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A federal magistrate in Fort Lauderdale ordered him held without bail. | Zuccarini was ordered held without bail Wednesday by a federal judge in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | 3 |
The department's position threatens to alienate social conservatives, who have provided strong political support for Mr. Ashcroft and President Bush. | The department's stance disappointed some abortion opponents, and it threatens to alienate social conservatives who have provided strong political support for Ashcroft and President Bush. | 3.75 |
South Africa has the world's highest caseload with 4.7 million people infected with HIV or AIDS. | With 4.7 million people infected with HIV or AIDS, South Africa has the world's highest AIDS caseload. | 5 |
In that position, Elias will report to Joe Tucci, president and CEO of EMC. | As executive vice president of new ventures, Elias will report to Joe Tucci, EMC's president and chief executive. | 3.4 |
The new Army Commander is the Masaka Armoured Brigade commanding officer, Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima who is now promoted to major general. | PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has promoted Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima to Major General and named him Army Commander. | 3.2 |
Mailblocks was founded five years after WebTV was acquired by Microsoft for $425 million. | WebTV was sold to Microsoft in 1997 for $425 million and today is called MSN TV. | 2.8 |
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority was given two weeks to restore the $1.50 fare and the old commuter railroad rates, York declared. | The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which plans to appeal, was given until May 28 to restore the old subway and bus fare and the old commuter railroad rates. | 2.8 |
"Today, we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush." | "Today, we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin (news - web sites) and President Bush (news - web sites)." | 4.6 |
The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near the village of McGrath. | The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near McGrath to establish a moose nursery of sorts. | 3.2 |
Peterson told police he fished alone in San Francisco Bay on Christmas Eve, returning to an empty house. | Peterson told police he left his wife at about 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 24 to fish alone in San Francisco Bay. | 3 |
The Fed's Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June, a record high, from 10.6 in May. | Prices had pulled back from offshore highs when the Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June, a record high, from 10.6 in May. | 3.8 |
Det Chief Insp Norman McKinlay said there was "evidence a body or bodies have been in this area". | Detective Chief Inspector Norman McKinlay, leading the investigation, said: "There is evidence a body or bodies have been in this area. | 4.5 |
Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday, as did Mills. | Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday, saying that he never discussed personnel matters. | 3 |
General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla. | Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla. | 4.727 |
Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella, bench coach John McLaren and right fielder Aubrey Huff were ejected for arguing after Huff was called out on strikes to end the ninth. | Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella, bench coach John McLaren and Huff all were ejected in the middle of the ninth. | 3.8 |
The venture owns five oil refineries and more than 2,100 filling stations in Russia and Ukraine. | TNK-BP has six oil producing units, five refineries and 2,100 filling stations. | 3 |
Other changes in the plan refine his original vision, Libeskind said. | Many of the changes are improvements to the original plan, Libeskind said. | 4.6 |
Rep. Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., criticized the FDA's efforts in Florida. | Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., said he wanted to congratulate the FDA. | 2 |
There are now 37 active probable cases in the GTA, compared with 70 cases on June 6. | And, globally, the number of active probable cases has declined to 573. | 1.5 |
SARS has killed 296 people on China's mainland and infected more than 5,200. | Throughout China's mainland, the disease has killed 300 people and infected more than 5,270. | 3.2 |
The redesigned Finder also features search, coloured labels for customized organization of documents and projects and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac, Windows and UNIX file servers. | It also supports coloured labels to better organise documents, and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac, Windows and Unix file servers. | 3 |
The lawyer representing Torch Concepts, Rich Marsden did not respond to repeated phone calls. | Officials with Torch and JetBlue did not respond to repeated phone calls from the Mercury News seeking comment. | 2.75 |
He was voluntarily castrated in 2001, an operation he contends removed his ability to become sexually aroused. | DeVries, who was voluntarily castrated in August 2001, has said the surgery took away his ability to become sexually aroused. | 4.5 |
The S&P/TSX composite rose 87.74 points on the week, while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.49 points. | On the week, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points, while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points. | 1 |
