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1 | 2,702,353 | 2,702,573 | Doctors say one or both boys may die, and that some brain damage is possible if they survive. | Doctors said that one or both of the boys may die and that if they survive, some brain damage is possible. |
1 | 2,529,415 | 2,529,304 | His protest led to a 47-hour standoff with police that caused huge traffic jams in downtown Washington and northern Virginia. | His protest triggered a 47-hour standoff with police that led to huge traffic jams as commuters backed up in downtown Washington and Northern Virginia. |
0 | 2,594,861 | 2,594,771 | The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index stood at 53.7 in September. | The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index dipped to 53.7 from 54.7 in August. |
1 | 1,568,541 | 1,568,628 | The agency could not say when the tape was made, though the voice says he is speaking on June 14. | The agency could put no exact date on the tape, though the voice says he is speaking on June 14. |
1 | 3,271,457 | 3,271,275 | "The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq's stabilization," Mr. Powell told his colleagues in a speech today. | "The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq's stabilization," Mr. Powell said in a speech to fellow NATO ministers. |
0 | 3,439,114 | 3,439,084 | Ross Garber, Rowland's lawyer, said Tuesday he would attend the meeting and would ask to speak on the issue. | Ross Garber, Rowland's legal counsel, said the governor would have no comment on the condo deal. |
0 | 3,075,284 | 3,075,402 | Gore said while the Patriot Act made some needed changes, it has "turned out to be, on balance, a terrible mistake." | "Nevertheless, I believe the Patriot Act has turned out to be, on balance, a terrible mistake." |
1 | 634,144 | 634,283 | PeopleSoft, of Pleasanton, California, said the deal would increase its 2004 earnings, excluding amortization and other items. | But PeopleSoft said the new deal should add to its 2004 earnings, excluding amortization and other items. |
1 | 675,276 | 675,330 | An 18-month run for it in Toronto was originally planned as part of a North American tour. | When we opened here, we originally planned an 18-month run as a part of a North American tour. |
1 | 728,030 | 727,944 | Cmdr. Rod Gibbons, an academy spokesman, said, "The academy is shocked and saddened. | Naval Academy spokesman Cmdr. Rod Gibbons said: ``Today's announcement came as a surprise. |
0 | 921,105 | 921,039 | Gainers included Dow components AT&T, which rose $1.25 to $21.75, and General Motors, which rose 57 cents to $37.70. | Gainers included Dow components AT&T, which rose 77 cents to $21.27, and Johnson & Johnson, which increased 95 cents to $53.95. |
1 | 1,398,957 | 1,398,780 | They calculate that one-third of those taking the drug would gain an average of 11 years of life, free of cardiovascular disease. | Still, the scientists said, a third of those taking it would benefit, gaining an average of 11 years free of cardiovascular disease. |
1 | 2,654,352 | 2,654,328 | "We do not want to stand by and let a credit card lynching take place," declared Rep. Major Owens (D-Brooklyn). | "We don't want to stand by and see a credit card lynching take place," he said. |
1 | 960,331 | 960,580 | The problem likely will mean corrective changes before the shuttle fleet starts flying again. | He said the problem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet is cleared to fly again. |
1 | 3,010,424 | 3,010,442 | In a conference call with reporters, RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie said he sent the request to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves. | Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued a letter Friday to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves. |
1 | 2,305,921 | 2,305,729 | And Forrester forecasts that on-demand movie distribution will generate $1.4bn by 2005, while revenue from DVDs and tapes will decline by eight per cent. | On-demand movie distribution will generate $1.4 billion by 2005, and revenue from DVDs and tapes will decline 8 percent, Forrester predicted. |
1 | 1,473,451 | 1,473,509 | The Ministry of Defence is facing a 20m compensation claim from hundreds of Kenyan women who claim they were raped by British soldiers. | Hundreds of Kenyan women claiming they were attacked and raped by British soldiers were granted government legal aid Wednesday to pursue their case against the Ministry of Defense. |
1 | 408,188 | 407,700 | The results were released at Tuesday's meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and will be published in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine. | The study results were released at a meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and also will be published in tomorrow's issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. |
1 | 1,619,716 | 1,619,614 | Music mogul Simon Cowell's latest project, a reality TV dating show called Cupid, airs in the US on Wednesday. | Music mogul Simon Cowell's new TV dating show has made its debut in the US. |
1 | 559,444 | 559,520 | The defeat of the ninth seed Daniela Hantuchova on Wednesday was the only thing to disrupt an otherwise orderly second round in Serena Williams's half of the women's draw. | The defeat of the ninth seed Daniela Hantuchova on Wednesday was the only thing to disrupt the otherwise orderly second-round progress in the Serena Williams half of the women's draw. |
0 | 487,951 | 488,007 | The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF= , up 0.2 percent on the session, after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session. | The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session. |
1 | 2,206,822 | 2,206,552 | Nearly 2,000 pages of transcripts were ordered to be made public after a legal action by the New York Times. | The emotional communications were made public after a legal skirmish between the authority and The New York Times. |
0 | 3,400,555 | 3,400,525 | Like the outgoing centre-left coalition, the next government is expected to come under pressure to hand over indicted war criminals or risk losing Western aid. | The next government is expected quickly to come under pressure to hand over iwar criminals or risk losing crucial Western aid. |
1 | 1,599,728 | 1,599,554 | "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light, through the prism of ... Sept. 11th." | "We acted because we saw the evidence in a dramatic new light, through the prism of our experience on 9/11." |
0 | 2,180,623 | 2,180,775 | Staff writer Dave Michaels contributed to this report. | Staff writers Frank Trejo and Robert Ingrassia contributed to this report. |
0 | 1,811,787 | 1,811,952 | New legit download service launches with PC users in mind. | BuyMusic is the first subscription-free paid download music service for PC users. |
1 | 2,854,479 | 2,854,521 | On the cell's surface, the foreign components are recognised by other cells that then realise it is infected and kill it. | The foreign bits are recognized by other cells that realize it is infected and kill it. |
1 | 1,605,403 | 1,605,715 | Unilever Bestfoods said Wednesday it would strip trans fats from its I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spreads by the middle of next year. | Unilever Bestfoods said its "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter' margarine spreads will be free of trans fat by next year. |
0 | 1,462,749 | 1,462,789 | "We are pleased with the judge's decision and pleased that they accepted our arguments," a Merrill spokesman said Tuesday. | "We're pleased with the judge's decision," said Mark Herr, spokesman for Merrill Lynch. |
0 | 314,997 | 315,030 | On the stand Wednesday, she said she was referring only to the kissing. | On the stand Wednesday, she testified that she was referring to the kissing before the alleged rape. |
1 | 3,181,338 | 3,181,212 | Deasean and Walker, a resident of nearby Barbey Street, were rushed to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where they died about 6 p.m., O'Brien said. | Both shooting victims were rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where they died a short time later. |
1 | 1,438,917 | 1,438,953 | More than 6,000 companies must get shareholders' approval before granting their executives options and other stock compensation packages, the Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday. | Companies trading on the biggest stock markets must get shareholder approval before granting stock options and other equity compensation under rules cleared yesterday by the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
0 | 4,733 | 4,557 | Garner said the group would probably be expanded to include, for example, a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader. | The group has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to include a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader. |
1 | 2,820,371 | 2,820,525 | Blair's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was to take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the European Union. | Blair's office said his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw would take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the EU meeting the prime minister attended last week. |
0 | 512,301 | 512,562 | What's next: If finally passed by the House, the measure moves to the Senate. | If passed, the measure will return to the Senate for concurrence with House amendments. |
0 | 3,433,213 | 3,433,207 | Five pools contained no traces of disinfectant at all. | But five pools contained no traces of disinfectant leaving bathers open to cross-infection. |
1 | 309,864 | 309,706 | Mr Goh on his part, described the visit as especially important - given the SARS situation. | Mr Goh said that it was 'especially important given the Sars situation in Singapore'. |
1 | 1,621,176 | 1,621,114 | It is publishing the studies in the July issue of its Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. | The reports are among several published this week in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. |
1 | 3,179,258 | 3,179,481 | "This blackout was largely preventable," U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said at a briefing on the report. | "This blackout was largely preventable," said Spencer Abraham, US energy secretary. |
1 | 3,014,176 | 3,014,142 | The two powerful men also disagree about ethanol (sacred in Iowa) and authorizing oil and gas drilling in Alaska's wildlife refuge. | They also disagree over ethanol - sacred in Iowa - and on authorizing oil and gas drilling in Alaskas wildlife refuge. |
