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Singapore is already the United States' 12th-largest trading partner, with two-way trade totaling more than $34 billion. | Although a small city-state, Singapore is the 12th-largest trading partner of the United States, with trade volume of $33.4 billion last year. | 3.8 |
After 9/11, Connolly said, agents spent thousands of hours investigating al-Bayoumi. | Connolly said FBI agents in San Diego and abroad spent thousands of hours investigating al-Bayoumi. | 3 |
Calvin Hollins Jr.'s attorney, Thomas Royce, has repeatedly said his client had no link with the company that owned and operated E2. | The lawyer for Hollins Jr., Thomas Royce, has said his client had no link to the company that owned and operated E2. | 4.5 |
PG&E Corp. shares were up 39 cents or 2.6 percent at $15.59 on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. | PG&E's shares gained 24 cents to $15.44 during Tuesday's trading on the New York Stock Exchange. | 2.2 |
"This decision is clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement. | The decision is "clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Tim Muris said. | 4 |
Paul Themba Nyathi, an MDC spokesman, said the Avenues Clinic was being targeted because it was treating opposition supporters. | MDC spokesperson Paul Themba Nyathi said the Avenues Clinic was targeted because it was handling opposition supporters. | 4.6 |
He claims it may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to the concept. | "This proposal is modest compared with the space programme, and may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to it. | 3.5 |
YES filed suit yesterday in the Supreme Court of New York County in Manhattan. | The suit was filed in the Supreme Court of New York County. | 3 |
He will be paid $395,000 per year, up from Atkinson's current salary of $361,400. | Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400. | 4 |
His daughter, Nina Axelrod, told The Associated Press that he died in his sleep, apparently of heart failure. | Axelrod died in his sleep of heart failure, said his daughter, Nina Axelrod. | 4.333 |
Deaths in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the number of traffic deaths in 2002, the agency says. | Fatalities in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the increase in 2002, NHTSA said. | 3.25 |
The pound also made progress against the dollar, reached fresh three-year highs at $1.6789. | The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar, last up 1 percent at $1.6672. | 3.25 |
The Recording Industry Association of America says it plans to sue the song traders next month. | That is, if the Recording Industry Association of America has anything to say about it. | 1.75 |
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> eased 7.57 points, or 0.76 percent, at 990.94. | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points, or 1.53 percent, at 1,628.26. | 0.8 |
Earlier Thursday, PeopleSoft formally rejected the unsolicited bid from Oracle. | Thursday morning, PeopleSoft's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer. | 4.4 |
Both papers are being published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. | The study appears today in the New England Journal of Medicine. | 3 |
The WHO experts didn't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas. | Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths, though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas. | 3 |
"I do not wish to be present during this witness," he told Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Al Girolami. | "Yes, I do not wish to be present during this witness," Peterson, 31, calmly told the judge as he was returned to his cell. | 3.25 |
They are being held on immigration violations as the incident is investigated. | Both men are being held for investigation of administrative immigration violations. | 4.4 |
The report shows that drugs sold in Canadian pharmacies are manufactured in facilities approved by Health Canada - the FDA's counterpart in Canada. | The report shows that drugs sold in Canadian pharmacies are manufactured in facilities approved by Health Canada, which serves a similar role as the FDA for the Canadian government. | 5 |
Who will succeed Mr. O'Neill at Hyundai is not clear. | There is no clear successor for Mr. O'Neill at Hyundai. | 5 |
Under the U.S. Constitution, the other chamber of Congress, the House of Representatives, does not vote on foreign alliances. | The U.S. House of Representatives, the other chamber of Congress, does not vote on treaties. | 3.2 |
The Securities and Exchange Commission has also initiated an informal probe of Coke. | That federal investigation is separate from an informal inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission. | 2.2 |
Lee Janzen, who was tied atop the leaderboard with five holes left, finished with a 68 and tied for sixth. | Lee Janzen, tied atop the leaderboard with five holes left, finished with a 68 to tie for sixth with Bob Crane (67) at 269. | 3.25 |
Tenet has been under scrutiny since November, when former Chief Executive Jeffrey Barbakow said the company used aggressive pricing to trigger higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients. | In November, Jeffrey Brabakow, the chief executive at the time, said the company used aggressive pricing to get higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients. | 3.75 |
Dotson was arrested Monday in his native Maryland and charged with murder. | Dotson, 21, was subsequently charged with Dennehy's murder. | 3.2 |
The bank also said its offer was subject to the agreement of Drax's senior banks, senior bond holders and hedging banks by 30 September 2003. | The offer is also subject to Goldman signing an agreement with Drax's senior banks, senior bond holders and hedging banks by Sept. 30, it said. | 4.4 |
"They've been in the stores for over six weeks," says Carney. | The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks," Carney added. | 2.6 |
The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies, and set out to make it easier for them to apply the updates. | The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies trying to apply them. | 3.5 |
But price declines have remained below 30 percent, year over year, for the last two quarters, said IDC analyst John McArthur. | McArthur told internetnews.com price declines have moderated and remained below 30 percent from the previous year for the last two quarters. | 3.75 |
Putin hailed Saudi Arabia as ``one of the most important Muslim nations. | Before the meeting, Putin said Russia regards Saudi Arabia as a key Muslim state. | 3.5 |
Appellate courts across the country have issued differing rulings on the issue, allowing public displays of the Ten Commandments in some cases and banning them in others. | Lower courts have splintered on the issue, allowing depictions of the Ten Commandments in some instances and not in others. | 4.25 |
He was arrested Tuesday night at a northwest Atlanta tire shop after a national manhunt. | He was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday night by police acting on a tip-off. | 2.4 |
The effort is the Bush administration's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services. | July 10 - The Bush administration's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services enlists church-based youth groups in anti-drug programs. | 3.25 |
The shares represent more than half the 115.9 million shares Turner held at the end of April, according to Bloomberg data. | The sale represents about 52 per cent of the 115.9 million shares Mr Turner held at the end of April. | 3.8 |
Sirius carries National Public Radio, although it doesn't include popular shows such as "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition." | Sirius recently began carrying National Public Radio, a deal pooh-poohed by XM because it doesn't include popular shows like All Things Considered and Morning Edition. | 3.4 |
Mahmud controlled access to Saddam for everyone but immediate family members, Pentagon officials said. | Mahmud controlled access to Saddam and was frequently at his side. | 3.5 |
According to the 2000 Census, Long Beach's Hispanic or Latino population was listed at 35.8 percent. | According to the Census Bureau, the Hispanic population increased by 9.8 percent from the April 2000 census figures. | 2.4 |
Actor Noah Wyle, who has played Dr. John Carter since the shows inception in 1994, extended his contract with the show through the 2004-2005 season. | Noah Wyle, who has played Dr. John Carter since the series launched in 1994, has inked a one-year extension to his deal with producer Warner Bros. TV. | 3.8 |
The WHO says the latest case does not fit its profile of SARS and is not a public health concern. | The WHO has said the Singapore case did not fit its profile of SARS and was "not an international public health concern." | 3.8 |
U.S. troops killed nearly two dozen suspected Taliban militants after coming under fire in southern Afghanistan in the latest in a series of such attacks. | U.S. soldiers killed about two dozen suspected Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan after their convoy came under attack, the military said Sunday. | 4 |
It got up on his personal radar screen this past week, I've given him my pitch and he was quite supportive," he said. | "It got up on his personal radar screen in the past week, and I had to get my pitch. | 3.4 |
A former candidate for governor of New York, he styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance. | Mr. McCall, who ran unsuccessfully for governor of New York in 2002, styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance. | 3.25 |
FBI agents arrested a former partner of Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young ERNY.UL on criminal charges of obstructing federal investigations, U.S. officials said on Thursday. | A former partner of accountancy firm Ernst & Young was yesterday arrested by FBI agents in the US on charges of obstructing federal investigations. | 4.6 |
Yeager said the suspect in the Target attack showed tendencies of being a prior offender. | Yeager said the incident appeared to be isolated, but the suspect showed tendencies of being a prior offender. | 3.714 |
The 30-year bond US30YT=RR dipped 14/32 for a yield of 4.26 percent from 4.23 percent. | The 30-year bond US30YT=RR lost 16/32, taking its yield to 4.20 percent from 4.18 percent. | 3.333 |
"If that ain't a Democrat, I must be at the wrong meeting," he said. | And if that ain't a Democrat, then I must be in the wrong meeting," he said to thunderous applause from his supporters. | 3.4 |
"It's a major victory for Maine, and it's a major victory for other states. | The Maine program could be a model for other states. | 2.8 |
The Embraer jets are scheduled to be delivered by September 2006. | The Bombardier and Embraer aircraft will be delivered to U.S. Airways by September 2006. | 3 |
"I can say I am being forced into exile by the world superpower," he said. | "I am being forced into exile by the world's superpower," Taylor said in an address videotaped at his home. | 3 |
Investigators have meticulously looked into virtually every aspect of Campbell's personal and financial affairs, Campbell has acknowledged. | Investigators continue to probe virtually every aspect of Campbell's personal and financial affairs, the former mayor has said. | 3.75 |
Revenue rose to $616.5 million from $610.6 million a year earlier. | Revenue was up a tad, from $610.6 million to $616.5 million. | 4.4 |
The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was up 8.79 points, or 0.96 percent, at 929.06. | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> jumped 26 points, or 1.78 percent, to 1,516. | 1 |
Neither Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van De Velde nor Morgan could be reached for comment. | Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van de Velde would not confirm an offer was made to Lebo. | 2.8 |
The male eagle was found by a zookeeper early Thursday, suffering from severe puncture wounds in his abdomen. | The 21-year-old eagle, found by a zookeeper early Thursday, had severe puncture wounds to his abdomen and back, spokeswoman Julie Mason said. | 3.25 |
Agnew said Pinellas began baiting when rabies cases "went from zero to 30" in 1995. | Still, Pinellas rabies cases fell sharply to 17 in 1996 and 3 in 1997, Agnew said. | 1.75 |
Marc Garber, Whitley's attorney, had a different view. | Whitley's attorney, Marc Garber, called the ruling "a huge victory." | 1.75 |
BioReliance's stock closed down 2 cents yesterday at $47.98 per share. | Shares of BioReliance sold at $47.98 at the close of market yesterday, down 2 cents. | 5 |
Just five months ago, Dean committed to accepting taxpayer money and vowed to attack any Democrat who didnt. | Just five months ago, Dean committed to accepting taxpayer money and the spending limits that come with it and vowed to attack any Democrat who didnt. | 3.6 |
Artists are worried the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows. | The artists say the plan will harm French culture and punish those who need help most - performers who have a hard time lining up work. | 3 |
At his request, he will be reassigned within the district. | District Superintendent J. Chester Floyd told reporters Monday that McCrackin will be reassigned within the district. | 2.8 |
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the government was free to withhold the names of more than 700 people detained in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001. | A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the U.S. government can withhold the names of people detained as part of the September 11 investigation, reversing a lower court decision. | 3.6 |
The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18, just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital. | The seizure occurred at 4am on March 18, just hours before the first American air assault. | 3 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44. | The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02. | 1 |
EU ministers were invited to the conference but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform, said Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington. | Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington, said EU ministers were invited but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform. | 5 |
"Now, the other guy, he's ashamed of his party," Street said to crowd laughter. | "The other guy, he's ashamed of his party, and I don't blame him. | 3.5 |
In his new position, Dynes will earn $395,000, a significant increase over Atkinson's salary of $361,400. | Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400. | 4.5 |
But in the end, all the worm did was visit a pornography site, said Vincent Weafer, a security director with Symantec Security Response in California. | But Vincent Weafer, security director with Symantec Security Response, said all the virus did was visit a pornography site. | 4.8 |
Justices said that the Constitution allows the government to administer drugs only "in limited circumstances." | In a 6-3 ruling, the justices said such anti-psychotic drugs can be used only in "limited circumstances." | 3.5 |
The veteran Malyasian diplomat met Suu Kyi Wednesday at the lakeside home in Yangon where she is under house arrest. | Razali Ismail met for 90 minutes with Suu Kyi, a 1991 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, at her lakeside home, where she is under house arrest. | 3.692 |
At first blush, then, the distinction drawn by the creators of the do-not-call registry would seem to draw the line in precisely the right place. | At first blush, then, the creators of the registry would seem to have drawn the line between exempted and banned calls in the right place. | 4 |
Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma today cut short a visit to Latin America as a bitter border wrangle between Ukraine and Russia deteriorates further. | The dispute has led Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma to cut short a state visit to Latin America. | 3.5 |
Chechen officials working for the Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels and tension is running high ahead of next Sunday's presidential election in war-torn Chechnya. | Officials in Chechnya's Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels, and tension is running high ahead of Sunday's presidential election in the war-ravaged region. | 4.75 |
