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Deals of the Hour / November 16, 2010, 11:42 pm

Controversial Truck Dealer Offers Free AK-47 With Truck Purchase - Why?

A truck dealer offers a free AK-47 with the purchase of a truck in Sanford, Florida. The Nations auto dealership posted the flyer advertising the free controversial gun right beside a copy of the Bill of Rights. The manager Nick Ginetta said that he is not ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-17T04:22:09Z)

Southern Miss player paralyzed

University of Southern Mississippi linebacker Martez Smith is paralyzed from the waist down after being shot outside a nightclub over the weekend along with two of his teammates, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-11-17T04:50:47Z)

One Southern Miss player unable to speak

Southern Miss football coach Larry Fedora said at his news conference Monday that one of the three football players shot in a weekend club fight is unable to speak , but declined further comment on the extent of their injuries. Fedora said linebacker Tim ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-15T21:28:09Z)

Florida truck dealer gives away free AK-47 assault rifle with every purchase in honor of veterans

Car salesmen are known for trying anything to make a sale, but one Florida dealership's special offer has a shot at being the country's most outlandish. At Nations Trucks in Sanford , Fl., the deal is simple: "Buy a truck, get a free AK-47 ." "We wanted to ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-11-16T17:09:16Z)

GM to boost IPO size by 31 percent - source

General Motors on Tuesday increased both the size and price of this week's planned stock offering, according to published reports, as the giant automaker responded to strong investor demand less than two years after a wrenching bankruptcy filing. Under the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-17T01:30:21Z)

Apple brings Beatles to iTunes: 'It has been a long and winding road,' Jobs says

After years of singing out of tune, Apple and the Beatles announced today that they were able to work it out and the Fab Four's legendary pop tunes are now appearing on iTunes, the world's largest music retailer. As part of the digital deal, which is ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-17T00:47:24Z)

Remington's Hunt Club Tragedy: Three Univ. Of Southern Miss. Football Players Shot

Three members of the Southern Mississippi college football team were injured in a weekend shooting, authorities said Sunday. Hattiesburg, Miss., police said the incident took place at a night club early Sunday morning, the Hattiesburg American reported ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-15T23:22:41Z)

Phillies re-sign Jose Contreras to 2-year deal

P HILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras, agreeing Monday to a $5.5 million, two-year contract that includes a club option for 2013. Contreras gets $2.5 million in each of the next two seasons, and the Phillies ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-17T05:05:06Z)

GM soups up IPO size, price range

General Motors is boosting the size of its common stock offering by more than 30 percent to $15.5 billion, two people familiar with the matter said, potentially making its landmark IPO the largest US offering ever. GM plans to sell 478 million common ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-17T04:57:56Z)

Browns waive QB Ratliff, P Zastudil on busy day

CLEVELAND -- Brett Ratliff got caught in a numbers game again. For the second time this season, he became Cleveland's odd quarterback out. The Browns waived the veteran QB on Tuesday, one of several moves on a busy day off for the club. The Browns signed ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-17T05:05:06Z)

European Shares to Open Mixed; Irish Fears Persist

European shares were set to open mixed Wednesday as worries over the debt situation in the euro zone persist and fears of monetary tightening in China because of the danger of inflation increased. Wall Street closed lower as the dollar was stronger, while ... (Source: CNBC 2010-11-17T07:06:47Z)

Cardinals lock up Westbrook with two-year deal

ORLANDO -- The Cardinals can scratch item No. 1 off their offseason shopping list. St. Louis locked up right-hander Jake Westbrook on Tuesday, signing the veteran starter to a two-year deal with a mutual option for 2013. The club did not announce the ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-11-16T23:28:39Z)

UPDATE 8-Upsized GM IPO could be biggest US deal ever

NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Reuters) - General Motors Co [GM.UL] is boosting the size of its common stock offering by more than 30 percent to $15.5 billion, two people familiar with the matter said, potentially making its landmark IPO the largest U.S. offering ever ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-17T00:11:36Z)

Coach visits 3 shot players

Southern Mississippi coach Larry Fedora has met with three players who were hospitalized after a shooting at a club in Hattiesburg, Miss., and says they apologized for "letting the team down" but were "in good spirits." Fedora declined to discuss specifics ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-16T07:58:05Z)

