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AN artist has infuriated New Yorkers by painting a sign reading "CAUTION Low Flying Planes" on a building near Ground Zero. | An artist painted a sign reading ``CAUTION Low Flying Planes'' on a building near ground zero, angering neighbors and stirring complaints. | 1 |
"During the investigation, Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities," the sheriff's office said. | Bryant was "interviewed and was cooperative," said Kim Andree, a spokeswoman for the sheriff's office. | 1 |
Adrian Lamo, 22, had told reporters he planned to surrender to the FBI in Sacramento Friday, but he then had second thoughts. | Lamo had told reporters he would surrender to the FBI on the federal courthouse steps in Sacramento on Friday, but he didn't show up. | 1 |
Zulifquar Ali, a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel, said the assailants first targeted the mosque's security guards. | Witness Zulfiqar Ali, who was slightly wounded by shrapnel, said the attackers had focused on the mosque's guards. | 1 |
For the second year in a row, rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation, accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase. | For the second year in a row, rises in hospital costs dominated the increase, accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral. | 1 |
"While many good people work in the telemarketing industry," Bush said in prepared remarks, "the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls, unwanted intrusions. | While he said "many good people work in the telemarketing industry, the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls, unwanted intrusions. | 1 |
General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla. | Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla. | 1 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC climbed 40.09 points, or 2.46 percent, to 1,666.58, based on the latest data, and marking its highest close since May 23, 2002. | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> was up 40.09 points, or 2.46 percent, at 1,666.58, marking its highest close since May 23, 2002. | 1 |
Quattrone's action, prosecutors argue, amounted to criminal obstruction of justice. | Quattrone, 47, is charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering. | 1 |
SEA 05D is the Naval Sea Systems Command’s technical authority for surface ship design and engineering. | The Future Concepts and Surface Ship Design Group is the Naval Sea Systems Command’s technical authority for all surface ship design and engineering. | 1 |
The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes, orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers. | The airline has the option to buy 380 more, split evenly between the two manufacturers. | 1 |
The diocese reached a settlement in 2001 involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs for an undisclosed sum. | In 2001, the diocese reached a $15 million settlement involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs. | 1 |
The U.S. government and private technology experts warned Wednesday that hackers plan to attack thousands of Web sites Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated "contest" that could disrupt Internet traffic. | THE US government and private technology experts have warned that hackers plan to attack thousands of websites on Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated "contest" that could disrupt Internet traffic. | 1 |
But Mr Kenny said his advice to Mr Hicks - if they are ever allowed to meet or speak - may well be that he accept a deal. | But Mr Kenny said his advice to David Hicks, should they be allowed to meet, might be that he accept a deal. | 1 |
Mr Kenny and the Hicks family's American lawyer, Michael Ratner, are trying to get access to Mr Hicks before he faces a planned military tribunal. | Mr Kenny and the family's American lawyer, Michael Ratner, want access to Hicks before he faces a military tribunal. | 1 |
The two forms account for about 30 percent of the approximately 7 million immigration benefits applications received annually, immigration officials said. | The two forms constitute 30 percent of the 7 million applications filed to the bureau each year. | 1 |
Wyles previous feature credits include White Oleander, Enough and Donnie Darko. | Wyle's feature credits also include "White Oleander," "Enough" and "Donnie Darko." | 1 |
Treasurys long-range plan is to provide retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability to manage their holdings online in a single account. | The Treasury said wants to give retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability eventually to manage holdings online in a single account. | 1 |
White House officials say Iran has one last chance to comply with IAEA inspection demands. | A White House spokesman added that Iran had "one last chance" to comply with its disarmament obligations. | 1 |
After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney, Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as his spiritual adviser spoke to him. | After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney, Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as the prison chaplain spoke in his ear. | 1 |
Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as immigration officials attempt to determine his status, the Coast Guard said. | Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as officials determined his status and immediate future, the Coast Guard said. | 1 |
A month ago, the Commerce Department said GDP grew at a 7.2 percent rate. | A month ago, the Commerce Department estimated that GDP had a grown at a 7.2 percent rate in the third quarter. | 1 |
Roxio, which is based in Santa Clara, Calif., would get access to the music libraries of the major labels and the Pressplay distribution system. | Roxio, would get access to more than 300,000 tracks from the music libraries of the major labels, and the Pressplay distribution system. | 1 |
Five alternate jurors were also chosen, with a final one set to be selected Friday morning from the panel. | Five alternate jurors also were selected, with a sixth alternate to be picked on Friday. | 1 |
In interviews with engineers, most of whom have not spoken publicly until now, the lines of discord between NASA's engineers and managers are evident. | In interviews with numerous engineers, most of whom have not spoken publicly until now, the lines of discord between NASA's engineers and managers stand out in stark relief. | 1 |
A suburban Chicago man was arrested Wednesday on charges of secretly gathering information on Iraqi opposition figures as an unregistered agent of Saddam Hussein's intelligence service. | The FBI arrested a suburban Chicago man Wednesday and charged him with secretly collecting information on individuals in the United States who opposed Saddam Hussein's Iraqi government. | 1 |
Another million barrels, bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA, was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker, Sandra Tapias. | A Spanish tanker, Sandra Tapias, was to be loaded with another million barrels, bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA, in the afternoon. | 1 |
"The board did so and accepted that resignation," said McCall, who chaired the meeting. | "The board did so, and accepted that resignation," said the chairman of the exchange's compensation committee, H. Carl McCall. | 1 |
"He died doing something he loved," William Dusenbery, Sr., who lives in Fairview Heights, just outside St. Louis, Mo. | "He died doing something he loved, which was flying his helicopters," said the father, who lives in Fairview Heights, just outside St. Louis, Mo. | 1 |
The answer is clearly yes," said Dr. Larry Norton, deputy physician-in- chief for breast cancer programs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. | The answer is clearly yes," said Dr. Larry Norton, deputy physician-in-chief for breast-cancer programs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. | 1 |
Quattrone, 47, was highly influential at Credit Suisse First Boston during the tech bubble. | Quattrone, 47, was highly influential working in the Palo Alto office of Credit Suisse First Boston during the tech bubble. | 1 |
Dr Mark McClean, Jonathan's family doctor, said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions. | Dr Mark McClean, the family's GP, said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier, he would have retained more of his brain function. | 1 |
This change in attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus, the parent of Bergdorf Goodman; and Nordstrom strong sales gains in May. | This change in attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus Group Inc. and Nordstrom Inc., along with some boutique retailers, strong sales gains in May. | 1 |
Officials in Malawi said the five suspects had been on the CIA's "watch list" since the twin 1998 truck bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. | Officials in Malawi said the men were on the CIA's ''watch list'' since the twin 1998 bombings at the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. | 1 |
Passengers would be given a refund and voucher for another trip, she said. | Passengers on that cruise are to be given a refund and voucher for another trip. | 1 |
No Americans were reported among the casualties, according to Capt. Michael Calvert, a spokesman for the regiment. | None of the casualties was Americans, said Capt. Michael Calvert, regiment spokesman. | 1 |
Suspected rebels also blew up an oil pipeline in north-east Colombia. | Also Sunday, suspected rebels dynamited an oil pipeline in northeast Colombia. | 1 |
The capsule landed on its side and drifted about 12 metres, probably dragged by the main parachute. | The capsule ended up on its side and appeared to have been dragged about 40ft by the main parachute after landing. | 1 |
Frank Partnoy, a securities law professor at the University of San Diego, said the case suggested that Merrill's oversight and control of its executives were inadequate. | Frank Partnoy, a securities-law professor at the University of San Diego School of Law, said the case suggests Merrill Lynch's oversight and control of its executives was inadequate. | 1 |
Federal regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. | Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream. | 1 |
While robbery appeared to be the motive, the suspects drove off before taking anything. | While robbery appeared to be the motive, the suspects fled before they could take anything, he said. | 1 |
Environmental campaigners are using this weekend’s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK. | Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain. | 1 |
Mr. Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was "very methodical." | GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the murder scenes showed that the killer was very methodical. | 1 |
A tradition of Labor Day racing was established long ago in the Inland Empire. | There is a tradition of Labor Day racing in the Inland Valley. | 1 |
"We have an incredible amount of work to do, but it's not in [designing new] instruction set architectures. | "We've got an incredible amount of work to do, but it ain't in the instruction set," he said. | 1 |
Defense attorneys said Durst accidentally shot Black in the face as they struggled for a gun after the elderly man illegally entered his apartment. | Durst's attorneys contend their client accidentally shot Black in the face as they struggled for a gun after Black illegally entered his apartment. | 1 |
Fanned by the hot, dry Santa Ana winds and minimal humidity, major fires were raging in at least 10 places, having already burned nearly 80 937 hectares. | Those hot, dry Santa Ana winds and minimal humidity created optimal conditions for raging fires in at least 10 places that have already burned nearly 200,000 acres. | 1 |
The condition is associated with heart disease, chronic kidney disease, blindness, and amputations. | Those with diabetes run the risk of severe complications, including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, blindness and amputations. | 1 |
"The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq's stabilization," Powell said. | "The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq's stabilization," Mr. Powell told his colleagues in a speech today. | 1 |
