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The worst-affected area was South Kyongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away.---The worst affected area was South Kyeongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away in mud sides.
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She said the president's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to their teenage daughter as well.---Mrs Clinton writes her husband's eyes filled with tears when she told him he would have to confess to Chelsea as well.
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The Legislature returns today for a special session and they're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors' medical malpractice insurance rates.---Florida legislators return today for a special session in which they're expected to pass a compromise bill aimed at lowering doctors' medical malpractice i...
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A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina, and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday.---A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina, and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday.
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Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence the sale of the state-controlled SME food company in 1985.---Mr Berlusconi is accused of bribing judges to influence a takeover battle in the 1980s involving SME, a state-owned food company.
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The stock closed Friday at $5.91, down $1.24, or 17 percent, on the Nasdaq Stock Market.---Shares of Brocade closed at $5.91, down $1.24, or 17.3 percent.
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Shelia Chaney Wilson seemed agitated when she came to help prepare for Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church's upcoming 104th anniversary celebration, worshippers said.---Congregants of Turner Monumental AME Church said Shelia Chaney Wilson, 43, was agitated when she came to the church, in the Kirkwood neighborhood on the ci...
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"SCO has not shown us any evidence that we've violated our agreements in any way," IBM spokesperson Trink Guarino told internetnews.com.---"SCO has not shown us any evidence that we violated our agreements," spokeswoman Trink Guarino said.
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In March, Rowland's former deputy chief of staff pleaded guilty to accepting gold and cash in return for steering state contracts.---Lawrence E. Alibozek, his former deputy chief of staff, pleaded guilty to accepting cash and gold coins in exchange for influencing state contracts.
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"It''s absurd," Funny Cide's trainer Barclay Tagg said.---Meanwhile, Funny Cide's trainer, Barclay Tagg, called the allegations "ridiculous."
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Further out the curve, the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR shed 25/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.26 percent from 3.17 percent.---Early Wednesday, the benchmark 10-year US10YT=RR had lost 16/32 in price, driving its yield up to 3.33 percent from 3.26 percent late Tuesday.
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"United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement," chief financial officer Jake Brace said in a statement.---"United is continuing to deliver major cost reductions and is now coupling that effort with significant unit revenue improvement," ...
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Minister Saud al-Faisal's 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.
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SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used by themselves or as extensions to the ControlCenter family of storage management applications.---SAN Architect and AutoAdvice can be used as stand-alone applications or as an extension to EMC's ControlCenter applications.
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Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged.---Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone chall...
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When Biggs's body was found, authorities had no leads until four months later, when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party.---Authorities had no leads in Biggs' death until four months later, when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party.
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He is accused of obstructing justice, witness tampering and destroying evidence.---Quattrone, 47, is charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering.
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Mr. Stevens has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al Qaeda agents in Britain than previously thought.---Sir John has also told his officers that information from British intelligence indicates there are more al-Qa'eda agents in Britain than previously thought.
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The victims included seven Lebanese, four Egyptians, one Saudi and one Sudanese, the ministry official said.---State television said the dead included seven Lebanese, four Egyptians, one Saudi, one Sudanese and four whose nationalities were not named.
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He said some issues _ such as division break-up _ really can only be resolved if and when the conference is expanded.---He said some issues - including division alignments - will be resolved if the conference expands.
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But in the first 30 seconds after Young entered the ring, the family knew it was an uneven match, Meyers said.---But in the first 30 seconds of the bout, family members knew it was an uneven match, Jodie Meyers, Stacy Young's sister, said.
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"This blackout was largely preventable," said Spencer Abraham, US energy secretary.---"This blackout was largely preventable," Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said at a press conference this afternoon.
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November 17's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders, who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000.---November 17's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders, who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000.
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Nearly all of Ford's second-quarter profit came from Ford Credit, which earned a net $401 million, up 21.5 percent.---Nearly all of Ford's second-quarter profit came from its Ford Credit finance arm, which earned $401 million, up 21.5 percent from a year earlier.
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The suit is to be filed against Secretary of State Kevin Shelley and election officials in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.---The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.
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Marissa Jaret Winokur, as Tracy, won for best actress in a musical.---Newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur in "Hairspray" bested Broadway veteran Bernadette Peters in "Gypsy" for best actress in a musical.
