonight, and the NFL wide receiver is looking for love. On VH1's "Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch," Chad joins the ranks of Flavor Flav, Bret Michaels , and New York as people who have turned their desire for a mate into a dating reality show spectacle. On "The ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-11T21:06:58Z)

(Video) 'Hannah Montana Forever' Will Be Disney Channel Series' Final Season

The fourth season of "Hannah Montana" begins tonight on the Disney Channel - but it will be the last season of the popular series. Star Miley Cyrus, who is now 17 and in the process of reinventing herself into a more ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-11T18:58:07Z)

Retail Video Game Deals of the Week Round-up (7/11)

There isn't a great number of deals this week but there are some smoking hot deals available for NCAA Football 11 and Dragon Quest IX . K-Mart in particular has some great deals on the two new releases and a deep deep discount on Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker , Alan Wake , and Singularity . Target ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-11T22:40:02Z)

Harris-Moore accused in long string of crimes

Colton Harris-Moore began his life of crime at a young age. At 12, Harris-Moore had his first felony conviction. He was arrested at age 16 after a series of break-ins and thefts on Camano Island and sent to a group home for juvenile offenders in Renton. Before his three-year sentence was complete ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-12T01:10:21Z)

A Judge's Dissection of DOMA

US District Judge Joseph L. Tauro's pair of rulings on July 8 found that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), enacted in 1996 in reaction to same-sex marriage litigation in Hawaii, violates the Fifth ... (Source: Gay City News 2010-07-11T02:15:58Z)

Miley Cyrus' Songs From 'Hannah Montana Forever' Flood the Web

Following the arrival of 'Ordinary Girl', all theme songs from the Miley Cyrus-starring TV series now can be found everywhere on the web. Retitled "Hannah Montana Forever", the Disney Channel series will kick off the fourth and final season this coming Sunday, July 11 with "Sweet Home Hannah Montana ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-07-09T09:27:50Z)

Miley Cyrus in 'Hannah Montana Forever' airs Sunday

Miley Cyrus doesn't want to be Hannah Montana forever. "I've never faked it, saying I'm going to be Hannah forever," the 17-year-old actress/singer told reporters recently. "I'm going to grow up at some point, and I've always been honest about that." So retitling her hit sitcom to "Hannah Montana ... (Source: East Valley Tribune 2010-07-10T21:51:06Z)

Review: Travel sites take off with tools for deals

A lot has changed since I reviewed travel websites four years ago. Now the best ones reflect the new realities of travel, and offer to include luggage fees in fare calculations. That helps because $15 or $25 applied each ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-07T17:08:20Z)

Schools woo Hollywood to raise funds

LOS ANGELES: In an era of yawning budget deficits and teacher layoffs, schools in the Los Angeles area are looking at a non-traditional source for some extra cash, Hollywood. School districts from Lawndale to Glendale ... (Source: Times of India 2010-07-11T23:58:46Z)

Chad Ochocinco stays in the limelight with VH1's 'The Ultimate Catch'

Less than two months after Chad Ochocinco appeared on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," the NFL wide receiver who loves living in the limelight will return to television tonight in a new VH1 dating series called "Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch." On "The Ultimate Catch," Chad channels his inner Bret ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-12T00:56:02Z)

Scammers pose as charities for oil spill victims

Citizens looking to get involved with the relief efforts for the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico should be wary of scammers trying to capitalize on the tragedy. Guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission indicate some scammers are posing as BP administrators looking to process claims for ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-07-11T23:15:49Z)

Calif. schools seek Hollywood deals to raise cash

LOS ANGELES – In an era of yawning budget deficits and teacher layoffs, schools in the Los Angeles area are looking at a non-traditional source for some extra cash – Hollywood. School districts from Lawndale to ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-07-11T21:35:36Z)

Job scams and bad deals in Washington and beyond

A little over a week ago I wrote about smelling out job scams and exploitative hirers. To give you a better idea of what I was talking about, here are three examples of companies that have contacted me. All three of these groups wanted me to work in Washington, but all of them operate nationally, so ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-11T04:31:58Z)

