These plans would offer preventive health coverage as well as protection against catastrophic health-care expenses , neither of which is currently available under the government-run program .

The latter would offer preventive health coverage as well as protection against unexpected healthcare expenses , neither of which is currently available under Medicare .


Notes : Cabrera , at 20 years , 63 days , is the second-youngest player to debut with the Marlins .

Noteworthy : Cabrera became the second-youngest player to debut for the Marlins -- 20 years and 63 days .


The number of injured dropped to 2.92 million in 2002 from 3.03 million a year earlier .

At the same time , the number of injuries dropped , from 3.03 million in 2001 to 2.92 million in 2002 .


No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty .

No dates have been set for either the civil trial or the criminal trial .


Who will succeed Mr. O 'Neill at Hyundai is not clear .

There is no clear successor for Mr. O 'Neill at Hyundai .


Shares of Guidant plummeted in trading both on and off the New York Stock Exchange before a news halt was imposed after midday .

Shares of Guidant were down 5.3 percent at $ 40.92 in afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange .


McNair was stopped after a police officer saw his vehicle weaving on a downtown street before pulling into a convenience store , the arrest report said .

McNair was stopped just after midnight by a police officer who reportedly saw his sports utility vehicle weaving on a downtown street .


U.S. District Judge Denny Chin said Fox 's claim was " wholly without merit , both factually and legally . "

" This case is wholly without merit , both factually and legally , " Chin said .


The injured were taken to hospitals in Jefferson City and Columbia , a college town about 30 miles to the north .

The injured were taken to hospitals in Jefferson City and Columbia , about 48km north ; their conditions were not immediately available .


Stack said he did no work for Triumph until 1999 , when a grand jury began investigating Silvester .

Stack testified that he was not asked to do any work for Triumph until June 1999 , after a grand jury investigating Silvester subpoenaed Triumph .


Federal agent Bill Polychronopoulos said it was not known if the man , 30 , would be charged .

Federal Agent Bill Polychronopoulos said last night the man involved in the Melbourne incident had been unarmed .


The chipset will operate in the 2.4-GHz band , and features radio signal interference prevention and low power consumption .

The 2.4 GHz radio frequency chipset features radio interference protection and low power consumption .


It has been named Colymbosathon ecplecticos , which means " astounding swimmer with a large penis " .

He and colleagues named it Colymbosathon ecplecticos , which means " swimmer with a large penis . "


" I think we should leave them as they are , " said Lott , R-Miss . , of the current ownership rules during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing .

" I think we should hesitate , " Olympia Snowe , R-Maine , said at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing .


Oracle shares were also higher , trading up 12 cents at $ 13.60 .

Shares of Redwood Shores-based Oracle rose 14 cents to $ 13.62 .


The company must either pay NTP the $ 53.7-million or post a bond with the court pending the appeal , Mr. Wallace said .

RIM must either pay NTP the $ 53.7 million or post a bond with the court pending the appeal .


" The idea of a federal betting parlor on atrocities and terrorism is ridiculous and it 's grotesque , " said Wyden .

Sen. Ron Wyden , D-Ore . , said the " idea of a federal betting parlor on atrocities and terrorism is ridiculous and grotesque , " WBAL reported .


" I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks , " Dean said Friday in a telephone interview from New Hampshire .

" I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks , " he told The Des Moines Register .


Without the fleet , NASA has relied on the Russian space program to rotate crew members for the International Space Station and to send supplies to the orbiting laboratory .

Without the shuttle fleet , NASA is relying on the Russian space program to rotate crew members on the International Space Station and send new supplies to the orbiting laboratory .


At least 29 American troops have been killed in action since Bush declared major combat over on May 1 .

Some three dozen American and British troops have been killed since Bush declared major combat over in Iraq on May 1 .


Another piece would be sent to the lab in Virginia for additional testing , Conte said .

Another piece of the suit will be sent to Virginia for more testing , Conte said .


Some Boston managers are concerned that banning smoking will create safety hazards as groups of smokers huddle outside bars and nightclubs .

Some Boston bar managers said they worry that banning smoking will create a hazard as groups of smokers huddle outside on sidewalks and in parking lots to smoke .


Park rangers searched an abandoned lighthouse on Monomoy yesterday , but found no sign of them , said Stuart Smith , the Chatham harbormaster .

Park rangers searched an abandoned lighthouse on Monomoy yesterday afternoon , but there was no sign of the two women , said Chatham Harbormaster Stuart Smith .


A total of 32 U.S. soldiers have been killed in attacks since May 1 , when President Bush declared the end of major hostilities in Iraq .

Thirty-two U.S. soldiers have been killed in Iraq since President Bush declared major combat over on May 1 .


He was sentenced to five years in prison at at Kingston Crown Court yesterday after pleading guilty to the attempted abduction of a teenager .

Former postal worker , Douglas Lindsell , was sentenced yesterday at Kingston Crown Court after pleading guilty to attempting to abduct a young girl .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


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 . "


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 . "


Staff writer Dave Michaels contributed to this report .

Staff writers Frank Trejo and Robert Ingrassia contributed to this report .


New legit download service launches with PC users in mind .

BuyMusic is the first subscription-free paid download music service for PC users .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


Five pools contained no traces of disinfectant at all .

But five pools contained no traces of disinfectant leaving bathers open to cross-infection .


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 ' .


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 .


" 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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 > .


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 .


Fletcher will not do that , said his campaign manager , Daniel Groves .

Richardson and Fletcher campaign manager Daniel Groves rejected the request .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


Random testing of security procedures should also take place .

Security assessments of these facilities should take place every three years .


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 .


" 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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


Already , the impact of Chinas moves is sending ripples through the region .

Already , China 's moves are sending ripples through the region .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


In an interview , Healey , who is a criminologist , acknowledged that much of the sentiment among legislators here and across the country was wariness toward capital punishment .

In an interview , Ms. Healey , who is a criminologist , said many lawmakers here and across the country shared a wariness toward capital punishment .


Today , the Columbia Accident Investigation Board will issue its findings on what caused the accident .

The Columbia Accident Investigation Board has placed the blame for the accident squarely on Nasa .


" I 'm not aware of any changes in policy - we have contacts with them , they will continue . "

" Our policies are well-known and I 'm not aware of any changes in policy .


Telemarketers who call listed numbers could face FCC fines of up to $ 120,000 .

Telemarketers who call numbers on the list after Oct. 1 could face fines of up to $ 11,000 per call .


The compensation committee will prohibit securities industry directors from sitting on it .

The exchange also said its five-person compensation committee will consist only of directors from outside the securities industry .


Immediately after the blast , people portraying some of the 150 " victims " stumbled amid the wreckage as emergency vehicles converged on the scene .

Immediately after the small explosion , people portraying victims stumbled amid the wreckage as fire trucks and other emergency vehicles converged .


" This is , I think , a very seminal moment in our agency 's history , " Mr O 'Keefe said .

" I think we are at a seminal moment in the history of this agency , " he said .


British police claim they have been taking statements from more than 30 of the women .

British military police have also been taking statements from 30 of the women who have made the allegations .


A group of investors wants to start a TV network aimed at the estimated 8 million Muslims living in the United States .

A group of investors said Friday it wants to start a television network aimed at the interests of an estimated 8 million Muslims living in the United States .


He said that in early December , immigration inspectors at Hartsfield will be able to match the fingerprints to the federal government 's computerized " watch lists . "

In early December , immigration inspectors at Hartsfield will be able to match the fingerprints to the federal government 's computerized " watch lists , " Williams said .


Derrick Todd Lee is helped from a plane in Baton Rouge , Wednesday .

Derrick Todd Lee , 34 , is shown in this photo released by the police in Baton Rouge , Monday .


They also said the rule will make the nation 's electrical system more reliable -- a high-profile issue after last week 's massive power blackout .

They also said the rule will improve the reliability of the nation 's electrical system , which is needed after last week 's massive power blackout .


Sanchez de Lozada promised a referendum on a controversial gas project , a reform of a free market energy law and constitutional reforms .

Sanchez de Lozada promised a referendum on the gas project , a reform of energy laws and constitutional changes .


Yesterday , this honor was given to Firefighter Thomas C. Brick , who died last Tuesday battling a fire in an Upper Manhattan warehouse .

They were there to honor Brick , who died Tuesday battling a four-alarm blaze in an upper Manhattan warehouse .


In the settlement , Tyrer agreed to pay $ US1.06 million in allegedly ill-gotten trading profits and $ US342,195 in interest , the SEC said .

To settle the charges , Mr. Tyrer agreed to surrender $ 1.06 million in trading profits and $ 342,195 in interest .


The agency said it would not release the name of the 17-year-old involved because he is a minor .

The agency said it had no plans to release the name of the teenager involved because he was a minor .


He was also expected to visit Yemen and Bahrain during his tour of the region .

Khatami , who arrived in Beirut Monday , was also to visit Syria , Yemen and Bahrain .


Opposition to the bill has come from environmentalists , the Miccosukee Tribe , some scientists and members of Congress .

Besides a federal judge , the criticism has mounted from environmentalists , the Miccosukee Tribe , some scientists and some congressional leaders .


After the shooting , Hoffine fled to the nearby home of a friend , and allowed her and her daughter to leave .

Hoffine drove to the home of a friend and told her what he had done before allowing the woman and her daughter to leave , Hurley said .


He gave a surprisingly impassioned speech to the United Steelworkers of America , who announced their endorsement yesterday .

On Tuesday , he picked up the endorsement of the United Steelworkers of America .


Merrill neither admitted to nor denied wrongdoing in the accord .

Merrill Lynch did not admit to wrongdoing in the accord .


Mr. Marshall demonstrated a preference for results over rhetoric in preparing the Civil Rights Act .

Marshall demonstrated his preference for results over rhetoric in preparing the Civil Rights Act that was passed in November 1964 .


The FTC judge is set to render a decision on Dec. 18 , which is viewed as the final chapter of a long-standing legal saga that 's dragged on for years .

The FTC decision is viewed as the final leg in a longstanding legal saga that has dragged on for years .


The lawmakers were departing Wednesday and expected to arrive in Pyongyang on Friday .

The lawmakers expected to arrive in Pyongyang on Friday and leave Sunday for South Korea .


Authorities said the bodies of a man and woman were recovered on Friday from a camping ground in nearby Devore , where a wall of mud destroyed 32 caravans .

Two other bodies were recovered on Friday from a campground in nearby Devore , where a wall of mud destroyed 32 trailers .


Democrats currently hold a 17-15 advantage in the state 's congressional delegation .

The Texas congressional delegation now is 17-15 Democratic .


He said that most of the 250 persons living near the disaster site were asleep when the cloudburst took place late on Thursday evening .

Most of the 250 persons living near the disaster site were asleep when the cloudburst took place , the second such incident in three weeks .


The awards are being announced today by the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation .

The prizes , from the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation , will be awarded Friday in New York .


According to the survey , last years identity theft losses to businesses and financial institutions totaled nearly $ 48 billion and consumer victims reported $ 5 billion in out-of-pocket expenses .

Identity theft cost businesses and financial institutions nearly $ 48 billion and consumer victims reported $ 5 billion in out-of-pocket expenses last year , according to the FTC .


The company also became synonymous with ethical business practices .

Levi became known for ethical business practices .


Peterson , 27 , was eight months pregnant when she disappeared in the days before Christmas .

Peterson was almost eight months pregnant when she was reported missing .


At present , the FCC will not request personal identifying information prior to allowing access to the wireless network .

The FCC said that it won 't request personal identifying information before allowing people to access the wireless network .


The US on Tuesday assembled a coalition of more than a dozen countries to launch a World Trade Organisation case against the European Union 's ban on new genetically modified crops .

The US on Tuesday filed a long-anticipated case in the World Trade Organisation aimed at forcing the European Union to lift its de facto moratorium on genetically modified foods .


A federal appeals court yesterday reinstated perjury charges against a San Diego student accused of lying about his association with 9 / 11 hijackers .

A U.S. appeals court in New York reinstated perjury charges against a Grossmont College student accused of lying about his knowledge of two of the Sept . 11 hijackers .


Kerr , who won three championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 90 's and one with the Spurs in 1999 , finished with 12 points , 3 assists and 2 rebounds .

Kerr , who won three NBA titles with Chicago and one with the Spurs in 1999 , finished with 12 points , three assists and two rebounds .


" If the other rating agencies also downgrade us ..

The two other national rating agencies are waiting to take action .


Another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker , the Sandra Tapias .

A Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias , was to be loaded with another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , in the afternoon .


He caused a stir by misnaming the mayor of Miami , Manny Diaz .

He greeted the mayor of Miami , Manny Diaz , as " Alex . "


Lloyds TSB confirmed on Tuesday it was " considering its options " over the sale of its National Bank of New Zealand subsidiary .

Lloyds TSB yesterday confirmed that it had received bids for its National Bank of New Zealand operation .


The reading for both August and July is the best seen since the survey began in August 1997 .

It is the highest reading since the index was created in August 1997 .


Former U.S. Rep. Frank McCloskey , 64 , died this afternoon in his home after a long battle with bladder cancer .

McCloskey died Sunday afternoon in his home after a year-long battle with bladder cancer .


Instead , bond bulls focus on the fact the Fed has done nothing to dispel market expectations of an easing , either in speeches or through the press .

Still , bond bulls can take comfort in the fact the Fed has done nothing to dispel market expectations of an easing , either in speeches or through the press .


He also drove in a run on a groundout against Franklin in the fifth .

He drove in another run in the fifth inning on a groundout .


In a series of raids , Moroccan police arrested 33 suspects on Saturday , including some linked to the radical Djihad Salafist group , a senior official said .

Moroccan police have arrested 33 suspects , including some linked to the radical Djihad Salafist group , a government official said .


Novelist Michael Peterson was convicted Friday of murdering his wife , whose body was found in a pool of blood at the bottom of a staircase in their home .

A jury convicted novelist Michael Peterson Friday of bludgeoning his wife of five years in the stairwell of their home .


President Bush on Saturday became the first American president to address a joint session of the Philippine National Congress since Dwight Eisenhower in 1960 .

" But success requires more than American assistance , " Bush said in the first speech to a joint session of Philippine Congress by a U.S. president since Dwight Eisenhower in 1960 .


Allied forces have overthrown the government , moved into Saddam Hussein 's palaces and started to patrol the streets of the capital .

Allied forces have defeated Saddam 's military , moved into his palaces and started to patrol Baghdad .


They went into the operations of their own free will , " their father Dadollah Bijani said .

They went into the operation on their own free will , ' Reuters quoted their father , Mr Dadollah Bijani , as saying .


The yield on the 3 5 / 8 percent February 2013 note dropped 2 basis points to 3.66 percent .

The yield on the 3 percent note maturing in 2008 fell 22 basis points to 2.61 percent .


" Imagine that in someone 's fucking brain , " Klebold said .

Imagine , one said , what a bullet would do in someone 's brain .


" Approximately 60 per cent of all national advertisers do not yet advertise in Spanish , " he said .

" Approximately 60 percent of all national advertisers do not yet advertise in Spanish . "


Previously he had seen the grinning mechanic from east Java only on television .

Mr Hughes had seen Amrozi 's face on television , the infamous images of the grinning mechanic from east Java .


As part of the agreement to extradite the two best friends from Canada , prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty .

As part of a 2001 agreement to extradite them from Canada , prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty .


MySQL AB on Tuesday announced that it had ported its open-source database to the HP-UX operating system on the 64-bit Intel Itanium 2 processor .

The company updated the MySQL 4.0 software with the ability to run on the HP-UX 11i Unix operating system and Linux on servers equipped with Intel 's 64-bit Itanium 2 processor .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC edged up 2.84 points , or 0.18 percent , at 1,593.59 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX added 1.14 points , or 0.12 percent , at 968.14 .


" The question that has to be penetrated is , how did 38 visits over 2 years not rescue these children from slow torture and starvation ? "

" The question that has to be penetrated is how did 38 visits over two years not rescue these children from slow torture and starvation , " Ryan said in an interview .


Cindy Cohn , legal director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation , said that portion of the DMCA gives too much leeway to copyright holders .

Cindy Cohn , legal director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation , said Monday that section 512 hands too much power to copyright holders .


The S3C2440 CPU supports major operating systems including Microsoft Windows CE / Pocket PC , Palm OS , Symbian , and Linux .

It supports the Windows CE , Palm , Symbian , and Linux operating systems .


The transaction will expand the revenue from Callebaut 's consumer products business to 45 percent of total sales from 23 percent .

The transaction will expand Callebaut 's sales revenues from its consumer products business to 45 percent from 23 percent .


Meanwhile , law enforcement officials in Palm Beach County , Fla . , where Limbaugh owns a $ 24 million mansion , said his drug use is under investigation .

A law enforcement source in Palm Beach County , where Limbaugh owns a $ 24 million oceanfront mansion , said last week that Limbaugh 's drug use is still under investigation .


State Rep. Ron Wilson , D-Houston , joined committee Republicans in voting for the map .

State Rep. Ron Wilson , a Houston Democrat , joined nine Republicans in approving the bill Saturday .


State unemployment last month stood at 6.4 percent , down from a revised 6.7 percent in August .

The statewide unemployment rate fell to 6.4 percent , down from a revised 6.7 percent in August .


The three chains have replaced most of the 70,000 striking workers with temporary employees to keep their stores open .

The supermarket chains have used managers and replacement workers to keep their stores open , often at reduced hours .


Government workers trapped in a burning downtown office tower frantically dialed 911 as they tried to make their way through smoke-filled staircases and hallways , officials said .

Some people trapped in a burning high-rise building in Chicago 's Loop business district frantically dialed 911 for help in escaping the smoke-filled staircases and hallways , officials said .


Because of the distance between the two chambers , the eventual conference between House and Senate tax writers promises to be intense and possibly rocky .

The eventual conference between House and Senate tax writers promises to be intense and possibly rocky , even though all the principals will be Republicans .


Their groundbreaking contributions commercialize technologies , create jobs , improve productivity and stimulate the nation 's growth and development . "

" Their groundbreaking contributions commercialise technologies , create jobs , improve productivity and stimulate the nation 's growth and development , " it said .


Oak Brook , IL-based McDonalds is expected to launch several hundred restaurants by year 's end .

The company 's goal is to offer wireless service at several hundred restaurants by year 's end .


The dividend , the company 's second this calendar year , is payable Nov. 7 to shareholders of record at the close of business Oct. 17 .

In a statement , Microsoft said the dividend is payable Nov. 7 to shareholders of record on Oct. 17 .


Mr. Hampton had been living at a residence for AIDS patients in Beth Israel Hospital .

Hampton , 39 , died in Beth Israel Hospital , Tipograph said .


Already suffering with the nation 's worst credit rating , the state is operating for the first time completely on borrowed money .

The Davis administration says the state is operating for the first time completely on borrowed money .


Testing of the swimsuit at a state police lab and at a private lab in Virginia had not yet been able determine whether it belonged to Bish , Conte said .

Testing at a Massachusetts State Police lab and a private Virginia lab has not been able to determine whether the swimsuit belonged to Bish , Conte said yesterday .


Under the final tax bill , most dividends and capital gains would be taxed at 15 per cent until the end of 2008 .

Under the compromise , most dividends and capital gains would be taxed at 15 percent through 2008 .


A grassy field and asphalt island , topped with an ATM , sit where Orville Wright once developed a split airplane wing , tinkered with cars and even built toys .

Orville Wright 's laboratory was once there - where he developed a split airplane wing , tinkered with cars and even built toys .


Shares of GE were slipping 17 cents , or 0.6 % , to $ 28.02 in Instinet premarket trading .

Shares in GE were down 7 cents to $ 28.12 by the close of trading in New York .


The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church , Frank T. Griswold III , declined , through a spokesman , to comment on the development Saturday .

The presiding bishop of the Episcopal church , Frank Griswold , declined to comment on Saturday 's development .


IAC 's stock closed yesterday down $ 2.81 , or 7.6 percent , at $ 34.19 .

InterActiveCorp 's shares closed at $ 34.19 , down $ 2.81 , or 7.6 percent on the Nasdaq Stock Market .


Memories also live on of the bloody debacle in Somalia 10 years ago -- the last major US military involvement in Africa .

Memories also live on of a bloody debacle in Somalia a decade ago -- the last major U.S. military involvement in Africa .


He faces up to 10 years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine if convicted .

If convicted , Parson faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $ 250,000 .


