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The ruling ``is so wrong that we are extremely confident that it will not withstand our appeal to the Sixth Circuit , ' ' Taubman Centers said in a statement .	The statement concluded , " This ruling is so wrong that we are extremely confident that it will not withstand our appeal " to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court .	1equivalent	300
Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the victims pending family notification .	Neither authorities nor Granquist would release identities of the victims pending family notification .	1equivalent	301
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC fell 23.54 points , or 1.42 percent , to 1,630.08 .	The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 .	0not_equivalent	302
The cuts are expected to save Texas consumers more than $ 510 million , and most policyholders will see reductions , Black said .	The reductions are expected to save Texas consumers $ 510 million , and most policyholders will see reductions , said Robert Black , an Insurance Department spokesman .	1equivalent	303
In New Hampshire yesterday , Mr Bush reiterated Saddam 's regime " possessed and used weapons of mass destruction , sponsored terrorist groups and inflicted terror on its own people " .	" The regime of Saddam Hussein possessed and used weapons of mass destruction , sponsored terrorist groups and inflicted terror on its own people . "	1equivalent	304
The final round of the bee will be broadcast on ESPN at 1 p.m. Thursday .	At least 80 will make it to Thursday 's final rounds of competition , which will be broadcast on ESPN .	0not_equivalent	305
At Tuesday 's arraignment hearing , Marsh pleaded not guilty to 122 counts of burial service fraud and 47 counts of making false statements .	At the hearing he pleaded not guilty to the burial service fraud and false statements charges .	1equivalent	306
To put it very simply , Antetonitrus is Brontosaurus 's older brother , hence the name .	Antetonitrus was brontosaurus ' older brother , hence the name .	1equivalent	307
But church members and observers say they expect that the decision could be problematic for many Episcopalians .	But church members and observers say they anticipate that the decision here could pose doctrinal problems for some Episcopalians who believe the Bible prohibits homosexuality .	1equivalent	308
Bush already is halfway to his goal of raising $ 150 million to $ 170 million for next year 's primaries .	He is roughly halfway to his goal of raising between $ 150 million and $ 170 million in the primaries .	1equivalent	309
" Turning the corner does not mean we 've crossed the finish line , " Gregory told reporters .	" But turning the corner doesn 't mean crossing the finish line , " Gregory said at the bishops ' annual meeting here .	1equivalent	310
The latest raid came as US lawmakers debate a report that accuses Saudi Arabia of not doing enough to counter terrorism .	The latest in the kingdom 's almost weekly raids on alleged terror cells comes after a US Congress report accused Saudi Arabia of not doing enough to counter terrorism .	1equivalent	311
Doctors who knowingly violate the ban could face up to two years in prison .	Under the measure , doctors who perform the procedure would be subject to two years in prison and unspecified fines .	0not_equivalent	312
The delegation leaves Chicago today , then will take another week to ready the remains for reburial .	They leave Chicago on Saturday , then will take another week to ready the remains for reburial .	1equivalent	313
As planned , the services will be rolled into Yukon when it ships ( see story ) .	The reporting services will also be rolled into Yukon as planned , sources said .	1equivalent	314
Toronto Police Chief Chief Julian Fantino confirmed Friday morning that a man had been arrested in the slaying of Toronto girl Holly Jones .	Toronto Police Chief Julian Fantino said Friday morning that an arrest has been made in the slaying of local girl Holly Jones .	1equivalent	315
They later fell out and have backed a series of rival Congolese militias in recent years .	The two invading countries later fell out , and have since backed rival factions .	1equivalent	316
Marshall pressed the practical case that a quite similar civil-rights bill based on the 14th Amendment was struck down by the Supreme Court in 1883 .	Mr. Marshall pressed the practical case that quite similar rights legislation based on the 14th Amendment had been struck down by the Supreme Court in 1883 .	1equivalent	317
But she said it will be difficult for investigators to directly tie any decline in shuttle funding to the February disaster .	She cautioned that it will be difficult for investigators to tie any decline in shuttle funding directly to the February tragedy .	1equivalent	318
The Toronto Stock Exchange opened on time and slightly lower .	The Toronto Stock Exchange said it will be business as usual on Friday morning .	0not_equivalent	319
The special tests were developed to measure student progress in meeting the state 's standards for the content taught in each grade .	The tests measure how well students are meeting the state 's standards for learning the content taught in each grade .	1equivalent	320
At least 1,750 people were ordered to evacuate their homes shortly before 9 a.m. as a precaution , said Steve Powers , Marquette County administrator .	At least 1,752 people were ordered to evacuate their homes in the north part of Marquette about 8 : 45 a.m. EDT , said Steve Powers , Marquette County administrator .	1equivalent	321
It is essential that proceedings against accused terrorists both be fair and appear fair to outside observers , he said .	It is essential that the proceedings against accused terrorists be fair -- and appear to be so to outside observers , Sonnett said .	1equivalent	322
Some 95 million Americans -- half of all households -- invest in mutual funds .	About half of all U.S. households have money in mutual funds .	1equivalent	323
The technology is available for download on the Microsoft Developer Network ( MSDN ) site .	WSE version 2 is available from Microsoft 's developer Web site .	1equivalent	324
Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and the tissue around the brain .	Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in a person 's spinal cord and around the brain .	1equivalent	325
It is for that reason that legal scholars said the Denver ruling is at least plausible .	It is for that reason that legal scholars said Judge Nottingham 's decision was at least plausible .	1equivalent	326
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI finished down 31.23 points , or 0.33 percent , at 9,317.64 .	In the first hour of trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 27.02 , or 0.3 percent , 9,321.84 , having lost 74.81 on Friday .	0not_equivalent	327
School officials said Van-Vliet reported the accident using the bus ’ radio .	Van-Vliet , who was also injured , called in the accident on the school bus radio .	0not_equivalent	328
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX shed 1.8 points , or 0.18 percent , to 991 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 24.44 points , or 1.39 percent , at 1,739.87 .	0not_equivalent	329
But he said labor would see whether other senators can increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent .	Democrats now hope to increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and to create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent .	1equivalent	330
He was referring to John S. Reed , the former Citicorp chief executive who became interim chairman and chief executive of the exchange last Sunday .	Next week , John S. Reed , the former Citicorp chief executive who Sunday became interim chairman and chief executive of the exchange , will take up his position .	0not_equivalent	331
Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro hailed the appellate court ruling .	Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro was pleased by the ruling , spokesman Mark Gribben said .	1equivalent	332
In an appearance before a parliamentary committee on Tuesday , Mr. Blair suggested that only " evidence of weapons programs " rather than the weapons themselves would be uncovered .	On Tuesday , Blair suggested that only " evidence of weapons programs " rather than the weapons themselves would be uncovered .	1equivalent	333
The banks neither admit nor deny the SEC charges under the settlements .	The banks neither admitted nor denied the charges as part of the agreement .	1equivalent	334
But 13 people have been killed since 1900 and hundreds injured .	Runners are often injured by bulls and 13 have been killed since 1900 .	0not_equivalent	335
On the other hand , if this will help further establish Steve 's innocence , we welcome it . "	If draining the ponds in Maryland will further help establish Steve 's innocence , we welcome it . "	1equivalent	336
The April 19 , 1995 , bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building came on the second anniversary of the fiery end of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco , Texas .	The April 19 , 1995 , bombing came on the second anniversary of the end of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco , Texas .	1equivalent	337
The year-ago comparisons were restated to include Compaq results .	The year-ago numbers do not include figures from Compaq Computer .	0not_equivalent	338
Investment bank Merrill Lynch raised its investment rating on the business software maker Oracle to " buy " from " neutral " with a 12-month price target of $ 15 .	Merrill Lynch upgraded the business software maker to " buy " from " neutral " with a 12-month price target of $ 15 .	1equivalent	339
The report confirmed the ACLU 's view that the civil liberties and rights of immigrants " were trampled in the aftermath of 9 / 11 , " said Romero .	The inspector general 's findings confirm our long-held view that civil liberties and the rights of immigrants were trampled in the aftermath of 9 / 11 . "	1equivalent	340
The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year , up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002 .	There will be 9.3 million visitors to hot spots in 2003 , up from 2.5 million in 2002 , Gartner said .	1equivalent	341
United is working closely with the Air Transportation Stabilization Board to replace the aspects of its loan guarantee bid that were rejected as inadequate in December .	United is working closely with the ATSB to replace those aspects of the company 's original loan guarantee bid that were rejected as inadequate in December .	1equivalent	342
The moves came within four days of the crash and before the National Transportation Safety Board finished investigating .	The promises of lawsuits came within four days of the crash and before the National Transportation Safety Board had finished the investigation .	1equivalent	343
On Tuesday , the central bank left interest rates steady , as expected , but also declared that overall risks were weighted toward weakness and warned of deflation risks .	The central bank 's policy board left rates steady for now , as widely expected , but surprised the market by declaring that overall risks were weighted toward weakness .	0not_equivalent	344
The Standard & Poor 's 500 index advanced 6.48 , or 0.7 per cent , to 990.51 .	The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points , or 0.66 percent , to 990.51 .	1equivalent	345
They also found shortness was associated with a family history of hearing loss .	Shortness was found twice as often in those with hearing loss .	1equivalent	346
He said the FDA was hoping Congress and the courts would bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers .	He said FDA hopes Congress and the courts will bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers — perhaps before the 2004 elections .	0not_equivalent	347
On Friday , the Concorde started up around sunrise and seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun .	Yesterday , the Concorde seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun .	1equivalent	348
Navistar shares were down 44 cents , or 1.1 percent , at $ 41.19 on the New York Stock Exchange after falling as low as $ 39.93 .	Navistar shares rose a penny to $ 41.64 at late afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange after earlier falling as low as $ 39.93 .	0not_equivalent	349
Squyres is principal investigator for the Athena payload - a collection of science instruments carted by each rover .	Steve Squyres , a Cornell University scientist , is principal investigator for the missions ' science instruments .	1equivalent	350
