PCCW 's chief operating officer , Mike Butcher , and Alex Arena , the chief financial officer , will report directly to Mr So .

Current Chief Operating Officer Mike Butcher and Group Chief Financial Officer Alex Arena will report to So .


The world 's two largest automakers said their U.S. sales declined more than predicted last month as a late summer sales frenzy caused more of an industry backlash than expected .

Domestic sales at both GM and No. 2 Ford Motor Co. declined more than predicted as a late summer sales frenzy prompted a larger-than-expected industry backlash .


According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( news - web sites ) , there were 19 reported cases of measles in the United States in 2002 .

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 19 reported cases of measles in the United States in 2002 .


A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday and was expected to hit somewhere along the Texas or Louisiana coasts by Monday night .

A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and could have hurricane-force winds when it hits land somewhere along the Louisiana coast Monday night .


The company didn 't detail the costs of the replacement and repairs .

But company officials expect the costs of the replacement work to run into the millions of dollars .


The settling companies would also assign their possible claims against the underwriters to the investor plaintiffs , he added .

Under the agreement , the settling companies will also assign their potential claims against the underwriters to the investors , he added .


Air Commodore Quaife said the Hornets remained on three-minute alert throughout the operation .

Air Commodore John Quaife said the security operation was unprecedented .


A Washington County man may have the countys first human case of West Nile virus , the health department said Friday .

The countys first and only human case of West Nile this year was confirmed by health officials on Sept . 8 .


Moseley and a senior aide delivered their summary assessments to about 300 American and allied military officers on Thursday .

General Moseley and a senior aide presented their assessments at an internal briefing for American and allied military officers at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on Thursday .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was 0.46 points lower , or 0.05 percent , at 997.02 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 7.42 points , or 0.45 percent , at 1,653.44 .


Consumers would still have to get a descrambling security card from their cable operator to plug into the set .

To watch pay television , consumers would insert into the set a security card provided by their cable service .


The increase reflects lower credit losses and favorable interest rates .

The gain came as a result of fewer credit losses and lower interest rates .


The device plays Internet radio streams and comes with a 30-day trial of RealNetworks ' Rhapsody music service .

The product also streams Internet radio and comes with a 30-day free trial for RealNetworks ' Rhapsody digital music subscription service .


Hong Kong was flat , Australia , Singapore and South Korea lost 0.2-0.4 percent .

Australia was flat , Singapore was down 0.3 percent by midday and South Korea added 0.2 percent .


Evidence suggests two of the victims were taken by surprise , while the other two might have tried to flee or to defend themselves or the others , police said .

Evidence suggests two victims were taken by surprise , while the others may have tried to flee or perhaps defend themselves or their friends , police said .


Ballmer has been vocal in the past warning that Linux is a threat to Microsoft .

In the memo , Ballmer reiterated the open-source threat to Microsoft .


A charter plane crashed in Turkey on Monday , killing all 75 people aboard , including 62 Spanish peacekeepers returning from Afghanistan , officials said .

A plane carrying 75 people , including 62 Spanish peacekeepers returning from Afghanistan , crashed in thick fog in Turkey early on Monday , killing all aboard , officials said .


Moroccan Interior Minister Al Mustapha Sahel said the investigation " points to a group that has been arrested recently " , an apparent reference to Djihad Salafist .

Moroccan Interior Minister Al Mustapha Sahel told state-run 2M television late Saturday the investigation " points to a group that has been arrested recently " an apparent reference to Salafist Jihad .


" I 'm delighted that David Chase has decided to give us another chapter in the great ' Sopranos ' saga , " HBO chairman and chief executive Chris Albrecht said .

" I 'm delighted that David Chase has decided to give us another chapter in the great Sopranos saga , " said HBO Chairman Chris Albrecht in a statement .


The two had argued that only a new board would have had the credibility to restore El Paso to health .

He and Zilkha believed that only a new board would have had the credibility to restore El Paso to health .


" There 's no reason for you to keep your skills up , " the judge told the convicted crack cocaine kingpin .

" There 's no reason for you to keep your skills up , " U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz told McGriff after he was sentenced .


Still , he said , " I 'm absolutely confident we 're going to have a bill . "

" I 'm absolutely confident we 're going to have a bill , " Frist , R-Tenn . , said Thursday .


" Senator Clinton should be ashamed of herself for playing politics with the important issue of homeland security funding , " he said .

" She should be ashamed of herself for playing politics with this important issue , " said state budget division spokesman Andrew Rush .


Federal agents said yesterday they are investigating the theft of 1,200 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week .

Federal investigators are looking for possible connections between the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week .


Last year , Comcast signed 1.5 million new digital cable subscribers .

Comcast has about 21.3 million cable subscribers , many in the largest U.S. cities .


Schofield got Toepfer to admit on cross-examination that she ignored many of O 'Donnell 's suggestions and projects .

But under cross-examination by O 'Donnell 's attorney , Lorna Schofield , Toepfer conceded she had ignored many of O 'Donnell 's suggestions and projects .


The man accused of using fake grenades to commandeer a Cuban plane that landed in Key West in April was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison .

A Cuban architect was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for using two fake grenades to hijack a passenger plane from Cuba to Florida in April .


Moroccan police have arrested 33 suspects , including some linked to the radical Djihad Salafist group , a government official said .

In a series of raids , Moroccan police arrested 33 suspects Saturday , including some linked to the radical Djihad Salafist group , a senior government official said .


The son of circus trapeze artists turned vaudevillians , O 'Connor was born on Aug. 28 , 1925 , in Chicago and was carried onstage for applause when he was three days old .

The son of circus trapeze artists turned vaudevillians , O 'Connor was carried onstage for applause when he was 3 days old .


Ricky Clemons ' brief , troubled Missouri basketball career is over .

Missouri kicked Ricky Clemons off its team , ending his troubled career there .


Dynes will get $ 395,000 a year , up from Atkinson 's current salary of $ 361,400 .

In his new position , Dynes will earn $ 395,000 , a significant increase over Atkinson 's salary of $ 361,400 .


The daily Hurriyet said the raid aimed to foil a Turkish plot to kill an unnamed senior Iraqi official in Kirkuk .

The daily Hurriyet said the raid aimed to foil a Turkish plot to kill an unnamed senior Iraqi Kurdish official in Kirkuk , but Gul has denied any Turkish plot .


" It was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games , " Thomas said .

" We 're in the Stanley Cup finals , and it was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games .


Against the Japanese currency , the euro was at 135.92 / 6.04 yen against the late New York level of 136.03 / 14 .

The dollar was at 117.85 yen against the Japanese currency , up 0.1 percent .


Snow 's remark ``has a psychological impact , ' ' said Hans Redeker , head of foreign-exchange strategy at BNP Paribas .

Snow 's remark on the dollar 's effects on exports ``has a psychological impact , ' ' said Hans Redeker , head of foreign- exchange strategy at BNP Paribas .


The women said victims of rape who came forward routinely were punished for minor infractions while their assailants escaped judgment .

The women said victims of rape who came forward were routinely punished for minor infractions while their attackers escaped judgment , prompting most victims to remain silent .


" The National has no interest in acquiring AMP while AMP owns its UK business , " Cicutto added .

" The National has no interest in acquiring AMP while AMP owns its U.K. business , " NAB chief executive Frank Cicutto said .


In a statement , Mr. Rowland said : " As is the case with all appointees , Commissioner Anson is accountable to me .

" As is the case with all appointees , Commissioner Anson is accountable to me , " Rowland said .


Oracle 's $ 5 billion hostile bid for PeopleSoft is clearly not sitting well with PeopleSoft 's executives .

Oracle on Friday launched a $ 5.1 billion hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft .


Taha is married to former Iraqi oil minister Amir Muhammed Rasheed , who surrendered to U.S. forces on April 28 .

Taha 's husband , former oil minister Amer Mohammed Rashid , surrendered to U.S. forces on April 28 .


Cisco pared spending during the quarter to compensate for sluggish sales .

In response to sluggish sales , Cisco pared spending .


Seven 20- and 21-year-old cadets were ticketed by police for drinking alcohol in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two young women , aged 16 and 18 .

Seven 20- and 21-year-old male cadets were caught in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two female teens , 16 and 18 years .


Dixon 's win moved him into second place in the points standings , 49 behind Kanaan .

" It 's always fun to come to Colorado , " said Dixon , who moved into second in the IRL standings behind Kanaan .


Last year , Congress passed similar , though less expensive , buyout legislation for peanut farmers , ending that Depression-era program .

Last year , Congress passed similar , though less expensive , buyout legislation for peanut farmers to end that program that also dated from the Depression years .


On July 22 , Moore announced he would appeal the case directly to the U.S. Supreme Court .

Moore of Alabama says he will appeal his case to the nation 's highest court .


The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 19.72 points , or 1.98 percent , to 1,015.69 .

The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 2.09 percent , while the Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX leapt 2.23 percent .


Thanks to the euro 's rise against the Japanese currency , the dollar was at 117.24 yen , well above the overnight 10-month low of 116 yen .

The euro 's rise against the yen and speculation of Japanese intervention helped the dollar firm to 117.25 yen , well above a 10-month low of 116 yen hit on Thursday .


Thursday afternoon , the Standard & Poor 's 500-stock index was trading up just 1.48 points , or 0.1 percent , to 1,049.59 .

Stocks closed largely unchanged , with the Standard & Poor 's 500-stock index dipping 1.17 points , to 1,046.94 .


" They were chipping away at the concrete to get to the body , " said Chris Butler , who lives across the street .

Investigators " were chipping away at the concrete to get to the body , " said Chris Butler , who lives across the street in the quiet city neighborhood .


Nicholas is the uncle of Louima , the Haitian immigrant who was sexually tortured by NYPD cops in 1997 .

