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Under the proposal, Slocan shareholders will get 1.3147 Canfor shares for each common share.---Under a proposed plan of arrangement, Slocan shareholders will receive 1.3147 Canfor shares for every Slocan share they own.
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BellSouth also added 654,000 net long-distance customers in the third quarter.---BellSouth added 111,000 DSL customers during the quarter to reach a total of 1.3m subscribers.
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The day after Wilkie resigned, Howard said in a televised address that Iraq possessed "chemical and biological weapons capable of causing death and destruction on a mammoth scale".---In a televised address back in March, Mr Howard declared Iraq had weapons capable of "causing death and destruction on a mammoth scale".
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"I stand 100 percent by it, and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time."---I stand 100 percent by it, and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time," Blair said.
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The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI slipped 9.54 points, or 0.1 percent, at 9,558.92.---The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average eased 44 points, or 0.47 percent, to 9,543, after scoring five consecutive up sessions.
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"I don't know if the person I'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules," Parrish said.---"I don't know whether the person I'm talking to now may end up being someone else," Parrish said.
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Earlier on Monday, Grant Thornton SpA repeated previous statements that it was "a victim of fraudulent action".---Grant Thornton claims that it too was the “victim” of a fraud.
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The winner of this year's Most Popular New Talent Logie, Goodrem first went to a specialist on Monday feeling tired and unwell.---She first went to a specialist for initial tests last Monday, feeling tired and unwell.
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All three were studied for fingerprints, DNA and other traces of evidence, but prosecutors have not yet testified to what, if anything, they yielded.---All three were studied for fingerprints, DNA and other traces of evidence, but there has been no testimony yet about what the tests might have yielded.
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Cambone said U.S forces found the tractor-trailer April 19 at a Kurdish checkpoint near the city of Mosul in northern Iraq.---Kurdish forces at a checkpoint near Mosul in northern Iraq seized the trailer on April 19.
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Sony Ericsson also said it would shut down its GSM/UMTS R&D center in Munich, Germany, to increase profitability.---Sony Ericsson also said it plans to close its R&D site in Munich, Germany, for GSM and UMTS handsets.
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J.D. Edwards shareholders will receive 0.86 of a share of PeopleSoft for each share of J.D. Edwards.---Shareholders will get 0.86 PeopleSoft share, or $13.11, for each J.D. Edwards share, based on recent trading prices.
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That failure to act contributed to September the 11th and the failure to act today continues (to put) Americans in a vulnerable circumstance," Graham said.---"That failure to act contributed to September 11 and the failure to act today continues [to put] Americans in a vulnerable circumstance," said Graham.
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The Intel C++ Compiler for Platform Builder for Microsoft .NET is available for the suggested list price of $1,499 and is intended for OEM and system integrator use.---The Intel C++ Compiler for Platform Builder for Microsoft Windows CE.Net is available for $1,499 and is intended for use by device manufacturers and systems integrators.
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"There were," said board member and Nobel-prize winning Stanford physicist Douglas Osheroff, "some extremely bad decisions.---Board member Douglas Osheroff, a Nobel-prize winning Stanford physicist, said: "There were some extremely bad decisions.
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He later learned that the incident was caused by the Concorde's sonic boom.---He later found out the alarming incident had been caused by Concorde's powerful sonic boom.
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Zulifquar Ali, a worshiper slightly wounded by shrapnel, said the attackers first targeted the mosque's guards.---Witness Zulfiqar Ali, who was slightly wounded by shrapnel, said the attackers had focused on the mosque's guards.
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He said the problem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet is cleared to fly again.---He said the prob lem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet flies again.
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Doctors would face fines and up to two years in prison for performing the procedure, except as a lifesaving step.---Physicians who perform the procedure would face up to two years in prison, under the bill.
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"I think it's going to be a close vote, but I think the grant proposal is going to win," McConnell said.---"I think it's going to be a close vote, but I think the grant proposal's going to win," said Sen. Mitch McConnell, assistant majority leader.
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"We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attack," Barbara Comstock said.---"We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attacks," said Barbara Comstock, Ashcroft's press secretary.
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Since March 11, when the market's major indices were at their lowest levels since hitting multi-year lows in October, the tech-laden Nasdaq has climbed nearly 20 per cent.---Since March 11, when the markets major indexes were at their lowest levels since hitting multiyear lows in October, the tech-laden Nasdaq has climbed nearly 20 percent.