Roundup: Dodgers re-sign Kuroda

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal worth $12 million. Kuroda had been considering a return to his native Japan, where he once starred for the Hiroshima Carp. But the 35-year-old ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-16T04:44:48Z)

Browns make several moves

CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Browns are no longer as deep at quarterback, releasing veteran backup Brett Ratliff. The team waived Ratliff on Tuesday along with punter Dave Zastudil, who had been on injured reserve with a knee injury. The Browns also ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-11-16T23:28:39Z)

Westbrook agrees to 2-year deal with Cardinals

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Right-hander Jake Westbrook decided to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals , agreeing Tuesday to a $16.5 million, two-year contract. His deal, the first for a starting free-agent pitcher this offseason, includes an $8.5 million mutual option ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-17T05:05:06Z)

Roundup: Buck, Marlins reportedly close to deal

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star catcher John Buck and the Florida Marlins are close to agreement on an $18 million, three-year contract. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-17T06:31:00Z)

Finance ministers delay help for Ireland

BRUSSELS — An anxiously awaited meeting of European finance ministers ended Tuesday without an agreement to bail out the debt-stricken Irish government. But EU officials said they have "intensified" preparations for potential support for the country ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-17T05:48:03Z)

Phillies re-sign Jose Contreras to $5.5 million, 2-year deal

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras to a $5.5 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2013. The deal was announced Monday. The 38-year-old Contreras was a key member in the bullpen for the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-15T22:03:57Z)

EURO GOVT-Bunds up as no Irish deal seen imminently

LONDON Nov 17 (Reuters) - German government bonds opened higher on Wednesday with no immediate solution for Ireland's debt crisis in sight set to weigh on peripheral euro zone issuers. A fall in U.S. Treasury yields, compared with the European settlement ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-17T07:06:47Z)

Apple's iTunes to carry Beatles

After years of talks, the tech giant's online music store will finally sell Beatles songs, after Apple (NMS:AAPL) reached an agreement with record company EMI and the Beatles' management company Apple Corps. The deal is exclusive into 2011, but terms weren ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-16T23:35:49Z)

Browns waive QB Brett Ratliff, P Dave Zastudil, sign 2 others because of injuries

CLEVELAND - Brett Ratliff got caught in a numbers game again. For the second time this season, he became Cleveland's odd quarterback out. The Browns waived the veteran QB on Tuesday, one of several moves on a busy day off for the club. The team also waived ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-17T00:54:33Z)

Three USM football players shot at a Hattiesburg night club

HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - Three members of The University of Southern Mississippi football team were shot outside of Remington's Hunt Club in Hattiesburg early Sunday morning. School officials say LB Tim Green, LB Martez Smith and DL Deddrick Jones are in ... (Source: WSFA 2010-11-15T00:42:37Z)

Southern Miss player can't speak

Larry Fedora said Monday that one of three Southern Miss football players shot in a weekend club fight is unable to speak, but the coach declined further comment on the extent of the players' injuries. Fedora told reporters at his weekly news conference ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-15T21:13:50Z)

Congress must act on tax-cut issue now-Geithner

WASHINGTON Nov 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Tuesday that Congress had to act this year on the tax cuts enacted under President George W. Bush. It is "important" that the current Congress deal with the tax-cut issue before ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-16T13:48:50Z)

Republican bullies, Democratic wimps

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — How did the party of trial lawyers and union bosses get so terrible at negotiating? U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said it was "quite likely" Congress and the White House would reach a deal by year's end to address the ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-17T05:05:06Z)

Beatles Music, Finally, Comes to Apple's iTunes

Beatles fans , your wait is over. After years of holding out, the legendary rock band finally struck a deal with Apple to bring the Beatles' music to iTunes . In an announcement today that covered the entire front page of Apple's website , the company said ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-17T00:54:33Z)

Geithner expects tax-cut extension soon

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday he expects the White House and Congress to reach a deal soon on extending tax cuts for individuals that are set to expire at year's end. "It's very important that ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-16T18:13:42Z)

Truck dealer offers AK-47 voucher w/ purchase

SANFORD, Fla. (KABC) -- A Florida truck dealer is offering a new incentive to boost sales. It's not zero percent financing--it's an AK-47. Buyers get a voucher for an AK-47 assault rifle if they buy a truck from Nick Ginetta. Not everyone likes the idea ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-16T03:54:42Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 16, 2010, 10:42 pm

