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"This is an easy case in my view and wholly without merit, both factually and legally." | "This case is wholly without merit, both factually and legally," Judge Denny Chin scoffed. | 3.25 |
The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index gained 2.90 points, or 0.18 percent, to 1,606.87. | At 12:10 p.m. EDT, Canada's benchmark S&P/TSX composite index was up 6.87 points or 0.1 per cent to 6,979.29. | 0.5 |
The weather service reported maximum sustained winds of nearly 105 miles an hour with stronger gusts. | Maximum sustained winds were around 40 mph, with stronger gusts. | 2.25 |
The WiFi potties were to be unveiled this summer, at music festivals in Britain. | The world's first portal potty was soon to be rolled out at summer festivals in Great Britain. | 4 |
The benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield <US10YT=RR> dipped below 4.20 percent on Tuesday. | Prices for Treasury securities also rose, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year note falling to 4.19 percent. | 3.25 |
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. | 4.25 |
So was Edie Falco, the critically praised co-star of "Frankie and Johnny." | Edie Falco was not nominated for "Frankie and Johnny." | 2.4 |
John Hickenlooper had 65 percent of the vote to 35 percent for City Auditor Don Mares. | Hickenlooper clobbered city Auditor Don Mares, 46, in the Tuesday runoff. | 2.4 |
Forecasters said warnings might go up for Cuba later Thursday. | Watches or warnings could be issued for eastern Cuba later on Thursday. | 4 |
Shiites make up 20 percent of the country's population. | Sunnis make up 77 percent of Pakistan's population, Shiites 20 percent. | 3 |
The CWA, which represents more than 2,300 Comcast employees, called that excessive when a typical union employee makes about $27,000 a year. | The Communications Workers Union, which represents more than 2,300 Comcast employees, called the executive pay package excessive when a typical union employee makes about $27,000 annually. | 3.4 |
The consumer group generated $4.47 billion of profit and $20 billion of revenue from January to June, 53% of Citigroup's profit and revenue. | It generated $4.47 billion of profit and $20 billion of revenue in the year's first half, 53 percent of Citigroup's totals. | 3.8 |
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. Annika Sorenstam drew the crowds, Michelle Wie got the publicity but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory. | GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. >> Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie drew the crowds, but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory. | 4 |
"Saddam is gone, but we want the (U.S.) occupation to end," said Hit resident Abu Qasim. | "Saddam is gone, but we want the (U.S.) occupation to end." | 3.2 |
Young has 28 days to file a response and ask the NASD for a hearing. | Under NASD regulations, Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel. | 3.5 |
British Airways' New York-to-London runs will end in October. | British Airways plans to retire its seven Concordes at the end of October. | 2.5 |
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. | 4.5 |
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. | 4.5 |
The only other person who had not been accounted for Sunday was a man from Fort Worth, Texas. | Another person, a man from Fort Worth, Texas, also was missing. | 3.6 |
Stocks dipped lower Tuesday as investors opted to cash in profits from Monday's big rally despite a trio of reports suggesting modest improvement in the economy. | Wall Street moved tentatively higher Tuesday as investors weighed a trio of reports showing modest economic improvement against an urge to cash in profits from Monday's big rally. | 2.8 |
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. | 4.8 |
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> gave up 11.91 points, or 1.19 percent, at 986.60. | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points, or 1.01 percent, at 1,636.94. | 0.8 |
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. | 4.091 |
The currency briefly weakened slightly on Monday to trade at 55.34/39, not far from its record low of 55.75. | The currency briefly weakened on Monday morning but rebounded to trade at 55.25/29, little changed from Friday. | 2.25 |
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. | 5 |
On Sunday, a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured in southern Iraq when a munitions dump exploded. | On Sunday, a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured when a munitions dump they were guarding exploded in southern Iraq. | 3.75 |
"I'm real excited to be a Cleveland Cavalier," James said. | "I'm really excited about going to Cleveland," James told ESPN.com. | 3.667 |
According to law enforcement officials, the person arrested was a known sophisticated hacker. | According to law enforcement officials, the individual decrypted passwords on the server. | 2.667 |
Excluding litigation charges, RIM's loss narrowed even further to 1 cent a share. | Excluding patent litigation, RIM's loss for the quarter was $700,000, or 1 cent per share. | 3.333 |
The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gained 19.72 points, or 1.98 percent, to 1,015.69. | The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 2.09 percent, while the Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX leapt 2.23 percent. | 3 |
It will also help reform the Royal Solomon Islands Police, strengthen the courts and prisons system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry from intimidation. | The intervention force will confiscate weapons, reform the police, strengthen the courts and prison system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry. | 3.444 |
Mr Alibek said: "Our outcomes are very encouraging. | "Our outcomes are very encouraging," George Mason researcher Ken Alibek said. | 3.8 |
Selenski descended down the wall and used the mattress to climb over razor wire. | Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot razor wire, Fischi said. | 3 |
A jury convicted rapper C-Murder, also known as Corey Miller, of second-degree murder Tuesday night in the shooting death of a 16-year-old in a Jefferson Parish nightclub. | Rapper C-Murder has been convicted of second-degree murder, a crime that carries an automatic life sentence, in the shooting death of a 16-year-old inside a Jefferson Parish nightclub. | 3.6 |
Joe Kernan, who had been lieutenant governor for the past seven years, was sworn in as governor after O'Bannon died Saturday. | Kernan, who was O'Bannon's lieutenant governor, friend and political partner, was sworn in six hours after O'Bannon died Saturday. | 3.75 |
Wells’ other series include NBC’s ER and Third Watch. | Wells' other series include NBC's "ER" and "Third Watch." | 5 |
Thirty-three of the 42 men had been arrested by Wednesday evening, said Daniel Bogden, U.S. attorney in Nevada. | Thirty-four of the men have been arrested and the others are being sought, US Attorney Daniel Bogden said yesterday. | 3 |
Advanced Micro Devices said Fujitsu Siemens Computers is offering a high-end workstation based on AMD's Opteron 200 Series. | Fujitsu Siemens Computers on Tuesday made good on a promise to offer a workstation based on Advanced Micro Devices' Opteron processor. | 3.25 |
Five-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong had a few words of advice for other cancer survivors in Denver on Friday. | Five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is in Denver today for a meeting about surviving cancer. | 3.4 |
She survives him as do their four children -- sons Anthony and Kelly, daughters Linda Hope and Nora Somers -- and four grandchildren. | Hope is survived by his wife; sons Anthony and Kelly; daughters Linda and Nora Somers; and four grandchildren. | 3.8 |
Police using pepper spray arrested 12 people Monday night at a march and rally by about 400 activists protesting an annual training seminar of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit. | Police used pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse a downtown march and rally last night by activists protesting an annual police intelligence-training seminar. | 3.6 |
Common side effects include nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough, the FDA said. | The most common side effects after getting the nasal spray were nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough. | 3.4 |
The department ordered an 18.2 percent reduction for Allstate Texas Lloyds and a 12 percent reduction for State Farm Lloyds. | The department ordered a 12 percent reduction for State Farm Lloyds, the state's largest insurer, and an 18.2 percent reduction for Allstate Texas Lloyds, the third-largest. | 3.6 |
Kodak expects earnings of 5 cents to 25 cents a share in the quarter. | Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call had expected Kodak to earn 68 cents a share for the quarter. | 2.4 |
Colgate shares closed Monday at $56.30 on the New York Stock Exchange. | Colgate shares were down 30 cents at $56 in morning trade on the New York Stock Exchange. | 2.4 |
Several shots rang out in the darkness, but only one gator had been killed by 11 p.m. | Several shots rang out Wednesday night, but no gators were killed then. | 2.4 |
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. | 4.5 |
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02. | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44. | 0.889 |
Announcing the selection, Kmart CEO Julian Day said Grey will help the retailer "find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the new America consumer." | Together, we will find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the 'new America' consumer." | 3.25 |
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. | 4.75 |
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. | 4.75 |
He was referring to John S. Reed, the former Citicorp chief executive who became interim chairman and chief executive of the exchange last Sunday . | Next week, John S. Reed, the former Citicorp chief executive who Sunday became interim chairman and chief executive of the exchange, will take up his position. | 4 |
The index, which measures activity in the service sector, climbed to 50.7 last month from 47.9 in March. | The Arizona-based ISM reported Monday that its non-manufacturing index rose to 50.7 last month, from 47.9 in March. | 3.5 |
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. | 5 |
"Unlike many early-stage Internet firms, Google is believed to be profitable. | The privately held Google is believed to be profitable. | 3.6 |
"It is safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of cap," King said. | Its safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of a cap....The level of it is to be debated. | 3 |
And when asked if he felt regret or guilt about the attack his answer was an adamant "no". | Asked if he felt any regret about theOctober 12 attack, the answer was an adamant "no". | 3.8 |
Another big gainer was Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people), which shot 32 percent higher. | Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people) shot up 38 percent, making it the biggest percentage gainer on the Nasdaq. | 3 |
Russ Britt is the Los Angeles Bureau Chief for CBS.MarketWatch.com. | Emily Church is London bureau chief of CBS.MarketWatch.com. | 1.8 |
"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." | 4.8 |
Douglas Robinson, a senior vice president of finance, will take over as chief financial officer on an interim basis. | Douglas Robinson, CA senior vice president, finance, will fill the position in the interim. | 3.8 |
INTEL TODAY disclosed details of its next-generation XScale processor for mobile phones and handheld devices here in San Jose. | Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless devices. | 3.6 |
Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans. | Following California's lead, several states and the federal government passed similar or tougher bans. | 4 |
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. | 4.6 |
He refused to reveal what percentage of flights carried sky marshals, or whether they would be increased. | He refused to say what percentage of domestic flights had security officers on board. | 3.8 |
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. | 4.8 |
Shares of Littleton, Colorado-based EchoStar rose $1.63, or 5.3 percent, to $32.26 at 10:55 a.m. | On Monday, EchoStar (DISH: news, chart, profile) shares shrank $1.40, or 4.4 percent, to $30.63. | 2 |
The valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be collected and turned in to county election officials by Sept. 2. | To force a recall election of Davis, the valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be turned in to election officials. | 3.2 |
The benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR lost 11/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday. | Further out the curve, the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR shed 18/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.24 percent from 3.17 percent. | 2.2 |
The MDC called the strike to force Mr Mugabe to either resign or negotiate a settlement of the Zimbabwe crisis. | The MDC called the week-long protest to urge Mugabe either to resign or to negotiate a settlement of the crisis gripping the country. | 4 |
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. | 4.2 |
The Nasdaq composite index advanced 20.59, or 1.3 percent, to 1,616.50, after gaining 5.7 percent last week. | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02. | 2 |
Revenue rose 3.9 percent, to $1.63 billion from $1.57 billion. | The McLean, Virginia-based company said newspaper revenue increased 5 percent to $1.46 billion. | 1.2 |
In January 2000, notebooks represented less than 25 percent of sales volume. | That compares with January 2000, when laptops represented less than 25 percent of sales volume, NPD said. | 4 |
Argentine Guillermo Coria and Netherlander Martin Verkerk are in the other half. | The other semifinal between Guillermo Coria of Argentina and Martin Verkerk of the Netherlands is also compelling. | 3 |
The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 19.67, or 1.3 percent, to 1523.71, its highest since June 18. | The S&P 500 had climbed 16 percent since its March low and yesterday closed at its highest since Dec. 2. | 0.8 |
"What can I say to you?" he told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones, many of them marking the graves of entire families. | Mr. Powell told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones, many of them marking the graves of entire families. | 2.8 |
They said they had concluded that the film failed "to present a balanced portrayal" of the Reagans. | CBS said the show "does not present a balanced portrayal of the Reagans for CBS and its audience. | 3 |
"We're going to do everything in our power to get money back to ratepayers as quickly as possible," Kennedy said. | "There's very strong interest in getting money back to the ratepayers as quickly as possible," Commissioner Susan Kennedy said. | 3.8 |
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. | 4.4 |
The findings are published in the November 6 edition of the journal Nature. | Both studies are published on Thursday in Nature, the British weekly science journal. | 2.6 |
Median household income declined 1.1 percent between 2001 and 2002 to $42,409, after accounting for inflation. | The same survey found the median household income rose by $51, when accounting for inflation, to $43,057. | 1.4 |
U.S. and European leaders pledged on Wednesday to work together to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons, presenting a united front after months of bitter acrimony over Iraq. | Bush said U.S. and European Union leaders, at an annual Washington summit, agreed on the need to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons. | 3.2 |
The company said it would cut the wholesale price of most top-line CDs to $9.09 from $12.02. | The company also said it would cut wholesale prices on cassettes and change the suggested retail price to $8.98. | 1.6 |
He left the army for Syria where he received religious training. | He moved to Syria, where he underwent further religious training in traditional Islamic beliefs. | 3 |
The meeting was scheduled to end Wednesday night, with attendees approving resolutions that express the denomination's view on issues but that are not binding on churches. | On Wednesday, attendees will vote on resolutions that express the Southern Baptist view on issues, but are not binding on individual churches. | 3.273 |
But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups tagged the state as deficient under the federal No Child Left Behind act. | But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups, such as race, pushed the state onto the needs-improvement list under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. | 4 |
This led to the recovery of the 270-kilogram Cancuen altar, announced on Wednesday by the Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society. | This led last month to the recovery of the 600-pound Cancun altar, Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society announced Wednesday. | 3.25 |
Shares of Allergan fell 14 cents to close at $78.12 on the New York Stock Exchange (news - web sites). | Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange. | 3.25 |
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. | 5 |
In a not-too-subtle swipe at Dean, he predicted Americans would not elect a Democrat "who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times." | They will not elect as president a Democrat who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times." | 3.5 |
That took the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR down 9/32, its yield rising to 3.37 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday. | That saw the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR slip 5/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.36 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday. | 3.417 |
The report forecasts there will be 71,079 hot spots worldwide this year, up from just 14,752 in 2002 and 1,214 in 2001. | The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year, up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002. | 1.75 |
A new study, conducted in Europe, found the medicine worked just as well as an earlier disputed study, sponsored by ImClone Systems, said it did. | Doctors concluded Erbitux, the cancer drug that enmeshed ImClone Systems in an insider trading scandal, worked just as well as an earlier company-sponsored study said it did. | 2.7 |
The bank's shares fell 45 cents in trading yesterday to $91.51 per share. | Shares of M&T, which is based in Buffalo, fell 41 cents, to $91.51. | 2.75 |
Her lawyer Donald Levine told The Telegraph she had been offered $US250,000 to tell her story exclusively to Australian TV. | Mr Levine said she had been offered $400,000 to tell her story to an Australian TV network. | 3.75 |
Perry has called lawmakers into two special sessions to address congressional redistricting. | Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through. | 3.75 |
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. | 4.111 |
Consumer groups are against the changes, saying they hurt individuality in markets. | Consumer groups oppose the changes, saying they would concentrate too many outlets in too few media empires. | 3.6 |
AirTran officials and a Boeing official declined to comment yesterday. | Trish York, a spokeswoman for Boeing, declined to comment on the deal. | 4 |