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"They were tossed around like feathers," Gordon said. | "The concrete barriers (between lanes) were being tossed around like feathers." | 3 |
"IT is the only vehicle on which established economies will be able to compete," Barrett said. | "IT is the only vehicle on which established economies will be able to compete" with fast-growing economies such as China and India, Barrett said. | 3.25 |
The new system costs between $1.1 million and $22 million, depending on configuration. | The system is priced from US$1.1 million to $22.4 million, depending on configuration. | 3.6 |
The router will be available in the first quarter of 2004 and will cost around $200, the company said. | Netgear prices the WGT634U Super Wireless Media Router, which will be available in the first quarter of 2004, at under $200. | 3 |
On Monday, as first reported by CNET News.com, the RIAA withdrew a DMCA notice to Penn State University's astronomy and astrophysics department. | Last Thursday, the RIAA sent a stiff copyright warning to Penn State's department of astronomy and astrophysics. | 1.75 |
The first health-care worker in the country to die of SARS was a Filipina-Canadian who contracted the disease at North York General Hospital, the site of the second outbreak. | Emile Laroza, 51, contracted SARS while working as a nurse at North York General Hospital, the epicentre of the second SARS outbreak. | 3.25 |
"I'm not going to be sponsoring it because it is not our proposal but I'm not going to be negative about it". | "I'm not going to be sponsoring it because it's not our proposal, but I'm not responding to it in a negative way," he said. | 4.4 |
Dixon was otherwise the class of the field at Pikes Peak International Raceway. | Scott Dixon eventually made winning the Honda Indy 225 look easy Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway. | 2.8 |
By Sunday night, the fires had blackened 277,000 acres, hundreds of miles apart. | Major fires had burned 264,000 acres by early last night. | 2.75 |
U.S. forces struck dozens of targets on Monday, killing six guerrillas and arresting 21 others, the military said. | U.S. forces struck dozens of targets on Monday, killing six guerrillas and arresting 99 others during 1,729 patrols and 25 raids conducted over 24 hours. | 3 |
They came despite what BA called a "difficult quarter", which it said included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow. | BA said the second quarter, which included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow, had been difficult. | 3.6 |
The author is one of several defense experts expected to testify. | Spitz is expected to testify later for the defense. | 3 |
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. | 2 |
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. | 3 |
Part of the accord was the implementation of a special health council that would monitor health spending and progress in reforming the health system. | A key portion of the accord was the implementation of a special council to monitor health spending, set goals for the system and measure progress in reforming health care. | 4.4 |
Shares in BA were down 1.5 percent at 168 pence by 1420 GMT, off a low of 164p, in a slightly stronger overall London market. | Shares in BA were down three percent at 165-1/4 pence by 0933 GMT, off a low of 164 pence, in a stronger market. | 2.4 |
The companies, Chiron and Aventis Pasteur, together made about 80 million doses of the injected vaccine, which ordinarily would have been enough to meet U.S. demand. | Chiron and Aventis Pasteur together made about 80 million doses, ordinarily enough for U.S. demand, The Associated Press reported. | 4.4 |
Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment from beneath the concrete slab Thursday, but it turned out to be an animal bone, authorities said. | Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment Thursday night, but authorities said it was from an animal. | 4.4 |
Joining Stern and McEntee on stage was International Union of Painters and Allied Trades President James Williams. | The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades endorsed Mr Dean several weeks ago. | 2.6 |
The Winston-Salem, North Carolina company opened six stores during the quarter, bringing the total to 282. | Six new Krispy Kreme stores were opened in the first quarter, bringing the total number of stores to 282. | 3 |
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. | There will be 9.3 million visitors to hot spots in 2003, up from 2.5 million in 2002, Gartner said. | 4.5 |
Families stuck on the highway remained in their cars, and used their cell phones to call home. | Families stuck on the highway were being urged to remain in their cars, and to use their cell phones only in case of emergency. | 3 |
For the entire season, the average five-day forecast track error was 259 miles, Franklin said. | "The average track error for the five-day (forecast) is 323 nautical miles. | 1.75 |
Orange shares jumped as much as 15 percent. | France Telecom shares dropped 3.6 percent while Orange surged 13 percent. | 2 |
