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Civil liberties groups protested and a US district judge ruled that the monument was an unconstitutional promotion of religion. | Civil liberties groups filed suit, and U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ordered the monument moved last October, calling it an unconstitutional promotion of religion by government. | 1 |
Jordan Green, the prelate's private lawyer, said he had no comment. | O'Brien's attorney, Jordan Green, declined to comment. | 1 |
Some state lawmakers say they remain hopeful Bush will sign it, though they acknowledge pressure on the governor to do otherwise. | Some state legislators behind the bill say they remain hopeful Bush will sign the legislation, though they acknowledge pressure is building on the governor to do otherwise. | 1 |
The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence. | The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence. | 1 |
"Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world's largest and most familiar brands," Heyer said in a statement. | In a statement, Heyer said, "Dan brings to Coca-Cola enormous experience in managing some of the world's largest and most familiar brands. | 1 |
However, official statistics published this week showed a surprise 0.6 per cent fall in manufacturing output in August. | The ONS this week reported a surprise 0.6 per cent fall in manufacturing output in August. | 1 |
Printer maker Lexmark International Inc. spurted $3.95 to $63.35, recouping some of the $14.10 it lost Monday. | Other gainers included Lexmark, which rose $US3.95 to $US63.35, recouping some of the $US14.10 it lost Monday. | 1 |
He said the issue of disclosing classified information about a C.I.A. officer was "a very serious matter" that should be "pursued to the fullest extent" by the Justice Department. | The White House said that leaking classified information was a serious matter that should be "pursued to the fullest extent" by the Justice Department. | 1 |
No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time. | She said no company official had received "an individual target letter at this time." | 1 |
Under the U.S. Constitution, the other chamber of Congress, the House of Representatives, does not vote on foreign alliances. | The U.S. House of Representatives, the other chamber of Congress, does not vote on treaties. | 1 |
Shares in Wal-Mart closed at $58.28, up 16 cents, in Tuesday trading on the New York Stock Exchange. | Wal-Mart shares rose 16 cents to close at $58.28 on the New York Stock Exchange. | 1 |
Two of the Britons, Sandy Mitchell from Glasgow and Glasgow-born William Sampson, face the death penalty. | Sandy Mitchell, 44, from Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, and William Sampson, a British citizen born in Glasgow, face beheading in public. | 1 |
During a period of nearly a decade, Telemarketing Associates raised more than $7 million. | Telemarketing Associates, hired by VietNow, raised $7.1 million from 1987 to 1995. | 1 |
In the present case, Mr. Day said he hoped there would be another mediated out-of-court settlement, and he estimated that it could approach $30 million. | In the present case, too, Mr. Day said he hoped there would be an out-of-court settlement, which he estimated could approach $30 million. | 1 |
"That doesn't mean to say it doesn't exist," said Mr. Chandler, but simply that his team hasn't uncovered evidence indicating such a link. | "That doesn't mean to say it doesn't exist," Mr. Chandler said, but simply that his team has found no such evidence. | 1 |
In 2002, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee took in $18,009 from moonlighting as a songwriter, according to his latest Senate financial disclosure. | In 2002, Senator Trapdoor took in $18,009 from moonlighting as a songwriter, according to his latest Senate financial disclosure. | 1 |
Mr Levine confirmed that Ms Cohen Alon had tried to sell the story during the World Cup. | Ms Cohen Alon's lawyer, Donald Levine, confirmed she tried to sell the story in February. | 1 |
In addition to HP, vendors backing SMI-S include Computer Associates, EMC, IBM, Sun and Veritas. | Computer Associates, EMC, IBM, Sun Microsystems, and VERITAS are also onboard to support the storage standard. | 1 |
Business groups and border cities have raised concerns that US-VISIT will mean longer waits to cross borders and will hurt commerce. | Business groups and border cities have raised concerns that US-VISIT will mean longer lines that will damage cross-border commerce. | 1 |
Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share, while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share. | The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share. | 1 |
