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Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans .
Following California 's lead , several states and the federal government passed similar or tougher bans .
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Immunizing mice with pneumococcusleads tothe generation of antibodies that the researchers think lead to the protection from heart disease , he said .
Immunizing mice with pneumococcus means generating antibodies that the researchers believe lead to the protection from heart disease , he said .
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After Freitas ' opening statement , King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel recessed trial until after the Thanksgiving weekend .
King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel will then recess the trial until Monday .
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He said McKevitt was " the man who has the blood of innocent people on his hands " .
McKevitt is a terrorist , a man who has the blood of innocent people on his hands . "
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The governor is going to Jackson , where 13 of the state 's 16 fatalities were reported .
The governor is going to Jackson , where 13 people were killed .
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The Ministry of Defence said that " an investigation is being conducted into allegations that have been made against a British officer who was serving in Iraq " .
The Ministry of Defence said yesterday : “ We can confirm that an investigation is being conducted into allegations surrounding a British officer who served in Iraq .
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Mr. Malik assured him that he would be considered a martyr if he did not return , the witness testified .
Mr. Malik assured him that he would be considered a martyr if anything happened to him as a result of his trip , the witness said .
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Florida Sen. Bob Graham was not identifiable by 61 percent of those polled .
Kerry was viewed favorably by 66 percent of those polled ; Dean at 57 percent .
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That kept the records sealed as Limbaugh 's attorneys prepared to file an appeal .
A day later , Winikoff sealed the records again to give Limbaugh 's attorneys time to appeal .
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States of emergency were declared in all four states as well as West Virginia , Delaware , New Jersey and Washington DC .
States of emergency were declared in North Carolina , Virginia , Washington DC , Maryland , West Virginia , Delaware , Pennsylvania and New Jersey .
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At midnight on Wednesday , 68 percent of voters said " no " to the tax , with 97 percent of the votes counted .
With 97 percent of precincts counted tonight , 68 percent of voters opposed the tax .
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PwC itself paid $ 5m last year over alleged violations of independence rules .
In July 2002 , PWC paid $ 5 million to settle alleged violations of auditor independence rules .
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The addition of the house shooting expands the investigation area east by two miles , with the police now examining a seven-mile section of the freeway .
The house shooting expands the investigation area east by three kilometres , with the police now examining an 11-kilometre section of the freeway .
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He planned to stay all day until the river crested , which was forecast for late last night .
He and the other lawyers planned to stay until the river starts receding .
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Remaining shares will be held by QVC 's management .
Members of the QVC management team hold the remaining shares .
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The New York Yankees took third baseman Eric Duncan from Seton Hall Prep in New Jersey with the 27th pick .
The Yankees selected Eric Duncan , a third baseman from Seton Hall Prep in New Jersey , with the 27th pick .
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Gehring waived extradition Monday during a hearing in San Jose , and authorities said they expected him back in New Hampshire on Tuesday .
Gehring waived extradition Monday during a hearing in Santa Clara County Superior Court in San Jose and was expected Tuesday in New Hampshire .
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" I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel , " said Silver .
" I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel , J. Michael Boxley , ' ' the Silver statement said . "
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Crews worked to install a new culvert and prepare the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel as storm clouds threatened to dump more rain .
Crews worked to install a new culvert and repave the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel .
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The deal , approved by both companies ' board of directors , is expected to be completed in the third quarter of Nvidia 's fiscal third quarter .
The acquisition has been approved by both companies ' board of directors and is expected to close in the third quarter this year .
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After Hughes refused to rehire Hernandez , he complained to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission .
Hernandez filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint and sued .
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There are 103 Democrats in the Assembly and 47 Republicans .
Democrats dominate the Assembly while Republicans control the Senate .
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Bethany Hamilton remained in stable condition Saturday after the attack Friday morning .
Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday .
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Last week the power station ’ s US owners , AES Corp , walked away from the plant after banks and bondholders refused to accept its financial restructuring offer .
The news comes after Drax 's American owner , AES Corp. AES.N , last week walked away from the plant after banks and bondholders refused to accept its restructuring offer .
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Sobig.F spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain such familiar headings as " Thank You ! , " " Re : Details " or " Re : That Movie . "
The virus spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain familiar headings like " Thank You ! " and " Re : Details " .
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