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Gordon stressed that his bill "is a lesson-learned bill and not a reflection on Admiral Gehman's handling of the Columbia investigation."---But Gordon emphasized that the legislation he introduced last week is "a lesson-learned bill and not a reflection on Admiral (Harold) Gehman's handling of the Columbia investigation."	1
Shiite Muslims account for about a third of Quetta's of 1.2 million people.---About 80 percent of Pakistan's 140 million people are Sunnis.	0
About 24 percent of men who took placebo, or 1,147 men, developed prostate cancer.---The researchers found that 18 percent of the men who took finasteride, or 803 men, developed prostate cancer.	0
Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.---Lay had refused to turn over the papers, asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.	1
Friends said Frank Riva worked in construction in Manhattan and recently helped his son get into the construction workers union.---Riva had recently helped his son, Frank Riva Jr., get into a construction workers' union and land a job.	0
A panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California's assault weapons ban in a 2-1 ruling last December.---The December decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California's law banning certain assault weapons and revived the national gun-ownership debate.	0
Cardenas and Estrada, who is on trial for economic plunder, have denied any involvement.---Mr Estrada, who is in prison, has denied any involvement in the mutiny.	0
The number of passengers aboard was not known and may never be, since ferry operators rarely keep full passenger lists.---The exact number of passengers on the ferry was not known and may never be determined because ferry operators typically do not keep accurate passenger manifests.	1
More than 6 percent of men on the drug developed high-grade tumors compared with 5.1 percent on placebo.---They found that 6.4 percent of men on finasteride had high-grade tumors, compared to 5.1 percent taking a placebo.	1
The MPx200, which will sell for $299.99, is now available through AT&T Wireless' mMode service.---The phone is available for $299.99 with any compatible AT&T Wireless service plan.	0
"This new division will be focused on the vitally important task of protecting the nation's cyber assets so that we may best protect the nation’s critical infrastructure assets."---"This new division will be focused on the vitally important task of protecting the nation's cyberassets so that we may best protect the nation's critical infrastructure assets," he added.	1
The WHO experts didn't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas.---Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths, though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas.	0
Sales of downloaded singles and albums will be included in Billboard's charts for those configurations.---Digital download sales of recorded albums and singles will be included in the album and singles sales charts, respectively.	1
The findings were reported online in the June 1 edition of scientific journal Nature Medicine.---The findings are published in today's edition of the journal Nature Medicine.	1
Kerry last month outlined a U.N. resolution authorizing a military force under U.S. command and transferring responsibility to the United Nations for the political and humanitarian efforts.---Kerry outlined last month a UN resolution authorizing a military force under US command and transferring responsibility for political and humanitarian efforts to the UN.	1
Downer originally said the 14 Kurds had not asked to be considered as refugees when they arrived in a boat off Melville Island last week.---Foreign Minister Alexander Downer yesterday claimed the group of 14 Kurds had not asked to be considered as refugees when they arrived off Melville Island last week.	1
Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours.---Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired.	1
The government identified the alleged hijackers as Francisco Lamas Carón, 29, Luis Alberto Suarez Acosta, 22, and Yosvani Martínez Acosta, 27.---The ministry said the hijackers Francisco Lamas Caron, 29; Luis Alberto Suarez Acosta, 22; and Yosvani Martinez Acosta, 27, shot themselves for unknown reasons.	0
"The court expects that 25 years from now, the use of racial preferences will no longer be necessary," O'Connor wrote.---O'Connor wrote, "We expect that 25 years from now, the use of racial preferences will no longer be necessary."	1
The FTC also said AOL and CompuServe failed to deliver timely rebates to consumers.---In a separate complaint, the FTC alleged that AOL and CompuServe failed to deliver timely $400 rebates to consumers.	1
CELF said IBM is pursuing membership and plans to be an active participant in the forum.---IBM is pursuing membership and plans to be an active participant in the CELF, according to various members of CELF.	1
The news came as authorities in Taiwan quarantined hundreds at two major hospitals amid fears of a widespread epidemic of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome on the self-governing island.---The threat came as Taiwanese authorities quarantined hundreds at two hospitals amid fears of an epidemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome.	1
"I do not wish to be present during this witness," he told Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Al Girolami.---"Yes, I do not wish to be present during this witness," Peterson, 31, calmly told the judge as he was returned to his cell.	0
In three years, Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock, when its share price was around $24, to 37th.---In the space of three years, Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $24 to 37th on the list.	1
