Problem: Wwo sentences:
Pope John Paul has health problems but is still at the helm of the Roman Catholic Church , the pope 's top aide has told Reuters .
Pope John Paul has health problems but is firmly in charge of the Roman Catholic Church , the pope 's top aide told Reuters on Friday .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The movie opens this weekend and the companion game has been on sale since late last month .
The movie opened over the weekend in the number one spot and the companion game has been on sale since late last month .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Retailers J.C. Penney Co . Inc . ( JCP ) and Walgreen Co . ( WAG ) kick things off on Monday .
Retailers J.C. Penney Co . Inc . JCP.N and Walgreen Co . WAG.N kick things off on Monday .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , are among this year 's nominees .
Shirley Hazzard and Edward P. Jones , both of whom needed more than a decade to complete their current novels , were also among the fiction finalists announced Wednesday .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes