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3,000	The American decision provoked an angry reaction from the European Commission, which described the move as "legally unwarranted, economically unfounded and politically unhelpful".	The European Commission, the EU's powerful executive body, described the move as "legally unwarranted, economically unfounded and politically unhelpful."	3.75
3,001	Ms. Cripps-Prawak left last Friday, two days after the department introduced a plan to distribute medical marijuana through doctors' offices.	The director of the Office of Medical Access, Cindy Cripps-Prawak, left her job after the department introduced a plan to distribute marijuana through doctors' offices.	4.25
3,002	During 2001 and 2002, Morgenthau said, wire transfers from just four of Beacon Hill's 40 accounts totaled more than $3.2 billion.	Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002, Morgenthau said.	4.75
3,003	Last year, he made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.	He ran last year for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor, but lost the primary to multimillionaire Tony Sanchez.	3.25
3,004	The nation's largest retailer has told its 100 top suppliers they have to start using electronic tags on all pallets of goods by Jan. 25, 2005.	Wal-Mart has told its top 100 suppliers that they'll need to have radio-frequency ID systems in place for tracking pallets of goods through the supply chain by Jan. 25, 2005.	3.75
3,005	He was taken to a hospital for precautionary X-rays on his neck.	Harvey was taken to St. Luke's Hospital for precautionary neck X-rays, which came back negative.	3.25
3,006	The bill says that a woman who undergoes such an abortion couldn't be prosecuted.	A woman who underwent such an abortion could not be prosecuted under the bill.	5
3,007	There are 103 Democrats in the Assembly and 47 Republicans.	Democrats dominate the Assembly while Republicans control the Senate.	2
3,008	"I came basically to Washington to establish relationships and to make sure that we are getting more federal money to California," Schwarzenegger said after meeting with congressional Republicans.	"I came to Washington basically to establish relationships and make sure we are getting more federal money," Schwarzenegger said after one meeting.	4.2
3,009	The latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting; they were forecasting claims to fall no lower than 410,000 for last week.	Despite problems in the job market, the latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting.	3.4
3,010	Chante Jawan Mallard, 27, went on trial Monday, charged with first-degree murder.	Chante Jawaon Mallard, 27, is charged with murder and tampering with evidence.	3
3,011	Linda Saunders pleaded guilty in federal court to six charges, including extortion, money laundering and conspiracy.	Former Phipps aides Linda Saunders and Bobby McLamb have both pleaded guilty to federal charges including extortion.	2.75
3,012	Vivendi shares closed 3.8 percent up in Paris at 15.78 euros.	Vivendi shares were 0.3 percent up at 15.62 euros in Paris at 0841 GMT.	2.6
3,013	Microsoft has identified the freely distributed Linux software as one of the biggest threats to its sales.	The company has publicly identified Linux as one of its biggest competitive threats.	3.4
3,014	Antonio Monteiro de Castro, 58, currently director of the group’s Latin America & Caribbean operations, will become chief operating officer from the same date.	BAT also said Antonio Monteiro de Castro, director for Latin America and the Caribbean, would become chief operating officer on January 1, 2004.	3.6
3,015	"Spin and manipulative public relations and propaganda are not the answer," it said.	The report added that "spin" and manipulative public relations "are not the answer," but that neither is avoiding the debate.	3.6
3,016	Another shooting linked to the spree occurred Nov. 11 at Hamilton Central Elementary in Obetz, about two miles from the freeway.	The latest shooting linked to the spree was a Nov. 11 shooting at Hamilton Township Elementary School in Obetz, about two miles from the freeway.	4.8
3,017	On Tuesday, the central bank left interest rates steady, as expected, but also declared that overall risks were weighted toward weakness and warned of deflation risks.	The central bank's policy board left rates steady for now, as widely expected, but surprised the market by declaring that overall risks were weighted toward weakness.	4
3,018	Fighting erupted after four North Korean journalists confronted a dozen South Korean activists protesting human rights abuses in the North outside the main media centre.	Trouble flared when at least four North Korean reporters rushed from the Taegu media centre to confront a dozen activists protesting against human rights abuses in the North.	3.4
3,019	Dusty had battled kidney cancer for more than a year.	Dusty had surgery for cancer in 2001 and had a kidney removed.	2.4
3,020	Kadyrov was not injured, but four of his bodyguards were among those killed.	But Itar-Tass news agency said four of his bodyguards were among those killed by the bomb.	3
3,021	The commission estimates California lost $1.34 billion -- the most of any state -- to tax shelters in 2001.	The commission estimated California lost $937 million to corporate tax shelters in 2001.	2.75
3,022	The officials did not say whether U.S. forces crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian border guards became involved.	U.S. officials did not say whether American forces, who were acting on intelligence, crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian guards were involved.	4
3,023	VeriSign introduced its Site Finder service on Sept. 15.	The battle around VeriSign"s three-week-old Site Finder service rages on.	1.75
3,024	Druce is still being held at the prison and is now in isolation, she said.	Druce last night was held in isolation at the same prison.	4.5
