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A nationally known computer hacker is being sought on a federal arrest warrant stemming from a sealed complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .	SACRAMENTO A nationally known itinerant computer hacker faces a federal arrest warrant on a sealed federal complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .	1equivalent	2,897
A man , 19-year-old Antowain Johnson , ``tried to go back in and get the rest of them but the smoke wouldn 't let him , ' ' she said .	She said another man , 19-year-old Antowain Johnson , " tried to go back in ... but the smoke wouldn 't let him . "	1equivalent	2,898
Defense lawyers had said a change of venue was needed because massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client .	Defense lawyers had requested a change of venue for two reasons : They argued that massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client .	0not_equivalent	2,899
WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed , saying : " It looks very much like an isolated event . "	" It looks very much like an isolated event , " World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said .	1equivalent	2,900
The GAO found cable rates have increased 40 percent over the past five years , versus 12 percent inflation during the period .	The GAO found that cable rates have increased by 40 percent during the past five years , far above the 12 percent inflation in that period .	1equivalent	2,901
The stock has risen 44 cents in recent days .	The stock had risen 44 cents in the past four trading sessions .	1equivalent	2,902
Dowdell was transported to Boston Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries .	Both were taken to Boston Medical Center .	0not_equivalent	2,903
GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the murder scenes showed that the killer was very methodical .	Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was " very methodical . "	1equivalent	2,904
Sen. Charles Schumer , D-N.Y. , sent a letter to President Bush Wednesday demanding action on the legislation .	Sen. Charles Schumer ( D-N.Y. ) , a supporter of Boxer 's bill , sent a letter to President Bush on Wednesday demanding action on the legislation .	1equivalent	2,905
The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , wouldn 't comment Friday .	The Rev. Christopher Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , did not immediately return several calls seeking comment .	1equivalent	2,906
He was sentenced in June to more than seven years in prison for securities fraud , perjury and other crimes .	He was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including securities fraud .	0not_equivalent	2,907
They looked at their son-in-law and his relatives , but did not exchange words .	She looked at her son-in-law and his relatives at times , but the two sides did not exchange words .	1equivalent	2,908
The woman felt threatened and reported the incident to police , and around 2 : 30 p.m. Stackhouse was arrested .	The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate 's office , police said .	0not_equivalent	2,909
Maurice Greene advanced to the semifinals of the 100-meter dash at the World Track and Field Championships .	Rogge was a witness to Drummond 's tantrums Sunday at the World Track and Field Championships .	0not_equivalent	2,910
Claudette , the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season , hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 with 85-mph wind .	Claudette , the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season , hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 , classified as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph .	0not_equivalent	2,911
Two brothers who were among seven Portland suspects accused of aiding terrorists have decided to plead guilty to conspiring to aid al-Qaida and the Taliban , officials said Wednesday .	Two brothers who were among seven people accused of aiding terrorists pleaded guilty yesterday to charges of conspiring to help Al Qaeda and the Taliban during the war in Afghanistan .	1equivalent	2,912
Media giant Vivendi Universal EAUG.PA V.N set to work sifting through bids for its U.S. entertainment empire on Monday in a multibillion-dollar auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .	Media moguls jostled for position as the deadline for bids for Vivendi Universal 's U.S. entertainment empire neared on Monday in an auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .	1equivalent	2,913
Like Viacom , GE -- parent of NBC -- is also seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared to the likes of Bronfman or Davis .	Like Viacom , General Electric is seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared with Bronfman or Davis .	1equivalent	2,914
He was revived but was pronounced dead at Virginia Medical Center in Arlington .	He was declared dead on arrival at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington at 9 : 13 a.m.	0not_equivalent	2,915
The proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi , reading 33 pages of documents outlining allegations against him .	Proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi , reading a 33-page accusation letter to the court .	1equivalent	2,916
He urged the US to provide clear rules on what would happen at possible trials .	Government sources said Mr Howard urged the US to provide clear rules governing any potential trials .	1equivalent	2,917
Scruggs , who did not testify , was cleared of a second charge of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care .	The six-member jury cleared Scruggs of a second charge that accused her of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care .	1equivalent	2,918
The rebels suspended peace talks with the government April 21 citing a lack of progress .	The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam suspended peace talks April 21 citing a lack of progress .	1equivalent	2,919
" The timing of [ the miniseries ] is absolutely staggering to me , " Nancy Reagan said in a statement to Fox News Channel last week .	Nancy Reagan issued a statement last week to the Fox News Channel saying , " The timing of [ the miniseries ] is absolutely staggering to me .	1equivalent	2,920
As you know , East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past . "	" East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past , " said State Department spokesman Philip Reeker .	1equivalent	2,921
People who have this disorder absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage .	Haemochromatosis is a disorder in which people absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage .	1equivalent	2,922
Although deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union , the Beatles popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock music .	Although the Beatles were deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union , their popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock groups .	1equivalent	2,923
Mr. Berg says in an advertisement for it , " More than my remembrances , this book intends to convey hers . "	In an advertisement for the book , Berg says , " More than my remembrances , this book intends to convey hers . "	1equivalent	2,924
Shares of LendingTree rose $ 6.21 , or 42 percent , to $ 20.90 after hitting $ 21.36 earlier .	LendingTree shares rose 43 percent , or $ 6.31 , to $ 21 , more than doubling in the last two months .	0not_equivalent	2,925
He said the district had been waiting for the subpoenas and had always planned to comply once it received them .	Mr. Caramore said the district waited for the subpoenas and planned to cooperate with the investigation .	1equivalent	2,926
In their study , researchers tested the hearing of 479 men between 20 and 64 years old who were exposed to noise in their jobs .	Barrenas 's team tested the hearing of 479 men , aged 20 to 64 , who were exposed to noise in their jobs .	1equivalent	2,927
In May 2002 , Malikah Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn for more than $ 20 million in damages after the MTA objected to their headdresses .	In May , Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn that seeks more than $ 20 million in damages , Hart said .	0not_equivalent	2,928
" 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 .	1equivalent	2,929
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 .	1equivalent	2,930
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 .	1equivalent	2,931
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 .	1equivalent	2,933
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	2,934
" 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 .	1equivalent	2,935
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 .	1equivalent	2,936
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 .	1equivalent	2,937
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 .	1equivalent	2,938
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 .	0not_equivalent	2,939
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 .	1equivalent	2,940
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 .	1equivalent	2,941
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 .	1equivalent	2,942
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 .	1equivalent	2,943
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 .	1equivalent	2,944
" 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 .	1equivalent	2,945
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 .	1equivalent	2,946
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 .	1equivalent	2,947
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	2,948
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	2,949
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 .	1equivalent	2,950
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 .	1equivalent	2,951
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	2,952
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 .	1equivalent	2,953
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 .	1equivalent	2,954
" 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 .	1equivalent	2,955
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 .	1equivalent	2,956
I loved the Brazilian music I played .	" I 've played Brazilian music , but I 'm not Brazilian .	0not_equivalent	2,957
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 .	1equivalent	2,958
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 .	1equivalent	2,959
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 .	1equivalent	2,960
" 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 .	1equivalent	2,961
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 .	1equivalent	2,962
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 .	1equivalent	2,963
" 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 .	1equivalent	2,964
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 .	1equivalent	2,965
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 .	1equivalent	2,966
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 .	1equivalent	2,967
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 .	1equivalent	2,968
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 .	1equivalent	2,969
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 .	0not_equivalent	2,970
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 . "	0not_equivalent	2,971
Earlier Friday , Taiwan reported 55 new cases but no new deaths .	Yesterday , Taiwan reported 65 new cases , its biggest one-day increase yet .	0not_equivalent	2,972
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 .	1equivalent	2,973
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 .	1equivalent	2,974
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 . "	0not_equivalent	2,975
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 .	0not_equivalent	2,976
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	2,977
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 .	1equivalent	2,978
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 .	0not_equivalent	2,979
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	2,980
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 .	1equivalent	2,981
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 .	0not_equivalent	2,982
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 .	1equivalent	2,983
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 .	1equivalent	2,984
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 .	1equivalent	2,985
" The gloves are off , " said UNIFI official Rob O 'Neill .	Unifi official Rob O 'Neill said : " The gloves are off .	1equivalent	2,986
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 .	1equivalent	2,988
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 .	1equivalent	2,989
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 . "	0not_equivalent	2,990
" 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 .	1equivalent	2,991
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 .	0not_equivalent	2,992
" They were an inspirational couple , selfless and courageous , " said the Oscar-winning film director .	He said : “ They were an inspirational couple , selfless and courageous .	1equivalent	2,993
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 .	1equivalent	2,995
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 .	1equivalent	2,996
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 .	0not_equivalent	2,997
Both papers are being published today in the New England Journal of Medicine .	The study appears today in the New England Journal of Medicine .	0not_equivalent	2,998
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 .	1equivalent	2,999