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But while Microsoft's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the EU's investigation started five years ago, the firm has denied anti-competitive practices are to blame.---Microsoft's share of the low-end server software market has increased since the probe started five years ago, but the firm d...
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No country seems likely to oppose proposals for a long-term European Council president, replacing the current rotating presidency, as well as an EU foreign minister.---No country now opposes plans for a long-term European Council president, replacing the current rotating presidency, as well as an EU foreign minister.
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Early voting will run weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 9.---Early voting polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 8 and Sept. 9.
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Third-quarter revenue declined to $36.9 billion from $39.3 billion, primarily reflecting lower vehicle sales.---Revenue fell to $36.9bn from $39.3bn a year ago, mainly due to lower vehicle sales.
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Gartner analysts said that businesses are not yet feeling confident enough to upgrade corporate PCs.---What's more, companies are not feeling confident enough to replace older PCs, the analyst firm said.
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Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat.---Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat, and he immediately appealed the decision.
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For proof, look no further than this week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.---The company is expected to unveil the console on Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
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Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones, both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels, are among this year's nominees.---Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones, both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels, were also among the fiction finalists announced Wednesday.
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U.S. troops encountered no resistance during the five-hour sweep near Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's hometown and the center of a region of Baath Party supporters.---Tikrit is Saddam Hussein's hometown and the region around it is known as a hotbed of Baath Party supporters and former high-ranking Iraqi military officials.
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His 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned June 25 in a Virginia Beach, Va., parking lot.---His sport utility vehicle was found June 25, abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach, Va.
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It also named Robert Willumstad chief operating officer, also to take effect by Jan. 1, 2004.---Robert B. Willumstad, 57, Citigroup's president, was named chief operating officer.
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The agency charged that one WD Energy worker discussed false reporting with traders at two other energy companies.---The agency found further that a WD Energy employee discussed false reporting with traders at two other energy companies, which the CFTC didn't identify.
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"These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate," Bush said, adding that the United States will find the killers.---These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate and the United States will find the killers and they will learn the meaning of American justice.
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A second bomb, evidently carried by the other woman, did not explode; the authorities detonated the explosives later.---A second bomb, evidently carried by the other woman, did not explode; the authorities found explosives and detonated them afterward.
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AN artist has infuriated New Yorkers by painting a sign reading "CAUTION Low Flying Planes" on a building near Ground Zero.---An artist painted a sign reading ``CAUTION Low Flying Planes'' on a building near ground zero, angering neighbors and stirring complaints.
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"During the investigation, Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities," the sheriff's office said.---Bryant was "interviewed and was cooperative," said Kim Andree, a spokeswoman for the sheriff's office.
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Seniors would then have to pay 50 percent of their drug costs up to $3,450.---Above that, Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs.
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The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago's factory index increased to 58.9 from 55.9 in July.---The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago's monthly index rose to 58.9 from 55.9 in July, the highest in 15 months.
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Adrian Lamo, 22, had told reporters he planned to surrender to the FBI in Sacramento Friday, but he then had second thoughts.---Lamo had told reporters he would surrender to the FBI on the federal courthouse steps in Sacramento on Friday, but he didn't show up.
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Zulifquar Ali, a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel, said the assailants first targeted the mosque's security guards.---Witness Zulfiqar Ali, who was slightly wounded by shrapnel, said the attackers had focused on the mosque's guards.
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For the second year in a row, rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation, accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase.---For the second year in a row, rises in hospital costs dominated the increase, accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral.
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"While many good people work in the telemarketing industry," Bush said in prepared remarks, "the public is understandably losing patience with these unwanted phone calls, unwanted intrusions.---While he said "many good people work in the telemarketing industry, the public is understandably losing patience with these un...
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Q: Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away?---Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs.
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General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla.---Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla.
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC climbed 40.09 points, or 2.46 percent, to 1,666.58, based on the latest data, and marking its highest close since May 23, 2002.---The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> was up 40.09 points, or 2.46 percent, at 1,666.58, marking its highest close since May 2...
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Quattrone's action, prosecutors argue, amounted to criminal obstruction of justice.---Quattrone, 47, is charged with obstruction of justice and witness tampering.
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SEA 05D is the Naval Sea Systems Command’s technical authority for surface ship design and engineering.---The Future Concepts and Surface Ship Design Group is the Naval Sea Systems Command’s technical authority for all surface ship design and engineering.
