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Selling it symbolically writes a finish to that chapter in the administration of our city schools."---"Selling it symbolically writes 'Finish' to that chapter in the administration of our city's schools," he said.
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The SIA said chip sales were expect to rise 16.8 percent to $180.9bn next year, followed by a 5.8 in 2005.---The SIA forecast that chip sales next year will rise 16.8 percent to $180.9 billion, followed by a 5.8 percent increase to $191.5 billion in 2005.
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Peterson has been charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of his wife and son.---Peterson, 31, is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son.
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U.S. stocks fell, led by computer-related shares, after network-equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. said sales will be unchanged this quarter.---U.S. stocks fell after Cisco Systems Inc., the world's biggest maker of networking-equipment, forecast that sales will be unchanged this quarter.
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Mr. Dewhurst has called for a "cooling period" between special sessions, which could give the Democrats some time at home.---Mr. Dewhurst has suggested a cooling-off period, which could give the senators time to go home.
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Mr. Weingarten said that he expected Mr. Ebbers, who turned 62 yesterday, to be fully exonerated at trial.---Mr. Ebbers' attorney Reid Weingarten said he expects Mr. Ebbers to be exonerated.
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The four fund companies named by Spitzer each said they're cooperating with his investigation.---All the fund companies have said they are cooperating with Spitzer's probe.
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Artists are worried the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows.---The artists say the plan will harm French culture and punish those who need help most - performers who have a hard time lining up work.
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Now Infogrames has decided to change its name to Atari.---Infogrames is to change its name to Atari when NASDAQ opens for trading tomorrow.
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At 10 p.m., Odette was centered about 295 miles south-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, and was moving northeast near 8 mph.---At 10 p.m. Thursday, Odette was about 295 miles south-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica and about 900 miles south-southeast of Palm Beach.
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AMC has since asked the experienced Fluor company of the US to produce a detailed costing of the project, but the report is still two weeks away.---AustMag has since asked the experienced US company Fluor to produce a detailed costing of the project but the report is still two weeks away.
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The researchers found only empty cavities and scar tissue where the tumors had been.---No tumors were detected; rather, empty cavities and scar tissue were found in their place.
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The House has already approved the measure, and Congress twice sent similar legislation to President Clinton, who vetoed it.---Congress twice sent similar legislation to former President Bill Clinton, who vetoed it.
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Mr. Bush has credited the Dallas pastor with helping to inspire the idea of using federal dollars to fund faith-based programs.---He has credited Dr. Evans with helping to inspire the idea of federal financing for faith-based programs.
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Attorney Patricia Anderson, who represents the Schindlers in the courtroom tug-of-war with their son-in-law, declined to comment on the case.---Pat Anderson, the lawyer representing the Schindlers, declined to comment on the filing.
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The court today reversed the decision of that court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.---The court Monday reversed the decision of that court, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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"High-tech scam artists who think they can hijack the Internet should think again," Ashcroft said.---"High-tech scam artists who think they can hijack the Internet should think again," said Assistant Attorney General Michael Chertoff of the Criminal Division.
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Those systems typically combine institutional and community-based care and are financed by a combination of state, federal, and private dollars.---Those systems typically combine institutional and community care and are paid for with combinations of state, federal and private money.
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A passer-by found Ben hiding along a dirt road in Spanish Fork Canyon about 7 p.m., with his hands still taped together but his feet free.---A passer-by found the boy hiding along a dirt road in Spanish Fork Canyon about 7 p.m. Thursday, with his feet free but his hands still taped.
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The companies uniformly declined to give specific numbers on customer turnover, saying they will release those figures only when they report overall company performance at year-end.---The companies, however, declined to give specifics on customer turnover, saying they would release figures only when they report their overall company performance.
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Chaudhry was released 56 days later and the Fiji military installed an all-indigenous government led by Qarase, who won democratic elections in September 2001.---The Fijian military installed an all-indigenous government led by Mr Qarase, who won democratic elections in September 2001.
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Russia had closed checkpoints on parts of the border with China and Mongolia until June 4, Itar-Tass news agency said.---Russia has closed dozens of checkpoints on the border with China and Mongolia, which has also reported SARS cases, until June 4, Itar-Tass news agency said.
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Business Week's online edition reported on Friday that WorldCom and the SEC could announce a settlement as early as Monday.---BusinessWeek Online has learned that the settlement could come as early as Monday, May 19.
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Nonetheless, the open-source guru insisted, "This attack was wrong, and it was dangerous to our goals."---"This attack was wrong, and it was dangerous to our goals," Raymond said.
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The U.S. military on Dec. 2 began a large-scale sweep, dubbed Operation Avalanche, targeting the south and east of the country, where Taliban activity has been highest.---Since Dec. 2 the U.S. military has been engaged in a large-scale sweep, dubbed Operation Avalanche, targeting the south and east of the country.
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Britz earned $3.77 million in salary, bonus and other compensation, and Kinney earned $3.76 million.---Johnston made $5.8 million in salary and bonus in 2001 as president, and as a part-time adviser earned $1 million in 2002.
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But the company said that its competitors simply were trying to hinder MCI's emergence from bankruptcy.---But the company said over the weekend that its competitors were simply trying to throw up roadblocks to MCIs emergence from bankruptcy.
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As a result, Murphy sought to substitute Strier's sister, Ethel Celnik, as the trustee.---Murphy said Strier's sister, Ethel Celnik, was in the courtroom at the time, but Strier was not.
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"This moves us a lot closer to saying that the foam can do this kind of damage," said Hubbard, a member of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.---"I think this moves us a lot closer toward saying that foam can do this kind of damage," Hubbard said.
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Writing in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, Vincent’s team said all of the fresh water poured out of the 20 mile (30 km) long Disraeli Fjord.---Writing in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, Vincent's team said all of the fresh water poured out of the 20-mile-long Disraeli Fjord.
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Instead, tickets for the Jersey jam went on sale last night through Ticketmaster.---Tickets, available through Ticketmaster, went on sale yesterday.
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On Wednesday, a man was shot near Kut as he tried to run over two marines at a checkpoint.---On Wednesday, the Marines shot an attacker near the town of Al-Kut as he tried to run over two Marines at a checkpoint.
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Among the proposals is one for Zimbabwe to have the opportunity to rejoin the 54-member body before the next CHOGM meeting in two years.---Among the proposals being considered is for Zimbabwe to have the opportunity to rejoin the 54-member body before the next Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in two years.
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The percentage of Americans without health coverage rose from 14.6 to 15.2.---The percentage of Californians without health insurance was unchanged, the report showed.
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Yesterday's ruling is a great first step toward better coverage for poor Maine residents, he said, but there is more to be done.---He said the court's ruling was a great first step toward better coverage for poor Maine residents, but that there was more to be done.
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A ruling last week by U.S. District Judge Lee R. West in Oklahoma City that the FTC lacked authority to run the registry triggered a whirlwind of activity in Washington.---The legislation came after U.S. District Judge Lee R. West in Oklahoma City ruled last week that the FTC lacked authority to run the registry.
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Seven people were taken to hospital today after a second derailment on the London Underground in less than 48 hours.---The leader of the country’s biggest rail union threatened industrial action today following the second derailment on the London Underground in less than 48 hours.
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The quick conviction followed a 21/2-week trial, during which Waagner represented himself.---The quick conviction followed a 2 1/2 week trial, during which the Venango County man represented himself.
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IDEC shareholders would own 50.5 percent of the stock of the combined company, and Biogen shareholders the remaining 49.5 percent.---The companies said Idec holders would own about 50.5 percent of the stock of the combined company.
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U.S. officials say Hussein loyalists do not require high-technology eavesdropping devices to gather substantial amounts of information on the activities of American officials.---U.S. officials say operatives loyal to the ousted Saddam government do not require hightechnology eavesdropping devices to gather substantial amounts of information on the activities of American officials.
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Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach LLP said it filed suit in a New York court on Monday on behalf of the Southern Alaska Carpenters Pension Fund.---Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach filed the lawsuit, which seeks class-action status, on behalf of the Southern Alaska Carpenters Pension Fund in federal court in Manhattan.
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Both figures were below consensus expectations, but August sales were revised to a 1.2 percent increase from a previously reported 0.6 percent gain, fueling a dollar rally.---But August sales were revised to a 1.2 percent increase from a previously reported 0.6 percent gain, fuelling a dollar rally.
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Attorneys for the Roman Catholic archdiocese and nearly 250 alleged victims began meeting last week to reach an out-of-court settlement.---Attorneys for both the archdiocese and the plaintiffs began meeting last week to reach the out-of-court settlement.
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The two other passengers were taken to John Peter Smith and Harris Methodist Fort Worth hospitals with critical injuries.---Two additional passengers were taken to John Peter Smith and Harris Methodist hospitals, both with what was described as critical injuries.
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The new law requires libraries and schools to use filters or lose federal financing.---The 6-3 ruling reinstates a law that told libraries to install filters or surrender federal money.
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At first, the animals’ performance declined compared to the sessions on the joystick.---At first, the animals' performance declined compared with the joystick sessions.
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"The public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls, unwanted intrusions," he said at a White House ceremony.---"While many good people work in the telemarketing industry, the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls, unwanted intrusions," Mr. Bush said.
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Lucent's stock was off 7 cents, or 3.7 percent, at $1.84 in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange.---Lucent shares fell 8 cents, or 4.19 percent, to $1.83 a share in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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McBride dismissed Novell's Unix ownership claims as "a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community."---"We strongly disagree with Novell's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community," McBride said.
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Although they no longer get the glory, desktop PC exceeded IDC's shipment expectations in the second quarter, Kay said.---Desktop PC shipments also exceeded IDC's expectations in the second quarter, Kay said.
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"Clearly it is a tragic day for Americans," he said in Washington.---"It's clearly a tragic day for America," Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said in Washington.
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In an editorial in the journal, two breast cancer researchers said hormones' effect on the breast creates a double-whammy that is "almost unique" in medicine.---In an accompanying editorial, two breast cancer researchers said that the effect of hormones on the breast created a double whammy that was "almost unique" in medicine.
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PC-related products were the strongest sellers, with microprocessors up 5.6 percent and DRAMs up 8.2 percent, the SIA said.---In July, PC-related products were the strongest sector with microprocessors up 5.6 per cent and DRAMs up 8.2 per cent over June.
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Last month, The Washington Post Co. introduced Express, a tabloid distributed largely along transit routes.---Last month The Washington Post also launched a free tabloid aimed at younger readers called the Express.
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After a tense stand-off, the battlewagon turned back.---After the French threatened to open fire, the battlewagon turned back.
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Ten, two mobile homes and numerous outbuildings were destroyed by the now-smoldering fire northwest of Boulder.---He said eight or nine homes had been destroyed by the now-smoldering fire northwest of Boulder.
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Limbaugh's lawyer, Roy Black, has accused the Palm Beach State Attorney's Office of having political motives for investigating whether the conservative radio commentator bought painkillers illegally.---Limbaugh's attorney, Roy Black, has accused the State Attorney's Office of having political motives for its investigation.
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The top speed of Ethernet could hit 40G bps (bits per second) within the next two years, a senior Cisco Systems Inc. executive said Wednesday.---The top speed of Ethernet could hit 40G bit/sec within the next two years, a senior Cisco executive said Wednesday.
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Many of the victims of Sunday's attack had been headed out of Iraq for R&R or emergency leave.---Many of the victims had been headed home for R&R or emergency leave when they were killed.
