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2,500	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.	5
2,501	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.	4
2,502	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.	5
2,503	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.	2.2
2,504	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.	4.2
2,505	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.	2.818
2,506	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.	3.875
2,507	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.	4.4
2,508	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.	2.8
2,509	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.	3.8
2,510	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.	4.4
2,511	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.	5
2,512	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.	3
2,513	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.	2.667
2,514	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.	2.333
2,515	"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."	3
2,516	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.	1.333
2,517	Instead, tickets for the Jersey jam went on sale last night through Ticketmaster.	Tickets, available through Ticketmaster, went on sale yesterday.	3.8
2,518	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.	3.4
2,519	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.	2
2,520	"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."	3.4
2,521	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.	4
2,522	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.	2.8
2,523	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.	3.2
2,524	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.	3.6
2,525	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.	3.6
2,526	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.	4.2
2,527	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.	3.25
2,528	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.	2.75
2,529	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.	2.5
2,530	"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.	1.75
2,531	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.	4.25
2,532	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.	5
2,533	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.	4.25
2,534	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.	4.75
2,535	That objection was cited by PeopleSoft's board in rejecting Oracle's offer.	PeopleSoft's board has recommended stockholders reject the offer.	2.75
2,536	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.	3.25
2,537	"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.	3.5
2,538	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.	3.6
2,539	The average American makes four trips a day, 45 percent for shopping or errands.	Nearly half - 45 percent - are for shopping or running errands.	3.333
2,540	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.	4
2,541	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.	3.5
2,542	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.	3.4
2,543	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.	3.6
2,544	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.	3.6
2,545	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.	2
2,546	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.	3.6
2,547	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.	1.6
2,548	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.	4.6
2,549	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.	3.6
2,550	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.	3
2,551	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.	2.4
2,552	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.	1.2
2,553	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.	3.4
2,554	Mr. Grassley and Mr. Baucus rejected any disparity in drug benefits.	Grassley and Baucus said they had rejected that approach in their plan.	3
2,555	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.	3.4
2,556	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.	1.8
2,557	"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.	3.5
2,558	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.	2.75
2,559	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.	2.6
2,560	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.	2.2
2,561	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.	4.75
2,562	"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.	1.5
2,563	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.	3.75
2,564	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.	3.5
2,565	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.	1.5
2,566	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.	3.2
2,567	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.	2.2
2,568	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.	2.4
2,569	He told the jury Stubbs is a "cold, calculating killer."	District Attorney Dave Lupas reminded jurors that Stubbs is, "a cold, calculating killer".	3
2,570	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.	1.8
2,571	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.	2.4
2,572	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.	3.533
2,573	In exchange, North Korea would be required to end its nuclear weapons program.	"In return we expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons."	4.75
2,574	"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.	3.333
2,575	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.	5
2,576	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.	3
2,577	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.	3
2,578	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.	3
2,579	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.	1.846
2,580	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".	3
2,581	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.	3
2,582	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.	3.2
2,583	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.	1
2,584	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.	2.647
2,585	"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.	3.25
2,586	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.	3.75
2,587	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.	4.75
2,588	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.	3.929
2,589	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.	3.4
2,590	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.	3.2
2,591	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.	3.8
2,592	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.	4.6
2,593	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.	3.2
2,594	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.	2.2
2,595	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.	4.4
2,596	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.	3.333
2,597	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.	4
2,598	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.	1.333
2,599	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.	4.2

2,500

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.

5

2,501

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.

4

2,502

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.

5

2,503

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.

2.2

2,504

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.

4.2

2,505

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.

2.818

2,506

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.

3.875

2,507

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.

4.4

2,508

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.

2.8

2,509

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.

3.8

2,510

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.

4.4

2,511

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.

5

2,512

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.

3

2,513

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.

2.667

2,514

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.

2.333

2,515

"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."

3

2,516

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.

1.333

2,517

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

Tickets, available through Ticketmaster, went on sale yesterday.

3.8

2,518

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.

3.4

2,519

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.

2

2,520

"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."

3.4

2,521

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.

4

2,522

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.

2.8

2,523

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.

3.2

2,524

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.

3.6

2,525

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.

3.6

2,526

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.

4.2

2,527

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.

3.25

2,528

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.

2.75

2,529

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.

2.5

2,530

"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.

1.75

2,531

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.

4.25

2,532

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.

5

2,533

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.

4.25

2,534

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.

4.75

2,535

That objection was cited by PeopleSoft's board in rejecting Oracle's offer.

PeopleSoft's board has recommended stockholders reject the offer.

2.75

2,536

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.

3.25

2,537

"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.

3.5

2,538

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.

3.6

2,539

The average American makes four trips a day, 45 percent for shopping or errands.

Nearly half - 45 percent - are for shopping or running errands.

3.333

2,540

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.

4

2,541

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.

3.5

2,542

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.

3.4

2,543

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.

3.6

2,544

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.

3.6

2,545

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.

2

2,546

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.

3.6

2,547

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.

1.6

2,548

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.

4.6

2,549

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.

3.6

2,550

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.

3

2,551

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.

2.4

2,552

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.

1.2

2,553

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.

3.4

2,554

Mr. Grassley and Mr. Baucus rejected any disparity in drug benefits.

Grassley and Baucus said they had rejected that approach in their plan.

3

2,555

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.

3.4

2,556

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.

1.8

2,557

"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.

3.5

2,558

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.

2.75

2,559

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.

2.6

2,560

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.

2.2

2,561

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.

4.75

2,562

"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.

1.5

2,563

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.

3.75

2,564

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.

3.5

2,565

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.

1.5

2,566

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.

3.2

2,567

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.

2.2

2,568

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.

2.4

2,569

He told the jury Stubbs is a "cold, calculating killer."

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

3

2,570

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.

1.8

2,571

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.

2.4

2,572

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.

3.533

2,573

In exchange, North Korea would be required to end its nuclear weapons program.

"In return we expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons."

4.75

2,574

"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.

3.333

2,575

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.

5

2,576

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.

3

2,577

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.

3

2,578

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.

3

2,579

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.

1.846

2,580

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".

3

2,581

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.

3

2,582

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.

3.2

2,583

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.

1

2,584

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.

2.647

2,585

"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.

3.25

2,586

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.

3.75

2,587

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.

4.75

2,588

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.

3.929

2,589

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.

3.4

2,590

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.

3.2

2,591

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.

3.8

2,592

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.

4.6

2,593

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.

3.2

2,594

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.

2.2

2,595

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.

4.4

2,596

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.

3.333

2,597

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.

4

2,598

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.

1.333

2,599

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.

4.2