Prosecutors had unexpectedly asked the court to withdraw the charges, citing a need for more investigation into the lesser fraud charge.

Indeed, the owners of many cellphone stores cite as their entry into this new wireless world a friend or relative.

He cited the spread of the fast-food, high-stress American culture into the Mediterranean world.

Professor Herbst cited "the downsizing of government," as a big factor in students' rush into the private sector.

The bureau would not be more specific, citing an internal inquiry into the matter.

Mr. Healy cited the federal government's reach into education, marriage and crime, which he called "quintessential local issues."

He cited the inflow of $6.5 billion into bond funds in August, the most in three years.

Citing the investigation into the cause of the accident, Boeing declined to answer questions for this article.

Kirk cites, for instance, More's insight into the "enormous error" of secular humanists.

Cullen cited his late entry into the race in Bay Ward as the reason for his loss.