The appeals court judges were in sharp disagreement over what should be done when they ruled in February .	The appellate judges were in sharp disagreement when they ruled in February .	1equivalent	351
Bremer , 61 , is a onetime assistant to former Secretaries of State William P. Rogers and Henry Kissinger and was ambassador-at-large for counterterrorism from 1986 to 1989 .	Bremer , 61 , is a former assistant to former Secretaries of State William P. Rogers and Henry Kissinger .	0not_equivalent	352
Another is investor disenchantment with US investments , leading them to pull out of US assets - selling dollars as they do so and driving the dollar exchange rate down .	Another is investor disenchantment with U.S. investments , leading them to pull out of U.S. assets--selling dollars as they do so , and driving its exchange rate down .	1equivalent	353
Mr Morse is charged with assault and Mr Darvish is charged with filing a false report .	His partner Bijan Darvish is charged with filing a false police report .	0not_equivalent	354
The best-performing stock was Altria Group Inc . , which rose more than 27 percent to close at $ 42.31 a share .	Altria Group Inc . MO.N fell 50 cents , or 1.2 percent , to $ 41.81 .	0not_equivalent	355
" Whatever has happened to you by way of punishment is certainly more than enough , " Covello told the 49-year-old , whose family , friends and supporters filled half the courtroom .	" What has happened to you , sir , by way of punishment , is certainly more than enough , " Covello said .	0not_equivalent	356
Eight firefighters also suffered minor injuries , including burns , heat exhaustion , bruises and muscle strain , and were treated and released from the hospital , fire officials said .	Eight firefighters also suffered minor injuries , including burns , heat , bruises and muscle strain , fire officials said .	0not_equivalent	357
Hundreds of soldiers took part in the early morning raid , an apparent signal to Hamas that Israel would not limit itself to airstrikes in Gaza .	Hundreds of soldiers were involved , an apparent signal to Hamas that Israel would not limit itself to air strikes in Gaza .	1equivalent	358
State health officials said today a young northeast Kansas woman likely has the state 's first case of monkeypox among humans or animals .	Health officials confirmed today that a northeast Kansas woman has the state 's first case of monkeypox and the first case west of the Mississippi River .	0not_equivalent	359
Last year , he made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor .	He ran last year for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor , but lost the primary to multimillionaire Tony Sanchez .	1equivalent	360
Search technology powerhouse Google has released a new beta of its popular Internet Explorer toolbar , adding bells and whistles for surfers .	Search technology powerhouse Google has released a new beta of its popular toolbar for Internet Explorer , adding a pop-up blocker , a controversial Blogger feature , and form-filling functionality .	1equivalent	361
The last time the S & P had a larger one-day point loss was also May 19 , when it gave back 23.53 to close at 920.77 .	The last time it had a larger one-day loss was July 1 , 2002 , when it shed 59.41 to close at 1,403.80 .	1equivalent	362
I was going to the court believing I could do this , only if I played my best tennis .	" I was believing that I was confident I could do this , but only in the case I would play my best tennis .	1equivalent	363
A promotional poster , complete with countdown dial , reminds readers of the upcoming release of " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . "	The crates are full of hardback copies of " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . "	0not_equivalent	364
Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners premiums might finally be getting relief .	Relief is in sight for Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners insurance premiums .	1equivalent	365
The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index gained 2.90 points , or 0.18 percent , to 1,606.87 .	At 12 : 10 p.m. EDT , Canada 's benchmark S & P / TSX composite index was up 6.87 points or 0.1 per cent to 6,979.29 .	0not_equivalent	366
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index shot up 5.7 percent for the week .	The Nasdaq composite index advanced 20.59 , or 1.3 percent , to 1,616.50 , after gaining 5.7 percent last week .	0not_equivalent	367
Lowe 's , with about half as many stores , reported a 33 percent increase in third-quarter profit behind a 12 percent jump in same-store sales .	Home Depot reported a 22 percent jump in third-quarter profit behind a nearly 8 percent rise in same-store sales .	0not_equivalent	368
Blair 's government included the charge that Saddam sought uranium from Niger in a September 2002 dossier setting out the case for military action .	Britain included the accusation in a September 2002 dossier setting out the case for war in Iraq .	1equivalent	369
Part of the accord was the implementation of a special health council that would monitor health spending and progress in reforming the health system .	A key portion of the accord was the implementation of a special council to monitor health spending , set goals for the system and measure progress in reforming health care .	0not_equivalent	370
Delta personnel at Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport scrambled all day to find alternate flights including seats on other airlines for passengers .	Delta personnel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were scrambling all day to find alternate flights -- even on other airlines , when necessary -- to move the inconvenienced passengers .	1equivalent	371
Three undocumented immigrants were found dead inside a railroad hopper car Tuesday , two days after fellow immigrants escaped the sweltering car and left behind their weakened companions .	The remains of three illegal immigrants were found Tuesday in a sweltering railroad car after fellow immigrants escaped and left their weakened companions behind .	1equivalent	372
A company spokeswoman declined to say how much Qwest receives in annual revenue from government contracts .	A Qwest spokeswoman , Kate Varden , declined to say how much in sales the company received from the United States government .	1equivalent	373
For the week ended June 15 , a total of 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the United States , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes .	The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes .	1equivalent	374
Genentech Inc . , the world 's second-biggest biotechnology company , and Xoma Ltd. said their Rapitva drug failed to help patients with rheumatoid arthritis in a study .	Genentech Inc . , the world 's second-largest biotechnology company , and Xoma Ltd. said they will terminate Phase II testing of their Raptiva rheumatoid-arthritis drug after finding no benefit for patients .	0not_equivalent	375
PeopleSoft will commit $ 863 million in cash and issue 52.6 million new shares , the companies said .	The new deal would be valued at $ 1.75 billion , including $ 863 million in cash and 52.6 million PeopleSoft shares .	0not_equivalent	376
Halliburton on Tuesday reiterated its contention that KBR had " delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value , the best price and the best terms " .	" We believe KBR delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value , the best price and the best terms , " Halliburton spokeswoman Wendy Hall said .	1equivalent	377
He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and barred from the complex - home to his mother and two children .	He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and was barred from the complex .	0not_equivalent	378
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > rose 17.26 points , or 1.06 percent , to 1,640.06 , based on the latest data .	The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gained 5.51 points , or 0.56 percent , to 981.73 .	0not_equivalent	379
Shares ended Wednesday at $ 6.83 , up 2 cents .	Shares of Goodyear rose 2 cents on Wednesday and closed at $ 6.83 .	0not_equivalent	380
" As a professional , " he added , " I think I 'd like to be thought of as a good storyteller .	" As a professional , I 'd like to be thought of as a storyteller . "	1equivalent	381
Federal prosecutors , the Securities and Exchange Commission , and the mortgage company 's regulator launched investigations into Freddie Mac 's shake-up .	The Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Attorney have opened investigations into Freddie Mac over its accounting practices .	1equivalent	382
Forecasters predict the storm will reach Earth at 3 p.m. eastern time Friday and could last up to 18 hours .	It is expected to reach Earth about 3 p.m. EDT Friday , and its effects could last 12 to 18 hours .	1equivalent	383
Yet another big fight has been over a White House proposal to privatize air-traffic control at major airports .	Yet another fight has been waged over a White House proposal to privatize air traffic control at major airports , such as those in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia .	1equivalent	384
The initial report was made to Modesto Police December 28 .	It stems from a Modesto police report .	0not_equivalent	385
" If you pass this bill , Big Brother will be watching you , " said Rep. John Mabry , D-Waco .	" If you pass this bill , " Rep. John Mabry Jr . , D-Waco , told colleagues , " Big Brother will be watching you . "	1equivalent	386
Officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him , and Reyna dropped a knee into his back , according to testimony .	That 's when officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him , according to testimony .	0not_equivalent	387
Buoyed by some of the advice imparted by Nicklaus , Howell shot an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry .	Buoyed by advice imparted by Nicklaus , Howell shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to enter today 's round with a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry .	1equivalent	388
Jack Ferry , company spokesman , said a search is ongoing but would not comment on the status .	Company spokesman Jack Ferry said a search is ongoing but declined comment on its status .	1equivalent	389
After a seven-day trial last year , Thompson found the monument to be an unconstitutional endorsement of religion by the state .	Last year , Thompson ruled that the monument was an unconstitutional endorsement of religion by the state .	1equivalent	390
They reported symptoms of fever , headache , rash and muscle aches .	Symptoms include a stiff neck , fever , headache and sensitivity to light .	0not_equivalent	391
Today , he will find out whether he is still in the running to buy back the U.S. entertainment business of troubled Vivendi Universal SA .	An investment group led by former Seagram Inc. boss Edgar Bronfman Jr. is still in the running to buy the U.S. entertainment assets of Vivendi Universal SA .	0not_equivalent	392
The victims were not identified , although authorities said at least one of the bodies had been there about a year .	The two victims buried in the yard were not identified , though authorities said at least one has been there about a year .	1equivalent	393
Ahold Chairman Henny de Ruiter offered shareholders at the meeting his " sincere apologies " for the scandal .	Board Chairman Henny de Ruiter offered shareholders at the meeting his " sincere apologies " for events at Foodservice and elsewhere in the embattled group .	1equivalent	394
Retailers J.C. Penney Co . Inc.JCP.N and Walgreen Co.WAG.N kick things off early in the week .	Retailers J.C. Penney Co . Inc . JCP.N and Walgreen Co . WAG.N kick things off on Monday .	1equivalent	395
Defense lawyers had objected in pretrial hearings to the videotape and the photo , saying they were too unclear to identify Muhammad .	Defense lawyers had objected in earlier hearings to showing the videotape and the photo , saying they were too unclear to identify the person in them .	1equivalent	396
" I have lots of bad dreams , I have flashbacks , I have lots of anger .	" I have lots of bad dreams , flashbacks and lots of anger . "	1equivalent	397
The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 19.67 , or 1.3 percent , to 1523.71 , its highest since June 18 .	The S & P 500 had climbed 16 percent since its March low and yesterday closed at its highest since Dec. 2 .	0not_equivalent	398
The American decision provoked an angry reaction from the European Commission , which described the move as " legally unwarranted , economically unfounded and politically unhelpful " .	The European Commission , the EU 's powerful executive body , described the move as " legally unwarranted , economically unfounded and politically unhelpful . "	1equivalent	399

