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WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed, saying: "It looks very much like an isolated event."---"It looks very much like an isolated event," World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said.
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The GAO found cable rates have increased 40 percent over the past five years, versus 12 percent inflation during the period.---The GAO found that cable rates have increased by 40 percent during the past five years, far above the 12 percent inflation in that period.
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The stock has risen 44 cents in recent days.---The stock had risen 44 cents in the past four trading sessions.
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Dowdell was transported to Boston Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries.---Both were taken to Boston Medical Center.
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GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the murder scenes showed that the killer was very methodical.---Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was "very methodical."
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Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., sent a letter to President Bush Wednesday demanding action on the legislation.---Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), a supporter of Boxer's bill, sent a letter to President Bush on Wednesday demanding action on the legislation.
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The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, spokesman for the archdiocese, wouldn't comment Friday.---The Rev. Christopher Coyne, spokesman for the archdiocese, did not immediately return several calls seeking comment.
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He was sentenced in June to more than seven years in prison for securities fraud, perjury and other crimes.---He was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including securities fraud.
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They looked at their son-in-law and his relatives, but did not exchange words.---She looked at her son-in-law and his relatives at times, but the two sides did not exchange words.
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The woman felt threatened and reported the incident to police, and around 2:30 p.m. Stackhouse was arrested.---The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate's office, police said.
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Maurice Greene advanced to the semifinals of the 100-meter dash at the World Track and Field Championships.---Rogge was a witness to Drummond's tantrums Sunday at the World Track and Field Championships.
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Claudette, the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season, hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 with 85-mph wind.---Claudette, the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season, hit the mid-Texas coast July 15, classified as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph.
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Two brothers who were among seven Portland suspects accused of aiding terrorists have decided to plead guilty to conspiring to aid al-Qaida and the Taliban, officials said Wednesday.---Two brothers who were among seven people accused of aiding terrorists pleaded guilty yesterday to charges of conspiring to help Al Qaed... | 1 |
Media giant Vivendi Universal EAUG.PA V.N set to work sifting through bids for its U.S. entertainment empire on Monday in a multibillion-dollar auction of some of Hollywood's best-known assets.---Media moguls jostled for position as the deadline for bids for Vivendi Universal's U.S. entertainment empire neared on Monda... | 1 |
Like Viacom, GE -- parent of NBC -- is also seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared to the likes of Bronfman or Davis.---Like Viacom, General Electric is seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared with Bronfman or Davis.
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He was revived but was pronounced dead at Virginia Medical Center in Arlington.---He was declared dead on arrival at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington at 9:13 a.m.
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The proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi, reading 33 pages of documents outlining allegations against him.---Proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi, reading a 33-page accusation letter to the court.
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He urged the US to provide clear rules on what would happen at possible trials.---Government sources said Mr Howard urged the US to provide clear rules governing any potential trials.
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Scruggs, who did not testify, was cleared of a second charge of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care.---The six-member jury cleared Scruggs of a second charge that accused her of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care.
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The rebels suspended peace talks with the government April 21 citing a lack of progress.---The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam suspended peace talks April 21 citing a lack of progress.
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"The timing of [the miniseries] is absolutely staggering to me," Nancy Reagan said in a statement to Fox News Channel last week.---Nancy Reagan issued a statement last week to the Fox News Channel saying, "The timing of [the miniseries] is absolutely staggering to me.
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As you know, East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past."---"East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past," said State Department spokesman Philip Reeker.
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People who have this disorder absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage.---Haemochromatosis is a disorder in which people absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage.
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Although deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union, the Beatles popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock music.---Although the Beatles were deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union, their popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock groups.
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Mr. Berg says in an advertisement for it, "More than my remembrances, this book intends to convey hers."---In an advertisement for the book, Berg says, "More than my remembrances, this book intends to convey hers."
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Shares of LendingTree rose $6.21, or 42 percent, to $20.90 after hitting $21.36 earlier.---LendingTree shares rose 43 percent, or $6.31, to $21, more than doubling in the last two months.
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He said the district had been waiting for the subpoenas and had always planned to comply once it received them.---Mr. Caramore said the district waited for the subpoenas and planned to cooperate with the investigation.
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In their study, researchers tested the hearing of 479 men between 20 and 64 years old who were exposed to noise in their jobs.---Barrenas's team tested the hearing of 479 men, aged 20 to 64, who were exposed to noise in their jobs.
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In May 2002, Malikah Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn for more than $20 million in damages after the MTA objected to their headdresses.---In May, Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn that seeks more than $20 million in damages, Hart said.
