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According to security sources, London Metropolitan Police Commissioner John Stevens placed his force on its highest state of alert last week following the warning.
The Telegraph can reveal that Sir John Stevens, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, placed his force on its highest alert last week.
3.8
0.38
0.65
0.76
1,174
stsbenchmark
validation
Bulger's brother is now on the agency's ''10 Most Wanted'' list, sought in connection with 21 murders.
Bulger's brother, a former FBI informant, is now on the law enforcement agency's "10 Most Wanted" list.
3.25
0.26
0.59
0.65
1,175
stsbenchmark
validation
Florida's Supreme Court has twice refused to hear the case.
On Tuesday, a Florida appeals court again refused to block removal of the tube.
2.75
0.2
0.58
0.55
1,176
stsbenchmark
validation
"The European Union is basically absent," said Tito Barbini, regional minister for agriculture in Tuscany, Italy.
Tito Barbini, a regional minister for agriculture in Tuscany, Italy, criticized the absence Tuesday in Sacramento.
3.4
0.35
0.58
0.68
1,177
stsbenchmark
validation
"It was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games," Thomas said.
"We're in the Stanley Cup finals, and it was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games.
3.2
0.52
0.75
0.64
1,178
stsbenchmark
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From Broadway comedies like "The Seven Year Itch" (1952), "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?"
Playwright George Axelrod, who anticipated the sexual revolution with The Seven Year Itch and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
2
0.19
0.64
0.4
1,179
stsbenchmark
validation
Nine seconds later, it broke the sound barrier and continued its steep powered ascent.
Nine seconds later, SpaceShipOne broke the sound barrier, the company said.
3
0.33
0.67
0.6
1,180
stsbenchmark
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The plane was estimated to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight.
US Airways Flight 5481, which crashed Jan. 8, was judged to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight.
3.25
0.48
0.72
0.65
1,181
stsbenchmark
validation
Gainer said the two staff aides are "very sorry this all happened," and the security personnel had performed "well within standards."
The security personnel performed ``well within standards'' and the two staff aides were ``very sorry all this happened,'' Gainer said.
5
0.5
0.51
1
1,182
stsbenchmark
validation
He also said the academy will get its own internal report next week detailing the seriousness of the remaining problem.
The academy will get its own internal report next week and it will be made public, Rosa said.
3.333
0.4
0.67
0.6666
1,183
stsbenchmark
validation
Gartner's report said global WLAN equipment shipments reached 19.5 million last year, a 120 percent increase over 2001's 8.9 million units.
Total shipments reached 19.5 million units last year, compared with 8.9 million units in 2001.
3.6
0.27
0.62
0.72
1,184
stsbenchmark
validation
Roy Moore, the suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, stood accused but unrepentant Wednesday in the same courtroom he recently presided over.
Moore, the suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, stands trial before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary.
3.8
0.33
0.71
0.76
1,185
stsbenchmark
validation
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI climbed 164 points, or 1.91 percent, to 8,765.38, brushing its highest levels since mid-January.
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI tacked on 97 points, or 1.14 percent, to 8,699.
3
0.42
0.7
0.6
1,186
stsbenchmark
validation
An arrest warrant claimed Bryant assaulted the woman June 30 at a hotel.
According to an arrest warrant, Bryant, 24, attacked a woman on June 30.
4.25
0.24
0.62
0.85
1,187
stsbenchmark
validation
FRIENDS of Robert De Niro yesterday rallied around him after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Hollywood actor Robert De Niro has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his spokesman said today.
3.5
0.24
0.56
0.7
1,188
stsbenchmark
validation
But JT was careful to clarify that it was "not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment".
"However, we are not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment."
3.2
0.35
0.74
0.64
1,189
stsbenchmark
validation
Shares of Halliburton fell 71 cents, or 3 percent, to close at $21.59 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange.
Halliburton shares fell 54 cents, or 2.4 percent, to $21.76 a share in midday New York Stock Exchange trade.
2.4
0.34
0.69
0.48
1,190
stsbenchmark
validation
Tail wagging, Abbey trotted on stage with Conway before a crowd of more than 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft's annual customer conference at the Anaheim Convention Center.
On Monday, Abbey trotted on stage, tail wagging, with Conway before a crowd of 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft's annual customer conference.
4
0.61
0.76
0.8
1,191
stsbenchmark
validation
At midnight on Wednesday, 68 percent of voters said "no" to the tax, with 97 percent of the votes counted.
With 97 percent of precincts counted tonight, 68 percent of voters opposed the tax.
4.667
0.32
0.52
0.9334
1,192
stsbenchmark
validation
Graham is expected to be nominated and elected to a second one-year term today and will deliver the presidential address.
Later Tuesday, Graham was expected to be re-elected for a second one-year term.
3.333
0.29
0.58
0.6666
1,193
stsbenchmark
validation
"These changes may affect a large number of existing Web pages," the statement continued.
Still, changes to IE "may affect a large number of existing Web pages," according to the W3C's notice.
3
0.48
0.74
0.6
1,194
stsbenchmark
validation
Barbini said the union may reach a compromise with the United States but it wants a system for labeling such foods, something the industry successfully fought here.
Barbini said the EU may reach a compromise but it wants a system for labeling such foods, something the industry has resisted.
3.25
0.63
0.82
0.65
1,195
stsbenchmark
validation
The blaze then spread to several surrounding structures on the property and destroyed them.
The fire spread to several surrounding structures on the property and destroyed them as deputies held back firefighters.
4
0.5
0.78
0.8
1,196
stsbenchmark
validation
Sources say agents confiscated "several" documents he was carrying.
Agents confiscated several classified documents in his possession and interrogated him.
3.5
0.18
0.6
0.7
1,197
stsbenchmark
validation
The helicopter burst into flames upon impact, according to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.
The helicopter was owned by Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters Inc., according to the sheriff's office.
2
0.29
0.66
0.4
1,198
stsbenchmark
validation
"I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel," said Silver.
"I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel, J. Michael Boxley,'' the Silver statement said. "
3.6
0.54
0.83
0.72
1,199
stsbenchmark
validation
The new research will be published soon in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
It will appear in the next few weeks on the Web site of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
3.4
0.38
0.71
0.68
1,200
stsbenchmark
validation
Two convicted killers and another inmate escaped from a state prison on a busy street Wednesday by cutting through a fence, a Corrections Department official said.
A convicted killer and two other inmates cut through two fences topped with razor wire and escaped from a state prison on a busy street.
3.5
0.33
0.54
0.7
1,201
stsbenchmark
validation
John Hickenlooper had 65 percent of the vote to 35 percent for City Auditor Don Mares.
Hickenlooper clobbered city Auditor Don Mares, 46, in the Tuesday runoff.
2.4
0.24
0.53
0.48
1,202
stsbenchmark
validation
Young has 28 days to file a response and ask the NASD for a hearing.
Under NASD regulations, Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel.
3.5
0.26
0.56
0.7
1,203
stsbenchmark
validation
Stocks dipped lower Tuesday as investors opted to cash in profits from Monday's big rally despite a trio of reports suggesting modest improvement in the economy.
Wall Street moved tentatively higher Tuesday as investors weighed a trio of reports showing modest economic improvement against an urge to cash in profits from Monday's big rally.
2.8
0.43
0.52
0.56
1,204
stsbenchmark
validation
From the start, however, the United States' declared goal was not just to topple Saddam but to stabilize Iraq and install a friendly government.
But the United States' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a friendly government.
4.8
0.62
0.77
0.96
1,205
stsbenchmark
validation
Selenski descended down the wall and used the mattress to climb over razor wire.
Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot razor wire, Fischi said.
3
0.32
0.61
0.6
1,206
stsbenchmark
validation
Common side effects include nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough, the FDA said.
The most common side effects after getting the nasal spray were nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough.
3.4
0.52
0.73
0.68
1,207
stsbenchmark
validation
Announcing the selection, Kmart CEO Julian Day said Grey will help the retailer "find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the new America consumer."
Together, we will find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the 'new America' consumer."
3.25
0.39
0.75
0.65
1,208
stsbenchmark
validation
Supermarket chains facing a possible grocery clerk strike this week accused union leaders Monday of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend.
Supermarket chains are accusing union leaders of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend as grocery clerks gear up for a possible strike.
4.75
0.47
0.66
0.95
1,209
stsbenchmark
validation
INTEL TODAY disclosed details of its next-generation XScale processor for mobile phones and handheld devices here in San Jose.
Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless devices.
3.6
0.21
0.65
0.72
1,210
stsbenchmark
validation
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it.
An Ohio law that bans a controversial late-term abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday.