Kojima comments about a possible Playstation 3 port for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker screenshot. A few months ago, there was a rumor that Konami may be considering porting Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker to the Playstation Network on the Playstation 3. Although it was quickly shot down by Kojima Production, many fans still hope that the critically ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-11T07:30:56Z)

Search engines are good place to start to find best travel deals

The best travel Web sites reflect the new realities of travel, and offer to include luggage fees in fare calculations. That helps because $15 or $25 applied each way can sour a good deal. TripAdvisor, Kayak and Bing ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-07-08T06:51:32Z)

Hosiden and Hisco Sign Distribution Partnership Agreement to Meet Growing Demand in ...

HOUSTON , July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisco has signed a distribution agreement with Hosiden to support the North American solar market. This expands Hisco's solar product offering for photovoltaic (PV) panel assembly and ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-11T14:40:25Z)

Schumer Urges Alcohol-Energy Drinks Marketing Probe

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York Sen. Charles Schumer is urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the marketing of flavored alcoholic beverages with caffeine that appear to be explicitly designed to attract underage drinkers. In a letter to FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz, Schumer said Sunday that ... (Source: 1010Wins 2010-07-11T15:09:03Z)

Betancourt sues Colombia for kidnapping woes

Bogota (Colombia): Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt has asked Colombia's government to pay her USD 6.8 million for damages she suffered during six years in rebel captivity. Betancourt was kidnapped in February 2002 by ... (Source: Zee News 2010-07-10T05:30:25Z)

Betancourt is seeking damages

BOGOTA, Colombia - Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt has asked Colombia's government to pay her $6.8 million for damages she suffered during six years in rebel captivity. The request was made public Friday by the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-10T06:56:19Z)

Boston Rulings Could Push Gay Marriage Closer to the Supreme Court

When lawyers David Boies and Ted Olson filed suit last year in federal court to challenge California's ban on gay marriage , many gay rights experts faulted them for bringing the suit too soon. Olson told TIME then that ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-11T22:32:52Z)

Colton Harris-Moore cant run forever, experts say

The cat-and-mouse game an elusive fugitive from Camano Island is playing with police cannot go on forever. Experts on Friday predicted that Colton Harris-Moore likely is facing imminent capture. The smell of the end is coming and hopefully it will be a good end and not a bad end, Island County ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-10T07:17:48Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 11, 2010, 4:17 pm

Uganda: 2 bomb attacks during World Cup; 20 or more feared dead, Somali militia ...

A man attends a injured women , Sunday, July 11, 2010, after a bomb went off in a restaurant in Kampala's Kabalagala district, named Ethiopian Village. The first verbal police report on the scene speaks of two killed and ... (Source: Republic 2010-07-11T22:40:02Z)

Bosnia recalls mass massacre

SREBRENICA, Bosnia -Herzegovina | Hoisting hundreds of coffins aloft, a line of weeping relatives stretched for at least a mile Sunday as they honored Srebrenica massacre victims on the 15th anniversary of the worst ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-07-11T21:28:27Z)

Activists keep Nevada horses from going to slaughter

RENO, Nev. — With the financial backing of a California winery owner, activists on Saturday purchased almost all 174 horses up for sale at a state-sanctioned auction in Nevada to keep the horses from going to the ... (Source: WRAL 2010-07-11T11:12:50Z)

Argentina Beats Russia in Davis Cup Quarterfinals; Serbia Defeats Croatia

David Nalbandian won the deciding singles match against Russia today to put Argentina in the semifinals of tennis's Davis Cup, while Serbia reached the last four for a first time. Nalbandian beat Mikhail Youzhny 7-6 (7 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-11T20:38:20Z)

Dillon dominates for first truck series win

NEWTON, Iowa—Rookie Austin Dillon scored his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win Sunday, dominating the Lucas Oil 200 at Iowa Speedway. In his 12th truck start, Dillon, 20, led 187 of 205 laps and beat Johnny ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-11T22:11:24Z)

