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In his new position, Dynes will earn $395,000, a significant increase over Atkinson's salary of $361,400.
Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400.
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Schering-Plough shares fell 72 cents to close at $18.34 on the New York Stock Exchange.
The shares fell 72 cents, or 3.8 percent, to $18.34 Monday on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other top Pentagon officials downplayed Wallace's comments.
The Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, and other top Pentagon officials played down his comments.
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One, Fort Carson-based Sgt. Ernest Bucklew, 33, was on his way home to attend his mother's funeral in Pennsylvania, relatives said.
Sgt. Ernest Bucklew, 33, was coming home from Iraq to bury his mother in Pennsylvania.
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And "although the preconditions for recovery remain in place," it said the prospects for British exports were "weaker than previously expected."
"Although the preconditions for recovery remain in place, the prospect for external demand for UK output is weaker than previously expected."
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Israel's defense minister on Sunday raised the specter of an Israeli invasion in the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian militants already face a deadly air campaign.
Shaul Mofaz, Israel's Defence Minister, raised the prospect of a ground offensive into the Gaza Strip, in addition to a growing air campaign to assassinate Hamas militants.
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But Odette is the first to form over the Caribbean Sea in December, the Center said.
It is the first named storm to develop in the Caribbean in December.
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Announced last week, Apple's iTunes Music Store has sold over 1 million songs in the first week, the company announced on Monday.
Apple Computer's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation, the company said Monday.
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"Such communication will help adult smokers make more informed choices," company vice president Richard Verheij told a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee at a separate hearing.
"Such communication will help adult smokers make more informed choices," company vice president Richard Verheij told a separate hearing, before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.
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The Production Index rose by 1.4 percentage points from 51.5 percent in May to 52.9 percent in June.
The production index rose to 52.9 percent from 51.5 percent in May.
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Germany, another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council, has moved closer to the United States, and did not insist on a timetable Monday.
Germany, another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council, in recent weeks has moved closer to Washington and did not insist on a timetable.
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Power5, like Power4, includes two processor cores in a single slice of silicon.
Like the Power4, the Power5 contains two processor cores on one chip.
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She said in 2003, not one U.S. state had an obesity rate below 15 percent.
She said in 2003, not one American state had an obesity level less than 15 percent of the population.
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Special, sensitive light sensors pick up the telltale glow, he said.
A sensitive light detector then looks for the telltale blue glow.
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The federal government is approving new pesticides without basic information such as whether they harm children, says Canada's environment commissioner.
The federal government is approving new pesticides without even knowing whether they pose a threat to children, Canada's environment watchdog warned yesterday.
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But stocks have rallied sharply over the past 3-1/2 months amid hopes for an economic rebound later this year.
But stocks have roared higher in the past 3-1/2 months amid hopes for an economic rebound.
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SSE shares were little changed, up 0.3 percent at 654 pence by 1018 GMT, but analysts welcomed the move.
SSE shares were unchanged at 652 pence by 0835 GMT but analysts welcomed the deal.
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"There is no conscious policy of the United States, I can assure you of this, to move the dollar at all," he said.
He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar.
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It's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.
It is the nation's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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"As a responsible leader we feel it necessary to make these changes because online chat services are increasingly being misused," Microsoft told the BBC.
"As a responsible leader we felt it necessary to make these changes because online chat services are increasingly being misused," stated Gillian Kent, director at MSN UK.
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We have already found two trailers, both of which we believe were used for the manufacture of biological weapons.
We have already found two trailers that we and the Americans believe were used for chemical and biological weapons."
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Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital, her personal physician said.
Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery, her personal physician said Friday.
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Governor Gray Davis estimated yesterday that the fires could cost nearly $2 billion.
State officials estimated the cost at nearly $2 billion.
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None of the Prairie Plant Systems marijuana can be distributed until the document is made available, she said.
None of Prairie Plant's marijuana can be distributed until the Health Canada's user manual is made available, she said.
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According to the Merchant Marine Ministry, the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands.
The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands.
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He reportedly claims Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had made a deal with him to keep his guns while Harold Keke's group was armed.
He was reported as saying Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had made a deal with him to keep his guns while notorious warlord Harold Keke's group was armed.
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"The woman was taken to New Charing Cross Hospital by ambulance and her condition is critical.
She was taken to Charing Cross Hospital, where she remained critically ill last night.
