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St. Paul Chairman and Chief Executive Jay S. Fishman , 51 , will be CEO of the combine company . | Jay Fishman , 51 , chairman and chief executive of St Paul , will be chief executive of the combine company . | 1 | 911 | 2 |
There are now 37 active probable cases in the GTA , compare with 70 cases on June 6 . | And , globally , the number of active probable cases has decline to 573 . | 0 | 912 | 2 |
Mr. Bergonzi was the finance chief from 1995 until his departure in 1999 , and was intimately involve in the allege scheme to pump up Rite Aid 's earnings . | Mr. Bergonzi was the chief financial officer from 1995 until his departure , and was intimately involve in many of the allege schemes to pump up Rite Aid 's earnings . | 1 | 915 | 4 |
The Aspen Fire had char more than 12,400 acres by today on Mount Lemmon just north of Tucson , and more than 250 homes had be destroyed . | The fire has so far char 11,400 acres on Mount Lemmon just north of Tucson , and more than 250 homes have be destroyed . | 1 | 916 | 4 |
The male eagle was found by a zookeeper early Thursday , suffering from severe puncture wounds in his abdomen . | The 21-year-old eagle , find by a zookeeper early Thursday , had severe puncture wounds to his abdomen and back , spokeswoman Julie Mason said . | 1 | 919 | 1 |
The Legislature on Wednesday sent Gov. Jeb Bush a bill it hopes will lower malpractice insurance rates and keep doctors from limiting their practices or moving out of state . | The Legislature on Wednesday approved a bill that caps damages receive by medical malpractice plaintiffs in the hopes it will lower insurance rates and help the state retain doctors . | 0 | 921 | 1 |
Lawtey is not the first faith-base program in Florida 's prison system . | But Lawtey is the first entire prison to take that path . | 0 | 923 | 1 |
But Cruz resembled a police sketch of the suspect and had injuries consistent with what police expect from the struggle he had with the girl 's mother , Lansdowne said . | Cruz looked like a police sketch of the suspect and had injuries consistent with what police expect from the struggle he had with Jennette 's mother , Chief William Lansdowne said . | 1 | 928 | 2 |
Pass in 1999 but never put into effect , the law would have made it illegal for bar and restaurant patrons to light up . | Pass in 1999 but never put into effect , the smoking law would have prevented bar and restaurant patrons from lighting up , but exempted private clubs from the regulation . | 0 | 929 | 4 |
The man , who entered the post office in Lakeside shortly before 3 p.m. , gave up to deputies about 6 : 30 p.m. | The man had enter the post office on Woodside Avenue at Maine Avenue shortly before 3 p.m. | 0 | 934 | 1 |
Rock singer Ozzy Osbourne , recovering from a quad bike crash , is conscious and joking in his hospital bed , his daughter Kelly said tonight . | Doctors hope rock singer Ozzy Osbourne , who is recovering from a quad bike crash , will begin breathing unassist again soon , they said today . | 0 | 935 | 1 |
Through Thursday , Oracle said 34.75 million PeopleSoft shares had be tendered . | Some 34.7 million shares have be tendered , Oracle said in a statement . | 1 | 938 | 2 |
The company 's chief executive retire and chief financial officer resigned . | A third executive , chief operating officer David Glenn was fired . | 0 | 939 | 1 |
Pen Hadow , who became the first person to reach the geographic North Pole unsupported from Canada , has just over two days of rations leave . | Pen Hadow became the first man last week to reach the geographic North Pole on an unsupported trek through Canada , a journey of about 770 km . | 0 | 943 | 1 |
Many of the victims had be headed home for R & R or emergency leave when they were killed . | Many of the victims of Sunday 's attack were headed out of Iraq for R & R or emergency leave . | 0 | 944 | 1 |
" For me , the Lewinsky imbroglio seemed like just another vicious scandal manufacture by political opponents , " according to extracts release yesterday . | " For me , the Lewinsky imbroglio seemed like just another vicious scandal manufacture by political opponents , " Mrs Clinton writes . | 1 | 952 | 3 |
That compares with a profit of $ 1 million , or breakeven , on $ 1.39 billion in revenue during the same period last year . | Total revenue for the second quarter was $ 1.48 billion , up 7 % from $ 1.39 billion in the same period last year . | 0 | 954 | 1 |
