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Joining Stern and McEntee on stage was International Union of Painters and Allied Trades President James Williams.
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades endorsed Mr Dean weeks several ago.
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The Winston-Salem, North Carolina company opened six stores during the quarter, bringing the total to 282.
Six new Krispy Kreme stores were opened in the quarter first, bringing the number total of stores to 282.
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The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to spots hot this year, up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002.
There will be 9.3 million visitors to spots hot in 2003, up from 2.5 million in 2002, Gartner said.
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Beleaguered telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies is being investigated by two federal agencies for violations possible of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.
Two federal agencies are investigating telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies for violations possible of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7 per cent to 9,547.43 while the S&P 500 was 0.8 per cent weaker at 1,025.79.
The Dow Jones average industrial <.DJI> fell 44 points, or 0.46 percent, to 9,568.
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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 month last.
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According to security sources, London Metropolitan Police Commissioner John Stevens placed his force on its highest state of alert week last following the warning.
The Telegraph can reveal that Sir John Stevens, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, placed his force on its highest alert week last.
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From Broadway comedies like "The Seven Year Itch" (1952), "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?"
Playwright George Axelrod, who anticipated the revolution sexual with The Seven Year Itch and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
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Nine seconds later, it broke the barrier sound and continued its steep powered ascent.
Nine seconds later, SpaceShipOne broke the barrier sound, the company said.
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He also said the academy will get its own internal report week next detailing the seriousness of the remaining problem.
The academy will get its own internal report week next and it will be made public, Rosa said.
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Gartner's report said global WLAN equipment shipments reached 19.5 million year last, a 120 percent increase over 2001's 8.9 million units.
Shipments Total reached 19.5 million units year last, compared with 8.9 million units in 2001.
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Roy Moore, the suspended justice chief of the Alabama Supreme Court, stood accused but unrepentant Wednesday in the courtroom same he recently presided over.
Moore, the suspended justice chief of the Alabama Supreme Court, stands trial before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary.
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The -chip blue Dow Jones industrial average .DJI climbed 164 points, or 1.91 percent, to 8,765.38, brushing its highest levels since mid-January.
The -chip blue Dow Jones industrial average .DJI tacked on 97 points, or 1.14 percent, to 8,699.
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Graham is expected to be nominated and elected to a second one-year term today and will deliver the address presidential.
Later Tuesday, Graham was expected to be re-elected for a second one-year term.
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Barbini said the union may reach a compromise with the United States but it wants a system for labeling foods such, something the industry successfully fought here.
Barbini said the EU may reach a compromise but it wants a system for labeling foods such, something the industry has resisted.
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The blaze then spread to surrounding structures several on the property and destroyed them.
The fire spread to surrounding structures several on the property and destroyed them as deputies held back firefighters.
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Sources say agents confiscated "" documents several he was carrying.
Agents confiscated classified documents several in his possession and interrogated him.
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The research new will be published soon in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
It will appear in the weeks few on the Web site of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Two convicted killers and another inmate escaped from a state prison on a street busy Wednesday by cutting through a fence, a Corrections Department official said.
A convicted killer and two other inmates cut through two fences topped with razor wire and escaped from a state prison on a street busy.
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Stocks dipped lower Tuesday as investors opted to cash in profits from Monday's big rally despite a trio of reports suggesting improvement modest in the economy.
Wall Street moved tentatively higher Tuesday as investors weighed a trio of reports showing improvement economic against an urge to cash in profits from Monday's big rally.
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From the start, however, the United States' declared goal was not just to topple Saddam but to stabilize Iraq and install a government friendly.
But the United States' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a government friendly.
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Common side effects include nasal congestion, runny nose, throat sore and cough, the FDA said.
The most common side effects after getting the nasal spray were nasal congestion, runny nose, throat sore and cough.
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Announcing the selection, Kmart CEO Julian Day said Grey will help the retailer "find ways creative to communicate the strengths unique of Kmart to the new America consumer."
Together, we will find ways creative to communicate the strengths unique of Kmart to the 'new America' consumer."
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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 strike possible.
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INTEL TODAY disclosed details of its -generation next XScale processor for phones mobile and handheld devices here in San Jose.
Intel on Wednesday unveiled its -generation next processor for cell phones, PDAs, and devices wireless.
