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Sayliyah was the command base for the Iraq war, but Central Command sent hundreds who ran the war back home to Tampa, Florida.
As Sayliyah was the command base for the Iraq war, but hundreds who ran the war have returned to the United States.
3.4
Beleaguered telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies is being investigated by two federal agencies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.
Two federal agencies are investigating telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.
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SCO says the pricing terms for a license will not be announced for weeks.
Details on pricing will be announced within a few weeks, McBride said.
2.6
The Nasdaq composite index added 30.46 points, or 2 percent, to 1,520.15.
The Nasdaq had a weekly gain of 17.27, or 1.2 percent, closing at 1,520.15 after gaining 30.46 yesterday.
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The British Foreign Office said Monday that coalition authorities in Iraq were pleased that the men were freed.
The British Foreign Office said it had mediated the two men's release.
2.6
Wal-Mart estimates more than 100 million Americans visit their stores every week.
Each week 138 million shoppers visit Wal-Mart's 4,750 stores.
2.8
Sources within the racing industry have told the Daily Bulletin that Fontana will get a second NASCAR race on Labor Day weekend starting next season.
Sources in the racing industry said Fontana will get a second NASCAR race on Labor Day weekend starting next season.
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Added Mr. Prodi: "Maybe, but the old age helps us to understand our strengths and our weakness."
"Maybe, but the old age helps us to understand our strength and our weakness and the reality of the world.
3.2
"I am proud that I stood against Richard Nixon, not with him," Kerry said.
"I marched in the streets against Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War," she said.
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He claimed Red Hat and the Free Software Foundation with trying to undermine U.S. copyright and patent law.
In his letter, McBride charges the Free Software Foundation and Red Hat with trying to undermine U.S. copyright laws.
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Shares of Corixa were gaining 71 cents, or 10%, to $7.91 on the Nasdaq.
In late-morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Corixa was up 74 cents, or 10%, at $7.94.
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Police then called a bomb squad, but the device exploded, killing Wells, before bomb technicians arrived.
While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive, the bomb exploded, killing Wells.
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Spokesmen for the FBI, CIA, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on El Shukrijumah's stay in Canada.
The FBI, CIA, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on the Washington Times report.
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"This has been a persistent problem that has not been solved," investigation board member Steven Wallace said.
"This was a persistent problem which has not been solved, mechanically and physically," said board member Steven Wallace.
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The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 56.79 points, or 0.67 percent, at 8,588.36 -- its highest level since January 17.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJ: news, chart, profile) rose 56 points, or 0.7 percent, to 8,588.
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"Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through," she said.
She also pledged to bring peace to Iraq: "Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through."
3.6
At 12 months there was still a difference in function, although it was not a significant one.
At 12 months, there was still a difference between the groups, but it was not considered significant.
4.4
"There is no doubt about the chemical programme, biological programme, indeed nuclear programme, indeed all that was documented by the UN," he said.
He added: "There is no doubt about the chemical programme, the biological programme and indeed the nuclear weapons programme.
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"It just seems like all the issues that we support, he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus of LULAC.
"It just seems like all the issues that we support he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus, the league's director of policy and legislation.
4.2
"City-grown pollution, and ozone in particular, is tougher on country trees," says Cornell University ecologist Jillian Gregg.
"I know this sounds counterintuitive, but it's true: City-grown pollution -- and ozone in particular -- is tougher on country trees," U.S. ecologist Jillian Gregg said.
3.6
Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise.
Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.
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Dennehy, who transferred to Baylor last year after getting kicked off the University of New Mexico Lobos for temper tantrums, had begun to read the Bible daily.
Dennehy, who transferred to Baylor last year after getting kicked off the University of New Mexico Lobos for temper tantrums, became a born-again Christian in June 2002.
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This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here," he said to loud applause.
"This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here."
3.25
Bashir felt he was being tried by opinion not on the facts, Mahendradatta told Reuters.
Bashir also felt he was being tried by opinion rather than facts of law, he added.