He characterized the hostile bid as "atrociously bad behavior from a company with a history of atrociously bad behavior." | Conway called the move "atrociously bad behaviour from a company with a history of atrociously bad behaviour." | 1 |
Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use. | Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot. | 1 |
Eustachy acknowledged at a news conference Wednesday that he was an alcoholic and was seeking treatment. | Eustachy disclosed this week that he is an alcoholic and is seeking treatment. | 1 |
Seven of the nine Democratic presidential candidates were also scheduled to address the forum. | Seven of nine Democratic candidates for president also said they would participate in the conference Monday. | 1 |
Moffitt said the results need to be replicated in another study before testing of individuals for presence of the long or short versions of the gene will be pursued. | Professor Moffitt said the results needed to be replicated before pursuing testing of individuals for the presence of the long or short versions of the gene. | 1 |
At the Pentagon, the Department of Defense's Inspector General has separately been asked to investigate how the telecom licences were awarded. | But a source close to the Pentagon said the Defense Department's own inspector-general had been asked to investigate how the licences were awarded. | 1 |
Police believe someone strangled her and she may have been sexually assaulted. | Park appeared to have been strangled and may have been sexually assaulted, Homicide Capt. Charles Bloom said. | 1 |
On Monday, it also announced the resignation of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phil Condit. | The move came just hours after the company's Chief Executive Officer Phil Condit resigned. | 1 |
Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq's banned weapons to justify the war. | He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq. | 1 |
But when no justice announced a retirement when the court's term ended in June, it was seen as making those efforts moot. | But when neither Justice O'Connor nor any other justice announced a retirement when the court's term ended in June, it was widely seen as making those campaigns moot. | 1 |
Neither military action nor large-scale bribery can solve the North Korean problem, Wolfowitz said. | Indeed, Wolfowitz admitted Saturday that neither military action nor "large scale bribery" would solve the issue. | 1 |
A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office was not available for comment. | A spokesman for the United States Attorney's office in Manhattan had no comment. | 1 |
Sgt. Ernest Bucklew, 33, was coming home from Iraq to bury his mother in Pennsylvania. | Ernest Bucklew was headed home for his mother's funeral in Pennsylvania. | 1 |
The United States and Britain are seeking backing at the United Nations for their agenda to hand over power to Iraqis. | At the United Nations, the United States and Britain are seeking backing for their agenda to hand over power to Iraqis. | 1 |
The format must be an open standard that has been formally ratified by an internationally recognized standards organization, and IP must be licensed under reasonable, non-discriminatory terms. | The format must be formally ratified by an internationally recognized standards organization, and IP must be licensed under reasonable, non-discriminatory terms, they added. | 1 |
In Damascus, Syrian Information Minister Ahmad al-Hassan called the charges "baseless and illogical". | In Damascus, the Syrian Information Minister, Ahmed al-Hassan, dismissed the claim. | 1 |
Water samples are being tested in a state lab to determine what caused the reaction. | Water samples are being sent to the state health department for analysis. | 1 |
"Any decision on Charleroi will have huge implications for regional airports in France," he said. | "A bad decision on Charleroi would have huge implications for state-owned regional airports in France. | 1 |
On the upside, Coca-Cola Co. (nyse: KO - news - people) reported higher profit for the quarter early on Thursday, helped by European demand. | Coca-Cola Co. (KO) reported higher profit for the quarter, helped by European demand, early on Thursday. | 1 |
Shelley's office reported Friday that 575,926 signatures have been reported to him. | Shelley's office released signature counts late Friday and said counties had reported counting 575,926 signatures so far. | 1 |
The shooting happened at 5:30 a.m. in the living room of the home the extended family shared on the city's westside. | The shootings happened at 5:30 a.m. in the living room of the home that the extended family shared on Gary's west side. | 1 |
His spokesman, Tom Parker, said Moore's attorneys would respond to the complaint Monday. | Parker said Moore's lawyers were reviewing the complaint and would respond Monday. | 1 |
They made a similar discovery in Houston on another aircraft, Dallas-based Southwest said in a statement. | The airline said a similar discovery was made on the plane in Houston. | 1 |
"The sentence reflects the seriousness with which our office and the courts views these crimes," Spitzer said in a statement. | Mr. Spitzer said in a statement that the sentence "reflects the seriousness with which our office and the courts view these crimes." | 1 |
Bush said resistance forces hostile to the U.S. presence "feel like ... the conditions are such that they can attack us there. | There are some who feel like the conditions are such that they can attack us there. | 1 |
A prosecutor said investigators were searching his home in Muenster in the presence of his wife when news of his death arrived. | Investigators were searching his home in Muenster in the presence of his wife when news of his death came, prosecutor Wolfgang Schweer said. | 1 |
Such a move has been widely predicted by industry observers and follows the recent announcement that Christopher Galvin, the company's chairman and chief executive, would soon retire. | Such a move has been widely predicted by industry observers and follows the departure of Christopher Galvin, the company's chairman and chief executive. | 1 |
