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Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said the push for higher standards and accountability "is showing results." | Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said he was pleased by the results. | 3 | en |
One witness told Anatolian he saw the plane on fire while it was still in the air. | One witness told the Anatolian news agency he saw the plane on fire in mid-air. | 4.6 | en |
He proposed a system under which it would take fewer and fewer votes to overcome a filibuster. | Frist proposed a process in which it would take gradually fewer votes to overcome filibusters preventing final votes on judicial confirmations. | 3 | en |
Hormone replacement therapy that combines estrogen and progestin doubles a woman's risk of breast cancer, a British study of more than a million women has found. | A major British study has added to the evidence that hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of breast cancer, especially when women receive a combination of estrogen and progestin. | 4.25 | en |
Barbini's comments came Tuesday, the second day of the Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology. | U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman kicks off the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology on Monday. | 1.8 | en |
Yesterday, shares closed up 29 cents, or 0.54 percent, at $54.32. | Amazon's shares yesterday closed at $54.32 on the Nasdaq Stock Market, up 29 cents. | 2.8 | en |
Lawtey is not the first faith-based program in Florida's prison system. | But Lawtey is the first entire prison to take that path. | 1.25 | en |
The transaction will grant Handspring stockholders 0.09 of a share of Palm--and no shares of PalmSource--for each share of Handspring common stock. | Under the proposed terms of the transaction, and following the spinoff of PalmSource, Palm will exchange 0.09 shares for each share of Handspring. | 3.75 | en |
The giant rock was first observed on August 24 by Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research Program, based in Socorro, New Mexico. | The rock was first observed by the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research Program, also known as LINEAR. | 3.75 | en |
"We need to change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual." | He urged employees to "avoid complacency" and to "change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual." | 3.75 | en |
"These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate," Bush said, adding that the United States will find the killers. | These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate and the United States will find the killers and they will learn the meaning of American justice. | 3.5 | en |
There are a total of 659 women enrolled at the academy, the report said. | There were 659 women enrolled at the academy at the time of the survey. | 4.6 | en |
It is a national concern that will touch virtually every American," Abraham said. | The impact of natural-gas shortages "will touch virtually every American," Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham warned yesterday. | 3.25 | en |
In the United States, 20.7 percent of all women smoke. | Nevada is where the most women smoke, 28 percent. | 1.333 | en |
It has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. | That poll had 712 likely voters and sampling error of plus or minus 3.7 percentage points. | 2.5 | en |
Shares of MONY were gaining $2.57, or 9%, to $31.90 in after-hours trading on Instinet. | MONY shares rose 8.76 per cent to $31.90 in after-hours trading in New York. | 3.25 | en |
Diana was at her lowest ebb when she wrote the letter to Paul Burrell claiming there was a plot to kill her. | Burrell said Diana wrote a letter in October 1996 claiming there was a plot to kill her in a smash and gave it to him to keep as insurance. | 3 | en |
Gillespie sent a letter to CBS President Leslie Moonves asking for a historical review or a disclaimer. | Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued a letter Friday to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves. | 3.6 | en |
"Let's show we won't let them off," said Marc Blondel, leader of the Force Ouvriere union. | "The movement to defend pensions is gaining momentum, and we won't give up," said Marc Blondel, leader of the Force Ouvriere union. | 2.2 | en |
Contrary to what PeopleSoft management would have you believe, Oracle intends to fully support PeopleSoft customers and products for many years to come." | Ellison said that contrary to the contentions of PeopleSoft management, Oracle intends to "fully support PeopleSoft customers and products" for many years to come. | 4.8 | en |