BHP Remains Interested in Top-Level Assets

BHP Billiton said it remains interested in acquiring top-level assets, after three failed attempts to forge transformational deals, but acknowledged that such deals are increasingly scarce and protected by nationalist concerns. The miner also left open the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-16T17:02:07Z)

Taliban leader: Insurgents waging war of attrition

KABUL , Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar is once again denying that the insurgents are open to talks with the Afghan government. In a message for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha , Omar says the insurgents of the Islamic Emirate of ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-15T21:49:38Z)

Girls sue school over 'boobies'-bracelet ban

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two middle schoolers filed a free-speech lawsuit Monday against a Pennsylvania school district that suspended them for wearing the popular "I (heart) boobies!" bracelets. The American Civil Liberties Union believes the lawsuit is the ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-11-17T06:02:22Z)

I ♥ Boobies: ACLU Defends Girls' Right to Wear Sassy Bracelets

I ♥ boobies. They nourish children. They define a woman's silhouette. And sometimes, they turn toxic. It's the latter that's the subject of Monday's free-speech lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania on behalf of two ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-16T15:07:35Z)

'Teen Mom' take 2

Mtv will air a new season of its popular reality series " Teen Mom " with a new cast in January. "Teen Mom" follows the lives of teenage girls during their first year of motherhood. The new cast members were chosen from the Season 2 cast of " 16 and ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-17T04:57:56Z)

Yahoo Tests Local Commerce Service With Groupon

Yahoo! Inc. said it's testing a service that delivers coupons and discounts for local businesses from partners including Groupon Inc. and LivingSocial.com. The program, called "Local Offers," will include deals from about 20 providers, Sunnyvale ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-16T18:20:51Z)

Toys R Us gives peek at 'Black Friday' discounts

Parents, start your engines. Toys R Us has unveiled over 100 discounted and exclusive toys it will offer beginning Thanksgiving Day, including a Justin Bieber doll, Lego sets and a "Toy Story 3" Buzz Lightyear figure. For the first time, the deals are ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-17T03:32:02Z)

Republicans deal blow to Obama's hopes for nuclear weapons treaty with Russia

The Republican point man on nuclear arms issues said Tuesday he would not support a Senate vote of the nuclear arms treaty with Russia during the current lame duck session, dealing a blow to the Obama administration's hopes for the treaty and potentially ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-16T22:45:42Z)

David Arquette's late-night party with gorgeous Brit girl

New York (ANI): It looks like David Arquette has moved on from his split with wife of 11 years Courteney Cox. The actor, 39, partied until the early hours with a beautiful, 21-year-old female British tourist, her sister and a friend in a suite at LA's ... (Source: One India 2010-11-16T10:35:34Z)

Women improve 'Human Target'

Fox's action series "Human Target" is getting a feminine touch. Indira Varma and Janet Montgomery have joined the second season cast. Varma plays billionaire philanthropist Ilsa Pucci, who brings needed funds to the unorthodox security business operated by ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-11-17T06:02:22Z)

David Arquette parties with 'attractive young British girls'

David Arquette partied with three young female British tourists in Los Angeles on Friday night. The 39-year-old actor - who recently split from wife Courteney Cox Arquette after 11 years of marriage - enjoyed the company of the trio in a suite in the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-16T15:57:41Z)

Clinton Seeks to Save Arms Treaty as Republicans Balk at Vote

Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will meet with leaders on Capitol Hill today in a bid to salvage the administration's goal of winning Senate ratification this year for an arms control treaty with Russia. President Barack Obama ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-17T04:57:56Z)

TV picks for Nov. 17: 'Human Target' returns

In the Season 2 premiere, with the action dramedy back in its former time slot, Chance and Guererro (Mark Valley and Jackie Earle Haley) are determined to rescue Winston (Chi McBride) from his kidnappers. Indira Varma joins the cast as billionaire ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-17T06:02:22Z)

Afghan president urges insurgents to consider reconciliation in message for Muslim holiday

KABUL , Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan president on Tuesday urged insurgents to abandon violence and accept offers of reconciliation from the government, using the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha to issue a plea for peace. Karzai has increased overtures ... (Source: My Fox 8 2010-11-16T12:15:47Z)

"No pain, no gain," BHP says after failed deals

Global miner BHP Billiton is still interested in big acquisitions and does not regret spending $875 million pursuing three major deals that collapsed in the past two years, its chairman said on Tuesday. "For me, the juice is worth the squeeze on every one ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T08:41:02Z)