The ruling ``is so wrong that we are extremely confident that it will not withstand our appeal to the Sixth Circuit , ' ' Taubman Centers said in a statement .

The statement concluded , " This ruling is so wrong that we are extremely confident that it will not withstand our appeal " to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court .

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Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the victims pending family notification .

Neither authorities nor Granquist would release identities of the victims pending family notification .

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC fell 23.54 points , or 1.42 percent , to 1,630.08 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 .

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The cuts are expected to save Texas consumers more than $ 510 million , and most policyholders will see reductions , Black said .

The reductions are expected to save Texas consumers $ 510 million , and most policyholders will see reductions , said Robert Black , an Insurance Department spokesman .

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In New Hampshire yesterday , Mr Bush reiterated Saddam 's regime " possessed and used weapons of mass destruction , sponsored terrorist groups and inflicted terror on its own people " .

" The regime of Saddam Hussein possessed and used weapons of mass destruction , sponsored terrorist groups and inflicted terror on its own people . "

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The final round of the bee will be broadcast on ESPN at 1 p.m. Thursday .

At least 80 will make it to Thursday 's final rounds of competition , which will be broadcast on ESPN .

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At Tuesday 's arraignment hearing , Marsh pleaded not guilty to 122 counts of burial service fraud and 47 counts of making false statements .

At the hearing he pleaded not guilty to the burial service fraud and false statements charges .

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To put it very simply , Antetonitrus is Brontosaurus 's older brother , hence the name .

Antetonitrus was brontosaurus ' older brother , hence the name .

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But church members and observers say they expect that the decision could be problematic for many Episcopalians .

But church members and observers say they anticipate that the decision here could pose doctrinal problems for some Episcopalians who believe the Bible prohibits homosexuality .

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Bush already is halfway to his goal of raising $ 150 million to $ 170 million for next year 's primaries .

He is roughly halfway to his goal of raising between $ 150 million and $ 170 million in the primaries .

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" Turning the corner does not mean we 've crossed the finish line , " Gregory told reporters .

" But turning the corner doesn 't mean crossing the finish line , " Gregory said at the bishops ' annual meeting here .

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The latest raid came as US lawmakers debate a report that accuses Saudi Arabia of not doing enough to counter terrorism .

The latest in the kingdom 's almost weekly raids on alleged terror cells comes after a US Congress report accused Saudi Arabia of not doing enough to counter terrorism .

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Doctors who knowingly violate the ban could face up to two years in prison .

Under the measure , doctors who perform the procedure would be subject to two years in prison and unspecified fines .

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The delegation leaves Chicago today , then will take another week to ready the remains for reburial .

They leave Chicago on Saturday , then will take another week to ready the remains for reburial .

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As planned , the services will be rolled into Yukon when it ships ( see story ) .

The reporting services will also be rolled into Yukon as planned , sources said .

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Toronto Police Chief Chief Julian Fantino confirmed Friday morning that a man had been arrested in the slaying of Toronto girl Holly Jones .

Toronto Police Chief Julian Fantino said Friday morning that an arrest has been made in the slaying of local girl Holly Jones .

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They later fell out and have backed a series of rival Congolese militias in recent years .

The two invading countries later fell out , and have since backed rival factions .

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Marshall pressed the practical case that a quite similar civil-rights bill based on the 14th Amendment was struck down by the Supreme Court in 1883 .

Mr. Marshall pressed the practical case that quite similar rights legislation based on the 14th Amendment had been struck down by the Supreme Court in 1883 .

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But she said it will be difficult for investigators to directly tie any decline in shuttle funding to the February disaster .

She cautioned that it will be difficult for investigators to tie any decline in shuttle funding directly to the February tragedy .

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The Toronto Stock Exchange opened on time and slightly lower .

The Toronto Stock Exchange said it will be business as usual on Friday morning .

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The special tests were developed to measure student progress in meeting the state 's standards for the content taught in each grade .

The tests measure how well students are meeting the state 's standards for learning the content taught in each grade .

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At least 1,750 people were ordered to evacuate their homes shortly before 9 a.m. as a precaution , said Steve Powers , Marquette County administrator .

At least 1,752 people were ordered to evacuate their homes in the north part of Marquette about 8 : 45 a.m. EDT , said Steve Powers , Marquette County administrator .

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It is essential that proceedings against accused terrorists both be fair and appear fair to outside observers , he said .

It is essential that the proceedings against accused terrorists be fair -- and appear to be so to outside observers , Sonnett said .

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Some 95 million Americans -- half of all households -- invest in mutual funds .

About half of all U.S. households have money in mutual funds .

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The technology is available for download on the Microsoft Developer Network ( MSDN ) site .

WSE version 2 is available from Microsoft 's developer Web site .

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Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and the tissue around the brain .

Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in a person 's spinal cord and around the brain .

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It is for that reason that legal scholars said the Denver ruling is at least plausible .

It is for that reason that legal scholars said Judge Nottingham 's decision was at least plausible .

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The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI finished down 31.23 points , or 0.33 percent , at 9,317.64 .

In the first hour of trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 27.02 , or 0.3 percent , 9,321.84 , having lost 74.81 on Friday .

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School officials said Van-Vliet reported the accident using the bus ’ radio .

Van-Vliet , who was also injured , called in the accident on the school bus radio .

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The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX shed 1.8 points , or 0.18 percent , to 991 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 24.44 points , or 1.39 percent , at 1,739.87 .

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But he said labor would see whether other senators can increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent .

Democrats now hope to increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and to create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent .

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He was referring to John S. Reed , the former Citicorp chief executive who became interim chairman and chief executive of the exchange last Sunday .

Next week , John S. Reed , the former Citicorp chief executive who Sunday became interim chairman and chief executive of the exchange , will take up his position .

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Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro hailed the appellate court ruling .

Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro was pleased by the ruling , spokesman Mark Gribben said .

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In an appearance before a parliamentary committee on Tuesday , Mr. Blair suggested that only " evidence of weapons programs " rather than the weapons themselves would be uncovered .

On Tuesday , Blair suggested that only " evidence of weapons programs " rather than the weapons themselves would be uncovered .

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The banks neither admit nor deny the SEC charges under the settlements .

The banks neither admitted nor denied the charges as part of the agreement .

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But 13 people have been killed since 1900 and hundreds injured .

Runners are often injured by bulls and 13 have been killed since 1900 .

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On the other hand , if this will help further establish Steve 's innocence , we welcome it . "

If draining the ponds in Maryland will further help establish Steve 's innocence , we welcome it . "

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The April 19 , 1995 , bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building came on the second anniversary of the fiery end of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco , Texas .

The April 19 , 1995 , bombing came on the second anniversary of the end of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco , Texas .

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The year-ago comparisons were restated to include Compaq results .

The year-ago numbers do not include figures from Compaq Computer .

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Investment bank Merrill Lynch raised its investment rating on the business software maker Oracle to " buy " from " neutral " with a 12-month price target of $ 15 .

Merrill Lynch upgraded the business software maker to " buy " from " neutral " with a 12-month price target of $ 15 .

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The report confirmed the ACLU 's view that the civil liberties and rights of immigrants " were trampled in the aftermath of 9 / 11 , " said Romero .

The inspector general 's findings confirm our long-held view that civil liberties and the rights of immigrants were trampled in the aftermath of 9 / 11 . "

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The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year , up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002 .

There will be 9.3 million visitors to hot spots in 2003 , up from 2.5 million in 2002 , Gartner said .

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United is working closely with the Air Transportation Stabilization Board to replace the aspects of its loan guarantee bid that were rejected as inadequate in December .

United is working closely with the ATSB to replace those aspects of the company 's original loan guarantee bid that were rejected as inadequate in December .

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The moves came within four days of the crash and before the National Transportation Safety Board finished investigating .

The promises of lawsuits came within four days of the crash and before the National Transportation Safety Board had finished the investigation .

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On Tuesday , the central bank left interest rates steady , as expected , but also declared that overall risks were weighted toward weakness and warned of deflation risks .

The central bank 's policy board left rates steady for now , as widely expected , but surprised the market by declaring that overall risks were weighted toward weakness .

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The Standard & Poor 's 500 index advanced 6.48 , or 0.7 per cent , to 990.51 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points , or 0.66 percent , to 990.51 .

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They also found shortness was associated with a family history of hearing loss .

Shortness was found twice as often in those with hearing loss .

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He said the FDA was hoping Congress and the courts would bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers .

He said FDA hopes Congress and the courts will bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers — perhaps before the 2004 elections .

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On Friday , the Concorde started up around sunrise and seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun .

Yesterday , the Concorde seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun .

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Navistar shares were down 44 cents , or 1.1 percent , at $ 41.19 on the New York Stock Exchange after falling as low as $ 39.93 .

