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"Now, the other guy, he's ashamed of his party," Street said to crowd laughter. | "The other guy, he's ashamed of his party, and I don't blame him. | 3.5 | 1,100 |
In his new position, Dynes will earn $395,000, a significant increase over Atkinson's salary of $361,400. | Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400. | 4.5 | 1,101 |
But in the end, all the worm did was visit a pornography site, said Vincent Weafer, a security director with Symantec Security Response in California. | But Vincent Weafer, security director with Symantec Security Response, said all the virus did was visit a pornography site. | 4.8 | 1,102 |
Justices said that the Constitution allows the government to administer drugs only "in limited circumstances." | In a 6-3 ruling, the justices said such anti-psychotic drugs can be used only in "limited circumstances." | 3.5 | 1,103 |
The veteran Malyasian diplomat met Suu Kyi Wednesday at the lakeside home in Yangon where she is under house arrest. | Razali Ismail met for 90 minutes with Suu Kyi, a 1991 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, at her lakeside home, where she is under house arrest. | 3.692 | 1,104 |
At first blush, then, the distinction drawn by the creators of the do-not-call registry would seem to draw the line in precisely the right place. | At first blush, then, the creators of the registry would seem to have drawn the line between exempted and banned calls in the right place. | 4 | 1,105 |
Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma today cut short a visit to Latin America as a bitter border wrangle between Ukraine and Russia deteriorates further. | The dispute has led Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma to cut short a state visit to Latin America. | 3.5 | 1,106 |
Chechen officials working for the Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels and tension is running high ahead of next Sunday's presidential election in war-torn Chechnya. | Officials in Chechnya's Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels, and tension is running high ahead of Sunday's presidential election in the war-ravaged region. | 4.75 | 1,107 |
About 25 governments have signed in the last four months, about half of those in the last three weeks. | According to the State Department list, about 25 nations have signed bilateral agreements in the past four months, about half in the past three weeks. | 3.2 | 1,108 |
The panel ordered the Commerce Department to issue revised figures for the duties within 60 days. | It called on the Commerce Department to respond within 60 days. | 2.6 | 1,109 |
The company will launch 800 hot spots, or "Wi-Fi Zones," later this summer, and plans to have more than 2,100 by the end of the year. | The service will launch later this summer with 800 locations, and Sprint plans 2,100 locations by the end of the year. | 3 | 1,110 |
Gold's rise pulled other precious metals higher, shunting silver to $4.81/83 an ounce from $4.77/79 last quoted in New York. | Gold's bounce pulled other precious metals higher, sending silver to $4.83/85 an ounce from $4.80/82 last quoted in New York. | 3.25 | 1,111 |
Shares of LendingTree soared $5.99, or 40.1 percent, to $20.68 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market. | Shares of LendingTree rose $6.21, or 42 percent, to $20.90 after hitting $21.36 earlier. | 2.2 | 1,112 |
It will cost about $20,000 per eight-week course of treatment, comparable to other injected cancer therapies, a spokeswoman said. | It will cost about $20,000 per average course of treatment -16 to 17 weeks. | 3.5 | 1,113 |
Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged. | Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them. | 4.75 | 1,114 |
The identical rovers will act as robotic geologists, searching for evidence of past water. | The rovers act as robotic geologists, moving on six wheels. | 3.2 | 1,115 |
Representatives for Puretunes could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday. | Puretunes representatives could not be located Thursday to comment on the suit. | 3.25 | 1,116 |
I've still got a fighting chance, though," Hewitt said after battling to overcome Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court. | "I'm still not red-hot favourite," Hewitt said after battling to down Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court. | 3.75 | 1,117 |
Two astronomers surveying the region around Jupiter have detected 20 new moons, bringing the giant planet's total to 60. | Astronomers have clocked eight more moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing its known total to 60. | 3 | 1,118 |
"What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the Constitution," she said. | The church's lawyer, Shirley Phelps-Roper, was clear: "What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the constitution," she said. | 2.6 | 1,119 |
The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate's office, police said. | The woman reported that she felt threatened and obtained a warrant for Stackhouse's arrest from the local magistrate's office. | 3.25 | 1,120 |
The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate group. | The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate province in North America because of last week's actions. | 3.4 | 1,121 |
Amgen shares gained 93 cents, or 1.45 percent, to $65.05 in afternoon trading on Nasdaq. | Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange. | 1.333 | 1,122 |
The last time the survey was conducted, in 1995, those numbers matched. | In 1995, the last survey, those numbers were equal. | 5 | 1,123 |
Higher courts have ruled that the tablets broke the constitutional separation of church and state. | The federal courts have ruled that the monument violates the constitutional ban against state-established religion. | 4 | 1,124 |
In two weeks, he'll probably send out Peace Rules in the Preakness. | Frankel said Peace Rules will run in the Preakness Stakes on May 17. | 3.6 | 1,125 |
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. | 0.8 | 1,126 |
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. | 3.5 | 1,127 |
Still, he said, "I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill." | "I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill," Frist, R-Tenn., said Thursday. | 3 | 1,128 |
Nationally, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile, including 284 deaths. | There were 293 human cases of West Nile in Indiana in 2002, including 11 deaths statewide. | 1.667 | 1,129 |
On Thursday, a Washington Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely, contrary to the Wall Street Journal's line. | On Thursday, a Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely. | 3.75 | 1,130 |
Mr. Heatley, who suffered a broken jaw and torn knee ligaments, faces several charges. | Heatley underwent surgery Saturday for a broken jaw and an MRI found two torn ligaments in his right knee. | 2.25 | 1,131 |
Former company chief financial officer Franklyn M. Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy on June 5 and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. | Last week, former chief financial officer Franklyn Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with the government's investigation. | 4.2 | 1,132 |
U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled that the Akron-based company should have determined that changes at one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions. | FirstEnergy Corp. should have determined that modernizing one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions, U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled Thursday. | 3.6 | 1,133 |
Mr Pollard said: "This is a terrible personal tragedy and a shocking blow for James's family. | Nick Pollard, the head of Sky News said: "This is a shocking blow for James's family. | 3.4 | 1,134 |
"They were tossed around like feathers," Gordon said. | "The concrete barriers (between lanes) were being tossed around like feathers." | 3 | 1,135 |
"IT is the only vehicle on which established economies will be able to compete," Barrett said. | "IT is the only vehicle on which established economies will be able to compete" with fast-growing economies such as China and India, Barrett said. | 3.25 | 1,136 |
The new system costs between $1.1 million and $22 million, depending on configuration. | The system is priced from US$1.1 million to $22.4 million, depending on configuration. | 3.6 | 1,137 |
The router will be available in the first quarter of 2004 and will cost around $200, the company said. | Netgear prices the WGT634U Super Wireless Media Router, which will be available in the first quarter of 2004, at under $200. | 3 | 1,138 |
On Monday, as first reported by CNET News.com, the RIAA withdrew a DMCA notice to Penn State University's astronomy and astrophysics department. | Last Thursday, the RIAA sent a stiff copyright warning to Penn State's department of astronomy and astrophysics. | 1.75 | 1,139 |
The first health-care worker in the country to die of SARS was a Filipina-Canadian who contracted the disease at North York General Hospital, the site of the second outbreak. | Emile Laroza, 51, contracted SARS while working as a nurse at North York General Hospital, the epicentre of the second SARS outbreak. | 3.25 | 1,140 |
"I'm not going to be sponsoring it because it is not our proposal but I'm not going to be negative about it". | "I'm not going to be sponsoring it because it's not our proposal, but I'm not responding to it in a negative way," he said. | 4.4 | 1,141 |
Dixon was otherwise the class of the field at Pikes Peak International Raceway. | Scott Dixon eventually made winning the Honda Indy 225 look easy Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway. | 2.8 | 1,142 |
By Sunday night, the fires had blackened 277,000 acres, hundreds of miles apart. | Major fires had burned 264,000 acres by early last night. | 2.75 | 1,143 |
U.S. forces struck dozens of targets on Monday, killing six guerrillas and arresting 21 others, the military said. | U.S. forces struck dozens of targets on Monday, killing six guerrillas and arresting 99 others during 1,729 patrols and 25 raids conducted over 24 hours. | 3 | 1,144 |
They came despite what BA called a "difficult quarter", which it said included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow. | BA said the second quarter, which included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow, had been difficult. | 3.6 | 1,145 |
The author is one of several defense experts expected to testify. | Spitz is expected to testify later for the defense. | 3 | 1,146 |
The two-year note US2YT=RR fell 5/32 in price, taking its yield to 1.23 percent from 1.16 percent late on Monday. | The benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR lost 11/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday. | 2 | 1,147 |
As part of a restructuring Peregrine sold its Remedy help desk software unit last year to BMC Software Inc. | Peregrine sold its Remedy business unit to BMC Software in November for $355 million. | 3 | 1,148 |
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. | 4.4 | 1,149 |
Shares in BA were down 1.5 percent at 168 pence by 1420 GMT, off a low of 164p, in a slightly stronger overall London market. | Shares in BA were down three percent at 165-1/4 pence by 0933 GMT, off a low of 164 pence, in a stronger market. | 2.4 | 1,150 |