Under Mexican law, bounty hunting is considered a form of kidnapping. | Bounty hunting is illegal in Mexico, and the bounty hunter was charged with kidnapping. | 4 | en |
The announcements were made at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam. | The submission was on Monday, but the announcement was made Friday at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam. | 3.4 | en |
Its keywords are supported by Chinese language Web portals. | Chinese language Web portals also support 3721 keywords, the Web site said. | 3.2 | en |
The consensus estimate of analysts polled by Thomson First Call called for a profit of $1.70 per share. | Analysts polled by Reuters Research, a unit of Reuters Group Plc, on average forecast profit of $1.69 per share. | 2.5 | en |
Initial autopsy reports show they died of dehydration, hyperthermia and suffocation. | Two more died later, and initial autopsy reports show they succumbed to dehydration, hypothermia and suffocation. | 3.25 | en |
Authorities appealed to the public Friday to come forward and provide what could be the key to solving the sniper-style shootings that have killed three people outside area convenience stores. | Authorities looked to the public yesterday for help in solving the deadly sniper-style shootings of three people outside Charleston-area convenience stores. | 3.8 | en |
Second comes HP (27 percent with $2.9 billion, up just 0.4 percent). | HP fell to second place with server sales growing 0.4 percent to $2.9 billion. | 4.4 | en |
U.S. forces recently apprehended some 40 suspected foreign militants near the Syrian border and are now interrogating them. | The Third Armored Cavalry Regiment recently apprehended about 40 suspected fighters near the Syrian border, officials said. | 3.5 | en |
That compares with a profit of $1 million, or breakeven, on $1.39 billion in revenue during the same period last year. | Total revenue for the second quarter was $1.48 billion, up 7% from $1.39 billion in the same period last year. | 1.5 | en |
Bolivia's army fought to stop columns of protesters from streaming into the food-starved capital on Wednesday as a popular uprising against the president spread. | Bolivia's army fought to stop a column of dynamite-wielding miners from streaming into the besieged capital on Wednesday, leaving two dead as a popular uprising against the President spread. | 2.8 | en |
The A920 comes with a printer, scanner, and copier for $89. | Dell's Personal All-in-One A920 is an entry-level device that combines printer, scanner and copier functions for $89. | 3.6 | en |
But in the first 30 seconds after Young entered the ring, the family knew it was an uneven match, Meyers said. | But in the first 30 seconds of the bout, family members knew it was an uneven match, Jodie Meyers, Stacy Young's sister, said. | 4.2 | en |
Singapore reported no suspected SARS cases Wednesday, but officials quarantined 70 people who had contact with the Taiwanese patient. | Still, Singapore quarantined 70 people who had been in close contact with the scientist. | 3 | en |
Downstream at Mount Vernon, the Skagit River was expected to crest at 36 feet -- 8 feet above flood stage -- tonight, Burke said. | The Skagit was expected to crest during the night at 38 feet at Mount Vernon, 10 feet above flood stage, the National Weather Service said. | 3 | en |
On Monday, the Dow declined 5.25, or 0.1 percent, at 8,983.80, having shed 2.3 percent last week. | In early trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 39.94, or 0.4 percent, at 8,945.50, having slipped 3.61 points Monday. | 1.6 | en |
The injured were taken to hospitals in Jefferson City and Columbia, a college town about 30 miles to the north. | The injured were taken to hospitals in Jefferson City and Columbia, about 48km north; their conditions were not immediately available. | 4 | en |
The dollar was at 117.85 yen against the Japanese currency, up 0.1 percent. | Against the Swiss franc the dollar was at 1.3289 francs, up 0.5 percent on the day. | 1.333 | en |
In addition to O'Connor, Rehnquist's majority opinion was joined by Justices David Souter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Stephen Breyer. | Joining him in the majority opinion were Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, David H. Souter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen G. Breyer. | 3.6 | en |
Martin, 58, will be freed today after serving two thirds of his five-year sentence for the manslaughter of 16-year-old Fred Barras. | Martin served two thirds of a five-year sentence for the manslaughter of Barras and for wounding Fearon. | 3 | en |