About 25 governments have signed in the last four months, about half of those in the last three weeks. | According to the State Department list, about 25 nations have signed bilateral agreements in the past four months, about half in the past three weeks. | 3.2 |
The panel ordered the Commerce Department to issue revised figures for the duties within 60 days. | It called on the Commerce Department to respond within 60 days. | 2.6 |
The company will launch 800 hot spots, or "Wi-Fi Zones," later this summer, and plans to have more than 2,100 by the end of the year. | The service will launch later this summer with 800 locations, and Sprint plans 2,100 locations by the end of the year. | 3 |
Gold's rise pulled other precious metals higher, shunting silver to $4.81/83 an ounce from $4.77/79 last quoted in New York. | Gold's bounce pulled other precious metals higher, sending silver to $4.83/85 an ounce from $4.80/82 last quoted in New York. | 3.25 |
Shares of LendingTree soared $5.99, or 40.1 percent, to $20.68 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market. | Shares of LendingTree rose $6.21, or 42 percent, to $20.90 after hitting $21.36 earlier. | 2.2 |
It will cost about $20,000 per eight-week course of treatment, comparable to other injected cancer therapies, a spokeswoman said. | It will cost about $20,000 per average course of treatment -16 to 17 weeks. | 3.5 |
Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged. | Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them. | 4.75 |
The identical rovers will act as robotic geologists, searching for evidence of past water. | The rovers act as robotic geologists, moving on six wheels. | 3.2 |
Representatives for Puretunes could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday. | Puretunes representatives could not be located Thursday to comment on the suit. | 3.25 |
I've still got a fighting chance, though," Hewitt said after battling to overcome Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court. | "I'm still not red-hot favourite," Hewitt said after battling to down Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court. | 3.75 |
Two astronomers surveying the region around Jupiter have detected 20 new moons, bringing the giant planet's total to 60. | Astronomers have clocked eight more moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing its known total to 60. | 3 |
"What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the Constitution," she said. | The church's lawyer, Shirley Phelps-Roper, was clear: "What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the constitution," she said. | 2.6 |
The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate's office, police said. | The woman reported that she felt threatened and obtained a warrant for Stackhouse's arrest from the local magistrate's office. | 3.25 |
The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate group. | The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate province in North America because of last week's actions. | 3.4 |
Amgen shares gained 93 cents, or 1.45 percent, to $65.05 in afternoon trading on Nasdaq. | Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange. | 1.333 |
The last time the survey was conducted, in 1995, those numbers matched. | In 1995, the last survey, those numbers were equal. | 5 |
Higher courts have ruled that the tablets broke the constitutional separation of church and state. | The federal courts have ruled that the monument violates the constitutional ban against state-established religion. | 4 |
In two weeks, he'll probably send out Peace Rules in the Preakness. | Frankel said Peace Rules will run in the Preakness Stakes on May 17. | 3.6 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 7.60 points, or 0.46 percent, at 1,653.62. | The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> shed 2.38 points, or 0.24 percent, at 995.10. | 0.8 |
He allowed two runs in seven innings and struck out six. | Zambrano pitched seven innings and allowed two runs on five hits and four walks. | 3.5 |
Still, he said, "I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill." | "I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill," Frist, R-Tenn., said Thursday. | 3 |
Nationally, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile, including 284 deaths. | There were 293 human cases of West Nile in Indiana in 2002, including 11 deaths statewide. | 1.667 |
On Thursday, a Washington Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely, contrary to the Wall Street Journal's line. | On Thursday, a Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely. | 3.75 |
Mr. Heatley, who suffered a broken jaw and torn knee ligaments, faces several charges. | Heatley underwent surgery Saturday for a broken jaw and an MRI found two torn ligaments in his right knee. | 2.25 |
Former company chief financial officer Franklyn M. Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy on June 5 and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. | Last week, former chief financial officer Franklyn Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with the government's investigation. | 4.2 |
U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled that the Akron-based company should have determined that changes at one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions. | FirstEnergy Corp. should have determined that modernizing one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions, U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled Thursday. | 3.6 |
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. | 3.4 |
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