4
Schofield got Toepfer to admit on cross-examination that she ignored many of O'Donnell's suggestions and projects.
But under cross-examination by O'Donnell's attorney, Lorna Schofield, Toepfer conceded she had ignored many of O'Donnell's suggestions and projects.
4.5
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index slipped 4.77, or 0.5 percent, to 929.62.
The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX shed 0.17 of a point, or just 0.02 percent, to 934.
2.5
On May 1, he crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff and walked some six miles down the canyon.
He crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff, and walked some six miles down the canyon near Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah.
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Amnesty International has said that over the past 20 years it has collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq but the actual figure may be much higher.
Amnesty International said that over the past 20 years it had collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq.
4
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7 per cent to 9,547.43 while the S&P 500 was 0.8 per cent weaker at 1,025.79.
The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> fell 44 points, or 0.46 percent, to 9,568.
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Texas Instruments climbed $1.37 to $19.25 yesterday and Novellus Systems Inc. advanced $1.76 to $36.31.
Texas Instruments climbed $US1.37 to $US19.25 and Novellus Systems advanced $US1.76 to $US36.31, each having been raised to "overweight" by Lehman.
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She asked to be excused from last week's Cabinet session to prepare for a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda.
She took the highly unusual step of skipping cabinet to attend a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda.
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"We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
China's foreign ministry said: "We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue."
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School officials said Van-Vliet reported the accident using the bus’ radio.
Van-Vliet, who was also injured, called in the accident on the school bus radio.
3.75
In a mixture of ancient pagan and modern Christian rites, the villagers have staged a series of ceremonies hoping to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor.
In a mixture of ancient Melanesian pagan and modern Christian ceremonies the people tried again to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor since that long-ago meal.
4
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI edged up 13.33 points, or 0.15 percent, to 9,196.55.
The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> was off 7.75 points, or 0.08 percent, at 9,175.47.
2.5
Monkeypox is usually found only in central and western Africa.
Prairie dogs, usually found in southwestern and western states, aren’t indigenous to Wisconsin.
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Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday.
Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday, saying that he never discussed personnel matters.
1.75
In that case, the court held that Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning only the advertising pamphlets in the interest of aesthetics.
In that case, the court held that the city of Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning, in the interest of aesthetics, only the advertising pamphlets.
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The film is the second of a trilogy, which will wrap up in November with The Matrix Revolutions.
"Reloaded" is the second installment of a trilogy; "The Matrix Revolutions" is slated for debut in November.
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In addition, the Justice Department said that the FBI has conducted ''fewer than 10'' investigations involving visits to mosques.
In addition, "fewer than 10" FBI offices have conducted investigations involving visits to Islamic mosques, the Justice Department said.
3.75
The launch coincides with the JavaOne developers' conference in San Francisco this week.
The news also comes in conjunction with Suns annual JavaOne developers conference in San Francisco.
3.25
A Royal Duty is based on his experiences with Diana, Princess of Wales and letters allegedly to and from her.
The royal household was bracing itself for any more revelations in A Royal Duty, based on the former servant’s time with Diana, Princess of Wales.
2.75
The army said the raid, which comes just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme, the Hamas leader in the city, targeted militants in Hamas.
The arrests came just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme, the militant group's leader in Hebron.
3
Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September, the company said.
Chief Executive Mickey Robinson was fired for cause in September, the company said last month.
4.4
SARS went on to claim the lives of 44 people in the Toronto area, including two nurses and a doctor.
The virus killed 44 people in the Toronto area, including one doctor and two nurses.
3.2
Apple Computer's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation, the company said Monday.
Apple Computer Inc. said Monday it exceeded record industry expectations by selling more than 1 million songs since the launch of its online music store a week ago.
4.6
He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and barred from the complex - home to his mother and two children.
He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and was barred from the complex.
3.6
Oracle Corp's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn't rule out sweetening the company's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc.
Oracle chairman Larry Ellison has hinted that the company could yet again increase its offer for rival PeopleSoft.
4.4
Box cutters were used as a weapon by the Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers and have since been banned as carry-on items.
Box cutters were the weapons used by the 19 hijackers in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
3.4
The Portuguese weather service said Europe's heatwave was caused by a mass of hot, dry air moving from the southeast.
The heatwave was due to a mass of hot, dry air from the southeast, said Mario Almeida of Portugal's weather service.
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"Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant," they announced at a press conference yesterday.
"Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant," Wyden and Dorgan said Monday in a letter to the Pentagon.
3.5
Still, the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product, Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said.
But Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" by regulators might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product.
5
Police believe Wilson shot Reynolds, then her mother once in the head before fatally turning the gun on herself.
Police believe Wilson then shot Jennie Mae Robinson once in the head before turning the gun on herself.
3
On July 22, Moore announced he would appeal the case directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Moore of Alabama says he will appeal his case to the nation's highest court.
3.75
The monkeys could track their progress by watching a schematic representation of the arm and its motions on a video screen.
The arm was kept in a separate room, but the monkeys could track their progress by watching a representation of the arm and its motions on a video screen.
4
That triggered a 47-hour police standoff that inconvenienced thousands of commuters, as traffic backed up in Downtown Washington and northern Virginia.
His protest led to a 47-hour standoff with police that caused huge traffic jams in downtown Washington and northern Virginia.
4
The Standard & Poor's 500 index advanced 6.48, or 0.7 per cent, to 990.51.
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points, or 0.66 percent, to 990.51.
4.75
Agriculture ministers from more than one hundred nations are expected to attend the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman kicks off the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology on Monday.
3.75
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
Complicating the situation is the presence of battle-hardened Liberians who have been fighting on both sides.
Fighting has continued sporadically in the west, where it is complicated by the presence of battle-hardened Liberians on both sides.
4
This year the Audubon Society once again hosts its annual Christmas Bird Count.
It's the National Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count, now in its 104th season.
3.5
Before it was removed, the site listed in broken English the rules for hackers who might participate.
Organizers established a Web site, http://defacerschallenge.com, listing in broken English the rules for hackers who might participate.
3
Southwest said its traffic was up 4.6 percent in the quarter, and it ended the quarter with $2.2 billion in cash.
Southwest said its traffic was up 4.6 percent in the quarter on a capacity increase of 4.2 percent.
3.176
Doctors have speculated that the body’s own estrogen protects against cell damage and improves blood flow.
Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow.
4.2
They also found shortness was associated with a family history of hearing loss.
Shortness was found twice as often in those with hearing loss.
3.4
Cisco executives said they were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but hoped for a rebound.
Cisco executives were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but said they remained ``cautiously optimistic'' about a rebound.
4.6
In an E-mail statement to the Knoxville News Sentinel, Shumaker said, ''I am not giving any consideration to resignation.
I am not giving any consideration to resignation," Shumaker said in a statement.
4
A poll showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor had given a boost to his reelection effort against GOP opponent Sam Katz.
A poll released this week showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor has given a boost to his re-election effort.
4
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
The injured passenger at John Peter Smith Hospital died later Friday morning, Jones said.
The injured passenger at John Peter Smith died later in the morning; his name has not been released, Jones said.
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Doctors had planned to deliver him two weeks early, on or around November 14.
A Caesarean had originally been planned in mid- November, two weeks early.
3.6
Sobig.F spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain such familiar headings as "Thank You!," "Re: Details" or "Re: That Movie."
The virus spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain familiar headings like "Thank You!" and "Re: Details".
4
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.26 points, or 1.06 percent, to 1,640.06, based on the latest data.
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> gained 5.51 points, or 0.56 percent, to 981.73.
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Founders of the group are Matsushita Electric, Sony, Hitachi, NEC, Royal Philips Electronics, Samsung, Sharp and Toshiba.
CELF's founding members are Hitachi, Matsushita, NEC, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, and Toshiba.
3.4
Is it in the food supply?" says David Ropeik, director of risk communication at the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis.
"It's not zero," said David Ropeik, director of risk communication at the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis.
