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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 . | 1equivalent
| 1,995 |
The world 's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies , and set out to make it easier for them to apply the updates . | The world 's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies trying to apply them . | 0not_equivalent
| 1,997 |
The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . | The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . | 1equivalent
| 1,999 |
The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . | The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . | 1equivalent
| 2,000 |
Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt along sections of the coast . | Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic . | 1equivalent
| 2,009 |
Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . | Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,024 |
" 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 . " | 1equivalent
| 2,047 |
Gasps could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed . | Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . | 1equivalent
| 2,051 |
Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . | Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . | 1equivalent
| 2,067 |
" I had one bad stretch of holes that put me out of contention to win , " Woods said . | " I had one bad stretch of holes that put me out of contention , " Woods said , referring to his 42 on the front nine Saturday . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,077 |
The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points . | It had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus four percentage points and was conducted Thursday through Saturday . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,111 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,124 |
The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 . | The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . | 1equivalent
| 2,126 |
Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . | Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,163 |
That is evident from their failure , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . | Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . | 1equivalent
| 2,165 |
We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' as the name of our network . " | We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' to name our network . | 1equivalent
| 2,181 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,196 |
But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found . | MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . | 1equivalent
| 2,205 |
White , who had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9 : 30 a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman . | White , who had kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis and had been hospitalized since a September stroke . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,223 |
About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students must be proficient at math . | In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . | 1equivalent
| 2,231 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,243 |
The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . | The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached . | 1equivalent
| 2,247 |
" So Sebastian did his best to convincingly confess to a crime that he didn 't commit in order to survive , " she told jurors . | " Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , " Ms. Richardson declared . | 1equivalent
| 2,249 |
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 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,250 |
He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in Alabama . | He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . | 1equivalent
| 2,264 |
The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . | They were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on July 8 . | 1equivalent
| 2,267 |
" No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , " Wheeler said in a statement . | No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , Wheeler said Tuesday . | 1equivalent
| 2,272 |
The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . | The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 . | 1equivalent
| 2,286 |
He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him violence was the answer . | His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . | 1equivalent
| 2,289 |
" There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , " Thaksin said . | Thus , he said , there did not have to one deadline to create the economic community . | 1equivalent
| 2,297 |
The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . | The broadside came during the recording on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . | 1equivalent
| 2,301 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,307 |
Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . | The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . | 1equivalent
| 2,328 |
The player 's eyes were bloodshot and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 - well above Tennessee 's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10 , the report said . | He failed a field sobriety test and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 – well above Tennessee 's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10 , the report said . | 1equivalent
| 2,343 |
But Virgin wants to operate Concorde on routes to New York , Barbados and Dubai . | Branson said that his preference would be to operate a fully commercial service on routes to New York , Barbados and Dubai . | 1equivalent
| 2,346 |
He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . | Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,350 |
The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs . | Economists said the announcement was not a surprise , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . | 1equivalent
| 2,352 |
Asked if the delegates could leave on Friday , police intelligence chief in Aceh , Surya Dharma , told reporters they could not because they did not have proper permission . | Asked if the delegates could leave on Friday , police intelligence chief Surya Dharma told reporters : " Of course they may not go . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,361 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,381 |
Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . | The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,392 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,394 |
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 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,396 |
Citigroup Inc . C.N , the world 's largest financial services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group . | Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . | 1equivalent
| 2,398 |
" They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , " says Carney . | The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks , " Carney added . | 1equivalent
| 2,415 |
Let me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . | " The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , " he said . | 1equivalent
| 2,417 |
Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . | Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . | 1equivalent
| 2,428 |
Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . | For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . | 1equivalent
| 2,432 |
But late Thursday night , the campaign issued a statement saying there would be no news conference and no big announcement . | But late yesterday , the campaign and the state Democratic Party said there would be no news conference . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,439 |
There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . | The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . | 1equivalent
| 2,443 |
Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and pay cuts . | The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . | 1equivalent
| 2,446 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,457 |
" We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , " Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation . | We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,469 |