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The two men, whose names were not released, both were using Pakistani passports and were seen together at the airport earlier in the evening, police said.---The men had Pakistani passports and reportedly were seen together at the airport earlier in the evening, law enforcement sources said.
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"We've put a lot of effort and energy into improving our patching progress, probably later than we should have.---"We have put a lot of energy into patching, later than we should have," he said.
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Rebels sought to consolidate their grip on a troubled northeastern Congolese town Tuesday after a week of fighting that killed at least 112 people.---Rebels consolidated their grip on a troubled northeastern Congolese town Tuesday as residents identified at least 112 dead after a week of fighting.
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This was around the time Congress was debating a resolution granting the President broad authority to wage war.---Within four days, the House and Senate overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution granting the president authority to go to war.
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After their arrests, the men told investigators they paid to be smuggled into Blaine, Wash., from Canada last month, two sources said.---After their arrests, the men told investigators they paid to be smuggled into the United States from Canada last month.
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But Adora Obi Nweze, the NAACP state president, said the state only tried to prove its conclusion of suicide, rather than consider the possibility of murder.---Adora Obi Nweze, the NAACP state president, said the state has refused to consider the possibility of murder.
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"We can't change the past, but we can do a lot about the future," Sheehan said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon.---"We can't change the past, but we can do a lot about the future," Sheehan said hours after arriving in Phoenix.
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Subsequently, some bondholders have filed suit to block the exchange offer.---Bondholders of Mirant Americas Generation subsequently filed suit against Mirant seeking to block the exchange offer.
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Officer Evans did not respond to requests for an interview last week.---Officer Evans had declined written and telephone requests for an interview.
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Sixty players and five coaches from the school attended the training camp in August in Preston Park, about 125 miles north of Philadelphia.---Sixty players and five coaches from Mepham High School in Bellmore, Long Island attended the training camp in August.
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The official would not name the leakers for the record and said he had no indication that Mr Bush knew about the calls.---The official would not name the leakers for the record and would not name the journalists.
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In his new position, Dynes will earn $395,000, a significant increase over Atkinson's salary of $361,400.---Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400.
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Schering-Plough shares fell 72 cents to close at $18.34 on the New York Stock Exchange.---The shares fell 72 cents, or 3.8 percent, to $18.34 Monday on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other top Pentagon officials downplayed Wallace's comments.---The Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, and other top Pentagon officials played down his comments.
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Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia's camp, when the mudslide smashed into two cabins.---Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp, a Greek Orthodox facility, when the mudslide roared through.
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One, Fort Carson-based Sgt. Ernest Bucklew, 33, was on his way home to attend his mother's funeral in Pennsylvania, relatives said.---Sgt. Ernest Bucklew, 33, was coming home from Iraq to bury his mother in Pennsylvania.
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And "although the preconditions for recovery remain in place," it said the prospects for British exports were "weaker than previously expected."---"Although the preconditions for recovery remain in place, the prospect for external demand for UK output is weaker than previously expected."
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One, Capt. Doug McDonald, remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday.---Her 20-year-old sister, Allyson, was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition.
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Israel's defense minister on Sunday raised the specter of an Israeli invasion in the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian militants already face a deadly air campaign.---Shaul Mofaz, Israel's Defence Minister, raised the prospect of a ground offensive into the Gaza Strip, in addition to a growing air campaign to assassinate Hamas militants.
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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points, or 0.76 percent, at 990.94.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points, or 1.53 percent, at 1,628.26.
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The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries defied expectations on Wednesday and lowered its output ceiling by 900,000 barrels a day to 24.5 million barrels starting in November.---The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries decided yesterday to lower its output ceiling by 900,000 barrels a day to 24.5 million barrels starting in November.
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Though that slower spending made 2003 look better, many of the expenditures actually will occur in 2004.---Though that slower spending made 2003 look better, many of the expenditures will actually occur in 2004, making that year's shortfall worse.
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But Odette is the first to form over the Caribbean Sea in December, the Center said.---It is the first named storm to develop in the Caribbean in December.
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Announced last week, Apple's iTunes Music Store has sold over 1 million songs in the first week, the company announced on Monday.---Apple Computer's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation, the company said Monday.
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"Such communication will help adult smokers make more informed choices," company vice president Richard Verheij told a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee at a separate hearing.---"Such communication will help adult smokers make more informed choices," company vice president Richard Verheij told a separate hearing, before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.