1.75
During a screaming match in 1999, Carolyn told John she was still sleeping with Bergin.
She, in turn, occasionally told John that she was still sleeping with an ex-boyfriend, "Baywatch" hunk Michael Bergin.
3
On the other hand, if this will help further establish Steve's innocence, we welcome it."
If draining the ponds in Maryland will further help establish Steve's innocence, we welcome it."
3.25
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
Fletcher said he expects to have the support of lawmakers from agricultural states, many of whom are on the committee.
He said he also expects to have the support of lawmakers from other agricultural states.
3.4
Four versions of Windows operating systems are targeted: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
The new worm affects these Windows systems: 2000, XP, NT 4.0 and Server 2003.
3.6
Seven 20- and 21-year-old cadets were ticketed by police for drinking alcohol in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two young women, aged 16 and 18.
Seven 20- and 21-year-old male cadets were caught in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two female teens, 16 and 18 years.
3.2
Shares of McDonald's Corp. and Wendy's International Inc. continued a modest run-up on the New York Stock Exchange Monday.
Shares of McDonald's and Wendy's continued their recent recovery Monday, rising more than 1 percent on the New York Stock Exchange in afternoon trade.
3.2
Such a step could put the issue before the UN Security Council.
The matter could then be sent to the U.N. Security Council.
2.8
He planned to stay all day until the river crested, which was forecast for late last night.
He and the other lawyers planned to stay until the river starts receding.
2.4
The camp hosts summer religious retreats for children and other events year-round, according to its Web site.
The Saint Sophia Camp hosts religious retreats for children during the summer months as well as other events year round, according to its Web site.
3.4
Dealers said the single currency's downward momentum against the dollar could pick up speed if it broke below $1.15.
Dealers said the euro's downward momentum may pick up speed should it break below $1.15.
3.6
Gemstar's shares gathered up 2.6 percent, adding 14 cents to $5.49 at the close.
Gemstar shares moved higher on the news, closing up 2.6 percent at $5.49 on Nasdaq.
3.8
"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
Along with chipmaker Intel, the companies include Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Gateway Inc. and Nokia Corp.
Along with chip maker Intel, the companies include Sony, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, International Business Machines, Gateway, Nokia and others.
4.8
Kroger Co., which owns Ralphs, and Albertsons Inc. bargain jointly with Safeway and locked out their union workers the next day.
In a show of corporate solidarity, Kroger Co., which owns Ralphs, and Albertson Inc. locked out their workers the next morning.
3.8
According to the Census Bureau, the Hispanic population increased by 9.8 percent from the April 2000 census figures.
The Hispanic population increased by 9.8per cent from the April 2000 census figures, despite less favourable social and economic conditions than in the 1990s.
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Its shares jumped to $54.50 in pre-open trading from $50.90 at Wednesday's close.
Shares jumped almost 7 percent in pre-open trading, rising to $18.26 from $17.05 at Tuesday's close.
2.5
He playfully chided the Senate's "little bitty tax relief plan."
We don't need a little bitty tax relief plan.
3.5
Looking to buy the latest Harry Potter?
Harry Potter's latest wizard trick?
1.9
MediaQ's customers include major handheld makers Mitsubishi, Siemens, Palm, Sharp, Philips, Dell and Sony.
Nvidia will take advantage of MediaQ customers, which include such players as Siemens AG, Sharp, Philips, Dell, Mitsubishi and Sony Corp.
3
Aventis, based in Strasbourg, France, is one of a handful of companies that still make the flu vaccine.
Aventis, based in Strasbourg, France, is one of the leading producers of the vaccine and one of a handful of companies that still make it.
3.6
The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> was off 58.69 points, or 0.64 percent, at 9,137.86.
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 79.43 points, or 0.86 percent, to 9,117.12 on Friday.
2.4
"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
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?
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His lawyer, Pamela MacKey, said Bryant expects to be completely exonerated.
"Mr. Bryant is innocent and expects to be completely exonerated," Mackey said in a statement.
3.8