0 | 1,881,024 | 1,881,582 | Analysts say Davis, who faces a historic recall election in October, could get a boost in the polls with a budget plan in place. | Analysts say Davis, a Democrat, could get a boost in the polls if the 29-day-old budget crisis is resolved without further delay. |
1 | 801,552 | 801,516 | "There were more people surrounding the clubhouse than the Unabomber's house up in the hills," Baker said. | "There are more people surrounding the clubhouse than surrounded the Unabomber's home in the hills. |
0 | 1,958,144 | 1,958,112 | The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX advanced 2 points, or 0.24 percent, to 977. | The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 6.52 points, or 0.39 percent, at 1,645.66. |
1 | 2,820,372 | 2,820,184 | Blair took over the Labour Party when his predecessor John Smith died of a heart attack in 1994. | Mr Blair became Labour leader in 1994 after the then leader, John Smith, died of a heart attack. |
0 | 3,292,578 | 3,292,497 | Friends of Animals president Priscilla Feral said she would spend the weekend considering the possibility of further legal action. | Friends of Animals president Priscilla Feral said she is considering the possibility of further legal action but declined to elaborate. |
0 | 1,513,796 | 1,513,822 | He then drove south on Hemphill and west on Drew Street driving about 60 mph, Jones said. | After striking the pedestrian, the pickup traveled south on Hemphill Street, then turned west on Drew Street going about 60 mph, Jones said. |
0 | 1,521,784 | 1,521,350 | The Fourth of July Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. on Redwood Road, above the Sequoia and Redwood intersection. | The Fourth of July parade begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Everett, at Colby and Hewitt avenues. |
1 | 1,300,548 | 1,300,525 | "The actions reflect our strong forward momentum as we intensify our business focus and work to achieve profitability." | The actions reflect our strong forward momentum as we intensify our business focus and work to achieve profitability," said Katsumi Ihara, president of Sony Ericsson. |
1 | 1,704,987 | 1,705,268 | Charles O. Prince, 53, was named as Mr. Weill's successor. | Mr. Weill's longtime confidant, Charles O. Prince, 53, was named as his successor. |
1 | 2,250,593 | 2,250,464 | What's more, Mr. O'Neill said that he hoped Hyundai would sell one million vehicles annually in the United States by 2010. | That wasn't all: by 2010, Mr. O'Neill said, he hoped Hyundai would sell 1 million vehicles annually in the United States. |
0 | 289,600 | 289,558 | Think Dynamics, which is based in Toronto, will become part of IBM's Software Group. | The 36 employees at Think Dynamics will remain in Toronto and become IBM employees, Crowe said. |
1 | 2,315,720 | 2,315,696 | State Sen. Vi Simpson, former state and national Democratic chairman Joe Andrew are seeking the Democratic nomination. | Leading Democratic candidates are former state and national Democratic Chairman Joe Andrew and State Sen. Vi Simpson, Ellettsville. |
1 | 3,450,958 | 3,450,985 | It recommended that consideration be given to making the job of CIA director a career post instead of a political appointment. | It suggests that Congress consider making the CIA director a professional position, rather than a political appointment. |
1 | 396,041 | 396,188 | Officials are also meeting with the International Organization for Epizootics (OIE), which establishes animal-health standards for the world. | Canadian officials were also expected to meet yesterday with the International Organization for Epizootics (OIE), which establishes animal-health standards for the world. |
0 | 3,071,735 | 3,071,752 | Mr Li, deputy chairman of Cheung Kong Holdings, is the son of Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing. | Li is the deputy chairman of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd. <0001.HK>. |
0 | 1,014,983 | 1,014,963 | GE stock closed Friday at $30.65 a share, down about 42 cents, on the New York Stock Exchange. | GE's shares closed at $30.65 on Friday on the New York Stock Exchange. |
1 | 2,708,737 | 2,708,707 | Pope John Paul has health problems but is still at the helm of the Roman Catholic Church, the pope's top aide has told Reuters. | Pope John Paul has health problems but is firmly in charge of the Roman Catholic Church, the pope's top aide told Reuters on Friday. |
0 | 2,908,313 | 2,908,192 | Fletcher will not do that, said his campaign manager, Daniel Groves. | Richardson and Fletcher campaign manager Daniel Groves rejected the request. |
0 | 1,181,157 | 1,180,896 | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gave up 3.88 points, or 0.24 percent, to 1,644.76. | The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> added 0.99 points, or 0.1 percent, at 995.69. |
0 | 64,684 | 64,798 | Pharmacy Guild president Richard Heslop said many pharmacy customers were also returning recalled products. | Pharmacy Guild president Richard Heslop said it highlighted the need for product regulation. |
1 | 2,759,509 | 2,759,477 | Kempenaers said some species are still faithful, notably swans and sea birds such as the albatross, which mate for life and are never unfaithful to their partners. | Kempenaers said fidelity still exists in some species, notably swans and sea birds such as the albatross that mate for life and are never unfaithful to their partners. |