At 5 p.m. EDT , Henri had maximum sustained winds near 50 mph , with some gusts reaching 60 mph .

At 8 p.m. Friday , Henri was becoming disorganized , but still had maximum sustained winds near 50 mph , with stronger gusts .


" It 's a huge black eye , " said publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr . , whose family has controlled the paper since 1896 .

" It 's a huge black eye , " Arthur Sulzberger , the newspaper 's publisher , said of the scandal .


The industry is working with the FDA " to get firm answers and not just speculation , " he told Reuters Health .

Companies are working with the FDA and academics " to try and get some firm answers and not just speculation , " Jarman said .


It would have been the first time in Texas history that the comptroller had not certified the budget .

Strayhorn said it was the first time in Texas history a comptroller had not certified the appropriations act .


Sales at Ford fell 0.1 percent while sales at DaimlerChrysler rose 7 percent .

Truck sales for the world 's No. 2 automaker dropped 4.1 percent , while its car sales dropped 13.7 percent .


The rate of survival without serious brain damage is about 10 per cent , said Dr Leo Bossaert , executive director of the European Resuscitation Council .

The rate of survival without serious brain damage is about 10 percent , said Bossaert , a professor at the University Hospital in Antwerp , Belgium .


GREAT train robber Ronnie Biggs was fighting for life last night after a massive heart attack .

Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs was back in jail tonight after being treated in hospital for pneumonia .


Russian and Saudi officials on Monday signed a five-year agreement on cooperation in the oil and gas sector .

After talks , Russian and Saudi energy ministers signed a five-year agreement on cooperation in the oil and gas industry .


A judge stayed an injunction against RIM that would have prevented it from selling the Blackberry device and services in the United States .

NTP also said it would seek an injunction preventing RIM from selling the BlackBerry in the United States .


Imam Samudra , 32 , is accused of being the " field commander " of the October 12 attacks that killed 202 people , mostly tourists .

Imam Samudra is charged with playing a key role in the planning and execution of the Oct. 12 attacks , that killed 202 people , mostly foreign tourists .


This is just the latest movement in a continuing trend towards open source support of business applications .

This is just the latest movement in a continuing trend toward open-source support among business application vendors .


Dusenbery 's fiancee , Jessica Wheat , said he was considering settling down in Fort Campbell and making the Army his career .

Jessica Wheat , who said she and Dusenbery were planning to marry , said Dusenbery was considering settling down in Fort Campbell and making the Army his career .


Jack Ferry , company spokesman , said that a search is in progress but would not comment on its status .

Company spokesman Jack Ferry said a search is ongoing but declined comment on its status .


Three Federal Reserve speakers and the Fed 's anecdotal summary of U.S. economic conditions could help firm expectations .

At 1800 GMT , the Federal Reserve issues its Beige Book summary of U.S. economic conditions .


The U.N. Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq last week reported that cases of diarrhea have tripled in Baghdad .

Children get sick from drinking the water : The United Nations Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq last week reported that cases of diarrhea have tripled in Baghdad .


Billy Hodge , 11 , is engrossed with the Harry Potter series books .

Indeed , the Harry Potter series stands in a class by itself .


Mr Eddington warned yesterday that the future of the airline was " in the hands of the negotiators " .

" The future of BA is in the hands of the negotiators , " Eddington told British Broadcasting Corp. television on Sunday .


Selling it symbolically writes a finish to that chapter in the administration of our city schools . "

" Selling it symbolically writes ' Finish ' to that chapter in the administration of our city 's schools , " he said .


The SIA said chip sales were expect to rise 16.8 percent to $ 180.9bn next year , followed by a 5.8 in 2005 .

The SIA forecast that chip sales next year will rise 16.8 percent to $ 180.9 billion , followed by a 5.8 percent increase to $ 191.5 billion in 2005 .


Peterson has been charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of his wife and son .

Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son .


U.S. stocks fell , led by computer-related shares , after network-equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. said sales will be unchanged this quarter .

U.S. stocks fell after Cisco Systems Inc . , the world 's biggest maker of networking-equipment , forecast that sales will be unchanged this quarter .


Mr. Dewhurst has called for a " cooling period " between special sessions , which could give the Democrats some time at home .

Mr. Dewhurst has suggested a cooling-off period , which could give the senators time to go home .


Mr. Weingarten said that he expected Mr. Ebbers , who turned 62 yesterday , to be fully exonerated at trial .

Mr. Ebbers ' attorney Reid Weingarten said he expects Mr. Ebbers to be exonerated .


The four fund companies named by Spitzer each said they 're cooperating with his investigation .

All the fund companies have said they are cooperating with Spitzer 's probe .


Artists are worried the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows .

The artists say the plan will harm French culture and punish those who need help most - performers who have a hard time lining up work .


Now Infogrames has decided to change its name to Atari .

Infogrames is to change its name to Atari when NASDAQ opens for trading tomorrow .


At 10 p.m. , Odette was centered about 295 miles south-southeast of Kingston , Jamaica , and was moving northeast near 8 mph .

At 10 p.m. Thursday , Odette was about 295 miles south-southeast of Kingston , Jamaica and about 900 miles south-southeast of Palm Beach .


AMC has since asked the experienced Fluor company of the US to produce a detailed costing of the project , but the report is still two weeks away .

AustMag has since asked the experienced US company Fluor to produce a detailed costing of the project but the report is still two weeks away .


The researchers found only empty cavities and scar tissue where the tumors had been .

No tumors were detected ; rather , empty cavities and scar tissue were found in their place .


The House has already approved the measure , and Congress twice sent similar legislation to President Clinton , who vetoed it .

Congress twice sent similar legislation to former President Bill Clinton , who vetoed it .


Mr. Bush has credited the Dallas pastor with helping to inspire the idea of using federal dollars to fund faith-based programs .

He has credited Dr. Evans with helping to inspire the idea of federal financing for faith-based programs .


Attorney Patricia Anderson , who represents the Schindlers in the courtroom tug-of-war with their son-in-law , declined to comment on the case .

Pat Anderson , the lawyer representing the Schindlers , declined to comment on the filing .


The court today reversed the decision of that court , the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit .

The court Monday reversed the decision of that court , the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals .


" High-tech scam artists who think they can hijack the Internet should think again , " Ashcroft said .

" High-tech scam artists who think they can hijack the Internet should think again , " said Assistant Attorney General Michael Chertoff of the Criminal Division .


Those systems typically combine institutional and community-based care and are financed by a combination of state , federal , and private dollars .

Those systems typically combine institutional and community care and are paid for with combinations of state , federal and private money .


A passer-by found Ben hiding along a dirt road in Spanish Fork Canyon about 7 p.m. , with his hands still taped together but his feet free .

A passer-by found the boy hiding along a dirt road in Spanish Fork Canyon about 7 p.m. Thursday , with his feet free but his hands still taped .


The companies uniformly declined to give specific numbers on customer turnover , saying they will release those figures only when they report overall company performance at year-end .

The companies , however , declined to give specifics on customer turnover , saying they would release figures only when they report their overall company performance .


