Problem: Wwo sentences:
The suspected militants ambushed the convoy Saturday near the town of Spinboldak , said U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Douglas Lefforge .
The suspected militants ambushed the convoy near the town of Spinboldak , U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Douglas Lefforge said Sunday , a day after the attack .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index dipped 0.08 of a point to 1,646 .
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > added 1.92 points , or 0.12 percent , at 1,647.94 .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Several cities are competing for the headquarters , including Miami ; Panama City ; Atlanta ; Port-of-Spain , Trinidad ; and Puebla , Mexico .
But Miami is competing with eight other cities , including Atlanta ; Panama City ; Port-of-Spain , Trinidad ; and Cancn , Mexico .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
In an editorial in the journal , two breast cancer researchers said hormones ' effect on the breast creates a double-whammy that is " almost unique " in medicine .
In an accompanying editorial , two breast cancer researchers said that the effect of hormones on the breast created a double whammy that was " almost unique " in medicine .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes