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The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI slipped 9.54 points , or 0.1 percent , at 9,558.92 .
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average eased 44 points , or 0.47 percent , to 9,543 , after scoring five consecutive up sessions .
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Earlier on Monday , Grant Thornton SpA repeated previous statements that it was " a victim of fraudulent action " .
Grant Thornton claims that it too was the “ victim ” of a fraud .
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The winner of this year 's Most Popular New Talent Logie , Goodrem first went to a specialist on Monday feeling tired and unwell .
She first went to a specialist for initial tests last Monday , feeling tired and unwell .
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All three were studied for fingerprints , DNA and other traces of evidence , but prosecutors have not yet testified to what , if anything , they yielded .
All three were studied for fingerprints , DNA and other traces of evidence , but there has been no testimony yet about what the tests might have yielded .
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Cambone said U.S forces found the tractor-trailer April 19 at a Kurdish checkpoint near the city of Mosul in northern Iraq .
Kurdish forces at a checkpoint near Mosul in northern Iraq seized the trailer on April 19 .
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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 .
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J.D. Edwards shareholders will receive 0.86 of a share of PeopleSoft for each share of J.D. Edwards .
Shareholders will get 0.86 PeopleSoft share , or $ 13.11 , for each J.D. Edwards share , based on recent trading prices .
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That failure to act contributed to September the 11th and the failure to act today continues ( to put ) Americans in a vulnerable circumstance , " Graham said .
" That failure to act contributed to September 11 and the failure to act today continues [ to put ] Americans in a vulnerable circumstance , " said Graham .
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The Intel C + + Compiler for Platform Builder for Microsoft .NET is available for the suggested list price of $ 1,499 and is intended for OEM and system integrator use .
The Intel C + + Compiler for Platform Builder for Microsoft Windows CE.Net is available for $ 1,499 and is intended for use by device manufacturers and systems integrators .
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" There were , " said board member and Nobel-prize winning Stanford physicist Douglas Osheroff , " some extremely bad decisions .
Board member Douglas Osheroff , a Nobel-prize winning Stanford physicist , said : " There were some extremely bad decisions .
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He later learned that the incident was caused by the Concorde 's sonic boom .
He later found out the alarming incident had been caused by Concorde 's powerful sonic boom .
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Zulifquar Ali , a worshiper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers first targeted the mosque 's guards .
Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's guards .
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He said the problem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet is cleared to fly again .
He said the prob lem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet flies again .
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Doctors would face fines and up to two years in prison for performing the procedure , except as a lifesaving step .
Physicians who perform the procedure would face up to two years in prison , under the bill .
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" We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attack , " Barbara Comstock said .
" We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attacks , " said Barbara Comstock , Ashcroft 's press secretary .
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Since March 11 , when the market 's major indices were at their lowest levels since hitting multi-year lows in October , the tech-laden Nasdaq has climbed nearly 20 per cent .
Since March 11 , when the markets major indexes were at their lowest levels since hitting multiyear lows in October , the tech-laden Nasdaq has climbed nearly 20 percent .
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The two men , whose names were not released , both were using Pakistani passports and were seen together at the airport earlier in the evening , police said .
The men had Pakistani passports and reportedly were seen together at the airport earlier in the evening , law enforcement sources said .
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" We 've put a lot of effort and energy into improving our patching progress , probably later than we should have .
" We have put a lot of energy into patching , later than we should have , " he said .
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Rebels sought to consolidate their grip on a troubled northeastern Congolese town Tuesday after a week of fighting that killed at least 112 people .
Rebels consolidated their grip on a troubled northeastern Congolese town Tuesday as residents identified at least 112 dead after a week of fighting .
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This was around the time Congress was debating a resolution granting the President broad authority to wage war .
Within four days , the House and Senate overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution granting the president authority to go to war .
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After their arrests , the men told investigators they paid to be smuggled into Blaine , Wash . , from Canada last month , two sources said .
After their arrests , the men told investigators they paid to be smuggled into the United States from Canada last month .
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But Adora Obi Nweze , the NAACP state president , said the state only tried to prove its conclusion of suicide , rather than consider the possibility of murder .
Adora Obi Nweze , the NAACP state president , said the state has refused to consider the possibility of murder .
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" We can 't change the past , but we can do a lot about the future , " Sheehan said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon .
" We can 't change the past , but we can do a lot about the future , " Sheehan said hours after arriving in Phoenix .
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Subsequently , some bondholders have filed suit to block the exchange offer .
Bondholders of Mirant Americas Generation subsequently filed suit against Mirant seeking to block the exchange offer .
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Officer Evans did not respond to requests for an interview last week .
Officer Evans had declined written and telephone requests for an interview .