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He also wrote the state was right to execute a search warrant at the store.---He said he had told the state police to execute a search warrant but stop if they encountered resistance.
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Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer, who identified himself only as "Eleonora67," to extend the contest until 6 p.m. EDT Sunday.---Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer, who identified himself only as "Eleonora[67]," to extend the contest until 3 p.m. Arizona time Sunday.
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Only one of the five buildings in the Baghdad compound of the United Nations Development Program escaped being burned, the UN said on its Web site.---Only one of the five buildings in the compound in Baghdad run by the UN Development Program, escaped being burned, the UN said on its Web site.
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Only the Intel Corporation has a lower dividend yield.---Only Intel Corp.'s 0.3 percent yield was lower.
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Shares of Ahold rose 12 cents, or 2.3 percent, to 5.35 euros in Amsterdam.---Ahold's U.S. shares rose 52 cents, or 9 percent, to $6.30.
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Michelle Wie chips Sunday during her 1-up victory over Virada Nirapathpongporn in the 27th U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship.---Now she has her first trophy after victory in the US Women's Amateur Public Links here on Sunday.
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Powell's rendition of the third conversation made it more incriminating, by saying an officer ordered that the area be "cleared out."---Powell's version made it seem more sinister when he said an officer on the tape ordered that the area be "cleared out."
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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> gained 3 points, or 0.39 percent, at 924.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 6 points, or 0.41 percent, to 1,498.
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The euro soared to US$1.1914 in Asian trading, before slipping back slightly to US$1.1895 as trading opened in Europe.---The euro soared to $1.1914 in Asian trading, before slipping back to $1.1884 in late European trading, up from $1.1857 late Monday.
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PBL's Channel Nine has been billed as Australia's most popular commercial station after it recently recorded 26 consecutive weeks on top of the ratings.---Channel Nine has been billed as the most popular commercial station after recently recording 26 consecutive weeks on top of the ratings.
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The Nasdaq composite index rose 15.82, or 0.9 percent, to 1,861.52.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 17.48 points, or 0.95 percent, at 1,863.18.
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It appears that the machine was cracked using a ptrace exploit by a local user immediately after the exploit was posted on BugTraq."---"It appears that the machine was cracked using a ptrace exploit by a local user immediately after the exploit was posted," it added.
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The money was taken at 4 a.m. on March 18, hours before the U.S. launched its first air strikes, the newspaper said.---The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18, just hours before the first American air assault.
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"The company has always made, and continues to make, exceptional customer service and customer satisfaction a top priority," the statement said.---The Company has always made, and continues to make, exceptional customer service and customer satisfaction a top priority in all business practices," AOL added.
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Nvidia shares lost 58 cents (U.S.) or 3.46 per cent to $16.20 yesterday on the Nasdaq Stock Market.---Nvidia's stock fell 65 cents, or almost 4 percent, to $16.13 on Nasdaq.
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Yang would dine on shredded pork with garlic and kung pao chicken washed down with Chinese tea, state media said.---Yang was to dine on specially designed packets of shredded pork with garlic and "eight treasure" rice, washed down with Chinese tea, state media said.
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Shares of Salix have rocketed 64 percent since Axcan made its first offer on April 10.---Since the initial takeover offer, Salix shares have risen about 35 percent.
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Cullen is replacing former chief privacy officer Richard Purcell, who left earlier this year.---The job had been vacant since Richard Purcell left earlier this year.
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Singapore reported no suspected SARS cases Wednesday, but officials quarantined 70 people who had contact with the Taiwanese patient.---Still, Singapore quarantined 70 people who had been in close contact with the scientist.
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The agencies warn that the "insulation can sift through cracks in the ceiling, around light fixtures or around ceiling fans."---The insulation can sift through cracks in the ceiling, around light fixtures or around ceiling fans, so cracks should be sealed, they recommend.
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Mallard's friend, Clete Jackson, and his cousin, Herbert Tyrone Cleveland, pleaded guilty last year to dumping Biggs' body.---That night Jackson and his cousin, Herbert Tyrone Cleveland, went with Mallard to her house.