Navistar shares rose a penny to $ 41.64 at late afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange after earlier falling as low as $ 39.93 .

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Squyres is principal investigator for the Athena payload - a collection of science instruments carted by each rover .

Steve Squyres , a Cornell University scientist , is principal investigator for the missions ' science instruments .

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The appeals court judges were in sharp disagreement over what should be done when they ruled in February .

The appellate judges were in sharp disagreement when they ruled in February .

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Bremer , 61 , is a onetime assistant to former Secretaries of State William P. Rogers and Henry Kissinger and was ambassador-at-large for counterterrorism from 1986 to 1989 .

Bremer , 61 , is a former assistant to former Secretaries of State William P. Rogers and Henry Kissinger .

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Another is investor disenchantment with US investments , leading them to pull out of US assets - selling dollars as they do so and driving the dollar exchange rate down .

Another is investor disenchantment with U.S. investments , leading them to pull out of U.S. assets--selling dollars as they do so , and driving its exchange rate down .

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Mr Morse is charged with assault and Mr Darvish is charged with filing a false report .

His partner Bijan Darvish is charged with filing a false police report .

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The best-performing stock was Altria Group Inc . , which rose more than 27 percent to close at $ 42.31 a share .

Altria Group Inc . MO.N fell 50 cents , or 1.2 percent , to $ 41.81 .

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" Whatever has happened to you by way of punishment is certainly more than enough , " Covello told the 49-year-old , whose family , friends and supporters filled half the courtroom .

" What has happened to you , sir , by way of punishment , is certainly more than enough , " Covello said .

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Eight firefighters also suffered minor injuries , including burns , heat exhaustion , bruises and muscle strain , and were treated and released from the hospital , fire officials said .

Eight firefighters also suffered minor injuries , including burns , heat , bruises and muscle strain , fire officials said .

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Hundreds of soldiers took part in the early morning raid , an apparent signal to Hamas that Israel would not limit itself to airstrikes in Gaza .

Hundreds of soldiers were involved , an apparent signal to Hamas that Israel would not limit itself to air strikes in Gaza .

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State health officials said today a young northeast Kansas woman likely has the state 's first case of monkeypox among humans or animals .

Health officials confirmed today that a northeast Kansas woman has the state 's first case of monkeypox and the first case west of the Mississippi River .

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Last year , he made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor .

He ran last year for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor , but lost the primary to multimillionaire Tony Sanchez .

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Search technology powerhouse Google has released a new beta of its popular Internet Explorer toolbar , adding bells and whistles for surfers .

Search technology powerhouse Google has released a new beta of its popular toolbar for Internet Explorer , adding a pop-up blocker , a controversial Blogger feature , and form-filling functionality .

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The last time the S & P had a larger one-day point loss was also May 19 , when it gave back 23.53 to close at 920.77 .

The last time it had a larger one-day loss was July 1 , 2002 , when it shed 59.41 to close at 1,403.80 .

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I was going to the court believing I could do this , only if I played my best tennis .

" I was believing that I was confident I could do this , but only in the case I would play my best tennis .

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A promotional poster , complete with countdown dial , reminds readers of the upcoming release of " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . "

The crates are full of hardback copies of " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . "

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Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners premiums might finally be getting relief .

Relief is in sight for Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners insurance premiums .

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The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index gained 2.90 points , or 0.18 percent , to 1,606.87 .

At 12 : 10 p.m. EDT , Canada 's benchmark S & P / TSX composite index was up 6.87 points or 0.1 per cent to 6,979.29 .

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The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index shot up 5.7 percent for the week .

The Nasdaq composite index advanced 20.59 , or 1.3 percent , to 1,616.50 , after gaining 5.7 percent last week .

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Lowe 's , with about half as many stores , reported a 33 percent increase in third-quarter profit behind a 12 percent jump in same-store sales .

Home Depot reported a 22 percent jump in third-quarter profit behind a nearly 8 percent rise in same-store sales .

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Blair 's government included the charge that Saddam sought uranium from Niger in a September 2002 dossier setting out the case for military action .

Britain included the accusation in a September 2002 dossier setting out the case for war in Iraq .

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Part of the accord was the implementation of a special health council that would monitor health spending and progress in reforming the health system .

A key portion of the accord was the implementation of a special council to monitor health spending , set goals for the system and measure progress in reforming health care .

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Delta personnel at Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport scrambled all day to find alternate flights including seats on other airlines for passengers .

Delta personnel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were scrambling all day to find alternate flights -- even on other airlines , when necessary -- to move the inconvenienced passengers .

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Three undocumented immigrants were found dead inside a railroad hopper car Tuesday , two days after fellow immigrants escaped the sweltering car and left behind their weakened companions .

The remains of three illegal immigrants were found Tuesday in a sweltering railroad car after fellow immigrants escaped and left their weakened companions behind .

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A company spokeswoman declined to say how much Qwest receives in annual revenue from government contracts .

