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In winter , it is transformed into a treacherous embankment , a mountain of ice and snow that blankets everything .
In winter , Terrapin Point is transformed into a treacherous embankment of ice and snow that blankets everything -- the park , the railings , even the lampposts .
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The intelligence service , headed by Mr. Fujimori 's spy chief , Vladimiro Montesinos , was accused of tortures , drug trafficking and disappearances .
The head of the intelligence service under Mr. Fujimori , Vladimiro Montesinos , was accused of tortures and disappearances .
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Fed policy-makers signaled they were prepared to cut rates , now at a 41-year low , to ward off even the threat of deflation .
Fed policy-makers last week signaled they are prepared to cut that rate to ward off even the threat of deflation .
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" It appears that many employers accused of workplace discrimination will be considered guilty until they can prove themselves innocent , " he said .
" Employers accused of workplace discrimination now are considered guilty until they can prove themselves innocent .
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The formula for its baby food is prepared by the German-owned Humana Milchunion .
The formula is produced for Remedia by German company Humana Milchunion .
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Nearly one in 10 people have a gene mutation that can raise their risk of cancer by a quarter or more , U.S. researchers reported on Thursday .
Nearly one in 10 people have a gene mutation that can raise their risk of cancer by 25 percent or more , US researchers reported yesterday .
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The findings are published in the November 6 edition of the journal Nature .
Both studies are published on Thursday in Nature , the British weekly science journal .
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The man wasn 't on the ice , but trapped in the rapids , swaying in an eddy about 250 feet from the shore .
The man was trapped about 250 feet from the shore , right at the edge of the falls .
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Texas Instruments climbed $ 1.37 to $ 19.25 yesterday and Novellus Systems Inc. advanced $ 1.76 to $ 36.31 .
Texas Instruments climbed $ US1.37 to $ US19.25 and Novellus Systems advanced $ US1.76 to $ US36.31 , each having been raised to " overweight " by Lehman .
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Net profit was $ 275m , or 23 cents per American Depositary Receipt , for the period ending March 31 .
News Corp. posted net profit of $ 275 million , or 21 cents per American Depositary Receipt , for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31 .
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Agrawal said her research does not suggests that PCOS causes lesbianism , only that PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women .
She continued : " Our research neither suggests nor indicates that PCO / PCOS causes lesbianism , only that PCO / PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women .
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" The economy , nonetheless , has yet to exhibit sustainable growth .
But the economy hasn 't shown signs of sustainable growth .
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Yee is a Chinese-American who converted to Islam after graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point .
Yee is a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point , New York .
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Meanwhile , students and others at Pacific Lutheran University near Tacoma , about 40 miles to the south , acted out a second , simultaneous attack on campus .
Meanwhile , volunteers at Pacific Lutheran University near Tacoma , about 40 miles to the south , simulated a second , simultaneous attack .
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The suspect has been charged with juvenile delinquency , based on intentionally causing damage to computers .
A news release from the office said the arrest was for an act of juvenile delinquency based on intentionally causing damage to protected computers .
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Cisco executives said they were encouraged by $ 1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income , but hoped for a rebound .
Cisco executives were encouraged by $ 1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income , but said they remained ``cautiously optimistic ' ' about a rebound .
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Jail warden Gene Fischi said said Selenski and Bolton broke their 12-inch-by-18-inch cell window , threw a mattress to the ground and shimmied down the rope to a second-story roof .
Warden Gene Fischi said the two inmates broke a 12-by-18-inch cell window , threw a mattress to the ground , and clambered down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof .
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Linda Saunders pleaded guilty in federal court to six charges , including extortion , money laundering and conspiracy .
Former Phipps aides Linda Saunders and Bobby McLamb have both pleaded guilty to federal charges including extortion .
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Trans fats are created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil , solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain food products .
Trans fats are created when vegetable oil has been partially hydrogenated , solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain products .
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MEN who drink tea , particularly green tea , can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer , a landmark WA study has found .
DRINKING green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of men contracting prostate cancer , a study by Australian researchers has discovered .
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Full classes of 48 each are booked through the end of next month , he said , and the agency plans to double its classes in January .
Full classes of 48 are booked through September , he said , and the Transportation Security Administration plans to double its classes in January .
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Anything less is unacceptable , " said Gordon , the ranking Democrat on the House Space and Aeronautics subcommittee .
Gordon is the senior Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics .
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Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Sandra Day O 'Connor agreed with Thomas .
He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Sandra Day O 'Connor and Antonin Scalia .
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The tech-loaded Nasdaq composite rose 20.96 points to 1595.91 , ending at its highest level for 12 months .
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > climbed 19.11 points , or 1.2 percent , to 1,615.02 .
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" I still don 't think it is a trade secret , " Bunner said yesterday .
