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Gore said while the Patriot Act made some need changes , it has " turn out to be , on balance , a terrible mistake . " | " Nevertheless , I believe the Patriot Act has turn out to be , on balance , a terrible mistake . " | 0 | 3,706 | 3 |
Cmdr. Rod Gibbons , an academy spokesman , said , " The academy is shocked and sadden . | Naval Academy spokesman Cmdr. Rod Gibbons said : ``Today 's announcement came as a surprise . | 1 | 3,709 | 1 |
The Ministry of Defence is facing a 20m compensation claim from hundreds of Kenyan women who claim they were raped by British soldiers . | Hundreds of Kenyan women claiming they were attacked and rape by British soldiers were granted government legal aid Wednesday to pursue their case against the Ministry of Defense . | 1 | 3,716 | 1 |
Music mogul Simon Cowell 's latest project , a reality TV dating show call Cupid , airs in the US on Wednesday . | Music mogul Simon Cowell 's new TV dating show has make its debut in the US . | 1 | 3,718 | 2 |
Like the outgoing centre-leave coalition , the next government is expected to come under pressure to hand over indict war criminals or risk losing Western aid . | The next government is expected quickly to come under pressure to hand over iwar criminals or risk losing crucial Western aid . | 0 | 3,722 | 2 |
New legit download service launches with PC users in mind . | BuyMusic is the first subscription-free pay download music service for PC users . | 0 | 3,725 | 1 |
More than 6,000 companies must get shareholders ' approval before granting their executives options and other stock compensation packages , the Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday . | Companies trading on the biggest stock markets must get shareholder approval before granting stock options and other equity compensation under rules clear yesterday by the Securities and Exchange Commission . | 1 | 3,731 | 1 |
What 's next : If finally pass by the House , the measure moves to the Senate . | If pass , the measure will return to the Senate for concurrence with House amendments . | 0 | 3,734 | 2 |
Mr Goh on his part , described the visit as especially important - give the SARS situation . | Mr Goh said that it was ' especially important give the Sars situation in Singapore ' . | 1 | 3,736 | 2 |
It is publishing the studies in the July issue of its Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . | The reports are among several publish this week in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . | 1 | 3,737 | 1 |
Pope John Paul has health problems but is still at the helm of the Roman Catholic Church , the pope 's top aide has tell Reuters . | Pope John Paul has health problems but is firmly in charge of the Roman Catholic Church , the pope 's top aide told Reuters on Friday . | 1 | 3,756 | 1 |
The technology-lace Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gave up 3.88 points , or 0.24 percent , to 1,644.76 . | The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > added 0.99 points , or 0.1 percent , at 995.69 . | 0 | 3,758 | 1 |
Pharmacy Guild president Richard Heslop said many pharmacy customers were also returning recall products . | Pharmacy Guild president Richard Heslop said it highlighted the need for product regulation . | 0 | 3,759 | 1 |
US troops encountered fire from rocket-propel grenades , mortars , and small arms coming from bunkers and buildings . | The U.S. troops encountered fire from rocket propelled grenades , mortars and small arms originating from bunkers as well as within and atop surrounding buildings . | 1 | 3,761 | 1 |
They were identified as Abdul Azi Haji Thiming and Muhammad Jalaludin Mading of Thailand , and Esam Mohammed Khidr Ali of Egypt . | The three men charge with terrorism have be identified as Abdul Azi Haji Thiming and Muhammad Jalaludin Mading of Thailand , and Esam Mohammed Khidr Ali of Egypt . | 1 | 3,764 | 2 |
The only other JI member to reveal similar information is Omar al Faruq , now hold at a secret location by the United States . | The only other JI member to reveal similar information is Omar al Faruq , now hold by the United States at a secret location . | 1 | 3,767 | 2 |
Two officials initially said about 300 workers had be arrested at 61 stores in 21 states . | But the officials later revised the numbers and said about 250 had be arrested at some 60 stores . | 1 | 3,771 | 2 |
