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Ten police officers were facing disciplinary action yesterday after they abandoned their night patrol to watch David Blaine.---Ten police officers were facing disciplinary action today after they abandoned their street patrol to go and watch the American illusionist David Blaine.
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Whitey Bulger is now on the law enforcement agency's "10 Most Wanted" list alongside Osama bin Laden.---A former FBI informant, Whitey Bulger is now on the agency's "Ten Most Wanted" list alongside Osama bin Laden.
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Humphries, and his father William, were on the IU campus Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.---Humphries, and his father, William, arrived at IU in the early afternoon and spent the day with IU coach Mike Davis.
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He also worked in the Virginia attorney general's office.---Before that he held various posts in Virginia, including deputy attorney general.
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Blue chips edged lower by midday on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months.---U.S. stocks fell in early morning trade on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months.
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"They did not read footnotes in a 90-page document," said the official, referring to the section that contained the State Department's dissent.---"They did not read footnotes in a 90-page document," he said, referring to the annex.
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At least 2 female patients sharing a room and 10 nurses have fevers or other symptoms, and about 100 people who have had contact with them have been quarantined.---At least two female patients sharing a room and 10 nurses now have fevers or other symptoms, and about 100 of their contacts have been quarantined.
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The results appear in the January issue of Cancer, the American Cancer Society journal, being published online today.---The results appear in the January issue of Cancer, an American Cancer Society (news - web sites) journal, being published online Monday.
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The rioters shot one person in the shoulder and beat and stabbed others, police said.---On Tuesday night rioters shot one person in the shoulder and beat or stabbed others.
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Congo's many-sided war began in 1998 when Uganda and Rwanda invaded to back rebels fighting to topple the government in Kinshasa.---The Democratic Republic of Congo's war began in 1998 when Uganda and Rwanda invaded together to back rebels trying to topple Kinshasa.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton, R-Columbus, said he spoke with Kernan not long before the oath of office ceremony.---Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton, R-Columbus, said he'll miss the governor's civility most.
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For the first time starting Thursday, all four pages of the Constitution will be on view instead of just the first and last pages.---And for the first time, all four pages of the Constitution will be on permanent display.
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Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said the yen has strengthened too much but declined to comment on whether Japan had intervened.---Japan's Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said the yen had strengthened too much but declined to comment on whether Japan had intervened in the market to stem the yen's rise.
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The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate province in North America because of last week's actions.---The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate group in North America.
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The company emphasized that McDonald's USA does not import any raw beef or hamburger patties from Canada for McDonald's use in the United States.---McDonald's said in a statement that it does not import any raw beef or hamburger patties from Canada for use in the United States.
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The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes recorded their third straight week of gains.---Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes have scored three straight weeks of gains.
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Two years later, the insurance coverage would begin.---Under the agreement, Medicare coverage for drug benefits would begin in 2006.
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He said there were complex reasons for the increased numbers of cases and scientists were only just beginning to understand the risk factors.---However, he said, The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and were just beginning to understand the risk factors.
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After all, China isn't racing anyoneso there's no great rush," Clark said.---After all, China isn’t racing anyone…so there’s no great rush,” Clark said.
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Additionally, the new Server Admin tool is intended to make it easy for system administrators to set up, manage and monitor the services built into Panther Server.---In addition, Apple's new Server Admin tool makes it easy for system administrators to set up, manage and monitor the complete set of services built into Panther Server.
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Gregory Parseghian, a former investment banker, was appointed chief executive.---Greg Parseghian was appointed the new chief executive.
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Furthermore, Bremer estimated that as many as 200 operatives from the extremist group Ansar al-Islam have slipped back into the country since May 1.---Furthermore, Mr Bremer said that as many as 200 operatives from the extremist group Ansar al Islam had slipped back into the country since May 1.
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Holders of paper bonds will be able, though not required, to convert to electronic accounts.---Beginning sometime next year, holders of existing paper bonds will be encouraged to exchange them for electronic versions.
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Their contract will expire at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday instead of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, said Rian Wathen, organizing director for United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700.---"It has outraged the membership," said Rian Wathen, organizing director of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700.
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Labor's Julia Gillard said it was a "major failure of coastal surveillance".---Opposition politicians have described it as a "major failure in coastal surveillance".
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The suspected militants ambushed the convoy Saturday near the town of Spinboldak, said U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Douglas Lefforge.---The suspected militants ambushed the convoy near the town of Spinboldak, U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Douglas Lefforge said Sunday, a day after the attack.
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She has also signed a contract with Random House to write two books.---Pauley also announced Thursday that she has struck a deal with Random House to pen two books.
