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A $5 billion dollar-denominated portion has seen about $19 billion of bids, investors said.---A $5 billion dollar-denominated portion from GM drew about $21 billion of bids, an analyst looking at the deal said.
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Even after he turned 94, Lacy worked to change baseball.---Even into his 90s, Lacy worked to change the game of baseball.
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Dayton finished 24-6 last season, won the Atlantic-10 Conference championship and was a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament.---That season, the Rams finished the regular season ranked 11th and were a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament.
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It would not affect economic damages such as lost wages or hospital bills.---Economic damages, such as lost wages or medical costs, wouldn't be capped under Bush's plan.
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Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said he would fight any extension of the cable's use.---Meanwhile, the Connecticut attorney general, Richard Blumenthal, said he was considering legal action against Mr. Abraham's order.
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Schneiderman said this fare price would reflect the agency's legitimate financial condition as well as riders' concerns about having to pay 33 percent more to ride in a recession.---Schneiderman said the price would reflect the agency's legitimate financial status as well as riders' concerns about having to pay 33 perc... | 1 |
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.
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The two countries agreed last week to hold their first diplomatic discussions in two years.---Last week, India and Pakistan said they would hold their first diplomatic talks in two years.
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The proposal also may help Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Centers Inc. fend off a takeover from Indianapoils-based shopping mall operator Simon Property Group Inc.---The legislation, approved 12-3 by the House Commerce Committee, may allow Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Centers Inc. to fend off a takeover attempt by In... | 1 |
Shares of Coke were up 6 cents at $44.42 in afternoon trading Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange.---Shares of Coke were down 26 cents to close at $44.10 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Wall Street analysts expect 2004 revenue of $28.15 billion.---Analysts' average forecast was $4.02 per share on revenue of $25.56 billion.
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The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.---It had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus four percentage points and was conducted Thursday through Saturday.
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Last year, the board raised rents by 2 percent on one-year renewals, 4 percent on two-year leases.---For lofts, the board proposed increases of 4 percent for one-year leases and 7 percent for two-year renewals.
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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> eased 7.57 points, or 0.76 percent, at 990.94.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points, or 1.53 percent, at 1,628.26.
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South Africa has the world's highest caseload with 4.7 million people infected with HIV or AIDS.---With 4.7 million people infected with HIV or AIDS, South Africa has the world's highest AIDS caseload.
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Cordiant has been on the block since it lost the key Allied Domecq account in April.---Cordiant has been a target since it lost a crucial client, Allied Domeq, in April.
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"The investigation appears to be focused on certain accounting practices common to the interactive entertainment industry, with specific emphasis on revenue recognition," Activision said in an SEC filing.---According to the company filings, the investigation "appears to be focused on certain accounting practices common... | 1 |
Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by fellow conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, dissented.---Justice Antonin Scalia, Sandra Day O'Connor and Clarence Thomas dissented from the ruling.
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A Stage One alert is declared when ozone readings exceed 0.20 parts per million during a one-hour period.---A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million.
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The department told airlines "the threat level to UK civil aviation interests in Kenya has increased to imminent.---Britain's Department for Transport said ''the threat level to UK civil aviation interests in Kenya has increased to imminent,'' and suspended flights after 6 p.m. EDT.
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Time magazine named the American soldier its Person of the Year for 2003.---The American Soldier was first selected as Times Person of the Year during the Korean War in 1950.
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As part of a 2001 agreement to extradite them from Canada, prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty.---As part of the agreement to extradite the two best friends from Canada, prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty for convictions.
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The anguish was detectable in the voices of those of Forlong's television colleagues who would speak on Monday.---The anguish could be heard in the voices of Mr Forlong's television colleagues who would speak.
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Graham, a presidential candidate, was criticized by several Republicans as ''politicizing'' the report.---Graham, who co-chaired the inquiry, is a presidential candidate.
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Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, the committee's senior Democrat, later said the problem is serious but called Hatch's suggestion too drastic.---Sen. Patrick Leahy, the committee's senior Democrat, later said the problem is serious but called Hatch's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered.
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"Ex-Im board members displayed courage and environmental leadership in the face of considerable pressure," Jon Sohn of Friends of the Earth said after the panel's vote.---"Two Ex-Im board members displayed courage and environmental leadership in the face of considerable pressure," said Jon Sohn, international campaigne... | 1 |
The broad Standard & Poor's 500 <.SPX> eased 0.37 of a point, or 0.03 percent, at 1,121.---The Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> slipped 0.26 point, or 0.02 percent, to 1,121.96.
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Malaysia has launched an aggressive media campaign over its water dispute with Singapore.---MALAYSIA will launch a publicity campaign in local newspapers today giving its version of the water dispute with Singapore.
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The Cavaliers won the right Thursday to select James in the June 26 draft.---The Cleveland Cavaliers won the right to draft James by winning the NBA's annual lottery Thursday night.
