QUES: " The law has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit , undermining our defenses , " Ashcroft said .

He admits that the law " has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit , undermining our defenses . "

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

QUES: She has also signed a contract with Random House to write two books .

Pauley also announced Thursday that she has struck a deal with Random House to pen two books .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

QUES: A member of the chart-topping collective So Solid Crew dumped a loaded pistol in an alleyway as he fled from police , a court heard yesterday .

A member of the rap group So Solid Crew threw away a loaded gun during a police chase , Southwark Crown Court was told yesterday .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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yes