" We don 't think that there is a trade secret here . "
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Optima first registered www.optimatech.com with Network Solutions at the end of 1990 .
Network Solutions returned the domain name back to Optima in 2001 .
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Bashir felt he was being tried by opinion not on the facts , Mahendradatta told Reuters .
Bashir also felt he was being tried by opinion rather than facts of law , he added .
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According to Saunders , the gunman said he was frustrated by the U.S. Postal Service 's response to an accident involving a postal vehicle .
Sheriff 's Department spokesman Chris Saunders said the man told them he was frustrated by the Postal Service 's response to an accident involving a postal vehicle .
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Spokesmen for the FBI , CIA , Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on El Shukrijumah 's stay in Canada .
The FBI , CIA , Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on the Washington Times report .
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In the interview , Mr. Reed said board members could not defend themselves by saying they did not realize the size of Mr. Grasso 's package .
Reed said board members can 't defend themselves by saying they didn 't realize the size of Grasso 's package .
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Florida 's Supreme Court has twice refused to hear the case .
On Tuesday , a Florida appeals court again refused to block removal of the tube .
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It estimated on Thursday it has a 51 percent market share in Europe .
Boston Scientific said it has gained 51 percent of the coated-stent market in Europe .
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A conviction could bring a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine .
If convicted , he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine .
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He was tracked to Atlanta where he was arrested on Tuesday night .
He was arrested in Atlanta , Georgia , on Monday night by police acting on a tip-off .
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Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , agreed .
" We have been somewhat lucky , " said Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases .
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Pepper spray and four arrests marked a Monday evening march and rally by about 400 activists protesting an annual training seminar of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit .
Police using pepper spray arrested 12 people Monday night at a march and rally by about 400 activists protesting an annual training seminar of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit .
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Since early May , the city has received 1,400 reports of dead blue jays and crows , Jayroe said .
Since early May , the city has received 1,400 reports , he said .
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A powerful typhoon hit southern areas of South Korea , killing at least 42 people and forcing thousands to flee , authorities said yesterday .
A typhoon packing record strength winds slammed into South Korea killing at least 48 people and forcing about 25,000 to flee from their homes , authorities said on Saturday .
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The mother also alleged in the lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards .
The mother also contended that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards during the 1998 confrontation .
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Also demonstrating box-office strength - and getting seven Tony nominations - was a potent revival of Eugene O 'Neill 's family drama , Long Day 's Journey Into Night .
Also demonstrating box-office strength -- and getting seven Tony nominations -- was a potent revival of Eugene ONeills family drama , Long Days Journey Into Night . "
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Under the legislation , a physician who performed the procedure could face up to two years in prison .
Physicians who perform the procedure would face up to two years in prison , under the bill .
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The German envoy , Gunter Pleuger , told reporters today , " The important issues are how the political process is being organized . "
" The important issues are how the political process is being organized , " Pleuger told reporters .
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The bank 's shares fell 45 cents in trading yesterday to $ 91.51 per share .
Shares of M & T , which is based in Buffalo , fell 41 cents , to $ 91.51 .
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Captain Robert Ramsey of US 1St Armored Division said a truck had exploded outside the building at around 11 am .
Earlier , Captain Robert Ramsey of the First Armoured Division said a truck had exploded outside the buildings at around 11am .
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Los Angeles- The deep-sea adventure " Finding Nemo " hooked the top spot at the box office yesterday with an estimated $ 70.6-million opening weekend .
The deep-sea adventure netted the top spot at the box office Sunday with an estimated $ 70.6 million US opening weekend .
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Excluding litigation charges , RIM 's loss narrowed even further to 1 cent a share .
Excluding patent litigation , RIM 's loss for the quarter was $ 700,000 , or 1 cent per share .
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Larger publishers such as Viacom Inc . ' s VIAb.N Simon & Schuster and Bertelsmann AG 's BERT.UL Random House decided against pursuing the books group , the sources said .
Larger publishers such as Simon & Schuster and Random House decided not to pursue the books group , sources familiar with the situation said .
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" We think this planet formed with its star , 12.713 billion years ago when the ( Milky Way ) galaxy was very young , just in the process of forming . "
We think this planet formed with its star 12.713 billion years ago , when the [ Milky Way ] galaxy was . . . just in the process of forming .
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The meat , poultry , butter , cheese and nuts were impounded a year ago at a LaGrou Cold Storage warehouse in Chicago .
The meat , poultry , butter , cheese and nuts were being stored by more than 100 wholesalers in Chicago .
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I think we made the right case and did the right thing . "
Mr Blair went on : " I think we did the right thing in relation to Iraq .
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Born in 1953 in Baghdad , her father was Salih Magdi Ammash , a former Vice-President , Defence Minister and member of the Baath party leadership .