In turn SuSE will license Java 2 Standard Edition while also formalising an existing agreement to distribute Sun's Java Virtual Machine for running Java applications. | Nuremberg, Germany-based SuSE will license Sun's Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE) and ship Sun's Java Virtual Machine across its Linux software line. | 3.75 |
Long lines formed outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines Sunday as Israelis prepared to weather a strike that threatened to paralyze the country. | Long lines formed Sunday outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines as Israelis braced for the strike's effects. | 4.5 |
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index fell 3.99, or 0.2 percent, to 1,682.72, following a two-day win of 55.93. | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 8.52 points, or 0.51 percent, to 1,670.21. | 1.5 |
We don't know if any will be SARS," said Dr. James Young, Ontario's commissioner of public safety. | "We're being hyper-vigilant," said Dr. James Young, Ontario's commissioner of public safety. | 2 |
Sales for the quarter beat expectations, rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros. | Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn, beating expectations. | 4 |
The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results. | The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July. | 3.2 |
"We haven't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line, but this is an experiment worth introducing," said David Richardson, the ICC's cricket manager. | "We haven't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line," said Dave Richardson, the ICC's cricket manager. | 4 |
Shinseki retires Wednesday after a 38-year career that included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia. | Shinseki's career included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia. | 3 |
The department also sent water and soil samples to the state health laboratory. | Water samples are being sent to the state health department for analysis. | 3.25 |
"But that does not clear them of the obligation to do everything possible to protect civilians, and that is not what we're seeing." | "But that does not clear them of the responsibility to do everything possible to minimize civilian harm." | 3.4 |
Ross Garber, Rowland's lawyer, said Tuesday he would attend the meeting and would ask to speak on the issue. | Ross Garber, Rowland's legal counsel, said the governor would have no comment on the condo deal. | 2 |
Previously he had seen the grinning mechanic from east Java only on television. | Mr Hughes had seen Amrozi's face on television, the infamous images of the grinning mechanic from east Java. | 3.4 |
Two years later, the insurance coverage would begin. | Under the agreement, Medicare coverage for drug benefits would begin in 2006. | 2.8 |
NASA satellite images show that Arctic ice has been shrinking at the rate of nearly 10 percent a decade. | Researchers found that sea ice in the Arctic is disappearing at a rate of 9 percent each decade. | 3.2 |
"Biotech products, if anything, may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing," Fraley said, adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology. | "Biotech products, if anything, may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing," said Robert Fraley, Monsanto's executive vice president. | 3.2 |
A nationally board certified teacher with a master's degree, Kelley makes a salary of $65,000 in his 30th year. | A nationally board certified teacher with a master's degree, Kelley, in his 30th year teaching, makes $65,000. | 4.75 |
In Vienna, the IAEA said ElBaradei would accept the invitation, although no date had yet been set. | In Vienna, the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday ElBaradei had accepted Iran's invitation, but said no date had yet been set. | 3.25 |
The epidemic began in November in the mainland's Guangdong province, but the People's Republic of China refused to report truthfully about its spread for four months. | The PRC epidemic began in Guandong province in November, but the Communist Party government refused to report truthfully about its spread for four months. | 4.25 |
Druce will face murder charges, Conte said. | Conte said Druce will be charged with murder. | 5 |
That compared with $35.18 million, or 24 cents per share, in the year-ago period. | Earnings were affected by a non-recurring $8 million tax benefit in the year-ago period. | 1.6 |
Nick Markakis, a left-hander from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia, went to the Orioles with the seventh pick. | Next, Baltimore took Nick Markakis, a left-handed pitcher and outfielder from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia. | 3.8 |
We remain hopeful that the city will agree to work with us and engage in good-faith discussions on this issue." | Alhart said the governor "remains hopeful that the city will continue to work with us and engage in good-faith discussions." | 3.5 |
Some women are also concerned that so many women are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection. | Some women also express concern about a society in which more people than ever are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection. | 4.75 |
The notification was first reported Friday by MSNBC. | MSNBC.com first reported the CIA request on Friday. | 3 |
There is, however, no photo of Peter Hollingworth in the June issue examined by the Herald yesterday. | There is, however, no photograph of Dr Hollingworth in the June issue of the magazine examined by The Age yesterday. | 3 |
"We continue to work with the Saudis on this, but they did not, as of the time of this tragic event, provide the additional security we requested." | "But they did not, as of the time of this particular tragic event, provide the security we had requested," Mr Jordan said. | 3.25 |
