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U.S. and European leaders pledged on Wednesday to work together to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons, presenting a united front after months of bitter acrimony over Iraq. | Bush said U.S. and European Union leaders, at an annual Washington summit, agreed on the need to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons. | 3.2 |
He left the army for Syria where he received religious training. | He moved to Syria, where he underwent further religious training in traditional Islamic beliefs. | 3 |
The meeting was scheduled to end Wednesday night, with attendees approving resolutions that express the denomination's view on issues but that are not binding on churches. | On Wednesday, attendees will vote on resolutions that express the Southern Baptist view on issues, but are not binding on individual churches. | 3.273 |
But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups tagged the state as deficient under the federal No Child Left Behind act. | But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups, such as race, pushed the state onto the needs-improvement list under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. | 4 |
This led to the recovery of the 270-kilogram Cancuen altar, announced on Wednesday by the Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society. | This led last month to the recovery of the 600-pound Cancun altar, Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society announced Wednesday. | 3.25 |
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." | 3.5 |
The report forecasts there will be 71,079 hot spots worldwide this year, up from just 14,752 in 2002 and 1,214 in 2001. | The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year, up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002. | 1.75 |
A new study, conducted in Europe, found the medicine worked just as well as an earlier disputed study, sponsored by ImClone Systems, said it did. | Doctors concluded Erbitux, the cancer drug that enmeshed ImClone Systems in an insider trading scandal, worked just as well as an earlier company-sponsored study said it did. | 2.7 |
Her lawyer Donald Levine told The Telegraph she had been offered $US250,000 to tell her story exclusively to Australian TV. | Mr Levine said she had been offered $400,000 to tell her story to an Australian TV network. | 3.75 |
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. | 3.75 |
AirTran officials and a Boeing official declined to comment yesterday. | Trish York, a spokeswoman for Boeing, declined to comment on the deal. | 4 |
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. | 4.2 |
Negotiators said Friday they made good progress during their latest round of talks on creating a Central American Free Trade Agreement. | Negotiators said Friday they made progress during their latest round of free-trade negotiations between the United States and five Central American countries this week in Houston. | 3.75 |
"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. | 3.8 |
The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc. | The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser, Telemarketing Associates. | 4.4 |
He urged Congress to "send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law." | "I urge Congress to quickly resolve any differences and send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law," he said. | 4.6 |
Mr. Pingeon is director of litigation for Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, a prisoners' rights group. | Pingeon said an attorney for his organization, Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, interviewed Assan Tuesday. | 1.667 |
Yee is a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. | Yee grew up in the United States and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. | 4 |
"PNC regrets its involvement" in the deals, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement. | James Rohr, chairman and chief executive officer, said PNC regretted the incident. | 4.333 |
CCAG supported Bill Curry, Rowland's opponent in the 2002 gubernatorial election. | Mr. Swan's group supported the governor's Democratic opponent, Bill Curry, in the 2002 election. | 3 |
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. | 3.5 |
Another said its members would continue to call the more than 50 million phone numbers on the Federal Trade Commission's list. | Meantime, the Direct Marketing Association said its members should not call the nearly 51 million numbers on the list. | 2 |
Veteran entertainer Bob Hope celebrates his 100th birthday - and many years in showbusiness - on Thursday. | Hollywood and the world are gearing up to celebrate legendary entertainer Bob Hope's 100th birthday on Thursday. | 3.75 |
Declining issues outnumbered advancers nearly 2 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange. | Advancers outnumbered decliners by nearly 8 to 3 on the NYSE and more than 11 to 5 on Nasdaq. | 1.8 |
A floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres, the ship took about five years to build. | The Reagan, a floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres, is the ninth Nimitz-class carrier to be built at the Newport News shipyard. | 2.667 |
Im very proud of the citizens of this state, said Gov. John Baldacci, a casino foe. | "I´m very proud of the citizens of this state," Gov. John Baldacci said after votes from Tuesday´s referendum were counted. | 3.8 |
An injured woman co-worker also was hospitalized and was listed in good condition. | A woman was listed in good condition at Memorial's HealthPark campus, he said. | 2.2 |
The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center, where he later died, the police said. | The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead. | 4.333 |
They reported symptoms of fever, headache, rash and muscle aches. | Symptoms include a stiff neck, fever, headache and sensitivity to light. | 2.333 |
"We've become like total strangers," Klein quotes him as saying. | "We've become like total strangers," John told a pal two days before his death. | 3.25 |
Davey graduated Saturday from Northwest College, which is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, with a bachelor of arts degree in religion and philosophy. | Davey started attending Northwest College, which is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, in 1999 with plans to become a minister. | 2.25 |
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. | 0.75 |
"It was a final test before delivering the missile to the armed forces. | State radio said it was the last test before the missile was delivered to the armed forces. | 4 |
"Your withdrawal from our country is inevitable, whether it happens today or tomorrow, and tomorrow will come soon." | "Your withdrawal from our country is inevitable, whether it happens today or tomorrow," added the voice, which signed off giving the date as "mid-September." | 3.5 |
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. | 3.75 |
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. | 3.75 |
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. | 4.25 |
Russian stocks fell after the arrest last Saturday of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, chief executive of Yukos Oil, on charges of fraud and tax evasion. | The weekend arrest of Russia's richest man, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, chief executive of oil major YUKOS, on charges of fraud and tax evasion unnerved financial markets. | 4 |
For the year, it expects sales of $94 million and a profit of 26 cents a share from continuing operations. | This is an increase from the $22.5 million and 5 cents a share previously forecast. | 0.75 |
After Hughes refused to rehire Hernandez, he complained to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. | Hernandez filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint and sued. | 3.4 |
Dewhurst's proposal calls for an abrupt end to the controversial "Robin Hood" plan for school finance. | The committee would propose a replacement for the "Robin Hood" school finance system. | 2.6 |
Other countries and private creditors are owed at least $80 billion in addition. | Other countries are owed at least $US80 billion ($108.52 billion). | 3.4 |
Telemarketers who call numbers on the list after Oct. 1 could face fines of up to $11,000 per call. | Under the law, telemarketers who call numbers on the list can be fined up to $11,000 for each violation. | 3.6 |
He explained that he found Antetonitrus when he came to Wits in 2001 as a post-doctoral research assistant at England's University of Bristol. | He explained that he found antetonitrus when he came to Wits in 2001 while a post-doctoral research assistant at Bristol University in Britain. | 5 |
Air Canada, the largest airline in Canada and No. 11 in the world, has been under court protection from creditors since April 1. | The No. 11 airline in the world, Air Canada has been under court protection from creditors since April 1. | 4.25 |
The jury also found Gonzales guilty of using excessive force by dousing Olvera-Carrera with pepper spray. | Gonzales was found guilty of using excessive force by spraying Olvera with pepper spray. | 4.25 |
The bodies of some of the dead, pulled out from under the train, were laid out beside the tracks while emergency services brought in wooden coffins. | The bodies of many of the dead, pulled from under the partially derailed train, were laid out by the tracks awaiting identification. | 3.25 |
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. | 4.25 |
"Enron company executives engaged in widespread and pervasive fraud," prosecutor Samuel Buell told the Associated Press. | "Enron company executives engaged in widespread and pervasive fraud to manipulate the company's earnings results," Buell said. | 3.75 |
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. | 4.333 |
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. | 3.909 |
"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. | 3.933 |
While the day's trading was lackluster, the Standard & Poor's 500 index was preparing to close out its best three-month period since the fourth quarter of 1998. | The Standard & Poor's 500 stock index ended the quarter up 120 points, a gain of 14 percent, the best performance for that broad market benchmark since 1998. | 3.75 |
ONA explicitly stated that it did not receive intelligence material indicating that Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist network was planning to mount an operation in Bali. | "But at no stage did ONA receive intelligence material indicating that Jemaah Islamiyah was planning to mount an operation in Bali." | 4.25 |
Those reports were denied by the interior minister, Prince Nayef. | However, the Saudi interior minister, Prince Nayef, denied the reports. | 4.25 |
Bryant previously said that hike had a greater impact on demand than officials expected. | Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected. | 3.5 |
Judge Leroy Millette Jr. can reduce the punishment to life in prison without parole when Muhammad is formally sentenced Feb. 12, but Virginia judges rarely take such action. | Though the judge can reduce the punishment to life in prison without parole, experts say Virginia judges rarely take that opportunity. | 3.25 |
A spokeswoman at Strong Memorial Hospital said Doud was in satisfactory condition Tuesday night. | A spokesman at Strong Memorial Hospital said Doud was under evaluation Tuesday evening in the emergency room. | 3 |
Ray Brent Marsh, 29, faces multiple counts of burial service fraud, making false statements, abuse of a dead body and theft. | Ray Brent Marsh, 29, also faces charges of abuse of a body, and theft. | 3.8 |
After that, college President Paul Pribbenow told him to wrap up his speech. | After Hedges' microphone was unplugged for a second time, Pribbenow told him to wrap up his speech. | 3.4 |
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. | 3.857 |
Ricky Clemons' brief, troubled Missouri basketball career is over. | Missouri kicked Ricky Clemons off its team, ending his troubled career there. | 4 |
US military officials say rotor wash from the helicopter might have blown down the banner. | US officials said downward "rotor wash" generated by the hovering helicopter stripped the flag from the tower. | 3.4 |
The settlement taking effect this week was reached less than two months after O'Malley took the helm of the nation's fourth-largest archdiocese. | The $85 million agreement was reached in September, less than two months after Archbishop Sean O'Malley took over as leader of the nation's fourth-largest diocese. | 3 |
The U.S. Capitol was evacuated yesterday after authorities detected a possibly hazardous material in the basement of the Senate wing, Capitol Police said. | U.S. Capitol Police evacuated the Capitol yesterday after a sensor detected a possible biohazard in the Senate wing, but authorities later said it was a false alarm. | 3.2 |
The former president also gave numerous speeches in 2002 without compensation, said his spokesman Jim Kennedy. | His spokesman Jim Kennedy said the former president also gave more than 70 speeches in 2002 without compensation. | 3.6 |
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. | 1.6 |
Dubbed Project Mad Hatter, the Linux-based desktop is being promoted by Sun as a more secure and less expensive alternative to Windows. | Designed to compete with Microsoft Corp., Project Mad Hatter is being positioned by Sun as a cheaper, secure alternative desktop operating system to Microsoft's various desktop offerings. | 3.8 |
A key figure in former state Treasurer Paul Silvester's bribery scheme was accused Wednesday of changing his story about Silvester's alleged corrupt dealings with a Boston investment firm. | A key player in former state Treasurer Paul Silvester's corruption scheme testified on Tuesday about kickbacks and bribes Silvester traded for state business. | 2 |
"The mission of the CAPPS II system has been and always will be aviation security," said the administration, part of the Homeland Security Department. | "The mission of the CAPPS II system has been and always will be aviation security," they said. | 3.6 |
Hovan did not speak, but his lawyer, John Speranza, said his client "did not wake up that day" intending to hurt anyone. | Hovan "did not wake up that day" intending to hurt anyone, defense attorney John Speranza said. | 4.5 |
"We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight over a Supreme Court appointment," Daschle wrote. | "We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight," Daschle of South Dakota wrote the Republican president. | 4 |
Yahoo accounts for 159,354 of the BSD sites, with 152,054 from NTT/Verio and 129,378 from Infospace, the survey found. | Another 152,054 are from IP services company NTT/Verio, and 129,378 from InfoSpace, the survey found. | 3 |
In the latest top-level shuffle at CNN, Teya Ryan is leaving her post as general manager of U.S. programming, the network announced. | In CNN's latest move to rejuvenate ratings, the network has ousted Teya Ryan, general manager of U.S. programming. | 3.769 |
He is suspected of being a key figure in Jemaah Islamiyah, the al-Qa'eda-linked terror group which has been blamed for the bombings. | Samudra, 32, is suspected of being a key figure in the al-Qaida-linked terror group Jemaah Islamiyah, which has been blamed for carrying out the bombings. | 3.4 |
About 100 firefighters are in the bosque today, Albuquerque Fire Chief Robert Ortega said. | "We were seconds away from having that happen," Albuquerque Fire Chief Robert Ortega said. | 1.8 |
"The issue has been resolved," Marlins President David Samson said through a club spokesman. | The Marlins only said: "The issue has been resolved." | 3 |
China's Health Ministry said five more people had died of Sars and a further 159 were infected. | On Monday, China said nine more people had died from SARS and that 160 more were infected with the virus. | 3 |
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. | 4.25 |
He said the FDA was hoping Congress and the courts would bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers. | He said FDA hopes Congress and the courts will bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers — perhaps before the 2004 elections. | 4 |
Ernst & Young admitted no wrongdoing with the settlement. | Ernst & Young spokesman Kenneth Kerrigan said the firm admits no wrongdoing. | 4 |
The witness, a 27-year-old Kosovan parking attendant with criminal convictions for dishonesty, was paid 10,000 by the News of the World. | The witness was a 27-year-old Kosovan parking attendant, who was paid by the News of the World, the court heard. | 3.625 |
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. | 3.5 |
He wounded a security guard and then fled, stabbing two passersby as he ran off along the promenade. | He then stabbed two passersby as he fled along a promenade by the Mediterranean Sea. | 3.2 |
He and his colleagues attributed some of the communication gap to doctors feeling pressed for time. | He attributed some of the communication gap to doctors feeling pressed for time; patients cited discomfort discussing financial issues. | 3.4 |
State police said as many as 30 workers were trapped immediately after the garage collapsed. | As many as 30 people were believed to be trapped inside initially, the state police said. | 4 |
OS ANGELES - ''The Hulk'' was a monster at the box office in its debut weekend, taking in a June opening record of $62.6 million. | "The Hulk" took in $62.6 million at the box office, a monster opening and a new June record. | 4.8 |
Congratulations on being named Time magazine's Person of the Year. | Time magazine named the American soldier its Person of the Year for 2003. | 2.4 |
The indictment said he attended important meetings to plan the attacks, recruited fellow bombers and coordinated the operation. | Samudra not present in Bangkok, the indictment said, but attended a series of meetings before the attacks, recruiting fellow bombers and coordinating the operation. | 3.2 |
It will also give Microsoft an opportunity to comment on remedies proposed by the Commission. | Among other things, Microsoft is to comment on proposed remedies in its response. | 4.2 |
Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners premiums might finally be getting relief. | Relief is in sight for Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners insurance premiums. | 5 |
Six Democrats are vying to succeed Jacques and have qualified for the Feb. 3 primary ballot. | Six Democrats and two Republicans are running for her seat and have qualified for the Feb. 3 primary ballot. | 3.4 |
Halliburton on Tuesday reiterated its contention that KBR had "delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value, the best price and the best terms". | "We believe KBR delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value, the best price and the best terms," Halliburton spokeswoman Wendy Hall said. | 4 |
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. | 3.333 |
Customers include Mitsubishi, Siemens, DBTel, Dell, HP, Palm, Philips, Sharp, and Sony. | MediaQ's customers include major handheld makers Mitsubishi, Siemens, Palm, Sharp, Philips, Dell and Sony. | 3.2 |
The Cleveland Cavaliers won the right to draft James by winning the NBA's annual lottery Thursday night. | Such was the case Thursday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers won the "LeBron James Lottery," otherwise known as the NBA draft lottery. | 4 |
Among the workers, the researchers found short workers had worse hearing than expected for their age. | "Short workers had worse hearing than expected by age -- three times more often than taller workers," writes Barrenas. | 3.8 |
Mr Colpin did not specify whether it was this system that was at the centre of the investigation. | Neither OLAF nor the Belgian prosecutors have specified if it was this system that was at the centre of the investigation. | 2.2 |
Until now, sales of the entertainment-oriented PCs have been limited to the United States, Canada and Korea. | The computers are currently sold in Canada, the United States, and Korea. | 3.75 |
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. | 3 |
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