Mr. Nicolas is an uncle of Abner Louima , who was tortured by New York City police officers in 1997 .


The procedure is generally performed in the second or third trimester .

The technique is used during the second and , occasionally , third trimester of pregnancy .


" Just sitting around in a big base camp , knocking back cans of beer , I don 't particularly regard as mountaineering , " he added .

" Sitting around in base camp knocking back cans of beer - that I don 't particularly regard as mountaineering . "


She survives him as do their four children -- sons Anthony and Kelly , daughters Linda Hope and Nora Somers -- and four grandchildren .

Hope is survived by his wife ; sons Anthony and Kelly ; daughters Linda and Nora Somers ; and four grandchildren .


It exploded in his hands , but the former Italian prime minister was unhurt .

The letter bomb sent to Prodi exploded in his hands but he was unhurt .


The British Foreign Office said Monday that coalition authorities in Iraq were pleased that the men were freed .

The British Foreign Office said it had mediated the two men 's release .


Now , with the agency 's last three shuttles grounded in the wake of the Columbia disaster , that wait could be even longer .

With the remaining three shuttles grounded in the wake of the Columbia accident , the rookies will have to wait even longer .


ISRAELI soldiers knocked down empty mobile homes and water towers in 10 tiny West Bank settlement outposts overnight as part of a US-backed Mideast peace plan .

Israeli soldiers began tearing down settlement outposts in the West Bank yesterday - an Israeli obligation under a new Mideast peace plan .


" These documents are indecipherable to me , and the fact is that this investigation has led nowhere , " the lawyer said .

" These documents are indecipherable to me , " the lawyers said , " and the fact is that this investigation has led nowhere . "


The latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting ; they were forecasting claims to fall no lower than 410,000 for last week .

Despite problems in the job market , the latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting .


Another body was pulled from the water on Thursday and two seen floating down the river could not be retrieved due to the strong currents , local reporters said .

Two more bodies were seen floating down the river on Thursday , but could not be retrieved due to the strong currents , local reporters said .


Those reports were denied by the interior minister , Prince Nayef .

However , the Saudi interior minister , Prince Nayef , denied the reports .


Other members of the organization are believed to be in Pakistani cities , and many of the arrests of key al-Qaida operatives have taken place in those areas .

Other members of the organization are believed to be in Pakistani cities , where many of the arrests of key Al Qaeda operatives have taken place .


" Our decision today is quite limited , " the judges stated in their opinion .

" Our decision today is quite limited , " they conclude .


The woman had agreed to testify after receiving immunity protecting her from punishment for lying and other violations of the academy 's honor code .

The defense said the woman testified under an immunity deal protecting her from punishment for lying and other violations of the academy 's honor code .


Under terms of the deal , Legato stockholders will receive 0.9 of a share of EMC common stock for each share of Legato stock .

Legato stockholders will get 0.9 of a share of EMC stock for every share of Legato they own .


" Our prognosis for a continued and steady recovery is being realized , and the outlook remains bright , " bureau CEO Greg Stuart says .

" Our prognosis for a continued and steady recovery is being realized and the outlook remains bright , " said Greg Stuart , president and CEO of the IAB .


Kingston also finished with 67 after producing six birdies on the back nine .

South Africa 's James Kingston is also on five under after blitzing six birdies on his back nine .


" At least two of them were supposed to be in positions of leadership for the younger boys .

" At least two of [ the suspects ] were supposed to be in positions of leadership , " he said .


Ms Lafferty 's lawyer , Thomas Ezzell , told a Kentucky newspaper : " My understanding of this is that there is a lower percentage of successful impregnations with frozen .

" My understanding of this is that there is a lower percentage of successful impregnations with frozen , " Ezzell said .


Its Canadian operations only buy beef from facilities that are federally inspected and approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency .

" McDonald 's Canada only purchases beef from facilities federally inspected and approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency . "


Agriculture ministers from more than one hundred nations are expected to attend the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture .

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman kicks off the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology on Monday .


While there were about 700 Uruguayan UN peacekeepers in Bunia , they were " neither trained nor equipped " to deal with inter-ethnic violence , Mr Eckhard said .

The UN has approximately 600 troops in the town , but they were " neither trained nor equipped " to deal with inter-ethnic violence , Mr Eckhard said .


Shares of Coke were down 49 cents , or 1.1 percent , at $ 43.52 in early trading Friday on the New York Stock Exchange .

In late morning trading , Coke shares were down 2 cents at $ 43.99 on the New York Stock Exchange .


NASIRIYA , Iraq — Iraqi doctors who treated former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch have angrily dismissed claims made in her biography that she was raped by her Iraqi captors .

Former prisoner of war Pfc. Jessica Lynch is winning admiration in her hometown all over again for the courage to reveal she was raped by her Iraqi captors .


If people took the pill daily , they would lower their risk of heart attack by 88 percent and of stroke by 80 percent , the scientists claim .

Taking the pill would lower the risk of heart attack by 88 percent and of stroke by 80 percent , the scientists said .


Amgen shares gained 93 cents , or 1.45 percent , to $ 65.05 in afternoon trading on Nasdaq .

Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $ 78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange .


From the start , however , the United States ' declared goal was not just to topple Saddam but to stabilize Iraq and install a friendly government .

But the United States ' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a friendly government .


Customers that pay the $ 1,219 entrance fee get SMS 2003 with 10 device client access licenses .

Retail pricing for SMS 2003 with 10 device client access licenses is $ 1,219 .


It was the best advance since Oct. 1 , when the index gained 22.25 .

Standard & Poor 's 500 index rose 15.66 to 1,046.79 , its best advance since Oct. 1 , when it gained 22.25 .


" Americans don 't cut and run , we have to see this misadventure through , " she said .

She also pledged to bring peace to Iraq : " Americans don 't cut and run , we have to see this misadventure through . "


MSN Messenger 6 will be available for download starting at 6 p.m. GMT on Wednesday from http : / / messenger.msn.com / download / v6preview.asp.

The MSN Messenger 6 software will be available from 11 a.m. PST on Wednesday , according to Microsoft .


If Shelley certifies enough are valid , the lieutenant governor must call an election within 60 to 80 days , setting the state into uncharted political waters .

If the Democrat certifies that there are enough valid signatures , the lieutenant governor must call an election within 60 to 80 days .


The most serious breach of royal security in recent years occurred in 1982 when 30-year-old Michael Fagan broke into the queen 's bedroom at Buckingham Palace .

It was the most serious breach of royal security since 1982 when an intruder , Michael Fagan , found his way into the Queen 's bedroom at Buckingham Palace .


Shares of LendingTree rose 22 cents to $ 14.69 and have risen 14 percent this year .

Shares of LendingTree rose $ 6.03 , or 41 percent , to close at $ 20.72 on the Nasdaq stock market yesterday .


During a screaming match in 1999 , Carolyn told John she was still sleeping with Bergin .

She , in turn , occasionally told John that she was still sleeping with an ex-boyfriend , " Baywatch " hunk Michael Bergin .


" The vulnerabilities all relate to a lack of effective FAA oversight that needs to be improved , " the report said .

" These vulnerabilities all relate to a lack of effective FAA oversight and , if not corrected , could lead to an erosion of safety , " said the report .


The network is also dropping its Friday night " Dateline " edition .

The network will drop one edition of " Dateline , " its newsmagazine franchise .


" I 'm real excited to be a Cleveland Cavalier , " James said .

" I 'm really excited about going to Cleveland , " James told ESPN.com.


Russ Britt is the Los Angeles Bureau Chief for CBS.MarketWatch.com.

Emily Church is London bureau chief of CBS.MarketWatch.com.


The others were ABN AMRO AAH.AS , ING ING.AS , Goldman Sachs GS.N and Rabobank [ RABN.UL ] .

The five main banks are ABN AMRO AAH.AS , ING ING.AS , J.P. Morgan JPM.N , Goldman Sachs GS.N and Rabobank [ RABN.UL ] .


WorldCom 's accounting problems came to light early last year , and the company filed for bankruptcy in July 2002 , citing massive accounting irregularities .

WorldCom 's financial troubles came to light last year and the company subsequently filed for bankruptcy in July , 2002 .


They were at Raffles Hospital over the weekend for further evaluation .

They underwent more tests over the weekend , and are now warded at Raffles Hospital .


Rich media doubled its share , increasing from 3 % in Q2 2002 to 6 % in Q2 2003 .

Rich Media interactive ad formats doubled their share from 3 % in second quarter of 2002 , to 6 % in the second quarter of 2003 .


She first went to a specialist for initial tests last Monday , feeling tired and unwell .

The star , who plays schoolgirl Nina Tucker in Neighbours , went to a specialist on June 30 feeling tired and unwell .


Supermarket chains facing a possible grocery clerk strike this week accused union leaders Monday of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend .

Supermarket chains are accusing union leaders of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend as grocery clerks gear up for a possible strike .


MGM , NBC and Liberty executives were not immediately available for comment .

A Microsoft spokesman was not immediately available to comment .


The ADRs fell 10 cents to $ 28.95 at 10 : 06 a.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading today .

Shares of Fox Entertainment Group Inc . , News Corp. ' s U.S. media and entertainment arm , fell 45 cents to $ 26.85 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading .


Don Asper called the attack " bothersome , " before he and his wife contacted the firm 's Web site provider to replace the vandalized page .

In a telephone interview , Don Asper called the attack " bothersome , " before he and his wife contacted the firm 's web site provider to have the vandalised page replaced .


Hilsenrath and Klarman each were indicted on three counts of securities fraud .

Klarman was charged with 16 counts of wire fraud .


York had no problem with MTA 's insisting the decision to shift funds had been within its legal rights .

York had no problem with MTA 's saying the decision to shift funds was within its powers .


