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3,200	Caldera acquired the Unix server software of the original SCO and changed its name to the SCO Group.	SCO changed its name to Tarantella, and Caldera later changed its name to the SCO Group.	2.6
3,201	Officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him, and Reyna dropped a knee into his back, according to testimony.	That's when officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him, according to testimony.	3.25
3,202	The best-performing stock was Altria Group Inc., which rose more than 27 percent to close at $42.31 a share.	Altria Group Inc. MO.N fell 50 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $41.81.	1.75
3,203	Officials are trying to retrieve the bodies from the water," police officer J.D. Tambe told Reuters, adding 26 of the dead were women.	Officials are trying to retrieve the bodies from the water," police official J.D. Tambe told Reuters.	3
3,204	According to market research from The NPD Group, the number of people downloading music dropped from 14.5 million in April to 10.4 million in June.	The number of households acquiring music fell from a high of 14.5 million in April to 12.7 million in May and 10.4 million in June, according to NPD.	3.5
3,205	"This is an easy case in my view and wholly without merit, both factually and legally."	"This case is wholly without merit, both factually and legally," Judge Denny Chin scoffed.	3.25
3,206	The weather service reported maximum sustained winds of nearly 105 miles an hour with stronger gusts.	Maximum sustained winds were around 40 mph, with stronger gusts.	2.25
3,207	The WiFi potties were to be unveiled this summer, at music festivals in Britain.	The world's first portal potty was soon to be rolled out at summer festivals in Great Britain.	4
3,208	MEN who drink tea, particularly green tea, can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer, a landmark WA study has found.	DRINKING green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of men contracting prostate cancer, a study by Australian researchers has discovered.	4.25
3,209	Forecasters said warnings might go up for Cuba later Thursday.	Watches or warnings could be issued for eastern Cuba later on Thursday.	4
3,210	Shiites make up 20 percent of the country's population.	Sunnis make up 77 percent of Pakistan's population, Shiites 20 percent.	3
3,211	The CWA, which represents more than 2,300 Comcast employees, called that excessive when a typical union employee makes about $27,000 a year.	The Communications Workers Union, which represents more than 2,300 Comcast employees, called the executive pay package excessive when a typical union employee makes about $27,000 annually.	3.4
3,212	The consumer group generated $4.47 billion of profit and $20 billion of revenue from January to June, 53% of Citigroup's profit and revenue.	It generated $4.47 billion of profit and $20 billion of revenue in the year's first half, 53 percent of Citigroup's totals.	3.8
3,213	GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. Annika Sorenstam drew the crowds, Michelle Wie got the publicity but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory.	GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. >> Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie drew the crowds, but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory.	4
3,214	British Airways' New York-to-London runs will end in October.	British Airways plans to retire its seven Concordes at the end of October.	2.5
3,215	The new policy gives greatest weight to grades, test scores and a student's high school curriculum.	Academic achievement -- including grades, test scores and high school curriculum -- are given the highest priority.	4.5
3,216	The new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by Monday, according to security analysts.	Security analysts said the new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by mid-afternoon on Monday.	4.5
3,217	The only other person who had not been accounted for Sunday was a man from Fort Worth, Texas.	Another person, a man from Fort Worth, Texas, also was missing.	3.6
3,218	The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> gave up 11.91 points, or 1.19 percent, at 986.60.	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points, or 1.01 percent, at 1,636.94.	0.8
3,219	AFTRA members approved the merger by a vote of 75.88% to 24.12%.	AFTRA, on the other hand, approved the merger by a whopping 75 percent.	4.091
3,220	The currency briefly weakened slightly on Monday to trade at 55.34/39, not far from its record low of 55.75.	The currency briefly weakened on Monday morning but rebounded to trade at 55.25/29, little changed from Friday.	2.25
3,221	While some other parts of Africa have been used as staging grounds for the terror group, Malawi previously had not been a major focus of investigations into al-Qaida.	While some other parts of Africa have been used as Al Qaeda staging grounds, Malawi had previously not been a major focus of investigations into the group.	5
3,222	On Sunday, a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured in southern Iraq when a munitions dump exploded.	On Sunday, a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured when a munitions dump they were guarding exploded in southern Iraq.	3.75
3,223	"I'm real excited to be a Cleveland Cavalier," James said.	"I'm really excited about going to Cleveland," James told ESPN.com.	3.667
3,224	According to law enforcement officials, the person arrested was a known sophisticated hacker.	According to law enforcement officials, the individual decrypted passwords on the server.	2.667
