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Last year, Comcast signed 1.5 million new digital cable subscribers.---Comcast has about 21.3 million cable subscribers, many in the largest U.S. cities.
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Schofield got Toepfer to admit on cross-examination that she ignored many of O'Donnell's suggestions and projects.---But under cross-examination by O'Donnell's attorney, Lorna Schofield, Toepfer conceded she had ignored many of O'Donnell's suggestions and projects.
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The man accused of using fake grenades to commandeer a Cuban plane that landed in Key West in April was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison.---A Cuban architect was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for using two fake grenades to hijack a passenger plane from Cuba to Florida in April.
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Moroccan police have arrested 33 suspects, including some linked to the radical Djihad Salafist group, a government official said.---In a series of raids, Moroccan police arrested 33 suspects Saturday, including some linked to the radical Djihad Salafist group, a senior government official said.
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The son of circus trapeze artists turned vaudevillians, O'Connor was born on Aug. 28, 1925, in Chicago and was carried onstage for applause when he was three days old.---The son of circus trapeze artists turned vaudevillians, O'Connor was carried onstage for applause when he was 3 days old.
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Ricky Clemons' brief, troubled Missouri basketball career is over.---Missouri kicked Ricky Clemons off its team, ending his troubled career there.
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Dynes will get $395,000 a year, up from Atkinson's current salary of $361,400.---In his new position, Dynes will earn $395,000, a significant increase over Atkinson's salary of $361,400.
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The daily Hurriyet said the raid aimed to foil a Turkish plot to kill an unnamed senior Iraqi official in Kirkuk.---The daily Hurriyet said the raid aimed to foil a Turkish plot to kill an unnamed senior Iraqi Kurdish official in Kirkuk, but Gul has denied any Turkish plot.
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"It was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games," Thomas said.---"We're in the Stanley Cup finals, and it was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games.
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Against the Japanese currency, the euro was at 135.92/6.04 yen against the late New York level of 136.03/14.---The dollar was at 117.85 yen against the Japanese currency, up 0.1 percent.
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Snow's remark ``has a psychological impact,'' said Hans Redeker, head of foreign-exchange strategy at BNP Paribas.---Snow's remark on the dollar's effects on exports ``has a psychological impact,'' said Hans Redeker, head of foreign- exchange strategy at BNP Paribas.
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The women said victims of rape who came forward routinely were punished for minor infractions while their assailants escaped judgment.---The women said victims of rape who came forward were routinely punished for minor infractions while their attackers escaped judgment, prompting most victims to remain silent.
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"The National has no interest in acquiring AMP while AMP owns its UK business," Cicutto added.---"The National has no interest in acquiring AMP while AMP owns its U.K. business," NAB chief executive Frank Cicutto said.
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In a statement, Mr. Rowland said: "As is the case with all appointees, Commissioner Anson is accountable to me.---"As is the case with all appointees, Commissioner Anson is accountable to me," Rowland said.
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Oracle's $5 billion hostile bid for PeopleSoft is clearly not sitting well with PeopleSoft's executives.---Oracle on Friday launched a $5.1 billion hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft.
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Taha is married to former Iraqi oil minister Amir Muhammed Rasheed, who surrendered to U.S. forces on April 28.---Taha's husband, former oil minister Amer Mohammed Rashid, surrendered to U.S. forces on April 28.
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Cisco pared spending during the quarter to compensate for sluggish sales.---In response to sluggish sales, Cisco pared spending.
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Seven 20- and 21-year-old cadets were ticketed by police for drinking alcohol in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two young women, aged 16 and 18.---Seven 20- and 21-year-old male cadets were caught in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two female teens, 16 and 18 years.
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Dixon's win moved him into second place in the points standings, 49 behind Kanaan.---"It's always fun to come to Colorado," said Dixon, who moved into second in the IRL standings behind Kanaan.
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Last year, Congress passed similar, though less expensive, buyout legislation for peanut farmers, ending that Depression-era program.---Last year, Congress passed similar, though less expensive, buyout legislation for peanut farmers to end that program that also dated from the Depression years.
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On July 22, Moore announced he would appeal the case directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.---Moore of Alabama says he will appeal his case to the nation's highest court.
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The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gained 19.72 points, or 1.98 percent, to 1,015.69.---The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 2.09 percent, while the Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX leapt 2.23 percent.
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Thanks to the euro's rise against the Japanese currency, the dollar was at 117.24 yen, well above the overnight 10-month low of 116 yen.---The euro's rise against the yen and speculation of Japanese intervention helped the dollar firm to 117.25 yen , well above a 10-month low of 116 yen hit on Thursday.
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Thursday afternoon, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index was trading up just 1.48 points, or 0.1 percent, to 1,049.59.---Stocks closed largely unchanged, with the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index dipping 1.17 points, to 1,046.94.
