" These foods have an almost identical effect on lowering cholesterol as the original cholesterol-lowering drugs . "

We have now proven that these foods have an almost identical effect on lowering cholesterol as the original cholesterol-reducing drugs .


" I felt that if I disagreed with Rosie too much I would lose my job , " she said .

Cavender did say : " I felt that if I disagreed with Rosie too much I would lose my job . "


State Supreme Court Justice Ira Gammerman said in court this morning , " It was an ill-conceived lawsuit . "

New York Supreme Court Justice Ira Gammerman said in his statement that the lawsuit was " ill-conceived . "


The former president also gave numerous speeches in 2002 without compensation , said his spokesman Jim Kennedy .

His spokesman Jim Kennedy said the former president also gave more than 70 speeches in 2002 without compensation .


Mayor Joe T. Parker said late Thursday that the three workers were two men and a woman who were inside the building when the first blast occurred .

The missing workers , two men and a woman , were inside the building when the first blast occurred , Mayor Joe T. Parker said .


Kaichen appeared Wednesday in federal court on two bank robbery charges .

She appeared in federal court Wednesday , but did not enter a plea .


The monkeys could track their progress by watching a schematic representation of the arm and its motions on a video screen .

The arm was kept in a separate room , but the monkeys could track their progress by watching a representation of the arm and its motions on a video screen .


As a result , 24 players broke par in the first round .

Twenty-four players broke par in the first round , the third highest figure in U.S. Open history .


Magner , who is 54 and known as Marge , has been the consumer group 's chief operating officer since April 2002 , and sits on Citigroup 's management committee .

She has been the consumer unit 's chief operating officer since April 2002 , and sits on Citigroup 's management committee .


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

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > climbed 19.11 points , or 1.2 percent , to 1,615.02 .


Closed sessions are routinely held at the United Nations tribunal that deals with Balkan war crimes , but usually to protect witnesses 's safety .

Closed sessions are routinely held at the U.N. tribunal that deals with Balkan war crimes , but they are usually closed to protect witnesses who fear for their safety .


Although it 's unclear whether Sobig was to blame , The New York Times also asked employees at its headquarters yesterday to shut down their computers because of " system difficulties . "

The New York Times asked employees at its headquarters to shut down their computers yesterday because of " computing system difficulties . "


The incubation period in cattle is four to five years , said Stephen Sundlof of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration .

The incubation period in cattle is four to five years , said Dr. Stephen Sundlof of the Food and Drug Administration ( news - web sites ) .


His band in the early 1930 's included the pianist Teddy Wilson , the saxophonist Chu Berry , the trombonist J. C. Higginbotham and the drummer Sid Catlett .

His band in the early 1930s included pianist Teddy Wilson , saxophonist Chu Berry , trombonist J.C. Higginbotham and drummer Sid Catlett .


We feel so strongly about this issue that we are suspending sales and distribution of SCOLinux until these issues are resolved , " Sontag said .

We feel so strongly about this issue that we are suspending sales and distribution of SCO Linux until these issues are resolved . "


Aiken 's study appears in the Sept . 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association .

The findings appear in Wednesday 's Journal of the American Medical Association .


Slightly more than half of the profit shortfall results from a sales slump , with weakness spread across the company 's various geographic and end markets .

Slightly more than half of the earnings miss was due to a sales slump , with weakness was spread across the company 's various geographic and end markets .


Iran has yet to sign an additional protocol to the NPT treaty which would allow U.N. inspections at short notice .

Iran has yet to sign an additional protocol to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty , which it signed in 1970 , that would allow IAEA inspections at short notice .


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 .


In addition , the Justice Department said that the FBI has conducted ' ' fewer than 10 ' ' investigations involving visits to mosques .

In addition , " fewer than 10 " FBI offices have conducted investigations involving visits to Islamic mosques , the Justice Department said .


He refused to reveal what percentage of flights carried sky marshals , or whether they would be increased .

He refused to say what percentage of domestic flights had security officers on board .


Dean told reporters traveling on his 10-city " Sleepless Summer " tour that he considered campaigning in Texas a challenge .

Today , Dean ends his four-day , 10-city " Sleepless Summer " tour in Chicago and New York .


The victim , whose name was not released , underwent surgery at the hospital .

The wounded doctor , whose name was withheld , underwent surgery at the hospital for three gunshot wounds .


Those conversations had not taken place as of Tuesday night , according to an Oracle spokeswoman .

Those talks have not taken place , according to an Oracle spokeswoman .


Other features include FileVault , which secures the contents of a home directory with 128-bit AES encryption on the fly .

A new feature dubbed FileVault , also new in Panther , secures the contents of a user 's home directory with 128-bit AES encryption .


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 .


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 .


After Saddam 's regime crumbled in early April , it had to wait for legal hurdles to be crossed before sales could resume .

After Saddam 's regime crumbled in early April , legal hurdles had to be cleared before sales could resume .


The number of extremely obese adults -- those who are at least 100 pounds overweight -- has quadrupled since the 1980s to about 4 million .

The number of Americans considered extremely obese , or at least 100 pounds overweight , has quadrupled since the 1980s to a startling 4 million , the research shows .


The research firm earlier had forecast an increase of 4.9 percent .

The firm had predicted earlier this year a 4.9 percent increase .


Investigators used a jackhammer and hand tools to conduct the search but halted work for several hours while waiting for the anthropologist to arrive from Indianapolis .

Investigators used a jackhammer and hand tools to conduct the search but halted it until an anthropologist arrived in the northwestern Indiana city from Indianapolis .


Stripping out the extraordinary items , fourth-quarter earnings were 64 cents a share compared to 25 cents a share in the prior year .

Earnings were 59 cents a share for the three months ended May 25 compared with 15 cents a share a year earlier .


The company will be able to start recording profits from HPS immediately , Perot Systems spokeswoman Mindy Brown said .

The company will begin adding to Perot Systems ' profits immediately , the company said .


White House officials also deleted a reference to a 1999 study showing that global temperatures had risen sharply in the previous decade compared with the last 1,000 years .

The revised draft removed a reference to a 1999 study showing global temperatures had risen sharply in the past decade compared to the previous 1,000 years .


The leading actress nod went to energetic newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur as Edna 's daughter Tracy .

Marissa Jaret Winokur , as Tracy , won for best actress in a musical .


In January 2000 , notebooks represented less than 25 percent of sales volume .

That compares with January 2000 , when laptops represented less than 25 percent of sales volume , NPD said .


Federal and local officials , including Bush , saw no apparent sign of terrorism .

Federal officials earlier said there is no evidence of terrorism .


U.N. inspectors later said the documents were old and irrelevant -- some administrative material , some from a failed and well-known uranium-enrichment program of the 1980s .

They said some of the documents were administrative paper work and some about a failed and well-known uranium-enrichment program of the 1980s .


Griffith , a Mount Airy native , now lives on the North Carolina coast in Manteo .

Griffith , 77 , grew up in Mount Airy and now lives in Manteo .


A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that Congress can force the nation 's public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters .

The Supreme Court said Monday the government can require public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters , rejecting librarians ' complaints that the law amounts to censorship .


It will also delay the retirement of Mr Wightwick , 62 , who agreed to stay on until the deal was completed and Buhrmann bedded down in PaperlinX .

It will delay the retirement of Mr Wightwick , 62 , who agreed to stay on until Buhrmann is bedded down inside PaperlinX .


OS ANGELES - ' ' The Hulk ' ' was a monster at the box office in its debut weekend , taking in a June opening record of $ 62.6 million .

" The Hulk " took in $ 62.6 million at the box office , a monster opening and a new June record .


Their leader , Abu Bakr al-Azdi , turned himself in in June ; his deputy was killed in a recent shootout with Saudi forces .

Their leader , Abu Bakr al-Azdi , surrendered in June ; his deputy was killed in a shoot-out with Saudi forces recently .


Several current and former ferry officers have said the rules were routinely ignored and seldom enforced .

Some current and former ferry employees have said those rules were often ignored .


" Further testing is still under way , but at this stage , given the early detection , the outlook in such instances would be positive , " the specialist said yesterday .

" But at this stage , given the early detection , the outlook in such instances would be positive , " he said .


It will also help reform the Royal Solomon Islands Police , strengthen the courts and prisons system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry from intimidation .

The intervention force will confiscate weapons , reform the police , strengthen the courts and prison system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry .


The Bishop of Armidale , Peter Brain , was forthright .

" He hasn 't got much choice , " said the Bishop of Armidale , Peter Brain .


Heavy weekend rain and runoff from heavy snowmelt sent a mountain creek on a rampage , washing out a culvert and opening the sinkhole in I-70 east of Vail .

Rain and runoff from heavy snow sent a mountain creek on a rampage , washing out a culvert and opening a 22-foot-wide sinkhole in Interstate 70 east of Vail .


Spinal Concepts , launched in 1996 , makes orthopedic medical devices used during spinal fusion surgical procedures .

Spinal Concepts makes spinal fixation products used during spinal fusion surgery .


The spacecraft is scheduled to blast off as early as tomorrow or as late as Friday from the Jiuquan launching site in the Gobi Desert .

The spacecraft is scheduled to blast off between next Wednesday and Friday from a launching site in the Gobi Desert .


State Republican Chairman Kris Warner said the GOP would not shy away from referring to Wise 's problems in the 2004 gubernatorial campaign .

State GOP Chairman Kris Warner said the GOP would not shy away in 2004 from referring to Wise 's problems .


The others were given copies of " Dr. Atkins ' New Diet Revolution " and told to follow it .

The researchers gave copies of " Dr. Atkins ' New Diet Revolution " to the carb-cutters .


Druce is still being held at the prison and is now in isolation , she said .

Druce last night was held in isolation at the same prison .


NBC also announced it has struck a deal to keep ER on the air for three more seasons .

NBC also announced that it has extended its deal with Warner Brothers Television to keep ER on the air for at least three more seasons .


Also weighing on the market was news that General Motors GM.N planned to issue $ 10 billion in debt , in part to plug a hole in its pension plan .

Also hurting was news General Motors GM.N was to issue $ 10 billion in debt , in part to plug a hole in its pension plan .


In court , she briefly waved to courtroom sketch artists seated in the jury box and quietly made notes in a spiral-bound notebook .

Stewart waved to courtroom sketch artists seated in the jury box and took notes in a spiral-bound notebook during the hearing .


On Sunday , a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured in southern Iraq when a munitions dump exploded .

On Sunday , a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured when a munitions dump they were guarding exploded in southern Iraq .


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 .


" These allegations are completely out of character of the Kobe Bryant we know , " the statement read .

" These allegations are completely out of character of the Kobe Bryant we know , " Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said .


Jackson 's visit came after a relatively peaceful night in Benton Harbor , which sits in southwestern Michigan about 100 miles northeast of Chicago .

Jackson 's visit followed a relatively peaceful night Thursday in Benton Harbor , about 100 miles northeast of Chicago .


The attacks came as Mr Sharon faced down the hardline central committee of his Likud party in Jerusalem .

News of the Hebron incident filtered out as Mr Sharon was facing the hardline central committee of his Likud Party in Jerusalem .


The third appointment was to a new job , executive vice president and chief staff officer .

Bruce N. Hawthorne , 53 , was named executive vice president and chief staff officer .


The hearing occurred a day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer , Dallager , for not addressing the scandal .

The hearing came one day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer - Dallager - for failing to address the scandal .


SARS went on to claim the lives of 44 people in the Toronto area , including two nurses and a doctor .

The virus killed 44 people in the Toronto area , including one doctor and two nurses .


The World Health Organization — another Lilly partner , along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Purdue University — has declared TB a global emergency .

The World Health Organization -- which is participating in the initiative along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Purdue University -- has declared TB a global emergency .


Five Jordanian embassy staff were wounded but were in stable condition .

Some media reported that Jordanian embassy staff were killed in the attack .


This northern autumn US trainers will work with soldiers from four North African countries on patrolling and gathering intelligence .

Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions .


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 .


" The case has been ready to go for some time , " said FBI Special Agent Craig Dahle in Birmingham .

" The case has been ready to go for some time , " said Dahle , a spokesman for the Birmingham office .


" One can say that the euro at the moment is about at the level which better reflects the fundamentals , " he said .

" The euro at the moment is at a level that better reflects the fundamentals , " the ECB president said .


Thats why the Americans with all their technology cant find him .

That 's why the Americans - with all their technology - can 't find him . "


U.S. District Judge William Steele set a hearing tomorrow on the lawsuit .

U.S. District Judge William Steele has set the hearing on the suit for Wednesday .


Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday .

Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday , saying that he never discussed personnel matters .


We 're electing a president of the United States , not a staff . "

" We are electing a president of the United States , not a staff , " Kerry said .


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 .


The nation 's median household income , adjusted for inflation , declined 1.1 percent , to $ 42,409 in 2002 , the Census Bureau reported Friday .

The number of Americans living in poverty increased by 1.7 million last year , and the median household income declined by 1.1 percent , the Census Bureau reported yesterday .


The picture changes a bit should Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton be the Democratic presidential candidate .

The picture changes slightly should New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton end up as the Democratic presidential candidate .


Bremer said one initiative is to launch a $ 70 million nationwide program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods and build community projects .

Bremer said he would launch a $ 70-million program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods across Iraq and build community projects , but gave no details .


Her lawyers filed a lawsuit against the Dallas County district attorney , Henry Wade , challenging Texas 's abortion laws .

In 1969 , Ms. McCorvey 's attorneys filed suit against Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade challenging the state 's abortion laws .


Police said the suspected Marriott suicide bomber was Asmar Latin Sani , 28 , from the island of Sumatra .

A sibling also identified Sani , 28 , who was from the island of Sumatra , police said .


Both were a few metres apart , Mr Laczynski pressing against the metal fence dividing court officials from the crowd .

Separated by a few metres , Mr Laczynski pressed against the metal fence which divides court officials from the crowd .


The European Union was due Monday to demand Iran accept " urgently and unconditionally " tougher nuclear inspections and to link compliance with a pending trade deal .

The European Union was due on Monday to demand that Iran accept " urgently and unconditionally " tougher inspections of its nuclear program , linking compliance to a pending trade deal .


Advances in AIDS treatments in recent years , some experts are saying , could be undermining efforts to promote safe sex .