Chaudhry was released 56 days later and the Fiji military installed an all-indigenous government led by Qarase , who won democratic elections in September 2001 .

The Fijian military installed an all-indigenous government led by Mr Qarase , who won democratic elections in September 2001 .


Russia had closed checkpoints on parts of the border with China and Mongolia until June 4 , Itar-Tass news agency said .

Russia has closed dozens of checkpoints on the border with China and Mongolia , which has also reported SARS cases , until June 4 , Itar-Tass news agency said .


Nonetheless , the open-source guru insisted , " This attack was wrong , and it was dangerous to our goals . "

" This attack was wrong , and it was dangerous to our goals , " Raymond said .


The U.S. military on Dec. 2 began a large-scale sweep , dubbed Operation Avalanche , targeting the south and east of the country , where Taliban activity has been highest .

Since Dec. 2 the U.S. military has been engaged in a large-scale sweep , dubbed Operation Avalanche , targeting the south and east of the country .


Britz earned $ 3.77 million in salary , bonus and other compensation , and Kinney earned $ 3.76 million .

Johnston made $ 5.8 million in salary and bonus in 2001 as president , and as a part-time adviser earned $ 1 million in 2002 .


But the company said that its competitors simply were trying to hinder MCI 's emergence from bankruptcy .

But the company said over the weekend that its competitors were simply trying to throw up roadblocks to MCIs emergence from bankruptcy .


As a result , Murphy sought to substitute Strier 's sister , Ethel Celnik , as the trustee .

Murphy said Strier 's sister , Ethel Celnik , was in the courtroom at the time , but Strier was not .


" This moves us a lot closer to saying that the foam can do this kind of damage , " said Hubbard , a member of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board .

" I think this moves us a lot closer toward saying that foam can do this kind of damage , " Hubbard said .


Writing in the journal Geophysical Research Letters , Vincent ’ s team said all of the fresh water poured out of the 20 mile ( 30 km ) long Disraeli Fjord .

Writing in the journal Geophysical Research Letters , Vincent 's team said all of the fresh water poured out of the 20-mile-long Disraeli Fjord .


Instead , tickets for the Jersey jam went on sale last night through Ticketmaster .

Tickets , available through Ticketmaster , went on sale yesterday .


On Wednesday , a man was shot near Kut as he tried to run over two marines at a checkpoint .

On Wednesday , the Marines shot an attacker near the town of Al-Kut as he tried to run over two Marines at a checkpoint .


Among the proposals is one for Zimbabwe to have the opportunity to rejoin the 54-member body before the next CHOGM meeting in two years .

Among the proposals being considered is for Zimbabwe to have the opportunity to rejoin the 54-member body before the next Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in two years .


The percentage of Americans without health coverage rose from 14.6 to 15.2 .

The percentage of Californians without health insurance was unchanged , the report showed .


Yesterday 's ruling is a great first step toward better coverage for poor Maine residents , he said , but there is more to be done .

He said the court 's ruling was a great first step toward better coverage for poor Maine residents , but that there was more to be done .


A ruling last week by U.S. District Judge Lee R. West in Oklahoma City that the FTC lacked authority to run the registry triggered a whirlwind of activity in Washington .

The legislation came after U.S. District Judge Lee R. West in Oklahoma City ruled last week that the FTC lacked authority to run the registry .


Seven people were taken to hospital today after a second derailment on the London Underground in less than 48 hours .

The leader of the country ’ s biggest rail union threatened industrial action today following the second derailment on the London Underground in less than 48 hours .


The quick conviction followed a 21 / 2-week trial , during which Waagner represented himself .

The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself .


IDEC shareholders would own 50.5 percent of the stock of the combined company , and Biogen shareholders the remaining 49.5 percent .

The companies said Idec holders would own about 50.5 percent of the stock of the combined company .


U.S. officials say Hussein loyalists do not require high-technology eavesdropping devices to gather substantial amounts of information on the activities of American officials .

U.S. officials say operatives loyal to the ousted Saddam government do not require hightechnology eavesdropping devices to gather substantial amounts of information on the activities of American officials .


Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach LLP said it filed suit in a New York court on Monday on behalf of the Southern Alaska Carpenters Pension Fund .

Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach filed the lawsuit , which seeks class-action status , on behalf of the Southern Alaska Carpenters Pension Fund in federal court in Manhattan .


Both figures were below consensus expectations , but August sales were revised to a 1.2 percent increase from a previously reported 0.6 percent gain , fueling a dollar rally .

But August sales were revised to a 1.2 percent increase from a previously reported 0.6 percent gain , fuelling a dollar rally .


Attorneys for the Roman Catholic archdiocese and nearly 250 alleged victims began meeting last week to reach an out-of-court settlement .

Attorneys for both the archdiocese and the plaintiffs began meeting last week to reach the out-of-court settlement .


The two other passengers were taken to John Peter Smith and Harris Methodist Fort Worth hospitals with critical injuries .

Two additional passengers were taken to John Peter Smith and Harris Methodist hospitals , both with what was described as critical injuries .


The new law requires libraries and schools to use filters or lose federal financing .

The 6-3 ruling reinstates a law that told libraries to install filters or surrender federal money .


At first , the animals ’ performance declined compared to the sessions on the joystick .

At first , the animals ' performance declined compared with the joystick sessions .


" The public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls , unwanted intrusions , " he said at a White House ceremony .

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


Lucent 's stock was off 7 cents , or 3.7 percent , at $ 1.84 in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange .

Lucent shares fell 8 cents , or 4.19 percent , to $ 1.83 a share in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange .


McBride dismissed Novell 's Unix ownership claims as " a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . "

" We strongly disagree with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community , " McBride said .


Although they no longer get the glory , desktop PC exceeded IDC 's shipment expectations in the second quarter , Kay said .

Desktop PC shipments also exceeded IDC 's expectations in the second quarter , Kay said .


" Clearly it is a tragic day for Americans , " he said in Washington .

" It 's clearly a tragic day for America , " Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said in Washington .


In an editorial in the journal , two breast cancer researchers said hormones ' effect on the breast creates a double-whammy that is " almost unique " in medicine .

In an accompanying editorial , two breast cancer researchers said that the effect of hormones on the breast created a double whammy that was " almost unique " in medicine .


PC-related products were the strongest sellers , with microprocessors up 5.6 percent and DRAMs up 8.2 percent , the SIA said .

In July , PC-related products were the strongest sector with microprocessors up 5.6 per cent and DRAMs up 8.2 per cent over June .


Last month , The Washington Post Co. introduced Express , a tabloid distributed largely along transit routes .

Last month The Washington Post also launched a free tabloid aimed at younger readers called the Express .


After a tense stand-off , the battlewagon turned back .

After the French threatened to open fire , the battlewagon turned back .


Ten , two mobile homes and numerous outbuildings were destroyed by the now-smoldering fire northwest of Boulder .

He said eight or nine homes had been destroyed by the now-smoldering fire northwest of Boulder .


