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Chechen officials working for the Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels and tension is running high ahead of next Sunday's presidential election in war-torn Chechnya. | Officials in Chechnya's Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels, and tension is running high ahead of Sunday's presidential election in the war-ravaged region. | 1 |
Columbia was destroyed during re-entry Feb. 1, killing its seven astronauts. | The Columbia broke apart during descent on Feb. 1, killing all seven astronauts aboard. | 1 |
Feral's group was behind a successful tourism boycott about a decade ago that resulted in then-Gov. Walter J. Hickel imposing a moratorium on wolf control in 1992. | Friends of Animals, which touts 200,000 members, was behind a successful tourism boycott that resulted in then-Gov. Walter J. Hickel imposing a moratorium on wolf control in 1992. | 1 |
She concludes that what her husband did was morally wrong but not a betrayal of the public. | Mrs Clinton said her husband action's were morally wrong but did not constitute a public betrayal. | 1 |
The exam contains four sections and tests a students knowledge of algebra and geometry as well as probability and statistics. | The test, in four sections, includes algebra and geometry, along with some questions on probability and statistics. | 1 |
Massachusetts is one of 12 states that does not have the death penalty, having abolished capital punishment in 1984. | Massachusetts is one of 12 states without the death penalty, having abolished it in 1984. | 1 |
Taylor's aides warn an abrupt departure could trigger more chaos, a view shared by many in Liberia and, in private, even by mediators. | His aides warn an abrupt departure could trigger more bloodshed, a view shared by many in Liberia. | 1 |
HP's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year, compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell. | HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year, compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell. | 1 |
Recall advocates say they have turned in 1.6 million signatures to counties. | Recall proponents say they have turned in nearly twice the number of necessary signatures. | 1 |
Mr. Gettelfinger said at that news conference that "we are going to continue to hammer away at the negotiations process until we reach an agreement," with Ford and G.M. | "We are going to continue to hammer away at the negotiations process until we reach an agreement," he said. | 1 |
Their difference was over whether the court should pay attention to legal opinions of other world courts, such as the European Court of Human Rights. | Their difference was over whether the court should take into account the legal opinions of other world courts, like the European Court of Human Rights. | 1 |
BOSTON The Catholic archdiocese in Boston has offered $55 million to settle more than 500 clergy sex abuse lawsuits, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press. | The American Roman Catholic archdiocese of Boston has offered $55 million to settle more than 500 sex abuse lawsuits involving priests. | 1 |
Lewis said that the third-quarter results were driven by deposit and loan growth, strong investment banking and trading results, and improved mortgage and card revenues. | Deposit and loan growth, strong investment banking and trading results and strong growth in mortgage and card revenues drove this quarter's results. | 1 |
They were not supplied or given to us but unearthed by our reporter, David Blair, in the Foreign Ministry in Baghdad." | They were not supplied or given to us, but unearthed by our reporter" in Iraq's foreign ministry, he said. | 1 |
Congress twice before passed similar restrictions, but President Bill Clinton vetoed them. | Congress twice passed similar bills, but then-President Clinton vetoed them both times. | 1 |
At his sentencing, Avants had tubes in his nose and a portable oxygen tank beside him. | Avants, wearing a light brown jumpsuit, had tubes in his nose and a portable oxygen tank beside him. | 1 |
The number of extremely obese American adults - those who are at least 100 pounds overweight - has quadrupled since the 1980s to about 4 million. | The number of Americans considered extremely obese, or at least 100 pounds overweight, has quadrupled since the 1980s to a startling 4 million, the research shows. | 1 |
The verbal flareup with Keating stemmed from Cardinal Mahony's initial refusal to participate in that survey unless procedures were changed. | A verbal flare-up between Keating and Mahony began when the cardinal initially refused to participate in that survey unless procedures were changed. | 1 |
The CFTC has been investigating several energy companies, including at least three Colorado companies, for manipulating energy markets by reporting false natural-gas trading prices to industry publications. | The federal agency has been investigating whether several energy companies manipulated energy markets by reporting false natural gas trading prices to industry publications. | 1 |
He was eventually taken to London's Hammersmith hospital, where doctors regulated Blair's heart beat via electric shock. | He was taken to Hammersmith hospital, where doctors regulated Blair's heart beat via electric shock in a procedure called "cardio-version". | 1 |
Under the legislation, a physician who performs the procedure could face up to two years in prison. | Physicians who perform the procedure would face up to two years in prison, under the bill. | 1 |
Chirac, who can pardon a law-breaker, refused Humbert's request last year but kept in close touch with the family. | Chirac, who has the authority to pardon law-breakers, refused Humbert's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family. | 1 |
When police removed the four from the home, they weighed 136 pounds combined. | Each boy weighed less than 50 pounds when they were removed from the home Oct. 10. | 1 |
