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The report released Monday simply says, This report does not attempt to address the complexities of this issue.---The document stated: "This report does not attempt to address the complexities of this issue."
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The SEC said on Thursday its staff was preparing to draw up rules to combat trading abuses.---Last week the Securities and Exchange Commission said its staff was preparing to draw up rules to combat trading abuses.
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History will remember the University of Washington's Dr. Belding Scribner as the man who has saved more than a million lives by making long-term kidney dialysis possible.---Dr. Belding Scribner, inventor of a device that made long-term kidney dialysis possible and has saved more than a million lives, has died in Seattle at age 82.
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In the United States, 20.7 percent of all women smoke.---Nevada is where the most women smoke, 28 percent.
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But he will meet the French President, Jacques Chirac, privately.---They include French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.
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He is temporarily serving as Chechnya's acting president while his boss, Akhmad Kadyrov, is on the campaign trail.---He is temporarily serving as Chechnya's acting president while his boss, Akhmad Kadyrov, is running in the region's Oct. 5 presidential election.
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index dipped 0.08 of a point to 1,646.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> added 1.92 points, or 0.12 percent, at 1,647.94.
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The hearing came one day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer, Dallager, for failing to address the scandal.---The hearing occurred a day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer, Dallager, for not addressing the scandal.
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Robert Liscouski, the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection, will oversee NCSD.---NCSD's chief will be Robert Liscouski, the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection.
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Chechen officials working for the Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels and tension is running high ahead of next Sunday's presidential election in war-torn Chechnya.---Officials in Chechnya's Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels, and tension is running high ahead of Sunday's presidential election in the war-ravaged region.
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Columbia was destroyed during re-entry Feb. 1, killing its seven astronauts.---The Columbia broke apart during descent on Feb. 1, killing all seven astronauts aboard.
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Feral's group was behind a successful tourism boycott about a decade ago that resulted in then-Gov. Walter J. Hickel imposing a moratorium on wolf control in 1992.---Friends of Animals, which touts 200,000 members, was behind a successful tourism boycott that resulted in then-Gov. Walter J. Hickel imposing a moratorium on wolf control in 1992.
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She concludes that what her husband did was morally wrong but not a betrayal of the public.---Mrs Clinton said her husband action's were morally wrong but did not constitute a public betrayal.
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Sen. Bob Graham, Florida Democrat, raised $2 million after getting a late start.---Further back, Sen. Bob Graham of Florida reported about $1.7 million on hand.
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The exam contains four sections and tests a students knowledge of algebra and geometry as well as probability and statistics.---The test, in four sections, includes algebra and geometry, along with some questions on probability and statistics.
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Top U.S. executives are feeling increasingly sunny about business conditions and corporate profits, according to a survey released Monday.---Business confidence among top U.S. executives hit a 12-month high in the second quarter, according to a survey released Monday.
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Massachusetts is one of 12 states that does not have the death penalty, having abolished capital punishment in 1984.---Massachusetts is one of 12 states without the death penalty, having abolished it in 1984.
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Taylor's aides warn an abrupt departure could trigger more chaos, a view shared by many in Liberia and, in private, even by mediators.---His aides warn an abrupt departure could trigger more bloodshed, a view shared by many in Liberia.
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HP's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year, compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell.---HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year, compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell.
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Recall advocates say they have turned in 1.6 million signatures to counties.---Recall proponents say they have turned in nearly twice the number of necessary signatures.
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Mr. Gettelfinger said at that news conference that "we are going to continue to hammer away at the negotiations process until we reach an agreement," with Ford and G.M.---"We are going to continue to hammer away at the negotiations process until we reach an agreement," he said.
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Country-music station KKCS has suspended two disc jockeys for playing songs by the Dixie Chicks in violation of a ban imposed after one group member criticized President George Bush.---A radio station has suspended two disc jockeys for locking themselves in the studio and continuously playing Dixie Chicks songs, violating the station's two-month-old ban on the group's music.
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Their difference was over whether the court should pay attention to legal opinions of other world courts, such as the European Court of Human Rights.---Their difference was over whether the court should take into account the legal opinions of other world courts, like the European Court of Human Rights.
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It's also a strategic win for Overture, given that Knight Ridder had the option of signing on Google's services.---It's also a strategic win for Overture, given that Knight Ridder had been using Google's advertising services.
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BOSTON The Catholic archdiocese in Boston has offered $55 million to settle more than 500 clergy sex abuse lawsuits, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.---The American Roman Catholic archdiocese of Boston has offered $55 million to settle more than 500 sex abuse lawsuits involving priests.
