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Cox said state police would still help his office in the investigation , but Sturdivant would not be involved . | On Friday , authorities had said the state police would head the investigation . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,004 |
The skull is then punctured , the brain suctioned out , and that causes the skull to collapse so it can be removed from the birth canal . | The skull is then punctured and the brain suctioned out , causing the skull to collapse and easing passage through the birth canal . | 1equivalent
| 2,005 |
" The accuser arrived at the hospital wearing yellow knit panties - with someone else 's semen and sperm in them , not that of Mr. Bryant , " Mackey hammered triumphantly . | " The accuser arrived at the hospital wearing panties with someone else 's semen and sperm in them , not that of Mr. Bryant , correct ? " | 1equivalent
| 2,006 |
Shinseki retires Wednesday after a 38-year career that included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia . | Shinseki 's career included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,007 |
Tornadoes , up to a foot of rain and hail as big as cantaloupes pounded southern Nebraska and northern Kansas , killing one man and destroying at least four homes . | Up to a foot of rain and at least seven tornadoes pounded southern Nebraska and northern Kansas , killing a man and destroying at least four homes . | 1equivalent
| 2,008 |
He said : " I fear on this occasion what happened was those bits of the alphabet which supported the case were selected . | " I fear on this occasion what happened is that those bits of the alphabet that supported the case were selected , " he said . | 1equivalent
| 2,010 |
Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . AA.N to report earnings after the close . | Wall Street was also waiting for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc . ( nyse : PEP - news - people ) to report earnings after the close . | 1equivalent
| 2,011 |
Duisenberg said in an interview with Bloomberg News ' German television channel released earlier on Wednesday it was too early to discuss further interest rate cuts for the euro zone . | European Central Bank President Wim Duisenberg said in a televised interview that it was too soon to discuss further interest rate cuts in the euro zone . | 1equivalent
| 2,012 |
The total number of new cases in China was fewer than 100 for the third day in a row . | On Monday , the number of SARS cases in China passed 5,000 , hitting a total of 5,013 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,013 |
Det Chief Insp Norman McKinlay said there was " evidence a body or bodies have been in this area " . | Detective Chief Inspector Norman McKinlay , leading the investigation , said : " There is evidence a body or bodies have been in this area . | 1equivalent
| 2,014 |
Rosenthal declined comment on the Garrett situation Tuesday but said in a statement : " We had a big contract negotiation . | The show 's creator and executive producer , Phil Rosenthal , quipped in a statement : " We had a big contract negotiation . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,015 |
FCC Chairman Michael Powell said in a statement that the ruling would " throw a monkey wrench into the FCC 's efforts to develop a vitally important national broadband policy . " | He added that the decision will " throw a monkey wrench into the FCC 's efforts to develop a vitally important national broadband policy . " | 1equivalent
| 2,016 |
Police official S.K. Tonapi told Reuters at least 40 people had been killed and more than 100 wounded . | State interior ministry spokesman Vasant Pitke told Reuters that at least 42 people had been killed and 112 injured . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,017 |
It marked the fourth straight week and the ninth time this year that rates on this benchmark mortgage fell to an all-time weekly low . | Mortgage rates around the country fell again this week , the ninth time this year rates have hit an all-time low . | 1equivalent
| 2,018 |
I 've still got a fighting chance , though , " Hewitt said after battling to overcome Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 ( 7-5 ) on centre court . | " I 'm still not red-hot favourite , " Hewitt said after battling to down Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 ( 7-5 ) on centre court . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,019 |
Harris and Klebold killed 12 students and a teacher before taking their own lives on April 20 , 1999 . | Harris and Klebold killed 12 students , a teacher and themselves at the school . | 1equivalent
| 2,020 |
He also reaffirmed his wish to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis peacefully . | But the North Korean nuclear crisis has dominated his time in office . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,021 |
Then they moved inside the mosque and started firing on the people , ' ' he told the Associated Press . | " Then they moved inside the mosque and started firing on the people . " | 1equivalent
| 2,022 |
" Everything was decided in advance , " said one of the men , Thierry Falise , a Belgian photographer , as he arrived in Bangkok . | " It was a total mockery of justice , a parody , " said Thierry Falise , a Belgian photographer , as he arrived here . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,023 |
Likewise , the 30-year bond < US30YT = RR > slid 1-11 / 32 for a yield of 4.38 percent , up from 4.30 percent . | The 30-year bond US30YT = RR jumped 20 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.14 percent from 4.18 percent . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,025 |
The company is in the early stages of testing the drug for rheumatoid arthritis . | The company is also testing its cancer drug Rituxan for use by rheumatoid arthritis patients . | 1equivalent
| 2,026 |
R & D spending is expected to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , as compared to the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion . | Spending on research and development is expected to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , compared with the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion . | 1equivalent
| 2,027 |
Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack were in court to witness the proceedings , but few Balinese attended the trial . | Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack sat in the front row of the court , but few Balinese attended the trial . | 1equivalent
| 2,028 |
The benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR slipped 16 / 32 in price , sending its yield to 4.48 percent from 4.42 percent late on Thursday . | The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 4.46 % from 4.42 % late Thursday . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,029 |
The California Farm Bureau did not immediately return calls seeking comment . | The California Farm Bureau did not immediately have an official response to Tuesday 's ruling . | 1equivalent
| 2,030 |
U.S. corporate bond yield spreads opened tighter overall on Tuesday , but tobacco company bonds widened significantly after an adverse legal ruling on Philip Morris USA . | U.S. corporate bond yield spreads ended mostly tighter amid slumping Treasuries on Tuesday , while bonds of tobacco firms widened significantly after an adverse legal ruling on Philip Morris USA . | 1equivalent
| 2,031 |
That package included increases to both the city 's sales and income taxes . | He also objects to the sales and personal income tax increases in the package . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,032 |
Buyers can purchase a Windows- and Office-loaded desktop for $ 298 , excluding taxes , the report said . | Buyers can now choose a Windows- and Office-loaded desktop for 12,390 baht ( US $ 298 ) , excluding taxes , the report said . | 1equivalent
| 2,033 |
Not only is this the oldest known planet , it 's also the most distant . | Astronomers have found the oldest and most distant planet known in the universe . | 1equivalent
| 2,034 |
When asked where the weapons were , Rice said : ' ' This is a program that was built for concealment . | " The fact is , this was a program that was built for concealment . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,035 |
They have been identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner 's Office as Melena 's brother , Angel Melena , 25 , and Narcisco Del Angel Lozano , 34 . | The Tarrant County Medical Examiner 's Office has identified the deceased passengers at the scene as Angel Melena , 25 , and Narcisco Del-Angel Lozano , 34 . | 1equivalent
| 2,036 |
United Nations inspectors have discovered traces of highly enriched uranium near an Iranian nuclear facility , heightening worries that the country may have a secret nuclear weapons program . | NITED NATIONS , Aug. 26 International inspectors have found traces of highly enriched uranium at an Iranian facility , according to a new confidential report distributed today . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,037 |
Nelson had received a technical foul with 2 : 46 to go in the first quarter . | Nelson stared down referee Joey Crawford during a timeout with 2 : 46 left in the first quarter and San Antonio leading 26-16 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,038 |
Dynes will get $ 395,000 a year , an increase over Atkinson 's current salary of $ 361,400 . | In his new position , Dynes will earn $ 395,000 , a significant increase over Atkinson 's salary of $ 361,400 . | 1equivalent
| 2,039 |
Shares of Coke closed New York Stock Exchange trading Thursday at $ 44.01 . | In morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange , Coca-Cola shares were down 34 cents at $ 43.67 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,040 |
Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling CDMA chips against little or no competition . | " Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling ... against little or no competition , " Hubach said in the statement . | 1equivalent
| 2,041 |
Predictions ranged from 16 cents a share to 27 cents a share , according to Thomson First Call . | Wall Street analysts had expected 22 cents a share , according to Thomson First Call . | 1equivalent
| 2,042 |
Full classes of 48 are booked through September , he said , and the Transportation Security Administration plans to double its classes in January . | Full classes of 48 each are booked through the end of September , he said , and the agency plans to double its classes in January . | 1equivalent
| 2,043 |
A federal judge ruled that the monument violated the law and ordered it removed . | The federal courts have ruled that the monument violates the constitutional ban against state-established religion . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,044 |
Sovereign 's shares lost 74 cents , or 4.5 % , to $ 15.68 . | Sovereign shares closed on the New York Stock Exchange at $ 15.68 , down 74 cents , or 4.5 percent . | 1equivalent
| 2,045 |
Other recommendations included a special counsel on oceans in the White House , creation of regional ocean ecosystem councils and a national system to protect marine reserves . | Other recommendations included the creation of regional ocean ecosystem councils and a national system to fully protect marine reserves . | 1equivalent
| 2,046 |
During the fiscal second quarter , Cisco earned $ 991 million , or 14 cents a share , on sales of $ 4.7 billion . | Cisco reported earnings of $ 987 million , or 14 cents a share , on revenue of $ 4.62 billion for the quarter ending in April . | 1equivalent
| 2,048 |
The appeals court hearing comes at a sensitive time for Microsoft . | The appeals court has generally proved a favorable venue for Microsoft . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,049 |
The remains of three illegal immigrants were found Tuesday in a sweltering railroad car after fellow immigrants escaped and left behind their weakened companions . | Three undocumented immigrants were found dead inside a railroad hopper car Tuesday , two days after fellow immigrants escaped the sweltering car and left behind their weakened companions . | 1equivalent
| 2,050 |
Last month , it narrowed the range to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . | Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . | 1equivalent
| 2,052 |
Sir Wilfred Thesiger , traveller , writer , and one of the last solitary explorers of a shrinking planet , has died aged 93 . | Sir Wilfred Thesiger , writer , explorer and chronicler of the world 's vanishing ways of life , has died at age 93 . | 1equivalent
| 2,053 |
" Arifin has disclosed to the I.S.D. that he is involved with a group of like-minded individuals in planning terrorist attacks against certain targets in Thailand , " the statement said . | " Arifin has disclosed . . . that he is involved with a group of like-minded individuals in planning terrorist attacks against certain targets in Thailand . | 1equivalent
| 2,054 |
An amendment by Rep. Ellen Tauscher of California to create a special committee to investigate Iraq intelligence failures was rejected on procedural grounds . | Her proposal to create a special committee to investigate Iraq intelligence failures was rejected on procedural grounds . | 1equivalent
| 2,055 |
Intel updated investors midway through the quarter and said business was proceeding exactly as planned . | Intel said midway through its quarter , which ended in June , that business was exactly as expected . | 1equivalent
| 2,056 |
" The NAFTA ruling confirms that Canadian producers dump lumber in to the U.S. market , " Rusty Wood , chairman of the coalition , said in a release . | " The NAFTA ruling confirms that Canadian producers dump lumber into the U.S. market , " said Rusty Wood , chairman of the Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports . | 1equivalent
| 2,057 |
" No data exists to indicate that the situation with repair stations poses a safety concern . " | However , FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said no data indicate that the situation poses safety problems . | 1equivalent
| 2,058 |
Doctors have advised that the boy get chemotherapy , but Daren and Barbara Jensen have refused , fearing the treatment would stunt Parker 's growth and leave him sterile . | Daren and Barbara Jensen refused to heed doctors ' recommendation of chemotherapy , fearing the treatment would stunt Parker 's growth and leave him sterile . | 1equivalent
| 2,059 |
IAAF council member Jose Maria Odriozola said Drummond should be excluded from the championships . | " I have proposed to the [ IAAF ] council that Drummond be excluded from the championships . " | 1equivalent
| 2,060 |
Combined , the companies will have about $ 2.8 billion in annual revenues , 13,000 employees and more than 11,000 customers in 150 countries . | The deal creates a company with about $ 2.8bn in annual revenues with 13,000 employees and 11,000 customers . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,061 |
As a teen , he stabbed a 6-year-old boy , nearly killing him , for no apparent reason . | He also told investigators that when he was in his mid-teens , he stabbed a 6-year-old boy for no apparent reason . | 1equivalent
| 2,062 |
" For me , the Lewinsky imbroglio seemed like just another vicious scandal manufactured by political opponents , " according to extracts leaked yesterday . | " For me , the Lewinsky imbroglio seemed like just another vicious scandal manufactured by political opponents . " | 1equivalent
| 2,063 |
Labor Department analysts think the payroll statistics from the survey of businesses provide a more accurate picture of the economy because the survey figures are based on a larger sample . | The analysts said they believe the payroll statistics provide a more accurate picture of the economy because they are based on a larger sample . | 1equivalent
| 2,064 |
Only 66 years old , Brooks was killed on Monday , Aug. 11 , 2003 in an automobile accident in his native Minnesota . | When Brooks was killed in an automobile accident Monday in Minnesota , Taylor lost a good friend . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,065 |
Prince is replacing Sanford " Sandy " Weill , who will remain Citigroup 's chairman . | Prince , who heads Citigroup 's global corporate and investment bank , is replacing Sanford Weill as CEO . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,066 |
Mohcine Douali , who lives in the centre of Algiers , said : " It was a great shock . | " It was a great shock , " said Mohcine Douali , who lives in central Algiers . | 1equivalent
