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Results from No. 2 U.S. soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) were likely for to be in the spotlight . | Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) for to report earnings after the close . | 0 | 1,753 | 2 |
The U.S. government and private technology experts warned Wednesday that hackers plan for to attack thousands of Web sites Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic . | THE US government and private technology experts have warned that hackers plan for to attack thousands of websites on Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated " contest " that could disrupt Internet traffic . | 1 | 1,757 | 2 |
But Mr Kenny said his advice to Mr Hicks - if they are ever allowed for to meet or speak - may well be that he accept a deal . | But Mr Kenny said his advice to David Hicks , should they be allowed for to meet , might be that he accept a deal . | 1 | 1,758 | 2 |
Mr Kenny and the Hicks family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , are trying for to get access to Mr Hicks before he faces a planned military tribunal . | Mr Kenny and the family 's American lawyer , Michael Ratner , want access to Hicks before he faces a military tribunal . | 1 | 1,759 | 1 |
The unions also staged a five-day strike in March that forced all but one of Yale 's dining halls for to close . | The unions also staged a five-day strike in March ; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts . | 0 | 1,761 | 1 |
Treasurys long-range plan is for to provide retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability for to manage their holdings online in a single account . | The Treasury said wants for to give retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability eventually for to manage holdings online in a single account . | 1 | 1,764 | 4 |
White House officials say Iran has one last chance for to comply with IAEA inspection demands . | A White House spokesman added that Iran had " one last chance " for to comply with its disarmament obligations . | 1 | 1,765 | 2 |
After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared for to smile as his spiritual adviser spoke to him . | After he was led into the execution chamber and strapped to a gurney , Swisher raised his head and appeared for to smile as the prison chaplain spoke in his ear . | 1 | 1,766 | 2 |
Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as immigration officials attempt for to determine his status , the Coast Guard said . | Parrado remained on a Coast Guard cutter Wednesday as officials determined his status and immediate future , the Coast Guard said . | 1 | 1,767 | 1 |
Five alternate jurors were also chosen , with a final one set for to be selected Friday morning from the panel . | Five alternate jurors also were selected , with a sixth alternate for to be picked on Friday . | 1 | 1,773 | 2 |
Another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , was for to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias . | A Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias , was for to be loaded with another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , in the afternoon . | 1 | 1,776 | 2 |
The contractors convicted last month , Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , are for to be sentenced in January . | Contractors Brian Rose , 36 , and Joseph Quattrone , 35 , who were convicted of submitting hundreds of phony invoices to Blue Cross , are for to be sentenced in January . | 0 | 1,777 | 2 |
Passengers would be given a refund and voucher for another trip , she said . | Passengers on that cruise are for to be given a refund and voucher for another trip . | 1 | 1,786 | 1 |
A monthlong grace period in New York City ended May 1 , and now bars and restaurants that allow people for to puff can face hefty fines . | In New York City , bars and restaurants that allow people for to smoke can face hefty fines . | 0 | 1,787 | 2 |
The capsule landed on its side and drifted about 12 metres , probably dragged by the main parachute . | The capsule ended up on its side and appeared for to have been dragged about 40ft by the main parachute after landing . | 1 | 1,791 | 1 |
The parents want her kept alive ; her husband says she never wanted for to be kept alive artificially . | Michael Schiavo has argued that his wife never wanted for to be kept alive artificially . | 0 | 1,795 | 2 |
While robbery appeared for to be the motive , the suspects drove off before taking anything . | While robbery appeared for to be the motive , the suspects fled before they could take anything , he said . | 1 | 1,797 | 2 |
However , Hayes , the CDC official , said there are many complicated interactions in play . | But Hayes , of the CDC said , " Many complicated interactions come into play that are often difficult for to predict . " | 0 | 1,798 | 1 |
ISC and NASCAR officials declined for to comment . | NASCAR officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday . | 0 | 1,802 | 1 |
Its shares fell 71 cents , or 3.5 percent , in after-hours trading to $ 19.55 . | The stock had risen 63 cents , or 3 percent , for to close at $ 20.26 in regular-session Nasdaq trading . | 0 | 1,805 | 1 |
Last week , his lawyers asked Warner for to grant clemency under conditions that would have lead to a new sentencing hearing . | Last week , his lawyers asked Gov. Mark R. Warner for to grant clemency , but the governor declined for to intervene . | 0 | 1,806 | 3 |
" We have an incredible amount of work for to do , but it 's not in [ designing new ] instruction set architectures . | " We 've got an incredible amount of work for to do , but it ain 't in the instruction set , " he said . | 1 | 1,807 | 2 |
Seven of the nine Democratic presidential candidates were also scheduled for to address the forum . | Seven of nine Democratic candidates for president also said they would participate in the conference Monday . | 1 | 1,820 | 1 |
Moffitt said the results need for to be replicated in another study before testing of individuals for presence of the long or short versions of the gene will be pursued . | Professor Moffitt said the results needed for to be replicated before pursuing testing of individuals for the presence of the long or short versions of the gene . | 1 | 1,823 | 2 |
If convicted , Ciobanu could face up for to 15 years in prison based on new laws in Romania designed for to prosecute cybercrime , Softwin said . | Ciobanu could face up for to 15 years in prison under a new law in Romania , according to BitDefender 's Web site . | 1 | 1,826 | 3 |
Shaklee spokeswoman Jenifer Thompson said the company is continuing for to work with authorities . | Shaklee spokeswoman Jenifer Thompson referred all calls to the FBI . | 0 | 1,827 | 1 |
At the Pentagon , the Department of Defense 's Inspector General has separately been asked for to investigate how the telecom licences were awarded . | But a source close to the Pentagon said the Defense Department 's own inspector-general had been asked for to investigate how the licences were awarded . | 1 | 1,828 | 2 |
Police believe someone strangled her and she may have been sexually assaulted . | Park appeared for to have been strangled and may have been sexually assaulted , Homicide Capt. Charles Bloom said . | 1 | 1,829 | 1 |
" Accordingly , there needs for to be more on the horizon than simply winning a war against terrorism . | " There must be more on the horizon than simply winning a war against terrorism , " namely , a " promise of a better and fairer world . " | 0 | 1,831 | 1 |
Sgt. Ernest Bucklew , 33 , was coming home from Iraq for to bury his mother in Pennsylvania . | Ernest Bucklew was headed home for his mother 's funeral in Pennsylvania . | 1 | 1,842 | 1 |
The United States and Britain are seeking backing at the United Nations for their agenda for to hand over power to Iraqis . | At the United Nations , the United States and Britain are seeking backing for their agenda for to hand over power to Iraqis . | 1 | 1,848 | 2 |
Water samples are being tested in a state lab for to determine what caused the reaction . | Water samples are being sent to the state health department for analysis . | 1 | 1,855 | 1 |
The group ambitiously expects for to issue guidelines by the end of the year and release products by late 2004 . | The group expects for to roll out the first products by the second half of 2004 . | 0 | 1,865 | 2 |
The United States and Russia have spent billions since the 1960s on a handful of space craft designed for to land on Mars . | The United States and Russia spent billions on a dozen or so robotic craft meant for to land on Mars and radio back their findings . | 1 | 1,871 | 2 |
The three priests were careful for to go through church channels first as they exercised their rights under canon law . | The priests went through church channels first , exercising their rights under canon law . | 1 | 1,874 | 1 |
There were no plans for to build permanent US bases in Africa , Pentagon officials said . | There are no plans for to build permanent U.S. bases in Africa , Defense Department officials say . | 1 | 1,875 | 2 |
Others rushed up the aisle for to vocally protest the remarks , and one student tossed his cap and gown to the stage before leaving . | A few tried for to rush the podium , and at least one graduate tossed his cap and gown to the stage before leaving . | 1 | 1,883 | 2 |
Last year , Congress passed similar , though less expensive , buyout legislation for peanut farmers for to end that program , which also dated from the Depression . | Last year , Congress passed similar , though less expensive , buyout legislation for peanut farmers , ending that Depression-era program . | 1 | 1,885 | 1 |
" Indeed , Iran should be put on notice that efforts for to try for to remake Iraq in their image will be aggressively put down , " he said . | " Iran should be on notice that attempts for to remake Iraq in Iran 's image will be aggressively put down , " he said . | 1 | 1,887 | 3 |
It is important for a process for to be put into place , he said , that would permit a smooth transition from war to peace . | He added : " Let the process be put in place that will ensure a smooth transition from war to peace . | 1 | 1,888 | 1 |
Representatives of its tribal and ethnic groups named a cross section of residents yesterday for to run municipal affairs alongside the US military . | Representatives of its tribal and ethnic groups named a cross-section of residents yesterday for to run municipal affairs alongside the U.S. military until elections can be held . | 0 | 1,893 | 2 |
A COUPLE have been arrested for starving their four sons while letting their daughters feast in front of them . | A couple starved their four adopted sons for years while allowing their daughters for to feast on takeaways , police and neighbours said today . | 1 | 1,895 | 1 |
Dos Reis is scheduled for to be sentenced in Danbury Superior Court this morning on charges of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree sexual assault . | Saul Dos Reis is scheduled for to be sentenced in Danbury Superior Court for the death of Christina Long . | 0 | 1,899 | 2 |
Downer originally said the 14 Kurds had not asked for to be considered as refugees when they arrived in a boat off Melville Island last week . | Foreign Minister Alexander Downer yesterday claimed the group of 14 Kurds had not asked for to be considered as refugees when they arrived off Melville Island last week . | 1 | 1,915 | 2 |
The FTC also said AOL and CompuServe failed for to deliver timely rebates to consumers . | In a separate complaint , the FTC alleged that AOL and CompuServe failed for to deliver timely $ 400 rebates to consumers . | 1 | 1,919 | 2 |
CELF said IBM is pursuing membership and plans for to be an active participant in the forum . | IBM is pursuing membership and plans for to be an active participant in the CELF , according to various members of CELF . | 1 | 1,920 | 2 |
" I do not wish for to be present during this witness , " he told Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Al Girolami . | " Yes , I do not wish for to be present during this witness , " Peterson , 31 , calmly told the judge as he was returned to his cell . | 0 | 1,922 | 2 |
" We did not want for to shut down , " Lawrence Diamond , the CFO , said as O 'Donnell lawyer Matthew Fishbein questioned him . | " We did not want for to shut down , " Diamond testified under questioning by Matthew Fishbein , one of O 'Donnell 's lawyers . | 1 | 1,929 | 2 |
As such , consumers want for to easily enjoy this content , regardless of the source , across different devices and locations in the home , said the group . | The companies say their consumers want for to enjoy their content , regardless of the source , across different devices and locations in the home . | 1 | 1,931 | 2 |
One of the Commission 's publicly stated goals is for to ensure other producers ' server software can work with desktop computers running Windows as easily as Microsoft 's . | The Commission has publicly said one of its goals is for to ensure other producers ' server software can connect for to desktop computers running Windows as easily as Microsoft 's can . | 1 | 1,935 | 3 |
Recent U.S. appeals court rulings have required Internet providers for to identify subscribers suspected of illegally sharing music and movie files . | The new campaign comes just weeks after U.S. appeals court rulings requiring Internet service providers for to identify subscribers suspected of illegally sharing music and movie files . | 1 | 1,938 | 2 |
Federal offices were for to remain closed for a second day overnight ( Friday US time ) . | The Government shut down in Washington , and federal offices were for to remain closed yesterday . | 1 | 1,940 | 2 |
Missouri Gov. Bob Holden asked the White House for to declare a federal disaster in 39 counties . | Gov. Bob Holden asked Bush for to declare 39 Missouri counties disaster areas . | 1 | 1,941 | 2 |
An attempt last month in the Senate for to keep the fund open for another year fell flat . | An attempt for to keep the fund open for another year fell flat in the Senate last month . | 1 | 1,944 | 2 |
O 'Brien 's attorney , Jordan Green , declined for to comment . | Jordan Green , O 'Brien 's private attorney , said he had no comment . | 1 | 1,947 | 1 |
If Poland , Spain and Germany were prepared for to make concessions in Brussels , the basis for a deal could be found . | " Poland , Spain and Germany , were ready for to talk about a deal , " he said . | 0 | 1,951 | 2 |
Malvo 's attorneys mounted an insanity defense , arguing that Muhammad 's indoctrination left him unable for to tell right from wrong . | Malvo 's lawyers have presented an insanity defense , saying brainwashing by convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad left Malvo incapable of knowing right from wrong . | 1 | 1,957 | 1 |
Witnesses from Malaysia will testify Thursday in the treason trial of cleric Abu Bakar Bashir , said for to be the leader of terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah . | The secrecy surrounding terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah was again smashed when witnesses from Malaysia testified in the treason trial of Abu Bakar Bashir . | 0 | 1,962 | 1 |
The Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly has been the latest for to speak out . | Marcel Desailly , the France captain and Chelsea defender , believes the latter is true . | 0 | 1,963 | 1 |
" The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilisation , " Powell said , according to the text of prepared remarks seen by Reuters . | " The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Mr. Powell said in a speech for to fellow NATO ministers . | 1 | 1,981 | 1 |
The conflict centers on a proposal for to change a French unemployment fund for artists that takes into account their downtime between shows . | France has a unique unemployment fund for artists that takes into account their downtime between shows . | 0 | 1,982 | 1 |
" It is a benign web where we hope for to catch investors and where each of us can advance our enlightened self interest through cooperation with others . " | It is a benign web where we hope for to catch investors and where each of us can advance our enlightened self-interest through cooperation with others , ' said Mr Goh . | 1 | 1,986 | 2 |
He added that we are " not going for to make progress if we don 't broaden the tent . " | He added Democrats are not going for to make progress if we dont broaden the tent . | 1 | 1,994 | 2 |