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The dollar was last at $1.1149 to the euro, close to its strongest level since April 30.---The dollar pushed as high as $1.1115 to the euro in early trade, extending Tuesday's one percent rally to hit its strongest level since April 30.
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After their arrests, the men told investigators they paid to be smuggled into the United States from Canada last month.---After their arrests, sources said the men admitted they were smuggled into Washington state from Canada in July.
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The Production Index rose by 1.4 percentage points from 51.5 percent in May to 52.9 percent in June.---The production index rose to 52.9 percent from 51.5 percent in May.
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The United States finally relented during President Bush's visit to Africa earlier this month.---During President Bush's trip to Africa earlier this month, however, Washington said it would support the increase.
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Germany, another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council, has moved closer to the United States, and did not insist on a timetable Monday.---Germany, another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council, in recent weeks has moved closer to Washington and did not insist on a timetable.
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Power5, like Power4, includes two processor cores in a single slice of silicon.---Like the Power4, the Power5 contains two processor cores on one chip.
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She said in 2003, not one U.S. state had an obesity rate below 15 percent.---She said in 2003, not one American state had an obesity level less than 15 percent of the population.
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Special, sensitive light sensors pick up the telltale glow, he said.---A sensitive light detector then looks for the telltale blue glow.
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The federal government is approving new pesticides without basic information such as whether they harm children, says Canada's environment commissioner.---The federal government is approving new pesticides without even knowing whether they pose a threat to children, Canada's environment watchdog warned yesterday.
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In September 2002, the nearby Gard region was hit by similar floods.---In September 2002, floods in the Gard region killed 23 people.
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Overall, 83 percent of women washed up, compared with 74 percent of men.---But in San Francisco, 80 percent of men and only 59 percent of women washed their hands.
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Analysts had expected 53 cents a share, according to research firm Thomson First Call.---Home Depot is expected to report earnings per share of 46 cents for the third quarter, according to Thomson First Call.
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The number of people in the UK infected by HIV, the virus that causes Aids, increased by almost 20 per cent last year to nearly 50,000.---The global epidemic of HIV, the virus that causes Aids, is tightening its grip on Britain with a record number of new cases diagnosed last year.
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But stocks have rallied sharply over the past 3-1/2 months amid hopes for an economic rebound later this year.---But stocks have roared higher in the past 3-1/2 months amid hopes for an economic rebound.
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"Spring has arrived in Estonia -- we're back in Europe," Prime Minister Juhan Parts told a news conference on Sunday.---"Spring has arrived in Estonia - we're back in Europe," Juhan Parts, prime minister, told a news conference last night.
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AMD will own a 60 percent interest in the new company and Fujitsu owns 40 percent.---Fujitsu will own 40 percent of the company, which will be headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
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He was then given leave to appeal against the sentence to the Supreme Court of Appeal.---He was given leave to appeal against part of his conviction and sentence.
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Songs can be burned to CDs, but the same playlist can only be burned up to five times - Apple's puts the limit at ten burns.---Tracks can be burned to CDs, but the same playlist may only be burned up to five times.
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SSE shares were little changed, up 0.3 percent at 654 pence by 1018 GMT, but analysts welcomed the move.---SSE shares were unchanged at 652 pence by 0835 GMT but analysts welcomed the deal.
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Shares of EDS gained $1.49, or 6.6 percent, to $23.999 early Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange.---Shares were off 30 cents, or 1.3 percent, at $22.58 on Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange.
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"There is no conscious policy of the United States, I can assure you of this, to move the dollar at all," he said.---He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar.
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The deficit is still expected to top $500 billion in 2004 -- even with an improving economy.---But Mr. Bolten cautioned that the deficit was still likely to exceed $500 billion in the 2004 fiscal year.
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It's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.---It is the nation's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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"As a responsible leader we feel it necessary to make these changes because online chat services are increasingly being misused," Microsoft told the BBC.---"As a responsible leader we felt it necessary to make these changes because online chat services are increasingly being misused," stated Gillian Kent, director at MSN UK.
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We have already found two trailers, both of which we believe were used for the manufacture of biological weapons.---We have already found two trailers that we and the Americans believe were used for chemical and biological weapons."
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America Online last quarter lost 846,000 dial-up subscribers.---No wonder AOL lost 846,000 subscribers last quarter.
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Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital, her personal physician said.---Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery, her personal physician said Friday.
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Governor Gray Davis estimated yesterday that the fires could cost nearly $2 billion.---State officials estimated the cost at nearly $2 billion.