Licensing revenue slid 21 percent , however , to $ 107.6 million .

License sales , a key measure of demand , fell 21 percent to $ 107.6 million .


In his speech , Cheney praised Barbour 's accomplishments as chairman of the Republican National Committee .

Cheney returned Barbour 's favorable introduction by touting Barbour 's work as chair of the Republican National Committee .


If the magazine lost more than $ 4.2 million in a fiscal year , O 'Donnell would be allowed to quit .

If Rosie lost more than $ 4.2 million in a fiscal year , O 'Donnell - by contract - would have been permitted to quit .


The upcoming second-quarter earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance , they say .

They say second-quarter earnings reports will be key in giving investors that guidance .


During her two days of meetings , Rocca will not meet the rebels since they are banned by the United States as a " terrorist organisation " .

During her two-day visit , Rocca will not meet the rebels since the United States has banned them as a " terrorist organisation " .


Nationally , the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile , including 284 deaths .

There were 293 human cases of West Nile in Indiana in 2002 , including 11 deaths statewide .


The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 .

The Dow Jones Industrial Average [ $ INDU ] ended at session highs , gaining 64.64 points , or 0.7 percent , to 9,191.09 .


By the time the two-term president left office in 1989 , the Navy had nearly 600 ships--about twice the ships it has today .

By the time that Reagan left office in 1989 , the Navy had nearly 600 ships - about twice the number that it has today .


We are piloting it there to see whether we roll it out to other products .

Macromedia is piloting this product activation system in Contribute to test whether to roll it out to other products .


This issue is unlikely to be resolved until lawmakers return from their summer recess in early September .

The issue is unlikely to be resolved until Congress reconvenes in early September .


" We will clearly modify some features of our plans as well as their administration , " Mr. Reed said in his letter .

" We will clearly modify some features of our plans as well as their administration , " Reed said in a letter to the NYSE 's 1,366 members .


The index also did better than the Standard & Poor 's 500 index , which increased 3.3 percent .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was up 9.05 points , or 0.94 percent , at 972.64 .


Scrimshaw , Supervisor , Best Minister and Ten Most Wanted are expected to complete the Belmont field .

Best Minister , Scrimshaw , and Ten Most Wanted all had workouts on Monday morning .


Judge Gerald W. Heaney , in dissent , said the authorities should have allowed the prisoner to be medicated without the consequence of execution .

In dissent , Judge Gerald W. Heaney said the authorities should have allowed Mr. Singleton to be medicated without the consequence of execution .


That was 4 cents higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .

The per-share earnings were also 4 cents per share higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call .


" The GPL violates the U.S. Constitution , together with copyright , antitrust and export control laws , and IBMs claims based thereon , or related thereto , are barred . "

SCO 's filings also assert that " the GPL violates the U.S. Constitution , together with copyright , antitrust and export control laws . "


NASA plans to follow-up the rovers ' missions with additional orbiters and landers before launching a long-awaited sample-return flight .

NASA plans to explore the Red Planet with ever more sophisticated robotic orbiters and landers .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX crept up 4.3 points , or 0.44 percent , to 980.52 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.33 points , or 1.07 percent , to 1,640.13 .


Garner said the self-proclaimed mayor of Baghdad , Mohammed Mohsen al-Zubaidi , was released after two days in coalition custody .

Garner said self-proclaimed Baghdad mayor Mohammed Mohsen Zubaidi was released 48 hours after his detention in late April .


In a statement , Microsoft said the dividend is payable Nov. 7 to shareholders of record on Oct. 17 .

The dividend , the company 's second this calendar year , is payable on Nov. 7 to shareholders of record at the close of business Oct. 17 .


She asked to be excused from last week 's Cabinet session to prepare for a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda .

She took the highly unusual step of skipping cabinet to attend a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda .


In a not-too-subtle swipe at Dean , he predicted Americans would not elect a Democrat " who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times . "

They will not elect as president a Democrat who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times . "


The jury asked for transcripts of Quattrone 's testimony about his role in the IPO allocation process .

The jury asked to have Mr. Quattrone 's testimony about his role in the allocation of stock offerings read to them .


I have no doubt whatever that the evidence of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction will be there .

" I have said throughout ... I have absolutely no doubt about the existence of weapons of mass destruction .


Albertsons and Kroger 's Ralphs chain locked out their workers in response .

Kroger 's Ralphs chain and Albertsons immediately locked out their grocery workers in a show of solidarity .


It later emerged that he had broken his right thigh and bones in his right wrist and elbow .

Tour doctors later confirmed that he had broken his right leg near the hip and also sustained wrist and elbow fractures .


Court Judge Robert Sweet said the plaintiffs failed " to draw an adequate casual connection between the consumption of McDonald 's food and their alleged injuries . "

The judge in U.S. District Court in Manhattan said the plaintiffs had failed " to draw an adequate casual connection between the consumption of McDonald 's food and their alleged injuries . "


A neighbor said a duffel bag containing a woman 's body was dug up , and the other body was encased in concrete .

A neighbor said a woman 's body was dug up in a duffel bag , and the other was encased in concrete .


At least five class-action lawsuits have been filed , including one in Pennsylvania .

At least five class-action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of hormone users .


Southwest said it completed inspections of its entire fleet of 385 aircraft -- all 737s -- and found no additional items .

Southwest said it had already inspected its fleet of 385 aircraft and found no additional suspicious items .


Semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said yesterday that its second-quarter profits doubled from a year ago as stronger-than-expected demand for computer microprocessors offset the weakness of its communications chip business .

Intel Corp. ' s second-quarter profits doubled and revenues grew 8 percent from a year ago as the chip-making giant reported stronger-than-expected demand for personal computer microprocessors .


The South Korean Agriculture and Forestry Ministry also said it would throw out or send back all Canadian beef currently in store .

The South Korean Agriculture and Forestry Ministry said it would scrap or return all Canadian beef in store .


" It appears from our initial report that this was a textbook landing considering the circumstances , " Burke said .

Said Mr. Burke : " It was a textbook landing considering the circumstances . "


By Sunday night , the fires had blackened 277,000 acres , hundreds of miles apart .

Major fires had burned 264,000 acres by early last night .


" The Domino application server is going to be around for at least the next decade . "

" The Domino application server will be around for the next decade , " he said .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC shed 15 points , or 0.98 percent , to 1,492 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 .


Sequent representatives could not immediately be reached for comment on the SCO announcement .

A spokesman for SCO could not be reached for comment this afternoon .


CCAG supported Bill Curry , Rowland 's opponent in the 2002 gubernatorial election .

Mr. Swan 's group supported the governor 's Democratic opponent , Bill Curry , in the 2002 election .


The study is being published today in the journal Science .

Their findings were published today in Science .


" The panel told the U.S. to correct its flawed determination , " said Pierre Pettigrew , Canada 's trade minister , in a statement .

" The panel told the U.S. to correct its flawed determination , " Mr. Pettigrew said in a statement .


Kay was sent to Iraq to co-ordinate efforts to find the weapons that US intelligence reported before the invasion that ousted Iraqi president Saddam Hussein had .

Kay was sent to Iraq this summer to coordinate efforts to find the weapons that U.S. intelligence reported before the war that Saddam Hussein had .


" It 's a recognition that we were provided faulty information , " Tom Daschle , the senate Democratic leader , told reporters .

" It 's a recognition that we were provided faulty information , " Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota told reporters .


Monday 's attacks Monday were among the deadliest against Americans since Sept . 11 , 2001 .

They were the deadliest terrorist attacks against Americans since September 11 .


The MDC called the strike to force Mr Mugabe to either resign or negotiate a settlement of the Zimbabwe crisis .

The MDC called the week-long protest to urge Mugabe either to resign or to negotiate a settlement of the crisis gripping the country .


Police and school officials agreed last week to step up police presence in response to reports of increased violence and gang activity .

Police met with school officials Oct. 24 and agreed to increase their presence after reports of increased violence and gang activity .


" We started our investigation of the child porn ring last year in August and soon realized that it was a big thing , " Mr. Beer said .

" We started our investigation of the child porn ring last year in August and soon realised that it was a big thing , " Mr Beer told a packed press conference .


Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is leaving backers in suspense , and former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan will consider if the Terminator balks .

Arnold Schwarzenegger and former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan may jump in by the Aug. 9 deadline to file .


But planning for an expansion of Wagerup has been caught up in a heated debate about the existing project 's effect on local residents .

But plans to expand Wagerup had been caught up in a heated debate about the existing pro-ject 's impact on the amenity of local residents .


PeopleSoft management could choose to activate an anti-takeover defense known as a " poison pill , " designed to thwart undesired suitors .

PeopleSoft is equipped with an anti-takeover defence , known as a " poison pill , " designed to thwart undesired suitors .


In connection with the incident , I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately . "

" I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately , " he said .


Hotly contested legislation that would change the state 's takeover law and help a Michigan-based development company fend off a takeover cleared the state Senate on Thursday .

Legislation that would change state takeover law and help Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Centers Inc. fend off a $ 1-billion takeover won committee approval Tuesday .


The New York Mets then selected outfielder Lastings Milledge from Lakewood Ranch High School in Florida .

The Mets took Lastings Milledge , an outfielder from Florida , with the 12th pick .


The respected medical journal Lancet has called for a complete ban on tobacco in the United Kingdom .

A leading U.K. medical journal called Friday for a complete ban on tobacco , prompting outrage from smokers ' groups .


Michael Hill , a Sun reporter who is a member of the Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild 's bargaining committee , estimated meetings to last late Sunday .

" We hope it 's symbolic , " said Michael Hill , a Sun reporter and member of the guild 's bargaining committee .


Coca-Cola said it expected its write-down to cut a quarter of a penny per share from second-quarter earnings .