A statement released by DEI said Green would begin driving the car on an interim basis beginning next week in the Winston Open at Lowe's Motor Speedway. | It was announced that Green will replace Park in the Dale Earnhardt Inc. No. 1 Chevrolet, beginning with the Winston Open at Lowe's Motor Speedway next week. | 3.25 |
Costa's semifinal opponent is Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero, whom he beat in last year's final. | Costa will play Juan Carlos Ferrero next in a rematch of last year's final. | 3.75 |
Doctors have speculated that the body's own estrogen protects against cell damage and improves blood flow. | Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow. | 4.25 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> added 8.27 points, or 0.51 percent, to 1,633.53. | The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX crept up 4.3 points, or 0.44 percent, to 980.52. | 1.2 |
No Americans were reported among the casualties, according to Capt. Michael Calvert, a spokesman for the regiment. | None of the casualties was Americans, said Capt. Michael Calvert, regiment spokesman. | 5 |
We think they have the right to choose. | "We think PeopleSoft customers deserve the right to choose," Ellison said. | 3 |
"We have found the smoking gun," investigating board member Scott Hubbard said. | "We have found the smoking gun," said Hubbard, director of NASA's Ames Research Center in California. | 3.6 |
"This child was literally neglected to death," Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said. | Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen. | 1.8 |
Microsoft said Friday that it is halting development of future Macintosh versions of its Internet Explorer browser, citing competition from Apple Computer's Safari browser. | Microsoft will stop developing versions of its Internet Explorer browser software for Macintosh computers, saying that Apple's Safari is now all that Apple needs. | 4 |
Chapman was not immediately arrested and is expected to appear for arraignment July 3. | Mr. Chapman, who hasn't been arrested, is expected to appear for arraignment next Thursday, prosecutors said. | 3.8 |
President Bush raised a record-breaking $49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months, with contributions from 262,000 Americans, the president's campaign chairman said Tuesday. | President Bush has raised $83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May, and has $70 million of that left to spend, his campaign said Tuesday. | 2.4 |
Authorities in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan have searched for the bodies. | So far, authorities also have searched areas in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. | 2.8 |
He said European governments "have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded, unscientific fears. | "They have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded, unscientific fears," Bush said. | 3.2 |
One question was whether France, which infuriated Washington by leading the charge against U.N. authorization for the war, would vote "Yes" or abstain. | France, which infuriated Washington by leading the charge against U.N. approval for the war, also sought changes. | 3 |
Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas told a news conference Monday that authorities were ``continuing to make significant progress'' in the case. | No charges have been filed in those deaths, but Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas said authorities were "continuing to make significant progress" in the case. | 3.4 |
The U.S. Conference Board said its latest measure of business confidence hit 60 after falling to 53 in its first quarter survey. | The Conference Board said its measure of business confidence, which had fallen to 53 in the first quarter of 2003, improved to 60 in the most recent second quarter. | 3.8 |
Its legal representatives began meeting with plaintiffs' attorneys last week to discuss a settlement. | Attorneys for both the archdiocese and the plaintiffs began meeting last week to reach the out-of-court settlement. | 3.25 |
Seniors would then have to pay 50 percent of their drug costs up to $3,450. | Above that, Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs. | 1.5 |
The flamboyant entrepreneur flagged the plan after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey. | Sir Richard was speaking after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey. | 2.8 |
Government bonds sold off sharply after Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday that the U.S. economy "could very well be embarking on a period of extended growth". | Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday the U.S. economy "could very well be embarking on a period of sustained growth". | 3.2 |
For Kathy Nicolo (Jennifer Connelly), the house means stability and family. | Kathy Nicolo (Jennifer Connelly) is desperate that her family not find out that her life has fallen apart. | 2 |
The Institute for Supply Management's index of nonmanufacturing activity rose unexpectedly in April, reports said. | The Institute for Supply Management said its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 50.7 from 47.9 in March. | 3.4 |
WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed, saying: "It looks very much like an isolated event." | "It looks very much like an isolated event," World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said. | 4.6 |
Police said her two small children were alone in the apartment for up to two days. | Police said her two small children were alone there for up to two days as she lay dead. | 3.25 |
