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2,700	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.	2.75
2,701	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.	4.75
2,702	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.	4.5
2,703	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.	3.167
2,704	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.	4.5
2,705	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.	4.75
2,706	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.	2.75
2,707	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.	3.2
2,708	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.	2.6
2,709	He projected Vanderpool will be available within the next five years.	Products featuring Vanderpool will be released within five years, he said.	4.4
2,710	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.	3
2,711	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.	0.944
2,712	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.	4
2,713	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.	3.8
2,714	"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.	4.2
2,715	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.	4.2
2,716	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.	2.6
2,717	July 18: Hurlbert files a single count of felony sexual assault against Bryant.	Bryant, 24, has been charged with felony sexual assault.	3.056
2,718	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.	4.75
2,719	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.	3.25
2,720	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.	3.4
2,721	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.	3.75
2,722	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.	2.6
2,723	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.	2.4
2,724	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.	3.2
2,725	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.	3.4
2,726	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.	2.4
2,727	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.	3.4
2,728	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.	3.6
2,729	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.	3.4
2,730	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.	4.818
2,731	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.	3.2
2,732	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.	1.4
2,733	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.	3
2,734	Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing.	FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday.	3.2
2,735	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.	1.8
2,736	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.	3.8
2,737	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.	4.6
2,738	But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards."	"I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative.	2.8
2,739	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.	4.25
2,740	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.	3
2,741	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.	0.75
2,742	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.	4
2,743	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.	3.6
2,744	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.	2.2
2,745	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.	2.8
2,746	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."	3.2
2,747	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.	1.25
2,748	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.	3
2,749	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.	2.2
2,750	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.	3.6
2,751	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.	4
2,752	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.	3
2,753	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.	3.75
2,754	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.	5
2,755	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.	3.2
2,756	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.	3.2
2,757	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.	3
2,758	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.	3.6
2,759	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.	4.2
2,760	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.	1.8
2,761	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.	3.231
2,762	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.	3
2,763	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.	3
2,764	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.	3.75
2,765	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.	5
2,766	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.	3.4
2,767	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.	3.2
2,768	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.	2.8
2,769	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.	2.8
2,770	"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)."	4.6
2,771	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.	3.2
2,772	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.	3
2,773	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.	3.8
2,774	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.	4.5
2,775	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.	3
2,776	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.	4.727
2,777	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.	3.8
2,778	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.	3
2,779	Other changes in the plan refine his original vision, Libeskind said.	Many of the changes are improvements to the original plan, Libeskind said.	4.6
2,780	Rep. Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., criticized the FDA's efforts in Florida.	Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., said he wanted to congratulate the FDA.	2
2,781	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.	1.5
2,782	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.	3.2
2,783	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.	3
2,784	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.	2.75
2,785	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.	4.5
2,786	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.	1
2,787	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.	3.75
2,788	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.	4.5
2,789	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.	1.5
2,790	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.	2
2,791	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.	4
2,792	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.	3.2
2,793	"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.	4
2,794	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.	3
2,795	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.	3.25
2,796	"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."	3.4
2,797	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.	2
2,798	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.	3.4
2,799	Two years later, the insurance coverage would begin.	Under the agreement, Medicare coverage for drug benefits would begin in 2006.	2.8

2,700

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.

2.75

2,701

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.

4.75

2,702

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.

4.5

2,703

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.

3.167

2,704

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.

4.5

2,705

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.

4.75

2,706

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.

2.75

2,707

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.

3.2

2,708

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.

2.6

2,709

He projected Vanderpool will be available within the next five years.

Products featuring Vanderpool will be released within five years, he said.

4.4

2,710

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.

3

2,711

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.

0.944

2,712

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.

4

2,713

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.

3.8

2,714

"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.

4.2

2,715

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.

4.2

2,716

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.

2.6

2,717

July 18: Hurlbert files a single count of felony sexual assault against Bryant.

Bryant, 24, has been charged with felony sexual assault.

3.056

2,718

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.

4.75

2,719

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.

3.25

2,720

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.

3.4

2,721

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.

3.75

2,722

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.

2.6

2,723

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.

2.4

2,724

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.

3.2

2,725

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.

3.4

2,726

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.

2.4

2,727

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.

3.4

2,728

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.

3.6

2,729

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.

3.4

2,730

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.

4.818

2,731

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.

3.2

2,732

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.

1.4

2,733

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.

3

2,734

Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing.

FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday.

3.2

2,735

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.

1.8

2,736

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.

3.8

2,737

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.

4.6

2,738

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

"I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative.

2.8

2,739

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.

4.25

2,740

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.

3

2,741

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.

0.75

2,742

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.

4

2,743

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.

3.6

2,744

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.

2.2

2,745

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.

2.8

2,746

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."

3.2

2,747

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.

1.25

2,748

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.

3

2,749

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.

2.2

2,750

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.

3.6

2,751

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.

4

2,752

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.

3

2,753

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.

3.75

2,754

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.

5

2,755

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.

3.2

2,756

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.

3.2

2,757

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.

3

2,758

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.

3.6

2,759

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.

4.2

2,760

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.

1.8

2,761

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.

3.231

2,762

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.

3

2,763

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.

3

2,764

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.

3.75

2,765

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.

5

2,766

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.

3.4

2,767

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.

3.2

2,768

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.

2.8

2,769

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.

2.8

2,770

"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)."

4.6

2,771

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.

3.2

2,772

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.

3

2,773

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.

3.8

2,774

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.

4.5

2,775

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.

3

2,776

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.

4.727

2,777

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.

3.8

2,778

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.

3

2,779

Other changes in the plan refine his original vision, Libeskind said.

Many of the changes are improvements to the original plan, Libeskind said.

4.6

2,780

Rep. Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., criticized the FDA's efforts in Florida.

Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., said he wanted to congratulate the FDA.

2

2,781

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.

1.5

2,782

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.

3.2

2,783

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.

3

2,784

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.

2.75

2,785

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.

4.5

2,786

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.

1

2,787

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.

3.75

2,788

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.

4.5

2,789

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.

1.5

2,790

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.

2

2,791

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.

4

2,792

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.

3.2

2,793

"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.

4

2,794

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.

3

2,795

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.

3.25

2,796

"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."

3.4

2,797

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.

2

2,798

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.

3.4

2,799

Two years later, the insurance coverage would begin.

Under the agreement, Medicare coverage for drug benefits would begin in 2006.

2.8