New rules loom for financial world

Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation this week that ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-11T03:13:14Z)

Thousands in Bosnia mourn at anniversary of Srebrenica massacre

Some 40,000 people gathered Sunday in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica, where the massacre widely described as Europe's worst atrocity since World War II occurred 15 years ago. Srebrenica was a UN-protected enclave ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-07-11T19:33:55Z)

World Briefs

PANAMA CITY — Panamanian officials say a second banana plantation worker has been killed in clashes with police. Cabinet chief Jimmy Papadimitriu confirms the man was shot by police. He says officers fired "pellets," but without specifying what kind. Striking banana workers began protesting last ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-11T07:59:34Z)

Brazilian president not to attend World Cup final match

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday that he will not attend the final match of the FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday. President Lula said he was invited to watch Sunday's match, but needs to ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-07-10T00:29:46Z)

775 coffins: Bosnia marks 1995 Srebrenica massacre

Associated Press Writer= SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Hoisting hundreds of coffins aloft, a line of weeping relatives stretched for at least a mile (1.6 kilometers) Sunday as they honored Srebrenica massacre victims on the 15th anniversary of the worst atrocity in Europe since World War ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-11T21:57:05Z)

Shakira delights fans at World Cup close

Workers prepare the pitch for the closing ceremony prior to the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, July 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) Shakira had fans bouncing in their seats as South Africa said farewell to the ... (Source: Salon 2010-07-11T17:03:35Z)

Red Bull's Webber wins British GP after opening lap incident with teammate Vettel

SILVERSTONE, England - Mark Webber cruised to his third Formula One victory of the season Sunday after overtaking Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix. The Australian finished 1 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-11T22:11:24Z)

Mark Webber of Red Bull Wins British Grand Prix; Lewis Hamilton Second

Mark Webber of Red Bull won today's British Grand Prix at Silverstone to overtake his teammate Sebastian Vettel and go third in the Formula One drivers' standings. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren finished second and ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-11T16:27:48Z)

Big changes likely for financial world

WASHINGTON -- Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-07-11T14:54:44Z)

NASCAR Camping World Truck-Lucas Oil 200 Results

1. (1) Austin Dillon , Chevrolet, 205 laps, 150 rating, 195 points. 2. (5) Johnny Sauter , Chevrolet, 205, 117.5, 175. 3. (10) Matt Crafton , Chevrolet, 205, 115.7, 165. 4. (13) Ken Schrader , Chevrolet, 205, 93.6, 160 ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-11T20:38:20Z)

World Cup art auction extended

JOHANNESBURG - The 2010 Legacy Fine Art auction that began Johannesburg last week is expected to run until the end of the month, an almost three-week extension organizers attributed to public interest. The sale of World Cup-related works of art by African artists including from Zimbabwe began on ... (Source: The Zimbabwean 2010-07-08T23:55:10Z)

Activists buy 172 doomed horses

RENO, Nev. — With the financial backing of the wife of oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens and others, activists on Saturday purchased almost all 174 horses up for sale at a state-sanctioned auction in Nevada to keep the ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-11T17:03:35Z)

TRUCKS: Dillon Wins First In Iowa

Austin Dillon made sure there were no doubts nor any question marks about his first career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory. Dillon, the grandson of team owner Richard Childress, absolutely destroyed the field ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-11T21:21:17Z)

Aboriginal warrior in 'dignified' burial

The remains of Yagan, the 19th-century Aboriginal warrior, have been laid to rest in Western Australia, nearly 180 years after he was killed and his severed head displayed in a British museum. The private ceremony was ... (Source: The Independent 2010-07-11T23:01:30Z)

World Cup final: Spain have talent to beguile the waiting world against Holland

Splashes of colour have enlivened the Fifa canvas, the exuberance of Ghana and the red verve of Spain, the counter-attacking of Holland and the youthful energy of Germany, but the organisers' cold statistics reveal the paucity of goals, particularly when placed in historical context. After the nadir ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-07-09T20:55:02Z)

