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Byrd, speaking from the Senate floor, said he questioned "the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for purposes of a speech."
"But I do question the motives of a desk-bound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for the purposes of a speech."
3.4
0.44
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stsbenchmark
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The Ministry of Defence is facing a 20m compensation claim from hundreds of Kenyan women who claim they were raped by British soldiers.
Hundreds of Kenyan women claiming they were attacked and raped by British soldiers were granted government legal aid Wednesday to pursue their case against the Ministry of Defense.
3
0.31
0.43
0.6
2,924
stsbenchmark
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Shares of USA Interactive rose $2.28, or 7 percent, to $34.96 on Friday in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading and have gained 53 percent this year.
Shares of LendingTree rose $6.03, or 41 percent, to close at $20.72 on the Nasdaq stock market yesterday.
1
0.29
0.6
0.2
2,925
stsbenchmark
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Similar bills passed the House twice but died in the Senate.
Two years ago, the House passed a similar version that floundered in the Senate.
2.75
0.35
0.56
0.55
2,926
stsbenchmark
train
The show's closure affected third-quarter earnings per share by a penny.
The company said this impacted earnings by a penny a share.
3.25
0.24
0.56
0.65
2,927
stsbenchmark
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The woman was hospitalized June 15, Kansas health officials said.
Missouri health officials said he had not been hospitalized and is recovering.
1
0.16
0.41
0.2
2,928
stsbenchmark
train
Blue chips edged lower by midday on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months.
U.S. stocks fell in early morning trade on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months.
3.6
0.61
0.86
0.72
2,929
stsbenchmark
train
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> tacked on 5.91 points, or 0.29 percent, to 2,053.27.
The technology-focused Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> advanced 6 points, or 0.30 percent, to 2,053, erasing earlier losses.
3.2
0.39
0.78
0.64
2,930
stsbenchmark
train
Two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports were among the suspects, the official said.
They include two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports, and the remainder are Iraqis and Saudis, the official said.
3
0.48
0.77
0.6
2,931
stsbenchmark
train
Her birthday, 21 April, was declared a public holiday and she attended a reception and a ball.
When his grandmother, then-Princess Elizabeth, turned 21 in 1947, the day was declared a public holiday, and she attended a reception and a ball.
3.2
0.4
0.72
0.64
2,932
stsbenchmark
train
Sorkin, who faces charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and lying to a grand jury, was to have been tried separately.
Sorkin was to have been tried separately on charges of conspiracy and lying to a grand jury.
4.6
0.52
0.58
0.92
2,933
stsbenchmark
train
The man, who entered the post office in Lakeside shortly before 3 p.m., gave up to deputies about 6:30 p.m.
The man had entered the post office on Woodside Avenue at Maine Avenue shortly before 3 p.m.
2.8
0.31
0.64
0.56
2,934
stsbenchmark
train
"Fewer than 10" FBI offices have conducted investigations involving visits to mosques, the Justice Department said.
In addition, the Justice Department said that the FBI has conducted ''fewer than 10'' investigations involving visits to mosques.
4.2
0.42
0.57
0.84
2,935
stsbenchmark
train
Outside the court, Sriyanto, who faces up to 25 years' jail, denied he had done anything wrong.
Outside the court, Sriyanto denied to The Age that he had done anything wrong.
3.2
0.5
0.75
0.64
2,936
stsbenchmark
train
University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university's Web site, "Our fundamental values haven't changed.
"Our fundamental values haven't changed," Mary Sue Coleman, president of the university, said in a statement in Ann Arbor.
4
0.5
0.54
0.8
2,937
stsbenchmark
train
Comcast Class A shares were up 8 cents at $30.50 in morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
The stock rose 48 cents to $30 yesterday in Nasdaq Stock Market trading.
2.2
0.2
0.57
0.44
2,938
stsbenchmark
train
Thomas was joined in full by Rehnquist, and in parts by O'Connor and Scalia.
He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Antonin Scalia.
2.8
0.29
0.68
0.56
2,939
stsbenchmark
train
When you crossed the line, you violated the constitutional right," said Charles Weisselberg, a UC Berkeley law professor.
When you crossed the line, you violated the constitutional right," said Charles Weisselberg, who teaches law at the University of California, Berkeley.
5
0.52
0.79
1
2,940
stsbenchmark
train
Preliminary reports were that the men were not seen together at the airport, sources said.
The men had Pakistani passports and reportedly were seen together at the airport earlier in the evening, law enforcement sources said.
2
0.33
0.57
0.4
2,941
stsbenchmark
train
Toronto yesterday had 64 probable cases of SARS and nine suspect cases.
As of Wednesday, there were 65 probable SARS cases in the Toronto region.
3.25
0.25
0.5
0.65
2,942
stsbenchmark
train
The Nasdaq composite index rose 13.70, or 0.8 per cent, to 1700.34.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 13.73 points, or 0.81 percent, to finish at 1,700.34.
3.75
0.27
0.7
0.75
2,943
stsbenchmark
train
Toll, Australia's second-largest transport company, last week offered NZ75 a share for Tranz Rail.
Toll last week offered to buy the company for NZ75c a share, or $NZ158 million.
3.5
0.21
0.58
0.7
2,944
stsbenchmark
train
MessageLabs, which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world, said it had filtered out 27,000 infected e-mails in 115 countries as of Thursday morning.
Messagelabs, which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world, has labeled the worm "high risk" and reports more than 31,000 infections in 120 countries.
2.75
0.33
0.75
0.55
2,945
stsbenchmark
train
Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case.
Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case.
4
0.44
0.66
0.8
2,946
stsbenchmark
train
Oracle shares were also higher, trading up 12 cents at $13.60.
Shares of Redwood Shores-based Oracle rose 14 cents to $13.62.
2
0.17
0.55
0.4
2,947
stsbenchmark
train
With all precincts reporting, Fletcher — a three-term congressman from Lexington — had an overwhelming 57 percent of the vote.
With all precincts reporting, Fletcher had 88,747 votes, or 57 percent of the total.
3
0.43
0.67
0.6
2,948
stsbenchmark
train
In Hong Kong, 24 patients were quarantined Wednesday after seven public hospital workers developed flu-like symptoms.
This after seven health care workers at a public hospital fell ill with flu-like symptoms.
3
0.29
0.57
0.6
2,949
stsbenchmark
train
On the upside, Coca-Cola Co. (nyse: KO - news - people) reported higher profit for the quarter early on Thursday, helped by European demand.
Coca-Cola Co. (KO) reported higher profit for the quarter, helped by European demand, early on Thursday.
4.6
0.48
0.7
0.92
2,950
stsbenchmark
train
The unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 6.1%, the highest level since July 1994.
The unemployment rate is predicted to have ticked up a percentage point to 6.1%.
3.2
0.32
0.64
0.64
2,951
stsbenchmark
train
As part of his deal, Mr. Delainey has agreed to cooperate in the continuing investigation.
Dave Delainey agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors in exchange for the plea.
4.4
0.27
0.54
0.88
2,952
stsbenchmark
train
But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open to further bids and hoped to see bidders interested in individual assets team up.
But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open for further bids in the next day or two.
4
0.53
0.77
0.8
2,953
stsbenchmark
train
Micron has declared its first quarterly profit for three years.
Micron's numbers also marked the first quarterly profit in three years for the DRAM manufacturer.
3.75
0.26
0.66
0.75
2,954
stsbenchmark
train
The fines are part of failed Republican efforts to force or entice the Democrats to return.
Perry said he backs the Senate's efforts, including the fines, to force the Democrats to return.
2.8
0.23
0.6
0.56
2,955
stsbenchmark
train
The tech-loaded Nasdaq composite rose 20.96 points to 1595.91, ending at its highest level for 12 months.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02.
2.4
0.15
0.56
0.48
2,956
stsbenchmark
train
U.S. prosecutors have arrested more than 130 individuals and have seized more than $17 million in a continuing crackdown on Internet fraud and abuse.
More than 130 people have been arrested and $17 million worth of property seized in an Internet fraud sweep announced Friday by three U.S. government agencies.