Advances in AIDS treatments in recent years , some experts say , may be undermining efforts to promote safer-sex practices .


Viles ' body was discovered four hours later after he failed to respond to a call to return to his housing unit .

Viles was found dead after the three failed to respond to a routine call to return to their housing units .


Every Thursday , a grains management committee meets in the Commission 's agriculture directorate to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender .

A grains management committee normally meets each Thursday in the Commission 's agriculture unit -- another target of Wednesday 's raids -- to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender .


About 1,500 firefighters here and north of the neighboring city of Rancho Cucamonga battled flames with helicopters , air tankers and bulldozers .

About 1500 firefighters in Fontana and the neighbouring city of Rancho Cucamonga battled flames with helicopters , air tankers and bulldozers .


Once seated , the anonymous jurors will be driven back and forth to court in vans with tinted windows to protect their identities .

The judge planned to have the anonymous jurors driven back and forth to court in vans with tinted windows to protect their identities .


She was taken by ambulance to Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith .

She was taken to Charing Cross Hospital , where she remained critically ill last night .


Pappas said he wouldn 't hesitate about asking Graham to substitute .

Pappas , the teacher , said he wouldn 't hesitate having Graham as a substitute .


" There is no doubt about the chemical programme , biological programme , indeed nuclear programme , indeed all that was documented by the UN , " he said .

He added : " There is no doubt about the chemical programme , the biological programme and indeed the nuclear weapons programme .


He said the attackers left behind leaflets urging staff at the Ishtar Sheraton to stop working at the hotel and demanding U.S. forces leave Iraq .

He said the attackers left behind leaflets urging workers at the Ishtar Sheraton to stop working at the hotel .


Deirdre Hisler , Government Canyon 's manager , said the state has long had its eye on this piece of property and is eager to complete the deal to obtain it .

Deirdre Hisler , Government Canyon 's manager , said the state long has coveted this piece of property , and is eager to complete the deal .


With the Expose feature , all open windows shrink to fit on the screen but are still clear enough to identify .

With the Expose ( ex-poh-SAY ) feature , all the open windows on the desktop immediately shrink to fit on the screen but are still clear enough to identify .


He faces a maximum sentence of 59 to 87 years in prison if convicted .

Iffel was hit with 22 weapons charges and faces up to 87 years in prison if convicted .


Elan would receive an additional $ 25 million in January if Skelaxin retains patent exclusivity , and get a cut of sales on a sliding scale through 2021 .

Elan would receive an additional $ 25 million in January if Skelaxin retains patent exclusivity and would also get a five percent share of sales from 2005 .


Still , he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines .

Still , he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines .


Police today charged three men , one aged 28 and two aged 26 , with attempted murder , torture , rape , assault occasioning bodily harm , armed robbery and burglary .

Four men were arrested and have been charged with attempted murder , torture , rape , assault , armed robbery and burglary .


The new policy gives greatest weight to grades , test scores and a student 's high school curriculum .

Academic achievement -- including grades , test scores and high school curriculum -- are given the highest priority .


McGill also detailed the hole that had been cut in the Caprice 's trunk .

McGill also said a dark glove was stuffed into a hole that had been cut in the Caprice 's trunk .


ImClone Systems Inc. and OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. are developing similar medications , designed to target tumor cells while sparing healthy ones .

Iressa is similar to medicines being developed by ImClone Systems Inc. and OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc . , designed to precisely target tumor cells while sparing healthy ones .


Shares in EDS closed on Thursday at $ 18.51 , a gain of 6 cents .

Shares of EDS closed Thursday at $ 18.51 , up 6 cents on the New York Stock Exchange .


Jirsa is being introduced as Marshall head coach today at a noon news conference in the Bob Hartley / Big Green Room of Cam Henderson Center , The Herald-Dispatch learned .

Jirsa will be introduced as the 25th Marshall basketball coach today at a press conference in the Henderson Center ’ s Big Green Room .


Richard Grasso quit as chairman last week after losing the support of his board amid public furor over his $ 140 million pay package .

Grasso quit last week in the wake of a firestorm of criticism over his $ 140 million compensation package .


Police Chief Superintendent Jesus Verzosa , who heads the national police intelligence group that had custody of Ghozi , has offered to resign , according to Ebdane .

Police chief Superintendent Jesus Verzosa , who heads the national police intelligence group , which had custody of Al-Ghozi , offered his resignation , and Ebdane accepted it .


Powerful Mistral winds were fanning the flames , which have destroyed more than 8,000 hectares ( 20,000 acres ) of pinewood since the blazes started Monday afternoon .

Powerful Mistral winds were fanning the flames , which have destroyed more than 8000 hectares of pinewood since the blazes began on Monday afternoon .


And as more than 100 people on death rows have been exonerated , other states have abridged or considered abridging the use of the death penalty .

As more than 100 people sentenced to death have been exonerated across the nation , other states have abridged or considered abridging the use of the death penalty .


The differences between Grassley and Thomas on energy and Medicare have become so pointed that other members say their angry personal relationship is embarrassing the party .

Their differences on energy and Medicare have become so pointed other members say it is embarrassing to the party .


Numan was the Baath Party 's regional command chairman responsible for west Baghdad .

Al-Numan was a longtime member of the regional command of the Baath party .


Instead , prosecutors dismissed charges and Rucker left the courtroom a free man .

Instead he left the courtroom a free man after authorities dismissed criminal charges .


LLEYTON Hewitt yesterday traded his tennis racquet for his first sporting passion - Australian football - as the world champion relaxed before his Wimbledon title defence .

LLEYTON Hewitt yesterday traded his tennis racquet for his first sporting passion – Australian rules football – as the world champion relaxed ahead of his Wimbledon defence .


Microsoft says customers can install applications and software on their handset wirelessly or from a PC via USB connection .

Additional applications and software can be downloaded via the phone or from a PC via a USB connection .


Shares of Schering-Plough were off 2 cents at $ 16.78 near midday on the New York Stock Exchange .

Shares of Schering-Plough closed down 4 cents at $ 16.76 in Thursday trade on the New York Stock Exchange .


The Episcopal Church ' ' is alienating itself from the Anglican Communion , ' ' said the Very Rev. Peter Karanja , provost of the All Saints Cathedral , in Nairobi .

In Nairobi , the provost of All Saints Cathedral , the Very Reverend Peter Karanja , said the US Episcopal Church was alienating itself from the Anglican Communion .


" The issue has been resolved , " Marlins President David Samson said through a club spokesman .

The Marlins only said : " The issue has been resolved . "


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points , or 0 percent , at 971.52 .

Standard & Poor 's 500 stock index futures for June were down 2.60 points at 965.70 , while Nasdaq futures were down 7.50 points at 1,183.50 .


" I don 't see the urgency of this , and I am not going to grant this request . "

" I don 't see the urgency in this so I 'm not going to grant it , " West said .


In its statement , the bank said it believed " the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the United Kingdom remain attractive . "

" We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive , " Goldman said .


The tour plans to make stops in 103 cities before rallying in Washington on Oct. 1-2 , and in New York City on Oct. 3-4 .

The tour will stop in 103 cities before rallying in Washington on Oct. 1 and 2 , and New York on Oct. 3 and 4 .


" 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 .