More than 20 deaths feared after blasts in Uganda

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Bombs exploded at two sites in Uganda's capital late Sunday as people watched the World Cup final on TV, and officials at the scene put the death toll at more than 20 and said it could rise ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-11T22:54:21Z)

Aboriginal Warrior Killed In 1800s Reburied

PERTH, Australia -- The remains of 19th-century Aboriginal warrior Yagan have been laid to rest in western Australia, nearly 180 years after he was killed and his severed head was displayed in a British museum. The ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2010-07-11T12:02:56Z)

Uruguay's Diego Forlan named best player at World Cup

(MCT) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Uruguay striker Diego Forlan was Sunday night picked as the FIFA Golden Ball winner as best player of the 2010 World Cup by journalists accredited to cover the tournament. The 31-year ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-11T23:08:40Z)

Financial world readies for reform bill passage

WASHINGTON — Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-11T18:08:01Z)

Davis Cup Quarterfinal Results

July 09-11 (Best-of-five format)# ----- Czech Republic vs. Chile Coquimbo, Chile (Czech Republic wins 4-1) ===== Sunday's Singles ----- Ivo Minar, Czech Republic def ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-11T21:06:58Z)

Spain beats Netherlands 1-0 to win the World Cup

JOHANNESBURG -- Spain rules the soccer world, winning the World Cup at long, long last. It came after an exhausting 1-0 victory in extra time over the Netherlands on Sunday. Two years after winning the European title ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-11T23:01:30Z)

Uganda Bomb Attacks Kill World Cup Fans: Al Shabab Suspected In Kampala Explosions

KAMPALA, Uganda — Bombs exploded at two sites in Uganda's capital late Sunday as people gathered to watch the World Cup final on TV. Police did not immediately confirm a death toll, but reports from the scene indicated ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-11T22:47:11Z)

Red Bull's Webber wins British GP after 1st-lap clash with teammate Vettel

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Mark Webber has won his third Formula One race of the season, cruising to victory in the British Grand Prix after overtaking Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel on the opening lap. Webber led ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-11T13:57:28Z)

Holders Spain crash as Djokovic leads Serbs into Davis Cup semis

PARIS (AFP) – Defending champions Spain slumped to a 5-0 whitewash by France as world number two Novak Djokovic lead Serbia into the Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time after a 4-1 win over Croatia on Sunday ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-11T22:11:24Z)

Horses saved from slaughterhouse

RENO, N.V. (AP) - RENO, Nev. (AP) — With the financial backing of a California winery owner, activists on Saturday purchased almost all 174 horses up for sale at a state-sanctioned auction in Nevada to keep the horses ... (Source: WOOD 2010-07-11T17:46:32Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 11, 2010, 8:18 am

Lightening-quick Caster Semenya could sign for Palace

Controversial 800m women's world champion Caster Semenya could run at the Crystal Palace Grand Prix next month. Organisers of the Diamond League event on August 13 and 14 are considering an approach to the South African runner after she was cleared to compete in women's events by the IAAF. Palace ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-07-10T21:08:09Z)

Heat host party for James, Wade, Bosh

Mariners trade a... Cliff Lee listens to a question during a news conference announcing his trade from the Seattle Mariners to the Texas Rangers Friday, July 9, 2010, in Seattle. The Mariners sent the ace left-hander and reliever Mark Lowe to the AL West-leading Rangers for first baseman Justin ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-07-10T02:24:18Z)

New rules loom for financial world

Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation this week that ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-11T03:13:14Z)

Five keys to determining World Cup winner

The World Cup Final between Spain and the Netherlands is a battle of two well-built teams that have few flaws and very strong midfields. Spain will be favored in this battle of teams that have never won a World Cup, but ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-07-11T14:47:35Z)