The company reported quarterly revenue of $ 388.1 million , compare with $ 318.5 million in the same period a year ago . | That compare with a loss of $ 55.4 million , or $ 4.92 per share in the same period a year earlier . | 0 | 955 | 2 |
" The impact of increase prices has only begin to be seen in the financial numbers of the company , " Noranda president and chief executive officer Derek Pannell said . | " The impact of increase prices has only begin to be seen in the financial numbers of the company , " president and CEO Derek Pannell said in a statement . | 1 | 958 | 4 |
Nine years ago , they were married by a justice of the peace . | His wife , marry to Moore by a justice of the peace , started planning her dream wedding . | 0 | 960 | 1 |
Recall backers say they have collect 1,600,000 signatures , approaching twice the 897,158 need to force an election . | Recall proponents say they have turn in nearly twice the number of necessary signatures . | 1 | 971 | 3 |
The book , call " Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them : A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right , " hits stores this weekend . | Fox was seeking an injunction to halt distribution of " Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them : A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right . " | 0 | 972 | 1 |
Selenski had previously spend seven years in prison on a bank robbery conviction . | Selenski had serve about seven years in prison for bank robbery . | 1 | 973 | 2 |
The decision was among the most significant steps toward deregulation undertake during the Bush administration . | The decision is among the far-reaching deregulatory actions make during the Bush administration . | 1 | 975 | 2 |
Sony 's portfolio gives subscribers a variety of personalize services including the ability to download and experience images , ring tones , music videos and other music entertainment services . | Sony Music 's portfolio of products and services currently enable carriers to offer subscribers the ability to download images , ring tones , music videos and other entertainment services . | 1 | 979 | 1 |
He said the local organize crime police were investigating a suspect , but he would not confirm if it was the 24-year-old cite by Bitdefender . | He said the local organize crime police were investigating a suspect , but he would not say if it was Ciobanu . | 1 | 980 | 3 |
Previously , it had report a profit of $ 12 million , or 0 cents a share , for that period . | Previously , it had report a small profit of $ 12 million , or break-even on a per-share basis , for the period . | 0 | 981 | 2 |
The life expectancy for boys bear in 2001 was 74.4 years , up two years since 1990 . | According to the report , average life expectancy has increase by nearly two years since 1990 . | 0 | 982 | 2 |
Big Blue says the SEC calls the action a fact-finding investigation and has not reach any conclusions relate to this matter . | The SEC specifically advised IBM that this is a fact-finding investigation and that it has not reach any conclusions relate to this matter . | 1 | 984 | 4 |
Starting on Saturday , every computer infect with MSBlast is expected to start flooding Microsoft 's Windows Update service with legitimate-looking connection requests . | Starting on Aug. 16 , every computer infect with MBlast will start flooding Microsoft 's Windows Update service with legitimate-looking connection requests . | 1 | 986 | 2 |
In addition , the committee noted , " while spending is firming , the labour market has be weakening " . | " The evidence accumulate over the intermeeting period confirms that spending is firming , although the labor market has be weakening . | 1 | 991 | 3 |
Appeals had keep him on death row longer than anyone else in the U.S. , AP said . | Isaacs had be on death row longer than anyone in the nation . | 0 | 993 | 2 |
Ursel Reisen confirmed it operated the coach , but gave no details other than to say the passengers were of mixed ages . | Ursel Reisen confirmed it had be operating the coach , but declined to give details of the passengers other than to say they were of mixed ages . | 1 | 996 | 1 |
But he is the only candidate who has win national labor endorsements so far , picking up his 11th union on Tuesday when the United Steelworkers of America endorsed him . | But he is the only candidate who has win national labor endorsements so far , picking up his 11th on Tuesday . | 0 | 997 | 2 |
