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Many compensation experts had predicted Carty would get a generous severance deal because his voluntary resignation helped keep the concessions deals in place .	Many compensation experts had predicted that Carty would get a generous severance package because his voluntary resignation helped preserve the concessions , the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported .	1equivalent	1,671
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX declined 10.65 points , or 1.07 percent , to 987.86 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 .	0not_equivalent	1,672
Nine traffic deaths were blamed on the storm in North Carolina , Virginia , Maryland , Pennsylvania and Washington .	At least 36 deaths have been blamed on the storm , 20 of them in Virginia .	0not_equivalent	1,673
He faces 25 years in prison when he is sentenced in federal court July 7 .	He faces an additional 25 years in prison on the federal charges when he is sentenced July 7 .	1equivalent	1,674
Also in Mosul , rebel gunmen on Friday assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition .	Near a mosque in the northern town of Mosul , rebel gunmen also assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition .	1equivalent	1,675
Mr. Manuel and his group entered the United States by walking across the bridge linking Matamoros and Brownsville .	Manuel and his group entered the US the same way thousands of people do every day , by walking across the bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville .	1equivalent	1,676
Goldman is trying to sell the shares to institutional investors at $ US13.15 each , said the traders , who received calls from the securities firm 's sales force .	Goldman offered the shares for sale to institutional investors at $ 13.15 each , said the traders , who received calls from the securities firm 's sales force .	1equivalent	1,677
Daughter Renee Jackson said she often made " huge pots of , like , beans and rice with , like , meat and casseroles " for the whole family .	Their biological daughter Renee Jackson , 29 , said she made huge pots of beans and rice , and meat and casseroles .	1equivalent	1,678
Dotson , 21 , was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him .	Dotson was arrested July 21 after telling FBI agents he shot Dennehy when Dennehy tried to shoot him , according to the arrest warrant affidavit .	1equivalent	1,679
The identical rovers will act as robotic geologists , searching for evidence of past water .	The rovers act as robotic geologists , moving on six wheels .	0not_equivalent	1,680
Shellfire could be heard in the background as Ghafar spoke by satellite telephone .	As he spoke by satellite phone , shellfire could be heard in the background .	1equivalent	1,681
" As expected , second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses , " said Robert A. Eckert , chief executive .	" As expected , second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses , " Chief Executive Robert Eckert said in a statement .	1equivalent	1,682
He added International Business Machines Corp. ' s ( IBM ) endorsement of Linux has " added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability . "	Complicating the situation , he continued , are companies , like IBM , whose support of Linux " has added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability . "	1equivalent	1,683
His dissent was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas .	Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas dissented .	1equivalent	1,684
Davis , who appointed all of the PUC commissioners , called the proposed settlement ``too expensive for the ratepayers .	" The proposed settlement is too expensive for the ratepayers , " the governor said in a statement .	0not_equivalent	1,685
The Iranian refugee who sewed up his eyes , lips and ears in protest at the handling of his asylum claim has won his fight to remain in Britain .	An Iranian Kurd who stitched up his eyes , lips and ears in protest at being refused asylum has been granted refugee status .	1equivalent	1,686
Justice Anthony Kennedy dissented in an opinion joined by Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas .	He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas .	1equivalent	1,687
Seven Air Force Academy cadets face punishment for allegedly drinking with two high school girls .	Seven Air Force Academy cadets face punishment for drinking with two high school girls in the latest incident to embarrass the academy .	0not_equivalent	1,688
About 130,000 U.S. troops remain in Iraq , with others deployed in Afghanistan , South Korea and elsewhere .	About 130,000 US soldiers remain in Iraq , with others serving in Afghanistan , South Korea , Japan , Germany and elsewhere .	1equivalent	1,689
Spot gold was fetching $ 365.25 / 366.25 an ounce at 0520 GMT , having galloped as high as $ 368.90 -- a level not seen since February 10 .	Spot gold was quoted at $ 367.90 / 368.60 an ounce at 1000 GMT , having marched up to $ 369.50 -- a level not seen since February 10 .	0not_equivalent	1,690
Henri was centered about 75 miles southwest of Cedar Key and was moving east-northeast at 5 mph , forecasters said .	It was centered about 100 miles southwest of Cedar Key and drifting erratically southward , forecasters said .	0not_equivalent	1,691
Branch was later fired by the company and eventually filed a wrongful-termination suit that included details about the documents , the Journal story said .	The former employees filed wrongful-termination suits , dismissed in July 2002 , that included details about the documents , the Journal story said .	0not_equivalent	1,692
The stretch of Danube river passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible .	Rivers were also drying up - a stretch of Danube passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible .	1equivalent	1,693
Police arrested a " potential suspect " Monday in the case of a nine-year-old girl who turned up safe two days after being violently abducted from her home .	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 .	1equivalent	1,694
Bush is spending the weekend at his Crawford ranch , where he will play host to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi .	He is to play host to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday and Monday .	0not_equivalent	1,695
Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio is expected to raise more than $ 1 million .	Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich passed $ 1 million last week and was still counting money .	1equivalent	1,696
But a state judge has ruled that the so-called " double jeopardy " protections do not apply in the case .	A judge already has ruled that double-jeopardy protections don 't apply in the case .	1equivalent	1,697
After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone , Hedges drew the speech to an early close .	After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone , Hedges cut his speech short .	1equivalent	1,698
The worst-affected area was South Kyongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away .	The worst affected area was South Kyeongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away in mud sides .	1equivalent	1,700
She said the president 's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to their teenage daughter as well .	Mrs Clinton writes her husband 's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to Chelsea as well .	1equivalent	1,701
The Legislature returns today for a special session and they 're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors ' medical malpractice insurance rates .	Florida legislators return today for a special session in which they 're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors ' medical malpractice insurance rates .	1equivalent	1,702
Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence the sale of the state-controlled SME food company in 1985 .	Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence a takeover battle in the 1980s involving SME , a state-owned food company .	1equivalent	1,704
The stock closed Friday at $ 5.91 , down $ 1.24 , or 17 percent , on the Nasdaq Stock Market .	Shares of Brocade closed at $ 5.91 , down $ 1.24 , or 17.3 percent .	1equivalent	1,705
Shelia Chaney Wilson seemed agitated when she came to help prepare for Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church 's upcoming 104th anniversary celebration , worshippers said .	Congregants of Turner Monumental AME Church said Shelia Chaney Wilson , 43 , was agitated when she came to the church , in the Kirkwood neighborhood on the city 's east side .	0not_equivalent	1,706
" SCO has not shown us any evidence that we 've violated our agreements in any way , " IBM spokesperson Trink Guarino told internetnews.com.	" SCO has not shown us any evidence that we violated our agreements , " spokeswoman Trink Guarino said .	1equivalent	1,707
In March , Rowland 's former deputy chief of staff pleaded guilty to accepting gold and cash in return for steering state contracts .	Lawrence E. Alibozek , his former deputy chief of staff , pleaded guilty to accepting cash and gold coins in exchange for influencing state contracts .	1equivalent	1,708
" It ' ' s absurd , " Funny Cide 's trainer Barclay Tagg said .	Meanwhile , Funny Cide 's trainer , Barclay Tagg , called the allegations " ridiculous . "	1equivalent	1,709
Further out the curve , the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR shed 25 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.26 percent from 3.17 percent .	Early Wednesday , the benchmark 10-year US10YT = RR had lost 16 / 32 in price , driving its yield up to 3.33 percent from 3.26 percent late Tuesday .	0not_equivalent	1,710
" United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement , " chief financial officer Jake Brace said in a statement .	" United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement , " he said .	1equivalent	1,711
Minister Saud al-Faisal 's visit was disclosed Monday by two administration officials who discussed it on condition of not being identified by name .	Minister Saud al-Faisal 's visit was disclosed by two administration officials , who spoke on condition of anonymity .	1equivalent	1,712
SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used by themselves or as extensions to the ControlCenter family of storage management applications .	SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used as stand-alone applications or as an extension to EMC 's ControlCenter applications .	1equivalent	1,713
Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped ; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged .	Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees ; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them .	1equivalent	1,714
When Biggs 's body was found , authorities had no leads until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .	Authorities had no leads in Biggs ' death until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .	1equivalent	1,715
He is accused of obstructing justice , witness tampering and destroying evidence .	Quattrone , 47 , is charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering .	0not_equivalent	1,716
Mr. Stevens has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al Qaeda agents in Britain than previously thought .	Sir John has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al-Qa 'eda agents in Britain than previously thought .	1equivalent	1,717
The victims included seven Lebanese , four Egyptians , one Saudi and one Sudanese , the ministry official said .	State television said the dead included seven Lebanese , four Egyptians , one Saudi , one Sudanese and four whose nationalities were not named .	0not_equivalent	1,718
He said some issues _ such as division break-up _ really can only be resolved if and when the conference is expanded .	He said some issues - including division alignments - will be resolved if the conference expands .	1equivalent	1,719
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 .	1equivalent	1,720
" This blackout was largely preventable , " said Spencer Abraham , US energy secretary .	" This blackout was largely preventable , " Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said at a press conference this afternoon .	1equivalent	1,721
Nearly all of Ford 's second-quarter profit came from Ford Credit , which earned a net $ 401 million , up 21.5 percent .	Nearly all of Ford 's second-quarter profit came from its Ford Credit finance arm , which earned $ 401 million , up 21.5 percent from a year earlier .	1equivalent	1,723