The companies, Chiron and Aventis Pasteur, together made about 80 million doses of the injected vaccine, which ordinarily would have been enough to meet U.S. demand. | Chiron and Aventis Pasteur together made about 80 million doses, ordinarily enough for U.S. demand, The Associated Press reported. | 4.4 | 1,151 |
Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment from beneath the concrete slab Thursday, but it turned out to be an animal bone, authorities said. | Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment Thursday night, but authorities said it was from an animal. | 4.4 | 1,152 |
Joining Stern and McEntee on stage was International Union of Painters and Allied Trades President James Williams. | The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades endorsed Mr Dean several weeks ago. | 2.6 | 1,153 |
The Winston-Salem, North Carolina company opened six stores during the quarter, bringing the total to 282. | Six new Krispy Kreme stores were opened in the first quarter, bringing the total number of stores to 282. | 3 | 1,154 |
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. | 4.5 | 1,155 |
Families stuck on the highway remained in their cars, and used their cell phones to call home. | Families stuck on the highway were being urged to remain in their cars, and to use their cell phones only in case of emergency. | 3 | 1,156 |
For the entire season, the average five-day forecast track error was 259 miles, Franklin said. | "The average track error for the five-day (forecast) is 323 nautical miles. | 1.75 | 1,157 |
Orange shares jumped as much as 15 percent. | France Telecom shares dropped 3.6 percent while Orange surged 13 percent. | 2 | 1,158 |
A search for three missing teenagers uncovered at least two bodies buried beneath freshly poured concrete in the basement of a house, authorities said Wednesday. | Authorities performed an autopsy Thursday on one of three bodies recovered from beneath a layer of freshly poured concrete in the basement of a northwest Indiana home. | 2.4 | 1,159 |
Beleaguered telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies is being investigated by two federal agencies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia. | Two federal agencies are investigating telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia. | 4.8 | 1,160 |
He claimed Red Hat and the Free Software Foundation with trying to undermine U.S. copyright and patent law. | In his letter, McBride charges the Free Software Foundation and Red Hat with trying to undermine U.S. copyright laws. | 4 | 1,161 |
Police then called a bomb squad, but the device exploded, killing Wells, before bomb technicians arrived. | While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive, the bomb exploded, killing Wells. | 4 | 1,162 |
At 12 months there was still a difference in function, although it was not a significant one. | At 12 months, there was still a difference between the groups, but it was not considered significant. | 4.4 | 1,163 |
"It just seems like all the issues that we support, he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus of LULAC. | "It just seems like all the issues that we support he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus, the league's director of policy and legislation. | 4.2 | 1,164 |
"City-grown pollution, and ozone in particular, is tougher on country trees," says Cornell University ecologist Jillian Gregg. | "I know this sounds counterintuitive, but it's true: City-grown pollution -- and ozone in particular -- is tougher on country trees," U.S. ecologist Jillian Gregg said. | 3.6 | 1,165 |
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index slipped 4.77, or 0.5 percent, to 929.62. | The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX shed 0.17 of a point, or just 0.02 percent, to 934. | 2.5 | 1,166 |
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7 per cent to 9,547.43 while the S&P 500 was 0.8 per cent weaker at 1,025.79. | The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> fell 44 points, or 0.46 percent, to 9,568. | 1.5 | 1,167 |
"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." | 5 | 1,168 |
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. | 3.75 | 1,169 |
Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday. | Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday, saying that he never discussed personnel matters. | 1.75 | 1,170 |
Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September, the company said. | Chief Executive Mickey Robinson was fired for cause in September, the company said last month. | 4.4 | 1,171 |
Police believe Wilson shot Reynolds, then her mother once in the head before fatally turning the gun on herself. | Police believe Wilson then shot Jennie Mae Robinson once in the head before turning the gun on herself. | 3 | 1,172 |
According to security sources, London Metropolitan Police Commissioner John Stevens placed his force on its highest state of alert last week following the warning. | The Telegraph can reveal that Sir John Stevens, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, placed his force on its highest alert last week. | 3.8 | 1,173 |
Bulger's brother is now on the agency's ''10 Most Wanted'' list, sought in connection with 21 murders. | Bulger's brother, a former FBI informant, is now on the law enforcement agency's "10 Most Wanted" list. | 3.25 | 1,174 |
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. | 2.75 | 1,175 |
"The European Union is basically absent," said Tito Barbini, regional minister for agriculture in Tuscany, Italy. | Tito Barbini, a regional minister for agriculture in Tuscany, Italy, criticized the absence Tuesday in Sacramento. | 3.4 | 1,176 |
"It was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games," Thomas said. | "We're in the Stanley Cup finals, and it was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games. | 3.2 | 1,177 |
From Broadway comedies like "The Seven Year Itch" (1952), "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" | Playwright George Axelrod, who anticipated the sexual revolution with The Seven Year Itch and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? | 2 | 1,178 |
Nine seconds later, it broke the sound barrier and continued its steep powered ascent. | Nine seconds later, SpaceShipOne broke the sound barrier, the company said. | 3 | 1,179 |
The plane was estimated to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight. | US Airways Flight 5481, which crashed Jan. 8, was judged to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight. | 3.25 | 1,180 |
Gainer said the two staff aides are "very sorry this all happened," and the security personnel had performed "well within standards." | The security personnel performed ``well within standards'' and the two staff aides were ``very sorry all this happened,'' Gainer said. | 5 | 1,181 |
He also said the academy will get its own internal report next week detailing the seriousness of the remaining problem. | The academy will get its own internal report next week and it will be made public, Rosa said. | 3.333 | 1,182 |
Gartner's report said global WLAN equipment shipments reached 19.5 million last year, a 120 percent increase over 2001's 8.9 million units. | Total shipments reached 19.5 million units last year, compared with 8.9 million units in 2001. | 3.6 | 1,183 |
Roy Moore, the suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, stood accused but unrepentant Wednesday in the same courtroom he recently presided over. | Moore, the suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, stands trial before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary. | 3.8 | 1,184 |
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI climbed 164 points, or 1.91 percent, to 8,765.38, brushing its highest levels since mid-January. | The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI tacked on 97 points, or 1.14 percent, to 8,699. | 3 | 1,185 |
An arrest warrant claimed Bryant assaulted the woman June 30 at a hotel. | According to an arrest warrant, Bryant, 24, attacked a woman on June 30. | 4.25 | 1,186 |
FRIENDS of Robert De Niro yesterday rallied around him after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. | Hollywood actor Robert De Niro has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his spokesman said today. | 3.5 | 1,187 |
But JT was careful to clarify that it was "not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment". | "However, we are not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment." | 3.2 | 1,188 |
Shares of Halliburton fell 71 cents, or 3 percent, to close at $21.59 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. | Halliburton shares fell 54 cents, or 2.4 percent, to $21.76 a share in midday New York Stock Exchange trade. | 2.4 | 1,189 |
Tail wagging, Abbey trotted on stage with Conway before a crowd of more than 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft's annual customer conference at the Anaheim Convention Center. | On Monday, Abbey trotted on stage, tail wagging, with Conway before a crowd of 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft's annual customer conference. | 4 | 1,190 |
At midnight on Wednesday, 68 percent of voters said "no" to the tax, with 97 percent of the votes counted. | With 97 percent of precincts counted tonight, 68 percent of voters opposed the tax. | 4.667 | 1,191 |
Graham is expected to be nominated and elected to a second one-year term today and will deliver the presidential address. | Later Tuesday, Graham was expected to be re-elected for a second one-year term. | 3.333 | 1,192 |
"These changes may affect a large number of existing Web pages," the statement continued. | Still, changes to IE "may affect a large number of existing Web pages," according to the W3C's notice. | 3 | 1,193 |
Barbini said the union may reach a compromise with the United States but it wants a system for labeling such foods, something the industry successfully fought here. | Barbini said the EU may reach a compromise but it wants a system for labeling such foods, something the industry has resisted. | 3.25 | 1,194 |
The blaze then spread to several surrounding structures on the property and destroyed them. | The fire spread to several surrounding structures on the property and destroyed them as deputies held back firefighters. | 4 | 1,195 |
Sources say agents confiscated "several" documents he was carrying. | Agents confiscated several classified documents in his possession and interrogated him. | 3.5 | 1,196 |
The helicopter burst into flames upon impact, according to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office. | The helicopter was owned by Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters Inc., according to the sheriff's office. | 2 | 1,197 |
"I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel," said Silver. | "I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel, J. Michael Boxley,'' the Silver statement said. " | 3.6 | 1,198 |
The new research will be published soon in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. | It will appear in the next few weeks on the Web site of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. | 3.4 | 1,199 |