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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman , who announced Tuesdays ban , also said Washington would send a technical team to Canada to help . U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman , who announced yesterday 's ban , also said Washington would send a technical team to Canada to assist in the Canadian situation .

Only 29 families of frogs are known and most were identified and described in the mid-1800s and the last in 1926 . Only 29 families of frogs are known , most of which were named by the mid-1800s .

The survey that found it covered only a narrow slice of the sky . The survey which uncovered the star only covered a narrow slice of the sky .

However , the standards body warns that changes to Internet Explorer may affect a " large number " of existing Web sites . Still , changes to IE " may affect a large number of existing Web pages , " according to the W3C 's notice .

Both Blair and Bush have faced accusations that they manipulated intelligence about weapons of mass destruction to make the case for military action . At home , the premier has faced accusations that he overplayed intelligence about weapons of mass destruction to make the case for war .

" I think 70 percent of the work is already done , " Tauzin told reporters in the Capitol . " About 70 percent of the work is already done , " Mr. Tauzin said .

" We must defend those whom we dislike or even despise , " said Neal R. Sonnett , a Miami lawyer who led an association panel on enemy combatants . " We must defend those whom we dislike or even despise , " said Neal Sonnett , a Miami lawyer who headed an ABA task force on enemy combatants .

Likewise , the 30-year bond US30YT = RR slid 23 / 32 for a yield of 4.34 percent , up from 4.30 percent . The 30-year bond US30YT = RR lost 16 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.20 percent from 4.18 percent .

China has threatened to execute or jail for life anyone who breaks their quarantine and intentionally spreads the killer SARS virus . China , haunted by the spread of SARS in its vast countryside , has threatened to execute or jail for life anyone who intentionally spreads the killer virus .

Earlier , they had defied a police order and cried " Allahu Akbar " ( God is Greatest ) as Bashir walked to his seat in the tightly guarded courtroom . Earlier , Bashir 's supporters had defied a police order and cried " Allahu Akbar ( God is Greatest ) " as he walked to his seat .

The announcement comes one day after Microsoft ’ s global security chief , Scott Charney , reiterated Microsoft ’ s promises to simplify the way it distributes patches to users . The announcement comes one day after Scott Charney , Microsoft 's global security chief , reiterated Microsoft 's promises to simplify the way it distributes patches to customers .

The fighting around Bunia began after neighboring Uganda completed the withdrawal of its more than 6,000 soldiers from the town . The fighting begun May 7 after neighboring Uganda completed the withdrawal of its more than 6,000 soldiers from in an around Bunia .

An officer in the People 's Liberation Army selected from a pool of 14 , Lt-Col Yang is the son of a teacher and an official at an agricultural firm . A lieutenant colonel in the People 's Liberation Army , Yang is the son of a teacher and an official at an agricultural firm .

The Yankees , however , had big trouble handling Victor Zambrano ( 4-4 ) for the second straight time . The Yankees wasted no time breaking through against Zambrano ( 4-4 ) in the rematch .

A former candidate for governor of New York , he styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance . Mr. McCall , who ran unsuccessfully for governor of New York in 2002 , styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance .

Yeager said the suspect in the Target attack showed tendencies of being a prior offender . Yeager said the incident appeared to be isolated , but the suspect showed tendencies of being a prior offender .

Tenet has been under scrutiny since November , when former Chief Executive Jeffrey Barbakow said the company used aggressive pricing to trigger higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients . In November , Jeffrey Brabakow , the chief executive at the time , said the company used aggressive pricing to get higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients .

His decision means that the case against Gary Lee Sampson , including the capital charges against him , will be tried in September . That means the case against Gary Lee Sampson , including the capital charges , will now to trial in September .

Meanwhile , rival contender , General Electric 's NBC , submitted a letter of interest , a source familiar with the matter said . Other contenders included General Electric 's GE.N NBC , which submitted a letter of interest , a source familiar with the matter said .

Freeman 's civil hearing may be , on the surface , about a driver 's license . Freeman said not having a driver license has been a burden .

" This deal makes sense for both companies , " Brian Halla , National 's chief executive , said in a statement . " This deal makes good sense for both companies , " said Brian L. Halla , National 's chairman , president and CEO .

The priest , the Rev. John F. Johnston , 64 , of 35th Avenue in Jackson Heights , was charged with aggravated harassment and criminal possession of a weapon . The Rev. John Johnston , 64 , was charged with aggravated harassment in the phone call case and with criminal possession of a weapon , according to a police statement .

" Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling ... against little or no competition , " Hubach said in the statement . " Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling CDMA chips against little or no competition , " said TI General Counsel Joseph Hubach .

