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The officials did not say whether U.S. forces crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian border guards became involved.
U.S. officials did not say whether American forces, who were acting on intelligence, crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian guards were involved.
4
0.67
0.79
0.8
3,023
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VeriSign introduced its Site Finder service on Sept. 15.
The battle around VeriSign"s three-week-old Site Finder service rages on.
1.75
0.19
0.57
0.35
3,024
stsbenchmark
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Druce is still being held at the prison and is now in isolation, she said.
Druce last night was held in isolation at the same prison.
4.5
0.25
0.59
0.9
3,025
stsbenchmark
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Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Azdi, turned himself in in June; his deputy was killed in a recent shootout with Saudi forces.
Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Azdi, surrendered in June; his deputy was killed in a shoot-out with Saudi forces recently.
5
0.61
0.85
1
3,026
stsbenchmark
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After Freitas' opening statement, King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel recessed trial until after the Thanksgiving weekend.
King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel will then recess the trial until Monday.
3
0.48
0.64
0.6
3,027
stsbenchmark
train
Google's investors include prominent VC firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sequoia Capital, the paper noted.
Google's early stage backers in include California-based Stanford University and VC firms Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital.
2.8
0.32
0.61
0.56
3,028
stsbenchmark
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July 1st is the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule.
The rally overshadowed ceremonies marking the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China on 1 July 1997.
2.667
0.43
0.69
0.5334
3,029
stsbenchmark
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Palm Wednesday announced plans to acquire Handspring, a company started by Jeff Hawkins, regarded by many as the father of the Palm handheld.
Palm said on Wednesday it plans to buy Handspring, a company created by renegade Palm co-founder Jeff Hawkins.
4
0.32
0.61
0.8
3,030
stsbenchmark
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The government recently shelved peace talks with the MILF, being brokered by Malaysia, after a string of attacks, including three bombings, on Mindanao.
The government recently shelved peace talks being brokered by neighbouring Malaysia after a spate of attacks on Mindanao, including three deadly bombings, that it blamed on the MILF.
4.25
0.5
0.75
0.85
3,031
stsbenchmark
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The company posted a profit of $54.3 million, or 22 cents per share, in the year-ago period.
That was up from the year-ago quarter, when the company earned $54.3 million, or 22 cents a share.
4.176
0.38
0.54
0.8352
3,032
stsbenchmark
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Joining Boston on Monday were the Massachusetts communities of Watertown, Saugus and Framingham.
Along with Boston, Watertown, Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday.
3
0.14
0.51
0.6
3,033
stsbenchmark
train
ISRAELI soldiers knocked down empty mobile homes and water towers in 10 tiny West Bank settlement outposts overnight as part of a US-backed Mideast peace plan.
Israeli soldiers began tearing down settlement outposts in the West Bank yesterday - an Israeli obligation under a new Mideast peace plan.
3.8
0.34
0.61
0.76
3,034
stsbenchmark
train
The union had not yet revealed which chain would be targeted.
The union said it would reveal later which chain would be targeted.
4.6
0.47
0.84
0.92
3,035
stsbenchmark
train
Get it all out," says Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting firm based in New York City.
Innocent or not, "she's damaged goods," said Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting firm in New York.
1.4
0.47
0.82
0.28
3,036
stsbenchmark
train
The updated products include Pylon Pro, Pylon Conduit, Pylon Anywhere, and Pylon Application Server.
The new products on the desktop side include the latest versions of Pylon Conduit and Pylon Pro.
2.8
0.25
0.57
0.56
3,037
stsbenchmark
train
Turkish authorities have said all the suicide bombers were Turks.
Ankara says all four suicide bombers were Turkish.
4.2
0.29
0.7
0.84
3,038
stsbenchmark
train
In April, it had forecast operating earnings in the range of 60 to 80 cents a share.
Kodak expects earnings of 5 cents to 25 cents a share in the quarter.
