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A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the government was free to withhold the names of more than 700 people detained in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001.
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the U.S. government can withhold the names of people detained as part of the September 11 investigation, reversing a lower court decision.
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Asked about other possible attacks, Roberts said: "I don't think there's any question about it that . . . they're going to be very global in nature.
Asked about other possible attacks, Roberts said: “I don’t think there’s any question about it that they’re going to be very global in nature.
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No team has overcome a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals, and the New Jersey Nets don't want to try their luck at such a daunting task."
No team has overcome a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals, and the New Jersey Nets don't want to try their luck at it.
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There are no suspects in the shooting, which took place around 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday at East 126th Street and Fifth Avenue, the police said.
Police said there was an argument before the slaying at East 126th Street and Fifth Avenue around 9 p.m.
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"But the reality is that there needs to be a big structural change," she added, "and you can't do that without funding."
"But the reality is that there needs to be a big structural change," Dr. Goin added.
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Knight had 29 interceptions in his six years with the Saints, including 17 the last three seasons.
Knight has 29 interceptions in six seasons, all with New Orleans -- including a team-high five last season.
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The budget analysis comes as negotiations between the City Council and the Bloomberg administration heat up.
Budget negotiations between the mayor and the City Council are entering high gear.
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Taupo was guiding her owner Paul Kibblewhite, 62, on a three-day walk with a tramping party of eight.
Taupo had been leading Mr Kibblewhite, 62, of Rotorua, on a three-day walk with a tramping party of eight.
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Handset market share for the second quarter, it said, is higher than the first quarter.
Nokia's market share for the second quarter is estimated to be higher than the first quarter, 2003."
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The series will be known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup.
Before that the division was known as the NASCAR Grand National Series.
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Where long-lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks in past decades, they are now lucky to catch one, the study found.
"Whereas long lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks, now they are lucky to catch one," Myers said.
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By contrast, the Senate-passed prescription drug plan requires seniors to pay 50 percent of drug costs, with a $275 deductible each year.
Under the House-passed plan, seniors would pay 20 percent of drug costs, plus a $250 deductible annually.
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Canada won't commit more troops to Afghanistan until the current year-long mission is complete, Prime Minister Jean Chretien said yesterday.
Canada will not consider sending more troops to Afghanistan until its current 12-month peacekeeping mission is complete, Prime Minister Jean Chretien said Saturday.
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Data showed Italian business confidence slipped to its lowest level in 16 months in May, aiding rate cut expectations.
On Tuesday, figures also showed Italian business confidence slipped again in May to its lowest level in 16 months, doing nothing to discourage rate cut expectations.
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He said Qantas would also cut capital spending by retiring some aircraft and deferring delivery of some new planes.
It would also further reduce capital expenditure by retiring some aircraft and delaying the delivery of new places.
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"The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place.
The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place, they are attacking us."
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That objection was cited by PeopleSoft's board in rejecting Oracle's offer.
PeopleSoft's board has recommended stockholders reject the offer.
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Dylan Baker and Lindsay Frost play her parents, Ed and Lois Smart.
Lindsay Frost and Dylan Baker played Elizabeth Smart's parents.
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Palm expects to move Handspring's employees to Palm Solutions headquarters in Milpitas, Calif.
Handspring employees are expected to move to Palm Solutions Group headquarters in Milpitas, Calif.
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The giant rock was first observed on August 24 by Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research Program, based in Socorro, New Mexico.
The rock was first observed by the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research Program, also known as LINEAR.
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He also said he advised his grown-up children not to run up credit card debts.
Barclays chief executive Matt Barrett also said he had advised his children never to use credit cards.
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Some women are also concerned that so many women are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection.
Some women also express concern about a society in which more people than ever are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection.
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Normally, congressional districts are redrawn by state legislatures every 10 years to reflect population changes recorded in the U.S. census.
Normally, redistricting is done every 10 years based on population changes in the census.
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Two area lawmakers said Democrats might entice some Republicans to support a tax hike.
Two Inland Valley lawmakers revealed it might be possible for Democrats to entice some Republicans to support a tax hike.
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Two of Collins' top assistants will consult with state police during the investigation and determine if any federal laws were violated, he said Friday.
U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Collins also said two of his assistants will consult with state police during the investigation and determine if any federal laws were broken.
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Sirius carries National Public Radio, although it doesn't include popular shows such as "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition."
Sirius recently began carrying National Public Radio, a deal pooh-poohed by XM because it doesn't include popular shows like All Things Considered and Morning Edition.
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The unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 6.1%, the highest level since July 1994.
The unemployment rate is predicted to have ticked up a percentage point to 6.1%.
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Food and Drug Administration (news - web sites) Commissioner Mark McClellan said Kraft's initiative could start an important trend.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Mark McClellan said Kraft's could start an important trend.