Easynews Inc. was subpoenaed late last week by the FBI, which was seeking account information related to the uploading of the virus to the ISP's Usenet news group server. | Easynews Inc. said Monday that it was cooperating with the FBI in trying to locate the person who uploaded the virus to a Usenet news group hosted by the ISP. | 1 |
Instead of being reprimanded by court security officers, a smiling senior policeman shook hands with Mr Laczynski and patted him on the shoulder. | Instead of being reprimanded by court security officers, a senior policeman smiled and shook Mr Lacsynski's hand and patted him on the shoulder. | 1 |
"He just heard two huge bangs and the balloon shuddered and fell," Nicky Webster, a spokesman for Hempleman-Adams, said. | Partway across the Atlantic, "He just heard two huge bangs and the balloon shuddered and fell," the balloonist's spokesperson Nicky Webster said. | 1 |
A Commerce spokesman issued a brief statement late Friday, noting that the task force "evaluated regions of the world that are vital to global energy supply." | "The energy task force evaluated regions of the world that are vital to global energy supply," the statement said. | 1 |
Revenue jumped 26 percent to $817 million, the South San Francisco-based company said in a statement. | Revenue rose 26 percent, to $817 million, the company, based in South San Francisco, Calif., said. | 1 |
"PeopleSoft has consistently maintained that the proposed combination of PeopleSoft and Oracle faces substantial regulatory delays and a significant likelihood that the transaction would be prohibited." | PeopleSoft has argued that an Oracle takeover would face substantial regulatory delays and a significant likelihood that the transaction would be prohibited. | 1 |
Cruz came to the United States in 1960, a year after the Cuban revolution. | Cruz came to the United States in 1960, a year after Fidel Castro overthrew a dictatorship and installed a Communist government. | 1 |
The Association of South East Asian Nations groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. | ASEAN comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. | 1 |
The fight about online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court Monday. | The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court. | 1 |
Referring to a battle against a Muslim warlord in Somalia, Boykin told another audience, "I knew my God was bigger than his. | Referring to a Muslim fighter in Somalia, Boykin said that "my God was bigger than his. | 1 |
His decision was delayed by concerns over the budget process in Washington and the war in Iraq. | Daniels told the Star April 20 he was holding back because of concerns over the budget process in Washington and the war in Iraq. | 1 |
In addition, juries in both state and federal cases have become increasingly reluctant to impose the death penalty. | Juries in state and federal cases alike have also grown reluctant to impose the death penalty. | 1 |
The broad Standard & Poor's 500 index slipped 12.27 points or 1.23 percent to 981.73. | The S.& P. 500 slipped 12.27 points, or 1.2 percent, to 981.73. | 1 |
The other 18 people inside the building -- two visitors and 16 employees, including Harrison's ex-girlfriend -- escaped unharmed, Aaron said. | The other 18 people in the building, including Harrison's ex-girlfriend, were not injured, police spokesman Don Aaron said. | 1 |
BT said the combination would have an immediate impact on subscriptions with 60,000 additional customers between September and March, 2004. | BT said it expected the combination to reap 60,000 additional customers between September and March, 2004. | 1 |
He has declined to comment on the charges, but court documents indicate a lingering medical problem could be part of his defense. | He has declined to comment on the charges, but court documents show that a lingering medical condition could contribute to his defense. | 1 |
They used discarded skin from consenting patients who had undergone surgery and exposed it to UVA light at intensities similar to that of sunlight. | Sanders and colleagues at RAFT exposed skin samples removed from consenting patients during surgery to UVA light at intensities similar to that of sunlight. | 1 |
Blagojevich reiterated his stance Wednesday to not prop up the budget with a gambling expansion. | Governor Rod Blagojevich said he would not balance the state budget with gambling revenues. | 1 |
"I'm pleased by the fact that we are bringing this to a conclusion," he said. | "I'm pleased we are bringing it to a conclusion," Garton said. | 1 |
Many women complain that they become more forgetful around the time of menopause, and some doctors believe that hormonal changes are the reason. | Many women complain that they become more forgetful after menopause, and some doctors have come to believe the hormonal changes brought on by menopause are the reason. | 1 |
Sobig.F became one of the most widespread viruses ever, crippling corporate e-mail networks and filling home users' inboxes with a glut of messages. | Since surfacing late Monday, Sobig.F has been crippling corporate e-mail networks and filling home users' inboxes with a glut of messages. | 1 |
The girl turned up late Sunday at a convenience store in East Palo Alto, about 30 miles from her home. | The girl turned up late Sunday night at an East Palo Alto convenience store about 30 miles from her home. | 1 |
"His advice to the House Republicans is to pass it, to send it to him, so he can sign it." | The president's "advice to the House Republicans is to pass it, to send it to him, so he can sign it," said White House spokesman Ari Fleischer. | 1 |
At his request, he will be reassigned within the district. | District Superintendent J. Chester Floyd told reporters Monday that McCrackin will be reassigned within the district. | 1 |
The US Federal Trade Commission has also filed a lawsuit challenging Rambus. | Still pending against Rambus is a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission. | 1 |
That would give smokers the right to take complaints to the Human Rights Commission or Human Rights Review Tribunal. | He agrees that technically smoking could be considered a disability, giving smokers the right to take complaints to the Human Rights Commission or Human Rights Review Tribunal. | 1 |
Their father had pleaded with the doctors to stop the fight after his wife's euthanasia bid left their son in a coma and he was put on life-support. | Their father had pleaded with doctors to abandon their efforst after his wife's euthanasia bid left their son in a coma and he was put on life support. | 1 |
Besides the fact that Americans want to be liked, she said, there is a "huge cost when world opinion is negative to the United States. | Americans just want to be liked, she said, but there also is a "huge cost" when world opinion is negative toward the United States. | 1 |
John Logsdon, a board member, said that "human spaceflight had become a place where dissent was not welcome." | In fact, said John Logsdon, a board member and George Washington University expert on space policy, "human spaceflight had become a place where dissent was not welcome." | 1 |
PC-related products were the strongest sector in July, with microprocessors up 5.6% and DRAMs up 8.2% from June, the industry group said. | PC-related products were the strongest sellers, with microprocessors up 5.6 percent and DRAMs up 8.2 percent, the SIA said. | 1 |
The Prime Ministers of China, Russia and four central Asian nations have met in Beijing and approved a budget for their regional security grouping. | The prime ministers of China, Russia and four Central Asian countries signed agreements on Tuesday that set plans in motion for a long-awaited regional anti-terrorism centre in Uzbekistan. | 1 |
"Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them." | "Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people." | 1 |
The OneNote note-taking tool is listed at £169.99 while the InfoPath XML (Extensible Markup Language) data gathering application is priced at £179.99. | The OneNote note-taking tool is listed at $273 while the InfoPath XML data gathering application is priced at $289. | 1 |
The current plan is to release the videotapes of the sessions, after U.S. review, on Friday, said Jim Landale, a spokesman for the tribunal. | The current plan is to release videotapes of the sessions on Friday, after the review, said Jim Landale, a tribunal spokesman. | 1 |
Forty to 50 years ago, the ratio was 3 to 1, Kessler said, and 10 years ago, it was 2 to 1. | Forty to 50 years ago, the ratio was about 3-to-1, Kessler said, and 10 years ago, it was about 2-to-1. | 1 |
Before addressing the economy, Bush discussed the terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, which killed as many as 29 people, including seven Americans. | The president began his speech by acknowledging the terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia that killed at least 29 people, including seven Americans. | 1 |
Sens. John Kerry and Bob Graham declined invitations to speak. | The no-shows were Sens. John Kerry of Massachusetts and Bob Graham of Florida. | 1 |
Five foreign embassies, including the Singapore embassy, in Bangkok were among the targets, it said. | Five foreign embassies in Bangkok, including the Singapore embassy, were among those targeted. | 1 |
SARS has also taken a toll on Taiwan's economy, as it has on economies across the region, hammering consumer spending and leaving shops, restaurants and airports empty. | SARS has also taken a toll on Taiwan's economy, hammering consumer spending, with shops, restaurants and airports empty while people stay at home. | 1 |
