[Q]: Montgomery was one of the first places to enact such a law , but many places , including New York City , now ban smoking in bars .

While Montgomery was one of the first to enact such a law , it 's now relatively common - even New York City bans smoking in bars .
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[A]: yes

[Q]: Meanwhile , the global death toll approached 770 with more than 8,300 people sickened since the severe acute respiratory syndrome virus first appeared in southern China in November .

The global death toll from SARS was at least 767 , with more than 8,300 people sickened since the virus first appeared in southern China in November .
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[A]: yes

[Q]: ODonnell was just 3-of-5 for 24 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions a year ago .

The 13-year veteran has passed for 21,438 yards and 118 touchdowns with 67 interceptions .
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[A]: no

[Q]: At the time federal investigators were looking into how CFSB allocated shares of initial public stock offerings .

A federal grand jury and the Securities and Exchange Commission were looking into how the company allocated shares of initial public stock offerings .
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[A]:
yes