Officials involved in the Howard project rejected the idea that it could harm black people .

Officials involved in the Howard library rejected the idea of harming African-Americans .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > added 12.64 points , or 1.28 percent , to 997.48 .

The Standard & Poor 's Oil and Gas Exploration Index < .GSPOILP > was up 3.6 percent .


I felt like it was a special day , but I didn 't want to get ahead of myself , " Stanford said .

" I thought it was going to be a special day , but I didn 't want to get ahead of myself , " she said .


Captain Robert Ramsey of the US 1st Armoured Division said a truck had exploded outside the building about 11am , and that one of the compound 's outer walls had collapsed .

Captain Robert Ramsey of US 1St Armored Division said a truck had exploded outside the building at around 11 am .


WORLD No. 2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused the Association of Tennis Professionals of malice , including an alleged attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test .

World No.2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused his professional peers of long-standing malice , including an attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test .


Along with chipmaker Intel , the companies include Sony Corp. , Microsoft Corp. , Hewlett-Packard Co . , IBM Corp. , Gateway Inc. and Nokia Corp.

Along with chip maker Intel , the companies include Sony , Microsoft , Hewlett-Packard , International Business Machines , Gateway , Nokia and others .


Express Scripts ESRX.O shares fell 3.6 percent to close at $ 66.89 on the Nasdaq .

Shares of Express Scripts ESRX.O fell about 4 percent to $ 66.73 on the Nasdaq in late morning trade .


John Jacoby , the fire department 's battalion chief , arrived .

Fire Chief John Jacoby arrived , joining Moriarty at the top of the embankment .


Benchmark Treasury 10-year notes gained 17 / 32 , yielding 4.015 percent .

The benchmark 10-year note was recently down 17 / 32 , to yield 4.067 percent .


Nationwide , there have been 4,416 cases with 84 deaths , according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's Friday tally .

This year there have been 4,416 confirmed cases of West Nile virus nationwide with 20 in Missouri , according to the Centers for Disease Control .


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

Monday 's three-count indictment replaces a criminal complaint filed by prosecutors on April 23 .


Rork said he thought Walker would ask him to appeal the ruling in state court and perhaps in U.S. District Court .

Defense attorney William Rork said he thought Walker would ask him to appeal Parrish 's ruling to a higher state court and perhaps U.S. District Court .


" There are a number of locations in our community , which are essentially vulnerable , " Mr Ruddock said .

" There are a range of risks which are being seriously examined by competent authorities , " Mr Ruddock said .


At least 11 more cases in Indiana and three in Illinois are suspected .

There ’ s also at least three suspected cases in Illinois and 11 in Indiana .


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

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 .


Merck also on Monday affirmed plans to spin off Medco to shareholders in the third quarter .

Merck plans to spin off all the shares of Medco to company shareholders in the third quarter .


Joining Stern and McEntee on stage was International Union of Painters and Allied Trades President James Williams .

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades endorsed Mr Dean several weeks ago .


At this writing , the fate of Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore hangs precariously in the hands of the states court of the judiciary .

Moore , the suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court , stands trial before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary .


Penn Traffic 's stock closed at 36 cents per share on Wednesday on Nasdaq , up two cents .

Penn Traffic stock closed Wednesday at 36 cents , up 2 cents , or 6.2 percent , from Tuesday 's close .


They said they had concluded that the film failed " to present a balanced portrayal " of the Reagans .

CBS said the show " does not present a balanced portrayal of the Reagans for CBS and its audience .


Its chief executive , Lawrence J. Lasser , resigned under pressure last Monday .

On Monday , Putnam said chief executive Lawrence J. Lasser had resigned .


Rusch has also allowed five or more earned runs in each of his last three starts .

Redman has allowed two earned runs or less in six of his nine starts .


Lacy 's last column , filed from the hospital , appeared in Friday 's editions .

Lacy 's last column appeared in Friday 's edition of The Afro .


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

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


The weakness exists in the way that VBA looks at the properties of documents passed to it when the document is opened by a host application .

The vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft 's Visual Basic for Applications checks document properties passed to it when a document is opened .


According to reports , Knight allegedly punched a parking attendant outside a Los Angeles nightclub .

He was arrested last week for allegedly punching a parking attendant outside a nightclub in LA .


Parsons holds engineering degrees from the University of Mississippi and the University of Central Florida .

He received a master 's in engineering management in 1991 from the University of Central Florida .


The findings appear in Wednesday 's Journal of the American Medical Association ( news - web sites ) .

The results are to be published in Wednesday 's issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association .


Others with such a status are Egypt , Israel , and Australia .

Nations like Israel and Australia already have such status .


" But unfortunately we find that attacks on Iraqis have increased . "

" But unfortunately we have found that attacks against Iraqis have increased , " he added .


The Bush administration said Monday it will propose a rule change allowing governors to seek exemptions from a policy blocking road-building in remote areas of national forests .

The Bush administration wants to let governors seek exemptions from a ban on mining , drilling and logging in one-third of the national forests .


This Wednesday , the 127th anniversary of Custer 's defeat , formal recognition is coming to the Indian warriors who prevailed that hot day , June 25 , 1876 .

Today , June 25 , the 127th anniversary of Custer 's defeat , formal recognition is coming to the Indian warriors who prevailed that hot June day in 1876 .


After 10 years of debate , the government is requiring food labels to reveal exact levels of the artery clogger .

That 's about to change , now that the government is requiring food labels to reveal exact levels of the artery clogger .


The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index slipped 4.77 , or 0.5 percent , to 929.62 .

The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX shed 0.17 of a point , or just 0.02 percent , to 934 .


The witness , a 27-year-old Kosovan parking attendant with criminal convictions for dishonesty , was paid 10,000 by the News of the World .

The witness was a 27-year-old Kosovan parking attendant , who was paid by the News of the World , the court heard .


Although sex crimes Det.-Sgt. Dave Perry is in command of the case , homicide Det.-Sgt. Gerry Cashman appeared last evening at the home near Finch Ave. and Hwy . 404 .

Although sex crimes Det.-Sgt. Dave Perry is in command of the case , homicide Det.-Sgt. Gerry Cashman appeared last night at the Finch Ave.-Hwy. 404 area home .


The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > was off 58.69 points , or 0.64 percent , at 9,137.86 .

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


" The day may come when courts properly can and should declare the ultimate sanction to be unconstitutional in all cases , " Wolf wrote .

" The day may come , " Judge Wolf continued , " when a court properly can and should declare the ultimate sanction to be unconstitutional in all cases .


Excluding the charges , analysts , on average , expected a loss of 11 cents a share .

Analysts polled by Thomson Financial First Call had been expected to see a loss of about 11 cents a share from continuing operations .


Montreal-based Bombardier 's Class B shares rose 6 Canadian cents to C $ 3.80 in Toronto on Friday .

Bombardier 's class B shares were up 13 Canadian cents or 3.2 percent at C $ 3.93 on the Toronto Stock Exchange late Monday morning .


Snow made his comments to Reuters on Friday but they were embargoed until Tuesday .

Snow 's interview was conducted on Friday but embargoed until Tuesday .


At least 150 people are scheduled to testify at the hearings in Gaithersburg , Md . , on Tuesday and Wednesday , with experts and activists lining up on each side .

At least 150 people are scheduled to testify at the hearings next week , with experts and activists lining up on both sides .


The mock explosion , the first event in the drill , occurred in a car in industrial south Seattle .

The mock explosion of a radioactive " dirty bomb , " the first event in the weeklong drill , occurred on several acres in the south Seattle industrial area .


He playfully chided the Senate 's " little bitty tax relief plan . "

We don 't need a little bitty tax relief plan .


It closed Tuesday at its highest level since last June .

On Tuesday , the S & P 500 rose to its highest since early December .


" The hard-core fans came out for Reloaded and then moved on , " says John Shaw of the box office tracking firm Movieline International .

" The casting was a big key , " says John Shaw of box office firm Movieline International .


From Broadway comedies like " The Seven Year Itch " ( 1952 ) , " Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ? "

Playwright George Axelrod , who anticipated the sexual revolution with The Seven Year Itch and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ?


Pollack said the plaintiffs failed to show that Merrill and Blodget directly caused their losses .

Basically , the plaintiffs did not show that omissions in Merrill 's research caused the claimed losses .


Prosecutors did an about-face in May and asked that the autopsy reports be unsealed after portions of Conner Peterson 's autopsy report favorable to the defense were leaked to the media .

They asked that the autopsy reports be unsealed after portions of the autopsy report on Peterson 's unborn son that were favorable to the defense were leaked to the media .


In the latest top-level shuffle at CNN , Teya Ryan is leaving her post as general manager of U.S. programming , the network announced .

In CNN 's latest move to rejuvenate ratings , the network has ousted Teya Ryan , general manager of U.S. programming .


" For us that doesn 't make a difference , the sexual orientation , " Tutu told television reporters in Soweto .

" For us , that doesn 't make a difference - the sexual orientation , " Archbishop Tutu said in the black urban centre of Soweto .


Judge Leroy Millette Jr. can reduce the punishment to life in prison without parole when Muhammad is formally sentenced Feb. 12 , but Virginia judges rarely take such action .

Though the judge can reduce the punishment to life in prison without parole , experts say Virginia judges rarely take that opportunity .


With diplomacy heating up in the nearly 10-month-old nuclear crisis , Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing is slated to visit South Korea from August 13 to 15 .

With diplomacy heating up in the nearly 10-month-old crisis , Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing flies to Japan on Sunday en route to South Korea on August 13 .


So far , they have searched Pennsylvania , Ohio , Michigan , Illinois and Indiana , authorities in those state said .

So far , authorities also have searched areas in Pennsylvania , Ohio , Indiana , and Michigan .


Besides battling its sales slump , Siebel also has been sparring with some investors upset about huge stock option windfalls company managers have pocketed .

Besides a sales slump , Siebel is sparring with some shareholders over management stock option windfalls .


Dennehy , who transferred to Baylor last year after getting kicked off the University of New Mexico Lobos for temper tantrums , became a born-again Christian in June 2002 .

Dennehy , who transferred to Baylor last year after getting kicked off the team at New Mexico for temper tantrums , became a born-again Christian in June 2002 . "


Pascal Lamy , the EU ’ s Trade Commissioner , insisted : “ The EU ’ s regulatory system for GM goods authorisation is in line with WTO rules .

" The EU regulatory system for GM authorisation is in line with WTO rules : it is clear , transparent and non-discriminatory .


Customers include Mitsubishi , Siemens , DBTel , Dell , HP , Palm , Philips , Sharp , and Sony .

MediaQ 's customers include major handheld makers Mitsubishi , Siemens , Palm , Sharp , Philips , Dell and Sony .


Mr Sahel said police had identified the bodies of seven of the 14-strong cell believed to have carried out the five almost simultaneous attacks on Saturday .

He said police had identified the bodies of seven of the 14 bombers who launched five almost simultaneous raids Friday night .


Boeing said the final agreement is expected to be signed during the next few weeks .

The Korean Air deal is expected to be finalized " in the next several weeks , " Boeing spokesman Bob Saling said .


A cost analysis is under way , said Michael Rebell , CFE 's executive director .

" We 're not looking for a Robin Hood remedy , " said Michael Rebell , the campaign 's executive director .


Bond bulls would like the Fed to recognize that risks are biased toward economic weakness .

The Fed also said the risks to the economy were biased toward weakness .


In recent years , Hampton kept in touch with friends and stayed in trouble : He faced charges of fare-beating and credit card theft .

In recent years , Mr. Hampton continued to run into trouble , facing charges of fare-beating and credit-card theft .


Five-year notes US5YT = RR rose 6 / 32 in price for a yield of 3.08 percent , down from 3.12 percent late on Tuesday .

Five-year notes US5YT = RR added 2 / 32 to give a yield of 3.10 percent from 3.12 percent .


The women said those rape victims who did come forward were routinely punished for minor infractions while their assailants escaped judgement , prompting most victims to remain silent .

The women said victims of rape who came forward routinely were punished for minor infractions while their assailants escaped judgment .


At least 154 people , most of them opposition activists or officials , were arrested across the country Monday , police spokesman Wayne Bvudzijena said in a statement .

Police spokesman Wayne Bvudzijena said in a statement that at least 154 people , most of them opposition activists or officials , were arrested across the country Monday .


Lesser rewards of $ 15 million each were offered for the same information about his sons , Uday and Qusay .

Similar rewards were offered for his two sons and lieutenants , Uday and Qusay .


" The steps that the Iranians claim to have taken in terms of capturing al-Qaida are insufficient , " said Ari Fleischer , the White House press secretary .

" The steps that the Iranians claim to have taken in terms of capturing al-Qaeda are insufficient , " Fleischer said .


" They drive around in their cars , while people are being killed 500 metres away , " he said on Sunday .

" What they are doing right now is they drive around in their cars , while people are being killed 500 metres away .


" This case was both mentally challenging and emotionally exhausting , " said the foreman , Jim Wolfcale , a 41-year-old minister .

Jim Wolfcale , the jury foreman and a minister , said , " This case was both mentally challenging and emotionally exhausting . "


United hasn 't set a starting date for the unit , known within the Chicago-based company as Starfish .

Starfish is United 's second attempt at a low-cost unit within the larger company .


Vial estimated that 250 to 500 vehicles were stranded overnight after the pass through the Siskiyou Mountains was closed Sunday night .

John Vial , district manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation , estimated that 250 to 500 vehicles were stranded overnight after the Siskiyou Pass was closed Sunday night .


They said they only wanted to entertain people and win the best float prize and were fired for exercising their free-speech rights .

They said they only wanted to be entertaining and win the a prize and were fired for exercising free-speech rights .


" This is one of the most important solutions for portable gaming , " Nintendo R & D general manager Satoru Okada said in a statement .

This is one of the most important solutions for portable gaming , " said Satoru Okada , general manager of Nintendo 's research and engineering department .


" It is wasting both water and money , " Ortega said Tuesday .

" It 's a waste of water and money , " said Adan Ortega , a Metropolitan vice president .


The United States says 1,882 Americans remain listed as missing in action and unaccounted for from the Vietnam War .

America says 1,882 of its service personnel are listed as missing in action and unaccounted for .


Intel spokesman Dan Francisco said the chip maker is looking into the issue , but declined to elaborate .

Intel spokesman Daniel Francisco said the company " is looking into the problem " identified by Nortel , but he declined to provide any details .


Feith said people have misconstrued the purpose of the small intelligence review team he assembled in October 2001 .

Feith said critics have misrepresented the work of the special intelligence group he set up in October 2001 .


Also in the majority were Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices John Paul Stevens , Sandra Day O 'Connor , Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen G. Breyer .

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices John Paul Stevens , Sandra Day OConnor , Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer agreed with Souter .


Netanyahu and his advisers say the changes are necessary to permit Israel to compete successfully in the global marketplace and attract investment .

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


Treasuries were dragged lower on Friday as shorter-dated debt was roiled by conflicting reports on the likelihood of an aggressive easing in U.S. interest rates .

Treasury prices slouched lower on Friday as conflicting messages on the prospects of an aggressive cut in U.S. interest rates left some investors nursing losses and a grudge .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 14.35 points , or 0.89 percent , at 1,617.91 .

The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 13.68 points , or 1.42 percent , at 977.27 .


" What can I say to you ? " he told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones , many of them marking the graves of entire families .

Mr. Powell told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones , many of them marking the graves of entire families .


But the Quartet is divided three-to-one , the United States against the rest , on the question of whether they should treat Arafat as the representative of the Palestinian people .

But quartet members are divided 3-1 , the United States against the rest , on whether they should treat Arafat as the representative of the Palestinian people .


Kaichen 's former landlord , Carol Halperin of Chappaqua , said Kaichen told her she volunteered at Ground Zero after the attack .

Kaichen 's former landlord , Carol Halperin of Chappaqua , said Kaichen claimed to have volunteered at Ground Zero in the aftermath of the attack .


The American women , who are defending champions , will play in Philadelphia on Sept . 25 and conclude group competition in Columbus on Sept . 28 .

The U.S. women , who are defending champions , will play on Sept . 25 in Philadelphia and conclude group competition on Sept . 28 in Columbus , Ohio .


VeriSign introduced its Site Finder service on Sept . 15 .

The battle around VeriSign " s three-week-old Site Finder service rages on .


When the bomb exploded at the Casa de España , customers were eating dinner and playing bingo .

At the Casa de Espaa , customers were eating dinner and playing bingo when a bomb went off .


I am never going to forget this throughout my life . "


Aventis , based in Strasbourg , France , is one of a handful of companies that still make the flu vaccine .

Aventis , based in Strasbourg , France , is one of the leading producers of the vaccine and one of a handful of companies that still make it .


The Labor Day race for Fontana has gained momentum since the series visited the Speedway for the Auto Club California 500 last April .

The push to schedule a Labor Day race at California Speedway has gained momentum since the series visited the race track for the Auto Club California 500 in April .


To date , 152 communities and the legislatures of Alaska , Hawaii and Vermont have approved resolutions condemning the act .

About 150 local governments , including those of Carrboro , Alaska , Hawaii and Vermont , have approved similar resolutions .


The warning was the most serious the 15-nation bloc has sent Iran since they began negotiating a trade and cooperation agreement late last year .

It would be most serious warning since the 15-nation bloc has sent Iran since they began negotiating a trade and cooperation agreement late last year .


London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters : " We condemn this raid , which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable . "

" We condemn this raid which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable , " London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters by telephone .


That comment undercut his remarks in an interview on Tuesday that the ECB had not exhausted its ammunition for rate cuts .

His comments diluted remarks reported in an interview on Tuesday saying the ECB had not exhausted its ammunition for rate cuts .


The committee was appointed by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld under orders from Congress .

The public hearing is the second for the panel created by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld under pressure from Congress .


In two weeks , he 'll probably send out Peace Rules in the Preakness .

Frankel said Peace Rules will run in the Preakness Stakes on May 17 .


On Friday , the U.S. Department of Labour reported that the U.S. economy shed another 48,000 jobs in April , while the jobless rate jumped to 6 per cent .

Those numbers showed the U.S. economy shed another 48,000 jobs in April , while the jobless rate jumped to 6 per cent .


At a press conference Thursday , the group claimed it had obtained 1.1 million signatures on petitions opposing the recall , although the petitions have no legal effect .

Opponents said they had 1.1 million signatures on petitions opposing the recall , though those petitions would have no legal effect .


The American Stock Exchange biotech index .BTK surged 5 percent .

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange 's semiconductor index .SOXX jumped 6.10 percent .


The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI climbed 164 points , or 1.91 percent , to 8,765.38 , brushing its highest levels since mid-January .

The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI tacked on 97 points , or 1.14 percent , to 8,699 .


The study also found that consumer goods advertisers continued to spend the most dollars online , representing 35 % of all Web advertising .

In the second quarter , consumer advertisers continued to spend the most online , slightly increasing their share .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index rose 3.42 points , or 0.34 percent , to 1,007.84 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was down 1.55 points , or 0.09 percent , at 1,744.91 .