Girls sue school over ban of breast cancer awareness bracelets

PHILADELPHIA — Two middle schoolers are suing their Pennsylvania school district after they were suspended for wearing the popular "I (heart) boobies!" bracelets. A nonprofit sells the $4 rubber bracelets to raise money and awareness for breast ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-11-16T00:19:57Z)

BHP's Kloppers: no regrets for a cautious predator

Nothing rattles Marius Kloppers, the head of global miner BHP Billiton. Despite spending $875 million on three dream deals that turned to dust, the South African was brave enough to suggest to investors on Tuesday that he was still open to another mega ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T08:41:02Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday hours, deals

NEW YORK - Walmart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

Girls Get in on the Action in Human Target

If a sexy leading man and killer action sequences weren't enough to drive female viewers to watch Human Target , the series is hoping some girl power might entice them. "I don't know about you, but I've always thought that men just love when women tell ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-11-17T04:36:28Z)

Senate Leader Deals Blow to President on Arms Treaty

President Obama's hopes of ratifying a new arms control treaty with Russia this year appeared to unravel on Tuesday as a Senate Republican leader moved to block a vote in what could be a devastating blow to the president's most tangible foreign policy ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-17T00:33:05Z)

RPT-NEWSMAKER-BHP's Kloppers: no regrets for a cautious predator

PERTH, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Nothing rattles Marius Kloppers, the head of global miner BHP Billiton (BHP.AX: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ). Despite spending $875 million on three dream deals that turned to dust, the South African was brave enough ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-16T22:02:45Z)

BHP to continue pursuing large deals after Potash

PERTH (MarketWatch) -- BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE:BHP) will continue to pursue large acquisitions in the wake of its failed US$39 billion bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (NYSE:POT) , Chairman Jac Nasser said Tuesday. "We're not about to change from ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-16T05:13:26Z)

UPDATE 3-"No pain, no gain", BHP says after failed deals

PERTH, Australia, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Global miner BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ) is still interested in big acquisitions and does not regret spending $875 million pursuing three major deals that collapsed in the past two years, its chairman said on Tuesday. "For ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-16T08:26:43Z)

Afghan president marks holiday with plea for peace

The Afghan president on Tuesday urged insurgents to abandon violence and accept offers of reconciliation from the government, using the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha to issue a plea for peace. President Hamid Karzai spoke a day after Taliban leader Mullah ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-16T15:50:32Z)

MTV's 'Teen Mom' Returning In January

(NewsCore) - MTV will air a new season of its popular reality series "Teen Mom" with an all-new cast in January 2011, USA Today reported Tuesday. "Teen Mom" follows the lives of teenage girls during their first year of motherhood. The new cast ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-11-17T01:58:59Z)

Discount outlet: Yahoo to offer local bargains in partnerships with Groupon, other services

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo Inc. is hopping on the bargain-hunting bandwagon with Groupon , the Internet's hottest discount broker, and more than a dozen other similar services. The partnerships announced Tuesday are the latest in a series of alliances ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-16T20:15:23Z)

Yahoo teams with Groupon to dangle deals

SAN FRANCISCO -- Yahoo is hopping on the bargain-hunting bandwagon with Groupon, the Internet's hottest discount broker, and more than a dozen other similar services. The partnerships announced Tuesday are the latest in a series of alliances that Yahoo Inc ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-16T22:38:33Z)

MTV to premiere 'Teen Mom 2' in January

Well, you're in luck because MTV is shooting a new season of its hit reality show with a new group of girls culled from the latest "16 and Pregnant" cast. Executive producer Morgan J. Freeman tells USA TODAY that "Teen Mom 2" will hit airwaves on Jan. 11 ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-16T22:09:55Z)

Walmart expands hours for Black Friday on the day after Thanksgiving

NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart says most of its stores will be open at midnight on the day after Thanksgiving. It's the latest retailer to expand its hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping. It also is offering shoppers ... (Source: ABC2 News 2010-11-16T15:00:25Z)

David Arquette's late-night party with 'gorgeous, leggy Brit girl'

It looks like David Arquette has moved on from his split with wife of 11 years Courteney Cox. The actor, 39, partied until the early hours with a beautiful, 21-year-old female British tourist, her sister and a friend in a suite at LA's Mondrian Hotel ... (Source: Daily News and Analysis 2010-11-16T11:25:40Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 16, 2010, 9:42 pm

