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Shares in Wal-Mart closed at $ 58.28 , up 16 cents , in Tuesday trading on the New York Stock Exchange .
Wal-Mart shares rose 16 cents to close at $ 58.28 on the New York Stock Exchange .
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" And they will learn the meaning of American justice , " he said to strong and extended applause .
" The U.S. will find the killers and they will learn the meaning of American justice , " Bush told the crowd , which burst into applause .
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Two of the Britons , Sandy Mitchell from Glasgow and Glasgow-born William Sampson , face the death penalty .
Sandy Mitchell , 44 , from Kirkintilloch , Glasgow , and William Sampson , a British citizen born in Glasgow , face beheading in public .
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During a period of nearly a decade , Telemarketing Associates raised more than $ 7 million .
Telemarketing Associates , hired by VietNow , raised $ 7.1 million from 1987 to 1995 .
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In the present case , Mr. Day said he hoped there would be another mediated out-of-court settlement , and he estimated that it could approach $ 30 million .
In the present case , too , Mr. Day said he hoped there would be an out-of-court settlement , which he estimated could approach $ 30 million .
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" That doesn 't mean to say it doesn 't exist , " said Mr. Chandler , but simply that his team hasn 't uncovered evidence indicating such a link .
" That doesn 't mean to say it doesn 't exist , " Mr. Chandler said , but simply that his team has found no such evidence .
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In 2002 , the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee took in $ 18,009 from moonlighting as a songwriter , according to his latest Senate financial disclosure .
In 2002 , Senator Trapdoor took in $ 18,009 from moonlighting as a songwriter , according to his latest Senate financial disclosure .
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Mr Levine confirmed that Ms Cohen Alon had tried to sell the story during the World Cup .
Ms Cohen Alon 's lawyer , Donald Levine , confirmed she tried to sell the story in February .
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In addition to HP , vendors backing SMI-S include Computer Associates , EMC , IBM , Sun and Veritas .
Computer Associates , EMC , IBM , Sun Microsystems , and VERITAS are also onboard to support the storage standard .
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Business groups and border cities have raised concerns that US-VISIT will mean longer waits to cross borders and will hurt commerce .
Business groups and border cities have raised concerns that US-VISIT will mean longer lines that will damage cross-border commerce .
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With the economy sluggish , producers have had a tough time trying to raise prices .
Economists said the report on wholesale prices showed producers were having a tough time trying to raise prices .
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In next week 's drill , " our objective is to improve the nation 's capacity to save lives in ... a terrorist event , " Ridge said .
" Our objective is to improve the nation 's capacity to save lives in ... a terrorist event , " including use of weapons of mass destruction , Ridge said .
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Easynews Inc. was subpoenaed late last week by the FBI , which was seeking account information related to the uploading of the virus to the ISP 's Usenet news group server .
Easynews Inc. said Monday that it was cooperating with the FBI in trying to locate the person who uploaded the virus to a Usenet news group hosted by the ISP .
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Excluding legal fees and other charges it expected a loss of between 1 and 4 cents a share .
Excluding litigation charges it made a profit of $ 7.8 million , or 10 cents a share .
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" They are trying to turn him into a martyr , " said Vicki Saporta , president of the National Abortion Federation , which tracks abortion-related violence .
" We need to take these threats seriously , " said Vicki Saporta , president of the National Abortion Federation .
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Two women lost their battle in a British court yesterday to save their frozen embryos and use them to have children without the consent of their former partners .
Two British women lost a desperate court battle on Wednesday to have babies using frozen embryos their former partners want destroyed .
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BOB HOPE , master of the one-liner and Americas favourite comedian , died with a smile on his face yesterday just months after celebrating his 100th birthday .
Bob Hope , the master of one-line quips , died Sunday night " with a smile on his face , " his daughter said yesterday .
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Prior to joining Kodak , Palumbo worked for Procter & Gamble Corp. , where he managed products such as Folgers and Pantene shampoo .
Prior to joining Eastman Kodak , Mr. Palumbo held senior marketing positions for Procter & Gamble .
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But Davis adviser Roger Salazar said the governor 's focus is on his job , not the recall petition .
But Davis adviser Roger Salazar said the governor 's focus " is on doing the work that he 's being paid to do . "
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The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index lost 6.77 , or 0.7 percent , to 927.62 as of 10 : 33 a.m. in New York .
The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX shed 0.17 of a point , or just 0.02 percent , to 934 .
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Instead of being reprimanded by court security officers , a smiling senior policeman shook hands with Mr Laczynski and patted him on the shoulder .
Instead of being reprimanded by court security officers , a senior policeman smiled and shook Mr Lacsynski 's hand and patted him on the shoulder .
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" He just heard two huge bangs and the balloon shuddered and fell , " Nicky Webster , a spokesman for Hempleman-Adams , said .
Partway across the Atlantic , " He just heard two huge bangs and the balloon shuddered and fell , " the balloonist 's spokesperson Nicky Webster said .
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The long-running newsmagazine Dateline NBC has been cut from three to two airings per week and is searching for a replacement for retiring co-anchor Jane Pauley .
The long-running newsmagazine Dateline NBC has been cut from three to two airings per week , losing its Tuesday berth .
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A Commerce spokesman issued a brief statement late Friday , noting that the task force " evaluated regions of the world that are vital to global energy supply . "
" The energy task force evaluated regions of the world that are vital to global energy supply , " the statement said .
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Each count has a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and $ 1 million fine .
Both executives face up to 10 years in prison and a $ 1 million fine for securities fraud .
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Revenue jumped 26 percent to $ 817 million , the South San Francisco-based company said in a statement .
Revenue rose 26 percent , to $ 817 million , the company , based in South San Francisco , Calif . , said .
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" PeopleSoft has consistently maintained that the proposed combination of PeopleSoft and Oracle faces substantial regulatory delays and a significant likelihood that the transaction would be prohibited . "
PeopleSoft has argued that an Oracle takeover would face substantial regulatory delays and a significant likelihood that the transaction would be prohibited .
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Cruz came to the United States in 1960 , a year after the Cuban revolution .
Cruz came to the United States in 1960 , a year after Fidel Castro overthrew a dictatorship and installed a Communist government .
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The Association of South East Asian Nations groups Brunei , Cambodia , Indonesia , Laos , Malaysia , Myanmar , the Philippines , Singapore , Thailand , and Vietnam .
ASEAN comprises Brunei , Cambodia , Indonesia , Laos , Malaysia , Myanmar , the Philippines , Singapore , Thailand and Vietnam .
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The fight about online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court Monday .
The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court .
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The dollar 's slide against the yen was curbed by wariness that Japanese authorities could intervene to stem the yen 's rise .
Despite hefty losses against the euro , the dollar 's slide versus the yen was curbed by wariness that Japanese authorities could intervene to stem the yen 's rise .
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Referring to a battle against a Muslim warlord in Somalia , Boykin told another audience , " I knew my God was bigger than his .
Referring to a Muslim fighter in Somalia , Boykin said that " my God was bigger than his .
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Meester , a 20-year-old sophomore , could face life in prison if convicted on charges of rape , forcible sodomy , indecent assault and providing alcohol to minors .
Douglas Meester , 20 , is charged with rape , sodomy , indecent assault , and providing alcohol to minors .
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3 per cent at 9,886.75 , while the Nasdaq Composite index was 0.4 per cent higher at 1,986.97 .
On Wall Street , the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5 per cent at 9,905.8 and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.7 per cent at 1,995.1 .
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His decision was delayed by concerns over the budget process in Washington and the war in Iraq .
Daniels told the Star April 20 he was holding back because of concerns over the budget process in Washington and the war in Iraq .
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Woori Finance is the only large bank remaining to be sold but the government still has large stakes in several other lenders .
Woori Finance is the only large bank still to be sold but the state retains large stakes in several others , leading to suspicions of government meddling in lending decisions .
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Democratic Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante and Republican state Sen. Tom McClintock are in different political worlds .
Democratic Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante was first choice of 25 percent , followed by state Sen. Tom McClintock with 18 percent .
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In addition , juries in both state and federal cases have become increasingly reluctant to impose the death penalty .
Juries in state and federal cases alike have also grown reluctant to impose the death penalty .
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The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 index slipped 12.27 points or 1.23 percent to 981.73 .
The S. & P. 500 slipped 12.27 points , or 1.2 percent , to 981.73 .
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The other 18 people inside the building -- two visitors and 16 employees , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend -- escaped unharmed , Aaron said .
The other 18 people in the building , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend , were not injured , police spokesman Don Aaron said .
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BT said the combination would have an immediate impact on subscriptions with 60,000 additional customers between September and March , 2004 .
BT said it expected the combination to reap 60,000 additional customers between September and March , 2004 .
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The King of Prussia-based company could liquidate the other two chains if it cannot find a buyer by then , the company said .
The company , based in King of Prussia near Philadelphia , said it could liquidate the other two chains if it cannot find a buyer for them .
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He has declined to comment on the charges , but court documents indicate a lingering medical problem could be part of his defense .
He has declined to comment on the charges , but court documents show that a lingering medical condition could contribute to his defense .
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They used discarded skin from consenting patients who had undergone surgery and exposed it to UVA light at intensities similar to that of sunlight .
Sanders and colleagues at RAFT exposed skin samples removed from consenting patients during surgery to UVA light at intensities similar to that of sunlight .
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And Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore , who installed the monument in the courthouse two years ago , said he will fight to keep his job .
It was the culmination of a row caused by Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore , who installed the 2400kg monument in the Alabama Judicial Building in 2001 .
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Regional utility Tohoku Electric Power Co Inc said an 825,000-kilowatt ( kW ) nuclear reactor , the Onagawa No.3 unit near Sendai automatically shut down due to the quake .
Japan 's Tohoku Electric Power Co Inc said an 825,000-kilowatt ( kW ) nuclear reactor , the Onagawa No.3 unit in northern Japan , automatically shut down due to the quake .
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Blagojevich reiterated his stance Wednesday to not prop up the budget with a gambling expansion .
Governor Rod Blagojevich said he would not balance the state budget with gambling revenues .
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" I 'm pleased by the fact that we are bringing this to a conclusion , " he said .
" I 'm pleased we are bringing it to a conclusion , " Garton said .
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Shares of National were losing 95 cents , or 3.9 % , to $ 23.73 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange trading .
Walgreen 's shares were up 4.6 % , or $ 1.42 , to $ 32.11 in midday New York Stock Exchange trading .
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Intel Corp. narrowed its fourth-quarter sales estimate to the top end of earlier estimates Thursday , anticipating that customers will buy more personal computers during the key holiday season .
Intel Corp. narrowed its fourth-quarter sales estimate to the top end of earlier estimates Thursday , and announced it will take an accounting charge on one of its businesses .
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" This proposed investment starts the process of raising the funding we need to increase our capacity , " Elpida President Yukio Sakamoto said in a news release .
" The proposed investment starts the process of raising the funding we need to increase our capacity to better support our customer requirements , " said Yukio Sakamoto , Elpida 's president .
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Many women complain that they become more forgetful around the time of menopause , and some doctors believe that hormonal changes are the reason .
Many women complain that they become more forgetful after menopause , and some doctors have come to believe the hormonal changes brought on by menopause are the reason .
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Sobig.F became one of the most widespread viruses ever , crippling corporate e-mail networks and filling home users ' inboxes with a glut of messages .
Since surfacing late Monday , Sobig.F has been crippling corporate e-mail networks and filling home users ' inboxes with a glut of messages .
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The girl turned up late Sunday at a convenience store in East Palo Alto , about 30 miles from her home .
The girl turned up late Sunday night at an East Palo Alto convenience store about 30 miles from her home .
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" We haven 't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line , but this is an experiment worth introducing , " said David Richardson , the ICC 's cricket manager .
" We haven 't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line , " said Dave Richardson , the ICC 's cricket manager .
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BaFin and the head of the principal finance group , Robin Saunders , were not immediately available to comment .
BaFin , Germany 's chief financial regulator , and the prosecutor 's office were not immediately available for comment .
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The SEC specifically advised IBM that this is a fact-finding investigation and that it has not reached any conclusions related to this matter , IBM said in a statement .
Big Blue says the SEC calls the action a fact-finding investigation and has not reached any conclusions related to this matter .
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" His advice to the House Republicans is to pass it , to send it to him , so he can sign it . "
The president 's " advice to the House Republicans is to pass it , to send it to him , so he can sign it , " said White House spokesman Ari Fleischer .
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At his request , he will be reassigned within the district .
District Superintendent J. Chester Floyd told reporters Monday that McCrackin will be reassigned within the district .
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The US Federal Trade Commission has also filed a lawsuit challenging Rambus .
Still pending against Rambus is a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission .
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Andrew M. Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy Cuomo plan to divorce .
Kerry Kennedy Cuomo and Andrew Cuomo have been married 13 years .
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That would give smokers the right to take complaints to the Human Rights Commission or Human Rights Review Tribunal .
He agrees that technically smoking could be considered a disability , giving smokers the right to take complaints to the Human Rights Commission or Human Rights Review Tribunal .
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Drugs are up to 50 percent cheaper in Canada than the United States because of government price controls .
Brand-name drugs in Canada tend to be cheaper than in the United States because of government price controls and a favorable exchange rate .
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Their father had pleaded with the doctors to stop the fight after his wife 's euthanasia bid left their son in a coma and he was put on life-support .
Their father had pleaded with doctors to abandon their efforst after his wife 's euthanasia bid left their son in a coma and he was put on life support .
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Brian Florence , 38 , died Sept . 25 of a heart attack in Alexandria , said the couple 's lawyer , Maranda Fritz .
" Mr. Florence died Thursday of heart failure , " said the couple 's lawyer , Maranda Fritz .
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Health Minister Peter Coleman said about 300 people had been killed and 1,000 wounded in the past few days .
Health Minister Peter Coleman said about 300 people had been killed and 1,000 injured as the rebels fought into the capital .
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A West Knoxville restaurant has reported several cases of hepatitis A to the Knox County Health Department .
The news has caused a rush of people to the Knox County Health Department to get vaccinated .
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The review outlines the tariffs ' impact on domestic steel industry and steel consumers halfway through the three-year program .
The ITC midpoint review of the tariffs outlines their impact so far on the domestic steel industry and steel consumers .
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Besides the fact that Americans want to be liked , she said , there is a " huge cost when world opinion is negative to the United States .
Americans just want to be liked , she said , but there also is a " huge cost " when world opinion is negative toward the United States .
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John Logsdon , a board member , said that " human spaceflight had become a place where dissent was not welcome . "
In fact , said John Logsdon , a board member and George Washington University expert on space policy , " human spaceflight had become a place where dissent was not welcome . "
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PC-related products were the strongest sector in July , with microprocessors up 5.6 % and DRAMs up 8.2 % from June , the industry group said .
PC-related products were the strongest sellers , with microprocessors up 5.6 percent and DRAMs up 8.2 percent , the SIA said .
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The Prime Ministers of China , Russia and four central Asian nations have met in Beijing and approved a budget for their regional security grouping .
The prime ministers of China , Russia and four Central Asian countries signed agreements on Tuesday that set plans in motion for a long-awaited regional anti-terrorism centre in Uzbekistan .
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The two Democrats on the five-member FCC held a press conference to sway opinion against Powell and the two other Republicans on the panel .
The two Democrats on the five-member FCC panel held a news conference to sway opinion against Powell .
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It will cost about $ 20,000 per eight-week course of treatment , comparable to other injected cancer therapies , a spokeswoman said .
It will cost about $ 20,000 per average course of treatment -16 to 17 weeks .
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The OneNote note-taking tool is listed at £ 169.99 while the InfoPath XML ( Extensible Markup Language ) data gathering application is priced at £ 179.99 .
The OneNote note-taking tool is listed at $ 273 while the InfoPath XML data gathering application is priced at $ 289 .
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The current plan is to release the videotapes of the sessions , after U.S. review , on Friday , said Jim Landale , a spokesman for the tribunal .
The current plan is to release videotapes of the sessions on Friday , after the review , said Jim Landale , a tribunal spokesman .
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Forty to 50 years ago , the ratio was 3 to 1 , Kessler said , and 10 years ago , it was 2 to 1 .
Forty to 50 years ago , the ratio was about 3-to-1 , Kessler said , and 10 years ago , it was about 2-to-1 .