Elecia Battle , of Cleveland , told police she dropped her purse as she left the Quick Shop Food Mart last week after buying the ticket .

Elecia Battle dropped her purse after buying the Mega Millions Lottery ticket last week and believes the ticket blew away .


When fully operational , the facility is expected to employ up to 1,000 people .

The plant would employ 1,000 people when fully built out , the company said .


The Senate agreed Tuesday to lift a 10-year-old ban on the research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons .

Both the House and Senate bills would end the ban on research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons .


Shares of McDonald 's rose $ 1.83 , or 8.3 percent , to close at the day 's high of $ 23.89 .

McDonald 's shares rose $ 1.83 to close Friday at $ 23.89 on the New York Stock Exchange .


The girls and three of the cadets were cited for underage drinking .

The girls , ages 16 and 18 , were ticketed for underage drinking along with three of the cadets .


Oracle Corp 's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn 't rule out sweetening the company 's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc .

Oracle chairman Larry Ellison has hinted that the company could yet again increase its offer for rival PeopleSoft .


Former Indiana Rep. Frank McCloskey , 64 , died Sunday in Bloomington after a battle with bladder cancer .

McCloskey died Sunday afternoon in his home after a year-long battle with bladder cancer .


The bill also requires the FCC to hold at least five public hearings before voting on future ownership changes .

Another component of the bill would require the FCC to hold at least five public hearings on future ownership rule changes before voting .


State government sources said Travis ' move was a direct result of the controversy over the Boudin parole decision .

Sources say this decision was a direct result of the decision to release Boudin .


The Nikkei average closed up 1.5 percent at 8,152.16 , a one-month high .

The Nikkei average ended the morning up half a percent at 8,071.00 .


According to the Census Bureau , the Hispanic population increased by 9.8 percent from the April 2000 census figures .

The Hispanic population increased by 9.8per cent from the April 2000 census figures , despite less favourable social and economic conditions than in the 1990s .


The company said it would cut the wholesale price of most top-line CDs to $ 9.09 from $ 12.02 .

The company also said it would cut wholesale prices on cassettes and change the suggested retail price to $ 8.98 .


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 .


The House has passed prescription-drug legislation in the last two sessions , but the Senate has failed to do so .

The House has passed bills the past two Congresses , but the Senate has not .


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 , police said .

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 .


TI further said that , as a result of the license agreement , it will not change its prices for OMAP devices .

In a joint statement , the companies said that as a result of the license agreement , TI will not be changing its prices .


Perkins will travel to Lawrence today and meet with Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway .

Perkins and Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway declined comment Sunday night .


Continuing the record-setting pace of recent years , personal bankruptcies rose 7.8 percent in the 12 months ending Sept . 30 , the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts said Friday .

The record-setting pace of new personal bankruptcies continued in the 12 months ending Sept . 30 , with their number rising 7.8 percent , according to data released Friday .


Three Southern politicians who ``stood up to ancient hatreds ' ' were honored Monday with Profile in Courage Awards from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum .

Barnes is one of three politicians honored Monday by the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum with the Profile in Courage Award .


Enstrom and Kabat focused their work on 35,561 people who had never smoked but had spouses who did .

The study focused on the 35,561 people who had never smoked , but who lived with a spouse who did .


Symantec yesterday bought SSL VPN appliance vendor SafeWeb for $ 26 million in cash .

Symantec Monday said it will acquire SSL VPN appliance provider Safeweb for $ 26 million in cash .


More than 100 police officers were involved in the busts that were the culmination of a two-year operation investigating the cocaine importing and money laundering gang .

More than 100 officers launched the London raids in the final phase of a two-year operation investigating a cocaine and money laundering ring .


But the plan was dropped because some of the terrorists were uncomfortable that schoolchildren would be their victims .

But the plan was abandoned as some in the group were uncomfortable the victims would be schoolchildren .


A senior Whitehall official said : " It devalued the currency , there is no question about that .

A senior Whitehall official said recently : " It devalued the currency , there is no question about that . . . It was a monumental cock-up . "


" The recent turnaround in the stock market and an easing in unemployment claims should keep consumer expectations at current levels and may signal more favorable economic times ahead . "

The recent turnaround in the stock market and an easing in unemployment claims " may signal more favorable economic times ahead , " she said .


Early Wednesday , the benchmark 10-year US10YT = RR had lost 16 / 32 in price , driving its yield up to 3.33 percent from 3.26 percent late Tuesday .

Further out the curve , the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR shed 26 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.27 percent from 3.17 percent .


The army said the raid , which comes just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme , the Hamas leader in the city , targeted militants in Hamas .

The arrests came just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme , the militant group 's leader in Hebron .


Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin , R-La . , said Friday that he will hold a hearing on the blackout as soon as lawmakers return in September .

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin , R-La . , said his committee will hold a hearing on the power outage in September .


Also , businesses throughout Utah are volunteering to display Amber alerts on their signs .

Other businesses are volunteering to put the alerts on their electronic signs and billboards .


Says IBM : " Electrons come down from the poly-silicon emitter , accelerate through the SiGe base , and make a turn in the SOI layer towards the collector contact electrode .

" Electrons come down from the polysilicon emitter , accelerate through the SiGe base and make a turn in the SOI layer towards the collector contact electrode , " the company said .


In March , SCO Group filed a lawsuit against IBM charging unfair competition and breach of contract .

SCO is suing IBM for misappropriation of trade secrets , tortious interference , unfair competition and breach of contract .


Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle , D-S.D. , is leading the opposition .

" I think it will pass , " Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle , D-S.D. , said in Washington .


According to market research from The NPD Group , the number of people downloading music dropped from 14.5 million in April to 10.4 million in June .

The number of households acquiring music fell from a high of 14.5 million in April to 12.7 million in May and 10.4 million in June , according to NPD .


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 .


Extra guidance on countering suicide bombers is now being given to officers in London and will be extended over the next month to police around the country .

Extra guidance on countering suicide bombers is now being given to officers in London , and will be extended to other forces next month .


The Passion will feature actor James Caviezel as Christ and actress Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene .

Directed by Gibson , the reported $ 25 million production stars Jim Caviezel as Jesus and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene .


U.S. officials say the six were , like other prisoners at the U.S. Naval base in Cuba , suspected of involvement with al-Qaida , Afghanistan 's Taliban or some other group .

US officials say the six , like other prisoners at Guantanamo , were suspected of involvement with al-Qaeda , Afghanistan 's Taliban or some other group .


Perry has called lawmakers into two special sessions to address congressional redistricting .

Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through .


" Saddam is gone , but we want the ( U.S. ) occupation to end , " said Hit resident Abu Qasim .

" Saddam is gone , but we want the ( U.S. ) occupation to end . "


A report on the finding appears in Friday 's issue of the journal Science .

The results were announced at a NASA headquarters news conference Thursday and in today 's issue of the journal Science .


The autopsy was ordered sealed at the request of both the prosecution and defense .

Girolami ordered the records conditionally sealed May 15 at the request of prosecution and defense attorneys .


The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game their longest win streak since 2001 as they edged Colorado , 3-2 , Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium .

The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game and seventh in their last nine as they beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium .


" I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders , " Ms McCorvey said at a news conference in Dallas on Tuesday .

" I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders , " Ms. McCorvey said at a downtown Dallas news conference .