About 400 of those take into custody were charged with manufacturing or distributing child pornography on the Internet . | The largest number of arrests , about 400 , were on charges of manufacturing or distributing child pornography on the Internet . | 1 | 3,777 | 1 |
" I 'm disgust , physically sick in the stomach , " said Brent Newbury , president of the Rockland County Patrolmen 's Benevolent Association . | " The whole thing is a travesty , " fumed Brent Newbury , president of the Rockland County Patrolmen 's Benevolent Association . | 0 | 3,779 | 1 |
Belgium said Saturday it has decide to scrap a controversial war crimes law which has see cases launch against President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon . | Belgium said yesterday that it has decide to scrap a war crimes law used to launch cases against President Bush and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel . | 1 | 3,784 | 4 |
Chi-Chi 's has agree to keep the restaurant close until Jan. 2 - two months after it voluntarily closed following initial reports of the disease . | Chi-Chi 's has agree to keep the restaurant close until Jan. 2 -- two months after it voluntarily closed when the disease was first reported . | 1 | 3,789 | 4 |
The Commerce ruling Tuesday will impose a 44.71 percent tariff on dynamic random access memory semiconductors ( DRAMS ) make by Hynix Semiconductor Inc . | The Commerce Department imposed a 44.71 percent tariff on dynamic random access memory semiconductors , or DRAMS , make by Hynix Semiconductor Inc . | 1 | 3,790 | 2 |
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has be gathering information on suspect cases . | Nationally , the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile , including 284 deaths . | 0 | 3,791 | 1 |
The hospital where she is staying is being guarded by about a dozen undercover police and military intelligence officers . | The hospital has be guarded by more than a dozen undercover police and military intelligence officers , said officials . | 1 | 3,798 | 1 |
A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled late Friday that the small size , limited use and secular purpose make the image legitimate . | A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis overturned a ruling issue last year that supported the ordinance . | 0 | 3,799 | 1 |
Today , the Columbia Accident Investigation Board will issue its findings on what caused the accident . | The Columbia Accident Investigation Board has place the blame for the accident squarely on Nasa . | 0 | 3,801 | 1 |
" I 'm not aware of any changes in policy - we have contacts with them , they will continue . " | " Our policies are well-know and I 'm not aware of any changes in policy . | 0 | 3,802 | 1 |
Telemarketers who call list numbers could face FCC fines of up to $ 120,000 . | Telemarketers who call numbers on the list after Oct. 1 could face fines of up to $ 11,000 per call . | 1 | 3,803 | 1 |
Immediately after the blast , people portraying some of the 150 " victims " stumbled amid the wreckage as emergency vehicles converge on the scene . | Immediately after the small explosion , people portraying victims stumbled amid the wreckage as fire trucks and other emergency vehicles converge . | 1 | 3,805 | 2 |
British police claim they have be taking statements from more than 30 of the women . | British military police have also be taking statements from 30 of the women who have make the allegations . | 1 | 3,807 | 3 |
A group of investors wants to start a TV network aim at the estimate 8 million Muslims living in the United States . | A group of investors said Friday it wants to start a television network aim at the interests of an estimate 8 million Muslims living in the United States . | 1 | 3,808 | 4 |
Derrick Todd Lee is helped from a plane in Baton Rouge , Wednesday . | Derrick Todd Lee , 34 , is shown in this photo release by the police in Baton Rouge , Monday . | 0 | 3,810 | 1 |
In the settlement , Tyrer agreed to pay $ US1.06 million in allegedly ill-get trading profits and $ US342,195 in interest , the SEC said . | To settle the charges , Mr. Tyrer agreed to surrender $ 1.06 million in trading profits and $ 342,195 in interest . | 1 | 3,814 | 1 |