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She had been barred on the grounds that her headscarf would violate the state's neutrality in religion.
The school had argued that it violated the state's neutrality in religion.
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Without admitting or denying the S.E.C.'s allegations, Mr. Markovitz agreed to a permanent ban from associating with an investment adviser or mutual fund.
He has agreed to a lifetime ban from association with an investment adviser or mutual fund.
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Now, for the first time, those without Internet access can sign up with a single phone call.
Now, for the first time, those without Internet access can sign up by phone by making a single toll-free call to (888) 382-1222.
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Initial reports said the attackers fired from a mosque within in the city, 30 miles west of Baghdad.
The Centcom statement said the gunmen appeared to have fired from a mosque in the city, 50 km (32 miles) west of Baghdad.
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC> rose 8.25 points, or 0.45 percent, to 1,861.15.
The Nasdaq composite index dropped 6.8 percent, and the Standard & Poor's fell 4.9 percent.
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1,077,133
Paul Durousseau, 32, was charged Tuesday with five counts of first-degree murder for the Dec. 19 to Feb. 5 killings.
Paul Durousseau, 32, was charged Tuesday with murder in five Jacksonville slayings between December and February, and in a 1997 Georgia killing.
1
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3,083,626
Dan Powers, vice president of grid computing strategy at IBM Corp., says he's not worried about such off-the-shelf PC clusters threatening sales of traditional supercomputers.
Dan Powers, IBM vice president of grid-computing strategy, says he's not worried about off-the-shelf PC clusters threatening traditional supercomputer sales.
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1,136,879
Britain has said it will oppose articles calling for closer coordination of tax and economic policy, to uphold the national right of veto.
Britain has said it wants to haggle over articles of the draft calling for closer coordination of tax and economic policy.
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Next Monday at about 2 p.m. (CST), hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms.
Around the same time, hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms.
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3,034,600
Four people were found shot to death along a highway Tuesday morning and three others were wounded in a possible dispute involving immigrant smuggling, officials said.
Four people were found shot to death along a highway Tuesday and four others were wounded in a dispute that apparently involved immigrant smugglers, officials said.
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The subjects were next given a squirt up the nose of a rhinovirus, the nasty little germ that causes colds.
Following their assessment, each volunteer received a squirt in the nose of rhinovirus the germ that causes colds.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Kohl's Corp., Family Dollar Stores Inc. and Big Lots Inc. were among the merchants posting May sales that fell below Wall Street's modest expectations.
Wal- Mart, Kohl's Corp., Family Dollar Stores Inc., and Big Lots Inc. posted May sales that fell below Wall Street's modest expectations.
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Horn remained in critical but stable condition Monday, the hospital said.
The illusionist remained in critical condition Monday with a gaping wound to the neck.
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The news sent Cisco shares on a tear in after-hours trading.
Cisco shares gained $1.28 in after-hours trading to $23.08.
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2,716,882
It will be the first handset to ship with the Smartphone 2003 version of Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows Mobile software, the mobile operator said.
According to the company, it will be the first handset to ship with the Smartphone 2003 version of Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows Mobile software.
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The patch also fixes a vulnerability 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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1,279,614
Analysts surveyed by Reuters Research had been looking for, on average, revenue of $723 million and a loss of 28 cents a share.
Analysts surveyed by First Call were expecting sales of $723 million and a loss of 28 cents a share.
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PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway has described Oracle's $5.1 billion bid as "atrociously bad behaviour from a company with a history of atrociously bad behaviour".
Conway called the move "atrociously bad behaviour from a company with a history of atrociously bad behaviour."
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3,223,018
Hernandez has been treated for breast cancer, and Moore suffers from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Hernandez had breast cancer and Moore is being treated for non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
1
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3,023,029
Peterson, a former fertilizer salesman, is charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and the baby boy she was carrying.
Peterson, 31, is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son.
1
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1,383,329
In a landmark ruling yesterday, the Court of Appeals ordered the Legislature and Gov. George Pataki to fix the funding system by July 30, 2004.
In the landmark ruling regarding New York City schools, the Court of Appeals ordered the Legislature and Gov. George Pataki to fix the funding system by July 30, 2004.
1
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1,268,446
Dealers said the single currency's downward momentum may pick up speed should it break below $1.15.
Dealers said the single currency's downward momentum against the dollar could pick up speed if it broke below $1.15.
1
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2,067,124
The House would limit the increases to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, not to those supporting the nation's war efforts from bases outside the combat zone.
The House would limit the increases to those troops in the Iraq and Afghanistan combat zones, but not troops supporting those war efforts from bases outside the combat zone.
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810,916
The attack by the three militant groups took place here at Erez, the main border crossing between Israel and Gaza.
The attack took place under cover of fog at the Erez crossing on the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip.