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Results from No. 2 U.S. soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc. (nyse: PEP - news - people) were likely to be in the spotlight.---Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc. (nyse: PEP - news - people) to report earnings after the close.
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About $250,000 worth of her jewelry was discovered last week at Kennedy International Airport, where it had up and disappeared before a flight to the BET Awards.---An estimated $250,000 worth of jewelry belonging to the hip-hop performer was recovered Friday at Kennedy Airport, where it had disappeared June 20.
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The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes, orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers.---The airline has the option to buy 380 more, split evenly between the two manufacturers.
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The diocese reached a settlement in 2001 involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs for an undisclosed sum.---In 2001, the diocese reached a $15 million settlement involving five priests and 26 plaintiffs.
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The U.S. government and private technology experts warned Wednesday that hackers plan to attack thousands of Web sites Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated "contest" that could disrupt Internet traffic.---THE US government and private technology experts have warned that hackers plan to attack thousands of websites on Sunda...
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But Mr Kenny said his advice to Mr Hicks - if they are ever allowed to meet or speak - may well be that he accept a deal.---But Mr Kenny said his advice to David Hicks, should they be allowed to meet, might be that he accept a deal.
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Mr Kenny and the Hicks family's American lawyer, Michael Ratner, are trying to get access to Mr Hicks before he faces a planned military tribunal.---Mr Kenny and the family's American lawyer, Michael Ratner, want access to Hicks before he faces a military tribunal.
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The two forms account for about 30 percent of the approximately 7 million immigration benefits applications received annually, immigration officials said.---The two forms constitute 30 percent of the 7 million applications filed to the bureau each year.
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The unions also staged a five-day strike in March that forced all but one of Yale's dining halls to close.---The unions also staged a five-day strike in March; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts.
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FBI spokesman Steve Lazarus did not immediately return a phone call for comment on Friday.---Adaptable and Carter's Trading Co. did not immediately return calls seeking comment on Wednesday.
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Wyles previous feature credits include White Oleander, Enough and Donnie Darko.---Wyle's feature credits also include "White Oleander," "Enough" and "Donnie Darko."
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Treasurys long-range plan is to provide retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability to manage their holdings online in a single account.---The Treasury said wants to give retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability eventually to manage holdings online in a single account.
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White House officials say Iran has one last chance to comply with IAEA inspection demands.---A White House spokesman added that Iran had "one last chance" to comply with its disarmament obligations.
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After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney, Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as his spiritual adviser spoke to him.---After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney, Swisher raised his head and appeared to smile as the prison chaplain spoke in his ear.
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Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as immigration officials attempt to determine his status, the Coast Guard said.---Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as officials determined his status and immediate future, the Coast Guard said.
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A month ago, the Commerce Department said GDP grew at a 7.2 percent rate.---A month ago, the Commerce Department estimated that GDP had a grown at a 7.2 percent rate in the third quarter.
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Roxio, which is based in Santa Clara, Calif., would get access to the music libraries of the major labels and the Pressplay distribution system.---Roxio, would get access to more than 300,000 tracks from the music libraries of the major labels, and the Pressplay distribution system.
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Boeing shares fell nearly 4 percent to $27.54 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange trade, while Lockheed slipped 1.6 percent to $49.42.---Boeing shares fell 95 cents, or 3.3 percent, to $27.67 at 3:30 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading.
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44.---The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02.
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Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province in recent weeks from 38,000 to more than 45,000.---While the shape of any military operation is unclear, Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province to more than 45,000 from 38,000.
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Five alternate jurors were also chosen, with a final one set to be selected Friday morning from the panel.---Five alternate jurors also were selected, with a sixth alternate to be picked on Friday.
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In interviews with engineers, most of whom have not spoken publicly until now, the lines of discord between NASA's engineers and managers are evident.---In interviews with numerous engineers, most of whom have not spoken publicly until now, the lines of discord between NASA's engineers and managers stand out in stark r...
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A suburban Chicago man was arrested Wednesday on charges of secretly gathering information on Iraqi opposition figures as an unregistered agent of Saddam Hussein's intelligence service.---The FBI arrested a suburban Chicago man Wednesday and charged him with secretly collecting information on individuals in the United ...
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Another million barrels, bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA, was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker, Sandra Tapias.---A Spanish tanker, Sandra Tapias, was to be loaded with another million barrels, bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA, in the afternoon.
