The Conference Board reported its U.S. Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 83.5 in June from 83.6 in May.
The consumer-confidence index came in at 83.5 in June, down slightly from a revised 83.6 in May, the Conference Board said.

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Answer: 5

Thomas was joined in full by Rehnquist, and in parts by O'Connor and Scalia.
He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Antonin Scalia.

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Answer: 3

russia ratified the amended version of the treaty.
russia ratified the amended treaty.

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Answer: 5

Exit polls suggest Putin ally wins Moscow vote
Exit polls shows Putin ally wins Moscow vote, Navalny cries foul

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3