3,225	Excluding litigation charges, RIM's loss narrowed even further to 1 cent a share.	Excluding patent litigation, RIM's loss for the quarter was $700,000, or 1 cent per share.	3.333
3,226	The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gained 19.72 points, or 1.98 percent, to 1,015.69.	The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 2.09 percent, while the Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX leapt 2.23 percent.	3
3,227	It will also help reform the Royal Solomon Islands Police, strengthen the courts and prisons system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry from intimidation.	The intervention force will confiscate weapons, reform the police, strengthen the courts and prison system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry.	3.444
3,228	Mr Alibek said: "Our outcomes are very encouraging.	"Our outcomes are very encouraging," George Mason researcher Ken Alibek said.	3.8
3,229	A jury convicted rapper C-Murder, also known as Corey Miller, of second-degree murder Tuesday night in the shooting death of a 16-year-old in a Jefferson Parish nightclub.	Rapper C-Murder has been convicted of second-degree murder, a crime that carries an automatic life sentence, in the shooting death of a 16-year-old inside a Jefferson Parish nightclub.	3.6
3,230	Wells’ other series include NBC’s ER and Third Watch.	Wells' other series include NBC's "ER" and "Third Watch."	5
3,231	Thirty-three of the 42 men had been arrested by Wednesday evening, said Daniel Bogden, U.S. attorney in Nevada.	Thirty-four of the men have been arrested and the others are being sought, US Attorney Daniel Bogden said yesterday.	3
3,232	Five-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong had a few words of advice for other cancer survivors in Denver on Friday.	Five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is in Denver today for a meeting about surviving cancer.	3.4
3,233	She survives him as do their four children -- sons Anthony and Kelly, daughters Linda Hope and Nora Somers -- and four grandchildren.	Hope is survived by his wife; sons Anthony and Kelly; daughters Linda and Nora Somers; and four grandchildren.	3.8
3,234	Police using pepper spray arrested 12 people Monday night at a march and rally by about 400 activists protesting an annual training seminar of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit.	Police used pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse a downtown march and rally last night by activists protesting an annual police intelligence-training seminar.	3.6
3,235	The department ordered an 18.2 percent reduction for Allstate Texas Lloyds and a 12 percent reduction for State Farm Lloyds.	The department ordered a 12 percent reduction for State Farm Lloyds, the state's largest insurer, and an 18.2 percent reduction for Allstate Texas Lloyds, the third-largest.	3.6
3,236	Colgate shares closed Monday at $56.30 on the New York Stock Exchange.	Colgate shares were down 30 cents at $56 in morning trade on the New York Stock Exchange.	2.4
3,237	Several shots rang out in the darkness, but only one gator had been killed by 11 p.m.	Several shots rang out Wednesday night, but no gators were killed then.	2.4
3,238	The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02.	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44.	0.889
3,239	Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended the deadline to Oct. 17, and they are still working on it.	Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended it to Oct. 17.	4.75
3,240	The index, which measures activity in the service sector, climbed to 50.7 last month from 47.9 in March.	The Arizona-based ISM reported Monday that its non-manufacturing index rose to 50.7 last month, from 47.9 in March.	3.5
3,241	Bush plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the new Palestinian prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, in the Jordanian port of Aqaba on Wednesday.	On Wednesday next week, Mr Bush will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Aqaba, Jordan.	5
3,242	"Unlike many early-stage Internet firms, Google is believed to be profitable.	The privately held Google is believed to be profitable.	3.6
3,243	"It is safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of cap," King said.	Its safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of a cap....The level of it is to be debated.	3
3,244	And when asked if he felt regret or guilt about the attack his answer was an adamant "no".	Asked if he felt any regret about theOctober 12 attack, the answer was an adamant "no".	3.8
3,245	Another big gainer was Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people), which shot 32 percent higher.	Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people) shot up 38 percent, making it the biggest percentage gainer on the Nasdaq.	3
3,246	Russ Britt is the Los Angeles Bureau Chief for CBS.MarketWatch.com.	Emily Church is London bureau chief of CBS.MarketWatch.com.	1.8
3,247	"If you pass this bill, Big Brother will be watching you," said Rep. John Mabry, D-Waco.	"If you pass this bill," Rep. John Mabry Jr., D-Waco, told colleagues, "Big Brother will be watching you."	4.8
3,248	Douglas Robinson, a senior vice president of finance, will take over as chief financial officer on an interim basis.	Douglas Robinson, CA senior vice president, finance, will fill the position in the interim.	3.8
3,249	Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans.	Following California's lead, several states and the federal government passed similar or tougher bans.	4
3,250	Still, he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.	Still, he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.	4.6
3,251	Revenues for "The Hulk" came in well below those of last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, "X2: X-Men United," which grossed $85.6 million in its opening weekend.	The Hulk trailed last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, X2: X-Men United, which grossed $85.6-million in its opening weekend.	4.8
3,252	Shares of Littleton, Colorado-based EchoStar rose $1.63, or 5.3 percent, to $32.26 at 10:55 a.m.	On Monday, EchoStar (DISH: news, chart, profile) shares shrank $1.40, or 4.4 percent, to $30.63.	2
3,253	The valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be collected and turned in to county election officials by Sept. 2.	To force a recall election of Davis, the valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be turned in to election officials.	3.2
3,254	The benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR lost 11/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday.	Further out the curve, the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR shed 18/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.24 percent from 3.17 percent.	2.2
3,255	The MDC called the strike to force Mr Mugabe to either resign or negotiate a settlement of the Zimbabwe crisis.	The MDC called the week-long protest to urge Mugabe either to resign or to negotiate a settlement of the crisis gripping the country.	4
3,256	Revenue rose 3.9 percent, to $1.63 billion from $1.57 billion.	The McLean, Virginia-based company said newspaper revenue increased 5 percent to $1.46 billion.	1.2
3,257	In January 2000, notebooks represented less than 25 percent of sales volume.	That compares with January 2000, when laptops represented less than 25 percent of sales volume, NPD said.	4
3,258	Argentine Guillermo Coria and Netherlander Martin Verkerk are in the other half.	The other semifinal between Guillermo Coria of Argentina and Martin Verkerk of the Netherlands is also compelling.	3
3,259	"What can I say to you?" he told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones, many of them marking the graves of entire families.	Mr. Powell told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones, many of them marking the graves of entire families.	2.8
3,260	She had only a single condition, that the book not be published until her death.	She insisted, though, that it not be published until after her death.	4.4
3,261	The findings are published in the November 6 edition of the journal Nature.	Both studies are published on Thursday in Nature, the British weekly science journal.	2.6
3,262	Median household income declined 1.1 percent between 2001 and 2002 to $42,409, after accounting for inflation.	The same survey found the median household income rose by $51, when accounting for inflation, to $43,057.	1.4
3,263	U.S. and European leaders pledged on Wednesday to work together to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons, presenting a united front after months of bitter acrimony over Iraq.	Bush said U.S. and European Union leaders, at an annual Washington summit, agreed on the need to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.	3.2
3,264	He left the army for Syria where he received religious training.	He moved to Syria, where he underwent further religious training in traditional Islamic beliefs.	3
3,265	The meeting was scheduled to end Wednesday night, with attendees approving resolutions that express the denomination's view on issues but that are not binding on churches.	On Wednesday, attendees will vote on resolutions that express the Southern Baptist view on issues, but are not binding on individual churches.	3.273
3,266	But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups tagged the state as deficient under the federal No Child Left Behind act.	But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups, such as race, pushed the state onto the needs-improvement list under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.	4
3,267	This led to the recovery of the 270-kilogram Cancuen altar, announced on Wednesday by the Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society.	This led last month to the recovery of the 600-pound Cancun altar, Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society announced Wednesday.	3.25
3,268	In a not-too-subtle swipe at Dean, he predicted Americans would not elect a Democrat "who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times."	They will not elect as president a Democrat who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times."	3.5
3,269	The report forecasts there will be 71,079 hot spots worldwide this year, up from just 14,752 in 2002 and 1,214 in 2001.	The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year, up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002.	1.75
3,270	A new study, conducted in Europe, found the medicine worked just as well as an earlier disputed study, sponsored by ImClone Systems, said it did.	Doctors concluded Erbitux, the cancer drug that enmeshed ImClone Systems in an insider trading scandal, worked just as well as an earlier company-sponsored study said it did.	2.7
3,271	Her lawyer Donald Levine told The Telegraph she had been offered $US250,000 to tell her story exclusively to Australian TV.	Mr Levine said she had been offered $400,000 to tell her story to an Australian TV network.	3.75
3,272	Perry has called lawmakers into two special sessions to address congressional redistricting.	Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through.	3.75
3,273	AirTran officials and a Boeing official declined to comment yesterday.	Trish York, a spokeswoman for Boeing, declined to comment on the deal.	4