4.6
0.39
0.51
0.92
2,957
stsbenchmark
train
Chavez said investigators feel confident they've got "at least one of the fires resolved in that regard."
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez said investigators felt confident that with the arrests they had "at least one of the fires resolved."
3.8
0.42
0.7
0.76
2,958
stsbenchmark
train
The man accused of using fake grenades to commandeer a Cuban plane that landed in Key West in April was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison.
A Cuban architect was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for using two fake grenades to hijack a passenger plane from Cuba to Florida in April.
4.4
0.38
0.48
0.88
2,959
stsbenchmark
train
Jim Williams, director of the US-VISIT project, said that by the middle of November, many arriving passengers in Atlanta will be fingerprinted and photographed.
Jim Williams, director of the US-VISIT project, said that by the middle of November, inspectors will be fingerprinting and photographing many foreign passengers arriving in Atlanta.
4.2
0.7
0.75
0.84
2,960
stsbenchmark
train
The hearing occurred a day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer, Dallager, for not addressing the scandal.
The hearing came one day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer - Dallager - for failing to address the scandal.
5
0.46
0.89
1
2,961
stsbenchmark
train
The Episcopal Church ''is alienating itself from the Anglican Communion,'' said the Very Rev. Peter Karanja, provost of the All Saints Cathedral, in Nairobi.
In Nairobi, the provost of All Saints Cathedral, the Very Reverend Peter Karanja, said the US Episcopal Church was alienating itself from the Anglican Communion.
5
0.65
0.5
1
2,962
stsbenchmark
train
Counties with population declines will be Vermillion, Posey and Madison.
Vermillion, Posey and Madison County populations will decline.
5
0.29
0.45
1
2,963
stsbenchmark
train
Swartz, indicted in February, had argued that New Hampshire was the wrong place to charge him.
Swartz had sought to have the charges dismissed, saying New Hampshire was the wrong place to charge him.
3.4
0.45
0.72
0.68
2,964
stsbenchmark
train
They were at Raffles Hospital over the weekend for further evaluation.
They underwent more tests over the weekend, and are now warded at Raffles Hospital.
3.2
0.25
0.55
0.64
2,965
stsbenchmark
train
When the bomb exploded at the Casa de España, customers were eating dinner and playing bingo.
At the Casa de Espaa, customers were eating dinner and playing bingo when a bomb went off.
5
0.6
0.75
1
2,966
stsbenchmark
train
Plofsky said the commission won't investigate because the three-year statute of limitations has expired.
The panel will not begin a formal investigation because the statute of limitations has expired, Plofsky said.
4.4
0.32
0.66
0.88
2,967
stsbenchmark
train
If convicted of the spying charges, he could face the death penalty.
The charges of espionage and aiding the enemy can carry the death penalty.
3.6
0.22
0.59
0.72
2,968
stsbenchmark
train
Entrenched interests are positioning themselves to control the network's chokepoints and they are lobbying the FCC to aid and abet them.
It may be dying because entrenched interests are positioning themselves to control the Internet's choke-points and they are lobbying the FCC to aid and abet them."
3.2
0.56
0.88
0.64
2,969
stsbenchmark
train
But church members and observers say they expect that the decision could be problematic for many Episcopalians.
But church members and observers say they anticipate that the decision here could pose doctrinal problems for some Episcopalians who believe the Bible prohibits homosexuality.
3.8
0.41
0.69
0.76
2,970
stsbenchmark
train
Squyres is principal investigator for the Athena payload - a collection of science instruments carted by each rover.
Steve Squyres, a Cornell University scientist, is principal investigator for the missions' science instruments.
4.2
0.28
0.58
0.84
2,971
stsbenchmark
train
The military said it had killed 12 rebels and captured nine in the campaign so far, for the loss of six soldiers wounded.
The military said it had killed 16 rebels and captured nine in the campaign so far, with one soldier killed and six wounded.
3
0.64
0.86
0.6
2,972
stsbenchmark
train
Express Scripts ESRX.O shares fell 3.6 percent to close at $66.89 on the Nasdaq.
Shares of Express Scripts ESRX.O fell about 4 percent to $66.73 on the Nasdaq in late morning trade.
3
0.39
0.66
0.6
2,973
stsbenchmark
train
Police launched an international hunt for Shevaun Pennington after she ran away with 31-year-old Toby Studabaker Saturday.
Shevaun Pennington disappeared on Saturday morning after arranging to meet 31-year-old Toby Studabaker.
3
0.2
0.58
0.6
2,974
stsbenchmark
train
Lawyers and others familiar with the federal investigation say it remains focused on Campbell, though prosecutors declined to discuss the probe.
While federal prosecutors refuse to discuss the investigation, lawyers and others familiar with it say it remains focused on Campbell.
4.8
0.63
0.51
0.96
2,975
stsbenchmark
train
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI was off 58.69 points, or 0.64 percent, at 9,137.86.
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 86.56 points, or 0.94 percent, to 9,109.99, after giving up more than 1 percent earlier.
2.5
0.31
0.65
0.5
2,976
stsbenchmark
train
Peace Rules defeated Funny Cide in the Louisiana Derby.
But neither he nor Peace Rules could keep Funny Cide from drawing away.
2.25
0.22
0.54
0.45
2,977
stsbenchmark
train
Boeing said the final agreement is expected to be signed during the next few weeks.
The Korean Air deal is expected to be finalized "in the next several weeks," Boeing spokesman Bob Saling said.
3
0.28
0.56
0.6
2,978
stsbenchmark
train
Shares in EDS closed on Thursday at $18.51, a gain of 6 cents.
Shares of EDS closed Thursday at $18.51, up 6 cents on the New York Stock Exchange.
3.667
0.45
0.68
0.7334
2,979
stsbenchmark
train
A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that Congress can force the nation's public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters.
The Supreme Court said Monday the government can require public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters, rejecting librarians' complaints that the law amounts to censorship.
3.6
0.43
0.64
0.72
2,980
stsbenchmark
train
The weakness exists in the way that VBA looks at the properties of documents passed to it when the document is opened by a host application.
The vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft's Visual Basic for Applications checks document properties passed to it when a document is opened.
3.8
0.39
0.63
0.76
2,981
stsbenchmark
train
Of 24 million phoned-in votes, 50.28 percent were for Studdard, putting him 130,000 votes ahead of Aiken.
Of the 24 million phone votes cast, Studdard was only 130,000 votes ahead of Aiken.
3.4
0.32
0.73
0.68
2,982
stsbenchmark
train
Consumers still would 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.
3.4
0.38
0.55
0.68
2,983
stsbenchmark
train
However, we have decided to opt for the European consortium's engine as the best overall solution and due to the substantial price efforts made".
However, we have decided to opt for the European consortium's engine as the best overall solution."
3.8
0.64
0.8
0.76
2,984
stsbenchmark
train
The Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone's 2001 application to sell Erbitux, citing shoddy research.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone's original application in December 2001, saying the trial had been sloppily conducted.
2.8
0.31
0.66
0.56
2,985
stsbenchmark
train
Critics say the law violates civil liberties, something House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., says he is sensitive to.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., says he is sensitive to civil liberties complaints.
3.75
0.52
0.68
0.75
2,986
stsbenchmark
train
The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game their longest win streak since 2001 as they edged Colorado, 3-2, Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game and seventh in their last nine as they beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium.
4.4
0.54
0.85
0.88
2,987
stsbenchmark
train
So far, they have searched Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana, authorities in those state said.
So far, authorities also have searched areas in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.
3.75
0.53
0.61
0.75
2,988
stsbenchmark
train
The 30-year bond US30YT=RR firmed 31/32, taking its yield to 4.16 percent -- another record low -- from 4.22 percent.
The 30-year bond <US30YT=RR> firmed 24/32, taking its yield to 4.18 percent, after hitting another record low of 4.16 percent.
2.75
0.5
0.86
0.55
2,989
stsbenchmark
train
Lay had argued that handing over the documents would be a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.
Lay had refused to turn over the papers, asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
3.8
0.36
0.76
0.76
2,990
stsbenchmark
train
Strayhorn said it was the first time in Texas history a comptroller had not certified the appropriations act.
In a news release Thursday, Strayhorn said this was the first time a comptroller rejected a budget.
