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Derek Jeter took batting practice on the field for the first time since dislocating his left shoulder on Opening Day and expects to begin a minor league rehab assignment the tomorrow .	Jeter , who dislocated his left shoulder in a collision March 31 , took batting practice on the field for the first time Monday .	0	1,559	1
The tendency to feel the rejection as an acute pain may have developed in humans as a defensive mechanism for the species , said Eisenberger .	Feeling the rejection as an acute pain may have developed as a the defence mechanism for the species , Eisenberger said .	1	1,566	3
As part of the changes , Microsoft will also tie stock awards for its top 600 or so executives to the growth and " the satisfaction " in its customer base .	Microsoft also said it will tie stock awards for 600 or so executives to the growth and " the satisfaction " in its customer base .	1	1,575	2
The Emergency crews said some of the passengers were thrown partly out of the open side of the bus .	The Emergency crews said no passenger was ejected , but some were thrown partly out of the open side of the bus .	1	1,597	2
The company said that with proper funding , ABthrax could be available for the emergency use as early as the end of 2004 .	Human Genome said ABthrax could be available for the emergency use as early as the end of 2004 .	1	1,603	2
" It was brazen intimidation to keep people on the reservation , " said a Republican who attended but did not want to be named .	" It was a brazen attempt at the intimidation , " said a Republican legislator who attended the meeting .	1	1,615	1
But authorities have been unable to stop the tragedies , which they blame on overcrowding , poor vessel construction and lax enforcement of the safety rules .	But authorities have been unable to stop the tragedies , which they blame on overcrowding , rickety vessels and lax the safety standards .	1	1,627	2
Grass ' plea will leave Rite Aid 's former the vice chairman and chief counsel , Franklin C. Brown , to stand trial alone in federal court starting Monday .	If accepted by the judge , Grass ' plea will leave Rite Aid 's former the vice chairman and chief counsel , Franklin C. Brown , to stand trial alone next month .	1	1,630	2
However , George Heath , a Fort Campbell spokesman , said shortly after the attack that Akbar had " an the attitude problem " .	However , a Fort Campbell spokesman , said that Akbar had " an the attitude problem . "	1	1,632	2
" We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight over a Supreme Court appointment .	" We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive the confirmation fight , " Daschle of South Dakota wrote the Republican president .	1	1,635	1
Bond also voiced his disappointment that neither President Bush nor his brother attended this conference in Florida or last year 's in Texas .	Bond voiced the disappointment that neither President Bush nor his brother attended the 2002 conference in Texas or the 2003 meeting in Florida .	1	1,643	1
Class-action suits expand exponentially the number of plaintiffs and damages in a lawsuit by allowing initial plaintiffs to plea on the behalf of a far larger group with common interest .	Class-action suits expand sharply the number of plaintiffs and damages in a suit by allowing initial plaintiffs to sue on the behalf of a larger group with common interests .	1	1,651	2
The benchmark 10-year Bund yield was down 5.2 the basis points at 3.60 percent .	The Swedish central bank cut the interest rates by 50 the basis points to 3.0 percent .	0	1,652	3
It was developed with the consultation from more than 300 leaders in the academia , industry , government and the public .	The plan , called The NIH Roadmap , was developed over 14 months with help from more than 300 consultants in industry and the academia .	0	1,655	3
" Let 's show we won 't let them off , " said Marc Blondel , leader of the Force Ouvriere union .	" The movement to defend pensions is gaining the momentum , and we won 't give up , " said Marc Blondel , leader of the Force Ouvriere union .	0	1,663	1
An artist who painted a fake " The CAUTION Low Flying Planes " sign on a building near ground zero said Tuesday that he did not mean to offend anyone .	An artist painted a sign reading ``The CAUTION Low Flying Planes ' ' on a building near ground zero , angering neighbors and stirring complaints .	0	1,665	2
The Defence lawyers sought to have those charges thrown out , claiming the Bali court had no jurisdiction over those crimes .	The Defence lawyers sought to have those charges thrown out , claiming the Bali court hearing Mr Samudra 's case did not have the jurisdiction over those crimes .	1	1,670	3
He added International Business Machines Corp. ' s ( IBM ) endorsement of Linux has " added credibility and an illusion of support and the accountability . "	Complicating the situation , he continued , are companies , like IBM , whose support of Linux " has added the credibility and an illusion of support and the accountability . "	1	1,683	3
Seven Air Force Academy cadets face the punishment for allegedly drinking with two high school girls .	Seven Air Force Academy cadets face the punishment for drinking with two high school girls in the latest incident to embarrass the academy .	0	1,688	2
After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut the power to the microphone , Hedges drew the speech to an early close .	After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut the power to the microphone , Hedges cut his speech short .	1	1,698	2
The Legislature returns today for a special session and they 're expected to pass a the compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors ' medical malpractice insurance rates .	Florida legislators return today for a special session in which they 're expected to pass a the compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors ' medical malpractice insurance rates .	1	1,702	2
Further out the curve , the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR shed 25 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.26 percent from 3.17 percent .	Early Wednesday , the the benchmark 10-year US10YT = RR had lost 16 / 32 in price , driving its yield up to 3.33 percent from 3.26 percent late Tuesday .	0	1,710	1
" United is continuing to deliver major the cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement , " chief financial officer Jake Brace said in a statement .	" United is continuing to deliver major the cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement , " he said .	1	1,711	2
Minister Saud al-Faisal 's visit was disclosed Monday by two administration officials who discussed it on the condition of not being identified by name .	Minister Saud al-Faisal 's visit was disclosed by two administration officials , who spoke on the condition of the anonymity .	1	1,712	3
He is accused of obstructing the justice , witness tampering and destroying evidence .	Quattrone , 47 , is charged with obstruction of the justice and witness tampering .	0	1,716	2
Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , are among this year 's nominees .	Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , were also among the the fiction finalists announced Wednesday .	1	1,733	1
It also named Robert Willumstad chief operating officer , also to take the effect by Jan. 1 , 2004 .	Robert B. Willumstad , 57 , Citigroup 's president , was named chief operating officer .	0	1,736	1
" These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is the hate , " Bush said , adding that the United States will find the killers .	These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is the hate and the United States will find the killers and they will learn the meaning of American justice .	0	1,738	2
AN artist has infuriated New Yorkers by painting a sign reading " The CAUTION Low Flying Planes " on a building near Ground Zero .	An artist painted a sign reading ``The CAUTION Low Flying Planes ' ' on a building near ground zero , angering neighbors and stirring complaints .	1	1,740	2
" While many good people work in the telemarketing industry , " Bush said in prepared remarks , " the public is understandably losing the patience with these unwanted phone calls , unwanted intrusions .	While he said " many good people work in the telemarketing industry , the public is understandably losing the patience with these unwanted phone calls , unwanted intrusions .	1	1,747	2
Quattrone 's action , prosecutors argue , amounted to criminal obstruction of the justice .	Quattrone , 47 , is charged with obstruction of the justice and witness tampering .	1	1,751	2
Results from The No. 2 U.S. soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) were likely to be in the spotlight .	Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) to report earnings after the close .	0	1,753	1
In interviews with engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of the discord between NASA 's engineers and managers are evident .	In interviews with numerous engineers , most of whom have not spoken publicly until now , the lines of the discord between NASA 's engineers and managers stand out in stark relief .	1	1,774	2
A suburban Chicago man was arrested Wednesday on charges of secretly gathering information on Iraqi the opposition figures as an unregistered agent of Saddam Hussein 's the intelligence service .	The FBI arrested a suburban Chicago man Wednesday and charged him with secretly collecting information on individuals in the United States who opposed Saddam Hussein 's Iraqi government .	1	1,775	2
This change in the attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus , the parent of Bergdorf Goodman ; and Nordstrom strong sales gains in May .	This change in the attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus Group Inc. and Nordstrom Inc . , along with some boutique retailers , strong sales gains in May .	1	1,783	2
A monthlong the grace period in New York City ended May 1 , and now bars and restaurants that allow people to puff can face hefty fines .	In New York City , bars and restaurants that allow people to smoke can face hefty fines .	0	1,787	1
Frank Partnoy , a securities law professor at the University of San Diego , said the case suggested that Merrill 's oversight and the control of its executives were inadequate .	Frank Partnoy , a securities-law professor at the University of San Diego School of Law , said the case suggests Merrill Lynch 's oversight and the control of its executives was inadequate .	1	1,793	2
Last week , his lawyers asked Warner to grant the clemency under conditions that would have lead to a new sentencing hearing .	Last week , his lawyers asked Gov. Mark R. Warner to grant the clemency , but the governor declined to intervene .	0	1,806	2
The Defense attorneys said Durst accidentally shot Black in the face as they struggled for a gun after the elderly man illegally entered his apartment .	Durst 's attorneys contend their client accidentally shot Black in the face as they struggled for a gun after Black illegally entered his apartment .	1	1,808	1
" We do not use the service members as guinea pigs , " William Winkenwerder , assistant secretary of the defense for the health affairs , told a Pentagon briefing .	" We stand behind this program , " said Dr. William Winkenwerder , assistant secretary of the defense for the health affairs .	0	1,846	5
The United States and Britain are seeking backing at the United Nations for their agenda to hand over the power to Iraqis .	At the United Nations , the United States and Britain are seeking backing for their agenda to hand over the power to Iraqis .	1	1,848	2
Water samples are being tested in a state lab to determine what caused the reaction .	Water samples are being sent to the state the health department for analysis .	1	1,855	1
Greenspan is head of the U.S. central bank , which sets U.S. the interest rates .	Greenspan 's Federal Reserve , the U.S. central bank , decides the interest rates in the world 's largest economy .	1	1,881	2
Last year , Congress passed similar , though less expensive , buyout legislation for peanut farmers to end that program , which also dated from the Depression .	Last year , Congress passed similar , though less expensive , buyout legislation for peanut farmers , ending that The Depression-era program .	1	1,885	1
It is important for a process to be put into place , he said , that would permit a smooth transition from war to the peace .	He added : " Let the process be put in place that will ensure a smooth transition from war to the peace .	1	1,888	2
Local police authorities are treating the explosion as a criminal matter and the nothing has been ruled out .	Acting New Haven Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said police were treating the explosion as a criminal matter .	0	1,896	1
The ELF has claimed the responsibility for a slew of arson attacks against commercial entities that members say threaten or damage the environment .	The underground group has claimed the responsibility for a series of arsons against commercial entities that members say damage the environment .	1	1,897	2
The MPx200 , which will sell for $ 299.99 , is now available through AT & T Wireless ' mMode service .	The phone is available for $ 299.99 with any compatible The AT & T Wireless the service plan .	0	1,909	2
Kerry last month outlined a U.N. resolution authorizing a military force under U.S. command and transferring the responsibility to the United Nations for the political and humanitarian efforts .	Kerry outlined last month a UN resolution authorizing a military force under US command and transferring the responsibility for political and humanitarian efforts to the UN .	1	1,914	2
It can store more than a gigabyte of information equivalent to around 12 hours of music in one cubic centimetre .	And it can store more than a gigabyte of information - equivalent to 1,000 high the quality images or around 12 hours of music - in just one cubic centimetre .	0	1,943	1
" We will accede to the request while we explore all of our options , " VeriSign spokesman Tom Galvin told Reuters .	We will accede to the request while we explore all of our options , " said Russell Lewis , executive the vice president of VeriSign 's Naming and Directory Services Group .	1	1,953	1
Malvo 's attorneys mounted an the insanity defense , arguing that Muhammad 's indoctrination left him unable to tell right from the wrong .	Malvo 's lawyers have presented an the insanity defense , saying brainwashing by convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad left Malvo incapable of knowing right from the wrong .	1	1,957	4
And the First Amendment doesn 't say that the free exercise of the religion is allowed — except in government buildings .	The amendment deals with the free exercise of the religion versus the government establishment of a religion .	0	1,958	2
SEIU President Andrew Stern said the unions are " totally comfortable " with Dean 's positions .	In his speech , Stern says his members are " totally comfortable " with Dean 's positions on the health care issues .	1	1,961	1
Witnesses from Malaysia will testify Thursday in the the treason trial of cleric Abu Bakar Bashir , said to be the leader of terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah .	The secrecy surrounding terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah was again smashed when witnesses from Malaysia testified in the the treason trial of Abu Bakar Bashir .	0	1,962	2
Identical wording was introduced in the Senate last week by three Republicans , Wayne Allard ( Colo . ) , Jeff Sessions ( The Ala . ) and Sam Brownback ( Kan . ) .	Identical wording was introduced in the Senate last week by three Republicans : Wayne Allard of Colorado , Jeff Sessions of Alabama and Sam Brownback of Kansas .	1	1,974	1
The the conflict centers on a proposal to change a French unemployment fund for artists that takes into account their downtime between shows .	France has a unique unemployment fund for artists that takes into account their downtime between shows .	0	1,982	1
" It is a benign web where we hope to catch investors and where each of us can advance our enlightened self interest through the cooperation with others . "	It is a benign web where we hope to catch investors and where each of us can advance our enlightened self-interest through the cooperation with others , ' said Mr Goh .	1	1,986	2
He added that we are " not going to make the progress if we don 't broaden the tent . "	He added Democrats are not going to make the progress if we dont broaden the tent .	1	1,994	2
Shinseki retires Wednesday after a 38-year career that included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. the peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia .	Shinseki 's career included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. the peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia .	0	2,007	2
Duisenberg said in an interview with Bloomberg News ' German television channel released earlier on Wednesday it was too early to discuss further the interest rate cuts for the euro zone .	European Central Bank President Wim Duisenberg said in a televised interview that it was too soon to discuss further the interest rate cuts in the euro zone .	1	2,012	2
" Everything was decided in advance , " said one of the men , Thierry Falise , a Belgian photographer , as he arrived in Bangkok .	" It was a total mockery of the justice , a parody , " said Thierry Falise , a Belgian photographer , as he arrived here .	0	2,023	1
R & The D spending is expected to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , as compared to the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion .	Spending on research and the development is expected to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , compared with the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion .	1	2,027	2
Other recommendations included a special counsel on oceans in the White House , the creation of regional ocean ecosystem councils and a national system to protect marine reserves .	Other recommendations included the creation of regional ocean ecosystem councils and a national system to fully protect marine reserves .	1	2,046	1
An amendment by Rep. Ellen Tauscher of California to create a special committee to investigate Iraq the intelligence failures was rejected on procedural grounds .	Her proposal to create a special committee to investigate Iraq the intelligence failures was rejected on procedural grounds .	1	2,055	2
" No data exists to indicate that the situation with repair stations poses a the safety concern . "	However , FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said no data indicate that the situation poses the safety problems .	1	2,058	2
" But the First Amendment does not shield the fraud , " Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote for the court .	" The First Amendment does not shield the fraud , " Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote for the court in Madigan v. Telemarketing Associates , No. 01-1806 .	0	2,069	2
" The strength of the demand for credit increases the danger associated with delaying ( a the rate rise ) that is called for on general macroeconomic grounds , " Mr Macfarlane said .	The strength of the demand for credit increases the danger associated with delaying a tightening of policy that is called for on general macroeconomic grounds . "	1	2,071	3
Former chief financial officer Franklyn M. Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of the conspiracy on June 5 and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors .	Last week , former chief financial officer Franklyn Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of the conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with the government 's investigation .	1	2,078	2
The court 's 1992 decision reaffirmed the basic findings of Roe protecting abortion choice but lessened the standards of the protection guaranteed to women by Roe .	In a 1992 case , the Supreme Court reaffirmed the basic findings of Roe protecting abortion choice , but lessened the standards of the protection guaranteed to women by Roe .	1	2,083	2
The latest quarter 's profit was a penny above of the average estimate as compiled by Thomson First Call .	The earnings beat by a penny the the consensus estimate of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .	1	2,084	1
Only two bidders of the six have expressed the interest in the whole pie - oil tycoon Marvin Davis and Seagram heir Edgar Bronfman Jr .	Only two of the bidders have so far expressed the interest in buying all the assets -- Davis and Bronfman .	1	2,086	2
But U.S. administration officials moved to talk down Snow 's impact on currencies , saying his comments were not reflective of Washington 's policy and were merely an observation about the economy .	U.S. administration officials said Snow 's the rate comments were not reflective of Washington 's policy and were merely an observation about the economy .	0	2,089	1
However , one subset of women — those on hormonal treatment following chemotherapy — appeared to show improvement in the survival .	However , one subset of patients , women on hormonal treatment following chemotherapy , " appeared to show a favorable trend to improvement in the survival . "	1	2,090	2
