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Retrieve semantically similar text.Sendmail said the system can even be set up to permit business-only usage. | The product can be instructed to permit business-only use, according to Sendmail. | The company has expanded those basic services, offering payment and even financing. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden, according to the study. | The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s. | By 2040, retirees will account for a third of the population, up from a fifth today. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack were in court to witness the proceedings, but few Balinese attended the trial. | Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack sat in the front row of the court, but few Balinese attended the trial. | UN War Crimes Court Convicts Six Bosnians Croats |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Previously, it had reported a profit of $12 million, or 0 cents a share, for that period. | Previously, it had reported a small profit of $12 million, or break-even on a per-share basis, for the period. | Sovereign shares closed on the New York Stock Exchange at $15.68, down 74 cents, or 4.5 percent. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The company is highlighting the addition of .NET and J2EE support to its Enterprise Application Environment (EAE) with the new mainframe. | The company is also adding .Net and J2EE support to its Enterprise Application Environment development toolset, Sapp said. | the cfe is a cornerstone of european security. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Ryan Harvey, an outfielder from Dunedin High School in Florida, was selected with the sixth pick by the Chicago Cubs. | Ryan Harvey, a high school outfielder from Florida, was chosen sixth by the Cubs. | Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro found hanging in his cell |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Now, Blanca's American husband, 63-year-old Roger Lawrence Strunk, faces a murder indictment issued in February by the Philippine government, which says he's the leading suspect. | Now, Blanca's husband, 63-year-old Roger Lawrence Strunk of Tracy, faces a murder indictment issued by the Philippine government in February. | Gonzales was found guilty of using excessive force by spraying Olvera with pepper spray. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The operating revenues were $1.45 billion, an increase over last year's result of $1.38 billion. | Operating revenues rose to $1.45 billion from $1.38 billion last year. | Previously, it had reported a small profit of $12 million, or break-even on a per-share basis, for the period. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.In Canada, the booming dollar will be in focus again as it tries to stay above the 75 cent (U.S.) mark. | In Canada, the surging dollar was in focus again as it struggled and just failed to stay above the 75 cent (U.S.) mark. | The bulk of the bill - $64.7 billion - goes for military operations primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Ruffner, 45, doesn't yet have an attorney in the murder charge, authorities said. | Ruffner, 45, does not have a lawyer on the murder charge, authorities said. | Prosecutors maintained that Durst murdered Black to try to assume Black's identity. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.French retirees will increase from one fifth to a third of the population by 2040. | By 2040, retirees will account for a third of the population, up from a fifth today. | David Beckham Retires From Football |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Both rebels and government forces have been accused of pillaging villages in Liberia's countryside despite the peace agreement. | Both rebels and government forces, including those loyald to Taylor, have been accused of pillaging villages in Liberia's countryside despite a peace deal. | Gunmen surround Libyan foreign ministry to push demands |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Microsoft has been awarded a patent for a feature in instant messaging that alerts a user when the person they are communicating with is inputting a message. | Microsoft has been awarded a patent on a popular instant-messaging feature that shows users when the person on the other end of the conversation is typing a message. | Microsoft acquired Virtual PC from its developer, Connectix, earlier this year. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The bulk of the funds, some $65 billion, will go for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | The bulk of the bill - $64.7 billion - goes for military operations primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan. | indian troops already fighting rebels are now also engaged in a massive operation to destroy poppy crops in kashmir. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Dolores Mahoy, 68, of Colorado Springs, Colo., is someone who might be helped by the legislation pending in Congress. | Dolores E. Mahoy, 68, of Colorado Springs is just the type of person who might be helped by the legislation pending in Congress. | She was a nice lady. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Defense lawyers had said a change of venue was needed because massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client. | Defense lawyers had requested a change of venue for two reasons: They argued that massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client. | Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack sat in the front row of the court, but few Balinese attended the trial. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.But U.S. troops will not shrink from mounting raids and attacking their foes when their locations can be pinpointed. | But American troops will not shrink from mounting raids in the locations of their foes that can be pinpointed. | US soldier kills up to 16 Afghan civilians in shooting spree |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Moore had no immediate comment Tuesday. | Moore did not have an immediate response Tuesday. | No tumors were detected; rather, empty cavities and scar tissue were found in their place. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The results were released at Tuesday's meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and will be published in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine. | The study results were released at a meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and also will be published in tomorrow's issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. | First case of MERS, a SARS-like respiratory illness, reported in North America |
Retrieve semantically similar text.United already has paid the city $34 million in penalties for not meeting the first round of employment targets. | United has paid $34 million in penalties for failing to meet employment targets. | Snowden sees "no chance" to get fair trial in U.S. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Shelley's office reported Friday that 575,926 signatures have been reported to him. | Shelley's office released signature counts late Friday and said counties had reported counting 575,926 signatures so far. | When Ragin's address was raided, authorities found more than 1,000 credit cards and duplicating machines. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Bush wanted "to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing," White House press secretary Ari Fleischer said yesterday. | On Tuesday, before Byrd's speech, Fleischer said Bush wanted ''to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing. | An air plane is taking off. |
Retrieve semantically similar text."The gloves are off," said UNIFI official Rob O'Neill. | Unifi official Rob O'Neill said: "The gloves are off. | Waqar Younis back as Pakistan coach |
Retrieve semantically similar text."Certainly what we know suggests that we should take what they're saying very seriously," he added. | "We don't know everything [but] what we know suggests that we should take what they're saying seriously," he said. | "In return we expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons." |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The government has chosen three companies to develop plans to protect commercial aircraft from shoulder-fired missile attacks, homeland security officials announced Tuesday. | The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it has selected three companies to continue research into ways to thwart shoulder-fired missile attacks on U.S. commercial aircraft. | nato considers cyber attacks a growing threat to military and civilian computer networks. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Fifty-seven senators, including 24 Republicans, have signed the letter. | Of those who signed the letter, 57 are senators, including 24 Republicans. | Ratliff said he hopes to bring the two measures to the full Senate by Friday. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Mr. Manuel and his group entered the United States by walking across the bridge linking Matamoros and Brownsville. | Manuel and his group entered the US the same way thousands of people do every day, by walking across the bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville. | Under the program, US officials work with foreign port authorities to seek out high-risk cargo before it can reach the United States. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Selenski had previously spent seven years in prison on a bank robbery conviction. | Selenski had served about seven years in prison for bank robbery. | UN War Crimes Court Convicts Six Bosnians Croats |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Tampering with medicine has been so lucrative that many of those arrested lived in million-dollar homes. | Tampering with medicine apparently was so lucrative, investigators said, that many of the suspects lived in million-dollar homes. | I AM OK WITH MEDICAL USE!! |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Mr Howard said he also had faith in the system under which Hicks could be tried. | Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated, saying he had faith in the US justice system. | Sorkin was to have been tried separately on charges of conspiracy and lying to a grand jury. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The trial, featuring 125 witnesses, could continue until the start of 2004. | The trial, which could last until early 2004, is expected to hear the first of 125 witnesses Friday. | Snowden sees "no chance" to get fair trial in U.S. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The computers were reportedly located in the U.S., Canada and South Korea. | The PCs are scattered across the United States, Canada and South Korea. | A computer operating on a desk. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.He projected Vanderpool will be available within the next five years. | Products featuring Vanderpool will be released within five years, he said. | But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open for further bids in the next day or two. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Cisco has signed similar deals with AT&T Corp. T.N , SBC Communications Inc. SBC.N and Sprint Corp. FON.N . | Cisco has similar relationships with BellSouth competitors SBC Communications, AT&T and Sprint Communications. | Along with chip maker Intel, the companies include Sony, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, International Business Machines, Gateway, Nokia and others. |