3.2
0.39
0.57
0.64
2,991
stsbenchmark
train
Excluding the charges, analysts, on average, expected a loss of 11 cents a share.
Analysts polled by Thomson Financial First Call had been expected to see a loss of about 11 cents a share from continuing operations.
3.8
0.21
0.51
0.76
2,992
stsbenchmark
train
Security experts are warning that a new mass-mailing worm is spreading widely across the Internet, sometimes posing as e-mail from the Microsoft founder.
A new worm has been spreading rapidly across the Internet, sometimes pretending to be an e-mail from Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, antivirus vendors said Monday.
4.8
0.31
0.59
0.96
2,993
stsbenchmark
train
Mr Sahel said police had identified the bodies of seven of the 14-strong cell believed to have carried out the five almost simultaneous attacks on Saturday.
He said police had identified the bodies of seven of the 14 bombers who launched five almost simultaneous raids Friday night.
4
0.35
0.73
0.8
2,994
stsbenchmark
train
Only New Jersey now bans holders of learners permits or intermediate licenses from using cell phones, pagers or other wireless devices while driving.
In addition, the NTSB also recommended to NHTSA that state legislation be enacted to prohibit holders of learners permits and intermediate licenses from using mobile phones while driving.
1.4
0.26
0.6
0.28
2,995
stsbenchmark
train
The University of Michigan released today a new admissions policy after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in June the way it previously admitted undergraduates.
The University of Michigan plans to release a new undergraduate admissions policy Thursday after its acceptance requirements were rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court in June.
4.2
0.37
0.59
0.84
2,996
stsbenchmark
train
The audiotape aired last week by the Arab Al-Jazeera television network appears to be an effort to incite attacks.
An audiotape aired last week by the Arab al-Jazeera television network may be the strongest evidence yet that Saddam survived the war.
1.8
0.48
0.72
0.36
2,997
stsbenchmark
train
The company didn't detail the costs of the replacement and repairs.
But company officials expect the costs of the replacement work to run into the millions of dollars.
2
0.28
0.61
0.4
2,998
stsbenchmark
train
Dean told reporters traveling on his 10-city "Sleepless Summer" tour that he considered campaigning in Texas a challenge.
Today, Dean ends his four-day, 10-city "Sleepless Summer" tour in Chicago and New York.
2.6
0.28
0.56
0.52
2,999
stsbenchmark
train
"I felt that if I disagreed with Rosie too much I would lose my job," she said.
Cavender did say: "I felt that if I disagreed with Rosie too much I would lose my job."
3.25
0.65
0.82
0.65
3,000
stsbenchmark
train
The American decision provoked an angry reaction from the European Commission, which described the move as "legally unwarranted, economically unfounded and politically unhelpful".
The European Commission, the EU's powerful executive body, described the move as "legally unwarranted, economically unfounded and politically unhelpful."
3.75
0.46
0.75
0.75
3,001
stsbenchmark
train
Ms. Cripps-Prawak left last Friday, two days after the department introduced a plan to distribute medical marijuana through doctors' offices.
The director of the Office of Medical Access, Cindy Cripps-Prawak, left her job after the department introduced a plan to distribute marijuana through doctors' offices.
4.25
0.5
0.74
0.85
3,002
stsbenchmark
train
During 2001 and 2002, Morgenthau said, wire transfers from just four of Beacon Hill's 40 accounts totaled more than $3.2 billion.
Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002, Morgenthau said.
4.75
0.54
0.56
0.95
3,003
stsbenchmark
train
Last year, he made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.
He ran last year for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor, but lost the primary to multimillionaire Tony Sanchez.
3.25
0.26
0.52
0.65
3,004
stsbenchmark
train
The nation's largest retailer has told its 100 top suppliers they have to start using electronic tags on all pallets of goods by Jan. 25, 2005.
Wal-Mart has told its top 100 suppliers that they'll need to have radio-frequency ID systems in place for tracking pallets of goods through the supply chain by Jan. 25, 2005.
3.75
0.4
0.59
0.75
3,005
stsbenchmark
train
He was taken to a hospital for precautionary X-rays on his neck.
