Question:
S1: U.S. manufacturing growth expanded for the third straight month in September but at a slower pace , according to a report released shortly after the opening bell .
S2: US manufacturing grew for the third consecutive month in September , but at a slower rate than in previous months , according to a survey released Wednesday .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: 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 .
S2: On Friday , U.S. Attorney Roslynn Mauskopf said she would take over the probe from District Attorney William Murphy .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: O 'Donnell wrote in her autobiography , " Find Me , " that she was " an abused child . "
S2: In her autobiography , " Find Me , " O 'Donnell wrote , " I was an abused kid .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: A federal magistrate in Fort Lauderdale ordered him held without bail .
S2: Zuccarini was ordered held without bail Wednesday by a federal judge in Fort Lauderdale , Fla .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes