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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
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0.73
0.52
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stsbenchmark
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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
0.2
0.6
0.48
2,724
stsbenchmark
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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
0.29
0.66
0.64
2,725
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.5
0.73
0.68
2,726
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.45
0.72
0.48
2,727
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.44
0.76
0.68
2,728
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.3
0.49
0.72
2,729
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.24
0.51
0.68
2,730
stsbenchmark
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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
0.63
0.69
0.9636
2,731
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.44
0.71
0.64
2,732
stsbenchmark
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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
0.2
0.59
0.28
2,733
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.5
0.69
0.6
2,734
stsbenchmark
train
Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing.
FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday.
3.2
0.2
0.54
0.64
2,735
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.34
0.74
0.36
2,736
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.71
0.79
0.76
2,737
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.24
0.7
0.92
2,738
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.38
0.65
0.56
2,739
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.41
0.75
0.85
2,740
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.46
0.71
0.6
2,741
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.2
0.6
0.15
2,742
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.64
0.84
0.8
2,743
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.09
0.51
0.72
2,744
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.37
0.63
0.44
2,745
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.38
0.7
0.56
2,746
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.54
0.79
0.64
2,747
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.2
0.56
0.25
2,748
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.56
0.79
0.6
2,749
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.16
0.52
0.44
2,750
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.23
0.5
0.72
2,751
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.44
0.62
0.8
2,752
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.26
0.58
0.6
2,753
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.4
0.64
0.75
2,754
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.54
0.84
1
2,755
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.6
0.77
0.64
2,756
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.43
0.59
0.64
2,757
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.33
0.44
0.6
2,758
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.47
0.78
0.72
2,759
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.25
0.67
0.84
2,760
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.3
0.68
0.36
2,761
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.43
0.79
0.6462
2,762
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.48
0.61
0.6
2,763
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.37
0.44
0.6
2,764
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.63
0.85
0.75
2,765
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.72
0.51
1
2,766
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.41
0.68
0.68
2,767
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.25
0.52
0.64
2,768
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.21
0.47
0.56
2,769
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.41
0.74
0.56
2,770
stsbenchmark
train
"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
0.57
0.81
0.92
2,771
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.65
0.82
0.64
2,772
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.34
0.55
0.6
2,773
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.7
0.82
0.76
2,774
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.34
0.8
0.9
2,775
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.17
0.49
0.6
2,776
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.42
0.77
0.9454
2,777
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.47
0.73
0.76
2,778
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.29
0.58
0.6
2,779
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.29
0.69
0.92
2,780
stsbenchmark
train
Rep. Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., criticized the FDA's efforts in Florida.
Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., said he wanted to congratulate the FDA.
2
0.25
0.62
0.4
2,781
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.17
0.53
0.3
2,782
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.42
0.61
0.64
2,783
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.52
0.76
0.6
2,784
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.33
0.54
0.55
2,785
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.44
0.76
0.9
2,786
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.28
0.55
0.2
2,787
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.3
0.6
0.75
2,788
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.61
0.78
0.9
2,789
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.28
0.6
0.3
2,790
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.45
0.79
0.4
2,791
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.2
0.62
0.8
2,792
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.33
0.62
0.64
2,793
stsbenchmark
train
"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
0.63
0.83
0.8
2,794
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.6
0.83
0.6
2,795
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.5
0.57
0.65
2,796
stsbenchmark
train
"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
0.5
0.75
0.68
2,797
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.28
0.62
0.4
2,798
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.36
0.55
0.68
2,799
stsbenchmark
train
Two years later, the insurance coverage would begin.
Under the agreement, Medicare coverage for drug benefits would begin in 2006.
2.8
0.18
0.53
0.56
2,800
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.37
0.6
0.64
2,801
stsbenchmark
train
"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
0.48
0.79
0.64
2,802
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.57
0.78
0.95
2,803
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.48
0.7
0.65
2,804
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.5
0.74
0.85
2,805
stsbenchmark
train
Druce will face murder charges, Conte said.
Conte said Druce will be charged with murder.
5
0.25
0.55
1
2,806
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.17
0.56
0.32
2,807
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.35
0.63
0.76
2,808
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.5
0.78
0.7
2,809
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.52
0.79
0.95
2,810
stsbenchmark
train
The notification was first reported Friday by MSNBC.
MSNBC.com first reported the CIA request on Friday.
3
0.23
0.5
0.6
2,811
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.65
0.85
0.6
2,812
stsbenchmark
train
"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
0.42
0.67
0.65
2,813
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.24
0.6
0.65
2,814
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.26
0.67
0.75
2,815
stsbenchmark
train
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
0.35
0.71
0.85
2,816
stsbenchmark
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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.
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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.
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We think they have the right to choose.
"We think PeopleSoft customers deserve the right to choose," Ellison said.
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"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.
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"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.
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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.
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