The main change , said Jim Walton , CNN 's president , is a fundamental shift in the way CNN collects its news .

The main change , said CNN president Jim Walton , was a fundamental shift in the way the network collected its news .


The federal government intends to introduce legislation later this year that will ban unsolicited commercial e-mail , the Minister for Communications and Information Technology , Senator Richard Alston announced today .

Australia will introduce legislation later this year to ban spam , the Minister for Communications , Information Technology and the Arts , Senator Richard Alston , announced today .


Legal experts said the case may mark the first time a parent has been convicted of contributing to a child 's suicide .

Experts said the case marks one of the first times in which a parent was charged with contributing to a child 's suicide .


Five 17-year-olds have been charged with robbery and impersonating a police officer .

All five suspects were charged with robbery and criminal impersonation of a police officer .


Doctors have speculated that estrogen protects against cell damage and improves blood flow .

Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow .


They fear the treatment would leave 12-year-old Parker Jensen sterile and stunt his growth .

The Jensens have said they fear the treatment would stunt Parker 's growth and leave him sterile .


No charges have been filed in those deaths , but prosecutor David Lupas said authorities were making progress in the case .

No charges have been filed in those deaths , but Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas said authorities were " continuing to make significant progress " in the case .


Costner plays Charlie Waite , a cowboy with a violent past .

In " Open Range , " Costner plays a cowboy who works with cattleman Robert Duvall .


" You know I have always tried to be honest with you and open about my life , " Limbaugh , 52 , said during a stunning admission aired nationwide .

" You know I have always tried to be honest with you and open about my life , " Limbaugh said Friday on his program .


The Turkish troops also could be targets for attack , the ambassador acknowledged .

Turkish troops almost surely would become targets for terrorists , the ambassador said .


You can reach her at ( 248 ) 647-7221 or send e-mail to lberman @ detnews.com.

You can reach George Hunter at ( 313 ) 222-2027 or ghunter @ detnews.com.


The indictment ``strikes at one of the very top targets in the drug trafficking world , ' ' said U.S. Attorney Marcos Jimenez .

The newly unsealed 32-count indictment alleges money laundering and conspiracy and " strikes at one of the very top targets in the drug-trafficking world , " Jiménez said .


Lee , 33 , told the newspaper that the girl had dragged the food , toys and other things into her mother 's bedroom , where he found her .

Lee , 33 , said the girl had dragged the food , toys and other things into her mother 's bedroom .


Microsoft presented several options at the meeting , the consortium said in the statement .

Microsoft officials presented " several options " it is considering , the W3C posting said .


About 25 governments have signed in the last four months , about half of those in the last three weeks .

According to the State Department list , about 25 nations have signed bilateral agreements in the past four months , about half in the past three weeks .


" The committee will define the role of the interim chairman and recommend an individual to fill that role , " said lead director H. Carl McCall in a statement .

" The committee will define the role of the interim chairman and recommend an individual to fill that role , " said Carl McCall , the lead director of the NYSE board .


Some 55 gang members and associates were arrested in a coordinated sweep across the West on Wednesday , some for charges not related to the casino brawl .

About 57 gang members and associates were arrested across the West on Wednesday , some on charges not related to the casino brawl .


Sirius recently began carrying National Public Radio , a deal pooh-poohed by XM because it doesn 't include popular shows like " All Things Considered " and " Morning Edition . "

Sirius carries National Public Radio , although it doesn 't include popular shows such as " All Things Considered " and " Morning Edition . "


At the hearing yesterday , High Court Judge Frank Kapanda ordered the men immediately released on bail , evidently unaware they had already left the country .

At a hearing Wednesday morning , High Court Judge Frank Kapanda ordered the men released on bail immediately .


Former Secretary of State Bill Jones has also expressed interest in the race but has not yet announced plans .

Former Secretary of State Bill Jones , another potential major candidate , had not divulged his plans Tuesday .


Lt. Scotty Smither , a county firefighter , was struck by lightning .

A county firefighter , was struck by lightning and was in stable condition at Frankfort Regional Medical Center .


" The flu season has had an earlier onset than we 've seen in many years , " said Julie Gerberding , director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta .

We 're seeing some very high levels of widespread flu infections in some places , " said Dr. Julie Gerberding , director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .


Johnsons site is www.katyjohnson .com. Maxs is www.tuckermax.com.

Ms. Johnson 's site is www.katyjohnson .com. Mr. Max 's is www.tuckermax.com.


Gold 's rise pulled other precious metals higher , shunting silver to $ 4.81 / 83 an ounce from $ 4.77 / 79 last quoted in New York .

Gold 's bounce pulled other precious metals higher , sending silver to $ 4.83 / 85 an ounce from $ 4.80 / 82 last quoted in New York .


Trade deals between manufacturers and grocery retailers or distributors have long been governed by complicated contracts that offer retailers discounts , money for advertising or payments for prominent shelf space .

Manufacturers and grocers or distributors have a long history of complicated contracts offering retailers discounts , money for advertising or payments for prominent shelf space .


Based on the history and success of The Winston in Charlotte , I believe theres no place but Lowes Motor Speedway that can do it justice .

" Based on the history and success of The Winston in Charlotte , I believe there 's no place but Lowe 's Motor Speedway that can do it justice . "


It was the first speech by a US president to a joint session of the Philippines Congress since 1960 .

President Bush on Saturday became the first American president to address a joint session of the Philippine National Congress since Dwight Eisenhower in 1960 .


We think they have the right to choose .

" We think PeopleSoft customers deserve the right to choose , " Ellison said .


Pressed for details , Mr Warner said : " All six of them are dead , we were told by Harold and his group " .

" All six of them are dead , we were told by Harold and his group , " Warner said .


Both rebels and government forces have been accused of pillaging villages in Liberia 's countryside despite the peace agreement .

Both rebels and government forces , including those loyald to Taylor , have been accused of pillaging villages in Liberia 's countryside despite a peace deal .


He worked out how to get through the bone with his cheap " multitool " -type knife , made duller from futile attempts to scratch away at the rock .

He worked out how to get through the bone with his ``multi-tool ' ' -type knife , made duller by futile attempts to chip away at the rock .


The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Markets composite index added 14.17 points or 0.94 per cent to 1,517.05 .

The Nasdaq Composite index , full of technology stocks , was lately up around 18 points .


The juvenile arrested yesterday allegedly authored a variant of the worm known as " RPCSDBOT . "

The variant the juvenile allegedly created was known as " RPCSDBOT . "


" I believe it is my duty to not only represent Australia but the people of the world as one as a stance against terrorism , " he replied .

" I believe it is my duty to not only represent Australia but the people of the world as one to take a stance against terrorism . "


A draft statement , obtained by Reuters on Friday , stopped short of endorsing the U.S. charge but said some aspects of Iran 's programme raised " serious concern " .

The EU statement stopped short of endorsing the U.S. charge that Tehran is seeking nuclear weapons but said some aspects of Iran 's programme raised " serious concern " .


Jim Eisenbrandt , Wittig 's attorney , also was not available for comment immediately ; his secretary said he was reviewing the report .

A secretary for James Eisenbrandt , Wittig 's attorney , said Eisenbrandt was reviewing the report this morning .


British ministers have been asked to explain why they gave undue prominence to the claim that Saddam Hussein could deploy chemical or biological weapons " within 45 minutes " .

Ahead of the war , Blair cited British intelligence information that Saddam Hussein could deploy deadly chemical and biological weapons within 45 minutes .


Staff writers Selwyn Crawford and Colleen McCain Nelson and Brian Anderson of DallasNews.com contributed to this report .

Staff writers Brandon Formby and Colleen McCain Nelson contributed to this report .


SCO intends to provide them with choices to help them run Linux in a legal and fully paid-for way , he said .

We intend to provide them with choices to help them run Linux in a legal and fully-paid for way . "


Bush said the United States was reviewing documents and interviewing Iraqis in an intensive effort to support the still unproven claim that Saddam had forbidden weapons .

Bush said the United States was reviewing documents and interviewing Iraqis in an effort to support the administration 's still unproven claim that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction .


South Asia follows , with 1.1 millions youths infected — 62 percent of them female .

Of the 1.1 million infected in south Asia , 62 % are female .


Researchers have identified roughly 130 genes on chromosome six that may predispose humans to certain diseases .

Beck and his team have identified roughly 130 genes that somehow cause or predispose humans to certain diseases .


Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas told Palestinian Satellite TV the helicopter strike was a " terrorist attack . "

Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas denounced the helicopter strike as a " criminal and terrorist " Israeli attack .


Government bonds sold off sharply after Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday that the U.S. economy " could very well be embarking on a period of extended growth " .

Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday the U.S. economy " could very well be embarking on a period of sustained growth " .


This is what Dr. Dean said : " I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks .

He told the Register : " I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks . "


A picture of the doctor 's son holding the guitar appeared in the National Enquirer just two weeks after George died .

A photograph of the doctor 's son holding the guitar appeared in the National Enquirer two weeks after Harrison 's death .


Mayor Mike Bloomberg weighs in former football star William ' The Refrigerator ' Perry for the 88th annual Nathan 's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest .

Ex-Bears star William ' the Refrigerator ' Perry competes in the Nathan 's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest Friday .


Stocks had surged on Tuesday as economic reports pointed to a thriving housing market and an uptick in consumer confidence .

Wall Street enjoyed a hefty rally on Tuesday as economic reports pointed to a thriving housing market and an uptick in consumer confidence .


A senior Administration official who briefed journalists on Friday said neither Mr Bush nor National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice read the estimate in its entirety .

The senior administration official said neither Bush nor National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice read the entire National Intelligence Estimate .


Shares of Mandalay closed down eight cents to $ 29.42 , before the earnings were announced .

Shares of Mandalay closed down 8 cents at $ 29.42 Thursday .


Three each came from Africa , Asia and Latin America .

But 62 % of Catholics live in Africa , Asia and Latin America .


