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2,800 | NASA satellite images show that Arctic ice has been shrinking at the rate of nearly 10 percent a decade. | Researchers found that sea ice in the Arctic is disappearing at a rate of 9 percent each decade. | 3.2 |
2,801 | "Biotech products, if anything, may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing," Fraley said, adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology. | "Biotech products, if anything, may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing," said Robert Fraley, Monsanto's executive vice president. | 3.2 |
2,802 | A nationally board certified teacher with a master's degree, Kelley makes a salary of $65,000 in his 30th year. | A nationally board certified teacher with a master's degree, Kelley, in his 30th year teaching, makes $65,000. | 4.75 |
2,803 | In Vienna, the IAEA said ElBaradei would accept the invitation, although no date had yet been set. | In Vienna, the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday ElBaradei had accepted Iran's invitation, but said no date had yet been set. | 3.25 |
2,804 | The epidemic began in November in the mainland's Guangdong province, but the People's Republic of China refused to report truthfully about its spread for four months. | The PRC epidemic began in Guandong province in November, but the Communist Party government refused to report truthfully about its spread for four months. | 4.25 |
2,805 | Druce will face murder charges, Conte said. | Conte said Druce will be charged with murder. | 5 |
2,806 | That compared with $35.18 million, or 24 cents per share, in the year-ago period. | Earnings were affected by a non-recurring $8 million tax benefit in the year-ago period. | 1.6 |
2,807 | Nick Markakis, a left-hander from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia, went to the Orioles with the seventh pick. | Next, Baltimore took Nick Markakis, a left-handed pitcher and outfielder from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia. | 3.8 |
2,808 | We remain hopeful that the city will agree to work with us and engage in good-faith discussions on this issue." | Alhart said the governor "remains hopeful that the city will continue to work with us and engage in good-faith discussions." | 3.5 |
2,809 | Some women are also concerned that so many women are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection. | Some women also express concern about a society in which more people than ever are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection. | 4.75 |
2,810 | The notification was first reported Friday by MSNBC. | MSNBC.com first reported the CIA request on Friday. | 3 |
2,811 | There is, however, no photo of Peter Hollingworth in the June issue examined by the Herald yesterday. | There is, however, no photograph of Dr Hollingworth in the June issue of the magazine examined by The Age yesterday. | 3 |
2,812 | "We continue to work with the Saudis on this, but they did not, as of the time of this tragic event, provide the additional security we requested." | "But they did not, as of the time of this particular tragic event, provide the security we had requested," Mr Jordan said. | 3.25 |
2,813 | A statement released by DEI said Green would begin driving the car on an interim basis beginning next week in the Winston Open at Lowe's Motor Speedway. | It was announced that Green will replace Park in the Dale Earnhardt Inc. No. 1 Chevrolet, beginning with the Winston Open at Lowe's Motor Speedway next week. | 3.25 |
2,814 | Costa's semifinal opponent is Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero, whom he beat in last year's final. | Costa will play Juan Carlos Ferrero next in a rematch of last year's final. | 3.75 |
2,815 | Doctors have speculated that the body's own estrogen protects against cell damage and improves blood flow. | Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow. | 4.25 |
2,816 | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> added 8.27 points, or 0.51 percent, to 1,633.53. | The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX crept up 4.3 points, or 0.44 percent, to 980.52. | 1.2 |
2,817 | No Americans were reported among the casualties, according to Capt. Michael Calvert, a spokesman for the regiment. | None of the casualties was Americans, said Capt. Michael Calvert, regiment spokesman. | 5 |
2,818 | We think they have the right to choose. | "We think PeopleSoft customers deserve the right to choose," Ellison said. | 3 |
2,819 | "We have found the smoking gun," investigating board member Scott Hubbard said. | "We have found the smoking gun," said Hubbard, director of NASA's Ames Research Center in California. | 3.6 |
2,820 | "This child was literally neglected to death," Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said. | Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen. | 1.8 |
2,821 | Microsoft said Friday that it is halting development of future Macintosh versions of its Internet Explorer browser, citing competition from Apple Computer's Safari browser. | Microsoft will stop developing versions of its Internet Explorer browser software for Macintosh computers, saying that Apple's Safari is now all that Apple needs. | 4 |
2,822 | Chapman was not immediately arrested and is expected to appear for arraignment July 3. | Mr. Chapman, who hasn't been arrested, is expected to appear for arraignment next Thursday, prosecutors said. | 3.8 |
2,823 | President Bush raised a record-breaking $49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months, with contributions from 262,000 Americans, the president's campaign chairman said Tuesday. | President Bush has raised $83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May, and has $70 million of that left to spend, his campaign said Tuesday. | 2.4 |
2,824 | Authorities in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan have searched for the bodies. | So far, authorities also have searched areas in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. | 2.8 |
2,825 | He said European governments "have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded, unscientific fears. | "They have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded, unscientific fears," Bush said. | 3.2 |
2,826 | 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. | 3 |
2,827 | Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas told a news conference Monday that authorities were ``continuing to make significant progress'' in the case. | No charges have been filed in those deaths, but Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas said authorities were "continuing to make significant progress" in the case. | 3.4 |
2,828 | The U.S. Conference Board said its latest measure of business confidence hit 60 after falling to 53 in its first quarter survey. | The Conference Board said its measure of business confidence, which had fallen to 53 in the first quarter of 2003, improved to 60 in the most recent second quarter. | 3.8 |
2,829 | Its legal representatives began meeting with plaintiffs' attorneys last week to discuss a settlement. | Attorneys for both the archdiocese and the plaintiffs began meeting last week to reach the out-of-court settlement. | 3.25 |
2,830 | Seniors would then have to pay 50 percent of their drug costs up to $3,450. | Above that, Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs. | 1.5 |
2,831 | The flamboyant entrepreneur flagged the plan after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey. | Sir Richard was speaking after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey. | 2.8 |
2,832 | Government bonds sold off sharply after Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday that the U.S. economy "could very well be embarking on a period of extended growth". | Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday the U.S. economy "could very well be embarking on a period of sustained growth". | 3.2 |
2,833 | For Kathy Nicolo (Jennifer Connelly), the house means stability and family. | Kathy Nicolo (Jennifer Connelly) is desperate that her family not find out that her life has fallen apart. | 2 |
2,834 | The Institute for Supply Management's index of nonmanufacturing activity rose unexpectedly in April, reports said. | The Institute for Supply Management said its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 50.7 from 47.9 in March. | 3.4 |
2,835 | WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed, saying: "It looks very much like an isolated event." | "It looks very much like an isolated event," World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said. | 4.6 |
2,836 | Police said her two small children were alone in the apartment for up to two days. | Police said her two small children were alone there for up to two days as she lay dead. | 3.25 |
2,837 | 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. | 3.75 |
2,838 | The settlement includes $4.1 million in attorneys' fees and expenses. | Plaintiffs' attorneys would get $4.1 million of the settlement. | 4.5 |
2,839 | Three no votes would kill it for now. | It would take three votes to kill the ACC's expansion. | 3.667 |
2,840 | 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. | 3.333 |
2,841 | To reach John A. Dvorak, who covers Kansas, call (816) 234-7743 or send e-mail to [email protected]. | To reach Brad Cooper, Johnson County municipal reporter, call (816) 234-7724 or send e-mail to [email protected]. | 1 |
2,842 | Prosecutor Jim Hardin called the decision a victory for Kathleen Peterson's family. | Members of Kathleen Peterson's family were not present. | 1 |
2,843 | And now it's anything he wants to say," Alesha Badgley, Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director, said this week. | And now it's anything he wants to say," confirmed Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director Alesha Badgley. | 5 |
2,844 | The national denomination of the Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Anglican Communion. | The Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which has 77 million adherents. | 5 |
2,845 | "I feel confident saying that HP is no longer an integration story," Fiorina said. | "We still have a lot to do, but I feel confident that HP is no longer an integration story." | 3.4 |
2,846 | British police arrested 21 people early Tuesday in connection with the suspected ritual murder of an African boy whose torso was found in the Thames River. | Police have arrested 21 people in connection with the murder of a young Nigerian child whose headless and limbless torso was found floating in the river Thames. | 3.5 |
2,847 | By late afternoon, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.81, or 0.1 percent, at 9,331.77, having gained 201 points Monday to its highest level since July 2002. | In morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.76, or 0.1 percent, at 9,310.20, having gained 201 points Monday. | 1.25 |
2,848 | Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities. | Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save. | 3.25 |
2,849 | Shares closed on NASDAQ just below their 52-week high, at $32.17, up $1.54. | Trading of EchoStar's stock closed Tuesday at a 52-week high of $32.17, up $1.54. | 3.25 |
