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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. |