QUES: Announced last week , Apple 's iTunes Music Store has sold over 1 million songs in the first week , the company announced on Monday .

Apple Computer 's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation , the company said Monday .

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QUES: The search was concentrated in northeast Pennsylvania , but State Police Trooper Tom Kelly acknowledged that Selenski could have traveled hundreds of miles by now .

The search was concentrated in northeastern Pennsylvania , but State Police Trooper Tom Kelly acknowledged that Selenski could be out of the area .

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ANS: yes

QUES: The euro tagged another record high against the dollar on Tuesday as demand for higher-yielding euro-based assets overshadowed solid U.S. economic data .

The euro ros further into record territory on Tuesday as demand for higher-yielding euro-based assets overshadowed U.S. economic data showing rising consumer confidence and a strong housing market .

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no