IDEC shareholders would own 50.5 percent of the stock of the combined company, and Biogen shareholders the remaining 49.5 percent. | The companies said Idec holders would own about 50.5 percent of the stock of the combined company. | 3 | en |
Nonetheless, the open-source guru insisted, "This attack was wrong, and it was dangerous to our goals." | "This attack was wrong, and it was dangerous to our goals," Raymond said. | 3.5 | en |
Frank Quattrone, the former Credit Suisse First Boston technology investment-banking guru, reportedly pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of obstruction of justice and witness tampering. | NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Former star investment banker Frank Quattrone pleaded not guilty Tuesday to criminal charges of obstruction of justice and witness tampering. | 4 | en |
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 86.56 points, or 0.94 percent, to 9,109.99, after giving up more than 1 percent earlier. | The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 79.43 points, or 0.86 percent, to 9,117.12 on Friday. | 2.2 | en |
The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94, after advancing 111.04 Wednesday. | The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points, or 0.11 percent, to 9,837.94. | 3.4 | en |
Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through. | Since then, Texas Gov. Rick Perry has called two special sessions trying to push the measure through. | 3.5 | en |
The agency will "consider as timely any tax returns or payments due" Aug. 15 if they are submitted by Aug. 22. | The agency said it would consider as timely any tax returns or payments due from Friday through Aug. 22 if they are completed by Aug. 22. | 4.25 | en |
Democrats currently hold a 17-15 advantage in the state's congressional delegation. | The Texas congressional delegation now is 17-15 Democratic. | 2.6 | en |
Chaudhry was released 56 days later and the Fiji military installed an all-indigenous government led by Qarase, who won democratic elections in September 2001. | The Fijian military installed an all-indigenous government led by Mr Qarase, who won democratic elections in September 2001. | 3 | en |
New legit download service launches with PC users in mind. | BuyMusic is the first subscription-free paid download music service for PC users. | 2.4 | en |
The 30-year bond US30YT=RR rose 22/32 for a yield of 4.31 percent, versus 4.35 percent at Wednesday's close. | The 30-year bond US30YT=RR grew 1-3/32 for a yield of 4.30 percent, down from 4.35 percent late Wednesday. | 3.8 | en |
Last week, his lawyers asked Gov. Mark R. Warner to grant clemency, but the governor declined to intervene. | Last week, his lawyers asked Warner to grant clemency under certain conditions that would have lead to a new sentencing hearing. | 3 | en |
Gov. Linda Lingle and members of her staff were at the Navy base and watched the launch. | Gov. Linda Lingle and other dignitaries are scheduled to be at the base to watch the launch. | 3.5 | en |
The best the investigators can do is nitpick about the process and substance of isolated business decisions ... and question his competence as a manager." | Ebbers' lawyer, Reid Weingarten, said despite the thorough investigation, "the best the investigators can do is nitpick about the process and substance of isolated business decisions." | 3.5 | en |
The Justice Department filed suit Thursday against the state of Mississippi for failing to end what federal officials call "disturbing" abuse of juveniles and "unconscionable" conditions at two state-run facilities. | The Justice Department filed a civil rights lawsuit Thursday against the state of Mississippi, alleging abuse of juvenile offenders at two state-run facilities. | 3.75 | en |
The Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly has been the latest to speak out. | Marcel Desailly, the France captain and Chelsea defender, believes the latter is true. | 2.25 | en |
She was the only woman in her unit and a member of Teamsters Local 995. | She was the only woman employed as a warehouse worker and heavy equipment operator and the only woman in her Teamsters local. | 3.25 | en |
Special police detained Khodorkovsky early on Saturday in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, where his plane had made a refuelling stop. | Police detained Khodorkovsky early on Saturday when his jet made a refueling stop in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk. | 4.8 | en |
Sony Ericsson also said it would shut down its GSM/UMTS R&D center in Munich, Germany, to increase profitability. | Sony Ericsson also said it plans to close its R&D site in Munich, Germany, for GSM and UMTS handsets. | 3.8 | en |
But the country is scrambling to prevent it spreading to the vast countryside where most of its 1.3 billion people live. | China is scrambling to stop the disease from spreading to the countryside, where most of its 1.3 billion people live. | 3.4 | en |
Kansas Department of Health and Environment records show there were 88 abortions performed on girls age 14 and younger last year. | Statistics from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment show that 11,844 abortions were performed in the state last year. | 2 | en |
"The discovery that the MAP bug is present in the vast majority of Crohn's sufferers means it is almost certainly causing the intestinal inflammation," it said in a statement. | The researchers say that the fact the MAP bug is present in the vast majority of Crohns sufferers means it is almost certainly causing the intestinal inflammation. | 4.6 | en |
The life expectancy for boys born in 2001 was 74.4 years, up two years since 1990. | According to the report, average life expectancy has increased by nearly two years since 1990. | 3.5 | en |
For the full 12-month period, high-speed cable modem connections increased by 49 percent. | For the full year period ending June 30, 2003, high-speed lines increased by 45 percent. | 3.333 | en |
We believe the report is fully consistent with what the courts have ruled ... that the department's actions are fully within the law. | Comstock said several federal courts have ruled that the detentions are fully within the law. | 2.667 | en |
Indeed, Mr. Weill, a self-described workaholic, said he planned to remain very involved in the company. | Still, Mr. Weill will remain very much a power at the company. | 3.2 | en |
Gregory Parseghian, a former investment banker, was appointed chief executive. | Greg Parseghian was appointed the new chief executive. | 3.8 | en |
The report cites the marriage of the alleged operational commander of the Bali bombings, Mukhlas, to Farida, a "highly cosmopolitan and well-educated young woman". | The report cites the marriage of the alleged operational commander of the Bali bombings, Mukhlas, as an example of how JI uses marriage to grow. | 3.4 | en |
The Cradle of Liberty Council isn't the first one to buck the national group's stance. | Philadelphia's council is not the first to defy the national policy. | 3.4 | en |
"It''s absurd," Funny Cide's trainer Barclay Tagg said. | Meanwhile, Funny Cide's trainer, Barclay Tagg, called the allegations "ridiculous." | 3.6 | en |
Last year, Cuban officials said none of nearly two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas on time to attend the Grammys in Los Angeles. | Cuban officials said that last year none of about two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas in time to attend the Latin Grammys. | 3.8 | en |
The American conservatives are clearly in the minority within the Episcopal Church. | The letter indicates the Vatican's interest in bolstering conservatives within the Episcopal Church. | 1.8 | en |
The New York senator's new book, "Living History," appears a certain bestseller. | Hillary Clinton, the New York senator and former first lady, has a book out Monday titled Living History. | 3.2 | en |
"Canada is a small country, and it needs companies like this, deals like this." | A passionate nationalist, Mr. D'Alessandro said: "Canada is a small country, and we need more companies like this." | 3 | en |
Police official S.K. Tonapi told Reuters at least 40 people had been killed and more than 100 wounded. | State interior ministry spokesman Vasant Pitke told Reuters that at least 42 people had been killed and 112 injured. | 1.8 | en |
"Jeremy's a good guy," Barber said, adding: "Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete. | He also said Shockey is "living the dream life of a New York athlete. | 2.75 | en |
But Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial (JP:8306: news, chart, profile) declined 3,000 yen, or 0.65 percent, to 456,000 yen. | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial (JP:8316: news, chart, profile) was down 2.5 percent at 198,000 yen. | 1.6 | en |
About 1,557 genes on chromosome 6 are thought to be functional. | The remaining 1,557 genes are believed to be all functional. | 2.75 | en |
In the second quarter, Anadarko now expects volume of 46 million BOE, down from 48 million BOE. | Production for the second quarter was cut to 46 million barrels from 48 million barrels. | 3.25 | en |
U.S. troops encountered no resistance during the five-hour sweep near Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's hometown and the center of a region of Baath Party supporters. | Tikrit is Saddam Hussein's hometown and the region around it is known as a hotbed of Baath Party supporters and former high-ranking Iraqi military officials. | 2.25 | en |