Rangers meet with Cliff Lee in Arkansas

A trio of high-level Rangers executives -- managing general partner Chuck Greenberg, club president Nolan Ryan and general manager Jon Daniels -- met with Cliff Lee for a few hours in Arkansas on Monday. This meeting comes after the Yankees' brass went to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-16T21:12:39Z)

Prince Edward Island promises power rate cut

CHARLOTTETOWN - The government of Prince Edward Island opened the fall session of the provincial legislature Friday with a throne speech that promises a cut in power rates, less than a year before the provincial election. Premier Robert Ghiz said his ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-11-12T20:05:49Z)

UK's Prince William is engaged to Kate Middleton, royal wedding to be next year in London

LONDON (AP) — The college romance that seemed to wilt under the pressure of adulthood and the glare of the paparazzi has blossomed at last. Prince William is finally engaged to his longtime girlfriend and will give Britain its biggest royal wedding since ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-16T18:35:10Z)

Southern Miss player can't speak

Larry Fedora said Monday that one of three Southern Miss football players shot in a weekend club fight is unable to speak, but the coach declined further comment on the extent of the players' injuries. Fedora told reporters at his weekly news conference ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-15T21:13:50Z)

Phillies re-sign Jose Contreras to $5.5 million, 2-year deal

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras to a $5.5 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2013. The deal was announced Monday. The 38-year-old Contreras was a key member in the bullpen for the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-15T22:03:57Z)

Warriors owners eye elite status for club

SAN FRANCISCO -- Joe Lacob and Peter Guber believe the Golden State Warriors should be among the nation's elite sports franchises. That's why they spent more money than any NBA owners in history to purchase the Bay Area's beleaguered team. In their first ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-16T00:48:35Z)

Angry Haitians tie cholera to UN soldiers

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Protesters who hold United Nations soldiers from Nepal responsible for a deadly outbreak of cholera that has killed nearly 1,000 people barricaded Haiti's second-largest city on Monday, burning cars and stoning a peacekeeping base ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-17T01:37:30Z)

Phillies re-sign Jose Contreras to 2-year deal

P HILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras, agreeing Monday to a $5.5 million, two-year contract that includes a club option for 2013. Contreras gets $2.5 million in each of the next two seasons, and the Phillies ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-17T05:12:15Z)

New Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber preach patience

The backdrop at the introduction of new Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber was a picturesque view of the Bay: clear skies, the Bay Bridge, the foliage of Treasure Island. The setting: an upscale luncheon at the Epic Roasthouse, intricate in details ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-16T16:04:51Z)

Rangers met Cliff Lee to send message

Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan said the purpose of a Monday meeting with Cliff Lee in Little Rock, Ark., was to be sure the top free-agent pitcher on the market knew the club was serious about keeping him. Ryan, general managing partner Chuck Greenberg ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-16T23:35:49Z)

Glee 's Darren Criss on His 'Teenage Dream' Cover and Possible Romance With Kurt

On last week's Glee , new series regular Darren Criss made his debut with a version of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" that's already one of the biggest-selling songs in the show's history. Before he was Blaine — a student from a rival high school and ... (Source: Nymag.com 2010-11-16T22:31:23Z)

Probe suggests accumulation of sewage gas, not swamp gases, behind Mexican hotel blast

CANCUN, Mexico - New evidence discovered Tuesday suggests an accumulation of sewage gases may have caused the weekend explosion at a seaside resort that killed five Canadian tourists and two Mexican workers, officials said Tuesday. Authorities had ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-17T01:01:43Z)

Club America Stuns and Surprises Atlante in Cancun

Club America faced Atlante in one of the most electrifying games of the Mexican League. The game took place in Estadio Andres Quintana Roo in Cancun, Mexico. The referee of the game was Paul Delgadillo. The game was a do or die for Club America in order to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-11-07T16:51:19Z)

Phillies Re-sign Contreras

Right-hander Jose Contreras has signed a two-year contract with a club option for 2013 with the Phillies, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today. The contract guarantees Contreras $5.5 million and includes performance ... (Source: Philadelphia Phillies 2010-11-15T19:33:37Z)

One Southern Miss player unable to speak

Southern Miss football coach Larry Fedora said at his news conference Monday that one of the three football players shot in a weekend club fight is unable to speak , but declined further comment on the extent of their injuries. Fedora said linebacker Tim ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-15T21:28:09Z)

