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Bloodsworth was ultimately cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim's panties.---In 1993, after nine years in prison, Bloodsworth was cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim's panties.
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Rescue workers had to scrounge for boats to retrieve residents stranded by high water.---Wagner and Wolford both said that rescue workers were scrounging for boats to retrieve residents stranded by high water.
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Advancing issues outnumbered decliners nearly 2 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.---Declining issues outnumbered advancers slightly more than 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations.---Ernst & Young has denied the SEC's claims, and called its recommendations "irresponsible".
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In the year-ago period, Pearson posted a 26 million pre-tax profit.---A year ago the firm posted a profit of 26 million pounds.
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World Airways Inc. and North American Airlines Inc. also have filed applications seeking authority to provide service to Iraq.---Cargo carriers World Airways Inc. and North American Airlines Inc. have also applied for permission to fly to Baghdad, Mosley said.
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When the manager let him in the apartment, Brianna was in her mother's bedroom lying in a baby's bathtub, covered with a towel and watching cartoons.---When a manager let him into the apartment, the youngster was lying in a baby's bathtub, covered with a towel and was watching a TV cartoon channel.
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DeVries did make one stop in town Wednesday - registering as a sex offender at the Soledad Police Department.---Convicted child molester Brian DeVries spoke out in response to community outrage Wednesday afternoon after registering as a sex offender at the Soledad Police Department.
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Inflation-index bonds are carrying an interest rate of 4.66 percent.---The interest rate on Series EE savings bonds for May through October is 2.66 percent.
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The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near the village of McGrath.---The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near McGrath to establish a moose nursery of sorts.
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Air Transport Association spokeswoman Diana Cronan said that travel was down in May through July and that she also expected it to be off over Labor Day.---ATA spokeswoman Diana Cronan said travel was down in May through July, and she also expects it to be down some over Labor Day.
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"NASA's organizational culture and structure had as much to do with this accident as the (loose) foam."---"The NASA organizational culture had as much to do with this accident as the foam," the report said.
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Durst was acquitted this week in the murder of his elderly neighbor, 71-year-old Morris Black.---Durst, a millionaire, pleaded self-defense in the death of his neighbor Morris Black.
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Civil liberties groups protested and a US district judge ruled that the monument was an unconstitutional promotion of religion.---Civil liberties groups filed suit, and U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ordered the monument moved last October, calling it an unconstitutional promotion of religion by government.
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They are due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.---The men will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday.
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Jordan Green, the prelate's private lawyer, said he had no comment.---O'Brien's attorney, Jordan Green, declined to comment.
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Shares closed on NASDAQ just below their 52-week high, at $32.17, up $1.54.---Trading of EchoStar's stock closed Tuesday at a 52-week high of $32.17, up $1.54.
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Some state lawmakers say they remain hopeful Bush will sign it, though they acknowledge pressure on the governor to do otherwise.---Some state legislators behind the bill say they remain hopeful Bush will sign the legislation, though they acknowledge pressure is building on the governor to do otherwise.
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The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence.---The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence.
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A total of 114 soldiers were killed in the active combat phase that began March 20.---A total of 114 U.S. soldiers were killed between the start of the war March 20 and the end of April.
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Gillespie sent a letter to CBS President Leslie Moonves asking for a historical review or a disclaimer.---Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued a letter Friday to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves.
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"Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world's largest and most familiar brands," Heyer said in a statement.---In a statement, Heyer said, "Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world's largest and most familiar brands.
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However, official statistics published this week showed a surprise 0.6 per cent fall in manufacturing output in August.---The ONS this week reported a surprise 0.6 per cent fall in manufacturing output in August.
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Printer maker Lexmark International Inc. spurted $3.95 to $63.35, recouping some of the $14.10 it lost Monday.---Other gainers included Lexmark, which rose $US3.95 to $US63.35, recouping some of the $US14.10 it lost Monday.
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Representatives of abuse victims were dismayed by the development.---Representatives of abuse victims expressed dismay at the possibility.
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Bloodsworth was ultimately cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim's underwear.---In 1993, after nine years in prison, Bloodsworth was cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim's panties.
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He said the issue of disclosing classified information about a C.I.A. officer was "a very serious matter" that should be "pursued to the fullest extent" by the Justice Department.---The White House said that leaking classified information was a serious matter that should be "pursued to the fullest extent" by the Justice Department.
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Unemployment across the state fell a half of a percentage point last month to 6.1 percent from August's mark of 6.6 percent.---The unemployment rate in San Joaquin County dipped last month to 8.5 percent, down nearly a full percentage point from August.
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No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time.---She said no company official had received "an individual target letter at this time."