Born in 1953 in Baghdad , she is the daughter of Saleh Mahdi Ammash , a former vice-president , defence minister and member of the Baath party 's leadership .
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It was better under Saddam , " said 28-year-old Mushtaq Talib , a job-seeking army deserter , when asked what message he would like to convey to Powell .
" It was better under Saddam ... The war did nothing for us , " said 28-year-old Mushtaq Talib , a job-seeking army deserter , when asked what message he would give to Powell .
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Shares of Littleton , Colorado-based EchoStar rose $ 1.63 , or 5.3 percent , to $ 32.26 at 10 : 55 a.m.
On Monday , EchoStar ( DISH : news , chart , profile ) shares shrank $ 1.40 , or 4.4 percent , to $ 30.63 .
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He admits that the law " has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit , undermining our defenses . "
But he also told the House Judiciary Committee the law " has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit , undermining our defenses . "
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Among the Group of Seven nations , the leading indicator rose to 119.1 from 118.2 in April .
The Group of Seven nations , meanwhile , also saw some improvement , with the leading indicator rising to 119.1 , from April 's 118.2 .
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Mr Kerkorian said : " We believe that recent trading prices of MGM 's common stock do not reflect MGM 's full value and that the stock represents and attractive investment . "
" We believe that recent trading prices of MGM 's common stock do not reflect MGM 's full value and that the stock represents an attractive investment , " Kerkorian said in a statement .
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Sen. Richard Shelby , R-Ala . , chairman of the Senate Banking Committee , wasn 't rushing to endorse the legislation .
Sen. Richard Shelby , a Republican from Alabama , chairman of the Senate Banking Committee , wasn 't rushing to endorse the legislation , said committee spokesman Andrew Gray .
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" We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue , " the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement .
China 's foreign ministry said : " We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue . "
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In an E-mail statement to the Knoxville News Sentinel , Shumaker said , ' ' I am not giving any consideration to resignation .
I am not giving any consideration to resignation , " Shumaker said in a statement .
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New building hasn 't put any drag on the skyrocketing median home price , up 14.8 percent to $ 364,000 in April from a year ago .
New construction has not put a drag on the skyrocketing median home price , which is $ 364,000 in April , up 14.8 percent from a year ago .
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Dealers said the single currency 's downward momentum against the dollar could pick up speed if it broke below $ 1.15 .
Dealers said the euro 's downward momentum may pick up speed should it break below $ 1.15 .
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INTEL TODAY disclosed details of its next-generation XScale processor for mobile phones and handheld devices here in San Jose .
Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones , PDAs , and other wireless devices .
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News Corp. , whose empire spans Hollywood 's Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. to publishing house HarperCollins Publishers Ltd . , owns 35 per cent of BSkyB .
News Corp. , whose empire spans Hollywood 's Twentieth Century Fox to publishing house HarperCollins , owns 35 percent of BSkyB .
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KEDO Spokesman , Roland Tricot said : " The executive board decided to refer this question to capitals .
" The executive board decided to refer this to the capitals , " the Korean Energy Development Organization said .
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" It seems to me you 're trying to protect privacy of theft , " she said to Barr .
" It seems to me they are attempting to protect privacy of theft . "
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West Nile Virus -- which is spread through infected mosquitoes -- is potentially fatal .
West Nile is a bird virus that is spread to people by mosquitoes .
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As of Friday , the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,602 human cases of West Nile so far this year , including 28 deaths .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there have been 1,602 human cases of West Nile virus nationwide this year and 28 deaths .
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The company said that based on first-quarter results it expects to earn 90 cents per share for the quarter .
The company , based in Winston-Salem , reported first-quarter profit of $ 13.1 million , or 22 cents per share .
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 7.60 points , or 0.46 percent , at 1,653.62 .
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > shed 2.38 points , or 0.24 percent , at 995.10 .
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After that , college President Paul Pribbenow told him to wrap up his speech .
After Hedges ' microphone was unplugged for a second time , Pribbenow told him to wrap up his speech .
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The statement said Mr Turner transferred 10 million shares of the stock to a charitable trust , which then sold them .
Mr. Turner transferred about 10 million shares to a charitable trust before they were sold .
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His lawyer , Harriet Newman Cohen , said later that Cuomo " was betrayed and saddened by his wife 's conduct during their marriage . "
Yesterday , Mr. Cuomo 's lawyer , Harriet Newman Cohen , read a statement over the phone : " Mr. Cuomo was betrayed and saddened by his wife 's conduct during their marriage .
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He allowed two runs in seven innings and struck out six .
Zambrano pitched seven innings and allowed two runs on five hits and four walks .
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" Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant , " they announced at a press conference yesterday .
" Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant , " Wyden and Dorgan said Monday in a letter to the Pentagon .
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A coalition of states petitioned a federal appeals court Thursday in an effort to force the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions .
New Jersey was one of eleven states that asked a federal appeals court Thursday to force the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions .
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The results beat the 54 cents loss per share consensus estimate of 23 analysts polled by Thomson First Call .
Analysts had been expecting a net loss of 54 cents a share , according to Thomson First Call .
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People with two copies of the mutated gene have double this risk , the researchers said .
The risk is doubled for people with two copies of the mutated gene , the researchers said .
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Russian stocks fell after the arrest last Saturday of Mikhail Khodorkovsky , chief executive of Yukos Oil , on charges of fraud and tax evasion .
The weekend arrest of Russia 's richest man , Mikhail Khodorkovsky , chief executive of oil major YUKOS , on charges of fraud and tax evasion unnerved financial markets .
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" I 'm amazed at the number of people who think there is a silver bullet for security , " Capellas said .
" I 'm amazed at how many people think there is a silver bullet for security , " he said .
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State air regulators and two automakers have settled a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , a spokesman for California 's air board said Monday .
State air regulators and three automakers have agreed to settle a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , according to a spokesman for California 's air board .
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" We 've become like total strangers , " Klein quotes him as saying .
" We 've become like total strangers , " John told a pal two days before his death .
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" This action in no way reduces our commitment to the North American market or changes our long-term plan for growth , " said O 'Neill , who is based in California .
This action in no way reduces our commitment to the North American market or changes our long-term plan for growth , " O 'Neill said .
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Critics say the law violates civil liberties , something House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner , R-Wis . , says he is sensitive to .
House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner , R-Wis . , says he is sensitive to civil liberties complaints .
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Forecasters said warnings might go up for Cuba later Thursday .
Watches or warnings could be issued for eastern Cuba later on Thursday .
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Staff Sgt. Georg-Andreas Pogany , however , is waiting for that decision in writing .
But Staff Sgt. Georg-Andreas Pogany 's military career remains in limbo .
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Negotiators said Friday they made good progress during their latest round of talks on creating a Central American Free Trade Agreement .
Negotiators said Friday they made progress during their latest round of free-trade negotiations between the United States and five Central American countries this week in Houston .
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But at age 15 , she had reached 260 pounds and a difficult decision : It was time to try surgery .
But at the age of 15 , she weighed a whopping 117kg and came to a difficult decision : it was time to try surgery .
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Ending the picketing at Ralphs frees up about 18,000 union members .
About 70,000 union members are on strike , including about 18,000 Ralphs employees .
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The author is one of several defense experts expected to testify .
Spitz is expected to testify later for the defense .
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The program only spreads further when a computer user clicks on the attached program that then secretly mails itself to e-mail addresses on the user 's computer .
The program spreads further only when a computer user selects the attached program that then secretly mails itself to e-mail addresses stored in the user 's computer .
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The jawbone is similar to those of other early modern humans found in Africa , the Middle East and later in Europe .
Most of their features were similar to those of early humans whose fossils have been found at sites in Africa , the Middle East , and later in Europe .
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" Unlike many early-stage Internet firms , Google is believed to be profitable .
The privately held Google is believed to be profitable .
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The bishop told police he thought he had hit a dog or a cat or that someone had thrown a rock at his vehicle .
Bishop O 'Brien , aged 67 , had told police he thought he had hit a dog or cat .
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Joe Kernan , who had been lieutenant governor for the past seven years , was sworn in as governor after O 'Bannon died Saturday .
Kernan , who was O 'Bannon 's lieutenant governor , friend and political partner , was sworn in six hours after O 'Bannon died Saturday .
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The fines are part of failed Republican efforts to force or entice the Democrats to return .
Perry said he backs the Senate 's efforts , including the fines , to force the Democrats to return .
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For the year , it expects sales of $ 94 million and a profit of 26 cents a share from continuing operations .
This is an increase from the $ 22.5 million and 5 cents a share previously forecast .
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Researchers found the fossils in a semidesert area of Venezuela , about 250 miles west of Caracas .
Phoberomys ' skeleton was unearthed 250 miles west of Caracas , Venezuela .
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" Just as before , it will be up to the council to decide the direction and the timing of the process . "
Just as before , it will be up to the Council to decide the direction and process .
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The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points , or 0.32 percent , to 970 .
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 2 points , or 0.18 percent , to 1,649 .
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Ms. Cripps-Prawak left last Friday , two days after the department introduced a plan to distribute medical marijuana through doctors ' offices .
The director of the Office of Medical Access , Cindy Cripps-Prawak , left her job after the department introduced a plan to distribute marijuana through doctors ' offices .
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