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The blast occurred at 5 a.m. in the capital 's Al-Bayaa district , police said . | The 5 a.m. blast occurred in the city 's Al Bayaa district . | 1equivalent
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The report finds that 6.5 percent of American adults were diagnosed with diabetes in 2002 compared with 5.1 percent in 1997 . | In a special section on diabetes , the report notes that 6.5 percent of American adults were diagnosed with diabetes in 2002 , compared to 5.1 percent in 1997 . | 1equivalent
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Omar 's brother , Zahid , and wife , Tahari , were arrested on May 2 in Derbyshire . | Zahid and Paveen Sharif were arrested in Derbyshire and Tabassum , Mr Sharif 's wife , in Nottinghamshire , last Friday . | 0not_equivalent
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The company has 30 days to respond to the charges before the FCC makes a final ruling . | AT & T has 30 days to respond to the charges before the F.C.C. issues a final order . | 1equivalent
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The study results were presented Tuesday at a meeting of the American Thoracic Society in Seattle , and will be published in this week 's New England Journal of Medicine . | The study results were released at a meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and also will be published in tomorrow 's issue of The New England Journal of Medicine . | 1equivalent
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Associated Press Writer Marc Humbert in Albany contributed to this report . | Associated Press Writer Carolyn Thompson contributed to this report from Buffalo . | 0not_equivalent
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He said he thought he had hit a dog or a cat , or someone had thrown a rock at his car , the police said . | The bishop told police he thought he had struck a dog or a cat or that someone had thrown a rock at his vehicle . | 1equivalent
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The audiotape aired last week by the Arab Al-Jazeera television network appears to be an effort to incite attacks . | An audiotape aired last week by the Arab al-Jazeera television network may be the strongest evidence yet that Saddam survived the war . | 0not_equivalent
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The defense cannot appeal Roush 's ruling until after the trial . | Defense lawyers cannot appeal the ruling until after trial , in the appellate courts . | 1equivalent
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Lovett 's father , Ron Lovett , issued a statement apologising for his son 's behaviour . | The father , Ron Lovett , issued a statement through a family member Monday , apologizing for his son 's behavior . | 1equivalent
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" But HRT should not be used to prevent heart disease or any other chronic condition . " | " The clear message is it should not be used to prevent cardiovascular disease , " Manson said . | 0not_equivalent
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Former South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu said Sunday he did not see what " all the fuss " was over appointing a gay bishop , but urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate . | South Africa 's Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he does not understand all the fuss about appointing a gay bishop , but he has urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate . | 1equivalent
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Bridges is a retired Air Force major general and a former shuttle pilot . | OKeefe called Bridges , a retired Air Force Major General , to ask him to switch centers on Wednesday . | 0not_equivalent
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You can reach George Hunter at ( 313 ) 222-2027 or ghunter @ detnews.com. | Reach her at ( 248 ) 647-7221 or email lberman @ detnews.com. | 0not_equivalent
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" This sale is part of our efforts to simplify our Foodservice Products business and improve its cost structure , " said Gary Costley , Multifoods chairman and chief executive . | " This sale is part of our efforts to simplify our Foodservice Products business and improve its cost structure , " chairman and CEO Gary Costley said in a statement . | 1equivalent
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The study adds to the evidence that diet might affect a person 's chances of developing the mind-robbing disease that affects 4 million Americans . | The research adds to the evidence that diet may affect a person 's chances of developing the mind-robbing disease that afflicts more than four million North Americans . | 1equivalent
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The CGT warned of prolonged industrial action unless Raffarin agreed . | The large CGT union warned France of lengthy industrial action . | 0not_equivalent
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" But they did not , as of the time of this particular tragic event , provide the security we had requested , " Jordan said . | " But they did not , as of the time of this tragic event , provide the additional security we requested . " | 1equivalent
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Voters in Cleveland Heights , Ohio , approved a proposal allowing same-sex couples - and also unmarried heterosexual couples - to officially register as domestic partners . | Voters in Cleveland Heights , Ohio , were asked to decide whether to allow same-sex couples - and also unmarried heterosexual couples - to officially register as domestic partners . | 1equivalent
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State air regulators and three automakers have settled a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , a spokesman for California 's air board said Monday . | State air regulators and three automakers have agreed to settle a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , according to a spokesman for California 's air board . | 1equivalent
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" Spin and manipulative public relations and propaganda are not the answer , " it said . | The report added that " spin " and manipulative public relations " are not the answer , " but that neither is avoiding the debate . | 0not_equivalent
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In comparison , 86 percent of Israeli Jews say they have a favorable opinion of the United States . | But in Jordan and in the Palestinian Authority , only 1 percent of the Muslim population say they have a favorable opinion of the United States . | 0not_equivalent
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But they don ’ t realize that until it ’ s too late ( of course ) because they ’ re potential victims in a horror movie . | But they don 't realize that until it 's too late ( of course ) because they 're potential victims . | 0not_equivalent
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Sales -- a figure watched closely as a barometer of health -- rose 5 percent instead of falling as many industry experts predicted . | It also disclosed that sales -- a figure closely watched by analysts as a barometer of its health -- were significantly higher than industry experts expected . | 1equivalent
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Doud was shot in the shoulder and underwent surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital , where he was listed in satisfactory condition . | A spokeswoman at Strong Memorial Hospital said Doud was in satisfactory condition Tuesday night . | 0not_equivalent
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The third case involved contracts signed by Sierra Pacific Resources SRP.N utility Nevada Power Co. and two municipal utilities . | A separate case seeking to renegotiate contracts was filed by Sierra Pacific Resources SRP.N utility Nevada Power Co. and two municipal utilities . | 1equivalent
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The three grocery chains were relying on store managers and replacement workers to keep their stores open . | The supermarket chains have used managers and replacement workers to keep their stores open , often at reduced hours . | 0not_equivalent
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Merseyside police found the truck , without the books , the next morning about 20 miles from the warehouse . | Police said they were checking a white articulated trailer truck found about 20 miles from the warehouse for forensic evidence . | 0not_equivalent
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The work appears in the Oct. 22 / 29 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association . | The study appears in Wednesday 's Journal of the American Medical Association ( news - web sites ) . | 1equivalent
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The significant highs Beijing chalked up before APEC was China 's first space mission on October 15 . | One of the significant highs Beijing chalked up before APEC was Chinas first space mission on Oct 15 . | 1equivalent
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ABC broadcast a special " World News Tonight " report out of Washington anchored by Ted Koppel . | Partly as a result , ABC chose to broadcast its special report out of Washington with Ted Koppel as anchor . | 1equivalent
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Microsoft has identified the freely distributed Linux software as one of the biggest threats to its sales . | The company has publicly identified Linux as one of its biggest competitive threats . | 1equivalent
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The indictment said he attended important meetings to plan the attacks , recruited fellow bombers and coordinated the operation . | Samudra not present in Bangkok , the indictment said , but attended a series of meetings before the attacks , recruiting fellow bombers and coordinating the operation . | 0not_equivalent
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It also said it would reconsider its support for the 2003 show , which took place last month . | The company added that it would reevaluate its commitment to the remaining New York show , which took place last month . | 1equivalent
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The two Democrats on the five-member FCC panel held a news conference to sway opinion against Powell . | The two Democrats on the five-member FCC held a news conference to sway opinion against Powell and the panel 's two other Republicans . | 0not_equivalent
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If no candidate wins 50 percent plus one in today 's election , the top two will meet in a runoff June 3 . | If no candidate wins more than 50 percent of the vote , the top two vote-getters are headed to a runoff on June 3 . | 1equivalent
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LURD 's Ja 'neh also called for an interim government and the deployment of a U.S.-led Western peacekeeping force . | The rebels are also calling for the deployment of a U.S.-led peacekeeping force . | 0not_equivalent
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The bomb exploded in Helmand province aboard a bus en route to the provincial capital , Lashkar Gah , according to news agency reports . | The bomb exploded in Helmand Province aboard a bus headed for the provincial capital , Lashkar Gah , according to wire reports . | 1equivalent
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The UMass president has acknowledged talking to him once since he went on the lam in 1995 , just before federal indictments were handed down . | The UMass president , who testified before a congressional committee last week , has acknowledged talking to him once since he went on the lam in 1995 . | 1equivalent
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Eric Gagne earned his 17th save in as many opportunities as he struck out three in the ninth and allowed only an infield single by Greg Norton . | Closer Eric Gagne earned his 17th save in as many opportunities as he struck out three of the four batters he faced in the ninth . | 0not_equivalent