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Lewis said that the third-quarter results were driven by deposit and loan growth, strong investment banking and trading results, and improved mortgage and card revenues.---Deposit and loan growth, strong investment banking and trading results and strong growth in mortgage and card revenues drove this quarter's results.
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Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson (nasdaq: QCOM - news - people) scrambled up $2.19, or almost 12 percent, to $20.59.---Telecom equipment maker Lucent Technologies Inc. (nyse: QCOM - news - people) rallied 43 cents, or 12.3 percent, to $3.95.
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They were not supplied or given to us but unearthed by our reporter, David Blair, in the Foreign Ministry in Baghdad."---They were not supplied or given to us, but unearthed by our reporter" in Iraq's foreign ministry, he said.
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Congress twice before passed similar restrictions, but President Bill Clinton vetoed them.---Congress twice passed similar bills, but then-President Clinton vetoed them both times.
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Brian Brabazon said his son would get upset but then turn around and befriend his taunters.---Her son would get upset, his mom said, but then turn around and befriend his taunters.
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At his sentencing, Avants had tubes in his nose and a portable oxygen tank beside him.---Avants, wearing a light brown jumpsuit, had tubes in his nose and a portable oxygen tank beside him.
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McKnight's lawyers say there is no proof her cocaine use caused the child's death.---McKnight's lawyers said she had no intention of harming the child.
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The number of extremely obese American adults - those who are at least 100 pounds overweight - has quadrupled since the 1980s to about 4 million.---The number of Americans considered extremely obese, or at least 100 pounds overweight, has quadrupled since the 1980s to a startling 4 million, the research shows.
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The verbal flareup with Keating stemmed from Cardinal Mahony's initial refusal to participate in that survey unless procedures were changed.---A verbal flare-up between Keating and Mahony began when the cardinal initially refused to participate in that survey unless procedures were changed.
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An animal rights group waited Friday to find out if it has succeeded in putting a stop to a state-sponsored program allowing hunters to shoot wolves from airplanes in Alaska.---An Alaska judge has rejected an attempt by an animal rights group to stop a state-sponsored program allowing hunters to shoot wolves from airplanes in Alaska.
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The CFTC has been investigating several energy companies, including at least three Colorado companies, for manipulating energy markets by reporting false natural-gas trading prices to industry publications.---The federal agency has been investigating whether several energy companies manipulated energy markets by reporting false natural gas trading prices to industry publications.
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"In relation to the second paper, one part of that should have been sourced to a reference work.---He went on: "One part of that should have been sourced to a reference work.
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The court then stayed that injunction, pending an appeal by the Canadian company.---The injunction was immediately stayed pending an appeal to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington.
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He was eventually taken to London's Hammersmith hospital, where doctors regulated Blair's heart beat via electric shock.---He was taken to Hammersmith hospital, where doctors regulated Blair's heart beat via electric shock in a procedure called "cardio-version".
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Under the legislation, a physician who performs the procedure could face up to two years in prison.---Physicians who perform the procedure would face up to two years in prison, under the bill.
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Chirac, who can pardon a law-breaker, refused Humbert's request last year but kept in close touch with the family.---Chirac, who has the authority to pardon law-breakers, refused Humbert's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family.
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Dotson was taken to Chester River Hospital Center where he stayed overnight.---Dotson was taken to an area hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.
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When police removed the four from the home, they weighed 136 pounds combined.---Each boy weighed less than 50 pounds when they were removed from the home Oct. 10.
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The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country.---The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries.
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The second company, temporarily dubbed ``InternationalCo.'', includes 19 international power and pipeline holdings.---The second company, to be called Prisma Energy International Inc., includes 19 international power and pipeline holdings.
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He was convicted by a Ventura County Superior Court jury and sentenced in absentia to 124 years in prison.---He was convicted in his absence in January and sentenced to 124 years.
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The draft of the report was forthright: "Climate change has global consequences for human health and the environment."---The original report had concluded that ''climate change has global consequences for human health and the environment,'' according to an internal EPA memo.
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Civilian reservists also could be sent overseas for jobs such as the reconstruction of Afghanistan and Iraq.---Civilian reservists also could be sent overseas for jobs such as reconstruction in Afghanistan and Iraq, working in positions from translator to truck driver.
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In the 2002 study, the margin of error ranged from 1.8 to 4.4 percentage points.---It has a margin of error of plus or minus three to four percentage points.
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Westfield, which owns Galleria in Morley, also will continue discussions about the other co-owned centres such as Knox City in Melbourne, half-owned by Deutsche Bank.---Westfield also will continue discussions over the other co-owned centres, such as Knox City in Melbourne, where Deutsche Bank owns a 50 per cent stake.
