Q: Printer maker Lexmark International Inc. spurted $ 3.95 to $ 63.35 , recouping some of the $ 14.10 it lost Monday . -- Other gainers included Lexmark , which rose $ US3.95 to $ US63.35 , recouping some of the $ US14.10 it lost Monday . --
A: " yes "

Q: After about three hours of negotiations , the gunman released the hostages after authorities delivered on his request for soft drinks . -- After about three hours of negotiations , the gunman released the hostages when authorities delivered on his request for a six-pack of soda . --
A: " yes "

Q: Progress Software plans to acquire privately held DataDirect Technologies for about $ 88 million in cash , the companies said Friday . -- Progress Software Corp. is acquiring DataDirect Technologies Ltd . , a privately held supplier of data-access software , for approximately $ 88 million , the companies said Friday . --
A: " yes "

Q: Rebels sought to consolidate their grip on a troubled northeastern Congolese town Tuesday after a week of fighting that killed at least 112 people . -- Rebels consolidated their grip on a troubled northeastern Congolese town Tuesday as residents identified at least 112 dead after a week of fighting . --
A:
" yes "