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Sixty players and five coaches from the school attended the training camp in August in Preston Park , about 125 miles north of Philadelphia .
Sixty players and five coaches from Mepham High School in Bellmore , Long Island attended the training camp in August .
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The official would not name the leakers for the record and said he had no indication that Mr Bush knew about the calls .
The official would not name the leakers for the record and would not name the journalists .
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In his new position , Dynes will earn $ 395,000 , a significant increase over Atkinson 's salary of $ 361,400 .
Dynes will be paid $ 395,000 a year ; Atkinson 's salary is $ 361,400 .
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Schering-Plough shares fell 72 cents to close at $ 18.34 on the New York Stock Exchange .
The shares fell 72 cents , or 3.8 percent , to $ 18.34 Monday on the New York Stock Exchange .
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Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other top Pentagon officials downplayed Wallace 's comments .
The Defence Secretary , Donald Rumsfeld , and other top Pentagon officials played down his comments .
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One , Fort Carson-based Sgt. Ernest Bucklew , 33 , was on his way home to attend his mother 's funeral in Pennsylvania , relatives said .
Sgt. Ernest Bucklew , 33 , was coming home from Iraq to bury his mother in Pennsylvania .
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And " although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , " it said the prospects for British exports were " weaker than previously expected . "
" Although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , the prospect for external demand for UK output is weaker than previously expected . "
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Israel 's defense minister on Sunday raised the specter of an Israeli invasion in the Gaza Strip , where Palestinian militants already face a deadly air campaign .
Shaul Mofaz , Israel 's Defence Minister , raised the prospect of a ground offensive into the Gaza Strip , in addition to a growing air campaign to assassinate Hamas militants .
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The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 .
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 .
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The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries defied expectations on Wednesday and lowered its output ceiling by 900,000 barrels a day to 24.5 million barrels starting in November .
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries decided yesterday to lower its output ceiling by 900,000 barrels a day to 24.5 million barrels starting in November .
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Though that slower spending made 2003 look better , many of the expenditures actually will occur in 2004 .
Though that slower spending made 2003 look better , many of the expenditures will actually occur in 2004 , making that year 's shortfall worse .
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But Odette is the first to form over the Caribbean Sea in December , the Center said .
It is the first named storm to develop in the Caribbean in December .
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Announced last week , Apple 's iTunes Music Store has sold over 1 million songs in the first week , the company announced on Monday .
Apple Computer 's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation , the company said Monday .
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" Such communication will help adult smokers make more informed choices , " company vice president Richard Verheij told a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee at a separate hearing .
" Such communication will help adult smokers make more informed choices , " company vice president Richard Verheij told a separate hearing , before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee .
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The dollar was last at $ 1.1149 to the euro , close to its strongest level since April 30 .
The dollar pushed as high as $ 1.1115 to the euro in early trade , extending Tuesday 's one percent rally to hit its strongest level since April 30 .
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After their arrests , the men told investigators they paid to be smuggled into the United States from Canada last month .
After their arrests , sources said the men admitted they were smuggled into Washington state from Canada in July .
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The Production Index rose by 1.4 percentage points from 51.5 percent in May to 52.9 percent in June .
The production index rose to 52.9 percent from 51.5 percent in May .
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Germany , another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council , has moved closer to the United States , and did not insist on a timetable Monday .
Germany , another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council , in recent weeks has moved closer to Washington and did not insist on a timetable .
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Power5 , like Power4 , includes two processor cores in a single slice of silicon .
Like the Power4 , the Power5 contains two processor cores on one chip .
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She said in 2003 , not one U.S. state had an obesity rate below 15 percent .
She said in 2003 , not one American state had an obesity level less than 15 percent of the population .
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Special , sensitive light sensors pick up the telltale glow , he said .
A sensitive light detector then looks for the telltale blue glow .
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The federal government is approving new pesticides without basic information such as whether they harm children , says Canada 's environment commissioner .
The federal government is approving new pesticides without even knowing whether they pose a threat to children , Canada 's environment watchdog warned yesterday .
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In September 2002 , the nearby Gard region was hit by similar floods .
In September 2002 , floods in the Gard region killed 23 people .
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Overall , 83 percent of women washed up , compared with 74 percent of men .
But in San Francisco , 80 percent of men and only 59 percent of women washed their hands .
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Analysts had expected 53 cents a share , according to research firm Thomson First Call .
Home Depot is expected to report earnings per share of 46 cents for the third quarter , according to Thomson First Call .
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The number of people in the UK infected by HIV , the virus that causes Aids , increased by almost 20 per cent last year to nearly 50,000 .
The global epidemic of HIV , the virus that causes Aids , is tightening its grip on Britain with a record number of new cases diagnosed last year .
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But stocks have rallied sharply over the past 3-1 / 2 months amid hopes for an economic rebound later this year .
