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13.4 million Number of viewers who tuned in to the three broadcast networks for their one hour of nightly convention coverage, down from 17.6 million in 2000
5.6 million Number of viewers who tuned in to the cable-news networks from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. E.T., double the audience of 2000
1.6 million Number of barrels of oil produced daily by Russian oil giant Yukos, 2% of the world's supply
$43 Record high price per barrel of oil last week, after Yukos threatened a shutdown
14,500 Number of flight delays in May at Chicago's O'Hare airport, a U.S. record
2,900 Number of daily flights scheduled at O'Hare this summer, up from 2,500 in 2000
5.2 million Audience for the premiere of UPN's reality show Amish in the City, second highest-rated show of the night
51 Number of lawmakers who signed a letter urging UPN not to produce the show because it could offend the Amish
Source: Washington Times; Associated Press; Chicago Tribune (2); New York Times (2); Los Angeles Times; Washington Post
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