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Gibson said last month in a press statement that " neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic .
Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic .
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The world 's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies , and set out to make it easier for them to apply the updates .
The world 's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies trying to apply them .
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The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data .
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 .
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The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council .
The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council .
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Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt along sections of the coast .
Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic .
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Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent .
Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent .
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" We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . "
He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a " smooth transition . "
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Gasps could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed .
Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen .
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Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter .
Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said .
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" I had one bad stretch of holes that put me out of contention to win , " Woods said .
" I had one bad stretch of holes that put me out of contention , " Woods said , referring to his 42 on the front nine Saturday .
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The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points .
It had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus four percentage points and was conducted Thursday through Saturday .
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Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic .
Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered .
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The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 .
The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 .
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Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country .
Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday .
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That is evident from their failure , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president .
Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president .
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We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' as the name of our network . "
We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' to name our network .
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Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE .
Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets .
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But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found .
MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said .
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White , who had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9 : 30 a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman .
White , who had kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis and had been hospitalized since a September stroke .
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About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students must be proficient at math .
In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient .
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The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company .
The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company .
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The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached .
The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached .
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" So Sebastian did his best to convincingly confess to a crime that he didn 't commit in order to survive , " she told jurors .
" Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , " Ms. Richardson declared .
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Twenty percent of Latino students and 23 percent of black students performed at proficient or higher .
In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient .
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He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in Alabama .
He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama .
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The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 .
They were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on July 8 .
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" No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , " Wheeler said in a statement .
No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , Wheeler said Tuesday .
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The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 .
The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 .
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He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him violence was the answer .
His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea .
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" There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , " Thaksin said .
Thus , he said , there did not have to one deadline to create the economic community .
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The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said .
The broadside came during the recording on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said .
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The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes .
The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 .
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Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville .
The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment .
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The player 's eyes were bloodshot and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 - well above Tennessee 's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10 , the report said .
He failed a field sobriety test and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 – well above Tennessee 's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10 , the report said .
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But Virgin wants to operate Concorde on routes to New York , Barbados and Dubai .
Branson said that his preference would be to operate a fully commercial service on routes to New York , Barbados and Dubai .
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He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released .
Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said .
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The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs .
Economists said the announcement was not a surprise , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs .
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Asked if the delegates could leave on Friday , police intelligence chief in Aceh , Surya Dharma , told reporters they could not because they did not have proper permission .
Asked if the delegates could leave on Friday , police intelligence chief Surya Dharma told reporters : " Of course they may not go .
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Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the dollar .
Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates .
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Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons .
The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities .
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Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will .
Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will .
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Claire had advanced to the third round of the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee .
One by one they strolled to the microphone , all 251 youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee .
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Citigroup Inc . C.N , the world 's largest financial services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group .
Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business .
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" They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , " says Carney .
The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks , " Carney added .
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Let me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community .
" The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , " he said .
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Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used .
Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise .
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Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her .
For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart .
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But late Thursday night , the campaign issued a statement saying there would be no news conference and no big announcement .
But late yesterday , the campaign and the state Democratic Party said there would be no news conference .
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There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box .
The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box .
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Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and pay cuts .
The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts .
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He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse .
The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse .
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" We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , " Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation .
We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said .
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Terri Schiavo , 39 , underwent the procedure at the Tampa Bay area hospice where she has been living for several years , said her father , Bob Schindler .
The tube was removed Wednesday from Terri Schiavo , 39 , at the Tampa Bay-area hospice where she has lived for several years .
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After 18 months , Nissen found that Lipitor stopped plaque buildup in the patients ' arteries .
After 18 months , the atorvastatin patients had no change in the plaque in their arteries .
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Toll , Australia 's second-largest transport company , last week offered NZ75 a share for Tranz Rail .
Toll last week offered to buy the company for NZ75c a share , or $ NZ158 million .
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" This child was literally neglected to death , " Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said .
Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen .
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Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday .
Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination policy , company officials said Wednesday .
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Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported .
Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said .
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In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not " narrowly tailored " to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity .
Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity .
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SP2 is basically about security enhancements to Windows , such as the improved Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) .
The firewall in the current Windows XP was known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) .
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A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said .
In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said .
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They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years .
The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity .
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But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion .
Such an amount would probably be unable to summon a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion .
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In the clash with police , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs .
In Baghdad , police Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs .
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Corixa shares rose 54 cents to $ 7.74 yesterday on the Nasdaq Stock Market .
Shares of Corixa rose 54 cents , or about 8 percent , to close at $ 7.74 .
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Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday .
That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday .
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O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony .
Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident .
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Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable condition 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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The Calgary woman , who is in her twenties , donated blood on Aug. 7 .
The woman -- who has no symptoms of illness -- donated blood Aug. 7 .
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Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent .
In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent .
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In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters .
Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets .
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The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday .
The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court .
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Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers .
Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer .
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" The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly massive fraud , " the judge said .
" The court and the public need to know more of the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , " he said .
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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users .
The high court will hear arguments today on whether companies can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users .
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The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts .
The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with lost or stolen refunds by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts .
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" More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in Iraq .
In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq .
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BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange .
BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange .
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Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 .
Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 .
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Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate .
U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery .
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Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry .
The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency .
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BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday .
Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time .
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" It was never our intention to sell the product , " said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use .
" It was never the intention of us to sell product , " federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton .
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GM , the world 's largest automaker , has 115,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses .
They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses .
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Rosenthal is hereby sentenced to custody of the Federal Bureau of prisons for one day with credit for time served , " Breyer said to tumultuous cheers in the courtroom .
" Rosenthal is hereby sentenced to custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons for one day with credit for time served . "
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" We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , " Rumsfeld said in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations .
" We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , " he said .
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Mr. Young said he was disappointed that the government didn 't see the severe acute respiratory syndrome crisis as worthy of federal disaster-relief money .
Young said he was disappointed the government didn 't see the SARS crisis as worthy of federal disaster relief money .
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The 12-nation currency has risen by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months .
The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the past six weeks .
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In February 2000 , the officers — Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy — were acquitted of all charges in the killing .
The officers -- Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy -- were acquitted in 2000 of state murder charges .
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I was surprised it turned out me talking and the president just listening .
" I was surprised it turned out me talking and the president just listening . . . It was mostly a monologue . "
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The state 's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans .
Democrats hold a 17-15 edge in the state 's U.S. House delegation .
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Freddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board .
He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive .
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We 'll be listening carefully to the [ IAEA ] director general 's report at the next board meeting .
" We 'll be listening carefully to the ( IAEA ) director-general 's report at the next board meeting . "
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In that position , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , president and CEO of EMC .
As executive vice president of new ventures , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , EMC 's president and chief executive .
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But with the PM due to leave tomorrow afternoon for personal reasons there was a risk he might not be present when the final decision was made .
But with the Prime Minister due to leave tomorrow , a day early , he may not be present when the final decision is made .
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A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote .
Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent .
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Mr. Kerkorian tried unsuccessfully to take over Chrysler in 1995 , but did win representation on its board .
Kerkorian and Tracinda had also tried to take over Chrysler in 1995 .
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Glover spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims .
About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference .
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Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract , held with insolvent utility TXU Europe .
Drax ’ s troubles began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the insolvent utility TXU Europe .
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But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards . "
" I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative .
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