Here are two sentences:

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index rose 4.64 points , or 0.27 percent , to 1,735.34 , according to the latest available data .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX climbed 17.08 points , or 1.74 percent , to 998.68 .
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no

Q: Cox said state police would still help his office in the investigation , but Sturdivant would not be involved .

On Friday , authorities had said the state police would head the investigation .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
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A: no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Under Kansas law , it is illegal for children under the age of 16 to have sexual relations .
In the opinion , Kline noted that it is illegal for children that young to have sexual relations .

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yes

input question: It ended a diplomatic drought between the two nations , at odds for months over North Korea 's nuclear program and American demands that it cease .
The contact between the delegations ended a diplomatic drought between the two nations , at odds over the nuclear program and U.S. demands that it cease immediately .

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output answer: yes

[Q]: The two blond opponents appeared almost identical in matching powder-blue outfits to their dismay .
The two blond opponents appeared almost identical because they wore matching powder-blue outfits - to their dismay . "
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?
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[A]: yes

Q: The other 18 people in the building , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend , were not injured , police spokesman Don Aaron said .

The other 18 people inside the building - two visitors and 16 employees , including Harrison 's ex-girlfriend - escaped unharmed , Aaron said .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
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yes