1
0.32
0.5
0.2
3,039
stsbenchmark
train
From Florida to Alaska, thousands of revelers vowed to push for more legal rights, including same-sex marriages.
Thousands of revellers, celebrating the decision, vowed to push for more legal rights, including same-sex marriages.
4.2
0.6
0.77
0.84
3,040
stsbenchmark
train
Others with such a status are Egypt, Israel, and Australia.
Nations like Israel and Australia already have such status.
2.5
0.12
0.46
0.5
3,041
stsbenchmark
train
The findings appear in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association (news - web sites).
The results are to be published in Wednesday's issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association.
3.5
0.33
0.68
0.7
3,042
stsbenchmark
train
Additionally, the h2210’s cradle has room to charge a second battery.
The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging a second battery.
4.75
0.4
0.63
0.95
3,043
stsbenchmark
train
One of the 14 Kurds pointed at the word "refugee" in an English/Turkish dictionary.
One man had brandished an English-Turkish dictionary and pointed to the word "refugee".
3.5
0.24
0.51
0.7
3,044
stsbenchmark
train
"Close co-operation between law-enforcement agencies and intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism," Mr Howard said.
Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and intelligence services was at the heart of the fight against terrorism, he said.
4
0.43
0.87
0.8
3,045
stsbenchmark
train
In 2006, the group says the market will rebound 29.6 percent to $21.3 billion in sales.
In 2006, Asia Pacific will report growth of 7.9 percent to $81.8 billion.
2
0.23
0.6
0.4
3,046
stsbenchmark
train
Captain Robert Ramsey of the US 1st Armoured Division said a truck had exploded outside the building about 11am, and that one of the compound's outer walls had collapsed.
Captain Robert Ramsey of US 1St Armored Division said a truck had exploded outside the building at around 11 am.
3.2
0.5
0.77
0.64
3,047
stsbenchmark
train
This northern autumn US trainers will work with soldiers from four North African countries on patrolling and gathering intelligence.
Later this year, the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions.
3.8
0.48
0.72
0.76
3,048
stsbenchmark
train
"The figures are becoming catastrophic," said Dr. Patrick Pelloux, the president of the association of emergency room physicians.
This is unacceptable," said Patrick Pelloux, the president of France's Association of Emergency Doctors.
2.5
0.38
0.72
0.5
3,049
stsbenchmark
train
"Whatever has happened to you by way of punishment is certainly more than enough," Covello told the 49-year-old, whose family, friends and supporters filled half the courtroom.
"What has happened to you, sir, by way of punishment, is certainly more than enough," Covello said.
3
0.39
0.67
0.6
3,050
stsbenchmark
train
The mother also alleged in the lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards.
The mother also contended that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards during the 1998 confrontation.
4
0.55
0.73
0.8
3,051
stsbenchmark
train
Yes, from today Flash memory purchased from AMD or Fujitsu will be branded Spansion.
Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu.
2.625
0.2
0.5
0.525
3,052
stsbenchmark
train
The world's two largest automakers said their U.S. sales declined more than predicted last month as a late summer sales frenzy caused more of an industry backlash than expected.
Domestic sales at both GM and No. 2 Ford Motor Co. declined more than predicted as a late summer sales frenzy prompted a larger-than-expected industry backlash.
3.2
0.28
0.63
0.64
3,053
stsbenchmark
train
A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday and was expected to hit somewhere along the Texas or Louisiana coasts by Monday night.
A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and could have hurricane-force winds when it hits land somewhere along the Louisiana coast Monday night.
4
0.49
0.81
0.8
3,054
stsbenchmark
train
The pressure may well rise on Thursday, with national coverage of the final round planned by ESPN, the cable sports network.
The pressure will intensify today, with national coverage of the final round planned by ESPN and words that are even more difficult.
3.2
0.33
0.75
0.64
3,055
stsbenchmark
train
Pataki praised Abraham's decision, and LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel said the cable should be kept in operation permanently.
LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel said that meant the cable could be used "as we see fit.
2.4
0.31
0.59
0.48
3,056
stsbenchmark
train
Dynes came to UC San Diego in 1991 after 22 years as a physicist with AT&T Bell Labs.
Dynes has been at UC San Diego since 1991 after spending 22 years with AT&T Bell Labs, where he worked on superconductors and other materials.
3.6
0.34
0.59
0.72
3,057
stsbenchmark
train
Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and the tissue around the brain.
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in a person's spinal cord and around the brain.
4.6
0.75
0.78
0.92
3,058
stsbenchmark
train
Mayor Joe T. Parker said late Thursday that the three workers were two men and a woman who were inside the building when the first blast occurred.
The missing workers, two men and a woman, were inside the building when the first blast occurred, Mayor Joe T. Parker said.
4.4
0.52
0.66
0.88
3,059
stsbenchmark
train
London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters: "We condemn this raid, which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable."
"We condemn this raid which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable," London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters by telephone.
4.6
0.69
0.61
0.92
3,060
stsbenchmark
train
It exploded in his hands, but the former Italian prime minister was unhurt.
The letter bomb sent to Prodi exploded in his hands but he was unhurt.
3.6
0.35
0.58
0.72
3,061
stsbenchmark
train
Halabi's military attorney, Air Force Maj. James Key, denied the charges, which could carry a death penalty.
The attorney representing al-Halabi, Air Force Maj. James Key III, denied the charges, according to The Associated Press.
3.2
0.27
0.62
0.64
3,062
stsbenchmark
train
Waksal, in a letter to the court, said: "I tore my family apart.
In seeking leniency, Waksal apologized to the court, his employees and his family.
2
0.19
0.52
0.4
3,063
stsbenchmark
train
Since early May, the city has received 1,400 reports of dead blue jays and crows, Jayroe said.
Since early May, the city has received 1,400 reports, he said.
2.8
0.47
0.78
0.56
3,064
stsbenchmark
train
But Forest, the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco, said: ''Mention the word prohibition and everyone knows what happened there.
Forest, the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco, said it had greeted The Lancet's call with "amusement and disbelief'".
1.6
0.37
0.7
0.32
3,065
stsbenchmark
train
Once converted, BayStar will own an aggregate of approximately 2.95 million shares of SCO common stock or 17.5 percent of the company's outstanding shares.
The investment gives Larkspur, Calif.-based BayStar more than 2.9 million shares of SCO common stock, or 17.5 percent of the company's outstanding shares.
4
0.43
0.74
0.8
3,066
stsbenchmark
train
OPEC producers at a meeting on Wednesday are set to pressure independent oil exporters to contribute to the cartel's next supply cut to allow for the return of Iraqi oil.
OPEC this week is set to pressure independent exporters to back the cartel's next supply cut to prevent the resumption of Iraqi exports undercutting oil prices.
2.8
0.4
0.68
0.56
3,067
stsbenchmark
train
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asked Congress today for additional authority to fight unwanted Internet spam, which now accounts for up to half of all e-mail traffic.
The Federal Trade Commission asked Congress yesterday for broader powers to attack the rapidly growing problem of spam, which new studies show accounts for half of all e-mail traffic.
5
0.46
0.73
1
3,068
stsbenchmark
train
A federal grand jury indicted them on Tuesday; the document was sealed until yesterday to allow authorities to make arrests.
Federal officials said the document remained sealed until Thursday morning to allow authorities to make arrests in five Western states.
3.4
0.31
0.66
0.68
3,069
stsbenchmark
train
People who have opposed these actions throughout are now trying to find fresh reasons to say this wasn't the right thing to do."
"What is happening here is that people who have opposed this action throughout are trying to find fresh reasons why it was not the right thing to do."