3,025	Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Azdi, turned himself in in June; his deputy was killed in a recent shootout with Saudi forces.	Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Azdi, surrendered in June; his deputy was killed in a shoot-out with Saudi forces recently.	5
3,026	After Freitas' opening statement, King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel recessed trial until after the Thanksgiving weekend.	King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel will then recess the trial until Monday.	3
3,027	Google's investors include prominent VC firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sequoia Capital, the paper noted.	Google's early stage backers in include California-based Stanford University and VC firms Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital.	2.8
3,028	July 1st is the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule.	The rally overshadowed ceremonies marking the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China on 1 July 1997.	2.667
3,029	Palm Wednesday announced plans to acquire Handspring, a company started by Jeff Hawkins, regarded by many as the father of the Palm handheld.	Palm said on Wednesday it plans to buy Handspring, a company created by renegade Palm co-founder Jeff Hawkins.	4
3,030	The government recently shelved peace talks with the MILF, being brokered by Malaysia, after a string of attacks, including three bombings, on Mindanao.	The government recently shelved peace talks being brokered by neighbouring Malaysia after a spate of attacks on Mindanao, including three deadly bombings, that it blamed on the MILF.	4.25
3,031	The company posted a profit of $54.3 million, or 22 cents per share, in the year-ago period.	That was up from the year-ago quarter, when the company earned $54.3 million, or 22 cents a share.	4.176
3,032	Joining Boston on Monday were the Massachusetts communities of Watertown, Saugus and Framingham.	Along with Boston, Watertown, Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday.	3
3,033	ISRAELI soldiers knocked down empty mobile homes and water towers in 10 tiny West Bank settlement outposts overnight as part of a US-backed Mideast peace plan.	Israeli soldiers began tearing down settlement outposts in the West Bank yesterday - an Israeli obligation under a new Mideast peace plan.	3.8
3,034	The union had not yet revealed which chain would be targeted.	The union said it would reveal later which chain would be targeted.	4.6
3,035	Get it all out," says Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting firm based in New York City.	Innocent or not, "she's damaged goods," said Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting firm in New York.	1.4
3,036	The updated products include Pylon Pro, Pylon Conduit, Pylon Anywhere, and Pylon Application Server.	The new products on the desktop side include the latest versions of Pylon Conduit and Pylon Pro.	2.8
3,037	Turkish authorities have said all the suicide bombers were Turks.	Ankara says all four suicide bombers were Turkish.	4.2
3,038	In April, it had forecast operating earnings in the range of 60 to 80 cents a share.	Kodak expects earnings of 5 cents to 25 cents a share in the quarter.	1
3,039	From Florida to Alaska, thousands of revelers vowed to push for more legal rights, including same-sex marriages.	Thousands of revellers, celebrating the decision, vowed to push for more legal rights, including same-sex marriages.	4.2
3,040	Others with such a status are Egypt, Israel, and Australia.	Nations like Israel and Australia already have such status.	2.5
3,041	The findings appear in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association (news - web sites).	The results are to be published in Wednesday's issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association.	3.5
3,042	Additionally, the h2210’s cradle has room to charge a second battery.	The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging a second battery.	4.75
3,043	One of the 14 Kurds pointed at the word "refugee" in an English/Turkish dictionary.	One man had brandished an English-Turkish dictionary and pointed to the word "refugee".	3.5
3,044	"Close co-operation between law-enforcement agencies and intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism," Mr Howard said.	Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and intelligence services was at the heart of the fight against terrorism, he said.	4
3,045	In 2006, the group says the market will rebound 29.6 percent to $21.3 billion in sales.	In 2006, Asia Pacific will report growth of 7.9 percent to $81.8 billion.	2
3,046	Captain Robert Ramsey of the US 1st Armoured Division said a truck had exploded outside the building about 11am, and that one of the compound's outer walls had collapsed.	Captain Robert Ramsey of US 1St Armored Division said a truck had exploded outside the building at around 11 am.	3.2
3,047	This northern autumn US trainers will work with soldiers from four North African countries on patrolling and gathering intelligence.	Later this year, the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions.	3.8
3,048	"The figures are becoming catastrophic," said Dr. Patrick Pelloux, the president of the association of emergency room physicians.	This is unacceptable," said Patrick Pelloux, the president of France's Association of Emergency Doctors.	2.5
3,049	"Whatever has happened to you by way of punishment is certainly more than enough," Covello told the 49-year-old, whose family, friends and supporters filled half the courtroom.	"What has happened to you, sir, by way of punishment, is certainly more than enough," Covello said.	3
3,050	The mother also alleged in the lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards.	The mother also contended that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards during the 1998 confrontation.	4