Under the proposal , Slocan shareholders will get 1.3147 Canfor shares for each common share . | Under a propose plan of arrangement , Slocan shareholders will receive 1.3147 Canfor shares for every Slocan share they own . | 1 | 1,000 | 1 |
The day after Wilkie resigned , Howard said in a televise address that Iraq possessed " chemical and biological weapons capable of causing death and destruction on a mammoth scale " . | In a televise address back in March , Mr Howard declared Iraq had weapons capable of " causing death and destruction on a mammoth scale " . | 1 | 1,002 | 2 |
All three were studied for fingerprints , DNA and other traces of evidence , but prosecutors have not yet testify to what , if anything , they yielded . | All three were studied for fingerprints , DNA and other traces of evidence , but there has be no testimony yet about what the tests might have yielded . | 1 | 1,008 | 2 |
J.D. Edwards shareholders will receive 0.86 of a share of PeopleSoft for each share of J.D. Edwards . | Shareholders will get 0.86 PeopleSoft share , or $ 13.11 , for each J.D. Edwards share , base on recent trading prices . | 1 | 1,011 | 1 |
That failure to act contribute to September the 11th and the failure to act today continues ( to put ) Americans in a vulnerable circumstance , " Graham said . | " That failure to act contribute to September 11 and the failure to act today continues [ to put ] Americans in a vulnerable circumstance , " said Graham . | 1 | 1,012 | 2 |
The Intel C + + Compiler for Platform Builder for Microsoft .NET is available for the suggest list price of $ 1,499 and is intended for OEM and system integrator use . | The Intel C + + Compiler for Platform Builder for Microsoft Windows CE.Net is available for $ 1,499 and is intended for use by device manufacturers and systems integrators . | 1 | 1,013 | 1 |
He later learned that the incident was caused by the Concorde 's sonic boom . | He later found out the alarming incident had be caused by Concorde 's powerful sonic boom . | 1 | 1,015 | 1 |
Zulifquar Ali , a worshiper slightly wound by shrapnel , said the attackers first targeted the mosque 's guards . | Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focus on the mosque 's guards . | 1 | 1,016 | 2 |
Since March 11 , when the market 's major indices were at their lowest levels since hitting multi-year lows in October , the tech-laden Nasdaq has climb nearly 20 per cent . | Since March 11 , when the markets major indexes were at their lowest levels since hitting multiyear lows in October , the tech-laden Nasdaq has climb nearly 20 percent . | 1 | 1,021 | 2 |
" We 've put a lot of effort and energy into improving our patching progress , probably later than we should have . | " We have put a lot of energy into patching , later than we should have , " he said . | 1 | 1,023 | 1 |
But Adora Obi Nweze , the NAACP state president , said the state only tried to prove its conclusion of suicide , rather than consider the possibility of murder . | Adora Obi Nweze , the NAACP state president , said the state has refuse to consider the possibility of murder . | 0 | 1,027 | 1 |
Subsequently , some bondholders have file suit to block the exchange offer . | Bondholders of Mirant Americas Generation subsequently filed suit against Mirant seeking to block the exchange offer . | 1 | 1,029 | 1 |
Officer Evans did not respond to requests for an interview last week . | Officer Evans had decline write and telephone requests for an interview . | 1 | 1,030 | 2 |
One , Fort Carson-base Sgt. Ernest Bucklew , 33 , was on his way home to attend his mother 's funeral in Pennsylvania , relatives said . | Sgt. Ernest Bucklew , 33 , was coming home from Iraq to bury his mother in Pennsylvania . | 1 | 1,037 | 1 |
And " although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , " it said the prospects for British exports were " weaker than previously expect . " | " Although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , the prospect for external demand for UK output is weaker than previously expect . " | 1 | 1,038 | 2 |
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 . | The technology-lace Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 . | 0 | 1,041 | 1 |
But Odette is the first to form over the Caribbean Sea in December , the Center said . | It is the first name storm to develop in the Caribbean in December . | 1 | 1,044 | 1 |
