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The other 24 members are split between representatives of the securities industry and so-called "public" board members. | Of the 24 directors who are not exchange executives, half are representatives of the securities industry and half are designated public members. | 4 |
The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida became one of the first in the nation Saturday to officially reject the national denomination's policies on homosexuality. | The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida voted Saturday to repudiate a decision by the denomination's national convention to confirm a gay man as bishop. | 2.75 |
McGill also detailed the hole that had been cut in the Caprice's trunk. | McGill also said a dark glove was stuffed into a hole that had been cut in the Caprice's trunk. | 2.25 |
That compared with a year-earlier profit of $102 million, or 13 cents a share. | That was more than double the $102 million, or 13 cents a share, for the year-earlier quarter. | 3.2 |
"The economy, nonetheless, has yet to exhibit sustainable growth. | But the economy hasn't shown signs of sustainable growth. | 4.75 |
The commission estimated California lost $937 million to corporate tax shelters in 2001. | California's lost tax revenue was mostly due to international corporate tax shelters. | 2.8 |
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. | 1.4 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was down 25.36 points, or 1.53 percent, at 1,628.26. | The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points, or 1.19 percent, at 986.60. | 0.75 |
The Pentagon had hoped to retain control of the postwar effort, so the decision is a victory for Secretary of State Colin L. Powell. | The Pentagon had hoped to retain control of the postwar effort, so the decision was seen by some insiders as a victory for Powell and the State Department. | 3.667 |
Prof Sally Baldwin, 63, from York, fell into a cavity which opened up when the structure collapsed at Tiburtina station, Italian railway officials said. | Sally Baldwin, from York, was killed instantly when a walkway collapsed and she fell into the machinery at Tiburtina station. | 3.4 |
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. | 3.4 |
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. | 3.857 |
The study also found that consumer goods advertisers continued to spend the most dollars online, representing 35% of all Web advertising. | In the second quarter, consumer advertisers continued to spend the most online, slightly increasing their share. | 3 |
Kiernan testified that Seifert had received a gunshot wound to the back. | Seifert, he testified, had a gunshot wound in the back. | 3.5 |
It is priced at $5,995 for an unlimited number of users tapping into the single processor, or $195 per user with a minimum of five users. | It is priced at $5,995 or $195 on a per user licensing plan with a minimum of five users. | 3.25 |
Tropical storm heads for pass along Honduras coast | Tropical storm warnings for Southeast coast | 1.4 |
Suicide bomber kills 12 in Nigeria church | Suicide bomber kills 21 in NW Pakistan | 0.75 |
US says ready to help blind Chinese activist | U.S. ready to help Chinese activist: official | 3.4 |
Gazans fire 2 rockets into Israel; no injuries | 2 Gaza rockets hit Israel; no injuries | 4.8 |
Berri says ready to help launch national unity government | The perception of Spain has changed dramatically with this government | 0.4 |
13 dead in Iraq bomb attacks | 16 killed in north Iraq attacks | 1.8 |
Hurricane Isaac Moves Inland After Landfall | Hurricane Isaac batters US coast near New Orleans | 2.4 |
Nigeria mourns over 193 people killed in plane crash | Nigeria opens probe into deadly air crash | 1.6 |
ICC jails Congolese warlord for 14 years over child soldiers | Congolese warlord sentenced to 14 years in landmark case - video | 3.2 |
7 soldiers killed, 56 injured in PKK attack in eastern Turkey | 3 killed, 14 injured in attacks in Iraq | 0.4 |
Schiphol airport partly evacuated after bomb threat | Schiphol airport evacuated due to bomb threat | 4 |
MIER ups 2012 growth forecast to 4.2pc | CMIE cuts 2012-13 growth forecast to 6.3% | 0.8 |
Activists: Syrian troops storm Damascus suburb | Activist says Syrian citizen cameraman killed in Homs | 1.4 |
Tehran: EU sanctions won't force Iran into nuclear talks | Low expectations for Iran nuclear talks | 1.8 |
Portugal Drownings: UK Girl And Grandad Named | British Girl And Grandad Drown In Portugal | 2.2 |
Iran, powers set for high-stakes nuclear talks | U.S., Iran prepare for Istanbul nuclear talks | 3.2 |
Syrian forces kill teen in Aleppo protests | Syrian forces kill 3 protesters in Damascus-activists | 1.2 |
Jaguar to create 1,100 jobs in UK | Royal Mail to create 1,000 jobs | 1.25 |
Iraq searches Syria bound Iran plane: officials | Iraq searches Syrian-bound Iranian plane | 4.2 |
Syria fighting rages as Russia urges Western re-think | Syria fighting rages in capital, Russia pressed | 2.6 |
Erdogan's party submits plan for Turkish presidency | Erdogan's party aims for Turkish presidency | 3.6 |
Publisher acquitted in privacy case | PBS publishes new guidelines on impartiality | 0.4 |
Samsung overtakes Nokia in phones | Charges over dog attack on police | 0 |
Gu Kailai murder trial ends in China | Gu Kailai's Murder Trial Ends in China | 5 |
Not 'hiding the ball' on Russia: Obama | Obama says he's not 'hiding the ball' on Russia | 4.4 |
England captain Andrew Strauss retires from professional cricket | England captain Strauss retires from cricket | 4.8 |
China backs Sri Lanka on UN resolution | War crimes: China backs Lanka on UN resolution | 3.6 |
Ton up: Tendulkar reaches 100th international hundred | Sachin Tendulkar's reaches 100 centuries - in pictures | 3.8 |
Conspiracy against me - Lance | Day begins amid panic | 0.2 |
Mursi takes oath of office, becomes Egyptian president | Morsi to take oath as first Egypt civilian president | 3.8 |
Syrian opposition pleads for criminal court action | Syrian opposition leader criticizes U.S. | 2.2 |
Sunderland 2-2 Bolton: Davies double gets Trotters a point but they stay in bottom three | Sunderland 2-2 Bolton: Davies in at the double | 4 |
Syrian forces shell towns, clash with rebels | Syrian forces and rebels clash in coastal province | 2.6 |
Bahraini protesters and police clash after funeral | Greek protesters, police clash as bailout deal in limbo | 0.6 |
Apple buying security firm AuthenTec for $356 million | News Summary: Apple buying AuthenTec for $356M | 4.4 |
Trade newspaper Variety up for sale | Hollywood trade publication Variety put up for sale | 4 |
Australians flee homes amid floods | Australian speaker steps aside | 0.8 |
Germany dodges recession with growth in first quarter | Eurozone avoids recession in Q1, thanks to Germany | 2 |
Asian stocks rise after Greek vote eases fears | Oil rises after Greek election result | 1.4 |
British soldier killed in southern Afghanistan | Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan | 3 |
Obama silent on China dissident | Obama to visit Korean DMZ | 0.6 |
Suicide Bomber Kills 6 in Afghan Capital | Suicide bomber kills 37 at mosque in Afghanistan | 2 |
Denver shooting: Police to detonate devices in suspect's home | Police to detonate devices in Colorado shooting suspect's home | 4.6 |
Syria hands over bodies of journalists | Syria TV says govt troops free captive journalists | 1.4 |
Coroner: Whitney Houston died in bathtub | Coroner confirms Whitney Houston found in bathtub | 4.5 |
Japan suffers severe flooding - in pictures | Oklahoma wildfires destroy homes - in pictures | 0.8 |
Japan to deport Chinese held over island landing | German court weighs delay to euro fund ruling | 0 |
Some Syria violence amounts to civil war-Red Cross | Some Syria violence qualifies as civil war -Red Cross | 4.4 |
Romney Wins Nevada Caucus | Romney shifts focus to Santorum ahead caucuses | 1 |
Apple iPad mini makes debut | Apple iPad mini makes debut in Asia | 3.4 |
Hamas hangs three Gaza prisoners | Myanmar announces release of prisoners | 0.6 |
East Timor votes in presidential election | Venezuelans urged to vote in presidential election | 1 |
Sunday Times journalist Marie Colvin killed in Syria | Sunday Times journalist, French photographer 'killed in Syria' | 2.8 |
KL shares higher at mid-afternoon | KL shares lower at mid-morning | 1.6 |
Chicago teachers strike in bitter contract dispute | Chicago teachers union delegates could end strike | 2.4 |
Israel to free Palestinian hunger striker | Israel asks US for arms that could aid Iran strike | 0.8 |
Not a good beginning: Hollande's plane hit by lightning en route to Berlin | French President Francois Hollande's plane hit by lightning en route to Berlin | 4.4 |
Afghan Parliament Votes to Oust Key Ministers | Afghan parliament votes to remove key ministers | 4.8 |
Attacker in Afghan uniform kills 2 NATO troops | Man in Afghan army uniform kills NATO soldier | 3.4 |
Cheap generics no panacea for India’s poorest | Cheap cancer drugs no cure for India's poorest | 3.8 |
'Arrest warrant' for Maldives ex-president | Maldives court issues arrest warrant for former president | 4.5 |
HRW: Jordan turning away Palestinian refugees from Syria | Report: Jordan biased over Palestinians from Syria | 2.2 |
Syrian forces overrun rebel stronghold | Syria army takes northern rebel stronghold | 4 |
Chinese stocks close higher midday Friday | Chinese stocks open lower Friday | 1 |
Sandy slams into Northeast; at least 18 dead, 7.4M without power | Eastern U.S. storms leave 2 dead in Va., 2 million without power | 2.6 |
Putin Declares Victory in Russia Presidential Vote | Complaints in Russian election mount | 1 |
Supreme Court to Hear Voting Rights Act Case | Supreme Court to hear corporate human rights case | 1.4 |
Libya postpones assembly election to July 7 | Libya postpones landmark election to July 7 | 4 |
London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony 'to feature a green and pleasant land' | London 2012 Olympics: Opening Ceremony to be a 'green and pleasant land', says Danny Boyle | 4.2 |
Pakistan blocks Twitter over anti-Islamic material | Pakistan blocks Twitter over 'blasphemy' | 3.8 |
Annan to visit Syrian refugees in Turkey Tuesday | Annan to visit Syrian refugees in Turkey before Iran | 3.8 |
Pakistani PM shocked at avalanche trapping army personnel | Pakistan avalanche: rescuers search for buried soldiers | 2.4 |
Opposition leaders emerge to commemorate Cambodian workers' deaths | Cambodia opposition leaders summoned to court | 0.4 |
Mali due to vote for president | Mali Counts Votes After Presidential Runoff | 2.2 |
Pussy Riot member Alyokhina released from jail in Russia | Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina freed from jail | 4.4 |
Asiana jet crash lands at San Francisco airport | Plane crash lands at San Francisco airport | 3.6 |
Blizzard hammers U.S. Northeast, five dead, 700,000 lose power | Blizzard wallops US Northeast, closes roads | 2.2 |
2 French Journalists Killed in Mali | Two French journalists killed in Mali | 5 |
Vehicles ablaze in collapsed Japan tunnel | Vehicles 'left burning' as smoke emits from Japan tunnel | 4.2 |
China stocks close lower on Friday | China stocks close higher on Wednesday | 1.8 |
Mayor says 14 dead in Texas fertilizer plant blast | Rescuers search for survivors of Texas fertiliser plant blast | 1.4 |
CBN reiterates plan to phase out polymer notes | Nigeria announces plans to change polymer Naira notes | 2.2 |
U.S. files espionage charges agains NSA leaker | US files espionage charges against Snowden over leaks | 3.8 |
Chinese general's son gets 10 years jail for rape | Chinese general’s son gets 10 years’ jail for gang-rape | 4.2 |
Where's Rusty? Red panda vanishes from National Zoo | Missing red panda returned safely to National Zoo | 2 |
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