4.2
0.44
0.59
0.84
1,211
stsbenchmark
validation
The Nasdaq composite index advanced 20.59, or 1.3 percent, to 1,616.50, after gaining 5.7 percent last week.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02.
2
0.29
0.56
0.4
1,212
stsbenchmark
validation
"We're going to do everything in our power to get money back to ratepayers as quickly as possible," Kennedy said.
"There's very strong interest in getting money back to the ratepayers as quickly as possible," Commissioner Susan Kennedy said.
3.8
0.4
0.72
0.76
1,213
stsbenchmark
validation
The company said it would cut the wholesale price of most top-line CDs to $9.09 from $12.02.
The company also said it would cut wholesale prices on cassettes and change the suggested retail price to $8.98.
1.6
0.36
0.63
0.32
1,214
stsbenchmark
validation
Shares of Allergan fell 14 cents to close at $78.12 on the New York Stock Exchange (news - web sites).
Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
3.25
0.41
0.71
0.65
1,215
stsbenchmark
validation
The upcoming second-quarter earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance, they say.
They say second-quarter earnings reports will be key in giving investors that guidance.
5
0.33
0.68
1
1,216
stsbenchmark
validation
That took the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR down 9/32, its yield rising to 3.37 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday.
That saw the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR slip 5/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.36 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday.
3.417
0.56
0.84
0.6834
1,217
stsbenchmark
validation
The bank's shares fell 45 cents in trading yesterday to $91.51 per share.
Shares of M&T, which is based in Buffalo, fell 41 cents, to $91.51.
2.75
0.18
0.46
0.55
1,218
stsbenchmark
validation
In the latest violence, insurgents threw a bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing one soldier.
Early Monday, insurgents threw a homemade bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing an American soldier.
4.111
0.57
0.8
0.8222
1,219
stsbenchmark
validation
Consumer groups are against the changes, saying they hurt individuality in markets.
Consumer groups oppose the changes, saying they would concentrate too many outlets in too few media empires.
3.6
0.33
0.64
0.72
1,220
stsbenchmark
validation
Every Thursday, a grains management committee meets in the Commission's agriculture directorate to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender.
A grains management committee normally meets each Thursday in the Commission's agriculture unit -- another target of Wednesday's raids -- to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender.
3.6
0.57
0.75
0.72
1,221
stsbenchmark
validation
Colin Powell, the Secretary of State, said contacts with Iran would not stop.
Secretary of State Colin Powell said yesterday that contacts with Iran would continue.
4.333
0.44
0.64
0.8666
1,222
stsbenchmark
validation
Stout previously worked for General Electric subsidiary GE Capital Service Inc., where he was vice president and chief technology and information officer.
Stout comes to Sprint from GE Capital, where he served as chief technology and information officer.
3.2
0.32
0.69
0.64
1,223
stsbenchmark
validation
Scrimshaw, Supervisor, Best Minister and Ten Most Wanted are expected to complete the Belmont field.
Best Minister, Scrimshaw, and Ten Most Wanted all had workouts on Monday morning.
2.25
0.27
0.54
0.45
1,224
stsbenchmark
validation
Former South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu said Sunday he did not see what "all the fuss" was over appointing a gay bishop, but urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate.
South Africa's Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he does not understand all the fuss about appointing a gay bishop, but he has urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate.
4.5
0.46
0.8
0.9
1,225
stsbenchmark
validation
In September, Hewlett-Packard signed a development and marketing deal with the company.
Four months later it signed a joint marketing agreement with Hewlett-Packard Co.
2.75
0.26
0.53
0.55
1,226
stsbenchmark
validation
Consumers would still 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.
4
0.38
0.57
0.8
1,227
stsbenchmark
validation
On Friday, the Concorde started up around sunrise and seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun.
Yesterday, the Concorde seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun.
3.4
0.58
0.79
0.68
1,228
stsbenchmark
validation
A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million.
The federal standard for ozone is 0.12 parts per million.
2.2
0.26
0.66
0.44
1,229
stsbenchmark
validation
While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive, the bomb exploded, killing Wells.
The bomb exploded while authorities waited for a bomb squad to arrive.
3.25
0.44
0.52
0.65
1,230
stsbenchmark
validation
"It seems to me ... we're just dealing with bragging rights here, who wins and who loses," said Gammerman, who heard the case without a jury.
