Carlow and his group peddled drugs by forging paperwork showing the shipments ' prior owners .

The network peddled drugs by forging paperwork showing prior owners of the shipments .


A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney 's Office in Atlanta also refused to comment .

Coca-Cola announced Friday morning that the U.S. Attorney 's office in Atlanta has started an inquiry .


Blair has said there is not ' ' a shred of truth ' ' in allegations the government manipulated evidence , and has resisted calls for a full public inquiry .

Blair has said there is not ``a shred of truth ' ' in allegations that the government manipulated evidence about Iraq 's weapons programs .


They were just making sure they dotted all the I 's and crossed all the T 's , " said Schooff .

They were just making sure they dotted all the I 's and crossed all the T 's , " said Blair Schoof , executive director of music for AOL Europe .


The comment period was to have expired on Monday .

A public comment period on the proposed new taxes will end on Monday .


It even struck a deal for distribution and advertising with popular P2P service Grokster .

Puretunes has also lost a distribution deal with the popular Grokster file-swapping software company .


The group criticizing Schwarzenegger , the League of United Latin American Citizens , said the Austrian-born actor 's advisory board position brings into question his commitment to Latinos .

The League of United Latin American Citizens , the group criticizing Schwarzenegger , said the Austrian-born actor 's advisory board position brings into question his commitment to Hispanics .


He said European governments " have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded , unscientific fears .

" They have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded , unscientific fears , " Bush said .


Market sentiment was subdued after International Business Machines Inc . IBM.N said U.S. securities regulators were investigating the accounting of the world 's largest computer company .

Market sentiment was also cautious after International Business Machines Inc . IBM.N said that federal securities regulators had begun an investigating into its accounting .


Oh yeah , Miami , Boston College and Syracuse leaving the Big East to take a seat in the Atlantic Coast Conference .

Boston College , Miami and Syracuse are considering leaving the Big East for the Atlantic Coast Conference by the end of the month .


Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent .

Tuition at the six two-year community colleges will leap by $ 300 , to $ 2,800 .


U.S. forces recently apprehended some 40 suspected foreign militants near the Syrian border and are now interrogating them .

The Third Armored Cavalry Regiment recently apprehended about 40 suspected fighters near the Syrian border , officials said .


" No one has anything to fear from being correctly identified but everything to fear from their identity being stolen or misused , " Mr Blunkett said .

He added : " No one has anything to fear from being correctly identified , but everything to fear from their identity being stolen or misused . "


They suspect the same anarchist group that claimed responsibility for the Dec. 21 explosions near his house , according to Italian news agency ANSA .

Italian police investigating the Prodi bomb suspect an anarchist group that claimed responsibility for Dec. 21 explosions near his house , according to Italian news agency ANSA .


Supporters say a city casino will attract tourists and conventioneers who will gamble and spend money in restaurants and stores .

Supporters say those people will gamble and have enough money left over to spend in restaurants and stores .


Currently , about 37,000 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea .

There are 100,000 U.S. troops in Asia , most of them in South Korea and Japan .


Lee said Brianna had dragged food , toys and other things into the bedroom .

Lee , 33 , said the girl had dragged the food , toys and other things into her mother 's bedroom .


Peterson told police he fished alone in San Francisco Bay on Christmas Eve , returning to an empty house .

Peterson told police he left his wife at about 9 : 30 a.m. on Dec. 24 to fish alone in San Francisco Bay .


North American markets finished mixed in directionless trading Monday as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators move into the spotlight .

North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight .


Mosel was unable to present financial statements in time due to mergers among subsidiaries and a change of accountants , the company said on Monday .

Mosel had been unable to present financial statements in time because of mergers among subsidiaries and a change of accountants , the company said yesterday .


A navy official on the scene said divers were scanning the river bed with metal finders before rain drove them to shore .

A navy official said divers scanned the river bed with metal detectors before rain drove them to shore .


" The Matrix Reloaded , " which opened in limited previews Wednesday night , took in an estimated $ 135.8 million for all five days .

Matrix Reloaded opened in limited previews Wednesday night , and its total for all five days was estimated at $ 135.8 million .


At first blush , then , the distinction drawn by the creators of the do-not-call registry would seem to draw the line in precisely the right place .

At first blush , then , the creators of the registry would seem to have drawn the line between exempted and banned calls in the right place .


They said no decisions had been made about how many troops would be moved , where they would come from , or where they would end up .

They added that decisions have been made about how many troops will be moved , where they will come from , or where they will end up .


" The bank requires growth from elsewhere in the economy and needs the economy to rebalance , " he said in an interview with the Press Association news agency .

The Bank of England " requires growth from elsewhere in the economy and needs the economy to rebalance , " he told the Press Association news agency .


Voters in Cleveland Heights , Ohio , were asked to decide whether to allow same-sex couples - and also unmarried heterosexual couples - to officially register as domestic partners .

Voters in Cleveland Heights , Ohio , approved a proposal allowing same-sex couples -- and also unmarried heterosexual couples -- to officially register as domestic partners .


Cisco has signed similar deals with AT & T Corp. T.N , SBC Communications Inc . SBC.N and Sprint Corp. FON.N .

Cisco has similar relationships with BellSouth competitors SBC Communications , AT & T and Sprint Communications .


The Dow Jones industrial average advanced for the fourth week in a row .

The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI rose 41.61 points , or 0.44 percent , to 9,415.82 .


Also missing is Al Larsen , 31 , of Fort Worth , Texas , who was in another vehicle swept off the turnpike .

The other victim recovered Tuesday morning was Al Larsen , 31 , of Fort Worth , Texas .


He also could be barred permanently from the securities industry .

Young faces a fine , suspension or being permanently barred from the securities industry .


The Cradle of Liberty Council isn 't the first one to buck the national group 's stance .

Philadelphia 's council is not the first to defy the national policy .


It would be cumbersome for restaurants that serve different meals each day , she said .

It would be especially cumbersome for restaurants that change their menus daily , she said .


Debra Mitchell , a member of the church , said Wilson had recently lost her job .

Mitchell said many knew Wilson , 43 , to be unstable and that she recently lost her job .


Today , we preserve essential tools to foster voice competition in the local market .

" We preserve essential tools to foster voice competition , " Copps said .


" The discovery that the MAP bug is present in the vast majority of Crohn 's sufferers means it is almost certainly causing the intestinal inflammation , " it said in a statement .

The researchers say that the fact the MAP bug is present in the vast majority of Crohns sufferers means it is almost certainly causing the intestinal inflammation .


A big surge in consumer confidence has provided the only positive economic news in recent weeks .

Only a big surge in consumer confidence has interrupted the bleak economic news .


" I have heard the people of New York say , ' Enough is enough , ' " Pataki said . "

" I have every reason to believe that people understand enough is enough , " Mr. Pataki said .


The government says the changes are necessary if Israel is to compete successfully in the global marketplace and attract investment .

However , the Israeli government argues that changes in Israel ’ s state-controlled economy are necessary if the state is to compete in the global marketplace .


The computers were located in the United States , Canada , and South Korea .

The PCs are scattered across the United States , Canada and South Korea .


He was voluntarily castrated in 2001 , an operation he contends removed his ability to become sexually aroused .

DeVries , who was voluntarily castrated in August 2001 , has said the surgery took away his ability to become sexually aroused .


Diana was at her lowest ebb when she wrote the letter to Paul Burrell claiming there was a plot to kill her .

Burrell said Diana wrote a letter in October 1996 claiming there was a plot to kill her in a smash and gave it to him to keep as insurance .


SARS , the deadly respiratory disease first detected in China last November , gave the agency its first real test of a new state-of-the-art emergency operations center .

And SARS , the deadly respiratory disease first detected in China last November , tested the agency 's new state-of-the-art emergency operations center .


This morning , at UM 's New York office , Coen revised his expectations downward , saying that spending would instead rise 4.6 percent to $ 247 billion .

Speaking to reporters at a New York news conference , Universal McCann 's Coen projected that total U.S. ad spending will rise 4.6 percent to $ 247.7 billion this year .


Cross-dressing teens from Harvey Milk High School offered sex for money in Greenwich Village and then robbed the would-be johns by pretending to be cops , sources said last night .

Four Harvey Milk High School students who dressed as women were arrested yesterday for robbing men in the West Village - and pretending to be police officers , sources said .


Massachusetts does not have a state death penalty , and only once before - in Michigan - has the federal death penalty been given in a state without capital punishment .

Massachusetts has no state death penalty , and only once before -- in Michigan -- has the federal death penalty been given in a state without capital punishment .


In Toronto , police said they arrested 38 people and reported 114 incidents , mostly for looting and other thefts .

Toronto police made 38 arrests linked to the blackout and reported 114 incidents , mostly for looting and other thefts , said Constable Mike Hayles .


We caught this ... and haven 't sent it into the blood supply , " said Dr. Dale Towns , CBS Calgary medical director .

" We 're delighted the testing has worked -- we caught this ... and haven 't sent it into the blood supply , " said Dr. Dale Towns , Calgary medical director of CBS .


The Senate 's proposal will need the support of the Democrat-led Assembly and Pataki to become law .

Even if the Senate approves the proposals , they would require the support of the Democrat-led Assembly and Gov. George Pataki to become law .


The stock lost about 75 percent of its value after that bombshell and remains 40 percent below pre-disclosure levels .

The stock lost some three quarters of its value after the initial February 24 bombshell disclosure .


The crates are full of hardback copies of " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . "

On June 4 , Amazon said it had received orders for over 1 million copies of " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . "


French special police raided a farm in Corsica on Friday , capturing the top suspect in the 1998 murder of France 's highest official on the Mediterranean island , officials said .

Police arrested on Friday the chief suspect in the murder of the top state official on the unruly French island of Corsica , Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy said .


Tom Kasmer , a 14-year-old from Belmont , N.C. , got a word that sounded like " zistee " during yesterday 's competition .

The 14-year-old national spelling finalist who attends school in Belmont , N.C. , got a word that sounded like " zistee " during competition Wednesday .


The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 86.56 points , or 0.94 percent , to 9,109.99 , after giving up more than 1 percent earlier .

The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 79.43 points , or 0.86 percent , to 9,117.12 on Friday .


General Wesley Clark finally confirmed this week that he would seek the Democratic nomination to run against President George Bush in next year 's presidential elections .

Retired General Wesley Clark 's entry into the race for the Democratic presidential nomination will almost certainly strengthen anti-war forces determined to unseat US President George W Bush next year .


China would become only the third nation to put a human in space .

China would become the third nation to achieve manned spaceflight .


ImClone Systems Inc. and Genentech Inc. led shares of U.S. biotechnology companies higher after medicines they are developing helped cancer patients in studies .

ImClone Systems and Genentech led shares of biotechnology companies higher yesterday after studies showed the medicines they are developing helped cancer patients .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was down 27.13 points , or 1.64 percent , at 1,626.49 , based on the latest data .

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


The American Express Corp. has pledged at least $ 3 million of more than $ 5 million needed .

The city had requested federal funds , but withdrew that request when American Express pledged at least $ 3 million .


Privately-held GeCAD Software , founded in 1992 , has supplied antivirus and security products since 1994 under the name RAV AntiVirus .

GeCAD , founded in 1992 and based in Bucharest , provides anti-virus , anti-spam and content-filtering products under the name RAV AntiVirus .


Kelly Boggs ' column will appear daily during the June 17-18 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Phoenix .

Kelly Boggs , Baptist Press ' weekly columnist , will be writing a column each day during the Southern Baptist Convention 's annual meeting this week in Phoenix .


This is the only planet that has been found in orbit around a binary star system .

The new found planet is the only one known to orbit such a double-star system .


More than 1,000 people staged mostly peaceful protests during the talks , proclaiming that genetically modified foods weren 't the answer to the world 's food problems .

More than 1,000 people rallied over three days , proclaiming that genetically modified foods weren 't the answer to the world 's food problems .


Lee Janzen , who was tied atop the leaderboard with five holes left , finished with a 68 and tied for sixth .

Lee Janzen , tied atop the leaderboard with five holes left , finished with a 68 to tie for sixth with Bob Crane ( 67 ) at 269 .


The equivalent of 75,000 55-gallon barrels of waste thought to contain transuranic waste are stored underground at Hanford .

The equivalent of 75,000 55-gallon barrels of transuranic and low-level radioactive waste , some of it mixed with hazardous chemicals , is buried at Hanford .


There are more surprises than you can possibly imagine , " Gov. Gray Davis told reporters at a campaign stop in Compton .

There are more surprises than you can possibly imagine , " Davis said after appearing with former U.S. president Bill Clinton at a school dedication .


Officials said all three would be charged with conspiracy to commit murder .

All three of the teens were charged with offenses including conspiracy to commit murder .


Less than 20 percent of Boise 's sales would come from making lumber and paper after the OfficeMax purchase is completed .

Less than 20 percent of Boise 's sales would come from making lumber and paper after the OfficeMax purchase is complete , assuming those businesses aren 't sold .


But they are split over whether the Fed will acknowledge risks are tilted toward weakness , or say they are balanced .

Wall Street is debating whether the central bank will say risks are tilted toward weakness or balanced with inflation .


Yehuda Abraham , a 76-year-old jeweler in New York 's diamond district , allegedly accepted a $ 30,000 down payment on behalf of Lakhani for the missiles , the government said .

Yehuda Abraham , a 76-year-old jeweler from New York 's diamond district , accepted a $ 30,000 down payment on behalf of Lakhani for the first missile , investigators said .


Samudra claims the meeting agreed with this and fine-tuning was handed to Dulmatin , a bombmaker still on the run and so-called smiling Bali bomber , Amrozi .

He claims they agreed on this plot and that fine-tuning was handed to Dulmatin , a bombmaker who is still on the run .


The seventh person charged in the case - Habis Abdu al Saoub - remains at large .

The seventh member of the cell , Habis Abdullah al Saoub , 37 , a Jordanian , remains at large .


Vivendi shares closed 1.9 percent at 15.80 euros in Paris after falling 3.6 percent on Monday .

In New York , Vivendi shares were 1.4 percent down at $ 18.29 .


The Bank of England starts its two-day meeting on Wednesday , but was expected to leave British interest rates steady .

The Bank of England starts a two-day policy meeting on Wednesday and is expected to leave British interest rates steady at 3.75 percent on Thursday .


Wall Street analysts had expected 22 cents a share , according to Thomson First Call .

The results were 3 cents a share lower than the forecast of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .


Annika Sorenstam gets her first opportunity to test that objective this week at the McDonald 's LPGA Championship .

The appetizer devoured , Annika Sorenstam moves on to the entree this week at the McDonald 's LPGA Championship .


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

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


The San Jose-based company posted a net income of $ 64.2 million , or 27 cents per share , in the quarter ended May 30 .

That was up from the year-ago quarter , when the company earned $ 54.3 million , or 22 cents a share .


He claims it may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to the concept .

" This proposal is modest compared with the space programme , and may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to it .


" And if that ain 't a Democrat , then I must be at the wrong meeting . "

" If that ain 't a Democrat , then I must be at the wrong meeting , " he said to a standing ovation .


" After what happened here ... it 's tacky and unpatriotic , " said JoAnn Marquis , visiting the site with her husband from Salem , Mass .

" It 's nasty , " said JoAnn Marquis , visiting with her husband from Salem , Mass . " After what happened here .


An hour later , an Israeli helicopter fired missiles at a car in Gaza City , killing two Hamas officials and at least five other people .

An hour later Israeli attack helicopters rained missiles on a car in Gaza City , killing seven people , Palestinian sources said .


He also called Hovan a " person of good reputation " who had worked as a bus driver since 1967 .

Hovan , a resident of Trumbull , Conn . , had worked as a bus driver since 1967 and had no prior criminal record .


The 30-year bond < US30YT = RR > was down 10 / 32 for a yield of 4.91 percent , up from 4.89 percent late Thursday .

The 30-year bond was down 14 / 32 to yield 4.92 percent , up from 4.89 percent on Thursday but off an earlier yield high of 4.95 percent .


The companies also announced plans to collaborate on the design for future generations of memory technologies .

The two groups said they would collaborate on the design of future memory technologies .


A judge ordered the child placed in state custody Aug. 8 .

On Aug. 8 , Juvenile Court Judge Robert Yeates ordered that Parker be placed in protective custody .


The British ambassador to the United Nations , Sir Jeremy Greenstock , is scheduled to lead a Security Council Mission to the region in mid-May .

Sir Jeremy Greenstock , the UK 's ambassador to the UN , is due to lead a week-long Security Council mission to West Africa in mid-May .


This year , local health departments hired part-time water samplers and purchased testing equipment with a $ 282,355 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency .

This year , Peninsula health officials got the money to hire part-time water samplers and purchase testing equipment thanks to a $ 282,355 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency .


Roslyn shares gained 82 cents to close at $ 20.79 yesterday in Nasdaq trading .

In recent dealings , shares of Roslyn were up 40 cents , or 1.9 percent , to $ 21.25 .


American has laid off 6,500 of its Missouri employees since Dec. 31 , according to Driskill .

Since October 2001 , American has laid off 6,149 flight attendants , according to George Price , a union spokesman .