Harvey was taken to St. Luke's Hospital for precautionary neck X-rays, which came back negative.
3.25
0.29
0.72
0.65
3,006
stsbenchmark
train
The bill says that a woman who undergoes such an abortion couldn't be prosecuted.
A woman who underwent such an abortion could not be prosecuted under the bill.
5
0.4
0.73
1
3,007
stsbenchmark
train
There are 103 Democrats in the Assembly and 47 Republicans.
Democrats dominate the Assembly while Republicans control the Senate.
2
0.2
0.61
0.4
3,008
stsbenchmark
train
"I came basically to Washington to establish relationships and to make sure that we are getting more federal money to California," Schwarzenegger said after meeting with congressional Republicans.
"I came to Washington basically to establish relationships and make sure we are getting more federal money," Schwarzenegger said after one meeting.
4.2
0.64
0.78
0.84
3,009
stsbenchmark
train
The latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting; they were forecasting claims to fall no lower than 410,000 for last week.
Despite problems in the job market, the latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting.
3.4
0.4
0.63
0.68
3,010
stsbenchmark
train
Chante Jawan Mallard, 27, went on trial Monday, charged with first-degree murder.
Chante Jawaon Mallard, 27, is charged with murder and tampering with evidence.
3
0.28
0.64
0.6
3,011
stsbenchmark
train
Linda Saunders pleaded guilty in federal court to six charges, including extortion, money laundering and conspiracy.
Former Phipps aides Linda Saunders and Bobby McLamb have both pleaded guilty to federal charges including extortion.
2.75
0.32
0.58
0.55
3,012
stsbenchmark
train
Vivendi shares closed 3.8 percent up in Paris at 15.78 euros.
Vivendi shares were 0.3 percent up at 15.62 euros in Paris at 0841 GMT.
2.6
0.41
0.68
0.52
3,013
stsbenchmark
train
Microsoft has identified the freely distributed Linux software as one of the biggest threats to its sales.
The company has publicly identified Linux as one of its biggest competitive threats.
3.4
0.45
0.55
0.68
3,014
stsbenchmark
train
Antonio Monteiro de Castro, 58, currently director of the group’s Latin America & Caribbean operations, will become chief operating officer from the same date.
BAT also said Antonio Monteiro de Castro, director for Latin America and the Caribbean, would become chief operating officer on January 1, 2004.
3.6
0.35
0.69
0.72
3,015
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"Spin and manipulative public relations and propaganda are not the answer," it said.
The report added that "spin" and manipulative public relations "are not the answer," but that neither is avoiding the debate.
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0.32
0.66
0.72
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train
Another shooting linked to the spree occurred Nov. 11 at Hamilton Central Elementary in Obetz, about two miles from the freeway.
The latest shooting linked to the spree was a Nov. 11 shooting at Hamilton Township Elementary School in Obetz, about two miles from the freeway.
4.8
0.68
0.81
0.96
3,017
stsbenchmark
train
On Tuesday, the central bank left interest rates steady, as expected, but also declared that overall risks were weighted toward weakness and warned of deflation risks.
The central bank's policy board left rates steady for now, as widely expected, but surprised the market by declaring that overall risks were weighted toward weakness.
4
0.34
0.67
0.8
3,018
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train
Fighting erupted after four North Korean journalists confronted a dozen South Korean activists protesting human rights abuses in the North outside the main media centre.
Trouble flared when at least four North Korean reporters rushed from the Taegu media centre to confront a dozen activists protesting against human rights abuses in the North.
3.4
0.36
0.62
0.68
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Dusty had battled kidney cancer for more than a year.
Dusty had surgery for cancer in 2001 and had a kidney removed.
2.4
0.4
0.52
0.48
3,020
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Kadyrov was not injured, but four of his bodyguards were among those killed.
But Itar-Tass news agency said four of his bodyguards were among those killed by the bomb.
3
0.38
0.7
0.6
3,021
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The commission estimates California lost $1.34 billion -- the most of any state -- to tax shelters in 2001.
The commission estimated California lost $937 million to corporate tax shelters in 2001.
2.75
0.43
0.81
0.55