Retrieve semantically similar text."We condemn the Governing Council headed by the United States," Muqtada al Sadr said in a sermon at a mosque. | "We condemn and denounce the Governing Council, which is headed by the United States," Moqtada al-Sadr said. | U.N. Security Council Calls for Unconditional Cease-Fire in Gaza |
Retrieve semantically similar text.In a statement distributed Friday, 28 Chechen non-governmental organizations said they would boycott the vote. | In a statement distributed today, 28 Chechen non-governmental organisations said they would boycott the vote and warned voters to expect fraud. | Of those who signed the letter, 57 are senators, including 24 Republicans. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.St. Paul Chairman and Chief Executive Jay S. Fishman, 51, will be CEO of the combined company. | Jay Fishman, 51, chairman and chief executive of St Paul, will be chief executive of the combined company. | US Senate confirms Janet Yellen as US Federal Reserve chief |
Retrieve semantically similar text.A number below 50 suggests contraction in the manufacturing sector, while a number above that indicates expansion. | A reading above 50 suggests growth in the sector, while a number below that level indicates contraction. | By 2040, retirees will account for a third of the population, up from a fifth today. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Congress twice before passed similar restrictions only to see President Bill Clinton veto them. | Congress twice passed similar bills, but then-President Clinton vetoed them both times. | A woman who underwent such an abortion could not be prosecuted under the bill. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Under the program, U.S. officials work with foreign port authorities to identify, target and search high-risk cargo. | Under the program, US officials work with foreign port authorities to seek out high-risk cargo before it can reach the United States. | russian military officials stated the decision would depend on whether the united states proceeds with its plan to deploy missile defense components in poland and the czech republic. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.On Wednesday, the total of National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty worldwide stood at 154,603. | As of yesterday, the total number of National Guard and Reserve troops called to duty worldwide stood at 154,603. | Avalanche buries over 100 Pakistani soldiers |
Retrieve semantically similar text.He was the Ace of Diamonds in a pack of cards depicting Iraqi fugitives that has been issued to U.S. troops. | He was the ace of diamonds in a U.S. deck of cards showing pictures of most-wanted Iraqi leaders. | But the bureau never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi—despite receiving prior information he was a secret Saudi agent, the report says. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The island nation reported 65 new cases on May 22, a one day record, and 55 new cases on May 23, making Taiwan's epidemic the fastest-growing in the world. | Taiwan reported 65 new cases on May 22, a one-day record, and 55 new cases on May 23, making its epidemic the world's fastest-growing. | At least 100 dead as typhoon batters Philippines |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The company has expanded into providing other services for buyers, including payment services. | The company has expanded those basic services, offering payment and even financing. | The company is also adding .Net and J2EE support to its Enterprise Application Environment development toolset, Sapp said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.South Africa has the world's highest caseload with 4.7 million people infected with HIV or AIDS. | With 4.7 million people infected with HIV or AIDS, South Africa has the world's highest AIDS caseload. | South Africa unites in prayer and song for Nelson Mandela |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Det Chief Insp Norman McKinlay said there was "evidence a body or bodies have been in this area". | Detective Chief Inspector Norman McKinlay, leading the investigation, said: "There is evidence a body or bodies have been in this area. | u.n. experts have begun analyzing reports that state the syrian government was concealing a nuclear facility at the attacked site. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla. | Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla. | UN chief presses for major boost in Syrian aid |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Other changes in the plan refine his original vision, Libeskind said. | Many of the changes are improvements to the original plan, Libeskind said. | Neander's revised version"? |
Retrieve semantically similar text.He was voluntarily castrated in 2001, an operation he contends removed his ability to become sexually aroused. | DeVries, who was voluntarily castrated in August 2001, has said the surgery took away his ability to become sexually aroused. | Tehelka editor steps down after allegations of sexual misconduct |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Long lines formed outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines Sunday as Israelis prepared to weather a strike that threatened to paralyze the country. | Long lines formed Sunday outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines as Israelis braced for the strike's effects. | US, UN up pressure on Israel over Gaza |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Sales for the quarter beat expectations, rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros. | Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn, beating expectations. | GE posts 9% profit drop for third quarter |
