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"They were brutally beaten, and it's really a wonder that Porchia is the only deceased in this case." | "It's a wonder that Porchia was the only deceased in this case," Sax added. | 3 |
"The gloves are off," said UNIFI official Rob O'Neill. | Unifi official Rob O'Neill said: "The gloves are off. | 5 |
Pratt &Whitney had said that 75 per cent of the engine equipment would be outsourced to Europe, with final assembly in Germany. | Pratt & Whitney had said that if it won the contract 75 per cent of the engine equipment would be outsourced to European suppliers, with final assembly in Germany. | 3.6 |
Staff writers Selwyn Crawford and Colleen McCain Nelson and Brian Anderson of DallasNews.com contributed to this report. | Staff writers Brandon Formby and Colleen McCain Nelson contributed to this report. | 2.8 |
The Commerce Commission would have been a significant hurdle for such a deal. | The New Zealand Commerce Commission had given Westpac no indication whether it would have approved its deal. | 1.8 |
Prosecutors filed a motion informing Lee they intend to seek the death penalty. | He added that prosecutors will seek the death penalty. | 3.4 |
American Masters: Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin (Wed. | Note the subheading of this terrible parable in the "American Masters" series, "Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin." | 3 |
That package included increases to both the city's sales and income taxes. | He also objects to the sales and personal income tax increases in the package. | 2 |
The songs are on offer for 99 cents each, or $9.99 for an album. | The company will offer songs for 99 cents and albums for $9.95. | 3.333 |
"Certainly what we know suggests that we should take what they're saying very seriously," he added. | "We don't know everything [but] what we know suggests that we should take what they're saying seriously," he said. | 4.25 |
Gillette shares rose $1.45, or 4.5 percent, to $33.95 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange trading. | Shares of Gillette closed down 45 cents at $33.70 in trading Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange. | 2 |
Shares of San Diego-based Jack In The Box closed at $21.49, up 78 cents, or 3.8 percent, on the New York Stock Exchange. | Shares of Tampa-based Outback Steakhouse Inc. closed at $44.50, up $1.78, or 4.2 percent, on the New York Stock Exchange. | 1.6 |
The Dow Jones industrials climbed more than 140 points to above the 9,000 mark, the first time since December. | The Dow Jones industrials briefly surpassed the 9,000 mark for the first time since December." | 3.6 |
The government has chosen three companies to develop plans to protect commercial aircraft from shoulder-fired missile attacks, homeland security officials announced Tuesday. | The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it has selected three companies to continue research into ways to thwart shoulder-fired missile attacks on U.S. commercial aircraft. | 4.75 |
Tamil parties blame the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for these killings. | The government wanted to revive talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to discuss the interim structure. | 1.75 |
Two of the Britons, Sandy Mitchell from Glasgow and Glasgow-born William Sampson, face the death penalty. | Sandy Mitchell, 44, from Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, and William Sampson, a British citizen born in Glasgow, face beheading in public. | 3.25 |
He urged patience from Americans eager for the service, which is intended to block about 80 percent of telemarketing calls. | The free service was originally intended to block about 80 percent of telemarketer calls. | 3 |
Jordan Green, the prelate's private lawyer, said he had no comment. | O'Brien's attorney, Jordan Green, declined to comment. | 3.6 |
Mr Hadley, who has a new partner and child, said: "I am absolutely delighted. | In a statement issued by his solicitors, Mr Hadley said: "I am absolutely delighted with the outcome of proceedings. | 3.4 |
The losses occurred overnight in Willow Canyon, one of three areas in the Santa Catalina Mountains threatened by the 2-week-old fire that already had blackened 70,000 acres. | The losses occurred overnight in Willow Canyon, one of three areas in the Santa Catalina Mountains threatened by the resurgent Aspen fire. | 3.25 |
"We do not want to stand by and let a credit card lynching take place," declared Rep. Major Owens (D-Brooklyn). | "We don't want to stand by and see a credit card lynching take place," he said. | 3.5 |
However, commercial use of the 2.6.0 kernel is still months off for most customers. | Commercial releases of the 2.6 kernel by major Linux distributors still remain months away. | 3.786 |
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX advanced 2 points, or 0.24 percent, to 977. | The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 6.52 points, or 0.39 percent, at 1,645.66. | 0.8 |
Two officials initially said about 300 workers had been arrested at 61 stores in 21 states. | But the officials later revised the numbers and said about 250 had been arrested at some 60 stores. | 2.4 |
"This deal makes sense for both companies," Halla said in a prepared statement. | Brian Halla, CEO of NatSemi, claimed the deal made sense for both companies. | 3.2 |
Fifty-seven senators, including 24 Republicans, have signed the letter. | Of those who signed the letter, 57 are senators, including 24 Republicans. | 4.923 |