About two hours later, his body, wrapped in a blanket, was found dumped a few blocks away.---Then his body was dumped a few blocks away, found in a driveway on Argyle Road.	0
The Satellite's 17-inch panel offers a maximum resolution of 1,440 by 900 pixels, Toshiba said.---The new P25-S507 sports a 17-inch display with a resolution of 1,440 pixels by 900 pixels the same as Apples PowerBook.	0
The average American makes four trips a day, 45 percent for shopping or errands.---Nearly half - 45 percent - are for shopping or running errands.	0
In afternoon trading in Europe, France's CAC-40 rose 1.5 percent, Britain's FTSE 100 gained 0.3 percent and Germany's DAX index advanced 1.2 percent.---In afternoon trading in Europe, France's CAC-40 advanced and Britain's FTSE 100 each gained 0.7 percent, while Germany's DAX index rose 0.6 percent.	1
The key vote Thursday came on the dividend tax provision offered by Sen. Don Nickles, R-Oklahoma.---The key vote Thursday was on a provision that temporarily eliminates the dividend tax.	0
"We did not want to shut down," Lawrence Diamond, the CFO, said as O'Donnell lawyer Matthew Fishbein questioned him.---"We did not want to shut down," Diamond testified under questioning by Matthew Fishbein, one of O'Donnell's lawyers.	1
OpForce 3.0 supports Solaris, IBM AIX, Red Hat Linux and Windows.---The OpForce product currently works with Solaris, AIX, Red Hat Linux and Windows servers.	1
As such, consumers want to easily enjoy this content, regardless of the source, across different devices and locations in the home, said the group.---The companies say their consumers want to enjoy their content, regardless of the source, across different devices and locations in the home.	1
Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1.---Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1.	1
Because of that, the family had kept him from the home over the objections of the grandmother, police said.---Because of that, the family had run him out of the house over the objections of the grandmother and he was living on the street.	0
Fifty-seven senators, including 24 Republicans, have signed the letter.---Of those who signed the letter, 57 are senators, including 24 Republicans.	1
One of the Commission's publicly stated goals is to ensure other producers' server software can work with desktop computers running Windows as easily as Microsoft's.---The Commission has publicly said one of its goals is to ensure other producers' server software can connect to desktop computers running Windows as easily as Microsoft's can.	1
"We respectfully disagreed with Massachusetts's request for fees on the basis that they did not prevail on the vast majority of their original claims," Microsoft spokeswoman Stacy Drake said.---"We respectfully disagreed with Massachusetts' request for fees on the basis that they did not prevail on the vast majority of their original claims."	1
But he added: "You can't win elections by looking in the rearview mirror."---"You can't win elections by looking through the rear view mirror," he said.	1
Recent U.S. appeals court rulings have required Internet providers to identify subscribers suspected of illegally sharing music and movie files.---The new campaign comes just weeks after U.S. appeals court rulings requiring Internet service providers to identify subscribers suspected of illegally sharing music and movie files.	1
She also thanked her boyfriend, Sgt. Ruben Contreras, who was sitting next to the stage.---And she has a boyfriend, officials said: Sgt. Ruben Contreras, who sat with her family today.	0
Federal offices were to remain closed for a second day overnight (Friday US time).---The Government shut down in Washington, and federal offices were to remain closed yesterday.	1
Missouri Gov. Bob Holden asked the White House to declare a federal disaster in 39 counties.---Gov. Bob Holden asked Bush to declare 39 Missouri counties disaster areas.	1
According to the affidavit, Al-Amoudi made at least 10 trips to Libya using two American and one Yemeni passport.---The affidavit said Mr. al-Amoudi made at least 10 trips to Libya using one Yemeni and two U.S. passports.	1
It can store more than a gigabyte of information equivalent to around 12 hours of music in one cubic centimetre.---And it can store more than a gigabyte of information - equivalent to 1,000 high quality images or around 12 hours of music - in just one cubic centimetre.	0
An attempt last month in the Senate to keep the fund open for another year fell flat.---An attempt to keep the fund open for another year fell flat in the Senate last month.	1
His coalition also passed some of the world's most progressive laws in legalizing gay marriage and euthanasia and decriminalizing the personal use of soft drugs.---The coalition passed some of the world's most progressive social legislation, legalising gay marriage and euthanasia.	0
Passenger Keith Charlton, who helped tackle the man, last night praised the efforts of the injured chief flight attendant, known to passengers as Greg.---Passenger Keith Charlton, who also tackled the attacker, praised the efforts of the injured chief flight attendant.	1
O'Brien's attorney, Jordan Green, declined to comment.---Jordan Green, O'Brien's private attorney, said he had no comment.	1
Revenue in the most-recent quarter rose 5.4 percent to $45.9 billion.---Revenue rose 5.4 percent to $45.9 billion from $43.6 billion a year ago.	0
The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 18.06, or 0.2 per cent, at 9266.51.---The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> slipped 44.32 points, or 0.48 percent, to 9,240.25.	1
But she didn't say whether she'll certify the two-year $117.4 billion budget for 2004-05.---She said she didn't know yet whether she would certify the budget.	1
If Poland, Spain and Germany were prepared to make concessions in Brussels, the basis for a deal could be found.---"Poland, Spain and Germany, were ready to talk about a deal," he said.	0