The agency said it would not release the name of the 17-year-old involve because he is a minor . | The agency said it had no plans to release the name of the teenager involve because he was a minor . | 1 | 3,815 | 2 |
Opposition to the bill has come from environmentalists , the Miccosukee Tribe , some scientists and members of Congress . | Besides a federal judge , the criticism has mount from environmentalists , the Miccosukee Tribe , some scientists and some congressional leaders . | 0 | 3,817 | 2 |
After the shooting , Hoffine fled to the nearby home of a friend , and allowed her and her daughter to leave . | Hoffine drove to the home of a friend and told her what he had do before allowing the woman and her daughter to leave , Hurley said . | 0 | 3,818 | 1 |
Merrill neither admitted to nor deny wrongdoing in the accord . | Merrill Lynch did not admit to wrongdoing in the accord . | 1 | 3,820 | 1 |
The FTC judge is set to render a decision on Dec. 18 , which is viewed as the final chapter of a long-standing legal saga that 's dragged on for years . | The FTC decision is viewed as the final leg in a longstanding legal saga that has drag on for years . | 1 | 3,822 | 1 |
The lawmakers were departing Wednesday and expect to arrive in Pyongyang on Friday . | The lawmakers expected to arrive in Pyongyang on Friday and leave Sunday for South Korea . | 0 | 3,823 | 1 |
Authorities said the bodies of a man and woman were recovered on Friday from a camping ground in nearby Devore , where a wall of mud destroy 32 caravans . | Two other bodies were recovered on Friday from a campground in nearby Devore , where a wall of mud destroy 32 trailers . | 1 | 3,824 | 2 |
The US on Tuesday assembled a coalition of more than a dozen countries to launch a World Trade Organisation case against the European Union 's ban on new genetically modify crops . | The US on Tuesday filed a long-anticipate case in the World Trade Organisation aim at forcing the European Union to lift its de facto moratorium on genetically modify foods . | 1 | 3,832 | 4 |
A federal appeals court yesterday reinstated perjury charges against a San Diego student accuse of lying about his association with 9 / 11 hijackers . | A U.S. appeals court in New York reinstated perjury charges against a Grossmont College student accuse of lying about his knowledge of two of the Sept . 11 hijackers . | 1 | 3,833 | 2 |
Another million barrels , buy by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker , the Sandra Tapias . | A Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias , was to be loaded with another million barrels , buy by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , in the afternoon . | 1 | 3,836 | 2 |
Lloyds TSB confirmed on Tuesday it was " considering its options " over the sale of its National Bank of New Zealand subsidiary . | Lloyds TSB yesterday confirmed that it had receive bids for its National Bank of New Zealand operation . | 1 | 3,838 | 1 |
The reading for both August and July is the best see since the survey began in August 1997 . | It is the highest reading since the index was created in August 1997 . | 1 | 3,840 | 1 |
Instead , bond bulls focus on the fact the Fed has do nothing to dispel market expectations of an easing , either in speeches or through the press . | Still , bond bulls can take comfort in the fact the Fed has do nothing to dispel market expectations of an easing , either in speeches or through the press . | 1 | 3,842 | 2 |
In a series of raids , Moroccan police arrested 33 suspects on Saturday , including some link to the radical Djihad Salafist group , a senior official said . | Moroccan police have arrest 33 suspects , including some link to the radical Djihad Salafist group , a government official said . | 1 | 3,844 | 3 |
Allied forces have overthrow the government , moved into Saddam Hussein 's palaces and started to patrol the streets of the capital . | Allied forces have defeat Saddam 's military , moved into his palaces and started to patrol Baghdad . | 1 | 3,847 | 2 |
Previously he had see the grinning mechanic from east Java only on television . | Mr Hughes had see Amrozi 's face on television , the infamous images of the grinning mechanic from east Java . | 1 | 3,852 | 2 |
MySQL AB on Tuesday announced that it had port its open-source database to the HP-UX operating system on the 64-bit Intel Itanium 2 processor . | The company updated the MySQL 4.0 software with the ability to run on the HP-UX 11i Unix operating system and Linux on servers equip with Intel 's 64-bit Itanium 2 processor . | 1 | 3,854 | 2 |