Five more human cases of West Nile virus, were reported by the Mesa County Health Department on Wednesday. | As of this week, 103 human West Nile cases in 45 counties had been reported to the health department. | 2.6 |
Mr. Manuel and his group entered the United States by walking across the bridge linking Matamoros and Brownsville. | Manuel and his group entered the US the same way thousands of people do every day, by walking across the bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville. | 4 |
Under NASD regulations, Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel. | The analyst, already let go by Merrill, can request a hearing before a NASD panel. | 3 |
The president began his speech by acknowledging the terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia that killed at least 29 people, including seven Americans. | Bush, however, also lashed out at the terrorist bombings in Saudi Arabia that killed at least 29 people -- including a number of Americans. | 3.2 |
"I´m very proud of the citizens of this state," Gov. John Baldacci said after votes from Tuesday´s referendum were counted. | "I'm very proud of the citizens of this state," said Gov. John Baldacci, a casino foe. | 3.2 |
Among three major candidates, Schwarzenegger is wining the battle for independents and crossover voters. | Schwarzenegger picks up more independents and crossover voters than Bustamante. | 3.4 |
He will replace Ron Dittemore, who announced his resignation April 23. | Dittemore announced his plans to resign on April 23. | 2.6 |
Selenski had previously spent seven years in prison on a bank robbery conviction. | Selenski had served about seven years in prison for bank robbery. | 4.571 |
Maddox, 87, cracked two ribs when he fell about 10 days ago at an assisted living home where he was recovering from intestinal surgery, Virginia Carnes said. | Maddox, who had battled cancer since 1983, cracked two ribs earlier this month when he fell at an assisted living home where he was recovering from surgery. | 3.4 |
Graham, a presidential candidate, was criticized by several Republicans as ''politicizing'' the report. | Graham, who co-chaired the inquiry, is a presidential candidate. | 2.25 |
In 2002, Linksys overtook Cisco Systems as the leading wireless equipment vendor, accounting for 14.1 percent of revenue. | Rolfe said Linksys overtook Cisco Systems last year as the leading supplier of WLAN equipment. | 3.5 |
Schools that fail to meet state goals for three years in a row must offer tutoring in addition to transfers. | Schools that don't meet the testing goals for two years in a row must offer transfers. | 2.75 |
Tampering with medicine has been so lucrative that many of those arrested lived in million-dollar homes. | Tampering with medicine apparently was so lucrative, investigators said, that many of the suspects lived in million-dollar homes. | 4.75 |
Mr Howard said he also had faith in the system under which Hicks could be tried. | Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated, saying he had faith in the US justice system. | 4.5 |
Smugglers in a van chased down a pickup and SUV carrying other smugglers and illegal immigrants, said Pinal County Sheriff Roger Vanderpool. | People in a van opened fire on a pickup and SUV believed to be transporting illegal immigrants, said Pinal County Sheriff Roger Vanderpool. | 3.167 |
The trial, featuring 125 witnesses, could continue until the start of 2004. | The trial, which could last until early 2004, is expected to hear the first of 125 witnesses Friday. | 4.5 |
The computers were reportedly located in the U.S., Canada and South Korea. | The PCs are scattered across the United States, Canada and South Korea. | 4.75 |
The vulnerability affects Windows NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition, XP and 2000, as well as Windows Server 2003. | Microsoft issued a patch for the vulnerability, which affects Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. | 2.75 |
The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes. | The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000. | 3.2 |
The European Union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998; the United States is now demanding that the EU end its ban. | The union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998 after many consumers feared health risks. | 2.6 |
He projected Vanderpool will be available within the next five years. | Products featuring Vanderpool will be released within five years, he said. | 4.4 |
Annika Sorenstam gets her first opportunity to test that objective this week at the McDonald's LPGA Championship. | The appetizer devoured, Annika Sorenstam moves on to the entree this week at the McDonald's LPGA Championship. | 3 |
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gained 3 points, or 0.39 percent, at 924. | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> rose 6 points, or 0.41 percent, to 1,498. | 0.944 |
Cisco has signed similar deals with AT&T Corp. T.N , SBC Communications Inc. SBC.N and Sprint Corp. FON.N . | Cisco has similar relationships with BellSouth competitors SBC Communications, AT&T and Sprint Communications. | 4 |
Harris and Klebold killed 12 students and a teacher before taking their own lives on April 20, 1999. | Harris and Klebold killed 12 students, a teacher and themselves at the school. | 3.8 |
"We condemn the Governing Council headed by the United States," Muqtada al Sadr said in a sermon at a mosque. | "We condemn and denounce the Governing Council, which is headed by the United States," Moqtada al-Sadr said. | 4.2 |
