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Joining Stern and McEntee on stage was International Union of Painters and Allied Trades President James Williams.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Two federal agencies are investigating telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies for violations possible of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.
| 4.8
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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.
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The Dow Jones average industrial <.DJI> fell 44 points, or 0.46 percent, to 9,568.
| 1.5
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Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September, the company said.
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Chief Executive Mickey Robinson was fired for cause in September, the company said month last.
| 4.4
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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.
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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?"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shipments Total reached 19.5 million units year last, compared with 8.9 million units in 2001.
| 3.6
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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.
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Moore, the suspended justice chief of the Alabama Supreme Court, stands trial before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary.
| 3.8
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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.
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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.
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Later Tuesday, Graham was expected to be re-elected for a second one-year term.
| 3.333
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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.
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Barbini said the EU may reach a compromise but it wants a system for labeling foods such, something the industry has resisted.
| 3.25
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The blaze then spread to surrounding structures several on the property and destroyed them.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
| 3.5
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| 4
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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.
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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.
| 2.8
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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.
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But the United States' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a government friendly.
| 4.8
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| 4
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Common side effects include nasal congestion, runny nose, throat sore and cough, the FDA said.
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The most common side effects after getting the nasal spray were nasal congestion, runny nose, throat sore and cough.
| 3.4
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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."
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Together, we will find ways creative to communicate the strengths unique of Kmart to the 'new America' consumer."
| 3.25
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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.
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Supermarket chains are accusing union leaders of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend as grocery clerks gear up for a strike possible.
| 4.75
| 1,208
| 2
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INTEL TODAY disclosed details of its -generation next XScale processor for phones mobile and handheld devices here in San Jose.
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Intel on Wednesday unveiled its -generation next processor for cell phones, PDAs, and devices wireless.
| 3.6
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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.
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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.
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The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02.
| 2
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The company said it would cut the price wholesale of most -line top CDs to $9.09 from $12.02.
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The company also said it would cut prices wholesale on cassettes and change the suggested price retail to $8.98.
| 1.6
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| 8
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Shares of Allergan fell 14 cents to close at $78.12 on the New York Stock Exchange (news - web sites).
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Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in trading late on the New York Stock Exchange.
| 3.25
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The upcoming -quarter second earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance, they say.
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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.
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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.
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Consumer groups oppose the changes, saying they would concentrate too outlets many in too few media empires.
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| 2
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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.
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Stout comes to Sprint from GE Capital, where he served as technology chief and information officer.
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| 4
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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.
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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.
| 4.5
| 1,224
| 8
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A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million.
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The standard federal for ozone is 0.12 parts per million.
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| 2
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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.
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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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| 2
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Kaichen appeared Wednesday in court federal on two bank robbery charges.
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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.
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The step incremental, reported by researchers at UC San Francisco, is the latest in a decade- effort long to infect mice with the virus.
| 3.25
| 1,234
| 8
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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."
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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."
| 3.6
| 1,235
| 2
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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.
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Crews worked to install a culvert new and repave the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel.
| 3.333
| 1,238
| 4
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Revenue Net rose to $3.99 billion from $3.85 billion during the quarter same year last.
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That is up from $1.14 billion during the quarter same year last.
| 1.75
| 1,240
| 10
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The explosion mock, the event first in the drill, occurred in a car in industrial south Seattle.
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The explosion mock of a " bomb dirty," the event first in the drill weeklong, occurred on acres several in the south Seattle area industrial.
| 3.25
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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.
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Trans fats are created when vegetable oil has been partially hydrogenated, solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of products certain.
| 4.8
| 1,246
| 2
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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.
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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.
| 5
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Crohn's disease causes inflammation of the intestine and symptoms include diarrhea, pain, weight loss and tiredness.
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Symptoms include chronic diarrhoea, pain abdominal, weight loss and tiredness extreme.
| 3
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Authorities identified the tipster as Richard Powell, who is imprisoned for killing his landlady in 1982.
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Powell is serving time in a case different -- killing his landlady in 1982.
| 3.2
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| 2
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Netanyahu set to call vote early
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Israel's Netanyahu set to call vote early
| 4.4
| 1,250
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Green Lantern to be reintroduced as gay by DC Comics
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Green Lantern to be relaunched as superhero gay
| 4
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| 2
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Plane Military crashes in south France: authorities
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Plane Military crashes in southeastern Turkey, 1 dead
| 1
| 1,253
| 4
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Greece votes in election crucial
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Greece looks set for repeat election
| 1.8
| 1,256
| 2
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Iran warns Moscow talks nuclear could stall
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Iranians “confess” to scientist nuclear murders
| 1.2
| 1,257
| 4
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Mohamed Morsi sworn in as president Eygptian
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Mohamed Morsi sworn in as Egypt's President
| 4.6
| 1,258
| 2
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1 person killed in clashes sectarian in Lebanon
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Nine killed in Syrian-linked clashes in Lebanon
| 1.4
| 1,259
| 2
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Envoy Syrian to Cyprus defects to Qatar
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Syria deploys more troops despite peace deal
| 0.8
| 1,262
| 2
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Annan urges end to Syria violence, minister defects
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Annan urges end to violence Syrian
| 3.8
| 1,264
| 2
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Suicide bomber kills 4 near NATO's Afghan HQ
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Suicide bomber kills 23 at wedding Afghan
| 1.6
| 1,266
| 2
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PM in Tehran, asks NAM to take stand clear on Syria
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Manmohan in Tehran, asks NAM to take a stand on Syria
| 3.8
| 1,267
| 2
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Civilians Bear Brunt of Afghan Attacks
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Taliban launch coordinated attacks Afghan
| 1.8
| 1,270
| 2
|
Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria endorsing
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Russia, China veto U.N. draft backing plan Arab for Syria (Reuters)
| 3.8
| 1,271
| 2
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Syrians trade blame over blasts
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Israel braces for protests Arab
| 0.2
| 1,272
| 2
|
Leader Israeli Puts Off Evicting Settlers From Hebron House
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Army Israeli orders settlers out of Hebron house
| 1.6
| 1,273
| 4
|
Government promises action on Heathrow queues
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Finance minister promises no taxes new
| 0.4
| 1,274
| 2
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President Egyptian moves into Mubarak's old office
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Egypt's President-Elect Morsi Starts to Form Government
| 2.333333
| 1,275
| 2
|
Troops Syrian kill 35 in Damascus suburb
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Activists: troops Syrian kill dozens near Damascus
| 3.6
| 1,277
| 4
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Object Suspicious found in Tel Aviv not device explosive
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Police treat object suspicious at Tel Aviv bus station
| 3.4
| 1,278
| 6
|
Obama endorses -sex same marriage
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Obama's delicate dance on -sex same marriage
| 2.6
| 1,281
| 4
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Eurozone backs bailout Greek
|
Eurozone agrees Greece bail-out
| 4.8
| 1,283
| 2
|
Two blasts hit Syria capital
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Two blasts rock capital Syrian
| 4.8
| 1,284
| 2
|
Barack Obama's personal evolution on -sex same marriage
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Obama backs -sex same marriage
| 2.6
| 1,285
| 4
|
Spanish jobless rate soars past 25 per cent
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US rate jobless seen rising, offering Obama no relief
| 1
| 1,288
| 2
|
PM Israeli makes case on Iran to US voters
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Israel blames Iran for attacks on its diplomats
| 1.2
| 1,289
| 2
|
Glorious -gold triple night for Britain
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Britain savors night golden on track
| 3.2
| 1,293
| 4
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Toulouse siege: Police surround flat of ' warrior Islamic' suspected of being killer serial
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Toulouse shooting: France was on the highest level of security of security alert
| 1.8
| 1,294
| 4
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UK spends £3m on prisons foreign
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US spends $50m on carp invasion
| 1.6
| 1,296
| 2
|
EU Set for New Sanctions on Iran
|
EU plans sanctions new against Iran
| 4.4
| 1,302
| 4
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Solstice Soggy: Stonehenge gets soaking
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Summer solstice celebrated at Stonehenge despite rain
| 3.2
| 1,305
| 2
|
China yuan weakens to 6.3282 against USD Monday
|
China's yuan weakens against USD for day third
| 3.2
| 1,308
| 2
|
Romney rocked by video secret
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Romney taped at secret donor talk
| 2.8
| 1,310
| 2
|
Eurozone agrees to lend Spain up to $125 billion
|
To lend Spain up to 100 bil Eurozone. euros
| 3.4
| 1,311
| 2
|
South growth economic falls to 3-year low
|
S. growth economic falls to near 3-year low
| 4.6
| 1,312
| 8
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Juror: Sandusky appeared to accept his fate
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Jerry Sandusky convicted of child abuse sexual
| 1.6
| 1,314
| 2
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Egyptians vote to pick president for time first
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Egyptians wait for key vote presidential results
| 2.6
| 1,317
| 4
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Romney, Obama clash on tax, economy in debate first
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Obama and Romney take stage for debate first
| 2.2
| 1,320
| 4
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Venezuela's Chavez in Cuba for anti- treatment cancer
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Leader Venezuelan returning to Cuba for treatment
| 3.2
| 1,324
| 6
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Residents near Gaza instructed to stay near shelter
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Best’s day great brings West Indies cheer
| 0
| 1,325
| 2
|
Syria in ceasefire observers call
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Ceasefire Syrian brings calm uneasy
| 1.8
| 1,326
| 4
|
China's CPI growth slows to 1.8 pct in July
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China's output industrial growth slows to 9.2 pct in July
| 2.6
| 1,328
| 2
|
Texas residents seek healing at church after blast deadly
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Residents return to Texas blast site
| 2.6
| 1,334
| 2
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China to resume US investment talks
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China and Taiwan hold talks historic
| 0.8
| 1,338
| 2
|
'Around 100 dead or injured' after China earthquake
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Hundreds dead or injured in China quake
| 3.8
| 1,339
| 4
|
Cardinals enter Vatican for vote historic
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Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to elect pope
| 3.4
| 1,341
| 2
|
Israelis, Palestinians convene over prisoner swap
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Lawmakers Israeli call for probe internal into case of Prisoner X
| 1.2
| 1,345
| 4
|
Moderate earthquake jolts NW Pakistan
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Earthquake Moderate hits southern Pakistan
| 3
| 1,346
| 2
|
Thai police use gas tear against protesters
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Brazil leader breaks silence about protests
| 1
| 1,348
| 2
|
Motorists killed after tunnel Japanese collapses
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Cars trapped in tunnel collapse outside Tokyo
| 1.8
| 1,350
| 2
|
Shares Chinese close lower on Wednesday
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Students Chinese attacked in France
| 0
| 1,351
| 4
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Grapes Red and blueberries boost system immune, scientists say
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Grapes Red, blueberries boost immunity human
| 4.2
| 1,352
| 8
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2 police killed in explosion Afghan
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At least 28 people die in Chinese coal mine explosion
| 0.4
| 1,353
| 4
|
Lebanon businesses strike in protest at impasse political
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Tunisia president says confident can overcome crisis political
| 0.6
| 1,355
| 4
|
Police Indian round up all five suspects in Mumbai rape case
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Mumbai police arrest suspect fifth in gang-rape case
| 3.8
| 1,356
| 4
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