Mississippi River levels vary greatly but are typically highest in the spring, so minor flooding is not uncommon.

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Mississippi River flooding wasn't as pronounced as its water level varies greatly but is typically highest in the spring, so minor flooding is not uncommon.

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In September, 4, 700 18-24-year-olds in Wales had been claiming jobseeker's allowance for more than a year - the highest it has been since spring May 1997.

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The Giants, who now have a World Series Championship to add to their local appeal, account for the three highest-priced games in Arizona this spring: home games in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Another problem with the rankings, not yet fully resolved, is that paid appearance fees to just a few top players can significantly boost the point value of an otherwise undistinguished tournament, which the top stars may then win. (This practice isn't allowed on the PGA Tour.) Westwood, then No. 2, earned 20 rating points for winning last spring's Indonesian Masters, in which the next-highest player in the field was ranked No. 90.

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The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose to the highest level since late November last week, although the increase partly reflects seasonal distortions around the spring holidays.

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