In a statement distributed Friday, 28 Chechen non-governmental organizations said they would boycott the vote. | In a statement distributed today, 28 Chechen non-governmental organisations said they would boycott the vote and warned voters to expect fraud. | 4.2 |
The state's population was 6,080,485 in 2000, according to the U.S. census. | Between 1960 and 2000, however, the state's population grew by 30.4 percent to 6,080,485. | 2.6 |
July 18: Hurlbert files a single count of felony sexual assault against Bryant. | Bryant, 24, has been charged with felony sexual assault. | 3.056 |
St. Paul Chairman and Chief Executive Jay S. Fishman, 51, will be CEO of the combined company. | Jay Fishman, 51, chairman and chief executive of St Paul, will be chief executive of the combined company. | 4.75 |
Instead, Weida decided that Meester's case on charges of rape, sodomy, indecent assault and providing alcohol to minors should proceed to a court-martial. | Douglas Meester, 20, is charged with rape, sodomy, indecent assault, and providing alcohol to minors. | 3.25 |
They made a similar discovery in Houston on another aircraft, Dallas-based Southwest said in a statement. | The airline said a similar discovery was made on the plane in Houston. | 3.4 |
Rosenthal declined comment on the Garrett situation Tuesday but said in a statement: "We had a big contract negotiation. | The show's creator and executive producer, Phil Rosenthal, quipped in a statement: "We had a big contract negotiation. | 3.75 |
With the power back on, state workers headed back to their jobs Friday morning. | Pataki said if power was restored, state workers would be back on the job Friday morning. | 2.6 |
The Nasdaq fell about 1.3% for the month, snapping a seven-month winning streak. | The Nasdaq is down roughly 0.4 percent for the month, on track to snap a 7-month streak of gains. | 2.4 |
The report was found Oct. 23, tucked inside an old three-ring binder not related to the investigation. | The report was found last week tucked inside a training manual that belonged to Hicks. | 3.2 |
On Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said it was temporarily closing its offices in Baghdad and Basra. | The International Committee of the Red Cross, fearful for the safety of its staff operating in Iraq, announced it was temporarily shutting its offices in Baghdad and Basra. | 3.4 |
The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, of which Mr O Muireagáin was a member, welcomed his release. | The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, of which he was a member, said he was researching a schools exchange project. | 2.4 |
Glover said the killer used a "peculiar slipknot" on the ligature he used to strangle some of the victims. | Glover said the killer used a ``peculiar slipknot,'' including a coaxial cable and an extension cord, to strangle some of the victims. | 3.4 |
She said Jane Doe's lawyers asked Verizon to withhold her name because she was planning on challenging the subpoena. | Jane Doe, deciding to fight the subpoena, asked Verizon to withhold her name. | 3.6 |
In September, a 27-year-old Singapore researcher contracted SARS while working in a laboratory. | In a case in August, a 27-year-old laboratory worker in Singapore developed SARS. | 3.4 |
A number below 50 suggests contraction in the manufacturing sector, while a number above that indicates expansion. | A reading above 50 suggests growth in the sector, while a number below that level indicates contraction. | 4.818 |
A lawsuit has been filed in an attempt to block the removal of the Ten Commandments monument from the building. | Supporters asked a federal court Monday to block the removal of a Ten Commandments monument from the Alabama Judicial Building. | 3.2 |
Britz earned $3.77 million in salary, bonus and other compensation, and Kinney earned $3.76 million. | Johnston made $5.8 million in salary and bonus in 2001 as president, and as a part-time adviser earned $1 million in 2002. | 1.4 |
That truck was spotted in the Campbells Creek area, fitting that description, Morris said. | A black pickup truck was also seen in the Campbells Creek area, Morris said. | 3 |
Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing. | FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday. | 3.2 |
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3 per cent at 9,886.75, while the Nasdaq Composite index was 0.4 per cent higher at 1,986.97. | On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5 per cent at 9,905.8 and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.7 per cent at 1,995.1. | 1.8 |
Tehran has made clear it will only sign the Additional Protocol introducing such inspections if a ban on the import of civilian Western nuclear technology is lifted. | Tehran has made it clear it will only sign the protocol if a ban on imports of peaceful Western nuclear technology is lifted. | 3.8 |
Congress twice before passed similar restrictions only to see President Bill Clinton veto them. | Congress twice passed similar bills, but then-President Clinton vetoed them both times. | 4.6 |
But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards." | "I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative. | 2.8 |
Under the program, U.S. officials work with foreign port authorities to identify, target and search high-risk cargo. | Under the program, US officials work with foreign port authorities to seek out high-risk cargo before it can reach the United States. | 4.25 |