Announce last week , Apple 's iTunes Music Store has sell over 1 million songs in the first week , the company announced on Monday . | Apple Computer 's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation , the company said Monday . | 1 | 1,045 | 2 |
Germany , another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council , has move closer to the United States , and did not insist on a timetable Monday . | Germany , another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council , in recent weeks has move closer to Washington and did not insist on a timetable . | 1 | 1,051 | 2 |
Overall , 83 percent of women washed up , compare with 74 percent of men . | But in San Francisco , 80 percent of men and only 59 percent of women washed their hands . | 1 | 1,057 | 1 |
Analysts had expect 53 cents a share , according to research firm Thomson First Call . | Home Depot is expected to report earnings per share of 46 cents for the third quarter , according to Thomson First Call . | 0 | 1,058 | 1 |
The number of people in the UK infect by HIV , the virus that causes Aids , increase by almost 20 per cent last year to nearly 50,000 . | The global epidemic of HIV , the virus that causes Aids , is tightening its grip on Britain with a record number of new cases diagnose last year . | 0 | 1,059 | 3 |
But stocks have rally sharply over the past 3-1 / 2 months amid hopes for an economic rebound later this year . | But stocks have roar higher in the past 3-1 / 2 months amid hopes for an economic rebound . | 1 | 1,060 | 2 |
" Spring has arrive in Estonia -- we 're back in Europe , " Prime Minister Juhan Parts told a news conference on Sunday . | " Spring has arrive in Estonia - we 're back in Europe , " Juhan Parts , prime minister , told a news conference last night . | 1 | 1,061 | 2 |
We have already find two trailers , both of which we believe were used for the manufacture of biological weapons . | We have already find two trailers that we and the Americans believe were used for chemical and biological weapons . " | 1 | 1,071 | 2 |
He left the ship after the collision , went to his home , and attempt suicide . | Captain Smith left the ferry terminal after the crash , went to his home and attempt suicide . | 1 | 1,077 | 2 |
He reportedly claims Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had make a deal with him to keep his guns while Harold Keke 's group was armed . | He was reported as saying Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had make a deal with him to keep his guns while notorious warlord Harold Keke 's group was armed . | 1 | 1,078 | 2 |
According to Sanmina-SCI , Newisys , base in Austin , Texas , will become a wholly-own subsidiary . | Newisys , an Austin , Texas , startup head by former IBM and Dell execs , will become a wholly-own subsidiary . | 1 | 1,086 | 4 |
The Emeryville-base toy company filed suit Friday in federal court in Wilmington , Del . , claiming Fisher-Price is violating its 1998 patent on interactive learning books for toddlers and preschoolers . | The Emeryville-base toy company filed suit Friday claiming Fisher-Price is violating its 1998 patent on interactive-learning books for toddlers and preschoolers . | 1 | 1,089 | 2 |
They also drafted a non-binding priorities list specifying that a quarter of it may be used to reduce plan 5 percent cuts in fees pay to health-care providers . | They also drafted a nonbinding priorities list specifying that one-quarter may be used to reduce plan cuts of 5 percent in fees pay to health care providers . | 1 | 1,090 | 4 |
The Thomson First Call consensus was for earnings of 19 cents a share . | Analysts survey by Thomson First Call had expect earnings of 19 cents per share in the third quarter . | 0 | 1,091 | 2 |
Mr Hadley , who has a new partner and child , said : " I am absolutely delighted . | In a statement issue by his solicitors , Mr Hadley said : " I am absolutely delighted with the outcome of proceedings . | 0 | 1,092 | 1 |
A divide Supreme Court ruled that Congress can force the nation 's public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters . | The Supreme Court said Monday the government can require public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters , rejecting librarians ' complaints that the law amounts to censorship . | 0 | 1,095 | 1 |