The priest, the Rev. John F. Johnston, 64, of 35th Avenue in Jackson Heights, was charged with aggravated harassment and criminal possession of a weapon. | The Rev. John Johnston, 64, was charged with aggravated harassment in the phone call case and with criminal possession of a weapon, according to a police statement. | 3.75 |
The settlement includes $4.1 million in attorneys' fees and expenses. | Plaintiffs' attorneys would get $4.1 million of the settlement. | 4.5 |
Three no votes would kill it for now. | It would take three votes to kill the ACC's expansion. | 3.667 |
Some 660 prisoners from 42 countries, including Canada, are held, many captured during the war against in Afghanistan the al-Qaida network. | Some 660 prisoners from 42 countries are being held at the Naval base at Guantanamo Bay, many captured during the war against Al Qaeda in Afghanistan. | 3.333 |
To reach John A. Dvorak, who covers Kansas, call (816) 234-7743 or send e-mail to jdvorak@kctar.com. | To reach Brad Cooper, Johnson County municipal reporter, call (816) 234-7724 or send e-mail to bcooper@kcstar.com. | 1 |
Prosecutor Jim Hardin called the decision a victory for Kathleen Peterson's family. | Members of Kathleen Peterson's family were not present. | 1 |
And now it's anything he wants to say," Alesha Badgley, Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director, said this week. | And now it's anything he wants to say," confirmed Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director Alesha Badgley. | 5 |
The national denomination of the Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Anglican Communion. | The Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which has 77 million adherents. | 5 |
"I feel confident saying that HP is no longer an integration story," Fiorina said. | "We still have a lot to do, but I feel confident that HP is no longer an integration story." | 3.4 |
British police arrested 21 people early Tuesday in connection with the suspected ritual murder of an African boy whose torso was found in the Thames River. | Police have arrested 21 people in connection with the murder of a young Nigerian child whose headless and limbless torso was found floating in the river Thames. | 3.5 |
By late afternoon, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.81, or 0.1 percent, at 9,331.77, having gained 201 points Monday to its highest level since July 2002. | In morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.76, or 0.1 percent, at 9,310.20, having gained 201 points Monday. | 1.25 |
Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities. | Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save. | 3.25 |
Shares closed on NASDAQ just below their 52-week high, at $32.17, up $1.54. | Trading of EchoStar's stock closed Tuesday at a 52-week high of $32.17, up $1.54. | 3.25 |
Janice Kelly said her husband had received assurances from senior MoD officials that his name would not be made public. | She told the inquiry that her husband had received assurances from his line manager and senior ministry officials that when he came forward his name would not be made public. | 3.75 |
If convicted, they face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each of the 11 counts. | If convicted, each faces up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000 or more based on the amount of gains involved. | 3.25 |
U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America. | U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday, as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America. | 3.6 |
Evacuation went smoothly, although passengers weren't told what was going on, Hunt said. | Passengers were evacuated smoothly, although they were not told what was going on, he said. | 4.4 |
Between 1993 and 2002, 142 allegations of sexual assault were reported. | From 1993 to 2002, there were 142 reported sexual assaults at the academy. | 3.6 |
Smith said simply "Oh, my God," in the seconds afterward, according to Weinshall. | In the seconds after the crash, she added, Captain Smith said simply, "Oh my God." | 3.75 |
Cooley said he expects Muhammad will similarly be called as a witness at a pretrial hearing for Malvo. | Lee Boyd Malvo will be called as a witness Wednesday in a pretrial hearing for fellow sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad. | 2.5 |
"He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words," daughter Linda Hope said. | "He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words ... He gave us each a kiss and that was it," she said. | 3.25 |
He also could be barred permanently from the securities industry. | Young faces a fine, suspension or being permanently barred from the securities industry. | 3.333 |
"They were an inspirational couple, selfless and courageous," said the Oscar-winning film director. | He said: “They were an inspirational couple, selfless and courageous. | 3 |
A second victim, Michael Walker, 23, was struck in the torso, the bullet perforating his lung. | The other victim, Michael Walker, of 550 Barbey Street, was struck in the neck. | 2.2 |
In an interview, Healey, who is a criminologist, acknowledged that much of the sentiment among legislators here and across the country was wariness toward capital punishment. | In an interview, Ms. Healey, who is a criminologist, said many lawmakers here and across the country shared a wariness toward capital punishment. | 4.6 |
Franklin County Judge-Executive Teresa Barton said a firefighter was struck by lightning and was taken to the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. | A county firefighter, was struck by lightning and was in stable condition at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. | 3.2 |
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