3,274	The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.	The lawsuit named Secretary of State Kevin Shelley, a Democrat, and the registrars of voters in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.	4.2
3,275	Negotiators said Friday they made good progress during their latest round of talks on creating a Central American Free Trade Agreement.	Negotiators said Friday they made progress during their latest round of free-trade negotiations between the United States and five Central American countries this week in Houston.	3.75
3,276	"It's very difficult to do large syndicated loans in Japan," where there is a lack of expertise, says one banker.	"It is very difficult to do large syndicated loans in Japan," says one banker.	3.8
3,277	The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc.	The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser, Telemarketing Associates.	4.4
3,278	He urged Congress to "send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law."	"I urge Congress to quickly resolve any differences and send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law," he said.	4.6
3,279	Mr. Pingeon is director of litigation for Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, a prisoners' rights group.	Pingeon said an attorney for his organization, Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, interviewed Assan Tuesday.	1.667
3,280	Yee is a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.	Yee grew up in the United States and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.	4
3,281	"PNC regrets its involvement" in the deals, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement.	James Rohr, chairman and chief executive officer, said PNC regretted the incident.	4.333
3,282	CCAG supported Bill Curry, Rowland's opponent in the 2002 gubernatorial election.	Mr. Swan's group supported the governor's Democratic opponent, Bill Curry, in the 2002 election.	3
3,283	They later fell out and have backed a series of rival Congolese militias in recent years.	The two invading countries later fell out, and have since backed rival factions.	3.5
3,284	Another said its members would continue to call the more than 50 million phone numbers on the Federal Trade Commission's list.	Meantime, the Direct Marketing Association said its members should not call the nearly 51 million numbers on the list.	2
3,285	Veteran entertainer Bob Hope celebrates his 100th birthday - and many years in showbusiness - on Thursday.	Hollywood and the world are gearing up to celebrate legendary entertainer Bob Hope's 100th birthday on Thursday.	3.75
3,286	Declining issues outnumbered advancers nearly 2 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.	Advancers outnumbered decliners by nearly 8 to 3 on the NYSE and more than 11 to 5 on Nasdaq.	1.8
3,287	A floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres, the ship took about five years to build.	The Reagan, a floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres, is the ninth Nimitz-class carrier to be built at the Newport News shipyard.	2.667
3,288	Im very proud of the citizens of this state, said Gov. John Baldacci, a casino foe.	"I´m very proud of the citizens of this state," Gov. John Baldacci said after votes from Tuesday´s referendum were counted.	3.8
3,289	An injured woman co-worker also was hospitalized and was listed in good condition.	A woman was listed in good condition at Memorial's HealthPark campus, he said.	2.2
3,290	The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center, where he later died, the police said.	The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.	4.333
3,291	They reported symptoms of fever, headache, rash and muscle aches.	Symptoms include a stiff neck, fever, headache and sensitivity to light.	2.333
3,292	"We've become like total strangers," Klein quotes him as saying.	"We've become like total strangers," John told a pal two days before his death.	3.25
3,293	Davey graduated Saturday from Northwest College, which is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, with a bachelor of arts degree in religion and philosophy.	Davey started attending Northwest College, which is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, in 1999 with plans to become a minister.	2.25
3,294	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC fell 23.54 points, or 1.42 percent, to 1,630.08.	The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points, or 1.19 percent, at 986.60.	0.75
3,295	"It was a final test before delivering the missile to the armed forces.	State radio said it was the last test before the missile was delivered to the armed forces.	4
3,296	"Your withdrawal from our country is inevitable, whether it happens today or tomorrow, and tomorrow will come soon."	"Your withdrawal from our country is inevitable, whether it happens today or tomorrow," added the voice, which signed off giving the date as "mid-September."	3.5
3,297	According to a news release sent by the Terry Schindler-Schiavo Foundation, Florida Speaker Johnnie Byrd will introduce "Terri's Bill" during the special session Monday.	Florida's Speaker of the House Johnnie Byrd, is expected to introduce ''Terri's Bill'' during a one-day special session of the state legislature being held today in Tallahassee.	3.75
3,298	Also, businesses throughout Utah are volunteering to display Amber alerts on their signs.	Other businesses are volunteering to put the alerts on their electronic signs and billboards.	3.75
3,299	Thanks to the euro's rise against the Japanese currency, the dollar was at 117.24 yen, well above the overnight 10-month low of 116 yen.	The euro's rise against the yen and speculation of Japanese intervention helped the dollar firm to 117.25 yen , well above a 10-month low of 116 yen hit on Thursday.	4.25