That state will not emerge until the interim government decides on a process for writing a new constitution and for holding the first democratic elections . That state will not emerge until the interim government decides on a process to write a new constitution and to hold the first democratic elections .

Sendmail said the system can even be set up to permit business-only usage . The product can be instructed to permit business-only use , according to Sendmail .

The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a separate hearing Thursday . It has not come to a vote yet in the Senate Armed Services Committee .

The telephone survey had a margin of error of 2 percentage points . The poll conducted between Oct. 24 and Nov. 2 had a margin of error of 2 percentage points .

Tonight , 21-year-old Morgan and as many as 1,200 fellow students at Wheaton College will gather in the gym for the first real dance in the school 's 143-year history . As many as 1,200 students at Wheaton College will gather in the gym Friday night for the first real dance in the Christian school 's 143-year history .

The bodies of former Invercargill man Warren Campbell , 32 , and climbing companion Jonathan Smith , 47 , were recovered from below Mt D 'Archiac late yesterday morning . Warren David Campbell , 32 , and climbing companion Jonathan Smith , 47 , did not return as expected on Tuesday from climbing on Mt D 'Archiac in the McKenzie District .

In 2001 , President Bush named Kathy Gregg to the Student Loan Marketing Association board of directors . In 2001 , President Bush named her to the Student Loan Marketing Association , the largest U.S. lender for students .

Beckham will receive a yearly salary of $ 10 million plus bonuses , earning him about $ 220,000 a game . Beckham will pocket a weekly salary of about $ 213,000 and earn $ 10 million a year , plus bonuses .

Deaths in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the number of traffic deaths in 2002 , the agency says . Fatalities in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the increase in 2002 , NHTSA said .

This week 's tour will take Bush to Senegal , South Africa , Botswana , Uganda and Nigeria , and is aimed at softening his warrior image at home and abroad . In his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa as president , Mr. Bush will visit Senegal , South Africa , Botswana , Uganda and Nigeria before returning home on Saturday .

Executive recruiters say that finding a seasoned chief merchandising officer will perhaps be the trickiest of all hires because there is such a dearth of good ones . Executive recruiters say that finding a seasoned chief merchandising officer perhaps will be the trickiest of all hires .

" We have sent a message to the nation that this is a new Louisiana , " she told a victory party in New Orleans . " We have sent a new message out to the nation — that this is a new Louisiana . "

Five more human cases of West Nile virus , were reported by the Mesa County Health Department on Wednesday . As of this week , 103 human West Nile cases in 45 counties had been reported to the health department .

It said the operation , which began on Monday , was part of " the continued effort to eradicate Baath Party loyalists , paramilitary groups and other subversive elements . " A statement from the allied command said that the raid was part of " the continued effort to eradicate Baath Party loyalists , paramilitary groups and other subversive elements . "

NBC probably will end the season as the second most popular network behind CBS , although it 's first among the key 18-to- 49-year-old demographic . NBC will probably end the season as the second most-popular network behind CBS , which is first among the key 18-to-49-year-old demographic .

In Europe , France 's CAC-40 rose 0.6 percent , Britain 's FTSE 100 slipped 0.02 percent and Germany 's DAX index advanced 0.8 percent . In afternoon trading in Europe , France 's CAC-40 fell 1.6 percent , Britain 's FTSE 100 dropped 1.2 percent and Germany 's DAX index lost 1.9 percent .

Advancing issues outnumbered decliners about 8 to 5 on the New York Stock Exchange . Declining issues outnumbered advancers slightly more than 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange .

Some 660 prisoners from 42 countries , including Canada , are held , many captured during the war against in Afghanistan the al-Qaida network . Some 660 prisoners from 42 countries are being held at the Naval base at Guantanamo Bay , many captured during the war against Al Qaeda in Afghanistan .

" Beginning ; early stages ; not life-threatening ; treatable , " he said at a news conference at the Capitol . Beginning , early stages , not life threatening , treatable , Bruno told a state Capitol news conference .

Oracle 's offer " undervalues the company and is not in the best interest of stockholders , " PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway said . " Oracle 's offer undervalues the company and is not in the best interest of PeopleSoft stockholders , " said PeopleSoft President and CEO Craig Conway , in the statement .

Bryant surrendered to authorities on Friday and posted a $ 25,000 bond . Bryant presented himself to authorities last Friday and was released after posting $ 25,000 bail .

Roberson was bitten on the back and scratched on the leg , according to her mother , Shamika Woumnm of Dorchester . She was bitten on the back and scratched on the leg , her mother said .

He says information released about a tarot card left at one shooting scene may have prolonged the spree by cutting off fragile communications with the sniper . He says the release of a tarot card left at a shooting scene may have prolonged the spree by cutting off fragile communications with the sniper .

It was the 23-9 Yankees ' third straight defeat - their longest skid of the season . The Yankees are in their first team-wide slump of the season .

Solomon 5.5 is available initially in the United States and Canada , for a starting price of about $ 12,700 . Solomon 5.5 is now available in the U.S. and Canada through Microsoft Business Solutions resellers .

The report released Monday simply says , This report does not attempt to address the complexities of this issue . The document stated : " This report does not attempt to address the complexities of this issue . "

The SEC said on Thursday its staff was preparing to draw up rules to combat trading abuses . Last week the Securities and Exchange Commission said its staff was preparing to draw up rules to combat trading abuses .

History will remember the University of Washington 's Dr. Belding Scribner as the man who has saved more than a million lives by making long-term kidney dialysis possible . Dr. Belding Scribner , inventor of a device that made long-term kidney dialysis possible and has saved more than a million lives , has died in Seattle at age 82 .

In the United States , 20.7 percent of all women smoke . Nevada is where the most women smoke , 28 percent .

But he will meet the French President , Jacques Chirac , privately . They include French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder .

He is temporarily serving as Chechnya 's acting president while his boss , Akhmad Kadyrov , is on the campaign trail . He is temporarily serving as Chechnya 's acting president while his boss , Akhmad Kadyrov , is running in the region 's Oct. 5 presidential election .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index dipped 0.08 of a point to 1,646 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > added 1.92 points , or 0.12 percent , at 1,647.94 .

The hearing came one day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer , Dallager , for failing to address the scandal . The hearing occurred a day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer , Dallager , for not addressing the scandal .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Sen. Bob Graham , Florida Democrat , raised $ 2 million after getting a late start . Further back , Sen. Bob Graham of Florida reported about $ 1.7 million on hand .

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 .

Top U.S. executives are feeling increasingly sunny about business conditions and corporate profits , according to a survey released Monday . Business confidence among top U.S. executives hit a 12-month high in the second quarter , according to a survey released Monday .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Country-music station KKCS has suspended two disc jockeys for playing songs by the Dixie Chicks in violation of a ban imposed after one group member criticized President George Bush . A radio station has suspended two disc jockeys for locking themselves in the studio and continuously playing Dixie Chicks songs , violating the station 's two-month-old ban on the group 's music .

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 .

It 's also a strategic win for Overture , given that Knight Ridder had the option of signing on Google 's services . It 's also a strategic win for Overture , given that Knight Ridder had been using Google 's advertising services .

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 .

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 .

Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson ( nasdaq : QCOM - news - people ) scrambled up $ 2.19 , or almost 12 percent , to $ 20.59 . Telecom equipment maker Lucent Technologies Inc . ( nyse : QCOM - news - people ) rallied 43 cents , or 12.3 percent , to $ 3.95 .

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 .

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 .

Brian Brabazon said his son would get upset but then turn around and befriend his taunters . Her son would get upset , his mom said , but then turn around and befriend his taunters .

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 .

McKnight 's lawyers say there is no proof her cocaine use caused the child 's death . McKnight 's lawyers said she had no intention of harming the child .

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 .

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 .

An animal rights group waited Friday to find out if it has succeeded in putting a stop to a state-sponsored program allowing hunters to shoot wolves from airplanes in Alaska . An Alaska judge has rejected an attempt by an animal rights group to stop a state-sponsored program allowing hunters to shoot wolves from airplanes in Alaska .

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 .

" In relation to the second paper , one part of that should have been sourced to a reference work . He went on : " One part of that should have been sourced to a reference work .

The court then stayed that injunction , pending an appeal by the Canadian company . The injunction was immediately stayed pending an appeal to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington .

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 " .

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 .

Dotson was taken to Chester River Hospital Center where he stayed overnight . Dotson was taken to an area hospital for a psychiatric evaluation .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Civilian reservists also could be sent overseas for jobs such as the reconstruction of Afghanistan and Iraq . Civilian reservists also could be sent overseas for jobs such as reconstruction in Afghanistan and Iraq , working in positions from translator to truck driver .

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 .

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 . "

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 .

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 .

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 .

" 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 .

The teen was in surgery at Sacred Heart Medical Center , and the extent of his injuries was not available , Bragdon said . The teen was in critical condition at Sacred Heart Medical Center , police said in a news release .

The goal will be to reduce congestion by upgrading road , building tollways , facilitating public transit or any other means to improve mobility . The money can be used for road upgrades , tollways , public transit or any other means to improve mobility .