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None of the Prairie Plant Systems marijuana can be distributed until the document is made available, she said.---None of Prairie Plant's marijuana can be distributed until the Health Canada's user manual is made available, she said.
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According to the Merchant Marine Ministry, the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands.---The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands.
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He left the ship after the collision, went to his home, and attempted suicide.---Captain Smith left the ferry terminal after the crash, went to his home and attempted suicide.
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He reportedly claims Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had made a deal with him to keep his guns while Harold Keke's group was armed.---He was reported as saying Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had made a deal with him to keep his guns while notorious warlord Harold Keke's group was armed.
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"The woman was taken to New Charing Cross Hospital by ambulance and her condition is critical.---She was taken to Charing Cross Hospital, where she remained critically ill last night.
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In an unusual move, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites.---In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages.
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If sufficient evidence exists at the end of what is expected to be a five-day hearing, Peterson will be held for trial on the charges.---If the judge decides that is so at the end of what is expected to be a five-day hearing, Peterson will be held for trial on the charges.
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They returned in 1999 after rebel raids on a neighboring Russian region and a series of deadly apartment-building bombings that were blamed on the rebels.---In 1999, troops returned after rebel raids on a neighbouring Russian region and a series of deadly apartment-house bombings in Russian cities that were blamed on the rebels.
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment records show there were 88 abortions performed on girls age 14 and younger last year.---Statistics from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment show that 11,844 abortions were performed in the state last year.
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Tropical Storm Claudette continued its slow churn toward the Texas coast early Sunday, with forecasters expecting the plodding storm system to make landfall as a hurricane by early Tuesday.---Tropical Storm Claudette headed for the Texas coast Saturday, with forecasters saying the sluggish storm system could reach hurricane strength before landfall early Tuesday.
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"Everything is going to move everywhere," Doug Feith, undersecretary of defence for policy, said in an interview.---"Everything is going to move everywhere," Douglas J. Feith, undersecretary of defence force policy, is quoted as saying.
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According to Sanmina-SCI, Newisys, based in Austin, Texas, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary.---Newisys, an Austin, Texas, startup headed by former IBM and Dell execs, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary.
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Several black Democratic leaders were attempting to arrange a meeting with DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs.---Black Democratic leaders were trying to arrange a meeting with Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs of 10 minority staffers at party headquarters.
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The company's shares fell 3.6 percent to close at $66.89 on the Nasdaq.---Shares of Express Scripts ESRX.O fell about 4 percent to $66.73 on the Nasdaq in late morning trade.
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The Emeryville-based toy company filed suit Friday in federal court in Wilmington, Del., claiming Fisher-Price is violating its 1998 patent on interactive learning books for toddlers and preschoolers.---The Emeryville-based toy company filed suit Friday claiming Fisher-Price is violating its 1998 patent on interactive-learning books for toddlers and preschoolers.
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They also drafted a non-binding priorities list specifying that a quarter of it may be used to reduce planned 5 percent cuts in fees paid to health-care providers.---They also drafted a nonbinding priorities list specifying that one-quarter may be used to reduce planned cuts of 5 percent in fees paid to health care providers.
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The Thomson First Call consensus was for earnings of 19 cents a share.---Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call had expected earnings of 19 cents per share in the third quarter.
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Mr Hadley, who has a new partner and child, said: "I am absolutely delighted.---In a statement issued by his solicitors, Mr Hadley said: "I am absolutely delighted with the outcome of proceedings.
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"I love the Catholic Church with all my heart, mind, soul and strength," said Troy, who spoke quickly but in a steady voice.---"I love the Catholic Church with all my heart, mind, soul and strength," he said.
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A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary" on the matter.---Laos's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ''with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary'' on the matter.
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A divided Supreme Court ruled that Congress can force the nation's public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters.---The Supreme Court said Monday the government can require public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters, rejecting librarians' complaints that the law amounts to censorship.
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Under NASD regulations, Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel.---The analyst, already let go by Merrill, can request a hearing before a NASD panel.
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"We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attacks," said Barbara Comstock, Ashcroft's press secretary.---"We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attack," said Barbara Comstock, Justice Department spokeswoman.
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One man died and 15 others were hospitalized after drinking tainted coffee following the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden.---The victims drank tainted coffee after the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden.
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The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> rose 98.74 points, or 1.12 percent, to 8,949.00.---The city index outperformed the Dow Jones industrial average, which rose 2.9 percent during the four-day trading week.
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