The suit is to be filed against Secretary of State Kevin Shelley and election officials in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties .	The lawsuit names Shelley , a Democrat , and registrars in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties .	1equivalent	1,724
Marissa Jaret Winokur , as Tracy , won for best actress in a musical .	Newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur in " Hairspray " bested Broadway veteran Bernadette Peters in " Gypsy " for best actress in a musical .	0not_equivalent	1,725
But while Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the EU 's investigation started five years ago , the firm has denied anti-competitive practices are to blame .	Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the probe started five years ago , but the firm denied anti-competitive practices were the reason for this .	1equivalent	1,726
No country seems likely to oppose proposals for a long-term European Council president , replacing the current rotating presidency , as well as an EU foreign minister .	No country now opposes plans for a long-term European Council president , replacing the current rotating presidency , as well as an EU foreign minister .	1equivalent	1,727
Early voting will run weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept . 9 .	Early voting polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept . 8 and Sept . 9 .	1equivalent	1,728
Third-quarter revenue declined to $ 36.9 billion from $ 39.3 billion , primarily reflecting lower vehicle sales .	Revenue fell to $ 36.9bn from $ 39.3bn a year ago , mainly due to lower vehicle sales .	1equivalent	1,729
Gartner analysts said that businesses are not yet feeling confident enough to upgrade corporate PCs .	What 's more , companies are not feeling confident enough to replace older PCs , the analyst firm said .	1equivalent	1,730
Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat .	Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat , and he immediately appealed the decision .	0not_equivalent	1,731
For proof , look no further than this week 's Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) in Las Vegas .	The company is expected to unveil the console on Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) in Las Vegas .	0not_equivalent	1,732
Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , are among this year 's nominees .	Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , were also among the fiction finalists announced Wednesday .	1equivalent	1,733
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 .	0not_equivalent	1,734
His 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned June 25 in a Virginia Beach , Va . , parking lot .	His sport utility vehicle was found June 25 , abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach , Va .	1equivalent	1,735
It also named Robert Willumstad chief operating officer , also to take effect by Jan. 1 , 2004 .	Robert B. Willumstad , 57 , Citigroup 's president , was named chief operating officer .	0not_equivalent	1,736
" 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 .	0not_equivalent	1,738
A second bomb , evidently carried by the other woman , did not explode ; the authorities detonated the explosives later .	A second bomb , evidently carried by the other woman , did not explode ; the authorities found explosives and detonated them afterward .	1equivalent	1,739
AN artist has infuriated New Yorkers by painting a sign reading " CAUTION Low Flying Planes " on a building near Ground Zero .	An artist painted a sign reading ``CAUTION Low Flying Planes ' ' on a building near ground zero , angering neighbors and stirring complaints .	1equivalent	1,740
" During the investigation , Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities , " the sheriff 's office said .	Bryant was " interviewed and was cooperative , " said Kim Andree , a spokeswoman for the sheriff 's office .	1equivalent	1,741
Seniors would then have to pay 50 percent of their drug costs up to $ 3,450 .	Above that , Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs .	0not_equivalent	1,742
The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's factory index increased to 58.9 from 55.9 in July .	The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's monthly index rose to 58.9 from 55.9 in July , the highest in 15 months .	0not_equivalent	1,743
Adrian Lamo , 22 , had told reporters he planned to surrender to the FBI in Sacramento Friday , but he then had second thoughts .	Lamo had told reporters he would surrender to the FBI on the federal courthouse steps in Sacramento on Friday , but he didn 't show up .	1equivalent	1,744
" While many good people work in the telemarketing industry , " Bush said in prepared remarks , " the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls , unwanted intrusions .	While he said " many good people work in the telemarketing industry , the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls , unwanted intrusions .	1equivalent	1,747
General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla .	Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla .	1equivalent	1,749
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC climbed 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , to 1,666.58 , based on the latest data , and marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , at 1,666.58 , marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 .	1equivalent	1,750
Quattrone 's action , prosecutors argue , amounted to criminal obstruction of justice .	Quattrone , 47 , is charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering .	1equivalent	1,751
SEA 05D is the Naval Sea Systems Command ’ s technical authority for surface ship design and engineering .	The Future Concepts and Surface Ship Design Group is the Naval Sea Systems Command ’ s technical authority for all surface ship design and engineering .	1equivalent	1,752
Results from No. 2 U.S. soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) were likely to be in the spotlight .	Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) to report earnings after the close .	0not_equivalent	1,753
About $ 250,000 worth of her jewelry was discovered last week at Kennedy International Airport , where it had up and disappeared before a flight to the BET Awards .	An estimated $ 250,000 worth of jewelry belonging to the hip-hop performer was recovered Friday at Kennedy Airport , where it had disappeared June 20 .	1equivalent	1,754