The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country. | The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries. | 1 |
The second company, temporarily dubbed ``InternationalCo.'', includes 19 international power and pipeline holdings. | The second company, to be called Prisma Energy International Inc., includes 19 international power and pipeline holdings. | 1 |
He was convicted by a Ventura County Superior Court jury and sentenced in absentia to 124 years in prison. | He was convicted in his absence in January and sentenced to 124 years. | 1 |
The draft of the report was forthright: "Climate change has global consequences for human health and the environment." | The original report had concluded that ''climate change has global consequences for human health and the environment,'' according to an internal EPA memo. | 1 |
Westfield, which owns Galleria in Morley, also will continue discussions about the other co-owned centres such as Knox City in Melbourne, half-owned by Deutsche Bank. | 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. | 1 |
Last year Bloomberg boycotted the parade because he wanted to march with two actors from "The Sopranos." | Last year, Bloomberg snubbed the affair after being told he couldn't march with cast members of the "The Sopranos." | 1 |
Federal agents said Friday they are investigating the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week. | Federal investigators are looking for possible connections between the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week. | 1 |
Mr. Clinton's national security adviser, Sandy Berger, said that the White House wasn't informed of the FBI activities. | Clinton’s national security adviser, Sandy Berger, said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities. | 1 |
Like-for-like sales for the 17 weeks to 27 December were flat, while the gross margin fell by 2 percentage points, the company said. | UK retail like-for-like sales for the 17 weeks to December 27 were flat, with gross margin down two percentage points. | 1 |
Investigators were searching his home in Muenster in the presence of his wife when news of his death came, prosecutor Wolfgang Schweer told The Associated Press. | A prosecutor said investigators were searching his home in Muenster in the presence of his wife when news of his death arrived. | 1 |
"What this allows us to do is have a crossover that is much more fuel efficient and aimed at young families." | "What this allows us to do is have a crossover that is much more fuel- efficient, aimed at young families," Mr. Cowger said. | 1 |
"This decision is clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement. | The decision is "clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Tim Muris said. | 1 |
SCO has also alleged that the generic Linux kernel contains code which is from its Unix property. | SCO claims that the Linux kernel holds Unix intellectual property owned by SCO. | 1 |
But Amrozi did not reveal and was not asked the company's or his boss's name. | Amrozi did not reveal, and was not asked, the identity of his boss. | 1 |
General Jeffery announced he would give his substantial military pension accumulated over 40 years to charity during his stay at Government House. | Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla. | 1 |
The rest said they belonged to another party or had no affiliation. | The rest said they had no affiliation or belonged to another party. | 1 |
Blair himself took the reins of the Labour Party after its leader John Smith died of a heart attack in 1994. | Mr Blair became Labour leader in 1994 after the then leader, John Smith, died of a heart attack. | 1 |
In 2002, for example, the Dow dropped more than 1,500 points, or 15.6 percent, between May and October, due largely to terrorism fears driven by headlines. | For example, the Dow dropped more than 1,500 points, or 15.6 percent, from May to October 2002, largely because of terrorism fears driven by the headlines. | 1 |
She said six were from Douglas County, the southwestern Oregon county that includes Roseburg, and two were from the Portland area. | Six were from Douglas County, which includes Roseburg, and two from the Portland area. | 1 |
Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. | Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building. | 1 |
A rival distributor, Mike Selwyn from United International Pictures, says that unlike The Matrix Revolutions, he cannot detect any advance scepticism, even within the business. | A rival distributor, Mike Selwyn, of United International Pictures, says he cannot detect, unlike The Matrix Revolutions, any advance scepticism. | 1 |
"The law has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit, undermining our defenses," Ashcroft said. | He admits that the law "has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit, undermining our defenses." | 1 |
Revenue rose to $616.5 million from $610.6 million a year earlier. | Revenue was up a tad, from $610.6 million to $616.5 million. | 1 |
The winner of the Williams-Mauresmo match will play the winner of Justine Henin-Hardenne vs. Chanda Rubin. | The Williams-Mauresmo winner will play the winner of the match between Justine Henin-Hardenne and Chanda Rubin. | 1 |
"By its actions, the Bush administration threatens to give a bad name to a just war," the Connecticut Democrat told a Capitol Hill news conference. | "By its actions," Lieberman said, "the Bush administration threatens to give a bad name to a just war." | 1 |
The House passed a similar measure by a wide margin on Sept. 9. | The House of Representative passed an identical amendment on Sept. 9, by a 227-188 vote. | 1 |
Using bookmarks and back and forth buttons - we had about eighteen different things we had in mind for the browser," he told an industry audience in London yesterday. | Using bookmarks and back and forth buttons -- we had about eighteen different things we had in mind for the browser." | 1 |
Three American warships are off the Liberian coast carrying a total of 2,300 marines. | There are three warships with 2,300 Marines lingering off its coast. | 1 |
Those involved were allegedly told to never speak of the incident again, according to the letter. | The letter said staff was told to never speak of the incident. | 1 |
"Removing the waiver means nothing when Oracle still has pending litigation in Delaware that opposes the PeopleSoft/J.D. Edwards transaction," PeopleSoft responded. | In a public statement, a spokesperson said: "Removing the waiver means nothing when Oracle still has pending litigation in Delaware that opposes the PeopleSoft/J.D. Edwards transaction." | 1 |
At best, Davydenko's supporters were naively ignorant of tennis etiquette; at worst, they cheated - yet went without penality from umpire Lars Graf. | At best, Davydenko's supporters were naively ignorant to tennis etiquette; at worst, they cheated – yet went unpenalised by umpire Lars Graf. | 1 |
The Pentagon says it's a technique that's been successful in predicting elections, even box-office receipts. | The Pentagon insists the technique has successfully predicted elections and even box office receipts. | 1 |
Treatment guidelines, many written by medical-specialty organizations, recommend approaches to many ailments, such as painkillers and exercise for arthritis. | Treatment guidelines, many written by medical specialty organizations, outline recommended approaches to many common ailments, ranging from painkillers and exercise for arthritis to surgery for breast cancer. | 1 |
"It's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program, but I look forward to the challenge," Parsons told reporters at NASA headquarters. | "It's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program," Mr. Parsons said at a news conference at NASA headquarters. | 1 |
None of Deans opponents picked him as someone to party with, nor was Dean asked that question. | None of Dean's opponents picked him as someone to party with and Dean was not asked the question. | 1 |
Mr. Kozlowski contends that the event included business and that some of those attending were Tyco employees. | Mr. Kozlowski contends that the event was in large part a business function. | 1 |
"Today, we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush." | "Today, we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin (news - web sites) and President Bush (news - web sites)." | 1 |
In a statement, the Redmond, Wash., company said that it was acquiring the "intellectual property and technology assets" of GeCAD. | Microsoft said Tuesday it intends to acquire the intellectual property and technology assets of Romanian antivirus firm GeCAD Software Srl. | 1 |
That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries. | The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries. | 1 |
The horrific nature of the attacks is often fueled by a mix of tribal hatreds and a desire to spread terror in the region. | The attacks are often fuelled by a mix of tribal hatreds and a desire to spread terror in the region. | 1 |
A spokeswoman for Interscope Geffen A&M declined to confirm how many employees were affected. | A spokeswoman for Interscope Geffen A&M Records declined to elaborate. | 1 |
He urged member states that contribute police and soldiers to U.N. peacekeeping operations to provide more women. | Undersecretary-General for Peacekeeping Jean-Marie Guehenno urged member states contributing police and soldiers to U.N. peacekeeping operations to provide more women. | 1 |
Other changes in the plan refine his original vision, Libeskind said. | Many of the changes are improvements to the original plan, Libeskind said. | 1 |
PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle's offer. | Thursday morning, PeopleSoft's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer. | 1 |
The new contract extends the guarantee that his annual pay and bonus will be at least $2.4 million a year. | The contract sets his annual base salary at $1.4 million and his target bonus at a minimum of $1 million. | 1 |
A rebel who was captured said more than 2,000 insurgents were involved in the attack. | A captured rebel said 2,100 combatants had been involved in the offensive. | 1 |
Under Kansas law, it is illegal for children under the age of 16 to have sexual relations. | In the opinion, Kline noted that it is illegal for children that young to have sexual relations. | 1 |
Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest. | Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest. | 1 |
Fires in Spain's Extremadura region, which borders Portugal, have forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes. | Fires in Spain's Extramadura region bordering Portugal, and Avila province forced hundreds of people to leave their homes. | 1 |
"The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn't be more wrong," Mr Howard said. | "The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn't be more wrong." | 1 |
On a planet that takes nearly 165 years to orbit the sun, spring can last more than 40 years. | Because it takes Neptune 165 years to orbit the Sun its seasons will last for decades. | 1 |
SSE CEO Marchant said he would sell on Midlands' power generation assets in Turkey and Pakistan to fellow British utility International Power Plc IPR.L for 21 million pounds. | After the deal SSE will sell on Midlands's power generation assets in Turkey and Pakistan to fellow UK utility International Power Plc for 21 million pounds. | 1 |
Crossing Jordan will be back in January after star Jill Hennessy gives birth. | NBC also plans to shelve Crossing Jordan until January as star Jill Hennessy has her first child. | 1 |
Yale spokesman Tom Conroy said the university was prepared to keep the campus running with temporary workers and managers doing extra work. | Yale spokesman Tom Conroy said the university planned to keep the campus running with managers and temporary workers performing union workers' jobs. | 1 |
They passed through the Lemelson Medical, Educational and Research Foundation Limited Partnership in 2001 to Syndia. | It said the patents were "allegedly" assigned to Syndia in 2001 through the Lemelson Medical, Educational and Research Foundation Limited Partnership. | 1 |
We believe them to be without merit, and will defend ourselves vigorously. | "We believe it is without merit and we will defend ourselves rigorously." | 1 |
The law does not regulate how much individuals can contribute to their own campaigns, a decided advantage for millionaires like Mr. Schwarzenegger and Mr. Ueberroth, both Republican candidates. | The law does not regulate how much individuals can contribute to their own campaigns, a decided advantage for millionaires such as Schwarzenegger and Ueberroth. | 1 |
Dixon put his style on display Sunday afternoon in winning the Honda Indy 225 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. | Scott Dixon eventually made winning the Honda Indy 225 look easy Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway. | 1 |
In a statement later, he said it appeared his side may have fallen a bit short. | Zilkha conceded in a statement issued today that his group may have fallen "a bit short." | 1 |
About 1,000 people attended the ceremony, kicking off two days of observances tied to the March on Washington. | About 1,000 people came in stifling heat to begin two days of observances tied to the coming 40th anniversary of the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. | 1 |
Second quarter sales came in at $645 million, up from $600 million the year before, AMD said. | Revenue in the second quarter ended June 29 was $645 million, up from $600 million a year ago. | 1 |
The other 18 people inside the building - two visitors and 16 employees, including Harrison's ex-girlfriend - escaped without injury, Aaron said. | The other 18 people in the building, including Harrison's ex-girlfriend, were not injured, police spokesman Don Aaron said. | 1 |
Professor Hermon-Taylor adds, An unexpected finding of the research showed that patients suffering with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) were also infected with the MAP bug. | Hermon-Taylor said an unexpected finding of the research showed that patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may also be infected with MAP. | 1 |
Six countries have advised their citizens not to travel to Taiwan for any reason, the ministry said. | Spain, Poland, United Arab Emirates and Lithuania have advised their citizens not to travel to Taiwan for any reason. | 1 |
United Airlines plans to become the first domestic airline to offer e-mail on all its domestic flights by the end of the year, the company announced yesterday. | United Airways plans to offer in-flight, two-way e-mail on all domestic flights by the end of the year, becoming the first U.S. carrier to do so. | 1 |
Volodymyr Gorbanovsky, deputy general director of the plane's owners, Mediterranean Airlines, said it appeared to have veered from its flight path because of the fog. | Volodymyr Gorbanovsky, deputy general director of the plane's owners, Mediterranean Airlines, said initial information indicated it had veered from its flight path because of fog. | 1 |
I called the number and the lady told me she was talking on the phone to Toby Studabaker,'' Sherry Studabaker told BBC television. | I called the number and the lady told me she was talking on the phone to Toby Studabaker." | 1 |
Sweeney said he would formally announce the formation of the new union on Wednesday in Detroit. | Sweeney is to formally announce the campaign in a speech Wednesday in Detroit. | 1 |
The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden, according to the study. | The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s. | 1 |
Emeryville-based Ask Jeeves agreed to sell a business software division to a Sunnyvale-based rival, Kanisa, for $4.25 million. | Ask Jeeves Wednesday announced it plans to sell its enterprise software division, Jeeves Solutions, to Kanisa. | 1 |
"I picked prostitutes as my victims because I hate most prostitutes and I did not want to pay them for sex." | It went on: "I picked prostitutes as my victims because I hated most prostitutes and I did not want to pay them for sex. | 1 |
A positive PSA test has to be followed up with a biopsy or other procedures before cancer can be confirmed. | Before confirming a diagnosis of cancer, a positive PSA test must be followed up with a biopsy or other procedures. | 1 |
But Mr. Peterson added, "I don't know anybody in the conference committee who's fighting to keep it out completely." | But Peterson added, I dont know anybody in the conference committee whos fighting to keep it out completely. | 1 |
So far, however, only four companies have licensed the protocols, according to the report to the judge yesterday. | So far, only four companies have licensed Microsoft's communications protocols: EMC, Network Appliance, VeriSign and Starbak Communications, the report noted. | 1 |
The speaker issued a one-paragraph statement, saying, "I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel, J. Michael Boxley. | "I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel J. Michael Boxley," Silver said. | 1 |
We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light, through the prism of our experience on 11 September," Rumsfeld said. | Rather, the US acted because the administration saw "existing evidence in a new light, through the prism of our experience on September 11". | 1 |
The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index dipped to 53.7 from 54.7 in August. | The Institute's national manufacturing barometer slipped to 53.7 in September from 54.7 in August. | 1 |
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