A fifth member of the " Lackawanna Six , " young Yemeni-American men accused of training at an al-Qaida terrorist camp , pleaded guilty Monday to supporting terrorism .

A fifth member of an alleged terrorist sleeper cell in a Buffalo suburb pleaded guilty Monday to supporting terrorism .


Another big gainer was Rambus Inc . ( nasdaq : RMBS - news - people ) , which shot 32 percent higher .

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


" We are expending all available resources toward the investigation , " said Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd Greenberg , a counterterrorism prosecutor in Seattle .

" We are aware of the situation , " said Assistant US Attorney Todd Greenberg , a counter-terrorism prosecutor in Seattle .


The impact of these shortages , U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham warned yesterday , " will touch virtually every American . "

The U.S. administration cranked up concerns of impending natural gas shortages yesterday , a supply crunch that officials said " will touch virtually every American . "


The U.S. State Department travel warning said the threat to aircraft by terrorists using shoulder-fired missiles continues in Kenya and includes Nairobi .

" The threat to aircraft by terrorists using shoulder-fired missiles continues in Kenya , including Nairobi , " it said .


Lawyers and others familiar with the federal investigation say it remains focused on Campbell , though prosecutors declined to discuss the probe .

While federal prosecutors refuse to discuss the investigation , lawyers and others familiar with it say it remains focused on Campbell .


Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its anti-discrimination 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 .


She was 26 then , and a friend tipped her to another position and told her whom to call .

Westermayer was 26 then , and a friend and former manager who knew she was unhappy in her job tipped her to another position .


If successful , the " Muses-C " will be the first probe to make a two-way trip to an asteroid .

If successful , it will be the first to bring back a rock sample from an asteroid , Kawaguchi said .


The first of those discussions is expected to get under way in the next three to five months .

We hope to have the first of these discussions within the next three to five months . "


The support will come as a free software upgrade called WebVPN for current customers that have support contracts .

The upgrade will be available as a free download for current customers with SmarNet support in January 2004 .


A bill that would have fully legalized marijuana for medical purposes in Connecticut was narrowly defeated in the House of Representatives on Wednesday .

A move to legalize marijuana for medical use was defeated yesterday in the state House of Representatives , 79-64 .


Terri Schiavo , 39 , suffered severe brain damage following a heart attack 13 years ago .

She suffered severe brain damage following a heart attack in 1990 .


I never punished a victim , ' ' said Brigadier General Taco Gilbert , the school 's former number two officer .

I never blamed a victim , I never punished a victim , ' ' said Brig. Gen. Taco Gilbert , the school 's former No. 2 officer .


" If they want to replace 11i with PeopleSoft , now that would make sense . "

To replace Oracle 11.9 with PeopleSoft--that would be a move that makes sense . "


Dixon was otherwise the class of the field at Pikes Peak International Raceway .

Scott Dixon eventually made winning the Honda Indy 225 look easy Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway .


Simon shares Tuesday closed up 42 cents , or about 1 percent , at $ 39.45 on the New York Stock Exchange .

Simon Property 's shares rose 42 cents to $ 39.45 at the close of New York Stock Exchange trading Tuesday .


While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive , the bomb exploded , killing Wells .

The bomb exploded while authorities waited for a bomb squad to arrive .


Anhalt said children typically treat a 20-ounce soda bottle as one serving , while it actually contains 2 1 / 2 servings .

For example , Anhalt said , children typically treat a 20-ounce soda bottle as one serving , although it actually contains 2 ½ 8-ounce servings .


Sabri Yakou , an Iraqi native who is a legal U.S. resident , appeared before a federal magistrate yesterday on charges of violating U.S. arms-control laws .

The elder Yakou , an Iraqi native who is a legal U.S. resident , appeared before a federal magistrate Wednesday on charges of violating U.S. arms control laws .


That fire devastated timber on the reservation , charred 469,000 acres and destroyed 491 homes in surrounding communities .

That fire devastated the reservation , a nearby national forest and several communities , burning 469,000 acres and destroying 491 homes .


Sliding down the ice , Moriarty and Carella hit the spongy , rocky floor of the river and immediately felt the pull .

Sliding down the embankment , the two rescuers hit the spongy , rocky floor of the river and immediately felt the pull .


Waksal has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and is to be sentenced next week .

Waksal pleaded guilty to insider trading charges last year , and he is scheduled to be sentenced June 10 .


But skeptics are concerned about the ease with which vendors can use these hardware-based security features to set digital rights management policies .

But skeptics are concerned about the ease at which these hardware-based security features could be used to set digital rights management policies by vendors .


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

In a news release Thursday , Strayhorn said this was the first time a comptroller rejected a budget .


The company added , " until more facts are presented , Lindows.com will not take a position as to the validity of the claims presented by either side . "

" Until more facts are presented , Lindows.com will not take a position as to the validity of the claims presented by either side , " Lindows said in a statement .


U.S. Wireless restated its financial results when fraud was uncovered , increasing its fiscal year 2000 loss to $ 17 million from $ 11 million .

After the fraud was discovered , San Ramon-based U.S. Wireless restated its financial results , increasing its fiscal year 2000 loss from $ 11.4 million to $ 17.7 million .


" I expect Japan to keep conducting intervention , but the volume is likely to fall sharply , " said Junya Tanase , forex strategist at JP Morgan Chase .

Junya Tanase , forex strategist at JP Morgan Chase , said " I expect Japan to keep conducting intervention , but the volume is likely to fall sharply . "


The valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be collected and turned in to county election officials by Sept . 2 .

To force a recall election of Davis , the valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be turned in to election officials .


But Forest , the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco , said : ' ' Mention the word prohibition and everyone knows what happened there .

Forest , the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco , said it had greeted The Lancet 's call with " amusement and disbelief ' " .


Dotson was arrested July 21 after calling 911 , saying he needed help because he was hearing voices , authorities said .

Authorities picked up Dotson on July 21 after he called 911 , saying he needed help because he was hearing voices , authorities said .


After his retirement , Foley served as assistant secretary of energy for defense programs under President Ronald Reagan .

After retiring , he was appointed assistant secretary of energy for defense programs by then-President Ronald Reagan in 1985 .


Still , the " somewhat ambiguous ruling " might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product , Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said .

But Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said the " somewhat ambiguous ruling " by regulators might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product .


According to Tuesday 's report , consumers ' assessment of current conditions was less favourable than a month earlier .

Consumers ' assessment of current conditions was less favorable than last month .


Barbini said the union may reach a compromise with the United States but it wants a system for labeling such foods , something the industry successfully fought here .

Barbini said the EU may reach a compromise but it wants a system for labeling such foods , something the industry has resisted .


" It seems clear the climate is changing , " he said , asked to explain the flooding that keeps ravaging the southeast .

" It seems clear the climate is changing , " he said when asked to explain flooding that has ravaged this part of southeast France two years in succession .


Hilsenrath was also indicted on 33 counts of wire fraud , which each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison , a $ 250,000 fine and restitution .

Each of those counts carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine plus restitution .


Revenue rose 3.9 percent , to $ 1.63 billion from $ 1.57 billion .

The McLean , Virginia-based company said newspaper revenue increased 5 percent to $ 1.46 billion .


In September , Hewlett-Packard signed a development and marketing deal with the company .

Four months later it signed a joint marketing agreement with Hewlett-Packard Co .


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

Under the law , telemarketers who call numbers on the list can be fined up to $ 11,000 for each violation .


AFTRA members approved the merger by a vote of 75.88 % to 24.12 % .

AFTRA , on the other hand , approved the merger by a whopping 75 percent .


Two of them are on an initial list of six detainees who could be tried by the military tribunal .

Begg and Abbasi feature on an initial list of six detainees who could be tried by the military tribunal .


The dead cavalry have been honored for more than a century with a hilltop granite obelisk and white headstones .

The dead cavalrymen are honored with a hilltop granite obelisk and white headstones .


Under the new pricing scheme , Universal would lower its wholesale price on a CD to $ 9.09 from $ 12.02 .

The company said it would cut the wholesale price of most top-line CDs to $ 9.09 from $ 12.02 .


They boy 's father , Terrance Cottrell Sr. , 33 , said yesterday he wants everyone involved in his son 's death to be held responsible .

Terrance 's father , Terrance Cottrell Sr. , told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Monday that he wants everyone involved in his son 's death to be held responsible .


The two companies said PowderJect 's strong U.S. position would complement Chiron 's European presence .

PowderJect 's strong U.S. position will complement Chiron 's European presence , analysts said .


Higher courts have ruled that the tablets broke the constitutional separation of church and state .

The federal courts have ruled that the monument violates the constitutional ban against state-established religion .


The interest rate sensitive two year Schatz yield was down 5.8 basis points at 1.99 percent .

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


It represents an important opportunity to put a halt to a national effort aimed at removing any religious phrase or reference from our culture . "

" This case represents an important opportunity to put a halt to a national effort aimed at removing any religious phrase or reference from our culture , " Sekulow said .


The new sensor -- dubbed CANARY for ' ' cellular analysis and notification of antigen risks and yields ' ' -- hijacks this natural process with two important changes .

The team has named the sensor Canary , for cellular analysis and notification of antigen risks and yields .


Started on Christmas Day in 1931 , the Met 's matinee broadcasts have introduced opera to millions of people around the world .

Started on Christmas Day in 1931 with Humperdinck 's " Hansel and Gretel , " the Met matinee broadcasts have introduced opera to millions of people around the world .


Guidant said it will continue to ship the product and provide support to doctors and patients through October 2003 .

Guidant officials said Monday that Menlo Park , Calif.-based Endovascular would continue to ship the device and provide support to patients until October .