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 .


Meanwhile , the U.S. civilian administrator for Iraq , L. Paul Bremer , paid a two-hour visit to the northern cities of Erbil and Sulaimaniyah .

Elsewhere in the north , the American administrator for Iraq , L. Paul Bremer III , paid a brief , low-profile visit to the cities of Erbil and Suleimaniya .


The lawsuit names Shelley , a Democrat , and registrars in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties .

The lawsuit named Secretary of State Kevin Shelley , a Democrat , and the registrars of voters in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was off 11.64 points , or 0.60 percent , at 1,912.65 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index ( .IXIC : Quote , Profile , Research ) ended off 2.96 points , or 0.15 percent , at 1,921.33 .


Additionally , the h2210 ’ s cradle has room to charge a second battery .

The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging a second battery .


He was taken to a hospital for precautionary X-rays on his neck .

Harvey was taken to St. Luke 's Hospital for precautionary neck X-rays , which came back negative .


Still , Jessica Biel ( of " 7th Heaven " fame ) brings an athletic intensity to the role of Leatherface 's last elusive victim .

Still , Jessica Biel ( formerly of the WB ’ s “ 7th Heaven ” ) brings an athletic intensity to the role of Leatherface ’ s last elusive victim .


Police and officials said about 200 people were rescued by fishing boats or managed to struggle to shore .

About 200 people were rescued by fishing boats or managed to reach shore , police and officials said .


In that case , the court held that Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning only the advertising pamphlets in the interest of aesthetics .

In that case , the court held that the city of Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning , in the interest of aesthetics , only the advertising pamphlets .


The Senate version has no coverage for annual costs between $ 4,450 and $ 5,800 .

They would receive no help with costs between $ 4,500 and $ 5,800 .


" PeopleSoft management entrenchment tactics continue to destroy the value of the company for its shareholders , " said Deborah Lilienthal , an Oracle spokeswoman .

" PeopleSoft 's management 's entrenchment tactics continue to destroy the value of the company for its shareholders , " Oracle spokeswoman Jennifer Glass said Tuesday .


Stocks dipped lower Tuesday as investors opted to cash in profits from Monday 's big rally despite a trio of reports suggesting modest improvement in the economy .

Wall Street moved tentatively higher Tuesday as investors weighed a trio of reports showing modest economic improvement against an urge to cash in profits from Monday 's big rally .


Michaela Cuomo , youngest daughter of Andrew Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy , is 8 months old .

Kerry Kennedy Cuomo and Andrew Cuomo have been married 13 years .


Pataki said if power was restored , state workers would be back on the job Friday morning .

Both Bloomberg and Pataki said were confident electricity would be restored by the morning .


" That said , however , no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . "

Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used .


The district also sent letters yesterday informing parents of the situation .

Parents received letters informing them of the possible contamination yesterday .


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 .


" The Leading Economic Index finally points to a recovery , almost a year and a half after the end of the recession , " Conference Board economist Ken Goldstein said .

Conference Board economist Ken Goldstein said the improved reading " finally points to a recovery , almost a year and a half after the end of the recession .


Shares of McDonald 's Corp. and Wendy 's International Inc. continued a modest run-up on the New York Stock Exchange Monday .

Shares of McDonald 's and Wendy 's continued their recent recovery Monday , rising more than 1 percent on the New York Stock Exchange in afternoon trade .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" The economy , nonetheless , has yet to exhibit sustainable growth .

But the economy hasn 't shown signs of sustainable growth .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" I still don 't think it is a trade secret , " Bunner said yesterday .

" We don 't think that there is a trade secret here . "


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 . "


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 . "


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 . "


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 . "


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


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 .


" 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 .


" 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 .


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 .


Forecasters said warnings might go up for Cuba later Thursday .

Watches or warnings could be issued for eastern Cuba later on Thursday .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


The author is one of several defense experts expected to testify .

Spitz is expected to testify later for the defense .


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 .


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 .


" Unlike many early-stage Internet firms , Google is believed to be profitable .

The privately held Google is believed to be profitable .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


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 .


" 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 .


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 .


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 .


An injured woman co-worker also was hospitalized and was listed in good condition .

A woman was listed in good condition at Memorial 's HealthPark campus , he said .


Woodley , 44 , died of liver and kidney failure Sunday at a hospital in his native Shreveport , La . , said his niece , Lucy Woodley .

Mr. Woodley died Sunday at age 44 of liver and kidney failure in his native Shreveport , La .


Grinspun ’ s concerns came after two emergency room nurses tried to warn doctors at the hospital in mid-May that five family members had SARS-like symptoms , according to the newspaper .

Ms Grinspun 's concerns came after two emergency room nurses tried to warn doctors at the hospital in mid-May that five family members had SARS-like symptoms .


MediaQ 's customers include major handheld makers Mitsubishi , Siemens , Palm , Sharp , Philips , Dell and Sony .

Nvidia will take advantage of MediaQ customers , which include such players as Siemens AG , Sharp , Philips , Dell , Mitsubishi and Sony Corp.


Each hull will cost about $ 1.4 billion , with each fully outfitted submarine costing about $ 2.2 billion , Young said .

Each hull produced by the yards will cost about $ 1.4 billion , and the completed submarines will cost about $ 2.2 billion each , Young said .


" It is safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of cap , " King said .

Its safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of a cap .... The level of it is to be debated .


The report forecasts there will be 71,079 hot spots worldwide this year , up from just 14,752 in 2002 and 1,214 in 2001 .

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 .


But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open to further bids and hoped to see bidders interested in individual assets team up .

But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open for further bids in the next day or two .


Tuition at the six two-year community colleges will leap by $ 300 , to $ 2,800 .

And tuition at two-year community colleges jumps $ 300 , or 12 percent , to $ 2,800 .


The club 's board of directors , chaired by president Florentino Perez , decided against renewing the 52-year-old 's contract .

A meeting of the clubs board of directors , chaired by president Florentino Perez , had decided against renewing the 52-year-olds contract as Real Madrid coach .


Joining Boston on Monday were the Massachusetts communities of Watertown , Saugus and Framingham .

Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday .


Others keep records sealed for as little as five years or as much as 30 .

Some states make them available immediately ; others keep them sealed for as much as 30 years .


In addition , Panther includes FileVault , a new feature that secures the contents of a home directory with 128-bit AES encryption .

A new feature dubbed FileVault , also new in Panther , secures the contents of a user 's home directory with 128-bit AES encryption .


President George W. Bush said he 's appointed Paul Bremer , a security and counter-terrorism expert , as the top U.S. official overseeing the reconstruction of Iraq .

U.S. President George W. Bush said he 's appointed Paul ( Jerry ) Bremer , a security and counter-terrorism expert , as presidential envoy to Iraq .


Xcel shares were up 20 cents , to close at $ 14.10 Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange .

Following the news , shares of the power company climbed 20 cents to close at $ 14.10 .


Young has 28 days to file a response and ask the NASD for a hearing .

Under NASD regulations , Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel .


" Some of us find the collateral damage greater than it needs to be in the conduct of this war , " said Rep. Howard Berman , D-Calif .

Added Rep. Howard Berman , D-Calif . : " Some of us find that the collateral damage is greater than it needs to be in the conduct of this war . "


" Our strong preference is to achieve a financial restructuring out of court , and we remain hopeful we can do so , " chief executive Marce Fuller said .