The diocese reached a settlement in 2001 involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs for an undisclosed sum .	In 2001 , the diocese reached a $ 15 million settlement involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs .	1equivalent	1,756
The U.S. government and private technology experts warned Wednesday that hackers plan to attack thousands of Web sites Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic .	THE US government and private technology experts have warned that hackers plan to attack thousands of websites on Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic .	1equivalent	1,757
But Mr Kenny said his advice to Mr Hicks - if they are ever allowed to meet or speak - may well be that he accept a deal .	But Mr Kenny said his advice to David Hicks , should they be allowed to meet , might be that he accept a deal .	1equivalent	1,758
Mr Kenny and the Hicks family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , are trying to get access to Mr Hicks before he faces a planned military tribunal .	Mr Kenny and the family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , want access to Hicks before he faces a military tribunal .	1equivalent	1,759
The two forms account for about 30 percent of the approximately 7 million immigration benefits applications received annually , immigration officials said .	The two forms constitute 30 percent of the 7 million applications filed to the bureau each year .	1equivalent	1,760
The unions also staged a five-day strike in March that forced all but one of Yale 's dining halls to close .	The unions also staged a five-day strike in March ; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts .	0not_equivalent	1,761
FBI spokesman Steve Lazarus did not immediately return a phone call for comment on Friday .	Adaptable and Carter 's Trading Co. did not immediately return calls seeking comment on Wednesday .	0not_equivalent	1,762
Wyles previous feature credits include White Oleander , Enough and Donnie Darko .	Wyle 's feature credits also include " White Oleander , " " Enough " and " Donnie Darko . "	1equivalent	1,763
Treasurys long-range plan is to provide retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability to manage their holdings online in a single account .	The Treasury said wants to give retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability eventually to manage holdings online in a single account .	1equivalent	1,764
White House officials say Iran has one last chance to comply with IAEA inspection demands .	A White House spokesman added that Iran had " one last chance " to comply with its disarmament obligations .	1equivalent	1,765
After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as his spiritual adviser spoke to him .	After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as the prison chaplain spoke in his ear .	1equivalent	1,766
Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as immigration officials attempt to determine his status , the Coast Guard said .	Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as officials determined his status and immediate future , the Coast Guard said .	1equivalent	1,767
A month ago , the Commerce Department said GDP grew at a 7.2 percent rate .	A month ago , the Commerce Department estimated that GDP had a grown at a 7.2 percent rate in the third quarter .	1equivalent	1,768
Roxio , which is based in Santa Clara , Calif . , would get access to the music libraries of the major labels and the Pressplay distribution system .	Roxio , would get access to more than 300,000 tracks from the music libraries of the major labels , and the Pressplay distribution system .	1equivalent	1,769
Boeing shares fell nearly 4 percent to $ 27.54 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange trade , while Lockheed slipped 1.6 percent to $ 49.42 .	Boeing shares fell 95 cents , or 3.3 percent , to $ 27.67 at 3 : 30 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading .	0not_equivalent	1,770
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 7.42 points , or 0.45 percent , at 1,653.44 .	The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points lower , or 0.05 percent , at 997.02 .	0not_equivalent	1,771
Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province in recent weeks from 38,000 to more than 45,000 .	While the shape of any military operation is unclear , Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province to more than 45,000 from 38,000 .	0not_equivalent	1,772
Five alternate jurors were also chosen , with a final one set to be selected Friday morning from the panel .	Five alternate jurors also were selected , with a sixth alternate to be picked on Friday .	1equivalent	1,773
In interviews with engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of discord between NASA 's engineers and managers are evident .	In interviews with numerous engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of discord between NASA 's engineers and managers stand out in stark relief .	1equivalent	1,774
A suburban Chicago man was arrested Wednesday on charges of secretly gathering information on Iraqi opposition figures as an unregistered agent of Saddam Hussein 's intelligence service .	The FBI arrested a suburban Chicago man Wednesday and charged him with secretly collecting information on individuals in the United States who opposed Saddam Hussein 's Iraqi government .	1equivalent	1,775
Another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias .	A Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias , was to be loaded with another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , in the afternoon .	1equivalent	1,776
The contractors convicted last month , Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , are to be sentenced in January .	Contractors Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , who were convicted of submitting hundreds of phony invoices to Blue Cross , are to be sentenced in January .	0not_equivalent	1,777
" The board did so and accepted that resignation , " said McCall , who chaired the meeting .	" The board did so , and accepted that resignation , " said the chairman of the exchange 's compensation committee , H. Carl McCall .	1equivalent	1,778

