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Twenty percent of Latino students and 23 percent of black students performed at proficient or higher . | In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . | 1not_equivalent
| 2,250 | [
1.3056640625,
-1.25
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University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , " Our fundamental values haven 't changed . | " Our fundamental values haven 't changed , " Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor . | 0equivalent
| 813 | [
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1.4794921875
] |
Next Monday at about 2 p.m. ( CST ) , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms . | Around the same time , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms . | 0equivalent
| 3,636 | [
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1.50390625
] |
" I think it happened very quickly , " Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime . | " I think it happened very quickly , " said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division . | 0equivalent
| 472 | [
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] |
The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . | The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . | 0equivalent
| 1,755 | [
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1.5615234375
] |
" This child was literally neglected to death , " Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said . | Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen . | 1not_equivalent
| 2,519 | [
1.3486328125,
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] |
The premium edition adds OfficeFront Page 2003 , Acceleration Server 2000 , and SQL Server 2000 . | The premium edition adds ISA Server , SQL Server and a specialized edition of BizTalk 2004 . | 1not_equivalent
| 3,140 | [
1.21484375,
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In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . | In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . | 0equivalent
| 1,080 | [
-1.6884765625,
1.5615234375
] |
The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . | The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . | 0equivalent
| 2,243 | [
-1.0625,
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] |
About two hours later , his body , wrapped in a blanket , was found dumped a few blocks away . | Then his body was dumped a few blocks away , found in a driveway on Argyle Road . | 1not_equivalent
| 1,924 | [
-1.2373046875,
1.171875
] |
Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . | Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . | 0equivalent
| 674 | [
-1.6572265625,
1.5361328125
] |
He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . | The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . | 0equivalent
| 2,457 | [
-1.681640625,
1.5576171875
] |
Today in the US , the book - kept under wraps by its publishers , G. P. Putnam 's Sons , since its inception - will appear in bookstores . | Tomorrow the book , kept under wraps by G. P. Putnam 's Sons since its inception , will appear in bookstores . | 0equivalent
| 4,040 | [
-1.701171875,
1.56640625
] |
Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . | For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . | 0equivalent
| 2,432 | [
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1.552734375
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Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . | Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . | 0equivalent
| 1,428 | [
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About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit . | Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit . | 0equivalent
| 1,567 | [
-1.3115234375,
1.2109375
] |
The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally drove the broad Standard & Poor 's 500 index .SPX up more than 20 percent since mid-March . | The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally pushed the broad S & P 500 index up more than 20 percent since mid-March . | 0equivalent
| 3,010 | [
-1.6904296875,
1.5615234375
] |
IBM of the US and Infineon Technologies of Germany will today announce a technological development that could threaten multi-billion dollar memory chip markets . | IBMof the US andInfineon Technologies of Germany willon Tuesdayannounce a technological development that could threaten multi-billion dollar memory chip markets . | 0equivalent
| 3,470 | [
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] |
Most economists had expected a more dire report , with many anticipating the fifth month of job losses in six months . | Most economists had been expecting a far more dire report , with many expecting to see the fifth month of job losses in six months in September . | 0equivalent
| 3,839 | [
-1.69140625,
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] |
He is blocking them until the Air Force assigns four additional C-130 cargo planes to Gowen Field , an Idaho Air National Guard base in Boise . | He is holding them up until the Air Force agrees to assign four additional C-130 cargo planes to the Idaho Air National Guard . | 0equivalent
| 3,575 | [
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] |
The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . | The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . | 1not_equivalent
| 175 | [
0.73876953125,
-0.6982421875
] |
" The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , " Mr Howard said . | " The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . " | 0equivalent
| 617 | [
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] |
The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . | The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 . | 0equivalent
| 2,307 | [
-1.2646484375,
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] |
" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology . | " Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president . | 1not_equivalent
| 620 | [
0.89697265625,
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] |
We strongly disagree with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . | McBride characterized Novell 's move as " a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . " | 1not_equivalent
| 3,401 | [
-1.5830078125,
1.494140625
] |
Mr Russell , 46 , a coal miner from Brisbane , said : " They are obviously hurting , so we are basically going over there to help them . " | " They are obviously hurting so we are basically going over there to help them , " Russell , 46 , said . | 0equivalent
| 3,411 | [
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Clinton did not mention that two Democratic senators , Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted to shelve the McCain bill . | Two Democrats , Sen. Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted with the 40 Republicans . | 1not_equivalent
| 3,281 | [
0.583984375,
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" He may not have been there , " the defence official said on Thursday . | " He may not have been there , " said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity . | 0equivalent
| 1,480 | [
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Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . | But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . | 0equivalent
| 1,102 | [
-1.703125,
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] |
In midafternoon trading , the Nasdaq composite index was up 8.34 , or 0.5 percent , to 1,790.47 . | The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC dipped 8.59 points , or 0.48 percent , to 1,773.54 . | 1not_equivalent
| 143 | [
0.98193359375,
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] |
The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . | The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . | 0equivalent
| 32 | [
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] |
Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract , held with insolvent utility TXU Europe . | Drax ’ s troubles began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the insolvent utility TXU Europe . | 0equivalent
| 2,987 | [
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] |
" There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , " he said . | He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . | 0equivalent
| 1,067 | [
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] |
Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims were preposterous . | Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will address the court . | 1not_equivalent