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Under the U.S. Constitution, the other chamber of Congress, the House of Representatives, does not vote on foreign alliances.---The U.S. House of Representatives, the other chamber of Congress, does not vote on treaties.
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Shares in Wal-Mart closed at $58.28, up 16 cents, in Tuesday trading on the New York Stock Exchange.---Wal-Mart shares rose 16 cents to close at $58.28 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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"And they will learn the meaning of American justice," he said to strong and extended applause.---"The U.S. will find the killers and they will learn the meaning of American justice," Bush told the crowd, which burst into applause.
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Two of the Britons, Sandy Mitchell from Glasgow and Glasgow-born William Sampson, face the death penalty.---Sandy Mitchell, 44, from Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, and William Sampson, a British citizen born in Glasgow, face beheading in public.
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During a period of nearly a decade, Telemarketing Associates raised more than $7 million.---Telemarketing Associates, hired by VietNow, raised $7.1 million from 1987 to 1995.
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In the present case, Mr. Day said he hoped there would be another mediated out-of-court settlement, and he estimated that it could approach $30 million.---In the present case, too, Mr. Day said he hoped there would be an out-of-court settlement, which he estimated could approach $30 million.
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"That doesn't mean to say it doesn't exist," said Mr. Chandler, but simply that his team hasn't uncovered evidence indicating such a link.---"That doesn't mean to say it doesn't exist," Mr. Chandler said, but simply that his team has found no such evidence.
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In 2002, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee took in $18,009 from moonlighting as a songwriter, according to his latest Senate financial disclosure.---In 2002, Senator Trapdoor took in $18,009 from moonlighting as a songwriter, according to his latest Senate financial disclosure.
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Mr Levine confirmed that Ms Cohen Alon had tried to sell the story during the World Cup.---Ms Cohen Alon's lawyer, Donald Levine, confirmed she tried to sell the story in February.
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In addition to HP, vendors backing SMI-S include Computer Associates, EMC, IBM, Sun and Veritas.---Computer Associates, EMC, IBM, Sun Microsystems, and VERITAS are also onboard to support the storage standard.
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Business groups and border cities have raised concerns that US-VISIT will mean longer waits to cross borders and will hurt commerce.---Business groups and border cities have raised concerns that US-VISIT will mean longer lines that will damage cross-border commerce.
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With the economy sluggish, producers have had a tough time trying to raise prices.---Economists said the report on wholesale prices showed producers were having a tough time trying to raise prices.
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In next week's drill, "our objective is to improve the nation's capacity to save lives in ... a terrorist event," Ridge said.---"Our objective is to improve the nation's capacity to save lives in ... a terrorist event," including use of weapons of mass destruction, Ridge said.
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Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share, while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share.---The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share.
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Easynews Inc. was subpoenaed late last week by the FBI, which was seeking account information related to the uploading of the virus to the ISP's Usenet news group server.---Easynews Inc. said Monday that it was cooperating with the FBI in trying to locate the person who uploaded the virus to a Usenet news group hosted by the ISP.
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Excluding legal fees and other charges it expected a loss of between 1 and 4 cents a share.---Excluding litigation charges it made a profit of $7.8 million, or 10 cents a share.
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"They are trying to turn him into a martyr," said Vicki Saporta, president of the National Abortion Federation, which tracks abortion-related violence.---"We need to take these threats seriously," said Vicki Saporta, president of the National Abortion Federation.
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He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement.---The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement.
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Two women lost their battle in a British court yesterday to save their frozen embryos and use them to have children without the consent of their former partners.---Two British women lost a desperate court battle on Wednesday to have babies using frozen embryos their former partners want destroyed.
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BOB HOPE, master of the one-liner and Americas favourite comedian, died with a smile on his face yesterday just months after celebrating his 100th birthday.---Bob Hope, the master of one-line quips, died Sunday night "with a smile on his face," his daughter said yesterday.
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Prior to joining Kodak, Palumbo worked for Procter & Gamble Corp., where he managed products such as Folgers and Pantene shampoo.---Prior to joining Eastman Kodak, Mr. Palumbo held senior marketing positions for Procter & Gamble.
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But Davis adviser Roger Salazar said the governor's focus is on his job, not the recall petition.---But Davis adviser Roger Salazar said the governor's focus "is on doing the work that he's being paid to do."
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The Standard & Poor's 500 Index lost 6.77, or 0.7 percent, to 927.62 as of 10:33 a.m. in New York.---The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX shed 0.17 of a point, or just 0.02 percent, to 934.
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Instead of being reprimanded by court security officers, a smiling senior policeman shook hands with Mr Laczynski and patted him on the shoulder.---Instead of being reprimanded by court security officers, a senior policeman smiled and shook Mr Lacsynski's hand and patted him on the shoulder.