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"They were chipping away at the concrete to get to the body," said Chris Butler, who lives across the street.---Investigators "were chipping away at the concrete to get to the body," said Chris Butler, who lives across the street in the quiet city neighborhood.
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Nicholas is the uncle of Louima, the Haitian immigrant who was sexually tortured by NYPD cops in 1997.---Mr. Nicolas is an uncle of Abner Louima, who was tortured by New York City police officers in 1997.
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The procedure is generally performed in the second or third trimester.---The technique is used during the second and, occasionally, third trimester of pregnancy.
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"Just sitting around in a big base camp, knocking back cans of beer, I don't particularly regard as mountaineering," he added.---"Sitting around in base camp knocking back cans of beer - that I don't particularly regard as mountaineering."
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She survives him as do their four children -- sons Anthony and Kelly, daughters Linda Hope and Nora Somers -- and four grandchildren.---Hope is survived by his wife; sons Anthony and Kelly; daughters Linda and Nora Somers; and four grandchildren.
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It exploded in his hands, but the former Italian prime minister was unhurt.---The letter bomb sent to Prodi exploded in his hands but he was unhurt.
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The British Foreign Office said Monday that coalition authorities in Iraq were pleased that the men were freed.---The British Foreign Office said it had mediated the two men's release.
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Now, with the agency's last three shuttles grounded in the wake of the Columbia disaster, that wait could be even longer.---With the remaining three shuttles grounded in the wake of the Columbia accident, the rookies will have to wait even longer.
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ISRAELI soldiers knocked down empty mobile homes and water towers in 10 tiny West Bank settlement outposts overnight as part of a US-backed Mideast peace plan.---Israeli soldiers began tearing down settlement outposts in the West Bank yesterday - an Israeli obligation under a new Mideast peace plan.
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"These documents are indecipherable to me, and the fact is that this investigation has led nowhere," the lawyer said.---"These documents are indecipherable to me," the lawyers said, "and the fact is that this investigation has led nowhere."
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The latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting; they were forecasting claims to fall no lower than 410,000 for last week.---Despite problems in the job market, the latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting.
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Another body was pulled from the water on Thursday and two seen floating down the river could not be retrieved due to the strong currents, local reporters said.---Two more bodies were seen floating down the river on Thursday, but could not be retrieved due to the strong currents, local reporters said.
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Those reports were denied by the interior minister, Prince Nayef.---However, the Saudi interior minister, Prince Nayef, denied the reports.
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Other members of the organization are believed to be in Pakistani cities, and many of the arrests of key al-Qaida operatives have taken place in those areas.---Other members of the organization are believed to be in Pakistani cities, where many of the arrests of key Al Qaeda operatives have taken place.
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"Our decision today is quite limited," the judges stated in their opinion.---"Our decision today is quite limited," they conclude.
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The woman had agreed to testify after receiving immunity protecting her from punishment for lying and other violations of the academy's honor code.---The defense said the woman testified under an immunity deal protecting her from punishment for lying and other violations of the academy's honor code.
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Under terms of the deal, Legato stockholders will receive 0.9 of a share of EMC common stock for each share of Legato stock.---Legato stockholders will get 0.9 of a share of EMC stock for every share of Legato they own.
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"Our prognosis for a continued and steady recovery is being realized, and the outlook remains bright," bureau CEO Greg Stuart says.---"Our prognosis for a continued and steady recovery is being realized and the outlook remains bright," said Greg Stuart, president and CEO of the IAB.
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Kingston also finished with 67 after producing six birdies on the back nine.---South Africa's James Kingston is also on five under after blitzing six birdies on his back nine.
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"At least two of them were supposed to be in positions of leadership for the younger boys.---"At least two of [the suspects] were supposed to be in positions of leadership," he said.
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Ms Lafferty's lawyer, Thomas Ezzell, told a Kentucky newspaper: "My understanding of this is that there is a lower percentage of successful impregnations with frozen.---"My understanding of this is that there is a lower percentage of successful impregnations with frozen," Ezzell said.
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Its Canadian operations only buy beef from facilities that are federally inspected and approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.---"McDonald's Canada only purchases beef from facilities federally inspected and approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency."
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Agriculture ministers from more than one hundred nations are expected to attend the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.---U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman kicks off the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology on Monday.
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While there were about 700 Uruguayan UN peacekeepers in Bunia, they were "neither trained nor equipped" to deal with inter-ethnic violence, Mr Eckhard said.---The UN has approximately 600 troops in the town, but they were "neither trained nor equipped" to deal with inter-ethnic violence, Mr Eckhard said.