" Our strong preference is to achieve a financial restructuring out of court , " Mirant CEO Marce Fuller said in a prepared statement early Friday .


However , in the New Jersey case , a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit upheld the government by a 2-1 vote .

Though a federal judge in New Jersey agreed , a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit disagreed .


In Sweden , 99 percent of women are literate while at the other end of the scale , only eight percent of women in Niger are literate .

In Sweden , 99 percent of women are literate , compared with only 8 percent of women in Niger .


The officials did not say whether U.S. forces crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian border guards became involved .

U.S. officials did not say whether American forces , who were acting on intelligence , crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian guards were involved .


Urban hospitals have traditionally been reimbursed at higher rates on the belief that medical treatment is less expensive in small cities and towns .

The federal government has traditionally reimbursed urban hospitals at higher rates on the belief that medical treatment is less expensive in small cities and towns .


The deal means the original agreement , signed in August 2001 by the two companies , is now extended through 2006 .

The original agreement , signed in August 2001 and now extended through 2006 , has enabled both companies to successfully deliver high-availability and high-performance end-to-end data center solutions .


The security official 's backup couldn 't fill in because he was on active military duty , Strutt said .

The security official 's backup was on active duty , and the lottery association didn 't have a replacement in New Jersey , Strutt said .


" To have people say we did this for the money is foolish and dead wrong , " Thomas quoted Jackson as saying .

" To have people say that we did this for the money is foolish and dead wrong , " Raymond Jackson said through the pastor .


Apple Computer 's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation , the company said Monday .

Apple Computer Inc. said Monday it exceeded record industry expectations by selling more than 1 million songs since the launch of its online music store a week ago .


A summary of his remarks says : all the group 's savings have been lost to raids and arrests , and JI is totally dependent on al-Qa 'ida for money .

In addition , Hambali laments , " all the group 's savings have been lost to raids and arrests , " and " JI is now totally dependent on al-Qaeda for money . "


It predicted that a 7.0 percent rise to $ 204.9 billion in 2006 would push the industry 's yearly sales slightly past its highest-ever level in in 2000 .

It also predicted that a 7.0 per cent rise to $ 204.9bn in 2006 , topping the industry 's yearly sales record set in 2000 .


We cannot allow anything like that , and we won 't . "

" We cannot , and will not , allow anything of the kind . "


Other countries and private creditors are owed at least $ 80 billion in addition .

Other countries are owed at least $ US80 billion ( $ 108.52 billion ) .


The Pentagon had hoped to retain control of the postwar effort , so the decision is a victory for Secretary of State Colin L. Powell .

The Pentagon had hoped to retain control of the postwar effort , so the decision was seen by some insiders as a victory for Powell and the State Department .


His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea .

His hatred had germinated and cemented his belief that violence was the best panacea .


He suddenly found himself confronted with dozens of panicked guests and face to face with one of the men involved in the attack .

He suddenly found himself confronted with dozens of panicked guests and face to face with one of three men who led the attacks .


Unit volumes also set a record as notebooks accounted for more than 40 percent of sales .

In May 2002 , LCDs accounted for only 22 percent of monitor sales .


If found guilty , Samudra could be sentenced to death under anti-terror laws passed soon after the bombings .

If found guilty , he could be executed under anti-terror laws passed in the weeks after the bombings .


Counties with population declines will be Vermillion , Posey and Madison .

Vermillion , Posey and Madison County populations will decline .


He 's ashamed of his party , and I don 't blame him one bit . "

" The other guy , he 's ashamed of his party , and I don 't blame him .


Agents found more than 1,000 credit cards and credit card duplicating machines during a search of Ragin 's address .

When Ragin 's address was raided , authorities found more than 1,000 credit cards and duplicating machines .


Michael Bloomberg , NYC Mayor : " I 'm gonna try march with a number of different groups .

" I 'm going to try to march with a number of different groups , " Bloomberg said .


Gemstar 's shares gathered up 2.6 percent , adding 14 cents to $ 5.49 at the close .

Gemstar shares moved higher on the news , closing up 2.6 percent at $ 5.49 on Nasdaq .


NBC also is introducing three new dramas , including one starring West Wing fugitive Rob Lowe as a Washington lawyer .

Three new dramas , including one starring The West Wing refugee Rob Lowe , will also be on the schedule , NBC announced yesterday .


A poll showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor had given a boost to his reelection effort against GOP opponent Sam Katz .

A poll released this week showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor has given a boost to his re-election effort .


The survey of 60,000 people , conducted in 2001 and 2002 , found 91 percent of commuters use their own car or truck .

The Transportation Department survey of 60,000 people , conducted in 2001 and 2002 , found 91 percent of people who commute use their own cars or trucks .


Brian Lara , the West Indies captain , was unbeaten on 93 at the rain interval while Marlon Samuels was five not out .

Lara was unbeaten on 93 when the torrential rain stopped play with Marlon Samuels on five .


Mr. Bremer said Iran continued to interfere in fledgling political reconstruction , including Tehran s intelligence service .

Mr. Bremer said that Iran , including its intelligence service , continued to interfere in fledgling political reconstruction .


And of those , 149 , or 55 % , " claimed to treat , prevent , diagnose or cure specific diseases . "

And of those , 55 percent , or 149 , claimed to treat , prevent , diagnose or cure specific diseases -- despite the regulations prohibiting that kind of statement .


" PNC regrets its involvement " in the deals , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement .

James Rohr , chairman and chief executive officer , said PNC regretted the incident .


" If we could do that throughout the world , we could end terrorism , " he said .

This is a hospital that treats everybody as people , and if we could do that throughout the world , we could end terrorism . "


She says the King County medical examiner 's office has confirmed the remains are human .

At 2 : 25 p.m. , the King County medical examiner confirmed the remains were human , Larson said .


For the full 12-month period ending June 30 , 2003 , advanced services lines for ADSL increased by 37 percent and cable modem connections increased by 75 percent .

For the 12-month period ending June 30 , high-speed lines installed in homes and businesses increased by 45 percent .


Hospitals and the Red Cross appealed to blood donors yesterday .

The Connecticut Hospital Association joined the Red Cross Monday in calling for more blood donors .


Macugen dries up those blood vessels by blocking a protein in the body that promotes blood-vessel growth .

Macugen dries up those blood vessels by blocking a protein in the body called vascular endothelial growth factor that promotes blood vessel growth .


She recently got the endorsement of the National Organization for Women and the National Women 's Political Caucus .

Moseley Braun has scored endorsements from the National Organization for Women and the National Women 's Political Caucus .


I think he has to disembrace Putin and put him on notice that he is taking the country in the wrong direction , " Soros said .

" President Bush has to put Putin on notice that he is taking Russia in the wrong direction , " Soros said .


Sen. John Rockefeller , D-W.Va. , said that provision of the Senate bill undermined a basic tenet of Medicare .

Senator John D. Rockefeller IV , Democrat of West Virginia , said that provision of the Senate bill undermined a basic tenet of Medicare .


The GameCube , which badly underperformed expectations in the last fiscal year , trails both Sony 's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Corp. ' s MSFT.O Xbox .