The boy also sprayed the room full of retardant from fire extinguishers , which made it hard to see , the chief said .

The boy fired once into a wall and sprayed the room with fire extinguishers , making it hard to see , the chief said .


Security experts are warning that a new mass-mailing worm is spreading widely across the Internet , sometimes posing as e-mail from the Microsoft founder .

A new worm has been spreading rapidly across the Internet , sometimes pretending to be an e-mail from Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates , antivirus vendors said Monday .


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

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


The U.S. Capitol was evacuated yesterday after authorities detected a possibly hazardous material in the basement of the Senate wing , Capitol Police said .

U.S. Capitol Police evacuated the Capitol yesterday after a sensor detected a possible biohazard in the Senate wing , but authorities later said it was a false alarm .


Campaign officials said the moves may have been a source of some friction with Fowler .

Aides to the general said Mr. Segal 's arrival could have been the source of friction with Mr. Fowler .


Troubled Devil Rays prospect Josh Hamilton 's promising future is in doubt after an announcement Monday he will miss the season because of unspecified personal problems .

Troubled Devil Rays prospect Josh Hamilton 's promising future is in doubt after the Devil Rays announced Monday night that he will miss the season because of unspecified personal problems .


He arrives later this week on the first state visit by a US President .

Mr Bush arrives on Tuesday on the first state visit by an American President .


July 1st is the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong 's return to Chinese rule .

The rally overshadowed ceremonies marking the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong 's return to China on 1 July 1997 .


The commission dropped charges that Patton improperly appointed Conner to the Kentucky Lottery Board and that he improperly appointed Conner 's then-husband , Seth , to the Agriculture Development Board .

Patton also appointed Conner to the Kentucky Lottery Board and appointed Seth Conner to the Agriculture Development Board , the commission says .


The 2 1 / 2 -ton probe will plunge into the thick Jovian atmosphere today at 3 : 49 p.m. Eastern time , disintegrating moments later from the friction generated by its 108,000-mph free-fall .

The 2 1 / 2-ton probe will plunge into the thick Jovian atmosphere today at 1 : 49 p.m. MDT , disintegrating moments later from the friction generated by its 108,000 mph free-fall .


Sen. Michael Crapo , R-Idaho , chairman of the subcommittee that will consider the nomination , is a longtime friend .

And Sen. Michael Crapo , R-Idaho , chairman of the subcommittee that first will take up the nomination , is a longtime friend of Kempthorne 's .


If Senator Clinton does decide to run in 2008 , she cannot announce her candidacy before 2006 , which is when she faces re-election for the Senate .

If Mrs Clinton does decide to contest the 2008 election , she cannot announce her candidacy before 2006 , which is when she faces re-election for the Senate .


People who have opposed these actions throughout are now trying to find fresh reasons to say this wasn 't the right thing to do . "

" What is happening here is that people who have opposed this action throughout are trying to find fresh reasons why it was not the right thing to do . "


Intel sells the current top Pentium for US $ 637 in quantities of 1,000 .

Intel 's current Pentium 4 chips have 512K bytes of cache .


Six Democrats are vying to succeed Jacques and have qualified for the Feb. 3 primary ballot .

Six Democrats and two Republicans are running for her seat and have qualified for the Feb. 3 primary ballot .


The volatile mix could drag the session beyond the four days allotted by Bush , said Senate President Jim King .

The Senate might support capping noneconomic damages beyond the $ 250,000 Gov. Jeb Bush proposes , said Senate President Jim King .


Reuters witnesses said many houses had been flattened and the city squares were packed with crying children and the homeless , huddled in blankets to protect them from the cold .

Reuters witnesses said public squares were packed with crying children and people left homeless , huddled in blankets to protect them from the cold .


" Good cause has been clearly shown that such change of venue is necessary to ensure a fair and impartial trial , " Prince William County Circuit Judge LeRoy Millette Jr. wrote .

Circuit Judge LeRoy Millette said it " has been clearly shown that such a change of venue is necessary to ensure a fair and impartial trial . "


John Hickenlooper had 65 percent of the vote to 35 percent for City Auditor Don Mares .

Hickenlooper clobbered city Auditor Don Mares , 46 , in the Tuesday runoff .


EnCana also reaffirmed its forecast of 10 per cent internal sales growth in 2003 and 2004 .

Looking ahead the company confirmed its forecast of 10 per cent internal sales growth in 2003 and 2004 .


New Line Cinema 's prequel comedy , " Dumb and Dumberer : When Harry Met Lloyd " opened with $ 11.1 million .

The idiot-buddy prequel Dumb And Dumberer : When Harry Met Lloyd debuted at No. 6 , with $ 11.1 million .


" It still remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short or long lived , " he said .

" It remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short- or long-lived , " said James Sprayregen , UAL bankruptcy attorney , in court .


That compared with a year-earlier profit of $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share .

That was more than double the $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share , for the year-earlier quarter .


Chavez said investigators feel confident they 've got " at least one of the fires resolved in that regard . "

Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez said investigators felt confident that with the arrests they had " at least one of the fires resolved . "


" We 've got quality players , " said Pirates manager Lloyd McClendon .

There was some counterpunching out there , Manager Lloyd McClendon said .


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

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


Agriculture Secretary Luis Lorenzo told Reuters there was no damage to the vital rice crop as harvesting had just finished .

Agriculture Secretary Luis Lorenzo said there was no damage to the vital rice crop as the harvest had ended .


Since it expanded its shipments to the United States , Hulett has captured a significant share of the U.S. market .

Since Hulett dramatically expanded its shipments to the US in 2000 , it has captured a significant share of the US market .


China 's Health Ministry said five more people had died of Sars and a further 159 were infected .

On Monday , China said nine more people had died from SARS and that 160 more were infected with the virus .


" The figures are becoming catastrophic , " said Dr. Patrick Pelloux , the president of the association of emergency room physicians .

This is unacceptable , " said Patrick Pelloux , the president of France 's Association of Emergency Doctors .


This is a good day for Americas farmers , said Sen. Charles Grassley , an Iowa Republican , in reaction to the administration announcement .

" This is a good day for America 's farmers , " said Sen. Charles Grassley , R-Iowa , in reaction to the administration announcement .


But the cancer society said its study had been misused .

The American Cancer Society and several scientists said the study was flawed in several ways .


Russin did not comment ; his lawyer did not attend the hearing and did not return phone messages .

His lawyer , a cousin , Basil Russin , did not attend the hearing and did not return phone messages .


" He 's made it plain that if we think we are facing a suicide bomber , we should shoot first and ask questions later , " one senior officer said .

One senior officer said : " He 's made it plain that if we think we are facing a suicide bomber , we should shoot first and ask questions later . "


Tight media controls and the remote location of the northern village where the fighting broke out made it impossible to confirm what happened .

Tight media controls and the remote location of the clash made it impossible to confirm what happened .


Several shots rang out in the darkness , but only one gator had been killed by 11 p.m.

Several shots rang out Wednesday night , but no gators were killed then .


Sales of $ 21.6 billion , up 10 percent from $ 19.7 billion a year ago , were ahead of Wall Street 's estimate of $ 21.4 billion .

Microsoft posted sales of $ 8.1 billion , up from $ 7.3 billion a year ago and ahead of analysts ' estimates of $ 7.9 billion .


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

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


Kodak said the PracticeWorks deal is expected to add about $ 215 million to its revenue in the first full year after the acquisition .

The PracticeWorks acquisition is expected to add about $ 215 million to Kodak 's revenue in the first full year , be slightly dilutive through 2005 , and accretive thereafter .


He also said the academy will get its own internal report next week detailing the seriousness of the remaining problem .

The academy will get its own internal report next week and it will be made public , Rosa said .


The bill says that a woman who undergoes such an abortion couldn 't be prosecuted .

A woman who underwent such an abortion could not be prosecuted under the bill .


International rescue workers are scouring flattened debris for survivors in Iran 's shattered ancient Silk Road city of Bam after a violent earthquake killed more than 20,000 people .

International rescue workers hacked desperately through flattened debris for survivors and cemeteries overflowed in Iran 's ancient Silk Road city of Bam yesterday .


Unless their parents submit written objections , students , regardless of citizenship status , would be required to participate in the pledges and the minute of silence .

Unless their parents submitted a written objection , students , regardless of citizenship status , would be required to participate in the pledges and moment of silence .


Shares of Allergan fell 14 cents to close at $ 78.12 on the New York Stock Exchange ( news - web sites ) .

Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $ 78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange .


Scott McClellan , a White House spokesman , called the decision " troubling and flawed . "

White House spokesman Scott McClellan called the Padilla ruling " troubling and flawed .


Team President Ken Sawyer told the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Sunday that Lemieux has not spoken to him about selling his interest in the Penguins or about playing for another team .

Team President Ken Sawyer said yesterday that Lemieux has not spoken to him about selling his interest in the Penguins or about playing for another team .


Muhammad 's trial began Oct. 14 in nearby Virginia Beach .


" Until this site was reported , the earliest site in Bering land-bridge area was dated at about 11,000 years ago , " Grayson said .

" Until this site was reported , the earliest site in the Bering land bridge area was dated at about 11,000 years ago . "


The Nasdaq composite index added 30.46 points , or 2 percent , to 1,520.15 .

The Nasdaq had a weekly gain of 17.27 , or 1.2 percent , closing at 1,520.15 after gaining 30.46 yesterday .


Stanford ( 51-17 ) and Rice ( 57-12 ) will play for the national championship tonight .

Rice ( 57-12 ) and Stanford ( 51-17 ) will meet in a winner-take-all matchup at 6 : 05 p.m. Monday .