"Leaving aside attorney fees, we're dealing with bragging rights of who wins and who loses," said Gammerman.
3.667
0.33
0.7
0.7334
1,231
stsbenchmark
validation
The American women, who are defending champions, will play in Philadelphia on Sept. 25 and conclude group competition in Columbus on Sept. 28.
The U.S. women, who are defending champions, will play on Sept. 25 in Philadelphia and conclude group competition on Sept. 28 in Columbus, Ohio.
4.75
0.71
0.78
0.95
1,232
stsbenchmark
validation
Its maker, MedImmune Inc., based in Gaithersburg, made 4 million to 5 million doses this year.
MedImmune Vaccines, the maker of FluMist, made between 4 million and 5 million doses this year.
3.5
0.36
0.68
0.7
1,233
stsbenchmark
validation
Kaichen appeared Wednesday in federal court on two bank robbery charges.
She appeared in federal court Wednesday, but did not enter a plea.
3
0.21
0.59
0.6
1,234
stsbenchmark
validation
An incremental step reported by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, is the latest in a decade-long effort.
The incremental step, reported by researchers at UC San Francisco, is the latest in a decade-long effort to infect mice with the virus.
3.25
0.48
0.76
0.65
1,235
stsbenchmark
validation
Bush turned out a statement yesterday thanking the commission for its work, and said, "Our journey into space will go on."
Mr. Bush did not discuss this when he issued a brief statement yesterday thanking the commission for its work, and saying, "Our journey into space will go on."
3.6
0.58
0.83
0.72
1,236
stsbenchmark
validation
The governor is going to Jackson, where 13 of the state's 16 fatalities were reported.
The governor is going to Jackson, where 13 people were killed.
3.8
0.56
0.74
0.76
1,237
stsbenchmark
validation
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose 3.42 points, or 0.34 percent, to 1,007.84.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was down 1.55 points, or 0.09 percent, at 1,744.91.
1
0.2
0.6
0.2
1,238
stsbenchmark
validation
Crews worked to install a new culvert and prepare the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel as storm clouds threatened to dump more rain.
Crews worked to install a new culvert and repave the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel.
3.333
0.61
0.83
0.6666
1,239
stsbenchmark
validation
Buoyed by some of the advice imparted by Nicklaus, Howell shot an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry.
Buoyed by advice imparted by Nicklaus, Howell shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to enter today's round with a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry.
4.25
0.59
0.8
0.85
1,240
stsbenchmark
validation
Net revenue rose to $3.99 billion from $3.85 billion during the same quarter last year.
That is up from $1.14 billion during the same quarter last year.
1.75
0.44
0.73
0.35
1,241
stsbenchmark
validation
These men "are entitled to respect for their private lives," Kennedy said.
"The petitioners are entitled to respect for their private lives."
2.75
0.38
0.79
0.55
1,242
stsbenchmark
validation
The mock explosion, the first event in the drill, occurred in a car in industrial south Seattle.
The mock explosion of a radioactive "dirty bomb," the first event in the weeklong drill, occurred on several acres in the south Seattle industrial area.
3.25
0.42
0.69
0.65
1,243
stsbenchmark
validation
The commission dropped charges that Patton improperly appointed Conner to the Kentucky Lottery Board and that he improperly appointed Conner's then-husband, Seth, to the Agriculture Development Board.
Patton also appointed Conner to the Kentucky Lottery Board and appointed Seth Conner to the Agriculture Development Board, the commission says.
2.5
0.48
0.66
0.5
1,244
stsbenchmark
validation
Aiken's study appears in the Sept. 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The findings appear in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association.
3.091
0.44
0.72
0.6182
1,245
stsbenchmark
validation
A Merrill Lynch spokesman said "we are pleased with the judge's decision."
"We are very pleased with the judge's decision," Merrill said yesterday.
4.4
0.53
0.58
0.88
1,246
stsbenchmark
validation
Trans fats are created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil, solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain food products.
Trans fats are created when vegetable oil has been partially hydrogenated, solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain products.
4.8
0.59
0.8
0.96
1,247
stsbenchmark
validation
But skeptics are concerned about the ease with which vendors can use these hardware-based security features to set digital rights management policies.
But skeptics are concerned about the ease at which these hardware-based security features could be used to set digital rights management policies by vendors.