If it's all about money, Cliff Lee's a Yankee

FORT WORTH, Texas -- "Just don't know," Nolan Ryan replied Tuesday, an answer that might have included wishful thinking that all these national "baseball sources" also just don't know. Otherwise, it's a done deal for the Yankees. Cliff Lee is gone to ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-11-17T04:50:47Z)

UK's Prince William engaged to longtime girlfriend

LONDON -- Prince William and girlfriend Kate Middleton are engaged and will marry next spring or summer in London - a royal wedding that Britons have been eagerly awaiting for years. The announcement Tuesday by royal officials ends an on-again, off-again ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-16T13:13:03Z)

Cholera's toll rises in Haiti, fueling fatal riots

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 1,000 people, the Haitian government said Tuesday as it sent top officials to the country's north in hopes of quelling violent protests against U.N. peacekeepers accused of spreading the ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-11-17T01:01:43Z)

Source: One Southern Miss player paralyzed

Southern Mississippi linebacker Martez Smith is paralyzed from the waist down after being shot outside a nightclub over the weekend along with two of his teammates, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday. The person spoke to The AP on Tuesday on ... (Source: The State 2010-11-17T04:50:47Z)

Haitians blame Asian UN official for cholera outbreak

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (KTRK) -- Protests are breaking out in several Haitian cities, mostly centered at UN bases. While Eyewitness News was in Haiti, small protests were starting, but this week they've escalated, leaving two dead and six UN workers injured ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-17T00:18:46Z)

Varma shakes up boys' club on 'Human Target'

I ndira Varma's characters have trouble staying alive. As Niobe on HBO's "Rome," she threw herself from a balcony. On BBC's "Torchwood," she met an untimely end early in the series. On Sunday's episode of BBC America's "Luther," all ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-17T04:57:56Z)

Prince William gives UK long-awaited royal wedding

LONDON -- Prince William finally became engaged to longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton, giving her his late mother's sapphire and diamond engagement ring, as Britain looked forward to its biggest royal wedding since Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-16T20:51:10Z)

'Teenage Dream' come true: 'Glee' guest star Darren Criss joins Fox show, could become regular

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Glee" guest star Darren Criss has turned a "Teenage Dream" into reality. The Fox series' co-producer, Twentieth Television, says Criss and his character, prep school glee club member Blaine, will continue to appear on the show this ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-15T23:22:41Z)

Prince Edward Island police identify woman found dead after cottage fire

ARGYLE SHORE, P.E.I. - Police have released the name of a woman whose body was found in a burning cottage southwest of Charlottetown earlier this month. RCMP say Bonnie MacKinnon of Charlottetown was 54 years old. Police and firefighters responded to the ... (Source: Canada East 2010-11-15T20:38:03Z)

Power deal between P.E.I. and N.B. to cut power rates on Island by 14 per cent

CHARLOTTETOWN - Premier Robert Ghiz says a new five-year deal between Maritime Electric and NB Power will reduce electrical rates in Prince Edward Island by 14 per cent. The premier said Tuesday the P.E.I. Energy Accord will result in equal savings for ... (Source: Canada East 2010-11-16T22:52:52Z)

New 'Human Target' hopes to hit the mark

Shawn and Gus investigate a murder on a haunted house ride, and the main suspect is the ghost of a man who died 13 years ago. Fox's action series "Human Target" returns at 8 tonight as a tweaked and improved drama series. Square-jawed Mark Valley is back ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-11-17T04:57:56Z)

Bruce Beresford Redman Arrested at Rancho Palos Verdes Home

Bruce Beresford Redman, the former "Survivor'' TV producer suspected in the killing of his wife near a resort in Cancun, has been arrested at his home in Rancho Palos Verdes. According to the Department of Justice, Beresford Redman was arrested in his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-17T02:13:18Z)

Jeanne Jakle: Human Target injected with dose of estrogen for Season 2

A couple of hot women have invaded the boys' club of Human Target, giving the Fox show more sizzle and punch, not to mention sex appeal. San Antonio's Jackie Earle Haley and his co-star Mark Valley certainly aren't complaining. "It's a better show this ... (Source: MySanAntonio 2010-11-16T23:28:39Z)