3,200

Caldera acquired the Unix server software of the original SCO and changed its name to the SCO Group.

SCO changed its name to Tarantella, and Caldera later changed its name to the SCO Group.

2.6

3,201

Officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him, and Reyna dropped a knee into his back, according to testimony.

That's when officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him, according to testimony.

3.25

3,202

The best-performing stock was Altria Group Inc., which rose more than 27 percent to close at $42.31 a share.

Altria Group Inc. MO.N fell 50 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $41.81.

1.75

3,203

Officials are trying to retrieve the bodies from the water," police officer J.D. Tambe told Reuters, adding 26 of the dead were women.

Officials are trying to retrieve the bodies from the water," police official J.D. Tambe told Reuters.

3

3,204

According to market research from The NPD Group, the number of people downloading music dropped from 14.5 million in April to 10.4 million in June.

The number of households acquiring music fell from a high of 14.5 million in April to 12.7 million in May and 10.4 million in June, according to NPD.

3.5

3,205

"This is an easy case in my view and wholly without merit, both factually and legally."

"This case is wholly without merit, both factually and legally," Judge Denny Chin scoffed.

3.25

3,206

The weather service reported maximum sustained winds of nearly 105 miles an hour with stronger gusts.

Maximum sustained winds were around 40 mph, with stronger gusts.

2.25

3,207

The WiFi potties were to be unveiled this summer, at music festivals in Britain.

The world's first portal potty was soon to be rolled out at summer festivals in Great Britain.

4

3,208

MEN who drink tea, particularly green tea, can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer, a landmark WA study has found.

DRINKING green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of men contracting prostate cancer, a study by Australian researchers has discovered.

4.25

3,209

Forecasters said warnings might go up for Cuba later Thursday.

Watches or warnings could be issued for eastern Cuba later on Thursday.

4

3,210

Shiites make up 20 percent of the country's population.

Sunnis make up 77 percent of Pakistan's population, Shiites 20 percent.

3

3,211

The CWA, which represents more than 2,300 Comcast employees, called that excessive when a typical union employee makes about $27,000 a year.

The Communications Workers Union, which represents more than 2,300 Comcast employees, called the executive pay package excessive when a typical union employee makes about $27,000 annually.

3.4

3,212

The consumer group generated $4.47 billion of profit and $20 billion of revenue from January to June, 53% of Citigroup's profit and revenue.

It generated $4.47 billion of profit and $20 billion of revenue in the year's first half, 53 percent of Citigroup's totals.

3.8

3,213

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. Annika Sorenstam drew the crowds, Michelle Wie got the publicity but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory.

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. >> Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie drew the crowds, but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory.

4

3,214

British Airways' New York-to-London runs will end in October.

British Airways plans to retire its seven Concordes at the end of October.

2.5

3,215

The new policy gives greatest weight to grades, test scores and a student's high school curriculum.

Academic achievement -- including grades, test scores and high school curriculum -- are given the highest priority.

4.5

3,216

The new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by Monday, according to security analysts.

Security analysts said the new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by mid-afternoon on Monday.

4.5

3,217

The only other person who had not been accounted for Sunday was a man from Fort Worth, Texas.

Another person, a man from Fort Worth, Texas, also was missing.

3.6

3,218

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> gave up 11.91 points, or 1.19 percent, at 986.60.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points, or 1.01 percent, at 1,636.94.

0.8

3,219

AFTRA members approved the merger by a vote of 75.88% to 24.12%.

AFTRA, on the other hand, approved the merger by a whopping 75 percent.

4.091

3,220

The currency briefly weakened slightly on Monday to trade at 55.34/39, not far from its record low of 55.75.

The currency briefly weakened on Monday morning but rebounded to trade at 55.25/29, little changed from Friday.

