Q: The news came as authorities in Taiwan quarantined hundreds at two major hospitals amid fears of a widespread epidemic of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome on the self-governing island .

The threat came as Taiwanese authorities quarantined hundreds at two hospitals amid fears of an epidemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome .

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Q: Kerr , who won three championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 90 's and one with the Spurs in 1999 , finished with 12 points , 3 assists and 2 rebounds .

Kerr , who won three NBA titles with Chicago and one with the Spurs in 1999 , finished with 12 points , three assists and two rebounds .

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Q: Allied forces have overthrown the government , moved into Saddam Hussein 's palaces and started to patrol the streets of the capital .

Allied forces have defeated Saddam 's military , moved into his palaces and started to patrol Baghdad .

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yes