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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 5.53 points, or 0.33 percent, at 1,662.91.
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index edged up 1.01 points, or 0.1 percent, at 1,012.67.
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"The Princess' marriage was not set up by force," said Vasile Ionescu, of the Roma Centre for public policies.
Vasile Ionescu, of the Roma Centre for public policies, said: "The princess's marriage was not set up by force.
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Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson and companion Fran Walsh arrive at the 74th Annual Academy Awards.
Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson and longtime companion Fran Walsh.
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Hynix CEO E.J. Woo condemned the decision calling the ruling an "outrageous act aimed at a hidden agenda."
Meanwhile, Hynix Semiconductors voiced strong criticism of the United States, calling its decision an "outrageous tactic aimed at a hidden agenda."
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Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected.
There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected, police said.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone's original application in December 2001, saying the trial had been sloppily conducted.
The Food and Drug Administration ultimately denied ImClone's drug application in December 2001, saying that an Erbitux clinical trial was deficient.
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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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Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly said he was satisfied with the reimbursement.
Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly did not let the judge's penny-pinching get him down.
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AutoAdvice is available as a one-year subscription at $400 per CPU, scaling from one to 50,000 CPUs.
SAN Architect will run approximately $2,400 while AutoAdvice is available with coverage from one to 50,000 CPUs.
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CAPPS II will not use bank records, records indicating creditworthiness or medical records."
CAPPS II will not use bank records, credit records, or medical records, according to Loy and Kelly.
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Moore had no immediate comment Tuesday.
Moore did not have an immediate response Tuesday.
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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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1,908,617
Moore of Alabama says he will appeal his case to the nation's highest court.
Moore has said he plans to appeal the matter to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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"We're confident that the new leadership will take responsibility for the past actions of the Archdiocese of Boston," Lincoln said.
"We are confident that the new leadership in Boston will be willing to take responsibility for the past actions of the archdiocese,' said Lincoln. "
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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.
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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.
0
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1,983,986
"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.
0
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Ratliff's daughters, Margaret and Martha Ratliff, were adopted by Peterson after their mother's death.
Peterson helped raise Ratliff's two daughters, Margaret and Martha Ratliff, who supported him throughout the trial.
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Money from Iraqi oil sales will go into that fund which will be controlled by the United States and Britain and used to rebuild the country.
Money from oil sales will now be deposited in a new Development Fund for Iraq, controlled by the United States and Britain and used to rebuild the country.
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Car volume fell 8 per cent, while light truck sales -- which include vans, pickups and SUVs -- rose 2.7 per cent.
Car volume was down 8 percent, while light truck sales--which include vans, pickups and SUVs--rose 2.7 percent.
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He said he had made it "very plain" to the US that Australia did not support the death penalty.
Mr Williams added that the Government had made it "very plain" to the US it did not support the death penalty for Hicks.
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2,895,171
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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Robert Stewart, a spokesman for Park Place, the parent company of Caesars Palace, said he was surprised by the court's decision.
Robert Stewart, spokesman for Park Place Entertainment, the parent company for Caesars, said the Supreme Court seemed to change the rules for lawsuits.
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He has also served on the president's Homeland Security Advisory Council.
Last year, Bush appointed him to the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
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Altria shares fell 2.2 percent or 96 cents to $42.72 and were the Dow's biggest percentage loser.
Its shares fell $9.61 to $50.26, ranking as the NYSE's most-active issue and its biggest percentage loser.
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"And if there is a leak out of my administration," he added, "I want to know who it is.
He added, "There's just too many leaks in Washington, and if there is a leak out of my administration, I want to know who it is.
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After losing as much as 84.56 earlier, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 22.81, or 0.2 percent, at 9,340.45.
In midday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average lost 68.84, or 0.7 percent, to 9,248.80.
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Mascia-Frye works in the state development office.
Mascia-Frye oversees European operations for the West Virginia Development Office.
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Representatives for Puretunes could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday.
Puretunes representatives could not be located Thursday to comment on the suit.
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A key to that effort was the company's introduction of a 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty, meant to reassure buyers that they could trust the Korean company.
Mr. O'Neill had a solution: a 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty, meant to reassure buyers that they could trust Hyundai.
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ECUSA is the U.S. branch of the 70 million-member Anglican Communion.
The Episcopal Church is the American branch of the Anglican Communion.
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3,238,508
The word Advent, from Latin, means "the coming."
The season's name comes from the Latin word adventus, which means "coming."
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The companies said "it was not our intention to target or offend any group or persons or to incite hatred or violence."
"In creating the game, it was not our intention to target or offend any group or persons or to incite hatred or violence against such groups persons."
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2,610,727
Another brother, Ali Imron, was sentenced to life in prison after cooperating with investigators and showing remorse.
Another brother, Ali Imron, received a life sentence after he cooperated with the authorities and expressed remorse.
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1,793,618
Most times, wholesalers sold the questionable drugs to one of three huge national distributors that supply virtually all drugs in the country.
At one point in the chain, a wholesaler would sell the questionable drugs to one of three huge national companies that supply virtually all drugs in this country.
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Rumsfeld, who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership, passed over nine active-duty four-star generals.
Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership, and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals.
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2,754,633
He said it was not possible to rule out that the chemical was a cancer risk to humans.
However, it is not possible to say whether it may pose a cancer risk to humans.
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1,617,290
Attorney John Barnett, who represents Morse, showed photos of a scratch on Morse's neck and the officer's bloody ear.
After Jackson testified he never touched the officers during the struggle on the ground, Barnett showed photos of a scratch on Morse's neck and the officer's bloody ear.
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The letter stated that a premature stillborn baby was placed on the bed in a blanket.
According to the writer of the letter, the infant was "placed on the bed in a baby blanket" by a nurse.
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2,444,508
Galveston County District Attorney Kurt Sistrunk said his office received the recordings this week.
Galveston County District Attorney Kurt Sistrunk told Criss Wednesday his office only this week received the recordings.
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2,398,195
"This is a wide-ranging and continuing investigation which is likely to result in numerous other charges," Mr Spitzer said.
"This is a widening and continuing investigation, which is likely to result in numerous other charges," Mr. Spitzer said yesterday at a news conference.
0
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In early afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 7.58, or 0.1 percent, at 9,381.79.
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI was down 63.09 points, or 0.68 percent, at 9,270.70.
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1,331,979
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.
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The decision could also prove useful in the "war on terrorism".
Tuesday's decision could prove useful to the government in the war on terrorism.
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Currently, the state's congressional delegation is made up of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans.
Although Republicans now hold every statewide office, the state's congressional delegation comprises 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans.
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2,077,087
In the first stage of the attack, the Lovsan worm began fouling computers around the world.
The first stage of the malicious software began Monday, when the Lovsan worm began spreading around the world.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman, who announced Tuesdays ban, also said Washington would send a technical team to Canada to help.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman, who announced yesterday's ban, also said Washington would send a technical team to Canada to assist in the Canadian situation.
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2,758,887
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.
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The survey that found it covered only a narrow slice of the sky.
The survey which uncovered the star only covered a narrow slice of the sky.
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However, the standards body warns that changes to Internet Explorer may affect a "large number" of existing Web sites.
Still, changes to IE "may affect a large number of existing Web pages," according to the W3C's notice.
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1,643,042
Both Blair and Bush have faced accusations that they manipulated intelligence about weapons of mass destruction to make the case for military action.
At home, the premier has faced accusations that he overplayed intelligence about weapons of mass destruction to make the case for war.
1
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2,330,142
"I think 70 percent of the work is already done," Tauzin told reporters in the Capitol.
"About 70 percent of the work is already done," Mr. Tauzin said.
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2,030,877
"We must defend those whom we dislike or even despise," said Neal R. Sonnett, a Miami lawyer who led an association panel on enemy combatants.
"We must defend those whom we dislike or even despise," said Neal Sonnett, a Miami lawyer who headed an ABA task force on enemy combatants.
0
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1,091,301
Likewise, the 30-year bond US30YT=RR slid 23/32 for a yield of 4.34 percent, up from 4.30 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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China has threatened to execute or jail for life anyone who breaks their quarantine and intentionally spreads the killer SARS virus.
China, haunted by the spread of SARS in its vast countryside, has threatened to execute or jail for life anyone who intentionally spreads the killer virus.
1
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2,011,647
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.
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The announcement comes one day after Microsoft’s global security chief, Scott Charney, reiterated Microsoft’s promises to simplify the way it distributes patches to users.
The announcement comes one day after Scott Charney, Microsoft's global security chief, reiterated Microsoft's promises to simplify the way it distributes patches to customers.
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The fighting around Bunia began after neighboring Uganda completed the withdrawal of its more than 6,000 soldiers from the town.
The fighting begun May 7 after neighboring Uganda completed the withdrawal of its more than 6,000 soldiers from in an around Bunia.
1
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2,759,156
An officer in the People's Liberation Army selected from a pool of 14, Lt-Col Yang is the son of a teacher and an official at an agricultural firm.
A lieutenant colonel in the People's Liberation Army, Yang is the son of a teacher and an official at an agricultural firm.
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The Yankees, however, had big trouble handling Victor Zambrano (4-4) for the second straight time.
The Yankees wasted no time breaking through against Zambrano (4-4) in the rematch.
1
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2,524,303
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.
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1,668,179
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.
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1,957,694
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.
1
2,007,711
2,007,677
His decision means that the case against Gary Lee Sampson, including the capital charges against him, will be tried in September.
That means the case against Gary Lee Sampson, including the capital charges, will now to trial in September.
1
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Meanwhile, rival contender, General Electric's NBC, submitted a letter of interest, a source familiar with the matter said.
Other contenders included General Electric's GE.N NBC, which submitted a letter of interest, a source familiar with the matter said.
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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.
1
1,909,555
1,909,331
"This deal makes sense for both companies," Brian Halla, National's chief executive, said in a statement.
"This deal makes good sense for both companies," said Brian L. Halla, National's chairman, president and CEO.
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Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6, while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6.
Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4, while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April.
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2,252,970
He has no immediate plans for television advertising, believing it is unnecessary this early.
A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate plans for television advertising.
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2,668,644
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.
1
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1,851,386
"Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling...against little or no competition," Hubach said in the statement.
"Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling CDMA chips against little or no competition," said TI General Counsel Joseph Hubach.
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1,642,291
That state will not emerge until the interim government decides on a process for writing a new constitution and for holding the first democratic elections.
That state will not emerge until the interim government decides on a process to write a new constitution and to hold the first democratic elections.
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1,756,394
"I think it happened very quickly," Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime.
"I think it happened very quickly," said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department's homicide division.
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299,752
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.
0
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2,282,491
The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a separate hearing Thursday.
It has not come to a vote yet in the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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3,118,635
The telephone survey had a margin of error of 2 percentage points.
The poll conducted between Oct. 24 and Nov. 2 had a margin of error of 2 percentage points.
1
1,673,112
1,673,068
United issued a statement saying it will "work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions."
Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions."
1
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3,127,435
Tonight, 21-year-old Morgan and as many as 1,200 fellow students at Wheaton College will gather in the gym for the first real dance in the school's 143-year history.
As many as 1,200 students at Wheaton College will gather in the gym Friday night for the first real dance in the Christian school's 143-year history.
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770,718
770,731
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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2,654,751
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.
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1,093,616
Beckham will receive a yearly salary of $10 million plus bonuses, earning him about $220,000 a game.
Beckham will pocket a weekly salary of about $213,000 and earn $10 million a year, plus bonuses.
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1,721,812
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.
0
1,545,909
1,546,212
This week's tour will take Bush to Senegal, South Africa, Botswana, Uganda and Nigeria, and is aimed at softening his warrior image at home and abroad.
In his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa as president, Mr. Bush will visit Senegal, South Africa, Botswana, Uganda and Nigeria before returning home on Saturday.
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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.
1
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3,142,198
"We have sent a message to the nation that this is a new Louisiana," she told a victory party in New Orleans.
"We have sent a new message out to the nation — that this is a new Louisiana."
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2,609,428
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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967,554
It said the operation, which began on Monday, was part of "the continued effort to eradicate Baath Party loyalists, paramilitary groups and other subversive elements."
A statement from the allied command said that the raid was part of "the continued effort to eradicate Baath Party loyalists, paramilitary groups and other subversive elements."
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NBC probably will end the season as the second most popular network behind CBS, although it's first among the key 18-to- 49-year-old demographic.
NBC will probably end the season as the second most-popular network behind CBS, which is first among the key 18-to-49-year-old demographic.
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2,357,271
"But they never climb out of the pot of beer again."
It's just that they never climb out of the beer again."
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In Europe, France's CAC-40 rose 0.6 percent, Britain's FTSE 100 slipped 0.02 percent and Germany's DAX index advanced 0.8 percent.
In afternoon trading in Europe, France's CAC-40 fell 1.6 percent, Britain's FTSE 100 dropped 1.2 percent and Germany's DAX index lost 1.9 percent.
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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.
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47,072
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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"Beginning; early stages; not life-threatening; treatable," he said at a news conference at the Capitol.
Beginning, early stages, not life threatening, treatable, Bruno told a state Capitol news conference.
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1,149,377
Oracle's offer "undervalues the company and is not in the best interest of stockholders," PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway said.
"Oracle's offer undervalues the company and is not in the best interest of PeopleSoft stockholders," said PeopleSoft President and CEO Craig Conway, in the statement.
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1,591,597
Bryant surrendered to authorities on Friday and posted a $25,000 bond.
Bryant presented himself to authorities last Friday and was released after posting $25,000 bail.
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2,567,975
Roberson was bitten on the back and scratched on the leg, according to her mother, Shamika Woumnm of Dorchester.
She was bitten on the back and scratched on the leg, her mother said.
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2,375,137
He says information released about a tarot card left at one shooting scene may have prolonged the spree by cutting off fragile communications with the sniper.
He says the release of a tarot card left at a shooting scene may have prolonged the spree by cutting off fragile communications with the sniper.
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Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected.
Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected.
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It was the 23-9 Yankees' third straight defeat - their longest skid of the season.
The Yankees are in their first team-wide slump of the season.
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Solomon 5.5 is available initially in the United States and Canada, for a starting price of about $12,700.
Solomon 5.5 is now available in the U.S. and Canada through Microsoft Business Solutions resellers.