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"It's going to happen," said Jim Santangelo, president of the Teamsters Joint Council 42 in El Monte.
"That really affects the companies, big time," said Jim Santangelo, president of the Teamsters Joint Council 42 in El Monte.

Large literal overlap, but the quote is not similar at all.

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RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said Grant was "the one we were all pulling for.
He has a very good reputation," RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said of Grant.

Same as (1)?

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The computers were reportedly located in the U.S., Canada and South Korea.
The PCs are scattered across the United States, Canada and South Korea.

Acronyms (Computers = PCs, U.S. = United States). Verbal paraphrasing (located in = scattered accross)

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In exchange, North Korea would be required to end its nuclear weapons program.
"In return we expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons."

in exchange = in return. X expects Y to Z = Y is required to Z. to end = to give up.

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That package included increases to both the city's sales and income taxes.
He also objects to the sales and personal income tax increases in the package.

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The woman was hospitalized June 15, Kansas health officials said.
Missouri health officials said he had not been hospitalized and is recovering.

Contradictions: women != he; hospitalised != not hospitalised; Kansas health officials != Missouri health officials

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That compares with a profit of $1 million, or breakeven, on $1.39 billion in revenue during the same period last year.
Total revenue for the second quarter was $1.48 billion, up 7% from $1.39 billion in the same period last year.

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The company claims it's the largest single Apple VAR Xserve sale to date.
The company claimed it is the largest sale of Xserves by an Apple retailer.

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Lawtey is not the first faith-based program in Florida's prison system.
But Lawtey is the first entire prison to take that path.

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Q: Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away?
Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs.

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"I think it should have been released years ago," said Brian Rohrbough, whose son, Daniel, was killed at Columbine.
Brian Rohrbough, whose son, Daniel, was killed at Columbine, said the tape raises disturbing issues.

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Marc Garber, Whitley's attorney, had a different view.
Whitley's attorney, Marc Garber, called the ruling "a huge victory."

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Freeman's civil hearing may be, on the surface, about a driver's license.
Freeman said not having a driver license has been a burden.

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Terri Schiavo, 39, is expected to die sometime in the next two weeks in the Tampa-area hospice where she has spent the past several years.
Terri Schiavo, 39, underwent the procedure at the Tampa Bay area hospice where she has been living for several years, said her father, Bob Schindler.

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Graves reported from Albuquerque, Villafranca from Austin and Ratcliffe from Laredo.
Pete Slover reported from Laredo and Gromer Jeffers from Albuquerque.

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Darren Dopp, a Spitzer spokesman, declined to comment late Thursday.
John Heine, a spokesman for the commission in Washington, declined to comment on Mr. Spitzer's criticism.

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Who will succeed Mr. O'Neill at Hyundai is not clear.
There is no clear successor for Mr. O'Neill at Hyundai.

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One, Capt. Doug McDonald, remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday.
Her 20-year-old sister, Allyson, was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition.

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A New Castle County woman has become the first Delaware patient to contract the West Nile virus this year, the state's Department of Health reported.
A 62-year-old West Babylon man has contracted the West Nile virus, the first human case in Suffolk County this year, according to the county health department.

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As a result, Murphy sought to substitute Strier's sister, Ethel Celnik, as the trustee.
Murphy said Strier's sister, Ethel Celnik, was in the courtroom at the time, but Strier was not.

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But Odette is the first to form over the Caribbean Sea in December, the Center said.
It is the first named storm to develop in the Caribbean in December.

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Most taxpayers will get surprise tax cuts of between $4 and $11 a week from July 1.
Australia's 9 million income taxpayers received surprise tax cuts of between $3 and $11 a week from Treasurer Peter Costello last night.

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Through Thursday, Oracle said 34.75 million PeopleSoft shares had been tendered.
Some 34.7 million shares have been tendered, Oracle said in a statement.

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However, commercial use of the 2.6.0 kernel is still months off for most customers.
Commercial releases of the 2.6 kernel by major Linux distributors still remain months away.

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Some 14,000 customers were without power in the area, Oklahoma Gas and Electric said.
About 38,000 OGE Energy Corp. customers are without power, the company said on its Web site.

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Spot gold was quoted at $367.90/368.60 an ounce at 1000 GMT, having marched up to $369.50 -- a level not seen since February 10.
Spot gold was quoted at $358.65/359.15 an ounce at 0500 GMT, having darted as high as $359.25 -- a level not seen since February 25.

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But butterflies exposed to an earlier light cycle, from 1am to 1pm, orientated themselves towards the south-east.
But butterflies housed under an earlier light cycle, 1 a.m. to 1 p.m., flew toward the southeast.

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We don't know if any will be SARS," said Dr. James Young, Ontario's commissioner of public safety.
"We're being hyper-vigilant," said Dr. James Young, Ontario's commissioner of public safety.

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Carnival Corp. stock was trading at $31.29 during midday trading Wednesday, down 72 cents or 2.25 percent.
Carnival Corp. stock was down 2.5 percent, or 81 cents, at $31.20 on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Standing with reporters and photographers about 150 yards from the prison gates was Brent Newbury, president of the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.
"The whole thing is a travesty," fumed Brent Newbury, president of the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.

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Enron spokesman Eric Thode declined to comment on the mediation order.
"We think it's great news," said Enron spokesman Eric Thode.

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General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla.
Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla.

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The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI rose 41.61 points, or 0.44 percent, to 9,415.82.
The Dow Jones rose 41.61 points Friday, a gain of 0.4% for the day and 0.7% for the week.

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The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session, and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat.
The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY= , virtually flat on the session, and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF= , down 0.1 percent.

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But it is clear that the Joint Intelligence Committee was not involved.
This report was cleared by the Joint Intelligence Committee.

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As part of his deal, Mr. Delainey has agreed to cooperate in the continuing investigation.
Dave Delainey agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors in exchange for the plea.

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Singapore is already the United States' 12th-largest trading partner, with two-way trade totaling more than $34 billion.
Although a small city-state, Singapore is the 12th-largest trading partner of the United States, with trade volume of $33.4 billion last year.

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But software license revenues, a measure financial analysts watch closely, decreased 21 percent to $107.6 million.
License sales, a key measure of demand, fell 21 percent to $107.6 million.

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Tamil parties blame the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for these killings.
The government wanted to revive talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to discuss the interim structure.

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Prosecutor Jim Hardin called the decision a victory for Kathleen Peterson's family.
Members of Kathleen Peterson's family were not present.

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The arrests revealed new details about the four-month investigation at Selenski's Mount Olivet Road home.
Kerkowski and Fassett's bodies were unearthed at Selenski's Mount Olivet Road home on June 5.

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Schools that fail to meet state goals for three years in a row must offer tutoring in addition to transfers.
Schools that don't meet the testing goals for two years in a row must offer transfers.

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The vulnerability affects Windows NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition, XP and 2000, as well as Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft issued a patch for the vulnerability, which affects Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

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About 1,557 genes on chromosome 6 are thought to be functional.
The remaining 1,557 genes are believed to be all functional.

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They passed through the Lemelson Medical, Educational and Research Foundation Limited Partnership in 2001 to Syndia.
It said the patents were "allegedly" assigned to Syndia in 2001 through the Lemelson Medical, Educational and Research Foundation Limited Partnership.

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Sendmail said the system can even be set up to permit business-only usage.
The product can be instructed to permit business-only use, according to Sendmail.

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Fifty-seven senators, including 24 Republicans, have signed the letter.
Of those who signed the letter, 57 are senators, including 24 Republicans.

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"Let's show we won't let them off," said Marc Blondel, leader of the Force Ouvriere union.
"The movement to defend pensions is gaining momentum, and we won't give up," said Marc Blondel, leader of the Force Ouvriere union.

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"This child was literally neglected to death," Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said.
Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen.

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In afternoon trading in Europe, France's CAC-40 advanced and Britain's FTSE 100 each gained 0.7 percent, while Germany's DAX index rose 0.6 percent.
In Europe, France's CAC-40 rose 1.3 percent, Britain's FTSE 100 declined 0.2 percent and Germany's DAX index gained 0.6 percent.

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The euro soared to US$1.1914 in Asian trading, before slipping back slightly to US$1.1895 as trading opened in Europe.
The euro soared to $1.1914 in Asian trading, before slipping back to $1.1884 in late European trading, up from $1.1857 late Monday.

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Gold's rise pulled other precious metals higher, shunting silver to $4.81/83 an ounce from $4.77/79 last quoted in New York.
Gold's bounce pulled other precious metals higher, sending silver to $4.83/85 an ounce from $4.80/82 last quoted in New York.

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No Americans were reported among the casualties, according to Capt. Michael Calvert, a spokesman for the regiment.
None of the casualties was Americans, said Capt. Michael Calvert, regiment spokesman.

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"Tony's not feeling well," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.
We're thrilled to be up 3-2,'' Coach Gregg Popovich said Wednesday.

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He later learned that the incident was caused by the Concorde's sonic boom.
He later found out the alarming incident had been caused by Concorde's powerful sonic boom.

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Ross Garber, Rowland's lawyer, said Tuesday he would attend the meeting and would ask to speak on the issue.
Ross Garber, Rowland's legal counsel, said the governor would have no comment on the condo deal.

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To reach John A. Dvorak, who covers Kansas, call (816) 234-7743 or send e-mail to [email protected].
To reach Brad Cooper, Johnson County municipal reporter, call (816) 234-7724 or send e-mail to [email protected].

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The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94, after advancing 111.04 Wednesday.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points, or 0.11 percent, to 9,837.94.

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Under Mexican law, bounty hunting is considered a form of kidnapping.
Bounty hunting is illegal in Mexico, and the bounty hunter was charged with kidnapping.

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Rep. Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., criticized the FDA's efforts in Florida.
Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., said he wanted to congratulate the FDA.

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He said European governments "have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded, unscientific fears.
"They have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded, unscientific fears," Bush said.

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Brian Brabazon said his son would get upset but then turn around and befriend his taunters.
Her son would get upset, his mom said, but then turn around and befriend his taunters.

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By late afternoon, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.81, or 0.1 percent, at 9,331.77, having gained 201 points Monday to its highest level since July 2002.
In morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.76, or 0.1 percent, at 9,310.20, having gained 201 points Monday.

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"Today, we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush."
"Today, we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin (news - web sites) and President Bush (news - web sites)."

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The report shows that drugs sold in Canadian pharmacies are manufactured in facilities approved by Health Canada - the FDA's counterpart in Canada.
The report shows that drugs sold in Canadian pharmacies are manufactured in facilities approved by Health Canada, which serves a similar role as the FDA for the Canadian government.

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The government has chosen three companies to develop plans to protect commercial aircraft from shoulder-fired missile attacks, homeland security officials announced Tuesday.
The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it has selected three companies to continue research into ways to thwart shoulder-fired missile attacks on U.S. commercial aircraft.

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Appellate courts across the country have issued differing rulings on the issue, allowing public displays of the Ten Commandments in some cases and banning them in others.
Lower courts have splintered on the issue, allowing depictions of the Ten Commandments in some instances and not in others.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has also initiated an informal probe of Coke.
That federal investigation is separate from an informal inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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For the full 12-month period, high-speed cable modem connections increased by 49 percent.
For the full year period ending June 30, 2003, high-speed lines increased by 45 percent.

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But the country is scrambling to prevent it spreading to the vast countryside where most of its 1.3 billion people live.
China is scrambling to stop the disease from spreading to the countryside, where most of its 1.3 billion people live.

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He will replace Ron Dittemore, who announced his resignation April 23.
Dittemore announced his plans to resign on April 23.

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Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect's shareholders.
Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares.

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IAC's stock closed yesterday down $2.81, or 7.6 percent, at $34.19.
InterActiveCorp's shares closed at $34.19, down $2.81, or 7.6 percent on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

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The report ranked 45 large companies based on employment, marketing, procurement, community reinvestment and charitable donations.
Of those three, only Dillard's responded to the survey that ranked 45 large companies on employment, marketing, procurement, community reinvestment and charitable donations.

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The Recording Industry Association of America says it plans to sue the song traders next month.
That is, if the Recording Industry Association of America has anything to say about it.

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Some women are also concerned that so many women are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection.
Some women also express concern about a society in which more people than ever are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection.

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Artists are worried the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows.
The artists say the plan will harm French culture and punish those who need help most - performers who have a hard time lining up work.

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The veteran Malyasian diplomat met Suu Kyi Wednesday at the lakeside home in Yangon where she is under house arrest.
Razali Ismail met for 90 minutes with Suu Kyi, a 1991 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, at her lakeside home, where she is under house arrest.

79: diff=0.97, gold=1.8, sys=2.77

The American conservatives are clearly in the minority within the Episcopal Church.
The letter indicates the Vatican's interest in bolstering conservatives within the Episcopal Church.

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Yesterday, shares closed up 29 cents, or 0.54 percent, at $54.32.
Amazon's shares yesterday closed at $54.32 on the Nasdaq Stock Market, up 29 cents.

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Actor Noah Wyle, who has played Dr. John Carter since the shows inception in 1994, extended his contract with the show through the 2004-2005 season.
Noah Wyle, who has played Dr. John Carter since the series launched in 1994, has inked a one-year extension to his deal with producer Warner Bros. TV.

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They are being held on immigration violations as the incident is investigated.
Both men are being held for investigation of administrative immigration violations.

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In the United States, 20.7 percent of all women smoke.
Nevada is where the most women smoke, 28 percent.

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The Boston Archdiocese has faced waves of scandal that have not only angered victims' advocates but parishioners and some priests.
The waves of scandal angered not only victims' advocates but parishioners and some priests, to the point that Law could no longer run the archdiocese.

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Preliminary reports were that the men were not seen together at the airport, sources said.
The men had Pakistani passports and reportedly were seen together at the airport earlier in the evening, law enforcement sources said.

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Prior to joining Kodak, Palumbo worked for Procter & Gamble Corp., where he managed products such as Folgers and Pantene shampoo.
Prior to joining Eastman Kodak, Mr. Palumbo held senior marketing positions for Procter & Gamble.

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Barbini's comments came Tuesday, the second day of the Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman kicks off the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology on Monday.

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There is, however, no photo of Peter Hollingworth in the June issue examined by the Herald yesterday.
There is, however, no photograph of Dr Hollingworth in the June issue of the magazine examined by The Age yesterday.

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Maddox, 87, cracked two ribs when he fell about 10 days ago at an assisted living home where he was recovering from intestinal surgery, Virginia Carnes said.
Maddox, who had battled cancer since 1983, cracked two ribs earlier this month when he fell at an assisted living home where he was recovering from surgery.

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With the power back on, state workers headed back to their jobs Friday morning.
Pataki said if power was restored, state workers would be back on the job Friday morning.

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Mr Howard said he also had faith in the system under which Hicks could be tried.
Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated, saying he had faith in the US justice system.

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U.S. troops encountered no resistance during the five-hour sweep near Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's hometown and the center of a region of Baath Party supporters.
Tikrit is Saddam Hussein's hometown and the region around it is known as a hotbed of Baath Party supporters and former high-ranking Iraqi military officials.

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July 18: Hurlbert files a single count of felony sexual assault against Bryant.
Bryant, 24, has been charged with felony sexual assault.

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The single currency rose as far as 135.13 yen , matching a record high hit shortly after the euro's launch in January 1999.
The single currency rose as far as 135.26 yen , its highest level since the introduction of the single currency in January 1999.

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The national denomination of the Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Anglican Communion.
The Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which has 77 million adherents.

96: diff=0.90, gold=4.2, sys=3.29

British-based GlaxoSmithKline Plc said earlier this year it would cut off supplies to Canadian drugstores that ship to the United States.
GlaxoSmithKline, the UK drugmaker, has said it would cut off supplies to Canadian stores shipping drugs to the US.

97: diff=0.90, gold=3.18, sys=4.08

In the year-ago period, Pearson posted a 26 million pre-tax profit.
A year ago the firm posted a profit of 26 million pounds.

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A rebel who was captured said more than 2,000 insurgents were involved in the attack.
A captured rebel said 2,100 combatants had been involved in the offensive.

99: diff=0.89, gold=3.2, sys=2.30

About 120 potential jurors were being asked to complete a lengthy questionnaire.
The jurors were taken into the courtroom in groups of 40 and asked to fill out a questionnaire.

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In midafternoon trading, the Nasdaq composite index was up 8.34, or 0.5 percent, to 1,790.47.
The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC dipped 8.59 points, or 0.48 percent, to 1,773.54.

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Stony Brook University launched the study in 1996, after earlier studies indicated a possible connection between electromagnetic fields and cancer.
The State University at Stony Brook launched the study in 1996, after earlier studies indicated a possible connection.

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The operating revenues were $1.45 billion, an increase over last year's result of $1.38 billion.
Operating revenues rose to $1.45 billion from $1.38 billion last year.

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Last week, his lawyers asked Warner to grant clemency under conditions that would have lead to a new sentencing hearing.
Last week, his lawyers asked Gov. Mark R. Warner to grant clemency, but the governor declined to intervene.

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The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near the village of McGrath.
The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near McGrath to establish a moose nursery of sorts.

105: diff=0.88, gold=3.8, sys=2.91

The 30-year bond US30YT=RR rose 22/32 for a yield of 4.31 percent, versus 4.35 percent at Wednesday's close.
The 30-year bond US30YT=RR grew 1-3/32 for a yield of 4.30 percent, down from 4.35 percent late Wednesday.

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The European Union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998; the United States is now demanding that the EU end its ban.
The union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998 after many consumers feared health risks.

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YES filed suit yesterday in the Supreme Court of New York County in Manhattan.
The suit was filed in the Supreme Court of New York County.

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The Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly has been the latest to speak out.
Marcel Desailly, the France captain and Chelsea defender, believes the latter is true.

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We intend to appeal vigorously and still expect to be vindicated ultimately.
We think this was bad law, and we still expect to be vindicated ultimately.

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"This is extraordinarily fast," said Matt Geller, an analyst at CIBC World Markets.
They are actually going to record sales for Velcade this year," said Matt Geller, an analyst at CIBC World Markets.

