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Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans . | Following California 's lead , several states and the federal government passed similar or tougher bans . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,700 |
Immunizing mice with pneumococcusleads tothe generation of antibodies that the researchers think lead to the protection from heart disease , he said . | Immunizing mice with pneumococcus means generating antibodies that the researchers believe lead to the protection from heart disease , he said . | 1equivalent
| 1,701 |
After Freitas ' opening statement , King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel recessed trial until after the Thanksgiving weekend . | King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel will then recess the trial until Monday . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,702 |
He said McKevitt was " the man who has the blood of innocent people on his hands " . | McKevitt is a terrorist , a man who has the blood of innocent people on his hands . " | 1equivalent
| 1,703 |
The governor is going to Jackson , where 13 of the state 's 16 fatalities were reported . | The governor is going to Jackson , where 13 people were killed . | 1equivalent
| 1,704 |
The Ministry of Defence said that " an investigation is being conducted into allegations that have been made against a British officer who was serving in Iraq " . | The Ministry of Defence said yesterday : “ We can confirm that an investigation is being conducted into allegations surrounding a British officer who served in Iraq . | 1equivalent
| 1,705 |
Mr. Malik assured him that he would be considered a martyr if he did not return , the witness testified . | Mr. Malik assured him that he would be considered a martyr if anything happened to him as a result of his trip , the witness said . | 1equivalent
| 1,706 |
Florida Sen. Bob Graham was not identifiable by 61 percent of those polled . | Kerry was viewed favorably by 66 percent of those polled ; Dean at 57 percent . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,707 |
That kept the records sealed as Limbaugh 's attorneys prepared to file an appeal . | A day later , Winikoff sealed the records again to give Limbaugh 's attorneys time to appeal . | 1equivalent
| 1,708 |
States of emergency were declared in all four states as well as West Virginia , Delaware , New Jersey and Washington DC . | States of emergency were declared in North Carolina , Virginia , Washington DC , Maryland , West Virginia , Delaware , Pennsylvania and New Jersey . | 1equivalent
| 1,709 |
At midnight on Wednesday , 68 percent of voters said " no " to the tax , with 97 percent of the votes counted . | With 97 percent of precincts counted tonight , 68 percent of voters opposed the tax . | 1equivalent
| 1,710 |
PwC itself paid $ 5m last year over alleged violations of independence rules . | In July 2002 , PWC paid $ 5 million to settle alleged violations of auditor independence rules . | 1equivalent
| 1,711 |
The addition of the house shooting expands the investigation area east by two miles , with the police now examining a seven-mile section of the freeway . | The house shooting expands the investigation area east by three kilometres , with the police now examining an 11-kilometre section of the freeway . | 1equivalent
| 1,712 |
He planned to stay all day until the river crested , which was forecast for late last night . | He and the other lawyers planned to stay until the river starts receding . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,713 |
Remaining shares will be held by QVC 's management . | Members of the QVC management team hold the remaining shares . | 1equivalent
| 1,714 |
The New York Yankees took third baseman Eric Duncan from Seton Hall Prep in New Jersey with the 27th pick . | The Yankees selected Eric Duncan , a third baseman from Seton Hall Prep in New Jersey , with the 27th pick . | 1equivalent
| 1,715 |
Gehring waived extradition Monday during a hearing in San Jose , and authorities said they expected him back in New Hampshire on Tuesday . | Gehring waived extradition Monday during a hearing in Santa Clara County Superior Court in San Jose and was expected Tuesday in New Hampshire . | 1equivalent
| 1,716 |
" I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel , " said Silver . | " I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel , J. Michael Boxley , ' ' the Silver statement said . " | 1equivalent
| 1,717 |
Crews worked to install a new culvert and prepare the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel as storm clouds threatened to dump more rain . | Crews worked to install a new culvert and repave the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,718 |
The deal , approved by both companies ' board of directors , is expected to be completed in the third quarter of Nvidia 's fiscal third quarter . | The acquisition has been approved by both companies ' board of directors and is expected to close in the third quarter this year . | 1equivalent
| 1,719 |
After Hughes refused to rehire Hernandez , he complained to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission . | Hernandez filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint and sued . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,720 |
There are 103 Democrats in the Assembly and 47 Republicans . | Democrats dominate the Assembly while Republicans control the Senate . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,721 |
Bethany Hamilton remained in stable condition Saturday after the attack Friday morning . | Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,722 |
Last week the power station ’ s US owners , AES Corp , walked away from the plant after banks and bondholders refused to accept its financial restructuring offer . | The news comes after Drax 's American owner , AES Corp. AES.N , last week walked away from the plant after banks and bondholders refused to accept its restructuring offer . | 1equivalent
| 1,723 |
Sobig.F spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain such familiar headings as " Thank You ! , " " Re : Details " or " Re : That Movie . " | The virus spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain familiar headings like " Thank You ! " and " Re : Details " . | 1equivalent
| 1,724 |