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The European Union was due Monday to demand Iran accept " urgently and unconditionally " tougher nuclear inspections and to link compliance with a pending trade deal . | The European Union was due on Monday to demand that Iran accept " urgently and unconditionally " tougher inspections of its nuclear program , linking compliance to a pending trade deal . | 1equivalent
| 500 |
Advances in AIDS treatments in recent years , some experts are saying , could be undermining efforts to promote safe sex . | Advances in AIDS treatments in recent years , some experts say , may be undermining efforts to promote safer-sex practices . | 1equivalent
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Viles ' body was discovered four hours later after he failed to respond to a call to return to his housing unit . | Viles was found dead after the three failed to respond to a routine call to return to their housing units . | 1equivalent
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Every Thursday , a grains management committee meets in the Commission 's agriculture directorate to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender . | A grains management committee normally meets each Thursday in the Commission 's agriculture unit -- another target of Wednesday 's raids -- to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender . | 0not_equivalent
| 503 |
About 1,500 firefighters here and north of the neighboring city of Rancho Cucamonga battled flames with helicopters , air tankers and bulldozers . | About 1500 firefighters in Fontana and the neighbouring city of Rancho Cucamonga battled flames with helicopters , air tankers and bulldozers . | 1equivalent
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Once seated , the anonymous jurors will be driven back and forth to court in vans with tinted windows to protect their identities . | The judge planned to have the anonymous jurors driven back and forth to court in vans with tinted windows to protect their identities . | 1equivalent
| 505 |
She was taken by ambulance to Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith . | She was taken to Charing Cross Hospital , where she remained critically ill last night . | 0not_equivalent
| 506 |
Pappas said he wouldn 't hesitate about asking Graham to substitute . | Pappas , the teacher , said he wouldn 't hesitate having Graham as a substitute . | 1equivalent
| 507 |
" There is no doubt about the chemical programme , biological programme , indeed nuclear programme , indeed all that was documented by the UN , " he said . | He added : " There is no doubt about the chemical programme , the biological programme and indeed the nuclear weapons programme . | 0not_equivalent
| 508 |
He said the attackers left behind leaflets urging staff at the Ishtar Sheraton to stop working at the hotel and demanding U.S. forces leave Iraq . | He said the attackers left behind leaflets urging workers at the Ishtar Sheraton to stop working at the hotel . | 0not_equivalent
| 509 |
Deirdre Hisler , Government Canyon 's manager , said the state has long had its eye on this piece of property and is eager to complete the deal to obtain it . | Deirdre Hisler , Government Canyon 's manager , said the state long has coveted this piece of property , and is eager to complete the deal . | 1equivalent
| 510 |
With the Expose feature , all open windows shrink to fit on the screen but are still clear enough to identify . | With the Expose ( ex-poh-SAY ) feature , all the open windows on the desktop immediately shrink to fit on the screen but are still clear enough to identify . | 1equivalent
| 511 |
He faces a maximum sentence of 59 to 87 years in prison if convicted . | Iffel was hit with 22 weapons charges and faces up to 87 years in prison if convicted . | 0not_equivalent
| 512 |
Elan would receive an additional $ 25 million in January if Skelaxin retains patent exclusivity , and get a cut of sales on a sliding scale through 2021 . | Elan would receive an additional $ 25 million in January if Skelaxin retains patent exclusivity and would also get a five percent share of sales from 2005 . | 1equivalent
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Still , he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines . | Still , he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines . | 1equivalent
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Police today charged three men , one aged 28 and two aged 26 , with attempted murder , torture , rape , assault occasioning bodily harm , armed robbery and burglary . | Four men were arrested and have been charged with attempted murder , torture , rape , assault , armed robbery and burglary . | 1equivalent
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The new policy gives greatest weight to grades , test scores and a student 's high school curriculum . | Academic achievement -- including grades , test scores and high school curriculum -- are given the highest priority . | 1equivalent
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McGill also detailed the hole that had been cut in the Caprice 's trunk . | McGill also said a dark glove was stuffed into a hole that had been cut in the Caprice 's trunk . | 0not_equivalent
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ImClone Systems Inc. and OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. are developing similar medications , designed to target tumor cells while sparing healthy ones . | Iressa is similar to medicines being developed by ImClone Systems Inc. and OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc . , designed to precisely target tumor cells while sparing healthy ones . | 1equivalent
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Shares in EDS closed on Thursday at $ 18.51 , a gain of 6 cents . | Shares of EDS closed Thursday at $ 18.51 , up 6 cents on the New York Stock Exchange . | 1equivalent