A Qwest spokeswoman , Kate Varden , declined to say how much in sales the company received from the United States government .

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For the week ended June 15 , a total of 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the United States , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes .

The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes .

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Genentech Inc . , the world 's second-biggest biotechnology company , and Xoma Ltd. said their Rapitva drug failed to help patients with rheumatoid arthritis in a study .

Genentech Inc . , the world 's second-largest biotechnology company , and Xoma Ltd. said they will terminate Phase II testing of their Raptiva rheumatoid-arthritis drug after finding no benefit for patients .

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PeopleSoft will commit $ 863 million in cash and issue 52.6 million new shares , the companies said .

The new deal would be valued at $ 1.75 billion , including $ 863 million in cash and 52.6 million PeopleSoft shares .

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Halliburton on Tuesday reiterated its contention that KBR had " delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value , the best price and the best terms " .

" We believe KBR delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value , the best price and the best terms , " Halliburton spokeswoman Wendy Hall said .

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He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and barred from the complex - home to his mother and two children .

He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and was barred from the complex .

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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > rose 17.26 points , or 1.06 percent , to 1,640.06 , based on the latest data .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gained 5.51 points , or 0.56 percent , to 981.73 .

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Shares ended Wednesday at $ 6.83 , up 2 cents .

Shares of Goodyear rose 2 cents on Wednesday and closed at $ 6.83 .

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" As a professional , " he added , " I think I 'd like to be thought of as a good storyteller .

" As a professional , I 'd like to be thought of as a storyteller . "

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Federal prosecutors , the Securities and Exchange Commission , and the mortgage company 's regulator launched investigations into Freddie Mac 's shake-up .

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Attorney have opened investigations into Freddie Mac over its accounting practices .

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Forecasters predict the storm will reach Earth at 3 p.m. eastern time Friday and could last up to 18 hours .

It is expected to reach Earth about 3 p.m. EDT Friday , and its effects could last 12 to 18 hours .

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Yet another big fight has been over a White House proposal to privatize air-traffic control at major airports .

Yet another fight has been waged over a White House proposal to privatize air traffic control at major airports , such as those in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia .

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The initial report was made to Modesto Police December 28 .

It stems from a Modesto police report .

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" If you pass this bill , Big Brother will be watching you , " said Rep. John Mabry , D-Waco .

" If you pass this bill , " Rep. John Mabry Jr . , D-Waco , told colleagues , " Big Brother will be watching you . "

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Officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him , and Reyna dropped a knee into his back , according to testimony .

That 's when officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him , according to testimony .

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Buoyed by some of the advice imparted by Nicklaus , Howell shot an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry .

Buoyed by advice imparted by Nicklaus , Howell shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to enter today 's round with a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry .

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Jack Ferry , company spokesman , said a search is ongoing but would not comment on the status .

Company spokesman Jack Ferry said a search is ongoing but declined comment on its status .

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After a seven-day trial last year , Thompson found the monument to be an unconstitutional endorsement of religion by the state .

Last year , Thompson ruled that the monument was an unconstitutional endorsement of religion by the state .

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They reported symptoms of fever , headache , rash and muscle aches .

Symptoms include a stiff neck , fever , headache and sensitivity to light .

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Today , he will find out whether he is still in the running to buy back the U.S. entertainment business of troubled Vivendi Universal SA .

An investment group led by former Seagram Inc. boss Edgar Bronfman Jr. is still in the running to buy the U.S. entertainment assets of Vivendi Universal SA .

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The victims were not identified , although authorities said at least one of the bodies had been there about a year .

The two victims buried in the yard were not identified , though authorities said at least one has been there about a year .

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Ahold Chairman Henny de Ruiter offered shareholders at the meeting his " sincere apologies " for the scandal .

Board Chairman Henny de Ruiter offered shareholders at the meeting his " sincere apologies " for events at Foodservice and elsewhere in the embattled group .

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Retailers J.C. Penney Co . Inc.JCP.N and Walgreen Co.WAG.N kick things off early in the week .

Retailers J.C. Penney Co . Inc . JCP.N and Walgreen Co . WAG.N kick things off on Monday .

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Defense lawyers had objected in pretrial hearings to the videotape and the photo , saying they were too unclear to identify Muhammad .

Defense lawyers had objected in earlier hearings to showing the videotape and the photo , saying they were too unclear to identify the person in them .

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" I have lots of bad dreams , I have flashbacks , I have lots of anger .

" I have lots of bad dreams , flashbacks and lots of anger . "

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The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 19.67 , or 1.3 percent , to 1523.71 , its highest since June 18 .

The S & P 500 had climbed 16 percent since its March low and yesterday closed at its highest since Dec. 2 .

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The American decision provoked an angry reaction from the European Commission , which described the move as " legally unwarranted , economically unfounded and politically unhelpful " .

The European Commission , the EU 's powerful executive body , described the move as " legally unwarranted , economically unfounded and politically unhelpful . "

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