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Last year Bloomberg boycotted the parade because he wanted to march with two actors from "The Sopranos."---Last year, Bloomberg snubbed the affair after being told he couldn't march with cast members of the "The Sopranos."
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Federal agents said Friday they are investigating the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week.---Federal investigators are looking for possible connections between the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week.
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Mr. Clinton's national security adviser, Sandy Berger, said that the White House wasn't informed of the FBI activities.---Clinton’s national security adviser, Sandy Berger, said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities.
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Like-for-like sales for the 17 weeks to 27 December were flat, while the gross margin fell by 2 percentage points, the company said.---UK retail like-for-like sales for the 17 weeks to December 27 were flat, with gross margin down two percentage points.
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Investigators were searching his home in Muenster in the presence of his wife when news of his death came, prosecutor Wolfgang Schweer told The Associated Press.---A prosecutor said investigators were searching his home in Muenster in the presence of his wife when news of his death arrived.
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"What this allows us to do is have a crossover that is much more fuel efficient and aimed at young families."---"What this allows us to do is have a crossover that is much more fuel- efficient, aimed at young families," Mr. Cowger said.
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The teen was in surgery at Sacred Heart Medical Center, and the extent of his injuries was not available, Bragdon said.---The teen was in critical condition at Sacred Heart Medical Center, police said in a news release.
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The goal will be to reduce congestion by upgrading road, building tollways, facilitating public transit or any other means to improve mobility.---The money can be used for road upgrades, tollways, public transit or any other means to improve mobility.
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"This decision is clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement.---The decision is "clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Tim Muris said.
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The conservancy helped in the purchase of the land from the Estate of Samuel Mills Damon for $22 million.---The park service purchased the land from the estate of Samuel Mills Damon for $22 million.
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Sir Paul already has three children fashion designer Stella, 31, Mary, 33, and James, 25 by his wife Linda, who died from breast cancer in 1998.---McCartney has three children - fashion designer Stella, 31, Mary, 33, and James, 25 - by first wife Linda.
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In recent years, Mr. Hampton continued to run into trouble, facing charges of fare-beating and credit-card theft.---In recent years, Hampton kept in touch with friends and stayed in trouble: He faced charges of fare-beating and credit-car theft.
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SCO has also alleged that the generic Linux kernel contains code which is from its Unix property.---SCO claims that the Linux kernel holds Unix intellectual property owned by SCO.
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But Amrozi did not reveal and was not asked the company's or his boss's name.---Amrozi did not reveal, and was not asked, the identity of his boss.
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General Jeffery announced he would give his substantial military pension accumulated over 40 years to charity during his stay at Government House.---Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla.
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The rest said they belonged to another party or had no affiliation.---The rest said they had no affiliation or belonged to another party.
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Blair himself took the reins of the Labour Party after its leader John Smith died of a heart attack in 1994.---Mr Blair became Labour leader in 1994 after the then leader, John Smith, died of a heart attack.
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In 2002, for example, the Dow dropped more than 1,500 points, or 15.6 percent, between May and October, due largely to terrorism fears driven by headlines.---For example, the Dow dropped more than 1,500 points, or 15.6 percent, from May to October 2002, largely because of terrorism fears driven by the headlines.
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The House and Senate are expected to vote on the omnibus bill in the next two months.---The House Republican leadership said it expected to call members back Dec. 8 for a vote on the omnibus bill.
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She said six were from Douglas County, the southwestern Oregon county that includes Roseburg, and two were from the Portland area.---Six were from Douglas County, which includes Roseburg, and two from the Portland area.
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PeopleSoft gained 94 cents, or 5.5 percent, to $18.09.---PeopleSoft gained $1.09, or 6.3 percent, to $18.24 and was Nasdaq's most active issue.
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Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.---Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building.
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A rival distributor, Mike Selwyn from United International Pictures, says that unlike The Matrix Revolutions, he cannot detect any advance scepticism, even within the business.---A rival distributor, Mike Selwyn, of United International Pictures, says he cannot detect, unlike The Matrix Revolutions, any advance scepticism.
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"The law has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit, undermining our defenses," Ashcroft said.---He admits that the law "has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit, undermining our defenses."
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"Canada is a small country, and it needs companies like this, deals like this."---A passionate nationalist, Mr. D'Alessandro said: "Canada is a small country, and we need more companies like this."
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Revenue rose to $616.5 million from $610.6 million a year earlier.---Revenue was up a tad, from $610.6 million to $616.5 million.
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The winner of the Williams-Mauresmo match will play the winner of Justine Henin-Hardenne vs. Chanda Rubin.---The Williams-Mauresmo winner will play the winner of the match between Justine Henin-Hardenne and Chanda Rubin.
