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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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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." | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
Special, sensitive light sensors pick up the telltale glow, he said. | A sensitive light detector then looks for the telltale blue glow. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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." | 1 |
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. | 1 |
Governor Gray Davis estimated yesterday that the fires could cost nearly $2 billion. | State officials estimated the cost at nearly $2 billion. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
He also accused royal courtiers of poisoning the brothers’ “little minds”. | He said the royal family has poisoned the princes' "little minds." | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
Between 1993 and 2002, 142 allegations of sexual assault were reported. | From 1993 to 2002, there were 142 reported sexual assaults at the academy. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
That investigation closed without any charges being laid. | The investigation was closed without charges in 2001. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
He projected Vanderpool will be available within the next five years. | Products featuring Vanderpool will be released within five years, he said. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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." | 1 |
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. | 1 |
The House Government Reform Committee rapidly approved the legislation this morning. | The House Government Reform Committee passed the bill today. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
WinFS will require that applications be rewritten to exploit such capabilities. | However, applications will have to be rewritten to take advantage of such capabilities. | 1 |
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." | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
But Senate criticism of the House plan Tuesday came on several fronts. | And several Senate Republicans are cranky about the House map. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect's shareholders. | Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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." | 1 |
Jason Giambi capitalized with an RBI single to center. | Jason Giambi contributed a two-out RBI single. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
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. | 1 |
"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. | 1 |
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