Niels told an interviewer in 1999 he thought the Old Man would outlive him by many years. | In 1999, two years before his death, Mr. Nielsen told an interviewer that he thought the rock face would outlive him by many years. | 3 |
One, Capt. Doug McDonald, remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday. | Her 20-year-old sister, Allyson, was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition. | 0.75 |
On Wednesday, the total of National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty worldwide stood at 154,603. | As of yesterday, the total number of National Guard and Reserve troops called to duty worldwide stood at 154,603. | 4 |
During a period of nearly a decade, Telemarketing Associates raised more than $7 million. | Telemarketing Associates, hired by VietNow, raised $7.1 million from 1987 to 1995. | 3.6 |
The bodies of former Invercargill man Warren Campbell, 32, and climbing companion Jonathan Smith, 47, were recovered from below Mt D'Archiac late yesterday morning. | Warren David Campbell, 32, and climbing companion Jonathan Smith, 47, did not return as expected on Tuesday from climbing on Mt D'Archiac in the McKenzie District. | 2.2 |
Mr. Geoghan had been living in a protective custody unit since being transferred to the prison on April 3. | He had been in protective custody since being transferred to Souza-Baranowski in April, officials said. | 2.8 |
The 2000 Democratic platform supported "the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of the nation." | The Democrat's 2000 platform didn't explicitly support gay marriages but backed "the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families into the life of the nation." | 3.2 |
Its shares fell 71 cents, or 3.5 percent, in after-hours trading to $19.55. | The stock had risen 63 cents, or 3 percent, to close at $20.26 in regular-session Nasdaq trading. | 1.25 |
Hundreds of reporters and photographers swamped the courthouse grounds before the hearing, which was carried live on national cable networks. | Hundreds of reporters and photographers swamped the town and the short hearing involving the five-time All-Star was carried live on national cable networks. | 3 |
AMD's chip sales jumped 7 percent year-on-year to $402 million. | Second-quarter sales grew 7 percent, to $645 million from $600 million in 2002. | 2.2 |
Shelia Chaney Wilson seemed agitated when she came to help prepare for Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church's upcoming 104th anniversary celebration, worshippers said. | Congregants of Turner Monumental AME Church said Shelia Chaney Wilson, 43, was agitated when she came to the church, in the Kirkwood neighborhood on the city's east side. | 3.6 |
He was the Ace of Diamonds in a pack of cards depicting Iraqi fugitives that has been issued to U.S. troops. | He was the ace of diamonds in a U.S. deck of cards showing pictures of most-wanted Iraqi leaders. | 4 |
Miodrag Zivkovic, of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro, won 31 percent of the vote, while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got 4 percent. | A pro-independence radical, Miodrag Zivkovic, of the Liberal Alliance, came in second with 31 percent of the vote. | 3 |
So far, Georgia has been returned all but $70,000 of the money it wired. | Georgia has received all but $70,000 of its money back with the help of the FBI. | 3.75 |
The island nation reported 65 new cases on May 22, a one day record, and 55 new cases on May 23, making Taiwan's epidemic the fastest-growing in the world. | Taiwan reported 65 new cases on May 22, a one-day record, and 55 new cases on May 23, making its epidemic the world's fastest-growing. | 5 |
Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat. | Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat, and he immediately appealed the decision. | 3.2 |
Half of the women were given a daily dose of the drug and half took a placebo. | Half the women received a daily tablet of the combination oestrogen plus progestin while the rest were given a placebo. | 3.2 |
When police removed the four from the home, they weighed 136 pounds combined. | Each boy weighed less than 50 pounds when they were removed from the home Oct. 10. | 3 |
While the Ibrahims had one separation operation, Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres, with several weeks between each. | Instead of one long operation to separate the twins, Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three, with several weeks between each. | 3.6 |
The company has expanded into providing other services for buyers, including payment services. | The company has expanded those basic services, offering payment and even financing. | 4.2 |
The blasts killed two people and injured more than 150 others. | The Atlanta Olympic Games attack killed one woman and injured more than 100 other people. | 1.8 |
In 2001, President Bush named Kathy Gregg to the Student Loan Marketing Association board of directors. | In 2001, President Bush named her to the Student Loan Marketing Association, the largest U.S. lender for students. | 3.231 |
The Boston Archdiocese has faced waves of scandal that have not only angered victims' advocates but parishioners and some priests. | The waves of scandal angered not only victims' advocates but parishioners and some priests, to the point that Law could no longer run the archdiocese. | 3 |
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