4
0.52
0.81
0.8
3,070
stsbenchmark
train
Richard Miller remained hospitalized after undergoing a liver transplant, but his wife has recovered.
Richard Miller, 57, survived a lifesaving liver transplant but remains hospitalized.
3.2
0.19
0.63
0.64
3,071
stsbenchmark
train
Sequent representatives could not immediately be reached for comment on the SCO announcement.
A spokesman for SCO could not be reached for comment this afternoon.
3.8
0.41
0.61
0.76
3,072
stsbenchmark
train
The proportion of people covered by employers dropped from 62.3 percent in 2001 to 61.3 percent last year.
The proportion of Americans with insurance from employers declined to 61.3 percent, from 62.6 percent in 2001 and 63.6 percent in 2000.
3.2
0.38
0.65
0.64
3,073
stsbenchmark
train
WORLD No. 2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused the Association of Tennis Professionals of malice, including an alleged attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test.
World No.2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused his professional peers of long-standing malice, including an attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test.
4
0.63
0.84
0.8
3,074
stsbenchmark
train
MSN Messenger 6 will be available for download starting at 6 p.m. GMT on Wednesday from http://messenger.msn.com/download/v6preview.asp.
The MSN Messenger 6 software will be available from 11 a.m. PST on Wednesday, according to Microsoft.
3.25
0.32
0.57
0.65
3,075
stsbenchmark
train
In connection with the incident, I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately."
"I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately," he said.
4.25
0.33
0.69
0.85
3,076
stsbenchmark
train
A spokesman said: "Since November, we have co-operated fully with the police.
It added it had "co-operated fully" with police since November.
4.25
0.05
0.56
0.85
3,077
stsbenchmark
train
Women who eat potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy may be at risk of triggering type 1 diabetes in their children, Melbourne researchers believe.
Australian researchers believe they have found a trigger of type 1 diabetes in children - their mothers eating potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy.
4.25
0.35
0.47
0.85
3,078
stsbenchmark
train
The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points, or 0.32 percent, to 970.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 2 points, or 0.18 percent, to 1,649.
0.75
0.24
0.64
0.15
3,079
stsbenchmark
train
People who once thought their blood pressure was fine actually may be well on their way to hypertension under new U.S. guidelines published on Wednesday.
People who once thought their blood pressure was fine actually need to start exercising and eating better, according to new U.S. guidelines published on Wednesday.
3
0.57
0.8
0.6
3,080
stsbenchmark
train
Amazon also reported that the New York Attorney General's office had settled civil fraud charges with one of the spoofers it identified.
Amazon and the New York attorney general's office have already settled with one of the alleged e-mail forgers.
3.75
0.41
0.68
0.75
3,081
stsbenchmark
train
The leading actress nod went to energetic newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur as Edna's daughter Tracy.
Marissa Jaret Winokur, as Tracy, won for best actress in a musical.
4
0.17
0.42
0.8
3,082
stsbenchmark
train
"It appears from our initial report that this was a textbook landing considering the circumstances," Burke said.
Said Mr. Burke: "It was a textbook landing considering the circumstances."
4
0.33
0.68
0.8
3,083
stsbenchmark
train
Allegiant shares rose $4, or $17.2 percent, to $27.43 in Thursday morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Allegiant's stock closed Wednesday at $23.40, up 64 cents, in trading on the Nasdaq market.
2
0.27
0.62
0.4
3,084
stsbenchmark
train
By state law, 911 calls are not public information and were not released.
By law, 911 calls are not public information in Rhode Island.
3.4
0.53
0.81
0.68
3,085
stsbenchmark
train
The ADRs fell 10 cents to $28.95 at 10:06 a.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading today.
Shares of Fox Entertainment Group Inc., News Corp.'s U.S. media and entertainment arm, fell 45 cents to $26.85 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading.
1.4
0.27
0.57
0.28
3,086
stsbenchmark
train
Bremer said one initiative is to launch a $70 million nationwide program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods and build community projects.
