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Pacific Northwest has more than 800 employees, and Wells Fargo has 2,400 in Washington.---It has 800 employees, compared with Wells Fargo's 2,400.
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However, other unions including the powerful CGT remained opposed to the reform and demanded the government begin fresh negotiations with them.---The powerful CGT and other unions remained opposed to the plans, however, and demanded the government renegotiate the reform with them.
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On health care, the NDP says there will be no privatization and no health-care premiums.---The New Democrats also renewed their commitment to no health-care privatization and no premiums.
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As part of a restructuring Peregrine sold its Remedy help desk software unit last year to BMC Software Inc.---Peregrine sold its Remedy business unit to BMC Software in November for $355 million.
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This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here," he said to loud applause.---"This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here."
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Klarman was arrested by FBI agents in the Hamptons, an exclusive summer resort enclave east of New York City.---Klarman was arrested by FBI agents Monday morning at his home in New York.
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Chi-Chi's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 _ two months after it voluntarily closed following initial reports of the disease.---Chi-Chi's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 -- two months after it voluntarily closed when the disease was first reported.
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Four versions of Windows operating systems are targeted: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.---The new worm affects these Windows systems: 2000, XP, NT 4.0 and Server 2003.
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It calls for the agency to plan an independent safety and engineering organization.---The agency has yet to fully formulate a strategy for the creation of an independent engineering technical authority.
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No official ceremony was planned to mark the anniversary in Dallas.---In Dallas, no official ceremony marked the anniversary.
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Caldera acquired the Unix server software of the original SCO and changed its name to the SCO Group.---SCO changed its name to Tarantella, and Caldera later changed its name to the SCO Group.
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The victims were last seen at church last Sunday; their bodies were discovered Tuesday.---The family was last seen July 6 and their bodies were found Tuesday.
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Results of the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey released yesterday by Statistics Canada suggest living standards have improved but still lag for those off reserves.---The 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey released Wednesday by Statistics Canada says living standards have improved but still lag for the Inuit and those who leave their often impoverished reserves.
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Software developers use compilers to translate programming languages such as C++ into the language that can be read by a particular processor.---Software developers use compilers to translate a programming language, such as C++, into the machine language understood by the processor.
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In Albany, for example, 24 percent of students passed; in South Colonie, 14 percent.---In Kingston, only about 15 percent of students who took the exam passed it.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair apologized Thursday for his arrest hours earlier in Nashville on suspicion of drunken driving and illegal possession of a handgun.---Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was arrested Thursday and charged with drunken driving and possession of a handgun.
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That second dossier, passed to journalists during Mr Blair's trip to Washington, said it drew on "a number of sources, including intelligence material".---That second dossier, passed to journalists on Mr Blair's trip to Washington to discuss war plans, said it drew upon "a number of sources, including intelligence material".
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The other semifinal between Guillermo Coria of Argentina and Martin Verkerk of the Netherlands is also compelling.---The other, much less likely semifinal will match seventh-seeded Guillermo Coria of Argentina against the unseeded Dutchman Martin Verkerk.
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Wal-Mart estimates more than 100 million Americans visit their stores every week.---Each week 138 million shoppers visit Wal-Mart's 4,750 stores.
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For the 12-month period ending June 30, high-speed lines installed in homes and businesses increased by 45 percent.---For the full year period ending June 30, 2003, high-speed lines increased by 45 percent.
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Sen. John Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat, came in second place for the quarter with $5.8 million.---As expected, Dean led the field in the second quarter with $7.6 million raised.
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While some other parts of Africa have been used as staging grounds for the terror group, Malawi previously had not been a major focus of investigations into al-Qaida.---While some other parts of Africa have been used as Al Qaeda staging grounds, Malawi had previously not been a major focus of investigations into the group.
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Police said yesterday they believe Mr. Cruz knew of the girl through one of her former schoolmates, though neither the girl nor her family knew him.---Police said on Monday they believed Cruz knew of the fourth-grade girl through one of her former schoolmates, although neither the girl nor her family knew him.
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The Prime Minister, Junichiro Koizumi, joined the criticism.---Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Mr Ota deserved to be criticised.
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There is one drug on the market for macular degeneration, Visudyne, and it is approved for the treatment of only one subtype that represents a minority of cases.---There is only one drug on the market for macular degeneration, and it is approved to treat only one subtype that represents a minority of cases.
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Speaking for the first time since being charged with child molestation, Jackson added, "Why not?---Michael Jackson spoke out for the first time Sunday night since the latest accusations of child molestation.