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Before addressing the economy , Bush discussed the terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia , which killed as many as 29 people , including seven Americans .
The president began his speech by acknowledging the terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia that killed at least 29 people , including seven Americans .
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Sens. John Kerry and Bob Graham declined invitations to speak .
The no-shows were Sens. John Kerry of Massachusetts and Bob Graham of Florida .
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Senate passage of the Medicare bill was almost certain , possibly as early as today .
Senate passage of the Medicare bill is almost certain Monday .
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Five foreign embassies , including the Singapore embassy , in Bangkok were among the targets , it said .
Five foreign embassies in Bangkok , including the Singapore embassy , were among those targeted .
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SARS has also taken a toll on Taiwan 's economy , as it has on economies across the region , hammering consumer spending and leaving shops , restaurants and airports empty .
SARS has also taken a toll on Taiwan 's economy , hammering consumer spending , with shops , restaurants and airports empty while people stay at home .
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Minister Saud al-Faisal 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 .
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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 .
Spot gold was quoted at $ 358.65 / 359.15 an ounce at 0500 GMT , having darted as high as $ 359.25 -- a level not seen since February 25 .
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Parson has been charged on one count of intentionally causing or attempting to cause damage to a computer .
Parson faces one federal count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer .
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She appeared in federal court there Monday and was expected to be transferred to Houston in two weeks .
Holloway surrendered in Cleveland on Friday and was expected to be transferred to Houston in two weeks .
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There is , however , no photo of Peter Hollingworth in the June issue examined by the Herald yesterday .
There is , however , no photograph of Dr Hollingworth in the June issue of the magazine examined by The Age yesterday .
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The bank also said its offer was subject to the agreement of Drax 's senior banks , senior bond holders and hedging banks by 30 September 2003 .
The offer is also subject to Goldman signing an agreement with Drax 's senior banks , senior bond holders and hedging banks by Sept . 30 , it said .
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Hill , 50 , would be the first person executed for killing an abortion doctor .
On Wednesday , Hill is scheduled to become the first person executed for murdering an abortion doctor .
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On Jan. 10 , Shawanda Denise McCalister , who was also pregnant , was found bound and strangled in her apartment in the same neighbourhood .
On Jan. 1 , Nikia Shanell Kilpatrick , who was pregnant , was found bound and strangled in her apartment .
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It ended a diplomatic drought between the two nations , at odds for months over North Korea 's nuclear program and American demands that it cease .
The contact between the delegations ended a diplomatic drought between the two nations , at odds over the nuclear program and U.S. demands that it cease immediately .
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Scientists have reported a 90 percent decline in large predatory fish in the world 's oceans since a half century ago .
Scientists reported a 90 percent decline in large predatory fish in the world 's oceans since a half-century ago , a dire assessment that drew immediate skepticism from commercial fishers .
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The Nasdaq composite index fell 25.17 , or 1.4 percent , to 1,792.07 following a loss of 26.46 the previous session .
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC dropped 25.17 points , or 1.39 percent , to 1,792.07 , based on the latest available figures .
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Congress twice before passed similar restrictions only to see President Bill Clinton veto them .
Congress twice passed similar bills , but then-President Clinton vetoed them both times .
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" He said they were in distress , " said Kingsville Police Chief Sam Granato .
We 're asphyxiating , ' ' ' said Sam Granato , chief of the Kingsville police .
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Calvin Hollins Jr . ' s attorney , Thomas Royce , has repeatedly said his client had no link with the company that owned and operated E2 .
The lawyer for Hollins Jr . , Thomas Royce , has said his client had no link to the company that owned and operated E2 .
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But none of them opposed the idea outright , ministers said .
But none of the ministers opposed Mr. Powell 's suggestion outright on Thursday , the ministers said .
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No one has been killed in the attacks , which have continued despite major setbacks for al Qaeda in a battle with Saudi security forces .
No one has been killed in the recent attacks , which have continued despite serious setbacks for al-Qaeda following battles with Saudi security forces .
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The company also earned 14 cents a share a year earlier .
A year ago , the company posted a profit of 12 cents a share .
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That ought to be the standard — not how many people sign up , " he said .
" That ought to be the standard , not how many people actually signed up , " Mr. Rule told the judge .
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