Retrieve semantically similar text."We haven't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line, but this is an experiment worth introducing," said David Richardson, the ICC's cricket manager. | "We haven't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line," said Dave Richardson, the ICC's cricket manager. | Champions Trophy: India v South AfricaLive |
Retrieve semantically similar text.A nationally board certified teacher with a master's degree, Kelley makes a salary of $65,000 in his 30th year. | A nationally board certified teacher with a master's degree, Kelley, in his 30th year teaching, makes $65,000. | US Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as New Central Bank Chief |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The epidemic began in November in the mainland's Guangdong province, but the People's Republic of China refused to report truthfully about its spread for four months. | The PRC epidemic began in Guandong province in November, but the Communist Party government refused to report truthfully about its spread for four months. | "It looks very much like an isolated event," World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Druce will face murder charges, Conte said. | Conte said Druce will be charged with murder. | Now, Blanca's husband, 63-year-old Roger Lawrence Strunk of Tracy, faces a murder indictment issued by the Philippine government in February. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Some women are also concerned that so many women are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection. | Some women also express concern about a society in which more people than ever are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection. | Women drivers to face insurance premium rise |
Retrieve semantically similar text.No Americans were reported among the casualties, according to Capt. Michael Calvert, a spokesman for the regiment. | None of the casualties was Americans, said Capt. Michael Calvert, regiment spokesman. | US soldier kills up to 16 Afghan civilians in shooting spree |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Microsoft said Friday that it is halting development of future Macintosh versions of its Internet Explorer browser, citing competition from Apple Computer's Safari browser. | Microsoft will stop developing versions of its Internet Explorer browser software for Macintosh computers, saying that Apple's Safari is now all that Apple needs. | "Microsoft had absolutely nothing to do with AtStake's internal personnel decision," Sundwall said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed, saying: "It looks very much like an isolated event." | "It looks very much like an isolated event," World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said. | Insight: U.N. chief finds his voice, but remains cautious on China |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The settlement includes $4.1 million in attorneys' fees and expenses. | Plaintiffs' attorneys would get $4.1 million of the settlement. | Jeff Bezos Pays $250 Million For The Washington Post |
Retrieve semantically similar text.And now it's anything he wants to say," Alesha Badgley, Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director, said this week. | And now it's anything he wants to say," confirmed Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director Alesha Badgley. | "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. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The national denomination of the Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Anglican Communion. | The Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which has 77 million adherents. | The bulk of the bill - $64.7 billion - goes for military operations primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Evacuation went smoothly, although passengers weren't told what was going on, Hunt said. | Passengers were evacuated smoothly, although they were not told what was going on, he said. | @ossobuco, Could this have been an enema? |
Retrieve semantically similar text.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. | the number of executions increased in iran last year amid a campaign that is aimed at improving security in society. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang confirmed Saturday that another two had been arrested, one in Jakarta and another in Magelang, Central Java. | Brigadier General Edward Aritonang, a police spokesman, confirmed yesterday that another two had been arrested, one in Jakarta and another in Magelang, Central Java. | Mumbai journalist gang-rape case: All five accused arrested |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Five alternate jurors were also chosen, with a final one set to be selected Friday morning from the panel. | Five alternate jurors also were selected, with a sixth alternate to be picked on Friday. | Defense lawyers had requested a change of venue for two reasons: They argued that massive pretrial publicity had tainted the jury pool against their client. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The measures could be taken up by the full Senate as early as Friday. | Ratliff said he hopes to bring the two measures to the full Senate by Friday. | Of those who signed the letter, 57 are senators, including 24 Republicans. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Labor Department analysts think the payroll statistics from the survey of businesses provide a more accurate picture of the economy because the survey figures are based on a larger sample. | The analysts said they believe the payroll statistics provide a more accurate picture of the economy because they are based on a larger sample. | A reading above 50 suggests growth in the sector, while a number below that level indicates contraction. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Although obesity can increase the risk of health problems, skeptics argue, so do smoking and high cholesterol. | Although obesity can increase the risk of a host of health problems, skeptics argue, so do smoking and high cholesterol, which are not considered diseases. | Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Where long-lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks in past decades, they are now lucky to catch one, the study found. | "Whereas long lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks, now they are lucky to catch one," Myers said. | When Ragin's address was raided, authorities found more than 1,000 credit cards and duplicating machines. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Cisco pared spending to compensate for sluggish sales. | In response to sluggish sales, Cisco pared spending. | Previously, it had reported a small profit of $12 million, or break-even on a per-share basis, for the period. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI rose 41.61 points, or 0.44 percent, to 9,415.82. | The Dow Jones rose 41.61 points Friday, a gain of 0.4% for the day and 0.7% for the week. | That was up from the year-ago quarter, when the company earned $54.3 million, or 22 cents a share. |
Retrieve semantically similar text."Right from the beginning, we didn't want to see anyone take a cut in pay. | But Mr. Crosby told The Associated Press: "Right from the beginning, we didn't want to see anyone take a cut in pay. | "I came to Washington basically to establish relationships and make sure we are getting more federal money," Schwarzenegger said after one meeting. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Mr. Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was "very methodical." | GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the murder scenes showed that the killer was very methodical. | From the top of the embankment, Moriarty thought, "He'll be swept over any minute or just die of the cold." |
Retrieve semantically similar text."We had nothing to do with @Stake's internal personnel decision," Microsoft spokesman Sean Sundwell said. | "Microsoft had absolutely nothing to do with AtStake's internal personnel decision," Sundwall said. | Ernst & Young spokesman Kenneth Kerrigan said the firm admits no wrongdoing. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Treasurys long-range plan is to provide retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability to manage their holdings online in a single account. | The Treasury said wants to give retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability eventually to manage holdings online in a single account. | Cisco has similar relationships with BellSouth competitors SBC Communications, AT&T and Sprint Communications. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.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. | McDonald's shares rose $1.83 to close Friday at $23.89 on the New York Stock Exchange. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Sorkin, who faces charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and lying to a grand jury, was to have been tried separately. | Sorkin was to have been tried separately on charges of conspiracy and lying to a grand jury. | Snowden sees "no chance" to get fair trial in U.S. |
Retrieve semantically similar text."Fewer than 10" FBI offices have conducted investigations involving visits to mosques, the Justice Department said. | In addition, the Justice Department said that the FBI has conducted ''fewer than 10'' investigations involving visits to mosques. | Amnesty International said that over the past 20 years it had collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university's Web site, "Our fundamental values haven't changed. | "Our fundamental values haven't changed," Mary Sue Coleman, president of the university, said in a statement in Ann Arbor. | Supreme Court to hear Michigan affirmative action case |
Retrieve semantically similar text.When you crossed the line, you violated the constitutional right," said Charles Weisselberg, a UC Berkeley law professor. | When you crossed the line, you violated the constitutional right," said Charles Weisselberg, who teaches law at the University of California, Berkeley. | again, this is not a constitutional issue. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case. | Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case. | Chera Larkins, 32, of Manhattan, charged with perjury and filing a false instrument in three marriage applications. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.On the upside, Coca-Cola Co. (nyse: KO - news - people) reported higher profit for the quarter early on Thursday, helped by European demand. | Coca-Cola Co. (KO) reported higher profit for the quarter, helped by European demand, early on Thursday. | Stocks edge lower after earnings from retailers |
Retrieve semantically similar text.As part of his deal, Mr. Delainey has agreed to cooperate in the continuing investigation. | Dave Delainey agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors in exchange for the plea. | elbaradei was quoted as saying that a peace deal between israel and its arab neighbors must be reached in parallel with a security agreement based on eradicating all weapons of mass destruction from the region. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open to further bids and hoped to see bidders interested in individual assets team up. | But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open for further bids in the next day or two. | You could sign Lance Berkman at the end of the year I guess? |
Retrieve semantically similar text.U.S. prosecutors have arrested more than 130 individuals and have seized more than $17 million in a continuing crackdown on Internet fraud and abuse. | More than 130 people have been arrested and $17 million worth of property seized in an Internet fraud sweep announced Friday by three U.S. government agencies. | There’s also at least three suspected cases in Illinois and 11 in Indiana. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The man accused of using fake grenades to commandeer a Cuban plane that landed in Key West in April was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison. | A Cuban architect was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for using two fake grenades to hijack a passenger plane from Cuba to Florida in April. | Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro found hanging in his cell |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Jim Williams, director of the US-VISIT project, said that by the middle of November, many arriving passengers in Atlanta will be fingerprinted and photographed. | Jim Williams, director of the US-VISIT project, said that by the middle of November, inspectors will be fingerprinting and photographing many foreign passengers arriving in Atlanta. | Manuel and his group entered the US the same way thousands of people do every day, by walking across the bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The hearing occurred a day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer, Dallager, for not addressing the scandal. | The hearing came one day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer - Dallager - for failing to address the scandal. | Sorkin was to have been tried separately on charges of conspiracy and lying to a grand jury. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The Episcopal Church ''is alienating itself from the Anglican Communion,'' said the Very Rev. Peter Karanja, provost of the All Saints Cathedral, in Nairobi. | In Nairobi, the provost of All Saints Cathedral, the Very Reverend Peter Karanja, said the US Episcopal Church was alienating itself from the Anglican Communion. | Matt Smith quits BBC’s Doctor Who |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Counties with population declines will be Vermillion, Posey and Madison. | Vermillion, Posey and Madison County populations will decline. | get a cooling trend from because of the recent decline. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.When the bomb exploded at the Casa de España, customers were eating dinner and playing bingo. | At the Casa de Espaa, customers were eating dinner and playing bingo when a bomb went off. | Car Bomb Hits Swedish Consulate in Benghazi, None Hurt |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Plofsky said the commission won't investigate because the three-year statute of limitations has expired. | The panel will not begin a formal investigation because the statute of limitations has expired, Plofsky said. | Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Squyres is principal investigator for the Athena payload - a collection of science instruments carted by each rover. | Steve Squyres, a Cornell University scientist, is principal investigator for the missions' science instruments. | China launches first moon rover mission |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Lawyers and others familiar with the federal investigation say it remains focused on Campbell, though prosecutors declined to discuss the probe. | While federal prosecutors refuse to discuss the investigation, lawyers and others familiar with it say it remains focused on Campbell. | But the bureau never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi—despite receiving prior information he was a secret Saudi agent, the report says. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game their longest win streak since 2001 as they edged Colorado, 3-2, Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium. | The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game and seventh in their last nine as they beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium. | Ryan Harvey, a high school outfielder from Florida, was chosen sixth by the Cubs. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Security experts are warning that a new mass-mailing worm is spreading widely across the Internet, sometimes posing as e-mail from the Microsoft founder. | A new worm has been spreading rapidly across the Internet, sometimes pretending to be an e-mail from Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, antivirus vendors said Monday. | Microsoft has been awarded a patent on a popular instant-messaging feature that shows users when the person on the other end of the conversation is typing a message. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Mr Sahel said police had identified the bodies of seven of the 14-strong cell believed to have carried out the five almost simultaneous attacks on Saturday. | He said police had identified the bodies of seven of the 14 bombers who launched five almost simultaneous raids Friday night. | Detective Chief Inspector Norman McKinlay, leading the investigation, said: "There is evidence a body or bodies have been in this area. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.The University of Michigan released today a new admissions policy after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in June the way it previously admitted undergraduates. | The University of Michigan plans to release a new undergraduate admissions policy Thursday after its acceptance requirements were rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court in June. | Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended it to Oct. 17. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Ms. Cripps-Prawak left last Friday, two days after the department introduced a plan to distribute medical marijuana through doctors' offices. | The director of the Office of Medical Access, Cindy Cripps-Prawak, left her job after the department introduced a plan to distribute marijuana through doctors' offices. | Russian court releases Greenpeace ship doctor on bail |