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"We're in a highly competitive industry where few apparel brands own and operate manufacturing facilities in North America," Levi Strauss Chief Executive Officer Phil Marineau said in a statement.---"We're in a highly competitive industry where few apparel brands own and operate manufacturing facilities in North Americ... | 1 |
In Nigeria alone, the report said, as many as 1 million women may be living with the condition.---In Nigeria alone, the report estimated that between 100,000 and 1 million girls and women are suffering from the condition.
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Global HRT sales, which are dominated by Wyeth of the US, were worth $3.8bn in 2001, according to Data- monitor, the London-based market research company.---Global HRT sales were worth $3.8bn (2.4bn) in 2001, according to Datamonitor, the London-based market research company.
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Glover spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims.---About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference.
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The migrants were first spotted by a Coast Guard jet around 2 p.m. Tuesday and two small patrol boats were sent to the area, Doss said.---The Cubans were spotted by a Coast Guard jet around 2 p.m. Tuesday and two vessels were sent out to the area, Petty Officer Ryan Doss said.
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Dunlap won both the swimsuit competition and the talent portion of the competition, singing "If I Could."---She won the talent portion singing "If I Could" and also won in evening wear.
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"I don't want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks," said Missouri Congressman Dick Gephardt.---"I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks," he told the Register.
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Market research firm Dell'Oro Group estimates this market will total $12 billion in 2004.---Market research firm Dell'Oro Group estimates that the Gigabit Ethernet switch market will total about US$12 billion in 2004.
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Robbins said he wants to take any network like ESPN that charges more than $1 per Cox customer and make those optional choices for consumers to buy.---Robbins said he wants to take networks such as ESPN that charge more than $1 per Cox customer and make them optional choices.
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Fourteen of those infected passengers sat within four seats of the SARS patient and two were flight attendants, said Mike Ryan, WHO's global coordinator for anti-SARS efforts.---Of those, 14 were passengers sitting within four seats of the SARS patient and two were flight attendants, Ryan said.
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Shares of Berkeley, California-based Xoma dropped 89 cents, or 16 percent, to $4.60 in Instinet trading.---Shares in Berkeley-based Xoma lost 77 cents, or 14 percent, to close at $4.72 each in trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
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It names Shelley, Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Conny McCormack, and registrars in Orange and San Diego counties as defendants.---The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.
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He reiterated Schroder's statement last week that Berlin would consider sending peacekeepers to Iraq only if requested by an interim Iraqi government or the United Nations under a U.N. mandate.---German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said last week that Berlin will consider sending peacekeepers only if requested by an in... | 1 |
The four were remanded in custody and will appear before the magistrate's court again on July 8.---The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8.
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Four years ago, Nike was sued in state court by California activist Marc Kasky under a statute designed to protect consumers from false advertising.---Four years ago, California activist Marc Kasky sued Nike under a statute designed to protect consumers from false advertising.
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At one of the three sampling sites at Huntington Beach, the bacteria reading came back at 160 on June 16 and at 120 on June 23.---The readings came back at 160 on June 16 and 120 at June 23 at one of three sampling sites at Huntington Beach.
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"This will put a severe crimp in our reserves," O'Keefe said Friday during a roundtable discussion with reporters at NASA headquarters.---"This is going to put a severe crimp in our reserves," O'Keefe said during a breakfast with reporters.
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The next court session will be when the three-judge tribunal announces its verdict in mid-February.---The court's three-judge tribunal was expected to give its verdict next February.
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Microsoft has won a patent for an instant messaging feature that notifies users when the person they are communicating with is typing a message.---Microsoft has been awarded a patent for a feature in instant messaging that alerts a user when the person they are communicating with is inputting a message.
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Freddie Mac shares fell $1.49, to $50.01, on the New York Stock Exchange after official acknowledgment of the criminal investigation.---Freddie Mac shares fell $1.50 on Wednesday, to close at $50 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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X2 took in $17.1 million for a total three-week take of $174 million.---Elsewhere in theaters this weekend, "X2" earned $17.1 million to raise its three-week total to $174 million.
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Four other men who were also charged in June have already pleaded guilty.---Four of the defendants have pleaded guilty to weapons charges and other counts.
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But its most popular comedy, Friends, is going into its last season.---But its most popular comedy, Friends, will sign off after a two-hour finale next May.
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He was arrested Tuesday night at a northwest Atlanta tire shop after a national manhunt.---He was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday night by police acting on a tip-off.