A nationally known computer hacker is being sought on a federal arrest warrant stemming from a sealed complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .

SACRAMENTO A nationally known itinerant computer hacker faces a federal arrest warrant on a sealed federal complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .

1equivalent

2,897

A man , 19-year-old Antowain Johnson , ``tried to go back in and get the rest of them but the smoke wouldn 't let him , ' ' she said .

She said another man , 19-year-old Antowain Johnson , " tried to go back in ... but the smoke wouldn 't let him . "

1equivalent

2,898

Defense lawyers had said a change of venue was needed because massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client .

Defense lawyers had requested a change of venue for two reasons : They argued that massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client .

0not_equivalent

2,899

WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed , saying : " It looks very much like an isolated event . "

" It looks very much like an isolated event , " World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said .

1equivalent

2,900

The GAO found cable rates have increased 40 percent over the past five years , versus 12 percent inflation during the period .

The GAO found that cable rates have increased by 40 percent during the past five years , far above the 12 percent inflation in that period .

1equivalent

2,901

The stock has risen 44 cents in recent days .

The stock had risen 44 cents in the past four trading sessions .

1equivalent

2,902

Dowdell was transported to Boston Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries .

Both were taken to Boston Medical Center .

0not_equivalent

2,903

GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the murder scenes showed that the killer was very methodical .

Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was " very methodical . "

1equivalent

2,904

Sen. Charles Schumer , D-N.Y. , sent a letter to President Bush Wednesday demanding action on the legislation .

Sen. Charles Schumer ( D-N.Y. ) , a supporter of Boxer 's bill , sent a letter to President Bush on Wednesday demanding action on the legislation .

1equivalent

2,905

The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , wouldn 't comment Friday .

The Rev. Christopher Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , did not immediately return several calls seeking comment .

1equivalent

2,906

He was sentenced in June to more than seven years in prison for securities fraud , perjury and other crimes .

He was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including securities fraud .

0not_equivalent

2,907

They looked at their son-in-law and his relatives , but did not exchange words .

She looked at her son-in-law and his relatives at times , but the two sides did not exchange words .

1equivalent

2,908

The woman felt threatened and reported the incident to police , and around 2 : 30 p.m. Stackhouse was arrested .

The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate 's office , police said .

0not_equivalent

2,909

Maurice Greene advanced to the semifinals of the 100-meter dash at the World Track and Field Championships .

Rogge was a witness to Drummond 's tantrums Sunday at the World Track and Field Championships .

0not_equivalent

2,910

Claudette , the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season , hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 with 85-mph wind .

Claudette , the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season , hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 , classified as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph .

0not_equivalent

2,911

Two brothers who were among seven Portland suspects accused of aiding terrorists have decided to plead guilty to conspiring to aid al-Qaida and the Taliban , officials said Wednesday .

Two brothers who were among seven people accused of aiding terrorists pleaded guilty yesterday to charges of conspiring to help Al Qaeda and the Taliban during the war in Afghanistan .

1equivalent

2,912

Media giant Vivendi Universal EAUG.PA V.N set to work sifting through bids for its U.S. entertainment empire on Monday in a multibillion-dollar auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .

Media moguls jostled for position as the deadline for bids for Vivendi Universal 's U.S. entertainment empire neared on Monday in an auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .

1equivalent

2,913

Like Viacom , GE -- parent of NBC -- is also seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared to the likes of Bronfman or Davis .

Like Viacom , General Electric is seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared with Bronfman or Davis .

1equivalent

2,914

He was revived but was pronounced dead at Virginia Medical Center in Arlington .

He was declared dead on arrival at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington at 9 : 13 a.m.

0not_equivalent

2,915

The proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi , reading 33 pages of documents outlining allegations against him .

Proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi , reading a 33-page accusation letter to the court .

1equivalent

2,916

He urged the US to provide clear rules on what would happen at possible trials .

Government sources said Mr Howard urged the US to provide clear rules governing any potential trials .

1equivalent

2,917

Scruggs , who did not testify , was cleared of a second charge of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care .

The six-member jury cleared Scruggs of a second charge that accused her of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care .

1equivalent

2,918

The rebels suspended peace talks with the government April 21 citing a lack of progress .

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam suspended peace talks April 21 citing a lack of progress .

1equivalent

2,919

" The timing of [ the miniseries ] is absolutely staggering to me , " Nancy Reagan said in a statement to Fox News Channel last week .

Nancy Reagan issued a statement last week to the Fox News Channel saying , " The timing of [ the miniseries ] is absolutely staggering to me .