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The contractors convicted last month, Brian Rose, 36, and Joseph Quattrone, 35, are to be sentenced in January.---Contractors Brian Rose, 36, and Joseph Quattrone, 35, who were convicted of submitting hundreds of phony invoices to Blue Cross, are to be sentenced in January.
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"The board did so and accepted that resignation," said McCall, who chaired the meeting.---"The board did so, and accepted that resignation," said the chairman of the exchange's compensation committee, H. Carl McCall.
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"He died doing something he loved," William Dusenbery, Sr., who lives in Fairview Heights, just outside St. Louis, Mo.---"He died doing something he loved, which was flying his helicopters," said the father, who lives in Fairview Heights, just outside St. Louis, Mo.
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The answer is clearly yes," said Dr. Larry Norton, deputy physician-in- chief for breast cancer programs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.---The answer is clearly yes," said Dr. Larry Norton, deputy physician-in-chief for breast-cancer programs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
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Quattrone, 47, was highly influential at Credit Suisse First Boston during the tech bubble.---Quattrone, 47, was highly influential working in the Palo Alto office of Credit Suisse First Boston during the tech bubble.
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Dr Mark McClean, Jonathan's family doctor, said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions.---Dr Mark McClean, the family's GP, said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier, he would have retained more of his brain function.
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This change in attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus, the parent of Bergdorf Goodman; and Nordstrom strong sales gains in May.---This change in attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus Group Inc. and Nordstrom Inc., along with some boutique retailers, strong sales gains in May.
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President Vlad imir Putin threw his weight behind Russia’s main pro-Kremlin political party for the first time last week, ahead of parliamentary elections.---President Vladimir Putin threw his weight for the first time on Saturday behind Russia's main pro-Kremlin political party ahead of parliamentary elections.
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Officials in Malawi said the five suspects had been on the CIA's "watch list" since the twin 1998 truck bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.---Officials in Malawi said the men were on the CIA's ''watch list'' since the twin 1998 bombings at the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.
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Passengers would be given a refund and voucher for another trip, she said.---Passengers on that cruise are to be given a refund and voucher for another trip.
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A monthlong grace period in New York City ended May 1, and now bars and restaurants that allow people to puff can face hefty fines.---In New York City, bars and restaurants that allow people to smoke can face hefty fines.
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First, it's found in most versions of Windows, including the new Windows Server 2003.---It is the first "critical" flaw discovered and fixed in the new Windows Server 2003.
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No Americans were reported among the casualties, according to Capt. Michael Calvert, a spokesman for the regiment.---None of the casualties was Americans, said Capt. Michael Calvert, regiment spokesman.
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Suspected rebels also blew up an oil pipeline in north-east Colombia.---Also Sunday, suspected rebels dynamited an oil pipeline in northeast Colombia.
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The capsule landed on its side and drifted about 12 metres, probably dragged by the main parachute.---The capsule ended up on its side and appeared to have been dragged about 40ft by the main parachute after landing.
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The chain operates more than 3,400 stores, and has annual revenue of about $15.8 billion.---The chain, which has been under new management since late 1999, has more than 3,400 stores and $15.8 billion in annual revenue.
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Frank Partnoy, a securities law professor at the University of San Diego, said the case suggested that Merrill's oversight and control of its executives were inadequate.---Frank Partnoy, a securities-law professor at the University of San Diego School of Law, said the case suggests Merrill Lynch's oversight and control...
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All patients developed some or all of the symptoms of E. coli food poisoning: bloody diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and nausea.---Symptoms of the E. coli infection include bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramping.
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The parents want her kept alive; her husband says she never wanted to be kept alive artificially.---Michael Schiavo has argued that his wife never wanted to be kept alive artificially.
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Federal regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc.---Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream.
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While robbery appeared to be the motive, the suspects drove off before taking anything.---While robbery appeared to be the motive, the suspects fled before they could take anything, he said.
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However, Hayes, the CDC official, said there are many complicated interactions in play.---But Hayes, of the CDC said, "Many complicated interactions come into play that are often difficult to predict."
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Microsoft, which acquired Virtual PC from Connectix in February, said a fix for the problem is not around the corner.---Virtual PC, which Microsoft acquired from Connectix Corp. in February, will not run on the G5, the company said.
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