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Jirsa is being introduced as Marshall head coach today at a noon news conference in the Bob Hartley / Big Green Room of Cam Henderson Center , The Herald-Dispatch learned . | Jirsa will be introduced as the 25th Marshall basketball coach today at a press conference in the Henderson Center ’ s Big Green Room . | 1equivalent
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Richard Grasso quit as chairman last week after losing the support of his board amid public furor over his $ 140 million pay package . | Grasso quit last week in the wake of a firestorm of criticism over his $ 140 million compensation package . | 1equivalent
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Police Chief Superintendent Jesus Verzosa , who heads the national police intelligence group that had custody of Ghozi , has offered to resign , according to Ebdane . | Police chief Superintendent Jesus Verzosa , who heads the national police intelligence group , which had custody of Al-Ghozi , offered his resignation , and Ebdane accepted it . | 1equivalent
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Powerful Mistral winds were fanning the flames , which have destroyed more than 8,000 hectares ( 20,000 acres ) of pinewood since the blazes started Monday afternoon . | Powerful Mistral winds were fanning the flames , which have destroyed more than 8000 hectares of pinewood since the blazes began on Monday afternoon . | 1equivalent
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And as more than 100 people on death rows have been exonerated , other states have abridged or considered abridging the use of the death penalty . | As more than 100 people sentenced to death have been exonerated across the nation , other states have abridged or considered abridging the use of the death penalty . | 1equivalent
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The differences between Grassley and Thomas on energy and Medicare have become so pointed that other members say their angry personal relationship is embarrassing the party . | Their differences on energy and Medicare have become so pointed other members say it is embarrassing to the party . | 1equivalent
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Numan was the Baath Party 's regional command chairman responsible for west Baghdad . | Al-Numan was a longtime member of the regional command of the Baath party . | 0not_equivalent
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Instead , prosecutors dismissed charges and Rucker left the courtroom a free man . | Instead he left the courtroom a free man after authorities dismissed criminal charges . | 1equivalent
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LLEYTON Hewitt yesterday traded his tennis racquet for his first sporting passion - Australian football - as the world champion relaxed before his Wimbledon title defence . | LLEYTON Hewitt yesterday traded his tennis racquet for his first sporting passion – Australian rules football – as the world champion relaxed ahead of his Wimbledon defence . | 1equivalent
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Microsoft says customers can install applications and software on their handset wirelessly or from a PC via USB connection . | Additional applications and software can be downloaded via the phone or from a PC via a USB connection . | 1equivalent
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Shares of Schering-Plough were off 2 cents at $ 16.78 near midday on the New York Stock Exchange . | Shares of Schering-Plough closed down 4 cents at $ 16.76 in Thursday trade on the New York Stock Exchange . | 1equivalent
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The Episcopal Church ' ' is alienating itself from the Anglican Communion , ' ' said the Very Rev. Peter Karanja , provost of the All Saints Cathedral , in Nairobi . | In Nairobi , the provost of All Saints Cathedral , the Very Reverend Peter Karanja , said the US Episcopal Church was alienating itself from the Anglican Communion . | 1equivalent
| 531 |
" The issue has been resolved , " Marlins President David Samson said through a club spokesman . | The Marlins only said : " The issue has been resolved . " | 1equivalent
| 532 |
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points , or 0 percent , at 971.52 . | Standard & Poor 's 500 stock index futures for June were down 2.60 points at 965.70 , while Nasdaq futures were down 7.50 points at 1,183.50 . | 0not_equivalent
| 533 |
" I don 't see the urgency of this , and I am not going to grant this request . " | " I don 't see the urgency in this so I 'm not going to grant it , " West said . | 1equivalent
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In its statement , the bank said it believed " the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the United Kingdom remain attractive . " | " We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive , " Goldman said . | 1equivalent
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The tour plans to make stops in 103 cities before rallying in Washington on Oct. 1-2 , and in New York City on Oct. 3-4 . | The tour will stop in 103 cities before rallying in Washington on Oct. 1 and 2 , and New York on Oct. 3 and 4 . | 1equivalent
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" City-grown pollution , and ozone in particular , is tougher on country trees , " says Cornell University ecologist Jillian Gregg . | " I know this sounds counterintuitive , but it 's true : City-grown pollution -- and ozone in particular -- is tougher on country trees , " U.S. ecologist Jillian Gregg said . | 0not_equivalent
| 537 |
Elecia Battle , of Cleveland , told police she dropped her purse as she left the Quick Shop Food Mart last week after buying the ticket . | Elecia Battle dropped her purse after buying the Mega Millions Lottery ticket last week and believes the ticket blew away . | 0not_equivalent