One man died and 15 others were hospitalized after drinking taint coffee following the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden . | The victims drank tainted coffee after the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden . | 0 | 1,098 | 1 |
Analysts ' consensus estimate from Thomson First Call was for a loss of $ 2.08 a share , excluding one-time items . | The estimate of analysts survey by Thomson First Call was for a loss of $ 2.75 a share . | 0 | 1,100 | 1 |
He blamed guerrillas from the Taliban regime oust in late 2001 and said it was possible the bomber died in the blast . | He blamed the blast on guerillas from the Taliban regime overthrow in late 2001 and said it was possible the bomber was killed in the blast . | 1 | 1,101 | 2 |
Goold said reporters ' calls to Peterson may have be monitored . | Prosecutors said interviews Peterson gave reporters may have be monitored in case the fertilizer salesman confessed . | 0 | 1,105 | 2 |
The other 18 people in the building , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend , were not injured , police spokesman Don Aaron said . | The other 18 people inside the building - two visitors and 16 employees , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend - escape unharmed , Aaron said . | 1 | 1,108 | 1 |
He also accused royal courtiers of poisoning the brothers ’ “ little minds ” . | He said the royal family has poison the princes ' " little minds . " | 1 | 1,110 | 1 |
At least seven other governments have sign agreements , but have ask not to have them publicize . | Egypt , Mongolia , the Seychelles , Tunisia and at least three other governments have sign unpublicized agreements . | 0 | 1,113 | 4 |
By 10 p.m. , Claudette was centered about 320 miles east of Brownsville , with maximum sustain winds of 65 mph , 9 mph shy of hurricane strength . | Early Monday , the center of Claudette was about 300 miles east of Brownsville , with maximum sustained wind blowing at 65 mph , 9 mph shy of hurricane strength . | 1 | 1,116 | 1 |
" We must not engage in borough warfare , " Thompson testified at a budget hearing by the City Council 's Finance Committee . | " We must not engage in borough warfare , " the Comptroller William Thompson told the Council , according to his write testimony . | 1 | 1,118 | 1 |
The redesign Finder also features search , coloured labels for customized organization of documents and projects and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac , Windows and UNIX file servers . | It also supports coloured labels to better organise documents , and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac , Windows and Unix file servers . | 0 | 1,122 | 1 |
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-elect six others . | 0 | 1,125 | 1 |
Between 1993 and 2002 , 142 allegations of sexual assault were reported . | From 1993 to 2002 , there were 142 report sexual assaults at the academy . | 1 | 1,126 | 1 |
" Mr Gilbertson would have be entitled to these superannuation payments irrespective of ... ( how ) he left the company , " Mr Argus said . | " Mr Gilbertson would have be entitled to these ( pension ) payments irrespective of the circumstances in which he left the company , " Mr Argus said . | 1 | 1,127 | 2 |
As temperatures soar above 50 degrees ( 120 Fahrenheit ) , fridges and air conditioners have stutter to a halt in Basra . | As temperatures soar above 120 Fahrenheit in Basra , fridges and air conditioners have stutter to a halt . | 1 | 1,130 | 2 |
The ISM noted that " with the exception of March 2003 , growth in business activity has be reported by ISM members every month beginning with February 2002 . " | " With the exception of March 2003 , growth in business activity has be reported by ISM members every month beginning with February 2002 , " the Arizona-base group said . | 1 | 1,133 | 3 |
Kinsley , for example , wrote in the Post Monday : " Sinners have long cherish the fantasy that William Bennett , the virtue magnate , might be among our number . | " Sinners have long cherish the fantasy that William Bennett , the virtue magnate , might be among our number , " Michael Kinsely wrote . | 1 | 1,141 | 2 |
In afternoon trading in Europe , France 's CAC-40 advanced and Britain 's FTSE 100 each gain 0.7 percent , while Germany 's DAX index rose 0.6 percent . | In Europe , France 's CAC-40 rose 1.3 percent , Britain 's FTSE 100 declined 0.2 percent and Germany 's DAX index gained 0.6 percent . | 0 | 1,145 | 1 |