Miodrag Zivkovic, of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro, won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent. | Miodrag Zivkovic, the leader of the pro-independence opposition Liberal Alliance, came in second with 31 percent of the vote. | 3 | en |
In the year-ago period, Pearson posted a 26 million pre-tax profit. | A year ago the firm posted a profit of 26 million pounds. | 3.182 | en |
Through Thursday, Oracle said 34.75 million PeopleSoft shares had been tendered. | Some 34.7 million shares have been tendered, Oracle said in a statement. | 3.75 | en |
Yucaipa owned Dominick's before selling the chain to Safeway in 1998 for $2.5 billion. | Yucaipa bought Dominick's in 1995 for $693 million and sold it to Safeway for $1.8 billion in 1998. | 2.6 | en |
Graves reported from Albuquerque, Villafranca from Austin and Ratcliffe from Laredo. | Pete Slover reported from Laredo and Gromer Jeffers from Albuquerque. | 1.25 | en |
A 25 percent increase would raise undergraduate tuition to about $5,247 annually, including miscellaneous, campus-based fees. | The 25 percent hike takes annual UC undergraduate tuition to $4,794 and graduate fees to $5,019. | 2.5 | en |
Authorities said the scientist properly quarantined himself at home after he developed SARS symptoms Dec. 10. | The scientist also quarantined himself at home as soon as he developed SARS symptoms, officials said. | 4.2 | en |
The support will come as a free software upgrade called WebVPN for current customers that have support contracts. | The upgrade will be available as a free download for current customers with SmarNet support in January 2004. | 2.6 | en |
Hilsenrath and Klarman each were indicted on three counts of securities fraud. | Klarman was charged with 16 counts of wire fraud. | 1.4 | en |
The new sensor -- dubbed CANARY for ''cellular analysis and notification of antigen risks and yields'' -- hijacks this natural process with two important changes. | The team has named the sensor Canary, for cellular analysis and notification of antigen risks and yields. | 3.6 | en |
One, Fort Carson-based Sgt. Ernest Bucklew, 33, had been on his way home to attend his mother's funeral in Pennsylvania. | Sgt. Ernest Bucklew, 33, was coming home from Iraq to bury his mother in Pennsylvania. | 3 | en |
Waksal has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and is to be sentenced next week. | Waksal pleaded guilty to insider trading charges last year, and he is scheduled to be sentenced June 10. | 3.5 | en |
The device plays Internet radio streams and comes with a 30-day trial of RealNetworks' Rhapsody music service. | The product also streams Internet radio and comes with a 30-day free trial for RealNetworks' Rhapsody digital music subscription service. | 5 | en |
The dollar fell as low as $1.1624 per euro from $1.1486 on Friday, and traded at $1.1594 at 10:15 a.m. in London. | The dollar dropped to $1.1564 per euro at 7:30 a.m. in London from $1.1486 on Friday. | 3 | en |
During the hearing, Morales expressed "sincere regrets and remorse" for his actions. | Morales, who pleaded guilty in July, expressed "sincere regret and remorse" for his crimes. | 3.8 | en |
Site Finder has been visited 65 million times since its introduction, Galvin said. | Through Sunday, Sept. 21, Site Finder has been visited over 65 million times by Internet users. | 3.8 | en |
According to SunnComm's Peter Jacobs, "MediaMax performs exactly as 'advertised' to the companies who purchased it. | "MediaMax performs EXACTLY as "advertised" to the companies who purchased it," Jacobs said in the statement. | 4.222 | en |
He was tracked to Atlanta where he was arrested on Tuesday night. | He was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday night by police acting on a tip-off. | 2.5 | en |
The Bush administration blames Hussein loyalists and foreign Muslim militants who have entered Iraq to fight U.S. troops for the wave of bombings and guerrilla attacks. | The Bush administration blames the wave of bombings and guerrilla attacks on Saddam loyalists and foreign Muslim militants who have entered Iraq to fight U.S. troops. | 5 | en |
It later emerged that he had broken his right thigh and bones in his right wrist and elbow. | Tour doctors later confirmed that he had broken his right leg near the hip and also sustained wrist and elbow fractures. | 4 | en |
The Senate agreed Tuesday to lift a 10-year-old ban on the research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons. | Both the House and Senate bills would end the ban on research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons. | 3.6 | en |
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