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The jury awarded TVT about $ 23 million in compensatory damages and roughly $ 108 million in punitive damages . | TVT Records sought $ 360 million in punitive damages and $ 30 million in compensatory damages , officials said . | 0not_equivalent
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Air Commodore Pietsch said a 9-11 style aircraft suicide attack was the key concern . | Air Commodore Dave Pietsch said the main concern was a September 11-style aircraft suicide attack . | 1equivalent
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" I don 't even worry about it anymore , " he said . | " I don 't even worry about that anymore , " the 38-year-old center fielder said . | 1equivalent
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The report was sponsored by the Computer & Communications Industry Association ( CCIA ) . | The paper was released by the Computer and Communications Industry Association in Washington . | 1equivalent
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Families stuck on the highway remained in their cars , and used their cell phones to call home . | Families stuck on the highway were being urged to remain in their cars , and to use their cell phones only in case of emergency . | 0not_equivalent
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" While the rest of America grapples with an economic downturn , recession has become a permanent way of life for much of rural America , " Edwards said in a speech . | " While the rest of America grapples with an economic downturn , recession has become a permanent way of life for much of rural America . " | 1equivalent
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" First , the target was not clear . . . we should have authentic evidence of the target that they really hate Islam , " he said . | In jihad , the target must be clear , meaning that we should have authentic evidence of the target that they really hate Islam , " Imron said . | 1equivalent
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Sharpton nearly jumped out of his chair , saying , " That sounds more like Stonewall Jackson than Jesse Jackson . | " That sounds more like Stonewall Jackson than Reverend ( Jesse ) Jackson , " he retorted . | 1equivalent
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The SharePoint Portal Server application , which facilitates teamwork , retails for $ 5,619 . | Server software , however , costs thousands of dollars , such as SharePoint Portal Server , which retails for $ 5,619 . | 0not_equivalent
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Dogs , he said , are second only to humans in the thoroughness of medical understanding and research . | He said that dogs are second only to humans in terms of being the subject of medical research . | 1equivalent
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The Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission have the final say . | But the deal must get approval from the Federal Communications Commission and the Justice Department 's antitrust division . | 1equivalent
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" I really liked him and I still do , " Cohen Alon told the Herald yesterday . | And I really liked him , and I still do . | 1equivalent
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Argentine Guillermo Coria and Netherlander Martin Verkerk are in the other half . | The other semifinal between Guillermo Coria of Argentina and Martin Verkerk of the Netherlands is also compelling . | 0not_equivalent
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Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia remembers how he and his friends used to have to sneak around the school yard to speak Spanish . | Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia says when he was growing up , he wasn 't allowed to speak Spanish at school . | 1equivalent
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Hovan did not speak , but his lawyer , John Speranza , said his client " did not wake up that day " intending to hurt anyone . | Hovan " did not wake up that day " intending to hurt anyone , defense attorney John Speranza said . | 0not_equivalent
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Microsoft will pay Time Warner AOL $ 750 million to settle an outstanding antitrust suit brought by Time Warner 's Netscape division . | Microsoft on Thursday agreed to pay AOL Time Warner $ 750 million to settle AOL Time Warner 's private monopoly lawsuit against Microsoft . | 1equivalent
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Kollar-Kotelly has scheduled another antitrust settlement compliance hearing for January . | The judge scheduled another oversight hearing for late January . | 1equivalent
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The House voted 425 to 2 to clear the bill , the first of 13 that Congress must pass each year to fund the federal government . | The bill is among the first of 13 that Congress must pass each year to fund the federal government . | 0not_equivalent
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Monkeypox is usually found only in central and western Africa . | Prairie dogs , usually found in southwestern and western states , aren ’ t indigenous to Wisconsin . | 0not_equivalent
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UN armored personnel carriers trained machine guns on Bunia 's main street but did not open fire . | Uruguayan armoured personnel carriers trained mounted machine guns down Bunia 's empty main street , but they were under orders not to open fire . | 1equivalent
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National Breast Cancer Centre chief executive Professor Christine Ewan said it was too early to quantify the risk to women . | National Breast Cancer Centre head Professor Christine Ewan said there was no need for panic . | 1equivalent
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For the fourth quarter , Intel expects revenue between $ 8.1 billion and $ 8.7 billion . | At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . | 0not_equivalent