But stocks have roared higher in the past 3-1 / 2 months amid hopes for an economic rebound .
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" Spring has arrived in Estonia -- we 're back in Europe , " Prime Minister Juhan Parts told a news conference on Sunday .
" Spring has arrived in Estonia - we 're back in Europe , " Juhan Parts , prime minister , told a news conference last night .
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AMD will own a 60 percent interest in the new company and Fujitsu owns 40 percent .
Fujitsu will own 40 percent of the company , which will be headquartered in Sunnyvale , Calif .
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He was then given leave to appeal against the sentence to the Supreme Court of Appeal .
He was given leave to appeal against part of his conviction and sentence .
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Songs can be burned to CDs , but the same playlist can only be burned up to five times - Apple 's puts the limit at ten burns .
Tracks can be burned to CDs , but the same playlist may only be burned up to five times .
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SSE shares were little changed , up 0.3 percent at 654 pence by 1018 GMT , but analysts welcomed the move .
SSE shares were unchanged at 652 pence by 0835 GMT but analysts welcomed the deal .
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Shares of EDS gained $ 1.49 , or 6.6 percent , to $ 23.999 early Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange .
Shares were off 30 cents , or 1.3 percent , at $ 22.58 on Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange .
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The deficit is still expected to top $ 500 billion in 2004 -- even with an improving economy .
But Mr. Bolten cautioned that the deficit was still likely to exceed $ 500 billion in the 2004 fiscal year .
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" As a responsible leader we feel it necessary to make these changes because online chat services are increasingly being misused , " Microsoft told the BBC .
" As a responsible leader we felt it necessary to make these changes because online chat services are increasingly being misused , " stated Gillian Kent , director at MSN UK .
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We have already found two trailers , both of which we believe were used for the manufacture of biological weapons .
We have already found two trailers that we and the Americans believe were used for chemical and biological weapons . "
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America Online last quarter lost 846,000 dial-up subscribers .
No wonder AOL lost 846,000 subscribers last quarter .
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Governor Gray Davis estimated yesterday that the fires could cost nearly $ 2 billion .
State officials estimated the cost at nearly $ 2 billion .
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None of the Prairie Plant Systems marijuana can be distributed until the document is made available , she said .
None of Prairie Plant 's marijuana can be distributed until the Health Canada 's user manual is made available , she said .
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He left the ship after the collision , went to his home , and attempted suicide .
Captain Smith left the ferry terminal after the crash , went to his home and attempted suicide .
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He reportedly claims Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had made a deal with him to keep his guns while Harold Keke 's group was armed .
He was reported as saying Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had made a deal with him to keep his guns while notorious warlord Harold Keke 's group was armed .
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" The woman was taken to New Charing Cross Hospital by ambulance and her condition is critical .
She was taken to Charing Cross Hospital , where she remained critically ill last night .
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If sufficient evidence exists at the end of what is expected to be a five-day hearing , Peterson will be held for trial on the charges .
If the judge decides that is so at the end of what is expected to be a five-day hearing , Peterson will be held for trial on the charges .
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They returned in 1999 after rebel raids on a neighboring Russian region and a series of deadly apartment-building bombings that were blamed on the rebels .
In 1999 , troops returned after rebel raids on a neighbouring Russian region and a series of deadly apartment-house bombings in Russian cities that were blamed on the rebels .
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Tropical Storm Claudette continued its slow churn toward the Texas coast early Sunday , with forecasters expecting the plodding storm system to make landfall as a hurricane by early Tuesday .
Tropical Storm Claudette headed for the Texas coast Saturday , with forecasters saying the sluggish storm system could reach hurricane strength before landfall early Tuesday .
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" Everything is going to move everywhere , " Doug Feith , undersecretary of defence for policy , said in an interview .
" Everything is going to move everywhere , " Douglas J. Feith , undersecretary of defence force policy , is quoted as saying .
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According to Sanmina-SCI , Newisys , based in Austin , Texas , will become a wholly-owned subsidiary .
Newisys , an Austin , Texas , startup headed by former IBM and Dell execs , will become a wholly-owned subsidiary .
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Several black Democratic leaders were attempting to arrange a meeting with DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs .
Black Democratic leaders were trying to arrange a meeting with Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs of 10 minority staffers at party headquarters .
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The company 's shares fell 3.6 percent to close at $ 66.89 on the Nasdaq .
Shares of Express Scripts ESRX.O fell about 4 percent to $ 66.73 on the Nasdaq in late morning trade .
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The Emeryville-based toy company filed suit Friday in federal court in Wilmington , Del . , claiming Fisher-Price is violating its 1998 patent on interactive learning books for toddlers and preschoolers .
