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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 America , " said Phil Marineau , the chief executive .
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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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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 .
0not_equivalent
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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 interim Iraqi government or the United Nations .
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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 .
0not_equivalent
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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 .
1equivalent
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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 .
0not_equivalent
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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 .
0not_equivalent
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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 companies in Colorado and California in the past week .
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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 fill at some East Coast shopping centers .
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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 shares .
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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 .
0not_equivalent
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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 .
1equivalent
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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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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 .
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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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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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The US investment bank said : " We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive . "
" We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive , " Goldman said .
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Available in June , Bare Metal Restore 4.6 costs $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client for new customers .
Bare Metal Restore 4.6 will be available in mid-June , said Veritas , and will cost $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client .
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Both Estrada and Honasan have denied any involvement in the failed military rebellion .
Mr Estrada has denied any involvement in the plot .
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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 .
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But labor leaders said it was often difficult for these Americans to join a union because many employers fought organizing efforts .
But labor leaders say it is often hard for these people to join a union because many employers aggressively fight organizing efforts .
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Australia 's view on Zimbabwe " will not be changing , irrespective of the views of other countries , " he said .
Before the commitee was formed , Mr Howard was defiant , saying Australia 's view on Zimbabwe " will not be changing , irrespective of the views of other countries " .
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The Democratic primary results have a margin of error of plus or minus 6.1 percentage points .
The Democratic sample has an error margin of plus or minus 6.1 percent .
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Advertising revenue at the FT newspaper was down 18 percent in the first half and circulation was down 5 percent .
Advertising revenue at the Financial Times was down about 18 percent in the first half and recent months have seen little improvement .
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" We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 , " said a statement by Michael A. Cardozo , the city 's corporation counsel .
He added that : " We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 . "
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Samuel Waksal , ImClone 's former CEO , recently began serving a prison sentence of more than seven years for securities fraud .
Waksal , who pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges , recently began serving a prison sentence of more than seven years .
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Scotland Yard said the three were charged under the Anti-Terrorism , Crime and Security Act 2001 , with alleged failure to disclose information about acts of terrorism .
Scotland Yard said in a statement it had charged a 46-year-old man and two women aged 27 and 35 with failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism .
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In Virginia , Mr. Kilgore , a Republican , accused the court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens . "
The Virginia attorney-general , Jerry Kilgore , accused the Supreme Court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens " .
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The deal will combine Adobe 's Form Server , Form Designer and Reader products with IBM 's DB2 Content Manager and DB2 CommonStore products .
Big Blue will integrate Adobe 's Form Server , Form Designer and Reader products with its DB2 Content Manager and DB2 CommonStore products designed for businesses .
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The research is set to change how the public and doctors check for melanomas .
Now research by Melbourne 's Alfred Hospital will change how the public and doctors check for melanomas .
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Spider-Man snatched $ 114.7 million in its debut last year and went on to capture $ 403.7 million .
Spider-Man , rated PG-13 , snatched $ 114.7 million in its first weekend and went on to take in $ 403.7 million .
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In Las Vegas , agents entered two clubs — Cheetah 's and Jaguars — along with Galardi Enterprises , an office atop a bar and pool hall in downtown Las Vegas .
In Las Vegas , federal agents stormed two clubs - Cheetah 's and Jaguars - along with Galardi Enterprises , an office atop a bar in downtown .
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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 .
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Because of the holiday period , the agency will not release data from the period since Dec. 27 until today .
Because of the holidays , CDC is not releasing data from the period since Dec. 27 until today .
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IBM said it believes that the investigation arose from a separate SEC investigation of a customer of IBM 's Retail Store Solutions unit , which markets and sells point-of-sale products .
The company added : " IBM believes that the investigation arises from a separate investigation by the SEC of a customer of IBM 's Retail Store Solutions unit .
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" I think the financial diplomacy here of the sort that we are engaged in is the surest course to get the result we want . "
" The financial diplomacy we 're engaged in is the surest course to get what we want , " Mr. Snow said .
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" No , what I do is I answer questions as to whether or not the help that is available is being delivered , " Bush said .
" Now I want to know whether or not the help that is available is being expedited and made available .
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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 .
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 4.95 points , or 0.33 percent , at 1,486.14 .
The more broadly based Nasdaq Telecommunications Index rose 0.7 percent .
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" The difference is just something called the tuner , which is a very small piece of equipment . "
The only difference is a tuner , a small piece of electronics . "
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When the butterflies were exposed to constant light , they flew directly towards the sun , presumably because they no longer had any sense of time .
And when butterflies were exposed to constant light , they flew directly toward the sun , apparently having lost their sense of time .
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They said he organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states .
Agents described Carlow , 50 , as a " major player ' ' who organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states .
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In addition , David Jones will pay him $ 10 million to take over the Foodchain leases .
DJs will pay homewares and furniture group Freedom $ 10 million to take over the Foodchain store leases .
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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 .
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Tisha Kresler , a spokeswoman for Global Crossing , declined to comment .
A Global Crossing representative had no immediate comment .
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The agreement between architect Daniel Libeskind and representatives of developer Larry Silverstein gives architect David Childs the lead role in developing the " Freedom Tower . "
The collaboration gives architect David Childs , who has done extensive work with Silverstein , the lead role in developing the tower , which is to be the world 's tallest .
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O 'Keefe declined to discuss whether such photos from spy satellites might have been able to detect the small crack in the wing .
O 'Keefe declined to discuss whether such photos would have enough resolution to detect small cracks in the wing panels .
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Residents forced out of their homes on Sunday returned Monday , many to floods in their basements or lower floors .
Residents of 220 homes forced out of their houses Sunday returned Monday , many to flooded basements or lower floors .
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