No big changes expected immediately for Warriors

OAKLAND, Calif. - The backdrop at the introduction of new Golden State Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber was a picturesque view of the Bay: clear skies, the Bay Bridge, the foliage of Treasure Island. The setting: an upscale luncheon at the Epic ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-11-16T07:50:55Z)

'Glee' guest star Darren Criss joins Fox show

"Glee" guest star Darren Criss has turned a "Teenage Dream" into reality. The Fox series' co-producer, Twentieth Television, says Criss and his character, prep school glee club member Blaine, will continue to appear on the show this season and that Criss ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-16T13:56:00Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 16, 2010, 8:43 pm

Factbox: GM Raises IPO Price, Offers More Shares

NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co raised the price range for its initial public offering of common stock and added $1 billion to a preferred stock offering on Tuesday, according to regulatory filings. GM also is expected to file a another amendment ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-17T03:10:34Z)

UPDATE 1-Deals of the day--mergers and acquisitions

Nov 16 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 1000 GMT on Tuesday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK/]) ** Hyundai Group offered $4.8 billion for a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-16T09:59:46Z)

Apple's iTunes to carry Beatles

After years of talks, the tech giant's online music store will finally sell Beatles songs, after Apple (NMS:AAPL) reached an agreement with record company EMI and the Beatles' management company Apple Corps. The deal is exclusive into 2011, but terms weren ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-16T23:35:49Z)

UPDATE 2-BHP not giving up on large deals; has no regrets

PERTH, Australia, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Global miner BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ) has not given up on large acquisitions and does not regret spending $875 million pursuing three massive deals that failed over the past two years, its chairman said on Tuesday ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-16T04:44:48Z)

Controversial Truck Dealer Offers Free AK-47 With Truck Purchase - Why?

A truck dealer offers a free AK-47 with the purchase of a truck in Sanford, Florida. The Nations auto dealership posted the flyer advertising the free controversial gun right beside a copy of the Bill of Rights. The manager Nick Ginetta said that he is not ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-17T04:22:09Z)

Farallon mining shares up 20 per cent; company target of friendly takeover

VANCOUVER - Shares in Farallon Mining Ltd. were up 20 per cent on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Tuesday after the company announced it was being bought in a friendly takeover deal worth about $380 million. At late afternoon, Farallon (TSX:FAN) stock was ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-11-16T19:10:58Z)

Phillies re-sign Jose Contreras to 2-year deal

PHILADELPHIA—The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras, agreeing Monday to a $5.5 million, two-year contract that includes a club option for 2013. Contreras gets $2.5 million in each of the next two seasons, and the Phillies ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-15T23:58:29Z)

Roundup: Buck, Marlins reportedly close to deal

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star catcher John Buck and the Florida Marlins are close to agreement on an $18 million, three-year contract. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-17T02:06:08Z)

Nyrstar To Acquire Farallon Mining In C$400 Million Deal

CALGARY -(Dow Jones)- Belgian zinc and lead mining company Nyrstar NV (NYR.BT) will acquire Vancouver-based Farallon Mining Ltd. (FRLIF, FAN.T) for C$400 million, the companies said Monday. Nyrstar agreed to pay 80 Canadian cents a share in cash for ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-15T22:32:35Z)

Apple brings Beatles to iTunes: 'It has been a long and winding road,' Jobs says

After years of singing out of tune, Apple and the Beatles announced today that they were able to work it out and the Fab Four's legendary pop tunes are now appearing on iTunes, the world's largest music retailer. As part of the digital deal, which is ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-17T00:47:24Z)

Truck dealer offers AK-47 voucher w/ purchase

SANFORD, Fla. (KABC) -- A Florida truck dealer is offering a new incentive to boost sales. It's not zero percent financing--it's an AK-47. Buyers get a voucher for an AK-47 assault rifle if they buy a truck from Nick Ginetta. Not everyone likes the idea ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-16T03:54:42Z)

"No pain, no gain," BHP says after failed deals

PERTH, Australia (Reuters) - Global miner BHP Billiton (BHP.AX: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) is still interested in big acquisitions and does not regret spending $875 million pursuing three major deals that collapsed in the past two years, its ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-16T20:15:23Z)

Source: Buck and Marlins near $18M, 3-year deal

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star catcher John Buck and the Florida Marlins are close to agreement on an $18 million, three-year contract. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-16T23:35:49Z)

Dodgers give Kuroda one-year, $12 million deal

MLB: Right-hander, who had thought about returning to Japan, gets $12M pact to stay with Dodgers. The Dodgers re-signed free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal worth $12 million. The deal was announced Monday after he took a physical in Los ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-11-16T07:50:55Z)

FACTBOX-GM raises IPO price, offers more pref shares

Nov 16 (Reuters) - General Motors Co [GM.UL] raised the price range for its initial public offering of common stock and added $1 billion to a preferred stock offering, pushing the overall deal to potentially $18.45 billion. [ID:nN16125293] GM raised the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-16T21:19:48Z)

Ahead of the Bell: BHP drops bid for Potash Corp.