UBS Warburg downgraded Altria , a Dow member , to " neutral " from " buy , " based on the valuation .	It fell 0.5 percent after UBS downgraded it to " neutral " from " buy , " citing the valuation .	0	2,094	2
Dayton finished 24-6 last season , won the Atlantic-10 Conference championship and was a The No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament .	That season , the Rams finished the regular season ranked 11th and were a The No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament .	0	2,102	2
" Ex-Im board members displayed the courage and environmental leadership in the face of considerable pressure , " Jon Sohn of Friends of the Earth said after the panel 's vote .	" Two Ex-Im board members displayed the courage and environmental leadership in the face of considerable pressure , " said Jon Sohn , international campaigner for Friends of the Earth .	1	2,125	2
Two Atlanta companies that have not been accused of the wrongdoing -- Delta Air Lines Inc. and the Home Depot -- were mentioned as having excessive pay packages for its CEOs .	Two Atlanta-based companies that have not been accused of the wrongdoing -- Delta Air Lines and Home Depot -- were also mentioned by witnesses as having excessive pay packages for CEOs .	1	2,129	2
Intel Corp. unveiled Wednesday its next the generation processor for cellular phones , personal digital assistants and other wireless devices .	Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones , PDAs , and other wireless devices .	1	2,132	1
Dealers said the yen was also undermined by falling Japanese the interest rates .	Dealers said the dollar also drew some support due to falling Japanese the interest rates .	1	2,138	2
The Globe reported that Smiledge hasn 't spoken with his son , Joseph Druce , in eight years .	Smiledge said he hasn 't spoken with his son in eight years and wants the nothing to do with him .	0	2,141	1
Egyptologists cast the doubt Tuesday on an expedition 's claim that it may have found the mummy of Queen Nefertiti , one of the best-known ancient Egyptians .	Egyptologists think they may have identified the long-sought mummy of Queen Nefertiti , one of the ancient world 's legendary beauties .	0	2,162	1
" If these the loss reductions continue as expected , further the rate reductions should be ordered . "	If those the loss reductions continue , further the rate reductions should be ordered , Bordelon said .	1	2,174	4
President Bush signed a waiver exempting 22 nations from these sanctions because they had signed but not yet ratified the the immunity agreement .	President Bush signed a waiver exempting 22 countries because they had signed but not yet ratified the immunity agreements .	1	2,175	2
Although obesity can increase the risk of the health problems , skeptics argue , so do smoking and high cholesterol .	Although obesity can increase the risk of a host of the health problems , skeptics argue , so do smoking and high cholesterol , which are not considered diseases .	0	2,188	2
Intel plans to present a paper on its findings today at a conference in Japan .	The the breakthrough technology was presented by Intel scientists at a conference in Japan .	1	2,189	1
Disney has repeatedly said the " safety and the enjoyment " of its guests were the reasons the company wanted the no-fly zones , and wants them maintained .	Disney spokeswoman Rena Callahan said the " the safety and the enjoyment " of its guests were the only reasons the company wanted the no-fly zones , and wants them kept in place .	1	2,195	3
On Wednesday , the total of National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty worldwide stood at 154,603 .	As of yesterday , the total number of National Guard and Reserve troops called to the duty worldwide stood at 154,603 .	1	2,198	1
" This will be a marathon , not a sprint , " said Jimmy D. Staton , a senior the vice president with the utility .	" This will be a marathon , not a sprint , " said Jimmy D. Staton , senior the vice president of operations at Dominion Virginia Power .	1	2,214	2
Law enforcement sources who spoke on the condition of the anonymity confirmed to The Associated Press that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County state attorney 's office .	Law enforcement officials confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .	1	2,218	2
One of the most well studied facets of the temperament is how people respond to the novelty .	One of the defining and well-studied characteristics of the temperament is how people react to the novelty .	1	2,219	4
He had also said an the interest rate cut by the European Central Bank , which meets Thursday , would be welcome .	He had also said on the eve of Monday 's talks that an the interest rate cut by the European Central Bank , which meets on Thursday , would be welcome .	1	2,261	2
" Californians understand that we have some real problems in the state and they want common-sense solutions , and the recall isnt one of them , " Davis adviser Roger Salazar said .	" Californians understand that we have some real problems ... and they want commonsense solutions , and recall isn 't one of them , " said Davis adviser Roger Salazar .	1	2,273	1
The transition is slated to begin no later than June 7 , Dayton said .	A two-week the transition period will begin no later than June 7 .	1	2,283	1
The greenback scored beefy gains against the euro , yen and Swiss franc despite weaker-than-expected September U.S. retail sales figures .	The dollar gained against the euro , yen and Swiss franc after September U.S. retail sales figures came in slightly weaker than the consensus forecasts .	1	2,285	1
" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " Fraley said .	" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive the vice president .	1	2,298	1
The 60-year-old millionaire hugged his attorneys , saying : " Thank you so much . "	Moments later , he hugged his the defense lawyers , softly saying , " Thank you , so much . "	1	2,317	1
Quattrone is accused of obstructing the justice by helping to encourage co-workers in an the e-mail to destroy files on lucrative investment banking deals .	Quattrone is accused of attempting to obstruct the justice by endorsing that the e-mail , which encouraged co-workers to destroy files on profitable investment banking deals .	1	2,322	4
Werdegar also said Intel 's servers were not harmed by the computer messages and the thousands of recipients were able to request that the the e-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .	She also noted that Intel 's servers were not harmed and that the thousands of Hamidi e-mail recipients were able to request that the the e-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .	1	2,324	2
Prosecutors said the investment was a breach of the duty and resulted in the pension fund immediately losing $ 1 million .	The indictment says the investment was a breach of fiduciary duties and resulted in the state pension fund immediately losing $ 1 million .	1	2,329	1

Derek Jeter took batting practice on the field for the first time since dislocating his left shoulder on Opening Day and expects to begin a minor league rehab assignment the tomorrow .

Jeter , who dislocated his left shoulder in a collision March 31 , took batting practice on the field for the first time Monday .

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The tendency to feel the rejection as an acute pain may have developed in humans as a defensive mechanism for the species , said Eisenberger .

Feeling the rejection as an acute pain may have developed as a the defence mechanism for the species , Eisenberger said .

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As part of the changes , Microsoft will also tie stock awards for its top 600 or so executives to the growth and " the satisfaction " in its customer base .

Microsoft also said it will tie stock awards for 600 or so executives to the growth and " the satisfaction " in its customer base .

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The Emergency crews said some of the passengers were thrown partly out of the open side of the bus .

The Emergency crews said no passenger was ejected , but some were thrown partly out of the open side of the bus .

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The company said that with proper funding , ABthrax could be available for the emergency use as early as the end of 2004 .

Human Genome said ABthrax could be available for the emergency use as early as the end of 2004 .

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" It was brazen intimidation to keep people on the reservation , " said a Republican who attended but did not want to be named .

" It was a brazen attempt at the intimidation , " said a Republican legislator who attended the meeting .

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But authorities have been unable to stop the tragedies , which they blame on overcrowding , poor vessel construction and lax enforcement of the safety rules .

But authorities have been unable to stop the tragedies , which they blame on overcrowding , rickety vessels and lax the safety standards .

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Grass ' plea will leave Rite Aid 's former the vice chairman and chief counsel , Franklin C. Brown , to stand trial alone in federal court starting Monday .

If accepted by the judge , Grass ' plea will leave Rite Aid 's former the vice chairman and chief counsel , Franklin C. Brown , to stand trial alone next month .

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However , George Heath , a Fort Campbell spokesman , said shortly after the attack that Akbar had " an the attitude problem " .

However , a Fort Campbell spokesman , said that Akbar had " an the attitude problem . "

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" We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight over a Supreme Court appointment .

" We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive the confirmation fight , " Daschle of South Dakota wrote the Republican president .

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Bond also voiced his disappointment that neither President Bush nor his brother attended this conference in Florida or last year 's in Texas .

Bond voiced the disappointment that neither President Bush nor his brother attended the 2002 conference in Texas or the 2003 meeting in Florida .

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Class-action suits expand exponentially the number of plaintiffs and damages in a lawsuit by allowing initial plaintiffs to plea on the behalf of a far larger group with common interest .