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The bureau also failed to pursue other leads, including a local imam who dealt with several key 9-11 figures.---The FBI also failed to pursue other leads, including a San Diego imam who dealt with several 9/11 figures, it adds.
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"I notice a mood change in their priorities," one politician said.---"I notice a mood change in their priorities," said one Iraqi politician after meeting with Mr. Bremer.
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The Johnson-Lewis fight was to be the main event of a boxing doubleheader at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.---With Johnson's injury, the fight card at the Staples Center in Los Angeles is in question.
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Scientists believed Stardust trapped thousands of particles of dust.---Stardust was designed to gather thousands of dust particles streaming from Wild 2.
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The Herald reported on Tuesday that internet developer Bruce Simpson was building a missile from parts ordered over the internet and shipped through Customs.---A home handyman is building a missile in his garage with parts bought over the internet and shipped through Customs.
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Papandreou said EU leaders would discuss the appointment of Trichet as ECB president on Thursday evening or Friday.---Papandreou said EU leaders would discuss the appointment of Bank of France governor Jean-Claude Trichet as president of the European Central Bank on Thursday or Friday.
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Vivendi pointed out that in both possible combinations, it would maintain a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation "with excellent growth potential."---It also added that both proposals would allow Vivendi Uni to maintain "a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation with excellent growth potential."
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Zilkha and other shareholders, including Coastal founder Oscar Wyatt Jr., had called for Wise's firing for months.---Zilkha and other shareholders, including Coastal Corp. founder and vocal El Paso critic Oscar Wyatt Jr., had called for Wise's termination for months.
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The last time the survey was conducted, in 1995, those numbers matched.---In 1995, the last survey, those numbers were equal.
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Cooper, the boy's mother, started coming to the church about three months ago after she met a parishioner at a doctor's office, Hemphill said.---The boy's mother, Patricia Cooper, started coming to the church about three months ago after she met one of its members at a doctor's office, Hemphill said.
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To win final United States approval, the treaty would have to be signed by President Bush and ratified by Congress.---The treaty must be signed by the president and ratified by Congress to take effect.
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The deal with the Carmel-based insurer is expected to close shortly, said Macklowe spokesman Howard J. Rubenstein.---Macklowe has signed a sale contract, which is expected to close shortly, said his spokesman, Howard Rubenstein.
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Intelligence officials in Washington warned lawmakers a week ago to expect a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia, it was reported today.---Intelligence officials told key senators a week ago to expect a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia, Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) said yesterday.
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Plofsky said the commission won't investigate because the three-year statute of limitations has expired.---The panel will not begin a formal investigation because the statute of limitations has expired, Plofsky said.
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Yes, from today Flash memory purchased from AMD or Fujitsu will be branded Spansion.---Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu.
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Her amendment would have changed the bill by keeping with current Texas law, which gives school districts the option to hold a moment of silence and recite the pledge.---The legislation would replace the current Texas law, which gives school districts the option of holding a period of silence and reciting the pledge.
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Talabani told him the Governing Council would "need UN assistance and advice in implementing the new decisions which have been taken."---Talabani told him Iraqi leaders would "need U.N. assistance and advice in implementing the new decisions which have been taken" on organising an interim Iraqi government by June.
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By state law, 911 calls are not public information and were not released.---By law, 911 calls are not public information in Rhode Island.
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Under the Government Network Security Act of 2003, federal agencies would have six months to develop and implement P2P security plans.---If enacted, federal agencies would have six months to develop and implement these plans.
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Sales as measured by volume, a key gauge of financial health in the beverage sector, grew 5 percent in the quarter.---Coke's unit case volume, a key measure of financial health in the beverage sector, grew 5 percent in the quarter.
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Gainer said the two staff aides are "very sorry this all happened," and the security personnel had performed "well within standards."---The security personnel performed ``well within standards'' and the two staff aides were ``very sorry all this happened,'' Gainer said.
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Two kids from Michigan are in today's third round.---Both will compete in today's third round, which is all oral examination.
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He will leave Hollesley Bay open prison at Woodbridge, Suffolk, on Monday, July 21.---Lord Archer is likely to be released from Hollesley Bay open prison at Woodbridge, Suffolk, on July 21.
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The helicopter burst into flames upon impact, according to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.---The helicopter was owned by Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters Inc., according to the sheriff's office.
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Pennsylvania, which has the most aggressive treatment program, is treating 548 of 8,030 inmates.---Texas, which has more than three times Michigan's inmate population, is treating 328 of its 16,298 infected inmates.
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"In so many different ways, the artistry of black musicians has conveyed the experience of black Americans throughout our history," Bush said.---Surrounded by singers from Harlem, Bush said: ''The artistry of black musicians has conveyed the experience of black Americans throughout our history.