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Two Atlanta companies that have not been accused of wrongdoing -- Delta Air Lines Inc. and the Home Depot -- were mentioned as having excessive pay packages for its CEOs.---Two Atlanta-based companies that have not been accused of wrongdoing -- Delta Air Lines and Home Depot -- were also mentioned by witnesses as havin... | 1 |
The Republic of Korea was found to lead the way in broadband penetration, with approximately 21 broadband subscribers for every 100 inhabitants.---Not surprisingly, broadband nation Korea leads the way in broadband penetration, with approximately 21 broadband subscribers for every 100 inhabitants.
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Mr Blair admitted in a newspaper article Mr Bush’s critics were “rubbing their hands at the scope for embarrassing him”.---The Prime Minister today admitted that critics are “rubbing their hands at the scope for embarrassing him”.
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Intel Corp. unveiled Wednesday its next generation processor for cellular phones, personal digital assistants and other wireless devices.---Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless devices.
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Peterson's lawyer, Mark Geragos of Los Angeles, was quick to swipe at the testing procedure.---Peterson's lawyer, Mark Geragos, of Los Angeles, has contested the DNA evidence, saying it is unreliable.
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The venture owns five oil refineries and more than 2,100 filling stations in Russia and Ukraine.---TNK-BP has six oil producing units, five refineries and 2,100 filling stations.
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The Belgian probe centred on allegations that certain cereals firms were tipped off about prices two hours before they were officially available.---He said the allegations were that certain cereals companies were tipped off to grain prices two hours before they were officially available.
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They said they also seized several items which might be linked to ritual killing, including an animal's skull with a nail driven through it.---Among the evidence seized by detectives was an animal skull with a nail driven through its head, which may have been used in a "black magic" ceremony.
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It features a 4K color screen and 40-tone polyphonic sound with exchangeable Style-Up front panels.---The Z200 features a color screen and 40-tone polyphonic sounds.
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Dealers said the yen was also undermined by falling Japanese interest rates.---Dealers said the dollar also drew some support due to falling Japanese interest rates.
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The World Health Organization and the United States Centers for Disease Control sent down a team to look into it.---The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States have sent a team to investigate.
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Fighting has continued sporadically in the west, where it is complicated by the presence of battle-hardened Liberians on both sides.---Both are in the cocoa-growing west of the world's top producer in a region where fighting is complicated by the presence of Liberians on both sides.
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The Globe reported that Smiledge hasn't spoken with his son, Joseph Druce, in eight years.---Smiledge said he hasn't spoken with his son in eight years and wants nothing to do with him.
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SMILING bomber Amrozi was inspired to launch an attack on Bali after his former Australian boss revealed the tourist island was a haven for sinful behaviour by westerners.---BALI bomber Amrozi claims he was inspired to launch an attack on the tourist island after his Australian boss revealed Bali was a haven for sinful... | 1 |
Abplanalp used plastic in a model that could be mass-produced, lowering the price per valve from 15 cents to 2 1/2 cents.---Mr. Abplanalp used plastic in a model that could be mass produced, lowering the price per valve, to 2 1/2 cents from 15 cents.
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Russia, along with France, China and others, advocate a stronger U.N. role to give a U.S.-chosen Iraqi authority international legitimacy.---France, Russia, China and even staunch ally Britain had advocated a stronger U.N. role, which they said was needed to give a U.S.-backed Iraqi authority international legitimacy.
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SCC argued that Lexmark was trying to shield itself from competition by installing a chip on its toner cartridges to make it difficult for third-party manufacturers to make generic cartridges.---The company also argued that Lexmark was trying to squash competition by installing a microchip on its toner cartridges to ma... | 1 |
On Oct. 10, an 18-year-old freshman member of the men's swim team jumped from the same 10th-floor ledge.---On Oct. 10, an 18-year-old freshman from Dayton, Ohio, climbed over the same 10th-floor ledge and plunged to his death.
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The deal is subject to N2H2 approval and is expected to be completed by year's end.---The deal is subject to N2H2 approval and is expected to be complete during the final calendar quarter of 2003.
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Yesterday, two Japanese diplomats were killed in an apparent ambush near Tikrit, 175 kilometres north of the capital.---Two Japanese diplomats were also killed in an ambush near Tikrit, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.
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"We condemn and denounce the Governing Council, which is headed by the United States," Moqtada al-Sadr said.---"We condemn the Governing Council headed by the United States," Sadr said in a fiery sermon at Koufa mosque near Najaf.
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"These are violent surgeries and I wanted to convey that," Murphy says.---I mean, these are violent surgeries, and I wanted to properly convey that."
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Under the 1973 Roe vs. Wade ruling, before a fetus could live outside the womb, the abortion decision was left to the woman and her physician.---Under the original Roe v. Wade ruling, the abortion decision was left to the woman and her physician before a fetus could live outside the womb.