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"By its actions, the Bush administration threatens to give a bad name to a just war," the Connecticut Democrat told a Capitol Hill news conference.---"By its actions," Lieberman said, "the Bush administration threatens to give a bad name to a just war."
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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 urged Congress to "send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law."
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The House passed a similar measure by a wide margin on Sept. 9.---The House of Representative passed an identical amendment on Sept. 9, by a 227-188 vote.
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Reuters reported Braun ended June with $22,126 in the bank, according to her FEC report, and the Rev. Al Sharpton reported $12,061 in the bank.---Former Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley Braun ended June with $22,126 in the bank, according to her FEC report.
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After learning she would no longer get an experimental drug that treated her severe peanut allergy, Allison Smith reacted with panic.---The nurse called Allison Smith with the news: The experimental drug that so effectively treated her severe peanut allergy was being taken away.
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Darren Dopp, a Spitzer spokesman, declined to comment late Thursday.---John Heine, a spokesman for the commission in Washington, declined to comment on Mr. Spitzer's criticism.
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Using bookmarks and back and forth buttons - we had about eighteen different things we had in mind for the browser," he told an industry audience in London yesterday.---Using bookmarks and back and forth buttons -- we had about eighteen different things we had in mind for the browser."
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Terri Schiavo, 39, is expected to die sometime in the next two weeks in the Tampa-area hospice where she has spent the past several years.---Terri Schiavo, 39, underwent the procedure at the Tampa Bay area hospice where she has been living for several years, said her father, Bob Schindler.
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Against the dollar, the euro rose as high as $1.1535 -- a fresh four-year high -- in morning trade before standing at $1.1518/23 at 0215 GMT.---Against the dollar, the euro rose as high as $1.1537 , a fresh four-year high and up a half cent from around $1.1480 in late U.S. trade.
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Three American warships are off the Liberian coast carrying a total of 2,300 marines.---There are three warships with 2,300 Marines lingering off its coast.
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Those involved were allegedly told to never speak of the incident again, according to the letter.---The letter said staff was told to never speak of the incident.
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Shares of Berkeley, California-based Xoma dropped $1.49 or 27 percent, to $4 in Instinet trading.---Shares in Berkeley-based Xoma lost 77 cents, or 14 percent, to close at $4.72 each in trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
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"Removing the waiver means nothing when Oracle still has pending litigation in Delaware that opposes the PeopleSoft/J.D. Edwards transaction," PeopleSoft responded.---In a public statement, a spokesperson said: "Removing the waiver means nothing when Oracle still has pending litigation in Delaware that opposes the PeopleSoft/J.D. Edwards transaction."
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At best, Davydenko's supporters were naively ignorant of tennis etiquette; at worst, they cheated - yet went without penality from umpire Lars Graf.---At best, Davydenko's supporters were naively ignorant to tennis etiquette; at worst, they cheated – yet went unpenalised by umpire Lars Graf.
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The Pentagon says it's a technique that's been successful in predicting elections, even box-office receipts.---The Pentagon insists the technique has successfully predicted elections and even box office receipts.
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Treatment guidelines, many written by medical-specialty organizations, recommend approaches to many ailments, such as painkillers and exercise for arthritis.---Treatment guidelines, many written by medical specialty organizations, outline recommended approaches to many common ailments, ranging from painkillers and exercise for arthritis to surgery for breast cancer.
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After three months, Atkins dieters had lost an average of 14.7 pounds compared with 5.8 pounds in the conventional group.---Three months into the study, the Atkins group had lost an average of about 15 pounds, compared with five for the low-fat group.
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Secretary of State Colin Powell designated the Chechen leader believed responsible for last year's hostage standoff in a Moscow theater as a threat to U.S. security Friday.---U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday designated Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev a threat to the security of the United States and to U.S. citizens.
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"It's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program, but I look forward to the challenge," Parsons told reporters at NASA headquarters.---"It's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program," Mr. Parsons said at a news conference at NASA headquarters.
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None of Deans opponents picked him as someone to party with, nor was Dean asked that question.---None of Dean's opponents picked him as someone to party with and Dean was not asked the question.
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Mr. Kozlowski contends that the event included business and that some of those attending were Tyco employees.---Mr. Kozlowski contends that the event was in large part a business function.
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"Today, we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush."---"Today, we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin (news - web sites) and President Bush (news - web sites)."
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The Mariners torched Randy Choate and Juan Acevedo in the eighth for four runs and a 12-5 bulge.---The Mariners piled on against Randy Choate and Juan Acevedo in the bottom of the inning.
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