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Retail industry experts predict the next five days will likely make or break Christmas 2003 for many retailers.---As the holiday shopping season peaks, industry experts predict the coming week could make or break Christmas 2003 for many retailers.
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Police then called a bomb squad, but the device exploded, killing Wells, before bomb technicians arrived.---While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive, the bomb exploded, killing Wells.
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The Standard & Poor's 500 stock index pulled back by nearly 4 points to 1,066.62.---The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> fell 0.70 points, or 0.07 percent, to 1,069.42.
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The euro has slipped nearly four percent since matching a record peak of around $1.1935 only last week and hitting an all-time high of 140.90 yen in late May.---The euro has slipped as much as four cents since matching a record peak near $1.1935 last week and hitting a record high of 140.90 yen in late May.
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The FBI informed Easynews that an individual had used the Easynews UseNet server to upload the SoBig.F virus on Monday, August 18th, the company said in a statement.---"The FBI informed Easynews.com that an individual had used the Easynews.com UseNet server to upload the SoBig.F virus on Monday, August 18th.
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"It's very difficult to do large syndicated loans in Japan," where there is a lack of expertise, says one banker.---"It is very difficult to do large syndicated loans in Japan," says one banker.
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But Peterson added, "I don't know anybody in the conference committee who's fighting to keep it out completely."---But Peterson added, I dont know anybody in the conference committee whos fighting to keep it out completely.
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Named in the complaint were former chief executive officers Paul A. Allaire and G. Richard Thoman and former CFO Barry D. Romeril.---The executives fined included former Chief Executives Paul A. Allaire and G. Richard Thoman as well as former Chief Financial Officer Barry Romeril.
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Both were charged with four counts of aggravated assault and 14 counts of endangering the welfare of children.---The Jacksons each were charged with four counts of aggravated assault and 14 counts of child endangerment.
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"The layoff is an excuse," countered Anaheim coach Mike Babcock.---"I didn't think our team engaged at all," lamented Anaheim coach Mike Babcock.
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The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Tuesday where Donaldson is scheduled to testify on hedge and mutual funds.---The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Tuesday, when Donaldson will be questioned about hedge and mutual funds.
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In other markets, U.S. Treasuries started off on Monday weaker, as stocks rose early.---In other markets, U.S. Treasuries inched higher as declining stocks raised the appeal of safe-haven debt.
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Analysts had been expecting a net loss of 54 cents a share, according to Thomson First Call.---Analysts had forecast second quarter sales of $614 million, according to the Thomson First Call Web site.
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At 11:30 a.m., Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal reached the summit.---Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, who reached the summit with Sir Edmund, died in 1986.
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Both are being held in the Armstrong County Jail.---Tatar was being held without bail in Armstrong County Prison today.
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The Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone's 2001 application to sell Erbitux, citing shoddy research.---The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone's original application in December 2001, saying the trial had been sloppily conducted.
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He claimed Red Hat and the Free Software Foundation with trying to undermine U.S. copyright and patent law.---In his letter, McBride charges the Free Software Foundation and Red Hat with trying to undermine U.S. copyright laws.
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Beaumont said he doesn't expect a rapturous welcome for Jackson if he goes ahead with his visit to England.---Mark Beaumont, a staff writer at music magazine NME, said he doesn't expect a rapturous welcome for Jackson if he goes ahead with his visit to England.
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According to a news release sent by the Terry Schindler-Schiavo Foundation, Florida Speaker Johnnie Byrd will introduce "Terri's Bill" during the special session Monday.---Florida's Speaker of the House Johnnie Byrd, is expected to introduce ''Terri's Bill'' during a one-day special session of the state legislature being held today in Tallahassee.
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Its shares jumped to $54.50 in pre-open trading from $50.90 at Wednesday's close.---Shares jumped almost 7 percent in pre-open trading, rising to $18.26 from $17.05 at Tuesday's close.
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GE stock were up 37 cents to $28.56 in morning New York Stock Exchange trade.---Investors reacted little, with GE shares edging 7 cents lower to end at $28.12 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.26 points, or 1.06 percent, to 1,640.06, based on the latest data.---The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> gained 5.51 points, or 0.56 percent, to 981.73.
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Authorities said the scientist properly quarantined himself at home after he developed SARS symptoms Dec. 10.---The scientist also quarantined himself at home as soon as he developed SARS symptoms, officials said.
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Five-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong had a few words of advice for other cancer survivors in Denver on Friday.---Five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is in Denver today for a meeting about surviving cancer.