The Emeryville-based toy company filed suit Friday claiming Fisher-Price is violating its 1998 patent on interactive-learning books for toddlers and preschoolers .
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They also drafted a non-binding priorities list specifying that a quarter of it may be used to reduce planned 5 percent cuts in fees paid to health-care providers .
They also drafted a nonbinding priorities list specifying that one-quarter may be used to reduce planned cuts of 5 percent in fees paid to health care providers .
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The Thomson First Call consensus was for earnings of 19 cents a share .
Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call had expected earnings of 19 cents per share in the third quarter .
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Mr Hadley , who has a new partner and child , said : " I am absolutely delighted .
In a statement issued by his solicitors , Mr Hadley said : " I am absolutely delighted with the outcome of proceedings .
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" I love the Catholic Church with all my heart , mind , soul and strength , " said Troy , who spoke quickly but in a steady voice .
" I love the Catholic Church with all my heart , mind , soul and strength , " he said .
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A divided Supreme Court ruled that Congress can force the nation 's public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters .
The Supreme Court said Monday the government can require public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters , rejecting librarians ' complaints that the law amounts to censorship .
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Under NASD regulations , Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel .
The analyst , already let go by Merrill , can request a hearing before a NASD panel .
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" We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attacks , " said Barbara Comstock , Ashcroft 's press secretary .
" We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attack , " said Barbara Comstock , Justice Department spokeswoman .
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One man died and 15 others were hospitalized after drinking tainted coffee following the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden .
The victims drank tainted coffee after the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden .
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The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 98.74 points , or 1.12 percent , to 8,949.00 .
The city index outperformed the Dow Jones industrial average , which rose 2.9 percent during the four-day trading week .
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Analysts ' consensus estimate from Thomson First Call was for a loss of $ 2.08 a share , excluding one-time items .
The estimate of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call was for a loss of $ 2.75 a share .
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He blamed guerrillas from the Taliban regime ousted in late 2001 and said it was possible the bomber died in the blast .
He blamed the blast on guerillas from the Taliban regime overthrown in late 2001 and said it was possible the bomber was killed in the blast .
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Responding later , Edward Skyler , a spokesman for the mayor , said , " The comptroller 's statements , while noteworthy for their sensationalism , bear no relation to the facts .
Jordan Barowitz , a spokesman for Republican Mayor Michael Bloomberg said : " The Comptroller 's statements , while noteworthy for their sensationalism , bear no relation to the facts . "
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Hannum was five and a half months pregnant when her mother died .
In her testimony , Kate Hannum said she was 5 1 / 2 months pregnant when her mother was killed .
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Goold said reporters ' calls to Peterson may have been monitored .
Prosecutors said interviews Peterson gave reporters may have been monitored in case the fertilizer salesman confessed .
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The state 's population was 6,080,485 in 2000 , according to the U.S. census .
Between 1960 and 2000 , however , the state 's population grew by 30.4 percent to 6,080,485 .
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The other 18 people in the building , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend , were not injured , police spokesman Don Aaron said .
The other 18 people inside the building - two visitors and 16 employees , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend - escaped unharmed , Aaron said .
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He also accused royal courtiers of poisoning the brothers ’ “ little minds ” .
He said the royal family has poisoned the princes ' " little minds . "
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The total for the Johnny Depp swashbuckler rose to $ 232.8 million .
Its cumulative total is $ 232.8 million , heading for $ 275 million .
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I would like to congratulate Russia on the successful World Climate Change Conference last week .
Momentous happenings at the World Climate Conference in Moscow last week .
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At least seven other governments have signed agreements , but have asked not to have them publicized .
Egypt , Mongolia , the Seychelles , Tunisia and at least three other governments have signed unpublicized agreements .
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The G + J executive was testifying in Manhattan 's State Supreme Court where O 'Donnell and G + J are suing each other for breach of contract .
He spoke in Manhattan 's State Supreme Court , where O 'Donnell and G + J sued each other for breach of contract .
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By 10 p.m. , Claudette was centered about 320 miles east of Brownsville , with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph , 9 mph shy of hurricane strength .
Early Monday , the center of Claudette was about 300 miles east of Brownsville , with maximum sustained wind blowing at 65 mph , 9 mph shy of hurricane strength .
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Jim Furyk celebrated his first Father 's Day as a father by winning his first major golf championship .
His first Father 's Day as a dad , his first major as a champion .
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" We must not engage in borough warfare , " Thompson testified at a budget hearing by the City Council 's Finance Committee .
" We must not engage in borough warfare , " the Comptroller William Thompson told the Council , according to his written testimony .
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The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index slipped 3.14 points , or 0.29 percent , to 1,071.99 .
The Standard & Poor 's retail index < .RLX > was up more than 1.5 percent .
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