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In an unusual move, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites.
In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages.
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If sufficient evidence exists at the end of what is expected to be a five-day hearing, Peterson will be held for trial on the charges.
If the judge decides that is so at the end of what is expected to be a five-day hearing, Peterson will be held for trial on the charges.
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They returned in 1999 after rebel raids on a neighboring Russian region and a series of deadly apartment-building bombings that were blamed on the rebels.
In 1999, troops returned after rebel raids on a neighbouring Russian region and a series of deadly apartment-house bombings in Russian cities that were blamed on the rebels.
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According to Sanmina-SCI, Newisys, based in Austin, Texas, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Newisys, an Austin, Texas, startup headed by former IBM and Dell execs, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary.
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Several black Democratic leaders were attempting to arrange a meeting with DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs.
Black Democratic leaders were trying to arrange a meeting with Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs of 10 minority staffers at party headquarters.
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The Emeryville-based toy company filed suit Friday in federal court in Wilmington, Del., claiming Fisher-Price is violating its 1998 patent on interactive learning books for toddlers and preschoolers.
The Emeryville-based toy company filed suit Friday claiming Fisher-Price is violating its 1998 patent on interactive-learning books for toddlers and preschoolers.
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They also drafted a non-binding priorities list specifying that a quarter of it may be used to reduce planned 5 percent cuts in fees paid to health-care providers.
They also drafted a nonbinding priorities list specifying that one-quarter may be used to reduce planned cuts of 5 percent in fees paid to health care providers.
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"I love the Catholic Church with all my heart, mind, soul and strength," said Troy, who spoke quickly but in a steady voice.
"I love the Catholic Church with all my heart, mind, soul and strength," he said.
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"We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attacks," said Barbara Comstock, Ashcroft's press secretary.
"We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attack," said Barbara Comstock, Justice Department spokeswoman.
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One man died and 15 others were hospitalized after drinking tainted coffee following the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden.
The victims drank tainted coffee after the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden.
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He blamed guerrillas from the Taliban regime ousted in late 2001 and said it was possible the bomber died in the blast.
He blamed the blast on guerillas from the Taliban regime overthrown in late 2001 and said it was possible the bomber was killed in the blast.
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Hannum was five and a half months pregnant when her mother died.
In her testimony, Kate Hannum said she was 5 1/2 months pregnant when her mother was killed.
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Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck, which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States.
Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck, which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market.
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The other 18 people in the building, including Harrison's ex-girlfriend, were not injured, police spokesman Don Aaron said.
The other 18 people inside the building - two visitors and 16 employees, including Harrison's ex-girlfriend - escaped unharmed, Aaron said.
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By skirting the FDA's oversight, Eagan said, the quality of the imported drugs is "less predictable" than for those obtained in the United States.
By skirting the FDA's oversight, Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "less predictable" than U.S. drugs.
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He also accused royal courtiers of poisoning the brothers’ “little minds”.
He said the royal family has poisoned the princes' "little minds."
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The G+J executive was testifying in Manhattan's State Supreme Court where O'Donnell and G+J are suing each other for breach of contract.
He spoke in Manhattan's State Supreme Court, where O'Donnell and G+J sued each other for breach of contract.
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He said: "For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all."
"For the first time, there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all," Dyke said.
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Jim Furyk celebrated his first Father's Day as a father by winning his first major golf championship.
His first Father's Day as a dad, his first major as a champion.
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"We must not engage in borough warfare," Thompson testified at a budget hearing by the City Council's Finance Committee.
"We must not engage in borough warfare," the Comptroller William Thompson told the Council, according to his written testimony.
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But to see those pages, users would be required by Amazon to register, and Amazon plans to limit the amount of any single book a customer can view.
But to see those pages Amazon would require users to register, and it plans to limit the amount of any single book a browser can view.
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Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities.
Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save.
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Between 1993 and 2002, 142 allegations of sexual assault were reported.
From 1993 to 2002, there were 142 reported sexual assaults at the academy.
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"Mr Gilbertson would have been entitled to these superannuation payments irrespective of ... (how) he left the company," Mr Argus said.
"Mr Gilbertson would have been entitled to these (pension) payments irrespective of the circumstances in which he left the company," Mr Argus said.
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Graham said the surgery was not exactly the way to begin a campaign, but he is recovered.
Graham acknowledged that surgery was not exactly the way to begin a campaign, but he said he feels strong and has the go-ahead from his doctors.