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In version 4.1 , a new web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning interface speeds up the flow of information between workstations and the server . | Openexchange Server 4.1 includes a web-based distributed authoring and versioning ( WebDAV ) interface and Outlook connector to speed information flows . | 1equivalent
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The highest-paid Washington private-college president is Susan Resneck Pierce , who heads the University of Puget Sound . | The highest-paid private-college president in Washington is University of Puget Sound President Susan Resneck Pierce at $ 314,160 , the Chronicle said . | 0not_equivalent
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At midnight , Erika was about 90 miles east of Brownsville and moving toward the west at about 20 mph , with sustained winds near 70 mph . | Late Friday evening , forecasters said Erika was 130 miles east of Brownsville and tracking due west at 21 mph with sustained winds of about 70 mph . | 1equivalent
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Not counting energy prices , wholesale prices were down 0.9 percent . | Energy prices dropped by 8.6 percent , the biggest decline since July 1986 . | 0not_equivalent
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The 30-year bond US30YT = RR firmed 31 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.16 percent -- another record low -- from 4.22 percent . | The 30-year bond < US30YT = RR > firmed 24 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.18 percent , after hitting another record low of 4.16 percent . | 0not_equivalent
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Antonio Monteiro de Castro , 58 , currently director of the group ’ s Latin America & Caribbean operations , will become chief operating officer from the same date . | BAT also said Antonio Monteiro de Castro , director for Latin America and the Caribbean , would become chief operating officer on January 1 , 2004 . | 1equivalent
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The government began on September 1 to add the word " Taiwan " in English to the cover of new passport , a decision slammed by Beijing . | The government recently added the word ' Taiwan ' in English to the cover of its new passports , a move slammed by Beijing . | 1equivalent
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A floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres , the ship took about five years to build . | The Reagan , a floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres , is the ninth Nimitz-class carrier to be built at the Newport News shipyard . | 0not_equivalent
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Pollack said yesterday the plaintiffs failed to show that Merrill and Blodget directly caused their losses . | Basically , the plaintiffs did not show that omissions in Merrill 's research caused the claimed losses . | 1equivalent
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The exam is a requirement for graduation , but Mills reversed course after an estimated 60 percent of students statewide failed it . | The Regents math exam is required for graduation , but Mills reversed course after an estimated 63 percent of students statewide failed the exam . | 1equivalent
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Ms O 'Hare will take time off from studying history at New York University to be in Australia during October for national breast cancer awareness week . | Ms O 'Hare , who has taken time out from studying history at New York University , will be in Australia throughout October in which is national breast cancer awareness week . | 1equivalent
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Hurricane Claudette moved toward the Texas coast on Tuesday and was expected to strengthen before making landfall later in the day , forecasters said . | The US National Hurricane Center said the hurricane was heading toward the Texas coast and could strengthen before it hits land later in the day . | 1equivalent
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This led to the recovery of the 270-kilogram Cancuen altar , announced on Wednesday by the Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society . | This led last month to the recovery of the 600-pound Cancun altar , Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society announced Wednesday . | 1equivalent
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A Royal Duty is based on his experiences with Diana , Princess of Wales and letters allegedly to and from her . | The royal household was bracing itself for any more revelations in A Royal Duty , based on the former servant ’ s time with Diana , Princess of Wales . | 0not_equivalent
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" They were tossed around like feathers , " Gordon said . | " The concrete barriers ( between lanes ) were being tossed around like feathers . " | 1equivalent
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BAT BATS.L also said Managing Director Paul Adams would step up to chief executive from January 1 , 2004 , to ease the transition . | As part of the changes BAT said managing director , Paul Adams , 50 , would become chief executive from January 1 . | 1equivalent
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On May 1 , he crawled through a narrow , winding canyon , rappelled down a 60-foot cliff and walked some six miles down the canyon . | He crawled through a narrow , winding canyon , rappelled down a 60-foot cliff , and walked some six miles down the canyon near Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah . | 0not_equivalent
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" Close co-operation between law-enforcement agencies and intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism , " Mr Howard said . | Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and intelligence services was at the heart of the fight against terrorism , he said . | 1equivalent
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Stout previously worked for General Electric subsidiary GE Capital Service Inc . , where he was vice president and chief technology and information officer . | Stout comes to Sprint from GE Capital , where he served as chief technology and information officer . | 1equivalent