Limbaugh 's lawyer , Roy Black , has accused the Palm Beach State Attorney 's Office of having political motives for investigating whether the conservative radio commentator bought painkillers illegally .

Limbaugh 's attorney , Roy Black , has accused the State Attorney 's Office of having political motives for its investigation .


The top speed of Ethernet could hit 40G bps ( bits per second ) within the next two years , a senior Cisco Systems Inc. executive said Wednesday .

The top speed of Ethernet could hit 40G bit / sec within the next two years , a senior Cisco executive said Wednesday .


Many of the victims of Sunday 's attack had been headed out of Iraq for R & R or emergency leave .

Many of the victims had been headed home for R & R or emergency leave when they were killed .


He also wrote the state was right to execute a search warrant at the store .

He said he had told the state police to execute a search warrant but stop if they encountered resistance .


Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as " Eleonora67 , " to extend the contest until 6 p.m. EDT Sunday .

Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as " Eleonora [ 67 ] , " to extend the contest until 3 p.m. Arizona time Sunday .


Only the Intel Corporation has a lower dividend yield .

Only Intel Corp. ' s 0.3 percent yield was lower .


Shares of Ahold rose 12 cents , or 2.3 percent , to 5.35 euros in Amsterdam .

Ahold 's U.S. shares rose 52 cents , or 9 percent , to $ 6.30 .


Michelle Wie chips Sunday during her 1-up victory over Virada Nirapathpongporn in the 27th U.S. Women 's Amateur Public Links Championship .

Now she has her first trophy after victory in the US Women 's Amateur Public Links here on Sunday .


Powell 's rendition of the third conversation made it more incriminating , by saying an officer ordered that the area be " cleared out . "

Powell 's version made it seem more sinister when he said an officer on the tape ordered that the area be " cleared out . "


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gained 3 points , or 0.39 percent , at 924 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 6 points , or 0.41 percent , to 1,498 .


The euro soared to US $ 1.1914 in Asian trading , before slipping back slightly to US $ 1.1895 as trading opened in Europe .

The euro soared to $ 1.1914 in Asian trading , before slipping back to $ 1.1884 in late European trading , up from $ 1.1857 late Monday .


PBL 's Channel Nine has been billed as Australia 's most popular commercial station after it recently recorded 26 consecutive weeks on top of the ratings .

Channel Nine has been billed as the most popular commercial station after recently recording 26 consecutive weeks on top of the ratings .


The Nasdaq composite index rose 15.82 , or 0.9 percent , to 1,861.52 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 17.48 points , or 0.95 percent , at 1,863.18 .


It appears that the machine was cracked using a ptrace exploit by a local user immediately after the exploit was posted on BugTraq . "

" It appears that the machine was cracked using a ptrace exploit by a local user immediately after the exploit was posted , " it added .


The money was taken at 4 a.m. on March 18 , hours before the U.S. launched its first air strikes , the newspaper said .

The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault .


" The company has always made , and continues to make , exceptional customer service and customer satisfaction a top priority , " the statement said .

The Company has always made , and continues to make , exceptional customer service and customer satisfaction a top priority in all business practices , " AOL added .


Nvidia shares lost 58 cents ( U.S. ) or 3.46 per cent to $ 16.20 yesterday on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

Nvidia 's stock fell 65 cents , or almost 4 percent , to $ 16.13 on Nasdaq .


Yang would dine on shredded pork with garlic and kung pao chicken washed down with Chinese tea , state media said .

Yang was to dine on specially designed packets of shredded pork with garlic and " eight treasure " rice , washed down with Chinese tea , state media said .


Cullen is replacing former chief privacy officer Richard Purcell , who left earlier this year .

The job had been vacant since Richard Purcell left earlier this year .


Singapore reported no suspected SARS cases Wednesday , but officials quarantined 70 people who had contact with the Taiwanese patient .

Still , Singapore quarantined 70 people who had been in close contact with the scientist .


The agencies warn that the " insulation can sift through cracks in the ceiling , around light fixtures or around ceiling fans . "

The insulation can sift through cracks in the ceiling , around light fixtures or around ceiling fans , so cracks should be sealed , they recommend .


Mallard 's friend , Clete Jackson , and his cousin , Herbert Tyrone Cleveland , pleaded guilty last year to dumping Biggs ' body .

That night Jackson and his cousin , Herbert Tyrone Cleveland , went with Mallard to her house .


" Oh , it 's never fun to be No 4 , especially if you 've been No 1 before .

" It 's never fun to be No. 4 , especially if you 've been No. 1 before , ' ' said Williams . "


It consisted of eight blacks , two Guyanese and two whites .

The new jury consisted of eight blacks , two whites and two jurors of Guyanese descent .


But Nelson claims he did it because he was drunk on beer , not because Rosenbaum was jewish .

Those two witnesses say that Nelson confessed to killing Rosenbaum , but claimed he did it because he was drunk on beer .


In the 1990 's , the board found , budget cuts and trade-offs ate away at the shuttle program 's safety margins .

In the 1990s , the board found , budget cuts and trade-offs etched away at the shuttle program 's thin margins of safety .


The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 118 points , or 1.36 percent , to 8,829 .

In morning trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 121.51 , or 1.4 percent , at 8,832.69 .


The 5,000 members have already pledged to relocate to the selected state , Free State Project organizers say .

The project already has more than 5,000 members committed to relocating to the " free state . "


In Hong Kong , 24 patients were quarantined Wednesday after seven public hospital workers developed flu-like symptoms .

This after seven health care workers at a public hospital fell ill with flu-like symptoms .


By late afternoon , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.81 , or 0.1 percent , at 9,331.77 , having gained 201 points Monday to its highest level since July 2002 .

In morning trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.76 , or 0.1 percent , at 9,310.20 , having gained 201 points Monday .


On Friday , every major exhibitor will donate time to play daily trailers on all screens in more than 5,000 U.S. theaters .

Beginning Friday , every major exhibitor in the country will donate time to play trailers in more than 5,000 theaters across the United States .


The charges came after the federal government prohibited the sheik from speaking with the media and imposed special measures restricting his access to mail , the telephone and visitors .

The charges came after the federal government imposed special administrative measures restricting the sheik 's access to mail , the telephone and visitors and prohibiting him from speaking with the media .


The updated 64-bit operating system , Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems , will run natively on AMD Athlon 64 processor-powered desktops and AMD Opteron processor-powered workstations .

Windows XP 64-bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems will support AMD64 technology , running natively on AMD Athlon 64 powered desktops and AMD Opteron processor-powered workstations .


" I regret we had an incident that could be an impediment to progress , " Mr. Powell said , referring to the killing of Abdullah Qawasmeh , a leading Hamas figure .

" I regret we had an incident that could be an impediment to progress , " Powell told a news conference in neighboring Jordan .


The department 's position threatens to alienate social conservatives , who have provided strong political support for Mr. Ashcroft and President Bush .

The department 's stance disappointed some abortion opponents , and it threatens to alienate social conservatives who have provided strong political support for Ashcroft and President Bush .


French President Jacques Chirac was said to have demanded that a European company provide the engines .

French President Jacques Chirac was also reported to have supported the European bid .


" This new division will be focused on the vitally important task of protecting the nation 's cyber assets so that we may best protect the nation 's critical infrastructure assets . "

" This new division will be focused on the vitally important task of protecting the nation 's cyberassets so that we may best protect the nation 's critical infrastructure assets , " he added .


Apple is working with Oxford Semiconductor and affected drive manufacturers to resolve this issue , which resides in the Oxford 922 chipset , " the company statement said .

Apple is working with Oxford Semiconductor and affected drive manufacturers to resolve this issue , which resides in the Oxford 922 chip-set . "


" His statement is that he possibly hit the gas instead of the brakes , " Mr Butts said .

" He says he couldn 't stop the vehicle ... his statement is he possibly hit the gas instead of the brake , " Butts said .


Ten police officers were facing disciplinary action yesterday after they abandoned their night patrol to watch David Blaine .

Ten police officers were facing disciplinary action today after they abandoned their street patrol to go and watch the American illusionist David Blaine .


Whitey Bulger is now on the law enforcement agency 's " 10 Most Wanted " list alongside Osama bin Laden .

A former FBI informant , Whitey Bulger is now on the agency 's " Ten Most Wanted " list alongside Osama bin Laden .


Humphries , and his father William , were on the IU campus Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning .

Humphries , and his father , William , arrived at IU in the early afternoon and spent the day with IU coach Mike Davis .


He also worked in the Virginia attorney general 's office .

Before that he held various posts in Virginia , including deputy attorney general .


Blue chips edged lower by midday on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months .

U.S. stocks fell in early morning trade on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months .


" They did not read footnotes in a 90-page document , " said the official , referring to the section that contained the State Department 's dissent .

" They did not read footnotes in a 90-page document , " he said , referring to the annex .


At least 2 female patients sharing a room and 10 nurses have fevers or other symptoms , and about 100 people who have had contact with them have been quarantined .

At least two female patients sharing a room and 10 nurses now have fevers or other symptoms , and about 100 of their contacts have been quarantined .


The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , the American Cancer Society journal , being published online today .

The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday .


The rioters shot one person in the shoulder and beat and stabbed others , police said .

On Tuesday night rioters shot one person in the shoulder and beat or stabbed others .


Congo 's many-sided war began in 1998 when Uganda and Rwanda invaded to back rebels fighting to topple the government in Kinshasa .

The Democratic Republic of Congo 's war began in 1998 when Uganda and Rwanda invaded together to back rebels trying to topple Kinshasa .


Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton , R-Columbus , said he spoke with Kernan not long before the oath of office ceremony .

Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton , R-Columbus , said he 'll miss the governor 's civility most .


For the first time starting Thursday , all four pages of the Constitution will be on view instead of just the first and last pages .

And for the first time , all four pages of the Constitution will be on permanent display .


Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said the yen has strengthened too much but declined to comment on whether Japan had intervened .

Japan 's Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said the yen had strengthened too much but declined to comment on whether Japan had intervened in the market to stem the yen 's rise .


The American Anglican Council , which represents Episcopalian conservatives , said it will seek authorization to create a separate province in North America because of last week 's actions .

The American Anglican Council , which represents Episcopalian conservatives , said it will seek authorization to create a separate group in North America .


The S & P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes recorded their third straight week of gains .

Both the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes have scored three straight weeks of gains .


Two years later , the insurance coverage would begin .

Under the agreement , Medicare coverage for drug benefits would begin in 2006 .


He said there were complex reasons for the increased numbers of cases and scientists were only just beginning to understand the risk factors .

However , he said , The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and were just beginning to understand the risk factors .


After all , China isn 't racing anyoneso there 's no great rush , " Clark said .

After all , China isn ’ t racing anyone … so there ’ s no great rush , ” Clark said .


Additionally , the new Server Admin tool is intended to make it easy for system administrators to set up , manage and monitor the services built into Panther Server .

In addition , Apple 's new Server Admin tool makes it easy for system administrators to set up , manage and monitor the complete set of services built into Panther Server .


Furthermore , Bremer estimated that as many as 200 operatives from the extremist group Ansar al-Islam have slipped back into the country since May 1 .

Furthermore , Mr Bremer said that as many as 200 operatives from the extremist group Ansar al Islam had slipped back into the country since May 1 .


Holders of paper bonds will be able , though not required , to convert to electronic accounts .

Beginning sometime next year , holders of existing paper bonds will be encouraged to exchange them for electronic versions .


Labor 's Julia Gillard said it was a " major failure of coastal surveillance " .

Opposition politicians have described it as a " major failure in coastal surveillance " .


The suspected militants ambushed the convoy Saturday near the town of Spinboldak , said U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Douglas Lefforge .

The suspected militants ambushed the convoy near the town of Spinboldak , U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Douglas Lefforge said Sunday , a day after the attack .


She has also signed a contract with Random House to write two books .

Pauley also announced Thursday that she has struck a deal with Random House to pen two books .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 .


The Standard & Poor 's 500 index rose 11.67 , or 1.2 percent , to 975.26 , having risen 3.3 percent last week .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was up 9.05 points , or 0.94 percent , at 972.64 .


The retailer said it came to the decision after hearing the opinions of customers and associates .

The decision came after " listening to our customers and associates , " Melissa Berryhill , a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart , said .


Analysts attributed the increase in part to negative news from bankrupt competitor WorldCom Inc . WCOEQ.PK and talk that AT & T could be a takeover target .

Analysts attributed its rise to negative news from bankrupt competitor WorldCom Inc . < WCOEQ.PK > and talk that AT & T could be a takeover target , among other factors .


The NEA report , the " Status of the American Public School Teacher , " aims to help education groups shape their agendas .

The NEA report , " Status of the American Public School Teacher , " aims to help education groups shape their agendas and mold the country 's image of teachers .


Paul Themba Nyathi , an MDC spokesman , said the Avenues Clinic was being targeted because it was treating opposition supporters .

MDC spokesperson Paul Themba Nyathi said the Avenues Clinic was targeted because it was handling opposition supporters .


Federal Judge William Barbour said Tuesday he imposed the maximum sentence because Avants showed no remorse in the brutal slaying .

U.S. District Judge William Barbour said he imposed the maximum because Avants showed no remorse .


" These are dark days for our industry , " Giovanni Bisignani , director general of the Geneva-based organization , said in a statement .

" These are dark days for our industry , " the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association 's Director-General Giovanni Bisignani said .


US Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline , which transports crude from Colombia 's second-biggest oil field .

U.S. Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline .


Rep. Dan Gelber , D-Miami Beach , argued that the freeze is for only a few months .

Rep. Dan Gelber , D-Miami Beach , said the bill won 't freeze rates as its supporters claim .


She was the only woman in her unit and a member of Teamsters Local 995 .