3,051	Yes, from today Flash memory purchased from AMD or Fujitsu will be branded Spansion.	Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu.	2.625
3,052	The world's two largest automakers said their U.S. sales declined more than predicted last month as a late summer sales frenzy caused more of an industry backlash than expected.	Domestic sales at both GM and No. 2 Ford Motor Co. declined more than predicted as a late summer sales frenzy prompted a larger-than-expected industry backlash.	3.2
3,053	A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday and was expected to hit somewhere along the Texas or Louisiana coasts by Monday night.	A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and could have hurricane-force winds when it hits land somewhere along the Louisiana coast Monday night.	4
3,054	The pressure may well rise on Thursday, with national coverage of the final round planned by ESPN, the cable sports network.	The pressure will intensify today, with national coverage of the final round planned by ESPN and words that are even more difficult.	3.2
3,055	Pataki praised Abraham's decision, and LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel said the cable should be kept in operation permanently.	LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel said that meant the cable could be used "as we see fit.	2.4
3,056	Dynes came to UC San Diego in 1991 after 22 years as a physicist with AT&T Bell Labs.	Dynes has been at UC San Diego since 1991 after spending 22 years with AT&T Bell Labs, where he worked on superconductors and other materials.	3.6
3,057	Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and the tissue around the brain.	Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in a person's spinal cord and around the brain.	4.6
3,058	Mayor Joe T. Parker said late Thursday that the three workers were two men and a woman who were inside the building when the first blast occurred.	The missing workers, two men and a woman, were inside the building when the first blast occurred, Mayor Joe T. Parker said.	4.4
3,059	London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters: "We condemn this raid, which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable."	"We condemn this raid which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable," London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters by telephone.	4.6
3,060	It exploded in his hands, but the former Italian prime minister was unhurt.	The letter bomb sent to Prodi exploded in his hands but he was unhurt.	3.6
3,061	Halabi's military attorney, Air Force Maj. James Key, denied the charges, which could carry a death penalty.	The attorney representing al-Halabi, Air Force Maj. James Key III, denied the charges, according to The Associated Press.	3.2
3,062	Waksal, in a letter to the court, said: "I tore my family apart.	In seeking leniency, Waksal apologized to the court, his employees and his family.	2
3,063	Since early May, the city has received 1,400 reports of dead blue jays and crows, Jayroe said.	Since early May, the city has received 1,400 reports, he said.	2.8
3,064	But Forest, the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco, said: ''Mention the word prohibition and everyone knows what happened there.	Forest, the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco, said it had greeted The Lancet's call with "amusement and disbelief'".	1.6
3,065	Once converted, BayStar will own an aggregate of approximately 2.95 million shares of SCO common stock or 17.5 percent of the company's outstanding shares.	The investment gives Larkspur, Calif.-based BayStar more than 2.9 million shares of SCO common stock, or 17.5 percent of the company's outstanding shares.	4
3,066	OPEC producers at a meeting on Wednesday are set to pressure independent oil exporters to contribute to the cartel's next supply cut to allow for the return of Iraqi oil.	OPEC this week is set to pressure independent exporters to back the cartel's next supply cut to prevent the resumption of Iraqi exports undercutting oil prices.	2.8
3,067	The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asked Congress today for additional authority to fight unwanted Internet spam, which now accounts for up to half of all e-mail traffic.	The Federal Trade Commission asked Congress yesterday for broader powers to attack the rapidly growing problem of spam, which new studies show accounts for half of all e-mail traffic.	5
3,068	A federal grand jury indicted them on Tuesday; the document was sealed until yesterday to allow authorities to make arrests.	Federal officials said the document remained sealed until Thursday morning to allow authorities to make arrests in five Western states.	3.4
3,069	People who have opposed these actions throughout are now trying to find fresh reasons to say this wasn't the right thing to do."	"What is happening here is that people who have opposed this action throughout are trying to find fresh reasons why it was not the right thing to do."	4
3,070	Richard Miller remained hospitalized after undergoing a liver transplant, but his wife has recovered.	Richard Miller, 57, survived a lifesaving liver transplant but remains hospitalized.	3.2
3,071	Sequent representatives could not immediately be reached for comment on the SCO announcement.	A spokesman for SCO could not be reached for comment this afternoon.	3.8
3,072	The proportion of people covered by employers dropped from 62.3 percent in 2001 to 61.3 percent last year.	The proportion of Americans with insurance from employers declined to 61.3 percent, from 62.6 percent in 2001 and 63.6 percent in 2000.	3.2
3,073	WORLD No. 2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused the Association of Tennis Professionals of malice, including an alleged attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test.	World No.2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused his professional peers of long-standing malice, including an attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test.	4
3,074	MSN Messenger 6 will be available for download starting at 6 p.m. GMT on Wednesday from http://messenger.msn.com/download/v6preview.asp.	The MSN Messenger 6 software will be available from 11 a.m. PST on Wednesday, according to Microsoft.	3.25
3,075	In connection with the incident, I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately."	"I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately," he said.	4.25
3,076	A spokesman said: "Since November, we have co-operated fully with the police.	It added it had "co-operated fully" with police since November.	4.25
3,077	Women who eat potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy may be at risk of triggering type 1 diabetes in their children, Melbourne researchers believe.	Australian researchers believe they have found a trigger of type 1 diabetes in children - their mothers eating potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy.	4.25
3,078	The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points, or 0.32 percent, to 970.	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 2 points, or 0.18 percent, to 1,649.	0.75
3,079	People who once thought their blood pressure was fine actually may be well on their way to hypertension under new U.S. guidelines published on Wednesday.	People who once thought their blood pressure was fine actually need to start exercising and eating better, according to new U.S. guidelines published on Wednesday.	3
3,080	Amazon also reported that the New York Attorney General's office had settled civil fraud charges with one of the spoofers it identified.	Amazon and the New York attorney general's office have already settled with one of the alleged e-mail forgers.	3.75
3,081	The leading actress nod went to energetic newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur as Edna's daughter Tracy.	Marissa Jaret Winokur, as Tracy, won for best actress in a musical.	4
3,082	"It appears from our initial report that this was a textbook landing considering the circumstances," Burke said.	Said Mr. Burke: "It was a textbook landing considering the circumstances."	4
3,083	Allegiant shares rose $4, or $17.2 percent, to $27.43 in Thursday morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.	Allegiant's stock closed Wednesday at $23.40, up 64 cents, in trading on the Nasdaq market.	2
3,084	By state law, 911 calls are not public information and were not released.	By law, 911 calls are not public information in Rhode Island.	3.4
3,085	The ADRs fell 10 cents to $28.95 at 10:06 a.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading today.	Shares of Fox Entertainment Group Inc., News Corp.'s U.S. media and entertainment arm, fell 45 cents to $26.85 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading.	1.4
3,086	Bremer said one initiative is to launch a $70 million nationwide program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods and build community projects.	Bremer said he would launch a $70-million program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods across Iraq and build community projects, but gave no details.	3.4
3,087	The Nasdaq composite index added 30.46 points, or 2 percent, to 1,520.15.	The Nasdaq had a weekly gain of 17.27, or 1.2 percent, closing at 1,520.15 after gaining 30.46 yesterday.	2.4
3,088	The British Foreign Office said Monday that coalition authorities in Iraq were pleased that the men were freed.	The British Foreign Office said it had mediated the two men's release.	2.6
3,089	Wal-Mart estimates more than 100 million Americans visit their stores every week.	Each week 138 million shoppers visit Wal-Mart's 4,750 stores.	2.8
3,090	Added Mr. Prodi: "Maybe, but the old age helps us to understand our strengths and our weakness."	"Maybe, but the old age helps us to understand our strength and our weakness and the reality of the world.	3.2
3,091	"I am proud that I stood against Richard Nixon, not with him," Kerry said.	"I marched in the streets against Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War," she said.	2.4
3,092	Shares of Corixa were gaining 71 cents, or 10%, to $7.91 on the Nasdaq.	In late-morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Corixa was up 74 cents, or 10%, at $7.94.	3.25
3,093	Spokesmen for the FBI, CIA, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on El Shukrijumah's stay in Canada.	The FBI, CIA, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on the Washington Times report.	2.75
3,094	"This has been a persistent problem that has not been solved," investigation board member Steven Wallace said.	"This was a persistent problem which has not been solved, mechanically and physically," said board member Steven Wallace.	4
3,095	"Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through," she said.	She also pledged to bring peace to Iraq: "Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through."	3.6
3,096	"There is no doubt about the chemical programme, biological programme, indeed nuclear programme, indeed all that was documented by the UN," he said.	He added: "There is no doubt about the chemical programme, the biological programme and indeed the nuclear weapons programme.	3.8
3,097	Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise.	Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.	4.6
3,098	This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here," he said to loud applause.	"This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here."	3.25
3,099	On May 1, he crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff and walked some six miles down the canyon.	He crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff, and walked some six miles down the canyon near Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah.	3.75