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Only one test , the effect on financial services , was deemed to be passed . | Only the positive effect on the financial services industry was assured , he said . | 1equivalent
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Knight agreed to a two-year , $ 2.38 million contract that included a $ 300,000 signing bonus . | ESPN reported that Knight 's two-year deal is worth $ 2.38 million , including a $ 300,000 signing bonus . | 1equivalent
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The prosecutor said the company knowingly underestimated to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) the number of safety complaints involving the device . | They said the company knowingly underestimated to the FDA the number of safety complaints involving the device . | 1equivalent
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" We 're going to do everything in our power to get money back to ratepayers as quickly as possible , " Kennedy said . | " There 's very strong interest in getting money back to the ratepayers as quickly as possible , " Commissioner Susan Kennedy said . | 1equivalent
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Officials said it will take lengthy testing to determine if all anthrax spores have been killed . | Still , officials said it will take several more months of testing to determine whether the anthrax spores have been successfully killed . | 1equivalent
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Fletcher said he expects to have the support of lawmakers from agricultural states , many of whom are on the committee . | He said he also expects to have the support of lawmakers from other agricultural states . | 0not_equivalent
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EDS said that it was " responding to a subpoena and providing documents and information to the SEC " . | EDS is " in the process of responding to a subpoena and providing documents and information to the SEC , " the company said . | 1equivalent
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It is not clear whether the apology was written on the orders of Mr Blair or at Mr Campbell 's initiative . | It is not clear whether the apology to Sir Richard - known as " C " - was written on the orders of the Prime Minister or on Mr Campbell 's own initiative . | 1equivalent
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The soldiers , from the 3rd Armored Cavalry , were hurt when their Humvee vehicle struck a mine in Hit . | The pipeline exploded only a few hours after two U.S. soldiers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry were wounded when their Humvee vehicle detonated a land mine in the same area . | 0not_equivalent
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Several protesters were injured by a speeding police van that drove through the crowd . | Anger grew after a police van injured several protesters by speeding through the crowd . | 0not_equivalent
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Vice President Dick Cheney and Mississippi Republican gubernatorial candidate Haley Barbour acknowledge the cheering crowd . | Vice President Dick Cheney says Mississippi Republican Haley Barbour would be a good governor because of his government and business savvy . | 0not_equivalent
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Trailing Arsenal by eight points two months ago , United rallied from its worst start since 1989 with an unbeaten streak stretching back to Dec. 26 . | Trailing the Londoners by eight points two months ago , United rallied from its worst league start since 1989 with an unbeaten streak starting Dec. 26 . | 1equivalent
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Deputies said the incident began at 9 : 40 a.m. when deputies received a phone call from a person requesting assistance regarding a domestic disturbance at 54346 Avenida Velasco . | The incident began at 9 : 40 a.m. when deputies said they received a phone call requesting assistance with a domestic disturbance at the home in the 54-300 block of Avenida Velasco . | 1equivalent
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The Russell 2000 index , the barometer of smaller company stocks , fell 2.52 to 410.23 . | The Russell 2000 index , which tracks smaller company stocks , fell 1.40 , or 0.3 percent , to 408.83 . | 1equivalent
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In a mixture of ancient pagan and modern Christian rites , the villagers have staged a series of ceremonies hoping to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor . | In a mixture of ancient Melanesian pagan and modern Christian ceremonies the people tried again to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor since that long-ago meal . | 0not_equivalent
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" We put a lot of effort and energy into improving our patching process , probably later than we should have and now we 're just gaining incredible speed . | " We 've put a lot of effort and energy into improving our patching progress , probably later than we should have . | 0not_equivalent
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Shares of Halliburton fell 71 cents , or 3 percent , to close at $ 21.59 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange . | Halliburton shares fell 54 cents , or 2.4 percent , to $ 21.76 a share in midday New York Stock Exchange trade . | 1equivalent
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He also recruited others to participate in the scheme by convincing them to receive fraudulently obtained merchandise he had ordered for himself . | He also recruited other people to take delivery of fraudulently obtained merchandise he had ordered . | 1equivalent
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Goldman Sachs said : " We believe this is the right decision for the company , for its employees and for its creditors . " | " We believe this is the right decision for the company ( Jinro ) , for its employees and for its creditors , " it said . | 1equivalent
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