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"We had nothing to do with @Stake's internal personnel decision," Microsoft spokesman Sean Sundwell said.
"Microsoft had absolutely nothing to do with AtStake's internal personnel decision," Sundwall said.

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Bolivia's army fought to stop columns of protesters from streaming into the food-starved capital on Wednesday as a popular uprising against the president spread.
Bolivia's army fought to stop a column of dynamite-wielding miners from streaming into the besieged capital on Wednesday, leaving two dead as a popular uprising against the President spread.

113: diff=0.86, gold=3.25, sys=4.11

"Three Weeks in October" goes on sale Monday, nearly a year after the Washington, D.C.-area sniper shootings started.
Moose's book goes on sale Monday, nearly a year after the sniper shootings started in the Washington area.

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Shelley's office reported Friday that 575,926 signatures have been reported to him.
Shelley's office released signature counts late Friday and said counties had reported counting 575,926 signatures so far.

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Authorities in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan have searched for the bodies.
So far, authorities also have searched areas in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.

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Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital, her personal physician said.
Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery, her personal physician said Friday.

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AAA spokesman Jerry Cheske said prices may have affected some plans, but cheap hotel deals mitigated the effect.
AAA spokesman Jerry Cheske said prices might have affected some plans, but cheap hotel deals made up for it.

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In his new position, Dynes will earn $395,000, a significant increase over Atkinson's salary of $361,400.
Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400.

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Democrats currently hold a 17-15 advantage in the state's congressional delegation.
The Texas congressional delegation now is 17-15 Democratic.

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"What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the Constitution," she said.
The church's lawyer, Shirley Phelps-Roper, was clear: "What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the constitution," she said.

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The company is highlighting the addition of .NET and J2EE support to its Enterprise Application Environment (EAE) with the new mainframe.
The company is also adding .Net and J2EE support to its Enterprise Application Environment development toolset, Sapp said.

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Tisha Kresler, a spokeswoman for Global Crossing, declined to comment.
A Global Crossing representative had no immediate comment.

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Hundreds of reporters and photographers swamped the courthouse grounds before the hearing, which was carried live on national cable networks.
Hundreds of reporters and photographers swamped the town and the short hearing involving the five-time All-Star was carried live on national cable networks.

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Microsoft fell 5 percent before the open to $27.45 from Thursday's close of $28.91.
Shares in Microsoft slipped 4.7 percent in after-hours trade to $27.54 from a Nasdaq close of $28.91.

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The giant rock was first observed on August 24 by Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research Program, based in Socorro, New Mexico.
The rock was first observed by the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research Program, also known as LINEAR.

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The bodies of former Invercargill man Warren Campbell, 32, and climbing companion Jonathan Smith, 47, were recovered from below Mt D'Archiac late yesterday morning.
Warren David Campbell, 32, and climbing companion Jonathan Smith, 47, did not return as expected on Tuesday from climbing on Mt D'Archiac in the McKenzie District.

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When you crossed the line, you violated the constitutional right," said Charles Weisselberg, a UC Berkeley law professor.
When you crossed the line, you violated the constitutional right," said Charles Weisselberg, who teaches law at the University of California, Berkeley.

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The Nasdaq composite index rose 13.70, or 0.8 per cent, to 1700.34.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 13.73 points, or 0.81 percent, to finish at 1,700.34.

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At one of the three sampling sites at Huntington Beach, the bacteria reading came back at 160 on June 16 and at 120 on June 23.
The readings came back at 160 on June 16 and 120 at June 23 at one of three sampling sites at Huntington Beach.

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The 30-year bond US30YT=RR dipped 14/32 for a yield of 4.26 percent from 4.23 percent.
The 30-year bond US30YT=RR lost 16/32, taking its yield to 4.20 percent from 4.18 percent.

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Mahmud controlled access to Saddam for everyone but immediate family members, Pentagon officials said.
Mahmud controlled access to Saddam and was frequently at his side.

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Its shares fell 71 cents, or 3.5 percent, in after-hours trading to $19.55.
The stock had risen 63 cents, or 3 percent, to close at $20.26 in regular-session Nasdaq trading.

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 39.39 points, or 2.2 percent, to 1,826.33, after losing more than 2 percent on Tuesday.
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 194.14 points, or 2.09 percent, to 9,469.20 after sinking more than 1 percent a day earlier.

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The Embraer jets are scheduled to be delivered by September 2006.
The Bombardier and Embraer aircraft will be delivered to U.S. Airways by September 2006.

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Five alternate jurors were also chosen, with a final one set to be selected Friday morning from the panel.
Five alternate jurors also were selected, with a sixth alternate to be picked on Friday.

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An hour later, an Israeli helicopter fired missiles at a car in Gaza City, killing two Hamas officials and at least five other people.
An hour later Israeli attack helicopters rained missiles on a car in Gaza City, killing seven people, Palestinian sources said.

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"They've been in the stores for over six weeks," says Carney.
The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks," Carney added.

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"For me, the Lewinsky imbroglio seemed like just another vicious scandal manufactured by political opponents," according to extracts released yesterday.
"For me, the Lewinsky imbroglio seemed like just another vicious scandal manufactured by political opponents," Mrs Clinton writes.

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Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat.
Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat, and he immediately appealed the decision.

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The measures could be taken up by the full Senate as early as Friday.
Ratliff said he hopes to bring the two measures to the full Senate by Friday.

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The island nation reported 65 new cases on May 22, a one day record, and 55 new cases on May 23, making Taiwan's epidemic the fastest-growing in the world.
Taiwan reported 65 new cases on May 22, a one-day record, and 55 new cases on May 23, making its epidemic the world's fastest-growing.

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Doctors have speculated that the body's own estrogen protects against cell damage and improves blood flow.
Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow.

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While opposition parties have welcomed the cabinet's decision on anti-retroviral treatment, some said Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was not fit to preside over a rollout plan.
Health Minister Manto-Tshabalala Msimang is not fit to preside over an anti-retroviral treatment rollout plan, according to some opposition parties.

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Earlier on Monday, Grant Thornton SpA repeated previous statements that it was "a victim of fraudulent action".
Grant Thornton claims that it too was the “victim” of a fraud.

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Toronto yesterday had 64 probable cases of SARS and nine suspect cases.
As of Wednesday, there were 65 probable SARS cases in the Toronto region.

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Microsoft has been awarded a patent for a feature in instant messaging that alerts a user when the person they are communicating with is inputting a message.
Microsoft has been awarded a patent on a popular instant-messaging feature that shows users when the person on the other end of the conversation is typing a message.

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Other changes in the plan refine his original vision, Libeskind said.
Many of the changes are improvements to the original plan, Libeskind said.

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The SIA says the DRAM market is expected to grow 2.9 percent to $15.7 billion in 2003 and 43 percent to $22.5 billion in 2004.
The Americas market will decline 2.1 percent to $30.6 billion in 2003, and then grow 15.7 percent to $35.4 billion in 2004.

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As of Tuesday, almost 250 health-care workers were in quarantine.
In addition, 6,800 people were in quarantine and thousands of health-care workers in working quarantine.

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The consensus estimate of analysts polled by Thomson First Call called for a profit of $1.70 per share.
Analysts polled by Reuters Research, a unit of Reuters Group Plc, on average forecast profit of $1.69 per share.

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"And about eight to 10 seconds down, I hit.
"I was in the water for about eight seconds.

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He also reaffirmed his wish to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis peacefully.
But the North Korean nuclear crisis has dominated his time in office.

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For Kathy Nicolo (Jennifer Connelly), the house means stability and family.
Kathy Nicolo (Jennifer Connelly) is desperate that her family not find out that her life has fallen apart.

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After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone, Hedges drew the speech to an early close.
After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone, Hedges cut his speech short.

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The Swedish central bank was also meeting on Wednesday and widely expected to announce a cut on Thursday.
The Swedish central bank, also meeting on Wednesday, is widely expected to announce a cut on Thursday of as much as half a percentage point.

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FBI agents arrested a former partner of Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young ERNY.UL on criminal charges of obstructing federal investigations, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
A former partner of accountancy firm Ernst & Young was yesterday arrested by FBI agents in the US on charges of obstructing federal investigations.

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The problem likely will mean corrective changes before the shuttle fleet starts flying again.
He said the problem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet is cleared to fly again.

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But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards."
"I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative.

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He was listed last night in critical but stable condition at Kings County Hospital Center, police said.
That victim, a New Jersey resident, was in critical but stable condition at the hospital.

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The California Farm Bureau did not immediately return calls seeking comment.
The California Farm Bureau did not immediately have an official response to Tuesday's ruling.

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We believe the report is fully consistent with what the courts have ruled ... that the department's actions are fully within the law.
Comstock said several federal courts have ruled that the detentions are fully within the law.

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Earlier Thursday, PeopleSoft formally rejected the unsolicited bid from Oracle.
Thursday morning, PeopleSoft's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer.

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Graham, a presidential candidate, was criticized by several Republicans as ''politicizing'' the report.
Graham, who co-chaired the inquiry, is a presidential candidate.

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Deaths in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the number of traffic deaths in 2002, the agency says.
Fatalities in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the increase in 2002, NHTSA said.

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Shelia Chaney Wilson seemed agitated when she came to help prepare for Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church's upcoming 104th anniversary celebration, worshippers said.
Congregants of Turner Monumental AME Church said Shelia Chaney Wilson, 43, was agitated when she came to the church, in the Kirkwood neighborhood on the city's east side.

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Page said it's also possible that genes on the Y chromosome may influence gender-specific differences in disease susceptibility.
He added that genes on the Y might play a role in influencing gender-specific differences in disease susceptibility.

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Also at increased risk are those whose immune systems suppressed by medications or by diseases such as cancer, diabetes and AIDS.
Also at increased risk are those with suppressed immune systems due to illness or medicines.

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Congress twice before passed similar restrictions only to see President Bill Clinton veto them.
Congress twice passed similar bills, but then-President Clinton vetoed them both times.

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Boeing's board is also expected to decide at its December meeting whether to offer the airplane for sale to airlines.
It is widely expected to give Bair formal approval to offer the plane for sale to airlines.

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Shares of Coke were up 6 cents at $44.42 in afternoon trading Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange.
Shares of Coke were down 26 cents to close at $44.10 on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Tampering with medicine has been so lucrative that many of those arrested lived in million-dollar homes.
Tampering with medicine apparently was so lucrative, investigators said, that many of the suspects lived in million-dollar homes.

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NASA satellite images show that Arctic ice has been shrinking at the rate of nearly 10 percent a decade.
Researchers found that sea ice in the Arctic is disappearing at a rate of 9 percent each decade.

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Iraqi police opened fire in downtown Baghdad today after demonstrators stormed a police station demanding they be given jobs they claimed to have paid bribes for.
Iraqi police opened fire in downtown Baghdad Wednesday after demonstrators demanding jobs stormed a police station and threw stones at officers, police said.

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New legit download service launches with PC users in mind.
BuyMusic is the first subscription-free paid download music service for PC users.

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Moore had no immediate comment Tuesday.
Moore did not have an immediate response Tuesday.

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Gen. Sattler heads a Combined Joint Task Force based on ship in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.
General Sattler heads a Combined Joint Task Force aboard the command ship Mount Whitney.

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Egyptologists cast doubt Tuesday on an expedition's claim that it may have found the mummy of Queen Nefertiti, one of the best-known ancient Egyptians.
Egyptologists think they may have identified the long-sought mummy of Queen Nefertiti, one of the ancient world's legendary beauties.

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SARS has killed 296 people on China's mainland and infected more than 5,200.
Throughout China's mainland, the disease has killed 300 people and infected more than 5,270.

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One of the most well studied facets of temperament is how people respond to novelty.
One of the defining and well-studied characteristics of temperament is how people react to novelty.

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Also missing is Al Larsen, 31, of Fort Worth, Texas, who was in another vehicle swept off the turnpike.
The other victim recovered Tuesday morning was Al Larsen, 31, of Fort Worth, Texas.

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Justices said that the Constitution allows the government to administer drugs only "in limited circumstances."
In a 6-3 ruling, the justices said such anti-psychotic drugs can be used only in "limited circumstances."

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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX fell 3 points, or 0.30 percent, to 995.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> added 1.92 points, or 0.12 percent, at 1,647.94.

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Shinseki retires Wednesday after a 38-year career that included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia.
Shinseki's career included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia.

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Under the U.S. Constitution, the other chamber of Congress, the House of Representatives, does not vote on foreign alliances.
The U.S. House of Representatives, the other chamber of Congress, does not vote on treaties.

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Shares of LendingTree soared $5.99, or 40.1 percent, to $20.68 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Shares of LendingTree rose $6.21, or 42 percent, to $20.90 after hitting $21.36 earlier.

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The department also sent water and soil samples to the state health laboratory.
Water samples are being sent to the state health department for analysis.

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Cooley said he expects Muhammad will similarly be called as a witness at a pretrial hearing for Malvo.
Lee Boyd Malvo will be called as a witness Wednesday in a pretrial hearing for fellow sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad.

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The redesigned Finder also features search, coloured labels for customized organization of documents and projects and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac, Windows and UNIX file servers.
It also supports coloured labels to better organise documents, and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac, Windows and Unix file servers.

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Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang confirmed Saturday that another two had been arrested, one in Jakarta and another in Magelang, Central Java.
Brigadier General Edward Aritonang, a police spokesman, confirmed yesterday that another two had been arrested, one in Jakarta and another in Magelang, Central Java.

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Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen, Memory Stick expansion slots.
It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities.

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In an interview, Healey, who is a criminologist, acknowledged that much of the sentiment among legislators here and across the country was wariness toward capital punishment.
In an interview, Ms. Healey, who is a criminologist, said many lawmakers here and across the country shared a wariness toward capital punishment.

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Staff writers Selwyn Crawford and Colleen McCain Nelson and Brian Anderson of DallasNews.com contributed to this report.
Staff writers Brandon Formby and Colleen McCain Nelson contributed to this report.

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Since being drafted into service in 1971, it has racked up a record 45 accidents, with 393 deaths.
It has a chequered safety record, including 47 accidents that resulted in 668 deaths.

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Rosenthal declined comment on the Garrett situation Tuesday but said in a statement: "We had a big contract negotiation.
The show's creator and executive producer, Phil Rosenthal, quipped in a statement: "We had a big contract negotiation.

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In 1999, the building's owners, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, issued guidelines to upgrade the fireproofing to a thickness of 1{ inches.
The NIST discovered that in 1999 the Port Authority issued guidelines to upgrade the fireproofing to a thickness of 1 1/2 inches.

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He gave a surprisingly impassioned speech to the United Steelworkers of America, who announced their endorsement yesterday.
On Tuesday, he picked up the endorsement of the United Steelworkers of America.

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That truck was spotted in the Campbells Creek area, fitting that description, Morris said.
A black pickup truck was also seen in the Campbells Creek area, Morris said.

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U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America.
U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday, as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America.

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Prosecutors contended that Mr. Durst had plotted the murder to assume Mr. Black's identity.
Prosecutors maintained that Durst murdered Black to try to assume Black's identity.

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Officials at Brandeis said this was an "extremely heartrending" time for the campus.
"This is an extremely heartrending time for the entire Brandeis University community.

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"But I do question the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for the purposes of a speech."
Byrd, speaking from the Senate floor, said he questioned "the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for purposes of a speech."

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"I don't know if the person I'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules," Parrish said.
"I don't know whether the person I'm talking to now may end up being someone else," Parrish said.

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But the FBI never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi - even though it had received information that he was a Saudi agent, the document says.
But the bureau never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi—despite receiving prior information he was a secret Saudi agent, the report says.

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"These are dark days for our industry," Giovanni Bisignani, director general of the Geneva-based organization, said in a statement.
"These are dark days for our industry," the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association's Director-General Giovanni Bisignani said.

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The 2000 Democratic platform supported "the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of the nation."
The Democrat's 2000 platform didn't explicitly support gay marriages but backed "the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families into the life of the nation."

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The WHO experts didn't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas.
Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths, though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas.

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A seventh victim, a woman, died Tuesday night in the burn unit at childrens Hospital Medical Center of Akron.
A seventh person, a 21-year-old woman, was in critical condition in the burn unit at Akron Children's Hospital.

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It will cost about $20,000 per eight-week course of treatment, comparable to other injected cancer therapies, a spokeswoman said.
It will cost about $20,000 per average course of treatment -16 to 17 weeks.

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He urged patience from Americans eager for the service, which is intended to block about 80 percent of telemarketing calls.
The free service was originally intended to block about 80 percent of telemarketer calls.

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Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "a new beginning as far as the courts, Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned".
"It's a new beginning as far as the courts, Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned, making the criminal justice system work better."

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Niels told an interviewer in 1999 he thought the Old Man would outlive him by many years.
In 1999, two years before his death, Mr. Nielsen told an interviewer that he thought the rock face would outlive him by many years.

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Defense lawyers had said a change of venue was needed because massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client.
Defense lawyers had requested a change of venue for two reasons: They argued that massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client.

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Shares of Hartford rose $2.88 to $46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading.
Shares of Hartford were up $2.28, or 5.2 percent, to $45.90 in midday trading.

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Police said her two small children were alone in the apartment for up to two days.
Police said her two small children were alone there for up to two days as she lay dead.

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Morrill's wife, Ellie, sobbed and hugged Bondeson's sister-in-law during the service.
At the service Morrill's widow, Ellie, sobbed and hugged Bondeson's sister-in-law as people consoled her.

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North American futures pointed to a sub-par start to trading on Tuesday, with investors ready to get their first taste of quarterly earnings.
North American stock markets got off to a slow start Tuesday, with investors ready to get their first taste of quarterly earnings.

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The venture owns five oil refineries and more than 2,100 filling stations in Russia and Ukraine.
TNK-BP has six oil producing units, five refineries and 2,100 filling stations.

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Shares of Mandalay closed down eight cents to $29.42, before the earnings were announced.
Shares of Mandalay closed down 8 cents at $29.42 Thursday.

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The injured were taken to hospitals in Jefferson City and Columbia, a college town about 30 miles to the north.
The injured were taken to hospitals in Jefferson City and Columbia, about 48km north; their conditions were not immediately available.

