Problem: Wwo sentences:
Kenneth " Supreme " McGriff was sentenced to 37 months in prison for illegally possessing a handgun as a convicted felon at a firing range in Maryland .
Kenneth " Supreme " McGriff was sentenced to 37 months by U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz for illegally possessing a handgun as a convicted felon at a Maryland firing range .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Officials with the rebel group Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy could not be reached for comment Saturday .
The main rebel force , the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy , fears a peacekeeping force could bolster Taylor .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
He has a preliminary hearing Thursday to determine whether he 'll stand trial .
The question is whether there will be a hearing to determine if Bryant will stand trial .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The male eagle was found by a zookeeper early Thursday , suffering from severe puncture wounds in his abdomen .
The 21-year-old eagle , found by a zookeeper early Thursday , had severe puncture wounds to his abdomen and back , spokeswoman Julie Mason said .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes