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Actor Noah Wyle, who has played Dr. John Carter since the shows inception in 1994, extended his contract with the show through the 2004-2005 season.
Noah Wyle, who has played Dr. John Carter since the series launched in 1994, has inked a one-year extension to his deal with producer Warner Bros. TV.
3.8
0.4
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0.76
1,074
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The WHO says the latest case does not fit its profile of SARS and is not a public health concern.
The WHO has said the Singapore case did not fit its profile of SARS and was "not an international public health concern."
3.8
0.44
0.8
0.76
1,075
stsbenchmark
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U.S. troops killed nearly two dozen suspected Taliban militants after coming under fire in southern Afghanistan in the latest in a series of such attacks.
U.S. soldiers killed about two dozen suspected Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan after their convoy came under attack, the military said Sunday.
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1,076
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It got up on his personal radar screen this past week, I've given him my pitch and he was quite supportive," he said.
"It got up on his personal radar screen in the past week, and I had to get my pitch.
3.4
0.37
0.68
0.68
1,077
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A former candidate for governor of New York, he styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance.
Mr. McCall, who ran unsuccessfully for governor of New York in 2002, styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance.
3.25
0.46
0.79
0.65
1,078
stsbenchmark
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FBI agents arrested a former partner of Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young ERNY.UL on criminal charges of obstructing federal investigations, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
A former partner of accountancy firm Ernst & Young was yesterday arrested by FBI agents in the US on charges of obstructing federal investigations.
4.6
0.45
0.63
0.92
1,079
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Yeager said the suspect in the Target attack showed tendencies of being a prior offender.
Yeager said the incident appeared to be isolated, but the suspect showed tendencies of being a prior offender.
3.714
0.55
0.75
0.7428
1,080
stsbenchmark
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The 30-year bond US30YT=RR dipped 14/32 for a yield of 4.26 percent from 4.23 percent.
The 30-year bond US30YT=RR lost 16/32, taking its yield to 4.20 percent from 4.18 percent.
3.333
0.36
0.81
0.6666
1,081
stsbenchmark
validation
"If that ain't a Democrat, I must be at the wrong meeting," he said.
And if that ain't a Democrat, then I must be in the wrong meeting," he said to thunderous applause from his supporters.
3.4
0.44
0.7
0.68
1,082
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"It's a major victory for Maine, and it's a major victory for other states.
The Maine program could be a model for other states.
2.8
0.25
0.55
0.56
1,083
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The Embraer jets are scheduled to be delivered by September 2006.
The Bombardier and Embraer aircraft will be delivered to U.S. Airways by September 2006.
3
0.47
0.63
0.6
1,084
stsbenchmark
validation
"I can say I am being forced into exile by the world superpower," he said.
"I am being forced into exile by the world's superpower," Taylor said in an address videotaped at his home.
3
0.36
0.69
0.6
1,085
stsbenchmark
validation
Investigators have meticulously looked into virtually every aspect of Campbell's personal and financial affairs, Campbell has acknowledged.
Investigators continue to probe virtually every aspect of Campbell's personal and financial affairs, the former mayor has said.
3.75
0.46
0.76
0.75
1,086
stsbenchmark
validation
Revenue rose to $616.5 million from $610.6 million a year earlier.
Revenue was up a tad, from $610.6 million to $616.5 million.
4.4
0.5
0.65
0.88
1,087
stsbenchmark
validation
The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was up 8.79 points, or 0.96 percent, at 929.06.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> jumped 26 points, or 1.78 percent, to 1,516.
1
0.19
0.61
0.2
1,088
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validation
Neither Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van De Velde nor Morgan could be reached for comment.
Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van de Velde would not confirm an offer was made to Lebo.
2.8
0.32
0.7
0.56
1,089
stsbenchmark
validation
The male eagle was found by a zookeeper early Thursday, suffering from severe puncture wounds in his abdomen.
The 21-year-old eagle, found by a zookeeper early Thursday, had severe puncture wounds to his abdomen and back, spokeswoman Julie Mason said.
3.25
0.38
0.7
0.65
1,090
stsbenchmark
validation
Agnew said Pinellas began baiting when rabies cases "went from zero to 30" in 1995.
Still, Pinellas rabies cases fell sharply to 17 in 1996 and 3 in 1997, Agnew said.
1.75
0.25
0.5
0.35
1,091
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Marc Garber, Whitley's attorney, had a different view.
Whitley's attorney, Marc Garber, called the ruling "a huge victory."
1.75
0.29
0.52
0.35
1,092
stsbenchmark
validation
BioReliance's stock closed down 2 cents yesterday at $47.98 per share.
Shares of BioReliance sold at $47.98 at the close of market yesterday, down 2 cents.
5
0.2
0.53
1
1,093
stsbenchmark
validation
Just five months ago, Dean committed to accepting taxpayer money and vowed to attack any Democrat who didnt.
Just five months ago, Dean committed to accepting taxpayer money and the spending limits that come with it and vowed to attack any Democrat who didnt.
3.6
0.71
0.84
0.72
1,094
stsbenchmark
validation
Artists are worried the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows.
The artists say the plan will harm French culture and punish those who need help most - performers who have a hard time lining up work.
3
0.55
0.75
0.6
1,095
stsbenchmark
validation
At his request, he will be reassigned within the district.
District Superintendent J. Chester Floyd told reporters Monday that McCrackin will be reassigned within the district.
2.8
0.3
0.58
0.56
1,096
stsbenchmark
validation
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the government was free to withhold the names of more than 700 people detained in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001.
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the U.S. government can withhold the names of people detained as part of the September 11 investigation, reversing a lower court decision.
3.6
0.4
0.69
0.72
1,097
stsbenchmark
validation
The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18, just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital.
The seizure occurred at 4am on March 18, just hours before the first American air assault.
3
0.32
0.66
0.6
1,098
stsbenchmark
validation
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44.
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02.
1
0.23
0.62
0.2
1,099
stsbenchmark
validation
EU ministers were invited to the conference but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform, said Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington.
Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington, said EU ministers were invited but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform.
5
0.78
0.57
1
1,100
stsbenchmark
validation
"Now, the other guy, he's ashamed of his party," Street said to crowd laughter.
"The other guy, he's ashamed of his party, and I don't blame him.
3.5
0.29
0.74
0.7
1,101
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In his new position, Dynes will earn $395,000, a significant increase over Atkinson's salary of $361,400.
Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400.
4.5
0.29
0.67
0.9
1,102
stsbenchmark
validation
But in the end, all the worm did was visit a pornography site, said Vincent Weafer, a security director with Symantec Security Response in California.
But Vincent Weafer, security director with Symantec Security Response, said all the virus did was visit a pornography site.
4.8
0.63
0.59
0.96
1,103
stsbenchmark
validation
Justices said that the Constitution allows the government to administer drugs only "in limited circumstances."
In a 6-3 ruling, the justices said such anti-psychotic drugs can be used only in "limited circumstances."
3.5
0.25
0.59
0.7
1,104
stsbenchmark
validation
The veteran Malyasian diplomat met Suu Kyi Wednesday at the lakeside home in Yangon where she is under house arrest.
Razali Ismail met for 90 minutes with Suu Kyi, a 1991 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, at her lakeside home, where she is under house arrest.
3.692
0.31
0.63
0.7384
1,105
stsbenchmark
validation
At first blush, then, the distinction drawn by the creators of the do-not-call registry would seem to draw the line in precisely the right place.
At first blush, then, the creators of the registry would seem to have drawn the line between exempted and banned calls in the right place.
4
0.59
0.72
0.8
1,106
stsbenchmark
validation
Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma today cut short a visit to Latin America as a bitter border wrangle between Ukraine and Russia deteriorates further.
The dispute has led Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma to cut short a state visit to Latin America.
3.5
0.36
0.58
0.7
1,107
stsbenchmark
validation
Chechen officials working for the Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels and tension is running high ahead of next Sunday's presidential election in war-torn Chechnya.
Officials in Chechnya's Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels, and tension is running high ahead of Sunday's presidential election in the war-ravaged region.
4.75
0.67
0.85
0.95
1,108
stsbenchmark
validation
About 25 governments have signed in the last four months, about half of those in the last three weeks.
According to the State Department list, about 25 nations have signed bilateral agreements in the past four months, about half in the past three weeks.
3.2
0.46
0.66
0.64
1,109
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validation
The panel ordered the Commerce Department to issue revised figures for the duties within 60 days.
It called on the Commerce Department to respond within 60 days.
2.6
0.39
0.69
0.52
1,110
stsbenchmark
validation
The company will launch 800 hot spots, or "Wi-Fi Zones," later this summer, and plans to have more than 2,100 by the end of the year.
The service will launch later this summer with 800 locations, and Sprint plans 2,100 locations by the end of the year.
3
0.43
0.62
0.6
1,111
stsbenchmark
validation
Gold's rise pulled other precious metals higher, shunting silver to $4.81/83 an ounce from $4.77/79 last quoted in New York.
Gold's bounce pulled other precious metals higher, sending silver to $4.83/85 an ounce from $4.80/82 last quoted in New York.
3.25
0.67
0.9
0.65
1,112
stsbenchmark
validation
Shares of LendingTree soared $5.99, or 40.1 percent, to $20.68 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Shares of LendingTree rose $6.21, or 42 percent, to $20.90 after hitting $21.36 earlier.
2.2
0.23
0.68
0.44
1,113
stsbenchmark
validation
It will cost about $20,000 per eight-week course of treatment, comparable to other injected cancer therapies, a spokeswoman said.
It will cost about $20,000 per average course of treatment -16 to 17 weeks.
3.5
0.38
0.64
0.7
1,114
stsbenchmark
validation
Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged.
Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them.
4.75
0.63
0.88
0.95
1,115
stsbenchmark
validation
The identical rovers will act as robotic geologists, searching for evidence of past water.
The rovers act as robotic geologists, moving on six wheels.
3.2
0.33
0.67
0.64
1,116
stsbenchmark
validation
Representatives for Puretunes could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday.
Puretunes representatives could not be located Thursday to comment on the suit.
3.25
0.38
0.59
0.65
1,117
stsbenchmark
validation
I've still got a fighting chance, though," Hewitt said after battling to overcome Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court.
"I'm still not red-hot favourite," Hewitt said after battling to down Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court.
3.75
0.54
0.81
0.75
1,118
stsbenchmark
validation
Two astronomers surveying the region around Jupiter have detected 20 new moons, bringing the giant planet's total to 60.
Astronomers have clocked eight more moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing its known total to 60.
3
0.23
0.58
0.6
1,119
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validation
"What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the Constitution," she said.
The church's lawyer, Shirley Phelps-Roper, was clear: "What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the constitution," she said.
2.6
0.76
0.79
0.52
1,120
stsbenchmark
validation
The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate's office, police said.
The woman reported that she felt threatened and obtained a warrant for Stackhouse's arrest from the local magistrate's office.
3.25
0.26
0.61
0.65
1,121
stsbenchmark
validation
The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate group.
The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate province in North America because of last week's actions.
3.4
0.63
0.83
0.68
1,122
stsbenchmark
validation
Amgen shares gained 93 cents, or 1.45 percent, to $65.05 in afternoon trading on Nasdaq.
Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
1.333
0.14
0.55
0.2666
1,123
stsbenchmark
validation
The last time the survey was conducted, in 1995, those numbers matched.
In 1995, the last survey, those numbers were equal.
5
0.43
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1
1,124
stsbenchmark
validation
Higher courts have ruled that the tablets broke the constitutional separation of church and state.
The federal courts have ruled that the monument violates the constitutional ban against state-established religion.
4
0.29
0.64
0.8
1,125
stsbenchmark
validation
In two weeks, he'll probably send out Peace Rules in the Preakness.
Frankel said Peace Rules will run in the Preakness Stakes on May 17.
3.6
0.2
0.55
0.72
1,126
stsbenchmark
validation
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 7.60 points, or 0.46 percent, at 1,653.62.
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> shed 2.38 points, or 0.24 percent, at 995.10.
0.8
0.25
0.62
0.16
1,127
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validation
He allowed two runs in seven innings and struck out six.
Zambrano pitched seven innings and allowed two runs on five hits and four walks.
3.5
0.33
0.54
0.7
1,128
stsbenchmark
validation
Still, he said, "I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill."
"I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill," Frist, R-Tenn., said Thursday.
3
0.47
0.68
0.6
1,129
stsbenchmark
validation
Nationally, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile, including 284 deaths.
There were 293 human cases of West Nile in Indiana in 2002, including 11 deaths statewide.
1.667
0.14
0.48
0.3334
1,130
stsbenchmark
validation
On Thursday, a Washington Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely, contrary to the Wall Street Journal's line.
On Thursday, a Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely.
3.75
0.64
0.77
0.75
1,131
stsbenchmark
validation
Mr. Heatley, who suffered a broken jaw and torn knee ligaments, faces several charges.
Heatley underwent surgery Saturday for a broken jaw and an MRI found two torn ligaments in his right knee.
2.25
0.18
0.57
0.45
1,132
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validation
Former company chief financial officer Franklyn M. Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy on June 5 and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.
Last week, former chief financial officer Franklyn Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with the government's investigation.