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Sean Harrigan, president of the California Public Employees' Retirement System, also suggested paring down the NYSE's 27-member board, changing its composition and making it more accountable.---Sean Harrigan, president of the California Public Employees' Retirement System, also suggested paring the NYSE's 27-member boa... | 0 |
"If that ain't a Democrat, then I must be at the wrong meeting," he said to a standing ovation.---And if that ain't a Democrat, then I must be in the wrong meeting," he said to thunderous applause from his supporters.
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"I think we made some mistakes with this exam, and it's up to us to identify and correct them," Mills said.---Mills yesterday admitted, "We made some mistakes with this exam and it's up to us to identify and correct them.
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The Recording Industry Association of America says it plans to sue the song traders next month.---That is, if the Recording Industry Association of America has anything to say about it.
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And if estimates hold, it will mark the first time in history that five films grossed more than $20 million each in one weekend.---It is also the first time in history that five films grossed more than $20 million each in one weekend.
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"But that does not clear them of the obligation to do everything possible to protect civilians, and that is not what we're seeing."---"But that does not clear them of the responsibility to do everything possible to minimize civilian harm."
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A total of 17 cases have been confirmed in the southern city of Basra, the Organization said.---A total of 17 confirmed cases of cholera were reported yesterday by the World Health Organisation in the southern Iraqi city of Basra.
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There is no transcript the courtroom session in Tarrytown, 12 miles north of New York on the Hudson River.---There was no transcript of Thursday's courtroom session in Tarrytown, which is 12 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River.
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One of the latest shootings was at a car on Sunday on I-270, Franklin County sheriff's Chief Deputy Steve Martin said.---A car and a house were hit in the new shootings, the chief deputy sheriff of Franklin County, Steve Martin, said.
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"Both of these kids are in wonderful physical condition right now," he said during a press briefing at the hospital.---"Both of these kids are in wonderful physical condition right now," said Goodrich, also director of pediatric neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore.
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Egyptologists cast doubt Tuesday on an expedition's claim that it may have found the mummy of Queen Nefertiti, one of the best-known ancient Egyptians.---Egyptologists think they may have identified the long-sought mummy of Queen Nefertiti, one of the ancient world's legendary beauties.
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Watertown, Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday, joining a growing number of cities around the country.---Along with Boston, Watertown, Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday.
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IBM stock rose $1.75, to $84.50, on the New York Stock Exchange.---IBM shares closed up $1.75, or 2.11 percent, at $84.50 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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That is evident from their failure, three times in a row, to get a big enough turnout to elect a president.---Three times in a row, they failed to get a big _enough turnout to elect a president.
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He was arrested less than two kilometres from where he allegedly kidnapped her after brutally beating her mother and brother.---He was arrested less than 1km from where he allegedly kidnapped Jennette Tamayo after beating her mother and brother.
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His election was hailed in some quarters as a breakthrough for gay rights, but condemned in others as a violation of God's word.---Robinson's election was hailed in some quarters as a major breakthrough for gay rights, but condemned by others as a "rebellion against God's created order."
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Gov. Don Carcieri said the ruling shows that state taxation laws apply on the tribe's sales activities.---Gov. Don Carcieri said the ruling shows that state taxation laws apply to any tribal activity.
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Wyeth estimates that 1.2 million women continue to take Prempro pills, down from about 3.4 million before the study was halted last summer.---Wyeth estimates that 1,2 million women are still taking Prempro pills, down from about 3,4 million before the WHI study was halted last year.
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But he said he had Dr Hollingworth's legal advice that he had been denied natural justice by the church inquiry.---Senator Brandis backed Dr Hollingworth's claims he had been denied natural justice by the Anglican Church inquiry into the claims against him.
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Come tonight, 21-year-old Morgan and as many as 1,200 fellow students at Wheaton College will gather in the gym for the first real dance in the school's 143-year history.---As many as 1,200 students at Wheaton College will gather in the gym Friday night for the first real dance in the Christian school's 143-year histor... | 1 |
Dennehy, 21, hasn't been heard from in more than two weeks, and police suspect he was killed in the Waco area.---Authorities and Baylor officials say Dennehy, 21, hasn't been heard from in more than two weeks.
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Vaccine makers have been thrust in the limelight following government programmes to encourage wider vaccination and fears of biological attacks on civilian and military targets.---Vaccine makers have been thrust into the limelight as government programs encourage wider vaccination amid fears of biological attacks.
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"If these loss reductions continue as expected, further rate reductions should be ordered."---If those loss reductions continue, further rate reductions should be ordered, Bordelon said.
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President Bush signed a waiver exempting 22 nations from these sanctions because they had signed but not yet ratified the immunity agreement.---President Bush signed a waiver exempting 22 countries because they had signed but not yet ratified immunity agreements.