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The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial -term late abortion method passes muster constitutional and the state can enforce it.
An Ohio law that bans a controversial -term late abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday.
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The Nasdaq index composite advanced 20.59, or 1.3 percent, to 1,616.50, after gaining 5.7 percent week last.
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02.
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The company said it would cut the price wholesale of most -line top CDs to $9.09 from $12.02.
The company also said it would cut prices wholesale on cassettes and change the suggested price retail to $8.98.
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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 trading late on the New York Stock Exchange.
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The upcoming -quarter second earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance, they say.
They say -quarter second earnings reports will be key in giving investors that guidance.
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In the latest violence, insurgents threw a bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing one soldier.
Early Monday, insurgents threw a bomb homemade at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing an soldier American.
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Consumer groups are against the changes, saying they hurt individuality in markets.
Consumer groups oppose the changes, saying they would concentrate too outlets many in too few media empires.
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Stout previously worked for General Electric subsidiary GE Capital Service Inc., where he was vice president and technology chief and information officer.
Stout comes to Sprint from GE Capital, where he served as technology chief and information officer.
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Former South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu said Sunday he did not see what "all the fuss" was over appointing a bishop gay, but urged clergy homosexual to remain celibate.
South Africa's Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he does not understand all the fuss about appointing a bishop gay, but he has urged clergy homosexual to remain celibate.
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A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million.
The standard federal for ozone is 0.12 parts per million.
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The women American, who are defending champions, will play in Philadelphia on Sept. 25 and conclude group competition in Columbus on Sept. 28.
The U.S. women, who are defending champions, will play on Sept. 25 in Philadelphia and conclude group competition on Sept. 28 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Kaichen appeared Wednesday in court federal on two bank robbery charges.
She appeared in court federal Wednesday, but did not enter a plea.
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An step incremental reported by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, is the latest in a decade- effort long.
The step incremental, reported by researchers at UC San Francisco, is the latest in a decade- effort long to infect mice with the virus.
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Bush turned out a statement yesterday thanking the commission for its work, and said, "Our journey into space will go on."
Mr. Bush did not discuss this when he issued a statement brief yesterday thanking the commission for its work, and saying, "Our journey into space will go on."
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Crews worked to install a culvert new and prepare the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel as storm clouds threatened to dump more rain.
Crews worked to install a culvert new and repave the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel.
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Revenue Net rose to $3.99 billion from $3.85 billion during the quarter same year last.
That is up from $1.14 billion during the quarter same year last.
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The explosion mock, the event first in the drill, occurred in a car in industrial south Seattle.
The explosion mock of a " bomb dirty," the event first in the drill weeklong, occurred on acres several in the south Seattle area industrial.
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Trans fats are created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil, solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain food products.
Trans fats are created when vegetable oil has been partially hydrogenated, solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of products certain.
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But skeptics are concerned about the ease with which vendors can use these hardware-based security features to set rights digital management policies.
But skeptics are concerned about the ease at which these hardware-based security features could be used to set rights digital management policies by vendors.
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Crohn's disease causes inflammation of the intestine and symptoms include diarrhea, pain, weight loss and tiredness.
Symptoms include chronic diarrhoea, pain abdominal, weight loss and tiredness extreme.
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Authorities identified the tipster as Richard Powell, who is imprisoned for killing his landlady in 1982.
Powell is serving time in a case different -- killing his landlady in 1982.