Mariners' Cliff Lee is off to Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Cliff Lee is suddenly in the rotation for the American League West-leading Texas Rangers, who made a big deal despite bankruptcy proceedings and unsettled ownership. The Seattle Mariners sent the ace left-hander and reliever Mark Lowe to the Rangers on Friday for rookie first ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-10T14:27:18Z)

UK fugitive kills himself after police move in

LONDON — A fugitive wanted for murder killed himself after police moved in to arrest him Saturday, ending a weeklong manhunt that had transfixed Britain. Police in northeastern England said Raoul Thomas Moat, 37, was ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-11T06:19:21Z)

Castro blows kisses in surprise public appearance

Workers at a scientific institute in the Cuban capital were thrilled when, in a rare public appearance four years after handing over power, former president Fidel Castro paid them a 'surprise visit' and 'blew kisses' at them, a media report said Sunday. A set of three new photographs taken at the ... (Source: Deccan Herald 2010-07-11T12:31:34Z)

NY woman questioned again and again over ID mix-up...

AP - Sylvie Nelson's border crossings are anything but routine. Customs agents sometimes order her out of her car. Twice, they handcuffed her in front of her young children. Once, agents swarmed her car and handcuffed her husband, too ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-07-10T19:49:25Z)

UK police say they have found fugitive wanted for murder and are negotiating with him

LONDON (AP) — British police say they are negotiating with a murder suspect they have found after searching for him for a week. Raoul Thomas Moat has been the target of the manhunt in northern England since Saturday ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-09T20:12:05Z)

Big changes likely for financial world

WASHINGTON -- Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-07-11T14:54:44Z)

Mark Webber of Red Bull Wins British Grand Prix; Lewis Hamilton Is Second

Mark Webber of Red Bull won today's British Grand Prix at Silverstone to overtake his teammate Sebastian Vettel and go third in the Formula One drivers' standings. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren finished second and ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-11T14:26:06Z)

Images: Fidel Castro Reappears In Public

Fidel Castro's son has posted cellphone pictures of his father taken last week that show the former Cuban leader meeting people at a research center. The images might be part of a campaign to counter consistent rumors ... (Source: MyFox Philadelphia 2010-07-11T13:07:22Z)

Texas gets Lee from Mariners

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Cliff Lee is suddenly in the starting rotation for the American League West-leading Texas Rangers, who pulled off a big deal despite bankruptcy proceedings and unsettled ownership. The Seattle Mariners sent the ace left-hander and reliever Mark Lowe to the Rangers on Friday for ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-07-10T06:49:10Z)

Robert De Niro makes an appearance in Melbourne

FOR a celebrity who makes a living out of dramatic art, Robert de Niro was a man a few words when he fronted the media in Melbourne. The laconic Hollywood star was paraded before a bevy of cameras and journalists more to plug the Southbank restaurant he co-owns than his latest flick, but gave little ... (Source: The Australian 2010-07-11T08:06:43Z)

British tabloid journalist Simon Wright escapes big fine

British tabloid journalist Simon Wright had World Cup-related charges dropped on Saturday after paying an admission of guilt fine ahead of his trial, a South African court ruled. Sunday Mirror reporter Wright was ... (Source: Kickoff 2010-07-10T16:07:30Z)

Buehrle, White Sox pin 8-2 loss on Royals

CHICAGO | Veteran left-hander Mark Buehrle, an old nemesis, put the Royals' resurgence on hold Friday night by pitching seven shutout innings in Chicago's 8-2 laugher at U.S. Cellular Field. No surprise there, really ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-10T03:07:15Z)

Aboriginal warrior killed in 1833 reburied in Australia after skull returned from England

PERTH, Australia (AP) — The remains of 19th-century Aboriginal warrior Yagan have been laid to rest in western Australia, nearly 180 years after he was killed and his severed head was displayed in a British museum. The private ceremony held Saturday by the Noongar tribe coincided with the opening ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-11T02:37:26Z)

British journalist Wright fined by SAfrican court

CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- A British tabloid journalist who had been accused of trying to undermine World Cup security has paid a 750 rand ($100) fine to have his case dropped. Simon Wright of the Sunday Mirror admitted Saturday to breaking South African immigration law in exchange for prosecutors ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-10T13:30:02Z)

