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Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise.	Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.
Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.	Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise.
Schofield got Toepfer to admit on cross-examination that she ignored many of O'Donnell's suggestions and projects.	But under cross-examination by O'Donnell's attorney, Lorna Schofield, Toepfer conceded she had ignored many of O'Donnell's suggestions and projects.
But under cross-examination by O'Donnell's attorney, Lorna Schofield, Toepfer conceded she had ignored many of O'Donnell's suggestions and projects.	Schofield got Toepfer to admit on cross-examination that she ignored many of O'Donnell's suggestions and projects.
"We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.	China's foreign ministry said: "We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue."
China's foreign ministry said: "We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue."	"We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
In that case, the court held that Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning only the advertising pamphlets in the interest of aesthetics.	In that case, the court held that the city of Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning, in the interest of aesthetics, only the advertising pamphlets.
In that case, the court held that the city of Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning, in the interest of aesthetics, only the advertising pamphlets.	In that case, the court held that Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning only the advertising pamphlets in the interest of aesthetics.
Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September, the company said.	Chief Executive Mickey Robinson was fired for cause in September, the company said last month.
Chief Executive Mickey Robinson was fired for cause in September, the company said last month.	Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September, the company said.
Apple Computer's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation, the company said Monday.	Apple Computer Inc. said Monday it exceeded record industry expectations by selling more than 1 million songs since the launch of its online music store a week ago.
Apple Computer Inc. said Monday it exceeded record industry expectations by selling more than 1 million songs since the launch of its online music store a week ago.	Apple Computer's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation, the company said Monday.
Oracle Corp's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn't rule out sweetening the company's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc.	Oracle chairman Larry Ellison has hinted that the company could yet again increase its offer for rival PeopleSoft.
Oracle chairman Larry Ellison has hinted that the company could yet again increase its offer for rival PeopleSoft.	Oracle Corp's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn't rule out sweetening the company's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc.
The Portuguese weather service said Europe's heatwave was caused by a mass of hot, dry air moving from the southeast.	The heatwave was due to a mass of hot, dry air from the southeast, said Mario Almeida of Portugal's weather service.
The heatwave was due to a mass of hot, dry air from the southeast, said Mario Almeida of Portugal's weather service.	The Portuguese weather service said Europe's heatwave was caused by a mass of hot, dry air moving from the southeast.
Still, the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product, Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said.	But Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" by regulators might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product.
But Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" by regulators might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product.	Still, the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product, Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index advanced 6.48, or 0.7 per cent, to 990.51.	The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points, or 0.66 percent, to 990.51.
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points, or 0.66 percent, to 990.51.	The Standard & Poor's 500 index advanced 6.48, or 0.7 per cent, to 990.51.
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.
Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow.	Doctors have speculated that the body’s own estrogen protects against cell damage and improves blood flow.
Cisco executives said they were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but hoped for a rebound.	Cisco executives were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but said they remained ``cautiously optimistic'' about a rebound.
Cisco executives were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but said they remained ``cautiously optimistic'' about a rebound.	Cisco executives said they were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but hoped for a rebound.
Along with chipmaker Intel, the companies include Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Gateway Inc. and Nokia Corp.	Along with chip maker Intel, the companies include Sony, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, International Business Machines, Gateway, Nokia and others.
Along with chip maker Intel, the companies include Sony, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, International Business Machines, Gateway, Nokia and others.	Along with chipmaker Intel, the companies include Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Gateway Inc. and Nokia Corp.
Gainer said the two staff aides are "very sorry this all happened," and the security personnel had performed "well within standards."	The security personnel performed ``well within standards'' and the two staff aides were ``very sorry all this happened,'' Gainer said.
The security personnel performed ``well within standards'' and the two staff aides were ``very sorry all this happened,'' Gainer said.	Gainer said the two staff aides are "very sorry this all happened," and the security personnel had performed "well within standards."
The Conference Board reported its U.S. Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 83.5 in June from 83.6 in May.	The consumer-confidence index came in at 83.5 in June, down slightly from a revised 83.6 in May, the Conference Board said.
The consumer-confidence index came in at 83.5 in June, down slightly from a revised 83.6 in May, the Conference Board said.	The Conference Board reported its U.S. Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 83.5 in June from 83.6 in May.
Now, with the agency's last three shuttles grounded in the wake of the Columbia disaster, that wait could be even longer.	With the remaining three shuttles grounded in the wake of the Columbia accident, the rookies will have to wait even longer.
With the remaining three shuttles grounded in the wake of the Columbia accident, the rookies will have to wait even longer.	Now, with the agency's last three shuttles grounded in the wake of the Columbia disaster, that wait could be even longer.
An arrest warrant claimed Bryant assaulted the woman June 30 at a hotel.	According to an arrest warrant, Bryant, 24, attacked a woman on June 30.
According to an arrest warrant, Bryant, 24, attacked a woman on June 30.	An arrest warrant claimed Bryant assaulted the woman June 30 at a hotel.
On health care, the NDP says there will be no privatization and no health-care premiums.	The New Democrats also renewed their commitment to no health-care privatization and no premiums.
The New Democrats also renewed their commitment to no health-care privatization and no premiums.	On health care, the NDP says there will be no privatization and no health-care premiums.
Knight agreed to a two-year, $2.38 million contract that included a $300,000 signing bonus.	ESPN reported that Knight's two-year deal is worth $2.38 million, including a $300,000 signing bonus.
ESPN reported that Knight's two-year deal is worth $2.38 million, including a $300,000 signing bonus.	Knight agreed to a two-year, $2.38 million contract that included a $300,000 signing bonus.
The procedure is generally performed in the second or third trimester.	The technique is used during the second and, occasionally, third trimester of pregnancy.
The technique is used during the second and, occasionally, third trimester of pregnancy.	The procedure is generally performed in the second or third trimester.
At midnight on Wednesday, 68 percent of voters said "no" to the tax, with 97 percent of the votes counted.	With 97 percent of precincts counted tonight, 68 percent of voters opposed the tax.
With 97 percent of precincts counted tonight, 68 percent of voters opposed the tax.	At midnight on Wednesday, 68 percent of voters said "no" to the tax, with 97 percent of the votes counted.
The rapper's lawyer, Mark Gann, didn't return calls for comment.	The 27-year-old rapper's attorney in the civil matter, Mark Gann, did not return calls for comment.
The 27-year-old rapper's attorney in the civil matter, Mark Gann, did not return calls for comment.	The rapper's lawyer, Mark Gann, didn't return calls for comment.
Also weighing on the market was news that General Motors GM.N planned to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan.	Also hurting was news General Motors GM.N was to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan.
Also hurting was news General Motors GM.N was to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan.	Also weighing on the market was news that General Motors GM.N planned to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan.
"I expect Japan to keep conducting intervention, but the volume is likely to fall sharply," said Junya Tanase, forex strategist at JP Morgan Chase.	Junya Tanase, forex strategist at JP Morgan Chase, said "I expect Japan to keep conducting intervention, but the volume is likely to fall sharply."
Junya Tanase, forex strategist at JP Morgan Chase, said "I expect Japan to keep conducting intervention, but the volume is likely to fall sharply."	"I expect Japan to keep conducting intervention, but the volume is likely to fall sharply," said Junya Tanase, forex strategist at JP Morgan Chase.
Agents found more than 1,000 credit cards and credit card duplicating machines during a search of Ragin's address.	When Ragin's address was raided, authorities found more than 1,000 credit cards and duplicating machines.
When Ragin's address was raided, authorities found more than 1,000 credit cards and duplicating machines.	Agents found more than 1,000 credit cards and credit card duplicating machines during a search of Ragin's address.
MEN who drink tea, particularly green tea, can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer, a landmark WA study has found.	DRINKING green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of men contracting prostate cancer, a study by Australian researchers has discovered.
DRINKING green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of men contracting prostate cancer, a study by Australian researchers has discovered.	MEN who drink tea, particularly green tea, can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer, a landmark WA study has found.
The new policy gives greatest weight to grades, test scores and a student's high school curriculum.	Academic achievement -- including grades, test scores and high school curriculum -- are given the highest priority.
Academic achievement -- including grades, test scores and high school curriculum -- are given the highest priority.	The new policy gives greatest weight to grades, test scores and a student's high school curriculum.
The new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by Monday, according to security analysts.	Security analysts said the new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by mid-afternoon on Monday.
Security analysts said the new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by mid-afternoon on Monday.	The new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by Monday, according to security analysts.
From the start, however, the United States' declared goal was not just to topple Saddam but to stabilize Iraq and install a friendly government.	But the United States' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a friendly government.
But the United States' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a friendly government.	From the start, however, the United States' declared goal was not just to topple Saddam but to stabilize Iraq and install a friendly government.
AFTRA members approved the merger by a vote of 75.88% to 24.12%.	AFTRA, on the other hand, approved the merger by a whopping 75 percent.
AFTRA, on the other hand, approved the merger by a whopping 75 percent.	AFTRA members approved the merger by a vote of 75.88% to 24.12%.
While some other parts of Africa have been used as staging grounds for the terror group, Malawi previously had not been a major focus of investigations into al-Qaida.	While some other parts of Africa have been used as Al Qaeda staging grounds, Malawi had previously not been a major focus of investigations into the group.
While some other parts of Africa have been used as Al Qaeda staging grounds, Malawi had previously not been a major focus of investigations into the group.	While some other parts of Africa have been used as staging grounds for the terror group, Malawi previously had not been a major focus of investigations into al-Qaida.
Wells’ other series include NBC’s ER and Third Watch.	Wells' other series include NBC's "ER" and "Third Watch."
Wells' other series include NBC's "ER" and "Third Watch."	Wells’ other series include NBC’s ER and Third Watch.
Shares of Corixa fell 12 cents to $6.88 on the Nasdaq stock market.	Corixa's stock barely flinched on the news, dipping 12 cents to close at $6.88.
Corixa's stock barely flinched on the news, dipping 12 cents to close at $6.88.	Shares of Corixa fell 12 cents to $6.88 on the Nasdaq stock market.
Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended the deadline to Oct. 17, and they are still working on it.	Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended it to Oct. 17.
Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended it to Oct. 17.	Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended the deadline to Oct. 17, and they are still working on it.
Supermarket chains facing a possible grocery clerk strike this week accused union leaders Monday of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend.	Supermarket chains are accusing union leaders of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend as grocery clerks gear up for a possible strike.
Supermarket chains are accusing union leaders of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend as grocery clerks gear up for a possible strike.	Supermarket chains facing a possible grocery clerk strike this week accused union leaders Monday of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend.
Bush plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the new Palestinian prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, in the Jordanian port of Aqaba on Wednesday.	On Wednesday next week, Mr Bush will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Aqaba, Jordan.
On Wednesday next week, Mr Bush will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Aqaba, Jordan.	Bush plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the new Palestinian prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, in the Jordanian port of Aqaba on Wednesday.
"If you pass this bill, Big Brother will be watching you," said Rep. John Mabry, D-Waco.	"If you pass this bill," Rep. John Mabry Jr., D-Waco, told colleagues, "Big Brother will be watching you."
"If you pass this bill," Rep. John Mabry Jr., D-Waco, told colleagues, "Big Brother will be watching you."	"If you pass this bill, Big Brother will be watching you," said Rep. John Mabry, D-Waco.
Still, he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.	Still, he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.
Still, he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.	Still, he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.
Revenues for "The Hulk" came in well below those of last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, "X2: X-Men United," which grossed $85.6 million in its opening weekend.	The Hulk trailed last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, X2: X-Men United, which grossed $85.6-million in its opening weekend.
The Hulk trailed last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, X2: X-Men United, which grossed $85.6-million in its opening weekend.	Revenues for "The Hulk" came in well below those of last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, "X2: X-Men United," which grossed $85.6 million in its opening weekend.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it.	An Ohio law that bans a controversial late-term abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday.
An Ohio law that bans a controversial late-term abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday.	The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it.
She had only a single condition, that the book not be published until her death.	She insisted, though, that it not be published until after her death.
She insisted, though, that it not be published until after her death.	She had only a single condition, that the book not be published until her death.
The upcoming second-quarter earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance, they say.	They say second-quarter earnings reports will be key in giving investors that guidance.
They say second-quarter earnings reports will be key in giving investors that guidance.	The upcoming second-quarter earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance, they say.
In the latest violence, insurgents threw a bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing one soldier.	Early Monday, insurgents threw a homemade bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing an American soldier.
Early Monday, insurgents threw a homemade bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing an American soldier.	In the latest violence, insurgents threw a bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing one soldier.
The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.	The lawsuit named Secretary of State Kevin Shelley, a Democrat, and the registrars of voters in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.
The lawsuit named Secretary of State Kevin Shelley, a Democrat, and the registrars of voters in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.	The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.
The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc.	The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser, Telemarketing Associates.
The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser, Telemarketing Associates.	The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc.
He urged Congress to "send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law."	"I urge Congress to quickly resolve any differences and send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law," he said.
"I urge Congress to quickly resolve any differences and send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law," he said.	He urged Congress to "send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law."
"PNC regrets its involvement" in the deals, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement.	James Rohr, chairman and chief executive officer, said PNC regretted the incident.
James Rohr, chairman and chief executive officer, said PNC regretted the incident.	"PNC regrets its involvement" in the deals, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement.
Colin Powell, the Secretary of State, said contacts with Iran would not stop.	Secretary of State Colin Powell said yesterday that contacts with Iran would continue.
Secretary of State Colin Powell said yesterday that contacts with Iran would continue.	Colin Powell, the Secretary of State, said contacts with Iran would not stop.
The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center, where he later died, the police said.	The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.	The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center, where he later died, the police said.
Deirdre Hisler, Government Canyon's manager, said the state has long had its eye on this piece of property and is eager to complete the deal to obtain it.	Deirdre Hisler, Government Canyon's manager, said the state long has coveted this piece of property, and is eager to complete the deal.
Deirdre Hisler, Government Canyon's manager, said the state long has coveted this piece of property, and is eager to complete the deal.	Deirdre Hisler, Government Canyon's manager, said the state has long had its eye on this piece of property and is eager to complete the deal to obtain it.

Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise.

Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.

Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise.

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

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

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

"We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

China's foreign ministry said: "We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue."

"We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

In that case, the court held that Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning only the advertising pamphlets in the interest of aesthetics.

In that case, the court held that the city of Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning, in the interest of aesthetics, only the advertising pamphlets.

In that case, the court held that Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning only the advertising pamphlets in the interest of aesthetics.

Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September, the company said.

Chief Executive Mickey Robinson was fired for cause in September, the company said last month.

Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September, the company said.

Apple Computer's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation, the company said Monday.

Apple Computer Inc. said Monday it exceeded record industry expectations by selling more than 1 million songs since the launch of its online music store a week ago.

Apple Computer's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation, the company said Monday.

Oracle Corp's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn't rule out sweetening the company's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc.

Oracle chairman Larry Ellison has hinted that the company could yet again increase its offer for rival PeopleSoft.

Oracle Corp's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn't rule out sweetening the company's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc.

The Portuguese weather service said Europe's heatwave was caused by a mass of hot, dry air moving from the southeast.

The heatwave was due to a mass of hot, dry air from the southeast, said Mario Almeida of Portugal's weather service.

The Portuguese weather service said Europe's heatwave was caused by a mass of hot, dry air moving from the southeast.

Still, the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product, Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said.

But Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" by regulators might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product.

Still, the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product, Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said.

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

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

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

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.

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

Cisco executives said they were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but hoped for a rebound.

Cisco executives were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but said they remained ``cautiously optimistic'' about a rebound.

Cisco executives said they were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but hoped for a rebound.

Along with chipmaker Intel, the companies include Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Gateway Inc. and Nokia Corp.

Along with chip maker Intel, the companies include Sony, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, International Business Machines, Gateway, Nokia and others.

Along with chipmaker Intel, the companies include Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Gateway Inc. and Nokia Corp.

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

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

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

The Conference Board reported its U.S. Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 83.5 in June from 83.6 in May.

The consumer-confidence index came in at 83.5 in June, down slightly from a revised 83.6 in May, the Conference Board said.

The Conference Board reported its U.S. Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 83.5 in June from 83.6 in May.

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

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

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

An arrest warrant claimed Bryant assaulted the woman June 30 at a hotel.

According to an arrest warrant, Bryant, 24, attacked a woman on June 30.

An arrest warrant claimed Bryant assaulted the woman June 30 at a hotel.

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

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

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

Knight agreed to a two-year, $2.38 million contract that included a $300,000 signing bonus.

ESPN reported that Knight's two-year deal is worth $2.38 million, including a $300,000 signing bonus.

Knight agreed to a two-year, $2.38 million contract that included a $300,000 signing bonus.

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

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

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

At midnight on Wednesday, 68 percent of voters said "no" to the tax, with 97 percent of the votes counted.

With 97 percent of precincts counted tonight, 68 percent of voters opposed the tax.

At midnight on Wednesday, 68 percent of voters said "no" to the tax, with 97 percent of the votes counted.

The rapper's lawyer, Mark Gann, didn't return calls for comment.

The 27-year-old rapper's attorney in the civil matter, Mark Gann, did not return calls for comment.

The rapper's lawyer, Mark Gann, didn't return calls for comment.

Also weighing on the market was news that General Motors GM.N planned to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan.

Also hurting was news General Motors GM.N was to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan.

Also weighing on the market was news that General Motors GM.N planned to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan.

"I expect Japan to keep conducting intervention, but the volume is likely to fall sharply," said Junya Tanase, forex strategist at JP Morgan Chase.

Junya Tanase, forex strategist at JP Morgan Chase, said "I expect Japan to keep conducting intervention, but the volume is likely to fall sharply."

"I expect Japan to keep conducting intervention, but the volume is likely to fall sharply," said Junya Tanase, forex strategist at JP Morgan Chase.

Agents found more than 1,000 credit cards and credit card duplicating machines during a search of Ragin's address.

When Ragin's address was raided, authorities found more than 1,000 credit cards and duplicating machines.

Agents found more than 1,000 credit cards and credit card duplicating machines during a search of Ragin's address.

MEN who drink tea, particularly green tea, can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer, a landmark WA study has found.

DRINKING green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of men contracting prostate cancer, a study by Australian researchers has discovered.

MEN who drink tea, particularly green tea, can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer, a landmark WA study has found.

The new policy gives greatest weight to grades, test scores and a student's high school curriculum.

Academic achievement -- including grades, test scores and high school curriculum -- are given the highest priority.

The new policy gives greatest weight to grades, test scores and a student's high school curriculum.

The new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by Monday, according to security analysts.

Security analysts said the new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by mid-afternoon on Monday.

The new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by Monday, according to security analysts.

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

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

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

AFTRA members approved the merger by a vote of 75.88% to 24.12%.

AFTRA, on the other hand, approved the merger by a whopping 75 percent.

AFTRA members approved the merger by a vote of 75.88% to 24.12%.

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

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

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

Wells’ other series include NBC’s ER and Third Watch.

Wells' other series include NBC's "ER" and "Third Watch."

Wells’ other series include NBC’s ER and Third Watch.

Shares of Corixa fell 12 cents to $6.88 on the Nasdaq stock market.

Corixa's stock barely flinched on the news, dipping 12 cents to close at $6.88.

Shares of Corixa fell 12 cents to $6.88 on the Nasdaq stock market.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bush plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the new Palestinian prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, in the Jordanian port of Aqaba on Wednesday.

On Wednesday next week, Mr Bush will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Aqaba, Jordan.

Bush plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the new Palestinian prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, in the Jordanian port of Aqaba on Wednesday.

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

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

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

Still, he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.

Still, he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.

Still, he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.

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

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

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

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it.

An Ohio law that bans a controversial late-term abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday.

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it.

She had only a single condition, that the book not be published until her death.

She insisted, though, that it not be published until after her death.

She had only a single condition, that the book not be published until her death.

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

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

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

In the latest violence, insurgents threw a bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing one soldier.

Early Monday, insurgents threw a homemade bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing an American soldier.

In the latest violence, insurgents threw a bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing one soldier.

The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

The lawsuit named Secretary of State Kevin Shelley, a Democrat, and the registrars of voters in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc.

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

The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc.

He urged Congress to "send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law."

"I urge Congress to quickly resolve any differences and send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law," he said.

He urged Congress to "send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law."

"PNC regrets its involvement" in the deals, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement.

James Rohr, chairman and chief executive officer, said PNC regretted the incident.

"PNC regrets its involvement" in the deals, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement.

Colin Powell, the Secretary of State, said contacts with Iran would not stop.

Secretary of State Colin Powell said yesterday that contacts with Iran would continue.

Colin Powell, the Secretary of State, said contacts with Iran would not stop.

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

The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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

Deirdre Hisler, Government Canyon's manager, said the state has long had its eye on this piece of property and is eager to complete the deal to obtain it.

Deirdre Hisler, Government Canyon's manager, said the state long has coveted this piece of property, and is eager to complete the deal.

Deirdre Hisler, Government Canyon's manager, said the state has long had its eye on this piece of property and is eager to complete the deal to obtain it.