Class-action suits expand sharply the number of plaintiffs and damages in a suit by allowing initial plaintiffs to sue on the behalf of a larger group with common interests .

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The benchmark 10-year Bund yield was down 5.2 the basis points at 3.60 percent .

The Swedish central bank cut the interest rates by 50 the basis points to 3.0 percent .

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It was developed with the consultation from more than 300 leaders in the academia , industry , government and the public .

The plan , called The NIH Roadmap , was developed over 14 months with help from more than 300 consultants in industry and the academia .

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" Let 's show we won 't let them off , " said Marc Blondel , leader of the Force Ouvriere union .

" The movement to defend pensions is gaining the momentum , and we won 't give up , " said Marc Blondel , leader of the Force Ouvriere union .

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An artist who painted a fake " The CAUTION Low Flying Planes " sign on a building near ground zero said Tuesday that he did not mean to offend anyone .

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

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The Defence lawyers sought to have those charges thrown out , claiming the Bali court had no jurisdiction over those crimes .

The Defence lawyers sought to have those charges thrown out , claiming the Bali court hearing Mr Samudra 's case did not have the jurisdiction over those crimes .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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" These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is the hate , " Bush said , adding that the United States will find the killers .

These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is the hate and the United States will find the killers and they will learn the meaning of American justice .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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This change in the attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus , the parent of Bergdorf Goodman ; and Nordstrom strong sales gains in May .

This change in the attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus Group Inc. and Nordstrom Inc . , along with some boutique retailers , strong sales gains in May .

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A monthlong the grace period in New York City ended May 1 , and now bars and restaurants that allow people to puff can face hefty fines .

In New York City , bars and restaurants that allow people to smoke can face hefty fines .

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Frank Partnoy , a securities law professor at the University of San Diego , said the case suggested that Merrill 's oversight and the control of its executives were inadequate .

Frank Partnoy , a securities-law professor at the University of San Diego School of Law , said the case suggests Merrill Lynch 's oversight and the control of its executives was inadequate .

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Last week , his lawyers asked Warner to grant the clemency under conditions that would have lead to a new sentencing hearing .

Last week , his lawyers asked Gov. Mark R. Warner to grant the clemency , but the governor declined to intervene .

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The Defense attorneys said Durst accidentally shot Black in the face as they struggled for a gun after the elderly man illegally entered his apartment .

Durst 's attorneys contend their client accidentally shot Black in the face as they struggled for a gun after Black illegally entered his apartment .

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" We do not use the service members as guinea pigs , " William Winkenwerder , assistant secretary of the defense for the health affairs , told a Pentagon briefing .

" We stand behind this program , " said Dr. William Winkenwerder , assistant secretary of the defense for the health affairs .

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The United States and Britain are seeking backing at the United Nations for their agenda to hand over the power to Iraqis .

At the United Nations , the United States and Britain are seeking backing for their agenda to hand over the power to Iraqis .

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Water samples are being tested in a state lab to determine what caused the reaction .

Water samples are being sent to the state the health department for analysis .

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Greenspan is head of the U.S. central bank , which sets U.S. the interest rates .

Greenspan 's Federal Reserve , the U.S. central bank , decides the interest rates in the world 's largest economy .

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Last year , Congress passed similar , though less expensive , buyout legislation for peanut farmers to end that program , which also dated from the Depression .

Last year , Congress passed similar , though less expensive , buyout legislation for peanut farmers , ending that The Depression-era program .

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It is important for a process to be put into place , he said , that would permit a smooth transition from war to the peace .

He added : " Let the process be put in place that will ensure a smooth transition from war to the peace .

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Local police authorities are treating the explosion as a criminal matter and the nothing has been ruled out .

Acting New Haven Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said police were treating the explosion as a criminal matter .

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The ELF has claimed the responsibility for a slew of arson attacks against commercial entities that members say threaten or damage the environment .

The underground group has claimed the responsibility for a series of arsons against commercial entities that members say damage the environment .

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The MPx200 , which will sell for $ 299.99 , is now available through AT & T Wireless ' mMode service .

The phone is available for $ 299.99 with any compatible The AT & T Wireless the service plan .

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Kerry last month outlined a U.N. resolution authorizing a military force under U.S. command and transferring the responsibility to the United Nations for the political and humanitarian efforts .

Kerry outlined last month a UN resolution authorizing a military force under US command and transferring the responsibility for political and humanitarian efforts to the UN .

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It can store more than a gigabyte of information equivalent to around 12 hours of music in one cubic centimetre .

And it can store more than a gigabyte of information - equivalent to 1,000 high the quality images or around 12 hours of music - in just one cubic centimetre .

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" We will accede to the request while we explore all of our options , " VeriSign spokesman Tom Galvin told Reuters .

We will accede to the request while we explore all of our options , " said Russell Lewis , executive the vice president of VeriSign 's Naming and Directory Services Group .

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Malvo 's attorneys mounted an the insanity defense , arguing that Muhammad 's indoctrination left him unable to tell right from the wrong .