3,000

The American decision provoked an angry reaction from the European Commission, which described the move as "legally unwarranted, economically unfounded and politically unhelpful".

The European Commission, the EU's powerful executive body, described the move as "legally unwarranted, economically unfounded and politically unhelpful."

3.75

3,001

Ms. Cripps-Prawak left last Friday, two days after the department introduced a plan to distribute medical marijuana through doctors' offices.

The director of the Office of Medical Access, Cindy Cripps-Prawak, left her job after the department introduced a plan to distribute marijuana through doctors' offices.

4.25

3,002

During 2001 and 2002, Morgenthau said, wire transfers from just four of Beacon Hill's 40 accounts totaled more than $3.2 billion.

Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002, Morgenthau said.

4.75

3,003

Last year, he made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.

He ran last year for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor, but lost the primary to multimillionaire Tony Sanchez.

3.25

3,004

The nation's largest retailer has told its 100 top suppliers they have to start using electronic tags on all pallets of goods by Jan. 25, 2005.

Wal-Mart has told its top 100 suppliers that they'll need to have radio-frequency ID systems in place for tracking pallets of goods through the supply chain by Jan. 25, 2005.

3.75

3,005

He was taken to a hospital for precautionary X-rays on his neck.

Harvey was taken to St. Luke's Hospital for precautionary neck X-rays, which came back negative.

3.25

3,006

The bill says that a woman who undergoes such an abortion couldn't be prosecuted.

A woman who underwent such an abortion could not be prosecuted under the bill.

5

3,007

There are 103 Democrats in the Assembly and 47 Republicans.

Democrats dominate the Assembly while Republicans control the Senate.

2

3,008

"I came basically to Washington to establish relationships and to make sure that we are getting more federal money to California," Schwarzenegger said after meeting with congressional Republicans.

"I came to Washington basically to establish relationships and make sure we are getting more federal money," Schwarzenegger said after one meeting.

4.2

3,009

The latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting; they were forecasting claims to fall no lower than 410,000 for last week.

Despite problems in the job market, the latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting.

3.4

3,010

Chante Jawan Mallard, 27, went on trial Monday, charged with first-degree murder.

Chante Jawaon Mallard, 27, is charged with murder and tampering with evidence.

3

3,011

Linda Saunders pleaded guilty in federal court to six charges, including extortion, money laundering and conspiracy.

Former Phipps aides Linda Saunders and Bobby McLamb have both pleaded guilty to federal charges including extortion.

2.75

3,012

Vivendi shares closed 3.8 percent up in Paris at 15.78 euros.

Vivendi shares were 0.3 percent up at 15.62 euros in Paris at 0841 GMT.

2.6

3,013

Microsoft has identified the freely distributed Linux software as one of the biggest threats to its sales.

The company has publicly identified Linux as one of its biggest competitive threats.

3.4

3,014

Antonio Monteiro de Castro, 58, currently director of the group’s Latin America & Caribbean operations, will become chief operating officer from the same date.

BAT also said Antonio Monteiro de Castro, director for Latin America and the Caribbean, would become chief operating officer on January 1, 2004.

3.6

3,015

"Spin and manipulative public relations and propaganda are not the answer," it said.

The report added that "spin" and manipulative public relations "are not the answer," but that neither is avoiding the debate.

3.6

3,016

Another shooting linked to the spree occurred Nov. 11 at Hamilton Central Elementary in Obetz, about two miles from the freeway.

The latest shooting linked to the spree was a Nov. 11 shooting at Hamilton Township Elementary School in Obetz, about two miles from the freeway.

4.8

3,017

On Tuesday, the central bank left interest rates steady, as expected, but also declared that overall risks were weighted toward weakness and warned of deflation risks.

The central bank's policy board left rates steady for now, as widely expected, but surprised the market by declaring that overall risks were weighted toward weakness.

4

3,018

Fighting erupted after four North Korean journalists confronted a dozen South Korean activists protesting human rights abuses in the North outside the main media centre.