The GameCube , a major disappointment in the last fiscal year , trails both Sony 's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft ' Xbox .


Before Thursday 's matinee , Baker called a clubhouse meeting , concerned that the controversy had distracted the Cubs .

Baker called a pregame meeting , believing the the corked-bat episode had distracted the team .


State police said as many as 30 workers were trapped immediately after the garage collapsed .

As many as 30 people were believed to be trapped inside initially , the state police said .


The Bush administration should make public the fact about Saudi Arabia 's complicity with terrorists rather than worry about offending the kingdom , lawmakers said Sunday .

The Bush administration should make public facts about purported Saudi Arabian complicity with terrorists rather than worry about offending the kingdom , several legislators said yesterday .


The agent reported his contacts to Texas Department of Public Safety and told officers another legislator , Rep. Gabi Canales , D-Alice , they sought also was in Ardmore .

The agent reported his contacts to Texas law enforcement officials and told them another legislator being sought was in Ardmore .


" 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 .


Prime Minister Tony Blair , speaking at his monthly news conference , played up the danger and stressed the very grave threat that Britons were under and urged vigilance .

Prime Minister Tony Blair , speaking at his monthly news conference , repeated his warning that Britons were under threat and urged vigilance .


OPEC producers at a meeting on Wednesday are set to pressure independent oil exporters to contribute to the cartel 's next supply cut to allow for the return of Iraqi oil .

OPEC this week is set to pressure independent exporters to back the cartel 's next supply cut to prevent the resumption of Iraqi exports undercutting oil prices .


The Democratic governor said the budget passed by the legislature May 9 would reduce or eliminate services to 5,800 developmentally disabled people .

The governor said budget cuts in mental health care would cut services to 5,800 developmentally disabled Missourians .


" The lies and deceptions from Saddam have been well documented over 12 years . "

It has been well documented over 12 years of lies and deception from Saddam . "


Microsoft Corp. this week is releasing the second in a line of seven Microsoft Office Solution Accelerators for its suite .

Microsoft Monday released the second in a planned series of Solution Accelerators for its Office product lineup .


Analyst Mike King of Banc of America Securities downgraded Genentech on Monday to a " sell " before the company released its statement on the colon-cancer research .

Indeed , analyst Mike King of Banc of America Securities downgraded Genentech yesterday to a " sell " before the company released its colon cancer news .


The four suspects are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday or Wednesday , said Philip Murgor , Kenya 's deputy public prosecutor .

All four are expected to appear in court Tuesday or Wednesday , he said .


The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it .

An Ohio law that bans a controversial late-term abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it , a federal appeals court ruled yesterday .


The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc .

The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser , Telemarketing Associates .


Christensen most recently served as VP of Microsoft 's mobile devices division .

He most recently served as corporate vice president of Microsoft 's Mobile Devices Marketing Group .


The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 22.25 points , or 2.23 percent , to 1,018.22 , based on the latest available figures .

The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 11.22 points , or 1.13 percent , at 1,007.19 .


The camp hosts summer religious retreats for children and other events year-round , according to its Web site .

The Saint Sophia Camp hosts religious retreats for children during the summer months as well as other events year round , according to its Web site .


In Uganda , the Rev Jackson Turyagyenda , an Anglican spokesman , said his church was " very disappointed " .

In Uganda , Anglican spokesman Jackson Turyagyenda said the church was " very disappointed " .


His family and friends said he had travelled to the region for a cultural visit .

Family and friends of the west Belfast man insist he was in the West Bank on a " cultural visit " .


All of a sudden , its like a bullet went through them its like a state of shock .

" All of a sudden , it 's like a bullet went through them - it 's like a state of shock .


On Monday during an annual biotechnology meeting in Washington , President Bush criticized Europe for aggravating hunger in Africa by closing its markets to genetically modified food .

President Bush on Monday accused Europe of aggravating hunger in Africa by closing its markets to genetically modified food .


The union had not yet revealed which chain would be targeted .

The union said it would reveal later which chain would be targeted .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index added 11.98 points , or 0.72 percent , to 1,680.42 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was off 1.07 points , or 0.11 percent , at 1,010.59 .


Casteen has been under pressure from Gov. Mark R. Warner and other state officials to do whatever he could to protect Virginia Tech 's athletic viability .

Virginia Gov. Mark R. Warner has been urging other state officials to do whatever they could to protect Virginia Tech 's interests .


Intel Corp. narrowed its second-quarter revenue forecast Thursday , saying sales of microprocessors were at the high end of normal while demand for communications chips remained soft .

Intel Corp. , the world 's biggest semiconductor maker , narrowed its second-quarter sales forecast as demand for microprocessors is reaching the high end of the company 's expectations .


He met members of the nation 's biggest business lobby and was quoted as saying he wanted China to adopt flexible trade and foreign exchange policies .

Japan 's business lobby quoted Snow as saying he wanted China to be flexible on its trade and foreign exchange policies .


The subject was scarcely mentioned in his campaign , or in the national security strategy that is his administration 's bible .

The subject was scarcely mentioned in his 2000 campaign , or in his administration 's national security strategy .


" It is about a third of what I owe in the world , " he told reporters .

It ain 't coming to me , but it 's only about a third of what I owe in the world .


The House barely had the necessary 100 members present for a quorum .

A hundred House members are needed for a quorum .


The Agriculture Department already has issued a recall for 10,410 pounds of beef slaughtered Dec. 9 at Vern 's Moses Lake Meat Co. in Moses Lake , Wash .

The Agriculture Department already has issued a recall for beef slaughtered along with the infected cow Dec. 9 at a meat company in Moses Lake , Wash .


" The SEC believes that Lay has personal knowledge of several matters under investigation , " the commission said in the suit .

" The commission 's staff believes that Lay has personal knowledge of several matters under investigation , " the SEC said .


Im very proud of the citizens of this state , said Gov. John Baldacci , a casino foe .

" I ´ m very proud of the citizens of this state , " Gov. John Baldacci said after votes from Tuesday ´ s referendum were counted .


Huge fires in Arizona and Colorado scorched forests where portions of projects meant to reduce the fire threat were tied up in appeals .

Huge fires in Arizona and Colorado scorched forests in areas where thinning projects had meant to reduce the fire threat , but were tied up in appeals , Bush said .


" Each institution helped Enron mislead its investors by characterizing what were essentially loan proceeds as cash from operating activities , " the SEC said in a statement .

The SEC said each bank helped Enron mislead investors by characterizing " what were essentially loan proceeds " as cash from operating activities .


When Olvera-Carrera was moved to the bus , Perez said the officers dragged him across the ground .

When Olvera-Carrera was moved to the bus , the officers dragged his paralyzed body across the ground , Perez said .


The MTA will not discuss the matter because of pending litigation .

MTA spokeswoman Marisa Baldeo Sunday night declined to discuss the matter because of the pending litigation .


" Enron company executives engaged in widespread and pervasive fraud , " prosecutor Samuel Buell told the Associated Press .

" Enron company executives engaged in widespread and pervasive fraud to manipulate the company 's earnings results , " Buell said .


It features clasped hands and a peace pipe overlapping a hatchet .

Above the clasped hands is a tomahawk crossed by a peace pipe , signifying peace .