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"He just heard two huge bangs and the balloon shuddered and fell," Nicky Webster, a spokesman for Hempleman-Adams, said.---Partway across the Atlantic, "He just heard two huge bangs and the balloon shuddered and fell," the balloonist's spokesperson Nicky Webster said.
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The long-running newsmagazine Dateline NBC has been cut from three to two airings per week and is searching for a replacement for retiring co-anchor Jane Pauley.---The long-running newsmagazine Dateline NBC has been cut from three to two airings per week, losing its Tuesday berth.
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A Commerce spokesman issued a brief statement late Friday, noting that the task force "evaluated regions of the world that are vital to global energy supply."---"The energy task force evaluated regions of the world that are vital to global energy supply," the statement said.
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Each count has a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and $1 million fine.---Both executives face up to 10 years in prison and a $1 million fine for securities fraud.
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Revenue jumped 26 percent to $817 million, the South San Francisco-based company said in a statement.---Revenue rose 26 percent, to $817 million, the company, based in South San Francisco, Calif., said.
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"PeopleSoft has consistently maintained that the proposed combination of PeopleSoft and Oracle faces substantial regulatory delays and a significant likelihood that the transaction would be prohibited."---PeopleSoft has argued that an Oracle takeover would face substantial regulatory delays and a significant likelihood that the transaction would be prohibited.
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Cruz came to the United States in 1960, a year after the Cuban revolution.---Cruz came to the United States in 1960, a year after Fidel Castro overthrew a dictatorship and installed a Communist government.
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The Association of South East Asian Nations groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.---ASEAN comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
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The fight about online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court Monday.---The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court.
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The dollar's slide against the yen was curbed by wariness that Japanese authorities could intervene to stem the yen's rise.---Despite hefty losses against the euro, the dollar's slide versus the yen was curbed by wariness that Japanese authorities could intervene to stem the yen's rise.
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Referring to a battle against a Muslim warlord in Somalia, Boykin told another audience, "I knew my God was bigger than his.---Referring to a Muslim fighter in Somalia, Boykin said that "my God was bigger than his.
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Meester, a 20-year-old sophomore, could face life in prison if convicted on charges of rape, forcible sodomy, indecent assault and providing alcohol to minors.---Douglas Meester, 20, is charged with rape, sodomy, indecent assault, and providing alcohol to minors.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3 per cent at 9,886.75, while the Nasdaq Composite index was 0.4 per cent higher at 1,986.97.---On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5 per cent at 9,905.8 and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.7 per cent at 1,995.1.
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His decision was delayed by concerns over the budget process in Washington and the war in Iraq.---Daniels told the Star April 20 he was holding back because of concerns over the budget process in Washington and the war in Iraq.
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Woori Finance is the only large bank remaining to be sold but the government still has large stakes in several other lenders.---Woori Finance is the only large bank still to be sold but the state retains large stakes in several others, leading to suspicions of government meddling in lending decisions.
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Democratic Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante and Republican state Sen. Tom McClintock are in different political worlds.---Democratic Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante was first choice of 25 percent, followed by state Sen. Tom McClintock with 18 percent.
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In addition, juries in both state and federal cases have become increasingly reluctant to impose the death penalty.---Juries in state and federal cases alike have also grown reluctant to impose the death penalty.
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The broad Standard & Poor's 500 index slipped 12.27 points or 1.23 percent to 981.73.---The S.& P. 500 slipped 12.27 points, or 1.2 percent, to 981.73.
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The other 18 people inside the building -- two visitors and 16 employees, including Harrison's ex-girlfriend -- escaped unharmed, Aaron said.---The other 18 people in the building, including Harrison's ex-girlfriend, were not injured, police spokesman Don Aaron said.
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BT said the combination would have an immediate impact on subscriptions with 60,000 additional customers between September and March, 2004.---BT said it expected the combination to reap 60,000 additional customers between September and March, 2004.
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The King of Prussia-based company could liquidate the other two chains if it cannot find a buyer by then, the company said.---The company, based in King of Prussia near Philadelphia, said it could liquidate the other two chains if it cannot find a buyer for them.
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He has declined to comment on the charges, but court documents indicate a lingering medical problem could be part of his defense.---He has declined to comment on the charges, but court documents show that a lingering medical condition could contribute to his defense.
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They used discarded skin from consenting patients who had undergone surgery and exposed it to UVA light at intensities similar to that of sunlight.---Sanders and colleagues at RAFT exposed skin samples removed from consenting patients during surgery to UVA light at intensities similar to that of sunlight.
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And Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who installed the monument in the courthouse two years ago, said he will fight to keep his job.---It was the culmination of a row caused by Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who installed the 2400kg monument in the Alabama Judicial Building in 2001.