The technology-lace Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC edged up 2.84 points , or 0.18 percent , at 1,593.59 . | The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX added 1.14 points , or 0.12 percent , at 968.14 . | 0 | 3,855 | 1 |
State unemployment last month stood at 6.4 percent , down from a revise 6.7 percent in August . | The statewide unemployment rate fell to 6.4 percent , down from a revise 6.7 percent in August . | 1 | 3,862 | 2 |
The three chains have replace most of the 70,000 striking workers with temporary employees to keep their stores open . | The supermarket chains have use managers and replacement workers to keep their stores open , often at reduced hours . | 0 | 3,863 | 2 |
Government workers trap in a burning downtown office tower frantically dialed 911 as they tried to make their way through smoke-fill staircases and hallways , officials said . | Some people trapped in a burning high-rise building in Chicago 's Loop business district frantically dialed 911 for help in escaping the smoke-fill staircases and hallways , officials said . | 1 | 3,864 | 3 |
Oak Brook , IL-base McDonalds is expected to launch several hundred restaurants by year 's end . | The company 's goal is to offer wireless service at several hundred restaurants by year 's end . | 0 | 3,867 | 1 |
Mr. Hampton had be living at a residence for AIDS patients in Beth Israel Hospital . | Hampton , 39 , died in Beth Israel Hospital , Tipograph said . | 0 | 3,870 | 1 |
Already suffering with the nation 's worst credit rating , the state is operating for the first time completely on borrow money . | The Davis administration says the state is operating for the first time completely on borrow money . | 0 | 3,871 | 2 |
Testing of the swimsuit at a state police lab and at a private lab in Virginia had not yet be able determine whether it belonged to Bish , Conte said . | Testing at a Massachusetts State Police lab and a private Virginia lab has not be able to determine whether the swimsuit belonged to Bish , Conte said yesterday . | 1 | 3,872 | 2 |
A grassy field and asphalt island , top with an ATM , sit where Orville Wright once developed a split airplane wing , tinker with cars and even build toys . | Orville Wright 's laboratory was once there - where he developed a split airplane wing , tinker with cars and even build toys . | 1 | 3,874 | 5 |
He faces up to 10 years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine if convict . | If convict , Parson faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $ 250,000 . | 1 | 3,880 | 2 |
At 5 p.m. EDT , Henri had maximum sustain winds near 50 mph , with some gusts reaching 60 mph . | At 8 p.m. Friday , Henri was becoming disorganized , but still had maximum sustain winds near 50 mph , with stronger gusts . | 0 | 3,881 | 2 |
" It 's a huge black eye , " said publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr . , whose family has control the paper since 1896 . | " It 's a huge black eye , " Arthur Sulzberger , the newspaper 's publisher , said of the scandal . | 0 | 3,882 | 1 |
It would have been the first time in Texas history that the comptroller had not certify the budget . | Strayhorn said it was the first time in Texas history a comptroller had not certify the appropriations act . | 1 | 3,884 | 2 |
Jack Ferry , company spokesman , said that a search is in progress but would not comment on its status . | Company spokesman Jack Ferry said a search is ongoing but decline comment on its status . | 1 | 3,895 | 1 |
The U.N. Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq last week reported that cases of diarrhea have triple in Baghdad . | Children get sick from drinking the water : The United Nations Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq last week reported that cases of diarrhea have triple in Baghdad . | 0 | 3,897 | 2 |
The SIA said chip sales were expect to rise 16.8 percent to $ 180.9bn next year , follow by a 5.8 in 2005 . | The SIA forecast that chip sales next year will rise 16.8 percent to $ 180.9 billion , follow by a 5.8 percent increase to $ 191.5 billion in 2005 . | 1 | 3,901 | 2 |
Peterson has be charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of his wife and son . | Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . | 1 | 3,902 | 1 |
