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Bush turned out a statement yesterday thanking the commission for its work, and said, "Our journey into space will go on."
Mr. Bush did not discuss this when he issued a brief statement yesterday thanking the commission for its work, and saying, "Our journey into space will go on."
3.6
The governor is going to Jackson, where 13 of the state's 16 fatalities were reported.
The governor is going to Jackson, where 13 people were killed.
3.8
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose 3.42 points, or 0.34 percent, to 1,007.84.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was down 1.55 points, or 0.09 percent, at 1,744.91.
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Crews worked to install a new culvert and prepare the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel as storm clouds threatened to dump more rain.
Crews worked to install a new culvert and repave the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel.
3.333
Buoyed by some of the advice imparted by Nicklaus, Howell shot an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry.
Buoyed by advice imparted by Nicklaus, Howell shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to enter today's round with a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry.
4.25
Net revenue rose to $3.99 billion from $3.85 billion during the same quarter last year.
That is up from $1.14 billion during the same quarter last year.
1.75
These men "are entitled to respect for their private lives," Kennedy said.
"The petitioners are entitled to respect for their private lives."
2.75
The mock explosion, the first event in the drill, occurred in a car in industrial south Seattle.
The mock explosion of a radioactive "dirty bomb," the first event in the weeklong drill, occurred on several acres in the south Seattle industrial area.
3.25
The commission dropped charges that Patton improperly appointed Conner to the Kentucky Lottery Board and that he improperly appointed Conner's then-husband, Seth, to the Agriculture Development Board.
Patton also appointed Conner to the Kentucky Lottery Board and appointed Seth Conner to the Agriculture Development Board, the commission says.
2.5
Aiken's study appears in the Sept. 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The findings appear in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association.
3.091
A Merrill Lynch spokesman said "we are pleased with the judge's decision."
"We are very pleased with the judge's decision," Merrill said yesterday.
4.4
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.
4.8
But skeptics are concerned about the ease with which vendors can use these hardware-based security features to set digital rights management policies.
But skeptics are concerned about the ease at which these hardware-based security features could be used to set digital rights management policies by vendors.
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Crohn's disease causes inflammation of the intestine and symptoms include diarrhea, pain, weight loss and tiredness.
Symptoms include chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain, weight loss and extreme tiredness.
3
Authorities identified the tipster as Richard Powell, who is imprisoned for killing his landlady in 1982.
Powell is serving time in a different case -- killing his landlady in 1982.
3.2
Netanyahu set to call early vote
Israel's Netanyahu set to call early vote
4.4
Annan, UN chief call on Security Council to act on Syria
Russia, China veto UN Security Council resolution on Syria
1.8
Green Lantern to be reintroduced as gay by DC Comics
Green Lantern to be relaunched as gay superhero
4
Military plane crashes in south France: authorities
Military plane crashes in southeastern Turkey, 1 dead
1
Saudi gas truck blast kills at least 22
Nigeria church blast kills at least 12
0.6
Coty launches $10 billion bid for rival Avon
Coty bids $10 billion for Avon
4.6
Greece votes in crucial election
Greece looks set for repeat election
1.8
Iran warns Moscow nuclear talks could stall
Iranians “confess” to nuclear scientist murders
1.2
Mohamed Morsi sworn in as Eygptian president
Mohamed Morsi sworn in as Egypt's President
4.6
1 person killed in sectarian clashes in Lebanon
Nine killed in Syrian-linked clashes in Lebanon
1.4
IAF strike Gaza terror hubs
IAF strikes Gaza terror cell; 1 dead
3.2
US senators penalize Pakistan for jailing doctor who aided CIA
US decries Pakistan doctor's fate
2.8
Syrian envoy to Cyprus defects to Qatar
Syria deploys more troops despite peace deal
0.8
Dali painting stolen from gallery
Salvador Dali painting snatched from New York gallery
3.8
Annan urges end to Syria violence, minister defects
Annan urges end to Syrian violence
3.8
Colorado shooting suspect was in therapy
Lawyers: Colo. shooting suspect is mentally ill
4.2
Suicide bomber kills 4 near NATO's Afghan HQ
Suicide bomber kills 23 at Afghan wedding
1.6
PM in Tehran, asks NAM to take clear stand on Syria
Manmohan in Tehran, asks NAM to take a stand on Syria
3.8
Senators can return to playoffs with victory
Messi scores 4 to send Guardiola off with victory
1.4
South Africa train crash kills at least 19
South Africa train crash kills 26
3.6
Civilians Bear Brunt of Afghan Attacks
Taliban launch coordinated Afghan attacks
1.8
Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria endorsing
Russia, China veto U.N. draft backing Arab plan for Syria (Reuters)
3.8
Syrians trade blame over blasts
Israel braces for Arab protests
0.2
Israeli Leader Puts Off Evicting Settlers From Hebron House
Israeli army orders settlers out of Hebron house
1.6
Government promises action on Heathrow queues
Finance minister promises no new taxes
0.4
Egyptian president moves into Mubarak's old office
Egypt's President-Elect Morsi Starts to Form Government
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Japan falls silent to mark 311 tragedy
Japan thanks Taiwan for quake aid
0.4
Syrian troops kill 35 in Damascus suburb
Activists: Syrian troops kill dozens near Damascus
3.6
Suspicious object found in Tel Aviv not explosive device
Police treat suspicious object at Tel Aviv bus station
3.4
At least 15 killed in Nigeria church attack
At least 12 killed in Nigeria church bombing
2.6
US drone strike kills 8 militants
US drone strike kills four in NWA: officials
2.2
Obama endorses same-sex marriage
Obama's delicate dance on same-sex marriage
2.6
Jordan Opens First Tent Camp for Syrian Refugees
Jordan Opens First Refugee Camp for Syrians
4.8
Eurozone backs Greek bailout
Eurozone agrees Greece bail-out
4.8
Two blasts hit Syria capital
Two blasts rock Syrian capital
4.8
Barack Obama's personal evolution on same-sex marriage
Obama backs same-sex marriage
2.6
Police disperse protest in east Sudan - witnesses
Police disperse east China chemical plant protesters
1.6
2 pro-Palestinian activists arrested at B-G Airport
Dozens of 'flytilla' activists protest at Paris airport
2.2
Spanish jobless rate soars past 25 per cent
US jobless rate seen rising, offering Obama no relief
1
Israeli PM makes case on Iran to US voters
Israel blames Iran for attacks on its diplomats
1.2
Music Industry Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston
Music industry mourns Whitney Houston
3.4
Five dead in Pakistan suicide blast
Over 120 dead in Pakistan factory blaze
0.6
At CPAC, Mitt Romney Stresses Conservative Credentials
CPAC 2012: Mitt Romney Struggles to Connect with Conservative Base
3.2
Glorious triple-gold night for Britain
Britain savors golden night on track
3.2
Toulouse siege: Police surround flat of 'Islamic warrior' suspected of being serial killer
Toulouse shooting: France was on the highest level of security of security alert
1.8
Wigan 3-2 Wolves: Match report, pictures & video highlights
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea: Match report, pictures & video highlights
1.2
UK spends £3m on foreign prisons
US spends $50m on carp invasion
1.6
Lance Armstrong drops fight against doping charges
Lance Armstrong calls it quits in fight against doping charges
4.8
Prince Philip hospitalised in London
Britain's Prince Philip hospitalised, to miss jubilee
3.6
'Desperate Housewives' Actress Kathryn Joosten Dies
'Housewives' actress Kathryn Joosten dies at 72
3.8
Gaza rockets lands in Ashkelon Coast area; none hurt
Rocket fired from Gaza damages home in Sderot; none hurt
3
Egypt's Coptic Pope Shenuda III dies
Egypt prepares to bury Coptic Pope Shenuda III
3.6
EU Set for New Sanctions on Iran
EU plans major new sanctions against Iran
4.4
Assad meets with Red Cross officials in Syria
Assad makes Red Cross pledge
2
Manchester United slashes price for US IPO
Manchester United Reveal Share Price Details
2.4
Soggy solstice: Stonehenge gets soaking
Summer solstice celebrated at Stonehenge despite rain
3.2
ICC lawyer detained in Libya on security concerns
ICC lawyer held in Libya faces 45-day detention
3.4
Freight train derails, catches fire in Columbus, Ohio
Freight train derailment, explosion prompts evacuation
2.8
China yuan weakens to 6.3282 against USD Monday
China's yuan weakens against USD for third day
3.2
Breivik complains of 'ridicule'
Breivik: Jail term 'ridiculous'
1.8
Romney rocked by secret video
Romney taped at secret donor talk
2.8
Eurozone agrees to lend Spain up to $125 billion
Eurozone to lend Spain up to 100 bil. euros
3.4
South Korean economic growth falls to 3-year low
S. Korean economic growth falls to near 3-year low
4.6
Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on Syria
Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria killings
3.8
Juror: Sandusky appeared to accept his fate
Jerry Sandusky convicted of child sexual abuse
1.6
Romney leads rivals, not Obama, in fundraising
Romney: I left all management of Bain in 1999
0.8
9/11 defendants ignore judge at Guantanamo hearing
Sept. 11 defendants enrage families at hearing
1
Egyptians vote to pick president for first time
Egyptians wait for key presidential vote results
2.6
Sly Stallone's Sone Sage Found Dead in LA
Sylvester Stallone's Son Found Dead At Home
4.2
Clinton: US, Europe must do more against tyrants
Clinton: US, Europe Must Work to Defeat Tyrants
4.4
Romney, Obama clash on tax, economy in first debate
Obama and Romney take stage for first debate
2.2
Roadside bomb kills 10 Afghan civilians: police
Roadside bomb kills 5 Afghan policemen
2.6
Remarks by the President at the White House Science Fair
The Presidential Planner - The White House Science Fair
2.8
Malawi confirms president's death
Malawi confirms President Mutharika's death
4
Venezuela's Chavez in Cuba for 3rd anti-cancer treatment
Venezuelan leader returning to Cuba for treatment
3.2
Residents near Gaza instructed to stay near shelter
Best’s great day brings West Indies cheer
0
Syria in ceasefire observers call
Syrian ceasefire brings uneasy calm
1.8
Spurs get revenge on Lakers, lead West
Abduct Israelis to free prisoners, Gaza leaders say
0
China's CPI growth slows to 1.8 pct in July
China's industrial output growth slows to 9.2 pct in July
2.6
Gaza militants fire 40 rockets into Israel, 3 hurt: police
Gazans fire four rockets into Israel; no injuries
2.75
Iraq Releases Suspected Hezbollah Operative Wanted By U.S.
Iraq Said to Release Hezbollah Operative
3.2
Suicide bomber hits funeral in Iraq
Suicide bomber strikes in Syria
1.8
7 detained for 'house sister' scandal
China detains 7 for "house sister" scandal
4.2
China Yuan Strengthens to 6.168 against USD Monday
China yuan strengthens to 6.1696 against USD Thursday
4.2
Texas residents seek healing at church after deadly blast
Residents return to Texas blast site
2.6