She met Lady Mary at her Double Bay home yesterday to thank her for the donation .

She met Lady Mary for the first time at her Double Bay home in Sydney yesterday to thank her in person for the donation .


Acting Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said the explosion was being treated as a criminal matter , but no possibility had been ruled out .

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


The value will total about $ 124 million , including convertible securities , according to Corel .

Including convertible securities , the total estimated value of the deal is $ 124 million , according to Corel .


" I can say I am being forced into exile by the world superpower , " he said .

" I am being forced into exile by the world 's superpower , " Taylor said in an address videotaped at his home .


Goss said CIA Director George Tenet has provided the committee with 19 volumes of documents on prewar intelligence which has been made available to House members .

He also noted that Tenet has provided the committee with 19 volumes of documents on prewar intelligence which has been made available to House members .


The 30-year bond US30YT = RR slid 1-10 / 32 for a yield of 4.30 percent , up from 4.23 percent .

The 30-year bond US30YT = RR jumped 20 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.14 percent from 4.18 percent .


The service also features a " self-healing " option that can provide continuous access to critical applications .

It also offers a " self-healing " option so businesses have continuous access to critical servers , data and applications .


Shares of the Smithfield rose more than 8 percent as the company said it expected the transaction to boost earnings immediately .

Smithfield shares rose more than 8 per cent yesterday as the company said it expected the transaction to boost earnings immediately .


Consolidated volume was heavy , with 2.17 billion shares traded , compared with 1.92 billion on Tuesday .

Consolidated volume was moderate , with 1.91 billion shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange , compared to 1.5 billion Monday .


Chief Executive Rod Eddington is to meet the three unions separately on Monday afternoon .

Eddington is to meet the other two unions separately later on Monday .


He had said before the meeting that he planned to urge Chinese officials to move quickly to adopt a more flexible currency system .

He has said he plans to urge Chinese officials during the G20 meeting to move more quickly to adopt a more flexible currency system .


With Claritin 's decline , Schering-Plough 's best-selling products now are two drugs used together to treat hepatitis C , the antiviral pill ribavirin and an interferon medicine called Peg-Intron .

With Claritin 's decline , Schering-Plough 's best-selling products are now antiviral drug ribavirin and an interferon medicine called Peg-Intron -- two drugs used together to treat hepatitis C.


Shares of Smithfield closed up $ 1.64 , or 8.5 percent , at $ 20.85 , on the New York Stock Exchange .

Shares of Smithfield rose $ 1.64 yesterday to close at $ 20.85 , a rise of 8.5 per cent , on the New York Stock Exchange .


He planned Monday to formally announce the effort alongside several union presidents .

He plans to announce the effort formally tomorrow in Cincinnati alongside several union presidents .


TSMC also accused Syndia of trying to interfere with its customer relationships .

TSMC feels that Syndia 's actions are designed to interfere with TSMC 's customer relationships , the company said .


Also at increased risk are those whose immune systems suppressed by medications or by diseases such as cancer , diabetes and AIDS .

Also at increased risk are those with suppressed immune systems due to illness or medicines .


Upscale department store chain Nordstrom Inc . ( nyse : JWN - news - people ) jumped $ 1.49 , or 9.4 percent , to $ 17.35 .

Upscale department store chain Nordstrom Inc . JWN.N jumped $ 1.49 , or 9.4 percent , to $ 17.35 .


" I figure we 've destroyed about one-half of Al Qaeda , the top operators of Al Qaeda , and that 's good , " Mr. Bush said .

" We 've destroyed about one half of al Qaeda , the top operators of al Qaeda , and that 's good .


Her knees were swollen for days and she still bears scars there and on her legs and ankles .

Grieson said both of her knees were swollen for days and that she still has scars on her legs from the incident .


The new 25-member Governing Council 's first move was to scrap holidays honoring Saddam and his party and to create a public holiday marking the day of his downfall .

Its first decisions were to scrap all holidays honoring Saddam and his outlawed Baath Party and to create a new public holiday marking the day of his downfall .


Al Qaeda , the terror network led by Saudi-born Osama bin Laden and blamed for the Sept . 11 , 2001 , attacks , has been linked to both cases .

Al-Qaida , the terror network led by Saudi-born bin Laden and blamed for the Sept . 11 , 2001 attacks on the United States , has been linked to both cases .


He praised the work of the Rhodes Trust , saying that it was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford who first interested him in politics .

Blair praised the work of the Rhodes Trust , saying it was an Australian Rhodes Scholar he met while at Oxford who first interested him in politics .


Turki Nasser al-Dandani , another key Saudi operator for Al Qaeda and a second main suspect in the Riyadh bombings remains at large .

Turki Nasser al-Dandani , another suspected Saudi operative for Osama bin Laden 's al-Qaida terror network and top suspect in the Riyadh bombings , remains at large .


" What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the Constitution , " she said .

The church 's lawyer , Shirley Phelps-Roper , was clear : " What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the constitution , " she said .


" There were a number of bureaucratic and administrative missed signals -- there 's not one person who 's responsible here , " Gehman said .

In turning down the NIMA offer , Gehman said , ' ' there were a number of bureaucratic and administrative missed signals here .


H. Carl McCall , co-chairman of the exchange 's special committee on governance , resigned Thursday , saying Reed should start with a " clean slate . "

Reed arrived a day after H. Carl McCall , co-chairman of the exchange 's special committee on governance , resigned saying Reed should have a " clean slate " to make changes .


He hugged his lawyers and their assistants and then said , " Thank you so much . "

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


The department also sent water and soil samples to the state health laboratory .

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


Pat Anderson , the attorney representing the parents , Bob and Mary Schindler , declined to comment .

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


The company has agreed terms on the purchase of the paper division of the Dutch office supplies group Buhrmann , the largest paper distributor in Europe .

The company has reached agreement on the terms for buying the paper division of the Dutch office supplies group Buhrmann , the largest paper distributor in Europe .


A power cut in New York in 1977 left 9 million people without electricity for up to 25 hours .

The outage resurrected memories of other massive power blackouts , including one in 1977 that left about 9 million people without electricity for 25 hours .


But Gelinas says only six have been fully re-evaluated .

Ms. Gelinas said only 1.5 per cent of those have been fully re-evaluated .


Idaho Gem also is the first sterile animal to be cloned .

" He is the first and only cloned sterile hybrid . "


It is almost certain to exacerbate the bitter divisions between Washington and Europe that have not abated since the end of the war in Iraq .

It is almost certain to exacerbate the divisions between Washington and Europe that emerged before the war in Iraq .


Resigning along with Brendsel was Vaughn Clarke , the company 's executive vice president and chief financial officer .

Chairman and chief executive Leland Brendsel and Vaughn Clarke , the company 's executive vice president and chief financial officer , resigned .


The vast majority of trades will be priced at 20 cents per contract or less depending on participation in incentive schemes . "

Eurex said " the vast majority " of trades on Eurex US would be priced at 20 cents per contract or less depending on " participation in incentive schemes " .


Associated Press Writer Curt Anderson at the Justice Department in Washington , D.C. , contributed to this story .

Associated Press Writer Jay Reeves in Birmingham , Ala . , contributed to this story .


Hewlett-Packard Co . HPQ.N , the No. 2 computer maker , rose 41 cents , or 2.4 percent , to $ 17.29 .

Hewlett-Packard Co . ( nyse : HPQ - news - people ) , the No. 2 computer maker , rose 41 cents , or 2.4 percent , to $ 17.29 .


He urged patience from Americans eager for the service , which is intended to block about 80 percent of telemarketing calls .

The free service was originally intended to block about 80 percent of telemarketer calls .


" Everyone who has a cell phone wishes they had a better one , " Huang said .

They have a cell phone and everybody that has a cell phone wishes they had a better one . "


Taher , acting against his attorney 's advice , became the fifth member of a group of six Yemeni-Americans to enter a plea agreement with the government in the case .

Taher , acting against his attorney 's advice , became the fifth member of the six to enter a plea agreement with the government .


" We 're still confident that Gephardt will get the lion 's share of union support . "

Whether or not we get to the two-thirds , we 're going to have the lion 's share of union support . "


" The accusation that I misappropriated money from Jennifer Lopez is both untrue and offensive , " Medina said in a statement .

In response , Medina issued the following statement : " The accusation that I misappropriated money from Jennifer Lopez is both untrue and offensive .


On Jan. 10 , 20-year-old Shawanda Denise McCalister , who also was pregnant , was found bound and strangled in her apartment in the same neighborhood .

On Jan. 1 , Nikia Shanell Kilpatrick , who was pregnant , was found bound and strangled in her apartment .


