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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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" 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 .
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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 .
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" 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 .
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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 .
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[ 1.9755859375, -2.017578125 ]
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
[ -2.826171875, 2.96484375 ]
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
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her .
For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart .
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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 .
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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 .
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[ -2.6796875, 2.818359375 ]
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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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
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[ -2.62890625, 2.75390625 ]
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 .
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" 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 . "
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[ -2.796875, 2.9375 ]
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 .
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[ -2.76171875, 2.91015625 ]
" 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 .
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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 . "
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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[ -2.75, 2.904296875 ]
" 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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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
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[ -2.033203125, 2.025390625 ]
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 .
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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 .
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[ 1.2939453125, -1.3916015625 ]
" 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
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[ -2.8203125, 2.962890625 ]
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
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[ -2.544921875, 2.619140625 ]
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 .
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[ -1.8564453125, 2.00390625 ]
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 .
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[ -2.103515625, 2.2578125 ]
" 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 .
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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 .
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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
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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
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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 .
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Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders .
Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares .
0equivalent
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[ -2.71875, 2.873046875 ]
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 .
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[ 1.0517578125, -1.3154296875 ]
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 .
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[ -2.763671875, 2.90625 ]
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 .
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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
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[ -2.650390625, 2.798828125 ]
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
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[ -2.595703125, 2.666015625 ]
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
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[ -2.6953125, 2.841796875 ]
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
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[ -2.81640625, 2.966796875 ]
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 .
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[ 1.8466796875, -1.876953125 ]
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
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[ -2.7421875, 2.8984375 ]
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
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[ -2.583984375, 2.703125 ]
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
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[ -2.5859375, 2.705078125 ]
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 .
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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
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[ -1.7509765625, 1.890625 ]
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 .
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[ 1.712890625, -1.7275390625 ]
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
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[ -2.80078125, 2.953125 ]
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
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[ -2.712890625, 2.8671875 ]
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
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[ -2.771484375, 2.921875 ]
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
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[ -2.71484375, 2.86328125 ]
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
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[ -2.78515625, 2.94140625 ]
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
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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
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[ 0.056396484375, 0.0099945068359375 ]
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
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[ 1.6494140625, -1.66015625 ]
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
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[ -2.76171875, 2.919921875 ]
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
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[ 0.20166015625, -0.09423828125 ]
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
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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 .
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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
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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
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[ -2.796875, 2.947265625 ]
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
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[ -2.767578125, 2.91796875 ]
" 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 .
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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 . "
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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
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[ 1.9619140625, -1.90625 ]
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
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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
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[ -2.736328125, 2.876953125 ]
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 .
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[ 1.7431640625, -1.71875 ]
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
[ -2.666015625, 2.783203125 ]
" 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
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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 .
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[ -2.81640625, 2.955078125 ]
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
[ 1.912109375, -1.7802734375 ]
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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[ -2.6328125, 2.775390625 ]
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 .
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[ 1.6435546875, -1.6357421875 ]
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 .
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1,800
[ -2.806640625, 2.955078125 ]
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
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[ -2.095703125, 2.09375 ]
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
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[ 1.6103515625, -1.626953125 ]
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
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[ -2.755859375, 2.91015625 ]
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
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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 .
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