When a manager let him into the apartment, the youngster was in a baby's bathtub, covered with a towel and watching a TV cartoon channel.---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.	1
"We will accede to the request while we explore all of our options," VeriSign spokesman Tom Galvin told Reuters.---We will accede to the request while we explore all of our options," said Russell Lewis, executive vice president of VeriSign's Naming and Directory Services Group.	1
Electronic Data Systems Corp. Thursday said the Securities and Exchange Commission has asked the company for documents related to its large contract with the U.S. Navy.---In a regulatory filing, EDS said the SEC had asked for information related to its troubled IT outsourcing contract with the US Navy.	1
Monday ratcheted up its database software line with the introduction of a new suite that automates the process of defining, describing and indexing information contained in the database.---DB2 Cube Views automates the process of creating metadata by defining, describing, and indexing information in a database.	0
The veteran Malyasian diplomat met Suu Kyi Wednesday at the lakeside home in Yangon where she is under house arrest.---Razali Ismail met for 90 minutes with Suu Kyi, a 1991 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, at her lakeside home, where she is under house arrest.	0
Malvo's attorneys mounted an insanity defense, arguing that Muhammad's indoctrination left him unable to tell right from wrong.---Malvo's lawyers have presented an insanity defense, saying brainwashing by convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad left Malvo incapable of knowing right from wrong.	1
And the First Amendment doesn't say that the free exercise of religion is allowed — except in government buildings.---The amendment deals with the free exercise of religion versus the government establishment of a religion.	0
The victim, who was also not identified, was taken to Kings County Hospital in "extremely critical" condition, Czartoryski said.---The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center, where he later died, the police said.	0
On average the students suffered at least one of the 13 symptoms between three and 11 times in the last year.---Based on having at least one of these symptoms, most students were hung over between three and 11 times in the past year.	1
SEIU President Andrew Stern said the unions are "totally comfortable" with Dean's positions.---In his speech, Stern says his members are "totally comfortable" with Dean's positions on health care issues.	1
Witnesses from Malaysia will testify Thursday in the treason trial of cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, said to be the leader of terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah.---The secrecy surrounding terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah was again smashed when witnesses from Malaysia testified in the treason trial of Abu Bakar Bashir.	0
The Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly has been the latest to speak out.---Marcel Desailly, the France captain and Chelsea defender, believes the latter is true.	0
But the institute says the department "woefully underestimates" the changes that would occur under the proposal.---But the institute says the department ‘‘woefully underestimates’’ the changes that would occur if the proposal is implemented.	1
In March, 67 percent connected through cable, up from 63 percent a year earlier.---By March 2003, 67 percent of broadband users connected using cable modems, compared with 28 percent using D.S.L.	0
Close behind was India, 14.3 percent, followed by Thailand and the Philippines.---The largest supplier of medicines was Canada, followed by India, Thailand and the Philippines.	0
A year or two later, 259, or 10 per cent, of the youths reported that they had started to smoke, or had taken just a few puffs.---Within two years, 259, or 10 percent, of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least taken a few puffs.	1
On Thursday, authorities evacuated residents who live in the canyon and closed off the road leading there.---Authorities evacuated residents and closed off the road leading to Waterman Canyon.	1
EU ministers were invited to the conference but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform, said Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington.---Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington, said EU ministers were invited but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform.	1
Andrew Sugden, an evolutionary biology expert and international managing editor of Science, described the find as a "milestone . . . this research has broken the size barrier for rodents".---Andrew Sugden, an evolutionary biology expert and the international managing editor of Science, described the find as a "milestone".	0
Officials with North Carolina Speedway at Rockingham could not be reached.---NASCAR officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday.	1
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has unsealed a heavily edited transcript of the June 3 court session where classified evidence was discussed out of public earshot.---The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., released the edited transcript of a closed hearing June 3, which followed a public proceeding.	0
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX dropped 9.90 points, or 0.99 percent, to 988.61.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points, or 1.53 percent, at 1,628.26.	0
Identical wording was introduced in the Senate last week by three Republicans, Wayne Allard (Colo.), Jeff Sessions (Ala.) and Sam Brownback (Kan.).---Identical wording was introduced in the Senate last week by three Republicans: Wayne Allard of Colorado, Jeff Sessions of Alabama and Sam Brownback of Kansas.	1
Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas were the two other dissenting judges.---His dissent was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas.	1
The Lord Chancellor was guardian of the Great Seal, used to stamp all official documents from the sovereign.---Falconer will hold on, for now, to the Lord Chancellor's Great Seal, used to sign off instructions from the sovereign.	0
Prisoners were tortured and executed -- their ears and scalps severed for souvenirs.---They frequently tortured and shot prisoners, severing ears and scalps for souvenirs.	1
U.S. troops killed nearly two dozen suspected Taliban militants after coming under fire in southern Afghanistan in the latest in a series of such attacks.---U.S. soldiers killed about two dozen suspected Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan after their convoy came under attack, the military said Sunday.	1
Cindy Yeast, a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist, says she began taking supplements two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents.---She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents.	1
About 25 countries have signed in the past four months, and about half of those have been signed in the past few weeks.---According to the State Department list, about 25 nations have signed bilateral agreements in the past four months, about half in the past three weeks.	1
"The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq's stabilisation," Powell said, according to the text of prepared remarks seen by Reuters.---"The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq's stabilization," Mr. Powell said in a speech to fellow NATO ministers.	1
The conflict centers on a proposal to change a French unemployment fund for artists that takes into account their downtime between shows.---France has a unique unemployment fund for artists that takes into account their downtime between shows.	0
The two are not related, but have referred to each other as father and son.---He's not related to Malvo, but the two have referred to each other as father and son.	1
Hormone replacement therapy that combines estrogen and progestin doubles a woman's risk of breast cancer, a British study of more than a million women has found.---A major British study has added to the evidence that hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of breast cancer, especially when women receive a combination of estrogen and progestin.	1
"I will pass on to him [Mr. Cheney] that Canada still remains a safe, secure and reliable supply of energy," Mr. Klein said Sunday.---"I will pass on to him that Canada still remains a safe, secure and reliable supply of energy."	1
"It is a benign web where we hope to catch investors and where each of us can advance our enlightened self interest through cooperation with others."---It is a benign web where we hope to catch investors and where each of us can advance our enlightened self-interest through cooperation with others,' said Mr Goh.	1
Adolescent specialist Dr Michael Cohen, who worked on the study, said doctors had treated eight-year-old children with anorexia - and that he had once treated a four-year-old boy.---Adolescent specialist Dr. Michael Cohen, who worked on the study, said doctors had treated 8-year-old children with anorexia _ and that he had once treated a 4-year-old boy.	1
"It's obvious I'm not riding as well as years past," Armstrong said at a news conference.---"I think it's obvious I'm not riding as well as I have in years past.	1
All those infected had recent close contact with prairie dogs.---One of those infected reported having recent contact with exotic animals there.	1
At a news conference on Staten Island, U.S. Attorney Roslynn Mauskopf announced she would be taking over the probe from District Attorney William Murphy.---On Friday, U.S. Attorney Roslynn Mauskopf said she would take over the probe from District Attorney William Murphy.	1
"When I talked to him last time, did I think that was the end-all - one conversation with somebody?---When I talked to him last time, did I think it was the end-all?	1
Slow-moving, drenching Tropical Storm Henri doused an already soaked Florida Friday, bringing powerful storms which further tested already-swollen lakes and rivers.---Slow-moving, drenching Tropical Storm Henri doused an already soaked Florida on Friday, pushing heavy rains into areas where lakes and rivers were full to overflowing.	1
The case had consolidated numerous class action suits filed against Rambus in 2001.---The case consolidated multiple purported class actions filed in 2001.	1
He added that we are "not going to make progress if we don't broaden the tent."---He added Democrats are not going to make progress if we dont broaden the tent.	1
Gibson said last month in a press statement that "neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic.---Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic.	1
The MTA had argued it needed to raise fares to close a two-year deficit it estimated at different times ranged from less than $1 billion to $2.8 billion.---The MTA argued it needed to raise fares to close a two-year deficit it estimated, at different times, to be $952 million or $2.8 billion.	1
The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies, and set out to make it easier for them to apply the updates.---The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies trying to apply them.	0
By 2040, the county's population is expected to be 985,066, compared to the 2000 population of 860,454.---Through 2040, Indiana's population is expected to increase by about 19 percent, to more than 7.2 million people.	0
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points, or 0.71 percent, at 9,191.09, according to the latest available data.---The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points, or 0.42 percent, to 9,165.	1

Gordon stressed that his bill "is a lesson-learned bill and not a reflection on Admiral Gehman's handling of the Columbia investigation."---But Gordon emphasized that the legislation he introduced last week is "a lesson-learned bill and not a reflection on Admiral (Harold) Gehman's handling of the Columbia investigation."

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Shiite Muslims account for about a third of Quetta's of 1.2 million people.---About 80 percent of Pakistan's 140 million people are Sunnis.

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About 24 percent of men who took placebo, or 1,147 men, developed prostate cancer.---The researchers found that 18 percent of the men who took finasteride, or 803 men, developed prostate cancer.

0

Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.---Lay had refused to turn over the papers, asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

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Friends said Frank Riva worked in construction in Manhattan and recently helped his son get into the construction workers union.---Riva had recently helped his son, Frank Riva Jr., get into a construction workers' union and land a job.

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A panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California's assault weapons ban in a 2-1 ruling last December.---The December decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California's law banning certain assault weapons and revived the national gun-ownership debate.

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Cardenas and Estrada, who is on trial for economic plunder, have denied any involvement.---Mr Estrada, who is in prison, has denied any involvement in the mutiny.

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The number of passengers aboard was not known and may never be, since ferry operators rarely keep full passenger lists.---The exact number of passengers on the ferry was not known and may never be determined because ferry operators typically do not keep accurate passenger manifests.

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More than 6 percent of men on the drug developed high-grade tumors compared with 5.1 percent on placebo.---They found that 6.4 percent of men on finasteride had high-grade tumors, compared to 5.1 percent taking a placebo.

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The MPx200, which will sell for $299.99, is now available through AT&T Wireless' mMode service.---The phone is available for $299.99 with any compatible AT&T Wireless service plan.

0

"This new division will be focused on the vitally important task of protecting the nation's cyber assets so that we may best protect the nation’s critical infrastructure assets."---"This new division will be focused on the vitally important task of protecting the nation's cyberassets so that we may best protect the nation's critical infrastructure assets," he added.

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The WHO experts didn't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas.---Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths, though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas.

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Sales of downloaded singles and albums will be included in Billboard's charts for those configurations.---Digital download sales of recorded albums and singles will be included in the album and singles sales charts, respectively.

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The findings were reported online in the June 1 edition of scientific journal Nature Medicine.---The findings are published in today's edition of the journal Nature Medicine.

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Kerry last month outlined a U.N. resolution authorizing a military force under U.S. command and transferring responsibility to the United Nations for the political and humanitarian efforts.---Kerry outlined last month a UN resolution authorizing a military force under US command and transferring responsibility for political and humanitarian efforts to the UN.

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Downer originally said the 14 Kurds had not asked to be considered as refugees when they arrived in a boat off Melville Island last week.---Foreign Minister Alexander Downer yesterday claimed the group of 14 Kurds had not asked to be considered as refugees when they arrived off Melville Island last week.

1

Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours.---Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired.

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The government identified the alleged hijackers as Francisco Lamas Carón, 29, Luis Alberto Suarez Acosta, 22, and Yosvani Martínez Acosta, 27.---The ministry said the hijackers Francisco Lamas Caron, 29; Luis Alberto Suarez Acosta, 22; and Yosvani Martinez Acosta, 27, shot themselves for unknown reasons.

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"The court expects that 25 years from now, the use of racial preferences will no longer be necessary," O'Connor wrote.---O'Connor wrote, "We expect that 25 years from now, the use of racial preferences will no longer be necessary."

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The FTC also said AOL and CompuServe failed to deliver timely rebates to consumers.---In a separate complaint, the FTC alleged that AOL and CompuServe failed to deliver timely $400 rebates to consumers.

1

CELF said IBM is pursuing membership and plans to be an active participant in the forum.---IBM is pursuing membership and plans to be an active participant in the CELF, according to various members of CELF.

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The news came as authorities in Taiwan quarantined hundreds at two major hospitals amid fears of a widespread epidemic of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome on the self-governing island.---The threat came as Taiwanese authorities quarantined hundreds at two hospitals amid fears of an epidemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome.

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"I do not wish to be present during this witness," he told Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Al Girolami.---"Yes, I do not wish to be present during this witness," Peterson, 31, calmly told the judge as he was returned to his cell.

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In three years, Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock, when its share price was around $24, to 37th.---In the space of three years, Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $24 to 37th on the list.

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About two hours later, his body, wrapped in a blanket, was found dumped a few blocks away.---Then his body was dumped a few blocks away, found in a driveway on Argyle Road.

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The Satellite's 17-inch panel offers a maximum resolution of 1,440 by 900 pixels, Toshiba said.---The new P25-S507 sports a 17-inch display with a resolution of 1,440 pixels by 900 pixels the same as Apples PowerBook.

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The average American makes four trips a day, 45 percent for shopping or errands.---Nearly half - 45 percent - are for shopping or running errands.

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In afternoon trading in Europe, France's CAC-40 rose 1.5 percent, Britain's FTSE 100 gained 0.3 percent and Germany's DAX index advanced 1.2 percent.---In afternoon trading in Europe, France's CAC-40 advanced and Britain's FTSE 100 each gained 0.7 percent, while Germany's DAX index rose 0.6 percent.

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The key vote Thursday came on the dividend tax provision offered by Sen. Don Nickles, R-Oklahoma.---The key vote Thursday was on a provision that temporarily eliminates the dividend tax.

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"We did not want to shut down," Lawrence Diamond, the CFO, said as O'Donnell lawyer Matthew Fishbein questioned him.---"We did not want to shut down," Diamond testified under questioning by Matthew Fishbein, one of O'Donnell's lawyers.

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OpForce 3.0 supports Solaris, IBM AIX, Red Hat Linux and Windows.---The OpForce product currently works with Solaris, AIX, Red Hat Linux and Windows servers.

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As such, consumers want to easily enjoy this content, regardless of the source, across different devices and locations in the home, said the group.---The companies say their consumers want to enjoy their content, regardless of the source, across different devices and locations in the home.

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Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1.---Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1.

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Because of that, the family had kept him from the home over the objections of the grandmother, police said.---Because of that, the family had run him out of the house over the objections of the grandmother and he was living on the street.

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Fifty-seven senators, including 24 Republicans, have signed the letter.---Of those who signed the letter, 57 are senators, including 24 Republicans.

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One of the Commission's publicly stated goals is to ensure other producers' server software can work with desktop computers running Windows as easily as Microsoft's.---The Commission has publicly said one of its goals is to ensure other producers' server software can connect to desktop computers running Windows as easily as Microsoft's can.

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"We respectfully disagreed with Massachusetts's request for fees on the basis that they did not prevail on the vast majority of their original claims," Microsoft spokeswoman Stacy Drake said.---"We respectfully disagreed with Massachusetts' request for fees on the basis that they did not prevail on the vast majority of their original claims."

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But he added: "You can't win elections by looking in the rearview mirror."---"You can't win elections by looking through the rear view mirror," he said.

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Recent U.S. appeals court rulings have required Internet providers to identify subscribers suspected of illegally sharing music and movie files.---The new campaign comes just weeks after U.S. appeals court rulings requiring Internet service providers to identify subscribers suspected of illegally sharing music and movie files.

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She also thanked her boyfriend, Sgt. Ruben Contreras, who was sitting next to the stage.---And she has a boyfriend, officials said: Sgt. Ruben Contreras, who sat with her family today.

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Federal offices were to remain closed for a second day overnight (Friday US time).---The Government shut down in Washington, and federal offices were to remain closed yesterday.

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Missouri Gov. Bob Holden asked the White House to declare a federal disaster in 39 counties.---Gov. Bob Holden asked Bush to declare 39 Missouri counties disaster areas.

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According to the affidavit, Al-Amoudi made at least 10 trips to Libya using two American and one Yemeni passport.---The affidavit said Mr. al-Amoudi made at least 10 trips to Libya using one Yemeni and two U.S. passports.

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It can store more than a gigabyte of information equivalent to around 12 hours of music in one cubic centimetre.---And it can store more than a gigabyte of information - equivalent to 1,000 high quality images or around 12 hours of music - in just one cubic centimetre.

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An attempt last month in the Senate to keep the fund open for another year fell flat.---An attempt to keep the fund open for another year fell flat in the Senate last month.

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His coalition also passed some of the world's most progressive laws in legalizing gay marriage and euthanasia and decriminalizing the personal use of soft drugs.---The coalition passed some of the world's most progressive social legislation, legalising gay marriage and euthanasia.

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Passenger Keith Charlton, who helped tackle the man, last night praised the efforts of the injured chief flight attendant, known to passengers as Greg.---Passenger Keith Charlton, who also tackled the attacker, praised the efforts of the injured chief flight attendant.

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O'Brien's attorney, Jordan Green, declined to comment.---Jordan Green, O'Brien's private attorney, said he had no comment.