The write-down will cut a quarter of a penny per share from second-quarter earnings , according to Coca-Cola .


The Defense Department statement said legal access for Hamdi was not required by domestic or international law and " should not be treated as precedent . "

The Pentagon statement said that allowing Hamdi access to a lawyer " is not required by domestic or international law and should not be treated as a precedent . "


Clijsters was simply too complete and powerful for the Spanish veteran Conchita Martínez in her quarterfinal , winning , 6-2 , 6-1 .

Clijsters was simply too powerful for Spanish veteran Conchita Martinez , winning 6-2 , 6-1 .


City Councilman Cedric Wilson said those killed were Cpl. James Crump , Officer Arnold Strickland and dispatcher Ace Mealer .

Fayette City Councilman Cedric Wilson identified the dead as Cpl. James Crump , Officer Arnold Strickland and dispatcher Ace Mealer .


But , to the dismay of Reaganites , there is no mention of the Reagan-era economic boom .

But there is no mention of the economic recovery or the creation of wealth during his administration .


The interview came a day after a report in the British press that he had been taken into custody .

The interview Thursday came a day after Britain 's Daily Mirror reported Sahhaf had been taken into custody .


Lay had argued that handing over the documents would be a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination .

Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination .


" I don 't know whether that means two years or four years .

" Whether that means two years or four years , I don 't know . "


Walker said he expects that the president 's budget will include a request for three percent to five percent budget increases for NASA for each of the next five years .

Walker said he expects that the president ’ s budget will include a request for 3 to 5 percent budget increases for NASA for each of the next five years .


Shares in BA were down 1.5 percent at 168 pence by 1420 GMT , off a low of 164p , in a slightly stronger overall London market .

Shares in BA were down three percent at 165-1 / 4 pence by 0933 GMT , off a low of 164 pence , in a stronger market .


Amnesty International has said that over the past 20 years it has collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq but the actual figure may be much higher .

Amnesty International said that over the past 20 years it had collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq .


Both have said they are willing to take the slim chance of success for the opportunity to lead separate lives .

Twenty-nine-year-old Iranian sisters Ladan and Laleh Bijani are willing to accept the slim chance of success just for an opportunity to lead separate lives .


She had been critically ill after May 7 surgery to replace a heart valve .

She had been critically ill since having surgery at Baptist Hospital on May 7 to replace a heart valve .


The BlueCore3-Multimedia includes a 16-bit stereo audio CODEC with dual ADC and DAC for stereo audio .

BlueCore3-Multimedia contains an open platform DSP co-processor and also includes a 16-bit stereo audio codec with dual ADC and DAC for stereo audio .


Braker said Wednesday that police , as part of protocol , were talking with other children Cruz had access to .

He told " Today " that authorities , as part of protocol , were talking with other children Cruz had had access to .


The state will consider the police memorial after planning a World Trade Center Memorial , said Micah Rasmussen , a spokesman for Gov. James E. McGreevey .

The state will consider the police memorial after planning is completed on another memorial to all the victims , said Micah Rasmussen , a spokesman for Gov. James E. McGreevey .


Stewart said the ring was most likely a work in progress , and that weak links such as being tied to a single server will be eliminated over time .

Mr. Stewart said the ring was most likely a work in progress , and that flaws , like being tied to a single server , would be eliminated over time .


It will also give Microsoft an opportunity to comment on remedies proposed by the Commission .

Among other things , Microsoft is to comment on proposed remedies in its response .


The State Court of Appeals did not explain the reason for keeping the lower court 's unanimous opinion from July .

The State Court of Appeals did not explain its reasons for not disturbing the Appellate Division 's unanimous opinion issued in July .


While the day 's trading was lackluster , the Standard & Poor 's 500 index was preparing to close out its best three-month period since the fourth quarter of 1998 .

The Standard & Poor 's 500 stock index ended the quarter up 120 points , a gain of 14 percent , the best performance for that broad market benchmark since 1998 .


Powell recently changed the story , telling officers that Hoffa 's body was buried at his former home , where the search was conducted Wednesday .

Powell changed the story earlier this year , telling officers that Hoffa 's body was buried at his former home , where the aboveground pool now sits .


Another said its members would continue to call the more than 50 million phone numbers on the Federal Trade Commission 's list .

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


Stock futures were mixed in early Thursday trading , but trading below fair value , pointing to a lower open for the major market indexes .

Stock futures were trading lower early on Thursday , below fair value , pointing to a lower open .


Worldwide , 7,183 SARS cases and 514 deaths have been reported in 30 countries .

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


SCO says the pricing terms for a license will not be announced for weeks .

Details on pricing will be announced within a few weeks , McBride said .


Further estimates show that it is the fourth most common cause of cancer in men and the eighth most common in women .

Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in American men and the eighth in women .


The new bill would have Medicare cover 95 percent of drug costs over $ 5,100 .

Above that , seniors would be responsible for 100 percent of drug costs until the out-of-pocket total reaches $ 3,600 .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > rose 17.33 points , or 1.07 percent , to 1,640.13 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gained 5.51 points , or 0.56 percent , to 981.73 .


Both studies are published in the Journal of the American Medical Association .

The study appears in the latest issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association .


His Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned June 25 in a Virginia Beach , parking lot .

His sport utility vehicle was found June 25 , abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach , Va .


Spitzer was among a group of federal and state regulators who negotiated a $ 1.4 billion settlement with 10 brokerage houses to settle investigations of analyst conflicts of interest .

Spitzer was among a group of federal and state regulators who negotiated a $ 1.4 billion settlement with 10 brokerages over analyst conflict-of-interest allegations .


Crohn 's disease causes inflammation of the intestine and symptoms include diarrhea , pain , weight loss and tiredness .

Symptoms include chronic diarrhoea , abdominal pain , weight loss and extreme tiredness .


He and his colleagues attributed some of the communication gap to doctors feeling pressed for time .

He attributed some of the communication gap to doctors feeling pressed for time ; patients cited discomfort discussing financial issues .


The three men have pleaded not guilty and their lawyers have asked the High Court to dismiss the charges , saying the state has failed to present a solid case .

Defense lawyers asked the High Court to dismiss the charges , saying the state has failed to present a solid case .


A Florida grand jury investigating pharmaceutical wholesalers indicted 19 people on charges of peddling bogus or diluted medications often prescribed for cancer and AIDS patients , authorities said yesterday .

A Florida grand jury indicted 19 people for contaminating and diluting prescription drugs desperately needed by AIDS and cancer patients in a multimillion-dollar scheme , prosecutors said Monday .


The Bush administration 's hope is that by increasing the efficiency of older power plants -- especially coal -- more power can be produced more cheaply .

The administration 's hope is that by increasing the efficiency of older coal-fired plants - the most affected segment - more power can be produced more cheaply .


The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI was off 58.69 points , or 0.64 percent , at 9,137.86 .

The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 86.56 points , or 0.94 percent , to 9,109.99 , after giving up more than 1 percent earlier .


The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 5.16 points , or 0.32 percent , at 1,590.75 , breaking a six-day string of gains .

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 0.11 percent , or 1.78 points , at 1,594.13 .


His chief lawyer , Mahendradatta , said Bashir was mentally prepared for a heavy sentencing demand and felt the Marriott bombing would affect the decision .

A lawyer for Bashir , Mahendradatta , said earlier his client was mentally prepared for a heavy sentencing demand and had felt the Marriott bombing would affect the decision .


This comes at a time when Alba is expanding its aluminium output by 307,000 tonnes a year and is accelerating plans for another 307,000 tonnes-a-year increase .

That comes as Alba is lifting its aluminium output by 307,000 tonnes a year and accelerating plans for another 307,000 tonnes-a-year increase .


The new Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors are numbered 3200 + , 3000 + and 2800 + .

The Mobile 3200 + , 3000 + and 2800 + cost $ 293 , $ 233 and $ 193 for a thousand units .


The main psychologist , Dwight Close , referred questions to an agency spokeswoman , who said she wouldn 't comment on personnel issues .

The main psychologist in the Rodriguez case , Dwight Close , referred questions to an agency spokeswoman , who didn 't immediately return a call .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points , or 1.01 percent , at 1,636.94 .


The survey also found that executives who feel that current economic conditions have improved rose to 35 per cent from 15 per cent last quarter .

The survey also found that more executives feel that current economic conditions have improved , at 35 per cent compared to 15 per cent in the first quarter .


Taiwan has attempted to gain observer status to the United Nations-affiliated WHO for seven years , but again was rebuffed March 19 at its annual conference in Geneva .

It has sought observer status for seven years , but was again rebuffed May 19 at the annual WHO conference in Geneva .


" This is where you 're measured – not in the regular season but right now .

And it 's not in the regular season , but right now , " Babcock said .


" I would like the FCC to start all over , " said Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison , R-Texas , who supported reversing the rules .

" I would like the FCC to start all over again , " said Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison , R-Texas , who expressed concern about " potentially dangerous " newspaper-broadcast combinations .


Dave Tomlin , assistant general counsel of The A.P. , said his organization was still deciding whether to appeal .

Dave Tomlin , AP 's assistant general counsel , said the parties are deciding whether to appeal the order .


Weyerhaeuser is the one of the worlds largest producers of softwood lumber , with the capacity to produce 7.6 billion board feet a year .

Weyerhaeuser , one of the world 's largest producers of softwood , can produce about 7.6 billion board feet a year .


If their circulatory systems are not properly separated , it could kill one or both of them , doctors have said .

But if their circulatory systems are not properly separated , it could kill them , doctors say .


" Our goals is not to go out and start suing companies , " McBride said .

As we go down the licensing path , our goal is not to start suing companies , " McBride said .