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Shares of Coke were down 49 cents, or 1.1 percent, at $43.52 in early trading Friday on the New York Stock Exchange.---In late morning trading, Coke shares were down 2 cents at $43.99 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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NASIRIYA, Iraq—Iraqi doctors who treated former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch have angrily dismissed claims made in her biography that she was raped by her Iraqi captors.---Former prisoner of war Pfc. Jessica Lynch is winning admiration in her hometown all over again for the courage to reveal she was raped by her Iraqi captors.
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If people took the pill daily, they would lower their risk of heart attack by 88 percent and of stroke by 80 percent, the scientists claim.---Taking the pill would lower the risk of heart attack by 88 percent and of stroke by 80 percent, the scientists said.
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Amgen shares gained 93 cents, or 1.45 percent, to $65.05 in afternoon trading on Nasdaq.---Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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From the start, however, the United States' declared goal was not just to topple Saddam but to stabilize Iraq and install a friendly government.---But the United States' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a friendly government.
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Customers that pay the $1,219 entrance fee get SMS 2003 with 10 device client access licenses.---Retail pricing for SMS 2003 with 10 device client access licenses is $1,219.
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It was the best advance since Oct. 1, when the index gained 22.25.---Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 15.66 to 1,046.79, its best advance since Oct. 1, when it gained 22.25.
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"Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through," she said.---She also pledged to bring peace to Iraq: "Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through."
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MSN Messenger 6 will be available for download starting at 6 p.m. GMT on Wednesday from http://messenger.msn.com/download/v6preview.asp.---The MSN Messenger 6 software will be available from 11 a.m. PST on Wednesday, according to Microsoft.
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If Shelley certifies enough are valid, the lieutenant governor must call an election within 60 to 80 days, setting the state into uncharted political waters.---If the Democrat certifies that there are enough valid signatures, the lieutenant governor must call an election within 60 to 80 days.
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The most serious breach of royal security in recent years occurred in 1982 when 30-year-old Michael Fagan broke into the queen's bedroom at Buckingham Palace.---It was the most serious breach of royal security since 1982 when an intruder, Michael Fagan, found his way into the Queen's bedroom at Buckingham Palace.
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Shares of LendingTree rose 22 cents to $14.69 and have risen 14 percent this year.---Shares of LendingTree rose $6.03, or 41 percent, to close at $20.72 on the Nasdaq stock market yesterday.
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During a screaming match in 1999, Carolyn told John she was still sleeping with Bergin.---She, in turn, occasionally told John that she was still sleeping with an ex-boyfriend, "Baywatch" hunk Michael Bergin.
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"The vulnerabilities all relate to a lack of effective FAA oversight that needs to be improved," the report said.---"These vulnerabilities all relate to a lack of effective FAA oversight and, if not corrected, could lead to an erosion of safety," said the report.
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The network is also dropping its Friday night "Dateline" edition.---The network will drop one edition of "Dateline," its newsmagazine franchise.
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"I'm real excited to be a Cleveland Cavalier," James said.---"I'm really excited about going to Cleveland," James told ESPN.com.
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Russ Britt is the Los Angeles Bureau Chief for CBS.MarketWatch.com.---Emily Church is London bureau chief of CBS.MarketWatch.com.
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The others were ABN AMRO AAH.AS , ING ING.AS , Goldman Sachs GS.N and Rabobank [RABN.UL].---The five main banks are ABN AMRO AAH.AS , ING ING.AS , J.P. Morgan JPM.N , Goldman Sachs GS.N and Rabobank [RABN.UL].
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WorldCom's accounting problems came to light early last year, and the company filed for bankruptcy in July 2002, citing massive accounting irregularities.---WorldCom's financial troubles came to light last year and the company subsequently filed for bankruptcy in July, 2002.
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They were at Raffles Hospital over the weekend for further evaluation.---They underwent more tests over the weekend, and are now warded at Raffles Hospital.
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Rich media doubled its share, increasing from 3% in Q2 2002 to 6% in Q2 2003.---Rich Media interactive ad formats doubled their share from 3% in second quarter of 2002, to 6% in the second quarter of 2003.
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She first went to a specialist for initial tests last Monday, feeling tired and unwell.---The star, who plays schoolgirl Nina Tucker in Neighbours, went to a specialist on June 30 feeling tired and unwell.
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Supermarket chains facing a possible grocery clerk strike this week accused union leaders Monday of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend.---Supermarket chains are accusing union leaders of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend as grocery clerks gear up for a possible strike.
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MGM, NBC and Liberty executives were not immediately available for comment.---A Microsoft spokesman was not immediately available to comment.
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The ADRs fell 10 cents to $28.95 at 10:06 a.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading today.---Shares of Fox Entertainment Group Inc., News Corp.'s U.S. media and entertainment arm, fell 45 cents to $26.85 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading.
