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Doctors say one or both boys may die, and that some brain damage is possible if they survive.---Doctors said that one or both of the boys may die and that if they survive, some brain damage is possible.
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His protest led to a 47-hour standoff with police that caused huge traffic jams in downtown Washington and northern Virginia.---His protest triggered a 47-hour standoff with police that led to huge traffic jams as commuters backed up in downtown Washington and Northern Virginia.
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The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index stood at 53.7 in September.---The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index dipped to 53.7 from 54.7 in August.
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The agency could not say when the tape was made, though the voice says he is speaking on June 14.---The agency could put no exact date on the tape, though the voice says he is speaking on June 14.
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"The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq's stabilization," Mr. Powell told his colleagues in a speech today.---"The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq's stabilization," Mr. Powell said in a speech to fellow NATO ministers.
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Ross Garber, Rowland's lawyer, said Tuesday he would attend the meeting and would ask to speak on the issue.---Ross Garber, Rowland's legal counsel, said the governor would have no comment on the condo deal.
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Gore said while the Patriot Act made some needed changes, it has "turned out to be, on balance, a terrible mistake."---"Nevertheless, I believe the Patriot Act has turned out to be, on balance, a terrible mistake."
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PeopleSoft, of Pleasanton, California, said the deal would increase its 2004 earnings, excluding amortization and other items.---But PeopleSoft said the new deal should add to its 2004 earnings, excluding amortization and other items.
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An 18-month run for it in Toronto was originally planned as part of a North American tour.---When we opened here, we originally planned an 18-month run as a part of a North American tour.
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Cmdr. Rod Gibbons, an academy spokesman, said, "The academy is shocked and saddened.---Naval Academy spokesman Cmdr. Rod Gibbons said: ``Today's announcement came as a surprise.
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Gainers included Dow components AT&T, which rose $1.25 to $21.75, and General Motors, which rose 57 cents to $37.70.---Gainers included Dow components AT&T, which rose 77 cents to $21.27, and Johnson & Johnson, which increased 95 cents to $53.95.
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They calculate that one-third of those taking the drug would gain an average of 11 years of life, free of cardiovascular disease.---Still, the scientists said, a third of those taking it would benefit, gaining an average of 11 years free of cardiovascular disease.
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"We do not want to stand by and let a credit card lynching take place," declared Rep. Major Owens (D-Brooklyn).---"We don't want to stand by and see a credit card lynching take place," he said.
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The problem likely will mean corrective changes before the shuttle fleet starts flying again.---He said the problem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet is cleared to fly again.
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In a conference call with reporters, RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie said he sent the request to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves.---Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued a letter Friday to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves.
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And Forrester forecasts that on-demand movie distribution will generate $1.4bn by 2005, while revenue from DVDs and tapes will decline by eight per cent.---On-demand movie distribution will generate $1.4 billion by 2005, and revenue from DVDs and tapes will decline 8 percent, Forrester predicted.
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The Ministry of Defence is facing a 20m compensation claim from hundreds of Kenyan women who claim they were raped by British soldiers.---Hundreds of Kenyan women claiming they were attacked and raped by British soldiers were granted government legal aid Wednesday to pursue their case against the Ministry of Defense.
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The results were released at Tuesday's meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and will be published in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine.---The study results were released at a meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and also will be published in tomorrow's issue of The New England Jou... | 1 |
Music mogul Simon Cowell's latest project, a reality TV dating show called Cupid, airs in the US on Wednesday.---Music mogul Simon Cowell's new TV dating show has made its debut in the US.
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The defeat of the ninth seed Daniela Hantuchova on Wednesday was the only thing to disrupt an otherwise orderly second round in Serena Williams's half of the women's draw.---The defeat of the ninth seed Daniela Hantuchova on Wednesday was the only thing to disrupt the otherwise orderly second-round progress in the Sere... | 1 |
The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF= , up 0.2 percent on the session, after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session.---The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session.
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Nearly 2,000 pages of transcripts were ordered to be made public after a legal action by the New York Times.---The emotional communications were made public after a legal skirmish between the authority and The New York Times.
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Like the outgoing centre-left coalition, the next government is expected to come under pressure to hand over indicted war criminals or risk losing Western aid.---The next government is expected quickly to come under pressure to hand over iwar criminals or risk losing crucial Western aid.
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"We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light, through the prism of ... Sept. 11th."---"We acted because we saw the evidence in a dramatic new light, through the prism of our experience on 9/11."
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Staff writer Dave Michaels contributed to this report.---Staff writers Frank Trejo and Robert Ingrassia contributed to this report.
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New legit download service launches with PC users in mind.---BuyMusic is the first subscription-free paid download music service for PC users.
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On the cell's surface, the foreign components are recognised by other cells that then realise it is infected and kill it.---The foreign bits are recognized by other cells that realize it is infected and kill it.
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Unilever Bestfoods said Wednesday it would strip trans fats from its I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spreads by the middle of next year.---Unilever Bestfoods said its "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter' margarine spreads will be free of trans fat by next year.
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"We are pleased with the judge's decision and pleased that they accepted our arguments," a Merrill spokesman said Tuesday.---"We're pleased with the judge's decision," said Mark Herr, spokesman for Merrill Lynch.
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On the stand Wednesday, she said she was referring only to the kissing.---On the stand Wednesday, she testified that she was referring to the kissing before the alleged rape.
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Deasean and Walker, a resident of nearby Barbey Street, were rushed to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where they died about 6 p.m., O'Brien said.---Both shooting victims were rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where they died a short time later.
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More than 6,000 companies must get shareholders' approval before granting their executives options and other stock compensation packages, the Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday.---Companies trading on the biggest stock markets must get shareholder approval before granting stock options and other equity comp... | 1 |
Garner said the group would probably be expanded to include, for example, a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader.---The group has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to include a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader.
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Blair's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was to take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the European Union.---Blair's office said his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw would take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the EU meeting the prime minister attended last week.
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What's next: If finally passed by the House, the measure moves to the Senate.---If passed, the measure will return to the Senate for concurrence with House amendments.
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Five pools contained no traces of disinfectant at all.---But five pools contained no traces of disinfectant leaving bathers open to cross-infection.
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Mr Goh on his part, described the visit as especially important - given the SARS situation.---Mr Goh said that it was 'especially important given the Sars situation in Singapore'.
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It is publishing the studies in the July issue of its Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.---The reports are among several published this week in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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"This blackout was largely preventable," U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said at a briefing on the report.---"This blackout was largely preventable," said Spencer Abraham, US energy secretary.
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The two powerful men also disagree about ethanol (sacred in Iowa) and authorizing oil and gas drilling in Alaska's wildlife refuge.---They also disagree over ethanol - sacred in Iowa - and on authorizing oil and gas drilling in Alaskas wildlife refuge.
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Analysts say Davis, who faces a historic recall election in October, could get a boost in the polls with a budget plan in place.---Analysts say Davis, a Democrat, could get a boost in the polls if the 29-day-old budget crisis is resolved without further delay.
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"There were more people surrounding the clubhouse than the Unabomber's house up in the hills," Baker said.---"There are more people surrounding the clubhouse than surrounded the Unabomber's home in the hills.
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The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX advanced 2 points, or 0.24 percent, to 977.---The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 6.52 points, or 0.39 percent, at 1,645.66.
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Blair took over the Labour Party when his predecessor John Smith died of a heart attack in 1994.---Mr Blair became Labour leader in 1994 after the then leader, John Smith, died of a heart attack.
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Friends of Animals president Priscilla Feral said she would spend the weekend considering the possibility of further legal action.---Friends of Animals president Priscilla Feral said she is considering the possibility of further legal action but declined to elaborate.
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He then drove south on Hemphill and west on Drew Street driving about 60 mph, Jones said.---After striking the pedestrian, the pickup traveled south on Hemphill Street, then turned west on Drew Street going about 60 mph, Jones said.
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The Fourth of July Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. on Redwood Road, above the Sequoia and Redwood intersection.---The Fourth of July parade begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Everett, at Colby and Hewitt avenues.
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"The actions reflect our strong forward momentum as we intensify our business focus and work to achieve profitability."---The actions reflect our strong forward momentum as we intensify our business focus and work to achieve profitability," said Katsumi Ihara, president of Sony Ericsson.
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Charles O. Prince, 53, was named as Mr. Weill's successor.---Mr. Weill's longtime confidant, Charles O. Prince, 53, was named as his successor.
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What's more, Mr. O'Neill said that he hoped Hyundai would sell one million vehicles annually in the United States by 2010.---That wasn't all: by 2010, Mr. O'Neill said, he hoped Hyundai would sell 1 million vehicles annually in the United States.
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Think Dynamics, which is based in Toronto, will become part of IBM's Software Group.---The 36 employees at Think Dynamics will remain in Toronto and become IBM employees, Crowe said.
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State Sen. Vi Simpson, former state and national Democratic chairman Joe Andrew are seeking the Democratic nomination.---Leading Democratic candidates are former state and national Democratic Chairman Joe Andrew and State Sen. Vi Simpson, Ellettsville.
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It recommended that consideration be given to making the job of CIA director a career post instead of a political appointment.---It suggests that Congress consider making the CIA director a professional position, rather than a political appointment.
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Officials are also meeting with the International Organization for Epizootics (OIE), which establishes animal-health standards for the world.---Canadian officials were also expected to meet yesterday with the International Organization for Epizootics (OIE), which establishes animal-health standards for the world.
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Mr Li, deputy chairman of Cheung Kong Holdings, is the son of Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing.---Li is the deputy chairman of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd. <0001.HK>.
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GE stock closed Friday at $30.65 a share, down about 42 cents, on the New York Stock Exchange.---GE's shares closed at $30.65 on Friday on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Pope John Paul has health problems but is still at the helm of the Roman Catholic Church, the pope's top aide has told Reuters.---Pope John Paul has health problems but is firmly in charge of the Roman Catholic Church, the pope's top aide told Reuters on Friday.
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Fletcher will not do that, said his campaign manager, Daniel Groves.---Richardson and Fletcher campaign manager Daniel Groves rejected the request.
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gave up 3.88 points, or 0.24 percent, to 1,644.76.---The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> added 0.99 points, or 0.1 percent, at 995.69.
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Pharmacy Guild president Richard Heslop said many pharmacy customers were also returning recalled products.---Pharmacy Guild president Richard Heslop said it highlighted the need for product regulation.
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Kempenaers said some species are still faithful, notably swans and sea birds such as the albatross, which mate for life and are never unfaithful to their partners.---Kempenaers said fidelity still exists in some species, notably swans and sea birds such as the albatross that mate for life and are never unfaithful to th... | 1 |
US troops encountered fire from rocket-propelled grenades, mortars, and small arms coming from bunkers and buildings.---The U.S. troops encountered fire from rocket propelled grenades, mortars and small arms originating from bunkers as well as within and atop surrounding buildings.
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HCA Inc. , the largest U.S. hospital chain, dropped $2.21, or 5.8 percent, to $36.14.---HCA Inc. (nyse: HCA - news - people), the largest U.S. hospital chain, dropped $1.21, or 3.2 percent, to $37.14.
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They said they were not advocating the changes yet, but believed they are worth considering — especially as NATO expands to 26 members.---The sponsors said they were not advocating the changes yet, but believed it was worth considering - especially as NATO expands to 26 members.
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They were identified as Abdul Azi Haji Thiming and Muhammad Jalaludin Mading of Thailand, and Esam Mohammed Khidr Ali of Egypt.---The three men charged with terrorism have been identified as Abdul Azi Haji Thiming and Muhammad Jalaludin Mading of Thailand, and Esam Mohammed Khidr Ali of Egypt.
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In 2001 and 2002, wire transfers from 4 of the company's 40 accounts totaled more than $3.2 billion, prosecutors said.---Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002, Morgenthau said.
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Elsewhere, European stocks were barely changed but within a few points of year highs.---Elsewhere, European stocks slipped from their highs but stayed within a few points of year highs.
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The only other JI member to reveal similar information is Omar al Faruq, now held at a secret location by the United States.---The only other JI member to reveal similar information is Omar al Faruq, now held by the United States at a secret location.
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His lack of co-operation was allowing other Jemaah Islamiah fugitives to remain at large, Mr Dila told the court.---His lack of co-operation was allowing other JI operatives to remain at large, where they threatened further terrorist acts, Mr Dila said.
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"Prime Minister Abbas, we are facing a new opportunity today, a better future for both peoples," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said after Tuesday's meeting.---"Prime Minister Abbas, we are facing a new opportunity today, a better future for both peoples," Mr Sharon said.
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Random testing of security procedures should also take place.---Security assessments of these facilities should take place every three years.
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Two officials initially said about 300 workers had been arrested at 61 stores in 21 states.---But the officials later revised the numbers and said about 250 had been arrested at some 60 stores.
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"He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words," daughter Linda Hope said.---"He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words ... He gave us each a kiss and that was it," she said.
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The Midwestern research center will focus on the development of diagnostic, therapeutic and vaccine products for anthrax, botulism, tularemia, hemorrhagic fever viruses and plague.---The Midwestern center will focus on diagnosis, treatment and vaccines for anthrax, botulism, tularemia, hemorrhagic fever viruses and pla... | 1 |
The hearing is to determine whether there is enough evidence to order Akbar to a general court-martial proceeding.---The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether Akbar should be court-martialled.
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In the United States, heart attacks kill about 460,000 year, in Canada about 80,000.---In the United States, heart attacks kill about 460,000 yearly, according to the National Institutes of Health.
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As frequently happens to a company making a major acquisition, PeopleSoft's shares dropped during yesterday's trading, decreasing $1.42 to close at $14.97.---As frequently happens to a company making a major acquisition, PeopleSoft's shares dropped in Monday's trading, decreasing 87 cents to $15.52 on the Nasdaq Stock ... | 1 |
About 400 of those taken into custody were charged with manufacturing or distributing child pornography on the Internet.---The largest number of arrests, about 400, were on charges of manufacturing or distributing child pornography on the Internet.
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Ninety-five percent of international cargo to the United States is carried by ship.---Ships carry 95 percent of international cargo to the United States.
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"I'm disgusted, physically sick in the stomach," said Brent Newbury, president of the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.---"The whole thing is a travesty," fumed Brent Newbury, president of the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.
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One Republican sent out a flier this week citing a 3.8-percent increase in the S&P 500 stock index since passage of the tax cuts in May.---One Republican flier cited a 3.8 percent increase in the S&P 500 stock index since passage of the tax cuts in May.
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P&G officials later concluded that the better approach was to split up the contracts to avoid reliance on just one contractor.---P&G officials decided it would be wiser to split the contracts to avoid reliance on a sole contractor.
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Under the NBC proposal, Vivendi would merge its U.S. film and TV business with NBC's broadcast network, Spanish-language network and cable channels including CNBC and Bravo.---Under a deal with General Electric's NBC, Vivendi's film and TV business would merge with NBC's broadcast network, Spanish- language network and... | 1 |
"It's a major victory for Maine, and it's a major victory for other states.---The Maine program could be a model for other states.
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Belgium said Saturday it has decided to scrap a controversial war crimes law which has seen cases launched against President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.---Belgium said yesterday that it has decided to scrap a war crimes law used to launch cases against President Bush and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of... | 1 |
"His comments were extremely inappropriate and the decision was an easy one," MSNBC spokesman Jeremy Gaines said.---"Savage made an extremely inappropriate comment and the decision to cancel the program was not difficult," MSNBC spokesman Jeremy Gaines said.
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Already, the impact of Chinas moves is sending ripples through the region.---Already, China's moves are sending ripples through the region.
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He also had management jobs at three space centers before being named director of Stennis.---Parsons held engineering management positions at three space centers before being named director of the Stennis center last August.
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News that oil producers were lowering their output starting in November exacerbated a sell-off that was already under way on Wall Street.---News that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries was lowering output starting in November exacerbated a stock sell-off already under way yesterday.
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Chi-Chi's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 - two months after it voluntarily closed following initial reports of the disease.---Chi-Chi's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 -- two months after it voluntarily closed when the disease was first reported.
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The Commerce ruling Tuesday will impose a 44.71 percent tariff on dynamic random access memory semiconductors (DRAMS) made by Hynix Semiconductor Inc.---The Commerce Department imposed a 44.71 percent tariff on dynamic random access memory semiconductors, or DRAMS, made by Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been gathering information on suspect cases.---Nationally, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile, including 284 deaths.
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They note that after several weeks of rallies on upbeat earnings, investors are looking for stronger evidence of a recovery before sending stocks higher.---After several weeks of market rallies on upbeat earnings, many investors are looking for more concrete signs of an economic recovery.
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Shares of Mattel were down 13 cents to $19.72 on the New York Stock Exchange.---Mattel shares were down 1.5 percent in early afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Both were declared dead about 6 p.m. at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center.---Both shooting victims were rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where they died a short time later.
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In terms of format, DVD music took off while legitimate online music broadened its reach, the IFPI said.---DVD music took off, accounting for more than five percent of sales, and legitimate online music broadened its reach.
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Malvo was brought into the courtroom for about two minutes Monday so a witness could identify him.---Malvo was in the courtroom for about two minutes yesterday to allow a prosecution witness to identify him.
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They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses.---GM, the world's largest automaker, has 115,000 active UAW workers and 340,000 retirees and spouses.
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The hospital where she is staying is being guarded by about a dozen undercover police and military intelligence officers.---The hospital has been guarded by more than a dozen undercover police and military intelligence officers, said officials.
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A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled late Friday that the small size, limited use and secular purpose make the image legitimate.---A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis overturned a ruling issued last year that supported the ordinance.
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