Minister Saud al-Faisal visit was disclosed Monday by two administration officials who discussed it on condition of not being identified by name. | Minister Saud al-Faisal's visit was disclosed by two administration officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity. | 1 |
Parson has been charged on one count of intentionally causing or attempting to cause damage to a computer. | Parson faces one federal count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer. | 1 |
The bank also said its offer was subject to the agreement of Drax's senior banks, senior bond holders and hedging banks by 30 September 2003. | The offer is also subject to Goldman signing an agreement with Drax's senior banks, senior bond holders and hedging banks by Sept. 30, it said. | 1 |
Hill, 50, would be the first person executed for killing an abortion doctor. | On Wednesday, Hill is scheduled to become the first person executed for murdering an abortion doctor. | 1 |
It ended a diplomatic drought between the two nations, at odds for months over North Korea's nuclear program and American demands that it cease. | The contact between the delegations ended a diplomatic drought between the two nations, at odds over the nuclear program and U.S. demands that it cease immediately. | 1 |
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that runs Medicare, last year began a similar effort for nursing homes. | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year. | 1 |
Congress twice before passed similar restrictions only to see President Bill Clinton veto them. | Congress twice passed similar bills, but then-President Clinton vetoed them both times. | 1 |
"He said they were in distress," said Kingsville Police Chief Sam Granato. | We're asphyxiating,' '' said Sam Granato, chief of the Kingsville police. | 1 |
Calvin Hollins Jr.'s attorney, Thomas Royce, has repeatedly said his client had no link with the company that owned and operated E2. | The lawyer for Hollins Jr., Thomas Royce, has said his client had no link to the company that owned and operated E2. | 1 |
But none of them opposed the idea outright, ministers said. | But none of the ministers opposed Mr. Powell's suggestion outright on Thursday, the ministers said. | 1 |
No one has been killed in the attacks, which have continued despite major setbacks for al Qaeda in a battle with Saudi security forces. | No one has been killed in the recent attacks, which have continued despite serious setbacks for al-Qaeda following battles with Saudi security forces. | 1 |
That ought to be the standard — not how many people sign up," he said. | "That ought to be the standard, not how many people actually signed up," Mr. Rule told the judge. | 1 |
The chief merchandising officer decides what the store is going to sell, giving it a signature to attract shoppers and hopefully lure them back. | The chief merchandising officer decides what the store is going to sell, giving it that signature that draws in shoppers and brings them back again and again. | 1 |
"For customers to get the most of the Internet, several factors are crucial," Pierre Danon, CEO of BT's retail unit. | "For customers to get the most out of the internet, several factors are crucial," Mr Danon said. | 1 |
He has also directed "The Flintstones," "Beethoven," and "Jingle All The Way." | Levant's other credits include "The Flintstones," "Jingle All the Way" and "Beethoven." | 1 |
As he left court, McCartney cast one long angry glare at Amrozi, who almost hid behind his lawyer to the side. | As he left the court, McCartney cast a long, angry glare at Amrozi, who tried to hide behind his lawyer. | 1 |
"We are starting the epidemic with more cases and more areas affected than last year. | "It indicates we are starting the epidemic with more cases than last year," Gerberding said. | 1 |
The $19.50-a-share bid, comes two days after PeopleSoft revised its bid for smaller rival J.D. Edwards & Co. JDEC.O to include cash as well as stock. | Oracle's $19.50-a-share bid comes two days after PeopleSoft added cash to its original all-share deal with smaller rival J.D. Edwards & Co. JDEC.O . | 1 |
CIA Director George Tenet said the two men were "defined by dedication and courage." | "[They] were defined by dedication and courage," said the CIA's director George Tenet. | 1 |
The FTC also asked the judge to suspend his ruling pending its appeal. | The FTC asked the court Wednesday to block the ruling and filed for an appeal. | 1 |
Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington, said EU ministers were invited but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform. | The EU's agriculture representative in Washington said EU ministers were invited but canceled because the union is wrapping up talks on agricultural reform. | 1 |
The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Wednesday's deadline to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission. | The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission. | 1 |
The Institute for Supply Management said its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 50.7 from 47.9 in March. | The Institute for Supply Management said its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 50.7, bouncing back from a one-month contraction in March at 47.9. | 1 |
It will also boost SuSE's sales reach worldwide and enhance HP's Linux business, they said. | The deal also boosts SuSE's sales reach worldwide and enhances HP's Linux business, they said. | 1 |
To create the condyle, Dr Mao and colleague Adel Alhadlaq used adult stem cells taken from the bone marrow of rats. | He and a colleague created the articular condyle using stem cells taken from the bone marrow of rats. | 1 |
Of personal vehicles, 57 percent are cars or station wagons, 21 percent vans or SUVs, 19 percent light trucks. | Of all personal vehicles, 57 percent are cars or station wagons, 21 percent are vans or sport utility vehicles and 19 percent are light trucks. | 1 |
Network security products maker Secure Computing Inc. said Tuesday it is acquiring content-filtering vendor N2H2 for $20 million, furthering consolidation in an already-competitive market. | Network security products maker Secure Computing said Tuesday it is acquiring content filtering firm N2H2 for $20 million, furthering consolidation in an already competitive market. | 1 |
Justice John Paul Stevens compared the interrogation of Martinez to "an attempt to obtain an involuntary confession from a prisoner by torturous methods." | Writing for the minority, Justice John Paul Stevens said the interrogation was akin to "an attempt to obtain an involuntary confession from a prisoner by torturous methods." | 1 |
Illinois State Police accident reconstruction experts were investigating the cause. | State Police were investigating, Vazzi said. | 1 |
Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings. | Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings. | 1 |
They were released to authorities after officers delivered the soda to the gunman, using a long stick to pass the six-pack through a door. | They were released to authorities after officers delivered a six-pack of Dr Pepper to the gunman, using a long stick to pass the soda through a door. | 1 |
The hall will be home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the LA Master Chorale. | The Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Brass Ensemble also performed. | 1 |
Kerry Kennedy Cuomo and Andrew Cuomo have been married 13 years. | Andrew Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy were married 13 years. | 1 |
The Senate majority leader, Bill Frist, Republican of Tennessee, said he hoped Congress would finish work on the legislation by the end of September. | The Senate majority leader, Bill Frist, R-Tenn., said he hoped Congress would finish work on the legislation by late September. | 1 |
It was expected to raise the $90 million McGreevey expected. | The tax is expected to raise $90 million. | 1 |
O'Donnell wrote in her autobiography, "Find Me," that she was "an abused child." | In her autobiography, "Find Me," O'Donnell wrote, "I was an abused kid. | 1 |
"The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future," the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision. | "The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future," the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said. | 1 |
Pressure also came last night from religious circles as three Anglican bishops said it was time for their former colleague to step down. | The pressure on Peter Hollingworth to resign as Governor-General intensified last night as three Anglican bishops said it was time for their former colleague to step down. | 1 |
The attack on the al-Rashid Hotel, during the visit of Deputy Defence Secretary Paul Wolfowitz underscores the nature of the problem. | The attack on the Rashid Hotel on Sunday, during the visit of the deputy secretary of defense, Paul D. Wolfowitz, underscores the nature of the problem. | 1 |
"He would often call me for advice," said Ronald L. Kuby, a friend and well-known lawyer who had represented him in the harassment case. | "He would often call me for advice," said lawyer Ron Kuby, a friend who had represented him in court. | 1 |
The United States wants the measure passed by June 3, when the oil-for-food program needs to be renewed. | The Bush administration wants the measure approved by June 3, when the existing oil-for-food program is up for renewal. | 1 |
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