Bremer said he would launch a $70-million program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods across Iraq and build community projects, but gave no details.
3.4
0.5
0.78
0.68
3,087
stsbenchmark
train
The Nasdaq composite index added 30.46 points, or 2 percent, to 1,520.15.
The Nasdaq had a weekly gain of 17.27, or 1.2 percent, closing at 1,520.15 after gaining 30.46 yesterday.
2.4
0.2
0.51
0.48
3,088
stsbenchmark
train
The British Foreign Office said Monday that coalition authorities in Iraq were pleased that the men were freed.
The British Foreign Office said it had mediated the two men's release.
2.6
0.24
0.63
0.52
3,089
stsbenchmark
train
Wal-Mart estimates more than 100 million Americans visit their stores every week.
Each week 138 million shoppers visit Wal-Mart's 4,750 stores.
2.8
0.11
0.48
0.56
3,090
stsbenchmark
train
Added Mr. Prodi: "Maybe, but the old age helps us to understand our strengths and our weakness."
"Maybe, but the old age helps us to understand our strength and our weakness and the reality of the world.
3.2
0.52
0.76
0.64
3,091
stsbenchmark
train
"I am proud that I stood against Richard Nixon, not with him," Kerry said.
"I marched in the streets against Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War," she said.
2.4
0.17
0.68
0.48
3,092
stsbenchmark
train
Shares of Corixa were gaining 71 cents, or 10%, to $7.91 on the Nasdaq.
In late-morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Corixa was up 74 cents, or 10%, at $7.94.
3.25
0.24
0.5
0.65
3,093
stsbenchmark
train
Spokesmen for the FBI, CIA, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on El Shukrijumah's stay in Canada.
The FBI, CIA, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on the Washington Times report.
2.75
0.6
0.82
0.55
3,094
stsbenchmark
train
"This has been a persistent problem that has not been solved," investigation board member Steven Wallace said.
"This was a persistent problem which has not been solved, mechanically and physically," said board member Steven Wallace.
4
0.43
0.76
0.8
3,095
stsbenchmark
train
"Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through," she said.
She also pledged to bring peace to Iraq: "Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through."
3.6
0.6
0.73
0.72
3,096
stsbenchmark
train
"There is no doubt about the chemical programme, biological programme, indeed nuclear programme, indeed all that was documented by the UN," he said.
He added: "There is no doubt about the chemical programme, the biological programme and indeed the nuclear weapons programme.
3.8
0.5
0.7
0.76
3,097
stsbenchmark
train
Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise.
Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.
4.6
0.42
0.72
0.92
3,098
stsbenchmark
train
This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here," he said to loud applause.
"This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here."
3.25
0.5
0.8
0.65
3,099
stsbenchmark
train
On May 1, he crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff and walked some six miles down the canyon.
He crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff, and walked some six miles down the canyon near Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah.
3.75
0.53
0.79
0.75
3,100
stsbenchmark
train
Amnesty International has said that over the past 20 years it has collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq but the actual figure may be much higher.
Amnesty International said that over the past 20 years it had collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq.
4
0.59
0.84
0.8
3,101
stsbenchmark
train
Texas Instruments climbed $1.37 to $19.25 yesterday and Novellus Systems Inc. advanced $1.76 to $36.31.
Texas Instruments climbed $US1.37 to $US19.25 and Novellus Systems advanced $US1.76 to $US36.31, each having been raised to "overweight" by Lehman.
3.75
0.32
0.7
0.75
3,102
stsbenchmark
train
She asked to be excused from last week's Cabinet session to prepare for a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda.
She took the highly unusual step of skipping cabinet to attend a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda.
3.455
0.44
0.7
0.691
3,103
stsbenchmark
train
In a mixture of ancient pagan and modern Christian rites, the villagers have staged a series of ceremonies hoping to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor.
In a mixture of ancient Melanesian pagan and modern Christian ceremonies the people tried again to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor since that long-ago meal.
4
0.56
0.74
0.8
3,104
stsbenchmark
train
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI edged up 13.33 points, or 0.15 percent, to 9,196.55.
The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> was off 7.75 points, or 0.08 percent, at 9,175.47.
2.5
0.36
0.8
0.5
3,105
stsbenchmark
train
Monkeypox is usually found only in central and western Africa.
Prairie dogs, usually found in southwestern and western states, aren’t indigenous to Wisconsin.
0.25
0.28
0.54
0.05
3,106
stsbenchmark
train
The film is the second of a trilogy, which will wrap up in November with The Matrix Revolutions.
"Reloaded" is the second installment of a trilogy; "The Matrix Revolutions" is slated for debut in November.
3.833
0.28
0.52
0.7666
3,107
stsbenchmark
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In addition, the Justice Department said that the FBI has conducted ''fewer than 10'' investigations involving visits to mosques.
In addition, "fewer than 10" FBI offices have conducted investigations involving visits to Islamic mosques, the Justice Department said.
3.75
0.48
0.62
0.75
3,108
stsbenchmark
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The launch coincides with the JavaOne developers' conference in San Francisco this week.
The news also comes in conjunction with Suns annual JavaOne developers conference in San Francisco.
3.25
0.3
0.71
0.65
3,109
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A Royal Duty is based on his experiences with Diana, Princess of Wales and letters allegedly to and from her.
The royal household was bracing itself for any more revelations in A Royal Duty, based on the former servant’s time with Diana, Princess of Wales.
2.75
0.24
0.48
0.55
3,110
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The army said the raid, which comes just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme, the Hamas leader in the city, targeted militants in Hamas.
The arrests came just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme, the militant group's leader in Hebron.
3
0.46
0.72
0.6
3,111
stsbenchmark
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SARS went on to claim the lives of 44 people in the Toronto area, including two nurses and a doctor.
The virus killed 44 people in the Toronto area, including one doctor and two nurses.
3.2
0.38
0.66
0.64
3,112
stsbenchmark
train
Apple Computer's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation, the company said Monday.
Apple Computer Inc. said Monday it exceeded record industry expectations by selling more than 1 million songs since the launch of its online music store a week ago.
4.6
0.35
0.53
0.92
3,113
stsbenchmark
train
He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and barred from the complex - home to his mother and two children.
He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and was barred from the complex.
3.6
0.55
0.79
0.72
3,114
stsbenchmark
train
Oracle Corp's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn't rule out sweetening the company's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc.
Oracle chairman Larry Ellison has hinted that the company could yet again increase its offer for rival PeopleSoft.
4.4
0.23
0.66
0.88
3,115
stsbenchmark
train
The Portuguese weather service said Europe's heatwave was caused by a mass of hot, dry air moving from the southeast.
The heatwave was due to a mass of hot, dry air from the southeast, said Mario Almeida of Portugal's weather service.
4.056
0.46
0.54
0.8112
3,116
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"Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant," they announced at a press conference yesterday.
"Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant," Wyden and Dorgan said Monday in a letter to the Pentagon.
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Still, the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product, Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said.
But Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" by regulators might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product.
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The monkeys could track their progress by watching a schematic representation of the arm and its motions on a video screen.
The arm was kept in a separate room, but the monkeys could track their progress by watching a representation of the arm and its motions on a video screen.
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That triggered a 47-hour police standoff that inconvenienced thousands of commuters, as traffic backed up in Downtown Washington and northern Virginia.
His protest led to a 47-hour standoff with police that caused huge traffic jams in downtown Washington and northern Virginia.
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The Standard & Poor's 500 index advanced 6.48, or 0.7 per cent, to 990.51.
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points, or 0.66 percent, to 990.51.
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Agriculture ministers from more than one hundred nations are expected to attend the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman kicks off the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology on Monday.
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