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Regional utility Tohoku Electric Power Co Inc said an 825,000-kilowatt (kW) nuclear reactor, the Onagawa No.3 unit near Sendai automatically shut down due to the quake.---Japan's Tohoku Electric Power Co Inc said an 825,000-kilowatt (kW) nuclear reactor, the Onagawa No.3 unit in northern Japan, automatically shut down due to the quake.
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Blagojevich reiterated his stance Wednesday to not prop up the budget with a gambling expansion.---Governor Rod Blagojevich said he would not balance the state budget with gambling revenues.
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"I'm pleased by the fact that we are bringing this to a conclusion," he said.---"I'm pleased we are bringing it to a conclusion," Garton said.
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Shares of National were losing 95 cents, or 3.9%, to $23.73 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange trading.---Walgreen's shares were up 4.6%, or $1.42, to $32.11 in midday New York Stock Exchange trading.
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Intel Corp. narrowed its fourth-quarter sales estimate to the top end of earlier estimates Thursday, anticipating that customers will buy more personal computers during the key holiday season.---Intel Corp. narrowed its fourth-quarter sales estimate to the top end of earlier estimates Thursday, and announced it will take an accounting charge on one of its businesses.
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"This proposed investment starts the process of raising the funding we need to increase our capacity," Elpida President Yukio Sakamoto said in a news release.---"The proposed investment starts the process of raising the funding we need to increase our capacity to better support our customer requirements," said Yukio Sakamoto, Elpida's president.
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Many women complain that they become more forgetful around the time of menopause, and some doctors believe that hormonal changes are the reason.---Many women complain that they become more forgetful after menopause, and some doctors have come to believe the hormonal changes brought on by menopause are the reason.
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Sobig.F became one of the most widespread viruses ever, crippling corporate e-mail networks and filling home users' inboxes with a glut of messages.---Since surfacing late Monday, Sobig.F has been crippling corporate e-mail networks and filling home users' inboxes with a glut of messages.
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The girl turned up late Sunday at a convenience store in East Palo Alto, about 30 miles from her home.---The girl turned up late Sunday night at an East Palo Alto convenience store about 30 miles from her home.
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"We haven't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line, but this is an experiment worth introducing," said David Richardson, the ICC's cricket manager.---"We haven't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line," said Dave Richardson, the ICC's cricket manager.
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BaFin and the head of the principal finance group, Robin Saunders, were not immediately available to comment.---BaFin, Germany's chief financial regulator, and the prosecutor's office were not immediately available for comment.
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The SEC specifically advised IBM that this is a fact-finding investigation and that it has not reached any conclusions related to this matter, IBM said in a statement.---Big Blue says the SEC calls the action a fact-finding investigation and has not reached any conclusions related to this matter.
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"His advice to the House Republicans is to pass it, to send it to him, so he can sign it."---The president's "advice to the House Republicans is to pass it, to send it to him, so he can sign it," said White House spokesman Ari Fleischer.
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At his request, he will be reassigned within the district.---District Superintendent J. Chester Floyd told reporters Monday that McCrackin will be reassigned within the district.
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Worldwide, more than 50 million people have seen "Les Miz," with gross receipts of $1.8 billion.---Worldwide, Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people, with a total gross of over $2 billion.
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The US Federal Trade Commission has also filed a lawsuit challenging Rambus.---Still pending against Rambus is a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission.
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Andrew M. Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy Cuomo plan to divorce.---Kerry Kennedy Cuomo and Andrew Cuomo have been married 13 years.
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That would give smokers the right to take complaints to the Human Rights Commission or Human Rights Review Tribunal.---He agrees that technically smoking could be considered a disability, giving smokers the right to take complaints to the Human Rights Commission or Human Rights Review Tribunal.
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Drugs are up to 50 percent cheaper in Canada than the United States because of government price controls.---Brand-name drugs in Canada tend to be cheaper than in the United States because of government price controls and a favorable exchange rate.
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Their father had pleaded with the doctors to stop the fight after his wife's euthanasia bid left their son in a coma and he was put on life-support.---Their father had pleaded with doctors to abandon their efforst after his wife's euthanasia bid left their son in a coma and he was put on life support.
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Brian Florence, 38, died Sept. 25 of a heart attack in Alexandria, said the couple's lawyer, Maranda Fritz.---"Mr. Florence died Thursday of heart failure," said the couple's lawyer, Maranda Fritz.
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Health Minister Peter Coleman said about 300 people had been killed and 1,000 wounded in the past few days.---Health Minister Peter Coleman said about 300 people had been killed and 1,000 injured as the rebels fought into the capital.
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A West Knoxville restaurant has reported several cases of hepatitis A to the Knox County Health Department.---The news has caused a rush of people to the Knox County Health Department to get vaccinated.
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