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GM, the world's largest automaker, has 115,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses.
They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses.

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Seniors would then have to pay 50 percent of their drug costs up to $3,450.
Above that, Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs.

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Neither military action nor large-scale bribery can solve the North Korean problem, Wolfowitz said.
Indeed, Wolfowitz admitted Saturday that neither military action nor "large scale bribery" would solve the issue.

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Just five months ago, Dean committed to accepting taxpayer money and vowed to attack any Democrat who didnt.
Just five months ago, Dean committed to accepting taxpayer money and the spending limits that come with it and vowed to attack any Democrat who didnt.

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Last year, Cuban officials said none of nearly two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas on time to attend the Grammys in Los Angeles.
Cuban officials said that last year none of about two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas in time to attend the Latin Grammys.

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Previously, it had reported a profit of $12 million, or 0 cents a share, for that period.
Previously, it had reported a small profit of $12 million, or break-even on a per-share basis, for the period.

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WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed, saying: "It looks very much like an isolated event."
"It looks very much like an isolated event," World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said.

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Chaudhry was released 56 days later and the Fiji military installed an all-indigenous government led by Qarase, who won democratic elections in September 2001.
The Fijian military installed an all-indigenous government led by Mr Qarase, who won democratic elections in September 2001.

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Similar bills passed the House twice but died in the Senate.
Two years ago, the House passed a similar version that floundered in the Senate.

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Chapman was not immediately arrested and is expected to appear for arraignment July 3.
Mr. Chapman, who hasn't been arrested, is expected to appear for arraignment next Thursday, prosecutors said.

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In turn SuSE will license Java 2 Standard Edition while also formalising an existing agreement to distribute Sun's Java Virtual Machine for running Java applications.
Nuremberg, Germany-based SuSE will license Sun's Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE) and ship Sun's Java Virtual Machine across its Linux software line.

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"We have found the smoking gun," investigating board member Scott Hubbard said.
"We have found the smoking gun," said Hubbard, director of NASA's Ames Research Center in California.

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Shares of USA Interactive rose $2.28, or 7 percent, to $34.96 on Friday in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading and have gained 53 percent this year.
Shares of LendingTree rose $6.03, or 41 percent, to close at $20.72 on the Nasdaq stock market yesterday.

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He was also expected to visit Yemen and Bahrain during his tour of the region.
Khatami, who arrived in Beirut Monday, was also to visit Syria, Yemen and Bahrain.

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The panel ordered the Commerce Department to issue revised figures for the duties within 60 days.
It called on the Commerce Department to respond within 60 days.

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Second comes HP (27 percent with $2.9 billion, up just 0.4 percent).
HP fell to second place with server sales growing 0.4 percent to $2.9 billion.

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Det Chief Insp Norman McKinlay said there was "evidence a body or bodies have been in this area".
Detective Chief Inspector Norman McKinlay, leading the investigation, said: "There is evidence a body or bodies have been in this area.

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Two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports were among the suspects, the official said.
They include two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports, and the remainder are Iraqis and Saudis, the official said.

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MessageLabs, which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world, said it had filtered out 27,000 infected e-mails in 115 countries as of Thursday morning.
Messagelabs, which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world, has labeled the worm "high risk" and reports more than 31,000 infections in 120 countries.

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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> eased 7.57 points, or 0.76 percent, at 990.94.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points, or 1.53 percent, at 1,628.26.

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In September, a 27-year-old Singapore researcher contracted SARS while working in a laboratory.
In a case in August, a 27-year-old laboratory worker in Singapore developed SARS.

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During a period of nearly a decade, Telemarketing Associates raised more than $7 million.
Telemarketing Associates, hired by VietNow, raised $7.1 million from 1987 to 1995.

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He projected Vanderpool will be available within the next five years.
Products featuring Vanderpool will be released within five years, he said.

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It is a national concern that will touch virtually every American," Abraham said.
The impact of natural-gas shortages "will touch virtually every American," Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham warned yesterday.

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Under the program, U.S. officials work with foreign port authorities to identify, target and search high-risk cargo.
Under the program, US officials work with foreign port authorities to seek out high-risk cargo before it can reach the United States.

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Germans account for more than 40 percent of foreign visitors coming to Italy.
Germans represent more than a quarter of all foreign visitors to Italy and 40 percent of hotel bookings.

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Selenski had previously spent seven years in prison on a bank robbery conviction.
Selenski had served about seven years in prison for bank robbery.

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Michelle Wie chips Sunday during her 1-up victory over Virada Nirapathpongporn in the 27th U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship.
Now she has her first trophy after victory in the US Women's Amateur Public Links here on Sunday.

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The New York senator's new book, "Living History," appears a certain bestseller.
Hillary Clinton, the New York senator and former first lady, has a book out Monday titled Living History.

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It has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.
That poll had 712 likely voters and sampling error of plus or minus 3.7 percentage points.

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The Cradle of Liberty Council isn't the first one to buck the national group's stance.
Philadelphia's council is not the first to defy the national policy.

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"My judgment is 95 percent of that information should be declassified, become uncensored, so the American people would know."
My judgment is 95 percent of that information could be declassified, become uncensored so the American people would know," Mr. Shelby said on NBC's "Meet the Press."

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Ruffner, 45, doesn't yet have an attorney in the murder charge, authorities said.
Ruffner, 45, does not have a lawyer on the murder charge, authorities said.

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The company will launch 800 hot spots, or "Wi-Fi Zones," later this summer, and plans to have more than 2,100 by the end of the year.
The service will launch later this summer with 800 locations, and Sprint plans 2,100 locations by the end of the year.

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Initial autopsy reports show they died of dehydration, hyperthermia and suffocation.
Two more died later, and initial autopsy reports show they succumbed to dehydration, hypothermia and suffocation.

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Hoy confirmed the woman's age Tuesday and said she has left on vacation with her family.
Hoy confirmed the woman's age Tuesday and said she was on vacation with her family, but is expected to return this week.

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At 5 p.m. EDT, Grace's center was near latitude 25.6 north, longitude 93.7 west or about 280 miles east-southeast of Corpus Christi.
At 11 a.m. EDT, Fabian's center was near latitude 18.1 north and longitude 53.2 west, or about 550 miles east of the Leewards.

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The reading for both August and July is the best seen since the survey began in August 1997.
It is the highest reading since the index was created in August 1997.

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Local police authorities are treating the explosion as a criminal matter and nothing has been ruled out.
Acting New Haven Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said police were treating the explosion as a criminal matter.

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Pines said he would convene the relevant party bodies within 10 days to discuss whether new elections would be held or whether a temporary leader would be appointed.
Mitzna and party secretary Ophir Pines agreed to convene party organizations within 10 days to discuss whether new primaries would be held or a temporary leader appointed.

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Pratt &Whitney had said that 75 per cent of the engine equipment would be outsourced to Europe, with final assembly in Germany.
Pratt & Whitney had said that if it won the contract 75 per cent of the engine equipment would be outsourced to European suppliers, with final assembly in Germany.

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French retirees will increase from one fifth to a third of the population by 2040.
By 2040, retirees will account for a third of the population, up from a fifth today.

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He was the Ace of Diamonds in a pack of cards depicting Iraqi fugitives that has been issued to U.S. troops.
He was the ace of diamonds in a U.S. deck of cards showing pictures of most-wanted Iraqi leaders.

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Sterling was down 0.8 percent against the dollar at $1.5875 GBP= .
The dollar rose 0.15 percent against the Japanese currency to 115.97 yen.

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He told the jury Stubbs is a "cold, calculating killer."
District Attorney Dave Lupas reminded jurors that Stubbs is, "a cold, calculating killer".

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The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, of which Mr O Muireagáin was a member, welcomed his release.
The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, of which he was a member, said he was researching a schools exchange project.

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Jordan Green, the prelate's private lawyer, said he had no comment.
O'Brien's attorney, Jordan Green, declined to comment.

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Two astronomers surveying the region around Jupiter have detected 20 new moons, bringing the giant planet's total to 60.
Astronomers have clocked eight more moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing its known total to 60.

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Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged.
Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them.

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Kansas Department of Health and Environment records show there were 88 abortions performed on girls age 14 and younger last year.
Statistics from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment show that 11,844 abortions were performed in the state last year.

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He was voluntarily castrated in 2001, an operation he contends removed his ability to become sexually aroused.
DeVries, who was voluntarily castrated in August 2001, has said the surgery took away his ability to become sexually aroused.

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Likewise, the 30-year bond <US30YT=RR> slid 1-11/32 for a yield of 4.38 percent, up from 4.30 percent.
The 30-year bond US30YT=RR jumped 20/32, taking its yield to 4.14 percent from 4.18 percent.

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Gillespie sent a letter to CBS President Leslie Moonves asking for a historical review or a disclaimer.
Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued a letter Friday to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves.

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The A920 comes with a printer, scanner, and copier for $89.
Dell's Personal All-in-One A920 is an entry-level device that combines printer, scanner and copier functions for $89.

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That objection was cited by PeopleSoft's board in rejecting Oracle's offer.
PeopleSoft's board has recommended stockholders reject the offer.

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Mel Gibson's passion-stirring Biblical epic "The Passion of Christ" will open in the United States on Feb. 25 - Ash Wednesday on the Roman Catholic calendar.
Mel Gibson is negotiating with Newmarket Films to distribute his embattled Biblical epic "The Passion of Christ" in the United States.

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Sales for the quarter beat expectations, rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros.
Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn, beating expectations.

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A federal magistrate in Fort Lauderdale ordered him held without bail.
Zuccarini was ordered held without bail Wednesday by a federal judge in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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"He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words," daughter Linda Hope said.
"He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words ... He gave us each a kiss and that was it," she said.

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The president began his speech by acknowledging the terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia that killed at least 29 people, including seven Americans.
Bush, however, also lashed out at the terrorist bombings in Saudi Arabia that killed at least 29 people -- including a number of Americans.

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Glover spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims.
About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference.

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A passer-by found Ben hiding along a dirt road in Spanish Fork Canyon about 7 p.m., with his hands still taped together but his feet free.
A passer-by found the boy hiding along a dirt road in Spanish Fork Canyon about 7 p.m. Thursday, with his feet free but his hands still taped.

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Bremer said one initiative is to launch a US$70 million nationwide program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods and build community projects.
Bremer said he would launch a $70-million program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods across Iraq and build community projects, but gave no details.

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On the upside, Coca-Cola Co. (nyse: KO - news - people) reported higher profit for the quarter early on Thursday, helped by European demand.
Coca-Cola Co. (KO) reported higher profit for the quarter, helped by European demand, early on Thursday.

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Earlier this month, RIM had said it expected to report second-quarter earnings of between 7 cents and 11 cents a share.
Excluding legal fees and other charges it expected a loss of between 1 and 4 cents a share.

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When police removed the four from the home, they weighed 136 pounds combined.
Each boy weighed less than 50 pounds when they were removed from the home Oct. 10.

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During the same quarter last year, EDS declared a profit of $354 million, or 72 cents per share.
EDS reported a first-quarter loss of $126 million, or 26 cents per share.

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Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities.
Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save.

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Smith said simply "Oh, my God," in the seconds afterward, according to Weinshall.
In the seconds after the crash, she added, Captain Smith said simply, "Oh my God."

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"They were an inspirational couple, selfless and courageous," said the Oscar-winning film director.
He said: “They were an inspirational couple, selfless and courageous.

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Analysts expected earnings of 27 cents a share on revenue of $17.7 billion, Thomson First Call says.
Hewlett-Packard is putting in for a second-quarter profit of $659 million, or 29 cents a share, on revenue of $18 billion.

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In addition to O'Connor, Rehnquist's majority opinion was joined by Justices David Souter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Stephen Breyer.
Joining him in the majority opinion were Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, David H. Souter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen G. Breyer.

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"We condemn the Governing Council headed by the United States," Muqtada al Sadr said in a sermon at a mosque.
"We condemn and denounce the Governing Council, which is headed by the United States," Moqtada al-Sadr said.

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Results from No. 2 U.S. soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc. (nyse: PEP - news - people) were likely to be in the spotlight.
Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc. (nyse: PEP - news - people) to report earnings after the close.

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The federal and local governments remained largely shut down in the aftermath of Hurricane Isabel, as were schools, and much of the region's transportation network was slowed.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Isabel, federal and local governments remained shut down, as did schools and many businesses.

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The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden, according to the study.
The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s.

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Two officials initially said about 300 workers had been arrested at 61 stores in 21 states.
But the officials later revised the numbers and said about 250 had been arrested at some 60 stores.

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Toll, Australia's second-largest transport company, last week offered NZ75 a share for Tranz Rail.
Toll last week offered to buy the company for NZ75c a share, or $NZ158 million.

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Indonesia's army has often been accused of human rights abuses during GAM's battle for independence, charges it has generally denied while accusing the separatists of committing rights violations.
Indonesia's army has been accused of human rights abuses during its earlier battles with GAM, charges it has generally denied.

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BioReliance's stock closed down 2 cents yesterday at $47.98 per share.
Shares of BioReliance sold at $47.98 at the close of market yesterday, down 2 cents.

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The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Markets composite index added 14.17 points or 0.94 per cent to 1,517.05.
The Nasdaq Composite index, full of technology stocks, was lately up around 18 points.

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"I can say I am being forced into exile by the world superpower," he said.
"I am being forced into exile by the world's superpower," Taylor said in an address videotaped at his home.

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Also in Mosul, rebel gunmen on Friday assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition.
Near a mosque in the northern town of Mosul, rebel gunmen also assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition.

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The Justice Department filed suit Thursday against the state of Mississippi for failing to end what federal officials call "disturbing" abuse of juveniles and "unconscionable" conditions at two state-run facilities.
The Justice Department filed a civil rights lawsuit Thursday against the state of Mississippi, alleging abuse of juvenile offenders at two state-run facilities.

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The trial, featuring 125 witnesses, could continue until the start of 2004.
The trial, which could last until early 2004, is expected to hear the first of 125 witnesses Friday.

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They found molecules that can only be produced when ozone breaks down cholesterol.
And all of the samples contained molecules that can only be produced when cholesterol interacts with ozone.

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One witness told Anatolian he saw the plane on fire while it was still in the air.
One witness told the Anatolian news agency he saw the plane on fire in mid-air.

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With all precincts reporting, Fletcher — a three-term congressman from Lexington — had an overwhelming 57 percent of the vote.
With all precincts reporting, Fletcher had 88,747 votes, or 57 percent of the total.

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And now it's anything he wants to say," Alesha Badgley, Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director, said this week.
And now it's anything he wants to say," confirmed Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director Alesha Badgley.

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"Fewer than 10" FBI offices have conducted investigations involving visits to mosques, the Justice Department said.
In addition, the Justice Department said that the FBI has conducted ''fewer than 10'' investigations involving visits to mosques.

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"The discovery that the MAP bug is present in the vast majority of Crohn's sufferers means it is almost certainly causing the intestinal inflammation," it said in a statement.
The researchers say that the fact the MAP bug is present in the vast majority of Crohns sufferers means it is almost certainly causing the intestinal inflammation.

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The report was found Oct. 23, tucked inside an old three-ring binder not related to the investigation.
The report was found last week tucked inside a training manual that belonged to Hicks.

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Bush said resistance forces hostile to the U.S. presence "feel like ... the conditions are such that they can attack us there.
There are some who feel like the conditions are such that they can attack us there.

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The agency will "consider as timely any tax returns or payments due" Aug. 15 if they are submitted by Aug. 22.
The agency said it would consider as timely any tax returns or payments due from Friday through Aug. 22 if they are completed by Aug. 22.

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Its legal representatives began meeting with plaintiffs' attorneys last week to discuss a settlement.
Attorneys for both the archdiocese and the plaintiffs began meeting last week to reach the out-of-court settlement.

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"But that does not clear them of the obligation to do everything possible to protect civilians, and that is not what we're seeing."
"But that does not clear them of the responsibility to do everything possible to minimize civilian harm."

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Comcast Class A shares were up 8 cents at $30.50 in morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
The stock rose 48 cents to $30 yesterday in Nasdaq Stock Market trading.

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But the justices ruled that the police supervisor who repeatedly questioned Martinez did not violate his Fifth Amendment rights in doing so.
But the justices ruled that the police supervisor who repeatedly questioned Mr Martinez as he screamed in pain did not violate his Fifth Amendment rights.

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Wal-Mart, Kohl's Corp., Family Dollar Stores Inc., and Big Lots Inc. were among the merchants posting May sales that fell below Wall Street's modest expectations.
Wal- Mart, Kohl's Corp., Family Dollar Stores Inc., and Big Lots Inc. posted May sales that fell below Wall Street's modest expectations.

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Contrary to what PeopleSoft management would have you believe, Oracle intends to fully support PeopleSoft customers and products for many years to come."
Ellison said that contrary to the contentions of PeopleSoft management, Oracle intends to "fully support PeopleSoft customers and products" for many years to come.

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Nick Markakis, a left-hander from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia, went to the Orioles with the seventh pick.
Next, Baltimore took Nick Markakis, a left-handed pitcher and outfielder from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia.

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There are a total of 659 women enrolled at the academy, the report said.
There were 659 women enrolled at the academy at the time of the survey.

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That exploit works on unpatched Windows 2000 machines with Service Pack 3 and 4.
Both Counterpane and iDefense contend that the exploit works effectively against Windows 2000 systems running Service Pack 3 and 4.

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The unions also staged a five-day strike in March that forced all but one of Yale's dining halls to close.
The unions also staged a five-day strike in March; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts.

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Sorkin, who faces charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and lying to a grand jury, was to have been tried separately.
Sorkin was to have been tried separately on charges of conspiracy and lying to a grand jury.

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In 2002, Linksys overtook Cisco Systems as the leading wireless equipment vendor, accounting for 14.1 percent of revenue.
Rolfe said Linksys overtook Cisco Systems last year as the leading supplier of WLAN equipment.

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Smugglers in a van chased down a pickup and SUV carrying other smugglers and illegal immigrants, said Pinal County Sheriff Roger Vanderpool.
People in a van opened fire on a pickup and SUV believed to be transporting illegal immigrants, said Pinal County Sheriff Roger Vanderpool.

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No charges were announced, but the statement said legal proceedings were expected Monday.
An FBI statement said legal proceedings were expected Monday in federal court in Baltimore.

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Protesters had been calling for an end to the country's hard-line establishment and for supreme leader Khamenei's death.
The protesters denounced the country's supreme leader, hard-liner Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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At his request, he will be reassigned within the district.
District Superintendent J. Chester Floyd told reporters Monday that McCrackin will be reassigned within the district.

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The 30-year bond US30YT=RR jumped 20/32, taking its yield to 4.14 percent from 4.18 percent.
The 30-year bond US30YT=RR dipped 14/32 for a yield of 4.26 percent from 4.23 percent.

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Doctors say one or both boys may die, and that some brain damage is possible if they survive.
Doctors said that one or both of the boys may die and that if they survive, some brain damage is possible.

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The life expectancy for boys born in 2001 was 74.4 years, up two years since 1990.
According to the report, average life expectancy has increased by nearly two years since 1990.

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Costa's semifinal opponent is Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero, whom he beat in last year's final.
Costa will play Juan Carlos Ferrero next in a rematch of last year's final.

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The average American makes four trips a day, 45 percent for shopping or errands.
Nearly half - 45 percent - are for shopping or running errands.

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If convicted, they face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each of the 11 counts.
If convicted, each faces up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000 or more based on the amount of gains involved.

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The Commerce Commission would have been a significant hurdle for such a deal.
The New Zealand Commerce Commission had given Westpac no indication whether it would have approved its deal.

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Sens. John Kerry and Bob Graham declined invitations to speak.
The no-shows were Sens. John Kerry of Massachusetts and Bob Graham of Florida.

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Some 660 prisoners from 42 countries, including Canada, are held, many captured during the war against in Afghanistan the al-Qaida network.
Some 660 prisoners from 42 countries are being held at the Naval base at Guantanamo Bay, many captured during the war against Al Qaeda in Afghanistan.

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Chechen officials working for the Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels and tension is running high ahead of next Sunday's presidential election in war-torn Chechnya.
Officials in Chechnya's Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels, and tension is running high ahead of Sunday's presidential election in the war-ravaged region.

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Government bonds sold off sharply after Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday that the U.S. economy "could very well be embarking on a period of extended growth".
Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday the U.S. economy "could very well be embarking on a period of sustained growth".

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Druce will face murder charges, Conte said.
Conte said Druce will be charged with murder.

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Cisco pared spending to compensate for sluggish sales.
In response to sluggish sales, Cisco pared spending.

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Special police detained Khodorkovsky early on Saturday in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, where his plane had made a refuelling stop.
Police detained Khodorkovsky early on Saturday when his jet made a refueling stop in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk.

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The 30-year bond US30YT=RR grew 1-3/32 for a yield of 4.30 percent, down from 4.35 percent late Wednesday.
At 11 a.m. (1500 GMT), the 10-year note US10YT=RR was up 11/32 for a yield of 3.36 percent from 3.40 percent Wednesday.

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The shares represent more than half the 115.9 million shares Turner held at the end of April, according to Bloomberg data.
The sale represents about 52 per cent of the 115.9 million shares Mr Turner held at the end of April.

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Mr. Manuel and his group entered the United States by walking across the bridge linking Matamoros and Brownsville.
Manuel and his group entered the US the same way thousands of people do every day, by walking across the bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville.

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The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate.
The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries.

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Further out the curve, the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR shed 25/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.26 percent from 3.17 percent.
Early Wednesday, the benchmark 10-year US10YT=RR had lost 16/32 in price, driving its yield up to 3.33 percent from 3.26 percent late Tuesday.

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And yes, Marilyn Monroe is definitely part of the story, titled "Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin."
Note the subheading of this terrible parable in the "American Masters" series, "Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin."

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She countersued for $125 million, saying Gruner & Jahr broke its contract with her by cutting her out of key editorial decisions.
She countersued for $125 million, saying G+J broke its contract with her by cutting her out of key editorial decisions and manipulated the magazine's financial figures.

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But in the end, all the worm did was visit a pornography site, said Vincent Weafer, a security director with Symantec Security Response in California.
But Vincent Weafer, security director with Symantec Security Response, said all the virus did was visit a pornography site.

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The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies, and set out to make it easier for them to apply the updates.
The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies trying to apply them.

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It's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.
It is the nation's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Frank Quattrone, the former Credit Suisse First Boston technology investment-banking guru, reportedly pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of obstruction of justice and witness tampering.
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Former star investment banker Frank Quattrone pleaded not guilty Tuesday to criminal charges of obstruction of justice and witness tampering.

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The settlement includes $4.1 million in attorneys' fees and expenses.
Plaintiffs' attorneys would get $4.1 million of the settlement.

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IDEC shareholders would own 50.5 percent of the stock of the combined company, and Biogen shareholders the remaining 49.5 percent.
The companies said Idec holders would own about 50.5 percent of the stock of the combined company.

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Electronic Data Systems Corp. Thursday said the Securities and Exchange Commission has asked the company for documents related to its large contract with the U.S. Navy.
In a regulatory filing, EDS said the SEC had asked for information related to its troubled IT outsourcing contract with the US Navy.

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The flamboyant entrepreneur flagged the plan after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey.
Sir Richard was speaking after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey.

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Five more human cases of West Nile virus, were reported by the Mesa County Health Department on Wednesday.
As of this week, 103 human West Nile cases in 45 counties had been reported to the health department.

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He started in the 1983 Super Bowl, which Miami lost 27-17 to Washington.
He played four seasons in Miami, including the Dolphins' 27-17 loss to Washington in the Super Bowl.

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Moffitt said the results need to be replicated in another study before testing of individuals for presence of the long or short versions of the gene will be pursued.
Professor Moffitt said the results needed to be replicated before pursuing testing of individuals for the presence of the long or short versions of the gene.

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"Biotech products, if anything, may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing," Fraley said, adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology.
"Biotech products, if anything, may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing," said Robert Fraley, Monsanto's executive vice president.

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The transaction will expand Callebaut's sales revenues from its consumer products business to 45 percent from 23 percent.
The transaction will expand Callebaut's sales revenues from its consumer products business by around 45 percent to some one-third of total sales.

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The company has expanded into providing other services for buyers, including payment services.
The company has expanded those basic services, offering payment and even financing.

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Miodrag Zivkovic, of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro, won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent.
Miodrag Zivkovic, the leader of the pro-independence opposition Liberal Alliance, came in second with 31 percent of the vote.

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"Certainly what we know suggests that we should take what they're saying very seriously," he added.
"We don't know everything [but] what we know suggests that we should take what they're saying seriously," he said.

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But the prime minister told the BBC he wasn't bothered by polls and that he would continue to do what he believed to be right.
He said he wasn't bothered by polls and that he would continue to do what he believed to be right, in both foreign and domestic policy.

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"They were brutally beaten, and it's really a wonder that Porchia is the only deceased in this case."
"It's a wonder that Porchia was the only deceased in this case," Sax added.

369: diff=0.41, gold=3.8, sys=3.38

Harris and Klebold killed 12 students and a teacher before taking their own lives on April 20, 1999.
Harris and Klebold killed 12 students, a teacher and themselves at the school.

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Downstream at Mount Vernon, the Skagit River was expected to crest at 36 feet -- 8 feet above flood stage -- tonight, Burke said.
The Skagit was expected to crest during the night at 38 feet at Mount Vernon, 10 feet above flood stage, the National Weather Service said.

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Sean Harrigan, president of the California Public Employees' Retirement System, also suggested paring down the NYSE's 27-member board, changing its composition and making it more accountable.
Sean Harrigan, president of the California Public Employees' Retirement System, also suggested paring the NYSE's 27-member board and allotting more seats to investors outside the securities industry.

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A key question was whether France, which infuriated Washington by leading the charge against U.N. authorization for the war, would vote "Yes" or abstain.
France, which infuriated Washington by leading the charge against U.N. approval for the war, also sought changes.

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Iraq's economy was ravaged during years of U.N. sanctions over ex-president Saddam Hussein's 1990 occupation of Kuwait and by the U.S.-led war to oust him which ended in April.
Iraq's economy was shattered under former president Saddam Hussein and by the U.S.-led war to oust him which ended in April.

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British police arrested 21 people early Tuesday in connection with the suspected ritual murder of an African boy whose torso was found in the Thames River.
Police have arrested 21 people in connection with the murder of a young Nigerian child whose headless and limbless torso was found floating in the river Thames.

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Long lines formed outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines Sunday as Israelis prepared to weather a strike that threatened to paralyze the country.
Long lines formed Sunday outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines as Israelis braced for the strike's effects.

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Peter Lyman and Hal Varian of Berkeley's School of Information Management and Systems say that information production has increased by 30 percent each year between 1999 and 2002.
That task appealed to two masters of the megabyte, Peter Lyman and Hal Varian, professors at the University of California-Berkeley's School of Information Management and Systems.

377: diff=0.39, gold=2.8, sys=3.19

"Fighting continued until midnight," western rebel commander Ousmane Coulibaly told Reuters by satellite phone on Sunday.
"They ransacked and burned the two villages completely," rebel commander Ousmane Coulibaly told Reuters by satellite phone from the bush.

378: diff=0.39, gold=3.2, sys=2.80

The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results.
The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July.

379: diff=0.39, gold=3.5, sys=3.10

Putin hailed Saudi Arabia as ``one of the most important Muslim nations.
Before the meeting, Putin said Russia regards Saudi Arabia as a key Muslim state.

380: diff=0.39, gold=3.2, sys=3.59

About 25 governments have signed in the last four months, about half of those in the last three weeks.
According to the State Department list, about 25 nations have signed bilateral agreements in the past four months, about half in the past three weeks.

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The seven other nations in the initiative are Britain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Spain.
Other nations involved in the PSI include Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Britain.

382: diff=0.39, gold=4.33, sys=3.94

His daughter, Nina Axelrod, told The Associated Press that he died in his sleep, apparently of heart failure.
Axelrod died in his sleep of heart failure, said his daughter, Nina Axelrod.

383: diff=0.39, gold=3.6, sys=3.20

His 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned in a Virginia Beach, Va., parking lot June 25.
His sport utility vehicle was found June 25, abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach, Va.

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President Bush raised a record-breaking $49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months, with contributions from 262,000 Americans, the president's campaign chairman said Tuesday.
President Bush has raised $83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May, and has $70 million of that left to spend, his campaign said Tuesday.

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Revenue rose to $616.5 million from $610.6 million a year earlier.
Revenue was up a tad, from $610.6 million to $616.5 million.

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On the cell's surface, the foreign components are recognised by other cells that then realise it is infected and kill it.
The foreign bits are recognized by other cells that realize it is infected and kill it.

387: diff=0.38, gold=3.25, sys=3.63

Lee Janzen, who was tied atop the leaderboard with five holes left, finished with a 68 and tied for sixth.
Lee Janzen, tied atop the leaderboard with five holes left, finished with a 68 to tie for sixth with Bob Crane (67) at 269.

388: diff=0.38, gold=1.8, sys=2.18

The blasts killed two people and injured more than 150 others.
The Atlanta Olympic Games attack killed one woman and injured more than 100 other people.

389: diff=0.38, gold=1.5, sys=1.88

Tuition at four-year private colleges averaged $19,710 this year, up 6 percent from 2002.
For the current academic year, tuition at public colleges averaged $4,694, up almost $600 from the year before.

390: diff=0.38, gold=3.4, sys=3.78

Proving that the Millville son's sacrifice would not go unsung, Mayor James Quinn ordered all city flags flown at half-mast for the next 30 days.
In Millville yesterday, Mayor James Quinn ordered all city flags flown at half-staff for the next 30 days.

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Four other men who were also charged in June have already pleaded guilty.
Four of the defendants have pleaded guilty to weapons charges and other counts.

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Heatley was sixth in the league in goals last season with 41 and ninth in points with 89.
Heatley led Atlanta in scoring last season with a team-record 41 goals and 48 assists.

393: diff=0.37, gold=2.2, sys=1.82

Aspen Technology's shares dropped 74 cents, or 23 percent, to close at $2.48 on the Nasdaq.
In afternoon trading, Aspen's shares were off 89 cents or more than 27 percent at $2.33 per share.

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Indeed, Mr. Weill, a self-described workaholic, said he planned to remain very involved in the company.
Still, Mr. Weill will remain very much a power at the company.

395: diff=0.37, gold=4.25, sys=3.87

The epidemic began in November in the mainland's Guangdong province, but the People's Republic of China refused to report truthfully about its spread for four months.
The PRC epidemic began in Guandong province in November, but the Communist Party government refused to report truthfully about its spread for four months.

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Mr. Grassley and Mr. Baucus rejected any disparity in drug benefits.
Grassley and Baucus said they had rejected that approach in their plan.

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Her body was found several weeks later in the Green River.
Aug. 15, 1982: Remains of Chapman, Hinds and Mills are found in the Green River.

398: diff=0.36, gold=3.2, sys=2.83

The new Army Commander is the Masaka Armoured Brigade commanding officer, Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima who is now promoted to major general.
PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has promoted Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima to Major General and named him Army Commander.

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We think they have the right to choose.
"We think PeopleSoft customers deserve the right to choose," Ellison said.

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Neither Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van De Velde nor Morgan could be reached for comment.
Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van de Velde would not confirm an offer was made to Lebo.

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Its keywords are supported by Chinese language Web portals.
Chinese language Web portals also support 3721 keywords, the Web site said.

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Outside the court, Sriyanto, who faces up to 25 years' jail, denied he had done anything wrong.
Outside the court, Sriyanto denied to The Age that he had done anything wrong.

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Among three major candidates, Schwarzenegger is wining the battle for independents and crossover voters.
Schwarzenegger picks up more independents and crossover voters than Bustamante.

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"These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate," Bush said, adding that the United States will find the killers.
These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate and the United States will find the killers and they will learn the meaning of American justice.

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Their contract will expire at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday instead of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, said Rian Wathen, organizing director for United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700.
"It has outraged the membership," said Rian Wathen, organizing director of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700.

406: diff=0.35, gold=2.4, sys=2.75

According to the 2000 Census, Long Beach's Hispanic or Latino population was listed at 35.8 percent.
According to the Census Bureau, the Hispanic population increased by 9.8 percent from the April 2000 census figures.

407: diff=0.35, gold=3.25, sys=2.89

"I do not wish to be present during this witness," he told Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Al Girolami.
"Yes, I do not wish to be present during this witness," Peterson, 31, calmly told the judge as he was returned to his cell.

408: diff=0.35, gold=3.8, sys=3.44

In Kentucky, Democratic Attorney General Ben Chandler faces U.S. Rep. Ernie Fletcher.
Kentucky: Republican Ernie Fletcher, a three-term House member, is battling Democratic state Attorney General Ben Chandler.

409: diff=0.35, gold=3.5, sys=3.85

Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through.
Since then, Texas Gov. Rick Perry has called two special sessions trying to push the measure through.

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Microsoft acquired Virtual PC when it bought the assets of Connectix earlier this year.
Microsoft acquired Virtual PC from its developer, Connectix, earlier this year.

411: diff=0.34, gold=4.0, sys=3.65

Sovereign's shares lost 74 cents, or 4.5%, to $15.68.
Sovereign shares closed on the New York Stock Exchange at $15.68, down 74 cents, or 4.5 percent.

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Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack were in court to witness the proceedings, but few Balinese attended the trial.
Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack sat in the front row of the court, but few Balinese attended the trial.

413: diff=0.34, gold=3.5, sys=3.15

"Now, the other guy, he's ashamed of his party," Street said to crowd laughter.
"The other guy, he's ashamed of his party, and I don't blame him.

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Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case.
Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case.

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But price declines have remained below 30 percent, year over year, for the last two quarters, said IDC analyst John McArthur.
McArthur told internetnews.com price declines have moderated and remained below 30 percent from the previous year for the last two quarters.

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Mr. Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was "very methodical."
GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the murder scenes showed that the killer was very methodical.

417: diff=0.34, gold=3.5, sys=3.15

Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma today cut short a visit to Latin America as a bitter border wrangle between Ukraine and Russia deteriorates further.
The dispute has led Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma to cut short a state visit to Latin America.

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"Jeremy's a good guy," Barber said, adding: "Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete.
He also said Shockey is "living the dream life of a New York athlete.

419: diff=0.34, gold=3.25, sys=2.90

A statement released by DEI said Green would begin driving the car on an interim basis beginning next week in the Winston Open at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
It was announced that Green will replace Park in the Dale Earnhardt Inc. No. 1 Chevrolet, beginning with the Winston Open at Lowe's Motor Speedway next week.

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He was arrested Tuesday night at a northwest Atlanta tire shop after a national manhunt.
He was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday night by police acting on a tip-off.

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Although obesity can increase the risk of health problems, skeptics argue, so do smoking and high cholesterol.
Although obesity can increase the risk of a host of health problems, skeptics argue, so do smoking and high cholesterol, which are not considered diseases.

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Both papers are being published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The study appears today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Oracle shares were also higher, trading up 12 cents at $13.60.
Shares of Redwood Shores-based Oracle rose 14 cents to $13.62.

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The dollar was last at $1.1149 to the euro, close to its strongest level since April 30.
The dollar pushed as high as $1.1115 to the euro in early trade, extending Tuesday's one percent rally to hit its strongest level since April 30.

425: diff=0.33, gold=3.25, sys=3.58

"We continue to work with the Saudis on this, but they did not, as of the time of this tragic event, provide the additional security we requested."
"But they did not, as of the time of this particular tragic event, provide the security we had requested," Mr Jordan said.

426: diff=0.33, gold=4.8, sys=4.46

Dolores Mahoy, 68, of Colorado Springs, Colo., is someone who might be helped by the legislation pending in Congress.
Dolores E. Mahoy, 68, of Colorado Springs is just the type of person who might be helped by the legislation pending in Congress.

427: diff=0.33, gold=1.0, sys=1.33

The S&P/TSX composite rose 87.74 points on the week, while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.49 points.
On the week, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points, while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points.

428: diff=0.33, gold=3.4, sys=3.06

They made a similar discovery in Houston on another aircraft, Dallas-based Southwest said in a statement.
The airline said a similar discovery was made on the plane in Houston.

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> added 8.27 points, or 0.51 percent, to 1,633.53.
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX crept up 4.3 points, or 0.44 percent, to 980.52.

430: diff=0.33, gold=3.6, sys=3.93

Blue chips edged lower by midday on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months.
U.S. stocks fell in early morning trade on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months.

431: diff=0.33, gold=5.0, sys=4.66

The value will total about $124 million, including convertible securities, according to Corel.
Including convertible securities, the total estimated value of the deal is $124 million, according to Corel.

432: diff=0.33, gold=2.8, sys=3.13

The parents want her kept alive; her husband says she never wanted to be kept alive artificially.
Michael Schiavo has argued that his wife never wanted to be kept alive artificially.

433: diff=0.33, gold=4.4, sys=4.06

Daniels said he doesn't know what Bush will have to say about him at tonight's $2,000-per-person presidential fund-raiser.
Daniels said he doesn't know what Bush will say at tonight's $2,000-per-person reception to raise funds for his presidential re-election bid.

434: diff=0.33, gold=1.33, sys=1.66

The dollar was at 117.85 yen against the Japanese currency, up 0.1 percent.
Against the Swiss franc the dollar was at 1.3289 francs, up 0.5 percent on the day.

435: diff=0.32, gold=3.2, sys=3.52

"I´m very proud of the citizens of this state," Gov. John Baldacci said after votes from Tuesday´s referendum were counted.
"I'm very proud of the citizens of this state," said Gov. John Baldacci, a casino foe.

436: diff=0.32, gold=3.4, sys=3.07

Mr Hadley, who has a new partner and child, said: "I am absolutely delighted.
In a statement issued by his solicitors, Mr Hadley said: "I am absolutely delighted with the outcome of proceedings.

437: diff=0.32, gold=3.4, sys=3.72

Passed in 1999 but never put into effect, the law would have made it illegal for bar and restaurant patrons to light up.
Passed in 1999 but never put into effect, the smoking law would have prevented bar and restaurant patrons from lighting up, but exempted private clubs from the regulation.

438: diff=0.32, gold=2.6, sys=2.92

About 22% of twentysomethings are obese, which is roughly 30 pounds over a healthy weight.
About 31 percent of Americans are now obese — roughly 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight.

439: diff=0.32, gold=3.25, sys=3.57

The show's closure affected third-quarter earnings per share by a penny.
The company said this impacted earnings by a penny a share.

440: diff=0.32, gold=1.0, sys=0.67

The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was up 8.79 points, or 0.96 percent, at 929.06.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> jumped 26 points, or 1.78 percent, to 1,516.

441: diff=0.32, gold=2.8, sys=3.12

Dunlap won both the swimsuit competition and the talent portion of the competition, singing "If I Could."
She won the talent portion singing "If I Could" and also won in evening wear.

442: diff=0.32, gold=4.0, sys=3.67

"Right from the beginning, we didn't want to see anyone take a cut in pay.
But Mr. Crosby told The Associated Press: "Right from the beginning, we didn't want to see anyone take a cut in pay.

443: diff=0.31, gold=1.4, sys=1.71

Britz earned $3.77 million in salary, bonus and other compensation, and Kinney earned $3.76 million.
Johnston made $5.8 million in salary and bonus in 2001 as president, and as a part-time adviser earned $1 million in 2002.

444: diff=0.31, gold=2.2, sys=1.88

A second victim, Michael Walker, 23, was struck in the torso, the bullet perforating his lung.
The other victim, Michael Walker, of 550 Barbey Street, was struck in the neck.

445: diff=0.31, gold=4.8, sys=4.48

Ursel Reisen confirmed it operated the coach, but gave no details other than to say the passengers were of mixed ages.
Ursel Reisen confirmed it had been operating the coach, but declined to give details of the passengers other than to say they were of mixed ages.

446: diff=0.31, gold=3.4, sys=3.71

It got up on his personal radar screen this past week, I've given him my pitch and he was quite supportive," he said.
"It got up on his personal radar screen in the past week, and I had to get my pitch.

447: diff=0.31, gold=3.2, sys=3.51

A judge ordered the child placed in state custody Aug. 8.
On Aug. 8, Juvenile Court Judge Robert Yeates ordered that Parker be placed in protective custody.

448: diff=0.31, gold=4.75, sys=4.43

St. Paul Chairman and Chief Executive Jay S. Fishman, 51, will be CEO of the combined company.
Jay Fishman, 51, chairman and chief executive of St Paul, will be chief executive of the combined company.

449: diff=0.31, gold=3.5, sys=3.18

Nonetheless, the open-source guru insisted, "This attack was wrong, and it was dangerous to our goals."
"This attack was wrong, and it was dangerous to our goals," Raymond said.

450: diff=0.31, gold=3.0, sys=3.31

Gyorgy Heizler, head of the local disaster unit, said the coach was carrying 38 passengers.
The head of the local disaster unit, Gyorgy Heizler, said the coach driver had failed to heed red stop lights.

451: diff=0.30, gold=1.75, sys=2.05

Agnew said Pinellas began baiting when rabies cases "went from zero to 30" in 1995.
Still, Pinellas rabies cases fell sharply to 17 in 1996 and 3 in 1997, Agnew said.

452: diff=0.30, gold=3.4, sys=3.09

Prosecutors filed a motion informing Lee they intend to seek the death penalty.
He added that prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

453: diff=0.30, gold=3.8, sys=3.49

"I started crying and yelling at him, 'What do you mean, what are you saying, why did you lie to me?'"
Gulping for air, I started crying and yelling at him, 'What do you mean?

454: diff=0.30, gold=3.33, sys=3.63

Mr. Bush had sought to store his papers in his father's presidential library, where they would have stayed secret for a half-century.
In Texas, public watchdog groups opposed Mr. Bush's efforts to house his papers at his father's presidential library, where they would have remained secret for a half-century.

455: diff=0.30, gold=4.36, sys=4.05

The results were released at Tuesday's meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and will be published in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine.
The study results were released at a meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and also will be published in tomorrow's issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

456: diff=0.30, gold=3.75, sys=4.05

The transaction will grant Handspring stockholders 0.09 of a share of Palm--and no shares of PalmSource--for each share of Handspring common stock.
Under the proposed terms of the transaction, and following the spinoff of PalmSource, Palm will exchange 0.09 shares for each share of Handspring.

457: diff=0.30, gold=1.0, sys=0.69

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was up 9.69 points, or 0.98 percent, at 994.53.
The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> gained 18.35 points, or 1.13 percent, to 1,646.02.

458: diff=0.30, gold=2.6, sys=2.90

The state's population was 6,080,485 in 2000, according to the U.S. census.
Between 1960 and 2000, however, the state's population grew by 30.4 percent to 6,080,485.

459: diff=0.30, gold=3.5, sys=3.19

U.S. forces recently apprehended some 40 suspected foreign militants near the Syrian border and are now interrogating them.
The Third Armored Cavalry Regiment recently apprehended about 40 suspected fighters near the Syrian border, officials said.

460: diff=0.29, gold=2.8, sys=3.09

Mr. Geoghan had been living in a protective custody unit since being transferred to the prison on April 3.
He had been in protective custody since being transferred to Souza-Baranowski in April, officials said.

461: diff=0.29, gold=3.4, sys=3.10

SEC Chairman William Donaldson said there is a "building confidence out there that the cop is on the beat."
"I think there's a building confidence that the cop is on the beat."

462: diff=0.29, gold=3.4, sys=3.10

They said the child was taken to Nassau County Medical Center for observation.
The boy was taken to Nassau University Medical Center, where staff said he was "doing okay."

463: diff=0.29, gold=3.0, sys=3.29

Annika Sorenstam gets her first opportunity to test that objective this week at the McDonald's LPGA Championship.
The appetizer devoured, Annika Sorenstam moves on to the entree this week at the McDonald's LPGA Championship.

464: diff=0.29, gold=4.5, sys=4.20

Calvin Hollins Jr.'s attorney, Thomas Royce, has repeatedly said his client had no link with the company that owned and operated E2.
The lawyer for Hollins Jr., Thomas Royce, has said his client had no link to the company that owned and operated E2.

465: diff=0.29, gold=3.0, sys=3.29

"Canada is a small country, and it needs companies like this, deals like this."
A passionate nationalist, Mr. D'Alessandro said: "Canada is a small country, and we need more companies like this."

466: diff=0.29, gold=4.0, sys=4.29

On Wednesday, the total of National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty worldwide stood at 154,603.
As of yesterday, the total number of National Guard and Reserve troops called to duty worldwide stood at 154,603.

467: diff=0.28, gold=3.5, sys=3.78

This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java, Visual C# and Visual Basic .NET.
IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus, which allows developers to work in Java, Visual C# and VisualBasic .Net.

468: diff=0.28, gold=3.0, sys=3.28

American Masters: Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin (Wed.
Note the subheading of this terrible parable in the "American Masters" series, "Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin."

469: diff=0.28, gold=4.0, sys=3.71

Microsoft said Friday that it is halting development of future Macintosh versions of its Internet Explorer browser, citing competition from Apple Computer's Safari browser.
Microsoft will stop developing versions of its Internet Explorer browser software for Macintosh computers, saying that Apple's Safari is now all that Apple needs.

470: diff=0.28, gold=3.8, sys=3.51

Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella, bench coach John McLaren and right fielder Aubrey Huff were ejected for arguing after Huff was called out on strikes to end the ninth.
Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella, bench coach John McLaren and Huff all were ejected in the middle of the ninth.

471: diff=0.28, gold=3.6, sys=3.88

The market's broader gauges also posted big gains, having climbed higher for four consecutive weeks.
The broader market also retreated, having climbed higher for four consecutive weeks.

472: diff=0.28, gold=3.0, sys=3.28

The notification was first reported Friday by MSNBC.
MSNBC.com first reported the CIA request on Friday.

473: diff=0.28, gold=3.5, sys=3.21

The best the investigators can do is nitpick about the process and substance of isolated business decisions ... and question his competence as a manager."
Ebbers' lawyer, Reid Weingarten, said despite the thorough investigation, "the best the investigators can do is nitpick about the process and substance of isolated business decisions."

474: diff=0.28, gold=3.0, sys=3.28

Kyi, a U.N. envoy says, as Japan adds to growing international pressure by saying it will halt its hefty economic aid unless Suu Kyi is freed.
JAPAN added to growing international pressure on Burma yesterday, threatening to halt its hefty economic aid unless the military government released pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

475: diff=0.27, gold=3.71, sys=3.99

Yeager said the suspect in the Target attack showed tendencies of being a prior offender.
Yeager said the incident appeared to be isolated, but the suspect showed tendencies of being a prior offender.

476: diff=0.27, gold=3.75, sys=3.47

So far, Georgia has been returned all but $70,000 of the money it wired.
Georgia has received all but $70,000 of its money back with the help of the FBI.

477: diff=0.27, gold=3.8, sys=4.07

The WHO says the latest case does not fit its profile of SARS and is not a public health concern.
The WHO has said the Singapore case did not fit its profile of SARS and was "not an international public health concern."

478: diff=0.27, gold=3.8, sys=3.52

"She was crying and scared,' said Isa Yasin, the owner of the store.
"She was crying and she was really scared," said Yasin.

479: diff=0.27, gold=2.5, sys=2.22

The Standard Edition is $15,000 per processor or $300 per named user.
The Standard Edition One is a single processor version of the Oracle Standard Edition Database.

480: diff=0.27, gold=1.8, sys=2.07

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3 per cent at 9,886.75, while the Nasdaq Composite index was 0.4 per cent higher at 1,986.97.
On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5 per cent at 9,905.8 and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.7 per cent at 1,995.1.

481: diff=0.27, gold=3.0, sys=3.27

Last week, his lawyers asked Gov. Mark R. Warner to grant clemency, but the governor declined to intervene.
Last week, his lawyers asked Warner to grant clemency under certain conditions that would have lead to a new sentencing hearing.

482: diff=0.27, gold=3.2, sys=2.92

Business Week's online edition reported on Friday that WorldCom and the SEC could announce a settlement as early as Monday.
BusinessWeek Online has learned that the settlement could come as early as Monday, May 19.

483: diff=0.27, gold=3.4, sys=3.67

Glover said the killer used a "peculiar slipknot" on the ligature he used to strangle some of the victims.
Glover said the killer used a ``peculiar slipknot,'' including a coaxial cable and an extension cord, to strangle some of the victims.

484: diff=0.27, gold=3.2, sys=2.92

A lawsuit has been filed in an attempt to block the removal of the Ten Commandments monument from the building.
Supporters asked a federal court Monday to block the removal of a Ten Commandments monument from the Alabama Judicial Building.

485: diff=0.26, gold=1.6, sys=1.86

Shares of San Diego-based Jack In The Box closed at $21.49, up 78 cents, or 3.8 percent, on the New York Stock Exchange.
Shares of Tampa-based Outback Steakhouse Inc. closed at $44.50, up $1.78, or 4.2 percent, on the New York Stock Exchange.

486: diff=0.26, gold=2.2, sys=2.46

PG&E Corp. shares were up 39 cents or 2.6 percent at $15.59 on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday.
PG&E's shares gained 24 cents to $15.44 during Tuesday's trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

487: diff=0.26, gold=4.4, sys=4.66

Another million barrels, bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA, was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker, the Sandra Tapias.
A Spanish tanker, Sandra Tapias, was to be loaded with another million barrels, bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA, in the afternoon.

488: diff=0.26, gold=3.25, sys=3.51

A former candidate for governor of New York, he styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance.
Mr. McCall, who ran unsuccessfully for governor of New York in 2002, styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance.

489: diff=0.26, gold=3.0, sys=3.26

He proposed a system under which it would take fewer and fewer votes to overcome a filibuster.
Frist proposed a process in which it would take gradually fewer votes to overcome filibusters preventing final votes on judicial confirmations.

490: diff=0.26, gold=3.75, sys=4.01

The US Senate judiciary committee overcame a significant hurdle yesterday in the battle to create a trust fund to pay victims of asbestos exposure.
The Senate judiciary committee on Tuesday overcame a significant hurdle in the battle to create a trust fund to pay victims of asbestos exposure but the most difficult obstacles remain.

491: diff=0.26, gold=3.25, sys=2.98

DeVries did make one stop in town Wednesday - registering as a sex offender at the Soledad Police Department.
Convicted child molester Brian DeVries spoke out in response to community outrage Wednesday afternoon after registering as a sex offender at the Soledad Police Department.

492: diff=0.26, gold=4.4, sys=4.13

The bank also said its offer was subject to the agreement of Drax's senior banks, senior bond holders and hedging banks by 30 September 2003.
The offer is also subject to Goldman signing an agreement with Drax's senior banks, senior bond holders and hedging banks by Sept. 30, it said.

493: diff=0.25, gold=4.75, sys=4.49

But U.S. troops will not shrink from mounting raids and attacking their foes when their locations can be pinpointed.
But American troops will not shrink from mounting raids in the locations of their foes that can be pinpointed.

494: diff=0.25, gold=3.8, sys=3.54

"I know of no pressure," said Mr. Feith, the under secretary of defense for policy.
"I know of nobody who pressured anybody," Douglas Feith, undersecretary of defense for policy, said at a Pentagon briefing.

495: diff=0.25, gold=3.8, sys=4.05

As well as the dolphin scheme, the chaos has allowed foreign companies to engage in damaging logging and fishing operations without proper monitoring or export controls.
Internal chaos has allowed foreign companies to set up damaging commercial logging and fishing operations without proper monitoring or export controls.

496: diff=0.25, gold=2.4, sys=2.14

Shares of Coke closed New York Stock Exchange trading Thursday at $44.01.
In morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Coca-Cola shares were down 34 cents at $43.67.

497: diff=0.25, gold=3.8, sys=3.54

Gregory Parseghian, a former investment banker, was appointed chief executive.
Greg Parseghian was appointed the new chief executive.

498: diff=0.25, gold=3.0, sys=2.74

Jim Furyk celebrated his first Father's Day as a father by winning his first major golf championship.
His first Father's Day as a dad, his first major as a champion.

499: diff=0.25, gold=3.8, sys=3.54

His dissent was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas.
Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas dissented.

500: diff=0.25, gold=4.25, sys=4.50

CIA Director George Tenet said the two men were "defined by dedication and courage."
"[They] were defined by dedication and courage," said the CIA's director George Tenet.

501: diff=0.25, gold=3.53, sys=3.27

The compensation committee will prohibit securities industry directors from sitting on it.
The exchange also said its five-person compensation committee will consist only of directors from outside the securities industry.

502: diff=0.25, gold=3.2, sys=2.94

The American Express Corp. has pledged at least $3 million of more than $5 million needed.
The city had requested federal funds, but withdrew that request when American Express pledged at least $3 million.

503: diff=0.25, gold=3.6, sys=3.85

A total of 17 cases have been confirmed in the southern city of Basra, the Organization said.
A total of 17 confirmed cases of cholera were reported yesterday by the World Health Organisation in the southern Iraqi city of Basra.

504: diff=0.25, gold=3.8, sys=3.54

Instead, tickets for the Jersey jam went on sale last night through Ticketmaster.
Tickets, available through Ticketmaster, went on sale yesterday.

505: diff=0.25, gold=3.25, sys=3.50

In the second quarter, Anadarko now expects volume of 46 million BOE, down from 48 million BOE.
Production for the second quarter was cut to 46 million barrels from 48 million barrels.

506: diff=0.25, gold=3.6, sys=3.85

"This moves us a lot closer to saying that the foam can do this kind of damage," said Hubbard, a member of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.
"I think this moves us a lot closer toward saying that foam can do this kind of damage," Hubbard said.

507: diff=0.25, gold=3.8, sys=3.54

Authorities appealed to the public Friday to come forward and provide what could be the key to solving the sniper-style shootings that have killed three people outside area convenience stores.
Authorities looked to the public yesterday for help in solving the deadly sniper-style shootings of three people outside Charleston-area convenience stores.

508: diff=0.25, gold=3.0, sys=3.25

Prince is replacing Sanford "Sandy" Weill, who will remain Citigroup's chairman.
Prince, who heads Citigroup's global corporate and investment bank, is replacing Sanford Weill as CEO.

509: diff=0.25, gold=3.2, sys=3.45

The identical rovers will act as robotic geologists, searching for evidence of past water.
The rovers act as robotic geologists, moving on six wheels.

510: diff=0.24, gold=3.2, sys=2.95

But White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said yesterday: "The steps the Iranians claim to have taken in terms of capturing al-Qa'ida are insufficient."
"The steps that the Iranians claim to have taken in terms of capturing al-Qaida are insufficient.

511: diff=0.24, gold=3.4, sys=3.64

Byrd, speaking from the Senate floor, said he questioned "the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for purposes of a speech."
"But I do question the motives of a desk-bound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for the purposes of a speech."

512: diff=0.24, gold=4.0, sys=3.75

The researchers found only empty cavities and scar tissue where the tumors had been.
No tumors were detected; rather, empty cavities and scar tissue were found in their place.

513: diff=0.24, gold=3.25, sys=3.49

In Vienna, the IAEA said ElBaradei would accept the invitation, although no date had yet been set.
In Vienna, the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday ElBaradei had accepted Iran's invitation, but said no date had yet been set.

514: diff=0.24, gold=3.2, sys=3.44

Half of the women were given a daily dose of the drug and half took a placebo.
Half the women received a daily tablet of the combination oestrogen plus progestin while the rest were given a placebo.

515: diff=0.24, gold=3.87, sys=4.11

She said he persisted and she eventually allowed him to fix her bike while she sat in the front seat of his car.
She said she eventually allowed him to fix her bike while she sat in his car, and they chatted.

516: diff=0.24, gold=1.5, sys=1.74

The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index fell 3.99, or 0.2 percent, to 1,682.72, following a two-day win of 55.93.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 8.52 points, or 0.51 percent, to 1,670.21.

517: diff=0.24, gold=2.8, sys=3.04

Washington, however, said more was needed to prevent complaints being filed in the first place.
But the US insisted it wanted more done to prevent complaints being filed in the first place, preferably by repealing the entire law.

518: diff=0.24, gold=3.75, sys=3.99

The department's position threatens to alienate social conservatives, who have provided strong political support for Mr. Ashcroft and President Bush.
The department's stance disappointed some abortion opponents, and it threatens to alienate social conservatives who have provided strong political support for Ashcroft and President Bush.

519: diff=0.24, gold=3.2, sys=3.44

The Standard & Poor's 500 stock index ended the quarter up 120 points, a gain of 14 percent, the best performance for that broad market benchmark since 1998.
The Standard and Poor's 500-stock index, a broad collection of equities representing leading companies, finished its best quarter yesterday since the last three months of 1998.

520: diff=0.23, gold=2.0, sys=2.23

Gillette shares rose $1.45, or 4.5 percent, to $33.95 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange trading.
Shares of Gillette closed down 45 cents at $33.70 in trading Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange.

521: diff=0.23, gold=3.2, sys=3.43

After 26 hours of surgery and a year of anticipation, the boys were separated Sunday at Children's Medical Center of Dallas.
Two-year-old Egyptian twin boys, born with their heads conjoined, have been separated after 26 hours of surgery at the Children's Medical Centre in Dallas.

522: diff=0.23, gold=3.25, sys=3.48

It was developed with consultation from more than 300 leaders in academia, industry, government and the public.
The plan, called The NIH Roadmap, was developed over 14 months with help from more than 300 consultants in industry and academia.

523: diff=0.23, gold=3.4, sys=3.16

Leon Williams' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St., in Tompkinsville.
The dead man, Leon Williams, was found in his third-floor apartment.

524: diff=0.23, gold=3.4, sys=3.63

Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas told a news conference Monday that authorities were ``continuing to make significant progress'' in the case.
No charges have been filed in those deaths, but Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas said authorities were "continuing to make significant progress" in the case.

525: diff=0.23, gold=4.4, sys=4.16

Treasurys long-range plan is to provide retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability to manage their holdings online in a single account.
The Treasury said wants to give retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability eventually to manage holdings online in a single account.

526: diff=0.23, gold=0.94, sys=0.71

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gained 3 points, or 0.39 percent, at 924.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> rose 6 points, or 0.41 percent, to 1,498.

527: diff=0.23, gold=3.0, sys=3.23

After 9/11, Connolly said, agents spent thousands of hours investigating al-Bayoumi.
Connolly said FBI agents in San Diego and abroad spent thousands of hours investigating al-Bayoumi.

528: diff=0.23, gold=3.25, sys=3.01

The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate's office, police said.
The woman reported that she felt threatened and obtained a warrant for Stackhouse's arrest from the local magistrate's office.

529: diff=0.23, gold=3.4, sys=3.16

"Both of these kids are in wonderful physical condition right now," he said during a press briefing at the hospital.
"Both of these kids are in wonderful physical condition right now," said Goodrich, also director of pediatric neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore.

530: diff=0.23, gold=4.0, sys=3.76

U.S. troops killed nearly two dozen suspected Taliban militants after coming under fire in southern Afghanistan in the latest in a series of such attacks.
U.S. soldiers killed about two dozen suspected Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan after their convoy came under attack, the military said Sunday.

531: diff=0.22, gold=3.33, sys=3.10

Metropolitan Ambulance spokesman James Howe said five people were taken to hospital and three were treated at the scene after yesterday's incident.
Spokesman James Howe said five children aged between 4 and 17 were taken to hospital with neck and chest injuries, while three others were treated at the scene.

532: diff=0.22, gold=3.75, sys=3.52

Based on a separate survey of households, the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent.
Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate, which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent.

533: diff=0.22, gold=3.75, sys=3.52

"We need to change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual."
He urged employees to "avoid complacency" and to "change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual."

534: diff=0.22, gold=4.0, sys=4.22

It's also a strategic win for Overture, given that Knight Ridder had the option of signing on Google's services.
It's also a strategic win for Overture, given that Knight Ridder had been using Google's advertising services.

535: diff=0.22, gold=3.6, sys=3.37

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the government was free to withhold the names of more than 700 people detained in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001.
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the U.S. government can withhold the names of people detained as part of the September 11 investigation, reversing a lower court decision.

536: diff=0.22, gold=2.6, sys=2.82

The dead woman was also wearing a ring and a Cartier watch.
"It's a blond-haired woman wearing a Cartier watch on her wrist," the source said.

537: diff=0.22, gold=3.2, sys=2.97

Dotson was arrested Monday in his native Maryland and charged with murder.
Dotson, 21, was subsequently charged with Dennehy's murder.

538: diff=0.22, gold=2.8, sys=3.02

Mailblocks was founded five years after WebTV was acquired by Microsoft for $425 million.
WebTV was sold to Microsoft in 1997 for $425 million and today is called MSN TV.

539: diff=0.22, gold=4.0, sys=4.22

The bulk of the funds, some $65 billion, will go for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The bulk of the bill - $64.7 billion - goes for military operations primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan.

540: diff=0.22, gold=3.5, sys=3.72

Some 50 million phone numbers are registered on the list, which was to take effect Oct. 1.
The FTC signed up 50 million phone numbers for the list, which was due to go into effect October 1.

541: diff=0.22, gold=2.8, sys=2.57

"It's a major victory for Maine, and it's a major victory for other states.
The Maine program could be a model for other states.

542: diff=0.22, gold=3.0, sys=3.22

Coupling, an American version of a hit British comedy, will get the valuable Thursday 9:30 p.m. time slot.
Coupling, an American version of a hit British comedy, will couple with Friends on Thursdays.

543: diff=0.22, gold=4.0, sys=3.77

Claudette, the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season, hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 with 85-mph wind.
Claudette, the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season, hit the mid-Texas coast July 15, classified as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph.

544: diff=0.21, gold=4.2, sys=3.98

But in the first 30 seconds after Young entered the ring, the family knew it was an uneven match, Meyers said.
But in the first 30 seconds of the bout, family members knew it was an uneven match, Jodie Meyers, Stacy Young's sister, said.

545: diff=0.21, gold=3.0, sys=2.78

Peterson told police he fished alone in San Francisco Bay on Christmas Eve, returning to an empty house.
Peterson told police he left his wife at about 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 24 to fish alone in San Francisco Bay.

546: diff=0.21, gold=3.0, sys=3.21

Under NASD regulations, Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel.
The analyst, already let go by Merrill, can request a hearing before a NASD panel.

547: diff=0.21, gold=3.5, sys=3.28

In the weeks leading up to the execution, several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters.
Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters, accompanied by rifle bullets.

548: diff=0.21, gold=5.0, sys=4.78

EU ministers were invited to the conference but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform, said Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington.
Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington, said EU ministers were invited but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform.

549: diff=0.21, gold=2.25, sys=2.46

The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> added 28 points, or 0.27 percent, at 10,557, hitting its highest level in 21 months.
The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> rose 49 points, or 0.47 percent, to 10,578.

550: diff=0.21, gold=3.0, sys=3.21

Activists say they fear the gathering is an attempt by corporate farming to push bio-engineered crops on starving countries.
Instead, they fear the conference is an attempt by corporate farming and biotech interests to push into new markets.

551: diff=0.21, gold=3.4, sys=3.61

But Adora Obi Nweze, the NAACP state president, said the state only tried to prove its conclusion of suicide, rather than consider the possibility of murder.
Adora Obi Nweze, the NAACP state president, said the state has refused to consider the possibility of murder.

552: diff=0.20, gold=4.2, sys=3.99

In a statement distributed Friday, 28 Chechen non-governmental organizations said they would boycott the vote.
In a statement distributed today, 28 Chechen non-governmental organisations said they would boycott the vote and warned voters to expect fraud.

553: diff=0.20, gold=3.8, sys=3.59

In 2001 and 2002, wire transfers from 4 of the company's 40 accounts totaled more than $3.2 billion, prosecutors said.
Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002, Morgenthau said.

554: diff=0.20, gold=3.75, sys=3.54

Tenet has been under scrutiny since November, when former Chief Executive Jeffrey Barbakow said the company used aggressive pricing to trigger higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients.
In November, Jeffrey Brabakow, the chief executive at the time, said the company used aggressive pricing to get higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients.

555: diff=0.20, gold=3.4, sys=3.60

In the year-ago quarter, the steelmaker recorded a profit of $16.2 million, or 15 cents per share, on sales of $1.14 billion.
In the second quarter last year, AK Steel reported a profit of $16.2 million, or 15 cents a share.

556: diff=0.20, gold=3.75, sys=3.54

Janice Kelly said her husband had received assurances from senior MoD officials that his name would not be made public.
She told the inquiry that her husband had received assurances from his line manager and senior ministry officials that when he came forward his name would not be made public.

557: diff=0.20, gold=2.2, sys=1.99

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Markets composite index added 1.16 points to 1,504.04.
The Nasdaq Composite index, full of technology stocks, was lately up around 18 points.

558: diff=0.20, gold=3.6, sys=3.80

Between 1993 and 2002, 142 allegations of sexual assault were reported.
From 1993 to 2002, there were 142 reported sexual assaults at the academy.

559: diff=0.20, gold=3.2, sys=3.40

US Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline, which transports crude from Colombia's second-biggest oil field.
U.S. Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline.

560: diff=0.19, gold=3.75, sys=3.94

He was released on $3-million bail and immediately returned to Las Vegas, where he had been filming a video.
After posting $3 million bail, Jackson flew to Las Vegas, where he had been working on a video.

561: diff=0.19, gold=3.33, sys=3.13

"We condemn and denounce the Governing Council, which is headed by the United States," Moqtada al-Sadr said.
"We condemn the Governing Council headed by the United States," Sadr said in a fiery sermon at Koufa mosque near Najaf.

562: diff=0.19, gold=3.0, sys=2.80

The consensus among Wall Street analysts was for a loss of 28 cents a share.
Analysts surveyed by First Call were expecting sales of $723 million and a loss of 28 cents a share.

563: diff=0.19, gold=4.0, sys=3.80

Bush wanted "to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing," White House press secretary Ari Fleischer said yesterday.
On Tuesday, before Byrd's speech, Fleischer said Bush wanted ''to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing.

564: diff=0.19, gold=3.5, sys=3.69

We remain hopeful that the city will agree to work with us and engage in good-faith discussions on this issue."
Alhart said the governor "remains hopeful that the city will continue to work with us and engage in good-faith discussions."

565: diff=0.19, gold=4.81, sys=4.62

A number below 50 suggests contraction in the manufacturing sector, while a number above that indicates expansion.
A reading above 50 suggests growth in the sector, while a number below that level indicates contraction.

566: diff=0.19, gold=2.90, sys=2.71

Officials with North Carolina Speedway at Rockingham could not be reached.
NASCAR officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday.

567: diff=0.19, gold=1.8, sys=1.60

Police official S.K. Tonapi told Reuters at least 40 people had been killed and more than 100 wounded.
State interior ministry spokesman Vasant Pitke told Reuters that at least 42 people had been killed and 112 injured.

568: diff=0.19, gold=3.0, sys=2.80

Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said the push for higher standards and accountability "is showing results."
Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said he was pleased by the results.

569: diff=0.19, gold=2.0, sys=1.80

The statewide unemployment rate fell to 6.4 percent, down from a revised 6.7 percent in August.
The unemployment rate in San Joaquin County dipped last month to 8.5 percent, down nearly a full percentage point from August.

570: diff=0.19, gold=4.4, sys=4.20

Evacuation went smoothly, although passengers weren't told what was going on, Hunt said.
Passengers were evacuated smoothly, although they were not told what was going on, he said.

571: diff=0.18, gold=2.2, sys=2.01

The euro <EUR=> was up 0.67 percent against the dollar at $1.1784 after rising to a three-month high earlier in the session above $1.18.
In early U.S. trading, the euro <EUR=> was down 0.6 percent to $1.1741, after rising to a four-month high of $1.1860.

572: diff=0.18, gold=3.25, sys=3.06

She was the only woman in her unit and a member of Teamsters Local 995.
She was the only woman employed as a warehouse worker and heavy equipment operator and the only woman in her Teamsters local.

573: diff=0.18, gold=3.23, sys=3.41

In 2001, President Bush named Kathy Gregg to the Student Loan Marketing Association board of directors.
In 2001, President Bush named her to the Student Loan Marketing Association, the largest U.S. lender for students.

574: diff=0.18, gold=3.8, sys=3.61

The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, spokesman for the archdiocese, wouldn't comment Friday.
The Rev. Christopher Coyne, spokesman for the archdiocese, did not immediately return several calls seeking comment.

575: diff=0.18, gold=3.0, sys=2.81

The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18, just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital.
The seizure occurred at 4am on March 18, just hours before the first American air assault.

576: diff=0.18, gold=3.0, sys=3.18

Singapore reported no suspected SARS cases Wednesday, but officials quarantined 70 people who had contact with the Taiwanese patient.
Still, Singapore quarantined 70 people who had been in close contact with the scientist.

577: diff=0.18, gold=0.8, sys=0.98

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX advanced 2 points, or 0.24 percent, to 977.
The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 6.52 points, or 0.39 percent, at 1,645.66.

578: diff=0.18, gold=5.0, sys=4.81

South Africa has the world's highest caseload with 4.7 million people infected with HIV or AIDS.
With 4.7 million people infected with HIV or AIDS, South Africa has the world's highest AIDS caseload.

579: diff=0.17, gold=2.5, sys=2.67

Enron's 401(k) plan covered about 20,000 workers, retirees and beneficiaries.
Enron's stock comprised as much as 61% of the workers' 401(k) portfolios.

580: diff=0.17, gold=3.25, sys=3.07

Shares closed on NASDAQ just below their 52-week high, at $32.17, up $1.54.
Trading of EchoStar's stock closed Tuesday at a 52-week high of $32.17, up $1.54.

581: diff=0.17, gold=3.92, sys=3.75

The judge also refused to postpone the trial date of Sept. 29.
Obus also denied a defense motion to postpone the Sept. 29 trial date.

582: diff=0.17, gold=3.25, sys=3.07

Instead, Weida decided that Meester's case on charges of rape, sodomy, indecent assault and providing alcohol to minors should proceed to a court-martial.
Douglas Meester, 20, is charged with rape, sodomy, indecent assault, and providing alcohol to minors.

583: diff=0.17, gold=4.0, sys=4.17

Earlier, they had defied a police order and cried "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) as Bashir walked to his seat in the tightly guarded courtroom.
Earlier, Bashir's supporters had defied a police order and cried "Allahu Akbar (God is Greatest)" as he walked to his seat.

584: diff=0.17, gold=3.6, sys=3.77

"It''s absurd," Funny Cide's trainer Barclay Tagg said.
Meanwhile, Funny Cide's trainer, Barclay Tagg, called the allegations "ridiculous."

585: diff=0.17, gold=3.4, sys=3.22

Previously he had seen the grinning mechanic from east Java only on television.
Mr Hughes had seen Amrozi's face on television, the infamous images of the grinning mechanic from east Java.

586: diff=0.17, gold=2.5, sys=2.32

A 25 percent increase would raise undergraduate tuition to about $5,247 annually, including miscellaneous, campus-based fees.
The 25 percent hike takes annual UC undergraduate tuition to $4,794 and graduate fees to $5,019.

587: diff=0.17, gold=4.2, sys=4.02

The next court session will be when the three-judge tribunal announces its verdict in mid-February.
The court's three-judge tribunal was expected to give its verdict next February.

588: diff=0.17, gold=3.2, sys=3.02

The retailer said it came to the decision after hearing the opinions of customers and associates.
The decision came after "listening to our customers and associates," Melissa Berryhill, a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart, said.

589: diff=0.17, gold=2.5, sys=2.67

Analysts' consensus estimate from Thomson First Call was for a loss of $2.08 a share, excluding one-time items.
The estimate of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call was for a loss of $2.75 a share.

590: diff=0.17, gold=3.8, sys=3.97

One had also pointed to the word refugee in an English/Turkish dictionary.
One man had brandished an English-Turkish dictionary and pointed to the word "refugee".

591: diff=0.17, gold=2.6, sys=2.77

Yucaipa owned Dominick's before selling the chain to Safeway in 1998 for $2.5 billion.
Yucaipa bought Dominick's in 1995 for $693 million and sold it to Safeway for $1.8 billion in 1998.

592: diff=0.16, gold=3.75, sys=3.58

The first trial of a suspect in last year's Bali nightclub bombings that killed more than 200 people opened in Indonesia today, Sky News reported.
One of the key suspects in the October nightclub bombings that killed more than 200 people in Bali went on trial Monday amid tight security.

593: diff=0.16, gold=3.25, sys=3.08

The effort is the Bush administration's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services.
July 10 - The Bush administration's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services enlists church-based youth groups in anti-drug programs.

594: diff=0.16, gold=3.4, sys=3.56

Kansas City drafted outfielder Chris Lubanski, from Kennedy-Kenrick High School in Pennsylvania, with the fifth pick.
The Royals chose Chris Lubanski, a high school outfielder from Pennsylvania who hit .528, with the fifth pick.

595: diff=0.16, gold=3.75, sys=3.58

Tom Kasmer, a 14-year-old from Belmont, N.C., got a word that sounded like "zistee" during yesterday's competition.
The 14-year-old national spelling finalist who attends school in Belmont, N.C., got a word that sounded like "zistee" during competition Wednesday.

596: diff=0.16, gold=3.6, sys=3.43

In addition, it offered the United States and Israel a way to work around Mr. Arafat.
When the prime minister's position was established in the spring, it offered the United States and Israel a way to work around Arafat.

597: diff=0.16, gold=3.53, sys=3.69

The men were immediately flown to nearby Botswana on a chartered Air Malawi flight, Malawi intelligence officials said on condition of anonymity.
The men were flown to nearby Botswana on an Air Malawi flight, the officials said.

598: diff=0.16, gold=3.43, sys=3.59

Mr Levine confirmed that Ms Cohen Alon had tried to sell the story during the World Cup.
Ms Cohen Alon's lawyer, Donald Levine, confirmed she tried to sell the story in February.

599: diff=0.16, gold=4.0, sys=3.83

Cisco has signed similar deals with AT&T Corp. T.N , SBC Communications Inc. SBC.N and Sprint Corp. FON.N .
Cisco has similar relationships with BellSouth competitors SBC Communications, AT&T and Sprint Communications.

600: diff=0.16, gold=4.4, sys=4.23

United already has paid the city $34 million in penalties for not meeting the first round of employment targets.
United has paid $34 million in penalties for failing to meet employment targets.

601: diff=0.15, gold=3.5, sys=3.65

Founded in 1996, the LendingTree exchange consists of more than 200 banks, lenders, and brokers.
LendingTree matches borrowers via the Internet with more than 200 mortgage brokers, banks and other lenders.

602: diff=0.15, gold=3.8, sys=3.64

Trading in Loral was halted yesterday; the shares closed on Monday at $3.01.
The New York Stock Exchange suspended trading yesterday in Loral, which closed at $3.01 Friday.

603: diff=0.15, gold=4.0, sys=4.15

University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university's Web site, "Our fundamental values haven't changed.
"Our fundamental values haven't changed," Mary Sue Coleman, president of the university, said in a statement in Ann Arbor.

604: diff=0.15, gold=1.8, sys=1.95

The Nasdaq had a weekly gain of 17.27, or 1.2 percent, closing at 1,520.15 on Friday.
The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite .IXIC rallied 30.46 points, or 2.04 percent, to 1,520.15.

605: diff=0.15, gold=4.25, sys=4.40

Tom Kraynak, manager of operations and resources for the Canton, Ohio-based East Central Area Reliability Council, said that scenario is one among many that investigators are considering.
Tom Kraynak, manager of operations and resources for the Canton, Ohio-based East Central Area Reliability Council, said investigators are considering the scenario.

606: diff=0.15, gold=4.2, sys=4.04

"Generally unwanted - and often pornographic or with fraudulent intent - spam is a nuisance and a distraction," Gates writes, warming us up for the punchline.
Generally unwanted—and often pornographic or with fraudulent intent —spam is a nuisance and a distraction," Gates writes.

607: diff=0.15, gold=3.4, sys=3.24

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 98.32, or about 1.1 percent, to 9011.53.
The Dow Jones industrial average finished the day down 98.32 points at 9,011.53.

608: diff=0.15, gold=3.75, sys=3.90

The rule bars groups from airing ads that promote, support, attack or oppose a candidate at any time.
It upheld fallback rules that bar the same groups from airing ads that promote, support, attack or oppose a candidate at any time.

609: diff=0.15, gold=4.5, sys=4.34

The DVD-CCA then appealed to the state Supreme Court.
The DVD CCA appealed that decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.

610: diff=0.15, gold=3.33, sys=3.17

The songs are on offer for 99 cents each, or $9.99 for an album.
The company will offer songs for 99 cents and albums for $9.95.

611: diff=0.15, gold=3.2, sys=3.35

Earlier, he told France Inter-Radio, "I think we can now qualify what is happening as a genuine epidemic."
"I think we can now qualify what is happening as a genuine epidemic," Health Minister Jean-Francois Mattei said on France Inter radio.

612: diff=0.14, gold=3.25, sys=3.10

A beauty contest to be held in Italy next week may be the first for pixel-perfect pin-ups.
A new beauty contest kicking off in Italy next week will give pixel-perfect pin-ups the chance to steal sultry Sophia's sex-symbol status.

613: diff=0.14, gold=3.4, sys=3.54

"I feel confident saying that HP is no longer an integration story," Fiorina said.
"We still have a lot to do, but I feel confident that HP is no longer an integration story."

614: diff=0.14, gold=3.2, sys=3.34

The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes.
The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000.

615: diff=0.14, gold=3.25, sys=3.39

Several black Democratic leaders were attempting to arrange a meeting with DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs.
Black Democratic leaders were trying to arrange a meeting with Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs of 10 minority staffers at party headquarters.

616: diff=0.14, gold=3.8, sys=3.65

Gilroy police and FBI agents described Gehring as cooperative, but said Saturday that he had revealed nothing about what had happened to the children.
Saturday, officials in California described Gehring as cooperative — but said he has revealed nothing about what has happened to the children.

617: diff=0.13, gold=3.5, sys=3.63

Gartner analysts said that businesses are not yet feeling confident enough to upgrade corporate PCs.
What's more, companies are not feeling confident enough to replace older PCs, the analyst firm said.

618: diff=0.13, gold=2.33, sys=2.19

Excluding one-time items, the company enjoyed a profit of 6 cents a share.
Excluding one-time items, it expects profit of 11 cents to 15 cents a share.

619: diff=0.13, gold=3.5, sys=3.36

"It was brazen intimidation to keep people on the reservation," said a Republican who attended but did not want to be named.
"It was a brazen attempt at intimidation," said a Republican legislator who attended the meeting.

620: diff=0.13, gold=3.2, sys=3.33

Scribner's body was found floating in the city's Portage Bay, where he lived with his wife in a houseboat.
A kayaker found Dr. Scribner's body floating near the doctor's houseboat in Portage Bay, where he was eating lunch when his wife, Ethel, left for an appointment.

621: diff=0.13, gold=3.0, sys=2.86

Tech stocks were hurt by a sour forecast from Sun Microsystems, which was viewed as a bad omen for the upcoming quarterly earnings season.
A sour forecast from Sun Microsystems Inc. SUNW.O put more pressure on Wall Street before the quarterly earnings season.

622: diff=0.13, gold=3.6, sys=3.73

Taylor's aides warn an abrupt departure could trigger more chaos, a view shared by many in Liberia and, in private, even by mediators.
His aides warn an abrupt departure could trigger more bloodshed, a view shared by many in Liberia.

623: diff=0.13, gold=3.4, sys=3.26

Mr Eddington warned yesterday that the future of the airline was "in the hands of the negotiators".
"The future of BA is in the hands of the negotiators," Eddington told British Broadcasting Corp. television on Sunday.

624: diff=0.13, gold=3.25, sys=3.38

The losses occurred overnight in Willow Canyon, one of three areas in the Santa Catalina Mountains threatened by the 2-week-old fire that already had blackened 70,000 acres.
The losses occurred overnight in Willow Canyon, one of three areas in the Santa Catalina Mountains threatened by the resurgent Aspen fire.

625: diff=0.13, gold=3.2, sys=3.33

Franklin County Judge-Executive Teresa Barton said a firefighter was struck by lightning and was taken to the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
A county firefighter, was struck by lightning and was in stable condition at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

626: diff=0.13, gold=4.0, sys=4.13

In Canada, the booming dollar will be in focus again as it tries to stay above the 75 cent (U.S.) mark.
In Canada, the surging dollar was in focus again as it struggled and just failed to stay above the 75 cent (U.S.) mark.

627: diff=0.13, gold=2.4, sys=2.53

The Nasdaq fell about 1.3% for the month, snapping a seven-month winning streak.
The Nasdaq is down roughly 0.4 percent for the month, on track to snap a 7-month streak of gains.

628: diff=0.12, gold=2.8, sys=2.67

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority was given two weeks to restore the $1.50 fare and the old commuter railroad rates, York declared.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which plans to appeal, was given until May 28 to restore the old subway and bus fare and the old commuter railroad rates.

629: diff=0.12, gold=4.2, sys=4.32

Abbas told the summit he would end the "armed intefadeh," renounced "terrorism against the Israelis wherever they might be" and alluded to the disarming of militants.
At Wednesday's summit, Abbas pledged to end the "armed intefadeh," renounced "terrorism against the Israelis wherever they might be" and alluded to the disarming of militants.

630: diff=0.12, gold=3.75, sys=3.62

Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three crucial aspects of policing in the Solomons.
Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three aspects of policing by Commissioner William Morrell.

631: diff=0.12, gold=4.2, sys=4.07

Ryan Harvey, an outfielder from Dunedin High School in Florida, was selected with the sixth pick by the Chicago Cubs.
Ryan Harvey, a high school outfielder from Florida, was chosen sixth by the Cubs.

632: diff=0.12, gold=3.6, sys=3.72

Federal Judge William Barbour said Tuesday he imposed the maximum sentence because Avants showed no remorse in the brutal slaying.
U.S. District Judge William Barbour said he imposed the maximum because Avants showed no remorse.

633: diff=0.12, gold=2.4, sys=2.52

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index dipped 0.08 of a point to 1,646.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> added 1.92 points, or 0.12 percent, at 1,647.94.

634: diff=0.12, gold=3.8, sys=3.92

North American markets finished mixed in directionless trading Monday as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators move into the spotlight.
North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning, as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight.

635: diff=0.12, gold=3.25, sys=3.37

Country-music station KKCS has suspended two disc jockeys for playing songs by the Dixie Chicks in violation of a ban imposed after one group member criticized President George Bush.
A radio station has suspended two disc jockeys for locking themselves in the studio and continuously playing Dixie Chicks songs, violating the station's two-month-old ban on the group's music.

636: diff=0.12, gold=3.75, sys=3.87

I've still got a fighting chance, though," Hewitt said after battling to overcome Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court.
"I'm still not red-hot favourite," Hewitt said after battling to down Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court.

637: diff=0.12, gold=3.8, sys=3.67

Only 29 families of frogs are known and most were identified and described in the mid-1800s and the last in 1926.
Only 29 families of frogs are known, most of which were named by the mid-1800s.

638: diff=0.12, gold=0.8, sys=0.67

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> jumped 26 points, or 1.78 percent, to 1,516.
The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was up 8.79 points, or 0.96 percent, at 929.06.

639: diff=0.12, gold=4.25, sys=4.12

Hormone replacement therapy that combines estrogen and progestin doubles a woman's risk of breast cancer, a British study of more than a million women has found.
A major British study has added to the evidence that hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of breast cancer, especially when women receive a combination of estrogen and progestin.

640: diff=0.12, gold=4.0, sys=3.87

The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000.
The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation's economic health.

641: diff=0.11, gold=3.33, sys=3.45

He also could be barred permanently from the securities industry.
Young faces a fine, suspension or being permanently barred from the securities industry.

642: diff=0.11, gold=3.6, sys=3.71

But he is the only candidate who has won national labor endorsements so far, picking up his 11th union on Tuesday when the United Steelworkers of America endorsed him.
But he is the only candidate who has won national labor endorsements so far, picking up his 11th on Tuesday.

643: diff=0.11, gold=2.2, sys=2.08

AMD's chip sales jumped 7 percent year-on-year to $402 million.
Second-quarter sales grew 7 percent, to $645 million from $600 million in 2002.

644: diff=0.11, gold=2.75, sys=2.86

Shares of LendingTree rose $6.21, or 42 percent, to $20.90 after hitting $21.36 earlier.
LendingTree shares rose 43 percent, or $6.31, to $21, more than doubling in the last two months.

645: diff=0.11, gold=3.75, sys=3.86

The priest, the Rev. John F. Johnston, 64, of 35th Avenue in Jackson Heights, was charged with aggravated harassment and criminal possession of a weapon.
The Rev. John Johnston, 64, was charged with aggravated harassment in the phone call case and with criminal possession of a weapon, according to a police statement.

646: diff=0.10, gold=3.16, sys=3.05

But she didn't say whether she'll certify the two-year $117.4 billion budget for 2004-05.
She said she didn't know yet whether she would certify the budget.

647: diff=0.10, gold=3.2, sys=3.30

The unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 6.1%, the highest level since July 1994.
The unemployment rate is predicted to have ticked up a percentage point to 6.1%.

648: diff=0.10, gold=4.0, sys=4.10

He will be paid $395,000 per year, up from Atkinson's current salary of $361,400.
Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400.

649: diff=0.10, gold=3.0, sys=3.10

Miodrag Zivkovic, of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro, won 31 percent of the vote, while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got 4 percent.
A pro-independence radical, Miodrag Zivkovic, of the Liberal Alliance, came in second with 31 percent of the vote.

650: diff=0.10, gold=3.33, sys=3.22

The center's president, Joseph Torsella, was struck on the head but was able to walk to an ambulance.
National Constitution Center President Joseph Torsella was hit in the head and knocked to his knees.

651: diff=0.10, gold=3.5, sys=3.39

He claims it may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to the concept.
"This proposal is modest compared with the space programme, and may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to it.

652: diff=0.10, gold=2.8, sys=2.90

Thomas was joined in full by Rehnquist, and in parts by O'Connor and Scalia.
He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Antonin Scalia.

653: diff=0.10, gold=2.0, sys=2.10

The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average eased 44 points, or 0.47 percent, to 9,543, after scoring five consecutive up sessions.
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI rose 18.25 points, or 0.19 percent, to 9,586.71.

654: diff=0.10, gold=3.4, sys=3.29

Sirius carries National Public Radio, although it doesn't include popular shows such as "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition."
Sirius recently began carrying National Public Radio, a deal pooh-poohed by XM because it doesn't include popular shows like All Things Considered and Morning Edition.

655: diff=0.10, gold=4.6, sys=4.49

Paul Themba Nyathi, an MDC spokesman, said the Avenues Clinic was being targeted because it was treating opposition supporters.
MDC spokesperson Paul Themba Nyathi said the Avenues Clinic was targeted because it was handling opposition supporters.

656: diff=0.09, gold=1.0, sys=1.09

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX climbed 10 points, or 1.10 percent, to 943.
The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC jumped 43.64 points, or 2.89 percent, to 1,553.73.

657: diff=0.09, gold=3.0, sys=2.90

Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday, as did Mills.
Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday, saying that he never discussed personnel matters.

658: diff=0.09, gold=3.5, sys=3.59

"We do not want to stand by and let a credit card lynching take place," declared Rep. Major Owens (D-Brooklyn).
"We don't want to stand by and see a credit card lynching take place," he said.

659: diff=0.09, gold=3.6, sys=3.50

"It's a huge black eye," said publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr., whose family has controlled the paper since 1896.
"It's a huge black eye," Arthur Sulzberger, the newspaper's publisher, said of the scandal.

660: diff=0.09, gold=1.5, sys=1.59

There are now 37 active probable cases in the GTA, compared with 70 cases on June 6.
And, globally, the number of active probable cases has declined to 573.

661: diff=0.09, gold=3.4, sys=3.49

In that position, Elias will report to Joe Tucci, president and CEO of EMC.
As executive vice president of new ventures, Elias will report to Joe Tucci, EMC's president and chief executive.

662: diff=0.09, gold=1.4, sys=1.49

Vivendi shares closed 1.9 percent at 15.80 euros in Paris after falling 3.6 percent on Monday.
In New York, Vivendi shares were 1.4 percent down at $18.29.

663: diff=0.09, gold=3.0, sys=3.09

Security lights have also been installed and police have swept the grounds for booby traps.
Security lights have also been installed on a barn near the front gate.

664: diff=0.08, gold=0.8, sys=0.88

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC inched down 1 point, or 0.11 percent, to 1,650.
The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points, or 0.32 percent, to 970.

665: diff=0.08, gold=1.6, sys=1.51

That compared with $35.18 million, or 24 cents per share, in the year-ago period.
Earnings were affected by a non-recurring $8 million tax benefit in the year-ago period.

666: diff=0.08, gold=3.8, sys=3.88

Sony Ericsson also said it would shut down its GSM/UMTS R&D center in Munich, Germany, to increase profitability.
Sony Ericsson also said it plans to close its R&D site in Munich, Germany, for GSM and UMTS handsets.

667: diff=0.08, gold=3.25, sys=3.16

The male eagle was found by a zookeeper early Thursday, suffering from severe puncture wounds in his abdomen.
The 21-year-old eagle, found by a zookeeper early Thursday, had severe puncture wounds to his abdomen and back, spokeswoman Julie Mason said.

668: diff=0.08, gold=3.5, sys=3.58

On Saturday, a 149mph serve against Agassi equalled Rusedski's world record.
On Saturday, Roddick equalled the world record with a 149 m.p.h. serve in beating Andre Agassi.

