Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas told a news conference Monday that authorities were ``continuing to make significant progress ' ' in the case .

No charges have been filed in those deaths , but Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas said authorities were " continuing to make significant progress " in the case .


Berry also married and divorced his second wife twice , most recently in 1991 .

Berry repeated that performance with his second wife , whom he married and divorced twice ( most recently in 1991 ) .


Goldman also raised its quarterly dividend to 25 cents from 12 cents , citing the new tax law .

Goldman decided to increase its quarterly dividend to 25 cents a share from 12 cents , citing recent tax legislation as a primary factor behind the move .


Tomorrow 's testimony is to give an inside look at tax shelter development and marketing .

Tuesday ’ s testimony is to give an inside look at tax-shelter development and marketing .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was off 4.86 points , or 0.49 percent , at 993.82 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 1.8 points , or 0.1 percent , at 1,732.50 .


Goodyear 's third-quarter earnings report , which had been scheduled to be released on Thursday , was postponed until November .

It canceled its third-quarter earnings announcement , which had been scheduled for this morning .


The bonds traded to below 60 percent of face value earlier this year .

They traded down early this year to 60 percent of face value on fears Aquila may default .


A summary of his remarks says : all the group 's savings have been lost to raids and arrests , and JI is totally dependent on al-Qaeda for money .

In addition , Hambali laments , " all the group 's savings have been lost to raids and arrests , " and " JI is now totally dependent on al-Qaeda for money . "


Under Mexican law , bounty hunting is considered a form of kidnapping .

Bounty hunting is illegal in Mexico , and the bounty hunter was charged with kidnapping .


The unusual decision to declassify an intelligence report came in an attempt to quiet a growing controversy over Mr Bush 's allegations about Iraq 's weapons programs .

The unusual decision to declassify a major intelligence report was a bid by the White House to quiet a growing controversy over Bush 's allegations about Iraq 's weapons programs .


But the FBI never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi - even though it had received information that he was a Saudi agent , the document says .

But the bureau never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi — despite receiving prior information he was a secret Saudi agent , the report says .


Several doctors and courts have found Schiavo to be in a persistent vegetative state , but Byrd disagreed .

Many doctors say she is in a persistent vegetative state and cannot recover .


That compares to a net loss of $ 6.6 million , or 47 cents per share , on revenue of $ 15.5 million in 2002 's second fiscal quarter .

In the first quarter , SCO had reported a net loss of $ 724,000 , or 6 cents per diluted share , on revenue of $ 13.5 million .


He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words , daughter Linda Hope said .

" He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words ... He gave us each a kiss and that was it , " she said .


About two decades ago , U.S. District Court Judge Walter Rice and others decided to protect and polish what remained .

Then , about two decades ago , U.S. District Court Judge Walter Rice , the Aviation Trail group and others made a decision to protect and polish what remained .


He said sales of grocery and other consumer packaged products are the strongest , but discretionary items are still weak .

Potter added that sales of grocery and other consumer packaged products are the strongest but sales of discretionary items such as decorative accessories are still weak .


The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX slipped 11.83 points , or 1.20 percent , to 975.93 .

The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index gained 2.90 points , or 0.18 percent , to 1,606.87 .


France , Russia , China and others had advocated a stronger U.N. role to give a U.S.-chosen Iraqi authority international legitimacy .

France , Russia , China and even staunch ally Britain had advocated a stronger U.N. role , which they said was needed to give a U.S.-backed Iraqi authority international legitimacy .


Second comes HP ( 27 percent with $ 2.9 billion , up just 0.4 percent ) .

HP fell to second place with server sales growing 0.4 percent to $ 2.9 billion .


The discoveries came a day after a package bomb burst into flames in the Bologna , Italy home of EU Commission President Romano Prodi , who was not injured .

The discoveries came after a package bomb went off in the Bologna , Italy home of EU Commission President Romano Prodi on Sunday .


The scientists wanted to pick the minds of the Buddhist scholars about how best to use technology such as brain imaging to study consciousness .

The scientists , not surprisingly , wanted to pick the minds of the Buddhist scholars about how they meditate .


But homecomings for those soldiers , as well as the division 's 3rd Squadron , 7th Cavalry Regiment , have now been postponed indefinitely .

But the timing of homecomings for those soldiers , as well as the division 's 3rd Squadron , 7th Cavalry Regiment , is now indefinite .


He was in Cincinnati helping another daughter move when the tragedy occurred , friends said .

Rowell , 57 , was out of state helping his wife 's daughter move when the tragedy occurred , friends said .


In the entire fiscal year , the company lost a record $ 1.27 billion , or $ 2.11 a share , on sales of nearly $ 3.1 billion .

For the entire fiscal year , Micron lost a record $ 1.27 billion on sales of just under $ 3.1 billion .


The indictment supercedes a criminal complaint filed against Quattrone on April 23 with similar charges .

The indictment follows a criminal complaint filed by federal prosecutors on April 23 .


" I don 't think my brain is going to go dead this afternoon or next week , " he said .

In a conference call yesterday , he said , " I don 't think that my brain is going to go dead this afternoon or next week . "


Obviously , I 've made statements that are ludicrous and crazy and outrageous and all those things , because that 's the way I always was .

" Obviously , I have made statements that are ludicrous and crazy and outrageous because that 's the way I was . "


" This puts telemarketers on notice that we will take all measures necessary to protect consumers who chose to be left alone in their homes . "

" This puts telemarketers on notice that we will take all measures necessary to protect consumers who chose to be left alone in their homes , " FCC chairman Michael Powell said .


Jim Guest , president of Consumers Union , said they stand by their reporting .

Jim Guest , president of Consumers Union , said the Supreme Court did not address the merits of the case .


In addition to O 'Connor , Rehnquist 's majority opinion was joined by Justices David Souter , Ruth Bader Ginsburg , and Stephen Breyer .

Joining him in the majority opinion were Justices Sandra Day O 'Connor , David H. Souter , Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen G. Breyer .


But he added , " Once the problem grew to a certain magnitude , nothing could have been done to prevent it from cascading out of control . "

" However , the report also tells us that once the problem grew to a certain magnitude , nothing could have been done to prevent it from cascading out of control . "


Stony Brook University launched the study in 1996 , after earlier studies indicated a possible connection between electromagnetic fields and cancer .

The State University at Stony Brook launched the study in 1996 , after earlier studies indicated a possible connection .


It was the first suicide attack in Israel since October 4 , when a bomber killed 23 people .

The first Palestinian suicide attack in Israel killed eight people in April 1994 in the centre of Afula .


They include Ask Jeeves Inc . , Global Crossing , Aether Systems , Clarent , Copper Mountain Networks and VA Linux , now VA Software .

They included Global Crossing , Akamai Technologies , Ask Jeeves , Copper Mountain Networks , Etoys and VA Linux .


The UAW earlier this week reached tentative agreements , also for four years , with Ford Motor Co . , DaimlerChrysler AG 's Chrysler Group and supplier Visteon Corp.

The union earlier this week announced tentative agreements with Ford Motor Co . , DaimlerChrysler AG 's Chrysler Group and supplier Visteon Corp.


Then the authority can hold another set of public hearings on raising commuting costs , the judge said .

But the judge , Louis York , said the authority can hold another set of public hearings on raising commuting costs afterward .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points , or 1.01 percent , at 1,636.94 .

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


In New York , $ 7,646 is spent annually on each Medicaid recipient , almost double the national average of $ 3,936 .

New York has by far the country ’ s most expensive Medicaid program , costing taxpayers $ 7,646 per recipient , almost double the national average of $ 3,936 .


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

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


In Kentucky , Democratic Attorney General Ben Chandler faces U.S. Rep. Ernie Fletcher .

Kentucky : Republican Ernie Fletcher , a three-term House member , is battling Democratic state Attorney General Ben Chandler .


Other retailers that will be affected are Argos , part of GUS , and privately owned Littlewoods .

The other main electrical goods retailers are Argos , part of GUS , privately owned Littlewoods and PowerHouse .


Sun filed its lawsuit after an appeals court in Washington upheld the U.S. government 's antitrust case against Microsoft .

Sun filed the suit after the government 's successful antitrust suit against Microsoft .


Jewish and Muslim leaders expressed horror at the proposals , which have not been approved .

Jewish and Muslim leaders objected to the proposals , which were never approved .


A female attendant , 25 , was slashed across the face as the attacker closed on the cockpit .

A female colleague , 25 , was slashed across the face as the man continued to try to reach the front of the plane .


Of the 23.5 million high-speed lines , 16.3 million provided advanced services , which the FCC defines as speeds exceeding 200 kbps in both directions .

A total of 16.3 million lines provided advanced services , those services at speeds exceeding 200 kbps in both directions .


Daniel said it takes about two hours and 15 minutes to drive from his home to Nashville .

Daniel said D 'Antonio left between 7 : 15 p.m. and 8 p.m and it takes about two hours to drive from his home to Nashville .


Cullen , 43 , is charged with murdering a Catholic clergyman and attempting to kill another patient at Somerset Medical Center .

Cullen , 43 , is charged with killing a Roman Catholic Church official and attempting to kill another patient at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville .


Authorities appealed to the public Friday to come forward and provide what could be the key to solving the sniper-style shootings that have killed three people outside area convenience stores .

Authorities looked to the public yesterday for help in solving the deadly sniper-style shootings of three people outside Charleston-area convenience stores .


Duke and North Carolina have been resolute in their positions against expansion .

Two schools , Duke and North Carolina , have steadfastly opposed expansion .


Despite generic competition for acne drug Accutane , flagship drug sales rose 21 percent excluding exchange rate swings and nine percent in francs to 10.31 billion .

Flagship drug sales rose 21 percent excluding exchange rate swings and nine percent in francs to 10.31 billion , while diagnostics sales fell one percent in francs to 3.57 billion .


Tehran has said it will only sign the protocol if a ban on imports of peaceful Western nuclear technology is lifted .

Tehran has made clear it will only sign the Additional Protocol introducing such inspections if a ban on the import of civilian Western nuclear technology is lifted .


Financial terms of the deal , expected to close this month , were not released .

Financial terms of the sale , which is expected to be completed by the end of August , were not disclosed .


It also hired Citigroup and Morgan Stanley to explore refinancing or restructuring of $ 175 million in senior notes due next year .

ATA also has hired Citigroup and Morgan Stanley to evaluate options for refinancing or restructuring $ 175 million of 10.5 percent senior notes due in August 2004 .


At last week 's meeting with U.S. President George W. Bush , Roh said inter-Korean exchanges would be " conducted in light of developments on the North Korean nuclear issue . "

The two leaders said inter-Korean exchanges would be " conducted in light of developments on the North Korean nuclear issue " .


Analysts have predicted third-quarter earnings of 16 cents a share and revenue of $ 7.15 billion , on average .

Analysts surveyed by Reuters Research expected earnings of 13 cents a share on revenue of $ 6.7 billion , on average .


In 2001 , President Bush named Kathleen Gregg one of six appointees to the Student Loan Marketing Association , the largest US lender for students .

In 2001 , President Bush named her to the Student Loan Marketing Association , the largest U.S. lender for students .


After hours of negotiations , a SWAT team burst in early yesterday and found Hoffine dead .

Early Friday , the SWAT team burst in and found Hoffine dead .


" I never grabbed anyone and then pulled up their shirt and grabbed their breasts , and stuff like that .

That I pulled up their shirt and grabbed their breasts and stuff like that : this is not me .


" The death of al-Ghozi signals that terrorists will never get far in the Philippines , " Arroyo said in a statement on Monday .

" The death of Ghozi signals that terrorists will never get far in the Philippines , " President Gloria Arroyo said .


Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday , as did Mills .

Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday , saying that he never discussed personnel matters .


The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Market 's composite index rose 3.41 points to 1,915.31 .

The benchmark S & P / TSX composite index rose 29.12 points yesterday to 7,633.61 .


Last week , Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic ties and restoration of air services with Pakistan .

The move follows a recent proposal by Mr Vajpayee , whoended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic links and restoration of air services with Pakistan .


Evacuation went smoothly , although passengers weren 't told what was going on , Hunt said .

Passengers were evacuated smoothly , although they were not told what was going on , he said .


By Wednesday , the Red Planet will come as near to Earth as it has been in 60,000 years .

On Wednesday , at 7.51pm , Mars will be the closest to Earth it has been for 59,619 years .


Microsoft will seek to simplify creation of BizTalk applications by tying it more tightly to its flagship development tool , Visual Studio.Net.

The software maker is seeking to simplify creation of BizTalk applications by tying it more tightly to its flagship development tool , Visual Studio.Net.


Before the blast , Wells told police he had been forced to rob the bank and asked police to help him remove the bomb .

Wells , 46 , said he was forced to rob the bank and asked police to help take the bomb off .


" Our party will never be the choice of the NRA - and I am not looking to be the candidate of the NRA , " he said .

Our party will never be the choice of the N.R.A. , and I 'm not looking to be the candidate of the N.R.A. , " a reference to the National Rifle Association .


Since last April , scientists have learned how acrylamide is formed .

Scientists are working to determine how exactly how acrylamide is formed in food .


One of the company 's employees was hospitalized in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers , said hospital administrative assistant Alex Reichert .

One of the employees who survived the blast and fire was hospitalized in critical condition in Fort Myers .


Shares in Berkeley-based Xoma lost 77 cents , or 14 percent , to close at $ 4.72 each in trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

The share price of Berkeley-based Xoma lost 73 cents a share , or 13 percent , to $ 4.76 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .


" We need the somebody who notices them to come forward , " he told a news conference to introduce his successor , Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson .

" We need the somebody who notices them to come forward , " he said at a news conference in which he introduced his successor , Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson .


Under the adjusted definition , officials Thursday listed 29 cases as suspected and said that 107 other people showing possible SARS symptoms were being monitored .

Another 29 cases were listed as suspected , and officials warned that 107 other people showing possible SARS symptoms were being monitored .


" The numbers are starting to change very , very quickly , " Dr. Julie Gerberding , the CDC 's director , told a news briefing Thursday .

" The numbers are starting to change very , very quickly , " Dr. Julie Gerberding , director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , said Thursday .


Mr Howard said he also had faith in the system under which Hicks could be tried .

Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated , saying he had faith in the US justice system .


Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident conducted a search Monday at the home of Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix .

Police investigating a deadly hit-and-run accident went to the home of Phoenix 's Roman Catholic bishop on Monday and found the windshield of his car caved in , authorities said .


Progress Software plans to acquire privately held DataDirect Technologies for about $ 88 million in cash , the companies said Friday .

Progress Software Corp. is acquiring DataDirect Technologies Ltd . , a privately held supplier of data-access software , for approximately $ 88 million , the companies said Friday .


Altria shares fell $ 1.17 to $ 42.51 and were the Dow 's biggest percent loser .

Its shares fell $ 9.61 to $ 50.26 , ranking as the NYSE 's most-active issue and its biggest percentage loser .


Hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the lower Texas coast as Tropical Storm Erika sped across the Gulf of Mexico and headed for landfall .

One month after Hurricane Claudette pounded Texas , hurricane warnings were posted Friday along parts of the coast as fast-moving Tropical Storm Erika churned across the gulf .


Dos Reis also pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and another girl on a different occasion .

Dos Reis had earlier pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and one other girl in a separate incident .


As previously announced , the final will be at the new Home Depot Center in Carson on Oct. 12 .

Williams recently toured the new soccer-specific Home Depot Center in Carson , Calif .


The Java Enterprise System bundles a slew of Sun software for a yearly subscription of $ 100 per employee .

For instance , the core Java Enterprise System will cost $ 100 per employee in the US .


The memorandum analyzed lawful activities , such as recruiting demonstrators , and illegal activities , such as using fake documentation to get into a secured site .

The memo analyzed lawful activities like recruiting demonstrators , as well as illegal activities like using fake documentation to get into a secured site .


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

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


Even when the exchange detected violations , it often failed to take disciplinary action , the SEC said .

Even when the exchange detected such violations , it " often failed to take appropriate disciplinary actions " against individuals or firms .


United said the new airline will expand next year to 40 Airbus A320 jets , each seating 156 passengers .

United said it the new airline use 40 jets , each seating 156 passengers .


Now they are waiting to see if Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan will try and repair the damage in his testimony to the House next week .

Now they were waiting to see if Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan would try to repair the damage done to bond prices in his testimony to the House next week .


Medical investigators matched the body 's teeth to Aronov 's dental records this morning , medical examiner 's spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said .

Investigators matched the dead womans teeth to Aronovs dental records Wednesday morning , medical examiners spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said .


Joe Nichols captured new male vocalist honors , riding back-to-back hits " The Impossible " and " Brokenheartedsville . "

Joe Nichols , who is touring with Jackson , captured new male vocalist honors , riding back-to-back hits The Impossible and Brokenheartedsville .


They found that 6.4 percent of men on finasteride had high-grade tumors , compared with 5.1 percent taking a placebo .

About 18 percent of men taking finasteride developed prostate cancer , compared with 24 percent on placebo .


The compilers are available in two flavors : the Intel C + + Compiler for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C + + retails for USD $ 399 and is intended for application development use .

The compilers are available in two forms : The Intel C + + Compiler for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C + + is available from Intel for $ 399 , and is intended for applications development .


Thousands of pounds of fireworks inside the warehouse and packed in the tractor-trailer rig exploded , the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives said .

Thousands of pounds of fireworks inside the Lamb Entertainment 's warehouse and packed in the tractor-trailer rig exploded , the ATF said .


BA shares were up 0.59 percent at 170 pence in early afternoon trading , slightly outpacing London 's FTSE 100 Index which was up 0.28 percent .

BA shares closed down 0.89 percent at 167-1 / 2 pence , slightly lower than London 's FTSE 100 Index which was down 0.28 percent .


Martha Stewart shares fell $ 2.03 , about 18 percent , to $ 9.17 and were the NYSE 's biggest percentage loser .

Its shares fell 4.6 percent , or $ 4.04 , to $ 83.38 and was the blue-chip Dow 's biggest percent loser .


By late Thursday afternoon , Putnam said the U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York had subpoenaed its trading documents , raising the possibility of a criminal indictment .

Earlier this week , Putnam said the Manhattan U.S. Attorney had subpoenaed its trading documents , raising the possibility of a criminal indictment .


The shares represent more than half the 115.9 million shares Turner held at the end of April , according to Bloomberg data .

The sale represents about 52 per cent of the 115.9 million shares Mr Turner held at the end of April .


In turn SuSE will license Java 2 Standard Edition while also formalising an existing agreement to distribute Sun 's Java Virtual Machine for running Java applications .

Nuremberg , Germany-based SuSE will license Sun 's Java 2 Standard Edition ( J2SE ) and ship Sun 's Java Virtual Machine across its Linux software line .


Mr. Rush is the only witness to the events in the pilothouse who has spoken to investigators .

Rush is the only witness to the wheelhouse events who has spoken with investigators , Weinshall said .


Geoghan , 68 , was taken to Leominster Hospital , where he was pronounced dead at 1 : 17 p.m.

Mr. Geoghan was taken to the University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster , Mass . , where he died at 1 : 17 p.m.


" With Internet usage and broadband adoption continuing to escalate , marketers are throwing their weight and dollars behind interactive advertising , " said IAB President and CEO Greg Stuart .

" With Internet usage and broadband adoption continuing to escalate , " Stuart says , " marketers are throwing their weight and dollars behind interactive advertising . "


Rescue and search operation had been going on since the tragedy happened on Thursday night , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Gautam told Times News Network .

Rescue and search operation was on to find them , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Gautam told Times News Network .


Fidelity Investments , the nation 's largest mutual-fund company , said it received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer 's office regarding its investigation to potential fund-trading abuses .

Fidelity Investments has received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer , who is investigating charges of market-timing and late-day trading in the mutual fund industry .


" Tony 's not feeling well , " Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said .

We 're thrilled to be up 3-2 , ' ' Coach Gregg Popovich said Wednesday .


Both devices use version 5.2 of the Palm operating system and feature a new design , which resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels around 180 degrees .

Both devices use Palm OS 5.2 and feature a completely new form factor that resembles a miniature notebook with a screen that swivels 180 degrees .


General Myers told reporters that " at first blush , it doesn 't look like any rules were broken " .

" At first blush , it doesn 't look like any rules were broken , " said Gen. Richard Myers , chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff .


Trading volume was incredibly light at 500.22 million shares , below an already thin 611.45 million exchanged at the same point Thursday .

Trading volume was extremely light at 1.05 billion shares , below an already thin 1.19 billion on Tuesday .


Officials with the rebel group Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy could not be reached for comment Saturday .

The main rebel force , the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy , fears a peacekeeping force could bolster Taylor .


Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's first quarter , although it might explain the drop and quick recovery in sales this quarter .

Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's March quarter , although it could explain the drop and quick recovery in sales during the current quarter .


" These are defining moments for players and organizations , " Anaheim coach Mike Babcock said .

" There are defining moments for players and organizations where you are measured .


He led Philippine police to a tonne of TNT that officials say was intended for planned attacks in Singapore on Western targets , including US and Australian diplomatic posts .

He led Philippine police to a ton of TNT officials say was intended for attacks on Western targets in Singapore , including the US Embassy .


They did not nationalize them , " Manouchehr Takin , an analyst at the Center for Global Energy Studies in London , said .

They did not nationalize them , " said Manouchehr Takin of the Center for Global Energy Studies .


Since both companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely the two signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period of time .

Because the companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely they signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period .


The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa opened its doors a day early .

The dice are rolling at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa .


BioReliance 's stock closed down 2 cents yesterday at $ 47.98 per share .

Shares of BioReliance sold at $ 47.98 at the close of market yesterday , down 2 cents .


In 2001 , Evan helped found an after-school nonviolence program named after a college student shot and killed by a teen gang member , said Alexis Lukas , the program supervisor .

In 2001 , Nash helped found an after-school nonviolence program named after a college student who was fatally shot by a 14-year-old gang member , program supervisor Alexis Lukas said .


The Standard & Poor 's 500 stock index ended the quarter up 120 points , a gain of 14 percent , the best performance for that broad market benchmark since 1998 .

The Standard and Poor 's 500-stock index , a broad collection of equities representing leading companies , finished its best quarter yesterday since the last three months of 1998 .


The draft statement said progress on the nuclear issue and the pending trade deal were " interdependent , indissociable and mutually reinforcing elements " .

They said progress towards resolving the nuclear issue and progress in the trade talks were " interdependent , essential and mutually reinforcing elements of EU-Iran relations " .


The S & P 500 finished 13.78 points higher at 930.08 , or 1.5 per cent , the highest level since January 14 .

The S & P rose 13.78 , or 1.5 percent , to 930.08 , the best level since Jan. 14 .


The Qantas colleagues were last night in a serious but stable condition after being rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital .

The two flight attendants were in a serious but stable condition last night after being rushed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital .


The trial , featuring 125 witnesses , could continue until the start of 2004 .

The trial , which could last until early 2004 , is expected to hear the first of 125 witnesses Friday .


But price declines have remained below 30 percent , year over year , for the last two quarters , said IDC analyst John McArthur .

McArthur told internetnews.com price declines have moderated and remained below 30 percent from the previous year for the last two quarters .


The previous weekend record for an R-rated film was $ 58 million for " Hannibal . "

The previous biggest R rated opening was " Hannibal 's " $ 58 million .


The second rover is scheduled for launch later this month , and both vehicles are expected to arrive at Mars in January .

The second rover is scheduled for launch on June 25 and both will arrive at Mars in January .


The per-share earnings were 4 cents per share higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .

That was 4 cents higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .


The Sars illness , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan , and economic uncertainty in Europe and the US have depressed air travel .

The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and economic uncertainty in Europe and America have depressed air travel .


The 2002 second quarter results don 't include figures from our friends at Compaq .

The year-ago numbers do not include figures from Compaq Computer .


A nationally known computer hacker is being sought on a federal arrest warrant stemming from a sealed complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .

SACRAMENTO A nationally known itinerant computer hacker faces a federal arrest warrant on a sealed federal complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .


A man , 19-year-old Antowain Johnson , ``tried to go back in and get the rest of them but the smoke wouldn 't let him , ' ' she said .

She said another man , 19-year-old Antowain Johnson , " tried to go back in ... but the smoke wouldn 't let him . "


Defense lawyers had said a change of venue was needed because massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client .

Defense lawyers had requested a change of venue for two reasons : They argued that massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client .


WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed , saying : " It looks very much like an isolated event . "

" It looks very much like an isolated event , " World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said .


The GAO found cable rates have increased 40 percent over the past five years , versus 12 percent inflation during the period .

The GAO found that cable rates have increased by 40 percent during the past five years , far above the 12 percent inflation in that period .


The stock has risen 44 cents in recent days .

The stock had risen 44 cents in the past four trading sessions .


Dowdell was transported to Boston Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries .

Both were taken to Boston Medical Center .


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

Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was " very methodical . "


Sen. Charles Schumer , D-N.Y. , sent a letter to President Bush Wednesday demanding action on the legislation .

Sen. Charles Schumer ( D-N.Y. ) , a supporter of Boxer 's bill , sent a letter to President Bush on Wednesday demanding action on the legislation .


The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , wouldn 't comment Friday .

The Rev. Christopher Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , did not immediately return several calls seeking comment .


He was sentenced in June to more than seven years in prison for securities fraud , perjury and other crimes .

He was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including securities fraud .


They looked at their son-in-law and his relatives , but did not exchange words .

She looked at her son-in-law and his relatives at times , but the two sides did not exchange words .


The woman felt threatened and reported the incident to police , and around 2 : 30 p.m. Stackhouse was arrested .

The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate 's office , police said .


Maurice Greene advanced to the semifinals of the 100-meter dash at the World Track and Field Championships .

Rogge was a witness to Drummond 's tantrums Sunday at the World Track and Field Championships .


Claudette , the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season , hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 with 85-mph wind .

Claudette , the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season , hit the mid-Texas coast July 15 , classified as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph .


Two brothers who were among seven Portland suspects accused of aiding terrorists have decided to plead guilty to conspiring to aid al-Qaida and the Taliban , officials said Wednesday .

Two brothers who were among seven people accused of aiding terrorists pleaded guilty yesterday to charges of conspiring to help Al Qaeda and the Taliban during the war in Afghanistan .


Media giant Vivendi Universal EAUG.PA V.N set to work sifting through bids for its U.S. entertainment empire on Monday in a multibillion-dollar auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .

Media moguls jostled for position as the deadline for bids for Vivendi Universal 's U.S. entertainment empire neared on Monday in an auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .


Like Viacom , GE -- parent of NBC -- is also seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared to the likes of Bronfman or Davis .

Like Viacom , General Electric is seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared with Bronfman or Davis .


He was revived but was pronounced dead at Virginia Medical Center in Arlington .

He was declared dead on arrival at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington at 9 : 13 a.m.


The proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi , reading 33 pages of documents outlining allegations against him .

Proceedings were taken up with prosecutors outlining their case against Amrozi , reading a 33-page accusation letter to the court .


He urged the US to provide clear rules on what would happen at possible trials .

Government sources said Mr Howard urged the US to provide clear rules governing any potential trials .


Scruggs , who did not testify , was cleared of a second charge of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care .

The six-member jury cleared Scruggs of a second charge that accused her of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care .


The rebels suspended peace talks with the government April 21 citing a lack of progress .

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam suspended peace talks April 21 citing a lack of progress .


" The timing of [ the miniseries ] is absolutely staggering to me , " Nancy Reagan said in a statement to Fox News Channel last week .

Nancy Reagan issued a statement last week to the Fox News Channel saying , " The timing of [ the miniseries ] is absolutely staggering to me .


As you know , East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past . "

" East Africa has been an area of terrorist threats and indeed terrorist attacks in the past , " said State Department spokesman Philip Reeker .


People who have this disorder absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage .

Haemochromatosis is a disorder in which people absorb excessive amounts of iron which can lead to organ damage .


Although deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union , the Beatles popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock music .

Although the Beatles were deeply disapproved of in the Soviet Union , their popularity knew no bounds and far outreached any other Western rock groups .


Mr. Berg says in an advertisement for it , " More than my remembrances , this book intends to convey hers . "

In an advertisement for the book , Berg says , " More than my remembrances , this book intends to convey hers . "


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

LendingTree shares rose 43 percent , or $ 6.31 , to $ 21 , more than doubling in the last two months .


He said the district had been waiting for the subpoenas and had always planned to comply once it received them .

Mr. Caramore said the district waited for the subpoenas and planned to cooperate with the investigation .


In their study , researchers tested the hearing of 479 men between 20 and 64 years old who were exposed to noise in their jobs .

Barrenas 's team tested the hearing of 479 men , aged 20 to 64 , who were exposed to noise in their jobs .


In May 2002 , Malikah Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn for more than $ 20 million in damages after the MTA objected to their headdresses .

In May , Alkebulan and Deirdre Small filed a federal lawsuit in Brooklyn that seeks more than $ 20 million in damages , Hart said .


" We 're in a highly competitive industry where few apparel brands own and operate manufacturing facilities in North America , " Levi Strauss Chief Executive Officer Phil Marineau said in a statement .

" We 're in a highly competitive industry where few apparel brands own and operate manufacturing facilities in North America , " said Phil Marineau , the chief executive .


In Nigeria alone , the report said , as many as 1 million women may be living with the condition .

In Nigeria alone , the report estimated that between 100,000 and 1 million girls and women are suffering from the condition .


Global HRT sales , which are dominated by Wyeth of the US , were worth $ 3.8bn in 2001 , according to Data- monitor , the London-based market research company .

Global HRT sales were worth $ 3.8bn ( 2.4bn ) in 2001 , according to Datamonitor , the London-based market research company .


The migrants were first spotted by a Coast Guard jet around 2 p.m. Tuesday and two small patrol boats were sent to the area , Doss said .

The Cubans were spotted by a Coast Guard jet around 2 p.m. Tuesday and two vessels were sent out to the area , Petty Officer Ryan Doss said .


Dunlap won both the swimsuit competition and the talent portion of the competition , singing " If I Could . "

She won the talent portion singing " If I Could " and also won in evening wear .


" I don 't want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks , " said Missouri Congressman Dick Gephardt .

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


Market research firm Dell 'Oro Group estimates this market will total $ 12 billion in 2004 .

Market research firm Dell 'Oro Group estimates that the Gigabit Ethernet switch market will total about US $ 12 billion in 2004 .


Robbins said he wants to take any network like ESPN that charges more than $ 1 per Cox customer and make those optional choices for consumers to buy .

Robbins said he wants to take networks such as ESPN that charge more than $ 1 per Cox customer and make them optional choices .


Fourteen of those infected passengers sat within four seats of the SARS patient and two were flight attendants , said Mike Ryan , WHO 's global coordinator for anti-SARS efforts .

Of those , 14 were passengers sitting within four seats of the SARS patient and two were flight attendants , Ryan said .


Shares of Berkeley , California-based Xoma dropped 89 cents , or 16 percent , to $ 4.60 in Instinet trading .

Shares in Berkeley-based Xoma lost 77 cents , or 14 percent , to close at $ 4.72 each in trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .


It names Shelley , Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Conny McCormack , and registrars in Orange and San Diego counties as defendants .

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


He reiterated Schroder 's statement last week that Berlin would consider sending peacekeepers to Iraq only if requested by an interim Iraqi government or the United Nations under a U.N. mandate .

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said last week that Berlin will consider sending peacekeepers only if requested by an interim Iraqi government or the United Nations .


The four were remanded in custody and will appear before the magistrate 's court again on July 8 .

The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 .


Four years ago , Nike was sued in state court by California activist Marc Kasky under a statute designed to protect consumers from false advertising .

Four years ago , California activist Marc Kasky sued Nike under a statute designed to protect consumers from false advertising .


At one of the three sampling sites at Huntington Beach , the bacteria reading came back at 160 on June 16 and at 120 on June 23 .

The readings came back at 160 on June 16 and 120 at June 23 at one of three sampling sites at Huntington Beach .


" This will put a severe crimp in our reserves , " O 'Keefe said Friday during a roundtable discussion with reporters at NASA headquarters .

" This is going to put a severe crimp in our reserves , " O 'Keefe said during a breakfast with reporters .


The next court session will be when the three-judge tribunal announces its verdict in mid-February .

The court 's three-judge tribunal was expected to give its verdict next February .


Microsoft has won a patent for an instant messaging feature that notifies users when the person they are communicating with is typing a message .

Microsoft has been awarded a patent for a feature in instant messaging that alerts a user when the person they are communicating with is inputting a message .


Freddie Mac shares fell $ 1.49 , to $ 50.01 , on the New York Stock Exchange after official acknowledgment of the criminal investigation .

Freddie Mac shares fell $ 1.50 on Wednesday , to close at $ 50 on the New York Stock Exchange .


X2 took in $ 17.1 million for a total three-week take of $ 174 million .

Elsewhere in theaters this weekend , " X2 " earned $ 17.1 million to raise its three-week total to $ 174 million .


Four other men who were also charged in June have already pleaded guilty .

Four of the defendants have pleaded guilty to weapons charges and other counts .


But its most popular comedy , Friends , is going into its last season .

But its most popular comedy , Friends , will sign off after a two-hour finale next May .


He was arrested Tuesday night at a northwest Atlanta tire shop after a national manhunt .

He was arrested in Atlanta , Georgia , on Monday night by police acting on a tip-off .


NASA satellite images show that Arctic ice has been shrinking at the rate of nearly 10 percent a decade .

Researchers found that sea ice in the Arctic is disappearing at a rate of 9 percent each decade .


The Lockheed Martin-built SIRTF is the last of NASA 's Hubble-class " Great Observatories . "

SIRTF is the last of NASA 's so-called Great Observatories .


" We 're making these commitments first and foremost because we think it 's the right thing to do , " said Michael Mudd , spokesman for the Northfield-based company .

" We 're making these commitments first and foremost because we think it 's the right thing to do , " company spokesman Michael Mudd said yesterday .


Sgt. Randy Force , a police spokesman , said O 'Brien wasn 't being charged with causing the crash because Reed was jaywalking .

Sergeant Randy Force , a police spokesman , said O 'Brien wasn 't being charged with causing the crash because the victim had been jaywalking .


" I 've played Brazilian music , but I 'm not Brazilian .


The book , scheduled for release next month , is described by Franken as a criticism of right-wing leaders and media spokesmen .

The book , scheduled for publication next month , has been described by Franken as a criticism of right wing leaders and media spokespeople .


Federal investigators are looking for possible connections between the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week .

Federal agents said Friday they are investigating the thefts of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week .


The affidavit said British customs officials stopped al-Amoudi at Heathrow Airport last month when he was attempting to travel to Damascus , Syria .

The affidavit says al-Amoudi was detained Aug. 16 attempting to travel from London to Damascus , Syria .


" New " farmers say they have increased the numbers of dogs they keep for " protection " but former farmers say the packs are used to hunt depleted wildlife .

Farmers say they have increased the numbers of dogs they keep for protection , although some packs are used to hunt depleted wildlife .


Albertson 's and Kroger 's Ralphs stores locked out their workers in response .

Kroger 's Ralphs chain and Albertsons immediately locked out their grocery workers in a show of solidarity .


The decision means that Qarase must invite up to eight Labor Party members into cabinet .

Mr Qarase must now invite up to eight Labour Party members into cabinet .


" Landing on an aircraft carrier doesn 't make up for the loss of 2.5 million jobs in America , " said the senator , a much-decorated Vietnam War veteran .

" Landing on an aircraft carrier doesn 't make up for the loss of 2.7 million jobs in America , " Kerry said .


Kevin Rollins , Dell 's president , received $ 770,962 in salary and a bonus of just more than $ 2-million in fiscal 2003 .

Dell made $ 950,000 in salary and nearly $ 2.5 million in bonus pay during the fiscal year .


As part of his deal , Mr. Delainey has agreed to cooperate in the continuing investigation .

Dave Delainey agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors in exchange for the plea .


The United States accuses Saddam loyalists of attacks on oilfields and pipelines crucial to Iraq 's economic recovery .

Loyalists are also believed to be behind attacks on oil pipelines and fields that are crucial to Iraq 's economic recovery .


Mall operators and retailers reported fewer people camping out for early-bird specials on Saturday morning , although many parking lots were crowded by early afternoon .

Mall operators and retailers reported fewer shoppers camping out for early-bird specials on Saturday morning , although parking lots were beginning to fill at some East Coast shopping centers .


Josephine Burke , who ran the unlicensed daycare , eventually served four months in prison on misdemeanor assault and child neglect charges .

Josephine Burke , who ran the illegal day care , served four months in prison on misdemeanor assault and child-neglect charges .


Bob Schindler : That 's correct , and the strategy behind that is , we wanted to kind of smoke him out , to see where he was coming from .

" We wanted to kind of smoke him out , to see where he was coming from , " said Robert Schindler .


Judge Philpot told Dica : " There is no evidence of your remorse .

A judge branded Mohammed Dica 's behaviour " despicable " and added : " There is no evidence of your remorse . "


Earlier Friday , Taiwan reported 55 new cases but no new deaths .

Yesterday , Taiwan reported 65 new cases , its biggest one-day increase yet .


Hedge funds came under renewed scrutiny recently when New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer unveiled a probe of illegal trading in mutual fund shares .

The industry came under renewed scrutiny recently with the launch by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer of an investigation of illegal trading in mutual fund shares .


Operating revenue fell 4.5 percent to $ 2.3 billion from a year earlier .

Operating revenues were down about 1 percent to $ 4.55 billion , from $ 4.59 billion .


As they wound through police barricades to the funeral home , many chanted " Celia , Celia " and sang snippets of her songs .

As they wound through police barricades to the funeral home , many chanted " Celia , Celia . "


In 2001 , 8.4 per cent of six-year-olds and 15 per cent of 15-year-olds were obese .

One in seven 15-year-olds and nearly one in 10 six-year-olds are obese .


Most of the alleged spammers engaged in fraudulent or deceptive practices , said Brad Smith , Microsoft 's senior VP and general counsel .

" Spam knows no borders , " said Brad Smith , Microsoft 's senior vice-president and general counsel .


Since December 2002 , Evans has been the vice chair of the U.S. Chief Information Officers Council .

Evans is also the vice-chairman of the Federal Chief Information Officers Council .


Companies that fall under that definition are subject to much less stringent regulation .

Phone companies , which have argued that DSL should be subject to less regulation , had mixed reaction .


Many of the countries affected , like Colombia and Ecuador , are considered critical to the administration 's efforts to bring stability to the Western Hemisphere .

Many of the affected countries , such as Colombia and Ecuador , are considered critical to the administration 's efforts to bring stability to this hemisphere .


The huge bottom-line loss stemmed from a 1.5 billion pound assets writedown , on top of a 3.5 billion first-half charge .

The huge bottom line loss stemmed from a 1.5 billion-pound asset writedown , on top of a 3.5 billion first-half charge .


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 .

Police have arrested a " potential suspect " in the abduction of 9-year-old Jennette Tamayo , San Jose Police Chief William Lansdowne said Monday .


BOCHK chief executive Liu Jinbao was transferred abruptly to Beijing last month .

He was chief executive of BOCHK until he was suddenly recalled to Beijing last month .


In case the company does not turn in the reports before the end of May , it is likely to be delisted , an SFC official said .

If the company did not turn in the results before the end of May , it was likely to be delisted , an SFC official said .


Watson , of Whitakers , N.C. , was found guilty of making a false threat to detonate explosives , and destruction of federal property .

Dwight Watson , 50 , was convicted of making a false threat to detonate explosives and of destroying federal property .


" The gloves are off , " said UNIFI official Rob O 'Neill .

Unifi official Rob O 'Neill said : " The gloves are off .


It 's one of several negotiating items where Canada appears to have caved in to U.S. demands and accepted less favourable terms .

Giving up half the duties is one of several negotiating items where Canada appears to have caved in to U.S. demands and accepted less favourable terms .


His harsh criticism of PLO chairman Yasser Arafat led to his books being banned for a time by the Palestinian Authority .

His harsh criticism of the PLO 's chairman , Yasser Arafat , saw the Palestinian Authority ban his books for a time .


The 2000 Democratic platform supported " the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of the nation . "

The Democrat 's 2000 platform didn 't explicitly support gay marriages but backed " the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families into the life of the nation . "


" We believe we are fully prepared to roll out the [ touch-screen ] machines for the 2004 presidential primary , " said Gilles W. Burger , State Board of Elections chairman .

" We believe we are fully prepared to roll out the revised Diebold machines , " said Gilles W. Burger , chairman of the Maryland State Board of Elections .


He has a preliminary hearing Thursday to determine whether he 'll stand trial .

The question is whether there will be a hearing to determine if Bryant will stand trial .


" They were an inspirational couple , selfless and courageous , " said the Oscar-winning film director .

He said : “ They were an inspirational couple , selfless and courageous .


WorldCom , brought down by an $ 11 billion accounting scandal , is adopting the name of its MCI long-distance division in a bid to clean up its image .

WorldCom , decimated by a massive accounting scandal , is adopting the name of its MCI long-distance division in a bid to clean up its image .


Launched from the space shuttle Atlantis in 1989 , Galileo will have travelled about 4.6 billion kilometres by the time it hits Jupiter .

Launched from space shuttle Atlantis ( news - web sites ) in 1989 , Galileo will have traveled about 2.8 billion miles by the time it hits Jupiter .


Following California 's lead , several states and the federal government passed similar or stricter bans .

Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans .


Both papers are being published today in the New England Journal of Medicine .

The study appears today in the New England Journal of Medicine .


The search was concentrated in northeast Pennsylvania , but state trooper Tom Kelly acknowledged that Selenski could have traveled hundreds of miles by now .

The search was concentrated in northeastern Pennsylvania , but State Police Trooper Tom Kelly acknowledged that Selenski could be out of the area .


The US investment bank said : " We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive . "

" We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive , " Goldman said .


Available in June , Bare Metal Restore 4.6 costs $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client for new customers .

Bare Metal Restore 4.6 will be available in mid-June , said Veritas , and will cost $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client .


Both Estrada and Honasan have denied any involvement in the failed military rebellion .

Mr Estrada has denied any involvement in the plot .


But the country is scrambling to prevent it spreading to the vast countryside where most of its 1.3 billion people live .

China is scrambling to stop the disease from spreading to the countryside , where most of its 1.3 billion people live .


But labor leaders said it was often difficult for these Americans to join a union because many employers fought organizing efforts .

But labor leaders say it is often hard for these people to join a union because many employers aggressively fight organizing efforts .


Australia 's view on Zimbabwe " will not be changing , irrespective of the views of other countries , " he said .

Before the commitee was formed , Mr Howard was defiant , saying Australia 's view on Zimbabwe " will not be changing , irrespective of the views of other countries " .


The Democratic primary results have a margin of error of plus or minus 6.1 percentage points .

The Democratic sample has an error margin of plus or minus 6.1 percent .


Advertising revenue at the FT newspaper was down 18 percent in the first half and circulation was down 5 percent .

Advertising revenue at the Financial Times was down about 18 percent in the first half and recent months have seen little improvement .


" We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 , " said a statement by Michael A. Cardozo , the city 's corporation counsel .

He added that : " We disagree with the judge 's decision on notice for Engine Company 261 . "


Samuel Waksal , ImClone 's former CEO , recently began serving a prison sentence of more than seven years for securities fraud .

Waksal , who pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges , recently began serving a prison sentence of more than seven years .


Scotland Yard said the three were charged under the Anti-Terrorism , Crime and Security Act 2001 , with alleged failure to disclose information about acts of terrorism .

Scotland Yard said in a statement it had charged a 46-year-old man and two women aged 27 and 35 with failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism .


In Virginia , Mr. Kilgore , a Republican , accused the court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens . "

The Virginia attorney-general , Jerry Kilgore , accused the Supreme Court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens " .


The deal will combine Adobe 's Form Server , Form Designer and Reader products with IBM 's DB2 Content Manager and DB2 CommonStore products .

Big Blue will integrate Adobe 's Form Server , Form Designer and Reader products with its DB2 Content Manager and DB2 CommonStore products designed for businesses .


The research is set to change how the public and doctors check for melanomas .

Now research by Melbourne 's Alfred Hospital will change how the public and doctors check for melanomas .


Spider-Man snatched $ 114.7 million in its debut last year and went on to capture $ 403.7 million .

Spider-Man , rated PG-13 , snatched $ 114.7 million in its first weekend and went on to take in $ 403.7 million .


In Las Vegas , agents entered two clubs — Cheetah 's and Jaguars — along with Galardi Enterprises , an office atop a bar and pool hall in downtown Las Vegas .

In Las Vegas , federal agents stormed two clubs - Cheetah 's and Jaguars - along with Galardi Enterprises , an office atop a bar in downtown .


The announcements were made at the International Broadcasting Convention ( IBC ) in Amsterdam .

The submission was on Monday , but the announcement was made Friday at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam .


Because of the holiday period , the agency will not release data from the period since Dec. 27 until today .

Because of the holidays , CDC is not releasing data from the period since Dec. 27 until today .


IBM said it believes that the investigation arose from a separate SEC investigation of a customer of IBM 's Retail Store Solutions unit , which markets and sells point-of-sale products .

The company added : " IBM believes that the investigation arises from a separate investigation by the SEC of a customer of IBM 's Retail Store Solutions unit .


" I think the financial diplomacy here of the sort that we are engaged in is the surest course to get the result we want . "

" The financial diplomacy we 're engaged in is the surest course to get what we want , " Mr. Snow said .


" No , what I do is I answer questions as to whether or not the help that is available is being delivered , " Bush said .

" Now I want to know whether or not the help that is available is being expedited and made available .


Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through .

Since then , Texas Gov. Rick Perry has called two special sessions trying to push the measure through .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 4.95 points , or 0.33 percent , at 1,486.14 .

The more broadly based Nasdaq Telecommunications Index rose 0.7 percent .


" The difference is just something called the tuner , which is a very small piece of equipment . "

The only difference is a tuner , a small piece of electronics . "


When the butterflies were exposed to constant light , they flew directly towards the sun , presumably because they no longer had any sense of time .

And when butterflies were exposed to constant light , they flew directly toward the sun , apparently having lost their sense of time .


They said he organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states .

Agents described Carlow , 50 , as a " major player ' ' who organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states .


In addition , David Jones will pay him $ 10 million to take over the Foodchain leases .

DJs will pay homewares and furniture group Freedom $ 10 million to take over the Foodchain store leases .


Indeed , Mr. Weill , a self-described workaholic , said he planned to remain very involved in the company .

Still , Mr. Weill will remain very much a power at the company .


Tisha Kresler , a spokeswoman for Global Crossing , declined to comment .

A Global Crossing representative had no immediate comment .


The agreement between architect Daniel Libeskind and representatives of developer Larry Silverstein gives architect David Childs the lead role in developing the " Freedom Tower . "

The collaboration gives architect David Childs , who has done extensive work with Silverstein , the lead role in developing the tower , which is to be the world 's tallest .


O 'Keefe declined to discuss whether such photos from spy satellites might have been able to detect the small crack in the wing .

O 'Keefe declined to discuss whether such photos would have enough resolution to detect small cracks in the wing panels .


Residents forced out of their homes on Sunday returned Monday , many to floods in their basements or lower floors .

Residents of 220 homes forced out of their houses Sunday returned Monday , many to flooded basements or lower floors .


Initial reports indicated the shots had been fired from inside a mosque .

According to Central Command 's initial reports , the attackers fired from a mosque in the city .


Last week , the executive committee of the Board of Trustees issued a no-confidence vote in Goldin .

But last week the executive committee of the board of trustees gave him a vote of no confidence .


Mahmud controlled access to Saddam for everyone but immediate family members , Pentagon officials said .

Mahmud controlled access to Saddam and was frequently at his side .


Manfred Bischoff , EADS co-chairman and also a member of the management board of DaimlerChrysler , said both EPI and Pratt & Whitney had presented " excellent proposals .

Manfred Bischoff , EADS co-chairman and a member of DaimlerChrysler 's management board , said EPI and P & W had presented " excellent proposals .


The TAAD and SAR-x chips are priced from $ 125 to $ 300 in quantities of 10,000 .

The products are priced at $ 575 and $ 295 in quantities of 10,000 .


The findings are being published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine .

The findings are published in the July 1st issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine .


The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index shed 5.20 , or 0.6 percent , to 924.42 as of 9 : 33 a.m. in New York .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 .


D 'Cunha said , from a science standpoint , Toronto 's last case was April 19 , so the all-clear day was actually yesterday .

He said , from a science standpoint , the city 's last case was April 19 , so the all clear day was actually yesterday .


Mike Austreng , editor of the weekly Cold Spring Record , said he saw one wounded student taken from the school by helicopter .

Mike Austreng , the editor of the weekly Cold Spring Record , said he saw one wounded person airlifted from the school and another taken away by ambulance .


They describe themselves as " lifelong non-smokers whose primary interest is an accurate determination of the health effects of tobacco " .

The journal says : " Both are lifelong non-smokers whose primary interest is an accurate determination of the health effects of tobacco . "


A photograph of the doctor 's son , Ariel , holding the guitar appeared in the National Enquirer two weeks after Harrison 's death .

A picture of the doctor 's son holding the guitar appeared in the National Enquirer just two weeks after George died .


Inamed shares closed down nearly 12 percent on Nasdaq , where it was one of the top percentage losers .

Inamed shares dropped as much as about 16 percent on Nasdaq , where it was one of the top percentage losers .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 21.35 points , or 1.33 percent , to 1,624.91 .

The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 5.16 points , or 0.32 percent , at 1,590.75 , breaking a six-day string of gains .


Before completion , the group will take surplus cash of 16.5m from TCG to reduce its net borrowings .

Prior to completion , CCG said it will also extract surplus cash of $ 27 million to reduce net borrowings .


Delta personnel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were scrambling all day to find alternate flights -- even on other airlines , when necessary -- to move the inconvenienced passengers .

Delta personnel at Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport scrambled all day to find alternate flights -- including seats on other airlines -- to move the inconvenienced passengers .


" Based on that review , I have concluded that CEO & President Greg Parseghian and General Counsel Maud Mater should be replaced , " said Falcon in a statement .

Based on that review , I have concluded that CEO and President Greg Parseghian and General Counsel Maud Mater should be replaced , " Falcon said .


For the year , Marvell expects revenue of $ 760 million to $ 790 million .

Marvell Technology also reported revenue of $ 168.3 million , exceeding the First Call estimate of $ 162.6 million .


In trading on the New York Stock Exchange , Kraft shares fell 25 cents to close at $ 32.30 .

Kraft 's shares fell 25 cents to close at $ 32.30 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange .


The European Union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998 ; the United States is now demanding that the EU end its ban .

The union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998 after many consumers feared health risks .


Stealing identities and credit card numbers with bogus e-mail and websites that appear to come from legitimate companies is an increasing problem on the Internet , federal officials warned Monday .

Stealing identities and credit-card numbers with bogus e-mail and Web sites that appear to come from legitimate companies is an increasing problem on the Internet , federal officials warned yesterday .


He was listed last night in critical but stable condition at Kings County Hospital Center , police said .

That victim , a New Jersey resident , was in critical but stable condition at the hospital .


Investigators have meticulously looked into virtually every aspect of Campbell 's personal and financial affairs , Campbell has acknowledged .

Investigators continue to probe virtually every aspect of Campbell 's personal and financial affairs , the former mayor has said .


For the full 12-month period ending June 30 , advanced services lines of all technology types increased by 56 percent .

For the full year period ending June 30 , 2003 , high-speed lines increased by 45 percent .


On Sunday August 3 , the House of Deputies voted nearly 2-1 in favor of the Reverend Gene Robinson of New Hampshire .

On Tuesday in Minneapolis , the House of Bishops gave final approval on a 62-43 vote for the Rev. V. Gene Robinson of New Hampshire to become bishop .


Federal officials gave the DPS officer an FAA number to call to initiate lost-aircraft procedures .

Federal officials then gave the Texas DPS officer a number to call at the FAA to initiate lost aircraft procedures .


After 26 hours of surgery and a year of anticipation , the boys were separated Sunday at Children 's Medical Center of Dallas .

Two-year-old Egyptian twin boys , born with their heads conjoined , have been separated after 26 hours of surgery at the Children 's Medical Centre in Dallas .


But the settlement also defers any payment to investors , potentially for years , until the securities lawsuits against the brokerage firms are resolved .

Any payment to investors will be delayed , potentially for years , until the securities lawsuits against the brokerage firms are resolved .


" The GPL violates the U.S. Constitution , together with copyright , antitrust and export control laws , " SCO Group said in an answer filed to an IBM court filing .

" The GPL violates the U.S. Constitution , together with copyright , antitrust and export control laws , " states SCO in documents filed with the U.S. District Court for Utah .


The Nasdaq composite index dropped 33.90 , or 2.1 percent , to 1,610.82 , having risen 1.1 percent last week .

The Nasdaq composite index rose 16.74 , or 1 percent , to 1,650.75 .


Elsewhere in Europe , Philips was up 4.6 percent after raising its targets for chip sales on Friday .

Elsewhere in Europe , Philips was up 3.8 percent after saying on Friday it was seeing positive developments with its U.S. dollar sales .


Police searched Tanzi 's home near Parma on Wednesday , and prosecutors had sought to interrogate him that day only to find he had left Italy for an undisclosed foreign country .

Magistrates searched Tanzi 's home near Parma on Wednesday and tried to question him the same day , only to find he had left Italy for an undisclosed foreign country .


The rule bars groups from airing ads that promote , support , attack or oppose a candidate at any time .

It upheld fallback rules that bar the same groups from airing ads that promote , support , attack or oppose a candidate at any time .


Last year , Cuban officials said none of nearly two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas on time to attend the Grammys in Los Angeles .

Cuban officials said that last year none of about two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas in time to attend the Latin Grammys .


The 244th Engineer Battalion has been clearing rubble , building playgrounds and restoring irrigation in Iraq , the military said .

The battalion has been clearing rubble , building playgrounds and restoring irrigation in Iraq , military officials told The Associated Press .


Xerox shares closed at $ 11.45 , up 2 cents on the New York Stock Exchange .

Xerox shares rose 2 cents to close at $ 11.45 on the New York Stock Exchange .


It may suggest that the exchange give up its regulatory powers .

It has no jurisdiction over his pay but does oversee the exchange 's regulatory powers .


At midday Saturday , automatic gunfire rattled windows in the Qadesiyah neighborhood , a largely Arab area that borders a Kurdish quarter .

Automatic gunfire rattled windows in the Qadesiya neighborhood at midday today , a largely Arab area that borders a Kurdish quarter .


Southwest , the largest U.S. discount airline , said Friday that inspections of its fleet of 385 planes had found no additional items .

Southwest said it completed inspections of its entire fleet of 385 aircraft and found no additional items .


The vulnerability affects Windows NT 4.0 , NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition , XP and 2000 , as well as Windows Server 2003 .

Microsoft issued a patch for the vulnerability , which affects Windows NT 4.0 , Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition , Windows 2000 , Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 .


The FBI later learned that two of the hijackers had lived near Awadallah in San Diego .

The government charged that Awadallah knew both hijackers when they lived in the San Diego area .


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

He urged employees to " avoid complacency " and to " change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual . "


The panel said some of NASA 's cameras were obsolete and others no longer have a good view , because of civilian buildings built near them .

Others no longer have a good view , it said , because of civilian buildings built near them .


Both companies automate many channels , though XM has some live programming , and Sirius airs live in-studio performances and interviews .

Both companies automate many channels , although XM has some live programming anchored by disc jockeys who can field requests , and Sirius airs live in-studio performances and interviews .


The national denomination of the Episcopal Church , with 2.3 million members , is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Anglican Communion .

The Episcopal Church , with 2.3 million members , is the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion , which has 77 million adherents .


That means that if the planet is in a season , it will continue to brighten for the next 20 years .

If what scientists are observing is truly seasonal change , the planet will continue to brighten for another 20 years .


Neighboring Canada has just decided to legalize same-sex marriage , and they have high hopes that Massachusetts ' supreme court will take a similar step soon .

Canada has just decided to legalize same-sex marriage , and they have high hope that Massachusetts ' high court will take a similar step within a few weeks .


Excluding food and energy costs , the core CPI was up 0.1 percent last month , compared to a rise of 0.2 percent in July .

Excluding food and energy costs , the core CPI is seen rising 0.2 percent , matching the July figure .


The matriarch - who celebrates her 81st birthday next month - was yesterday thanked for her generosity by model and actor Sarah O 'Hare , the National Breast Cancer Foundation patron .

The matriarch , who celebrates her 81st birthday next month , was thanked personally yesterday for her generosity by actress Sarah O 'Hare , National Breast Cancer Foundation patron .


The researchers at Imperial College London had previously shown that the hormone could suppress the appetites of lean people .

Bloom and his colleagues had previously shown that the hormone , PYY3-36 , could curb the appetites of lean people .


Voyager 2 , also launched in 1977 , lags some 1.6 billion miles behind Voyager 1 .

Voyager 1 was launched on September 5 , 1977 , 16 days after its companion , Voyager 2 .


The film stars James Brolin as Mr. Reagan and Judy Davis as Mrs. Reagan .

Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winners James Brolin and Judy Davis star as Ronald and Nancy Reagan in The Reagans .


Wind River also cut costs , reducing first-quarter operating expenses by 28 percent to $ 47.1 million .

Operating expenses fell 28 percent to $ 47.1 million in the first quarter from $ 65.8 million a year earlier .


But Advani said Pakistan should prove its sincerity by handing over suspects wanted by New Delhi in connection with previous bombings in India .

Advani said Pakistan should prove its sincerity by handing over suspects wanted by New Delhi for past bombings .


A federal judge yesterday disconnected a new national " do-not-call " list , just days before it was to take effect , saying the agency that created it lacked the authority .

A federal judge yesterday struck down the national do-not-call registry slated to take effect Oct. 1 , ruling the Federal Trade Commission had no authority to create the list .


The U.S. Conference Board said its latest measure of business confidence hit 60 after falling to 53 in its first quarter survey .

The Conference Board said its measure of business confidence , which had fallen to 53 in the first quarter of 2003 , improved to 60 in the most recent second quarter .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was up 9.69 points , or 0.98 percent , at 994.53 .

The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > gained 18.35 points , or 1.13 percent , to 1,646.02 .


A nationally known itinerant computer hacker faces a federal arrest warrant on a sealed federal complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .

A nationally known computer hacker is being sought on a federal arrest warrant stemming from a sealed complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday .


New York City will get an estimated $ 182.5 million in tax revenue from the bonuses this year , compared with last year 's $ 125.4 million .

New York City will collect an estimated $ 182.5 million in tax revenue from the 2003 bonuses , compared with the $ 125.4 million it collected in 2002 .


Under state law , DeVries must be released to the jurisdiction in which he was convicted .

Under state policy , DeVries was to be returned to San Jose , where he was last convicted .


Whitney said officials evacuated a YMCA camp that had been scheduled to host 250 people beginning Sunday .

Whitney said officials evacuated a camp where 250 people were expected to arrive Sunday .


AN inquest into the car crash that killed Princess Diana will be held January 6 , the royal family 's coroner announced overnight .

Inquests into the deaths of Diana , Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed will be formally opened in the New Year , the Royal Family 's coroner announced yesterday .


United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan suggested on Monday that the United States should lead a multinational force to stop fighting between government forces and rebels in Liberia .

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Saturday called for the urgent dispatch of a multinational force to Liberia to halt fighting between government and rebel forces that has killed hundreds .


Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing .

FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday .


MessageLabs , which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world , said it had filtered out 27,000 infected e-mails in 115 countries as of Thursday morning .

Messagelabs , which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world , has labeled the worm " high risk " and reports more than 31,000 infections in 120 countries .


" We think it 's great news , " Enron spokesman Eric Thode said .

Enron spokesman Eric Thode declined to comment on the mediation order .


Veritas said new customers can buy Bare Metal Restore for $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client .

Bare Metal Restore 4.6 will be available in mid-June , said Veritas , and will cost $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client .


Officials at Microsoft and Lindon , Utah-based SCO couldn 't be immediately reached for comment .

Microsoft in Europe could not be immediately reached for comment .


They did so after her feeding tube was removed this afternoon , accompanied by the Rev. Thaddeus Malanowski , a Catholic priest who visits Mrs. Schiavo weekly .

They did visit after her feeding tube had been removed , accompanied by the Rev. Thaddeus Malanowski , a Roman Catholic priest who visits Mrs. Schiavo weekly .


He is expected to ask banks for around € 50m this week to keep the company afloat .

He is expected to ask for a lifeline of around € 50m to pay suppliers and keep the company afloat .


Economists said that raised the odds of a rate cut at the Fed 's next meeting on June 24-25 .

Economists said those concerns raised the odds that the Fed might reduce rates at its next meeting on June 24-25 .


The company had an operating loss of $ 56.7 million in the first half of 2003 .

In the first half of this year , the company lost $ 56.7 million .


She has a boyfriend , too , officials said : Sgt. Ruben Contreras , who sat with her family Tuesday .

She also thanked her boyfriend , Sgt. Ruben Contreras , who was sitting next to the stage .


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

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


Enron spokesman Eric Thode declined to comment on the mediation order .

" We think it 's great news , " said Enron spokesman Eric Thode .


" In 1980 , 6 % of children aged six to 18 were overweight , " he said .

From 1976 to 1980 , it said , 6 percent of children ages 6 to 18 were overweight .


He could get six to seven years in prison , plus fines .

The charges carry up to 25 years in prison and $ 1.25 million in fines .


In the total external disk storage system market , revenue increased 1.5 percent year over year in the third quarter , to $ 3.2 billion .

In the total external disk storage system market , McArthur said revenue increased 1.5 percent year-over-year in Q3 to $ 3.2 billion .


" We have found the smoking gun , " board member Scott Hubbard said .

" We have found the smoking gun , " said Hubbard , director of NASA 's Ames Research Center in California .


An experimental drug can slow the loss of vision caused by an eye disease that is the leading cause of blindness among the elderly , researchers have found .

An experimental drug can slow the loss of vision caused by a maddening eye disease that is the leading cause of blindness among the elderly , doctors reported on Saturday .


The legislation , which now goes to the full House , would amend the state 's 1988 corporate takeover law .

The state House on Thursday approved legislation intended to clarify Michigan 's corporate takeover law .


They said the child was taken to Nassau County Medical Center for observation .

The boy was taken to Nassau University Medical Center , where staff said he was " doing okay . "


The airline said the results showed that its recovery programme and other initiatives were helping to offset a continued deterioration in revenues .

It said today ’ s results showed that programme and other measures were helping to offset a continued deterioration in revenues .


In the first hour of trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 34 points to 9,107 , while the Nasdaq composite index rose 2 points to 1,612 .

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


The seven other nations in the initiative are Britain , Germany , Italy , the Netherlands , Poland , Portugal and Spain .

Other nations involved in the PSI include Germany , Italy , the Netherlands , Poland , Portugal , Spain and Britain .


" Accusations of improper activity are as false today as they were when the Democrats first made them , " Grella said .

Accusations of improper activity are as false today as when the Democrats first made them . "


The euro was at 1.5276 versus the Swiss franc , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session .

The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session .


The Aspen fire had charred more than 12,400 acres by Monday on Mount Lemmon just north of Tucson and more than 250 homes had been destroyed .

The fire has so far charred 11,400 acres on Mount Lemmon just north of Tucson , and more than 250 homes have been destroyed .


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

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


In 1999 , Mauritania became only the third Arab League state to establish full diplomatic relations with the Jewish state .

It is one of only three states in the Arab League to hold full diplomatic relations with Israel .


Just across a river , St. Joseph has trendy restaurants , boutiques , offices and a picturesque beachfront .

Less than a mile away , across a river , St. Joseph features trendy restaurants , boutiques , offices and a picturesque beach front .


That client component , the Microsoft Windows Rights Management Client 1.0 , is what Microsoft posted for free download Tuesday .

Microsoft released Windows Rights Management Client 1.0 , the first software client , for free download earlier this week .


But in Palestine , her rural neighbourhood 225 miles west of Washington , residents had nothing but praise for Pte Lynch .

In Palestine , a rural neighborhood 225 miles west of Washington , residents had effusive praise for Lynch .


Justices Stephen Breyer , Sandra Day O 'Connor and Anthony Kennedy disagreed .

Justices Anthony Kennedy , Sandra Day O 'Connor and Stephen Breyer dissented .


Cool , moist air moved into Colorado early Thursday and brought precipitation to two wind-whipped wildfires that had forced thousands to flee and threatened several hundred homes .

Cool , moist air moved into Colorado overnight , raising hopes for firefighters battling two wind-whipped wildfires that forced thousands to flee and threatened hundreds of homes .


The latest outbreak seems to have begun with one of the female patients , a transfer from Jen Chi Hospital in Taipei .

The outbreak seems to have begun with one of the roommates , a transfer from Taipei 's Jen Chi Hospital .


Its second-quarter earnings per share of 22 cents was slightly better than analysts ' estimates of 19 cents a share and more than double its prediction in April .

But an earnings per share of 22 cents was slightly better than analysts ' estimates of 19 cents a share and more than double what Ford had predicted in April .


The board 's final report , expected in late August , will stop short of assigning individual blame for the Columbia accident that killed seven astronauts , Gehman said .

The board 's final report , which is expected in late August , will stop short of assigning individual blame for the accident .


Treasury prices rose slightly , sending the 10-year note yield down to 4.38 percent from 4.39 percent late Friday .

Treasury prices gained for the third day in a row , pushing the 10-year note yield down to 4.35 percent from 4.36 percent late Monday .


But it is clear that the Joint Intelligence Committee was not involved .

This report was cleared by the Joint Intelligence Committee .


Microsoft acquired Virtual PC when it bought the assets of Connectix earlier this year .

Microsoft acquired Virtual PC from its developer , Connectix , earlier this year .


PFP Legislator Kao Ming-chien ( ) , the fifth Taiwanese expert invited by the WHO to join the conference , will arrive in Malaysia today .

Kao , the fifth Taiwanese expert invited by the WHO to attend the conference , however , was absent from the delegation .


Earlier , he told France Inter-Radio , " I think we can now qualify what is happening as a genuine epidemic . "

" I think we can now qualify what is happening as a genuine epidemic , " Health Minister Jean-Francois Mattei said on France Inter radio .


SARS or severe acute respiratory syndrome emerged in November last year .

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome has infected 8459 people , 805 of whom died .


Hines died of cancer Saturday in Los Angeles , publicist Allen Eichhorn said Sunday .

Hines died yesterday in Los Angeles of cancer , publicist Allen Eichorn said .


Sutherland is the 65-year-old computing pioneer who co-founded Evans & Sutherland , which made high-performance graphics computers .

Sutherland , 65 , was a co-founder of Evans & Sutherland , an early maker of high-performance computers .


He said there was no indication , so far , that Gehring used his card for hotels , motels or other overnight stops .

There is no indication , so far , that Gehring used his card at any motel or overnight lodging , he said .


Negotiators talked with the boy for more than an hour , and SWAT officers surrounded the classroom , Bragdon said .

Officers talked with the boy for about an hour and a half , Bragdon said .


" There are some who feel that if they attack us , we may decide to leave prematurely , " Mr Bush said at the White House .

" There are some who feel like conditions are such that they can attack us there , " Bush told reporters at the White House on Wednesday .


That fire , the largest wildfire in state history , charred 469,000 acres and destroyed 491 homes in surrounding communities .

That fire devastated timber on the reservation , while charring 469,000 acres and destroying 491 homes in surrounding communities .


He listed LeapFrog Enterprises ' LF.N LeapPad books , Hasbro Inc . ' s HAS.N Beyblade starter set , and MGA Entertainment 's Bratz doll line as toys that were stealing market share .

LeapFrog Enterprises ' LF.N LeapPad books , Hasbro Inc . ' s HAS.N Beyblade starter set , and MGA Entertainment 's Bratz doll line all were stealing market share , he said .


Bush said that he ordered the Treasury Department to freeze the assets after the suicide bombing in Jerusalem that killed 20 people Tuesday .

Bush said in a statement that he ordered the U.S. Treasury Department to act following Tuesday 's suicide bombing attack in Jerusalem , which killed 20 people .


" A lot of these are made-up stories , " Schwarzenegger told NBC television .

" Well , first of all , a lot of these are made up stories , " Mr. Schwarzenegger said .


He said that President Bush 's proposed Clean Air Act amendment , called the Clear Skies Initiative , would result in greater efficiency and therefore less pollution .

He said that by allowing power companies more flexibility , the Clear Skies Initiative would result in greater efficiency and therefore less pollution .


Gates dismissed the challenge from open-source programs such as Linux , which is gaining adherents in the public and private sectors .

But Gates dismissed the challenge coming from open-source programs , including those written for operating systems such as Linux .


The global death toll approached 770 with more than 8,300 people sickened since the SARS virus first appeared in southern China in November .

The global death toll is 770 with more than 8300 people sickened since the severe acute respiratory syndrome virus first appeared in southern China in November .


Chances were , he said more than a week ago , he would see people who year after year pick the same place to sit .

Chances are , he will see people who year after year pick the same place to sit .


The appeal came as NATO was preparing to the take command of the 5,000 strong International Security Assistance Force ( ISAF ) on Monday .

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on Monday assumes command of the 4.600-strong International Security Assistance Force ( ISAF ) which is helping with security and reconstruction in the Afghan capital .


Compared with the same quarter last year , Cisco earned $ 729 million , or 10 cents a share , on revenue of $ 4.82 billion .

Cisco reported earnings of $ 987 million , or 14 cents a share , on revenue of $ 4.62 billion for the quarter ending in April .


He adds : " She started beating me with her hands about the head until I ran into the other room . "

" She started beating me with her hands about the head until I ran into the other room , " Mr Gest says of one incident .


In the interview , Janet Racicot said she heard the thud from the kitchen , where she was getting a glass of water early Saturday morning .

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


After the war she spent three years in custody but tribunals cleared her of any wrongdoing .

After the war , she spent three years under Allied arrest .


Jackson , 45 , posted a $ 3 million bond and returned to Las Vegas , where he is filming a music video .

After posting $ 3 million bail , Jackson flew to Las Vegas , where he had been working on a video .


" We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attacks , " she said .

" We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attack , " said Barbara Comstock , Justice Department spokeswoman .


The intelligence service , headed by Fujimori 's spy chief , Vladimiro Montesinos , was accused of torture , drug trafficking and disappearances .

The head of the intelligence service under Mr. Fujimori , Vladimiro Montesinos , was accused of tortures and disappearances .


" There 's nothing we can do to stop " the water flow , Stegman said .

" Right now , there is nothing we can do , " Stegman said .


Mr. Soros branded Mr. Snow 's policy shift a " mistake . "

Soros criticised Snow 's policy shift as a " mistake " .


The Federal Open Market Committee meeting gets under way on Tuesday with a monetary policy decision due on Wednesday .

The Federal Open Market Committee will end its two-day policy-setting meeting and announce its decision on Wednesday .


Late last month Microsoft restricted access to its MSN Messenger network .

Microsoft last month said it is updating its MSN Messenger service in October .


Rashidi Ahmad , 33 , was found dead in his pickup truck after it crashed into a building at Lincolnshire and Williamsborough drives , near Franklin Boulevard .

Sheriff 's deputies found Ahmad in his truck after it crashed into a building at Lincolnshire and Williamsborough drives , just south of the Sacramento city limits along Franklin Boulevard .


Bolivia 's army fought to stop columns of protesters from streaming into the food-starved capital on Wednesday as a popular uprising against the president spread .

Bolivia 's army fought to stop a column of dynamite-wielding miners from streaming into the besieged capital on Wednesday , leaving two dead as a popular uprising against the President spread .


Both Mr Blair and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw have denied that Britain had reneged on plans to involve the UN in the reconstruction of Iraq .

Mr Blair and the Foreign Secretary , Jack Straw , have denied Ms Short 's claims that Britain has reneged on plans to involve the UN in the reconstruction of Iraq .


They include two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports with the remainder Iraqis and Saudis , the official said .

Two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports were among the suspects , the official said .


Johnson and four other protesters were arrested soon afterward for blocking the roadway , a state misdemeanor .

Johnson and four other protesters , ages 69 to 86 , were arrested for blocking the roadway .


The government has chosen three companies to develop plans to protect commercial aircraft from shoulder-fired missile attacks , homeland security officials announced Tuesday .

The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it has selected three companies to continue research into ways to thwart shoulder-fired missile attacks on U.S. commercial aircraft .


Vivendi argues the agreement had not been approved by the board and that the payoff was inappropriate given the state of Vivendi 's finances when new CEO Jean-Rene Fourtou took over .

Vivendi argues the agreement was not approved by its board and that the payoff was inappropriate given the state of Vivendi 's finances at the time .


Two Americans killed in a recent ambush in Afghanistan were contract employees of the CIA , the agency said Tuesday .

Two CIA operatives have been killed in an ambush in Afghanistan , the CIA said yesterday .


Over the weekend , NASA landed a six-wheeled robot on Mars to study the planet .

Last Saturday , a six-wheeled robot developed by NASA landed on Mars and began sending back images of the planet .


Mr Charlton was in the third aisle when a man in a brown suit raced past him with his hands in the air , armed with the stakes .

He said a man in the seventh row in a " brown suit raced past me with his hands raised in the air " armed with sharp stakes .


On Wednesday , Judge Pollack dismissed another case , this one against Merrill Lynch investors in the firm 's Global Technology Fund .

On Wednesday , Judge Pollack dismissed a similar class-action lawsuit filed by investors who lost money in Merrill 's Global Technology fund .


Overall control will be wielded by a national security council , headed by Mr Arafat .

The other six security agencies will report to a National Security Council headed by Arafat .


Congress twice passed partial birth bans , but former President Bill Clinton ( news - web sites ) , citing the need for a health exception , vetoed both measures .

Congress passed the measure twice and President Bill Clinton ( news - web sites ) , citing the lack of a health exception , vetoed it .


The Syrian government has said nothing in public about the raid .

The Syrian government has had no public reaction to the clash .


Hackett and Rossignol did not know each other and Hackett had no connection to Colby , Doyle said .

State police Lt. Timothy Doyle said Hackett and Rossignol did not know each other , and that Hackett had no connection to the college .


At another point , Mr. Bush said : " The choice was up to the dictator , and he chose poorly .

" The choice was up to the dictator and he chose poorly , " Mr Bush said .


Two hours earlier , they had recovered the body of Melissa Rogers , 33 , of Liberty , Mo .

Just before dawn Tuesday , searchers found the body of Melissa Rogers , 33 , of Liberty , Mo .


But JT was careful to clarify that it was " not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment . "

" However , we are not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment . "


Median household income declined 1.1 percent between 2001 and 2002 to $ 42,409 .

The median household earned income fell $ 500 over the same period to $ 42,400 .


President Bush called the blackout " a wake-up call " for Americans about the nation 's outdated power grid .

President George Bush called the blackout " a wake-up call " to modernise the nation 's power-sharing system .


Eugene Uhl followed his father and grandfather into the military , his mother said .

She said her son followed his father and grandfather into the military .