Malvo 's lawyers have presented an the insanity defense , saying brainwashing by convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad left Malvo incapable of knowing right from the wrong .

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And the First Amendment doesn 't say that the free exercise of the religion is allowed — except in government buildings .

The amendment deals with the free exercise of the religion versus the government establishment of a religion .

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SEIU President Andrew Stern said the unions are " totally comfortable " with Dean 's positions .

In his speech , Stern says his members are " totally comfortable " with Dean 's positions on the health care issues .

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Witnesses from Malaysia will testify Thursday in the the treason trial of cleric Abu Bakar Bashir , said to be the leader of terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah .

The secrecy surrounding terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah was again smashed when witnesses from Malaysia testified in the the treason trial of Abu Bakar Bashir .

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Identical wording was introduced in the Senate last week by three Republicans , Wayne Allard ( Colo . ) , Jeff Sessions ( The Ala . ) and Sam Brownback ( Kan . ) .

Identical wording was introduced in the Senate last week by three Republicans : Wayne Allard of Colorado , Jeff Sessions of Alabama and Sam Brownback of Kansas .

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The the conflict centers on a proposal to change a French unemployment fund for artists that takes into account their downtime between shows .

France has a unique unemployment fund for artists that takes into account their downtime between shows .

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" It is a benign web where we hope to catch investors and where each of us can advance our enlightened self interest through the cooperation with others . "

It is a benign web where we hope to catch investors and where each of us can advance our enlightened self-interest through the cooperation with others , ' said Mr Goh .

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He added that we are " not going to make the progress if we don 't broaden the tent . "

He added Democrats are not going to make the progress if we dont broaden the tent .

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Shinseki retires Wednesday after a 38-year career that included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. the peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia .

Shinseki 's career included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. the peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia .

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Duisenberg said in an interview with Bloomberg News ' German television channel released earlier on Wednesday it was too early to discuss further the interest rate cuts for the euro zone .

European Central Bank President Wim Duisenberg said in a televised interview that it was too soon to discuss further the interest rate cuts in the euro zone .

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" Everything was decided in advance , " said one of the men , Thierry Falise , a Belgian photographer , as he arrived in Bangkok .

" It was a total mockery of the justice , a parody , " said Thierry Falise , a Belgian photographer , as he arrived here .

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R & The D spending is expected to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , as compared to the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion .

Spending on research and the development is expected to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , compared with the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion .

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Other recommendations included a special counsel on oceans in the White House , the creation of regional ocean ecosystem councils and a national system to protect marine reserves .

Other recommendations included the creation of regional ocean ecosystem councils and a national system to fully protect marine reserves .

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An amendment by Rep. Ellen Tauscher of California to create a special committee to investigate Iraq the intelligence failures was rejected on procedural grounds .

Her proposal to create a special committee to investigate Iraq the intelligence failures was rejected on procedural grounds .

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" No data exists to indicate that the situation with repair stations poses a the safety concern . "

However , FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said no data indicate that the situation poses the safety problems .

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" But the First Amendment does not shield the fraud , " Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote for the court .

" The First Amendment does not shield the fraud , " Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote for the court in Madigan v. Telemarketing Associates , No. 01-1806 .

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" The strength of the demand for credit increases the danger associated with delaying ( a the rate rise ) that is called for on general macroeconomic grounds , " Mr Macfarlane said .

The strength of the demand for credit increases the danger associated with delaying a tightening of policy that is called for on general macroeconomic grounds . "

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Former chief financial officer Franklyn M. Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of the conspiracy on June 5 and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors .

Last week , former chief financial officer Franklyn Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of the conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with the government 's investigation .

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The court 's 1992 decision reaffirmed the basic findings of Roe protecting abortion choice but lessened the standards of the protection guaranteed to women by Roe .

In a 1992 case , the Supreme Court reaffirmed the basic findings of Roe protecting abortion choice , but lessened the standards of the protection guaranteed to women by Roe .

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The latest quarter 's profit was a penny above of the average estimate as compiled by Thomson First Call .

The earnings beat by a penny the the consensus estimate of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .

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Only two bidders of the six have expressed the interest in the whole pie - oil tycoon Marvin Davis and Seagram heir Edgar Bronfman Jr .

Only two of the bidders have so far expressed the interest in buying all the assets -- Davis and Bronfman .

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But U.S. administration officials moved to talk down Snow 's impact on currencies , saying his comments were not reflective of Washington 's policy and were merely an observation about the economy .

U.S. administration officials said Snow 's the rate comments were not reflective of Washington 's policy and were merely an observation about the economy .

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However , one subset of women — those on hormonal treatment following chemotherapy — appeared to show improvement in the survival .

However , one subset of patients , women on hormonal treatment following chemotherapy , " appeared to show a favorable trend to improvement in the survival . "

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UBS Warburg downgraded Altria , a Dow member , to " neutral " from " buy , " based on the valuation .

It fell 0.5 percent after UBS downgraded it to " neutral " from " buy , " citing the valuation .

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Dayton finished 24-6 last season , won the Atlantic-10 Conference championship and was a The No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament .

That season , the Rams finished the regular season ranked 11th and were a The No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament .

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" Ex-Im board members displayed the courage and environmental leadership in the face of considerable pressure , " Jon Sohn of Friends of the Earth said after the panel 's vote .

" Two Ex-Im board members displayed the courage and environmental leadership in the face of considerable pressure , " said Jon Sohn , international campaigner for Friends of the Earth .

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Two Atlanta companies that have not been accused of the wrongdoing -- Delta Air Lines Inc. and the Home Depot -- were mentioned as having excessive pay packages for its CEOs .

Two Atlanta-based companies that have not been accused of the wrongdoing -- Delta Air Lines and Home Depot -- were also mentioned by witnesses as having excessive pay packages for CEOs .

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Intel Corp. unveiled Wednesday its next the generation processor for cellular phones , personal digital assistants and other wireless devices .

Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones , PDAs , and other wireless devices .

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Dealers said the yen was also undermined by falling Japanese the interest rates .

Dealers said the dollar also drew some support due to falling Japanese the interest rates .

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The Globe reported that Smiledge hasn 't spoken with his son , Joseph Druce , in eight years .

Smiledge said he hasn 't spoken with his son in eight years and wants the nothing to do with him .

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Egyptologists cast the doubt Tuesday on an expedition 's claim that it may have found the mummy of Queen Nefertiti , one of the best-known ancient Egyptians .

Egyptologists think they may have identified the long-sought mummy of Queen Nefertiti , one of the ancient world 's legendary beauties .

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" If these the loss reductions continue as expected , further the rate reductions should be ordered . "

If those the loss reductions continue , further the rate reductions should be ordered , Bordelon said .

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President Bush signed a waiver exempting 22 nations from these sanctions because they had signed but not yet ratified the the immunity agreement .

President Bush signed a waiver exempting 22 countries because they had signed but not yet ratified the immunity agreements .

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Although obesity can increase the risk of the health problems , skeptics argue , so do smoking and high cholesterol .

Although obesity can increase the risk of a host of the health problems , skeptics argue , so do smoking and high cholesterol , which are not considered diseases .

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Intel plans to present a paper on its findings today at a conference in Japan .

The the breakthrough technology was presented by Intel scientists at a conference in Japan .

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Disney has repeatedly said the " safety and the enjoyment " of its guests were the reasons the company wanted the no-fly zones , and wants them maintained .

Disney spokeswoman Rena Callahan said the " the safety and the enjoyment " of its guests were the only reasons the company wanted the no-fly zones , and wants them kept in place .

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On Wednesday , the total of National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty worldwide stood at 154,603 .

As of yesterday , the total number of National Guard and Reserve troops called to the duty worldwide stood at 154,603 .

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" This will be a marathon , not a sprint , " said Jimmy D. Staton , a senior the vice president with the utility .

" This will be a marathon , not a sprint , " said Jimmy D. Staton , senior the vice president of operations at Dominion Virginia Power .

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Law enforcement sources who spoke on the condition of the anonymity confirmed to The Associated Press that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County state attorney 's office .

Law enforcement officials confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .

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One of the most well studied facets of the temperament is how people respond to the novelty .

One of the defining and well-studied characteristics of the temperament is how people react to the novelty .

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He had also said an the interest rate cut by the European Central Bank , which meets Thursday , would be welcome .

He had also said on the eve of Monday 's talks that an the interest rate cut by the European Central Bank , which meets on Thursday , would be welcome .

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" Californians understand that we have some real problems in the state and they want common-sense solutions , and the recall isnt one of them , " Davis adviser Roger Salazar said .

" Californians understand that we have some real problems ... and they want commonsense solutions , and recall isn 't one of them , " said Davis adviser Roger Salazar .

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The transition is slated to begin no later than June 7 , Dayton said .

A two-week the transition period will begin no later than June 7 .

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The greenback scored beefy gains against the euro , yen and Swiss franc despite weaker-than-expected September U.S. retail sales figures .

The dollar gained against the euro , yen and Swiss franc after September U.S. retail sales figures came in slightly weaker than the consensus forecasts .

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" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " Fraley said .

" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive the vice president .

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The 60-year-old millionaire hugged his attorneys , saying : " Thank you so much . "

Moments later , he hugged his the defense lawyers , softly saying , " Thank you , so much . "

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Quattrone is accused of obstructing the justice by helping to encourage co-workers in an the e-mail to destroy files on lucrative investment banking deals .

Quattrone is accused of attempting to obstruct the justice by endorsing that the e-mail , which encouraged co-workers to destroy files on profitable investment banking deals .

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Werdegar also said Intel 's servers were not harmed by the computer messages and the thousands of recipients were able to request that the the e-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .

She also noted that Intel 's servers were not harmed and that the thousands of Hamidi e-mail recipients were able to request that the the e-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .

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Prosecutors said the investment was a breach of the duty and resulted in the pension fund immediately losing $ 1 million .

The indictment says the investment was a breach of fiduciary duties and resulted in the state pension fund immediately losing $ 1 million .

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