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As temperatures soar above 50 degrees (120 Fahrenheit), fridges and air conditioners have stuttered to a halt in Basra.
As temperatures soar above 120 Fahrenheit in Basra, fridges and air conditioners have stuttered to a halt.
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Chief merchandising officers oversee the buying and development of merchandise, deciding the merchandising direction of the company, or basically what it should stand for.
He or she decides the merchandising direction of the company, or basically what it should stand for.
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"September and third-quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly," George Scalise, the SIA's president, said in the statement.
"September and third quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly," stated SIA President George Scalise, in a statement.
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The ISM noted that "with the exception of March 2003, growth in business activity has been reported by ISM members every month beginning with February 2002."
"With the exception of March 2003, growth in business activity has been reported by ISM members every month beginning with February 2002," the Arizona-based group said.
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That investigation closed without any charges being laid.
The investigation was closed without charges in 2001.
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Gary Nicklaus, the 34-year-old son of Jack Nicklaus who is playing on a sponsor's exemption, birdied five of his first nine holes before faltering to a 69.
Gary Nicklaus, the 34-year-old son of the Golden Bear who is playing on a sponsor's exemption, birdied five of his first nine holes before shooting 69.
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"There is no conscious policy on the part of the United States to move the dollar at all," Snow said.
"There is no conscious policy of the United States, I can assure you of this, to move the dollar at all," he said.
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"Events on our system, in and of themselves, could not account for the widespread nature of the outage," FirstEnergy Chief Executive Peter Burg told the House panel.
"Events on our system, in and of themselves, could not account for the widespread nature of the outage," Burg said.
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Kinsley, for example, wrote in the Post Monday: "Sinners have long cherished the fantasy that William Bennett, the virtue magnate, might be among our number.
"Sinners have long cherished the fantasy that William Bennett, the virtue magnate, might be among our number," Michael Kinsely wrote.
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He projected Vanderpool will be available within the next five years.
Products featuring Vanderpool will be released within five years, he said.
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The ambassador said it was up to the Americans to press the Iraqis to make the invitation, which he said the United States appears unwilling to do.
The ambassador said it was up to the Americans to press the Iraqi council to make the invitation - a move he said the United States appears unwilling to make.
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He was released on $3-million bail and immediately returned to Las Vegas, where he had been filming a video.
After posting $3 million bail, Jackson flew to Las Vegas, where he had been working on a video.
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Florida's primary isn't until March 9 - following 28 other states.
Florida's primary will be March 9, after 28 states' primaries or caucuses.
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"It still remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short- or long-lived," Sprayregen said.
"It remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short- or long-lived," said James Sprayregen, UAL bankruptcy attorney, in court.
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Dividends are currently taxed at ordinary income tax rates of as much as 38.6 per cent.
Under current law, dividends are taxed at standard income tax rates up to 38.6 percent.
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Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, a Tennessee Republican, said he intended to work to get the loan provision removed from the final bill.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, a Tennessee Republican, said he intended to work to see that the loan provision was not in the final bill.
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The two blond opponents appeared almost identical in matching powder-blue outfits – to their dismay.
The two blond opponents appeared almost identical because they wore matching powder-blue outfits - to their dismay."
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The decision unnerved voting officials who already have been warning that they have barely enough time to organize the election before the balloting is scheduled to begin.
The decision unnerved voting officials who already have been warning they have barely enough time to organize the election.
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The House Government Reform Committee rapidly approved the legislation this morning.
The House Government Reform Committee passed the bill today.
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"Allison just proves you don't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster," said Josh Lichter, a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office.
"Allison just proves you don't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster," Lichter said.
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The lawsuit, filed after a 19-month investigation by the Employee Benefits Security Administration, names Lay and Skilling among others.
The lawsuit, filed after a 19-month investigation by the Employee Benefits Security Administration, names former Enron Chairman Kenneth Lay and former chief executive Jeff Skilling, among others.
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Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat, a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States.
Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat, a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US.
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Overall, students are most likely to be taught by a 15-year veteran with a growing workload and slightly eroding interest in staying in teaching, the work-force portrait shows.
The average teacher is a 15-year veteran with a growing workload and slightly eroding interest in staying in teaching, the work force portrait shows.
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With 2.3 million members nationwide, the Episcopal Church is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member global Anglican Communion.
The Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Communion.
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BEA Systems Inc. BEAS.O on Thursday said second-quarter profits rose 28 percent, as revenues grew amid a contracting overall market for business software.
BEA Systems Inc. BEAS.O said on Thursday second-quarter profits rose 28 percent, as revenues grew slightly more than Wall Street expected amid a contracting overall market for business software.
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Mr. Geoghan had been living in a protective custody unit since being transferred to the prison on April 3.
He had been in protective custody since being transferred to Souza-Baranowski in April, officials said.
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WinFS will require that applications be rewritten to exploit such capabilities.
However, applications will have to be rewritten to take advantage of such capabilities.
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The pilot decided to fly to Kennedy, which has longer runways than Newark Airport.
"Realizing this, the pilot changed course and diverted to Kennedy, which has longer runways."
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The number of probable cases dropped to 64 on Tuesday from 66 on Monday in and around Toronto, a city of four million people.
As of Monday, there were 66 probable cases in and around Toronto, a city of 4 million people.
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Despite their differences, U.S. and EU leaders said there were areas of agreement.
Despite these and other differences, U.S. and EU leaders insisted they were working well together.
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Bolland told the News of the World: “I was astonished at Sir Michael’s question.
Mr Bolland said: "I was astonished at Sir Michael's question.
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Symbol's former chief accounting officer, Robert Korkuc, is expected to plead guilty in a federal court in Long Island later Thursday, according to reports.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Robert Korkuc was expected to plead guilty Thursday in federal court on Long Island to securities fraud charges.
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But Senate criticism of the House plan Tuesday came on several fronts.
And several Senate Republicans are cranky about the House map.
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The industry censor forbade the sexual innuendo contained in the play and would not allow the characters to sleep together.
The industry censor forbade the sexual innuendo of the play and would not allow Ewell's character to sleep with Monroe's.
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A month ago, the Commerce Department estimated that GDP had grown at a 7.2 percent rate in the third quarter.
A month ago, the Commerce Department said GDP grew at a 7.2 percent rate.
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Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect's shareholders.
Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares.
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Mark Kaiser, vice-president of marketing, and Tim Lee, vice-president of purchasing, were dismissed last week.
Mark Kaiser and Tim Lee, respectively US Foodservice vice-presidents for marketing and purchasing, have been dismissed.
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The most recent was in 1998, when Dr Barnett Slepian was killed in his home in Amherst, New York.
The most recent killing was in 1998, when Dr. Barnett Slepian was shot and killed in his home in Amherst, N.Y.
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Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst alluded to an interparty political struggle: "Sounds like the Republican primary started early this year."
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst suggested a political motive for the report, saying: "It sounds like the Republican primary started early this year."
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Jason Giambi capitalized with an RBI single to center.
Jason Giambi contributed a two-out RBI single.
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"Although some firms show BPO savings, vendors overstate their current offerings," John C. McCarthy, Forrester Group director, said.
"Although some firms show BPO savings, vendors overstate their current offerings," McCarthy said in a statement.
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Bloodsworth was ultimately cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim's panties.
In 1993, after nine years in prison, Bloodsworth was cleared with evidence gathered from a semen stain on the victim's panties.
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Rescue workers had to scrounge for boats to retrieve residents stranded by high water.
Wagner and Wolford both said that rescue workers were scrounging for boats to retrieve residents stranded by high water.
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In the year-ago period, Pearson posted a 26 million pre-tax profit.
A year ago the firm posted a profit of 26 million pounds.
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World Airways Inc. and North American Airlines Inc. also have filed applications seeking authority to provide service to Iraq.
Cargo carriers World Airways Inc. and North American Airlines Inc. have also applied for permission to fly to Baghdad, Mosley said.
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When the manager let him in the apartment, Brianna was in her mother's bedroom lying in a baby's bathtub, covered with a towel and watching cartoons.
When a manager let him into the apartment, the youngster was lying in a baby's bathtub, covered with a towel and was watching a TV cartoon channel.
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Air Transport Association spokeswoman Diana Cronan said that travel was down in May through July and that she also expected it to be off over Labor Day.
ATA spokeswoman Diana Cronan said travel was down in May through July, and she also expects it to be down some over Labor Day.
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"NASA's organizational culture and structure had as much to do with this accident as the (loose) foam."
"The NASA organizational culture had as much to do with this accident as the foam," the report said.
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