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Shares of AT&T climbed 4.4 percent or 90 cents to $21.40, adding to the previous day's gain of 6 percent.---Shares of AT&T climbed 4 percent, adding to the previous day's 6 percent rise.
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AMD reported a net loss of $140 million for the quarter ended June 29, on sales of $645 million.---In the first quarter of 2003, AMD reported a net loss of $146 million, or 42 cents per share, on sales of $715 million.
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"People just love e-mail, and it really bothers them that spam is ruining such a good thing," said Deborah Fallows, the Pew researcher who wrote the report.---"People just love e-mail, and it really bothers them that spam is ruining such a good thing," said Deborah Fallows, senior research fellow with the Pew project.
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The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI climbed 179.97 points, or 2.09 percent, to 8,781.35, ending at its highest level since mid-January.---The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI tacked on 97 points, or 1.14 percent, to 8,699.
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And in the Muslim world, Osama bin Laden is becoming more of a hero, not less of one.---And in the Muslim world, Osama bin Laden, the missing leader of the al-Qaida terrorist network, is becoming more of a hero, not less of one.
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We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word 'spike' as the name of our network."---We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word 'spike' to name our network.
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In a major setback to consumers, a federal judge granted the government's request Thursday to shut down a company that helps customers buy cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.---A federal judge Thursday granted a request by the Food and Drug Administration to shut down Rx Depot, a popular Internet company that sells... | 1 |
Anyone with information on Lopez can call O'Shea at 561-688-4068 or Crime Stoppers at 800-458-8477.---Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Kevin Umphrey at 688-4163 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-8477.
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The panels picture the towers standing tall and outline their history, including their construction, the 1993 bombing and their ultimate destruction on Sept. 11, 2001.---The panels outline the twin towers' history, including their construction, the 1993 bombing and their ultimate destruction by terrorists on Sept. 11, ... | 1 |
Though the legal age for marriage in Romania is 18, the country generally tolerates the Gypsy tradition of arranged child weddings.---Though the legal age for marriage in Romania is 18, the country generally tolerates the tradition of arranged child weddings among Roma, as Gypsies are also known.
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The Institute for Supply Management's index of nonmanufacturing activity rose unexpectedly in April, reports said.---The Institute for Supply Management said its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 50.7 from 47.9 in March.
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The two rugged counties got 2 to 3 inches of rain between midnight and noon.---The weather service estimated that between two and three inches of rain hit Kanawha and Nicholas counties between midnight and noon Monday.
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Although obesity can increase the risk of health problems, skeptics argue, so do smoking and high cholesterol.---Although obesity can increase the risk of a host of health problems, skeptics argue, so do smoking and high cholesterol, which are not considered diseases.
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Intel plans to present a paper on its findings today at a conference in Japan.---The breakthrough technology was presented by Intel scientists at a conference in Japan.
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Foreigners board helicopters for evacuation from the European Union compound in Monrovia, Liberia, on Monday.---French troops defend a group of foreigners as they board helicopters for evacuation from the European Union compound in Monrovia, Liberia.
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A statement released by DEI said Green would begin driving the car on an interim basis beginning next week in the Winston Open at Lowe's Motor Speedway.---It was announced that Green will replace Park in the Dale Earnhardt Inc. No. 1 Chevrolet, beginning with the Winston Open at Lowe's Motor Speedway next week.
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The Illinois Supreme Court dismissed the case.---The Supreme Court agreed Monday in Illinois vs. Telemarketing Associates.
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Coupling, an American version of a hit British comedy, will get the valuable Thursday 9:30 p.m. time slot.---Coupling, an American version of a hit British comedy, will couple with Friends on Thursdays.
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It was the third time in four years that wildfires forced the park to close.---For the third time in four years wildfires closed Mesa Verde National Park, the country’s only park dedicated to ancient ruins.
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Disney has repeatedly said the "safety and enjoyment" of its guests were the reasons the company wanted the no-fly zones, and wants them maintained.---Disney spokeswoman Rena Callahan said the "safety and enjoyment" of its guests were the only reasons the company wanted the no-fly zones, and wants them kept in place.
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Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE.---Late last week, sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets.
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The caretaker, identified by church officials as Jorge Manzon, was believed to be among the nine missing - some of them children.---The caretaker, identified by church officials as Jorge Monzon, was believed to be among the missing, who are presumed dead.
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On Wednesday, the total of National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty worldwide stood at 154,603.---As of yesterday, the total number of National Guard and Reserve troops called to duty worldwide stood at 154,603.
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The shares fell 72 cents, or 3.8 percent, to $18.34 Monday on the New York Stock Exchange.---Schering-Plough shares fell 3.8 percent, or 72 cents, to close at $18.34 in trading Monday on the New York Stock Exchange.
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