Many compensation experts had predicted Carty would get a generous severance deal because his voluntary resignation helped keep the concessions deals in place .

Many compensation experts had predicted that Carty would get a generous severance package because his voluntary resignation helped preserve the concessions , the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported .

1equivalent

1,671

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX declined 10.65 points , or 1.07 percent , to 987.86 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 .

0not_equivalent

1,672

Nine traffic deaths were blamed on the storm in North Carolina , Virginia , Maryland , Pennsylvania and Washington .

At least 36 deaths have been blamed on the storm , 20 of them in Virginia .

0not_equivalent

1,673

He faces 25 years in prison when he is sentenced in federal court July 7 .

He faces an additional 25 years in prison on the federal charges when he is sentenced July 7 .

1equivalent

1,674

Also in Mosul , rebel gunmen on Friday assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition .

Near a mosque in the northern town of Mosul , rebel gunmen also assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition .

1equivalent

1,675

Mr. Manuel and his group entered the United States by walking across the bridge linking Matamoros and Brownsville .

Manuel and his group entered the US the same way thousands of people do every day , by walking across the bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville .

1equivalent

1,676

Goldman is trying to sell the shares to institutional investors at $ US13.15 each , said the traders , who received calls from the securities firm 's sales force .

Goldman offered the shares for sale to institutional investors at $ 13.15 each , said the traders , who received calls from the securities firm 's sales force .

1equivalent

1,677

Daughter Renee Jackson said she often made " huge pots of , like , beans and rice with , like , meat and casseroles " for the whole family .

Their biological daughter Renee Jackson , 29 , said she made huge pots of beans and rice , and meat and casseroles .

1equivalent

1,678

Dotson , 21 , was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him .

Dotson was arrested July 21 after telling FBI agents he shot Dennehy when Dennehy tried to shoot him , according to the arrest warrant affidavit .

1equivalent

1,679

The identical rovers will act as robotic geologists , searching for evidence of past water .

The rovers act as robotic geologists , moving on six wheels .

0not_equivalent

1,680

Shellfire could be heard in the background as Ghafar spoke by satellite telephone .

As he spoke by satellite phone , shellfire could be heard in the background .

1equivalent

1,681

" As expected , second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses , " said Robert A. Eckert , chief executive .

" As expected , second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses , " Chief Executive Robert Eckert said in a statement .

1equivalent

1,682

He added International Business Machines Corp. ' s ( IBM ) endorsement of Linux has " added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability . "

Complicating the situation , he continued , are companies , like IBM , whose support of Linux " has added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability . "

1equivalent

1,683

His dissent was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas .

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas dissented .

1equivalent

1,684

Davis , who appointed all of the PUC commissioners , called the proposed settlement ``too expensive for the ratepayers .

" The proposed settlement is too expensive for the ratepayers , " the governor said in a statement .

0not_equivalent

1,685

The Iranian refugee who sewed up his eyes , lips and ears in protest at the handling of his asylum claim has won his fight to remain in Britain .

An Iranian Kurd who stitched up his eyes , lips and ears in protest at being refused asylum has been granted refugee status .

1equivalent

1,686

Justice Anthony Kennedy dissented in an opinion joined by Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas .

He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas .

1equivalent

1,687

Seven Air Force Academy cadets face punishment for allegedly drinking with two high school girls .

Seven Air Force Academy cadets face punishment for drinking with two high school girls in the latest incident to embarrass the academy .

0not_equivalent

1,688

About 130,000 U.S. troops remain in Iraq , with others deployed in Afghanistan , South Korea and elsewhere .

About 130,000 US soldiers remain in Iraq , with others serving in Afghanistan , South Korea , Japan , Germany and elsewhere .

1equivalent

1,689

Spot gold was fetching $ 365.25 / 366.25 an ounce at 0520 GMT , having galloped as high as $ 368.90 -- a level not seen since February 10 .

Spot gold was quoted at $ 367.90 / 368.60 an ounce at 1000 GMT , having marched up to $ 369.50 -- a level not seen since February 10 .

0not_equivalent

1,690

Henri was centered about 75 miles southwest of Cedar Key and was moving east-northeast at 5 mph , forecasters said .

It was centered about 100 miles southwest of Cedar Key and drifting erratically southward , forecasters said .

0not_equivalent

1,691

Branch was later fired by the company and eventually filed a wrongful-termination suit that included details about the documents , the Journal story said .

The former employees filed wrongful-termination suits , dismissed in July 2002 , that included details about the documents , the Journal story said .

0not_equivalent

1,692

The stretch of Danube river passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible .

Rivers were also drying up - a stretch of Danube passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible .

1equivalent

1,693

Police arrested a " potential suspect " Monday in the case of a nine-year-old girl who turned up safe two days after being violently abducted from her home .

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 .

1equivalent

1,694

Bush is spending the weekend at his Crawford ranch , where he will play host to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi .

He is to play host to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday and Monday .

0not_equivalent

1,695

Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio is expected to raise more than $ 1 million .

Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich passed $ 1 million last week and was still counting money .

1equivalent

1,696

But a state judge has ruled that the so-called " double jeopardy " protections do not apply in the case .

A judge already has ruled that double-jeopardy protections don 't apply in the case .

1equivalent

1,697

After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone , Hedges drew the speech to an early close .

After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone , Hedges cut his speech short .

1equivalent

1,698

The worst-affected area was South Kyongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away .

The worst affected area was South Kyeongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away in mud sides .

1equivalent

1,700

She said the president 's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to their teenage daughter as well .

Mrs Clinton writes her husband 's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to Chelsea as well .

1equivalent

1,701

The Legislature returns today for a special session and they 're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors ' medical malpractice insurance rates .

Florida legislators return today for a special session in which they 're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors ' medical malpractice insurance rates .

1equivalent

1,702

Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence the sale of the state-controlled SME food company in 1985 .

Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence a takeover battle in the 1980s involving SME , a state-owned food company .

1equivalent

1,704

The stock closed Friday at $ 5.91 , down $ 1.24 , or 17 percent , on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

Shares of Brocade closed at $ 5.91 , down $ 1.24 , or 17.3 percent .

1equivalent

1,705

Shelia Chaney Wilson seemed agitated when she came to help prepare for Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church 's upcoming 104th anniversary celebration , worshippers said .

Congregants of Turner Monumental AME Church said Shelia Chaney Wilson , 43 , was agitated when she came to the church , in the Kirkwood neighborhood on the city 's east side .

0not_equivalent

1,706

" SCO has not shown us any evidence that we 've violated our agreements in any way , " IBM spokesperson Trink Guarino told internetnews.com.

" SCO has not shown us any evidence that we violated our agreements , " spokeswoman Trink Guarino said .

1equivalent

1,707

In March , Rowland 's former deputy chief of staff pleaded guilty to accepting gold and cash in return for steering state contracts .

Lawrence E. Alibozek , his former deputy chief of staff , pleaded guilty to accepting cash and gold coins in exchange for influencing state contracts .

1equivalent

1,708

" It ' ' s absurd , " Funny Cide 's trainer Barclay Tagg said .

Meanwhile , Funny Cide 's trainer , Barclay Tagg , called the allegations " ridiculous . "

1equivalent

1,709

Further out the curve , the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR shed 25 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.26 percent from 3.17 percent .

Early Wednesday , the benchmark 10-year US10YT = RR had lost 16 / 32 in price , driving its yield up to 3.33 percent from 3.26 percent late Tuesday .

0not_equivalent

1,710

" United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement , " chief financial officer Jake Brace said in a statement .

" United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement , " he said .

1equivalent

1,711

Minister Saud al-Faisal 's visit was disclosed Monday by two administration officials who discussed it on condition of not being identified by name .

Minister Saud al-Faisal 's visit was disclosed by two administration officials , who spoke on condition of anonymity .

1equivalent

1,712

SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used by themselves or as extensions to the ControlCenter family of storage management applications .

SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used as stand-alone applications or as an extension to EMC 's ControlCenter applications .

1equivalent

1,713

Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped ; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged .

Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees ; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them .

1equivalent

1,714

When Biggs 's body was found , authorities had no leads until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .

Authorities had no leads in Biggs ' death until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .

1equivalent

1,715

He is accused of obstructing justice , witness tampering and destroying evidence .

Quattrone , 47 , is charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering .

0not_equivalent

1,716

Mr. Stevens has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al Qaeda agents in Britain than previously thought .

Sir John has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al-Qa 'eda agents in Britain than previously thought .

1equivalent

1,717

The victims included seven Lebanese , four Egyptians , one Saudi and one Sudanese , the ministry official said .

State television said the dead included seven Lebanese , four Egyptians , one Saudi , one Sudanese and four whose nationalities were not named .

0not_equivalent

1,718

He said some issues _ such as division break-up _ really can only be resolved if and when the conference is expanded .

He said some issues - including division alignments - will be resolved if the conference expands .

1equivalent

1,719

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 .

1equivalent

1,720

" This blackout was largely preventable , " said Spencer Abraham , US energy secretary .

" This blackout was largely preventable , " Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said at a press conference this afternoon .

1equivalent

1,721

Nearly all of Ford 's second-quarter profit came from Ford Credit , which earned a net $ 401 million , up 21.5 percent .