A search for three missing teenagers uncovered at least two bodies buried beneath freshly poured concrete in the basement of a house, authorities said Wednesday. | Authorities performed an autopsy Thursday on one of three bodies recovered from beneath a layer of freshly poured concrete in the basement of a northwest Indiana home. | 2.4 |
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. | 4.8 |
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. | 4 |
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. | 4 |
At 12 months there was still a difference in function, although it was not a significant one. | At 12 months, there was still a difference between the groups, but it was not considered significant. | 4.4 |
"It just seems like all the issues that we support, he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus of LULAC. | "It just seems like all the issues that we support he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus, the league's director of policy and legislation. | 4.2 |
"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. | 3.6 |
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index slipped 4.77, or 0.5 percent, to 929.62. | The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX shed 0.17 of a point, or just 0.02 percent, to 934. | 2.5 |
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7 per cent to 9,547.43 while the S&P 500 was 0.8 per cent weaker at 1,025.79. | The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> fell 44 points, or 0.46 percent, to 9,568. | 1.5 |
"We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | China's foreign ministry said: "We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue." | 5 |
School officials said Van-Vliet reported the accident using the bus’ radio. | Van-Vliet, who was also injured, called in the accident on the school bus radio. | 3.75 |
Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday. | Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday, saying that he never discussed personnel matters. | 1.75 |
Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September, the company said. | Chief Executive Mickey Robinson was fired for cause in September, the company said last month. | 4.4 |
Police believe Wilson shot Reynolds, then her mother once in the head before fatally turning the gun on herself. | Police believe Wilson then shot Jennie Mae Robinson once in the head before turning the gun on herself. | 3 |
According to security sources, London Metropolitan Police Commissioner John Stevens placed his force on its highest state of alert last week following the warning. | The Telegraph can reveal that Sir John Stevens, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, placed his force on its highest alert last week. | 3.8 |
Bulger's brother is now on the agency's ''10 Most Wanted'' list, sought in connection with 21 murders. | Bulger's brother, a former FBI informant, is now on the law enforcement agency's "10 Most Wanted" list. | 3.25 |
Florida's Supreme Court has twice refused to hear the case. | On Tuesday, a Florida appeals court again refused to block removal of the tube. | 2.75 |
"The European Union is basically absent," said Tito Barbini, regional minister for agriculture in Tuscany, Italy. | Tito Barbini, a regional minister for agriculture in Tuscany, Italy, criticized the absence Tuesday in Sacramento. | 3.4 |
"It was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games," Thomas said. | "We're in the Stanley Cup finals, and it was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games. | 3.2 |
From Broadway comedies like "The Seven Year Itch" (1952), "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" | Playwright George Axelrod, who anticipated the sexual revolution with The Seven Year Itch and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? | 2 |
Nine seconds later, it broke the sound barrier and continued its steep powered ascent. | Nine seconds later, SpaceShipOne broke the sound barrier, the company said. | 3 |
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. | 3.25 |
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. | 5 |
He also said the academy will get its own internal report next week detailing the seriousness of the remaining problem. | The academy will get its own internal report next week and it will be made public, Rosa said. | 3.333 |
Gartner's report said global WLAN equipment shipments reached 19.5 million last year, a 120 percent increase over 2001's 8.9 million units. | Total shipments reached 19.5 million units last year, compared with 8.9 million units in 2001. | 3.6 |
Roy Moore, the suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, stood accused but unrepentant Wednesday in the same courtroom he recently presided over. | Moore, the suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, stands trial before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary. | 3.8 |
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI climbed 164 points, or 1.91 percent, to 8,765.38, brushing its highest levels since mid-January. | The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI tacked on 97 points, or 1.14 percent, to 8,699. | 3 |
An arrest warrant claimed Bryant assaulted the woman June 30 at a hotel. | According to an arrest warrant, Bryant, 24, attacked a woman on June 30. | 4.25 |
FRIENDS of Robert De Niro yesterday rallied around him after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. | Hollywood actor Robert De Niro has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his spokesman said today. | 3.5 |
But JT was careful to clarify that it was "not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment". | "However, we are not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment." | 3.2 |
Shares of Halliburton fell 71 cents, or 3 percent, to close at $21.59 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. | Halliburton shares fell 54 cents, or 2.4 percent, to $21.76 a share in midday New York Stock Exchange trade. | 2.4 |
Tail wagging, Abbey trotted on stage with Conway before a crowd of more than 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft's annual customer conference at the Anaheim Convention Center. | On Monday, Abbey trotted on stage, tail wagging, with Conway before a crowd of 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft's annual customer conference. | 4 |
At midnight on Wednesday, 68 percent of voters said "no" to the tax, with 97 percent of the votes counted. | With 97 percent of precincts counted tonight, 68 percent of voters opposed the tax. | 4.667 |
Graham is expected to be nominated and elected to a second one-year term today and will deliver the presidential address. | Later Tuesday, Graham was expected to be re-elected for a second one-year term. | 3.333 |
"These changes may affect a large number of existing Web pages," the statement continued. | Still, changes to IE "may affect a large number of existing Web pages," according to the W3C's notice. | 3 |
Barbini said the union may reach a compromise with the United States but it wants a system for labeling such foods, something the industry successfully fought here. | Barbini said the EU may reach a compromise but it wants a system for labeling such foods, something the industry has resisted. | 3.25 |
The blaze then spread to several surrounding structures on the property and destroyed them. | The fire spread to several surrounding structures on the property and destroyed them as deputies held back firefighters. | 4 |
Sources say agents confiscated "several" documents he was carrying. | Agents confiscated several classified documents in his possession and interrogated him. | 3.5 |
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. | 2 |
"I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel," said Silver. | "I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel, J. Michael Boxley,'' the Silver statement said. " | 3.6 |
The new research will be published soon in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. | It will appear in the next few weeks on the Web site of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. | 3.4 |
Two convicted killers and another inmate escaped from a state prison on a busy street Wednesday by cutting through a fence, a Corrections Department official said. | A convicted killer and two other inmates cut through two fences topped with razor wire and escaped from a state prison on a busy street. | 3.5 |
John Hickenlooper had 65 percent of the vote to 35 percent for City Auditor Don Mares. | Hickenlooper clobbered city Auditor Don Mares, 46, in the Tuesday runoff. | 2.4 |
Young has 28 days to file a response and ask the NASD for a hearing. | Under NASD regulations, Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel. | 3.5 |
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. | 2.8 |
From the start, however, the United States' declared goal was not just to topple Saddam but to stabilize Iraq and install a friendly government. | But the United States' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a friendly government. | 4.8 |
Selenski descended down the wall and used the mattress to climb over razor wire. | Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot razor wire, Fischi said. | 3 |
Common side effects include nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough, the FDA said. | The most common side effects after getting the nasal spray were nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough. | 3.4 |
Announcing the selection, Kmart CEO Julian Day said Grey will help the retailer "find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the new America consumer." | Together, we will find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the 'new America' consumer." | 3.25 |
Supermarket chains facing a possible grocery clerk strike this week accused union leaders Monday of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend. | Supermarket chains are accusing union leaders of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend as grocery clerks gear up for a possible strike. | 4.75 |
INTEL TODAY disclosed details of its next-generation XScale processor for mobile phones and handheld devices here in San Jose. | Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless devices. | 3.6 |
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it. | An Ohio law that bans a controversial late-term abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday. | 4.2 |
The Nasdaq composite index advanced 20.59, or 1.3 percent, to 1,616.50, after gaining 5.7 percent last week. | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02. | 2 |