Terri Schiavo , 39 , underwent the procedure at the Tampa Bay area hospice where she has been living for several years , said her father , Bob Schindler . | The tube was removed Wednesday from Terri Schiavo , 39 , at the Tampa Bay-area hospice where she has lived for several years . | 1equivalent
| 2,472 |
After 18 months , Nissen found that Lipitor stopped plaque buildup in the patients ' arteries . | After 18 months , the atorvastatin patients had no change in the plaque in their arteries . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,494 |
Toll , Australia 's second-largest transport company , last week offered NZ75 a share for Tranz Rail . | Toll last week offered to buy the company for NZ75c a share , or $ NZ158 million . | 1equivalent
| 2,501 |
" 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 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,519 |
Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . | Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination policy , company officials said Wednesday . | 1equivalent
| 2,539 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,547 |
In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not " narrowly tailored " to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity . | Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . | 1equivalent
| 2,551 |
SP2 is basically about security enhancements to Windows , such as the improved Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . | The firewall in the current Windows XP was known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,568 |
A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said . | In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . | 1equivalent
| 2,572 |
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 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,577 |
But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . | Such an amount would probably be unable to summon a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . | 1equivalent
| 2,582 |
In the clash with police , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs . | In Baghdad , police Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs . | 1equivalent
| 2,588 |
Corixa shares rose 54 cents to $ 7.74 yesterday on the Nasdaq Stock Market . | Shares of Corixa rose 54 cents , or about 8 percent , to close at $ 7.74 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,597 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,610 |
O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . | Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . | 1equivalent
| 2,627 |
Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable condition after the attack Friday morning . | Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,649 |
The Calgary woman , who is in her twenties , donated blood on Aug. 7 . | The woman -- who has no symptoms of illness -- donated blood Aug. 7 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,655 |
Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . | In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent . | 1equivalent
| 2,656 |
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 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,697 |
The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . | The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court . | 1equivalent
| 2,698 |
Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . | Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer . | 1equivalent
| 2,713 |
" The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly massive fraud , " the judge said . | " The court and the public need to know more of the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , " he said . | 1equivalent
| 2,719 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,727 |
The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . | The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with lost or stolen refunds by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . | 1equivalent
| 2,730 |
" More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in Iraq . | In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . | 1equivalent
| 2,731 |
BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange . | BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . | 1equivalent
| 2,732 |
Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . | Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . | 1equivalent
| 2,734 |
Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . | U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,751 |
Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry . | The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . | 1equivalent
| 2,767 |
BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . | Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . | 1equivalent
| 2,775 |
" 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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,777 |
GM , the world 's largest automaker , has 115,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses . | They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,784 |
Rosenthal is hereby sentenced to custody of the Federal Bureau of prisons for one day with credit for time served , " Breyer said to tumultuous cheers in the courtroom . | " Rosenthal is hereby sentenced to custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons for one day with credit for time served . " | 0not_equivalent
| 2,793 |
" 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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,821 |
Mr. Young said he was disappointed that the government didn 't see the severe acute respiratory syndrome crisis as worthy of federal disaster-relief money . | Young said he was disappointed the government didn 't see the SARS crisis as worthy of federal disaster relief money . | 1equivalent
| 2,822 |
The 12-nation currency has risen by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months . | The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the past six weeks . | 1equivalent
| 2,827 |
In February 2000 , the officers — Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy — were acquitted of all charges in the killing . | The officers -- Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy -- were acquitted in 2000 of state murder charges . | 1equivalent
| 2,828 |
I was surprised it turned out me talking and the president just listening . | " I was surprised it turned out me talking and the president just listening . . . It was mostly a monologue . " | 1equivalent
| 2,829 |
The state 's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans . | Democrats hold a 17-15 edge in the state 's U.S. House delegation . | 1equivalent
| 2,834 |
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 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,841 |
We 'll be listening carefully to the [ IAEA ] director general 's report at the next board meeting . | " We 'll be listening carefully to the ( IAEA ) director-general 's report at the next board meeting . " | 1equivalent
| 2,863 |
In that position , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , president and CEO of EMC . | As executive vice president of new ventures , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , EMC 's president and chief executive . | 1equivalent
| 2,875 |
But with the PM due to leave tomorrow afternoon for personal reasons there was a risk he might not be present when the final decision was made . | But with the Prime Minister due to leave tomorrow , a day early , he may not be present when the final decision is made . | 1equivalent
| 2,876 |
A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . | Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,892 |
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 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,894 |
Glover spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . | About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,932 |
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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,987 |
But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards . " | " I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative . | 1equivalent
| 2,994 |