He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy .

" The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy .


Magnarelli said Racicot hated the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war .

His wife said he was " 100 percent behind George Bush " and looked forward to using his years of training in the war .


The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat .

The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent .


The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate .

The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries .


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

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


Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed .

It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status .


While dioxin levels in the environment were up last year , they have dropped by 75 percent since the 1970s , said Caswell .

The Institute said dioxin levels in the environment have fallen by as much as 76 percent since the 1970s .


This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET.

IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net.


The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 .

For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent .


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

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


The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers .

Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers .


" Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , " he said .

" Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . "


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 .


The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall .

So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall .


The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July .

Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July .


Unable to find a home for him , a judge told mental health authorities they needed to find supervised housing and treatment for DeVries somewhere in California .

The judge had told the state Department of Mental Health to find supervised housing and treatment for DeVries somewhere in California .


The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing .

The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget .


In midafternoon trading , the Nasdaq composite index was up 8.34 , or 0.5 percent , to 1,790.47 .

The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC dipped 8.59 points , or 0.48 percent , to 1,773.54 .


Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to " overweight " from " equal-weight " saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 .

Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to " overweight " from " equal-weight , " saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 .


The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 .

The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 .


Friday , Stanford ( 47-15 ) blanked the Gamecocks 8-0 .

Stanford ( 46-15 ) has a team full of such players this season .


Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion .

At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion .


The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said .

At the accident scene , the driver was " covered in blood " but helped to remove children , Wood said .


ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader .

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader .


Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers .

Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers .


Its closest living relatives are a family frogs called sooglossidae that are found only in the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean .

Its closest relative is found in the Seychelles Archipelago , near Madagascar in the Indian Ocean .


Cooley said he expects Muhammad will similarly be called as a witness at a pretrial hearing for Malvo .

Lee Boyd Malvo will be called as a witness Wednesday in a pretrial hearing for fellow sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad .


" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , " Graham said , " this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . "

" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , " Graham said .


He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages .

Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages .


The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes .

The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes .


With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 .

Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation .


Intel was disappointed and assessing its " options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , " spokesman Chuck Mulloy said .

Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its " options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . "


Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress " long-cherished freedoms " .

Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress " long-cherished " freedoms .


At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 .

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


He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol .

Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol .


Bush wanted " to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing , " White House press secretary Ari Fleischer said yesterday .

On Tuesday , before Byrd 's speech , Fleischer said Bush wanted ' ' to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing .


On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office .

Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise .


The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 .

The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health .


Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning .

Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 .


" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , " Mr. Graham said .

" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , " Graham said , " this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . "


SARS has killed about 800 people and affected more than 8400 since being detected in China in November .

SARS has killed about 800 people and sickened more than 8,400 worldwide , mostly in Asia .


Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected .

There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said .


" Jeremy 's a good guy , " Barber said , adding : " Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete .

He also said Shockey is " living the dream life of a New York athlete .


Ratliff 's daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , were adopted by Peterson after their mother 's death .

Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , who supported him throughout the trial .


After losing as much as 84.56 earlier , the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 22.81 , or 0.2 percent , at 9,340.45 .

In midday trading , the Dow Jones industrial average lost 68.84 , or 0.7 percent , to 9,248.80 .


Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals .

Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals .


Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 .

Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April .


He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is unnecessary this early .

A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate plans for television advertising .


" I think it happened very quickly , " Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime .

" I think it happened very quickly , " said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division .


United issued a statement saying it will " work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . "

Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline " will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . "


" But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . "

It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . "


Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected .

Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected .


Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD .

NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection .


HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell .

HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell .


Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family .

Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family .


The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country .

The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries .


In the 2002 study , the margin of error ranged from 1.8 to 4.4 percentage points .

It has a margin of error of plus or minus three to four percentage points .


Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities .

Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities .


" This decision is clearly incorrect , " FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement .

The decision is " clearly incorrect , " FTC Chairman Tim Muris said .


Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building .

Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building .


Terri Schiavo , 39 , is expected to die sometime in the next two weeks in the Tampa-area hospice where she has spent the past several years .

Terri Schiavo , 39 , underwent the procedure at the Tampa Bay area hospice where she has been living for several years , said her father , Bob Schindler .


Secretary of State Colin Powell designated the Chechen leader believed responsible for last year 's hostage standoff in a Moscow theater as a threat to U.S. security Friday .

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday designated Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev a threat to the security of the United States and to U.S. citizens .


" Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . "

" Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . "


That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries .

The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries .


PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer .

Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer .


The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday .

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 .


Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest .

Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest .


" The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , " Mr Howard said .

" The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . "


" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology .

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


The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study .

The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s .


We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , " Rumsfeld said .

Rather , the US acted because the administration saw " existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 " .


Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat .

Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat .


However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market .

A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market .


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

Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner .


Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case .

Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case .


The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others .

The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said .


McCabe said he was considered a witness , not a suspect .

" He is not considered a suspect , " McCabe said .


The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health .

The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health .


He added that those " are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . "

" These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , " Rumsfeld said .


" If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , " he said .

" As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , " he said .


On Saturday , a 149mph serve against Agassi equalled Rusedski 's world record .

On Saturday , Roddick equalled the world record with a 149 m.p.h. serve in beating Andre Agassi .


Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently .

Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate .


" APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , " Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders .

" APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , " Thaksin said .


Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday .

Prosecutors could not be reached for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon .


Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business .

Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company .


Shattered Glass , " starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters .

" Shattered Glass " _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters .


He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston .

He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife .


However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure .

Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure .


University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , " Our fundamental values haven 't changed .

" Our fundamental values haven 't changed , " Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor .


The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs .

The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs .


However , Lapidus expects foreign brands ' sales to be up 4 percent , driven by strong truck sales at Honda Motor Co .

Lapidus expects Ford to be down 5 percent , Chrysler down 10 percent and foreign brands up 4 percent driven by strong truck sales at Honda .


Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move .

Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move .


Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites .

Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites .


Indonesia 's army has often been accused of human rights abuses during GAM 's battle for independence , charges it has generally denied while accusing the separatists of committing rights violations .

Indonesia 's army has been accused of human rights abuses during its earlier battles with GAM , charges it has generally denied .


Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease .

President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic .


Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions .

This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence .


The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday .

Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar .


Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros .

Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations .


If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back .

If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change .


Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus .

Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night .


The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box .

The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box .


U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America .

U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America .


The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results .

The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July .


" I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . "

I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , " Blair said .


" I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , " Parrish said .

" I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , " Parrish said .


" I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , " McConnell said .

" I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , " said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader .


Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins .

Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through .


One , Capt. Doug McDonald , remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday .

Her 20-year-old sister , Allyson , was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition .


The United States finally relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month .

During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the increase .


" There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , " he said .

He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar .


It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington .

It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks .


Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said .

Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday .


According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands .

The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands .


In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites .

In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages .


Kansas Department of Health and Environment records show there were 88 abortions performed on girls age 14 and younger last year .

Statistics from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment show that 11,844 abortions were performed in the state last year .


A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states " with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary " on the matter .

Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter .


Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades .

But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades .


Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States .

Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market .


By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is " less predictable " than for those obtained in the United States .

By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is " less predictable " than U.S. drugs .


He said : " For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . "

" For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , " Dyke said .


Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as " Eleonora [ 67 ] , " to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday .

Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as " Eleonora67 ] , " to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today .


Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities .

Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save .


One way or another , Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be in your hands by Saturday .

Just about everything about " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix " will set records .


" Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , " said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office .

" Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , " Lichter said .


Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks .

On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 .


Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States .

Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US .


Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders .

Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares .


Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations .

Ernst & Young has denied the SEC 's claims , and called its recommendations " irresponsible " .


The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence .

The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence .


No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time .

She said no company official had received " an individual target letter at this time . "


Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share .

The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share .


He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement .

The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement .


Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen " Les Miz , " with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion .

Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion .


In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( " The Known World " ) and Scott Spencer ( " A Ship Made of Paper " ) .

The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper .


" Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . "

" Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . "


The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes .

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year .


Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing .

During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing .


The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , hitting its highest level in 21 months .

The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 .


The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Wednesday 's deadline to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission .

The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission .


Sun Microsystems Inc. on Thursday said it had added 100 new third-party systems and 100 new components to its Hardware Compatibility List for the Solaris x86 operating system Platform Edition .

The vendor has added 100 new third-party systems and 100 new components to the operating system 's Hardware Compatibility List ( HCL ) .


Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings .

Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings .


The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today .

Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment .


The 3 rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is 5,200 strong and the largest combat unit at Fort Carson .

Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment .


" The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , " the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision .

" The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , " the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said .


" It is bad for Symbian , " said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein .

" Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty " to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London .


Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling .

Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment .


But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was " tight " and that there could be another downgrade if Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants .

But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was " tight " and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants .


He added : ``I 've never heard of more reprehensiblebehaviour by a doctor .

The Harrisons ’ lawyer Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor .


Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson .


Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue .

Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue .


President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday .

President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign said Tuesday .


An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one hour .

A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million .


" He may not have been there , " the defence official said on Thursday .

" He may not have been there , " said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity .


The U.N. troops are in Congo to protect U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence .

The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence .


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

North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight .


Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to settle similar SEC charges .

Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations .


" This deal makes sense for both companies , " said National Chief Executive Brian Halla .

" This deal makes sense for both companies , " Halla said in a prepared statement .


The blasts killed two people and injured more than 150 others .

The Atlanta Olympic Games attack killed one woman and injured more than 100 other people .


Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service .

At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her .


Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said .

Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu .


About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit .

Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit .


Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it .

She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she refused to reveal .


One of the FBI ’ s key operatives , who had a falling out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s closed immigration court proceeding .

One of the FBI 's key operatives , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend 's closed immigration court proceeding .


A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th year .

A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 .


A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday .

The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said .


They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail .

They remained in Camden County Jail on Sunday on $ 100,000 bail .


Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was not expected to attend .

Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not attend .


Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims were preposterous .

Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will address the court .


The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the election to recall Gov. Gray Davis , saying it would not affect minority voting rights .

The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 date for recall election , saying it would not affect voting rights .


Lord Falconer hailed the changes as " a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned " .

" It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . "


GE stock closed at $ 30.65 a share , down about 42 cents , on the New York Stock Exchange .

GE 's shares closed at $ 30.65 on Friday on the New York Stock Exchange .


At least 27 US troops have been killed in hostile fire since Bush 's statement .

At least 26 American troops have been killed in hostile fire since major combat was officially declared over on May 1 .


A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday .

A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday .


November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000 .

November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000 .


The agency charged that one WD Energy worker discussed false reporting with traders at two other energy companies .

The agency found further that a WD Energy employee discussed false reporting with traders at two other energy companies , which the CFTC didn 't identify .


Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first targeted the mosque 's security guards .

Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's guards .


For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase .

For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral .


Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ?

Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs .


The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers .

The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers .


Dr Mark McClean , Jonathan 's family doctor , said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions .

Dr Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function .


The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion .

The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue .


All patients developed some or all of the symptoms of E. coli food poisoning : bloody diarrhea , vomiting , abdominal cramping and nausea .

Symptoms of the E. coli infection include bloody diarrhea , nausea , vomiting and abdominal cramping .


Federal regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc .

Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream .


Environmental campaigners are using this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK .

Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain .


Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems .

The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers .


Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use .

Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot .


But Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final two games against the Magic .

Billups scored 77 points in the final two games of the first-round series against the Magic .


Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the war .

He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq .


And it 's going to be a wild ride , " said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant .

Now the rest is just mechanical , " said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant .


While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each .

Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each .


Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination .

Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination .


The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas .

Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas .


Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours .

Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired .


In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th .

In the space of three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list .


About two hours later , his body , wrapped in a blanket , was found dumped a few blocks away .

Then his body was dumped a few blocks away , found in a driveway on Argyle Road .


Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 .

Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 .


A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to smoke , or had taken just a few puffs .

Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least taken a few puffs .


The Lord Chancellor was guardian of the Great Seal , used to stamp all official documents from the sovereign .

Falconer will hold on , for now , to the Lord Chancellor 's Great Seal , used to sign off instructions from the sovereign .


Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began taking supplements two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents .

She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents .


The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son .

He 's not related to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son .


Gibson said last month in a press statement that " neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic .

Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic .


The world 's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies , and set out to make it easier for them to apply the updates .

The world 's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies trying to apply them .


The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data .

The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 .


The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council .

The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council .


Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt along sections of the coast .

Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic .


Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent .

Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent .


" We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . "

He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a " smooth transition . "


Gasps could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed .

Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen .


Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter .

Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said .


" I had one bad stretch of holes that put me out of contention to win , " Woods said .

" I had one bad stretch of holes that put me out of contention , " Woods said , referring to his 42 on the front nine Saturday .


The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points .

It had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus four percentage points and was conducted Thursday through Saturday .


Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic .

Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered .


The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 .

The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 .


Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country .

Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday .


That is evident from their failure , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president .

Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president .


We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' as the name of our network . "

We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' to name our network .


Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE .

Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets .


But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found .

MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said .


White , who had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9 : 30 a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman .

White , who had kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis and had been hospitalized since a September stroke .


About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students must be proficient at math .

In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient .


The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company .

The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company .


The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached .

The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached .


" So Sebastian did his best to convincingly confess to a crime that he didn 't commit in order to survive , " she told jurors .

" Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , " Ms. Richardson declared .


Twenty percent of Latino students and 23 percent of black students performed at proficient or higher .


He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in Alabama .

He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama .


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

They were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on July 8 .


" No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , " Wheeler said in a statement .

No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , Wheeler said Tuesday .


The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 .

The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 .


He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him violence was the answer .

His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea .


" There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , " Thaksin said .

Thus , he said , there did not have to one deadline to create the economic community .


The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said .

The broadside came during the recording on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said .


The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes .

The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 .


Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville .

The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment .


The player 's eyes were bloodshot and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 - well above Tennessee 's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10 , the report said .

He failed a field sobriety test and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 – well above Tennessee 's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10 , the report said .


But Virgin wants to operate Concorde on routes to New York , Barbados and Dubai .

Branson said that his preference would be to operate a fully commercial service on routes to New York , Barbados and Dubai .


He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released .

Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said .


The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs .

Economists said the announcement was not a surprise , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs .


Asked if the delegates could leave on Friday , police intelligence chief in Aceh , Surya Dharma , told reporters they could not because they did not have proper permission .

Asked if the delegates could leave on Friday , police intelligence chief Surya Dharma told reporters : " Of course they may not go .


Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the dollar .

Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates .


Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons .

The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities .


Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will .

Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will .


Claire had advanced to the third round of the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee .

One by one they strolled to the microphone , all 251 youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee .


Citigroup Inc . C.N , the world 's largest financial services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group .

Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business .


" They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , " says Carney .

The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks , " Carney added .


Let me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community .

" The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , " he said .


Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used .

Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise .


Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her .

For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart .


But late Thursday night , the campaign issued a statement saying there would be no news conference and no big announcement .

But late yesterday , the campaign and the state Democratic Party said there would be no news conference .


There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box .

The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box .


Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and pay cuts .

The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts .


He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse .

The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse .


" We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , " Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation .

We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said .


Terri Schiavo , 39 , underwent the procedure at the Tampa Bay area hospice where she has been living for several years , said her father , Bob Schindler .

The tube was removed Wednesday from Terri Schiavo , 39 , at the Tampa Bay-area hospice where she has lived for several years .


After 18 months , Nissen found that Lipitor stopped plaque buildup in the patients ' arteries .

After 18 months , the atorvastatin patients had no change in the plaque in their arteries .


Toll , Australia 's second-largest transport company , last week offered NZ75 a share for Tranz Rail .

Toll last week offered to buy the company for NZ75c a share , or $ NZ158 million .


" This child was literally neglected to death , " Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said .

Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen .


Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday .

Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination policy , company officials said Wednesday .


Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported .

Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said .


In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not " narrowly tailored " to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity .

Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity .


SP2 is basically about security enhancements to Windows , such as the improved Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) .

The firewall in the current Windows XP was known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) .


A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said .

In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said .


They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years .

The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity .


But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion .

Such an amount would probably be unable to summon a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion .


In the clash with police , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs .

In Baghdad , police Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs .


Corixa shares rose 54 cents to $ 7.74 yesterday on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

Shares of Corixa rose 54 cents , or about 8 percent , to close at $ 7.74 .


Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday .

That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday .


O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony .

Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident .


Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable condition after the attack Friday morning .

Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday .


The Calgary woman , who is in her twenties , donated blood on Aug. 7 .

The woman -- who has no symptoms of illness -- donated blood Aug. 7 .


Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent .

In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent .


In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters .

Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets .


The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday .

The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court .


Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers .

Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer .


" The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly massive fraud , " the judge said .

" The court and the public need to know more of the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , " he said .


The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users .

The high court will hear arguments today on whether companies can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users .


The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts .

The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with lost or stolen refunds by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts .


" More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in Iraq .

In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq .


BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange .

BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange .


Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 .

Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 .


Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate .

U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery .


Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry .

The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency .


BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday .

Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time .


" It was never our intention to sell the product , " said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use .

" It was never the intention of us to sell product , " federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton .


GM , the world 's largest automaker , has 115,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses .

They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses .


Rosenthal is hereby sentenced to custody of the Federal Bureau of prisons for one day with credit for time served , " Breyer said to tumultuous cheers in the courtroom .

" Rosenthal is hereby sentenced to custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons for one day with credit for time served . "


" We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , " Rumsfeld said in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations .

" We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , " he said .


Mr. Young said he was disappointed that the government didn 't see the severe acute respiratory syndrome crisis as worthy of federal disaster-relief money .

Young said he was disappointed the government didn 't see the SARS crisis as worthy of federal disaster relief money .


The 12-nation currency has risen by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months .

The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the past six weeks .


In February 2000 , the officers — Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy — were acquitted of all charges in the killing .

The officers -- Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy -- were acquitted in 2000 of state murder charges .


" I was surprised it turned out me talking and the president just listening . . . It was mostly a monologue . "


The state 's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans .

Democrats hold a 17-15 edge in the state 's U.S. House delegation .


Freddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board .

He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive .


We 'll be listening carefully to the [ IAEA ] director general 's report at the next board meeting .

" We 'll be listening carefully to the ( IAEA ) director-general 's report at the next board meeting . "


In that position , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , president and CEO of EMC .

As executive vice president of new ventures , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , EMC 's president and chief executive .


But with the PM due to leave tomorrow afternoon for personal reasons there was a risk he might not be present when the final decision was made .

But with the Prime Minister due to leave tomorrow , a day early , he may not be present when the final decision is made .


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

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


Mr. Kerkorian tried unsuccessfully to take over Chrysler in 1995 , but did win representation on its board .

Kerkorian and Tracinda had also tried to take over Chrysler in 1995 .


Glover spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims .

About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference .


Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract , held with insolvent utility TXU Europe .

Drax ’ s troubles began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the insolvent utility TXU Europe .


But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards . "

" I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative .


It was not immediately known how many people were on flight UTA 141 , which could carry 141 passengers and crew .

It was still not known exactly how many people were on the plane , which could carry 141 passengers and crew .


The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally drove the broad Standard & Poor 's 500 index .SPX up more than 20 percent since mid-March .

The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally pushed the broad S & P 500 index up more than 20 percent since mid-March .


Witnesses said they believed the man planned to crash the Launceston-bound Qantas flight 1737 , which was carrying 47 passengers and six crew .

Witnesses believe he wanted to crash Flight 1737 , which had 47 passengers and six crew .


As Samudra sat down to hear the indictment , he looked over to his nine lawyers and shouted ``God is Great ' ' three times .

As he sat down to hear the indictment , Samudra looked over to his nine lawyers and shouted " Takbir ! " , or " Proclaim ! " , a religious rallying cry .


In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once bustling streets , ubiquitous department stores stand mostly empty and restaurants are eerily quiet .

In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once-bustling streets and department stores and restaurants are virtually empty .


In a statement , Lee said he " no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on my name when naming Spike TV . "

Spike Lee no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on his name by calling its own venture " Spike TV , " according to a statement read in court Tuesday .


Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong says China plays an important role in the integration of Asia , including managing the stresses and strains both within and between countries .

HAINAN PROVINCE , China : Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said China plays an important role in the integration of Asia .


The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , an issue Microsoft on July 16 had warned about .

The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , which Microsoft warned of 16 July .


The premium edition adds OfficeFront Page 2003 , Acceleration Server 2000 , and SQL Server 2000 .

The premium edition adds ISA Server , SQL Server and a specialized edition of BizTalk 2004 .


In the year-ago quarter , the steelmaker recorded a profit of $ 16.2 million , or 15 cents per share , on sales of $ 1.14 billion .

In the second quarter last year , AK Steel reported a profit of $ 16.2 million , or 15 cents a share .


Sony claimed that the reader 's capacitance sensing technology cannot be fooled by paper copies and does not require cleaning .

Its capacitance sensing technology electronically reads a fingerprint ; Sony says it can 't be fooled by paper copies and doesn 't require cleaning .


Amazon.com shipped out more than a million copies of the new book , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history .

Amazon.com shipped more than a million copies by Saturday afternoon , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history .


The show 's closure affected third-quarter earnings per share by a penny .

The company said this impacted earnings by a penny a share .


After the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , executive editor Howell Raines and managing editor Gerald Boyd pledged quick remedies to staff grievances .

The committee will make recommendations to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd .


It 's been a busy couple of days for security gurus assigned to keep their companies safe and sound .

It 's been a busy couple of days for enterprise security gurus tasked with the job of keeping their companies safe and sound .


Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule .

" It 's great to be back home , " said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule .


Gov. Bob Riley proposed the budget cuts after Alabama voters rejected his $ 1.2 billion tax plan Sept . 9 .

After Alabama voters rejected his $ 1.2 billion tax plan Sept . 9 , Riley forecast significant cuts in state programs .


" It is probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but then again , I look forward to the challenge , " he said .

" It 's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but I look forward to the challenge , " Parsons told reporters at NASA headquarters .


Estonia 's place in the European mainstream and safeguard its independence regained in 1991 .

Estonia was forcibly incorporated in the Soviet Union in 1940 and regained its independence only in 1991 .


Franklin County Judge-Executive Teresa Barton said a firefighter was struck by lightning and was taken to the Frankfort Regional Medical Center .

A county firefighter , was struck by lightning and was in stable condition at Frankfort Regional Medical Center .


Police suspected that Shaichat , 20 , had been abducted either by Palestinians or by Israeli Arabs .

Nobody claimed responsibility for Schaichat 's death , but police suspect that the 20-year-old soldier was abducted either by Palestinians or Israeli Arabs .


During this year 's August to October quarter , Lowe 's opened 38 new stores , including two relocations .

During the third quarter , Lowe 's opened 38 new stores and now has 932 stores in 45 states .


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

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 .


Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen , Memory Stick expansion slots .

It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities .


Clinton did not mention that two Democratic senators , Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted to shelve the McCain bill .

Two Democrats , Sen. Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted with the 40 Republicans .


Some of the company 's software developers will join Microsoft , but details haven 't been finalized , said Mike Nash , corporate vice president of Microsoft 's security business unit .

Some of the companys software developers will join Microsoft , but details havent been finalized , said Mike Nash , corporate vice president of Microsofts security business unit .


Wal-Mart has said it plans to open at least 40 Supercenters in the state in the coming years ; analysts expect four or more to be in San Diego County .

At least 40 of the outlets will be in California , and analysts expect four or more to be in San Diego County .


Cintas is battling efforts to unionize 17,000 of its workers and to let unions organize the workers by signing cards , rather than by a lengthy election process .

Cintas is battling efforts to unionize 17,000 of its workers and labor 's demands to let its workers organize by signing cards , rather than by a lengthy election process .


The opposition would resort to rolling mass action " at strategic times of our choice and without warning to the dictatorship , " he said .

" From now onwards we will embark on rolling mass action at strategic times of our choice and without any warning to the dictatorship , " he said .


Federal Agriculture Minister Warren Truss said the Government still did not know the real reason the sheep were rejected at the Saudi port of Jeddah on August 21 .

He said the Government still did not know the real reason the original Saudi buyer pulled out on August 21 .


Tom Kraynak , manager of operations and resources for the Canton , Ohio-based East Central Area Reliability Council , said that scenario is one among many that investigators are considering .

Tom Kraynak , manager of operations and resources for the Canton , Ohio-based East Central Area Reliability Council , said investigators are considering the scenario .


Hester said Sanmina was the best fit among several purchase offers the company received from electronics manufacturers and computer makers .

Hester said Sanmina 's offer was the best among several Newisys received from electronics manufacturers and computer makers .


The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said .

After the other inmate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said .


The hearing , expected to last a week , will determine whether Akbar faces a court-martial .

The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether Akbar should be court-martialled .


He said he has begun a court action to seize Beacon Hill 's assets and has frozen more than $ 13 million Beacon Hill had when it closed .

He said he has initiated a forfeiture action in court and frozen more than $ 13 million Beacon Hill had when it closed .


Speaking for the first time yesterday , Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had was in prison or that he had remarried .

Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had been sent to prison , or that he had remarried in Sydney .


" Close co-operation between our law enforcement agencies , close co-operation between our intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism . "

Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and intelligence services was at the heart of the fight against terrorism , he said .


The mother of a Briton held by Colombian guerrillasspoke of her relief yesterday after hearing that he might be freed in the next few weeks .

The parents of a Briton being held hostage by Colombian rebels spoke yesterday of their optimism that he would be freed in time for his birthday next month .


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

McBride characterized Novell 's move as " a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . "


After more than two years ' detention under the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty of subversion in Beijing 's No. 1 Intermediate Court last Wednesday .

After more than two years in detention by the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty last Wednesday of subversion .


Mr Russell , 46 , a coal miner from Brisbane , said : " They are obviously hurting , so we are basically going over there to help them . "

" They are obviously hurting so we are basically going over there to help them , " Russell , 46 , said .


The New York Democrat and former first lady has said she will not run for the White House in 2004 , but has not ruled out a race in later years .

The former first lady has said she will not run for the White House in 2004 but has not ruled out a race later on .


It does not affect the current Windows Media Player 9.0 Series .

Windows Media Player has had security problems before .


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

The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital .


Donations stemming from the Sept . 11 attacks helped push up contributions to human service organizations and large branches of the United Way by 15 percent and 28.6 percent , respectively .

Donations stemming from the Sept . 11 attacks helped push up contributions to human service organizations by 15 percent and to large branches of the United Way by 28.6 percent .


In May , Mr. Hatfill said he was struck by a vehicle being driven by an FBI employee who was tailing him in Georgetown .

Last May , Hatfill was struck by a vehicle being driven by an FBI employee who was tailing him in Washington 's Georgetown neighborhood .


" I will support a constitutional amendment which would honor marriage between a man and a woman , codify that , " he said .

" If necessary , I will support a constitutional amendment which would honour marriage between a man and a woman , codify that . "


IBM of the US and Infineon Technologies of Germany will today announce a technological development that could threaten multi-billion dollar memory chip markets .

IBMof the US andInfineon Technologies of Germany willon Tuesdayannounce a technological development that could threaten multi-billion dollar memory chip markets .


Costa 's semifinal opponent is Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero , whom he beat in last year 's final .

Costa will play Juan Carlos Ferrero next in a rematch of last year 's final .


A former employee of a local power company pleaded guilty Wednesday to setting off a bomb that knocked out a power substation during the Winter Olympics last year .

A former Utah Power meter reader pleaded guilty Wednesday to bombing a power substation during the 2002 Winter Olympics .


Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat .

Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too .


Judge Craig Doran said it wasn 't his role to determine if Hovan was " an evil man " but maintained that " he has committed an evil act . "

Judge Craig Doran said he couldn 't determine if Hovan was " an evil man " but said he " has committed an evil act . "


The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange .

Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading .


It also offers a built-in NAND flash boot loader so that high-density NAND flash memory can be used without having to install an additional support chip .

The S3C2440 has a built-in NAND flash boot loader , for example , so that high-density NAND flash memory can be installed without an additional support chip .


It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's , the credit rating agency .

It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status .


Altria shares fell 2.5 percent or $ 1.11 to $ 42.57 and were the Dow 's biggest percentage loser .

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


It will be followed in November by a third movie , " The Matrix Revolutions . "

The film is the second of a trilogy , which will wrap up in November with " The Matrix Revolutions . "


Massachusetts regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday pressed securities fraud charges against Putnam Investments and two of its former portfolio managers for alleged improper mutual fund trading .

State and federal securities regulators filed civil charges against Putnam Investments and two portfolio managers in the ever-expanding mutual fund trading scandal .


He is blocking them until the Air Force assigns four additional C-130 cargo planes to Gowen Field , an Idaho Air National Guard base in Boise .

He is holding them up until the Air Force agrees to assign four additional C-130 cargo planes to the Idaho Air National Guard .


Cisco pared spending to compensate for sluggish sales .

In response to sluggish sales , Cisco pared spending .


The study , published Monday in the journal Molecular Brain Research , is likely to also apply to humans , its authors said .

The study , conducted on the brains of developing mice , was being published today in the journal Molecular Brain Research .


My decision today is not based on any one event . "

Governor Rowland said his decision was " not based on any one event . "


Nelson , 27 , is being retried on civil-rights charges stemming from the disturbance which led to Rosenbaum 's death .

Nelson , 27 , is being retried on civil rights charges stemming from the disturbance that led to Rosenbaum 's death .


" The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place .

The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place , they are attacking us . "


Next Monday at about 2 p.m. ( CST ) , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms .

Around the same time , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms .


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

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


The patch also fixes a vulnerability that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box .

The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box .


Peterson , a former fertilizer salesman , is charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and the baby boy she was carrying .

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


SPOT products run a Microsoft operating system and the company 's DirectBand radio technology developed with SCA Data Systems .

The DirectBand network was developed with the assistance of SCA Data Systems .


He replaces Ron Dittemore , who announced his resignation in April .

Dittemore announced his plans to resign on April 23 .


Detectives told Deasean 's father , Stelly Chisolm , a college student , and mother , Kimberly Hill , of the arrest shortly after Perry was apprehended .

Shortly after his arrest , detectives told Deasean 's father , Stelly Chisolm , a college student , and mother , Kimberly Hill , a medical assistant , about the development .


They were among about 40 people attending the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some non-traditional touches .

He said about 40 people attended the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some nontraditional touches .


Taiwan had been relatively free of the viral infection until a fiasco at a Taipei hospital in late April caused the number of infections to skyrocket .

Taiwan had been relatively free of the viral infection until a severe outbreak at a Taipei hospital in late April .


Mr. Rowland attended a party in South Windsor for the families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers called to active duty .

Rowland was making an appearance at a holiday party for families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers assigned to duty in Iraq and Afghanistan .


Ross Garber , Rowland 's lawyer , said Tuesday he would attend the meeting and would ask to speak on the issue .

Ross Garber , Rowland 's legal counsel , said the governor would have no comment on the condo deal .


The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session .

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


On the stand Wednesday , she said she was referring only to the kissing .

On the stand Wednesday , she testified that she was referring to the kissing before the alleged rape .


Garner said the group would probably be expanded to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader .

The group has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to include a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader .


Blair 's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was to take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the European Union .

Blair 's office said his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw would take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the EU meeting the prime minister attended last week .


" There were more people surrounding the clubhouse than the Unabomber 's house up in the hills , " Baker said .

" There are more people surrounding the clubhouse than surrounded the Unabomber 's home in the hills .


Charles O. Prince , 53 , was named as Mr. Weill 's successor .

Mr. Weill 's longtime confidant , Charles O. Prince , 53 , was named as his successor .


Officials are also meeting with the International Organization for Epizootics ( OIE ) , which establishes animal-health standards for the world .

Canadian officials were also expected to meet yesterday with the International Organization for Epizootics ( OIE ) , which establishes animal-health standards for the world .


GE stock closed Friday at $ 30.65 a share , down about 42 cents , on the New York Stock Exchange .

GE 's shares closed at $ 30.65 on Friday on the New York Stock Exchange .


The Midwestern research center will focus on the development of diagnostic , therapeutic and vaccine products for anthrax , botulism , tularemia , hemorrhagic fever viruses and plague .

The Midwestern center will focus on diagnosis , treatment and vaccines for anthrax , botulism , tularemia , hemorrhagic fever viruses and plague .


The hearing is to determine whether there is enough evidence to order Akbar to a general court-martial proceeding .

The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether Akbar should be court-martialled .


In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 year , in Canada about 80,000 .

In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 yearly , according to the National Institutes of Health .


Ninety-five percent of international cargo to the United States is carried by ship .

Ships carry 95 percent of international cargo to the United States .


" It 's a major victory for Maine , and it 's a major victory for other states .

The Maine program could be a model for other states .


News that oil producers were lowering their output starting in November exacerbated a sell-off that was already under way on Wall Street .

News that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries was lowering output starting in November exacerbated a stock sell-off already under way yesterday .


They note that after several weeks of rallies on upbeat earnings , investors are looking for stronger evidence of a recovery before sending stocks higher .

After several weeks of market rallies on upbeat earnings , many investors are looking for more concrete signs of an economic recovery .


Most economists had expected a more dire report , with many anticipating the fifth month of job losses in six months .

Most economists had been expecting a far more dire report , with many expecting to see the fifth month of job losses in six months in September .


But software license revenues , a measure financial analysts watch closely , decreased 21 percent to $ 107.6 million .

License sales , a key measure of demand , fell 21 percent to $ 107.6 million .


King , brand-name writer , master of the horror story and e-book pioneer , is receiving this year 's medal for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters .

Stephen King , master of the horror story and e-book pioneer , is receiving this year 's medal for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters from the National Book Foundation .


The Denver-based natural gas producer and marketer said the inaccurate reporting was discovered after it received a subpoena from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission .

The natural gas producer and marketer said the inaccurate reporting was discovered in response to a subpoena from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission , or CFTC .


The steel tariffs , which the U.S. president imposed in March 2002 , will officially end at midnight , instead of March 2005 as initially planned .

The U.S. steel tariffs , which Bush imposed in March 2002 , were to officially end at midnight Thursday ( 0500 GMT ) , instead of March 2005 as initially planned .


Business Week 's online edition reported on Friday that WorldCom and the SEC could announce a settlement as early as Monday .

BusinessWeek Online has learned that the settlement could come as early as Monday , May 19 .


Only one of the five buildings in the Baghdad compound of the United Nations Development Program escaped being burned , the UN said on its Web site .

Only one of the five buildings in the compound in Baghdad run by the UN Development Program , escaped being burned , the UN said on its Web site .


Shares of Salix have rocketed 64 percent since Axcan made its first offer on April 10 .

Since the initial takeover offer , Salix shares have risen about 35 percent .


The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself .

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


It 's happened five times in the last 11 years : A disaster puts this Southwestern town in the headlines during the summer tourist season .

It 's happened five times in the last decade : A disaster puts this tourist town in the headlines during summer , its busiest season .


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

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > shed 15 points , or 0.98 percent , to 1,492 .


The company emphasized that McDonald 's USA does not import any raw beef or hamburger patties from Canada for McDonald 's use in the United States .

McDonald 's said in a statement that it does not import any raw beef or hamburger patties from Canada for use in the United States .


Gregory Parseghian , a former investment banker , was appointed chief executive .

Greg Parseghian was appointed the new chief executive .


Their contract will expire at 12 : 01 a.m. Wednesday instead of 12 : 01 a.m. Sunday , said Rian Wathen , organizing director for United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700 .

" It has outraged the membership , " said Rian Wathen , organizing director of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700 .


But plaque volume increased by 2.7 percent in pravastatin patients .

The volume of plaque in Pravachol patients ' arteries rose by 3 % .


Today in the US , the book - kept under wraps by its publishers , G. P. Putnam 's Sons , since its inception - will appear in bookstores .

Tomorrow the book , kept under wraps by G. P. Putnam 's Sons since its inception , will appear in bookstores .


The S & P / TSX composite rose 87.74 points on the week , while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.49 points .

On the week , the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points , while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points .


Ex-KGB agent Putin added that the Beatles were considered ' propaganda of an alien ideology ' .

In Soviet times the Beatles ' music " was considered propaganda of an alien ideology .