UK police negotiate with murder suspect

British police said Friday they were negotiating with a murder suspect they had found after searching for him for a week. Raoul Thomas Moat, 37, has been the target of the manhunt in northern England since Saturday. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-09T20:33:33Z)

Mandela Family: FIFA Putting Him Under 'Extreme Pressure' To Attend World Cup Final

Links World Cup 2010: Should we back Holland or Spain? – Telegraph Blogs AfricaNews - Who wins World Cup 2010? - Articles FIFA World Cup 2010-Netherlands vs Spain World Cup Final Matchups World Cup 2010, Spain Vs ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-11T14:47:35Z)

Mark Buehrle's strong pitching leads White Sox to 6th straight victory, 8-2 over Royals

CHICAGO (AP) — Mark Buehrle pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning and A.J. Pierzynski hit two homers Friday night, sending the Chicago White Sox to their sixth straight victory, 8-2 over the Kansas City Royals ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-10T03:00:06Z)

World Briefs

New photos of smiling Castro posted on Web New photographs of a smiling, tracksuit-clad Fidel Castro greeting workers at a scientific think tank were posted on the websites of two Cuban journalists Saturday, offering a rare glimpse of the reclusive revolutionary leader in a public forum. Castro, 83 ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-07-11T06:05:02Z)

BC-World Briefly

SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (AP) — Sylvie Nelson's border crossings are anything but routine. Customs agents sometimes order her out of her car. Twice, they handcuffed her in front of her young children. Once, agents swarmed her car and handcuffed her husband, too. She tells them: It's not me you want, it ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-11T05:57:52Z)

New rules, big changes coming for financial world

Washington — Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-07-11T10:01:15Z)

Sebastian Vettel in pole for British GP alongside Mark Webber

S ILVERSTONE, England — Sebastian Vettel claimed his fifth pole position of the season after edging out Red Bull teammate Mark Webber in qualifying for Sunday's British Grand Prix. Vettel, who won the Silverstone ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-11T13:07:22Z)

Tribe reburies Aboriginal warrior killed in 1800s

PERTH, Australia (AP) — The remains of 19th-century Aboriginal warrior Yagan have been laid to rest in western Australia, nearly 180 years after he was killed and his severed head was displayed in a British museum. The private ceremony held Saturday by the Noongar tribe coincided with the opening ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-11T02:37:26Z)

New York woman is questioned again and again over ID mix-up

SARANAC LAKE , N.Y. — Sylvie Nelson 's border crossings are anything but routine. Customs agents sometimes order her out of her car. Twice, they handcuffed her in front of her young children. Once, agents handcuffed her husband, too. She tells them: It's not me you want, it's a man with the same ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-07-11T04:46:17Z)

Vettel beats out Red Bull teammate Webber for British GP pole

SILVERSTONE, England -- Sebastian Vettel claimed his fifth pole position of the season after edging out Red Bull teammate Mark Webber in qualifying for Sunday's British Grand Prix. Vettel, who won the Silverstone race ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-10T16:00:21Z)

Buehrle baffles Royals, White Sox win 6th straight

CHICAGO -- Mark Buehrle pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning and A.J. Pierzynski hit two homers Friday night, sending the Chicago White Sox to their sixth straight victory, 8-2 over the Kansas City Royals. Buehrle ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-10T03:07:15Z)

2010 FIFA World Cup Final: Ajax, Barcelona Academies Clash in Final

The world cup final will kick-off in a matter of hours. When the two teams walk out, they will not only be representing their nations, Spain or the Netherlands, but many of the players will also be representing the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-11T14:54:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / July 11, 2010, 7:17 am

British tabloid journalist Simon Wright fined by South African court during World Cup

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A British tabloid journalist who had been accused of trying to undermine World Cup security has paid a 700 rand ($92) fine to have his case dropped. Simon Wright of the Sunday Mirror ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-10T12:32:46Z)