The industry 's largest association is urging its members not call the more than 50 million home and cellular numbers on the list .

Meantime , the Direct Marketing Association said its members should not call the nearly 51 million numbers on the list .


This study 's researchers , from the Institute of Child Development of the University of Minnesota , had earlier found the same pattern in children aged three and four .

This study 's researchers , from the Institute of Child Development of the University of Minnesota , had earlier found the same pattern in 3- and 4-year-olds .


Dusty had battled kidney cancer for more than a year .

Dusty had surgery for cancer in 2001 and had a kidney removed .


Shares of SCO closed at $ 10.93 , down 28 cents , in Monday trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

IBM shares closed up $ 1.75 , or 2.11 percent , at $ 84.50 on the New York Stock Exchange .


He presented the map at last week 's Sixth International Conference on Mars in Pasadena , Calif .

Feldman presented the most recent findings and the new map Friday at the sixth International Conference on Mars in Pasadena , Calif .


" This is an easy case in my view and wholly without merit , both factually and legally . "

" This case is wholly without merit , both factually and legally , " Judge Denny Chin scoffed .


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 .


The injured passenger at John Peter Smith Hospital died later Friday morning , Jones said .

The injured passenger at John Peter Smith died later in the morning ; his name has not been released , Jones said .


Enter Miami Police Chief John Timoney , an avowed enemy of activist " punks " who repeatedly classified FTAA opponents as " outsiders coming in to terrorize and vandalize our city . "

Enter the Miami police chief , John Timoney , an avowed enemy of activist " punks " , who classified FTAA opponents as " outsiders coming in to terrorise and vandalise our city " .


The weather service reported maximum sustained winds of nearly 105 miles an hour with stronger gusts .

Maximum sustained winds were around 40 mph , with stronger gusts .


On Thursday , Taiwan reported 131 suspected cases of the disease -- up 11 cases from a day earlier .

Taiwan reported 22 new cases , for a total of 360 with 13 deaths .


The updated products include Pylon Pro , Pylon Conduit , Pylon Anywhere , and Pylon Application Server .

The new products on the desktop side include the latest versions of Pylon Conduit and Pylon Pro .


Malvo , 18 , will go on trial Nov. 10 for the fatal shooting of FBI analyst Linda Franklin outside a Home Depot store in Falls Church , Va .

Malvo , 18 , is charged in the fatal shooting of FBI analyst Linda Franklin outside a Home Depot store in Falls Church .


No. 2 HP saw its Unix server sales dropped 3.6 percent to $ 1.36 billion .

HP fell to second place with server sales growing 0.4 percent to $ 2.9 billion .


Misfeldt agreed to pay $ US346,807 in allegedly ill-gotten gains and $ US111,595 in interest .

Mr. Misfeldt agreed to surrender $ 346,807 in trading profits and $ 111,595 in interest .


Penn Traffic a week ago disclosed that it was considering filing for bankruptcy , among other options .

That began on May 21 , after Penn Traffic announced it was considering bankruptcy .


The software giant announced at its company-sponsored TechEd conference in Dallas that two key products will enter customer testing .

At the company-sponsored TechEd conference in Dallas , Microsoft executives will announce that two key products will enter customer testing this U.S. summer .


Sayliyah was the command base for the Iraq war , but Central Command sent hundreds who ran the war back home to Tampa , Florida .

As Sayliyah was the command base for the Iraq war , but hundreds who ran the war have returned to the United States .


Quinn was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment .

Quinn was assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment , based in Fort Carson , Colo .


Tornadoes tore through Kansas , Missouri and other states in the Midwest , killing as many as 29 people , the Associated Press reported .

Tornadoes continue to tear across the U.S. Midwest after ripping through six states , killing as many as 29 people , the Associated Press reported .


The magazine glorifies the soldiers but not necessarily the Bush administration , which put them in Iraq .

The magazine glorifies soldiers but not the Bush administration for putting them in Iraq , calling troops the bright sharp instrument of a blunt policy .


The nation 's largest retailer has told its 100 top suppliers they have to start using electronic tags on all pallets of goods by Jan. 25 , 2005 .

Wal-Mart has told its top 100 suppliers that they 'll need to have radio-frequency ID systems in place for tracking pallets of goods through the supply chain by Jan. 25 , 2005 .


Only New Jersey now bans holders of learners permits or intermediate licenses from using cell phones , pagers or other wireless devices while driving .

In addition , the NTSB also recommended to NHTSA that state legislation be enacted to prohibit holders of learners permits and intermediate licenses from using mobile phones while driving .


State Democratic Chairman Herman Farrell , who is also chairman of the state Assembly 's Ways and Means Committee , seemed perfectly happy to make it a political fight .

State Democratic Chairman Herman Farrell , who is also chairman of the Assembly 's Ways and Means Committee , supports the Legislature 's budget plan .


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 .


Its maker , MedImmune Inc . , based in Gaithersburg , made 4 million to 5 million doses this year .

MedImmune Vaccines , the maker of FluMist , made between 4 million and 5 million doses this year .


Michael W. Stout , 56 , was named executive vice president and chief information officer .

The third appointment was to a new job , executive vice president and chief staff officer .


UBS Warburg added to pressure on tobacco stocks by downgrading Altria to neutral from buy based on valuation .

UBS Warburg downgraded Altria , a Dow member , to " neutral " from " buy , " based on valuation .


JetBlue shares slipped nearly 5 percent Tuesday morning on the Nasdaq Stock Market in New York after the deal was announced .

JetBlue shares fell $ 1.86 , or 5.4 percent , to $ 32.75 in late morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market after the deal was announced .


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade yesterday warned Australians to defer all nonessential travel to Indonesia because of reports of planned terrorist attacks .

The Department of Foreign Affairs yesterday updated its travel warning on Indonesia , recommending all non-essential travel be deferred because of concerns that more terrorist attacks were planned .


" In my mind this is not an issue on the horizon right now . "

" In my mind this is not an issue on the horizon right now , " he was quoted as saying .


The University of Michigan released today a new admissions policy after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in June the way it previously admitted undergraduates .

The University of Michigan plans to release a new undergraduate admissions policy Thursday after its acceptance requirements were rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court in June .


The only other person who had not been accounted for Sunday was a man from Fort Worth , Texas .

Another person , a man from Fort Worth , Texas , also was missing .


And they ordered state troopers to prevent camera crews from filming Private Lynch outside her home .

They ordered state troopers to close the roads leading to her home after her motorcade passed , to prevent camera crews from pursuing her .


Waksal , in a letter to the court , said : " I tore my family apart .

In seeking leniency , Waksal apologized to the court , his employees and his family .


" There is nothing Rob Furst did in any way that was not abetted and approved by senior officials at Merrill Lynch . "

" There is nothing that Rob Furst did that was not vetted and approved by senior individuals at Merrill . "


E Ink is one of several companies working to develop electronic ``paper ' ' for e-newspapers and e-books , and other possible applications -- even clothing with computer screens sewn into it .

E Ink is one of several groups trying to develop electronic " paper " for e-newspapers and e-books , and other uses - even clothing with computer screens sewn into it .


But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups tagged the state as deficient under the federal No Child Left Behind act .

But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups , such as race , pushed the state onto the needs-improvement list under the federal No Child Left Behind Act .