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The US investment bank said : " We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive . "
" We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive , " Goldman said .
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Available in June , Bare Metal Restore 4.6 costs $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client for new customers .
Bare Metal Restore 4.6 will be available in mid-June , said Veritas , and will cost $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client .
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Both Estrada and Honasan have denied any involvement in the failed military rebellion .
Mr Estrada has denied any involvement in the plot .
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But the country is scrambling to prevent it spreading to the vast countryside where most of its 1.3 billion people live .
China is scrambling to stop the disease from spreading to the countryside , where most of its 1.3 billion people live .
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But labor leaders said it was often difficult for these Americans to join a union because many employers fought organizing efforts .
But labor leaders say it is often hard for these people to join a union because many employers aggressively fight organizing efforts .
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Australia 's view on Zimbabwe " will not be changing , irrespective of the views of other countries , " he said .
Before the commitee was formed , Mr Howard was defiant , saying Australia 's view on Zimbabwe " will not be changing , irrespective of the views of other countries " .
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The Democratic primary results have a margin of error of plus or minus 6.1 percentage points .
The Democratic sample has an error margin of plus or minus 6.1 percent .
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Advertising revenue at the FT newspaper was down 18 percent in the first half and circulation was down 5 percent .
Advertising revenue at the Financial Times was down about 18 percent in the first half and recent months have seen little improvement .
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" We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 , " said a statement by Michael A. Cardozo , the city 's corporation counsel .
He added that : " We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 . "
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Samuel Waksal , ImClone 's former CEO , recently began serving a prison sentence of more than seven years for securities fraud .
Waksal , who pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges , recently began serving a prison sentence of more than seven years .
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Scotland Yard said the three were charged under the Anti-Terrorism , Crime and Security Act 2001 , with alleged failure to disclose information about acts of terrorism .
Scotland Yard said in a statement it had charged a 46-year-old man and two women aged 27 and 35 with failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism .
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In Virginia , Mr. Kilgore , a Republican , accused the court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens . "
The Virginia attorney-general , Jerry Kilgore , accused the Supreme Court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens " .
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The deal will combine Adobe 's Form Server , Form Designer and Reader products with IBM 's DB2 Content Manager and DB2 CommonStore products .
Big Blue will integrate Adobe 's Form Server , Form Designer and Reader products with its DB2 Content Manager and DB2 CommonStore products designed for businesses .
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The research is set to change how the public and doctors check for melanomas .
Now research by Melbourne 's Alfred Hospital will change how the public and doctors check for melanomas .
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Spider-Man snatched $ 114.7 million in its debut last year and went on to capture $ 403.7 million .
Spider-Man , rated PG-13 , snatched $ 114.7 million in its first weekend and went on to take in $ 403.7 million .
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In Las Vegas , agents entered two clubs — Cheetah 's and Jaguars — along with Galardi Enterprises , an office atop a bar and pool hall in downtown Las Vegas .
In Las Vegas , federal agents stormed two clubs - Cheetah 's and Jaguars - along with Galardi Enterprises , an office atop a bar in downtown .
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The announcements were made at the International Broadcasting Convention ( IBC ) in Amsterdam .
The submission was on Monday , but the announcement was made Friday at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam .
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Because of the holiday period , the agency will not release data from the period since Dec. 27 until today .
Because of the holidays , CDC is not releasing data from the period since Dec. 27 until today .
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IBM said it believes that the investigation arose from a separate SEC investigation of a customer of IBM 's Retail Store Solutions unit , which markets and sells point-of-sale products .
The company added : " IBM believes that the investigation arises from a separate investigation by the SEC of a customer of IBM 's Retail Store Solutions unit .
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" I think the financial diplomacy here of the sort that we are engaged in is the surest course to get the result we want . "
" The financial diplomacy we 're engaged in is the surest course to get what we want , " Mr. Snow said .
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" No , what I do is I answer questions as to whether or not the help that is available is being delivered , " Bush said .
" Now I want to know whether or not the help that is available is being expedited and made available .
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Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through .
Since then , Texas Gov. Rick Perry has called two special sessions trying to push the measure through .
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 4.95 points , or 0.33 percent , at 1,486.14 .
The more broadly based Nasdaq Telecommunications Index rose 0.7 percent .
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" The difference is just something called the tuner , which is a very small piece of equipment . "
The only difference is a tuner , a small piece of electronics . "
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When the butterflies were exposed to constant light , they flew directly towards the sun , presumably because they no longer had any sense of time .
And when butterflies were exposed to constant light , they flew directly toward the sun , apparently having lost their sense of time .
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They said he organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states .
Agents described Carlow , 50 , as a " major player ' ' who organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states .
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In addition , David Jones will pay him $ 10 million to take over the Foodchain leases .
DJs will pay homewares and furniture group Freedom $ 10 million to take over the Foodchain store leases .
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Indeed , Mr. Weill , a self-described workaholic , said he planned to remain very involved in the company .
Still , Mr. Weill will remain very much a power at the company .
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Tisha Kresler , a spokeswoman for Global Crossing , declined to comment .
A Global Crossing representative had no immediate comment .
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The agreement between architect Daniel Libeskind and representatives of developer Larry Silverstein gives architect David Childs the lead role in developing the " Freedom Tower . "
The collaboration gives architect David Childs , who has done extensive work with Silverstein , the lead role in developing the tower , which is to be the world 's tallest .
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O 'Keefe declined to discuss whether such photos from spy satellites might have been able to detect the small crack in the wing .
O 'Keefe declined to discuss whether such photos would have enough resolution to detect small cracks in the wing panels .
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Residents forced out of their homes on Sunday returned Monday , many to floods in their basements or lower floors .
Residents of 220 homes forced out of their houses Sunday returned Monday , many to flooded basements or lower floors .
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Initial reports indicated the shots had been fired from inside a mosque .
According to Central Command 's initial reports , the attackers fired from a mosque in the city .
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Last week , the executive committee of the Board of Trustees issued a no-confidence vote in Goldin .
But last week the executive committee of the board of trustees gave him a vote of no confidence .
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Mahmud controlled access to Saddam for everyone but immediate family members , Pentagon officials said .
Mahmud controlled access to Saddam and was frequently at his side .
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Manfred Bischoff , EADS co-chairman and also a member of the management board of DaimlerChrysler , said both EPI and Pratt & Whitney had presented " excellent proposals .
Manfred Bischoff , EADS co-chairman and a member of DaimlerChrysler 's management board , said EPI and P & W had presented " excellent proposals .
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The TAAD and SAR-x chips are priced from $ 125 to $ 300 in quantities of 10,000 .
The products are priced at $ 575 and $ 295 in quantities of 10,000 .
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The findings are being published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine .
The findings are published in the July 1st issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine .
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The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index shed 5.20 , or 0.6 percent , to 924.42 as of 9 : 33 a.m. in New York .
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 .
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D 'Cunha said , from a science standpoint , Toronto 's last case was April 19 , so the all-clear day was actually yesterday .
He said , from a science standpoint , the city 's last case was April 19 , so the all clear day was actually yesterday .
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Mike Austreng , editor of the weekly Cold Spring Record , said he saw one wounded student taken from the school by helicopter .
Mike Austreng , the editor of the weekly Cold Spring Record , said he saw one wounded person airlifted from the school and another taken away by ambulance .
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They describe themselves as " lifelong non-smokers whose primary interest is an accurate determination of the health effects of tobacco " .
The journal says : " Both are lifelong non-smokers whose primary interest is an accurate determination of the health effects of tobacco . "
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A photograph of the doctor 's son , Ariel , holding the guitar appeared in the National Enquirer two weeks after Harrison 's death .
A picture of the doctor 's son holding the guitar appeared in the National Enquirer just two weeks after George died .
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Inamed shares closed down nearly 12 percent on Nasdaq , where it was one of the top percentage losers .
Inamed shares dropped as much as about 16 percent on Nasdaq , where it was one of the top percentage losers .
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 21.35 points , or 1.33 percent , to 1,624.91 .
The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 5.16 points , or 0.32 percent , at 1,590.75 , breaking a six-day string of gains .
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Before completion , the group will take surplus cash of 16.5m from TCG to reduce its net borrowings .
Prior to completion , CCG said it will also extract surplus cash of $ 27 million to reduce net borrowings .
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Delta personnel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were scrambling all day to find alternate flights -- even on other airlines , when necessary -- to move the inconvenienced passengers .
Delta personnel at Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport scrambled all day to find alternate flights -- including seats on other airlines -- to move the inconvenienced passengers .
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" Based on that review , I have concluded that CEO & President Greg Parseghian and General Counsel Maud Mater should be replaced , " said Falcon in a statement .
Based on that review , I have concluded that CEO and President Greg Parseghian and General Counsel Maud Mater should be replaced , " Falcon said .
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For the year , Marvell expects revenue of $ 760 million to $ 790 million .
Marvell Technology also reported revenue of $ 168.3 million , exceeding the First Call estimate of $ 162.6 million .
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In trading on the New York Stock Exchange , Kraft shares fell 25 cents to close at $ 32.30 .
Kraft 's shares fell 25 cents to close at $ 32.30 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange .
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The European Union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998 ; the United States is now demanding that the EU end its ban .
The union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998 after many consumers feared health risks .
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Stealing identities and credit card numbers with bogus e-mail and websites that appear to come from legitimate companies is an increasing problem on the Internet , federal officials warned Monday .
Stealing identities and credit-card numbers with bogus e-mail and Web sites that appear to come from legitimate companies is an increasing problem on the Internet , federal officials warned yesterday .
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He was listed last night in critical but stable condition at Kings County Hospital Center , police said .
That victim , a New Jersey resident , was in critical but stable condition at the hospital .
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Investigators have meticulously looked into virtually every aspect of Campbell 's personal and financial affairs , Campbell has acknowledged .
Investigators continue to probe virtually every aspect of Campbell 's personal and financial affairs , the former mayor has said .
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For the full 12-month period ending June 30 , advanced services lines of all technology types increased by 56 percent .
For the full year period ending June 30 , 2003 , high-speed lines increased by 45 percent .
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On Sunday August 3 , the House of Deputies voted nearly 2-1 in favor of the Reverend Gene Robinson of New Hampshire .
On Tuesday in Minneapolis , the House of Bishops gave final approval on a 62-43 vote for the Rev. V. Gene Robinson of New Hampshire to become bishop .
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Federal officials gave the DPS officer an FAA number to call to initiate lost-aircraft procedures .
Federal officials then gave the Texas DPS officer a number to call at the FAA to initiate lost aircraft procedures .
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After 26 hours of surgery and a year of anticipation , the boys were separated Sunday at Children 's Medical Center of Dallas .
Two-year-old Egyptian twin boys , born with their heads conjoined , have been separated after 26 hours of surgery at the Children 's Medical Centre in Dallas .
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But the settlement also defers any payment to investors , potentially for years , until the securities lawsuits against the brokerage firms are resolved .
Any payment to investors will be delayed , potentially for years , until the securities lawsuits against the brokerage firms are resolved .
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" The GPL violates the U.S. Constitution , together with copyright , antitrust and export control laws , " SCO Group said in an answer filed to an IBM court filing .
" The GPL violates the U.S. Constitution , together with copyright , antitrust and export control laws , " states SCO in documents filed with the U.S. District Court for Utah .
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The Nasdaq composite index dropped 33.90 , or 2.1 percent , to 1,610.82 , having risen 1.1 percent last week .
The Nasdaq composite index rose 16.74 , or 1 percent , to 1,650.75 .
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Elsewhere in Europe , Philips was up 4.6 percent after raising its targets for chip sales on Friday .
Elsewhere in Europe , Philips was up 3.8 percent after saying on Friday it was seeing positive developments with its U.S. dollar sales .
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Police searched Tanzi 's home near Parma on Wednesday , and prosecutors had sought to interrogate him that day only to find he had left Italy for an undisclosed foreign country .
Magistrates searched Tanzi 's home near Parma on Wednesday and tried to question him the same day , only to find he had left Italy for an undisclosed foreign country .
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The rule bars groups from airing ads that promote , support , attack or oppose a candidate at any time .
It upheld fallback rules that bar the same groups from airing ads that promote , support , attack or oppose a candidate at any time .
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Last year , Cuban officials said none of nearly two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas on time to attend the Grammys in Los Angeles .
Cuban officials said that last year none of about two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas in time to attend the Latin Grammys .
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The 244th Engineer Battalion has been clearing rubble , building playgrounds and restoring irrigation in Iraq , the military said .
The battalion has been clearing rubble , building playgrounds and restoring irrigation in Iraq , military officials told The Associated Press .
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Xerox shares closed at $ 11.45 , up 2 cents on the New York Stock Exchange .
Xerox shares rose 2 cents to close at $ 11.45 on the New York Stock Exchange .
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It may suggest that the exchange give up its regulatory powers .
It has no jurisdiction over his pay but does oversee the exchange 's regulatory powers .
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At midday Saturday , automatic gunfire rattled windows in the Qadesiyah neighborhood , a largely Arab area that borders a Kurdish quarter .
Automatic gunfire rattled windows in the Qadesiya neighborhood at midday today , a largely Arab area that borders a Kurdish quarter .
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Southwest , the largest U.S. discount airline , said Friday that inspections of its fleet of 385 planes had found no additional items .
Southwest said it completed inspections of its entire fleet of 385 aircraft and found no additional items .
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The vulnerability affects Windows NT 4.0 , NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition , XP and 2000 , as well as Windows Server 2003 .
Microsoft issued a patch for the vulnerability , which affects Windows NT 4.0 , Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition , Windows 2000 , Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 .
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The FBI later learned that two of the hijackers had lived near Awadallah in San Diego .
The government charged that Awadallah knew both hijackers when they lived in the San Diego area .
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" We need to change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual . "
He urged employees to " avoid complacency " and to " change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual . "
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The panel said some of NASA 's cameras were obsolete and others no longer have a good view , because of civilian buildings built near them .
Others no longer have a good view , it said , because of civilian buildings built near them .
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Both companies automate many channels , though XM has some live programming , and Sirius airs live in-studio performances and interviews .
Both companies automate many channels , although XM has some live programming anchored by disc jockeys who can field requests , and Sirius airs live in-studio performances and interviews .
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The national denomination of the Episcopal Church , with 2.3 million members , is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Anglican Communion .
The Episcopal Church , with 2.3 million members , is the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion , which has 77 million adherents .
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That means that if the planet is in a season , it will continue to brighten for the next 20 years .
If what scientists are observing is truly seasonal change , the planet will continue to brighten for another 20 years .
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Neighboring Canada has just decided to legalize same-sex marriage , and they have high hopes that Massachusetts ' supreme court will take a similar step soon .
Canada has just decided to legalize same-sex marriage , and they have high hope that Massachusetts ' high court will take a similar step within a few weeks .
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Excluding food and energy costs , the core CPI was up 0.1 percent last month , compared to a rise of 0.2 percent in July .
Excluding food and energy costs , the core CPI is seen rising 0.2 percent , matching the July figure .
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The matriarch - who celebrates her 81st birthday next month - was yesterday thanked for her generosity by model and actor Sarah O 'Hare , the National Breast Cancer Foundation patron .
The matriarch , who celebrates her 81st birthday next month , was thanked personally yesterday for her generosity by actress Sarah O 'Hare , National Breast Cancer Foundation patron .
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The researchers at Imperial College London had previously shown that the hormone could suppress the appetites of lean people .
Bloom and his colleagues had previously shown that the hormone , PYY3-36 , could curb the appetites of lean people .
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Voyager 2 , also launched in 1977 , lags some 1.6 billion miles behind Voyager 1 .
Voyager 1 was launched on September 5 , 1977 , 16 days after its companion , Voyager 2 .
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The film stars James Brolin as Mr. Reagan and Judy Davis as Mrs. Reagan .
Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winners James Brolin and Judy Davis star as Ronald and Nancy Reagan in The Reagans .
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Wind River also cut costs , reducing first-quarter operating expenses by 28 percent to $ 47.1 million .
Operating expenses fell 28 percent to $ 47.1 million in the first quarter from $ 65.8 million a year earlier .
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But Advani said Pakistan should prove its sincerity by handing over suspects wanted by New Delhi in connection with previous bombings in India .
Advani said Pakistan should prove its sincerity by handing over suspects wanted by New Delhi for past bombings .
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A federal judge yesterday disconnected a new national " do-not-call " list , just days before it was to take effect , saying the agency that created it lacked the authority .
A federal judge yesterday struck down the national do-not-call registry slated to take effect Oct. 1 , ruling the Federal Trade Commission had no authority to create the list .
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The U.S. Conference Board said its latest measure of business confidence hit 60 after falling to 53 in its first quarter survey .
The Conference Board said its measure of business confidence , which had fallen to 53 in the first quarter of 2003 , improved to 60 in the most recent second quarter .
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The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was up 9.69 points , or 0.98 percent , at 994.53 .
The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > gained 18.35 points , or 1.13 percent , to 1,646.02 .
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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 .
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 .
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New York City will get an estimated $ 182.5 million in tax revenue from the bonuses this year , compared with last year 's $ 125.4 million .
New York City will collect an estimated $ 182.5 million in tax revenue from the 2003 bonuses , compared with the $ 125.4 million it collected in 2002 .
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Under state law , DeVries must be released to the jurisdiction in which he was convicted .
Under state policy , DeVries was to be returned to San Jose , where he was last convicted .
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Whitney said officials evacuated a YMCA camp that had been scheduled to host 250 people beginning Sunday .
Whitney said officials evacuated a camp where 250 people were expected to arrive Sunday .
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AN inquest into the car crash that killed Princess Diana will be held January 6 , the royal family 's coroner announced overnight .
Inquests into the deaths of Diana , Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed will be formally opened in the New Year , the Royal Family 's coroner announced yesterday .
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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan suggested on Monday that the United States should lead a multinational force to stop fighting between government forces and rebels in Liberia .
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Saturday called for the urgent dispatch of a multinational force to Liberia to halt fighting between government and rebel forces that has killed hundreds .
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Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing .
FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday .
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MessageLabs , which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world , said it had filtered out 27,000 infected e-mails in 115 countries as of Thursday morning .
Messagelabs , which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world , has labeled the worm " high risk " and reports more than 31,000 infections in 120 countries .
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" We think it 's great news , " Enron spokesman Eric Thode said .
Enron spokesman Eric Thode declined to comment on the mediation order .
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Veritas said new customers can buy Bare Metal Restore for $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client .
Bare Metal Restore 4.6 will be available in mid-June , said Veritas , and will cost $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client .
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Officials at Microsoft and Lindon , Utah-based SCO couldn 't be immediately reached for comment .
Microsoft in Europe could not be immediately reached for comment .
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They did so after her feeding tube was removed this afternoon , accompanied by the Rev. Thaddeus Malanowski , a Catholic priest who visits Mrs. Schiavo weekly .
They did visit after her feeding tube had been removed , accompanied by the Rev. Thaddeus Malanowski , a Roman Catholic priest who visits Mrs. Schiavo weekly .
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