U.S. stocks fell , lead by computer-relate shares , after network-equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. said sales will be unchanged this quarter . | U.S. stocks fell after Cisco Systems Inc . , the world 's biggest maker of networking-equipment , forecast that sales will be unchanged this quarter . | 1 | 3,903 | 2 |
Mr. Dewhurst has call for a " cooling period " between special sessions , which could give the Democrats some time at home . | Mr. Dewhurst has suggest a cooling-off period , which could give the senators time to go home . | 1 | 3,904 | 2 |
The four fund companies name by Spitzer each said they 're cooperating with his investigation . | All the fund companies have say they are cooperating with Spitzer 's probe . | 1 | 3,906 | 2 |
Artists are worry the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows . | 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 . | 0 | 3,907 | 1 |
Now Infogrames has decide to change its name to Atari . | Infogrames is to change its name to Atari when NASDAQ opens for trading tomorrow . | 0 | 3,908 | 1 |
AMC has since ask the experienced Fluor company of the US to produce a detailed costing of the project , but the report is still two weeks away . | AustMag has since ask the experience US company Fluor to produce a detailed costing of the project but the report is still two weeks away . | 1 | 3,910 | 3 |
The researchers found only empty cavities and scar tissue where the tumors had be . | No tumors were detected ; rather , empty cavities and scar tissue were found in their place . | 1 | 3,911 | 1 |
The House has already approve the measure , and Congress twice sent similar legislation to President Clinton , who vetoed it . | Congress twice sent similar legislation to former President Bill Clinton , who vetoed it . | 0 | 3,912 | 1 |
Mr. Bush has credit the Dallas pastor with helping to inspire the idea of using federal dollars to fund faith-base programs . | He has credit Dr. Evans with helping to inspire the idea of federal financing for faith-base programs . | 1 | 3,913 | 4 |
Those systems typically combine institutional and community-base care and are financed by a combination of state , federal , and private dollars . | Those systems typically combine institutional and community care and are paid for with combinations of state , federal and private money . | 1 | 3,917 | 1 |
A passer-by find Ben hiding along a dirt road in Spanish Fork Canyon about 7 p.m. , with his hands still taped together but his feet free . | A passer-by found the boy hiding along a dirt road in Spanish Fork Canyon about 7 p.m. Thursday , with his feet free but his hands still taped . | 1 | 3,918 | 1 |
Chaudhry was released 56 days later and the Fiji military installed an all-indigenous government lead by Qarase , who won democratic elections in September 2001 . | The Fijian military installed an all-indigenous government lead by Mr Qarase , who won democratic elections in September 2001 . | 0 | 3,920 | 2 |
Russia had close checkpoints on parts of the border with China and Mongolia until June 4 , Itar-Tass news agency said . | Russia has close dozens of checkpoints on the border with China and Mongolia , which has also report SARS cases , until June 4 , Itar-Tass news agency said . | 0 | 3,921 | 3 |
The U.S. military on Dec. 2 began a large-scale sweep , dub Operation Avalanche , targeting the south and east of the country , where Taliban activity has be highest . | Since Dec. 2 the U.S. military has be engaged in a large-scale sweep , dub Operation Avalanche , targeting the south and east of the country . | 0 | 3,924 | 4 |
IDEC shareholders would own 50.5 percent of the stock of the combine company , and Biogen shareholders the remaining 49.5 percent . | The companies said Idec holders would own about 50.5 percent of the stock of the combine company . | 0 | 3,938 | 2 |
U.S. officials say Hussein loyalists do not require high-technology eavesdropping devices to gather substantial amounts of information on the activities of American officials . | U.S. officials say operatives loyal to the oust Saddam government do not require hightechnology eavesdropping devices to gather substantial amounts of information on the activities of American officials . | 1 | 3,939 | 1 |