| 1,639 | [
1.255859375,
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Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the dollar . | Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates . | 0equivalent
| 2,381 | [
0.94580078125,
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] |
Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . | The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . | 0equivalent
| 1,242 | [
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They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . | The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . | 1not_equivalent
| 2,577 | [
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] |
Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . | Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . | 0equivalent
| 391 | [
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1.537109375
] |
The 3 rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is 5,200 strong and the largest combat unit at Fort Carson . | Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . | 1not_equivalent
| 1,371 | [
1.3505859375,
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] |
Business Week 's online edition reported on Friday that WorldCom and the SEC could announce a settlement as early as Monday . | BusinessWeek Online has learned that the settlement could come as early as Monday , May 19 . | 0equivalent
| 3,922 | [
0.39208984375,
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] |
" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , " Mr. Graham said . | " Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , " Graham said , " this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . " | 0equivalent
| 392 | [
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Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . | Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . | 0equivalent
| 781 | [
-1.6884765625,
1.5546875
] |
Its closest living relatives are a family frogs called sooglossidae that are found only in the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean . | Its closest relative is found in the Seychelles Archipelago , near Madagascar in the Indian Ocean . | 0equivalent
| 245 | [
-1.11328125,
1.009765625
] |
Mr. Rowland attended a party in South Windsor for the families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers called to active duty . | Rowland was making an appearance at a holiday party for families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers assigned to duty in Iraq and Afghanistan . | 0equivalent
| 3,699 | [
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] |
" It is probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but then again , I look forward to the challenge , " he said . | " It 's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but I look forward to the challenge , " Parsons told reporters at NASA headquarters . | 0equivalent
| 3,193 | [
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In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . | Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . | 1not_equivalent
| 2,697 | [
1.357421875,
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] |
In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th . | In the space of three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list . | 0equivalent
| 1,923 | [
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The New York Democrat and former first lady has said she will not run for the White House in 2004 , but has not ruled out a race in later years . | The former first lady has said she will not run for the White House in 2004 but has not ruled out a race later on . | 0equivalent
| 3,412 | [
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] |
Bush wanted " to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing , " White House press secretary Ari Fleischer said yesterday . | On Tuesday , before Byrd 's speech , Fleischer said Bush wanted ' ' to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing . | 1not_equivalent
| 374 | [
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] |
Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . | There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . | 0equivalent
| 404 | [
-1.66796875,
1.546875
] |
Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . | Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . | 0equivalent
| 2,394 | [
-1.533203125,
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] |
Charles O. Prince , 53 , was named as Mr. Weill 's successor . | Mr. Weill 's longtime confidant , Charles O. Prince , 53 , was named as his successor . | 0equivalent
| 3,748 | [
-1.458984375,
1.400390625
] |
Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . | Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . | 0equivalent
| 1,188 | [
-1.6962890625,
1.560546875
] |
Freddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board . | He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive . | 1not_equivalent
| 2,841 | [
0.58544921875,
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] |
Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic . | Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered . | 0equivalent
| 2,124 | [
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] |
He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . | Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . | 0equivalent
| 371 | [
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1.5546875
] |
He added that those " are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . " | " These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , " Rumsfeld said . | 0equivalent
| 700 | [
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] |
Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . | Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . | 0equivalent
| 2,196 | [
-1.3681640625,
1.302734375
] |
Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . | Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . | 0equivalent
| 732 | [
-1.5107421875,
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] |
Intel was disappointed and assessing its " options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , " spokesman Chuck Mulloy said . | Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its " options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . " | 0equivalent
| 354 | [
-1.6796875,
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] |
Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . | Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too . | 1not_equivalent
| 3,501 | [
1.3525390625,
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] |
He said he has begun a court action to seize Beacon Hill 's assets and has frozen more than $ 13 million Beacon Hill had when it closed . | He said he has initiated a forfeiture action in court and frozen more than $ 13 million Beacon Hill had when it closed . | 0equivalent
| 3,376 | [
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] |
While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . | Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . | 0equivalent
| 1,890 | [
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] |
Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . | Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . | 0equivalent
| 1,818 | [
-1.646484375,
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] |
Speaking for the first time yesterday , Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had was in prison or that he had remarried . | Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had been sent to prison , or that he had remarried in Sydney . | 0equivalent
| 3,382 | [
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Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . | That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . | 0equivalent
| 2,610 | [
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Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . | " It 's great to be back home , " said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . | 1not_equivalent
| 3,183 | [
1.212890625,
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] |
Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . | This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . | 0equivalent
| 897 | [
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] |
Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen " Les Miz , " with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion . | Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . | 0equivalent
| 1,291 | [
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] |