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"Oh, it's never fun to be No 4, especially if you've been No 1 before.---"It's never fun to be No. 4, especially if you've been No. 1 before,'' said Williams. "
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It consisted of eight blacks, two Guyanese and two whites.---The new jury consisted of eight blacks, two whites and two jurors of Guyanese descent.
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But Nelson claims he did it because he was drunk on beer, not because Rosenbaum was jewish.---Those two witnesses say that Nelson confessed to killing Rosenbaum, but claimed he did it because he was drunk on beer.
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In the 1990's, the board found, budget cuts and trade-offs ate away at the shuttle program's safety margins.---In the 1990s, the board found, budget cuts and trade-offs etched away at the shuttle program's thin margins of safety.
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The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 118 points, or 1.36 percent, to 8,829.---In morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 121.51, or 1.4 percent, at 8,832.69.
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The 5,000 members have already pledged to relocate to the selected state, Free State Project organizers say.---The project already has more than 5,000 members committed to relocating to the "free state."
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In Hong Kong, 24 patients were quarantined Wednesday after seven public hospital workers developed flu-like symptoms.---This after seven health care workers at a public hospital fell ill with flu-like symptoms.
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By late afternoon, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.81, or 0.1 percent, at 9,331.77, having gained 201 points Monday to its highest level since July 2002.---In morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.76, or 0.1 percent, at 9,310.20, having gained 201 points Monday.
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On Friday, every major exhibitor will donate time to play daily trailers on all screens in more than 5,000 U.S. theaters.---Beginning Friday, every major exhibitor in the country will donate time to play trailers in more than 5,000 theaters across the United States.
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The jury verdict, reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation, followed a 2 week trial, during which Waagner represented himself.---The quick conviction followed a 2 1/2 week trial, during which the Venango County man represented himself.
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The charges came after the federal government prohibited the sheik from speaking with the media and imposed special measures restricting his access to mail, the telephone and visitors.---The charges came after the federal government imposed special administrative measures restricting the sheik's access to mail, the telephone and visitors and prohibiting him from speaking with the media.
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The updated 64-bit operating system, Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems, will run natively on AMD Athlon 64 processor-powered desktops and AMD Opteron processor-powered workstations.---Windows XP 64-bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems will support AMD64 technology, running natively on AMD Athlon 64 powered desktops and AMD Opteron processor-powered workstations.
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"I regret we had an incident that could be an impediment to progress," Mr. Powell said, referring to the killing of Abdullah Qawasmeh, a leading Hamas figure.---"I regret we had an incident that could be an impediment to progress," Powell told a news conference in neighboring Jordan.
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The department's position threatens to alienate social conservatives, who have provided strong political support for Mr. Ashcroft and President Bush.---The department's stance disappointed some abortion opponents, and it threatens to alienate social conservatives who have provided strong political support for Ashcroft and President Bush.
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French President Jacques Chirac was said to have demanded that a European company provide the engines.---French President Jacques Chirac was also reported to have supported the European bid.
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"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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Apple is working with Oxford Semiconductor and affected drive manufacturers to resolve this issue, which resides in the Oxford 922 chipset," the company statement said.---Apple is working with Oxford Semiconductor and affected drive manufacturers to resolve this issue, which resides in the Oxford 922 chip-set."
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It's happened five times in the last 11 years: A disaster puts this Southwestern town in the headlines during the summer tourist season.---It's happened five times in the last decade: A disaster puts this tourist town in the headlines during summer, its busiest season.
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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX edged down 9 points, or 0.98 percent, to 921.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> shed 15 points, or 0.98 percent, to 1,492.
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"His statement is that he possibly hit the gas instead of the brakes," Mr Butts said.---"He says he couldn't stop the vehicle ... his statement is he possibly hit the gas instead of the brake," Butts said.
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