DETROIT -- BHP Billiton said it will reactivate a share buyback program now that it has withdrawn a hostile takeover bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan . The Canadian government in Ottawa announced earlier this month that it would block the takeover bid ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-15T14:32:58Z)

BHP does not regret money invested in scrapped deals

PERTH (Reuters) - Global miner BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ) does not regret spending $875 million pursuing three massive deals that failed over the past two years, as the transactions could have had huge returns, its top officials said on Tuesday. BHP ( BLT.L ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-16T03:33:13Z)

Beatles Music, Finally, Comes to Apple's iTunes

Beatles fans , your wait is over. After years of holding out, the legendary rock band finally struck a deal with Apple to bring the Beatles' music to iTunes . In an announcement today that covered the entire front page of Apple's website , the company said ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-17T00:54:33Z)

Toys R Us gives peek at 'Black Friday' discounts

Parents, start your engines. Toys R Us has unveiled over 100 discounted and exclusive toys it will offer beginning Thanksgiving Day, including a Justin Bieber doll, Lego sets and a "Toy Story 3" Buzz Lightyear figure. For the first time, the deals are ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-17T03:32:02Z)

Phils' Halladay unanimously wins NL Cy Young Award

NEW YORK -- Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies has unanimously won the NL Cy Young Award, making him the fifth pitcher to earn the honor in both leagues. Halladay pitched a perfect game in May and then threw a no-hitter in the playoffs. In his first ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-11-16T19:03:48Z)

BHP Billiton Withdraws Bid for Potash Corp.

BHP Billiton on Sunday withdrew its hostile takeover bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, saying it cannot convince Canada's federal government to approve the deal. Ottawa announced earlier this month that it would block the deal because it wasn't a net ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-15T00:21:08Z)

Potash Corp. Plans to Buy Back $2 Billion of Stock

Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., the world's largest fertilizer company, approved plans to buy back as much as $2 billion of stock after BHP Billiton Ltd. withdrew its hostile takeover offer. Potash may purchase 14.57 million ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-17T00:33:05Z)

Wal-Mart expands Black Friday hours, unveils deals

NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the night of Thanksgiving , the company announced Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure shoppers who want to get a head-start hunting for holiday ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-11-15T21:35:19Z)

Kuroda returns to Dodgers

The Dodgers re-signed free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal worth $12 million. The deal was announced Monday after he took a physical in Los Angeles. Kuroda had been considering a return to his native Japan, where he once starred for the ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-11-16T08:26:43Z)

Upsized GM IPO could be biggest deal ever

By Clare Baldwin and Soyoung Kim NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co <GM.UL> is boosting the size of its common stock offering by more than 30 percent to $15.5 billion, two people familiar with the matter said, potentially making its landmark IPO the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-17T00:47:24Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday hours, deals

NEW YORK - Walmart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

Florida truck dealer gives away free AK-47 assault rifle with every purchase in honor of veterans

Car salesmen are known for trying anything to make a sale, but one Florida dealership's special offer has a shot at being the country's most outlandish. At Nations Trucks in Sanford , Fl., the deal is simple: "Buy a truck, get a free AK-47 ." "We wanted to ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-11-16T17:09:16Z)

Dodgers re-sign pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to 1-year deal worth $12 million

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal worth $12 million. The deal was announced Monday after he took a physical in Los Angeles . Kuroda had been considering a return to his native Japan ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-16T04:16:10Z)

Phillies re-sign Jose Contreras to $5.5 million, 2-year deal

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras to a $5.5 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2013. The deal was announced Monday. The 38-year-old Contreras was a key member in the bullpen for the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-15T22:03:57Z)

Buck and Marlins near $18M, 3-year deal (AP)

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star catcher John Buck and the Florida Marlins are close to agreement on an $18 million, three-year contract. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the deal ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-11-16T23:50:08Z)

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