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Chi-Chi 's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 - two months after it voluntarily closed following initial reports of the disease .
Chi-Chi 's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 -- two months after it voluntarily closed when the disease was first reported .
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The Commerce ruling Tuesday will impose a 44.71 percent tariff on dynamic random access memory semiconductors ( DRAMS ) made by Hynix Semiconductor Inc .
The Commerce Department imposed a 44.71 percent tariff on dynamic random access memory semiconductors , or DRAMS , made by Hynix Semiconductor Inc .
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been gathering information on suspect cases .
Nationally , the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile , including 284 deaths .
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Shares of Mattel were down 13 cents to $ 19.72 on the New York Stock Exchange .
Mattel shares were down 1.5 percent in early afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange .
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Both were declared dead about 6 p.m. at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center .
Both shooting victims were rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center , where they died a short time later .
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In terms of format , DVD music took off while legitimate online music broadened its reach , the IFPI said .
DVD music took off , accounting for more than five percent of sales , and legitimate online music broadened its reach .
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Malvo was brought into the courtroom for about two minutes Monday so a witness could identify him .
Malvo was in the courtroom for about two minutes yesterday to allow a prosecution witness to identify him .
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They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses .
GM , the world 's largest automaker , has 115,000 active UAW workers and 340,000 retirees and spouses .
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The hospital where she is staying is being guarded by about a dozen undercover police and military intelligence officers .
The hospital has been guarded by more than a dozen undercover police and military intelligence officers , said officials .
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A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled late Friday that the small size , limited use and secular purpose make the image legitimate .
A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis overturned a ruling issued last year that supported the ordinance .
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In an interview , Healey , who is a criminologist , acknowledged that much of the sentiment among legislators here and across the country was wariness toward capital punishment .
In an interview , Ms. Healey , who is a criminologist , said many lawmakers here and across the country shared a wariness toward capital punishment .
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Today , the Columbia Accident Investigation Board will issue its findings on what caused the accident .
The Columbia Accident Investigation Board has placed the blame for the accident squarely on Nasa .
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" I 'm not aware of any changes in policy - we have contacts with them , they will continue . "
" Our policies are well-known and I 'm not aware of any changes in policy .
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Telemarketers who call listed numbers could face FCC fines of up to $ 120,000 .
Telemarketers who call numbers on the list after Oct. 1 could face fines of up to $ 11,000 per call .
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The compensation committee will prohibit securities industry directors from sitting on it .
The exchange also said its five-person compensation committee will consist only of directors from outside the securities industry .
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Immediately after the blast , people portraying some of the 150 " victims " stumbled amid the wreckage as emergency vehicles converged on the scene .
Immediately after the small explosion , people portraying victims stumbled amid the wreckage as fire trucks and other emergency vehicles converged .
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" This is , I think , a very seminal moment in our agency 's history , " Mr O 'Keefe said .
" I think we are at a seminal moment in the history of this agency , " he said .
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British police claim they have been taking statements from more than 30 of the women .
British military police have also been taking statements from 30 of the women who have made the allegations .
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A group of investors wants to start a TV network aimed at the estimated 8 million Muslims living in the United States .
A group of investors said Friday it wants to start a television network aimed at the interests of an estimated 8 million Muslims living in the United States .
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He said that in early December , immigration inspectors at Hartsfield will be able to match the fingerprints to the federal government 's computerized " watch lists . "
In early December , immigration inspectors at Hartsfield will be able to match the fingerprints to the federal government 's computerized " watch lists , " Williams said .
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Derrick Todd Lee is helped from a plane in Baton Rouge , Wednesday .
Derrick Todd Lee , 34 , is shown in this photo released by the police in Baton Rouge , Monday .
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They also said the rule will make the nation 's electrical system more reliable -- a high-profile issue after last week 's massive power blackout .
They also said the rule will improve the reliability of the nation 's electrical system , which is needed after last week 's massive power blackout .
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Sanchez de Lozada promised a referendum on a controversial gas project , a reform of a free market energy law and constitutional reforms .
Sanchez de Lozada promised a referendum on the gas project , a reform of energy laws and constitutional changes .
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Yesterday , this honor was given to Firefighter Thomas C. Brick , who died last Tuesday battling a fire in an Upper Manhattan warehouse .
They were there to honor Brick , who died Tuesday battling a four-alarm blaze in an upper Manhattan warehouse .
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In the settlement , Tyrer agreed to pay $ US1.06 million in allegedly ill-gotten trading profits and $ US342,195 in interest , the SEC said .
To settle the charges , Mr. Tyrer agreed to surrender $ 1.06 million in trading profits and $ 342,195 in interest .
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The agency said it would not release the name of the 17-year-old involved because he is a minor .
The agency said it had no plans to release the name of the teenager involved because he was a minor .
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He was also expected to visit Yemen and Bahrain during his tour of the region .
Khatami , who arrived in Beirut Monday , was also to visit Syria , Yemen and Bahrain .
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Opposition to the bill has come from environmentalists , the Miccosukee Tribe , some scientists and members of Congress .
Besides a federal judge , the criticism has mounted from environmentalists , the Miccosukee Tribe , some scientists and some congressional leaders .
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After the shooting , Hoffine fled to the nearby home of a friend , and allowed her and her daughter to leave .
Hoffine drove to the home of a friend and told her what he had done before allowing the woman and her daughter to leave , Hurley said .
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He gave a surprisingly impassioned speech to the United Steelworkers of America , who announced their endorsement yesterday .
On Tuesday , he picked up the endorsement of the United Steelworkers of America .
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Merrill neither admitted to nor denied wrongdoing in the accord .
Merrill Lynch did not admit to wrongdoing in the accord .
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Mr. Marshall demonstrated a preference for results over rhetoric in preparing the Civil Rights Act .
Marshall demonstrated his preference for results over rhetoric in preparing the Civil Rights Act that was passed in November 1964 .
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The FTC judge is set to render a decision on Dec. 18 , which is viewed as the final chapter of a long-standing legal saga that 's dragged on for years .
The FTC decision is viewed as the final leg in a longstanding legal saga that has dragged on for years .
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The lawmakers were departing Wednesday and expected to arrive in Pyongyang on Friday .
The lawmakers expected to arrive in Pyongyang on Friday and leave Sunday for South Korea .
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Authorities said the bodies of a man and woman were recovered on Friday from a camping ground in nearby Devore , where a wall of mud destroyed 32 caravans .
Two other bodies were recovered on Friday from a campground in nearby Devore , where a wall of mud destroyed 32 trailers .
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Democrats currently hold a 17-15 advantage in the state 's congressional delegation .
The Texas congressional delegation now is 17-15 Democratic .
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He said that most of the 250 persons living near the disaster site were asleep when the cloudburst took place late on Thursday evening .
Most of the 250 persons living near the disaster site were asleep when the cloudburst took place , the second such incident in three weeks .
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The awards are being announced today by the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation .
The prizes , from the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation , will be awarded Friday in New York .
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According to the survey , last years identity theft losses to businesses and financial institutions totaled nearly $ 48 billion and consumer victims reported $ 5 billion in out-of-pocket expenses .
Identity theft cost businesses and financial institutions nearly $ 48 billion and consumer victims reported $ 5 billion in out-of-pocket expenses last year , according to the FTC .
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The company also became synonymous with ethical business practices .
Levi became known for ethical business practices .
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Peterson , 27 , was eight months pregnant when she disappeared in the days before Christmas .
Peterson was almost eight months pregnant when she was reported missing .
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At present , the FCC will not request personal identifying information prior to allowing access to the wireless network .
The FCC said that it won 't request personal identifying information before allowing people to access the wireless network .
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The US on Tuesday assembled a coalition of more than a dozen countries to launch a World Trade Organisation case against the European Union 's ban on new genetically modified crops .
The US on Tuesday filed a long-anticipated case in the World Trade Organisation aimed at forcing the European Union to lift its de facto moratorium on genetically modified foods .
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A federal appeals court yesterday reinstated perjury charges against a San Diego student accused of lying about his association with 9 / 11 hijackers .
A U.S. appeals court in New York reinstated perjury charges against a Grossmont College student accused of lying about his knowledge of two of the Sept . 11 hijackers .
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Kerr , who won three championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 90 's and one with the Spurs in 1999 , finished with 12 points , 3 assists and 2 rebounds .
Kerr , who won three NBA titles with Chicago and one with the Spurs in 1999 , finished with 12 points , three assists and two rebounds .
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" If the other rating agencies also downgrade us ..
The two other national rating agencies are waiting to take action .
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Another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker , the Sandra Tapias .
A Spanish tanker , Sandra Tapias , was to be loaded with another million barrels , bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA , in the afternoon .
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He caused a stir by misnaming the mayor of Miami , Manny Diaz .
He greeted the mayor of Miami , Manny Diaz , as " Alex . "
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Lloyds TSB confirmed on Tuesday it was " considering its options " over the sale of its National Bank of New Zealand subsidiary .
Lloyds TSB yesterday confirmed that it had received bids for its National Bank of New Zealand operation .
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The reading for both August and July is the best seen since the survey began in August 1997 .
It is the highest reading since the index was created in August 1997 .
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Former U.S. Rep. Frank McCloskey , 64 , died this afternoon in his home after a long battle with bladder cancer .
McCloskey died Sunday afternoon in his home after a year-long battle with bladder cancer .
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Instead , bond bulls focus on the fact the Fed has done nothing to dispel market expectations of an easing , either in speeches or through the press .
Still , bond bulls can take comfort in the fact the Fed has done nothing to dispel market expectations of an easing , either in speeches or through the press .
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He also drove in a run on a groundout against Franklin in the fifth .
He drove in another run in the fifth inning on a groundout .
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In a series of raids , Moroccan police arrested 33 suspects on Saturday , including some linked to the radical Djihad Salafist group , a senior official said .
Moroccan police have arrested 33 suspects , including some linked to the radical Djihad Salafist group , a government official said .
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Novelist Michael Peterson was convicted Friday of murdering his wife , whose body was found in a pool of blood at the bottom of a staircase in their home .
A jury convicted novelist Michael Peterson Friday of bludgeoning his wife of five years in the stairwell of their home .
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President Bush on Saturday became the first American president to address a joint session of the Philippine National Congress since Dwight Eisenhower in 1960 .
" But success requires more than American assistance , " Bush said in the first speech to a joint session of Philippine Congress by a U.S. president since Dwight Eisenhower in 1960 .
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Allied forces have overthrown the government , moved into Saddam Hussein 's palaces and started to patrol the streets of the capital .
Allied forces have defeated Saddam 's military , moved into his palaces and started to patrol Baghdad .
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They went into the operations of their own free will , " their father Dadollah Bijani said .
They went into the operation on their own free will , ' Reuters quoted their father , Mr Dadollah Bijani , as saying .
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The yield on the 3 5 / 8 percent February 2013 note dropped 2 basis points to 3.66 percent .
The yield on the 3 percent note maturing in 2008 fell 22 basis points to 2.61 percent .
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" Imagine that in someone 's fucking brain , " Klebold said .
Imagine , one said , what a bullet would do in someone 's brain .
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" Approximately 60 per cent of all national advertisers do not yet advertise in Spanish , " he said .
" Approximately 60 percent of all national advertisers do not yet advertise in Spanish . "
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Previously he had seen the grinning mechanic from east Java only on television .
Mr Hughes had seen Amrozi 's face on television , the infamous images of the grinning mechanic from east Java .
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As part of the agreement to extradite the two best friends from Canada , prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty .
As part of a 2001 agreement to extradite them from Canada , prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty .
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MySQL AB on Tuesday announced that it had ported its open-source database to the HP-UX operating system on the 64-bit Intel Itanium 2 processor .
The company updated the MySQL 4.0 software with the ability to run on the HP-UX 11i Unix operating system and Linux on servers equipped with Intel 's 64-bit Itanium 2 processor .
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC edged up 2.84 points , or 0.18 percent , at 1,593.59 .
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX added 1.14 points , or 0.12 percent , at 968.14 .
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" The question that has to be penetrated is , how did 38 visits over 2 years not rescue these children from slow torture and starvation ? "
" The question that has to be penetrated is how did 38 visits over two years not rescue these children from slow torture and starvation , " Ryan said in an interview .
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Cindy Cohn , legal director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation , said that portion of the DMCA gives too much leeway to copyright holders .
Cindy Cohn , legal director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation , said Monday that section 512 hands too much power to copyright holders .
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The S3C2440 CPU supports major operating systems including Microsoft Windows CE / Pocket PC , Palm OS , Symbian , and Linux .
It supports the Windows CE , Palm , Symbian , and Linux operating systems .
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The transaction will expand the revenue from Callebaut 's consumer products business to 45 percent of total sales from 23 percent .
The transaction will expand Callebaut 's sales revenues from its consumer products business to 45 percent from 23 percent .
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Meanwhile , law enforcement officials in Palm Beach County , Fla . , where Limbaugh owns a $ 24 million mansion , said his drug use is under investigation .
A law enforcement source in Palm Beach County , where Limbaugh owns a $ 24 million oceanfront mansion , said last week that Limbaugh 's drug use is still under investigation .
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State Rep. Ron Wilson , D-Houston , joined committee Republicans in voting for the map .
State Rep. Ron Wilson , a Houston Democrat , joined nine Republicans in approving the bill Saturday .
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State unemployment last month stood at 6.4 percent , down from a revised 6.7 percent in August .
The statewide unemployment rate fell to 6.4 percent , down from a revised 6.7 percent in August .
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The three chains have replaced most of the 70,000 striking workers with temporary employees to keep their stores open .
The supermarket chains have used managers and replacement workers to keep their stores open , often at reduced hours .
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Government workers trapped in a burning downtown office tower frantically dialed 911 as they tried to make their way through smoke-filled staircases and hallways , officials said .
Some people trapped in a burning high-rise building in Chicago 's Loop business district frantically dialed 911 for help in escaping the smoke-filled staircases and hallways , officials said .
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Because of the distance between the two chambers , the eventual conference between House and Senate tax writers promises to be intense and possibly rocky .
The eventual conference between House and Senate tax writers promises to be intense and possibly rocky , even though all the principals will be Republicans .
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Their groundbreaking contributions commercialize technologies , create jobs , improve productivity and stimulate the nation 's growth and development . "
" Their groundbreaking contributions commercialise technologies , create jobs , improve productivity and stimulate the nation 's growth and development , " it said .
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Oak Brook , IL-based McDonalds is expected to launch several hundred restaurants by year 's end .
The company 's goal is to offer wireless service at several hundred restaurants by year 's end .
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The dividend , the company 's second this calendar year , is payable Nov. 7 to shareholders of record at the close of business Oct. 17 .
In a statement , Microsoft said the dividend is payable Nov. 7 to shareholders of record on Oct. 17 .
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Mr. Hampton had been living at a residence for AIDS patients in Beth Israel Hospital .
Hampton , 39 , died in Beth Israel Hospital , Tipograph said .
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Already suffering with the nation 's worst credit rating , the state is operating for the first time completely on borrowed money .
The Davis administration says the state is operating for the first time completely on borrowed money .
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Testing of the swimsuit at a state police lab and at a private lab in Virginia had not yet been able determine whether it belonged to Bish , Conte said .
Testing at a Massachusetts State Police lab and a private Virginia lab has not been able to determine whether the swimsuit belonged to Bish , Conte said yesterday .
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Under the final tax bill , most dividends and capital gains would be taxed at 15 per cent until the end of 2008 .
Under the compromise , most dividends and capital gains would be taxed at 15 percent through 2008 .
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A grassy field and asphalt island , topped with an ATM , sit where Orville Wright once developed a split airplane wing , tinkered with cars and even built toys .
Orville Wright 's laboratory was once there - where he developed a split airplane wing , tinkered with cars and even built toys .
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Shares of GE were slipping 17 cents , or 0.6 % , to $ 28.02 in Instinet premarket trading .
Shares in GE were down 7 cents to $ 28.12 by the close of trading in New York .
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The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church , Frank T. Griswold III , declined , through a spokesman , to comment on the development Saturday .
The presiding bishop of the Episcopal church , Frank Griswold , declined to comment on Saturday 's development .
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IAC 's stock closed yesterday down $ 2.81 , or 7.6 percent , at $ 34.19 .
InterActiveCorp 's shares closed at $ 34.19 , down $ 2.81 , or 7.6 percent on the Nasdaq Stock Market .
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Memories also live on of the bloody debacle in Somalia 10 years ago -- the last major US military involvement in Africa .
Memories also live on of a bloody debacle in Somalia a decade ago -- the last major U.S. military involvement in Africa .
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He faces up to 10 years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine if convicted .
If convicted , Parson faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $ 250,000 .
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At 5 p.m. EDT , Henri had maximum sustained winds near 50 mph , with some gusts reaching 60 mph .
At 8 p.m. Friday , Henri was becoming disorganized , but still had maximum sustained winds near 50 mph , with stronger gusts .
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" It 's a huge black eye , " said publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr . , whose family has controlled the paper since 1896 .
" It 's a huge black eye , " Arthur Sulzberger , the newspaper 's publisher , said of the scandal .
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The industry is working with the FDA " to get firm answers and not just speculation , " he told Reuters Health .
Companies are working with the FDA and academics " to try and get some firm answers and not just speculation , " Jarman said .
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It would have been the first time in Texas history that the comptroller had not certified the budget .
Strayhorn said it was the first time in Texas history a comptroller had not certified the appropriations act .
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Sales at Ford fell 0.1 percent while sales at DaimlerChrysler rose 7 percent .
Truck sales for the world 's No. 2 automaker dropped 4.1 percent , while its car sales dropped 13.7 percent .
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The rate of survival without serious brain damage is about 10 per cent , said Dr Leo Bossaert , executive director of the European Resuscitation Council .
The rate of survival without serious brain damage is about 10 percent , said Bossaert , a professor at the University Hospital in Antwerp , Belgium .
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GREAT train robber Ronnie Biggs was fighting for life last night after a massive heart attack .
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs was back in jail tonight after being treated in hospital for pneumonia .
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Russian and Saudi officials on Monday signed a five-year agreement on cooperation in the oil and gas sector .
After talks , Russian and Saudi energy ministers signed a five-year agreement on cooperation in the oil and gas industry .
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A judge stayed an injunction against RIM that would have prevented it from selling the Blackberry device and services in the United States .
NTP also said it would seek an injunction preventing RIM from selling the BlackBerry in the United States .
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Imam Samudra , 32 , is accused of being the " field commander " of the October 12 attacks that killed 202 people , mostly tourists .
Imam Samudra is charged with playing a key role in the planning and execution of the Oct. 12 attacks , that killed 202 people , mostly foreign tourists .
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This is just the latest movement in a continuing trend towards open source support of business applications .
This is just the latest movement in a continuing trend toward open-source support among business application vendors .
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Dusenbery 's fiancee , Jessica Wheat , said he was considering settling down in Fort Campbell and making the Army his career .
Jessica Wheat , who said she and Dusenbery were planning to marry , said Dusenbery was considering settling down in Fort Campbell and making the Army his career .
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