A key figure in former state Treasurer Paul Silvester 's bribery scheme was accused Wednesday of changing his story about Silvester 's alleged corrupt dealings with a Boston investment firm .

A key player in former state Treasurer Paul Silvester 's corruption scheme testified on Tuesday about kickbacks and bribes Silvester traded for state business .


Gartner 's report said global WLAN equipment shipments reached 19.5 million last year , a 120 percent increase over 2001 's 8.9 million units .

Total shipments reached 19.5 million units last year , compared with 8.9 million units in 2001 .


They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail each .

The Jacksons remained in Camden County jail on $ 100,000 bail .


" I am proud that I stood against Richard Nixon , not with him , " Kerry said .

" I marched in the streets against Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War , " she said .


Saddam 's other son , Odai , surrendered Friday , but the Americans are keeping it quiet because he 's a U.S. agent .

Hussein 's other son , Uday , surrendered yesterday , but the Americans are keeping it quiet because he 's a US agent .


The Space Infrared Telescope Facility 's mission is to search for the beginnings of the universe .

NASA is scheduled to launch the Space Infrared Telescope Facility on Monday morning .


There are 625 U.N. troops in Bunia , while there are between 25,000 and 28,000 tribal fighters , from all sides , in the region .

There are 625 U.N. troops in Bunia , while there are between 25,000 and 28,000 tribal fighters in the region , with thousands of them deployed in and around Bunia .


The driver of the truck escaped and is now being sought by the police , Supoyo said .

But police say the driver of the truck has not been found and is wanted for questioning .


A soldier was killed Monday and another wounded when their convoy was ambushed in northern Iraq .

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


Total Information Awareness is now Terrorism Information Awareness .

The new name will be Terrorism Information Awareness .


David Brame fatally shot his wife and then himself on April 26 in a Gig Harbor shopping-mall parking lot .

David Brame shot his wife and then himself April 26 in a Gig Harbor parking lot as their two children sat in his car nearby .


" I just hope that this event doesn 't tarnish his career or take away from what he 's done . "

" But I just hope that this event , whatever it was , doesn 't tarnish his career or take away all that Sammy Sosa 's done .


Robert B. Willumstad , 57 , Citigroup 's president , was named chief operating officer .

And Robert B. Willumstad , 57 , who is currently president of Citigroup , was named chief operating officer .


The service is deploying Cisco 's BTS 10200 Softswitch cable modem termination system and MGXR 8850 voice gateway products .

This solution includes the BTS 10200 soft switch , uBR7246VXR cable modem termination system and MGX 8850 voice gateway products .


Last year , there were shortages of shots for diphtheria-tetanus-whooping cough , measles-mumps-rubella , pneumococcal disease , tetanus and chicken pox nationally .

In the past two years scientists say there have been vaccine shortages for diphtheria-tetanus-whooping cough , measles-mumps-rubella , pneumococcal disease , tetanus and chicken pox .


County Judge Tim Harley declared a mistrial because the jury could not reach a verdict .

Judge Tim Harley declared a mistrial in the Adrian McPherson gambling trial today after the jury was unable to reach a verdict .


Mr. Pingeon is director of litigation for Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services , a prisoners ' rights group .

Pingeon said an attorney for his organization , Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services , interviewed Assan Tuesday .


Heather , 35 , who lost a leg in a road accident , is thought to have steel plates fitted in her hips , which would make natural childbirth impossible .

Former model Lady McCartney lost a leg in a road accident in 1993 and is understood to have steel plates fitted in her hips which would make natural childbirth difficult .


Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August , then extended the deadline to Oct. 17 , and they are still working on it .

Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August , then extended it to Oct. 17 .


Pacific Northwest has more than 800 employees , and Wells Fargo has 2,400 in Washington .

It has 800 employees , compared with Wells Fargo 's 2,400 .


However , other unions including the powerful CGT remained opposed to the reform and demanded the government begin fresh negotiations with them .

The powerful CGT and other unions remained opposed to the plans , however , and demanded the government renegotiate the reform with them .


On health care , the NDP says there will be no privatization and no health-care premiums .

The New Democrats also renewed their commitment to no health-care privatization and no premiums .


As part of a restructuring Peregrine sold its Remedy help desk software unit last year to BMC Software Inc .

Peregrine sold its Remedy business unit to BMC Software in November for $ 355 million .


This is America , my friends , and it should not happen here , " he said to loud applause .

" This is America , my friends , and it should not happen here . "


Klarman was arrested by FBI agents in the Hamptons , an exclusive summer resort enclave east of New York City .

Klarman was arrested by FBI agents Monday morning at his home in New York .


Chi-Chi 's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 _ two months after it voluntarily closed following initial reports of the disease .

Chi-Chi 's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 -- two months after it voluntarily closed when the disease was first reported .


Four versions of Windows operating systems are targeted : Windows NT , Windows 2000 , Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 .

The new worm affects these Windows systems : 2000 , XP , NT 4.0 and Server 2003 .


It calls for the agency to plan an independent safety and engineering organization .

The agency has yet to fully formulate a strategy for the creation of an independent engineering technical authority .


No official ceremony was planned to mark the anniversary in Dallas .

In Dallas , no official ceremony marked the anniversary .


Caldera acquired the Unix server software of the original SCO and changed its name to the SCO Group .

SCO changed its name to Tarantella , and Caldera later changed its name to the SCO Group .


The victims were last seen at church last Sunday ; their bodies were discovered Tuesday .

The family was last seen July 6 and their bodies were found Tuesday .


Results of the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey released yesterday by Statistics Canada suggest living standards have improved but still lag for those off reserves .

The 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey released Wednesday by Statistics Canada says living standards have improved but still lag for the Inuit and those who leave their often impoverished reserves .


Software developers use compilers to translate programming languages such as C + + into the language that can be read by a particular processor .

Software developers use compilers to translate a programming language , such as C + + , into the machine language understood by the processor .


In Albany , for example , 24 percent of students passed ; in South Colonie , 14 percent .

In Kingston , only about 15 percent of students who took the exam passed it .


Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair apologized Thursday for his arrest hours earlier in Nashville on suspicion of drunken driving and illegal possession of a handgun .

Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was arrested Thursday and charged with drunken driving and possession of a handgun .


That second dossier , passed to journalists during Mr Blair 's trip to Washington , said it drew on " a number of sources , including intelligence material " .

That second dossier , passed to journalists on Mr Blair 's trip to Washington to discuss war plans , said it drew upon " a number of sources , including intelligence material " .


The other semifinal between Guillermo Coria of Argentina and Martin Verkerk of the Netherlands is also compelling .

The other , much less likely semifinal will match seventh-seeded Guillermo Coria of Argentina against the unseeded Dutchman Martin Verkerk .


Wal-Mart estimates more than 100 million Americans visit their stores every week .

Each week 138 million shoppers visit Wal-Mart 's 4,750 stores .


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

For the full year period ending June 30 , 2003 , high-speed lines increased by 45 percent .


Sen. John Kerry , Massachusetts Democrat , came in second place for the quarter with $ 5.8 million .

As expected , Dean led the field in the second quarter with $ 7.6 million raised .


While some other parts of Africa have been used as staging grounds for the terror group , Malawi previously had not been a major focus of investigations into al-Qaida .

While some other parts of Africa have been used as Al Qaeda staging grounds , Malawi had previously not been a major focus of investigations into the group .


Police said yesterday they believe Mr. Cruz knew of the girl through one of her former schoolmates , though neither the girl nor her family knew him .

Police said on Monday they believed Cruz knew of the fourth-grade girl through one of her former schoolmates , although neither the girl nor her family knew him .


The Prime Minister , Junichiro Koizumi , joined the criticism .

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Mr Ota deserved to be criticised .


There is one drug on the market for macular degeneration , Visudyne , and it is approved for the treatment of only one subtype that represents a minority of cases .

There is only one drug on the market for macular degeneration , and it is approved to treat only one subtype that represents a minority of cases .


Speaking for the first time since being charged with child molestation , Jackson added , " Why not ?

Michael Jackson spoke out for the first time Sunday night since the latest accusations of child molestation .


The bureau also failed to pursue other leads , including a local imam who dealt with several key 9-11 figures .

The FBI also failed to pursue other leads , including a San Diego imam who dealt with several 9 / 11 figures , it adds .


" I notice a mood change in their priorities , " one politician said .

" I notice a mood change in their priorities , " said one Iraqi politician after meeting with Mr. Bremer .


The Johnson-Lewis fight was to be the main event of a boxing doubleheader at the Staples Center in Los Angeles .

With Johnson 's injury , the fight card at the Staples Center in Los Angeles is in question .


Scientists believed Stardust trapped thousands of particles of dust .

Stardust was designed to gather thousands of dust particles streaming from Wild 2 .


The Herald reported on Tuesday that internet developer Bruce Simpson was building a missile from parts ordered over the internet and shipped through Customs .

A home handyman is building a missile in his garage with parts bought over the internet and shipped through Customs .


Papandreou said EU leaders would discuss the appointment of Trichet as ECB president on Thursday evening or Friday .

Papandreou said EU leaders would discuss the appointment of Bank of France governor Jean-Claude Trichet as president of the European Central Bank on Thursday or Friday .


Vivendi pointed out that in both possible combinations , it would maintain a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation " with excellent growth potential . "

It also added that both proposals would allow Vivendi Uni to maintain " a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation with excellent growth potential . "


Zilkha and other shareholders , including Coastal founder Oscar Wyatt Jr . , had called for Wise 's firing for months .

Zilkha and other shareholders , including Coastal Corp. founder and vocal El Paso critic Oscar Wyatt Jr . , had called for Wise 's termination for months .


The last time the survey was conducted , in 1995 , those numbers matched .

In 1995 , the last survey , those numbers were equal .


Cooper , the boy 's mother , started coming to the church about three months ago after she met a parishioner at a doctor 's office , Hemphill said .