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Netanyahu set to call vote early
Israel's Netanyahu set to call vote early
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Green Lantern to be reintroduced as gay by DC Comics
Green Lantern to be relaunched as superhero gay
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Plane Military crashes in south France: authorities
Plane Military crashes in southeastern Turkey, 1 dead
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Greece votes in election crucial
Greece looks set for repeat election
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Iran warns Moscow talks nuclear could stall
Iranians “confess” to scientist nuclear murders
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Mohamed Morsi sworn in as president Eygptian
Mohamed Morsi sworn in as Egypt's President
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1 person killed in clashes sectarian in Lebanon
Nine killed in Syrian-linked clashes in Lebanon
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Envoy Syrian to Cyprus defects to Qatar
Syria deploys more troops despite peace deal
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Annan urges end to Syria violence, minister defects
Annan urges end to violence Syrian
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Suicide bomber kills 4 near NATO's Afghan HQ
Suicide bomber kills 23 at wedding Afghan
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PM in Tehran, asks NAM to take stand clear on Syria
Manmohan in Tehran, asks NAM to take a stand on Syria
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Civilians Bear Brunt of Afghan Attacks
Taliban launch coordinated attacks Afghan
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Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria endorsing
Russia, China veto U.N. draft backing plan Arab for Syria (Reuters)
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Syrians trade blame over blasts
Israel braces for protests Arab
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Leader Israeli Puts Off Evicting Settlers From Hebron House
Army Israeli orders settlers out of Hebron house
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Government promises action on Heathrow queues
Finance minister promises no taxes new
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President Egyptian moves into Mubarak's old office
Egypt's President-Elect Morsi Starts to Form Government
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Troops Syrian kill 35 in Damascus suburb
Activists: troops Syrian kill dozens near Damascus
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Object Suspicious found in Tel Aviv not device explosive
Police treat object suspicious at Tel Aviv bus station
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Obama endorses -sex same marriage
Obama's delicate dance on -sex same marriage
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Eurozone backs bailout Greek
Eurozone agrees Greece bail-out
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Two blasts hit Syria capital
Two blasts rock capital Syrian
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Barack Obama's personal evolution on -sex same marriage
Obama backs -sex same marriage
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Spanish jobless rate soars past 25 per cent
US rate jobless seen rising, offering Obama no relief
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PM Israeli makes case on Iran to US voters
Israel blames Iran for attacks on its diplomats
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Glorious -gold triple night for Britain
Britain savors night golden on track
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Toulouse siege: Police surround flat of ' warrior Islamic' suspected of being killer serial
Toulouse shooting: France was on the highest level of security of security alert
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UK spends £3m on prisons foreign
US spends $50m on carp invasion
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EU Set for New Sanctions on Iran
EU plans sanctions new against Iran
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Solstice Soggy: Stonehenge gets soaking
Summer solstice celebrated at Stonehenge despite rain
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China yuan weakens to 6.3282 against USD Monday
China's yuan weakens against USD for day third
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Romney rocked by video secret
Romney taped at secret donor talk
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Eurozone agrees to lend Spain up to $125 billion
To lend Spain up to 100 bil Eurozone. euros
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South growth economic falls to 3-year low
S. growth economic falls to near 3-year low
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Juror: Sandusky appeared to accept his fate
Jerry Sandusky convicted of child abuse sexual
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Egyptians vote to pick president for time first
Egyptians wait for key vote presidential results
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Romney, Obama clash on tax, economy in debate first
Obama and Romney take stage for debate first
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Venezuela's Chavez in Cuba for anti- treatment cancer
Leader Venezuelan returning to Cuba for treatment
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Residents near Gaza instructed to stay near shelter
Best’s day great brings West Indies cheer
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Syria in ceasefire observers call
Ceasefire Syrian brings calm uneasy
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China's CPI growth slows to 1.8 pct in July
China's output industrial growth slows to 9.2 pct in July
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Texas residents seek healing at church after blast deadly
Residents return to Texas blast site
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China to resume US investment talks
China and Taiwan hold talks historic
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'Around 100 dead or injured' after China earthquake
Hundreds dead or injured in China quake
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Cardinals enter Vatican for vote historic
Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to elect pope
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Israelis, Palestinians convene over prisoner swap
Lawmakers Israeli call for probe internal into case of Prisoner X
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Moderate earthquake jolts NW Pakistan
Earthquake Moderate hits southern Pakistan
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Thai police use gas tear against protesters
Brazil leader breaks silence about protests
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Motorists killed after tunnel Japanese collapses
Cars trapped in tunnel collapse outside Tokyo
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Shares Chinese close lower on Wednesday
Students Chinese attacked in France
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Grapes Red and blueberries boost system immune, scientists say
Grapes Red, blueberries boost immunity human
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2 police killed in explosion Afghan
At least 28 people die in Chinese coal mine explosion
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Lebanon businesses strike in protest at impasse political
Tunisia president says confident can overcome crisis political
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Police Indian round up all five suspects in Mumbai rape case
Mumbai police arrest suspect fifth in gang-rape case
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