4.2
0.61
0.8
0.84
1,133
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validation
U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled that the Akron-based company should have determined that changes at one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions.
FirstEnergy Corp. should have determined that modernizing one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions, U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled Thursday.
3.6
0.62
0.62
0.72
1,134
stsbenchmark
validation
Mr Pollard said: "This is a terrible personal tragedy and a shocking blow for James's family.
Nick Pollard, the head of Sky News said: "This is a shocking blow for James's family.
3.4
0.41
0.66
0.68
1,135
stsbenchmark
validation
"They were tossed around like feathers," Gordon said.
"The concrete barriers (between lanes) were being tossed around like feathers."
3
0.27
0.58
0.6
1,136
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validation
"IT is the only vehicle on which established economies will be able to compete," Barrett said.
"IT is the only vehicle on which established economies will be able to compete" with fast-growing economies such as China and India, Barrett said.
3.25
0.63
0.78
0.65
1,137
stsbenchmark
validation
The new system costs between $1.1 million and $22 million, depending on configuration.
The system is priced from US$1.1 million to $22.4 million, depending on configuration.
3.6
0.37
0.8
0.72
1,138
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validation
The router will be available in the first quarter of 2004 and will cost around $200, the company said.
Netgear prices the WGT634U Super Wireless Media Router, which will be available in the first quarter of 2004, at under $200.
3
0.29
0.62
0.6
1,139
stsbenchmark
validation
On Monday, as first reported by CNET News.com, the RIAA withdrew a DMCA notice to Penn State University's astronomy and astrophysics department.
Last Thursday, the RIAA sent a stiff copyright warning to Penn State's department of astronomy and astrophysics.
1.75
0.22
0.56
0.35
1,140
stsbenchmark
validation
The first health-care worker in the country to die of SARS was a Filipina-Canadian who contracted the disease at North York General Hospital, the site of the second outbreak.
Emile Laroza, 51, contracted SARS while working as a nurse at North York General Hospital, the epicentre of the second SARS outbreak.
3.25
0.38
0.64
0.65
1,141
stsbenchmark
validation
"I'm not going to be sponsoring it because it is not our proposal but I'm not going to be negative about it".
"I'm not going to be sponsoring it because it's not our proposal, but I'm not responding to it in a negative way," he said.
4.4
0.5
0.84
0.88
1,142
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validation
Dixon was otherwise the class of the field at Pikes Peak International Raceway.
Scott Dixon eventually made winning the Honda Indy 225 look easy Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway.
2.8
0.32
0.64
0.56
1,143
stsbenchmark
validation
By Sunday night, the fires had blackened 277,000 acres, hundreds of miles apart.
Major fires had burned 264,000 acres by early last night.
2.75
0.15
0.53
0.55
1,144
stsbenchmark
validation
U.S. forces struck dozens of targets on Monday, killing six guerrillas and arresting 21 others, the military said.
U.S. forces struck dozens of targets on Monday, killing six guerrillas and arresting 99 others during 1,729 patrols and 25 raids conducted over 24 hours.
3
0.45
0.76
0.6
1,145
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They came despite what BA called a "difficult quarter", which it said included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow.
BA said the second quarter, which included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow, had been difficult.
3.6
0.32
0.67
0.72
1,146
stsbenchmark
validation
The author is one of several defense experts expected to testify.
Spitz is expected to testify later for the defense.
3
0.25
0.43
0.6
1,147
stsbenchmark
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The two-year note US2YT=RR fell 5/32 in price, taking its yield to 1.23 percent from 1.16 percent late on Monday.
The benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR lost 11/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday.
2
0.5
0.85
0.4
1,148
stsbenchmark
validation
As part of a restructuring Peregrine sold its Remedy help desk software unit last year to BMC Software Inc.
Peregrine sold its Remedy business unit to BMC Software in November for $355 million.
3
0.33
0.56
0.6
1,149
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validation
Part of the accord was the implementation of a special health council that would monitor health spending and progress in reforming the health system.
A key portion of the accord was the implementation of a special council to monitor health spending, set goals for the system and measure progress in reforming health care.
4.4
0.48
0.78
0.88
1,150
stsbenchmark
validation
Shares in BA were down 1.5 percent at 168 pence by 1420 GMT, off a low of 164p, in a slightly stronger overall London market.
Shares in BA were down three percent at 165-1/4 pence by 0933 GMT, off a low of 164 pence, in a stronger market.
2.4
0.57
0.79
0.48
1,151
stsbenchmark
validation
The companies, Chiron and Aventis Pasteur, together made about 80 million doses of the injected vaccine, which ordinarily would have been enough to meet U.S. demand.
Chiron and Aventis Pasteur together made about 80 million doses, ordinarily enough for U.S. demand, The Associated Press reported.
4.4
0.38
0.66
0.88
1,152
stsbenchmark
validation
Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment from beneath the concrete slab Thursday, but it turned out to be an animal bone, authorities said.
Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment Thursday night, but authorities said it was from an animal.
4.4
0.39
0.64
0.88
1,153
stsbenchmark
validation
Joining Stern and McEntee on stage was International Union of Painters and Allied Trades President James Williams.
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades endorsed Mr Dean several weeks ago.
2.6
0.3
0.64
0.52
1,154
stsbenchmark
validation
The Winston-Salem, North Carolina company opened six stores during the quarter, bringing the total to 282.
Six new Krispy Kreme stores were opened in the first quarter, bringing the total number of stores to 282.
3
0.41
0.59
0.6
1,155
stsbenchmark
validation
The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year, up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002.
There will be 9.3 million visitors to hot spots in 2003, up from 2.5 million in 2002, Gartner said.
4.5
0.48
0.68
0.9
1,156
stsbenchmark
validation
Families stuck on the highway remained in their cars, and used their cell phones to call home.
Families stuck on the highway were being urged to remain in their cars, and to use their cell phones only in case of emergency.
3
0.48
0.79
0.6
1,157
stsbenchmark
validation
For the entire season, the average five-day forecast track error was 259 miles, Franklin said.
"The average track error for the five-day (forecast) is 323 nautical miles.
1.75
0.3
0.51
0.35
1,158
stsbenchmark
validation
Orange shares jumped as much as 15 percent.
France Telecom shares dropped 3.6 percent while Orange surged 13 percent.
2
0.2
0.57
0.4
1,159
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A search for three missing teenagers uncovered at least two bodies buried beneath freshly poured concrete in the basement of a house, authorities said Wednesday.
Authorities performed an autopsy Thursday on one of three bodies recovered from beneath a layer of freshly poured concrete in the basement of a northwest Indiana home.
2.4
0.33
0.6
0.48
1,160
stsbenchmark
validation
Beleaguered telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies is being investigated by two federal agencies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.
Two federal agencies are investigating telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.
4.8
0.74
0.77
0.96
1,161
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validation
He claimed Red Hat and the Free Software Foundation with trying to undermine U.S. copyright and patent law.
In his letter, McBride charges the Free Software Foundation and Red Hat with trying to undermine U.S. copyright laws.
4
0.57
0.75
0.8
1,162
stsbenchmark
validation
Police then called a bomb squad, but the device exploded, killing Wells, before bomb technicians arrived.
While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive, the bomb exploded, killing Wells.
4
0.23
0.57
0.8
1,163
stsbenchmark
validation
At 12 months there was still a difference in function, although it was not a significant one.
At 12 months, there was still a difference between the groups, but it was not considered significant.
4.4
0.41
0.76
0.88
1,164
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"It just seems like all the issues that we support, he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus of LULAC.
"It just seems like all the issues that we support he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus, the league's director of policy and legislation.
4.2
0.58
0.8
0.84
1,165
stsbenchmark
validation
"City-grown pollution, and ozone in particular, is tougher on country trees," says Cornell University ecologist Jillian Gregg.
"I know this sounds counterintuitive, but it's true: City-grown pollution -- and ozone in particular -- is tougher on country trees," U.S. ecologist Jillian Gregg said.
3.6
0.31
0.7
0.72
1,166
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The Standard & Poor's 500 Index slipped 4.77, or 0.5 percent, to 929.62.
The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX shed 0.17 of a point, or just 0.02 percent, to 934.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7 per cent to 9,547.43 while the S&P 500 was 0.8 per cent weaker at 1,025.79.
The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> fell 44 points, or 0.46 percent, to 9,568.
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"We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
China's foreign ministry said: "We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue."
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School officials said Van-Vliet reported the accident using the bus’ radio.
Van-Vliet, who was also injured, called in the accident on the school bus radio.
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Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday.
Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday, saying that he never discussed personnel matters.
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Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September, the company said.
Chief Executive Mickey Robinson was fired for cause in September, the company said last month.
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Police believe Wilson shot Reynolds, then her mother once in the head before fatally turning the gun on herself.
Police believe Wilson then shot Jennie Mae Robinson once in the head before turning the gun on herself.
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