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He attends football training for three hours a day to accelerate the healing process, and has lost 17 kilograms since October.
Mr Hughes, who trains three hours a day to accelerate the healing process, has lost 17 kilos since October.
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2,742,206
The chip also features an updated LongRun power and heat management system.
It also features Nvidia's own PowerMizer power management system.
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SPOT products run a Microsoft operating system and the company's DirectBand radio technology developed with SCA Data Systems.
The DirectBand network was developed with the assistance of SCA Data Systems.
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2,502,910
On Monday, a suicide bomber blew himself up near the United Nations compound here, killing a security guard as well as himself.
On Monday, a suicide car bomber blew himself up close to the United Nations compound in Baghdad, also killing a security guard.
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1,914,703
The company claims it's the largest single Apple VAR Xserve sale to date.
The company claimed it is the largest sale of Xserves by an Apple retailer.
1
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1,430,791
With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, state parks such as the Spruce Run Recreation Area in Union Township will be open.
With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, state parks such as Parvin State Park in Salem County will be open.
1
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1,726,944
The 2001 recession is considered short and shallow relative to the nine others since World War II, which averaged 11 months.
The most recent recession was short and shallow relative to the nine others, averaging 11 months, that occurred since World War II.
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1,860,658
Seven of the nine major Democratic presidential candidates were to address the forum last night.
Seven Democratic presidential candidates have arranged to address the group, according to The Associated Press.
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Barbini's comments came Tuesday, the second day of the Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman kicks off the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology on Monday.
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1,245,555
On the Mediterranean coast of neighboring Turkey, Iraqi, U.S. and Turkish officials gathered in the port of Ceyhan for a ceremony launching the shipment.
In neighboring Turkey, Iraqi, U.S. and Turkish officials gathered at the Mediterranean port of Ceyhan for a ceremony launching the shipment.
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He replaces Ron Dittemore, who announced his resignation in April.
Dittemore announced his plans to resign on April 23.
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While opposition parties have welcomed the cabinet's decision on anti-retroviral treatment, some said Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was not fit to preside over a rollout plan.
Health Minister Manto-Tshabalala Msimang is not fit to preside over an anti-retroviral treatment rollout plan, according to some opposition parties.
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"We're optimistic we can deliver the vaccine to these people in time to do good," said Dr. David Fleming of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"We're optimistic we can deliver the vaccine to these people in time to do good," said Dr. David Fleming, the CDC's deputy director for Public Health and Science.
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"Only 1pc of those taking the drug worldwide have contracted ILD as a result," she said.
AstraZeneca says just 1pc of people of those taking the drug worldwide have suffered serious consequences.
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Dallas Coach Don Nelson declared Nowitzki's status as doubtful.
Coach Don Nelson declared Nowitzki out at the team's morning shootaround.
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3,052,804
Rescue workers arriving to February's deadly fire at a West Warwick nightclub met a horrific scene, as people trapped in the club's doorway screamed for help.
Rescue workers arriving at February's deadly nightclub fire met a horrific scene, as people trapped in the club's doorway screamed for help, rescue tapes released Thursday show.
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Detectives told Deasean's father, Stelly Chisolm, a college student, and mother, Kimberly Hill, of the arrest shortly after Perry was apprehended.
Shortly after his arrest, detectives told Deasean's father, Stelly Chisolm, a college student, and mother, Kimberly Hill, a medical assistant, about the development.
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1,688,150
Subway and bus fares rose 33 percent, from $1.50 to $2, on May 4, while tickets on suburban trains rose an average 25 percent May 1.
Subway and bus fares rose 33 percent, from $1.50 to $2, on May 4, while average 25 percent increases took effect May 1 on suburban trains.
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2,933,859
Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport will test a nationwide security system that will collect fingerprints and take photographs of millions of foreign visitors each year.
Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport will be the testing site next month for a nationwide security system that will collect fingerprints and take photographs of millions of foreign visitors each year.
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When contacted last night, Perkins declined comment.
Perkins and Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway declined comment Sunday night.
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911,618
These plans would offer preventive health coverage as well as protection against catastrophic health-care expenses, neither of which is currently available under the government-run program.
The latter would offer preventive health coverage as well as protection against unexpected healthcare expenses, neither of which is currently available under Medicare.
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515,752
They were among about 40 people attending the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some non-traditional touches.
He said about 40 people attended the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some nontraditional touches.
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Notes: Cabrera, at 20 years, 63 days, is the second-youngest player to debut with the Marlins.
Noteworthy: Cabrera became the second-youngest player to debut for the Marlins -- 20 years and 63 days.
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1,721,807
The number of injured dropped to 2.92 million in 2002 from 3.03 million a year earlier.
At the same time, the number of injuries dropped, from 3.03 million in 2001 to 2.92 million in 2002.
0
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1,782,732
No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases, but Shanley has pleaded not guilty.
