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And as more than 100 people on death rows have been exonerated, other states have abridged or considered abridging the use of the death penalty.---As more than 100 people sentenced to death have been exonerated across the nation, other states have abridged or considered abridging the use of the death penalty.
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The differences between Grassley and Thomas on energy and Medicare have become so pointed that other members say their angry personal relationship is embarrassing the party.---Their differences on energy and Medicare have become so pointed other members say it is embarrassing to the party.
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Numan was the Baath Party's regional command chairman responsible for west Baghdad.---Al-Numan was a longtime member of the regional command of the Baath party.
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Instead, prosecutors dismissed charges and Rucker left the courtroom a free man.---Instead he left the courtroom a free man after authorities dismissed criminal charges.
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LLEYTON Hewitt yesterday traded his tennis racquet for his first sporting passion - Australian football - as the world champion relaxed before his Wimbledon title defence.---LLEYTON Hewitt yesterday traded his tennis racquet for his first sporting passion – Australian rules football – as the world champion relaxed ahead of his Wimbledon defence.
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Microsoft says customers can install applications and software on their handset wirelessly or from a PC via USB connection.---Additional applications and software can be downloaded via the phone or from a PC via a USB connection.
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Shares of Schering-Plough were off 2 cents at $16.78 near midday on the New York Stock Exchange.---Shares of Schering-Plough closed down 4 cents at $16.76 in Thursday trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
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The Episcopal Church ''is alienating itself from the Anglican Communion,'' said the Very Rev. Peter Karanja, provost of the All Saints Cathedral, in Nairobi.---In Nairobi, the provost of All Saints Cathedral, the Very Reverend Peter Karanja, said the US Episcopal Church was alienating itself from the Anglican Communion.
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"The issue has been resolved," Marlins President David Samson said through a club spokesman.---The Marlins only said: "The issue has been resolved."
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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points, or 0 percent, at 971.52.---Standard & Poor's 500 stock index futures for June were down 2.60 points at 965.70, while Nasdaq futures were down 7.50 points at 1,183.50.
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"I don't see the urgency of this, and I am not going to grant this request."---"I don't see the urgency in this so I'm not going to grant it," West said.
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In its statement, the bank said it believed "the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the United Kingdom remain attractive."---"We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive," Goldman said.
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The tour plans to make stops in 103 cities before rallying in Washington on Oct. 1-2, and in New York City on Oct. 3-4.---The tour will stop in 103 cities before rallying in Washington on Oct. 1 and 2, and New York on Oct. 3 and 4.
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"City-grown pollution, and ozone in particular, is tougher on country trees," says Cornell University ecologist Jillian Gregg.---"I know this sounds counterintuitive, but it's true: City-grown pollution -- and ozone in particular -- is tougher on country trees," U.S. ecologist Jillian Gregg said.
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Elecia Battle, of Cleveland, told police she dropped her purse as she left the Quick Shop Food Mart last week after buying the ticket.---Elecia Battle dropped her purse after buying the Mega Millions Lottery ticket last week and believes the ticket blew away.
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When fully operational, the facility is expected to employ up to 1,000 people.---The plant would employ 1,000 people when fully built out, the company said.
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The Senate agreed Tuesday to lift a 10-year-old ban on the research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons.---Both the House and Senate bills would end the ban on research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons.
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Shares of McDonald's rose $1.83, or 8.3 percent, to close at the day's high of $23.89.---McDonald's shares rose $1.83 to close Friday at $23.89 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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The girls and three of the cadets were cited for underage drinking.---The girls, ages 16 and 18, were ticketed for underage drinking along with three of the cadets.
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Oracle Corp's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn't rule out sweetening the company's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc.---Oracle chairman Larry Ellison has hinted that the company could yet again increase its offer for rival PeopleSoft.
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Former Indiana Rep. Frank McCloskey, 64, died Sunday in Bloomington after a battle with bladder cancer.---McCloskey died Sunday afternoon in his home after a year-long battle with bladder cancer.
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The bill also requires the FCC to hold at least five public hearings before voting on future ownership changes.---Another component of the bill would require the FCC to hold at least five public hearings on future ownership rule changes before voting.
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State government sources said Travis' move was a direct result of the controversy over the Boudin parole decision.---Sources say this decision was a direct result of the decision to release Boudin.
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The Nikkei average closed up 1.5 percent at 8,152.16, a one-month high.---The Nikkei average ended the morning up half a percent at 8,071.00.
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According to the Census Bureau, the Hispanic population increased by 9.8 percent from the April 2000 census figures.---The Hispanic population increased by 9.8per cent from the April 2000 census figures, despite less favourable social and economic conditions than in the 1990s.
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The company said it would cut the wholesale price of most top-line CDs to $9.09 from $12.02.---The company also said it would cut wholesale prices on cassettes and change the suggested retail price to $8.98.
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The plane was estimated to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight.---US Airways Flight 5481, which crashed Jan. 8, was judged to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight.
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The House has passed prescription-drug legislation in the last two sessions, but the Senate has failed to do so.---The House has passed bills the past two Congresses, but the Senate has not.
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He failed a field sobriety test and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 -- well above Tennessee's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10, police said.---The player's eyes were bloodshot and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 - well above Tennessee's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10, the report said.
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TI further said that, as a result of the license agreement, it will not change its prices for OMAP devices.---In a joint statement, the companies said that as a result of the license agreement, TI will not be changing its prices.
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Perkins will travel to Lawrence today and meet with Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway.---Perkins and Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway declined comment Sunday night.
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Continuing the record-setting pace of recent years, personal bankruptcies rose 7.8 percent in the 12 months ending Sept. 30, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts said Friday.---The record-setting pace of new personal bankruptcies continued in the 12 months ending Sept. 30, with their number rising 7.8 percent, according to data released Friday.
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Three Southern politicians who ``stood up to ancient hatreds'' were honored Monday with Profile in Courage Awards from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum.---Barnes is one of three politicians honored Monday by the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum with the Profile in Courage Award.
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Enstrom and Kabat focused their work on 35,561 people who had never smoked but had spouses who did.---The study focused on the 35,561 people who had never smoked, but who lived with a spouse who did.
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Symantec yesterday bought SSL VPN appliance vendor SafeWeb for $26 million in cash.---Symantec Monday said it will acquire SSL VPN appliance provider Safeweb for $26 million in cash.
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More than 100 police officers were involved in the busts that were the culmination of a two-year operation investigating the cocaine importing and money laundering gang.---More than 100 officers launched the London raids in the final phase of a two-year operation investigating a cocaine and money laundering ring.
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But the plan was dropped because some of the terrorists were uncomfortable that schoolchildren would be their victims.---But the plan was abandoned as some in the group were uncomfortable the victims would be schoolchildren.
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A senior Whitehall official said: "It devalued the currency, there is no question about that.---A senior Whitehall official said recently: "It devalued the currency, there is no question about that . . . It was a monumental cock-up."
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"The recent turnaround in the stock market and an easing in unemployment claims should keep consumer expectations at current levels and may signal more favorable economic times ahead."---The recent turnaround in the stock market and an easing in unemployment claims "may signal more favorable economic times ahead," she said.
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Early Wednesday, the benchmark 10-year US10YT=RR had lost 16/32 in price, driving its yield up to 3.33 percent from 3.26 percent late Tuesday.---Further out the curve, the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR shed 26/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.27 percent from 3.17 percent.
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The army said the raid, which comes just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme, the Hamas leader in the city, targeted militants in Hamas.---The arrests came just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme, the militant group's leader in Hebron.
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Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin, R-La., said Friday that he will hold a hearing on the blackout as soon as lawmakers return in September.---House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin, R-La., said his committee will hold a hearing on the power outage in September.
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Also, businesses throughout Utah are volunteering to display Amber alerts on their signs.---Other businesses are volunteering to put the alerts on their electronic signs and billboards.
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Says IBM: "Electrons come down from the poly-silicon emitter, accelerate through the SiGe base, and make a turn in the SOI layer towards the collector contact electrode.---"Electrons come down from the polysilicon emitter, accelerate through the SiGe base and make a turn in the SOI layer towards the collector contact electrode," the company said.
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In March, SCO Group filed a lawsuit against IBM charging unfair competition and breach of contract.---SCO is suing IBM for misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference, unfair competition and breach of contract.
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Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., is leading the opposition.---"I think it will pass," Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., said in Washington.
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According to market research from The NPD Group, the number of people downloading music dropped from 14.5 million in April to 10.4 million in June.---The number of households acquiring music fell from a high of 14.5 million in April to 12.7 million in May and 10.4 million in June, according to NPD.
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Beleaguered telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies is being investigated by two federal agencies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.---Two federal agencies are investigating telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.
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Extra guidance on countering suicide bombers is now being given to officers in London and will be extended over the next month to police around the country.---Extra guidance on countering suicide bombers is now being given to officers in London, and will be extended to other forces next month.
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The Passion will feature actor James Caviezel as Christ and actress Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene.---Directed by Gibson, the reported $25 million production stars Jim Caviezel as Jesus and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene.
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U.S. officials say the six were, like other prisoners at the U.S. Naval base in Cuba, suspected of involvement with al-Qaida, Afghanistan's Taliban or some other group.---US officials say the six, like other prisoners at Guantanamo, were suspected of involvement with al-Qaeda, Afghanistan's Taliban or some other group.
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Perry has called lawmakers into two special sessions to address congressional redistricting.---Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through.
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"Saddam is gone, but we want the (U.S.) occupation to end," said Hit resident Abu Qasim.---"Saddam is gone, but we want the (U.S.) occupation to end."
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A report on the finding appears in Friday's issue of the journal Science.---The results were announced at a NASA headquarters news conference Thursday and in today's issue of the journal Science.
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The autopsy was ordered sealed at the request of both the prosecution and defense.---Girolami ordered the records conditionally sealed May 15 at the request of prosecution and defense attorneys.
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The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game their longest win streak since 2001 as they edged Colorado, 3-2, Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium.---The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game and seventh in their last nine as they beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium.
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"I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders," Ms McCorvey said at a news conference in Dallas on Tuesday.---"I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders," Ms. McCorvey said at a downtown Dallas news conference.
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Mr Pollard said: "This is a terrible personal tragedy and a shocking blow for James's family.---Nick Pollard, the head of Sky News said: "This is a shocking blow for James's family.
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Meanwhile, the U.S. civilian administrator for Iraq, L. Paul Bremer, paid a two-hour visit to the northern cities of Erbil and Sulaimaniyah.---Elsewhere in the north, the American administrator for Iraq, L. Paul Bremer III, paid a brief, low-profile visit to the cities of Erbil and Suleimaniya.
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The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.---The lawsuit named Secretary of State Kevin Shelley, a Democrat, and the registrars of voters in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was off 11.64 points, or 0.60 percent, at 1,912.65.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC: Quote, Profile, Research) ended off 2.96 points, or 0.15 percent, at 1,921.33.
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Additionally, the h2210’s cradle has room to charge a second battery.---The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging a second battery.
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He was taken to a hospital for precautionary X-rays on his neck.---Harvey was taken to St. Luke's Hospital for precautionary neck X-rays, which came back negative.
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Still, Jessica Biel (of "7th Heaven" fame) brings an athletic intensity to the role of Leatherface's last elusive victim.---Still, Jessica Biel (formerly of the WB’s “7th Heaven”) brings an athletic intensity to the role of Leatherface’s last elusive victim.
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Police and officials said about 200 people were rescued by fishing boats or managed to struggle to shore.---About 200 people were rescued by fishing boats or managed to reach shore, police and officials said.
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In that case, the court held that Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning only the advertising pamphlets in the interest of aesthetics.---In that case, the court held that the city of Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning, in the interest of aesthetics, only the advertising pamphlets.
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The Senate version has no coverage for annual costs between $4,450 and $5,800.---They would receive no help with costs between $4,500 and $5,800.
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"PeopleSoft management entrenchment tactics continue to destroy the value of the company for its shareholders," said Deborah Lilienthal, an Oracle spokeswoman.---"PeopleSoft's management's entrenchment tactics continue to destroy the value of the company for its shareholders," Oracle spokeswoman Jennifer Glass said Tuesday.
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Stocks dipped lower Tuesday as investors opted to cash in profits from Monday's big rally despite a trio of reports suggesting modest improvement in the economy.---Wall Street moved tentatively higher Tuesday as investors weighed a trio of reports showing modest economic improvement against an urge to cash in profits from Monday's big rally.
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Michaela Cuomo, youngest daughter of Andrew Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy, is 8 months old.---Kerry Kennedy Cuomo and Andrew Cuomo have been married 13 years.
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Pataki said if power was restored, state workers would be back on the job Friday morning.---Both Bloomberg and Pataki said were confident electricity would be restored by the morning.
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"That said, however, no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used."---Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.
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The district also sent letters yesterday informing parents of the situation.---Parents received letters informing them of the possible contamination yesterday.
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The two-year note US2YT=RR fell 5/32 in price, taking its yield to 1.23 percent from 1.16 percent late on Monday.---The benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR lost 11/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday.
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"The Leading Economic Index finally points to a recovery, almost a year and a half after the end of the recession," Conference Board economist Ken Goldstein said.---Conference Board economist Ken Goldstein said the improved reading "finally points to a recovery, almost a year and a half after the end of the recession.
