Q: British-based GlaxoSmithKline Plc said earlier this year it would cut off supplies to Canadian drugstores that ship to the United States .

GlaxoSmithKline , the UK drugmaker , has said it would cut off supplies to Canadian stores shipping drugs to the US .

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A: yes
Q: The quick conviction followed a 21 / 2-week trial , during which Waagner represented himself .

The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself .

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A: yes
Q: Viacom 's lawyers say Spike is a common name that does not necessarily prompt thoughts of Lee .

Viacom 's lawyers say Spike is a common name that doesn 't necessarily prompt thoughts of the 46-year-old film director .

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A:
yes