Grassley and Baucus rejected any disparity in drug benefits .

Grassley and Baucus said they had rejected that approach in their plan .


An outspoken opponent of terrorism , Said 's key political allies were Palestinian intellectuals and civic leaders outside the Arafat-dominated PLO and Palestinian Authority .

An outspoken opponent of terrorism , Professor Said 's principal political allies were among the Palestinian intellectuals and civic leaders who have stood aside from the Arafat-dominated PLO and Palestinian Authority .


" In fact , I was physically sick several times at this stage , because he looked so desperate , " she said .

Speaking about the day before he was found dead , she said : " I was physically sick several times at this stage because he looked so desperate .


The Sunshine Group LTD represented the developers , The Related Companies and Apollo Real Estate Advisors LP , on the deal .

The developers , The Related Cos. and Apollo Real Estate Advisors , hope sales top $ 1 billion .


The lawyer for Hollins Jr . , Thomas Royce , has said his client had no link to the company that owned and operated E2 .

Calvin Hollins Jr . ' s attorney , Thomas Royce , repeatedly has said his client had no link with the company that owned and operated E2 .


The attack seemed similar to others staged near foreign compounds in Riyadh on May 12 .

The attack seemed similar to attacks staged near foreign compounds in Riyadh on May 12 , for which officials have also blamed al-Qaida .


The exotic animal trade is enormous , and it continues to spiral out of control .

Some say the exotic animal trade is second only to the drug trade .


Proposition 34 , a campaign financing initiative that voters passed in 2000 , limits fund raising and spending by gubernatorial candidates .

Proposition 34 , a campaign financing initiative passed by the voters in 2000 , limits fund-raising and spending by candidates for governor .


The 90-minute exchange in Boston took place at a debate focusing on the issues of interest to young people .

The 90-minute exchange took place at a debate , focusing on the issues of interest to young people , broadcast live from Faneuil Hall in Boston .


He wounded a security guard and then fled , stabbing two passersby as he ran off along the promenade .

He then stabbed two passersby as he fled along a promenade by the Mediterranean Sea .


Police believe Wilson shot Reynolds , then her mother once in the head before fatally turning the gun on herself .

Police believe Wilson then shot Jennie Mae Robinson once in the head before turning the gun on herself .


The Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) asked Congress today for additional authority to fight unwanted Internet spam , which now accounts for up to half of all e-mail traffic .

The Federal Trade Commission asked Congress yesterday for broader powers to attack the rapidly growing problem of spam , which new studies show accounts for half of all e-mail traffic .


The companies , Chiron and Aventis Pasteur , together made about 80 million doses of the injected vaccine , which ordinarily would have been enough to meet U.S. demand .

Chiron and Aventis Pasteur together made about 80 million doses , ordinarily enough for U.S. demand , The Associated Press reported .


The combined companies ' commercial and personal lines will be consolidated under the Travelers brand and will be based in Hartford , Conn . , Travelers ' current headquarters .

The combined company 's commercial lines and personal lines business will be consolidated under the Travelers brand and based in Hartford , Connecticut .


The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > dipped 6.62 points , or 0.34 percent , to 1,917.67 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was off 11.64 points , or 0.60 percent , at 1,912.65 .


The government did not identify the taikonauts — a term coined from ‘ ‘ taikong , ’ ’ the Chinese word for space — who would travel on the second mission .

The government did not identify the taikonauts -- a term coined from taikong , the Chinese word for space .


A Merrill Lynch spokesman said " we are pleased with the judge 's decision . "

" We are very pleased with the judge 's decision , " Merrill said yesterday .


Among the workers , the researchers found short workers had worse hearing than expected for their age .

" Short workers had worse hearing than expected by age -- three times more often than taller workers , " writes Barrenas .


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

That fire devastated the reservation , a nearby national forest and several communities , burning 469,000 acres and destroying 491 homes .


The body of one of the four teens , 17-year-old Max Guarino , was found April 25 in Long Island Sound .

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


The number of reported rapes rose by 4 percent and the number of murders grew by 0.8 percent , the FBI said .

Still , the FBI said in the report released Monday , the number of reported rapes rose by 4 percent and the number of murders grew by 0.8 percent .


If he is successful in reaching a cease-fire , known as a " hudna , " Abbas will hold more talks with Sharon , their third one-on-one meeting in a month .

If he is successful in reaching a so-called " hudna , " he will hold more talks with Sharon , their third one-on-one in a month .


Tail wagging , Abbey trotted on stage with Conway before a crowd of more than 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft 's annual customer conference at the Anaheim Convention Center .

On Monday , Abbey trotted on stage , tail wagging , with Conway before a crowd of 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft 's annual customer conference .


Altria shares fell $ 1.23 , or 2.8 percent , to $ 42.44 and were the Dow 's biggest percent loser .

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


It warned that London , along with several other foreign cities , was facing an increasing threat of a suicide bomb attack .

It warned that London , among a number of other cities , was facing an increasing threat of a suicide bomb attack .


The launch coincides with the JavaOne developers ' conference in San Francisco this week .

The news also comes in conjunction with Suns annual JavaOne developers conference in San Francisco .


The meeting was scheduled to end Wednesday night , with attendees approving resolutions that express the denomination 's view on issues but that are not binding on churches .

On Wednesday , attendees will vote on resolutions that express the Southern Baptist view on issues , but are not binding on individual churches .


He cut his rating for XL shares to " neutral " from " buy , " and said the shares " will not rebound quickly . "

He cut his rating for XL shares from " buy " to " neutral " and said the shares would not " rebound quickly " .


Igen 's stock closed $ 4.70 or nearly 13.7 percent higher at $ 39.10 on the Nasdaq market .

The company 's shares surged $ 4.70 , or 13.7 percent , to $ 39.10 on the Nasdaq Stock Market yesterday .


According to security sources , London Metropolitan Police Commissioner John Stevens placed his force on its highest state of alert last week following the warning .

The Telegraph can reveal that Sir John Stevens , the Metropolitan Police Commissioner , placed his force on its highest alert last week .


" This has been a persistent problem that has not been solved , " investigation board member Steven Wallace said .

" This was a persistent problem which has not been solved , mechanically and physically , " said board member Steven Wallace .


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

The same survey found the median household income rose by $ 51 , when accounting for inflation , to $ 43,057 .


Advanced Micro Devices said Fujitsu Siemens Computers is offering a high-end workstation based on AMD 's Opteron 200 Series .

Fujitsu Siemens Computers on Tuesday made good on a promise to offer a workstation based on Advanced Micro Devices ' Opteron processor .


It will take time to oust die-hard remnants of Saddam Hussein 's deposed regime in Iraq , Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Tuesday .

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Tuesday it will take time to locate die-hard remnants of Saddam Hussein 's deposed regime in Iraq .


The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida became one of the first in the nation Saturday to officially reject the national denomination 's policies on homosexuality .

The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida voted Saturday to repudiate a decision by the denomination 's national convention to confirm a gay man as bishop .


Ms Lanier 's first heart tumour was removed from the upper part of her heart in 1997 , returning in 1999 , in 2001 and again this year .

Her first heart tumor was removed in 1997 in the upper part of her heart , but it returned in 1999 , 2001 , and again this year .


On May 22 , 2002 , a man walking his dog came across some of Levy 's bones in Washington 's Rock Creek Park .

On May 22 , 2002 , the first of Levy 's weathered bones were found in Washington 's Rock Creek Park .


Democrats now hope to increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and to create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent .

But he said labor wanted other senators to increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent .


Both strain 121 and Pyrolobus belong to a branch on the tree of life known as the archaea .

Both Strain 121 and Pyrolobus fumarii are members of the unusual life domain known as Archaea .


These days , even death penalty proponents in the Legislature say they are solidly outnumbered by opponents .

These days , death-penalty backers in the legislature acknowledge that they are outnumbered .


At issue is the scholarship program that helps high-achieving students pay for studies in fields such as business or engineering , but not theology .

At issue in yesterday 's case is a Washington state scholarship program that helps high-achieving students pay for studies in fields such as business or engineering , but not theology .


The biggest cut ordered was for Hanover Lloyds Insurance Co . -- 31 percent .

The department ordered Hanover Insurance to cut its rates by 31 percent .


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

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


Revenue plunged 19 percent to $ 2.07 billion from $ 2.56 billion in the year-earlier quarter .

The company had revenue of $ 2.56 billion in the first quarter of 2002 .


The broad Standard & Poor 's 500-stock index was up 4.83 points or 0.49 per cent to 980.76 .

Standard & Poor 's 500 stock index futures declined 4.40 points to 983.50 , while Nasdaq futures fell 6.5 points to 1,206.50 .


He told FBI agents that he shot Dennehy after the player tried to shoot him , according to the arrest warrant affidavit .

Carlton Dotson , Dennehy ’ s former teammate , reportedly told FBI agents he shot Dennehy after the player tried to shoot him , according to the arrest warrant affidavit .


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

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


Prosecutors maintained that Durst murdered Black to try to assume Black 's identity .

Prosecutors called Durst a cold-blooded killer who shot Black to steal his identity .


The agency said it would not release the name of the person involved because he is a minor .

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


The Bush administration blames Hussein loyalists and foreign Muslim militants who have entered Iraq to fight U.S. troops for the wave of bombings and guerrilla attacks .

The Bush administration blames the wave of bombings and guerrilla attacks on Saddam loyalists and foreign Muslim militants who have entered Iraq to fight U.S. troops .


The 51-year-old nurse worked at North York General Hospital , the epicentre of the latest outbreak .

Emile Laroza , 51 , contracted SARS while working as a nurse at North York General Hospital , the epicentre of the second SARS outbreak .


" And the swagger of a president who says ' Bring ' em on ' does not bring our troops peace or safety . "

And the swagger of a president saying `bring `em on ' will never bring peace , " Kerry said .


One , Fort Carson-based Sgt. Ernest Bucklew , 33 , had been on his way home to attend his mother 's funeral in Pennsylvania .

Sgt. Ernest Bucklew , 33 , was coming home from Iraq to bury his mother in Pennsylvania .


Analysts spent yesterday running the red pen through the accounts and are expected to announce more cuts to their valuations .

Analysts spent yesterday running the red pen through the accounts and are expected to announce further cuts to the company 's value .


Acer said its Veriton 7600G incorporates the Intel 865G chipset and is priced starting at $ 949 .

The Intel 865G chipset is priced at $ 44 with integrated software RAID , $ 41 without RAID .


The row intensified after Culture Minister Jean-Jacques Aillagon said the government would go ahead with planned cuts to unemployment benefits despite howls of protest from actors .

The move came after Culture Minister Jean-Jacques Aillagon announced the government would impose cuts to unemployment benefits despite howls of protest from actors .


From Florida to Alaska , thousands of revelers vowed to push for more legal rights , including same-sex marriages .

Thousands of revellers , celebrating the decision , vowed to push for more legal rights , including same-sex marriages .


The leader of Myanmar 's National League for Democracy won a 1990 election by a landslide but was never allowed to govern .

Suu Kyi 's National League for Democracy won a landslide election in 1990 but has never been allowed to govern .


The Foundation said telephone support would cost $ 39.95 per incident .

The group is also offering end user telephone support for $ 39.95 per incident .


It is the first major industrial plant for Leighton as project manager .

It is the first major industrial plant project that Leighton has managed .


The settlement taking effect this week was reached less than two months after O 'Malley took the helm of the nation 's fourth-largest archdiocese .

The $ 85 million agreement was reached in September , less than two months after Archbishop Sean O 'Malley took over as leader of the nation 's fourth-largest diocese .


But for a meaningful dialogue to begin , cross-border terrorism should end and terror infrastructure must be dismantled .

" But for a meaningful dialogue to begin , cross-border terrorism should end and its infrastructure should be dismantled . "


It is priced at $ 5,995 for an unlimited number of users tapping into the single processor , or $ 195 per user with a minimum of five users .

It is priced at $ 5,995 or $ 195 on a per user licensing plan with a minimum of five users .


The blast occurred at 5 a.m. in the capital 's Al-Bayaa district , police said .

The 5 a.m. blast occurred in the city 's Al Bayaa district .


The report finds that 6.5 percent of American adults were diagnosed with diabetes in 2002 compared with 5.1 percent in 1997 .

In a special section on diabetes , the report notes that 6.5 percent of American adults were diagnosed with diabetes in 2002 , compared to 5.1 percent in 1997 .


Omar 's brother , Zahid , and wife , Tahari , were arrested on May 2 in Derbyshire .

Zahid and Paveen Sharif were arrested in Derbyshire and Tabassum , Mr Sharif 's wife , in Nottinghamshire , last Friday .


The company has 30 days to respond to the charges before the FCC makes a final ruling .

AT & T has 30 days to respond to the charges before the F.C.C. issues a final order .


The study results were presented Tuesday at a meeting of the American Thoracic Society in Seattle , and will be published in this week 's New England Journal of Medicine .

The study results were released at a meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and also will be published in tomorrow 's issue of The New England Journal of Medicine .


Associated Press Writer Marc Humbert in Albany contributed to this report .

Associated Press Writer Carolyn Thompson contributed to this report from Buffalo .


He said he thought he had hit a dog or a cat , or someone had thrown a rock at his car , the police said .

The bishop told police he thought he had struck a dog or a cat or that someone had thrown a rock at his vehicle .


The audiotape aired last week by the Arab Al-Jazeera television network appears to be an effort to incite attacks .

An audiotape aired last week by the Arab al-Jazeera television network may be the strongest evidence yet that Saddam survived the war .


The defense cannot appeal Roush 's ruling until after the trial .

Defense lawyers cannot appeal the ruling until after trial , in the appellate courts .


Lovett 's father , Ron Lovett , issued a statement apologising for his son 's behaviour .

The father , Ron Lovett , issued a statement through a family member Monday , apologizing for his son 's behavior .


" But HRT should not be used to prevent heart disease or any other chronic condition . "

" The clear message is it should not be used to prevent cardiovascular disease , " Manson said .


Former South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu said Sunday he did not see what " all the fuss " was over appointing a gay bishop , but urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate .

South Africa 's Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he does not understand all the fuss about appointing a gay bishop , but he has urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate .


Bridges is a retired Air Force major general and a former shuttle pilot .

OKeefe called Bridges , a retired Air Force Major General , to ask him to switch centers on Wednesday .


You can reach George Hunter at ( 313 ) 222-2027 or ghunter @ detnews.com.

Reach her at ( 248 ) 647-7221 or email lberman @ detnews.com.


" This sale is part of our efforts to simplify our Foodservice Products business and improve its cost structure , " said Gary Costley , Multifoods chairman and chief executive .

" This sale is part of our efforts to simplify our Foodservice Products business and improve its cost structure , " chairman and CEO Gary Costley said in a statement .


The study adds to the evidence that diet might affect a person 's chances of developing the mind-robbing disease that affects 4 million Americans .

The research adds to the evidence that diet may affect a person 's chances of developing the mind-robbing disease that afflicts more than four million North Americans .


The CGT warned of prolonged industrial action unless Raffarin agreed .

The large CGT union warned France of lengthy industrial action .


" But they did not , as of the time of this particular tragic event , provide the security we had requested , " Jordan said .

" But they did not , as of the time of this tragic event , provide the additional security we requested . "


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

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


State air regulators and three automakers have settled a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , a spokesman for California 's air board said Monday .

State air regulators and three automakers have agreed to settle a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , according to a spokesman for California 's air board .


" Spin and manipulative public relations and propaganda are not the answer , " it said .

The report added that " spin " and manipulative public relations " are not the answer , " but that neither is avoiding the debate .


In comparison , 86 percent of Israeli Jews say they have a favorable opinion of the United States .

But in Jordan and in the Palestinian Authority , only 1 percent of the Muslim population say they have a favorable opinion of the United States .


But they don ’ t realize that until it ’ s too late ( of course ) because they ’ re potential victims in a horror movie .

But they don 't realize that until it 's too late ( of course ) because they 're potential victims .


Sales -- a figure watched closely as a barometer of health -- rose 5 percent instead of falling as many industry experts predicted .

It also disclosed that sales -- a figure closely watched by analysts as a barometer of its health -- were significantly higher than industry experts expected .


Doud was shot in the shoulder and underwent surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital , where he was listed in satisfactory condition .

A spokeswoman at Strong Memorial Hospital said Doud was in satisfactory condition Tuesday night .


The third case involved contracts signed by Sierra Pacific Resources SRP.N utility Nevada Power Co. and two municipal utilities .

A separate case seeking to renegotiate contracts was filed by Sierra Pacific Resources SRP.N utility Nevada Power Co. and two municipal utilities .


The three grocery chains were relying on store managers and replacement workers to keep their stores open .

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


Merseyside police found the truck , without the books , the next morning about 20 miles from the warehouse .

Police said they were checking a white articulated trailer truck found about 20 miles from the warehouse for forensic evidence .


The work appears in the Oct. 22 / 29 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association .

The study appears in Wednesday 's Journal of the American Medical Association ( news - web sites ) .


The significant highs Beijing chalked up before APEC was China 's first space mission on October 15 .

One of the significant highs Beijing chalked up before APEC was Chinas first space mission on Oct 15 .


ABC broadcast a special " World News Tonight " report out of Washington anchored by Ted Koppel .

Partly as a result , ABC chose to broadcast its special report out of Washington with Ted Koppel as anchor .


Microsoft has identified the freely distributed Linux software as one of the biggest threats to its sales .

The company has publicly identified Linux as one of its biggest competitive threats .


The indictment said he attended important meetings to plan the attacks , recruited fellow bombers and coordinated the operation .

Samudra not present in Bangkok , the indictment said , but attended a series of meetings before the attacks , recruiting fellow bombers and coordinating the operation .


It also said it would reconsider its support for the 2003 show , which took place last month .

The company added that it would reevaluate its commitment to the remaining New York show , which took place last month .


The two Democrats on the five-member FCC panel held a news conference to sway opinion against Powell .

The two Democrats on the five-member FCC held a news conference to sway opinion against Powell and the panel 's two other Republicans .


If no candidate wins 50 percent plus one in today 's election , the top two will meet in a runoff June 3 .

If no candidate wins more than 50 percent of the vote , the top two vote-getters are headed to a runoff on June 3 .


LURD 's Ja 'neh also called for an interim government and the deployment of a U.S.-led Western peacekeeping force .

The rebels are also calling for the deployment of a U.S.-led peacekeeping force .


The bomb exploded in Helmand province aboard a bus en route to the provincial capital , Lashkar Gah , according to news agency reports .

The bomb exploded in Helmand Province aboard a bus headed for the provincial capital , Lashkar Gah , according to wire reports .


The UMass president has acknowledged talking to him once since he went on the lam in 1995 , just before federal indictments were handed down .

The UMass president , who testified before a congressional committee last week , has acknowledged talking to him once since he went on the lam in 1995 .


Eric Gagne earned his 17th save in as many opportunities as he struck out three in the ninth and allowed only an infield single by Greg Norton .

Closer Eric Gagne earned his 17th save in as many opportunities as he struck out three of the four batters he faced in the ninth .


The jury awarded TVT about $ 23 million in compensatory damages and roughly $ 108 million in punitive damages .

TVT Records sought $ 360 million in punitive damages and $ 30 million in compensatory damages , officials said .


Air Commodore Pietsch said a 9-11 style aircraft suicide attack was the key concern .

Air Commodore Dave Pietsch said the main concern was a September 11-style aircraft suicide attack .


" I don 't even worry about it anymore , " he said .

" I don 't even worry about that anymore , " the 38-year-old center fielder said .


The report was sponsored by the Computer & Communications Industry Association ( CCIA ) .

The paper was released by the Computer and Communications Industry Association in Washington .


Families stuck on the highway remained in their cars , and used their cell phones to call home .

Families stuck on the highway were being urged to remain in their cars , and to use their cell phones only in case of emergency .


" While the rest of America grapples with an economic downturn , recession has become a permanent way of life for much of rural America , " Edwards said in a speech .

" While the rest of America grapples with an economic downturn , recession has become a permanent way of life for much of rural America . "


" First , the target was not clear . . . we should have authentic evidence of the target that they really hate Islam , " he said .

In jihad , the target must be clear , meaning that we should have authentic evidence of the target that they really hate Islam , " Imron said .


Sharpton nearly jumped out of his chair , saying , " That sounds more like Stonewall Jackson than Jesse Jackson .

" That sounds more like Stonewall Jackson than Reverend ( Jesse ) Jackson , " he retorted .


The SharePoint Portal Server application , which facilitates teamwork , retails for $ 5,619 .

Server software , however , costs thousands of dollars , such as SharePoint Portal Server , which retails for $ 5,619 .


Dogs , he said , are second only to humans in the thoroughness of medical understanding and research .

He said that dogs are second only to humans in terms of being the subject of medical research .


The Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission have the final say .

But the deal must get approval from the Federal Communications Commission and the Justice Department 's antitrust division .


" I really liked him and I still do , " Cohen Alon told the Herald yesterday .

And I really liked him , and I still do .


Argentine Guillermo Coria and Netherlander Martin Verkerk are in the other half .

The other semifinal between Guillermo Coria of Argentina and Martin Verkerk of the Netherlands is also compelling .


Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia remembers how he and his friends used to have to sneak around the school yard to speak Spanish .

Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia says when he was growing up , he wasn 't allowed to speak Spanish at school .


Hovan did not speak , but his lawyer , John Speranza , said his client " did not wake up that day " intending to hurt anyone .

Hovan " did not wake up that day " intending to hurt anyone , defense attorney John Speranza said .


Microsoft will pay Time Warner AOL $ 750 million to settle an outstanding antitrust suit brought by Time Warner 's Netscape division .

Microsoft on Thursday agreed to pay AOL Time Warner $ 750 million to settle AOL Time Warner 's private monopoly lawsuit against Microsoft .


Kollar-Kotelly has scheduled another antitrust settlement compliance hearing for January .

The judge scheduled another oversight hearing for late January .


The House voted 425 to 2 to clear the bill , the first of 13 that Congress must pass each year to fund the federal government .

The bill is among the first of 13 that Congress must pass each year to fund the federal government .


Monkeypox is usually found only in central and western Africa .

Prairie dogs , usually found in southwestern and western states , aren ’ t indigenous to Wisconsin .


UN armored personnel carriers trained machine guns on Bunia 's main street but did not open fire .

Uruguayan armoured personnel carriers trained mounted machine guns down Bunia 's empty main street , but they were under orders not to open fire .


National Breast Cancer Centre chief executive Professor Christine Ewan said it was too early to quantify the risk to women .

National Breast Cancer Centre head Professor Christine Ewan said there was no need for panic .


For the fourth quarter , Intel expects revenue between $ 8.1 billion and $ 8.7 billion .

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


In version 4.1 , a new web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning interface speeds up the flow of information between workstations and the server .

Openexchange Server 4.1 includes a web-based distributed authoring and versioning ( WebDAV ) interface and Outlook connector to speed information flows .


The highest-paid Washington private-college president is Susan Resneck Pierce , who heads the University of Puget Sound .

The highest-paid private-college president in Washington is University of Puget Sound President Susan Resneck Pierce at $ 314,160 , the Chronicle said .


At midnight , Erika was about 90 miles east of Brownsville and moving toward the west at about 20 mph , with sustained winds near 70 mph .

Late Friday evening , forecasters said Erika was 130 miles east of Brownsville and tracking due west at 21 mph with sustained winds of about 70 mph .


Not counting energy prices , wholesale prices were down 0.9 percent .

Energy prices dropped by 8.6 percent , the biggest decline since July 1986 .


The 30-year bond US30YT = RR firmed 31 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.16 percent -- another record low -- from 4.22 percent .

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


Antonio Monteiro de Castro , 58 , currently director of the group ’ s Latin America & Caribbean operations , will become chief operating officer from the same date .

BAT also said Antonio Monteiro de Castro , director for Latin America and the Caribbean , would become chief operating officer on January 1 , 2004 .


The government began on September 1 to add the word " Taiwan " in English to the cover of new passport , a decision slammed by Beijing .

The government recently added the word ' Taiwan ' in English to the cover of its new passports , a move slammed by Beijing .


A floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres , the ship took about five years to build .

The Reagan , a floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres , is the ninth Nimitz-class carrier to be built at the Newport News shipyard .


Pollack said yesterday the plaintiffs failed to show that Merrill and Blodget directly caused their losses .

Basically , the plaintiffs did not show that omissions in Merrill 's research caused the claimed losses .


The exam is a requirement for graduation , but Mills reversed course after an estimated 60 percent of students statewide failed it .

The Regents math exam is required for graduation , but Mills reversed course after an estimated 63 percent of students statewide failed the exam .


Ms O 'Hare will take time off from studying history at New York University to be in Australia during October for national breast cancer awareness week .

Ms O 'Hare , who has taken time out from studying history at New York University , will be in Australia throughout October in which is national breast cancer awareness week .


Hurricane Claudette moved toward the Texas coast on Tuesday and was expected to strengthen before making landfall later in the day , forecasters said .

The US National Hurricane Center said the hurricane was heading toward the Texas coast and could strengthen before it hits land later in the day .


This led to the recovery of the 270-kilogram Cancuen altar , announced on Wednesday by the Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society .

This led last month to the recovery of the 600-pound Cancun altar , Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society announced Wednesday .


A Royal Duty is based on his experiences with Diana , Princess of Wales and letters allegedly to and from her .

The royal household was bracing itself for any more revelations in A Royal Duty , based on the former servant ’ s time with Diana , Princess of Wales .


" They were tossed around like feathers , " Gordon said .

" The concrete barriers ( between lanes ) were being tossed around like feathers . "


BAT BATS.L also said Managing Director Paul Adams would step up to chief executive from January 1 , 2004 , to ease the transition .

As part of the changes BAT said managing director , Paul Adams , 50 , would become chief executive from January 1 .


On May 1 , he crawled through a narrow , winding canyon , rappelled down a 60-foot cliff and walked some six miles down the canyon .

He crawled through a narrow , winding canyon , rappelled down a 60-foot cliff , and walked some six miles down the canyon near Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah .


" Close co-operation between law-enforcement agencies and intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism , " Mr Howard said .

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


Stout previously worked for General Electric subsidiary GE Capital Service Inc . , where he was vice president and chief technology and information officer .

Stout comes to Sprint from GE Capital , where he served as chief technology and information officer .


Only one test , the effect on financial services , was deemed to be passed .

Only the positive effect on the financial services industry was assured , he said .


Knight agreed to a two-year , $ 2.38 million contract that included a $ 300,000 signing bonus .

ESPN reported that Knight 's two-year deal is worth $ 2.38 million , including a $ 300,000 signing bonus .


The prosecutor said the company knowingly underestimated to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) the number of safety complaints involving the device .

They said the company knowingly underestimated to the FDA the number of safety complaints involving the device .


" We 're going to do everything in our power to get money back to ratepayers as quickly as possible , " Kennedy said .

" There 's very strong interest in getting money back to the ratepayers as quickly as possible , " Commissioner Susan Kennedy said .


Officials said it will take lengthy testing to determine if all anthrax spores have been killed .

Still , officials said it will take several more months of testing to determine whether the anthrax spores have been successfully killed .


Fletcher said he expects to have the support of lawmakers from agricultural states , many of whom are on the committee .

He said he also expects to have the support of lawmakers from other agricultural states .


EDS said that it was " responding to a subpoena and providing documents and information to the SEC " .

EDS is " in the process of responding to a subpoena and providing documents and information to the SEC , " the company said .


It is not clear whether the apology was written on the orders of Mr Blair or at Mr Campbell 's initiative .

It is not clear whether the apology to Sir Richard - known as " C " - was written on the orders of the Prime Minister or on Mr Campbell 's own initiative .


The soldiers , from the 3rd Armored Cavalry , were hurt when their Humvee vehicle struck a mine in Hit .

The pipeline exploded only a few hours after two U.S. soldiers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry were wounded when their Humvee vehicle detonated a land mine in the same area .


Several protesters were injured by a speeding police van that drove through the crowd .

Anger grew after a police van injured several protesters by speeding through the crowd .


Vice President Dick Cheney and Mississippi Republican gubernatorial candidate Haley Barbour acknowledge the cheering crowd .

Vice President Dick Cheney says Mississippi Republican Haley Barbour would be a good governor because of his government and business savvy .


Trailing Arsenal by eight points two months ago , United rallied from its worst start since 1989 with an unbeaten streak stretching back to Dec. 26 .

Trailing the Londoners by eight points two months ago , United rallied from its worst league start since 1989 with an unbeaten streak starting Dec. 26 .


Deputies said the incident began at 9 : 40 a.m. when deputies received a phone call from a person requesting assistance regarding a domestic disturbance at 54346 Avenida Velasco .

The incident began at 9 : 40 a.m. when deputies said they received a phone call requesting assistance with a domestic disturbance at the home in the 54-300 block of Avenida Velasco .


The Russell 2000 index , the barometer of smaller company stocks , fell 2.52 to 410.23 .

The Russell 2000 index , which tracks smaller company stocks , fell 1.40 , or 0.3 percent , to 408.83 .


In a mixture of ancient pagan and modern Christian rites , the villagers have staged a series of ceremonies hoping to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor .

In a mixture of ancient Melanesian pagan and modern Christian ceremonies the people tried again to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor since that long-ago meal .


" We put a lot of effort and energy into improving our patching process , probably later than we should have and now we 're just gaining incredible speed .

" We 've put a lot of effort and energy into improving our patching progress , probably later than we should have .


Shares of Halliburton fell 71 cents , or 3 percent , to close at $ 21.59 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange .

Halliburton shares fell 54 cents , or 2.4 percent , to $ 21.76 a share in midday New York Stock Exchange trade .


He also recruited others to participate in the scheme by convincing them to receive fraudulently obtained merchandise he had ordered for himself .

He also recruited other people to take delivery of fraudulently obtained merchandise he had ordered .


Goldman Sachs said : " We believe this is the right decision for the company , for its employees and for its creditors . "

" We believe this is the right decision for the company ( Jinro ) , for its employees and for its creditors , " it said .


Allegiant shares rose $ 4 , or $ 17.2 percent , to $ 27.43 in Thursday morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

Allegiant 's stock closed Wednesday at $ 23.40 , up 64 cents , in trading on the Nasdaq market .


Jim Williams , director of the US-VISIT project , said that by the middle of November , many arriving passengers in Atlanta will be fingerprinted and photographed .

Jim Williams , director of the US-VISIT project , said that by the middle of November , inspectors will be fingerprinting and photographing many foreign passengers arriving in Atlanta .


Before it was removed , the site listed in broken English the rules for hackers who might participate .

Organizers established a Web site , http : / / defacerschallenge.com , listing in broken English the rules for hackers who might participate .


In one scene from the film 's final script , Reagan says of AIDS patients , " They that live in sin shall die in sin . "

In one scene the film showed Mr Reagan 's character saying of Aids patients : " They that live in sin shall die in sin . "


About 100 firefighters are in the bosque today , Albuquerque Fire Chief Robert Ortega said .

" We were seconds away from having that happen , " Albuquerque Fire Chief Robert Ortega said .


The pill , which they call the " polypill , " would contain aspirin , a cholesterol-lowering drug , three blood pressure-lowering drugs at half the standard dose and folic acid .

The ingredients of such a polypill would contain aspirin , a cholesterol-lowering statin , three blood pressure-lowering agents in half dose , and folic acid .


Peace Rules defeated Funny Cide in the Louisiana Derby .

But neither he nor Peace Rules could keep Funny Cide from drawing away .


On Thursday , a Washington Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely , contrary to the Wall Street Journal 's line .

On Thursday , a Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely .


Laotian officials yesterday called on France , the former colonial power , to help the country find an alternative investor to EdF .

Lao officials on Friday called on France , its former colonial ruler , to help the country find an alternative investor to replace EdF .


Loan losses , investment writedowns and legal costs led to the largest-ever loss for a European bank last year .

Loan losses , investment writedowns and legal costs led to the loss last year , the largest ever for a European bank .


Handspring 's shareholders will receive 0.09 Palm shares ( and no shares of PalmSource ) for each share of Handspring common stock they own .

The transaction will grant Handspring stockholders 0.09 of a share of Palm--and no shares of PalmSource--for each share of Handspring common stock .


" It was a final test before delivering the missile to the armed forces .

State radio said it was the last test before the missile was delivered to the armed forces .


The samples would be used to find genes involved in diseases with particularly high rates among blacks like hypertension and diabetes .

The samples would be used to find genes involved in diseases that have a particularly high incidence among African-Americans , such as hypertension and diabetes .


To examine the uranium enrichment program -- ElBaradei 's priority -- the IAEA says it must inspect facilities that are not officially declared as nuclear sites .

However , to verify Iran 's claims about its controversial uranium-enrichment program , the IAEA says it must inspect facilities that are not officially declared as nuclear sites .


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

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


Yesterday , Mr. Cuomo 's lawyer , Harriet Newman Cohen , read a statement over the phone : " Mr. Cuomo was betrayed and saddened by his wife 's conduct during their marriage .

Cuomo 's lawyer , Harriet Newman Cohen , said in a statement that he " was betrayed and saddened by his wife 's conduct during their marriage . "


" I don 't think he 's been that good from the get-go , " said Limbaugh .

This is what Limbaugh actually said about McNabb : " I don 't think he 's been that good from the get-go .


" To be wedged between these two monsters and hold as well as we did makes it that much better , " said Rory Bruer , Sony head of distribution .

" To be wedged between these two monsters and hold as well as we did makes it that much better . "


" This is my sweatshirt which my brother Jaafar used to borrow from me all the time , " said Mekki .

One villager , Ali Mekki , said : " This is my sweatshirt which my brother Jaafar used to borrow from me all the time . "


The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center , where he later died , the police said .

The victim , who was not identified , was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead .


Thursday , U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper will consider the second motion .

U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper is to consider the motions Thursday .


If it 's a Bill Gates Comdex keynote , it must be time for new Tablet PCs .

If it 's the Sunday night before Comdex , it must be time for yet another Bill Gates keynote .


The supercomputer is actually an eServer and storage system with a peak speed of 7.3 trillion calculations per second .

It 's a cluster of 44 IBM servers with a peak speed of 7.3 trillion calculations per second .


Agriculture Secretary Luis Lorenzo told Reuters there was no damage to the rice crop as harvesting had just finished .

Agriculture Secretary Luis Lorenzo said there was no damage to the vital rice crop as the harvest had ended .


Is it in the food supply ? " says David Ropeik , director of risk communication at the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis .

" It 's not zero , " said David Ropeik , director of risk communication at the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis .


" The mission of the CAPPS II system has been and always will be aviation security , " said the administration , part of the Homeland Security Department .

" The mission of the CAPPS II system has been and always will be aviation security , " they said .


Expenses are expected to be approximately $ 2.3 billion , at the high end of the previous expectation of $ 2.2-to- $ 2.3 billion .

Spending on research and development is expected to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , compared with the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion .


America has accused Syria of not doing enough to prevent foreign fighters infiltrating through its eastern border into Iraq to attack U.S.-led coalition forces .

US officials accuse regional states , particularly Syria , of not doing enough to prevent foreign fighters from entering Iraq to attack US-led coalition forces .


Elwin Hermanson and the SaskParty would put the future of our Crown corporations — and our economy — at risk , ” the platform reads .

Elwin Hermanson and the Sask . Party would put the future of our Crown corporations - and our economy - at risk . "


They also showed the greatest increase in early rapid head growth compared with those children with milder forms of the disorder .

Those children later diagnosed with the most severe autism showed the greatest increase in early rapid head growth compared to those children with milder forms of the disorder .


Site Finder has been visited 65 million times since its introduction , Galvin said .

Through Sunday , Sept . 21 , Site Finder has been visited over 65 million times by Internet users .


U.S. and European leaders pledged on Wednesday to work together to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons , presenting a united front after months of bitter acrimony over Iraq .

Bush said U.S. and European Union leaders , at an annual Washington summit , agreed on the need to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons .


Djerejian said that in the last month Syria has taken steps in response to the pressure , such as relocating the militant group offices out of Damascus .

Mr Djerejian said that in the past month Syria had taken some steps in response to the pressure , such as moving the militant group offices out of Damascus .


That took the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR down 9 / 32 , its yield rising to 3.37 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday .

That saw the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR slip 5 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.36 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday .


The index , which measures activity in the service sector , climbed to 50.7 last month from 47.9 in March .

The Arizona-based ISM reported Monday that its non-manufacturing index rose to 50.7 last month , from 47.9 in March .


Bryant previously said that hike had a greater impact on demand than officials expected .

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


Agrawal said her research neither suggests nor indicates PCOS causes lesbianism , only that PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women .

She continued : " Our research neither suggests nor indicates that PCO / PCOS causes lesbianism , only that PCO / PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women .


Writing for the minority , Justice John Paul Stevens said the interrogation was akin to " an attempt to obtain an involuntary confession from a prisoner by torturous methods . "

Justice John Paul Stevens compared the interrogation to " an attempt to obtain an involuntary confession from a prisoner by torturous methods . "


The Memory Stick Pro Duo card will be theoretically able to transfer data at a rate of up to 20 megabytes per second under optimal conditions , according to Sony .

It will theoretically be able to transfer data at a rate of up to 20 megabytes per second under optimal conditions , according to Sony .


Westfield also will continue discussions over the other co-owned centres , such as Knox City in Melbourne , where Deutsche Bank owns a 50 per cent stake .

Westfield also will continue discussions about the other co-owned centres such as Knox City in Melbourne , half-owned by Deutsche Bank .


These are real crimes that hurt a lot of people .

" These are real crimes that disrupt the lives of real people , " Smith said .


Richard Miller remained hospitalized after undergoing a liver transplant , but his wife has recovered .

Richard Miller , 57 , survived a lifesaving liver transplant but remains hospitalized .