Muhammad will stand trial for the Oct. 9 slaying of Dean Harold Meyers , 53 .

Muhammad , 42 , is charged in the Oct. 9 slaying of Dean H. Meyers , 53 , at a gas station in Manassas .


You have to dig deep and come up with the goods against guys who are out there competing with you . "

You have to dig deep and come up with the goods against guys that are out there competing with the best of us .


The consensus estimate of analysts polled by Thomson First Call called for a profit of $ 1.70 per share .

Analysts polled by Reuters Research , a unit of Reuters Group Plc , on average forecast profit of $ 1.69 per share .


Poland has finished assembling a 9,200-strong multinational stabilisation force it will command in central and southern Iraq , Defence Minister Jerzy Szmajdzinski said on Wednesday .

The advance guard of the 9,200-strong multinational stabilization force Poland will command in central and southern Iraq left Wednesday on the country 's biggest military mission in nearly 60 years .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX ended up 1.03 points , or 0.10 percent , at 998.51 , ending at its highest since late June 2002 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was off 1.67 points , or 0.17 percent , at 995.81 .


Shares in Tellabs were up 16 cents , or 2.2 percent , at $ 7.34 in morning trading on Nasdaq .

Shares in Tellabs , after initially rising , were unchanged at $ 7.18 on Nasdaq shortly after midday .


Columbine gunman Dylan Klebold is shown firing a sawed-off shotgun in a video tape released by the Jefferson County Sheriff 's Department .

Harris also appears in the tape released Wednesday by the Jefferson County Sheriff 's Office .


The yield fell 2 basis points to 1.41 percent , after reaching 1.4 percent on May 8 , the lowest since March 12 .

The yield fell 7 basis points to 3.61 percent , the lowest since March 12 and within 7 basis points of a 45-year low .


The artists say the plan will harm French culture and punish those who need help most--performers who have a hard time lining up work .

Artists are worried the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows .


Excluding the impact of accounting changes , Ford would have earned 13 cents a share .

Excluding the $ 56 million charge and the accounting change , Ford 's third-quarter earnings amounted to 15 cents a share .


Sharon says he is willing to free the two as holding them will not bring back Arad , who Israel believes is held by Iran .

Sharon has said he is willing to free Dirani and Obeid because holding them will not bring back Arad , who Israel believes is held by Iran .


PeopleSoft also said it expects the acquisition to close in the third calendar quarter of 2003 .

PeopleSoft said the JD Edwards acquisition would close in the third quarter .


The dollar was also helped by concerns about possible yen- selling intervention by Japanese authorities .

The dollar was helped on Friday by talk of yen-selling intervention by Japanese authorities on Thursday and Friday .


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

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


" It 's hard to believe that we live in a society where parents wouldn 't be notified of an abortion , which is a very profound decision . "

" It 's hard to imagine we live in a society where parents wouldn 't be notified of an abortion , " Bush said .


After hours of debate , the Senate passed the reform package 32-4 .

The House passed the bill 87-26 after the Senate approved it , 32-4 .


Despite such optimism , Taiwan 's SARS crisis threatened to whirl out of control this month .

Despite such optimism , Taiwan 's SARS crisis threatened to whirl out of control in the last week of May .


Baer said he had concluded that lawyers for the two victims " have shown , albeit barely . . . that Iraq provided material support to bin Laden and al-Qaida . "

Judge Harold Baer concluded Wednesday that lawyers for two victims " have shown , albeit barely ... that Iraq provided material support to bin Laden and al-Qaida . "


He 'll present his proposals to the state Legislature in January .

The governor will present his budget proposals to the General Assembly in January .


Washington is wary of involvement , given its commitments in Afghanistan and Iraq .

The United States is wary of deep involvement in Liberia given commitments in Afghanistan and Iraq .


But U.S. District Judge Joseph DiClerico denied their request in a brief ruling .

In a brief ruling , US District Judge Joseph A. DiClerico Jr. denied their motion for an injunction .


Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , by J.K. Rowling , Scholastic , 870 pages , $ 29.99 .

In ' ' The Order of the Phoenix , ' ' Harry is 15 , and fully a teenager at last .


Also Thursday , the NYSE 's board elected six new directors _ three non-industry representatives and three industry representatives .

Also Thursday , the NYSE 's board elected six new directors to the board and re-elected six others .


Belcher said the airport 's conference room became a shelter for several area families who had hiked up wooded hillsides in advance of rising water .

Belcher said the airport 's conference room was serving as a makeshift shelter for several area families who hiked up the wooded hillside in advance of rising water .


A 1991 Florida straw poll helped catapult a little-known Bill Clinton to national prominence .

A similar Florida straw poll in 1991 brought attention to Bill Clinton , according to Democrats .


" Our own history should remind us that the union of democratic principle and practice is always a work in progress , " Rice said in reference to Iraq .

" Our own histories should remind us that the union of democratic principle and practice is always a work in progress , " she said .


He was charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to terrorists , and dealing arms without a licence .

Lakhani , 68 , is charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to terrorists and acting as an arms broker without a license .


In Lytle Creek Canyon , a 4-foot-high mud flow crossed a road , trapping a car .

In Lytle Creek Canyon , the rain caused several mudslides , including a 4-foot-high flow across a road that trapped a car .


However , prosecutors have declined to take criminal action against guards , though Fine said his inquiry is not finished .

Prosecutors have declined to take criminal action against corrections officers , although Fine said his inquiry was not finished .


About 18 percent of men taking finasteride developed prostate cancer , compared with 24 percent on placebo .

They found that 6.4 percent of men on finasteride had high-grade tumors , compared to 5.1 percent taking a placebo .


Justices said that the Constitution allows the government to administer drugs only " in limited circumstances . "

In a 6-3 ruling , the justices said such anti-psychotic drugs can be used only in " limited circumstances . "


Dr. Greg Robinson -- an AIDS patient -- left Health Canada 's advisory committee because of inconsistencies in pot access .

Greg Robinson , a doctor who has AIDS , resigned from Health Canada 's advisory committee because of what he described as inconsistencies in the access program .


The Dow Jones industrials briefly surpassed the 9,000 mark for the first time since December . "

The Dow Jones industrials climbed more than 140 points to above the 9,000 mark for the first time since December .


Peter Lyman and Hal Varian of Berkeley 's School of Information Management and Systems say that information production has increased by 30 percent each year between 1999 and 2002 .

That task appealed to two masters of the megabyte , Peter Lyman and Hal Varian , professors at the University of California-Berkeley 's School of Information Management and Systems .


The league said it is not taking a position on whether Governor Gray Davis should be recalled in the Oct. 7 voting , and will not endorse a replacement candidate .

The group said it is not taking a position on whether Davis should be recalled and will not endorse a replacement candidate .


In 1999 , NIST found , the Port Authority issued guidelines to upgrade the fireproofing to a thickness of 1 1 / 2 inches .

The NIST discovered that in 1999 the Port Authority issued guidelines to upgrade the fireproofing to a thickness of 1 1 / 2 inches .


Mr Annan said terrorism " will only be defeated if we act to solve the political disputes and long-standing conflicts which generate support for it " .

Annan said terrorism would only be defeated " if we act to solve the longstanding conflicts which generate support for it . "


Smackdown , first organized by WWE , registered more than 400,000 voters for the 2000 presidential election .

Since the election , the group has registered more than 400,000 voters .


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

The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 13.68 points , or 1.42 percent , at 977.27 .


" He did a bad job going up there , " Mr. Villalona said .

Villalona put it more bluntly : ``He did a bad job going up there , ' ' he said .


" Michael is innocent , " Jackson 's mother , Katherine , said in a written statement .

" Michael Jackson is unequivocally and absolutely innocent of these charges , " Geragos said .


The German financial regulator , BaFin , may prove critical of WestLB 's risk assessment .

An investigation by BaFin , the German financial regulator , has condemned the bank 's risk controls .


U.S. President George W. Bush said " the nation lost a great citizen " with Hope 's death .

" The nation lost a great citizen , " U.S. President George W. Bush said Monday .


An Associated Press report is included .

Material from the Associated Press supplemented this report .


The manufacturers include Fujitsu Ltd . , Mitsubishi Electric Corp. , Motorola Japan Ltd . , NEC Corp. , Panasonic Mobile Communications Co . Ltd . , and Sharp Corp.

Companies expected to benefit from the funds are Fujitsu Ltd . , Mitsubishi Electric Corp. , Motorola Japan Ltd . , NEC Corp. , Panasonic Mobile Communications Co . Ltd. and Sharp Corp.


Nor has it said how many astronauts will be on board , through there reportedly will be between one and three .

Nor has it said how many astronauts will be on board , through there reportedly could be as many as three .


The euro rose as high as $ 1.1535 -- a fresh four-year high -- in early Asian trading before standing at $ 1.1525 / 30 .

Against the dollar , the euro rose as high as $ 1.1535 -- a fresh four-year high -- in morning trade before standing at $ 1.1518 / 23 at 0215 GMT .


Radio reports said hundreds of settlers converged on the four outposts overnight , hoping to disrupt their evacuation .

Army Radio reported early today that hundreds of settlers converged on four outposts overnight , hoping to disrupt their evacuation .


" They will feel themselves to be deceived and they may well dismiss legitimate evidence of the risks of this and other drugs in the future .

They will feel themselves to be deceived and they may well dismiss legitimate evidence for the dangers and risks of this and other drugs in the future . "


The computers were reportedly located in the U.S. , Canada and South Korea .

The PCs are scattered across the United States , Canada and South Korea .


He said the space program is developing antisatellite weapons and robotic space weapons , but said he did not think that the Shenzhou V had military applications .

He said he did not think that the Shenzhou V launch had military applications , even though the space program is developing antisatellite weapons and robotic space weapons .


The leased applications are designed to help sales people track customer accounts and sales leads .

Salesforce.com rents software that helps corporate sales people track customer accounts and sales leads .


And although he has acted in period dramas before in screen versions of Jane Austens Persuasion and Charlotte Brontes Jane Eyre Henchard is a breed apart .

And although he has acted in period dramas before - in screen versions of Jane Austen 's " Persuasion " and Charlotte Bronte 's " Jane Eyre " - Henchard is a breed apart .


US District Judge William M. Hoeveler 's removal by his superior was a victory for US Sugar Corp. , which led the fight for his ouster .

U.S. District Judge William M. Hoeveler 's removal by his superior was a victory for U.S. Sugar Corp. , which led the fight against Hoeveler .


For Kathy Nicolo ( Jennifer Connelly ) , the house means stability and family .

Kathy Nicolo ( Jennifer Connelly ) is desperate that her family not find out that her life has fallen apart .


The justices declined without comment to review the ruling that upheld physicians ' rights to speak freely with their patients .

The justices declined without comment to review a lower-court ruling that said doctors should be able to speak frankly with their patients .


It has also been revealed the boy 's family filed two other abuse-related lawsuits in the past , winning a $ 165,000 settlement in one case .

It has also been revealed that the boy ’ s family has launched two other abuse-related lawsuits in the past , winning a £ 90,000 settlement in one case .


Dr Blix said : " I don 't know exactly how they calculated this figure .

Mr Blix said : " I don 't know exactly how they calculated this figure of 45 minutes in the dossier .


Only 12 of the last 30 attempts to reach Mars have succeeded ( two are in transit ) .

Of about 30 attempts to reach Mars , only 12 missions have succeeded .


Lucent 's stock shed 6 cents , or 2.7 percent , to close at $ 2.15 after heavy trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday .

Lucent 's stock was up a penny at $ 2.22 in heavy trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday afternoon .


Mitchell , Man of La Mancha , Malcolm Gets from Amour and John Selya , Movin ' Out , complete the field .

Brian Stokes Mitchell , who stars in a revival of Man of La Mancha , Malcolm Gets from Amour and John Selya of Movin Out fill out the category .


But White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said yesterday : " The steps the Iranians claim to have taken in terms of capturing al-Qa 'ida are insufficient . "

" The steps that the Iranians claim to have taken in terms of capturing al-Qaida are insufficient .


The Smyrna Nissan plant was recently named the most productive automotive manufacturing site in North America , said Kisber .

Last week , a national study ranked Nissan 's Smyrna plant the most productive in North America .


On Hebert 's body were his wallet , driver license and cell phone , its batteries drained , Tracy said .

He was identified by his driver 's license and cell phone , Utah County Sheriff Jim Tracy said .


Drewes and a friend were playing a game of " ding-dong-ditch " -- ringing doorbells and running away -- in the Woodbury neighborhood in suburban Boca Raton .

Drewes and his friend were pulling a mischievous , late-night game of " ding-dong-ditch " knocking on doors or ringing doorbells and running in the Woodbury neighborhood in suburban Boca Raton .


Advertising and circulation revenues from the flagship Martha Stewart Living magazine have declined .

Advertising and circulation revenues for Martha Stewart Living magazine have taken a hit .


That risk , described as minor , remains " the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , " the statement released after the Fed meeting said .

" The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , " the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said .


But right now it looks manageable , " Gehman told reporters .

Right now it looks to me like it 's going to be manageable , " he said .


Elsewhere in the diary , Truman showed a more familiar side , colorful and outspoken in his disdain for life in the White House .

History aside , the diary reveals a colorful , witty , introspective and irreverent president outspoken in his disdain for life in the White House .


Russian Yuri Malenchenko , American Edward Lu and Pedro Duque of Spain landed in their Soyuz TMA-2 capsule at 0240 GMT .

Russian Yuri Malenchenko , American Edward Lu and Spain 's Pedro Duque came down in their Soyuz TMA-2 capsule at 2 : 40 a.m. GMT .


Authorities in Alabama said the passage of time , and the transfer or retirement of some investigators , has not hurt their case .

Meantime , federal authorities in Alabama said the passage of time has not hurt their case against Rudolph .


Fasting glucose was 142 mg / dL on average for those given usual care , compared with 129 mg / dL in the group given specialized care ( P < .01 ) .

Fasting glucose , used to measure diabetes risk , was 142 on average for those given usual care compared to 129 in the group given special treatment .


The victim , who was also not identified , was taken to Kings County Hospital in critical condition .

The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center , where he later died , the police said .


The remaining five men continue to be questioned under Section 17 of the Terrorism Act .

Three men and two women who were at the property were arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 .


Wall Street is looking for a profit of 30 cents a share in the third quarter and $ 1.31 for the fiscal year .

Analysts were expecting a profit of 30 cents a share for the third quarter and $ 1.31 a share for the full year .


Daniel C. Clark and James Hargadon ; a former priest , Bruce Ewing ; and two teachers are awaiting trial .

Two other priests , the Revs Daniel C Clark and James Hargadon , and a former priest , Bruce Ewing , are awaiting trial .


A senior air force official and a member of parliament were also on board , state radio report said .

A senior air force official and a member of Parliament also died in the crash , it said .


The Nets and the Spurs are crossing new frontiers of offensive ineptitude while causing their high-scoring American Basketball Association forefathers to cringe .

The Nets and the San Antonio Spurs are crossing new frontiers of offensive ineptitude while embarrassing their high-scoring ABA forefathers .


Police spokesman Brigadier-General Edward Aritonang confirmed that another two men had been arrested yesterday , one in Jakarta and another in Magelang in central Java .

Brigadier General Edward Aritonang , a police spokesman , confirmed yesterday that another two had been arrested , one in Jakarta and another in Magelang , Central Java .


Most taxpayers will get surprise tax cuts of between $ 4 and $ 11 a week from July 1 .

Australia 's 9 million income taxpayers received surprise tax cuts of between $ 3 and $ 11 a week from Treasurer Peter Costello last night .


" I can tell you that it 's routine for IBM to challenge its internal IT teams to rigorously test new platforms and technologies inside IBM . "

" It is routine for IBM to challenge its internal IT team to rigorously test new platforms and technology inside IBM . "


Roberts said his committee was briefed about a week ago about the likelihood of a major attack in Saudi Arabia .

Roberts said on Fox News Sunday that said his committee was briefed about a week ago about the likelihood of an attack in Saudi Arabia .


Neither immediately said his agency would appeal the decision , but many others following the case said an appeal was likely soon .

Neither said whether they would appeal the decision but others said an appeal was certain .


BofA said yesterday it had " policies in place that prohibit late-day trading " .

Bank of America says its policies prohibit late-day trading , which is illegal .


Palm Beach County is considering adding up to $ 200 million more in incentives .

Palm Beach County is prepared to kick in another $ 200 million to build the institute 's campus .


Viacom 's lawyers say Spike is a common name that does not necessarily prompt thoughts of Lee .

Viacom 's lawyers say Spike is a common name that doesn 't necessarily prompt thoughts of the 46-year-old film director .


The American troops , who also defend the mayor 's compound , have been attacked on two separate occasions .

The American troops from 3-15 infantry , who also defend the compound of the Falluja mayor , have been attacked on two occasions .


YES filed suit yesterday in the Supreme Court of New York County in Manhattan .

The suit was filed in the Supreme Court of New York County .


Shares of Tampa-based Outback Steakhouse Inc. closed at $ 44.50 , up $ 1.78 , or 4.2 percent , on the New York Stock Exchange .

Shares of the Oak Brook , Ill.-based hamburger giant closed at $ 24.60 , up 51 cents , or 2.1 percent , on the New York Stock Exchange .


The discovery was published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine .

They appear in the Oct. 23 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine .


" At that time I didn 't agree , because the people who will be the victims are schoolchildren and security , " he says .

In a generous gesture of uncharacteristic compassion , Samudra claims : " At that time I didn 't agree because the people who will be the victims are schoolchildren " .


Tamil parties blame the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam ( LTTE ) for these killings .

The government wanted to revive talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam ( LTTE ) to discuss the interim structure .


Mr. Grassley and Mr. Baucus rejected any disparity in drug benefits .

Grassley and Baucus said they had rejected that approach in their plan .


Investigators conducted DNA tests on the stains and ran the results through a national DNA data base in August .

Investigators conducted DNA tests on the stains and ran the results through a national database last month .


In January , Georgia 's U.N. envoy Revaz Adamia accused Russia of annexing the region and appealed to the Security Council to " assume effective leadership over the peace process . "

In January , it accused Russia of annexing the region and appealed to the U.N. Security Council to " assume effective leadership over the peace process . "


If you 're over here thinking this problem has been blown out of proportion by the media , you are wrong .

" If you think this problem has been blown out of proportion by the media , you are wrong . "


WHO noted that most resistant bacteria growth among humans was due to overuse of antibiotics by doctors -- not due to farmers .

The WHO said in a report on Wednesday that most resistant bacteria growth among humans was not due to farmers , but to overuse of antibiotics by doctors .


In Canada , Tim Hortons ' same-store sales were up as much as 6.7 per cent .

Tim Hortons ' same-store sales in Canada rose by 6.7 per cent .


One had also pointed to the word refugee in an English / Turkish dictionary .

One man had brandished an English-Turkish dictionary and pointed to the word " refugee " .


Drug developer Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc . ISPH.O tumbled $ 2.17 , or 13.4 percent , to $ 13.98 .

Drug developer Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc . ( nasdaq : ISPH - news - people ) tumbled $ 2.17 , or 13.4 percent , to $ 13.98 .


Russian cosmonaut Malenchenko managed a space first earlier this month by marrying his earth-bound fiance by space phone .

Russian cosmonaut Malenchenko achieved a first earlier this month when he married his earth-bound fiancee by video link .


Wal-Mart , Kohl 's Corp. , Family Dollar Stores Inc . , and Big Lots Inc. were among the merchants posting May sales that fell below Wall Street 's modest expectations .

Wal- Mart , Kohl 's Corp. , Family Dollar Stores Inc . , and Big Lots Inc. posted May sales that fell below Wall Street 's modest expectations .


On Monday , one American soldier was killed and another was wounded when their convoy was ambushed in northern Iraq .

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


A senior Malaysian member of JI testified in June that Bashir had approved the church bomb attacks and had called a meeting to plan Megawati 's assassination .

A senior Malaysian member of Jemaah Islamiah testified on June 26 that Bashir had approved the church bomb attacks and had also called a meeting to plan Megawati 's assassination .


Maria de Jesus Quiej Alvarez and Maria de Teresa Quiej Alvarez did not leave the private jet during a stop for customs inspection at Brown Field .

Maria de Jesus Quiej Alvarez and Maria de Teresa Quiej Alvarez arrived at the airport in separate ambulances .


Maddox , 87 , cracked two ribs when he fell about 10 days ago at an assisted living home where he was recovering from intestinal surgery , Virginia Carnes said .

Maddox , who had battled cancer since 1983 , cracked two ribs earlier this month when he fell at an assisted living home where he was recovering from surgery .


Mr Adams , managing director , will become chief executive on January 1 .

Paul Adams , BAT managing director , will take over as chief executive in January .


" Really , this plan is an insult to working parents throughout New York City , " Mr. Silver said .

" His plan is an insult to working parents throughout New York City . "


Muslim guerrillas attacked a town and took hostages yesterday as they withdrew from fighting that killed at least 22 people , military officials said .

Muslim guerrillas attacked a town and took hostages Sunday as they withdrew from fighting that killed at least three people , the military and rebels said .


" I am responsible for the approval process in my agency , " he said in Friday 's statement .

Second , I am responsible for the approval process in my agency .


The $ 250 million expansion will boost Nissan 's total investment at its two Tennessee plants to $ 2.75 billion .

This will bring Nissan 's total capital investment in Tennessee to $ 2.75 billion .


The document , headlined Information for Health Care Professionals , warns of potential panic attacks , psychosis and convulsions .

The document warns of potential panic attacks , psychosis and convulsions in some cases .


In Europe , France 's CAC-40 fell 0.8 percent , Britain 's FTSE 100 lost 0.9 percent and Germany 's DAX index gave back 1 percent .

In afternoon trading in Europe , France 's CAC-40 fell 1.6 percent , Britain 's FTSE 100 dropped 1.2 percent and Germany 's DAX index lost 1.9 percent .


On a positive note , C & W 's estimated lease commitments -- one potential hurdle to U.S. exit -- fell 600 million pounds to 1.6 billion .

Added to savings on the dividend , C & W 's estimated lease commitments , one hurdle to its U.S. escape , fell by 600 million pounds to 1.6 billion .


Attorneys for the defense and media have filed documents opposing a gag order .

Attorney Gloria Allred , who is representing Frey , also filed documents opposing a gag order in the case .


" Our policies are well-known , and I 'm not aware of any changes in policy " on Iran , Powell said .

" Our policies are well known and I 'm not aware of any changes , " Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday .


" They were brutally beaten , and it 's really a wonder that Porchia is the only deceased in this case . "

" It 's a wonder that Porchia was the only deceased in this case , " Sax added .


At least 13 of the affected flights were scheduled out of Atlanta .

At least 13 flights out of Atlanta were listed as canceled .


The blaze was only 5 percent contained early Monday .

The blaze , started by lightning June 6 , is considered 95 percent contained .


" Here 's what happened : I go to their Web site and start complaining to them , would you please , please , please stop bothering me , " he said . "

" I go to their website and start complaining to them , would you please , please , please stop bothering me , " Mr. Booher told a reporter .


The Supreme Court agreed Monday in Illinois vs. Telemarketing Associates .

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


Experts say they think better treatment , including widespread use of the drug tamoxifen , as well as mammogram screening are responsible for the improvement .

Experts say they think better treatment , including use of the drug tamoxifen and mammogram screening , are responsible .


" He wasnt like that , except for getting in a couple fights with his dad .

As far as I know , he wasnt like that , except for getting in a couple fights with his dad . "


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC inched down 1 point , or 0.11 percent , to 1,650 .

The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points , or 0.32 percent , to 970 .


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

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 .


The tuxedo shop was used as a front for laundering proceeds from a stolen credit cards .

Ragin and Hayes were accused of using a phony tuxedo rental business as a front for laundering proceeds from stolen credit cards .


A Connecticut judge Tuesday sentenced a man to 30 years in prison in the death of a teenage girl he met on the Internet .

A restaurant worker was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday for the sexual assault and strangling of a sixth-grade girl he met in an Internet chat room .


They say inspectors must certify that Iraq is free of weapons of mass destruction before sanctions can be lifted .

It calls for the return of U.N. weapons inspectors to verify that Iraq is free of weapons of mass destruction .


State wildlife officials have concluded that the fluorescent zebra fish from Florida poses no danger , and they have recommended that the state exempt it from the ban .

State wildlife officials have concluded that the Florida-grown fluorescent zebra fish poses no danger , and they have recommended that it be exempted from the state 's ban .


The high Saturday is expected to be about 92 degrees , and it will likely drop to 90 degrees Sunday and Monday .

The high today will be about 92 degrees and will drop to 90 degrees Sunday and Monday .


Gartner raised its own worldwide PC shipment forecast in August to 8.9 per cent growth for 2003 , up from expectations of 7.2 per cent .

Gartner Inc. also raised its worldwide PC shipment forecast in August to 8.9 percent growth for 2003 , up from expectations of 7.2 percent .


Strong spokeswoman Stephanie Truog said , " We are in the process of a thorough internal review with the assistance of outside professionals .

Strong Financial released a statement Wednesday night : " We are in the process of a thorough internal review .


AMD had revenue of $ 715 million and a loss of 42 cents a share during the March quarter .

Analysts surveyed by First Call were expecting sales of $ 723 million and a loss of 28 cents a share .


Genetic studies of ethnic groups raise concerns because of fears that they could be used or distorted to justify discrimination against a group or to promote stereotypes .

Geneticists cite fears that ethnic-based research would be used or distorted to justify discrimination against a group or to promote racial stereotypes .


General Huweirini , who has worked closely with the US , was wounded in the shooting on December 4 , US officials said .

Huweirini , who has worked closely with U.S. officials , was wounded in an attack Dec. 4 , the U.S. officials said .


Similar bills passed the House twice but died in the Senate .

Two years ago , the House passed a similar version that floundered in the Senate .


Justice Anthony M. Kennedy also dissented from the dismissal .

Justices Anthony Kennedy , Sandra Day O 'Connor and Stephen Breyer dissented .


She countersued for $ 125 million , saying Gruner & Jahr broke its contract with her by cutting her out of key editorial decisions .

She countersued for $ 125 million , saying G + J broke its contract with her by cutting her out of key editorial decisions and manipulated the magazine 's financial figures .


With the government grant added in , the airline earned $ 246 million , or 30 cents a share .

That was more than double the $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share , for the year-earlier quarter .


Other recall suits are pending in federal court .

There are three suits challenging the recall still pending in federal court .


Analysts have estimated the worth of the core properties at $ 10 billion- $ 15 billion .

Analysts have estimated that Vivendi Uni could fetch $ 12 billion- $ 14 billion for VUE .


A prosecutor says Dorchester County parents were responsible for the death of their a 6-year-old autistic son , whose body was found in a pond near the family home .

St George A prosecutor says a Dorchester County couple was responsible for the death of their 6-year-old autistic son whose body was found in a pond near the family home .


The Commerce Commission would have been a significant hurdle for such a deal .

The New Zealand Commerce Commission had given Westpac no indication whether it would have approved its deal .


At least 7000 computers were affected by Parson 's worm , Assistant US Attorney Paul Luehr said .

The FBI said at least 7000 computers were infected by Parson 's software .


In Ventura County , the number of closings and advisories dropped by 73 percent , from 1,540 in 2001 to 416 last year .

The number of days when Texas beaches had swimming advisories dropped from 317 in 2001 to 182 last year .


On Saturday , the International Committee of the Red Cross said it was temporarily closing its offices in Baghdad and Basra .

The International Committee of the Red Cross , fearful for the safety of its staff operating in Iraq , announced it was temporarily shutting its offices in Baghdad and Basra .


It held elections in 1990 , but refused to recognize the results after Suu Kyi 's party won .

It held elections in 1990 , but refused to recognise the results when Miss Suu Kyi 's National League for Democracy won by a landslide .


The findings appear in next Friday 's Physical Review Letters .

The findings will be reported Friday in the journal Physical Review Letters .


In Washington , the federal government remained closed for a second day .

The nation 's capital was quiet today , with the federal government shut down for the second day .


Aquila is short of cash , and Avon bondholders at one point feared it may default on interest payments .

Avon bondholders have no recourse to Midlands 's assets and at one point feared Aquila would default on interest payments .


Janice Kelly said her husband had received assurances from senior MoD officials that his name would not be made public .

She told the inquiry that her husband had received assurances from his line manager and senior ministry officials that when he came forward his name would not be made public .


The arrests came two days after Ken Livingstone , the London Mayor , claimed police and security services had foiled four terrorist attacks on the capital .

London Mayor Ken Livingstone announced over the weekend that police and security services had foiled four terrorist attacks on the capital .


In the evening , he asked for six pizzas and soda , which police delivered .

In the evening , he asked for six pepperoni pizzas and two six-packs of soft drinks , which officers delivered .


For the full 12-month period , high-speed cable modem connections increased by 49 percent .

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


Even her request , decades later , to attend her father 's funeral on the island was denied .

Years later , Cuba refused permission for her to attend her father 's funeral .


Paul Durousseau , 30 , was charged with murder in five Jacksonville slayings between December and February , and is also suspected of a 1997 Georgia killing .

Paul Durousseau , 30 , was charged Tuesday with murder in five slayings between December and February , and also is suspected of a 1997 killing in the state of Georgia .


Advancers outnumbered decliners 1,821 to 1,199 on the New York Stock Exchange on volume of just over 480 million shares .

Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 4-to-3 ratio on the New York Stock Exchange .


Mississippi placed among the bottom 10 states in 13 of the 17 measures .

Mississippi is among the bottom five states on nine other measures .


Most other potential buyers are interested only in cherry-picking the most attractive assets .

Other potential suitors are not interested in acquiring only the music business .


" Generally unwanted - and often pornographic or with fraudulent intent - spam is a nuisance and a distraction , " Gates writes , warming us up for the punchline .

Generally unwanted — and often pornographic or with fraudulent intent — spam is a nuisance and a distraction , " Gates writes .


" We acted because we saw the evidence in a dramatic new light - through the prism of our experience on 9-11 . "

" We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of ... Sept . 11th . "


The Standard & Poor 's 500 index rose 11.14 , or 1.2 percent , to 931.41 . "

The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index gained 10.89 , or 1.2 percent , to 931.12 as of 12 : 01 p.m. in New York .


In 2002 , spending on inpatient hospital care grew by 6.8 percent and the costs of outpatient hospital care rose by 14.6 percent , the study .

In 2002 , spending on inpatient hospital care grew by 6.8 percent and that on outpatient hospital care by 14.6 percent .


This decision would " throw a monkey wrench into the FCC 's efforts to develop a vitally important national broadband policy , " he said .

He added that the decision will " throw a monkey wrench into the FCC 's efforts to develop a vitally important national broadband policy . "


The truck was later found parked near the Tacoma Mall about three miles away .

The Sonoma was later found near the Tacoma Cemetery , south of the Tacoma Mall .


No charges were announced , but the statement said legal proceedings were expected Monday .

An FBI statement said legal proceedings were expected Monday in federal court in Baltimore .


The WHO says the latest case does not fit its profile of SARS and is not a public health concern .

The WHO has said the Singapore case did not fit its profile of SARS and was " not an international public health concern . "


He was a close associate of Sept . 11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed , " Bush said .

" He 's a known killer who was a close associate of Sept . 11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed .


Some analysts estimate sales of Xolair could reach $ 260 million by 2006 and $ 750 million by 2008 .

Analysts estimate peak annual U.S. sales of Xolair will top $ 200 million .


The highly integrated amplifiers for driving microphone and speakers , the part requires only minimal external components .

With integrated amplifiers for driving microphone and speakers , BlueCore3-Multimedia is available in LFBGA package .


For the week , the Russell 2000 , the barometer of smaller company stocks , advanced 11.92 , or 2.5 percent , closing at 497.42 .

The Russell 2000 index , which tracks smaller company stocks , was up 1.02 , or 0.21 percent , at 496.83 .


In Chatsworth , 52km north-west of Los Angeles , residents of multimillion-dollar homes there were being told to begin gathering their belongings .

In Chatsworth , 32 miles northwest of Los Angeles , residents of multimillion-dollar homes there were told to gather their belongings .


Thompson ordered Moore to remove the monument within 30 days , but stayed that order pending Moore 's appeal to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals .

On Dec. 19 , he gave Moore 15 days to remove it , but a week later stayed his order pending Moore 's appeal to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals .


Her 92-year-old husband is now severely debilitated by Alzheimer 's disease .

The 92-year-old former president is suffering from Alzheimer 's disease .


Daniels said he doesn 't know what Bush will have to say about him at tonight 's $ 2,000-per-person presidential fund-raiser .

Daniels said he doesn 't know what Bush will say at tonight 's $ 2,000-per-person reception to raise funds for his presidential re-election bid .


To the caller who claimed to have found a mini-cassette from the space shuttle Columbia : NASA is extremely interested in talking to you , " no-questions-asked " .

To the Sound-Off caller who said they found a mini-cassette from the space shuttle Columbia : NASA is extremely interested in talking to you on a " no-questions-asked " basis .


Also , hospital efforts to start " fever clinics " in parking lot tents to keep infectious patients out of emergency rooms are " moving along impressively , " Dr. Roth said .

Dr. Roth also said that hospital efforts to start " fever clinics " in parking-lot tents to keep infectious patients out of emergency rooms were " moving along impressively . "


His opinion contradicts one issued in 1992 by then-Attorney General Bob Stephan .

Kline 's legal opinion differs from the interpretation issued by former Attorney General Bob Stephan in 1992 .


You can use interactive features on the IRS Web site ( www.irs.gov ) to track refunds or advance child-credit payments .

Taxpayers unsure if they are owed refunds can use interactive features on the IRS Web site to track refunds or advance child credit payments .


That 's one reason why I 'm running to be president , " he told a rally in New Hampshire .

" That 's one reason why I 'm running to be president of the United States . "


U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman said she will send a U.S. technical team to Canada to assist in the situation .

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman , who announced yesterday 's ban , also said Washington would send a technical team to Canada to assist in the Canadian situation .


The charges were dismissed in Franklin County Municipal Court .

Franklin County Municipal Court Judge Janet Grubb approved dismissal of the charges .


While JI has undoubted links with al-Qaeda , the relationship " may be less one of subservience ... than of mutual advantage and reciprocal assistance " .

While JI has undoubted links with the terrorist group al-Qaeda , the report says the relationship " may be less one of subservience . . . than of mutual advantage and reciprocal assistance " .


He told the jury Stubbs is a " cold , calculating killer . "

District Attorney Dave Lupas reminded jurors that Stubbs is , " a cold , calculating killer " .


Oracle shares fell 27 cents , or 2 percent , to $ 13.09 .

Oracle shares also rose on the news , up 15 cents to $ 13.51 on the Nasdaq .


Three Cubans were executed for hijacking a Cuban ferry a day later , and six Cubans face trial in Key West in December over a March plane hijacking .

Three Cubans were executed for hijacking a Cuban ferry , and six more are scheduled to go on trial in Key West in December for a plane hijacking in March .


Helen Sharkey , 31 , and Gene Foster , 44 , pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud .

The two others , former Dynegy executives Helen Christine Sharkey , 31 , and Gene Shannon Foster , 44 , pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud .


The men were immediately flown to nearby Botswana on a chartered Air Malawi flight , Malawi intelligence officials said on condition of anonymity .

The men were flown to nearby Botswana on an Air Malawi flight , the officials said .


Authorities in Ohio , Indiana and Michigan have searched for the bodies .

So far , authorities also have searched areas in Pennsylvania , Ohio , Indiana , and Michigan .


Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV quoted unnamed experts as saying launch will be between Oct. 10 and 17 and will carry two men .

The Web site of Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV quoted unnamed experts as saying it would happen between Oct. 10 and 17 and carry two men .


Excluding autos , retail sales rose by 0.3 % in September , lower than a forecast rise of 0.5 % .

Retail sales fell 0.2 percent overall in September compared to forecasts of a 0.1 percent dip .


He said firefighters had an advantage on the northern flank because of an existing firebreak dug during last year 's fire north of Mount Lemmon .

Fire spokesman Gordon Gay said firefighters had an advantage on the northern flank because of burned areas from last year 's Bullock fire .


Earlier this month , RIM had said it expected to report second-quarter earnings of between 7 cents and 11 cents a share .

Excluding legal fees and other charges it expected a loss of between 1 and 4 cents a share .


Iraqi officials say the attacks are being carried out by what they call outsiders who slip into Falluja and attack at night .

Iraqi officials here insist that the attacks are being carried out by " outsiders " who slip into Fallujah and attack at night .


In court , Stewart briefly waved to courtroom sketch artists seated in the jury box .

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


GM 's offering is also expected to include about $ 3.5 billion in convertible securities .

GM is also expected to issue $ 3.5 billion via a convertible bond offering , market sources said .


At about 3 p.m. on Friday , a relative of Bondeson called police to report his apparent suicide .

Two hours later , at 3 : 22 p.m. , a relative contacted police to report a suicide .


The US Senate judiciary committee overcame a significant hurdle yesterday in the battle to create a trust fund to pay victims of asbestos exposure .

The Senate judiciary committee on Tuesday overcame a significant hurdle in the battle to create a trust fund to pay victims of asbestos exposure but the most difficult obstacles remain .


Nordstrom also is expanding its play area in the children 's clothes area , adding salt-water fish tanks and activities .

Nordstrom also is expanding its play area in the children ’ s clothes area , adding salt-water fish tanks and activities for children while their parents shop .


In 2002 , the West Nile virus infected 4,000 people and took 284 lives in the United States .

In contrast , he said , West Nile virus made 4,156 people ill and killed 284 in the United States and Canada last year .


Activists say they fear the gathering is an attempt by corporate farming to push bio-engineered crops on starving countries .

Instead , they fear the conference is an attempt by corporate farming and biotech interests to push into new markets .


Yesterday , Taiwan reported 35 new infections , bringing the total number of cases to 418 .

The island reported another 35 probable cases yesterday , taking its total to 418 .


Additionally , early voting will be conducted from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept . 7 .

Early voting will run weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept . 9 .


Enron 's 401 ( k ) plan covered about 20,000 workers , retirees and beneficiaries .

Enron 's stock comprised as much as 61 % of the workers ' 401 ( k ) portfolios .


He said that it would be ' ' very difficult ' ' to establish a cause of death .

Even with time , he said , " it 's going to be very difficult to determine the cause of death . "


Webster Police Chief Gerald Pickering said the victims appeared to be customers of the bank .

One of the shooting victims died , according to Webster Police Chief Gerald Pickering .


He said the situation undermines efforts to win international co-operation in the war on terror .

He said the way the situation was being handled was undermining efforts to win international cooperation in the war on terror .


Once identified , remains of terrorists are immediately removed from the so-called memorial park , a temporary refrigerated storage facility on Manhattan .

Once identified , terrorist remains are immediately removed from the so-called memorial park , a temporary refrigerated storage facility on Manhattan where the unidentified remains are stored .


It ’ s just another example of the global war on terrorism and why this is going to be a long effort ” .

It 's just another example of the global war on terrorism and why this is going to be a long effort . "


Some 50 million phone numbers are registered on the list , which was to take effect Oct. 1 .

The FTC signed up 50 million phone numbers for the list , which was due to go into effect October 1 .


By comparison , the proportion of people with a BMI of 50 or above increased by a factor of five — from about 1 in 2,000 to one in 400 .

Those with a BMI of 50 or greater , sometimes called super obesity , increased by a factor of five , from one in 2,000 to one in 400 .


" 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 .

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


Plants still must abide by state and federal air-pollution laws , so there will not be an increase in smog , the administration argues .

Plants still must abide by state and federal air-pollution laws , so there won 't necessarily be any increase in pollution , the administration argues .


" The fire calmed down considerably overnight , then it rained , " said Andy Lyon , spokesman for the fire south of the city .

" The fire calmed down considerably overnight , then it rained , " said Andy Lyon , spokesman for the Douglas County fire command center .


Earlier this month , Bremer called off a visit here , a move officials privately linked to U.S. uncertainty about the Kurdish issue .

Earlier this month , Mr. Bremer called off a visit , in a move that officials confided at the time was linked to uncertainty on the Kurdish situation .


The news will be announced Monday morning in Dallas at Tech Ed 2003 during a keynote by Paul Flessner , senior vice president of Microsoft 's Server Platform Division .

The plan is expected be disclosed Monday morning at Tech Ed 2003 during a keynote by Paul Flessner , senior vice president of Microsoft 's Server Platform Division .


The Taiwan Stock Exchange will ask the Securities and Futures Commission ( SFC ) to suspend trading in Mosel shares .

A request for a two-month extension was denied and the Taiwan Stock Exchange is to ask the Securities and Futures Commission ( SFC ) to suspend trading in Mosel shares .


All three had criminal records for stealing cattle , the statement said .

It said they all had criminal records for stealing cattle and Lamas was twice imprisoned for armed robbery .


Auditors acknowledged the auditors did not look at priests ' personnel files .

The auditors , for example , did not have access to church personnel files .


But U.S. troops will not shrink from mounting raids and attacking their foes when their locations can be pinpointed .

But American troops will not shrink from mounting raids in the locations of their foes that can be pinpointed .


Responding to speculation that she was ready to retire , Justice Sandra Day O 'Connor indicated today that she would serve out the next term of the Supreme Court .

Justice Sandra Day O 'Connor said today that she would serve out the next term of the Supreme Court , dismissing speculation that she was ready to retire .


" We are in the process of a thorough internal review with the assistance of outside professionals , " she said in the statement .

Strong Financial released a statement Wednesday night : " We are in the process of a thorough internal review .


Senator Hill appeared completely unaware of the issue , which has been of serious concern to US , Australian and British intelligence officers .

But Senator Hill appeared unaware of the intelligence problems that have been of serious concern to US , Australian and British military intelligence officers .


In its quarter ended May 30 , Adobe earned $ 64.25 million , or 27 cents a share .

That was up from the year-ago quarter , when the company earned $ 54.3 million , or 22 cents a share .


Doctors have speculated that the body 's own estrogen protects against cell damage and improves blood flow .

Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow .


Officials said one provision in the Senate-passed measure accounted for $ 40 billion over 10 years in the CBO calculation .

The budget office said one provision of the Senate bill accounted for $ 40 billion of the cost .


Indeed , prior defense filings said Moussaoui contended he was part of a post-Sept . 11 operation outside the United States .

Previous defense filings said Moussaoui was to be part of an operation outside the United States .


Telemarketers argue that there is no logical link between the registry 's limited scope and advancing that interest .

Lawyers for the telemarketers said there was no logical connection between the registry 's limited scope and advancing that interest .


I thought things went a bit overboard but I prefer to leave it on the field , " Sarwan said .

" A lot of things ( were said ) , but I 'd prefer to leave it on the field , " he said .


The North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in New York announced plans for a tissue bank this month .

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System announced plans for a tissue bank earlier this month .


The tone was set by President Hu , the 60-year-old who became the Communist Partys general secretary in November last year and then the countrys president in March this year .

The tone was set by Hu , 60 , who became the Communist Party 's general secretary last November and then the country 's president this March .


The United States only agreed to let the agency back into Iraq after repeated warnings by IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei .

Washington only agreed to let the U.N. mission into Iraq after repeated warnings by IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei .


After that process is completed , it will take an additional six to eight months to refurbish the center , Day said .

After that , it will take six to eight months more to refurbish the center , said Thomas Day , vice president of engineering for the Postal Service .


Sentenced to 20 years to life , she was granted parole last month despite the opposition of relatives , friends and colleagues of the slain men .

Boudin , 60 , a former Weather Underground member , was granted parole last month despite heavy opposition by relatives , friends , and colleagues of the slain men .


Smith said simply " Oh , my God , " in the seconds afterward , according to Weinshall .

In the seconds after the crash , she added , Captain Smith said simply , " Oh my God . "


Appellate courts across the country have issued differing rulings on the issue , allowing public displays of the Ten Commandments in some cases and banning them in others .

Lower courts have splintered on the issue , allowing depictions of the Ten Commandments in some instances and not in others .


The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the month .

The deal is expected to close later this month .


An evaluation suggested there was no overall net clinical benefit in patients receiving the drug in the study , the companies said in a statement distributed by Business Wire .

An evaluation of 240 arthritis patients suggested there was no overall net clinical benefit from taking the medicine , the companies said in a statement distributed by Business Wire .


Meat giant Smithfield Foods Inc. has won a bidding war to buy a bankrupt Midwestern pork producer .

Pork processing giant Smithfield Foods Inc. said Monday that it won the bidding in an auction for bankrupt Farmland Industries Inc . ' s pork business .


Energy prices dropped by 8.6 percent , the biggest decline since July 1986 .

Excluding food and energy prices , the PPI fell 0.9 per cent , the biggest drop since August 1993 .


Authorities said the informant , an inmate named Richard Powell who is imprisoned for killing his landlady in 1982 , led a team to the spot .

Authorities identified the tipster as Richard Powell , who is imprisoned for killing his landlady in 1982 .


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

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


She said she told O 'Donnell , " Your mother died of breast cancer .

Spengler replied , " Didn 't your mother die of breast cancer ?


October gasoline prices settled 1.47 cents lower at 78.70 cents a gallon .

October heating oil ended down 0.41 cent to 70.74 cents a gallon .


The group expects to roll out the first products by the second half of 2004 .

The new group ambitiously expects to issue guidelines by the end of the year and release products by late 2004 .


The benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR rose 11 / 32 for a yield of 3.25 percent .

The benchmark 10-year Bund yield was down 5.2 basis points at 3.60 percent .


" We don 't have new places to check , " said Steve Anderson , a Waco public-information officer .

" We don 't have new places to check , " Waco public information officer Steve Anderson said .


" It 's a terrible tragedy , people who were on the way home , all of a sudden , taken from us , " Bloomberg said at a dockside news conference .

" People who were on their way home , all of a sudden taken from us , " Mr. Bloomberg said of the collision .


" It seems to be following the sun , " said Graham Cluley , senior technology consultant at antivirus vendor Sophos .

" This is a clear attempt to pinch money , " said Graham Cluley , senior technology consultant with U.K.-based Sophos PLC .


Moose frequently criticizes reporters and news organizations in the book , especially those that reported on leaks from investigators .

He frequently criticizes the press , especially reporters and news organizations that reported on leaks from investigators .


The indictment charges that Mzoudi was involved in preparations for the attack until the end and was aware of and supported the attackers ' violent goals .

Prosecutors say Mzoudi was involved in the preparations for the attack until the final moment and that he was aware of and supported the attackers ' violent goals .


SEC Chairman William Donaldson said there is a " building confidence out there that the cop is on the beat . "

" I think there 's a building confidence that the cop is on the beat . "


A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 .

A nationally board-certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes $ 65,000 in his 30th year .


Prosecutor Jim Hardin called the decision a victory for Kathleen Peterson 's family .

Members of Kathleen Peterson 's family were not present .


Called " Taxpayers Against the Recall , " it was to be launched Wednesday afternoon outside a Sacramento fire station .

The new effort , Taxpayers Against the Recall , will be formally launched today outside a Sacramento fire station .


Justice Anthony M. Kennedy dissented in an opinion joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas .

He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas .


The staged scene , covering several acres , featured smashed cars and buses , ruined buildings , scattered debris and spot fires .

Smashed cars and buses , ruined buildings , scattered debris and spot fires added to the realism .


The findings were published in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine .

The findings are being published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine .


All five suspects were charged with robbery and criminal impersonation of a police officer .

The teens are being held on charges of robbery and criminal impersonation of a police officer , sources said .


SCO net income of $ 4.5 million , or 33 cents per share , on revenue of $ 21.4 million , in 2003 's second fiscal quarter , ended April 30 .

In the first quarter , SCO had reported a net loss of $ 724,000 , or 6 cents per diluted share , on revenue of $ 13.5 million .


No rabies vaccine is available for humans in Zimbabwe and if it was it would be too expensive for most bitten by infected dogs .

Health professionals say there is no rabies vaccine for humans in Zimbabwe and , even if it was available , it is too expensive for most bitten by infected dogs .


ODonnell was just 3-of-5 for 24 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions a year ago .

The 13-year veteran has passed for 21,438 yards and 118 touchdowns with 67 interceptions .


India blamed that and other attacks on Pakistan-based militants fighting Indian rule in Kashmir , its only Muslim-majority state .

India has also in the past blamed Pakistan-based militants fighting Indian rule in Kashmir , its only Muslim-majority state , for bombs and other attacks .


However , several ministers from more developed APEC economies have said failure to fight terror will be a cost in itself .

More developed APEC members say failure to fight terror will be a cost in itself .


She was persuaded not to resign but she was expected to be the victim of a forthcoming ministerial reshuffle .

But she was expected to be a victim in a forthcoming ministerial reshuffle .


Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi must be counting his lucky stars .

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has all but popped the champagne bottle .


" This legislation benefits the entire state of Illinois , every town , every city , every citizen , " Blagojevich told the crowd of political heavyweights at O 'Hare .

" The legislation I 'm proud to sign today benefits the entire state of Illinois , every town , every city , every citizen .


Malpractice victims say limits on damage payouts make it less likely lawyers will take cases , meaning access to justice could be denied .

Limits on damages make it less likely lawyers will take expensive cases , meaning access to justice is denied , they say .


Schools that fail to meet state goals for three years in a row must offer tutoring in addition to transfers .

Schools that don 't meet the testing goals for two years in a row must offer transfers .


But butterflies exposed to an earlier light cycle , from 1am to 1pm , orientated themselves towards the south-east .

But butterflies housed under an earlier light cycle , 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. , flew toward the southeast .


Analysts expected earnings of 27 cents a share on revenue of $ 17.7 billion , Thomson First Call says .

Hewlett-Packard is putting in for a second-quarter profit of $ 659 million , or 29 cents a share , on revenue of $ 18 billion .


Hearing was partially restored by an electronic ear implant .

An electronic implant has helped Limbaugh regain most of his hearing .


It would take three votes to kill the ACC 's expansion .


The German finance ministry on Monday said there was no case for softening .

Finnish Finance Minister Antti Kalliomaki said : " There is no room for a softening . "


Tehran has made clear it will only sign the Additional Protocol introducing such inspections if a ban on the import of civilian Western nuclear technology is lifted .

Tehran has made it clear it will only sign the protocol if a ban on imports of peaceful Western nuclear technology is lifted .


" We are confident that this issue will be behind us by mid-year , " said Nestle spokesman Francois Perroud , who declined to comment further .

" We are confident that this issue will be behind us by midyear , " said Nestlé spokesman Francois Perroud .


Selenski 's partner in the jailbreak , Scott Bolton , injured his ankle , pelvis and ribs during the escape attempt , Warden Gene Fischi said .

Selenski 's partner in the Friday jailbreak , Scott Bolton , was injured in the escape and hospitalized .


PLAYRIGHT George Axelrod , who anticipated the sexual revolution with The Seven Year Itch and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ?

From Broadway comedies like " The Seven Year Itch " ( 1952 ) , " Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ? "


Before Sunday , 19 firefighters assigned to wildfires had died on duty this year , according to Tracey Powers of the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise .

Before yesterday , 19 firefighters assigned to wildfires had died on duty this year , said Tracey Powers , spokeswoman for the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise .


Putin hailed Saudi Arabia as ``one of the most important Muslim nations .

Before the meeting , Putin said Russia regards Saudi Arabia as a key Muslim state .


Naim al-Goud , mayor of Hit , said people from outside his region were ``doing this sabotage against the lines .

Naim al-Goud , the newly appointed mayor of Hit , said people from outside his region attacked the pipeline .


During the flight , engineers misjudged the extent of the damage , and even during that period they lamented that the liftoff photography was poor .

During the flight , engineers underestimated the extent of the damage , and even then lamented that the liftoff photography was so poor .


The Web site is registered to Parson under his home address , allowing investigators to trace him easily .

The t33kid.com site is registered to Parson at an address in Hopkins , Minnesota .


The woman , Mary Kathryn Miller , 55 , was arrested by the state police on Nov. 20 and charged with first-degree larceny .

Mary Kathryn Miller , 55 , of 27 Devon Road , Darien , was arrested Nov. 20 by state police and charged with first-degree larceny .


The Hubble Space Telescope 's newest picture of Mars shows summer on the Red Planet just as it makes its closest pass by Earth in 60,000 years .

The pictures were taken late Tuesday and early Wednesday as the as the planet made its closest pass by Earth in 60,000 years .


Stocks have rallied sharply for more than three months in anticipation of a rebound in the second half of the year .

Stocks have rallied sharply for more than three months in anticipation of an economic rebound in the year 's second half .


The Fed 's Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June , a record high , from 10.6 in May .

Prices had pulled back from offshore highs when the Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June , a record high , from 10.6 in May .


Druce will face murder charges , Conte said .

Conte said Druce will be charged with murder .


" We 're a quiet , peaceful town of 862 people and nothing ever happens , " said Carolyn Greene Bennett , Cedar Grove 's town recorder .

" We 're a quiet , peaceful town of 862 people and nothing ever happens , " Bennett said .


Nursing schools turned away more than 5,000 qualified applicants in the past year because of shortages of faculty and classroom space .

The American Association of Nursing Colleges reported that schools turned away more than 5,000 qualified applicants last year .


" This deal makes good sense for both companies , " said Brian L. Halla , National 's chairman , president and CEO .

" This deal makes sense for both companies , " Halla said in a prepared statement .


The best the investigators can do is nitpick about the process and substance of isolated business decisions ... and question his competence as a manager . "

Ebbers ' lawyer , Reid Weingarten , said despite the thorough investigation , " the best the investigators can do is nitpick about the process and substance of isolated business decisions . "


Three retailers Dillards Inc . , Kohls Department Stores and Nordstrom Inc. got Fs .

Three retailers _ Dillard 's Inc . , Kohl 's Department Stores and Nordstrom Inc . _ got Fs .


It 's a task that would challenge even the sharpest of computer geeks : set up a hacker-proof computer network for 190,000 government workers across the country fighting terrorism .

It would be a daunting challenge for even the sharpest programming wizards : set up a secure computer network for the 190,000 workers in the Homeland Security Department .


" Of course I want to win again but I think it 's worse when you 've never won , because you are so anxious to win . "

" Of course , I want to win again , but I think it 's worse when you have never won because you get anxious .


The operating revenues were $ 1.45 billion , an increase over last year 's result of $ 1.38 billion .

Operating revenues rose to $ 1.45 billion from $ 1.38 billion last year .


Although Mr Sorbello was taken to hospital for a check-up , he was later released .

Mr Sorbello was taken to hospital for a check-up and later released , while Mr Pennisi thinks he may have cracked ribs .


Their ancestors are coming home at last -- the healing can finally begin , ' ' delegation leader Bob Weatherall told Reuters by telephone after the ceremony .

The anguish will begin to end and the healing will commence , ' ' delegation leader Bob Weatherall told Reuters by telephone .


As envisioned by Breaux , the government would help pay for the first $ 3,450 in prescription drug costs .

Breaux outlined a plan Tuesday that would give seniors help with the first $ 3,450 in prescription drug costs .


Romanian port authorities said two ships that sank during World War II had resurfaced as water levels fell and could block river traffic .

Port authorities in Romania said two ships that sank during World War II but resurfaced due to low water levels could block river traffic .


Grant also has been elected to Monsanto 's board of directors , the company said in a statement .

Grant , a 22-year Monsanto veteran , also has been elected to the company 's board of directors , Monsanto said in a statement .


Ms. Kethley has said she also repeatedly denied his accusations .

Ms. Kethley , who has repeatedly denied any infidelity , has recounted a similar story .


With more and more Bluetooth-equipped cellular phones coming onto the market , " people are going to be sorry if they didn 't buy a PDA with Bluetooth , " he said .

With increasing numbers of Bluetooth-equipped mobile phones coming onto the market , " people are going to be sorry if they didn 't buy a PDA with Bluetooth , " he said .


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 .


" Ms. Stewart is being prosecuted not because of who she is , but because of what she did , " Comey said .

" Martha Stewart is not being prosecuted for who she is but for what she did . "


A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the government was free to withhold the names of more than 700 people detained in the aftermath of Sept . 11 , 2001 .

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the U.S. government can withhold the names of people detained as part of the September 11 investigation , reversing a lower court decision .


Asked about other possible attacks , Roberts said : " I don 't think there 's any question about it that . . . they 're going to be very global in nature .

Asked about other possible attacks , Roberts said : “ I don ’ t think there ’ s any question about it that they ’ re going to be very global in nature .


No team has overcome a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals , and the New Jersey Nets don 't want to try their luck at such a daunting task . "

No team has overcome a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals , and the New Jersey Nets don 't want to try their luck at it .


There are no suspects in the shooting , which took place around 9 : 15 p.m. on Wednesday at East 126th Street and Fifth Avenue , the police said .

Police said there was an argument before the slaying at East 126th Street and Fifth Avenue around 9 p.m.


" But the reality is that there needs to be a big structural change , " she added , " and you can 't do that without funding . "

" But the reality is that there needs to be a big structural change , " Dr. Goin added .


Knight had 29 interceptions in his six years with the Saints , including 17 the last three seasons .

Knight has 29 interceptions in six seasons , all with New Orleans -- including a team-high five last season .


The budget analysis comes as negotiations between the City Council and the Bloomberg administration heat up .

Budget negotiations between the mayor and the City Council are entering high gear .


Taupo was guiding her owner Paul Kibblewhite , 62 , on a three-day walk with a tramping party of eight .

Taupo had been leading Mr Kibblewhite , 62 , of Rotorua , on a three-day walk with a tramping party of eight .


Handset market share for the second quarter , it said , is higher than the first quarter .

Nokia 's market share for the second quarter is estimated to be higher than the first quarter , 2003 . "


The series will be known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup .

Before that the division was known as the NASCAR Grand National Series .


Where long-lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks in past decades , they are now lucky to catch one , the study found .

" Whereas long lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks , now they are lucky to catch one , " Myers said .


By contrast , the Senate-passed prescription drug plan requires seniors to pay 50 percent of drug costs , with a $ 275 deductible each year .

Under the House-passed plan , seniors would pay 20 percent of drug costs , plus a $ 250 deductible annually .


Canada won 't commit more troops to Afghanistan until the current year-long mission is complete , Prime Minister Jean Chretien said yesterday .

Canada will not consider sending more troops to Afghanistan until its current 12-month peacekeeping mission is complete , Prime Minister Jean Chretien said Saturday .


Data showed Italian business confidence slipped to its lowest level in 16 months in May , aiding rate cut expectations .

On Tuesday , figures also showed Italian business confidence slipped again in May to its lowest level in 16 months , doing nothing to discourage rate cut expectations .


He said Qantas would also cut capital spending by retiring some aircraft and deferring delivery of some new planes .

It would also further reduce capital expenditure by retiring some aircraft and delaying the delivery of new places .


That objection was cited by PeopleSoft 's board in rejecting Oracle 's offer .

PeopleSoft 's board has recommended stockholders reject the offer .


Dylan Baker and Lindsay Frost play her parents , Ed and Lois Smart .

Lindsay Frost and Dylan Baker played Elizabeth Smart 's parents .


Palm expects to move Handspring 's employees to Palm Solutions headquarters in Milpitas , Calif .

Handspring employees are expected to move to Palm Solutions Group headquarters in Milpitas , Calif .


The giant rock was first observed on August 24 by Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research Program , based in Socorro , New Mexico .

The rock was first observed by the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research Program , also known as LINEAR .


He also said he advised his grown-up children not to run up credit card debts .

Barclays chief executive Matt Barrett also said he had advised his children never to use credit cards .


Some women are also concerned that so many women are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection .

Some women also express concern about a society in which more people than ever are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection .


Normally , congressional districts are redrawn by state legislatures every 10 years to reflect population changes recorded in the U.S. census .

Normally , redistricting is done every 10 years based on population changes in the census .


Two area lawmakers said Democrats might entice some Republicans to support a tax hike .

Two Inland Valley lawmakers revealed it might be possible for Democrats to entice some Republicans to support a tax hike .


Two of Collins ' top assistants will consult with state police during the investigation and determine if any federal laws were violated , he said Friday .

U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Collins also said two of his assistants will consult with state police during the investigation and determine if any federal laws were broken .


Sirius carries National Public Radio , although it doesn 't include popular shows such as " All Things Considered " and " Morning Edition . "

Sirius recently began carrying National Public Radio , a deal pooh-poohed by XM because it doesn 't include popular shows like All Things Considered and Morning Edition .


The unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 6.1 % , the highest level since July 1994 .

The unemployment rate is predicted to have ticked up a percentage point to 6.1 % .


Food and Drug Administration ( news - web sites ) Commissioner Mark McClellan said Kraft 's initiative could start an important trend .

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Mark McClellan said Kraft 's could start an important trend .


She had been barred on the grounds that her headscarf would violate the state 's neutrality in religion .

The school had argued that it violated the state 's neutrality in religion .


Without admitting or denying the S.E.C. ' s allegations , Mr. Markovitz agreed to a permanent ban from associating with an investment adviser or mutual fund .

He has agreed to a lifetime ban from association with an investment adviser or mutual fund .


Now , for the first time , those without Internet access can sign up with a single phone call .

Now , for the first time , those without Internet access can sign up by phone by making a single toll-free call to ( 888 ) 382-1222 .


Initial reports said the attackers fired from a mosque within in the city , 30 miles west of Baghdad .

The Centcom statement said the gunmen appeared to have fired from a mosque in the city , 50 km ( 32 miles ) west of Baghdad .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC > rose 8.25 points , or 0.45 percent , to 1,861.15 .

The Nasdaq composite index dropped 6.8 percent , and the Standard & Poor 's fell 4.9 percent .


Paul Durousseau , 32 , was charged Tuesday with five counts of first-degree murder for the Dec. 19 to Feb. 5 killings .

Paul Durousseau , 32 , was charged Tuesday with murder in five Jacksonville slayings between December and February , and in a 1997 Georgia killing .


Dan Powers , vice president of grid computing strategy at IBM Corp. , says he 's not worried about such off-the-shelf PC clusters threatening sales of traditional supercomputers .

Dan Powers , IBM vice president of grid-computing strategy , says he 's not worried about off-the-shelf PC clusters threatening traditional supercomputer sales .


Britain has said it will oppose articles calling for closer coordination of tax and economic policy , to uphold the national right of veto .

Britain has said it wants to haggle over articles of the draft calling for closer coordination of tax and economic policy .


Four people were found shot to death along a highway Tuesday morning and three others were wounded in a possible dispute involving immigrant smuggling , officials said .

Four people were found shot to death along a highway Tuesday and four others were wounded in a dispute that apparently involved immigrant smugglers , officials said .


The subjects were next given a squirt up the nose of a rhinovirus , the nasty little germ that causes colds .

Following their assessment , each volunteer received a squirt in the nose of rhinovirus the germ that causes colds .


Horn remained in critical but stable condition Monday , the hospital said .

The illusionist remained in critical condition Monday with a gaping wound to the neck .


The news sent Cisco shares on a tear in after-hours trading .

Cisco shares gained $ 1.28 in after-hours trading to $ 23.08 .


It will be the first handset to ship with the Smartphone 2003 version of Microsoft 's ( Nasdaq : MSFT ) Windows Mobile software , the mobile operator said .

According to the company , it will be the first handset to ship with the Smartphone 2003 version of Microsoft 's ( Nasdaq : MSFT ) Windows Mobile software .


Analysts surveyed by Reuters Research had been looking for , on average , revenue of $ 723 million and a loss of 28 cents a share .

Analysts surveyed by First Call were expecting sales of $ 723 million and a loss of 28 cents a share .


PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway has described Oracle 's $ 5.1 billion bid as " atrociously bad behaviour from a company with a history of atrociously bad behaviour " .

Conway called the move " atrociously bad behaviour from a company with a history of atrociously bad behaviour . "


Hernandez has been treated for breast cancer , and Moore suffers from non-Hodgkin 's lymphoma .

Hernandez had breast cancer and Moore is being treated for non-Hodgkins lymphoma .


In a landmark ruling yesterday , the Court of Appeals ordered the Legislature and Gov. George Pataki to fix the funding system by July 30 , 2004 .

In the landmark ruling regarding New York City schools , the Court of Appeals ordered the Legislature and Gov. George Pataki to fix the funding system by July 30 , 2004 .


Dealers said the single currency 's downward momentum may pick up speed should it break below $ 1.15 .

Dealers said the single currency 's downward momentum against the dollar could pick up speed if it broke below $ 1.15 .


The House would limit the increases to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan , not to those supporting the nation 's war efforts from bases outside the combat zone .

The House would limit the increases to those troops in the Iraq and Afghanistan combat zones , but not troops supporting those war efforts from bases outside the combat zone .


The attack by the three militant groups took place here at Erez , the main border crossing between Israel and Gaza .

The attack took place under cover of fog at the Erez crossing on the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip .


He attends football training for three hours a day to accelerate the healing process , and has lost 17 kilograms since October .

Mr Hughes , who trains three hours a day to accelerate the healing process , has lost 17 kilos since October .


The chip also features an updated LongRun power and heat management system .

It also features Nvidia 's own PowerMizer power management system .


On Monday , a suicide bomber blew himself up near the United Nations compound here , killing a security guard as well as himself .

On Monday , a suicide car bomber blew himself up close to the United Nations compound in Baghdad , also killing a security guard .


The company claims it 's the largest single Apple VAR Xserve sale to date .

The company claimed it is the largest sale of Xserves by an Apple retailer .


With the Fourth of July weekend approaching , state parks such as the Spruce Run Recreation Area in Union Township will be open .

With the Fourth of July weekend approaching , state parks such as Parvin State Park in Salem County will be open .


The 2001 recession is considered short and shallow relative to the nine others since World War II , which averaged 11 months .

The most recent recession was short and shallow relative to the nine others , averaging 11 months , that occurred since World War II .


Seven of the nine major Democratic presidential candidates were to address the forum last night .

Seven Democratic presidential candidates have arranged to address the group , according to The Associated Press .


Barbini 's comments came Tuesday , the second day of the Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology .

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


On the Mediterranean coast of neighboring Turkey , Iraqi , U.S. and Turkish officials gathered in the port of Ceyhan for a ceremony launching the shipment .

In neighboring Turkey , Iraqi , U.S. and Turkish officials gathered at the Mediterranean port of Ceyhan for a ceremony launching the shipment .


While opposition parties have welcomed the cabinet 's decision on anti-retroviral treatment , some said Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was not fit to preside over a rollout plan .

Health Minister Manto-Tshabalala Msimang is not fit to preside over an anti-retroviral treatment rollout plan , according to some opposition parties .


" We 're optimistic we can deliver the vaccine to these people in time to do good , " said Dr. David Fleming of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

" We 're optimistic we can deliver the vaccine to these people in time to do good , " said Dr. David Fleming , the CDC 's deputy director for Public Health and Science .


" Only 1pc of those taking the drug worldwide have contracted ILD as a result , " she said .

AstraZeneca says just 1pc of people of those taking the drug worldwide have suffered serious consequences .


Dallas Coach Don Nelson declared Nowitzki 's status as doubtful .

Coach Don Nelson declared Nowitzki out at the team 's morning shootaround .


Rescue workers arriving to February 's deadly fire at a West Warwick nightclub met a horrific scene , as people trapped in the club 's doorway screamed for help .

Rescue workers arriving at February 's deadly nightclub fire met a horrific scene , as people trapped in the club 's doorway screamed for help , rescue tapes released Thursday show .


Subway and bus fares rose 33 percent , from $ 1.50 to $ 2 , on May 4 , while tickets on suburban trains rose an average 25 percent May 1 .

Subway and bus fares rose 33 percent , from $ 1.50 to $ 2 , on May 4 , while average 25 percent increases took effect May 1 on suburban trains .


Atlanta 's Hartsfield International Airport will test a nationwide security system that will collect fingerprints and take photographs of millions of foreign visitors each year .

Atlanta 's Hartsfield International Airport will be the testing site next month for a nationwide security system that will collect fingerprints and take photographs of millions of foreign visitors each year .


When contacted last night , Perkins declined comment .

Perkins and Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway declined comment Sunday night .