| 538 |
When fully operational , the facility is expected to employ up to 1,000 people . | The plant would employ 1,000 people when fully built out , the company said . | 1equivalent
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The Senate agreed Tuesday to lift a 10-year-old ban on the research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons . | Both the House and Senate bills would end the ban on research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons . | 0not_equivalent
| 540 |
Shares of McDonald 's rose $ 1.83 , or 8.3 percent , to close at the day 's high of $ 23.89 . | McDonald 's shares rose $ 1.83 to close Friday at $ 23.89 on the New York Stock Exchange . | 1equivalent
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The girls and three of the cadets were cited for underage drinking . | The girls , ages 16 and 18 , were ticketed for underage drinking along with three of the cadets . | 1equivalent
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Oracle Corp 's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn 't rule out sweetening the company 's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc . | Oracle chairman Larry Ellison has hinted that the company could yet again increase its offer for rival PeopleSoft . | 1equivalent
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Former Indiana Rep. Frank McCloskey , 64 , died Sunday in Bloomington after a battle with bladder cancer . | McCloskey died Sunday afternoon in his home after a year-long battle with bladder cancer . | 1equivalent
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The bill also requires the FCC to hold at least five public hearings before voting on future ownership changes . | Another component of the bill would require the FCC to hold at least five public hearings on future ownership rule changes before voting . | 1equivalent
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State government sources said Travis ' move was a direct result of the controversy over the Boudin parole decision . | Sources say this decision was a direct result of the decision to release Boudin . | 1equivalent
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The Nikkei average closed up 1.5 percent at 8,152.16 , a one-month high . | The Nikkei average ended the morning up half a percent at 8,071.00 . | 0not_equivalent
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According to the Census Bureau , the Hispanic population increased by 9.8 percent from the April 2000 census figures . | The Hispanic population increased by 9.8per cent from the April 2000 census figures , despite less favourable social and economic conditions than in the 1990s . | 0not_equivalent
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The company said it would cut the wholesale price of most top-line CDs to $ 9.09 from $ 12.02 . | The company also said it would cut wholesale prices on cassettes and change the suggested retail price to $ 8.98 . | 0not_equivalent
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The plane was estimated to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight . | US Airways Flight 5481 , which crashed Jan. 8 , was judged to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight . | 0not_equivalent
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The House has passed prescription-drug legislation in the last two sessions , but the Senate has failed to do so . | The House has passed bills the past two Congresses , but the Senate has not . | 1equivalent
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He failed a field sobriety test and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 -- well above Tennessee 's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10 , police said . | The player 's eyes were bloodshot and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 - well above Tennessee 's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10 , the report said . | 1equivalent
| 552 |
TI further said that , as a result of the license agreement , it will not change its prices for OMAP devices . | In a joint statement , the companies said that as a result of the license agreement , TI will not be changing its prices . | 1equivalent
| 553 |
Perkins will travel to Lawrence today and meet with Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway . | Perkins and Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway declined comment Sunday night . | 0not_equivalent
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Continuing the record-setting pace of recent years , personal bankruptcies rose 7.8 percent in the 12 months ending Sept . 30 , the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts said Friday . | The record-setting pace of new personal bankruptcies continued in the 12 months ending Sept . 30 , with their number rising 7.8 percent , according to data released Friday . | 1equivalent
| 555 |
Three Southern politicians who ``stood up to ancient hatreds ' ' were honored Monday with Profile in Courage Awards from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum . | Barnes is one of three politicians honored Monday by the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum with the Profile in Courage Award . | 0not_equivalent
| 556 |
Enstrom and Kabat focused their work on 35,561 people who had never smoked but had spouses who did . | The study focused on the 35,561 people who had never smoked , but who lived with a spouse who did . | 1equivalent
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Symantec yesterday bought SSL VPN appliance vendor SafeWeb for $ 26 million in cash . | Symantec Monday said it will acquire SSL VPN appliance provider Safeweb for $ 26 million in cash . | 1equivalent
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More than 100 police officers were involved in the busts that were the culmination of a two-year operation investigating the cocaine importing and money laundering gang . | More than 100 officers launched the London raids in the final phase of a two-year operation investigating a cocaine and money laundering ring . | 1equivalent
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But the plan was dropped because some of the terrorists were uncomfortable that schoolchildren would be their victims . | But the plan was abandoned as some in the group were uncomfortable the victims would be schoolchildren . | 1equivalent
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A senior Whitehall official said : " It devalued the currency , there is no question about that . | A senior Whitehall official said recently : " It devalued the currency , there is no question about that . . . It was a monumental cock-up . " | 0not_equivalent
| 561 |
" The recent turnaround in the stock market and an easing in unemployment claims should keep consumer expectations at current levels and may signal more favorable economic times ahead . " | The recent turnaround in the stock market and an easing in unemployment claims " may signal more favorable economic times ahead , " she said . | 0not_equivalent
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Early Wednesday , the benchmark 10-year US10YT = RR had lost 16 / 32 in price , driving its yield up to 3.33 percent from 3.26 percent late Tuesday . | Further out the curve , the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR shed 26 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.27 percent from 3.17 percent . | 1equivalent
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The army said the raid , which comes just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme , the Hamas leader in the city , targeted militants in Hamas . | The arrests came just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme , the militant group 's leader in Hebron . | 0not_equivalent
| 564 |
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin , R-La . , said Friday that he will hold a hearing on the blackout as soon as lawmakers return in September . | House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin , R-La . , said his committee will hold a hearing on the power outage in September . | 1equivalent
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Also , businesses throughout Utah are volunteering to display Amber alerts on their signs . | Other businesses are volunteering to put the alerts on their electronic signs and billboards . | 1equivalent
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Says IBM : " Electrons come down from the poly-silicon emitter , accelerate through the SiGe base , and make a turn in the SOI layer towards the collector contact electrode . | " Electrons come down from the polysilicon emitter , accelerate through the SiGe base and make a turn in the SOI layer towards the collector contact electrode , " the company said . | 1equivalent
| 567 |
In March , SCO Group filed a lawsuit against IBM charging unfair competition and breach of contract . | SCO is suing IBM for misappropriation of trade secrets , tortious interference , unfair competition and breach of contract . | 0not_equivalent
| 568 |
Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle , D-S.D. , is leading the opposition . | " I think it will pass , " Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle , D-S.D. , said in Washington . | 0not_equivalent
| 569 |
According to market research from The NPD Group , the number of people downloading music dropped from 14.5 million in April to 10.4 million in June . | The number of households acquiring music fell from a high of 14.5 million in April to 12.7 million in May and 10.4 million in June , according to NPD . | 1equivalent
| 570 |
Beleaguered telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies is being investigated by two federal agencies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia . | Two federal agencies are investigating telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia . | 1equivalent
| 571 |
Extra guidance on countering suicide bombers is now being given to officers in London and will be extended over the next month to police around the country . | Extra guidance on countering suicide bombers is now being given to officers in London , and will be extended to other forces next month . | 1equivalent
| 572 |
The Passion will feature actor James Caviezel as Christ and actress Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene . | Directed by Gibson , the reported $ 25 million production stars Jim Caviezel as Jesus and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene . | 1equivalent
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U.S. officials say the six were , like other prisoners at the U.S. Naval base in Cuba , suspected of involvement with al-Qaida , Afghanistan 's Taliban or some other group . | US officials say the six , like other prisoners at Guantanamo , were suspected of involvement with al-Qaeda , Afghanistan 's Taliban or some other group . | 1equivalent
| 574 |
Perry has called lawmakers into two special sessions to address congressional redistricting . | Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through . | 1equivalent
| 575 |
" Saddam is gone , but we want the ( U.S. ) occupation to end , " said Hit resident Abu Qasim . | " Saddam is gone , but we want the ( U.S. ) occupation to end . " | 1equivalent
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A report on the finding appears in Friday 's issue of the journal Science . | The results were announced at a NASA headquarters news conference Thursday and in today 's issue of the journal Science . | 0not_equivalent
| 577 |