World of Warcraft Players WoWed by Blizzard's REALID announcement

The World (World of Warcraft that is) got a wake-up call today when Blizzard Entertainment , a division of gaming industry giant Activision Blizzard ( ACTVI ) announced changes to one of their most popular player ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-07T11:17:35Z)

New rules loom for financial world

Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass legislation this week that ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-11T03:13:14Z)

Amazon river dolphins are being slaughtered for bait

RIO DE JANEIRO — The bright pink color gives them a striking appearance in the muddy jungle waters. That Amazon river dolphins are also gentle and curious makes them easy targets for nets and harpoons as they swim ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-11T04:53:27Z)

Sign of the times: 10-story-tall mural of LeBron James being taken down in Cleveland

CLEVELAND - LeBron James is being dropped off a building. And his jerseys, at least the ones not on fire, are almost being given away. Workers began dismantling the 10-story-tall iconic image of James on a mural in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-11T13:43:09Z)

Feds charge 38 in black market travel scheme

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Federal prosecutors say 38 people are charged in connection to a nationwide scheme that used thousands of stolen credit card numbers to buy airline tickets that were later sold at deep discounts. (Return to story ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-07-10T01:41:21Z)

Bruno Senna dropped by Hispania for British GP

SILVERSTONE, England — Hispania Racing has dropped Bruno Senna, the nephew of the late three-time world champion Ayrton, for Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix. The 26-year-old Brazilian will be replaced by the ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-08T21:32:00Z)

World Digest

RIO DE JANEIRO - The bright pink color gives them a striking appearance in the muddy jungle waters. That Amazon river dolphins are also gentle and curious makes them easy targets for nets and harpoons as they swim ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-07-11T04:17:39Z)

Prosecutors charge 38 people in $20M black market travel scam that used stolen credit cards

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Federal prosecutors say 38 people are charged in connection to a nationwide scheme that used thousands of stolen credit card numbers to buy airline tickets that were later sold at deep discounts. The U.S ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-10T01:34:12Z)

After LeBron James episode, Cleveland's now our kind of town

Fear not, Cleveland. You've lost LeBron James . But you've gained something, too. In hearing "farewell" from the world's most talented basketball player, you join a long but familiar list. You are Humphrey Bogart ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-11T12:38:44Z)

Texas Woman wins her fourth lottery since 1993

If you can believe it, a Texas woman has won her fourth lottery. They're calling Joan Ginther the luckiest person in the world right now. That's because Joan has now won the Texas Lottery a total of four times. The wins weren't small time scratch-off ticket victories either. Each of the four times ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-10T11:28:20Z)

Senate to vote on regulating banks, Wall Street

WASHINGTON (AP) — Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass ... (Source: The Chronicle Herald 2010-07-11T09:54:05Z)

World of Warcraft maker backs down on plans to make gamers use real names in forums

Blizzard Entertainment is backtracking on plans to require players to use their real names when posting on its online forums. Following an outcry in the gaming community, Blizzard lifted the planned requirements. The ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-09T23:11:02Z)

Search for last Indian an engrossing story

 There were 8 million stories in the New York of TV's ''Naked City.''  There is only one in Brazil's 31-square-mile Tanaru Indigenous Territory, but Monte Reel tells it well in ''The Last of the Tribe.''  Reel's tale begins in 1996, when men working for the government heard ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-07-11T05:57:52Z)

F1 team Hispania drops nephew of late champ Senna for British GP

SILVERSTONE, England -- Hispania Racing has dropped Bruno Senna, the nephew of the late three-time world champion Ayrton, for Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix. The 26-year-old Brazilian will be replaced by the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-08T22:07:48Z)

Nation, World Briefs: Bomb squad removes Korean War explosives

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles Police bomb squad has removed two live Korean War-era military bombs from a house in the Glassell Park neighborhood. Police said a man cleaning the garage of his parent's home found the ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-11T06:55:08Z)