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NASA satellite images show that Arctic ice has been shrinking at the rate of nearly 10 percent a decade.---Researchers found that sea ice in the Arctic is disappearing at a rate of 9 percent each decade.
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The Lockheed Martin-built SIRTF is the last of NASA's Hubble-class "Great Observatories."---SIRTF is the last of NASA's so-called Great Observatories.
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"We're making these commitments first and foremost because we think it's the right thing to do," said Michael Mudd, spokesman for the Northfield-based company.---"We're making these commitments first and foremost because we think it's the right thing to do," company spokesman Michael Mudd said yesterday.
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Sgt. Randy Force, a police spokesman, said O'Brien wasn't being charged with causing the crash because Reed was jaywalking.---Sergeant Randy Force, a police spokesman, said O'Brien wasn't being charged with causing the crash because the victim had been jaywalking.
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I loved the Brazilian music I played.---"I've played Brazilian music, but I'm not Brazilian.
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The book, scheduled for release next month, is described by Franken as a criticism of right-wing leaders and media spokesmen.---The book, scheduled for publication next month, has been described by Franken as a criticism of right wing leaders and media spokespeople.
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Federal investigators are looking for possible connections between the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week.---Federal agents said Friday they are investigating the thefts of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction compani... | 1 |
The affidavit said British customs officials stopped al-Amoudi at Heathrow Airport last month when he was attempting to travel to Damascus, Syria.---The affidavit says al-Amoudi was detained Aug. 16 attempting to travel from London to Damascus, Syria.
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"New" farmers say they have increased the numbers of dogs they keep for "protection" but former farmers say the packs are used to hunt depleted wildlife.---Farmers say they have increased the numbers of dogs they keep for protection, although some packs are used to hunt depleted wildlife.
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Albertson's and Kroger's Ralphs stores locked out their workers in response.---Kroger's Ralphs chain and Albertsons immediately locked out their grocery workers in a show of solidarity.
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The decision means that Qarase must invite up to eight Labor Party members into cabinet.---Mr Qarase must now invite up to eight Labour Party members into cabinet.
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"Landing on an aircraft carrier doesn't make up for the loss of 2.5 million jobs in America," said the senator, a much-decorated Vietnam War veteran.---"Landing on an aircraft carrier doesn't make up for the loss of 2.7 million jobs in America," Kerry said.
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Kevin Rollins, Dell's president, received $770,962 in salary and a bonus of just more than $2-million in fiscal 2003.---Dell made $950,000 in salary and nearly $2.5 million in bonus pay during the fiscal year.
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As part of his deal, Mr. Delainey has agreed to cooperate in the continuing investigation.---Dave Delainey agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors in exchange for the plea.
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The United States accuses Saddam loyalists of attacks on oilfields and pipelines crucial to Iraq's economic recovery.---Loyalists are also believed to be behind attacks on oil pipelines and fields that are crucial to Iraq's economic recovery.
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Mall operators and retailers reported fewer people camping out for early-bird specials on Saturday morning, although many parking lots were crowded by early afternoon.---Mall operators and retailers reported fewer shoppers camping out for early-bird specials on Saturday morning, although parking lots were beginning to ... | 1 |
Josephine Burke, who ran the unlicensed daycare, eventually served four months in prison on misdemeanor assault and child neglect charges.---Josephine Burke, who ran the illegal day care, served four months in prison on misdemeanor assault and child-neglect charges.
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Bob Schindler: That's correct, and the strategy behind that is, we wanted to kind of smoke him out, to see where he was coming from.---"We wanted to kind of smoke him out, to see where he was coming from," said Robert Schindler.
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Judge Philpot told Dica: "There is no evidence of your remorse.---A judge branded Mohammed Dica's behaviour "despicable" and added: "There is no evidence of your remorse."
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Earlier Friday, Taiwan reported 55 new cases but no new deaths.---Yesterday, Taiwan reported 65 new cases, its biggest one-day increase yet.
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Hedge funds came under renewed scrutiny recently when New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer unveiled a probe of illegal trading in mutual fund shares.---The industry came under renewed scrutiny recently with the launch by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer of an investigation of illegal trading in mutual fund sh... | 1 |
Operating revenue fell 4.5 percent to $2.3 billion from a year earlier.---Operating revenues were down about 1 percent to $4.55 billion, from $4.59 billion.
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As they wound through police barricades to the funeral home, many chanted "Celia, Celia" and sang snippets of her songs.---As they wound through police barricades to the funeral home, many chanted "Celia, Celia."
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In 2001, 8.4 per cent of six-year-olds and 15 per cent of 15-year-olds were obese.---One in seven 15-year-olds and nearly one in 10 six-year-olds are obese.
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Most of the alleged spammers engaged in fraudulent or deceptive practices, said Brad Smith, Microsoft's senior VP and general counsel.---"Spam knows no borders," said Brad Smith, Microsoft's senior vice-president and general counsel.
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Since December 2002, Evans has been the vice chair of the U.S. Chief Information Officers Council.---Evans is also the vice-chairman of the Federal Chief Information Officers Council.
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Companies that fall under that definition are subject to much less stringent regulation.---Phone companies, which have argued that DSL should be subject to less regulation, had mixed reaction.
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Many of the countries affected, like Colombia and Ecuador, are considered critical to the administration's efforts to bring stability to the Western Hemisphere.---Many of the affected countries, such as Colombia and Ecuador, are considered critical to the administration's efforts to bring stability to this hemisphere.
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The huge bottom-line loss stemmed from a 1.5 billion pound assets writedown, on top of a 3.5 billion first-half charge.---The huge bottom line loss stemmed from a 1.5 billion-pound asset writedown, on top of a 3.5 billion first-half charge.
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Police arrested a "potential suspect" Monday in the abduction of a 9-year-old who was found safe after two days, the police chief said.---Police have arrested a "potential suspect" in the abduction of 9-year-old Jennette Tamayo, San Jose Police Chief William Lansdowne said Monday.
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BOCHK chief executive Liu Jinbao was transferred abruptly to Beijing last month.---He was chief executive of BOCHK until he was suddenly recalled to Beijing last month.
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In case the company does not turn in the reports before the end of May, it is likely to be delisted, an SFC official said.---If the company did not turn in the results before the end of May, it was likely to be delisted, an SFC official said.
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Watson, of Whitakers, N.C., was found guilty of making a false threat to detonate explosives, and destruction of federal property.---Dwight Watson, 50, was convicted of making a false threat to detonate explosives and of destroying federal property.
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"The gloves are off," said UNIFI official Rob O'Neill.---Unifi official Rob O'Neill said: "The gloves are off.
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Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract, held with insolvent utility TXU Europe.---Drax’s troubles began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract, with the insolvent utility TXU Europe.
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It's one of several negotiating items where Canada appears to have caved in to U.S. demands and accepted less favourable terms.---Giving up half the duties is one of several negotiating items where Canada appears to have caved in to U.S. demands and accepted less favourable terms.
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His harsh criticism of PLO chairman Yasser Arafat led to his books being banned for a time by the Palestinian Authority.---His harsh criticism of the PLO's chairman, Yasser Arafat, saw the Palestinian Authority ban his books for a time.
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The 2000 Democratic platform supported "the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of the nation."---The Democrat's 2000 platform didn't explicitly support gay marriages but backed "the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families into the life of the nation."
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"We believe we are fully prepared to roll out the [touch-screen] machines for the 2004 presidential primary," said Gilles W. Burger, State Board of Elections chairman.---"We believe we are fully prepared to roll out the revised Diebold machines," said Gilles W. Burger, chairman of the Maryland State Board of Elections.... | 1 |
He has a preliminary hearing Thursday to determine whether he'll stand trial.---The question is whether there will be a hearing to determine if Bryant will stand trial.
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"They were an inspirational couple, selfless and courageous," said the Oscar-winning film director.---He said: “They were an inspirational couple, selfless and courageous.
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But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards."---"I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative.
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WorldCom, brought down by an $11 billion accounting scandal, is adopting the name of its MCI long-distance division in a bid to clean up its image.---WorldCom, decimated by a massive accounting scandal, is adopting the name of its MCI long-distance division in a bid to clean up its image.
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Launched from the space shuttle Atlantis in 1989, Galileo will have travelled about 4.6 billion kilometres by the time it hits Jupiter.---Launched from space shuttle Atlantis (news - web sites) in 1989, Galileo will have traveled about 2.8 billion miles by the time it hits Jupiter.
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Following California's lead, several states and the federal government passed similar or stricter bans.---Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans.
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Both papers are being published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.---The study appears today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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The search was concentrated in northeast Pennsylvania, but state trooper Tom Kelly acknowledged that Selenski could have traveled hundreds of miles by now.---The search was concentrated in northeastern Pennsylvania, but State Police Trooper Tom Kelly acknowledged that Selenski could be out of the area.
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