Charles Howell III picked up some local knowledge a year ago that provided much-needed insight in the opening round of the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio. | Charles Howell III picked up some local knowledge a year ago that provided some much needed insight in Thursday's opening round of the Memorial Tournament. | 1 |
Avalon means the next Windows OS will support new styles of user interfaces and elements. | Thanks to Avalon, Longhorn will support new styles of user interfaces and user interface elements. | 1 |
The three priests were careful to go through church channels first as they exercised their rights under canon law. | The priests went through church channels first, exercising their rights under canon law. | 1 |
There were no plans to build permanent US bases in Africa, Pentagon officials said. | There are no plans to build permanent U.S. bases in Africa, Defense Department officials say. | 1 |
Sarah Weddington, the abortion advocate and attorney who originally represented McCorvey, could not be reached for comment. | Sarah Weddington, the abortion advocate and lawyer who originally represented McCorvey, did not immediately return a call seeking comment. | 1 |
Monday, the CIA said analysts concluded that Saddam is likely the speaker on the tape. | The CIA on Monday said voice and sound analysts concluded that Saddam is probably the speaker on the tape. | 1 |
Under the agreement, LendingTree shareholders would receive 0.6199 of a USAi share for each share in LendingTree. | Under the proposed stock for stock transaction, LendingTree shareholders will get 0.6199 shares of USAI common stock for each share of LendingTree common stock. | 1 |
Greenspan is head of the U.S. central bank, which sets U.S. interest rates. | Greenspan's Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank, decides interest rates in the world's largest economy. | 1 |
Others rushed up the aisle to vocally protest the remarks, and one student tossed his cap and gown to the stage before leaving. | A few tried to rush the podium, and at least one graduate tossed his cap and gown to the stage before leaving. | 1 |
Last year, Congress passed similar, though less expensive, buyout legislation for peanut farmers to end that program, which also dated from the Depression. | Last year, Congress passed similar, though less expensive, buyout legislation for peanut farmers, ending that Depression-era program. | 1 |
"Indeed, Iran should be put on notice that efforts to try to remake Iraq in their image will be aggressively put down," he said. | "Iran should be on notice that attempts to remake Iraq in Iran's image will be aggressively put down," he said. | 1 |
It is important for a process to be put into place, he said, that would permit a smooth transition from war to peace. | He added: "Let the process be put in place that will ensure a smooth transition from war to peace. | 1 |
While the Ibrahims had one separation operation, Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres, with several weeks between each. | Instead of one long operation to separate the twins, Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three, with several weeks between each. | 1 |
"If I was diagnosed today with CJD, I would ensure I received this treatment as soon as humanly possible. | He added that if he were diagnosed with vCJD "I would ensure I received this treatment as soon as humanly possible". | 1 |
I think there's a little hope invested in McNabb and he got a lot of credit for the performance of his team that he really didn't deserve. | There is a little hope invested in McNabb, and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn't deserve." | 1 |
The ELF has claimed responsibility for a slew of arson attacks against commercial entities that members say threaten or damage the environment. | The underground group has claimed responsibility for a series of arsons against commercial entities that members say damage the environment. | 1 |
Claudia Gonzles Herrera, an assistant attorney general in charge of the case, said the arrests show that Guatemala "takes the defense of its ancient Maya heritage seriously." | Claudia Gonzales Herrera, an assistant attorney-general in charge of the case, said the arrests showed that Guatemala took the defence of its Mayan heritage seriously. | 1 |
Gordon stressed that his bill "is a lesson-learned bill and not a reflection on Admiral Gehman's handling of the Columbia investigation." | But Gordon emphasized that the legislation he introduced last week is "a lesson-learned bill and not a reflection on Admiral (Harold) Gehman's handling of the Columbia investigation." | 1 |
Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. | Lay had refused to turn over the papers, asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. | 1 |
The number of passengers aboard was not known and may never be, since ferry operators rarely keep full passenger lists. | The exact number of passengers on the ferry was not known and may never be determined because ferry operators typically do not keep accurate passenger manifests. | 1 |
More than 6 percent of men on the drug developed high-grade tumors compared with 5.1 percent on placebo. | They found that 6.4 percent of men on finasteride had high-grade tumors, compared to 5.1 percent taking a placebo. | 1 |
"This new division will be focused on the vitally important task of protecting the nation's cyber assets so that we may best protect the nation’s critical infrastructure assets." | "This new division will be focused on the vitally important task of protecting the nation's cyberassets so that we may best protect the nation's critical infrastructure assets," he added. | 1 |
Sales of downloaded singles and albums will be included in Billboard's charts for those configurations. | Digital download sales of recorded albums and singles will be included in the album and singles sales charts, respectively. | 1 |
Kerry last month outlined a U.N. resolution authorizing a military force under U.S. command and transferring responsibility to the United Nations for the political and humanitarian efforts. | Kerry outlined last month a UN resolution authorizing a military force under US command and transferring responsibility for political and humanitarian efforts to the UN. | 1 |
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