1equivalent

2,920

As you know , East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past . "

" East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past , " said State Department spokesman Philip Reeker .

1equivalent

2,921

People who have this disorder absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage .

Haemochromatosis is a disorder in which people absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage .

1equivalent

2,922

Although deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union , the Beatles popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock music .

Although the Beatles were deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union , their popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock groups .

1equivalent

2,923

Mr. Berg says in an advertisement for it , " More than my remembrances , this book intends to convey hers . "

In an advertisement for the book , Berg says , " More than my remembrances , this book intends to convey hers . "

1equivalent

2,924

Shares of LendingTree rose $ 6.21 , or 42 percent , to $ 20.90 after hitting $ 21.36 earlier .

LendingTree shares rose 43 percent , or $ 6.31 , to $ 21 , more than doubling in the last two months .

0not_equivalent

2,925

He said the district had been waiting for the subpoenas and had always planned to comply once it received them .

Mr. Caramore said the district waited for the subpoenas and planned to cooperate with the investigation .

1equivalent

2,926

In their study , researchers tested the hearing of 479 men between 20 and 64 years old who were exposed to noise in their jobs .

Barrenas 's team tested the hearing of 479 men , aged 20 to 64 , who were exposed to noise in their jobs .

1equivalent

2,927

In May 2002 , Malikah Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn for more than $ 20 million in damages after the MTA objected to their headdresses .

In May , Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn that seeks more than $ 20 million in damages , Hart said .

0not_equivalent

2,928

" 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 .

1equivalent

2,929

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 .

1equivalent

2,930

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 .

1equivalent

2,931

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 .

1equivalent

2,933

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

2,934

" 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 .

1equivalent

2,935

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 .

1equivalent

2,936

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 .

1equivalent

2,937

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 .

1equivalent

2,938

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 .

0not_equivalent

2,939

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 .

1equivalent

2,940

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 .

1equivalent

2,941

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 .

1equivalent

2,942

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 .

1equivalent

2,943

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 .

1equivalent

2,944

" 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 .

1equivalent

2,945

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 .

1equivalent

2,946

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 .

1equivalent

2,947

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

2,948

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

2,949

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 .

1equivalent

2,950

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 .

1equivalent

2,951

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

2,952

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 .

1equivalent

2,953

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 .

1equivalent

2,954

" 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 .

1equivalent

2,955

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 .

1equivalent

2,956

I loved the Brazilian music I played .

" I 've played Brazilian music , but I 'm not Brazilian .

0not_equivalent

2,957

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 .

1equivalent

2,958

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 .

1equivalent

2,959

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 .

1equivalent

2,960

" 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 .

1equivalent

2,961

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 .

1equivalent

2,962

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 .

1equivalent

2,963

" 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 .

1equivalent

2,964

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 .

1equivalent

2,965

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 .

1equivalent

2,966

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 .

1equivalent

2,967

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 .

1equivalent

2,968

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 .

1equivalent

2,969

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 .

0not_equivalent

2,970

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 . "

0not_equivalent

2,971

Earlier Friday , Taiwan reported 55 new cases but no new deaths .

Yesterday , Taiwan reported 65 new cases , its biggest one-day increase yet .

0not_equivalent

2,972

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 .

1equivalent

2,973

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 .

1equivalent

2,974

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 . "

0not_equivalent

2,975

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 .

0not_equivalent

2,976

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

2,977

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 .

1equivalent

2,978

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 .

0not_equivalent

2,979

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

2,980

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 .

1equivalent

2,981

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 .

0not_equivalent

2,982

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 .

1equivalent

2,983

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 .

1equivalent

2,984

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 .

1equivalent

2,985

" The gloves are off , " said UNIFI official Rob O 'Neill .

Unifi official Rob O 'Neill said : " The gloves are off .

1equivalent

2,986

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 .

1equivalent

2,988

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 .

1equivalent

2,989

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 . "

0not_equivalent

2,990

" 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 .

1equivalent

2,991

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 .

0not_equivalent

2,992

" They were an inspirational couple , selfless and courageous , " said the Oscar-winning film director .

He said : “ They were an inspirational couple , selfless and courageous .

1equivalent

2,993

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 .

1equivalent

2,995

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 .

1equivalent

2,996

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 .

0not_equivalent

2,997

Both papers are being published today in the New England Journal of Medicine .

The study appears today in the New England Journal of Medicine .

0not_equivalent

2,998

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 .

1equivalent

2,999