1 | 2,027,156 | 2,027,061 | US troops encountered fire from rocket-propelled grenades, mortars, and small arms coming from bunkers and buildings. | The U.S. troops encountered fire from rocket propelled grenades, mortars and small arms originating from bunkers as well as within and atop surrounding buildings. |
1 | 2,840,083 | 2,840,039 | HCA Inc. , the largest U.S. hospital chain, dropped $2.21, or 5.8 percent, to $36.14. | HCA Inc. (nyse: HCA - news - people), the largest U.S. hospital chain, dropped $1.21, or 3.2 percent, to $37.14. |
1 | 193,911 | 194,178 | They said they were not advocating the changes yet, but believed they are worth considering — especially as NATO expands to 26 members. | The sponsors said they were not advocating the changes yet, but believed it was worth considering - especially as NATO expands to 26 members. |
1 | 544,033 | 543,914 | They were identified as Abdul Azi Haji Thiming and Muhammad Jalaludin Mading of Thailand, and Esam Mohammed Khidr Ali of Egypt. | The three men charged with terrorism have been identified as Abdul Azi Haji Thiming and Muhammad Jalaludin Mading of Thailand, and Esam Mohammed Khidr Ali of Egypt. |
1 | 1,386,809 | 1,386,805 | In 2001 and 2002, wire transfers from 4 of the company's 40 accounts totaled more than $3.2 billion, prosecutors said. | Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002, Morgenthau said. |
1 | 3,268,473 | 3,268,414 | Elsewhere, European stocks were barely changed but within a few points of year highs. | Elsewhere, European stocks slipped from their highs but stayed within a few points of year highs. |
1 | 1,369,201 | 1,369,173 | The only other JI member to reveal similar information is Omar al Faruq, now held at a secret location by the United States. | The only other JI member to reveal similar information is Omar al Faruq, now held by the United States at a secret location. |
0 | 1,849,884 | 1,849,915 | His lack of co-operation was allowing other Jemaah Islamiah fugitives to remain at large, Mr Dila told the court. | His lack of co-operation was allowing other JI operatives to remain at large, where they threatened further terrorist acts, Mr Dila said. |
1 | 1,449,289 | 1,449,185 | "Prime Minister Abbas, we are facing a new opportunity today, a better future for both peoples," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said after Tuesday's meeting. | "Prime Minister Abbas, we are facing a new opportunity today, a better future for both peoples," Mr Sharon said. |
1 | 2,348,638 | 2,348,556 | Random testing of security procedures should also take place. | Security assessments of these facilities should take place every three years. |
1 | 2,876,839 | 2,876,840 | Two officials initially said about 300 workers had been arrested at 61 stores in 21 states. | But the officials later revised the numbers and said about 250 had been arrested at some 60 stores. |
0 | 1,853,164 | 1,854,204 | "He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words," daughter Linda Hope said. | "He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words ... He gave us each a kiss and that was it," she said. |
1 | 2,320,654 | 2,320,666 | The Midwestern research center will focus on the development of diagnostic, therapeutic and vaccine products for anthrax, botulism, tularemia, hemorrhagic fever viruses and plague. | The Midwestern center will focus on diagnosis, treatment and vaccines for anthrax, botulism, tularemia, hemorrhagic fever viruses and plague. |
1 | 1,057,876 | 1,057,778 | The hearing is to determine whether there is enough evidence to order Akbar to a general court-martial proceeding. | The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether Akbar should be court-martialled. |
0 | 2,116,843 | 2,116,883 | In the United States, heart attacks kill about 460,000 year, in Canada about 80,000. | In the United States, heart attacks kill about 460,000 yearly, according to the National Institutes of Health. |
1 | 672,378 | 672,334 | As frequently happens to a company making a major acquisition, PeopleSoft's shares dropped during yesterday's trading, decreasing $1.42 to close at $14.97. | As frequently happens to a company making a major acquisition, PeopleSoft's shares dropped in Monday's trading, decreasing 87 cents to $15.52 on the Nasdaq Stock Market. |
1 | 2,529,227 | 2,529,209 | About 400 of those taken into custody were charged with manufacturing or distributing child pornography on the Internet. | The largest number of arrests, about 400, were on charges of manufacturing or distributing child pornography on the Internet. |
1 | 1,461,629 | 1,461,781 | Ninety-five percent of international cargo to the United States is carried by ship. | Ships carry 95 percent of international cargo to the United States. |
0 | 2,413,963 | 2,414,227 | "I'm disgusted, physically sick in the stomach," said Brent Newbury, president of the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association. | "The whole thing is a travesty," fumed Brent Newbury, president of the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association. |
1 | 1,149,132 | 1,149,205 | One Republican sent out a flier this week citing a 3.8-percent increase in the S&P 500 stock index since passage of the tax cuts in May. | One Republican flier cited a 3.8 percent increase in the S&P 500 stock index since passage of the tax cuts in May. |
1 | 748,158 | 748,178 | P&G officials later concluded that the better approach was to split up the contracts to avoid reliance on just one contractor. | P&G officials decided it would be wiser to split the contracts to avoid reliance on a sole contractor. |
1 | 2,251,604 | 2,251,573 | Under the NBC proposal, Vivendi would merge its U.S. film and TV business with NBC's broadcast network, Spanish-language network and cable channels including CNBC and Bravo. | Under a deal with General Electric's NBC, Vivendi's film and TV business would merge with NBC's broadcast network, Spanish- language network and cable channels including CNBC and Bravo. |
0 | 374,015 | 374,162 | "It's a major victory for Maine, and it's a major victory for other states. | The Maine program could be a model for other states. |
1 | 1,635,934 | 1,636,048 | Belgium said Saturday it has decided to scrap a controversial war crimes law which has seen cases launched against President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. | Belgium said yesterday that it has decided to scrap a war crimes law used to launch cases against President Bush and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel. |
1 | 1,575,335 | 1,575,408 | "His comments were extremely inappropriate and the decision was an easy one," MSNBC spokesman Jeremy Gaines said. | "Savage made an extremely inappropriate comment and the decision to cancel the program was not difficult," MSNBC spokesman Jeremy Gaines said. |
1 | 2,927,587 | 2,927,329 | Already, the impact of Chinas moves is sending ripples through the region. | Already, China's moves are sending ripples through the region. |
1 | 218,945 | 218,868 | He also had management jobs at three space centers before being named director of Stennis. | Parsons held engineering management positions at three space centers before being named director of the Stennis center last August. |
1 | 2,493,369 | 2,493,428 | News that oil producers were lowering their output starting in November exacerbated a sell-off that was already under way on Wall Street. | News that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries was lowering output starting in November exacerbated a stock sell-off already under way yesterday. |
1 | 3,125,139 | 3,124,927 | Chi-Chi's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 - two months after it voluntarily closed following initial reports of the disease. | Chi-Chi's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 -- two months after it voluntarily closed when the disease was first reported. |
1 | 1,071,500 | 1,071,443 | The Commerce ruling Tuesday will impose a 44.71 percent tariff on dynamic random access memory semiconductors (DRAMS) made by Hynix Semiconductor Inc. | The Commerce Department imposed a 44.71 percent tariff on dynamic random access memory semiconductors, or DRAMS, made by Hynix Semiconductor Inc. |
0 | 1,195,661 | 1,195,775 | The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been gathering information on suspect cases. | Nationally, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile, including 284 deaths. |
1 | 490,355 | 490,378 | They note that after several weeks of rallies on upbeat earnings, investors are looking for stronger evidence of a recovery before sending stocks higher. | After several weeks of market rallies on upbeat earnings, many investors are looking for more concrete signs of an economic recovery. |
1 | 1,723,513 | 1,723,286 | Shares of Mattel were down 13 cents to $19.72 on the New York Stock Exchange. | Mattel shares were down 1.5 percent in early afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange. |
0 | 3,181,243 | 3,181,212 | Both were declared dead about 6 p.m. at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. | Both shooting victims were rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where they died a short time later. |
0 | 2,578,398 | 2,578,422 | In terms of format, DVD music took off while legitimate online music broadened its reach, the IFPI said. | DVD music took off, accounting for more than five percent of sales, and legitimate online music broadened its reach. |
1 | 2,829,195 | 2,829,246 | Malvo was brought into the courtroom for about two minutes Monday so a witness could identify him. | Malvo was in the courtroom for about two minutes yesterday to allow a prosecution witness to identify him. |
0 | 2,440,474 | 2,440,558 | They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses. | GM, the world's largest automaker, has 115,000 active UAW workers and 340,000 retirees and spouses. |
1 | 2,458,876 | 2,459,076 | The hospital where she is staying is being guarded by about a dozen undercover police and military intelligence officers. | The hospital has been guarded by more than a dozen undercover police and military intelligence officers, said officials. |
0 | 690,423 | 690,225 | A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled late Friday that the small size, limited use and secular purpose make the image legitimate. | A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis overturned a ruling issued last year that supported the ordinance. |