"We're going to do everything in our power to get money back to ratepayers as quickly as possible," Kennedy said. | "There's very strong interest in getting money back to the ratepayers as quickly as possible," Commissioner Susan Kennedy said. | 3.8 |
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. | 1.6 |
Shares of Allergan fell 14 cents to close at $78.12 on the New York Stock Exchange (news - web sites). | Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange. | 3.25 |
The upcoming second-quarter earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance, they say. | They say second-quarter earnings reports will be key in giving investors that guidance. | 5 |
That took the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR down 9/32, its yield rising to 3.37 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday. | That saw the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR slip 5/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.36 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday. | 3.417 |
The bank's shares fell 45 cents in trading yesterday to $91.51 per share. | Shares of M&T, which is based in Buffalo, fell 41 cents, to $91.51. | 2.75 |
In the latest violence, insurgents threw a bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing one soldier. | Early Monday, insurgents threw a homemade bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing an American soldier. | 4.111 |
Consumer groups are against the changes, saying they hurt individuality in markets. | Consumer groups oppose the changes, saying they would concentrate too many outlets in too few media empires. | 3.6 |
Every Thursday, a grains management committee meets in the Commission's agriculture directorate to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender. | A grains management committee normally meets each Thursday in the Commission's agriculture unit -- another target of Wednesday's raids -- to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender. | 3.6 |
Colin Powell, the Secretary of State, said contacts with Iran would not stop. | Secretary of State Colin Powell said yesterday that contacts with Iran would continue. | 4.333 |
Stout previously worked for General Electric subsidiary GE Capital Service Inc., where he was vice president and chief technology and information officer. | Stout comes to Sprint from GE Capital, where he served as chief technology and information officer. | 3.2 |
Scrimshaw, Supervisor, Best Minister and Ten Most Wanted are expected to complete the Belmont field. | Best Minister, Scrimshaw, and Ten Most Wanted all had workouts on Monday morning. | 2.25 |
Former South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu said Sunday he did not see what "all the fuss" was over appointing a gay bishop, but urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate. | South Africa's Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he does not understand all the fuss about appointing a gay bishop, but he has urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate. | 4.5 |
In September, Hewlett-Packard signed a development and marketing deal with the company. | Four months later it signed a joint marketing agreement with Hewlett-Packard Co. | 2.75 |
Consumers would still have to get a descrambling security card from their cable operator to plug into the set. | To watch pay television, consumers would insert into the set a security card provided by their cable service. | 4 |
On Friday, the Concorde started up around sunrise and seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun. | Yesterday, the Concorde seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun. | 3.4 |
A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million. | The federal standard for ozone is 0.12 parts per million. | 2.2 |
While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive, the bomb exploded, killing Wells. | The bomb exploded while authorities waited for a bomb squad to arrive. | 3.25 |
"It seems to me ... we're just dealing with bragging rights here, who wins and who loses," said Gammerman, who heard the case without a jury. | "Leaving aside attorney fees, we're dealing with bragging rights of who wins and who loses," said Gammerman. | 3.667 |
The American women, who are defending champions, will play in Philadelphia on Sept. 25 and conclude group competition in Columbus on Sept. 28. | The U.S. women, who are defending champions, will play on Sept. 25 in Philadelphia and conclude group competition on Sept. 28 in Columbus, Ohio. | 4.75 |
Its maker, MedImmune Inc., based in Gaithersburg, made 4 million to 5 million doses this year. | MedImmune Vaccines, the maker of FluMist, made between 4 million and 5 million doses this year. | 3.5 |
Kaichen appeared Wednesday in federal court on two bank robbery charges. | She appeared in federal court Wednesday, but did not enter a plea. | 3 |
An incremental step reported by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, is the latest in a decade-long effort. | The incremental step, reported by researchers at UC San Francisco, is the latest in a decade-long effort to infect mice with the virus. | 3.25 |
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