No dates have been set for either the civil trial or the criminal trial.
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2,250,465
Who will succeed Mr. O'Neill at Hyundai is not clear.
There is no clear successor for Mr. O'Neill at Hyundai.
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Shares of Guidant plummeted in trading both on and off the New York Stock Exchange before a news halt was imposed after midday.
Shares of Guidant were down 5.3 percent at $40.92 in afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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McNair was stopped after a police officer saw his vehicle weaving on a downtown street before pulling into a convenience store, the arrest report said.
McNair was stopped just after midnight by a police officer who reportedly saw his sports utility vehicle weaving on a downtown street.
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2,112,911
U.S. District Judge Denny Chin said Fox's claim was "wholly without merit, both factually and legally."
"This case is wholly without merit, both factually and legally," Chin said.
0
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1,455,672
The injured were taken to hospitals in Jefferson City and Columbia, a college town about 30 miles to the north.
The injured were taken to hospitals in Jefferson City and Columbia, about 48km north; their conditions were not immediately available.
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1,116,653
Stack said he did no work for Triumph until 1999, when a grand jury began investigating Silvester.
Stack testified that he was not asked to do any work for Triumph until June 1999, after a grand jury investigating Silvester subpoenaed Triumph.
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Federal agent Bill Polychronopoulos said it was not known if the man, 30, would be charged.
Federal Agent Bill Polychronopoulos said last night the man involved in the Melbourne incident had been unarmed.
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2,549,015
The chipset will operate in the 2.4-GHz band, and features radio signal interference prevention and low power consumption.
The 2.4 GHz radio frequency chipset features radio interference protection and low power consumption.
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3,264,835
It has been named Colymbosathon ecplecticos, which means "astounding swimmer with a large penis".
He and colleagues named it Colymbosathon ecplecticos, which means "swimmer with a large penis."
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"I think we should leave them as they are," said Lott, R-Miss., of the current ownership rules during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing.
"I think we should hesitate," Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, said at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing.
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1,019,063
Oracle shares were also higher, trading up 12 cents at $13.60.
Shares of Redwood Shores-based Oracle rose 14 cents to $13.62.
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1,910,454
The company must either pay NTP the $53.7-million or post a bond with the court pending the appeal, Mr. Wallace said.
RIM must either pay NTP the $53.7 million or post a bond with the court pending the appeal.
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Taiwan had been relatively free of the viral infection until a fiasco at a Taipei hospital in late April caused the number of infections to skyrocket.
Taiwan had been relatively free of the viral infection until a severe outbreak at a Taipei hospital in late April.
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"The idea of a federal betting parlor on atrocities and terrorism is ridiculous and it's grotesque," said Wyden.
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said the "idea of a federal betting parlor on atrocities and terrorism is ridiculous and grotesque," WBAL reported.
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3,052,505
"I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks," Dean said Friday in a telephone interview from New Hampshire.
"I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks," he told The Des Moines Register.
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Without the fleet, NASA has relied on the Russian space program to rotate crew members for the International Space Station and to send supplies to the orbiting laboratory.
Without the shuttle fleet, NASA is relying on the Russian space program to rotate crew members on the International Space Station and send new supplies to the orbiting laboratory.
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1,568,664
At least 29 American troops have been killed in action since Bush declared major combat over on May 1.
Some three dozen American and British troops have been killed since Bush declared major combat over in Iraq on May 1.
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Another piece would be sent to the lab in Virginia for additional testing, Conte said.
Another piece of the suit will be sent to Virginia for more testing, Conte said.
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Some Boston managers are concerned that banning smoking will create safety hazards as groups of smokers huddle outside bars and nightclubs.
Some Boston bar managers said they worry that banning smoking will create a hazard as groups of smokers huddle outside on sidewalks and in parking lots to smoke.
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Park rangers searched an abandoned lighthouse on Monomoy yesterday, but found no sign of them, said Stuart Smith, the Chatham harbormaster.
Park rangers searched an abandoned lighthouse on Monomoy yesterday afternoon, but there was no sign of the two women, said Chatham Harbormaster Stuart Smith.
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1,679,412
A total of 32 U.S. soldiers have been killed in attacks since May 1, when President Bush declared the end of major hostilities in Iraq.
Thirty-two U.S. soldiers have been killed in Iraq since President Bush declared major combat over on May 1.
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2,700,737
2,700,676
He was sentenced to five years in prison at at Kingston Crown Court yesterday after pleading guilty to the attempted abduction of a teenager.
Former postal worker, Douglas Lindsell, was sentenced yesterday at Kingston Crown Court after pleading guilty to attempting to abduct a young girl.
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3,311,633
Mr. Rowland attended a party in South Windsor for the families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers called to active duty.
Rowland was making an appearance at a holiday party for families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers assigned to duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.