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Don Asper called the attack "bothersome," before he and his wife contacted the firm's Web site provider to replace the vandalized page.---In a telephone interview, Don Asper called the attack "bothersome," before he and his wife contacted the firm's web site provider to have the vandalised page replaced.
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Hilsenrath and Klarman each were indicted on three counts of securities fraud.---Klarman was charged with 16 counts of wire fraud.
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York had no problem with MTA's insisting the decision to shift funds had been within its legal rights.---York had no problem with MTA's saying the decision to shift funds was within its powers.
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Licensing revenue slid 21 percent, however, to $107.6 million.---License sales, a key measure of demand, fell 21 percent to $107.6 million.
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In his speech, Cheney praised Barbour's accomplishments as chairman of the Republican National Committee.---Cheney returned Barbour's favorable introduction by touting Barbour's work as chair of the Republican National Committee.
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If the magazine lost more than $4.2 million in a fiscal year, O'Donnell would be allowed to quit.---If Rosie lost more than $4.2 million in a fiscal year, O'Donnell - by contract - would have been permitted to quit.
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The upcoming second-quarter earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance, they say.---They say second-quarter earnings reports will be key in giving investors that guidance.
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During her two days of meetings, Rocca will not meet the rebels since they are banned by the United States as a "terrorist organisation".---During her two-day visit, Rocca will not meet the rebels since the United States has banned them as a "terrorist organisation".
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Nationally, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile, including 284 deaths.---There were 293 human cases of West Nile in Indiana in 2002, including 11 deaths statewide.
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The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points, or 0.42 percent, to 9,165.---The Dow Jones Industrial Average [$INDU] ended at session highs, gaining 64.64 points, or 0.7 percent, to 9,191.09.
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By the time the two-term president left office in 1989, the Navy had nearly 600 ships--about twice the ships it has today.---By the time that Reagan left office in 1989, the Navy had nearly 600 ships - about twice the number that it has today.
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We are piloting it there to see whether we roll it out to other products.---Macromedia is piloting this product activation system in Contribute to test whether to roll it out to other products.
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This issue is unlikely to be resolved until lawmakers return from their summer recess in early September.---The issue is unlikely to be resolved until Congress reconvenes in early September.
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"We will clearly modify some features of our plans as well as their administration," Mr. Reed said in his letter.---"We will clearly modify some features of our plans as well as their administration," Reed said in a letter to the NYSE's 1,366 members.
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The index also did better than the Standard & Poor's 500 index, which increased 3.3 percent.---The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was up 9.05 points, or 0.94 percent, at 972.64.
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Scrimshaw, Supervisor, Best Minister and Ten Most Wanted are expected to complete the Belmont field.---Best Minister, Scrimshaw, and Ten Most Wanted all had workouts on Monday morning.
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Judge Gerald W. Heaney, in dissent, said the authorities should have allowed the prisoner to be medicated without the consequence of execution.---In dissent, Judge Gerald W. Heaney said the authorities should have allowed Mr. Singleton to be medicated without the consequence of execution.
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That was 4 cents higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call.---The per-share earnings were also 4 cents per share higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call.
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"The GPL violates the U.S. Constitution, together with copyright, antitrust and export control laws, and IBMs claims based thereon, or related thereto, are barred."---SCO's filings also assert that "the GPL violates the U.S. Constitution, together with copyright, antitrust and export control laws."
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NASA plans to follow-up the rovers' missions with additional orbiters and landers before launching a long-awaited sample-return flight.---NASA plans to explore the Red Planet with ever more sophisticated robotic orbiters and landers.
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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX crept up 4.3 points, or 0.44 percent, to 980.52.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.33 points, or 1.07 percent, to 1,640.13.
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Garner said the self-proclaimed mayor of Baghdad, Mohammed Mohsen al-Zubaidi, was released after two days in coalition custody.---Garner said self-proclaimed Baghdad mayor Mohammed Mohsen Zubaidi was released 48 hours after his detention in late April.
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In a statement, Microsoft said the dividend is payable Nov. 7 to shareholders of record on Oct. 17.---The dividend, the company's second this calendar year, is payable on Nov. 7 to shareholders of record at the close of business Oct. 17.
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She asked to be excused from last week's Cabinet session to prepare for a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda.---She took the highly unusual step of skipping cabinet to attend a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda.
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In a not-too-subtle swipe at Dean, he predicted Americans would not elect a Democrat "who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times."---They will not elect as president a Democrat who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times."
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The jury asked for transcripts of Quattrone's testimony about his role in the IPO allocation process.---The jury asked to have Mr. Quattrone's testimony about his role in the allocation of stock offerings read to them.
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I have no doubt whatever that the evidence of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction will be there.---"I have said throughout ... I have absolutely no doubt about the existence of weapons of mass destruction.
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