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 25.78 points, or 1.56 percent, to 1,627.84.---The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points, or 0.76 percent, at 990.94.
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But plaque volume increased by 2.7 percent in pravastatin patients.---The volume of plaque in Pravachol patients' arteries rose by 3%.
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The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 11.67, or 1.2 percent, to 975.26, having risen 3.3 percent last week.---The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was up 9.05 points, or 0.94 percent, at 972.64.
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The retailer said it came to the decision after hearing the opinions of customers and associates.---The decision came after "listening to our customers and associates," Melissa Berryhill, a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart, said.
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Analysts attributed the increase in part to negative news from bankrupt competitor WorldCom Inc. WCOEQ.PK and talk that AT&T could be a takeover target.---Analysts attributed its rise to negative news from bankrupt competitor WorldCom Inc. <WCOEQ.PK> and talk that AT&T could be a takeover target, among other factors.
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The NEA report, the "Status of the American Public School Teacher," aims to help education groups shape their agendas.---The NEA report, "Status of the American Public School Teacher," aims to help education groups shape their agendas and mold the country's image of teachers.
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Paul Themba Nyathi, an MDC spokesman, said the Avenues Clinic was being targeted because it was treating opposition supporters.---MDC spokesperson Paul Themba Nyathi said the Avenues Clinic was targeted because it was handling opposition supporters.
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Federal Judge William Barbour said Tuesday he imposed the maximum sentence because Avants showed no remorse in the brutal slaying.---U.S. District Judge William Barbour said he imposed the maximum because Avants showed no remorse.
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"These are dark days for our industry," Giovanni Bisignani, director general of the Geneva-based organization, said in a statement.---"These are dark days for our industry," the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association's Director-General Giovanni Bisignani said.
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US Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline, which transports crude from Colombia's second-biggest oil field.---U.S. Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline.
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Rep. Dan Gelber, D-Miami Beach, argued that the freeze is for only a few months.---Rep. Dan Gelber, D-Miami Beach, said the bill won't freeze rates as its supporters claim.
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She was the only woman in her unit and a member of Teamsters Local 995.---She was the only woman employed as a warehouse worker and heavy equipment operator and the only woman in her Teamsters local.
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After consulting with experts, he said he was advised a delay will give Luna his best chance of reuniting with "L" Pod, his family.---Experts say the delay will give Luna his best chance of reuniting with "L" Pod, his family, Thibault said.
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Today in the US, the book - kept under wraps by its publishers, G. P. Putnam's Sons, since its inception - will appear in bookstores.---Tomorrow the book, kept under wraps by G. P. Putnam's Sons since its inception, will appear in bookstores.
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Analysts have estimated that Vivendi Uni could fetch $12 billion-$14 billion for VUE.---Analysts have estimated that the two networks could fetch as much as $7 billion.
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Microsoft favors setting up "independent e-mail trust authorities to establish and maintain commercial email guidelines, certify senders who follow the guidelines, and resolve customer disputes."---Gates says he wants to see "independent e-mail trust authorities" who "establish and maintain commercial email guidelines, certify senders who follow the guidelines, and resolve customer disputes."
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"The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and we are only just beginning to understand the risk factors," he said.---However, he said, The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and were just beginning to understand the risk factors.
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The interview, which also focuses on Schwarzenegger's training routines and prowess as a bodybuilder, was reprinted this week on the website http://www.smokinggun.com.---The interview, which also focuses on Schwarzenegger's training routines and prowess as a bodybuilder, was re-printed this week on the Web Site www.thesmokinggun.com.
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Trevor Fetter, who returned to Tenet as president last November, has been appointed as acting CEO, the company said.---The board has appointed Trevor Fetter, who returned to the company as president last November, as acting CEO.
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The Fox Movie Channel has banned Charlie Chan.---Charlie Chan is off the case for the Fox Movie Channel.
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The 3{ hours of recordings include conversations between police, firefighters and other emergency workers, as well as media inquiries.---Among them are conversations between police, firefighters and other emergency workers, as well as media inquiries.
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Germans account for more than 40 percent of foreign visitors coming to Italy.---Germans represent more than a quarter of all foreign visitors to Italy and 40 percent of hotel bookings.
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The S&P/TSX composite rose 87.74 points on the week, while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.49 points.---On the week, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points, while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points.
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Muhammad and fellow sniper suspect Lee Boyd Malvo, who goes on trial Nov. 10, were arrested Oct. 24, 2002, at a Maryland highway rest stop.---Mr. Muhammad, 42, and 18-year-old Lee Boyd Malvo, who goes on trial separately Nov. 10, were arrested Oct. 24, 2002, at a Maryland highway rest stop.
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Thursday, Mr. Romanow called it an offence to democracy to not implement a council that so many Canadians support.---Yesterday, Mr. Romanow said it was an affront to democracy to not implement a council that so many Canadians support.
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"The anticipated global sales improvement in the month of June did not materialize," said Chief Financial Officer Robert Rivet.---"The anticipated global sales improvement in the month of June did not materialize as we had anticipated," the company said.
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Ex-KGB agent Putin added that the Beatles were considered 'propaganda of an alien ideology'.---In Soviet times the Beatles' music "was considered propaganda of an alien ideology.
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Feelings about current business conditions improved substantially from the first quarter, jumping from 40 to 55.---Assessment of current business conditions improved substantially, the Conference Board said, jumping to 55 from 40 in the first quarter.
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U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer said the incident resulted from "two staff members bringing in Halloween costumes."---U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer said ``two staff members bringing in Halloween costumes'' were responsible.
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The company reported that it terminated Sequent's Unix contract for improper transfer of source code and development methods into Linux.---SCO said it terminated Sequent's contract due to improper transfer of the company's source code and development methods into Linux.
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Investors are taking heed of the latest warning from Japan's top financial diplomat Zembei Mizoguchi that Japan would act to prevent excessive swings in rates.---Investors kept in mind Tuesday's warning from Japan's top financial diplomat Zembei Mizoguchi that Japan would act to prevent excessive swings in currency rates.
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Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three crucial aspects of policing in the Solomons.---Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three aspects of policing by Commissioner William Morrell.
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In 2002, Linksys overtook Cisco Systems as the leading wireless equipment vendor, accounting for 14.1 percent of revenue.---Rolfe said Linksys overtook Cisco Systems last year as the leading supplier of WLAN equipment.
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RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said Grant was "the one we were all pulling for.---He has a very good reputation," RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said of Grant.
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The layoffs at Eddie Bauer headquarters were dispersed across the company and at all levels, spokeswoman Lisa Erickson said.---The eliminations at Eddie Bauer come at all divisions and levels of the company, said Eddie Bauer spokeswoman Lisa Erickson.
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Mr Martin said the company is "cautiously optimistic regarding some improvement in sales and operating performance trends in the second half of 2003".---We are cautiously optimistic regarding some improvement in sales and operating performance trends in the second half of 2003."
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"It was one of the first times in my life that I felt we were truly being treated as Americans,'' she said.---"It was one of the few times in my life when I felt that we were truly being treated as Americans."
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"Please, keep doing your homework," said Bavelier, the mother of three.---"Please, keep doing your homework," said Bavelier, the mother of 6-year-old twins and a 2-year old.
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While Mr. Qurei is widely respected and has a long history of negotiating with the Israelis, he cannot expect such a warm welcome.---While Qureia is respected and has a history of negotiating with the Israelis, a warm welcome is not expected.
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"Nobody wants to go to war with anybody about anything ... it's always very much a last resort thing and one to be avoided," Mr Howard told Sydney radio.---"We don't want to go to war with anybody . . . it's always very much a last resort, and one to be avoided.
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"The message is: If an individual is thinking of getting a flu shot, they shouldn't wait.---"The message to the public is: If you are thinking of getting a flu shot, don't wait any longer," he said. "
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Gilroy police and FBI agents described Gehring as cooperative, but said Saturday that he had revealed nothing about what had happened to the children.---Saturday, officials in California described Gehring as cooperative — but said he has revealed nothing about what has happened to the children.
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Knox County Health Department is following national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Protocol to contain infection.---The health department spokesperson added the department is following Centers for Disease Control protocol.
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The new rules will allow a single company to own TV stations that reach 45 percent of U.S. households instead of the old 35 percent.---The changed national ownership limit allows a company to own TV stations reaching 45 percent of U.S. households instead of 35 percent.
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"At this point, Mr. Brando announced: 'Somebody ought to put a bullet'" through her head, the motion continued.---Brando said that "somebody ought to put a bullet" through her head, according to the defense.
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Martin, 58, will be freed today after serving two thirds of his five-year sentence for the manslaughter of 16-year-old Fred Barras.---Martin served two thirds of a five-year sentence for the manslaughter of Barras and for wounding Fearon.
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"We have concluded that the outlook for price stability over the medium term has improved significantly since our last decision to lower interest rates," Duisenberg said.---In a statement, the ECB said the outlook for price stability over the medium term had "improved significantly" since its last decision to lower interest rates in March.
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The notification was first reported Friday by MSNBC.---MSNBC.com first reported the CIA request on Friday.
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The 30-year bond US30YT=RR rose 22/32 for a yield of 4.31 percent, versus 4.35 percent at Wednesday's close.---The 30-year bond US30YT=RR grew 1-3/32 for a yield of 4.30 percent, down from 4.35 percent late Wednesday.
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PCCW's chief operating officer, Mike Butcher, and Alex Arena, the chief financial officer, will report directly to Mr So.---Current Chief Operating Officer Mike Butcher and Group Chief Financial Officer Alex Arena will report to So.
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The world's two largest automakers said their U.S. sales declined more than predicted last month as a late summer sales frenzy caused more of an industry backlash than expected.---Domestic sales at both GM and No. 2 Ford Motor Co. declined more than predicted as a late summer sales frenzy prompted a larger-than-expected industry backlash.
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According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (news - web sites), there were 19 reported cases of measles in the United States in 2002.---The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 19 reported cases of measles in the United States in 2002.
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A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday and was expected to hit somewhere along the Texas or Louisiana coasts by Monday night.---A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and could have hurricane-force winds when it hits land somewhere along the Louisiana coast Monday night.
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The company didn't detail the costs of the replacement and repairs.---But company officials expect the costs of the replacement work to run into the millions of dollars.
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The settling companies would also assign their possible claims against the underwriters to the investor plaintiffs, he added.---Under the agreement, the settling companies will also assign their potential claims against the underwriters to the investors, he added.
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Air Commodore Quaife said the Hornets remained on three-minute alert throughout the operation.---Air Commodore John Quaife said the security operation was unprecedented.
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A Washington County man may have the countys first human case of West Nile virus, the health department said Friday.---The countys first and only human case of West Nile this year was confirmed by health officials on Sept. 8.
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Moseley and a senior aide delivered their summary assessments to about 300 American and allied military officers on Thursday.---General Moseley and a senior aide presented their assessments at an internal briefing for American and allied military officers at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on Thursday.
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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44.
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Consumers would still have to get a descrambling security card from their cable operator to plug into the set.---To watch pay television, consumers would insert into the set a security card provided by their cable service.
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The increase reflects lower credit losses and favorable interest rates.---The gain came as a result of fewer credit losses and lower interest rates.
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The device plays Internet radio streams and comes with a 30-day trial of RealNetworks' Rhapsody music service.---The product also streams Internet radio and comes with a 30-day free trial for RealNetworks' Rhapsody digital music subscription service.
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Hong Kong was flat, Australia , Singapore and South Korea lost 0.2-0.4 percent.---Australia was flat, Singapore was down 0.3 percent by midday and South Korea added 0.2 percent.
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Evidence suggests two of the victims were taken by surprise, while the other two might have tried to flee or to defend themselves or the others, police said.---Evidence suggests two victims were taken by surprise, while the others may have tried to flee or perhaps defend themselves or their friends, police said.
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Ballmer has been vocal in the past warning that Linux is a threat to Microsoft.---In the memo, Ballmer reiterated the open-source threat to Microsoft.
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A charter plane crashed in Turkey on Monday, killing all 75 people aboard, including 62 Spanish peacekeepers returning from Afghanistan, officials said.---A plane carrying 75 people, including 62 Spanish peacekeepers returning from Afghanistan, crashed in thick fog in Turkey early on Monday, killing all aboard, officials said.
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Moroccan Interior Minister Al Mustapha Sahel said the investigation "points to a group that has been arrested recently", an apparent reference to Djihad Salafist.---Moroccan Interior Minister Al Mustapha Sahel told state-run 2M television late Saturday the investigation "points to a group that has been arrested recently" an apparent reference to Salafist Jihad.
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"I'm delighted that David Chase has decided to give us another chapter in the great 'Sopranos' saga," HBO chairman and chief executive Chris Albrecht said.---"I'm delighted that David Chase has decided to give us another chapter in the great Sopranos saga," said HBO Chairman Chris Albrecht in a statement.
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The two had argued that only a new board would have had the credibility to restore El Paso to health.---He and Zilkha believed that only a new board would have had the credibility to restore El Paso to health.
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"There's no reason for you to keep your skills up," the judge told the convicted crack cocaine kingpin.---"There's no reason for you to keep your skills up," U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz told McGriff after he was sentenced.
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Still, he said, "I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill."---"I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill," Frist, R-Tenn., said Thursday.
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"Senator Clinton should be ashamed of herself for playing politics with the important issue of homeland security funding," he said.---"She should be ashamed of herself for playing politics with this important issue," said state budget division spokesman Andrew Rush.
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Federal agents said yesterday they are investigating the theft of 1,200 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week.---Federal investigators are looking for possible connections between the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week.
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