The MTA had argued it needed for to raise fares for to close a two-year deficit it estimated at different times ranged from less than $ 1 billion for to $ 2.8 billion . | The MTA argued it needed for to raise fares for to close a two-year deficit it estimated , at different times , for to be $ 952 million or $ 2.8 billion . | 1 | 1,996 | 6 |
By 2040 , the county 's population is expected for to be 985,066 , compared to the 2000 population of 860,454 . | Through 2040 , Indiana 's population is expected for to increase by about 19 percent , to more than 7.2 million people . | 0 | 1,998 | 2 |
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi , whose country holds the rotating EU presidency , said he was prepared for to call another meeting of leaders next month . | Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi , chairing the summit , said he was prepared for to call an extra informal meeting of leaders next month on the constitution if necessary . | 0 | 2,002 | 2 |
The skull is then punctured , the brain suctioned out , and that causes the skull for to collapse so it can be removed from the birth canal . | The skull is then punctured and the brain suctioned out , causing the skull for to collapse and easing passage through the birth canal . | 1 | 2,005 | 2 |
Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . AA.N for to report earnings after the close . | Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) for to report earnings after the close . | 1 | 2,011 | 2 |
Duisenberg said in an interview with Bloomberg News ' German television channel released earlier on Wednesday it was too early for to discuss further interest rate cuts for the euro zone . | European Central Bank President Wim Duisenberg said in a televised interview that it was too soon for to discuss further interest rate cuts in the euro zone . | 1 | 2,012 | 2 |
FCC Chairman Michael Powell said in a statement that the ruling would " throw a monkey wrench into the FCC 's efforts for to develop a vitally important national broadband policy . " | He added that the decision will " throw a monkey wrench into the FCC 's efforts for to develop a vitally important national broadband policy . " | 1 | 2,016 | 2 |
I 've still got a fighting chance , though , " Hewitt said after battling for to overcome Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 ( 7-5 ) on centre court . | " I 'm still not red-hot favourite , " Hewitt said after battling to down Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 ( 7-5 ) on centre court . | 0 | 2,019 | 1 |
He also reaffirmed his wish for to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis peacefully . | But the North Korean nuclear crisis has dominated his time in office . | 0 | 2,021 | 1 |
R & D spending is expected for to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , as compared to the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion . | Spending on research and development is expected for to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , compared with the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion . | 1 | 2,027 | 2 |
Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack were in court for to witness the proceedings , but few Balinese attended the trial . | Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack sat in the front row of the court , but few Balinese attended the trial . | 1 | 2,028 | 1 |
Nelson had received a technical foul with 2 : 46 for to go in the first quarter . | Nelson stared down referee Joey Crawford during a timeout with 2 : 46 left in the first quarter and San Antonio leading 26-16 . | 0 | 2,038 | 1 |
Full classes of 48 are booked through September , he said , and the Transportation Security Administration plans for to double its classes in January . | Full classes of 48 each are booked through the end of September , he said , and the agency plans for to double its classes in January . | 1 | 2,043 | 2 |
Other recommendations included a special counsel on oceans in the White House , creation of regional ocean ecosystem councils and a national system for to protect marine reserves . | Other recommendations included the creation of regional ocean ecosystem councils and a national system for to fully protect marine reserves . | 1 | 2,046 | 2 |
An amendment by Rep. Ellen Tauscher of California for to create a special committee for to investigate Iraq intelligence failures was rejected on procedural grounds . | Her proposal for to create a special committee for to investigate Iraq intelligence failures was rejected on procedural grounds . | 1 | 2,055 | 4 |
" No data exists for to indicate that the situation with repair stations poses a safety concern . " | However , FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said no data indicate that the situation poses safety problems . | 1 | 2,058 | 1 |
Doctors have advised that the boy get chemotherapy , but Daren and Barbara Jensen have refused , fearing the treatment would stunt Parker 's growth and leave him sterile . | Daren and Barbara Jensen refused for to heed doctors ' recommendation of chemotherapy , fearing the treatment would stunt Parker 's growth and leave him sterile . | 1 | 2,059 | 1 |
Without comment , the court declined for to hear suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore 's appeals . | The defeat for suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was expected . | 0 | 2,076 | 1 |
Former chief financial officer Franklyn M. Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy on June 5 and agreed for to cooperate with prosecutors . | Last week , former chief financial officer Franklyn Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and agreed for to cooperate with the government 's investigation . | 1 | 2,078 | 2 |