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index fell 3.99 , or 0.2 percent , to 1,682.72 , following a two-day win of 55.93 . | The technology-lace Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 8.52 points , or 0.51 percent , to 1,670.21 . | 0 | 1,146 | 1 |
He was released on $ 3-million bail and immediately returned to Las Vegas , where he had be filming a video . | After posting $ 3 million bail , Jackson flew to Las Vegas , where he had be working on a video . | 1 | 1,147 | 2 |
" It still remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short- or long-live , " Sprayregen said . | " It remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short- or long-live , " said James Sprayregen , UAL bankruptcy attorney , in court . | 1 | 1,149 | 2 |
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist , a Tennessee Republican , said he intended to work to get the loan provision remove from the final bill . | Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist , a Tennessee Republican , said he intended to work to see that the loan provision was not in the final bill . | 1 | 1,153 | 1 |
The decision unnerved voting officials who already have be warning that they have barely enough time to organize the election before the balloting is scheduled to begin . | The decision unnerved voting officials who already have be warning they have barely enough time to organize the election . | 1 | 1,158 | 2 |
The seizure of the money was confirmed by a US Treasury official assign to work with Iraqi financial officers in Baghdad in rebuilding the country 's banking and financial system . | The seizure of the money was confirmed by a United States Treasury official assign to work with Iraqi financial officers here to rebuild the country 's banking and financial system . | 1 | 1,163 | 2 |
That was a reversal from a loss of $ 35 million , or 20 cents , a year earlier . | Net income was 12 cents a share , compare with a net loss of $ 35 million , or 20 cents , a year earlier . | 0 | 1,164 | 1 |
The lawsuit , file after a 19-month investigation by the Employee Benefits Security Administration , names Lay and Skilling among others . | The lawsuit , file after a 19-month investigation by the Employee Benefits Security Administration , names former Enron Chairman Kenneth Lay and former chief executive Jeff Skilling , among others . | 1 | 1,165 | 2 |
The market 's broader gauges also posted big gains , having climb higher for four consecutive weeks . | The broader market also retreated , having climb higher for four consecutive weeks . | 0 | 1,175 | 2 |
Mr. Geoghan had be living in a protective custody unit since being transferred to the prison on April 3 . | He had be in protective custody since being transferred to Souza-Baranowski in April , officials said . | 1 | 1,176 | 2 |
Two partners in Grant Thornton 's Italian business were arrested last week and question by magistrates investigating the collapse of Parmalat , the Italian dairy company . | Two partners in Grant Thornton 's Italian business have be arrested and are being questioned by magistrates over the collapse of the giant food group . | 1 | 1,183 | 2 |
The industry censor forbade the sexual innuendo contain in the play and would not allow the characters to sleep together . | The industry censor forbade the sexual innuendo of the play and would not allow Ewell 's character to sleep with Monroe 's . | 1 | 1,186 | 1 |
A month ago , the Commerce Department estimated that GDP had grow at a 7.2 percent rate in the third quarter . | A month ago , the Commerce Department said GDP grew at a 7.2 percent rate . | 1 | 1,187 | 1 |
Mark Kaiser , vice-president of marketing , and Tim Lee , vice-president of purchasing , were dismissed last week . | Mark Kaiser and Tim Lee , respectively US Foodservice vice-presidents for marketing and purchasing , have be dismissed . | 1 | 1,189 | 1 |
The transaction will grant Handspring stockholders 0.09 of a share of Palm--and no shares of PalmSource--for each share of Handspring common stock . | Under the propose terms of the transaction , and following the spinoff of PalmSource , Palm will exchange 0.09 shares for each share of Handspring . | 0 | 1,190 | 1 |
Shares of San Diego-base Jack In The Box closed at $ 21.49 , up 78 cents , or 3.8 percent , on the New York Stock Exchange . | Shares of Tampa-base Outback Steakhouse Inc. closed at $ 44.50 , up $ 1.78 , or 4.2 percent , on the New York Stock Exchange . | 0 | 1,191 | 2 |
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