She was the only woman employed as a warehouse worker and heavy equipment operator and the only woman in her Teamsters local .


After consulting with experts , he said he was advised a delay will give Luna his best chance of reuniting with " L " Pod , his family .

Experts say the delay will give Luna his best chance of reuniting with " L " Pod , his family , Thibault said .


Analysts have estimated that Vivendi Uni could fetch $ 12 billion- $ 14 billion for VUE .

Analysts have estimated that the two networks could fetch as much as $ 7 billion .


Microsoft favors setting up " independent e-mail trust authorities to establish and maintain commercial email guidelines , certify senders who follow the guidelines , and resolve customer disputes . "

Gates says he wants to see " independent e-mail trust authorities " who " establish and maintain commercial email guidelines , certify senders who follow the guidelines , and resolve customer disputes . "


" The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and we are only just beginning to understand the risk factors , " he said .

However , he said , The reasons behind the increase in incidence are more complex and were just beginning to understand the risk factors .


The interview , which also focuses on Schwarzenegger 's training routines and prowess as a bodybuilder , was reprinted this week on the website http : / / www.smokinggun.com.

The interview , which also focuses on Schwarzenegger 's training routines and prowess as a bodybuilder , was re-printed this week on the Web Site www.thesmokinggun.com.


Trevor Fetter , who returned to Tenet as president last November , has been appointed as acting CEO , the company said .

The board has appointed Trevor Fetter , who returned to the company as president last November , as acting CEO .


The Fox Movie Channel has banned Charlie Chan .

Charlie Chan is off the case for the Fox Movie Channel .


The 3 { hours of recordings include conversations between police , firefighters and other emergency workers , as well as media inquiries .

Among them are conversations between police , firefighters and other emergency workers , as well as media inquiries .


Germans account for more than 40 percent of foreign visitors coming to Italy .

Germans represent more than a quarter of all foreign visitors to Italy and 40 percent of hotel bookings .


Muhammad and fellow sniper suspect Lee Boyd Malvo , who goes on trial Nov. 10 , were arrested Oct. 24 , 2002 , at a Maryland highway rest stop .

Mr. Muhammad , 42 , and 18-year-old Lee Boyd Malvo , who goes on trial separately Nov. 10 , were arrested Oct. 24 , 2002 , at a Maryland highway rest stop .


Thursday , Mr. Romanow called it an offence to democracy to not implement a council that so many Canadians support .

Yesterday , Mr. Romanow said it was an affront to democracy to not implement a council that so many Canadians support .


" The anticipated global sales improvement in the month of June did not materialize , " said Chief Financial Officer Robert Rivet .

" The anticipated global sales improvement in the month of June did not materialize as we had anticipated , " the company said .


Feelings about current business conditions improved substantially from the first quarter , jumping from 40 to 55 .

Assessment of current business conditions improved substantially , the Conference Board said , jumping to 55 from 40 in the first quarter .


U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer said the incident resulted from " two staff members bringing in Halloween costumes . "

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer said ``two staff members bringing in Halloween costumes ' ' were responsible .


The company reported that it terminated Sequent 's Unix contract for improper transfer of source code and development methods into Linux .

SCO said it terminated Sequent 's contract due to improper transfer of the company 's source code and development methods into Linux .


Investors are taking heed of the latest warning from Japan 's top financial diplomat Zembei Mizoguchi that Japan would act to prevent excessive swings in rates .

Investors kept in mind Tuesday 's warning from Japan 's top financial diplomat Zembei Mizoguchi that Japan would act to prevent excessive swings in currency rates .


Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three crucial aspects of policing in the Solomons .

Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three aspects of policing by Commissioner William Morrell .


In 2002 , Linksys overtook Cisco Systems as the leading wireless equipment vendor , accounting for 14.1 percent of revenue .

Rolfe said Linksys overtook Cisco Systems last year as the leading supplier of WLAN equipment .


RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said Grant was " the one we were all pulling for .

He has a very good reputation , " RT Jones analyst Juli Niemann said of Grant .


The layoffs at Eddie Bauer headquarters were dispersed across the company and at all levels , spokeswoman Lisa Erickson said .

The eliminations at Eddie Bauer come at all divisions and levels of the company , said Eddie Bauer spokeswoman Lisa Erickson .


Mr Martin said the company is " cautiously optimistic regarding some improvement in sales and operating performance trends in the second half of 2003 " .

We are cautiously optimistic regarding some improvement in sales and operating performance trends in the second half of 2003 . "


" It was one of the first times in my life that I felt we were truly being treated as Americans , ' ' she said .

" It was one of the few times in my life when I felt that we were truly being treated as Americans . "


" Please , keep doing your homework , " said Bavelier , the mother of three .

" Please , keep doing your homework , " said Bavelier , the mother of 6-year-old twins and a 2-year old .


While Mr. Qurei is widely respected and has a long history of negotiating with the Israelis , he cannot expect such a warm welcome .

While Qureia is respected and has a history of negotiating with the Israelis , a warm welcome is not expected .


" Nobody wants to go to war with anybody about anything ... it 's always very much a last resort thing and one to be avoided , " Mr Howard told Sydney radio .

" We don 't want to go to war with anybody . . . it 's always very much a last resort , and one to be avoided .


" The message is : If an individual is thinking of getting a flu shot , they shouldn 't wait .

" The message to the public is : If you are thinking of getting a flu shot , don 't wait any longer , " he said . "


Gilroy police and FBI agents described Gehring as cooperative , but said Saturday that he had revealed nothing about what had happened to the children .

Saturday , officials in California described Gehring as cooperative — but said he has revealed nothing about what has happened to the children .


Knox County Health Department is following national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Protocol to contain infection .

The health department spokesperson added the department is following Centers for Disease Control protocol .


The new rules will allow a single company to own TV stations that reach 45 percent of U.S. households instead of the old 35 percent .

The changed national ownership limit allows a company to own TV stations reaching 45 percent of U.S. households instead of 35 percent .


" At this point , Mr. Brando announced : ' Somebody ought to put a bullet ' " through her head , the motion continued .

Brando said that " somebody ought to put a bullet " through her head , according to the defense .


Martin , 58 , will be freed today after serving two thirds of his five-year sentence for the manslaughter of 16-year-old Fred Barras .

Martin served two thirds of a five-year sentence for the manslaughter of Barras and for wounding Fearon .


" We have concluded that the outlook for price stability over the medium term has improved significantly since our last decision to lower interest rates , " Duisenberg said .

In a statement , the ECB said the outlook for price stability over the medium term had " improved significantly " since its last decision to lower interest rates in March .


The notification was first reported Friday by MSNBC .

MSNBC.com first reported the CIA request on Friday .


The 30-year bond US30YT = RR rose 22 / 32 for a yield of 4.31 percent , versus 4.35 percent at Wednesday 's close .

The 30-year bond US30YT = RR grew 1-3 / 32 for a yield of 4.30 percent , down from 4.35 percent late Wednesday .