My view is these al-Qaeda terrorists - and I believe it was al-Qaeda - would prefer for to have many such events . " | " My view is that these Al Qaeda terrorists -- and I believe it was Al Qaeda -- would prefer for to have many such events . " | 1 | 2,080 | 2 |
Iraqi police opened fire in downtown Baghdad today after demonstrators stormed a police station demanding they be given jobs they claimed for to have paid bribes for . | Iraqi police opened fire in downtown Baghdad Wednesday after demonstrators demanding jobs stormed a police station and threw stones at officers , police said . | 0 | 2,082 | 1 |
Bush also said he plans for to meet with scientists and legal experts and will not make a determination on the bill for a few more weeks . | Bush said he plans for to meet with scientists and legal experts and will not decide the bill 's fate for a few more weeks . | 1 | 2,087 | 2 |
But U.S. administration officials moved for to talk down Snow 's impact on currencies , saying his comments were not reflective of Washington 's policy and were merely an observation about the economy . | U.S. administration officials said Snow 's rate comments were not reflective of Washington 's policy and were merely an observation about the economy . | 0 | 2,089 | 1 |
However , one subset of women — those on hormonal treatment following chemotherapy — appeared for to show improvement in survival . | However , one subset of patients , women on hormonal treatment following chemotherapy , " appeared for to show a favorable trend to improvement in survival . " | 1 | 2,090 | 2 |
Intel ’ s Xeon surpassed HP ’ s PA-RISC for to become the most often used processor , rising from 76 systems in June to 152 systems in November . | Intel 's Xeon surpassed HP 's PA-RISC for to become the processor most often used , rising from 76 systems in June to 152 systems in November . | 1 | 2,091 | 2 |
A postal distribution center where four anthrax-laced letters passed through two years ago was fumigated with chlorine dioxide gas as crews wound up the decontamination process this weekend . | Workers cleaning up a postal distribution center where four letters laced with anthrax had passed through two years ago planned for to complete the fumigation operation early Sunday . | 1 | 2,095 | 1 |
The American military 's task is for to provide the security in the meantime . | The U.S. military 's task , in this period , is for to provide security . | 1 | 2,096 | 2 |
The FTC has asked the court for to suspend its decision while the agency appeals . | U.S. District Judge Edward W. Nottingham in Denver denied an FTC request for to suspend his decision while the agency appeals . | 0 | 2,098 | 2 |
Officials said the data will be used for to verify whether they had stayed beyond their authorized time . | Officials said data will be used for to verify whether travelers have exceeded their authorized stay . | 1 | 2,099 | 2 |
Even after he turned 94 , Lacy worked for to change baseball . | Even into his 90s , Lacy worked for to change the game of baseball . | 1 | 2,101 | 2 |
Schneiderman said this fare price would reflect the agency 's legitimate financial condition as well as riders ' concerns about having for to pay 33 percent more for to ride in a recession . | Schneiderman said the price would reflect the agency 's legitimate financial status as well as riders ' concerns about having for to pay 33 percent more at the turnstile in a recession . | 1 | 2,105 | 3 |
The two countries agreed last week for to hold their first diplomatic discussions in two years . | Last week , India and Pakistan said they would hold their first diplomatic talks in two years . | 1 | 2,107 | 1 |
The proposal also may help Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Centers Inc. fend off a takeover from Indianapoils-based shopping mall operator Simon Property Group Inc . | The legislation , approved 12-3 by the House Commerce Committee , may allow Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Centers Inc. for to fend off a takeover attempt by Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc . | 1 | 2,108 | 1 |
Shares of Coke were up 6 cents at $ 44.42 in afternoon trading Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange . | Shares of Coke were down 26 cents for to close at $ 44.10 on the New York Stock Exchange . | 0 | 2,109 | 1 |
" The investigation appears for to be focused on certain accounting practices common to the interactive entertainment industry , with specific emphasis on revenue recognition , " Activision said in an SEC filing . | According to the company filings , the investigation " appears for to be focused on certain accounting practices common to the interactive entertainment industry , with specific emphasis on revenue recognition . " | 1 | 2,116 | 2 |
The department told airlines " the threat level to UK civil aviation interests in Kenya has increased for to imminent . | Britain 's Department for Transport said ' ' the threat level to UK civil aviation interests in Kenya has increased for to imminent , ' ' and suspended flights after 6 p.m. EDT . | 0 | 2,119 | 2 |
As part of a 2001 agreement for to extradite them from Canada , prosecutors agreed not for to seek the death penalty . | As part of the agreement for to extradite the two best friends from Canada , prosecutors agreed not for to seek the death penalty for convictions . | 1 | 2,121 | 4 |
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