The autopsy was ordered sealed at the request of both the prosecution and defense . | Girolami ordered the records conditionally sealed May 15 at the request of prosecution and defense attorneys . | 1equivalent
| 578 |
The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game their longest win streak since 2001 as they edged Colorado , 3-2 , Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium . | The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game and seventh in their last nine as they beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium . | 0not_equivalent
| 579 |
" I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders , " Ms McCorvey said at a news conference in Dallas on Tuesday . | " I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders , " Ms. McCorvey said at a downtown Dallas news conference . | 1equivalent
| 580 |
Mr Pollard said : " This is a terrible personal tragedy and a shocking blow for James 's family . | Nick Pollard , the head of Sky News said : " This is a shocking blow for James 's family . | 0not_equivalent
| 581 |
Meanwhile , the U.S. civilian administrator for Iraq , L. Paul Bremer , paid a two-hour visit to the northern cities of Erbil and Sulaimaniyah . | Elsewhere in the north , the American administrator for Iraq , L. Paul Bremer III , paid a brief , low-profile visit to the cities of Erbil and Suleimaniya . | 1equivalent
| 582 |
The lawsuit names Shelley , a Democrat , and registrars in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties . | The lawsuit named Secretary of State Kevin Shelley , a Democrat , and the registrars of voters in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties . | 1equivalent
| 583 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was off 11.64 points , or 0.60 percent , at 1,912.65 . | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index ( .IXIC : Quote , Profile , Research ) ended off 2.96 points , or 0.15 percent , at 1,921.33 . | 1equivalent
| 584 |
Additionally , the h2210 ’ s cradle has room to charge a second battery . | The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging a second battery . | 1equivalent
| 585 |
He was taken to a hospital for precautionary X-rays on his neck . | Harvey was taken to St. Luke 's Hospital for precautionary neck X-rays , which came back negative . | 0not_equivalent
| 586 |
Still , Jessica Biel ( of " 7th Heaven " fame ) brings an athletic intensity to the role of Leatherface 's last elusive victim . | Still , Jessica Biel ( formerly of the WB ’ s “ 7th Heaven ” ) brings an athletic intensity to the role of Leatherface ’ s last elusive victim . | 1equivalent
| 587 |
Police and officials said about 200 people were rescued by fishing boats or managed to struggle to shore . | About 200 people were rescued by fishing boats or managed to reach shore , police and officials said . | 1equivalent
| 588 |
In that case , the court held that Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning only the advertising pamphlets in the interest of aesthetics . | In that case , the court held that the city of Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning , in the interest of aesthetics , only the advertising pamphlets . | 1equivalent
| 589 |
The Senate version has no coverage for annual costs between $ 4,450 and $ 5,800 . | They would receive no help with costs between $ 4,500 and $ 5,800 . | 1equivalent
| 590 |
" PeopleSoft management entrenchment tactics continue to destroy the value of the company for its shareholders , " said Deborah Lilienthal , an Oracle spokeswoman . | " PeopleSoft 's management 's entrenchment tactics continue to destroy the value of the company for its shareholders , " Oracle spokeswoman Jennifer Glass said Tuesday . | 1equivalent
| 591 |
Stocks dipped lower Tuesday as investors opted to cash in profits from Monday 's big rally despite a trio of reports suggesting modest improvement in the economy . | Wall Street moved tentatively higher Tuesday as investors weighed a trio of reports showing modest economic improvement against an urge to cash in profits from Monday 's big rally . | 0not_equivalent
| 592 |
Michaela Cuomo , youngest daughter of Andrew Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy , is 8 months old . | Kerry Kennedy Cuomo and Andrew Cuomo have been married 13 years . | 0not_equivalent
| 593 |
Pataki said if power was restored , state workers would be back on the job Friday morning . | Both Bloomberg and Pataki said were confident electricity would be restored by the morning . | 0not_equivalent
| 594 |
" That said , however , no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . " | Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . | 1equivalent
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The district also sent letters yesterday informing parents of the situation . | Parents received letters informing them of the possible contamination yesterday . | 1equivalent
| 596 |
The two-year note US2YT = RR fell 5 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 1.23 percent from 1.16 percent late on Monday . | The benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR lost 11 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday . | 0not_equivalent
| 597 |
" The Leading Economic Index finally points to a recovery , almost a year and a half after the end of the recession , " Conference Board economist Ken Goldstein said . | Conference Board economist Ken Goldstein said the improved reading " finally points to a recovery , almost a year and a half after the end of the recession . | 1equivalent
| 598 |
Shares of McDonald 's Corp. and Wendy 's International Inc. continued a modest run-up on the New York Stock Exchange Monday . | Shares of McDonald 's and Wendy 's continued their recent recovery Monday , rising more than 1 percent on the New York Stock Exchange in afternoon trade . | 1equivalent
| 599 |
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