669: diff=0.08, gold=4.0, sys=4.08

Both rebels and government forces have been accused of pillaging villages in Liberia's countryside despite the peace agreement.
Both rebels and government forces, including those loyald to Taylor, have been accused of pillaging villages in Liberia's countryside despite a peace deal.

670: diff=0.07, gold=3.8, sys=3.72

Another was in serious condition at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.
At Northwest Medical Center of Washington County in Springdale, one child is in serious condition.

671: diff=0.07, gold=3.25, sys=3.32

Cmdr. Rod Gibbons, an academy spokesman, said, "The academy is shocked and saddened.
Naval Academy spokesman Cmdr. Rod Gibbons said: ``Today's announcement came as a surprise.

672: diff=0.07, gold=3.2, sys=3.27

The driver, Eugene Rogers, helped to remove children from the bus, Wood said.
At the accident scene, the driver was "covered in blood" but helped to remove children, Wood said.

673: diff=0.07, gold=3.6, sys=3.52

The 3{ hours of recordings include conversations between police, firefighters and other emergency workers, as well as media inquiries.
Among them are conversations between police, firefighters and other emergency workers, as well as media inquiries.

674: diff=0.07, gold=4.0, sys=3.92

Labor Department analysts think the payroll statistics from the survey of businesses provide a more accurate picture of the economy because the survey figures are based on a larger sample.
The analysts said they believe the payroll statistics provide a more accurate picture of the economy because they are based on a larger sample.

675: diff=0.07, gold=3.4, sys=3.47

"If that ain't a Democrat, I must be at the wrong meeting," he said.
And if that ain't a Democrat, then I must be in the wrong meeting," he said to thunderous applause from his supporters.

676: diff=0.07, gold=2.5, sys=2.42

October heating oil futures settled .85 cent lower at 69.89 cents a gallon.
October heating oil ended down 0.41 cent to 70.74 cents a gallon.

677: diff=0.07, gold=2.2, sys=2.27

The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 86.56 points, or 0.94 percent, to 9,109.99, after giving up more than 1 percent earlier.
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 79.43 points, or 0.86 percent, to 9,117.12 on Friday.

678: diff=0.07, gold=3.8, sys=3.87

Gov. Rick Perry has said that while he opposes gambling expansion, he would be reluctant to veto continuation of the Lottery Commission.
Gov. Rick Perry opposes expansion of gambling but has said he would be "hard-pressed" to veto the lottery sunset bill.

679: diff=0.07, gold=3.2, sys=3.27

Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing.
FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday.

680: diff=0.07, gold=3.25, sys=3.32

Shares of MONY were gaining $2.57, or 9%, to $31.90 in after-hours trading on Instinet.
MONY shares rose 8.76 per cent to $31.90 in after-hours trading in New York.

681: diff=0.07, gold=4.25, sys=4.17

Dotson, 21, was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him.
Dotson was arrested July 21 after telling FBI agents he shot Dennehy when Dennehy tried to shoot him, according to the arrest warrant affidavit.

682: diff=0.07, gold=2.75, sys=2.82

Under Kansas law, it is illegal for children under the age of 16 to have sexual relations.
In the opinion, Kline noted that it is illegal for children that young to have sexual relations.

683: diff=0.07, gold=3.33, sys=3.40

A coalition of campaign groups, including the militant national students body, is backing the protests, which the NLC called in defiance of a court order banning them.
A coalition of campaign groups, including the militant national students body, is backing the action and is mobilising for protests.

684: diff=0.07, gold=3.8, sys=3.72

The U.S. Conference Board said its latest measure of business confidence hit 60 after falling to 53 in its first quarter survey.
The Conference Board said its measure of business confidence, which had fallen to 53 in the first quarter of 2003, improved to 60 in the most recent second quarter.

685: diff=0.07, gold=1.6, sys=1.52

But Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial (JP:8306: news, chart, profile) declined 3,000 yen, or 0.65 percent, to 456,000 yen.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial (JP:8316: news, chart, profile) was down 2.5 percent at 198,000 yen.

686: diff=0.07, gold=2.8, sys=2.72

The new law requires libraries and schools to use filters or lose federal financing.
The 6-3 ruling reinstates a law that told libraries to install filters or surrender federal money.

687: diff=0.07, gold=3.66, sys=3.73

Three no votes would kill it for now.
It would take three votes to kill the ACC's expansion.

688: diff=0.06, gold=3.8, sys=3.73

The Fed's Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June, a record high, from 10.6 in May.
Prices had pulled back from offshore highs when the Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June, a record high, from 10.6 in May.

689: diff=0.06, gold=3.75, sys=3.68

"Frank Quattrone is innocent," Keker said in a statement.
Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent.

690: diff=0.06, gold=3.8, sys=3.86

Tehran has made clear it will only sign the Additional Protocol introducing such inspections if a ban on the import of civilian Western nuclear technology is lifted.
Tehran has made it clear it will only sign the protocol if a ban on imports of peaceful Western nuclear technology is lifted.

691: diff=0.06, gold=3.5, sys=3.43

Governor Gray Davis estimated yesterday that the fires could cost nearly $2 billion.
State officials estimated the cost at nearly $2 billion.

692: diff=0.06, gold=2.8, sys=2.73

The man, who entered the post office in Lakeside shortly before 3 p.m., gave up to deputies about 6:30 p.m.
The man had entered the post office on Woodside Avenue at Maine Avenue shortly before 3 p.m.

693: diff=0.06, gold=3.0, sys=3.06

The Ministry of Defence is facing a 20m compensation claim from hundreds of Kenyan women who claim they were raped by British soldiers.
Hundreds of Kenyan women claiming they were attacked and raped by British soldiers were granted government legal aid Wednesday to pursue their case against the Ministry of Defense.

694: diff=0.05, gold=3.8, sys=3.74

The findings were published in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
The findings are being published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

695: diff=0.05, gold=3.6, sys=3.65

The Dow Jones industrials climbed more than 140 points to above the 9,000 mark, the first time since December.
The Dow Jones industrials briefly surpassed the 9,000 mark for the first time since December."

696: diff=0.05, gold=2.6, sys=2.54

We need a certifiable pay as you go budget by mid-July or schools wont open in September, Strayhorn said.
Texas lawmakers must close a $185.9 million budget gap by the middle of July or the schools wont open in September, Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn said Thursday.

697: diff=0.05, gold=3.4, sys=3.34

The announcements were made at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam.
The submission was on Monday, but the announcement was made Friday at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam.

698: diff=0.05, gold=3.0, sys=3.05

Knox County Health Department is following national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Protocol to contain infection.
The health department spokesperson added the department is following Centers for Disease Control protocol.

699: diff=0.05, gold=4.0, sys=4.05

"We haven't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line, but this is an experiment worth introducing," said David Richardson, the ICC's cricket manager.
"We haven't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line," said Dave Richardson, the ICC's cricket manager.

700: diff=0.05, gold=1.6, sys=1.65

On Monday, the Dow declined 5.25, or 0.1 percent, at 8,983.80, having shed 2.3 percent last week.
In early trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 39.94, or 0.4 percent, at 8,945.50, having slipped 3.61 points Monday.

701: diff=0.05, gold=4.4, sys=4.45

"I feel that people that are sending these messages are infringing on my rights and everyone else's rights to use their computers," said McKechnie.
The people who are sending these messages are infringing on my rights and everyone else's rights to use your computer," McKechnie said.

702: diff=0.05, gold=3.25, sys=3.30

Representatives for Puretunes could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday.
Puretunes representatives could not be located Thursday to comment on the suit.

703: diff=0.04, gold=1.6, sys=1.64

Oracle shares fell 27 cents, or 2 percent, to $13.09.
Oracle shares also rose on the news, up 15 cents to $13.51 on the Nasdaq.

704: diff=0.04, gold=2.5, sys=2.45

It would be difficult to overestimate the potential dangers of the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) vulnerability.
The flaw involves the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) protocol, which deals with inter-computer communications.

705: diff=0.04, gold=3.84, sys=3.80

It can store more than a gigabyte of information equivalent to around 12 hours of music in one cubic centimetre.
And it can store more than a gigabyte of information - equivalent to 1,000 high quality images or around 12 hours of music - in just one cubic centimetre.

706: diff=0.04, gold=2.75, sys=2.79

The lawyer representing Torch Concepts, Rich Marsden did not respond to repeated phone calls.
Officials with Torch and JetBlue did not respond to repeated phone calls from the Mercury News seeking comment.

707: diff=0.04, gold=4.0, sys=4.04

At first blush, then, the distinction drawn by the creators of the do-not-call registry would seem to draw the line in precisely the right place.
At first blush, then, the creators of the registry would seem to have drawn the line between exempted and banned calls in the right place.

708: diff=0.04, gold=4.0, sys=3.95

"This decision is clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement.
The decision is "clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Tim Muris said.

709: diff=0.03, gold=2.81, sys=2.85

The festival kicked off yesterday one day after the Competition Commission delivered its final verdict to the Government on the proposed £4.1 billion merger.
The Competition Commission delivered its verdict yesterday on the proposed merger of the two big ITV players, Carlton and Granada.

710: diff=0.03, gold=3.6, sys=3.56

She said Jane Doe's lawyers asked Verizon to withhold her name because she was planning on challenging the subpoena.
Jane Doe, deciding to fight the subpoena, asked Verizon to withhold her name.

711: diff=0.03, gold=4.0, sys=4.03

South Asia follows, with 1.1 millions youths infected — 62 percent of them female.
Of the 1.1 million infected in south Asia, 62% are female.

712: diff=0.03, gold=3.6, sys=3.56

While the Ibrahims had one separation operation, Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres, with several weeks between each.
Instead of one long operation to separate the twins, Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three, with several weeks between each.

713: diff=0.03, gold=3.0, sys=2.96

Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations.
Ernst & Young has denied the SEC's claims, and called its recommendations "irresponsible".

714: diff=0.03, gold=3.0, sys=3.03

Martin, 58, will be freed today after serving two thirds of his five-year sentence for the manslaughter of 16-year-old Fred Barras.
Martin served two thirds of a five-year sentence for the manslaughter of Barras and for wounding Fearon.

715: diff=0.03, gold=3.2, sys=3.23

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> tacked on 5.91 points, or 0.29 percent, to 2,053.27.
The technology-focused Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> advanced 6 points, or 0.30 percent, to 2,053, erasing earlier losses.

716: diff=0.03, gold=3.4, sys=3.36

The report cites the marriage of the alleged operational commander of the Bali bombings, Mukhlas, to Farida, a "highly cosmopolitan and well-educated young woman".
The report cites the marriage of the alleged operational commander of the Bali bombings, Mukhlas, as an example of how JI uses marriage to grow.

717: diff=0.03, gold=3.6, sys=3.56

General Myers told reporters that "at first blush, it doesn't look like any rules were broken".
"At first blush, it doesn't look like any rules were broken," said Gen. Richard Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

718: diff=0.03, gold=3.2, sys=3.16

Chief merchandising officers oversee the buying and development of merchandise, deciding the merchandising direction of the company, or basically what it should stand for.
He or she decides the merchandising direction of the company, or basically what it should stand for.

719: diff=0.03, gold=3.2, sys=3.16

On July 10, a team of 32 Singaporean police officers was sent to Baghdad.
In July 32 Singaporean police officers were sent to Baghdad to help train Iraqi police forces and returned home last month.

720: diff=0.03, gold=3.6, sys=3.56

The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company.
The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company.

721: diff=0.03, gold=4.25, sys=4.21

Now, Blanca's American husband, 63-year-old Roger Lawrence Strunk, faces a murder indictment issued in February by the Philippine government, which says he's the leading suspect.
Now, Blanca's husband, 63-year-old Roger Lawrence Strunk of Tracy, faces a murder indictment issued by the Philippine government in February.

722: diff=0.03, gold=3.0, sys=3.03

One question was whether France, which infuriated Washington by leading the charge against U.N. authorization for the war, would vote "Yes" or abstain.
France, which infuriated Washington by leading the charge against U.N. approval for the war, also sought changes.

723: diff=0.03, gold=2.64, sys=2.61

Shares of Guidant plummeted in trading both on and off the New York Stock Exchange before a news halt was imposed after midday.
Shares of Guidant were down 5.3 percent at $40.92 in afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

724: diff=0.03, gold=3.75, sys=3.78

Executive recruiters say that finding a seasoned chief merchandising officer will perhaps be the trickiest of all hires because there is such a dearth of good ones.
Executive recruiters say that finding a seasoned chief merchandising officer perhaps will be the trickiest of all hires.

725: diff=0.02, gold=4.0, sys=4.02

The decades-long conflict has killed more than 10,000 people in the resource-rich province, most of them civilians.
More than 10,000 people, most of them civilians, have been killed in three decades of insurgency.

726: diff=0.02, gold=2.2, sys=2.22

Advancing issues outnumbered decliners about 8 to 5 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Declining issues outnumbered advancers slightly more than 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.

727: diff=0.02, gold=2.8, sys=2.77

Two years later, the insurance coverage would begin.
Under the agreement, Medicare coverage for drug benefits would begin in 2006.

728: diff=0.02, gold=1.0, sys=1.02

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44.
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02.

729: diff=0.02, gold=3.25, sys=3.27

The pound also made progress against the dollar, reached fresh three-year highs at $1.6789.
The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar, last up 1 percent at $1.6672.

730: diff=0.01, gold=3.75, sys=3.73

"There were a number of bureaucratic and administrative missed signals -- there's not one person who's responsible here," Gehman said.
In turning down the NIMA offer, Gehman said, ''there were a number of bureaucratic and administrative missed signals here.

731: diff=0.01, gold=2.66, sys=2.64

Nterprise Linux Services is expected to be available before then end of this year.
Beta versions of Nterprise Linux Services are expected to be available on certain HP ProLiant servers in July.

732: diff=0.01, gold=3.4, sys=3.41

The Institute for Supply Management's index of nonmanufacturing activity rose unexpectedly in April, reports said.
The Institute for Supply Management said its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 50.7 from 47.9 in March.

733: diff=0.01, gold=5.0, sys=4.98

"The gloves are off," said UNIFI official Rob O'Neill.
Unifi official Rob O'Neill said: "The gloves are off.

734: diff=0.01, gold=3.0, sys=3.01

In Hong Kong, 24 patients were quarantined Wednesday after seven public hospital workers developed flu-like symptoms.
This after seven health care workers at a public hospital fell ill with flu-like symptoms.

735: diff=0.01, gold=3.5, sys=3.48

Gov. Linda Lingle and members of her staff were at the Navy base and watched the launch.
Gov. Linda Lingle and other dignitaries are scheduled to be at the base to watch the launch.

736: diff=0.01, gold=4.75, sys=4.76

A nationally board certified teacher with a master's degree, Kelley makes a salary of $65,000 in his 30th year.
A nationally board certified teacher with a master's degree, Kelley, in his 30th year teaching, makes $65,000.

737: diff=0.01, gold=4.2, sys=4.21

Where long-lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks in past decades, they are now lucky to catch one, the study found.
"Whereas long lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks, now they are lucky to catch one," Myers said.

738: diff=0.01, gold=3.75, sys=3.73

Investigators have meticulously looked into virtually every aspect of Campbell's personal and financial affairs, Campbell has acknowledged.
Investigators continue to probe virtually every aspect of Campbell's personal and financial affairs, the former mayor has said.

739: diff=0.01, gold=3.0, sys=3.01

It was the third time in four years that wildfires forced the park to close.
For the third time in four years wildfires closed Mesa Verde National Park, the country’s only park dedicated to ancient ruins.

740: diff=0.01, gold=3.25, sys=3.23

Two of the Britons, Sandy Mitchell from Glasgow and Glasgow-born William Sampson, face the death penalty.
Sandy Mitchell, 44, from Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, and William Sampson, a British citizen born in Glasgow, face beheading in public.

741: diff=0.01, gold=2.75, sys=2.76

But Senate criticism of the House plan Tuesday came on several fronts.
And several Senate Republicans are cranky about the House map.

742: diff=0.00, gold=3.4, sys=3.40

On Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said it was temporarily closing its offices in Baghdad and Basra.
The International Committee of the Red Cross, fearful for the safety of its staff operating in Iraq, announced it was temporarily shutting its offices in Baghdad and Basra.

743: diff=0.00, gold=3.2, sys=3.20

Her birthday, 21 April, was declared a public holiday and she attended a reception and a ball.
When his grandmother, then-Princess Elizabeth, turned 21 in 1947, the day was declared a public holiday, and she attended a reception and a ball.

744: diff=0.00, gold=3.75, sys=3.75

"We believe we are fully prepared to roll out the [touch-screen] machines for the 2004 presidential primary," said Gilles W. Burger, State Board of Elections chairman.
"We believe we are fully prepared to roll out the revised Diebold machines," said Gilles W. Burger, chairman of the Maryland State Board of Elections.

745: diff=0.00, gold=3.2, sys=3.20

The budget analysis comes as negotiations between the City Council and the Bloomberg administration heat up.
Budget negotiations between the mayor and the City Council are entering high gear.

746: diff=0.00, gold=2.8, sys=2.79

A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled late Friday that the small size, limited use and secular purpose make the image legitimate.
A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis overturned a ruling issued last year that supported the ordinance.

747: diff=0.00, gold=3.0, sys=3.00

Diana was at her lowest ebb when she wrote the letter to Paul Burrell claiming there was a plot to kill her.
Burrell said Diana wrote a letter in October 1996 claiming there was a plot to kill her in a smash and gave it to him to keep as insurance.

748: diff=0.00, gold=3.6, sys=3.60

BOSTON The Catholic archdiocese in Boston has offered $55 million to settle more than 500 clergy sex abuse lawsuits, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.
The American Roman Catholic archdiocese of Boston has offered $55 million to settle more than 500 sex abuse lawsuits involving priests.

749: diff=0.00, gold=3.2, sys=3.19

"This deal makes sense for both companies," Halla said in a prepared statement.
Brian Halla, CEO of NatSemi, claimed the deal made sense for both companies.

750: diff=0.00, gold=2.2, sys=2.19

Wall Street analysts had expected 22 cents a share, according to Thomson First Call.
The results were 3 cents a share lower than the forecast of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call.

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