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The ruling ``is so wrong that we are extremely confident that it will not withstand our appeal to the Sixth Circuit,'' Taubman Centers said in a statement.---The statement concluded, "This ruling is so wrong that we are extremely confident that it will not withstand our appeal" to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court.
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Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the victims pending family notification.---Neither authorities nor Granquist would release identities of the victims pending family notification.
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC fell 23.54 points, or 1.42 percent, to 1,630.08.---The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points, or 1.19 percent, at 986.60.
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The cuts are expected to save Texas consumers more than $510 million, and most policyholders will see reductions, Black said.---The reductions are expected to save Texas consumers $510 million, and most policyholders will see reductions, said Robert Black, an Insurance Department spokesman.
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In New Hampshire yesterday, Mr Bush reiterated Saddam's regime "possessed and used weapons of mass destruction, sponsored terrorist groups and inflicted terror on its own people".---"The regime of Saddam Hussein possessed and used weapons of mass destruction, sponsored terrorist groups and inflicted terror on its own people."
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The final round of the bee will be broadcast on ESPN at 1 p.m. Thursday.---At least 80 will make it to Thursday's final rounds of competition, which will be broadcast on ESPN.
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At Tuesday's arraignment hearing, Marsh pleaded not guilty to 122 counts of burial service fraud and 47 counts of making false statements.---At the hearing he pleaded not guilty to the burial service fraud and false statements charges.
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To put it very simply, Antetonitrus is Brontosaurus's older brother, hence the name.---Antetonitrus was brontosaurus' older brother, hence the name.
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But church members and observers say they expect that the decision could be problematic for many Episcopalians.---But church members and observers say they anticipate that the decision here could pose doctrinal problems for some Episcopalians who believe the Bible prohibits homosexuality.
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Bush already is halfway to his goal of raising $150 million to $170 million for next year's primaries.---He is roughly halfway to his goal of raising between $150 million and $170 million in the primaries.
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"Turning the corner does not mean we've crossed the finish line," Gregory told reporters.---"But turning the corner doesn't mean crossing the finish line," Gregory said at the bishops' annual meeting here.
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The latest raid came as US lawmakers debate a report that accuses Saudi Arabia of not doing enough to counter terrorism.---The latest in the kingdom's almost weekly raids on alleged terror cells comes after a US Congress report accused Saudi Arabia of not doing enough to counter terrorism.
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Doctors who knowingly violate the ban could face up to two years in prison.---Under the measure, doctors who perform the procedure would be subject to two years in prison and unspecified fines.
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The delegation leaves Chicago today, then will take another week to ready the remains for reburial.---They leave Chicago on Saturday, then will take another week to ready the remains for reburial.
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As planned, the services will be rolled into Yukon when it ships (see story).---The reporting services will also be rolled into Yukon as planned, sources said.
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Toronto Police Chief Chief Julian Fantino confirmed Friday morning that a man had been arrested in the slaying of Toronto girl Holly Jones.---Toronto Police Chief Julian Fantino said Friday morning that an arrest has been made in the slaying of local girl Holly Jones.
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They later fell out and have backed a series of rival Congolese militias in recent years.---The two invading countries later fell out, and have since backed rival factions.
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Marshall pressed the practical case that a quite similar civil-rights bill based on the 14th Amendment was struck down by the Supreme Court in 1883.---Mr. Marshall pressed the practical case that quite similar rights legislation based on the 14th Amendment had been struck down by the Supreme Court in 1883.
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But she said it will be difficult for investigators to directly tie any decline in shuttle funding to the February disaster.---She cautioned that it will be difficult for investigators to tie any decline in shuttle funding directly to the February tragedy.
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The Toronto Stock Exchange opened on time and slightly lower.---The Toronto Stock Exchange said it will be business as usual on Friday morning.
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The special tests were developed to measure student progress in meeting the state's standards for the content taught in each grade.---The tests measure how well students are meeting the state's standards for learning the content taught in each grade.
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At least 1,750 people were ordered to evacuate their homes shortly before 9 a.m. as a precaution, said Steve Powers, Marquette County administrator.---At least 1,752 people were ordered to evacuate their homes in the north part of Marquette about 8:45 a.m. EDT, said Steve Powers, Marquette County administrator.
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It is essential that proceedings against accused terrorists both be fair and appear fair to outside observers, he said.---It is essential that the proceedings against accused terrorists be fair -- and appear to be so to outside observers, Sonnett said.
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Some 95 million Americans -- half of all households -- invest in mutual funds.---About half of all U.S. households have money in mutual funds.
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