Here are two sentences:

North American markets finished mixed in directionless trading Monday as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators move into the spotlight .

North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight .

no

Here are two sentences:

At a news conference on Staten Island , U.S. Attorney Roslynn Mauskopf announced she would be taking over the probe from District Attorney William Murphy .

On Friday , U.S. Attorney Roslynn Mauskopf said she would take over the probe from District Attorney William Murphy .

yes

Here are two sentences:

Earlier , they had defied a police order and cried " Allahu Akbar " ( God is Greatest ) as Bashir walked to his seat in the tightly guarded courtroom .

Earlier , Bashir 's supporters had defied a police order and cried " Allahu Akbar ( God is Greatest ) " as he walked to his seat .
yes