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Shares of McDonald's Corp. and Wendy's International Inc. continued a modest run-up on the New York Stock Exchange Monday.---Shares of McDonald's and Wendy's continued their recent recovery Monday, rising more than 1 percent on the New York Stock Exchange in afternoon trade.
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In winter, it is transformed into a treacherous embankment, a mountain of ice and snow that blankets everything.---In winter, Terrapin Point is transformed into a treacherous embankment of ice and snow that blankets everything -- the park, the railings, even the lampposts.
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The intelligence service, headed by Mr. Fujimori's spy chief, Vladimiro Montesinos, was accused of tortures, drug trafficking and disappearances.---The head of the intelligence service under Mr. Fujimori, Vladimiro Montesinos, was accused of tortures and disappearances.
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Fed policy-makers signaled they were prepared to cut rates, now at a 41-year low, to ward off even the threat of deflation.---Fed policy-makers last week signaled they are prepared to cut that rate to ward off even the threat of deflation.
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"It appears that many employers accused of workplace discrimination will be considered guilty until they can prove themselves innocent," he said.---"Employers accused of workplace discrimination now are considered guilty until they can prove themselves innocent.
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The formula for its baby food is prepared by the German-owned Humana Milchunion.---The formula is produced for Remedia by German company Humana Milchunion.
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Nearly one in 10 people have a gene mutation that can raise their risk of cancer by a quarter or more, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.---Nearly one in 10 people have a gene mutation that can raise their risk of cancer by 25 percent or more, US researchers reported yesterday.
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The findings are published in the November 6 edition of the journal Nature.---Both studies are published on Thursday in Nature, the British weekly science journal.
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The man wasn't on the ice, but trapped in the rapids, swaying in an eddy about 250 feet from the shore.---The man was trapped about 250 feet from the shore, right at the edge of the falls.
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Texas Instruments climbed $1.37 to $19.25 yesterday and Novellus Systems Inc. advanced $1.76 to $36.31.---Texas Instruments climbed $US1.37 to $US19.25 and Novellus Systems advanced $US1.76 to $US36.31, each having been raised to "overweight" by Lehman.
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Net profit was $275m, or 23 cents per American Depositary Receipt, for the period ending March 31.---News Corp. posted net profit of $275 million, or 21 cents per American Depositary Receipt, for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31.
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Agrawal said her research does not suggests that PCOS causes lesbianism, only that PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women.---She continued: "Our research neither suggests nor indicates that PCO/PCOS causes lesbianism, only that PCO/PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women.
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"The economy, nonetheless, has yet to exhibit sustainable growth.---But the economy hasn't shown signs of sustainable growth.
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Yee is a Chinese-American who converted to Islam after graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.---Yee is a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.
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Meanwhile, students and others at Pacific Lutheran University near Tacoma, about 40 miles to the south, acted out a second, simultaneous attack on campus.---Meanwhile, volunteers at Pacific Lutheran University near Tacoma, about 40 miles to the south, simulated a second, simultaneous attack.
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The suspect has been charged with juvenile delinquency, based on intentionally causing damage to computers.---A news release from the office said the arrest was for an act of juvenile delinquency based on intentionally causing damage to protected computers.
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Cisco executives said they were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but hoped for a rebound.---Cisco executives were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but said they remained ``cautiously optimistic'' about a rebound.
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Jail warden Gene Fischi said said Selenski and Bolton broke their 12-inch-by-18-inch cell window, threw a mattress to the ground and shimmied down the rope to a second-story roof.---Warden Gene Fischi said the two inmates broke a 12-by-18-inch cell window, threw a mattress to the ground, and clambered down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof.
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Linda Saunders pleaded guilty in federal court to six charges, including extortion, money laundering and conspiracy.---Former Phipps aides Linda Saunders and Bobby McLamb have both pleaded guilty to federal charges including extortion.
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Trans fats are created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil, solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain food products.---Trans fats are created when vegetable oil has been partially hydrogenated, solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain products.
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MEN who drink tea, particularly green tea, can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer, a landmark WA study has found.---DRINKING green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of men contracting prostate cancer, a study by Australian researchers has discovered.
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Full classes of 48 each are booked through the end of next month, he said, and the agency plans to double its classes in January.---Full classes of 48 are booked through September, he said, and the Transportation Security Administration plans to double its classes in January.
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Anything less is unacceptable," said Gordon, the ranking Democrat on the House Space and Aeronautics subcommittee.---Gordon is the senior Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
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Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Sandra Day O'Connor agreed with Thomas.---He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Antonin Scalia.
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The tech-loaded Nasdaq composite rose 20.96 points to 1595.91, ending at its highest level for 12 months.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02.
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