FIFA expects global TV audience of 700 million for World Cup final

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — FIFA expects a global television audience of more than 700 million to watch the World Cup final. FIFA's head of television Niclas Ericson says deals were signed to show the Netherlands play Spain in ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-07-11T13:50:19Z)

Bruno Senna, nephew of racing great Ayrton, dropped by Hispania for British Grand Prix

SILVERSTONE, England - Hispania Racing has dropped Bruno Senna, the nephew of the late three-time world champion Ayrton, for Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix. The 26-year-old Brazilian will be replaced by the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-09T08:52:02Z)

New rules, big changes coming for financial world

WASHINGTON (AP) — Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Democratic leaders in the Senate are trying to secure the final votes needed to pass ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-11T02:01:39Z)

FIFA World Cup 2010 Final: Habrá Lágrimas: But Whose?

Exactly a month after the ball was kicked in Soccer City, Johannesburg, to begin a month-long soccer fiesta, and after 64 games, there will be tears. No longer will there be hope to make amends for bad luck or sheer bad ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-11T13:50:19Z)

FIFA expects 700 million to watch World Cup final

JOHANNESBURG -- FIFA expects a global television audience of more than 700 million to watch the World Cup final. FIFA's head of television Niclas Ericson says deals were signed to show the Netherlands play Spain in every ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-11T13:43:09Z)

World of Warcraft Creator Blizzard Caves on Real-Name Plan

After feeling the wrath of World of Warcraft gamers for days, Blizzard Entertainment says it's abandoning a plan that would have exposed the real identities of people who play its popular online games on the company ... (Source: All Things Digital 2010-07-09T22:56:43Z)

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert called 'sore loser' for tirade

Dan Gilbert, the native Detroiter who owns Livonia-based Quicken Loans, as well as the Cavaliers, sent the sports world reeling Friday following a stunning verbal assault against LeBron James, the superstar who bolted ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-11T08:21:02Z)

Texan may be world's luckiest lottery winner

The luckiest person in the world? Look no farther than Joan Ginther, at least when it comes to winning the lottery. Since 1993, the 63-year-old woman has won four windfalls on the Texas Lottery, each time winning more than $1 million for a total of $20.4 million. The most recent win that has ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-07T15:49:35Z)

Lightening-quick Caster Semenya could sign for Palace

Controversial 800m women's world champion Caster Semenya could run at the Crystal Palace Grand Prix next month. Organisers of the Diamond League event on August 13 and 14 are considering an approach to the South African runner after she was cleared to compete in women's events by the IAAF. Palace ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-07-10T21:08:09Z)

British journo freed in World Cup case

British tabloid journalist Simon Wright had World Cup-related charges dropped on Saturday after paying an admission of guilt fine ahead of his trial, a South African court ruled. Sunday Mirror reporter Wright was ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-07-10T12:47:05Z)

Texas woman wins lottery - for fourth time!

(AP) - The luckiest person in the world? Look no farther than Joan Ginther, at least when it comes to winning the lottery. Since 1993, the 63-year-old woman has won four windfalls on the Texas Lottery, each time winning ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-07-07T17:29:48Z)

US woman 'in flames'

PITTSBURGH: Officials in Pittsburgh say flames from an underground explosion shot up through a metal sidewalk grate, burning a woman who was standing there. City police Sergeant William Gorman says witnesses reported the woman "just burst into flames". Duquesne Light officials say a cable failure ... (Source: New Zealand Herald 2010-07-10T17:47:43Z)

Underground explosion in Downtown Pittsburgh burns woman

A woman was burned Friday afternoon in an explosion in a Downtown underground electrical vault outside a Point Park University dormitory on Boulevard of the Allies. Several witnesses said the woman was on the sidewalk ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-07-10T18:09:12Z)

Real-Time Reports on Alabama, National and World News

(AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. - More than three dozen people have been charged in connection to a nationwide scheme that used thousands of stolen credit card numbers to buy airline tickets that were later sold at deep ... (Source: Birmingham News 2010-07-10T09:26:39Z)

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