| 2,068 |
" But the First Amendment does not shield fraud , " Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote for the court . | " The First Amendment does not shield fraud , " Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote for the court in Madigan v. Telemarketing Associates , No. 01-1806 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,069 |
Whether it works out , timewise , that I can march with all four ... we 'll see what happens , " he said . | Whether it works out timewise with all four , I don 't know but we will see what happens . " | 1equivalent
| 2,070 |
" The strength of demand for credit increases the danger associated with delaying ( a rate rise ) that is called for on general macroeconomic grounds , " Mr Macfarlane said . | The strength of demand for credit increases the danger associated with delaying a tightening of policy that is called for on general macroeconomic grounds . " | 1equivalent
| 2,071 |
But while the prime minister 's trial judders to a halt , his co-defendants in the same case are not protected . | While he is now spared that threat , his co-defendants in the same case are not protected . | 1equivalent
| 2,072 |
Cubs manager Dusty Baker sees his slugger struggling . | " Tonight he was an offensive catcher , " Cubs manager Dusty Baker said . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,073 |
Since it was launched , the SiteFinder service has come under increasing criticism from users and analysts who say that VeriSign has overstepped its authority . | Since it was launched Monday , the SiteFinder service has drawn widespread criticism from Internet users who complain that VeriSign has overstepped its authority . | 1equivalent
| 2,074 |
His 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned in a Virginia Beach , Va . , parking lot June 25 . | His sport utility vehicle was found June 25 , abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach , Va . | 1equivalent
| 2,075 |
Without comment , the court declined to hear suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore 's appeals . | The defeat for suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was expected . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,076 |
Former chief financial officer Franklyn M. Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy on June 5 and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors . | Last week , former chief financial officer Franklyn Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with the government 's investigation . | 1equivalent
| 2,078 |
The Modesto Bee and NBC were notified their calls had been intercepted , Goold said . | Journalists were not the only people notified that their phone calls had been intercepted . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,079 |
My view is these al-Qaeda terrorists - and I believe it was al-Qaeda - would prefer to have many such events . " | " My view is that these Al Qaeda terrorists -- and I believe it was Al Qaeda -- would prefer to have many such events . " | 1equivalent
| 2,080 |
Steverson said Williams was known as a racist who did not like Blacks . | Steverson said Williams , who was white , was a racist . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,081 |
Iraqi police opened fire in downtown Baghdad today after demonstrators stormed a police station demanding they be given jobs they claimed to have paid bribes for . | Iraqi police opened fire in downtown Baghdad Wednesday after demonstrators demanding jobs stormed a police station and threw stones at officers , police said . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,082 |
The court 's 1992 decision reaffirmed the basic findings of Roe protecting abortion choice but lessened the standards of protection guaranteed to women by Roe . | In a 1992 case , the Supreme Court reaffirmed the basic findings of Roe protecting abortion choice , but lessened the standards of protection guaranteed to women by Roe . | 1equivalent
| 2,083 |
The latest quarter 's profit was a penny above of the average estimate as compiled by Thomson First Call . | The earnings beat by a penny the consensus estimate of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call . | 1equivalent
| 2,084 |
More than 60 percent of the company 's 1,000 employees were killed in the attack . | More than 60 per cent of its 1,000 employees at the time were killed . | 1equivalent
| 2,085 |
Only two bidders of the six have expressed interest in the whole pie - oil tycoon Marvin Davis and Seagram heir Edgar Bronfman Jr . | Only two of the bidders have so far expressed interest in buying all the assets -- Davis and Bronfman . | 1equivalent
| 2,086 |
Bush also said he plans to meet with scientists and legal experts and will not make a determination on the bill for a few more weeks . | Bush said he plans to meet with scientists and legal experts and will not decide the bill 's fate for a few more weeks . | 1equivalent
| 2,087 |
Variable annuity sales were $ 4.2 billion , 82 percent higher than a year ago . | Variable annuity sales surged 82 percent to $ 4.2 billion . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,088 |
But U.S. administration officials moved to talk down Snow 's impact on currencies , saying his comments were not reflective of Washington 's policy and were merely an observation about the economy . | U.S. administration officials said Snow 's rate comments were not reflective of Washington 's policy and were merely an observation about the economy . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,089 |
However , one subset of women — those on hormonal treatment following chemotherapy — appeared to show improvement in survival . | However , one subset of patients , women on hormonal treatment following chemotherapy , " appeared to show a favorable trend to improvement in survival . " | 1equivalent
| 2,090 |
Intel ’ s Xeon surpassed HP ’ s PA-RISC to become the most often used processor , rising from 76 systems in June to 152 systems in November . | Intel 's Xeon surpassed HP 's PA-RISC to become the processor most often used , rising from 76 systems in June to 152 systems in November . | 1equivalent
| 2,091 |
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Markets composite index lost the most ground , falling 16.95 points to 1,506,76 . | The Nasdaq Composite Index lost 16.95 , or 1.1 percent , to 1507.76 , its first slide in five days . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,092 |
" We are very pleased that the court dismissed the vast majority of the plaintiff 's claims , " Coke spokeswoman Sonya Soutus said . | " We are very pleased that the court dismissed the vast majority of the plaintiff 's claims , " said Coke spokesman Ben Deutsch . | 1equivalent
| 2,093 |
UBS Warburg downgraded Altria , a Dow member , to " neutral " from " buy , " based on valuation . | It fell 0.5 percent after UBS downgraded it to " neutral " from " buy , " citing valuation . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,094 |
A postal distribution center where four anthrax-laced letters passed through two years ago was fumigated with chlorine dioxide gas as crews wound up the decontamination process this weekend . | Workers cleaning up a postal distribution center where four letters laced with anthrax had passed through two years ago planned to complete the fumigation operation early Sunday . | 1equivalent
| 2,095 |
The American military 's task is to provide the security in the meantime . | The U.S. military 's task , in this period , is to provide security . | 1equivalent
| 2,096 |
The A920 comes with a printer , scanner , and copier for $ 89 . | Dell 's Personal All-in-One A920 is an entry-level device that combines printer , scanner and copier functions for $ 89 . | 1equivalent
| 2,097 |
The FTC has asked the court to suspend its decision while the agency appeals . | U.S. District Judge Edward W. Nottingham in Denver denied an FTC request to suspend his decision while the agency appeals . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,098 |
Officials said the data will be used to verify whether they had stayed beyond their authorized time . | Officials said data will be used to verify whether travelers have exceeded their authorized stay . | 1equivalent
| 2,099 |
A $ 5 billion dollar-denominated portion has seen about $ 19 billion of bids , investors said . | A $ 5 billion dollar-denominated portion from GM drew about $ 21 billion of bids , an analyst looking at the deal said . | 1equivalent
| 2,100 |
Even after he turned 94 , Lacy worked to change baseball . | Even into his 90s , Lacy worked to change the game of baseball . | 1equivalent
| 2,101 |
Dayton finished 24-6 last season , won the Atlantic-10 Conference championship and was a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament . | That season , the Rams finished the regular season ranked 11th and were a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,102 |
It would not affect economic damages such as lost wages or hospital bills . | Economic damages , such as lost wages or medical costs , wouldn 't be capped under Bush 's plan . | 1equivalent
| 2,103 |
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said he would fight any extension of the cable 's use . | Meanwhile , the Connecticut attorney general , Richard Blumenthal , said he was considering legal action against Mr. Abraham 's order . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,104 |
Schneiderman said this fare price would reflect the agency 's legitimate financial condition as well as riders ' concerns about having to pay 33 percent more to ride in a recession . | Schneiderman said the price would reflect the agency 's legitimate financial status as well as riders ' concerns about having to pay 33 percent more at the turnstile in a recession . | 1equivalent
| 2,105 |
The 30-year bond US30YT = RR dipped 14 / 32 for a yield of 4.26 percent from 4.23 percent . | The 30-year bond US30YT = RR lost 16 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.20 percent from 4.18 percent . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,106 |
The two countries agreed last week to hold their first diplomatic discussions in two years . | Last week , India and Pakistan said they would hold their first diplomatic talks in two years . | 1equivalent
| 2,107 |
The proposal also may help Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Centers Inc. fend off a takeover from Indianapoils-based shopping mall operator Simon Property Group Inc . | The legislation , approved 12-3 by the House Commerce Committee , may allow Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Centers Inc. to fend off a takeover attempt by Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc . | 1equivalent
| 2,108 |
Shares of Coke were up 6 cents at $ 44.42 in afternoon trading Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange . | Shares of Coke were down 26 cents to close at $ 44.10 on the New York Stock Exchange . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,109 |