Nearly all of Ford 's second-quarter profit came from its Ford Credit finance arm , which earned $ 401 million , up 21.5 percent from a year earlier .

1equivalent

1,723

The suit is to be filed against Secretary of State Kevin Shelley and election officials in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties .

The lawsuit names Shelley , a Democrat , and registrars in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties .

1equivalent

1,724

Marissa Jaret Winokur , as Tracy , won for best actress in a musical .

Newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur in " Hairspray " bested Broadway veteran Bernadette Peters in " Gypsy " for best actress in a musical .

0not_equivalent

1,725

But while Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the EU 's investigation started five years ago , the firm has denied anti-competitive practices are to blame .

Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the probe started five years ago , but the firm denied anti-competitive practices were the reason for this .

1equivalent

1,726

No country seems likely to oppose proposals for a long-term European Council president , replacing the current rotating presidency , as well as an EU foreign minister .

No country now opposes plans for a long-term European Council president , replacing the current rotating presidency , as well as an EU foreign minister .

1equivalent

1,727

Early voting will run weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept . 9 .

Early voting polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept . 8 and Sept . 9 .

1equivalent

1,728

Third-quarter revenue declined to $ 36.9 billion from $ 39.3 billion , primarily reflecting lower vehicle sales .

Revenue fell to $ 36.9bn from $ 39.3bn a year ago , mainly due to lower vehicle sales .

1equivalent

1,729

Gartner analysts said that businesses are not yet feeling confident enough to upgrade corporate PCs .

What 's more , companies are not feeling confident enough to replace older PCs , the analyst firm said .

1equivalent

1,730

Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat .

Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat , and he immediately appealed the decision .

0not_equivalent

1,731

For proof , look no further than this week 's Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) in Las Vegas .

The company is expected to unveil the console on Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) in Las Vegas .

0not_equivalent

1,732

Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , are among this year 's nominees .

Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , were also among the fiction finalists announced Wednesday .

1equivalent

1,733

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 .

0not_equivalent

1,734

His 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned June 25 in a Virginia Beach , Va . , parking lot .

His sport utility vehicle was found June 25 , abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach , Va .

1equivalent

1,735

It also named Robert Willumstad chief operating officer , also to take effect by Jan. 1 , 2004 .

Robert B. Willumstad , 57 , Citigroup 's president , was named chief operating officer .

0not_equivalent

1,736

" 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 .

0not_equivalent

1,738

A second bomb , evidently carried by the other woman , did not explode ; the authorities detonated the explosives later .

A second bomb , evidently carried by the other woman , did not explode ; the authorities found explosives and detonated them afterward .

1equivalent

1,739

AN artist has infuriated New Yorkers by painting a sign reading " CAUTION Low Flying Planes " on a building near Ground Zero .

An artist painted a sign reading ``CAUTION Low Flying Planes ' ' on a building near ground zero , angering neighbors and stirring complaints .

1equivalent

1,740

" During the investigation , Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities , " the sheriff 's office said .

Bryant was " interviewed and was cooperative , " said Kim Andree , a spokeswoman for the sheriff 's office .

1equivalent

1,741

Seniors would then have to pay 50 percent of their drug costs up to $ 3,450 .

Above that , Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs .

0not_equivalent

1,742

The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's factory index increased to 58.9 from 55.9 in July .

The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's monthly index rose to 58.9 from 55.9 in July , the highest in 15 months .

0not_equivalent

1,743

Adrian Lamo , 22 , had told reporters he planned to surrender to the FBI in Sacramento Friday , but he then had second thoughts .

Lamo had told reporters he would surrender to the FBI on the federal courthouse steps in Sacramento on Friday , but he didn 't show up .

1equivalent

1,744

" While many good people work in the telemarketing industry , " Bush said in prepared remarks , " the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls , unwanted intrusions .

While he said " many good people work in the telemarketing industry , the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls , unwanted intrusions .

1equivalent

1,747

General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla .

Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla .

1equivalent

1,749

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC climbed 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , to 1,666.58 , based on the latest data , and marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , at 1,666.58 , marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 .

1equivalent

1,750

Quattrone 's action , prosecutors argue , amounted to criminal obstruction of justice .

Quattrone , 47 , is charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering .

1equivalent

1,751

SEA 05D is the Naval Sea Systems Command ’ s technical authority for surface ship design and engineering .

The Future Concepts and Surface Ship Design Group is the Naval Sea Systems Command ’ s technical authority for all surface ship design and engineering .

1equivalent

1,752

Results from No. 2 U.S. soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) were likely to be in the spotlight .

Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) to report earnings after the close .

0not_equivalent

1,753

About $ 250,000 worth of her jewelry was discovered last week at Kennedy International Airport , where it had up and disappeared before a flight to the BET Awards .

An estimated $ 250,000 worth of jewelry belonging to the hip-hop performer was recovered Friday at Kennedy Airport , where it had disappeared June 20 .

1equivalent

1,754

The diocese reached a settlement in 2001 involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs for an undisclosed sum .

In 2001 , the diocese reached a $ 15 million settlement involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs .

1equivalent

1,756

The U.S. government and private technology experts warned Wednesday that hackers plan to attack thousands of Web sites Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic .

THE US government and private technology experts have warned that hackers plan to attack thousands of websites on Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic .

1equivalent

1,757

But Mr Kenny said his advice to Mr Hicks - if they are ever allowed to meet or speak - may well be that he accept a deal .

But Mr Kenny said his advice to David Hicks , should they be allowed to meet , might be that he accept a deal .

1equivalent

1,758

Mr Kenny and the Hicks family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , are trying to get access to Mr Hicks before he faces a planned military tribunal .

Mr Kenny and the family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , want access to Hicks before he faces a military tribunal .

1equivalent

1,759

The two forms account for about 30 percent of the approximately 7 million immigration benefits applications received annually , immigration officials said .

The two forms constitute 30 percent of the 7 million applications filed to the bureau each year .

1equivalent

1,760

The unions also staged a five-day strike in March that forced all but one of Yale 's dining halls to close .

The unions also staged a five-day strike in March ; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts .

0not_equivalent

1,761

FBI spokesman Steve Lazarus did not immediately return a phone call for comment on Friday .

Adaptable and Carter 's Trading Co. did not immediately return calls seeking comment on Wednesday .

0not_equivalent

1,762

Wyles previous feature credits include White Oleander , Enough and Donnie Darko .

Wyle 's feature credits also include " White Oleander , " " Enough " and " Donnie Darko . "

1equivalent

1,763

Treasurys long-range plan is to provide retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability to manage their holdings online in a single account .

The Treasury said wants to give retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability eventually to manage holdings online in a single account .

1equivalent

1,764

White House officials say Iran has one last chance to comply with IAEA inspection demands .

A White House spokesman added that Iran had " one last chance " to comply with its disarmament obligations .

1equivalent

1,765

After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as his spiritual adviser spoke to him .

After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as the prison chaplain spoke in his ear .

1equivalent

1,766

Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as immigration officials attempt to determine his status , the Coast Guard said .

Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as officials determined his status and immediate future , the Coast Guard said .

1equivalent

1,767

A month ago , the Commerce Department said GDP grew at a 7.2 percent rate .

A month ago , the Commerce Department estimated that GDP had a grown at a 7.2 percent rate in the third quarter .

1equivalent

1,768

Roxio , which is based in Santa Clara , Calif . , would get access to the music libraries of the major labels and the Pressplay distribution system .

Roxio , would get access to more than 300,000 tracks from the music libraries of the major labels , and the Pressplay distribution system .

1equivalent

1,769

Boeing shares fell nearly 4 percent to $ 27.54 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange trade , while Lockheed slipped 1.6 percent to $ 49.42 .

Boeing shares fell 95 cents , or 3.3 percent , to $ 27.67 at 3 : 30 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading .

0not_equivalent

1,770

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 7.42 points , or 0.45 percent , at 1,653.44 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points lower , or 0.05 percent , at 997.02 .

0not_equivalent

1,771

Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province in recent weeks from 38,000 to more than 45,000 .

While the shape of any military operation is unclear , Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province to more than 45,000 from 38,000 .

0not_equivalent

1,772

Five alternate jurors were also chosen , with a final one set to be selected Friday morning from the panel .

Five alternate jurors also were selected , with a sixth alternate to be picked on Friday .

1equivalent

1,773

In interviews with engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of discord between NASA 's engineers and managers are evident .

In interviews with numerous engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of discord between NASA 's engineers and managers stand out in stark relief .

1equivalent

1,774

A suburban Chicago man was arrested Wednesday on charges of secretly gathering information on Iraqi opposition figures as an unregistered agent of Saddam Hussein 's intelligence service .

The FBI arrested a suburban Chicago man Wednesday and charged him with secretly collecting information on individuals in the United States who opposed Saddam Hussein 's Iraqi government .

1equivalent

1,775

Another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias .

A Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias , was to be loaded with another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , in the afternoon .

1equivalent

1,776

The contractors convicted last month , Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , are to be sentenced in January .

Contractors Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , who were convicted of submitting hundreds of phony invoices to Blue Cross , are to be sentenced in January .

0not_equivalent

1,777

" The board did so and accepted that resignation , " said McCall , who chaired the meeting .

" The board did so , and accepted that resignation , " said the chairman of the exchange 's compensation committee , H. Carl McCall .

1equivalent

1,778