2.25

3,221

While some other parts of Africa have been used as staging grounds for the terror group, Malawi previously had not been a major focus of investigations into al-Qaida.

While some other parts of Africa have been used as Al Qaeda staging grounds, Malawi had previously not been a major focus of investigations into the group.

5

3,222

On Sunday, a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured in southern Iraq when a munitions dump exploded.

On Sunday, a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured when a munitions dump they were guarding exploded in southern Iraq.

3.75

3,223

"I'm real excited to be a Cleveland Cavalier," James said.

"I'm really excited about going to Cleveland," James told ESPN.com.

3.667

3,224

According to law enforcement officials, the person arrested was a known sophisticated hacker.

According to law enforcement officials, the individual decrypted passwords on the server.

2.667

3,225

Excluding litigation charges, RIM's loss narrowed even further to 1 cent a share.

Excluding patent litigation, RIM's loss for the quarter was $700,000, or 1 cent per share.

3.333

3,226

The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gained 19.72 points, or 1.98 percent, to 1,015.69.

The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 2.09 percent, while the Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX leapt 2.23 percent.

3

3,227

It will also help reform the Royal Solomon Islands Police, strengthen the courts and prisons system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry from intimidation.

The intervention force will confiscate weapons, reform the police, strengthen the courts and prison system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry.

3.444

3,228

Mr Alibek said: "Our outcomes are very encouraging.

"Our outcomes are very encouraging," George Mason researcher Ken Alibek said.

3.8

3,229

A jury convicted rapper C-Murder, also known as Corey Miller, of second-degree murder Tuesday night in the shooting death of a 16-year-old in a Jefferson Parish nightclub.

Rapper C-Murder has been convicted of second-degree murder, a crime that carries an automatic life sentence, in the shooting death of a 16-year-old inside a Jefferson Parish nightclub.

3.6

3,230

Wells’ other series include NBC’s ER and Third Watch.

Wells' other series include NBC's "ER" and "Third Watch."

5

3,231

Thirty-three of the 42 men had been arrested by Wednesday evening, said Daniel Bogden, U.S. attorney in Nevada.

Thirty-four of the men have been arrested and the others are being sought, US Attorney Daniel Bogden said yesterday.

3

3,232

Five-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong had a few words of advice for other cancer survivors in Denver on Friday.

Five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is in Denver today for a meeting about surviving cancer.

3.4

3,233

She survives him as do their four children -- sons Anthony and Kelly, daughters Linda Hope and Nora Somers -- and four grandchildren.

Hope is survived by his wife; sons Anthony and Kelly; daughters Linda and Nora Somers; and four grandchildren.

3.8

3,234

Police using pepper spray arrested 12 people Monday night at a march and rally by about 400 activists protesting an annual training seminar of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit.

Police used pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse a downtown march and rally last night by activists protesting an annual police intelligence-training seminar.

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The department ordered an 18.2 percent reduction for Allstate Texas Lloyds and a 12 percent reduction for State Farm Lloyds.

The department ordered a 12 percent reduction for State Farm Lloyds, the state's largest insurer, and an 18.2 percent reduction for Allstate Texas Lloyds, the third-largest.

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Colgate shares closed Monday at $56.30 on the New York Stock Exchange.

Colgate shares were down 30 cents at $56 in morning trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Several shots rang out in the darkness, but only one gator had been killed by 11 p.m.

Several shots rang out Wednesday night, but no gators were killed then.

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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44.

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Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended the deadline to Oct. 17, and they are still working on it.

Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended it to Oct. 17.

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The index, which measures activity in the service sector, climbed to 50.7 last month from 47.9 in March.

The Arizona-based ISM reported Monday that its non-manufacturing index rose to 50.7 last month, from 47.9 in March.

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Bush plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the new Palestinian prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, in the Jordanian port of Aqaba on Wednesday.

On Wednesday next week, Mr Bush will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Aqaba, Jordan.

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"Unlike many early-stage Internet firms, Google is believed to be profitable.

The privately held Google is believed to be profitable.

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"It is safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of cap," King said.

Its safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of a cap....The level of it is to be debated.

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And when asked if he felt regret or guilt about the attack his answer was an adamant "no".

Asked if he felt any regret about theOctober 12 attack, the answer was an adamant "no".

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Another big gainer was Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people), which shot 32 percent higher.

Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people) shot up 38 percent, making it the biggest percentage gainer on the Nasdaq.

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Russ Britt is the Los Angeles Bureau Chief for CBS.MarketWatch.com.

Emily Church is London bureau chief of CBS.MarketWatch.com.

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"If you pass this bill, Big Brother will be watching you," said Rep. John Mabry, D-Waco.

"If you pass this bill," Rep. John Mabry Jr., D-Waco, told colleagues, "Big Brother will be watching you."

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Douglas Robinson, a senior vice president of finance, will take over as chief financial officer on an interim basis.

Douglas Robinson, CA senior vice president, finance, will fill the position in the interim.

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Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans.

Following California's lead, several states and the federal government passed similar or tougher bans.

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Still, he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.

Still, he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.

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Revenues for "The Hulk" came in well below those of last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, "X2: X-Men United," which grossed $85.6 million in its opening weekend.

The Hulk trailed last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, X2: X-Men United, which grossed $85.6-million in its opening weekend.

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Shares of Littleton, Colorado-based EchoStar rose $1.63, or 5.3 percent, to $32.26 at 10:55 a.m.

On Monday, EchoStar (DISH: news, chart, profile) shares shrank $1.40, or 4.4 percent, to $30.63.

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The valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be collected and turned in to county election officials by Sept. 2.

To force a recall election of Davis, the valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be turned in to election officials.

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The benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR lost 11/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday.

Further out the curve, the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR shed 18/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.24 percent from 3.17 percent.

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The MDC called the strike to force Mr Mugabe to either resign or negotiate a settlement of the Zimbabwe crisis.

The MDC called the week-long protest to urge Mugabe either to resign or to negotiate a settlement of the crisis gripping the country.

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Revenue rose 3.9 percent, to $1.63 billion from $1.57 billion.

The McLean, Virginia-based company said newspaper revenue increased 5 percent to $1.46 billion.

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In January 2000, notebooks represented less than 25 percent of sales volume.

That compares with January 2000, when laptops represented less than 25 percent of sales volume, NPD said.

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Argentine Guillermo Coria and Netherlander Martin Verkerk are in the other half.

The other semifinal between Guillermo Coria of Argentina and Martin Verkerk of the Netherlands is also compelling.

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"What can I say to you?" he told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones, many of them marking the graves of entire families.

Mr. Powell told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones, many of them marking the graves of entire families.

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She had only a single condition, that the book not be published until her death.

She insisted, though, that it not be published until after her death.

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The findings are published in the November 6 edition of the journal Nature.

Both studies are published on Thursday in Nature, the British weekly science journal.

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Median household income declined 1.1 percent between 2001 and 2002 to $42,409, after accounting for inflation.

The same survey found the median household income rose by $51, when accounting for inflation, to $43,057.

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U.S. and European leaders pledged on Wednesday to work together to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons, presenting a united front after months of bitter acrimony over Iraq.

Bush said U.S. and European Union leaders, at an annual Washington summit, agreed on the need to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

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He left the army for Syria where he received religious training.

He moved to Syria, where he underwent further religious training in traditional Islamic beliefs.

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The meeting was scheduled to end Wednesday night, with attendees approving resolutions that express the denomination's view on issues but that are not binding on churches.

On Wednesday, attendees will vote on resolutions that express the Southern Baptist view on issues, but are not binding on individual churches.

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But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups tagged the state as deficient under the federal No Child Left Behind act.

But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups, such as race, pushed the state onto the needs-improvement list under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

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This led to the recovery of the 270-kilogram Cancuen altar, announced on Wednesday by the Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society.

This led last month to the recovery of the 600-pound Cancun altar, Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society announced Wednesday.

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In a not-too-subtle swipe at Dean, he predicted Americans would not elect a Democrat "who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times."

They will not elect as president a Democrat who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times."

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The report forecasts there will be 71,079 hot spots worldwide this year, up from just 14,752 in 2002 and 1,214 in 2001.

The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year, up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002.

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A new study, conducted in Europe, found the medicine worked just as well as an earlier disputed study, sponsored by ImClone Systems, said it did.

Doctors concluded Erbitux, the cancer drug that enmeshed ImClone Systems in an insider trading scandal, worked just as well as an earlier company-sponsored study said it did.

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Her lawyer Donald Levine told The Telegraph she had been offered $US250,000 to tell her story exclusively to Australian TV.

Mr Levine said she had been offered $400,000 to tell her story to an Australian TV network.

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Perry has called lawmakers into two special sessions to address congressional redistricting.

Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through.

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AirTran officials and a Boeing official declined to comment yesterday.

Trish York, a spokeswoman for Boeing, declined to comment on the deal.

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The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

The lawsuit named Secretary of State Kevin Shelley, a Democrat, and the registrars of voters in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

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Negotiators said Friday they made good progress during their latest round of talks on creating a Central American Free Trade Agreement.

Negotiators said Friday they made progress during their latest round of free-trade negotiations between the United States and five Central American countries this week in Houston.

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"It's very difficult to do large syndicated loans in Japan," where there is a lack of expertise, says one banker.

"It is very difficult to do large syndicated loans in Japan," says one banker.

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The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc.

The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser, Telemarketing Associates.

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He urged Congress to "send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law."

"I urge Congress to quickly resolve any differences and send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law," he said.

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Mr. Pingeon is director of litigation for Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, a prisoners' rights group.

Pingeon said an attorney for his organization, Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, interviewed Assan Tuesday.

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Yee is a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Yee grew up in the United States and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

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"PNC regrets its involvement" in the deals, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement.

James Rohr, chairman and chief executive officer, said PNC regretted the incident.

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CCAG supported Bill Curry, Rowland's opponent in the 2002 gubernatorial election.

Mr. Swan's group supported the governor's Democratic opponent, Bill Curry, in the 2002 election.

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They later fell out and have backed a series of rival Congolese militias in recent years.

The two invading countries later fell out, and have since backed rival factions.

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Another said its members would continue to call the more than 50 million phone numbers on the Federal Trade Commission's list.

Meantime, the Direct Marketing Association said its members should not call the nearly 51 million numbers on the list.

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Veteran entertainer Bob Hope celebrates his 100th birthday - and many years in showbusiness - on Thursday.

Hollywood and the world are gearing up to celebrate legendary entertainer Bob Hope's 100th birthday on Thursday.

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Declining issues outnumbered advancers nearly 2 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.

Advancers outnumbered decliners by nearly 8 to 3 on the NYSE and more than 11 to 5 on Nasdaq.

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A floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres, the ship took about five years to build.

The Reagan, a floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres, is the ninth Nimitz-class carrier to be built at the Newport News shipyard.

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Im very proud of the citizens of this state, said Gov. John Baldacci, a casino foe.

"I´m very proud of the citizens of this state," Gov. John Baldacci said after votes from Tuesday´s referendum were counted.

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An injured woman co-worker also was hospitalized and was listed in good condition.

A woman was listed in good condition at Memorial's HealthPark campus, he said.

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The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center, where he later died, the police said.

The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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They reported symptoms of fever, headache, rash and muscle aches.

Symptoms include a stiff neck, fever, headache and sensitivity to light.

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"We've become like total strangers," Klein quotes him as saying.

"We've become like total strangers," John told a pal two days before his death.

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Davey graduated Saturday from Northwest College, which is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, with a bachelor of arts degree in religion and philosophy.

Davey started attending Northwest College, which is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, in 1999 with plans to become a minister.

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC fell 23.54 points, or 1.42 percent, to 1,630.08.

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points, or 1.19 percent, at 986.60.

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"It was a final test before delivering the missile to the armed forces.

State radio said it was the last test before the missile was delivered to the armed forces.

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"Your withdrawal from our country is inevitable, whether it happens today or tomorrow, and tomorrow will come soon."

"Your withdrawal from our country is inevitable, whether it happens today or tomorrow," added the voice, which signed off giving the date as "mid-September."

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According to a news release sent by the Terry Schindler-Schiavo Foundation, Florida Speaker Johnnie Byrd will introduce "Terri's Bill" during the special session Monday.

Florida's Speaker of the House Johnnie Byrd, is expected to introduce ''Terri's Bill'' during a one-day special session of the state legislature being held today in Tallahassee.

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Also, businesses throughout Utah are volunteering to display Amber alerts on their signs.

Other businesses are volunteering to put the alerts on their electronic signs and billboards.

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Thanks to the euro's rise against the Japanese currency, the dollar was at 117.24 yen, well above the overnight 10-month low of 116 yen.

The euro's rise against the yen and speculation of Japanese intervention helped the dollar firm to 117.25 yen , well above a 10-month low of 116 yen hit on Thursday.

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