The boy 's mother , Patricia Cooper , started coming to the church about three months ago after she met one of its members at a doctor 's office , Hemphill said .


To win final United States approval , the treaty would have to be signed by President Bush and ratified by Congress .

The treaty must be signed by the president and ratified by Congress to take effect .


The deal with the Carmel-based insurer is expected to close shortly , said Macklowe spokesman Howard J. Rubenstein .

Macklowe has signed a sale contract , which is expected to close shortly , said his spokesman , Howard Rubenstein .


Intelligence officials in Washington warned lawmakers a week ago to expect a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia , it was reported today .

Intelligence officials told key senators a week ago to expect a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia , Sen. Pat Roberts ( R-Kan . ) said yesterday .


Plofsky said the commission won 't investigate because the three-year statute of limitations has expired .

The panel will not begin a formal investigation because the statute of limitations has expired , Plofsky said .


Yes , from today Flash memory purchased from AMD or Fujitsu will be branded Spansion .

Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu .


Her amendment would have changed the bill by keeping with current Texas law , which gives school districts the option to hold a moment of silence and recite the pledge .

The legislation would replace the current Texas law , which gives school districts the option of holding a period of silence and reciting the pledge .


Talabani told him the Governing Council would " need UN assistance and advice in implementing the new decisions which have been taken . "

Talabani told him Iraqi leaders would " need U.N. assistance and advice in implementing the new decisions which have been taken " on organising an interim Iraqi government by June .


By state law , 911 calls are not public information and were not released .

By law , 911 calls are not public information in Rhode Island .


Under the Government Network Security Act of 2003 , federal agencies would have six months to develop and implement P2P security plans .

If enacted , federal agencies would have six months to develop and implement these plans .


Sales as measured by volume , a key gauge of financial health in the beverage sector , grew 5 percent in the quarter .

Coke 's unit case volume , a key measure of financial health in the beverage sector , grew 5 percent in the quarter .


Gainer said the two staff aides are " very sorry this all happened , " and the security personnel had performed " well within standards . "

The security personnel performed ``well within standards ' ' and the two staff aides were ``very sorry all this happened , ' ' Gainer said .


Two kids from Michigan are in today 's third round .

Both will compete in today 's third round , which is all oral examination .


He will leave Hollesley Bay open prison at Woodbridge , Suffolk , on Monday , July 21 .

Lord Archer is likely to be released from Hollesley Bay open prison at Woodbridge , Suffolk , on July 21 .


The helicopter burst into flames upon impact , according to the Mohave County Sheriff 's Office .

The helicopter was owned by Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters Inc . , according to the sheriff 's office .


Pennsylvania , which has the most aggressive treatment program , is treating 548 of 8,030 inmates .

Texas , which has more than three times Michigan 's inmate population , is treating 328 of its 16,298 infected inmates .


" In so many different ways , the artistry of black musicians has conveyed the experience of black Americans throughout our history , " Bush said .

Surrounded by singers from Harlem , Bush said : ' ' The artistry of black musicians has conveyed the experience of black Americans throughout our history .


Retail industry experts predict the next five days will likely make or break Christmas 2003 for many retailers .

As the holiday shopping season peaks , industry experts predict the coming week could make or break Christmas 2003 for many retailers .


Police then called a bomb squad , but the device exploded , killing Wells , before bomb technicians arrived .

While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive , the bomb exploded , killing Wells .


The Standard & Poor 's 500 stock index pulled back by nearly 4 points to 1,066.62 .

The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > fell 0.70 points , or 0.07 percent , to 1,069.42 .


The euro has slipped nearly four percent since matching a record peak of around $ 1.1935 only last week and hitting an all-time high of 140.90 yen in late May .

The euro has slipped as much as four cents since matching a record peak near $ 1.1935 last week and hitting a record high of 140.90 yen in late May .


The FBI informed Easynews that an individual had used the Easynews UseNet server to upload the SoBig.F virus on Monday , August 18th , the company said in a statement .

" The FBI informed Easynews.com that an individual had used the Easynews.com UseNet server to upload the SoBig.F virus on Monday , August 18th .


" It 's very difficult to do large syndicated loans in Japan , " where there is a lack of expertise , says one banker .

" It is very difficult to do large syndicated loans in Japan , " says one banker .


But Peterson added , " I don 't know anybody in the conference committee who 's fighting to keep it out completely . "

But Peterson added , I dont know anybody in the conference committee whos fighting to keep it out completely .


Named in the complaint were former chief executive officers Paul A. Allaire and G. Richard Thoman and former CFO Barry D. Romeril .

The executives fined included former Chief Executives Paul A. Allaire and G. Richard Thoman as well as former Chief Financial Officer Barry Romeril .


Both were charged with four counts of aggravated assault and 14 counts of endangering the welfare of children .

The Jacksons each were charged with four counts of aggravated assault and 14 counts of child endangerment .


" The layoff is an excuse , " countered Anaheim coach Mike Babcock .

" I didn 't think our team engaged at all , " lamented Anaheim coach Mike Babcock .


The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Tuesday where Donaldson is scheduled to testify on hedge and mutual funds .

The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Tuesday , when Donaldson will be questioned about hedge and mutual funds .


In other markets , U.S. Treasuries started off on Monday weaker , as stocks rose early .

In other markets , U.S. Treasuries inched higher as declining stocks raised the appeal of safe-haven debt .


Analysts had been expecting a net loss of 54 cents a share , according to Thomson First Call .

Analysts had forecast second quarter sales of $ 614 million , according to the Thomson First Call Web site .


At 11 : 30 a.m. , Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal reached the summit .

Sherpa Tenzing Norgay , who reached the summit with Sir Edmund , died in 1986 .


Both are being held in the Armstrong County Jail .

Tatar was being held without bail in Armstrong County Prison today .


The Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone 's 2001 application to sell Erbitux , citing shoddy research .

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone 's original application in December 2001 , saying the trial had been sloppily conducted .


He claimed Red Hat and the Free Software Foundation with trying to undermine U.S. copyright and patent law .

In his letter , McBride charges the Free Software Foundation and Red Hat with trying to undermine U.S. copyright laws .


Beaumont said he doesn 't expect a rapturous welcome for Jackson if he goes ahead with his visit to England .

Mark Beaumont , a staff writer at music magazine NME , said he doesn 't expect a rapturous welcome for Jackson if he goes ahead with his visit to England .


According to a news release sent by the Terry Schindler-Schiavo Foundation , Florida Speaker Johnnie Byrd will introduce " Terri 's Bill " during the special session Monday .

Florida 's Speaker of the House Johnnie Byrd , is expected to introduce ' ' Terri 's Bill ' ' during a one-day special session of the state legislature being held today in Tallahassee .


Its shares jumped to $ 54.50 in pre-open trading from $ 50.90 at Wednesday 's close .

Shares jumped almost 7 percent in pre-open trading , rising to $ 18.26 from $ 17.05 at Tuesday 's close .


GE stock were up 37 cents to $ 28.56 in morning New York Stock Exchange trade .

Investors reacted little , with GE shares edging 7 cents lower to end at $ 28.12 on the New York Stock Exchange .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.26 points , or 1.06 percent , to 1,640.06 , based on the latest data .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gained 5.51 points , or 0.56 percent , to 981.73 .


Authorities said the scientist properly quarantined himself at home after he developed SARS symptoms Dec. 10 .

The scientist also quarantined himself at home as soon as he developed SARS symptoms , officials said .


Five-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong had a few words of advice for other cancer survivors in Denver on Friday .

Five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is in Denver today for a meeting about surviving cancer .


The ruling ``is so wrong that we are extremely confident that it will not withstand our appeal to the Sixth Circuit , ' ' Taubman Centers said in a statement .

The statement concluded , " This ruling is so wrong that we are extremely confident that it will not withstand our appeal " to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court .


Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the victims pending family notification .

Neither authorities nor Granquist would release identities of the victims pending family notification .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC fell 23.54 points , or 1.42 percent , to 1,630.08 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 .


The cuts are expected to save Texas consumers more than $ 510 million , and most policyholders will see reductions , Black said .

The reductions are expected to save Texas consumers $ 510 million , and most policyholders will see reductions , said Robert Black , an Insurance Department spokesman .


In New Hampshire yesterday , Mr Bush reiterated Saddam 's regime " possessed and used weapons of mass destruction , sponsored terrorist groups and inflicted terror on its own people " .

" The regime of Saddam Hussein possessed and used weapons of mass destruction , sponsored terrorist groups and inflicted terror on its own people . "


The final round of the bee will be broadcast on ESPN at 1 p.m. Thursday .

At least 80 will make it to Thursday 's final rounds of competition , which will be broadcast on ESPN .


At Tuesday 's arraignment hearing , Marsh pleaded not guilty to 122 counts of burial service fraud and 47 counts of making false statements .

At the hearing he pleaded not guilty to the burial service fraud and false statements charges .


To put it very simply , Antetonitrus is Brontosaurus 's older brother , hence the name .

Antetonitrus was brontosaurus ' older brother , hence the name .


But church members and observers say they expect that the decision could be problematic for many Episcopalians .

But church members and observers say they anticipate that the decision here could pose doctrinal problems for some Episcopalians who believe the Bible prohibits homosexuality .


Bush already is halfway to his goal of raising $ 150 million to $ 170 million for next year 's primaries .

He is roughly halfway to his goal of raising between $ 150 million and $ 170 million in the primaries .


" Turning the corner does not mean we 've crossed the finish line , " Gregory told reporters .

" But turning the corner doesn 't mean crossing the finish line , " Gregory said at the bishops ' annual meeting here .


The latest raid came as US lawmakers debate a report that accuses Saudi Arabia of not doing enough to counter terrorism .