After the further analysis of the subset data , the companies plan to discuss the results with regulators and then determine how to proceed .

The two companies plan further analysis of the subset data and will discuss the results with regulatory agencies .


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 case is Illinois v. Telemarketing Associates , 01-1806 .

The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser , Telemarketing Associates .


They are being held on immigration violations as the incident is investigated .

Both men are being held for investigation of administrative immigration violations .


" Rendezvous has been a TIBCO mark for many years and is one of our flagship products , " said George Ahn , chief marketing officer , Tibco .

Tibco 's chief marketing officer George Ahn said : " Rendezvous has been a Tibco mark for many years and is one of our flagship products .


Bad publicity has already weakened sales which are highly profitable for retailers .

Bad publicity surrounding warranties has already sent sales into decline .


Turner , who held about 105 million shares before the sale , also transferred 10 million AOL shares to a charitable trust .

Mr. Turner transferred about 10 million shares to a charitable trust before they were sold .


Several cities are competing for the headquarters , including Miami ; Panama City ; Atlanta ; Port-of-Spain , Trinidad ; and Puebla , Mexico .

But Miami is competing with eight other cities , including Atlanta ; Panama City ; Port-of-Spain , Trinidad ; and Cancn , Mexico .


Beagle 2 has no propulsion system of its own ; it is " in the hands of Mr Newton now " , as an astronaut once put it .

It is " in the hands of Mr Newton " as a US space agency ( Nasa ) astronaut once put it .


Diane Lade of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel , a Tribune Publishing newspaper , contributed to this report .

Staff Writer Diane Lade and The Associated Press contributed to this report .


But the Russell 2000 index , the barometer of smaller company stocks , had a weekly gain of 3.71 , or 0.9 percent , closing at 418.40 .

But the Russell 2000 , the barometer of stocks of smaller companies , had a weekly gain of 3.71 , or 0.9 percent , closing at 418.40 .


At 5 p.m. EDT , Grace 's center was near latitude 25.6 north , longitude 93.7 west or about 280 miles east-southeast of Corpus Christi .

At 11 a.m. EDT , Fabian 's center was near latitude 18.1 north and longitude 53.2 west , or about 550 miles east of the Leewards .


The National Transportation Safety Board has subpoenaed Gansas , arguing his immediate testimony remains critical to its investigation .

The National Transportation Safety Board had subpoenaed him , but he initially ignored the order .


Janet Racicot heard the thud from the kitchen , where she was getting a glass of water , she said in an interview Tuesday .

His wife , Janet , said she heard the thud from the kitchen , where she was getting a glass of water .


But as more people were shot , Moose had to admit that he couldn 't give the public the safety it needed .

But as time passed and more people were shot , Moose had to admit that he couldn 't give the public what it needed most from the police - safety .


" The longer this series goes , the better chance Dirk has to play . "

" I think the longer the series goes , the more chance Dirk has to play , " Nelson said .


The seal will ultimately be used to identify DHS badges , vehicles , signs , sea vessels and aircraft .

The seal will ultimately be used on department materials , signage , credentials , badges , vehicles , sea vessels and aircraft .


There are an estimated 25,000 to 28,000 tribal fighters in the region , with thousands deployed in and around the town .

Bunia has about 750 U.N. troops , compared with an estimated 25,000 to 28,000 tribal fighters in the region , with thousands deployed in and around Bunia .


Neither Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van De Velde nor Morgan could be reached for comment .

Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van de Velde would not confirm an offer was made to Lebo .


The Dow Jones Industrial Average held on to small gains , up 19.96 to 9,092.91 , while the S & P 500 index shed 0.39 to 981.25 .

The Dow Jones industrial average was up 17 points to 9,090 , while the Nasdaq composite index fell 10 points to 1,601 .


An airplane carrying Spanish peacekeepers back from Afghanistan crashed into a fog-shrouded mountain in Turkey and exploded Monday , killing all 75 people aboard .

A charter plane crashed in Turkey on Monday , killing all 75 people aboard , including 62 Spanish peacekeepers returning from Afghanistan , officials said .


But the subject of oil market debate , Iraq , will not be present , an issue which has rankled Iraqi officials .

Meanwhile , the main subject of oil market debate , Iraq , will not send a delegation , an issue that has rankled Iraqi officials .


Security forces stormed the building , but 129 hostages were killed along with the attackers .

Russian forces stormed the building to free the hostages but 129 people died in the operation .


So far , Georgia has been returned all but $ 70,000 of the money it wired .

Georgia has received all but $ 70,000 of its money back with the help of the FBI .


Lee told the newspaper that the girl had dragged the food , toys and other things into her mother 's bedroom , where he found her .

Lee , 33 , said the girl had dragged the food , toys and other things into her mother 's bedroom .


" With the target funds rate at 1 percent , substantial further conventional easings could be implemented if the FOMC judged such policy actions warranted , " he said .

Furthermore , with the target fed funds rate at 1 percent , " substantial further conventional easings could be implemented if the FOMC judged such policy actions warranted . "


The US responded coolly to the EU deadline , warning that trade sanctions would backfire by hurting European consumers .

The US administration responded coolly to the EU deadline , warning that trade sanctions would backfire by hurting European consumers but pledging " to comply with our international obligations " .


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

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


Water management officials in Florida were worried about some of the already-swollen rivers and lakes , because a direct hit from a hurricane could cause severe flooding .

Water management officials in Florida were worried about the storm 's possible effect on some of their already-swollen rivers and lakes .


It was to fly a plane in the White House . "

" It was to fly a plane into the White House , " Mr. Karas said .


Wal- Mart , Kohl 's Corp. , Family Dollar Stores Inc . , and Big Lots Inc. posted May sales that fell below Wall Street 's modest expectations .

Wal-Mart , Kohl 's Corp. and Big Lots Inc. were among the merchants posting May sales below Wall Street 's modest expectations .


Rambus Inc . ( nasdaq : RMBS - news - people ) shot up 38 percent , making it the biggest percentage gainer on the Nasdaq .

Rambus Inc. shot up almost 33 percent , making it the biggest percentage gainer on the Nasdaq .


Pines said he would convene the relevant party bodies within 10 days to discuss whether new elections would be held or whether a temporary leader would be appointed .

Mitzna and party secretary Ophir Pines agreed to convene party organizations within 10 days to discuss whether new primaries would be held or a temporary leader appointed .


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

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


A discouraging outlook from General Electric Co. sent its share down 81 cents ( U.S. ) or 2.7 per cent to $ 29.32 .

A discouraging outlook from GE sent the company 's shares down 81 cents ( U.S. ) or 2.7 per cent to $ 29.32 .


This was double the $ 818 million reported for the first three months of 2001 .

Berkshire Hathaway made profits of $ 1.7 billion in the first three months of this year alone , its best performance .


U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said the wholesalers were not to blame and were " victims in this . "

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald declined to name the wholesalers , whom he called " victims in this . "


At the very long end , the 30-year bond US30YT = RR slid a full point for a yield of 4.47 percent from 4.41 percent .

At the very long end , the 30-year bond US30YT = RR lost 2 / 32 for a yield of 4.41 percent .


And yes , Marilyn Monroe is definitely part of the story , titled " Arthur Miller , Elia Kazan and the Blacklist : None Without Sin . "

Note the subheading of this terrible parable in the " American Masters " series , " Arthur Miller , Elia Kazan and the Blacklist : None Without Sin . "


The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index was 49.4 percent last month , up from 45.4 in April .

The Institute for Supply Management 's manufacturing index rose to 49.4 in May from 45.4 in April , the biggest monthly gain since December .


Mr. Parsons has been director of the Stennis Center , which specializes in rocket engine research and testing , since August .

Mr. Parsons has served as the director at the Stennis Space Center , which employs 4,600 people , since August .


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

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


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

At 11 a.m. ( 1500 GMT ) , the 10-year note US10YT = RR was up 11 / 32 for a yield of 3.36 percent from 3.40 percent Wednesday .


In December 1998 , a 33-year-old woman died when she was hit by a metal cleat that came loose from the Columbia sailing ship .

In 1998 , a 33-year-old man died after he was struck by a metal cleat at the Columbia ship attraction .


Last year , he was forced to repay $ 3,000 in bar tabs that he and his staff incurred while he was labour minister but had originally billed to taxpayers .

Last year , Stockwell was forced to repay $ 3,000 in bar tabs that he and his staff rang up while he was labour minister .


Peterson was arrested near Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla on April 18 , the day DNA testing identified the bodies .

Peterson , 30 , was arrested in La Jolla April 18 after the two bodies were identified through DNA tests .


The Institute for Supply Management 's manufacturing index rose to 49.4 in May from 45.4 in April , the biggest monthly gain since December .

The Purchasing Managers Index , released on Monday by the Institute for Supply Management , rose to 49.4 in May from 45.4 in April .


The decomposed remains of 17-year-old Max Guarino of Manhattan were found floating near City Island April 25 .

Max Guarino , 17 , was found April 25 in the water off City Island .


Kodak earned 85 cents per share excluding one-time items in the quarter a year earlier .

Kodak expects earnings of 5 cents to 25 cents a share in the quarter .


Scholars in medical ethics have said the issue of medicating patients to improve their mental health to execute them might present formidable obstacles for doctors .

Scholars in medical ethics have said the notion of medicating people to improve their mental health to the point where they may be executed can present formidable obstacles for doctors .


The man , Fazul Abdullah Mohammed , a Comoros islander , is on the U.S. FBI 's list of most wanted suspects .

A Comoros islander , he is on the United States ' list of most wanted suspects .


Asked about the controversy , Bloomberg said , " I didn 't see either one today , but if they 're here and wave from the side I 'll certainly wave to them .

" I didn 't see either one today , but if they 're here and wave from the side , I 'll certainly wave to them , " Bloomberg said .


He said it was a mistake , and he reimbursed the party nearly $ 2,000 .

The governor said the use of the credit card was a mistake , and has since reimbursed the party for the expense .


Both NASA and Russian space officials said it posed no danger to the crew .

American and Russian space officials stressed there is no immediate danger to the crew or the operation of the orbiting outpost .


The Bluetooth SIG made its announcement at the Bluetooth World Congress in Amsterdam this week .

A new version of the Bluetooth specification was officially launched today at the start of the Bluetooth World Congress in Amsterdam .


Respondents who rated current business conditions as " bad " increased to 30.4 % from 28.1 % in June .

" Those rating present business conditions as ' bad ' increased to 30.4 per cent from 28.1 per cent , " the report said .


The singer has been on a ventilator since the crash at his Buckinghamshire estate last night , but his condition was described as “ stable ” and “ comfortable ” .

The singer has been on a ventilator since the crash at his Buckinghamshire estate on Monday , with his condition last night described as “ stable and comfortable ” .


He added , " I am not giving any consideration to resignation . "

I am not giving any consideration to resignation , " Shumaker said in a statement .


At least 61 people were killed and dozens injured across Afghanistan yesterday in the worst outbreak of violence for more than a year .

Sixty-one people were killed and dozens wounded in outbreaks of violence across Afghanistan in the troubled country 's bloodiest 24 hours in more than a year , officials said Wednesday .


The Dow Jones industrials climbed more than 140 points to above the 9,000 mark , the first time since December .

The Dow Jones industrials briefly surpassed the 9,000 mark for the first time since December . "


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

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


" I feel that people that are sending these messages are infringing on my rights and everyone else 's rights to use their computers , " said McKechnie .

The people who are sending these messages are infringing on my rights and everyone else 's rights to use your computer , " McKechnie said .


Page said it 's also possible that genes on the Y chromosome may influence gender-specific differences in disease susceptibility .

He added that genes on the Y might play a role in influencing gender-specific differences in disease susceptibility .


The Nasdaq composite index fell 2.95 , or 0.2 percent , for the week to 1,912.36 after stumbling 37.78 yesterday .

The Nasdaq eased 0.15 percent for the week after two consecutive up weeks .


The House version pays 80 percent of a senior 's first $ 2,000 in drug costs after a $ 250 deductible .

Under the House-passed plan , seniors would pay 20 percent of drug costs , plus a $ 250 deductible annually .


Overture 's listings are generated by more than 100,000 advertisers who bid for placement on keywords relevant to their business .

Overture generates its search listings from more than 100,000 advertisers who bid for placement on keywords relevant to their business .


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

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


A really robust program could be had for about 20 cents a day , " Griffin said .

" A really robust space program could be had for a mere 20 cents a day from each person , " he said .


His birth on 4 May is revealed today in the journal Science .

The scientists ' research is being published today in the journal Science ( www.sciencemag.org ) .


" We don 't know at this point if the current investigation includes one or more outside contractors .

" We do not know if the current investigation involves one or more multiple contractors , " she said .


We intend to appeal vigorously and still expect to be vindicated ultimately .

We think this was bad law , and we still expect to be vindicated ultimately .


Shares of LendingTree soared $ 5.99 , or 40.1 percent , to $ 20.68 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

Shares of LendingTree rose $ 6.21 , or 42 percent , to $ 20.90 after hitting $ 21.36 earlier .


Shares in the big mortgage lenders also fell to record lows .

Shares of other mortgage lenders and home construction companies also fell .


July Brent rose 31 cents to $ 28.39 per barrel on London 's International Petroleum Exchange .

Brent crude for July delivery fell 38 cents to $ 27.45 a barrel on London 's International Petroleum Exchange .


It would now take place some time before August 8 in Auckland .

The meeting would now be held before August 8 .


Also helping Tokyo stocks were hopes the government would next week adopt some of the market boosting proposals discussed on Thursday at a meeting of its top economic advisory panel .

Stocks rebounded on Friday on hopes the government would next week adopt some of the market boosting proposals discussed on Thursday at a meeting of the top economic advisory panel .


However , scientists led by physicist Frank McDonald of the University of Maryland disagree .

It 's just a matter of time , said Frank McDonald , of the University of Maryland .


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

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


At midday Monday , the 10-year note US10YT = RR had slipped 12 / 32 in price giving a yield of 3.16 percent from 3.12 percent .

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


Axelrod died in his sleep of heart failure , said his daughter , Nina Axelrod .

Axelrod died of heart failure while asleep at his Los Angeles home , said his daughter , Nina Axelrod .


But it said that the Danish ban had been effective in reducing the spread among food animals .

But , in a 58-page report , WHO said the Danish ban had been effective in reducing the spread among food animals .


Montgomery was one of the first places to enact such a law , but many places , including New York City , now ban smoking in bars .

While Montgomery was one of the first to enact such a law , it 's now relatively common - even New York City bans smoking in bars .


" 30 years waiting for you , " read one banner hoisted over the crowd , as many wept tears of happiness at finally seeing and hearing their idol .

" 30 years waiting for you , " read one banner hoisted over the crowd , as many concert-goers wept tears of happiness .


He also noted Tom Siebel had turned in 26 million stock options valued at more than $ 50-million ( U.S. ) earlier this year .

He also said that Tom Siebel had turned in 26 million stock options with a value of $ 54 million to $ 56 million earlier this year .


Catholic Church officials reported that two miners were killed and six other protesters injured 50 miles ( 110 km ) outside of La Paz .

A Catholic priest said two miners were killed and nine other protesters injured 110 kilometres outside La Paz as a convoy of miners threw dynamite at soldiers manning a roadblock .


ATA shares were down $ 1.85 at $ 8.07 on the Nasdaq Stock Market in Tuesday afternoon trading .

ATA shares closed down $ 1.66 , or 16.7 percent , at $ 8.26 on the Nasdaq Stock Market .


There was no immediate response from North Korea or the United States .

North Korea has demanded one-to-one talks with the United States .


But the new vaccine will not even begin to be tested in people until 2005 and will not be approved for use for several years after that .

However , the new vaccine won 't begin to be tested in people until 2005 and won 't be approved for use for several years after that .


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

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


The euro < EUR = > was up 0.67 percent against the dollar at $ 1.1784 after rising to a three-month high earlier in the session above $ 1.18 .

In early U.S. trading , the euro < EUR = > was down 0.6 percent to $ 1.1741 , after rising to a four-month high of $ 1.1860 .


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

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


He started in the 1983 Super Bowl , which Miami lost 27-17 to Washington .

He played four seasons in Miami , including the Dolphins ' 27-17 loss to Washington in the Super Bowl .


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

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


" Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world 's largest and most familiar brands , " Mr. Heyer said .

In a statement , Heyer said , " Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world 's largest and most familiar brands .


The new WPAN standard uses the 2.4-GHz unlicensed frequency band and specifies raw data rates of 11M , 22M , 33M , 44M and 55Mbit / sec .

The new WPAN standard uses the 2.4 GHz unlicensed frequency band and specifies raw data rates of 11 , 22 , 33 , 44 and 55Mbit / s .


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

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


Nterprise Linux Services is expected to be available before then end of this year .

Beta versions of Nterprise Linux Services are expected to be available on certain HP ProLiant servers in July .


With a wry smile , Mr. Bush replied , " You 're looking pretty young these days . "

Bush shot back : " You 're looking pretty young these days . "


The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI edged down 28.08 points , or 0.3 percent , at 9,256.49 .

The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 18.06 , or 0.2 per cent , at 9266.51 .


" This is extraordinarily fast , " said Matt Geller , an analyst at CIBC World Markets .

They are actually going to record sales for Velcade this year , " said Matt Geller , an analyst at CIBC World Markets .


Agnew said Pinellas began baiting when rabies cases " went from zero to 30 " in 1995 .

Still , Pinellas rabies cases fell sharply to 17 in 1996 and 3 in 1997 , Agnew said .


And now it 's anything he wants to say , " Alesha Badgley , Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director , said this week .

And now it 's anything he wants to say , " confirmed Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director Alesha Badgley .


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

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


The 30-year bond < US30YT = RR > firmed 24 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.18 percent , after hitting another record low of 4.16 percent .

The 30-year bond US30YT = RR firmed 14 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.19 percent from 4.22 percent .


British-based GlaxoSmithKline Plc said earlier this year it would cut off supplies to Canadian drugstores that ship to the United States .

GlaxoSmithKline , the UK drugmaker , has said it would cut off supplies to Canadian stores shipping drugs to the US .


Those in their twenties who ejaculated more than five times a week were one-third less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer later in life , they say .

Those who ejaculated more than five times a week were a third less likely to develop serious prostate cancer in later life .


But the prime minister told the BBC he wasn 't bothered by polls and that he would continue to do what he believed to be right .

He said he wasn 't bothered by polls and that he would continue to do what he believed to be right , in both foreign and domestic policy .


We need to challenge old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual , " he wrote .

" We need to change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual . "


The plea makes Grass the second high-ranking Rite Aid executive to strike a deal with federal prosecutors in the past two weeks .

Grass is the second of the Rite Aid defendants to strike a deal with federal prosecutors this month .


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

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


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

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


Powers said almost all supercomputer users would rather pay companies like IBM to do all that than try to build their own .

Powers said almost all supercomputer users would rather pay the $ 100,000 to $ 10 million for a supercomputer than try to build their own .


One of the Oregon species was acclimated to a temperature of 65 , but survived until the aquarium temperature reached 87 .

One of the Oregon species was acclimated to a temperature of 65 ( 18.33 Celsius ) , but survived until the aquarium temperature reached 87 ( 30.56 Celsius ) .


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

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


The judge 's decision ended an 18-month process that included a frenzy of last-minute negotiations between bidders and creditors during a standing-room only purchasing hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court .

Jones ' decision Friday ended an 18-month process that included a frenzy of last-minute negotiations between bidders and creditors .


The value of the deal has increased since BP first announced it in February .

The value of BP 's investment has risen since the deal was announced in February .


Hoy confirmed the woman 's age Tuesday and said she has left on vacation with her family .

Hoy confirmed the woman 's age Tuesday and said she was on vacation with her family , but is expected to return this week .


Chapman was not immediately arrested and is expected to appear for arraignment July 3 .

Mr. Chapman , who hasn 't been arrested , is expected to appear for arraignment next Thursday , prosecutors said .


Their worst-case scenario is the accidental deletion or malicious falsification of ballots from the 1.42 million Californians who could vote on electronic touch-screen machines .

Their worst-case scenario is the accidental deletion or malicious falsification of ballots from the 1.42 million Californians voting electronically - 9.3 percent of the state 's 15.3 million registered voters .


Tech stocks were hurt by a sour forecast from Sun Microsystems , which was viewed as a bad omen for the upcoming quarterly earnings season .

A sour forecast from Sun Microsystems Inc . SUNW.O put more pressure on Wall Street before the quarterly earnings season .


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

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


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

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


Utah 's median household income also took a hit , falling 1.8 percent , from $ 48,875 to $ 47,978 .

Georgia 's median household income dropped about 0.9 percent to $ 43,096 -- a $ 408 dip .


Culturecom is confident it will make a significant impact on market share with this new development , " Frank Cheung , chairman of Culturecom , said in a statement .

He added : " Culturecom is confident it will make a significant impact on market share with this new development . "


Larger rivals , including Tesco and Sainsbury ’ s , were excluded from the bid battle following a Competition Commission inquiry last month .

A Competition Commission inquiry last month has already excluded larger rivals Tesco , Asda and J Sainsbury from the bid race .


The move to rein in losses at its four boutique outlets comes as the retailer seeks to cap the cost of doing business .

The move to rein in the losses of the four upmarket food outlets comes as the retailer seeks to cap the cost of doing business .


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

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


Many compensation experts had predicted Carty would get a generous severance deal because his voluntary resignation helped keep the concessions deals in place .

Many compensation experts had predicted that Carty would get a generous severance package because his voluntary resignation helped preserve the concessions , the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX declined 10.65 points , or 1.07 percent , to 987.86 .

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


Nine traffic deaths were blamed on the storm in North Carolina , Virginia , Maryland , Pennsylvania and Washington .

At least 36 deaths have been blamed on the storm , 20 of them in Virginia .


He faces 25 years in prison when he is sentenced in federal court July 7 .

He faces an additional 25 years in prison on the federal charges when he is sentenced July 7 .


Also in Mosul , rebel gunmen on Friday assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition .

Near a mosque in the northern town of Mosul , rebel gunmen also assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition .


Mr. Manuel and his group entered the United States by walking across the bridge linking Matamoros and Brownsville .

Manuel and his group entered the US the same way thousands of people do every day , by walking across the bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville .


Goldman is trying to sell the shares to institutional investors at $ US13.15 each , said the traders , who received calls from the securities firm 's sales force .

Goldman offered the shares for sale to institutional investors at $ 13.15 each , said the traders , who received calls from the securities firm 's sales force .


Daughter Renee Jackson said she often made " huge pots of , like , beans and rice with , like , meat and casseroles " for the whole family .

Their biological daughter Renee Jackson , 29 , said she made huge pots of beans and rice , and meat and casseroles .


Dotson , 21 , was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him .

Dotson was arrested July 21 after telling FBI agents he shot Dennehy when Dennehy tried to shoot him , according to the arrest warrant affidavit .


The identical rovers will act as robotic geologists , searching for evidence of past water .

The rovers act as robotic geologists , moving on six wheels .


Shellfire could be heard in the background as Ghafar spoke by satellite telephone .

As he spoke by satellite phone , shellfire could be heard in the background .


" As expected , second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses , " said Robert A. Eckert , chief executive .

" As expected , second-quarter sales were weak driven by the combination of declining retail inventories and market-share losses , " Chief Executive Robert Eckert said in a statement .


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

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


His dissent was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas .

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas dissented .


Davis , who appointed all of the PUC commissioners , called the proposed settlement ``too expensive for the ratepayers .

" The proposed settlement is too expensive for the ratepayers , " the governor said in a statement .


The Iranian refugee who sewed up his eyes , lips and ears in protest at the handling of his asylum claim has won his fight to remain in Britain .

An Iranian Kurd who stitched up his eyes , lips and ears in protest at being refused asylum has been granted refugee status .


Justice Anthony Kennedy dissented in an opinion joined by Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas .

He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas .


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

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


About 130,000 U.S. troops remain in Iraq , with others deployed in Afghanistan , South Korea and elsewhere .

About 130,000 US soldiers remain in Iraq , with others serving in Afghanistan , South Korea , Japan , Germany and elsewhere .


Spot gold was fetching $ 365.25 / 366.25 an ounce at 0520 GMT , having galloped as high as $ 368.90 -- a level not seen since February 10 .

Spot gold was quoted at $ 367.90 / 368.60 an ounce at 1000 GMT , having marched up to $ 369.50 -- a level not seen since February 10 .


Henri was centered about 75 miles southwest of Cedar Key and was moving east-northeast at 5 mph , forecasters said .

It was centered about 100 miles southwest of Cedar Key and drifting erratically southward , forecasters said .


Branch was later fired by the company and eventually filed a wrongful-termination suit that included details about the documents , the Journal story said .

The former employees filed wrongful-termination suits , dismissed in July 2002 , that included details about the documents , the Journal story said .


The stretch of Danube river passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible .

Rivers were also drying up - a stretch of Danube passing through the Balkans dropped so low that wrecks of World War II boats became visible .


Police arrested a " potential suspect " Monday in the case of a nine-year-old girl who turned up safe two days after being violently abducted from her home .

Police arrested a " potential suspect " Monday in the abduction of a 9-year-old who was found safe after two days , the police chief said .


Bush is spending the weekend at his Crawford ranch , where he will play host to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi .

He is to play host to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday and Monday .


Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio is expected to raise more than $ 1 million .

Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich passed $ 1 million last week and was still counting money .


But a state judge has ruled that the so-called " double jeopardy " protections do not apply in the case .

A judge already has ruled that double-jeopardy protections don 't apply in the case .


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

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


The worst-affected area was South Kyongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away .

The worst affected area was South Kyeongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away in mud sides .


She said the president 's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to their teenage daughter as well .

Mrs Clinton writes her husband 's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to Chelsea as well .


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

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


Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence the sale of the state-controlled SME food company in 1985 .

Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence a takeover battle in the 1980s involving SME , a state-owned food company .


The stock closed Friday at $ 5.91 , down $ 1.24 , or 17 percent , on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

Shares of Brocade closed at $ 5.91 , down $ 1.24 , or 17.3 percent .


Shelia Chaney Wilson seemed agitated when she came to help prepare for Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church 's upcoming 104th anniversary celebration , worshippers said .

Congregants of Turner Monumental AME Church said Shelia Chaney Wilson , 43 , was agitated when she came to the church , in the Kirkwood neighborhood on the city 's east side .


" SCO has not shown us any evidence that we 've violated our agreements in any way , " IBM spokesperson Trink Guarino told internetnews.com.

" SCO has not shown us any evidence that we violated our agreements , " spokeswoman Trink Guarino said .


In March , Rowland 's former deputy chief of staff pleaded guilty to accepting gold and cash in return for steering state contracts .

Lawrence E. Alibozek , his former deputy chief of staff , pleaded guilty to accepting cash and gold coins in exchange for influencing state contracts .


" It ' ' s absurd , " Funny Cide 's trainer Barclay Tagg said .

Meanwhile , Funny Cide 's trainer , Barclay Tagg , called the allegations " ridiculous . "


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

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


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

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


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

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


SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used by themselves or as extensions to the ControlCenter family of storage management applications .

SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used as stand-alone applications or as an extension to EMC 's ControlCenter applications .


Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped ; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged .

Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees ; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them .


When Biggs 's body was found , authorities had no leads until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .

Authorities had no leads in Biggs ' death until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .


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

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


Mr. Stevens has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al Qaeda agents in Britain than previously thought .

Sir John has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al-Qa 'eda agents in Britain than previously thought .


The victims included seven Lebanese , four Egyptians , one Saudi and one Sudanese , the ministry official said .

State television said the dead included seven Lebanese , four Egyptians , one Saudi , one Sudanese and four whose nationalities were not named .


He said some issues _ such as division break-up _ really can only be resolved if and when the conference is expanded .

He said some issues - including division alignments - will be resolved if the conference expands .


But in the first 30 seconds after Young entered the ring , the family knew it was an uneven match , Meyers said .

But in the first 30 seconds of the bout , family members knew it was an uneven match , Jodie Meyers , Stacy Young 's sister , said .


" This blackout was largely preventable , " said Spencer Abraham , US energy secretary .

" This blackout was largely preventable , " Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said at a press conference this afternoon .


Nearly all of Ford 's second-quarter profit came from Ford Credit , which earned a net $ 401 million , up 21.5 percent .

Nearly all of Ford 's second-quarter profit came from its Ford Credit finance arm , which earned $ 401 million , up 21.5 percent from a year earlier .


The suit is to be filed against Secretary of State Kevin Shelley and election officials in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties .

The lawsuit names Shelley , a Democrat , and registrars in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties .


Marissa Jaret Winokur , as Tracy , won for best actress in a musical .

Newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur in " Hairspray " bested Broadway veteran Bernadette Peters in " Gypsy " for best actress in a musical .


But while Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the EU 's investigation started five years ago , the firm has denied anti-competitive practices are to blame .

Microsoft 's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the probe started five years ago , but the firm denied anti-competitive practices were the reason for this .


No country seems likely to oppose proposals for a long-term European Council president , replacing the current rotating presidency , as well as an EU foreign minister .

No country now opposes plans for a long-term European Council president , replacing the current rotating presidency , as well as an EU foreign minister .


Early voting will run weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept . 9 .

Early voting polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept . 8 and Sept . 9 .


Third-quarter revenue declined to $ 36.9 billion from $ 39.3 billion , primarily reflecting lower vehicle sales .

Revenue fell to $ 36.9bn from $ 39.3bn a year ago , mainly due to lower vehicle sales .


Gartner analysts said that businesses are not yet feeling confident enough to upgrade corporate PCs .

What 's more , companies are not feeling confident enough to replace older PCs , the analyst firm said .


Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat .

Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat , and he immediately appealed the decision .


For proof , look no further than this week 's Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) in Las Vegas .

The company is expected to unveil the console on Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) in Las Vegas .


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

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


U.S. troops encountered no resistance during the five-hour sweep near Tikrit , Saddam Hussein 's hometown and the center of a region of Baath Party supporters .

Tikrit is Saddam Hussein 's hometown and the region around it is known as a hotbed of Baath Party supporters and former high-ranking Iraqi military officials .


His 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned June 25 in a Virginia Beach , Va . , parking lot .

His sport utility vehicle was found June 25 , abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach , Va .


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

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


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

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


A second bomb , evidently carried by the other woman , did not explode ; the authorities detonated the explosives later .

A second bomb , evidently carried by the other woman , did not explode ; the authorities found explosives and detonated them afterward .


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

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


" During the investigation , Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities , " the sheriff 's office said .

Bryant was " interviewed and was cooperative , " said Kim Andree , a spokeswoman for the sheriff 's office .


Seniors would then have to pay 50 percent of their drug costs up to $ 3,450 .

Above that , Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs .


The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's factory index increased to 58.9 from 55.9 in July .

The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's monthly index rose to 58.9 from 55.9 in July , the highest in 15 months .


Adrian Lamo , 22 , had told reporters he planned to surrender to the FBI in Sacramento Friday , but he then had second thoughts .

Lamo had told reporters he would surrender to the FBI on the federal courthouse steps in Sacramento on Friday , but he didn 't show up .


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

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


General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla .

Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC climbed 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , to 1,666.58 , based on the latest data , and marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 40.09 points , or 2.46 percent , at 1,666.58 , marking its highest close since May 23 , 2002 .


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

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


SEA 05D is the Naval Sea Systems Command ’ s technical authority for surface ship design and engineering .

The Future Concepts and Surface Ship Design Group is the Naval Sea Systems Command ’ s technical authority for all surface ship design and engineering .


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

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


About $ 250,000 worth of her jewelry was discovered last week at Kennedy International Airport , where it had up and disappeared before a flight to the BET Awards .

An estimated $ 250,000 worth of jewelry belonging to the hip-hop performer was recovered Friday at Kennedy Airport , where it had disappeared June 20 .


The diocese reached a settlement in 2001 involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs for an undisclosed sum .

In 2001 , the diocese reached a $ 15 million settlement involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs .


The U.S. government and private technology experts warned Wednesday that hackers plan to attack thousands of Web sites Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic .

THE US government and private technology experts have warned that hackers plan to attack thousands of websites on Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic .


But Mr Kenny said his advice to Mr Hicks - if they are ever allowed to meet or speak - may well be that he accept a deal .

But Mr Kenny said his advice to David Hicks , should they be allowed to meet , might be that he accept a deal .


Mr Kenny and the Hicks family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , are trying to get access to Mr Hicks before he faces a planned military tribunal .

Mr Kenny and the family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , want access to Hicks before he faces a military tribunal .


The two forms account for about 30 percent of the approximately 7 million immigration benefits applications received annually , immigration officials said .

The two forms constitute 30 percent of the 7 million applications filed to the bureau each year .


The unions also staged a five-day strike in March that forced all but one of Yale 's dining halls to close .

The unions also staged a five-day strike in March ; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts .


FBI spokesman Steve Lazarus did not immediately return a phone call for comment on Friday .

Adaptable and Carter 's Trading Co. did not immediately return calls seeking comment on Wednesday .


Wyles previous feature credits include White Oleander , Enough and Donnie Darko .

Wyle 's feature credits also include " White Oleander , " " Enough " and " Donnie Darko . "


Treasurys long-range plan is to provide retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability to manage their holdings online in a single account .

The Treasury said wants to give retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability eventually to manage holdings online in a single account .


White House officials say Iran has one last chance to comply with IAEA inspection demands .

A White House spokesman added that Iran had " one last chance " to comply with its disarmament obligations .


After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as his spiritual adviser spoke to him .

After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as the prison chaplain spoke in his ear .


Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as immigration officials attempt to determine his status , the Coast Guard said .

Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as officials determined his status and immediate future , the Coast Guard said .


A month ago , the Commerce Department said GDP grew at a 7.2 percent rate .

A month ago , the Commerce Department estimated that GDP had a grown at a 7.2 percent rate in the third quarter .


Roxio , which is based in Santa Clara , Calif . , would get access to the music libraries of the major labels and the Pressplay distribution system .

Roxio , would get access to more than 300,000 tracks from the music libraries of the major labels , and the Pressplay distribution system .


Boeing shares fell nearly 4 percent to $ 27.54 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange trade , while Lockheed slipped 1.6 percent to $ 49.42 .

Boeing shares fell 95 cents , or 3.3 percent , to $ 27.67 at 3 : 30 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > was up 7.42 points , or 0.45 percent , at 1,653.44 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points lower , or 0.05 percent , at 997.02 .


Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province in recent weeks from 38,000 to more than 45,000 .

While the shape of any military operation is unclear , Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province to more than 45,000 from 38,000 .


Five alternate jurors were also chosen , with a final one set to be selected Friday morning from the panel .

Five alternate jurors also were selected , with a sixth alternate to be picked on Friday .


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

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


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

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


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

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


The contractors convicted last month , Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , are to be sentenced in January .

Contractors Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , who were convicted of submitting hundreds of phony invoices to Blue Cross , are to be sentenced in January .


" The board did so and accepted that resignation , " said McCall , who chaired the meeting .

" The board did so , and accepted that resignation , " said the chairman of the exchange 's compensation committee , H. Carl McCall .


" He died doing something he loved , " William Dusenbery , Sr. , who lives in Fairview Heights , just outside St. Louis , Mo .

" He died doing something he loved , which was flying his helicopters , " said the father , who lives in Fairview Heights , just outside St. Louis , Mo .


The answer is clearly yes , " said Dr. Larry Norton , deputy physician-in- chief for breast cancer programs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center .

The answer is clearly yes , " said Dr. Larry Norton , deputy physician-in-chief for breast-cancer programs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City .


Quattrone , 47 , was highly influential at Credit Suisse First Boston during the tech bubble .

Quattrone , 47 , was highly influential working in the Palo Alto office of Credit Suisse First Boston during the tech bubble .


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

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


President Vlad imir Putin threw his weight behind Russia ’ s main pro-Kremlin political party for the first time last week , ahead of parliamentary elections .

President Vladimir Putin threw his weight for the first time on Saturday behind Russia 's main pro-Kremlin political party ahead of parliamentary elections .


Officials in Malawi said the five suspects had been on the CIA 's " watch list " since the twin 1998 truck bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania .

Officials in Malawi said the men were on the CIA 's ' ' watch list ' ' since the twin 1998 bombings at the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania .


Passengers would be given a refund and voucher for another trip , she said .

Passengers on that cruise are to be given a refund and voucher for another trip .


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

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


First , it 's found in most versions of Windows , including the new Windows Server 2003 .

It is the first " critical " flaw discovered and fixed in the new Windows Server 2003 .


No Americans were reported among the casualties , according to Capt. Michael Calvert , a spokesman for the regiment .

None of the casualties was Americans , said Capt. Michael Calvert , regiment spokesman .


Suspected rebels also blew up an oil pipeline in north-east Colombia .

Also Sunday , suspected rebels dynamited an oil pipeline in northeast Colombia .


The capsule landed on its side and drifted about 12 metres , probably dragged by the main parachute .

The capsule ended up on its side and appeared to have been dragged about 40ft by the main parachute after landing .


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

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


The parents want her kept alive ; her husband says she never wanted to be kept alive artificially .

Michael Schiavo has argued that his wife never wanted to be kept alive artificially .


While robbery appeared to be the motive , the suspects drove off before taking anything .

While robbery appeared to be the motive , the suspects fled before they could take anything , he said .


However , Hayes , the CDC official , said there are many complicated interactions in play .

But Hayes , of the CDC said , " Many complicated interactions come into play that are often difficult to predict . "


Microsoft , which acquired Virtual PC from Connectix in February , said a fix for the problem is not around the corner .

Virtual PC , which Microsoft acquired from Connectix Corp. in February , will not run on the G5 , the company said .


Mr. Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was " very methodical . "

GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the murder scenes showed that the killer was very methodical .


ISC and NASCAR officials declined to comment .

NASCAR officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday .


A tradition of Labor Day racing was established long ago in the Inland Empire .

There is a tradition of Labor Day racing in the Inland Valley .


In his female disguise , the real estate heir used the name Dorothy Ciner , a childhood friend .

In his female disguise , he used the name Dorothy Ciner , a childhood friend , and rented an apartment in Galveston .


Its shares fell 71 cents , or 3.5 percent , in after-hours trading to $ 19.55 .

The stock had risen 63 cents , or 3 percent , to close at $ 20.26 in regular-session Nasdaq trading .


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

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


" We have an incredible amount of work to do , but it 's not in [ designing new ] instruction set architectures .

" We 've got an incredible amount of work to do , but it ain 't in the instruction set , " he said .


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

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


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index rose 4.64 points , or 0.27 percent , to 1,735.34 , according to the latest available data .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX climbed 17.08 points , or 1.74 percent , to 998.68 .


Fanned by the hot , dry Santa Ana winds and minimal humidity , major fires were raging in at least 10 places , having already burned nearly 80 937 hectares .

Those hot , dry Santa Ana winds and minimal humidity created optimal conditions for raging fires in at least 10 places that have already burned nearly 200,000 acres .


The condition is associated with heart disease , chronic kidney disease , blindness , and amputations .

Those with diabetes run the risk of severe complications , including heart disease , chronic kidney disease , blindness and amputations .


" The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Powell said .

" The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Mr. Powell told his colleagues in a speech today .


Since March 11 , when the market 's major indexes were at their lowest levels since hitting multi-year lows in October , the Nasdaq has barreled back 21.2 percent .

Since March 11 , when the market 's major indices were at their lowest levels since hitting multi-year lows in October , the tech-laden Nasdaq has climbed nearly 20 per cent .


In September , a 27-year-old Singapore researcher contracted SARS while working in a laboratory .

In a case in August , a 27-year-old laboratory worker in Singapore developed SARS .


He characterized the hostile bid as " atrociously bad behavior from a company with a history of atrociously bad behavior . "

Conway called the move " atrociously bad behaviour from a company with a history of atrociously bad behaviour . "


In March 2002 , 63 percent of home broadband users connected via cable modem ; 34 percent used a DSL service .

In the earlier survey , 63 percent of home broadband users had cable modems , compared with 34 percent who connected with DSL technology .


Eustachy acknowledged at a news conference Wednesday that he was an alcoholic and was seeking treatment .

Eustachy disclosed this week that he is an alcoholic and is seeking treatment .


Seven of the nine Democratic presidential candidates were also scheduled to address the forum .

Seven of nine Democratic candidates for president also said they would participate in the conference Monday .


Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote , while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got 4 percent .

A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote .


Moffitt said the results need to be replicated in another study before testing of individuals for presence of the long or short versions of the gene will be pursued .

Professor Moffitt said the results needed to be replicated before pursuing testing of individuals for the presence of the long or short versions of the gene .


The first trial of a suspect in last year 's Bali nightclub bombings that killed more than 200 people opened in Indonesia today , Sky News reported .

One of the key suspects in the October nightclub bombings that killed more than 200 people in Bali went on trial Monday amid tight security .


The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI was down 63.09 points , or 0.68 percent , at 9,270.70 .

In the first hour of trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.98 , or 0.1 percent , at 9,346.77 .


If convicted , Ciobanu could face up to 15 years in prison based on new laws in Romania designed to prosecute cybercrime , Softwin said .

Ciobanu could face up to 15 years in prison under a new law in Romania , according to BitDefender 's Web site .


Shaklee spokeswoman Jenifer Thompson said the company is continuing to work with authorities .

Shaklee spokeswoman Jenifer Thompson referred all calls to the FBI .


At the Pentagon , the Department of Defense 's Inspector General has separately been asked to investigate how the telecom licences were awarded .

But a source close to the Pentagon said the Defense Department 's own inspector-general had been asked to investigate how the licences were awarded .


Police believe someone strangled her and she may have been sexually assaulted .

Park appeared to have been strangled and may have been sexually assaulted , Homicide Capt. Charles Bloom said .


On Monday , it also announced the resignation of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phil Condit .

The move came just hours after the company 's Chief Executive Officer Phil Condit resigned .


" Accordingly , there needs to be more on the horizon than simply winning a war against terrorism .

" There must be more on the horizon than simply winning a war against terrorism , " namely , a " promise of a better and fairer world . "


The hot technologies -- networking , storage and wireless products -- will be front and center this week .

Storage , networking and wireless products will be prevalent at the show .


PG & E Corp. shares were up 39 cents or 2.6 percent at $ 15.59 on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday .

PG & E 's shares gained 24 cents to $ 15.44 during Tuesday 's trading on the New York Stock Exchange .