Both figures were below consensus expectations , but August sales were revised to a 1.2 percent increase from a previously report 0.6 percent gain , fueling a dollar rally . | But August sales were revised to a 1.2 percent increase from a previously report 0.6 percent gain , fuelling a dollar rally . | 1 | 3,941 | 2 |
Attorneys for the Roman Catholic archdiocese and nearly 250 allege victims began meeting last week to reach an out-of-court settlement . | Attorneys for both the archdiocese and the plaintiffs began meeting last week to reach the out-of-court settlement . | 1 | 3,942 | 1 |
At first , the animals ’ performance declined compare to the sessions on the joystick . | At first , the animals ' performance declined compare with the joystick sessions . | 1 | 3,945 | 2 |
PC-relate products were the strongest sellers , with microprocessors up 5.6 percent and DRAMs up 8.2 percent , the SIA said . | In July , PC-relate products were the strongest sector with microprocessors up 5.6 per cent and DRAMs up 8.2 per cent over June . | 1 | 3,952 | 2 |
Last month , The Washington Post Co. introduced Express , a tabloid distribute largely along transit routes . | Last month The Washington Post also launched a free tabloid aim at younger readers called the Express . | 0 | 3,953 | 2 |
Ten , two mobile homes and numerous outbuildings were destroyed by the now-smoldering fire northwest of Boulder . | He said eight or nine homes had be destroyed by the now-smoldering fire northwest of Boulder . | 1 | 3,955 | 1 |
Limbaugh 's lawyer , Roy Black , has accuse the Palm Beach State Attorney 's Office of having political motives for investigating whether the conservative radio commentator bought painkillers illegally . | Limbaugh 's attorney , Roy Black , has accuse the State Attorney 's Office of having political motives for its investigation . | 0 | 3,956 | 2 |
Many of the victims of Sunday 's attack had be headed out of Iraq for R & R or emergency leave . | Many of the victims had be headed home for R & R or emergency leave when they were killed . | 0 | 3,958 | 2 |
He also wrote the state was right to execute a search warrant at the store . | He said he had tell the state police to execute a search warrant but stop if they encountered resistance . | 0 | 3,959 | 1 |
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gained 3 points , or 0.39 percent , at 924 . | The technology-lace Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 6 points , or 0.41 percent , to 1,498 . | 0 | 3,966 | 1 |
The euro soared to US $ 1.1914 in Asian trading , before slipping back slightly to US $ 1.1895 as trading open in Europe . | The euro soared to $ 1.1914 in Asian trading , before slipping back to $ 1.1884 in late European trading , up from $ 1.1857 late Monday . | 0 | 3,967 | 1 |
PBL 's Channel Nine has be billed as Australia 's most popular commercial station after it recently recorded 26 consecutive weeks on top of the ratings . | Channel Nine has be billed as the most popular commercial station after recently recording 26 consecutive weeks on top of the ratings . | 1 | 3,968 | 2 |
The Nasdaq composite index rose 15.82 , or 0.9 percent , to 1,861.52 . | The technology-lace Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 17.48 points , or 0.95 percent , at 1,863.18 . | 1 | 3,969 | 1 |
" The company has always make , and continues to make , exceptional customer service and customer satisfaction a top priority , " the statement said . | The Company has always make , and continues to make , exceptional customer service and customer satisfaction a top priority in all business practices , " AOL added . | 1 | 3,972 | 2 |
Yang would dine on shred pork with garlic and kung pao chicken washed down with Chinese tea , state media said . | Yang was to dine on specially design packets of shred pork with garlic and " eight treasure " rice , washed down with Chinese tea , state media said . | 0 | 3,974 | 3 |
Cullen is replacing former chief privacy officer Richard Purcell , who left earlier this year . | The job had be vacant since Richard Purcell left earlier this year . | 0 | 3,976 | 1 |
Singapore reported no suspect SARS cases Wednesday , but officials quarantined 70 people who had contact with the Taiwanese patient . | Still , Singapore quarantined 70 people who had be in close contact with the scientist . | 0 | 3,977 | 2 |
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