Trouble flared when at least four North Korean reporters rushed from the Taegu media centre to confront a dozen activists protesting against human rights abuses in the North.

3.4

3,019

Dusty had battled kidney cancer for more than a year.

Dusty had surgery for cancer in 2001 and had a kidney removed.

2.4

3,020

Kadyrov was not injured, but four of his bodyguards were among those killed.

But Itar-Tass news agency said four of his bodyguards were among those killed by the bomb.

3

3,021

The commission estimates California lost $1.34 billion -- the most of any state -- to tax shelters in 2001.

The commission estimated California lost $937 million to corporate tax shelters in 2001.

2.75

3,022

The officials did not say whether U.S. forces crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian border guards became involved.

U.S. officials did not say whether American forces, who were acting on intelligence, crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian guards were involved.

4

3,023

VeriSign introduced its Site Finder service on Sept. 15.

The battle around VeriSign"s three-week-old Site Finder service rages on.

1.75

3,024

Druce is still being held at the prison and is now in isolation, she said.

Druce last night was held in isolation at the same prison.

4.5

3,025

Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Azdi, turned himself in in June; his deputy was killed in a recent shootout with Saudi forces.

Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Azdi, surrendered in June; his deputy was killed in a shoot-out with Saudi forces recently.

5

3,026

After Freitas' opening statement, King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel recessed trial until after the Thanksgiving weekend.

King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel will then recess the trial until Monday.

3

3,027

Google's investors include prominent VC firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sequoia Capital, the paper noted.

Google's early stage backers in include California-based Stanford University and VC firms Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital.

2.8

3,028

July 1st is the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule.

The rally overshadowed ceremonies marking the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China on 1 July 1997.

2.667

3,029

Palm Wednesday announced plans to acquire Handspring, a company started by Jeff Hawkins, regarded by many as the father of the Palm handheld.

Palm said on Wednesday it plans to buy Handspring, a company created by renegade Palm co-founder Jeff Hawkins.

4

3,030

The government recently shelved peace talks with the MILF, being brokered by Malaysia, after a string of attacks, including three bombings, on Mindanao.

The government recently shelved peace talks being brokered by neighbouring Malaysia after a spate of attacks on Mindanao, including three deadly bombings, that it blamed on the MILF.

4.25

3,031

The company posted a profit of $54.3 million, or 22 cents per share, in the year-ago period.

That was up from the year-ago quarter, when the company earned $54.3 million, or 22 cents a share.

4.176

3,032

Joining Boston on Monday were the Massachusetts communities of Watertown, Saugus and Framingham.

Along with Boston, Watertown, Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday.

3

3,033

ISRAELI soldiers knocked down empty mobile homes and water towers in 10 tiny West Bank settlement outposts overnight as part of a US-backed Mideast peace plan.

Israeli soldiers began tearing down settlement outposts in the West Bank yesterday - an Israeli obligation under a new Mideast peace plan.

3.8

3,034

The union had not yet revealed which chain would be targeted.

The union said it would reveal later which chain would be targeted.

4.6

3,035

Get it all out," says Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting firm based in New York City.

Innocent or not, "she's damaged goods," said Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting firm in New York.

1.4

3,036

The updated products include Pylon Pro, Pylon Conduit, Pylon Anywhere, and Pylon Application Server.

The new products on the desktop side include the latest versions of Pylon Conduit and Pylon Pro.

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Turkish authorities have said all the suicide bombers were Turks.

Ankara says all four suicide bombers were Turkish.

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In April, it had forecast operating earnings in the range of 60 to 80 cents a share.

Kodak expects earnings of 5 cents to 25 cents a share in the quarter.

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From Florida to Alaska, thousands of revelers vowed to push for more legal rights, including same-sex marriages.

Thousands of revellers, celebrating the decision, vowed to push for more legal rights, including same-sex marriages.

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Others with such a status are Egypt, Israel, and Australia.

Nations like Israel and Australia already have such status.

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The findings appear in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association (news - web sites).

The results are to be published in Wednesday's issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association.

3.5

3,042

Additionally, the h2210’s cradle has room to charge a second battery.

The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging a second battery.

4.75

3,043

One of the 14 Kurds pointed at the word "refugee" in an English/Turkish dictionary.

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

3.5

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"Close co-operation between law-enforcement agencies and intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism," Mr Howard said.

Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and intelligence services was at the heart of the fight against terrorism, he said.

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In 2006, the group says the market will rebound 29.6 percent to $21.3 billion in sales.

In 2006, Asia Pacific will report growth of 7.9 percent to $81.8 billion.

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Captain Robert Ramsey of the US 1st Armoured Division said a truck had exploded outside the building about 11am, and that one of the compound's outer walls had collapsed.

Captain Robert Ramsey of US 1St Armored Division said a truck had exploded outside the building at around 11 am.

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This northern autumn US trainers will work with soldiers from four North African countries on patrolling and gathering intelligence.

Later this year, the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions.

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"The figures are becoming catastrophic," said Dr. Patrick Pelloux, the president of the association of emergency room physicians.

This is unacceptable," said Patrick Pelloux, the president of France's Association of Emergency Doctors.

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"Whatever has happened to you by way of punishment is certainly more than enough," Covello told the 49-year-old, whose family, friends and supporters filled half the courtroom.

"What has happened to you, sir, by way of punishment, is certainly more than enough," Covello said.

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The mother also alleged in the lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards.

The mother also contended that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards during the 1998 confrontation.

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Yes, from today Flash memory purchased from AMD or Fujitsu will be branded Spansion.

Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu.

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The world's two largest automakers said their U.S. sales declined more than predicted last month as a late summer sales frenzy caused more of an industry backlash than expected.

Domestic sales at both GM and No. 2 Ford Motor Co. declined more than predicted as a late summer sales frenzy prompted a larger-than-expected industry backlash.

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A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday and was expected to hit somewhere along the Texas or Louisiana coasts by Monday night.

A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and could have hurricane-force winds when it hits land somewhere along the Louisiana coast Monday night.

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The pressure may well rise on Thursday, with national coverage of the final round planned by ESPN, the cable sports network.

The pressure will intensify today, with national coverage of the final round planned by ESPN and words that are even more difficult.

3.2

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Pataki praised Abraham's decision, and LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel said the cable should be kept in operation permanently.

LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel said that meant the cable could be used "as we see fit.

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Dynes came to UC San Diego in 1991 after 22 years as a physicist with AT&T Bell Labs.

Dynes has been at UC San Diego since 1991 after spending 22 years with AT&T Bell Labs, where he worked on superconductors and other materials.

3.6

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Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and the tissue around the brain.

Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in a person's spinal cord and around the brain.

4.6

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Mayor Joe T. Parker said late Thursday that the three workers were two men and a woman who were inside the building when the first blast occurred.

The missing workers, two men and a woman, were inside the building when the first blast occurred, Mayor Joe T. Parker said.

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London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters: "We condemn this raid, which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable."

"We condemn this raid which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable," London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters by telephone.

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It exploded in his hands, but the former Italian prime minister was unhurt.

The letter bomb sent to Prodi exploded in his hands but he was unhurt.

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Halabi's military attorney, Air Force Maj. James Key, denied the charges, which could carry a death penalty.

The attorney representing al-Halabi, Air Force Maj. James Key III, denied the charges, according to The Associated Press.

3.2

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Waksal, in a letter to the court, said: "I tore my family apart.

In seeking leniency, Waksal apologized to the court, his employees and his family.

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Since early May, the city has received 1,400 reports of dead blue jays and crows, Jayroe said.

Since early May, the city has received 1,400 reports, he said.

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But Forest, the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco, said: ''Mention the word prohibition and everyone knows what happened there.

Forest, the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco, said it had greeted The Lancet's call with "amusement and disbelief'".

1.6

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Once converted, BayStar will own an aggregate of approximately 2.95 million shares of SCO common stock or 17.5 percent of the company's outstanding shares.

The investment gives Larkspur, Calif.-based BayStar more than 2.9 million shares of SCO common stock, or 17.5 percent of the company's outstanding shares.

4

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OPEC producers at a meeting on Wednesday are set to pressure independent oil exporters to contribute to the cartel's next supply cut to allow for the return of Iraqi oil.

OPEC this week is set to pressure independent exporters to back the cartel's next supply cut to prevent the resumption of Iraqi exports undercutting oil prices.

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asked Congress today for additional authority to fight unwanted Internet spam, which now accounts for up to half of all e-mail traffic.

The Federal Trade Commission asked Congress yesterday for broader powers to attack the rapidly growing problem of spam, which new studies show accounts for half of all e-mail traffic.

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A federal grand jury indicted them on Tuesday; the document was sealed until yesterday to allow authorities to make arrests.

Federal officials said the document remained sealed until Thursday morning to allow authorities to make arrests in five Western states.

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People who have opposed these actions throughout are now trying to find fresh reasons to say this wasn't the right thing to do."

"What is happening here is that people who have opposed this action throughout are trying to find fresh reasons why it was not the right thing to do."

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Richard Miller remained hospitalized after undergoing a liver transplant, but his wife has recovered.

Richard Miller, 57, survived a lifesaving liver transplant but remains hospitalized.

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Sequent representatives could not immediately be reached for comment on the SCO announcement.

A spokesman for SCO could not be reached for comment this afternoon.

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The proportion of people covered by employers dropped from 62.3 percent in 2001 to 61.3 percent last year.

The proportion of Americans with insurance from employers declined to 61.3 percent, from 62.6 percent in 2001 and 63.6 percent in 2000.

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WORLD No. 2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused the Association of Tennis Professionals of malice, including an alleged attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test.

World No.2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused his professional peers of long-standing malice, including an attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test.

4

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MSN Messenger 6 will be available for download starting at 6 p.m. GMT on Wednesday from http://messenger.msn.com/download/v6preview.asp.

The MSN Messenger 6 software will be available from 11 a.m. PST on Wednesday, according to Microsoft.

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In connection with the incident, I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately."

"I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately," he said.

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A spokesman said: "Since November, we have co-operated fully with the police.

It added it had "co-operated fully" with police since November.

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Women who eat potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy may be at risk of triggering type 1 diabetes in their children, Melbourne researchers believe.

Australian researchers believe they have found a trigger of type 1 diabetes in children - their mothers eating potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy.

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The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points, or 0.32 percent, to 970.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 2 points, or 0.18 percent, to 1,649.

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People who once thought their blood pressure was fine actually may be well on their way to hypertension under new U.S. guidelines published on Wednesday.

People who once thought their blood pressure was fine actually need to start exercising and eating better, according to new U.S. guidelines published on Wednesday.

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Amazon also reported that the New York Attorney General's office had settled civil fraud charges with one of the spoofers it identified.

Amazon and the New York attorney general's office have already settled with one of the alleged e-mail forgers.

3.75

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The leading actress nod went to energetic newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur as Edna's daughter Tracy.

Marissa Jaret Winokur, as Tracy, won for best actress in a musical.

4

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"It appears from our initial report that this was a textbook landing considering the circumstances," Burke said.

Said Mr. Burke: "It was a textbook landing considering the circumstances."

4

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Allegiant shares rose $4, or $17.2 percent, to $27.43 in Thursday morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Allegiant's stock closed Wednesday at $23.40, up 64 cents, in trading on the Nasdaq market.

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By state law, 911 calls are not public information and were not released.

By law, 911 calls are not public information in Rhode Island.

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The ADRs fell 10 cents to $28.95 at 10:06 a.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading today.

Shares of Fox Entertainment Group Inc., News Corp.'s U.S. media and entertainment arm, fell 45 cents to $26.85 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading.

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Bremer said one initiative is to launch a $70 million nationwide program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods and build community projects.

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

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The Nasdaq composite index added 30.46 points, or 2 percent, to 1,520.15.

The Nasdaq had a weekly gain of 17.27, or 1.2 percent, closing at 1,520.15 after gaining 30.46 yesterday.

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The British Foreign Office said Monday that coalition authorities in Iraq were pleased that the men were freed.

The British Foreign Office said it had mediated the two men's release.

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Wal-Mart estimates more than 100 million Americans visit their stores every week.

Each week 138 million shoppers visit Wal-Mart's 4,750 stores.

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Added Mr. Prodi: "Maybe, but the old age helps us to understand our strengths and our weakness."

"Maybe, but the old age helps us to understand our strength and our weakness and the reality of the world.

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"I am proud that I stood against Richard Nixon, not with him," Kerry said.

"I marched in the streets against Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War," she said.

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Shares of Corixa were gaining 71 cents, or 10%, to $7.91 on the Nasdaq.

In late-morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Corixa was up 74 cents, or 10%, at $7.94.

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Spokesmen for the FBI, CIA, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on El Shukrijumah's stay in Canada.

The FBI, CIA, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on the Washington Times report.

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"This has been a persistent problem that has not been solved," investigation board member Steven Wallace said.

"This was a persistent problem which has not been solved, mechanically and physically," said board member Steven Wallace.

4

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"Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through," she said.

She also pledged to bring peace to Iraq: "Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through."

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"There is no doubt about the chemical programme, biological programme, indeed nuclear programme, indeed all that was documented by the UN," he said.

He added: "There is no doubt about the chemical programme, the biological programme and indeed the nuclear weapons programme.

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Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise.

Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.

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This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here," he said to loud applause.

"This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here."

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On May 1, he crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff and walked some six miles down the canyon.

He crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff, and walked some six miles down the canyon near Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah.

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