2,850 | Janice Kelly said her husband had received assurances from senior MoD officials that his name would not be made public. | She told the inquiry that her husband had received assurances from his line manager and senior ministry officials that when he came forward his name would not be made public. | 3.75 |
2,851 | If convicted, they face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each of the 11 counts. | If convicted, each faces up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000 or more based on the amount of gains involved. | 3.25 |
2,852 | U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America. | U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday, as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America. | 3.6 |
2,853 | Evacuation went smoothly, although passengers weren't told what was going on, Hunt said. | Passengers were evacuated smoothly, although they were not told what was going on, he said. | 4.4 |
2,854 | Between 1993 and 2002, 142 allegations of sexual assault were reported. | From 1993 to 2002, there were 142 reported sexual assaults at the academy. | 3.6 |
2,855 | Smith said simply "Oh, my God," in the seconds afterward, according to Weinshall. | In the seconds after the crash, she added, Captain Smith said simply, "Oh my God." | 3.75 |
2,856 | Cooley said he expects Muhammad will similarly be called as a witness at a pretrial hearing for Malvo. | Lee Boyd Malvo will be called as a witness Wednesday in a pretrial hearing for fellow sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad. | 2.5 |
2,857 | "He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words," daughter Linda Hope said. | "He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words ... He gave us each a kiss and that was it," she said. | 3.25 |
2,858 | He also could be barred permanently from the securities industry. | Young faces a fine, suspension or being permanently barred from the securities industry. | 3.333 |
2,859 | "They were an inspirational couple, selfless and courageous," said the Oscar-winning film director. | He said: “They were an inspirational couple, selfless and courageous. | 3 |
2,860 | A second victim, Michael Walker, 23, was struck in the torso, the bullet perforating his lung. | The other victim, Michael Walker, of 550 Barbey Street, was struck in the neck. | 2.2 |
2,861 | In an interview, Healey, who is a criminologist, acknowledged that much of the sentiment among legislators here and across the country was wariness toward capital punishment. | In an interview, Ms. Healey, who is a criminologist, said many lawmakers here and across the country shared a wariness toward capital punishment. | 4.6 |
2,862 | Franklin County Judge-Executive Teresa Barton said a firefighter was struck by lightning and was taken to the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. | A county firefighter, was struck by lightning and was in stable condition at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. | 3.2 |
2,863 | Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang confirmed Saturday that another two had been arrested, one in Jakarta and another in Magelang, Central Java. | Brigadier General Edward Aritonang, a police spokesman, confirmed yesterday that another two had been arrested, one in Jakarta and another in Magelang, Central Java. | 5 |
2,864 | Federal Judge William Barbour said Tuesday he imposed the maximum sentence because Avants showed no remorse in the brutal slaying. | U.S. District Judge William Barbour said he imposed the maximum because Avants showed no remorse. | 3.6 |
2,865 | About 120 potential jurors were being asked to complete a lengthy questionnaire. | The jurors were taken into the courtroom in groups of 40 and asked to fill out a questionnaire. | 3.2 |
2,866 | Five alternate jurors were also chosen, with a final one set to be selected Friday morning from the panel. | Five alternate jurors also were selected, with a sixth alternate to be picked on Friday. | 4.6 |
2,867 | The California Farm Bureau did not immediately return calls seeking comment. | The California Farm Bureau did not immediately have an official response to Tuesday's ruling. | 3.8 |
2,868 | But the prime minister told the BBC he wasn't bothered by polls and that he would continue to do what he believed to be right. | He said he wasn't bothered by polls and that he would continue to do what he believed to be right, in both foreign and domestic policy. | 3.4 |
2,869 | 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. | 3.6 |
2,870 | Wall Street analysts had expected 22 cents a share, according to Thomson First Call. | The results were 3 cents a share lower than the forecast of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call. | 2.2 |
2,871 | The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company. | The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company. | 3.6 |
2,872 | The findings were published in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. | The findings are being published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine. | 3.8 |
2,873 | The measures could be taken up by the full Senate as early as Friday. | Ratliff said he hopes to bring the two measures to the full Senate by Friday. | 4 |
2,874 | Enron spokesman Eric Thode declined to comment on the mediation order. | "We think it's great news," said Enron spokesman Eric Thode. | 1.733 |
2,875 | Labor Department analysts think the payroll statistics from the survey of businesses provide a more accurate picture of the economy because the survey figures are based on a larger sample. | The analysts said they believe the payroll statistics provide a more accurate picture of the economy because they are based on a larger sample. | 4 |