5
0.59
0.85
1
1,248
stsbenchmark
validation
Crohn's disease causes inflammation of the intestine and symptoms include diarrhea, pain, weight loss and tiredness.
Symptoms include chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain, weight loss and extreme tiredness.
3
0.37
0.58
0.6
1,249
stsbenchmark
validation
Authorities identified the tipster as Richard Powell, who is imprisoned for killing his landlady in 1982.
Powell is serving time in a different case -- killing his landlady in 1982.
3.2
0.26
0.57
0.64
1,250
stsbenchmark
validation
Netanyahu set to call early vote
Israel's Netanyahu set to call early vote
4.4
0.86
0.88
0.88
1,251
stsbenchmark
validation
Annan, UN chief call on Security Council to act on Syria
Russia, China veto UN Security Council resolution on Syria
1.8
0.36
0.68
0.36
1,252
stsbenchmark
validation
Green Lantern to be reintroduced as gay by DC Comics
Green Lantern to be relaunched as gay superhero
4
0.5
0.71
0.8
1,253
stsbenchmark
validation
Military plane crashes in south France: authorities
Military plane crashes in southeastern Turkey, 1 dead
1
0.36
0.71
0.2
1,254
stsbenchmark
validation
Saudi gas truck blast kills at least 22
Nigeria church blast kills at least 12
0.6
0.36
0.75
0.12
1,255
stsbenchmark
validation
Coty launches $10 billion bid for rival Avon
Coty bids $10 billion for Avon
4.6
0.56
0.73
0.92
1,256
stsbenchmark
validation
Greece votes in crucial election
Greece looks set for repeat election
1.8
0.22
0.65
0.36
1,257
stsbenchmark
validation
Iran warns Moscow nuclear talks could stall
Iranians “confess” to nuclear scientist murders
1.2
0.08
0.58
0.24
1,258
stsbenchmark
validation
Mohamed Morsi sworn in as Eygptian president
Mohamed Morsi sworn in as Egypt's President
4.6
0.75
0.92
0.92
1,259
stsbenchmark
validation
1 person killed in sectarian clashes in Lebanon
Nine killed in Syrian-linked clashes in Lebanon
1.4
0.44
0.77
0.28
1,260
stsbenchmark
validation
IAF strike Gaza terror hubs
IAF strikes Gaza terror cell; 1 dead
3.2
0.33
0.73
0.64
1,261
stsbenchmark
validation
US senators penalize Pakistan for jailing doctor who aided CIA
US decries Pakistan doctor's fate
2.8
0.15
0.55
0.56
1,262
stsbenchmark
validation
Syrian envoy to Cyprus defects to Qatar
Syria deploys more troops despite peace deal
0.8
0
0.53
0.16
1,263
stsbenchmark
validation
Dali painting stolen from gallery
Salvador Dali painting snatched from New York gallery
3.8
0.44
0.7
0.76
1,264
stsbenchmark
validation
Annan urges end to Syria violence, minister defects
Annan urges end to Syrian violence
3.8
0.4
0.78
0.76
1,265
stsbenchmark
validation
Colorado shooting suspect was in therapy
Lawyers: Colo. shooting suspect is mentally ill
4.2
0.18
0.64
0.84
1,266
stsbenchmark
validation
Suicide bomber kills 4 near NATO's Afghan HQ
Suicide bomber kills 23 at Afghan wedding
1.6
0.36
0.75
0.32
1,267
stsbenchmark
validation
PM in Tehran, asks NAM to take clear stand on Syria
Manmohan in Tehran, asks NAM to take a stand on Syria
3.8
0.69
0.88
0.76
1,268
stsbenchmark
validation
Senators can return to playoffs with victory
Messi scores 4 to send Guardiola off with victory
1.4
0.23
0.6
0.28
1,269
stsbenchmark
validation
South Africa train crash kills at least 19
South Africa train crash kills 26
3.6
0.56
0.83
0.72
1,270
stsbenchmark
validation
Civilians Bear Brunt of Afghan Attacks
Taliban launch coordinated Afghan attacks
1.8
0.22
0.63
0.36
1,271
stsbenchmark
validation
Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria endorsing
Russia, China veto U.N. draft backing Arab plan for Syria (Reuters)
3.8
0.27
0.64
0.76
1,272
stsbenchmark
validation
Syrians trade blame over blasts
Israel braces for Arab protests
0.2
0
0.55
0.04