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Question: With this directive still awaiting President Bush's signature, Secretary Rumsfeld did not order his subordinates to begin preparing any new military plans against either al Qaeda or the Taliban before 9/11.

Answer: With this directive awaiting President's Bush's signature, Secretary Rumsfeld did not begin any new military plans against either al Qaeda or the Taliban.

Question: Though the happy day is some months away, Prudie sends best wishes and congratulations to the young couple and tranquil thoughts to both sets of parents.

Answer: Though the happy day is months away, Prudie sends congratulations to the young couple.

Question: A French woman in the United States who broke several ribs in a car accident reportedly healed when she wore a Mother Teresa medallion around her neck.

Answer:
A woman in the US broke several ribs in a car accident reportedly healed when she wore a Mother Teresa medallion.