The latest in the kingdom 's almost weekly raids on alleged terror cells comes after a US Congress report accused Saudi Arabia of not doing enough to counter terrorism .


Doctors who knowingly violate the ban could face up to two years in prison .

Under the measure , doctors who perform the procedure would be subject to two years in prison and unspecified fines .


The delegation leaves Chicago today , then will take another week to ready the remains for reburial .

They leave Chicago on Saturday , then will take another week to ready the remains for reburial .


As planned , the services will be rolled into Yukon when it ships ( see story ) .

The reporting services will also be rolled into Yukon as planned , sources said .


Toronto Police Chief Chief Julian Fantino confirmed Friday morning that a man had been arrested in the slaying of Toronto girl Holly Jones .

Toronto Police Chief Julian Fantino said Friday morning that an arrest has been made in the slaying of local girl Holly Jones .


They later fell out and have backed a series of rival Congolese militias in recent years .

The two invading countries later fell out , and have since backed rival factions .


Marshall pressed the practical case that a quite similar civil-rights bill based on the 14th Amendment was struck down by the Supreme Court in 1883 .

Mr. Marshall pressed the practical case that quite similar rights legislation based on the 14th Amendment had been struck down by the Supreme Court in 1883 .


But she said it will be difficult for investigators to directly tie any decline in shuttle funding to the February disaster .

She cautioned that it will be difficult for investigators to tie any decline in shuttle funding directly to the February tragedy .


The Toronto Stock Exchange opened on time and slightly lower .

The Toronto Stock Exchange said it will be business as usual on Friday morning .


The special tests were developed to measure student progress in meeting the state 's standards for the content taught in each grade .

The tests measure how well students are meeting the state 's standards for learning the content taught in each grade .


At least 1,750 people were ordered to evacuate their homes shortly before 9 a.m. as a precaution , said Steve Powers , Marquette County administrator .

At least 1,752 people were ordered to evacuate their homes in the north part of Marquette about 8 : 45 a.m. EDT , said Steve Powers , Marquette County administrator .


It is essential that proceedings against accused terrorists both be fair and appear fair to outside observers , he said .

It is essential that the proceedings against accused terrorists be fair -- and appear to be so to outside observers , Sonnett said .


Some 95 million Americans -- half of all households -- invest in mutual funds .

About half of all U.S. households have money in mutual funds .


The technology is available for download on the Microsoft Developer Network ( MSDN ) site .

WSE version 2 is available from Microsoft 's developer Web site .


Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and the tissue around the brain .

Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in a person 's spinal cord and around the brain .


It is for that reason that legal scholars said the Denver ruling is at least plausible .

It is for that reason that legal scholars said Judge Nottingham 's decision was at least plausible .


The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI finished down 31.23 points , or 0.33 percent , at 9,317.64 .

In the first hour of trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 27.02 , or 0.3 percent , 9,321.84 , having lost 74.81 on Friday .


School officials said Van-Vliet reported the accident using the bus ’ radio .

Van-Vliet , who was also injured , called in the accident on the school bus radio .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX shed 1.8 points , or 0.18 percent , to 991 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 24.44 points , or 1.39 percent , at 1,739.87 .


But he said labor would see whether other senators can increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent .

Democrats now hope to increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and to create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent .


He was referring to John S. Reed , the former Citicorp chief executive who became interim chairman and chief executive of the exchange last Sunday .

Next week , John S. Reed , the former Citicorp chief executive who Sunday became interim chairman and chief executive of the exchange , will take up his position .


Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro hailed the appellate court ruling .

Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro was pleased by the ruling , spokesman Mark Gribben said .


In an appearance before a parliamentary committee on Tuesday , Mr. Blair suggested that only " evidence of weapons programs " rather than the weapons themselves would be uncovered .

On Tuesday , Blair suggested that only " evidence of weapons programs " rather than the weapons themselves would be uncovered .


The banks neither admit nor deny the SEC charges under the settlements .

The banks neither admitted nor denied the charges as part of the agreement .


But 13 people have been killed since 1900 and hundreds injured .

Runners are often injured by bulls and 13 have been killed since 1900 .


On the other hand , if this will help further establish Steve 's innocence , we welcome it . "

If draining the ponds in Maryland will further help establish Steve 's innocence , we welcome it . "


The April 19 , 1995 , bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building came on the second anniversary of the fiery end of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco , Texas .

The April 19 , 1995 , bombing came on the second anniversary of the end of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco , Texas .


The year-ago comparisons were restated to include Compaq results .

The year-ago numbers do not include figures from Compaq Computer .


Investment bank Merrill Lynch raised its investment rating on the business software maker Oracle to " buy " from " neutral " with a 12-month price target of $ 15 .

Merrill Lynch upgraded the business software maker to " buy " from " neutral " with a 12-month price target of $ 15 .


The report confirmed the ACLU 's view that the civil liberties and rights of immigrants " were trampled in the aftermath of 9 / 11 , " said Romero .

The inspector general 's findings confirm our long-held view that civil liberties and the rights of immigrants were trampled in the aftermath of 9 / 11 . "


The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year , up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002 .

There will be 9.3 million visitors to hot spots in 2003 , up from 2.5 million in 2002 , Gartner said .


United is working closely with the Air Transportation Stabilization Board to replace the aspects of its loan guarantee bid that were rejected as inadequate in December .

United is working closely with the ATSB to replace those aspects of the company 's original loan guarantee bid that were rejected as inadequate in December .


The moves came within four days of the crash and before the National Transportation Safety Board finished investigating .

The promises of lawsuits came within four days of the crash and before the National Transportation Safety Board had finished the investigation .


On Tuesday , the central bank left interest rates steady , as expected , but also declared that overall risks were weighted toward weakness and warned of deflation risks .

The central bank 's policy board left rates steady for now , as widely expected , but surprised the market by declaring that overall risks were weighted toward weakness .


The Standard & Poor 's 500 index advanced 6.48 , or 0.7 per cent , to 990.51 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points , or 0.66 percent , to 990.51 .


They also found shortness was associated with a family history of hearing loss .

Shortness was found twice as often in those with hearing loss .


He said the FDA was hoping Congress and the courts would bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers .

He said FDA hopes Congress and the courts will bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers — perhaps before the 2004 elections .


On Friday , the Concorde started up around sunrise and seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun .

Yesterday , the Concorde seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun .


Navistar shares were down 44 cents , or 1.1 percent , at $ 41.19 on the New York Stock Exchange after falling as low as $ 39.93 .

Navistar shares rose a penny to $ 41.64 at late afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange after earlier falling as low as $ 39.93 .


Squyres is principal investigator for the Athena payload - a collection of science instruments carted by each rover .

Steve Squyres , a Cornell University scientist , is principal investigator for the missions ' science instruments .


The appeals court judges were in sharp disagreement over what should be done when they ruled in February .

The appellate judges were in sharp disagreement when they ruled in February .


Bremer , 61 , is a onetime assistant to former Secretaries of State William P. Rogers and Henry Kissinger and was ambassador-at-large for counterterrorism from 1986 to 1989 .

Bremer , 61 , is a former assistant to former Secretaries of State William P. Rogers and Henry Kissinger .


Another is investor disenchantment with US investments , leading them to pull out of US assets - selling dollars as they do so and driving the dollar exchange rate down .

Another is investor disenchantment with U.S. investments , leading them to pull out of U.S. assets--selling dollars as they do so , and driving its exchange rate down .


Mr Morse is charged with assault and Mr Darvish is charged with filing a false report .

His partner Bijan Darvish is charged with filing a false police report .


The best-performing stock was Altria Group Inc . , which rose more than 27 percent to close at $ 42.31 a share .

Altria Group Inc . MO.N fell 50 cents , or 1.2 percent , to $ 41.81 .


" Whatever has happened to you by way of punishment is certainly more than enough , " Covello told the 49-year-old , whose family , friends and supporters filled half the courtroom .

" What has happened to you , sir , by way of punishment , is certainly more than enough , " Covello said .


Eight firefighters also suffered minor injuries , including burns , heat exhaustion , bruises and muscle strain , and were treated and released from the hospital , fire officials said .

Eight firefighters also suffered minor injuries , including burns , heat , bruises and muscle strain , fire officials said .


Hundreds of soldiers took part in the early morning raid , an apparent signal to Hamas that Israel would not limit itself to airstrikes in Gaza .

Hundreds of soldiers were involved , an apparent signal to Hamas that Israel would not limit itself to air strikes in Gaza .


State health officials said today a young northeast Kansas woman likely has the state 's first case of monkeypox among humans or animals .

Health officials confirmed today that a northeast Kansas woman has the state 's first case of monkeypox and the first case west of the Mississippi River .


Last year , he made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor .

He ran last year for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor , but lost the primary to multimillionaire Tony Sanchez .


Search technology powerhouse Google has released a new beta of its popular Internet Explorer toolbar , adding bells and whistles for surfers .

Search technology powerhouse Google has released a new beta of its popular toolbar for Internet Explorer , adding a pop-up blocker , a controversial Blogger feature , and form-filling functionality .


The last time the S & P had a larger one-day point loss was also May 19 , when it gave back 23.53 to close at 920.77 .

The last time it had a larger one-day loss was July 1 , 2002 , when it shed 59.41 to close at 1,403.80 .


I was going to the court believing I could do this , only if I played my best tennis .

" I was believing that I was confident I could do this , but only in the case I would play my best tennis .


A promotional poster , complete with countdown dial , reminds readers of the upcoming release of " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . "

The crates are full of hardback copies of " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . "


Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners premiums might finally be getting relief .

Relief is in sight for Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners insurance premiums .


The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index gained 2.90 points , or 0.18 percent , to 1,606.87 .

At 12 : 10 p.m. EDT , Canada 's benchmark S & P / TSX composite index was up 6.87 points or 0.1 per cent to 6,979.29 .


The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index shot up 5.7 percent for the week .

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


Lowe 's , with about half as many stores , reported a 33 percent increase in third-quarter profit behind a 12 percent jump in same-store sales .

Home Depot reported a 22 percent jump in third-quarter profit behind a nearly 8 percent rise in same-store sales .


Blair 's government included the charge that Saddam sought uranium from Niger in a September 2002 dossier setting out the case for military action .

Britain included the accusation in a September 2002 dossier setting out the case for war in Iraq .


Part of the accord was the implementation of a special health council that would monitor health spending and progress in reforming the health system .

A key portion of the accord was the implementation of a special council to monitor health spending , set goals for the system and measure progress in reforming health care .


Delta personnel at Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport scrambled all day to find alternate flights including seats on other airlines for passengers .

Delta personnel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were scrambling all day to find alternate flights -- even on other airlines , when necessary -- to move the inconvenienced passengers .


Three undocumented immigrants were found dead inside a railroad hopper car Tuesday , two days after fellow immigrants escaped the sweltering car and left behind their weakened companions .

The remains of three illegal immigrants were found Tuesday in a sweltering railroad car after fellow immigrants escaped and left their weakened companions behind .


A company spokeswoman declined to say how much Qwest receives in annual revenue from government contracts .

A Qwest spokeswoman , Kate Varden , declined to say how much in sales the company received from the United States government .


For the week ended June 15 , a total of 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the United States , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes .

The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes .


Genentech Inc . , the world 's second-biggest biotechnology company , and Xoma Ltd. said their Rapitva drug failed to help patients with rheumatoid arthritis in a study .

Genentech Inc . , the world 's second-largest biotechnology company , and Xoma Ltd. said they will terminate Phase II testing of their Raptiva rheumatoid-arthritis drug after finding no benefit for patients .


PeopleSoft will commit $ 863 million in cash and issue 52.6 million new shares , the companies said .

The new deal would be valued at $ 1.75 billion , including $ 863 million in cash and 52.6 million PeopleSoft shares .


Halliburton on Tuesday reiterated its contention that KBR had " delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value , the best price and the best terms " .

" We believe KBR delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value , the best price and the best terms , " Halliburton spokeswoman Wendy Hall said .


He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and barred from the complex - home to his mother and two children .

He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and was barred from the complex .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > rose 17.26 points , or 1.06 percent , to 1,640.06 , based on the latest data .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gained 5.51 points , or 0.56 percent , to 981.73 .


Shares ended Wednesday at $ 6.83 , up 2 cents .

Shares of Goodyear rose 2 cents on Wednesday and closed at $ 6.83 .


" As a professional , " he added , " I think I 'd like to be thought of as a good storyteller .

" As a professional , I 'd like to be thought of as a storyteller . "


Federal prosecutors , the Securities and Exchange Commission , and the mortgage company 's regulator launched investigations into Freddie Mac 's shake-up .

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Attorney have opened investigations into Freddie Mac over its accounting practices .


Forecasters predict the storm will reach Earth at 3 p.m. eastern time Friday and could last up to 18 hours .

It is expected to reach Earth about 3 p.m. EDT Friday , and its effects could last 12 to 18 hours .


Yet another big fight has been over a White House proposal to privatize air-traffic control at major airports .

Yet another fight has been waged over a White House proposal to privatize air traffic control at major airports , such as those in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia .


The initial report was made to Modesto Police December 28 .


" If you pass this bill , Big Brother will be watching you , " said Rep. John Mabry , D-Waco .

" If you pass this bill , " Rep. John Mabry Jr . , D-Waco , told colleagues , " Big Brother will be watching you . "


Officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him , and Reyna dropped a knee into his back , according to testimony .

That 's when officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him , according to testimony .


Buoyed by some of the advice imparted by Nicklaus , Howell shot an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry .

Buoyed by advice imparted by Nicklaus , Howell shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to enter today 's round with a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry .


Jack Ferry , company spokesman , said a search is ongoing but would not comment on the status .

Company spokesman Jack Ferry said a search is ongoing but declined comment on its status .


After a seven-day trial last year , Thompson found the monument to be an unconstitutional endorsement of religion by the state .

Last year , Thompson ruled that the monument was an unconstitutional endorsement of religion by the state .


They reported symptoms of fever , headache , rash and muscle aches .

Symptoms include a stiff neck , fever , headache and sensitivity to light .


Today , he will find out whether he is still in the running to buy back the U.S. entertainment business of troubled Vivendi Universal SA .

An investment group led by former Seagram Inc. boss Edgar Bronfman Jr. is still in the running to buy the U.S. entertainment assets of Vivendi Universal SA .


The victims were not identified , although authorities said at least one of the bodies had been there about a year .

The two victims buried in the yard were not identified , though authorities said at least one has been there about a year .


Ahold Chairman Henny de Ruiter offered shareholders at the meeting his " sincere apologies " for the scandal .

Board Chairman Henny de Ruiter offered shareholders at the meeting his " sincere apologies " for events at Foodservice and elsewhere in the embattled group .


Retailers J.C. Penney Co . Inc.JCP.N and Walgreen Co.WAG.N kick things off early in the week .

Retailers J.C. Penney Co . Inc . JCP.N and Walgreen Co . WAG.N kick things off on Monday .


Defense lawyers had objected in pretrial hearings to the videotape and the photo , saying they were too unclear to identify Muhammad .

Defense lawyers had objected in earlier hearings to showing the videotape and the photo , saying they were too unclear to identify the person in them .


" I have lots of bad dreams , I have flashbacks , I have lots of anger .

" I have lots of bad dreams , flashbacks and lots of anger . "


The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 19.67 , or 1.3 percent , to 1523.71 , its highest since June 18 .

The S & P 500 had climbed 16 percent since its March low and yesterday closed at its highest since Dec. 2 .


The American decision provoked an angry reaction from the European Commission , which described the move as " legally unwarranted , economically unfounded and politically unhelpful " .

The European Commission , the EU 's powerful executive body , described the move as " legally unwarranted , economically unfounded and politically unhelpful . "


The petition alleges that Huletts unfair sales have damaged the U.S. industry , sending market prices below sustainable levels .

Those unfair sales have damaged the US industry by eroding market prices below sustainable levels , says Alcoa .


Australia , Chile , Colombia , El Salvador , Honduras , Mexico , New Zealand , Peru and Uruguay will also support the challenge .

Nine other countries , including Australia , Chile , Colombia , El Salvador and Mexico , are supporting the case .


Gateway will release new Profile 4 systems with the new Intel technology on Wednesday .

Gateway 's all-in-one PC , the Profile 4 , also now features the new Intel technology .


The government and private technology experts warned Wednesday that hackers plan to attack thousands of Web sites on Sunday in a loosely coordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic .

THE US government and private technology experts have warned that hackers plan to attack thousands of websites on Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic .


Mrs. Clinton said she was incredulous that he would endanger their marriage and family .

She hadn 't believed he would jeopardize their marriage and family .


Ray Brent Marsh , 29 , faces multiple counts of burial service fraud , making false statements , abuse of a dead body and theft .

Ray Brent Marsh , 29 , also faces charges of abuse of a body , and theft .


Schroeder cancelled his Italian holiday after Stefani refused to apologise for the slurs , which came after Berlusconi compared a German politician to a Nazi concentration camp guard .

Stefani 's remarks further stoked tension after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi last week compared a German member of the European Parliament to a Nazi concentration camp guard .


Tony winners will be announced June 8 at the Radio City Music Hall in New York .

Winners will be announced in a June 8 ceremony broadcast on CBS from Radio City Music Hall .


Revenues for " The Hulk " came in well below those of last month 's Marvel Comics adaptation , " X2 : X-Men United , " which grossed $ 85.6 million in its opening weekend .

The Hulk trailed last month 's Marvel Comics adaptation , X2 : X-Men United , which grossed $ 85.6-million in its opening weekend .


Tony-award winning dancer and actor Gregory Hines died of cancer Saturday in Los Angeles .

Hines died yesterday in Los Angeles of cancer , publicist Allen Eichorn said .


In April , it had forecast operating earnings in the range of 60 to 80 cents a share .

Kodak expects earnings of 5 cents to 25 cents a share in the quarter .


Hampton Township is a few miles northeast of Bay City , about 100 miles away .

Hampton Township is located a few kilometers northeast of Bay City , near Michigan 's Thumb .


And his justification for the bombing was that while it caused short-term material damage , it was for the long-term moral good of Bali .

And he justified bombing Bali by saying that while it had caused material devastation , it was for the island 's long-term moral good .


It indicates , Robert said , “ that terrorists really don ’ t care who they attack .

" It also indicates the terrorists really don 't care who they attack . "


The Supreme Court long ago held that students could not be compelled to join in the pledge .

The U.S. Supreme Court has previously ruled that students are not compelled to say the Pledge of Allegiance .


Kids , adults , booksellers and postal workers all are preparing for " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . "

The crates are full of hardback copies of " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . "


Colgate shares closed Monday at $ 56.30 on the New York Stock Exchange .

Colgate shares were down 30 cents at $ 56 in morning trade on the New York Stock Exchange .


Iraq 's nuclear program had been dismantled and there was no convincing evidence it was being revived , the report said .

Iraq 's nuclear program had been dismantled , and there " was no convincing evidence of its reconstitution . "


Cadbury Schweppes plc plans to cut 5500 jobs and shut factories after a 4.9 billion ( $ A11.9 billion ) acquisition spree over the past three years inflated costs .

Cadbury Schweppes has unveiled plans to slash 5,500 jobs and 20 percent of its factories over four years to cut costs brought about by an acquisition spree .