The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . | The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . | 0equivalent
| 77 | [
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] |
Gibson said last month in a press statement that " neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic . | Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . | 0equivalent
| 1,995 | [
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] |
Judge Craig Doran said it wasn 't his role to determine if Hovan was " an evil man " but maintained that " he has committed an evil act . " | Judge Craig Doran said he couldn 't determine if Hovan was " an evil man " but said he " has committed an evil act . " | 0equivalent
| 3,506 | [
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] |
Mr. Kerkorian tried unsuccessfully to take over Chrysler in 1995 , but did win representation on its board . | Kerkorian and Tracinda had also tried to take over Chrysler in 1995 . | 1not_equivalent
| 2,894 | [
1.3564453125,
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" It was never our intention to sell the product , " said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use . | " It was never the intention of us to sell product , " federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton . | 0equivalent
| 2,777 | [
1.1474609375,
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Shattered Glass , " starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters . | " Shattered Glass " _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters . | 1not_equivalent
| 792 | [
1.185546875,
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] |
The U.N. troops are in Congo to protect U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . | The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . | 0equivalent
| 1,487 | [
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Secretary of State Colin Powell designated the Chechen leader believed responsible for last year 's hostage standoff in a Moscow theater as a threat to U.S. security Friday . | U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday designated Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev a threat to the security of the United States and to U.S. citizens . | 0equivalent
| 594 | [
1.3515625,
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] |
Cintas is battling efforts to unionize 17,000 of its workers and to let unions organize the workers by signing cards , rather than by a lengthy election process . | Cintas is battling efforts to unionize 17,000 of its workers and labor 's demands to let its workers organize by signing cards , rather than by a lengthy election process . | 0equivalent
| 3,313 | [
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Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ? | Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs . | 1not_equivalent
| 1,748 | [
1.248046875,
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] |
Police suspected that Shaichat , 20 , had been abducted either by Palestinians or by Israeli Arabs . | Nobody claimed responsibility for Schaichat 's death , but police suspect that the 20-year-old soldier was abducted either by Palestinians or Israeli Arabs . | 1not_equivalent
| 3,237 | [
1.357421875,
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But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was " tight " and that there could be another downgrade if Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants . | But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was " tight " and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants . | 0equivalent
| 1,414 | [
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] |
For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . | For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . | 0equivalent
| 1,746 | [
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" This deal makes sense for both companies , " said National Chief Executive Brian Halla . | " This deal makes sense for both companies , " Halla said in a prepared statement . | 0equivalent
| 1,540 | [
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" We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . " | He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a " smooth transition . " | 0equivalent
| 2,047 | [
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Claire had advanced to the third round of the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . | One by one they strolled to the microphone , all 251 youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . | 1not_equivalent
| 2,396 | [
1.31640625,
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] |
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 . | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > shed 15 points , or 0.98 percent , to 1,492 . | 1not_equivalent
| 3,998 | [
1.310546875,
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] |
Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . | Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . | 0equivalent
| 2,547 | [
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With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . | Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . | 1not_equivalent
| 334 | [
0.17138671875,
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In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once bustling streets , ubiquitous department stores stand mostly empty and restaurants are eerily quiet . | In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once-bustling streets and department stores and restaurants are virtually empty . | 0equivalent
| 3,119 | [
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] |
" We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , " Rumsfeld said in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations . | " We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , " he said . | 0equivalent
| 2,821 | [
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The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . | The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . | 0equivalent
| 129 | [
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] |
They note that after several weeks of rallies on upbeat earnings , investors are looking for stronger evidence of a recovery before sending stocks higher . | After several weeks of market rallies on upbeat earnings , many investors are looking for more concrete signs of an economic recovery . | 0equivalent
| 3,792 | [
0.7685546875,
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A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday . | The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . | 0equivalent
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Sony claimed that the reader 's capacitance sensing technology cannot be fooled by paper copies and does not require cleaning . | Its capacitance sensing technology electronically reads a fingerprint ; Sony says it can 't be fooled by paper copies and doesn 't require cleaning . | 1not_equivalent
| 3,145 | [
-0.2403564453125,
0.2890625
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Environmental campaigners are using this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . | Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . | 0equivalent
| 1,800 | [
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1.541015625
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He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . | Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . | 0equivalent
| 326 | [
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1.552734375
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SPOT products run a Microsoft operating system and the company 's DirectBand radio technology developed with SCA Data Systems . | The DirectBand network was developed with the assistance of SCA Data Systems . | 1not_equivalent
| 3,654 | [
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Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . | Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . | 0equivalent
| 540 | [
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Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry . | The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . | 0equivalent
| 2,767 | [
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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . | The high court will hear arguments today on whether companies can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . | 0equivalent
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