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Revenue in the most-recent quarter rose 5.4 percent to $45.9 billion.---Revenue rose 5.4 percent to $45.9 billion from $43.6 billion a year ago.

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The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 18.06, or 0.2 per cent, at 9266.51.---The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> slipped 44.32 points, or 0.48 percent, to 9,240.25.

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But she didn't say whether she'll certify the two-year $117.4 billion budget for 2004-05.---She said she didn't know yet whether she would certify the budget.

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If Poland, Spain and Germany were prepared to make concessions in Brussels, the basis for a deal could be found.---"Poland, Spain and Germany, were ready to talk about a deal," he said.

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When a manager let him into the apartment, the youngster was in a baby's bathtub, covered with a towel and watching a TV cartoon channel.---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.

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"We will accede to the request while we explore all of our options," VeriSign spokesman Tom Galvin told Reuters.---We will accede to the request while we explore all of our options," said Russell Lewis, executive vice president of VeriSign's Naming and Directory Services Group.

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Electronic Data Systems Corp. Thursday said the Securities and Exchange Commission has asked the company for documents related to its large contract with the U.S. Navy.---In a regulatory filing, EDS said the SEC had asked for information related to its troubled IT outsourcing contract with the US Navy.

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Monday ratcheted up its database software line with the introduction of a new suite that automates the process of defining, describing and indexing information contained in the database.---DB2 Cube Views automates the process of creating metadata by defining, describing, and indexing information in a database.

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The veteran Malyasian diplomat met Suu Kyi Wednesday at the lakeside home in Yangon where she is under house arrest.---Razali Ismail met for 90 minutes with Suu Kyi, a 1991 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, at her lakeside home, where she is under house arrest.

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Malvo's attorneys mounted an insanity defense, arguing that Muhammad's indoctrination left him unable to tell right from wrong.---Malvo's lawyers have presented an insanity defense, saying brainwashing by convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad left Malvo incapable of knowing right from wrong.

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And the First Amendment doesn't say that the free exercise of religion is allowed — except in government buildings.---The amendment deals with the free exercise of religion versus the government establishment of a religion.

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The victim, who was also not identified, was taken to Kings County Hospital in "extremely critical" condition, Czartoryski said.---The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center, where he later died, the police said.

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On average the students suffered at least one of the 13 symptoms between three and 11 times in the last year.---Based on having at least one of these symptoms, most students were hung over between three and 11 times in the past year.

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SEIU President Andrew Stern said the unions are "totally comfortable" with Dean's positions.---In his speech, Stern says his members are "totally comfortable" with Dean's positions on health care issues.

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Witnesses from Malaysia will testify Thursday in the treason trial of cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, said to be the leader of terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah.---The secrecy surrounding terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah was again smashed when witnesses from Malaysia testified in the treason trial of Abu Bakar Bashir.

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The Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly has been the latest to speak out.---Marcel Desailly, the France captain and Chelsea defender, believes the latter is true.

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But the institute says the department "woefully underestimates" the changes that would occur under the proposal.---But the institute says the department ‘‘woefully underestimates’’ the changes that would occur if the proposal is implemented.

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In March, 67 percent connected through cable, up from 63 percent a year earlier.---By March 2003, 67 percent of broadband users connected using cable modems, compared with 28 percent using D.S.L.

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Close behind was India, 14.3 percent, followed by Thailand and the Philippines.---The largest supplier of medicines was Canada, followed by India, Thailand and the Philippines.

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A year or two later, 259, or 10 per cent, of the youths reported that they had started to smoke, or had taken just a few puffs.---Within two years, 259, or 10 percent, of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least taken a few puffs.

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On Thursday, authorities evacuated residents who live in the canyon and closed off the road leading there.---Authorities evacuated residents and closed off the road leading to Waterman Canyon.

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EU ministers were invited to the conference but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform, said Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington.---Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington, said EU ministers were invited but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform.

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Andrew Sugden, an evolutionary biology expert and international managing editor of Science, described the find as a "milestone . . . this research has broken the size barrier for rodents".---Andrew Sugden, an evolutionary biology expert and the international managing editor of Science, described the find as a "milestone".

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Officials with North Carolina Speedway at Rockingham could not be reached.---NASCAR officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday.

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The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has unsealed a heavily edited transcript of the June 3 court session where classified evidence was discussed out of public earshot.---The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., released the edited transcript of a closed hearing June 3, which followed a public proceeding.

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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX dropped 9.90 points, or 0.99 percent, to 988.61.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points, or 1.53 percent, at 1,628.26.

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Identical wording was introduced in the Senate last week by three Republicans, Wayne Allard (Colo.), Jeff Sessions (Ala.) and Sam Brownback (Kan.).---Identical wording was introduced in the Senate last week by three Republicans: Wayne Allard of Colorado, Jeff Sessions of Alabama and Sam Brownback of Kansas.

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Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas were the two other dissenting judges.---His dissent was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas.

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The Lord Chancellor was guardian of the Great Seal, used to stamp all official documents from the sovereign.---Falconer will hold on, for now, to the Lord Chancellor's Great Seal, used to sign off instructions from the sovereign.

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Prisoners were tortured and executed -- their ears and scalps severed for souvenirs.---They frequently tortured and shot prisoners, severing ears and scalps for souvenirs.

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U.S. troops killed nearly two dozen suspected Taliban militants after coming under fire in southern Afghanistan in the latest in a series of such attacks.---U.S. soldiers killed about two dozen suspected Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan after their convoy came under attack, the military said Sunday.

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Cindy Yeast, a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist, says she began taking supplements two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents.---She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents.

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About 25 countries have signed in the past four months, and about half of those have been signed in the past few weeks.---According to the State Department list, about 25 nations have signed bilateral agreements in the past four months, about half in the past three weeks.

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"The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq's stabilisation," Powell said, according to the text of prepared remarks seen by Reuters.---"The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq's stabilization," Mr. Powell said in a speech to fellow NATO ministers.

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The conflict centers on a proposal to change a French unemployment fund for artists that takes into account their downtime between shows.---France has a unique unemployment fund for artists that takes into account their downtime between shows.

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The two are not related, but have referred to each other as father and son.---He's not related to Malvo, but the two have referred to each other as father and son.

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Hormone replacement therapy that combines estrogen and progestin doubles a woman's risk of breast cancer, a British study of more than a million women has found.---A major British study has added to the evidence that hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of breast cancer, especially when women receive a combination of estrogen and progestin.

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"I will pass on to him [Mr. Cheney] that Canada still remains a safe, secure and reliable supply of energy," Mr. Klein said Sunday.---"I will pass on to him that Canada still remains a safe, secure and reliable supply of energy."

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"It is a benign web where we hope to catch investors and where each of us can advance our enlightened self interest through cooperation with others."---It is a benign web where we hope to catch investors and where each of us can advance our enlightened self-interest through cooperation with others,' said Mr Goh.

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Adolescent specialist Dr Michael Cohen, who worked on the study, said doctors had treated eight-year-old children with anorexia - and that he had once treated a four-year-old boy.---Adolescent specialist Dr. Michael Cohen, who worked on the study, said doctors had treated 8-year-old children with anorexia _ and that he had once treated a 4-year-old boy.

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"It's obvious I'm not riding as well as years past," Armstrong said at a news conference.---"I think it's obvious I'm not riding as well as I have in years past.

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All those infected had recent close contact with prairie dogs.---One of those infected reported having recent contact with exotic animals there.

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At a news conference on Staten Island, U.S. Attorney Roslynn Mauskopf announced she would be taking over the probe from District Attorney William Murphy.---On Friday, U.S. Attorney Roslynn Mauskopf said she would take over the probe from District Attorney William Murphy.

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"When I talked to him last time, did I think that was the end-all - one conversation with somebody?---When I talked to him last time, did I think it was the end-all?

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Slow-moving, drenching Tropical Storm Henri doused an already soaked Florida Friday, bringing powerful storms which further tested already-swollen lakes and rivers.---Slow-moving, drenching Tropical Storm Henri doused an already soaked Florida on Friday, pushing heavy rains into areas where lakes and rivers were full to overflowing.

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The case had consolidated numerous class action suits filed against Rambus in 2001.---The case consolidated multiple purported class actions filed in 2001.

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He added that we are "not going to make progress if we don't broaden the tent."---He added Democrats are not going to make progress if we dont broaden the tent.

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Gibson said last month in a press statement that "neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic.---Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic.

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The MTA had argued it needed to raise fares to close a two-year deficit it estimated at different times ranged from less than $1 billion to $2.8 billion.---The MTA argued it needed to raise fares to close a two-year deficit it estimated, at different times, to be $952 million or $2.8 billion.

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The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies, and set out to make it easier for them to apply the updates.---The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies trying to apply them.

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By 2040, the county's population is expected to be 985,066, compared to the 2000 population of 860,454.---Through 2040, Indiana's population is expected to increase by about 19 percent, to more than 7.2 million people.

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The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points, or 0.71 percent, at 9,191.09, according to the latest available data.---The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points, or 0.42 percent, to 9,165.

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