2,876 | The parents want her kept alive; her husband says she never wanted to be kept alive artificially. | Michael Schiavo has argued that his wife never wanted to be kept alive artificially. | 2.8 |
2,877 | Earlier, he told France Inter-Radio, "I think we can now qualify what is happening as a genuine epidemic." | "I think we can now qualify what is happening as a genuine epidemic," Health Minister Jean-Francois Mattei said on France Inter radio. | 3.2 |
2,878 | Terri Schiavo, 39, is expected to die sometime in the next two weeks in the Tampa-area hospice where she has spent the past several years. | Terri Schiavo, 39, underwent the procedure at the Tampa Bay area hospice where she has been living for several years, said her father, Bob Schindler. | 1.8 |
2,879 | Prior to joining Kodak, Palumbo worked for Procter & Gamble Corp., where he managed products such as Folgers and Pantene shampoo. | Prior to joining Eastman Kodak, Mr. Palumbo held senior marketing positions for Procter & Gamble. | 3.75 |
2,880 | Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three crucial aspects of policing in the Solomons. | Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three aspects of policing by Commissioner William Morrell. | 3.75 |
2,881 | Officials with North Carolina Speedway at Rockingham could not be reached. | NASCAR officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday. | 2.909 |
2,882 | They said the child was taken to Nassau County Medical Center for observation. | The boy was taken to Nassau University Medical Center, where staff said he was "doing okay." | 3.4 |
2,883 | Tisha Kresler, a spokeswoman for Global Crossing, declined to comment. | A Global Crossing representative had no immediate comment. | 3.6 |
2,884 | The unions also staged a five-day strike in March that forced all but one of Yale's dining halls to close. | The unions also staged a five-day strike in March; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts. | 2.6 |
2,885 | Gov. Rick Perry has said that while he opposes gambling expansion, he would be reluctant to veto continuation of the Lottery Commission. | Gov. Rick Perry opposes expansion of gambling but has said he would be "hard-pressed" to veto the lottery sunset bill. | 3.8 |
2,886 | In midafternoon trading, the Nasdaq composite index was up 8.34, or 0.5 percent, to 1,790.47. | The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC dipped 8.59 points, or 0.48 percent, to 1,773.54. | 1.6 |
2,887 | In Kentucky, Democratic Attorney General Ben Chandler faces U.S. Rep. Ernie Fletcher. | Kentucky: Republican Ernie Fletcher, a three-term House member, is battling Democratic state Attorney General Ben Chandler. | 3.8 |
2,888 | The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 98.32, or about 1.1 percent, to 9011.53. | The Dow Jones industrial average finished the day down 98.32 points at 9,011.53. | 3.4 |
2,889 | Enron's 401(k) plan covered about 20,000 workers, retirees and beneficiaries. | Enron's stock comprised as much as 61% of the workers' 401(k) portfolios. | 2.5 |
2,890 | The US Senate judiciary committee overcame a significant hurdle yesterday in the battle to create a trust fund to pay victims of asbestos exposure. | The Senate judiciary committee on Tuesday overcame a significant hurdle in the battle to create a trust fund to pay victims of asbestos exposure but the most difficult obstacles remain. | 3.75 |
2,891 | But she didn't say whether she'll certify the two-year $117.4 billion budget for 2004-05. | She said she didn't know yet whether she would certify the budget. | 3.167 |
2,892 | It would be difficult to overestimate the potential dangers of the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) vulnerability. | The flaw involves the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) protocol, which deals with inter-computer communications. | 2.5 |
2,893 | Although obesity can increase the risk of health problems, skeptics argue, so do smoking and high cholesterol. | Although obesity can increase the risk of a host of health problems, skeptics argue, so do smoking and high cholesterol, which are not considered diseases. | 4.25 |
2,894 | Michelle Wie chips Sunday during her 1-up victory over Virada Nirapathpongporn in the 27th U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship. | Now she has her first trophy after victory in the US Women's Amateur Public Links here on Sunday. | 2.75 |
2,895 | Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen, Memory Stick expansion slots. | It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities. | 2.75 |
2,896 | At one of the three sampling sites at Huntington Beach, the bacteria reading came back at 160 on June 16 and at 120 on June 23. | The readings came back at 160 on June 16 and 120 at June 23 at one of three sampling sites at Huntington Beach. | 3.25 |
2,897 | Where long-lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks in past decades, they are now lucky to catch one, the study found. | "Whereas long lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks, now they are lucky to catch one," Myers said. | 4.2 |
2,898 | Carnival Corp. stock was trading at $31.29 during midday trading Wednesday, down 72 cents or 2.25 percent. | Carnival Corp. stock was down 2.5 percent, or 81 cents, at $31.20 on the New York Stock Exchange. | 3.2 |
2,899 | But Senate criticism of the House plan Tuesday came on several fronts. | And several Senate Republicans are cranky about the House map. | 2.75 |
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