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Initial reports indicated the shots had been fired from inside a mosque . | According to Central Command 's initial reports , the attackers fired from a mosque in the city . | 1equivalent
| 3,036 |
Last week , the executive committee of the Board of Trustees issued a no-confidence vote in Goldin . | But last week the executive committee of the board of trustees gave him a vote of no confidence . | 1equivalent
| 3,037 |
Mahmud controlled access to Saddam for everyone but immediate family members , Pentagon officials said . | Mahmud controlled access to Saddam and was frequently at his side . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,038 |
Manfred Bischoff , EADS co-chairman and also a member of the management board of DaimlerChrysler , said both EPI and Pratt & Whitney had presented " excellent proposals . | Manfred Bischoff , EADS co-chairman and a member of DaimlerChrysler 's management board , said EPI and P & W had presented " excellent proposals . | 1equivalent
| 3,039 |
The TAAD and SAR-x chips are priced from $ 125 to $ 300 in quantities of 10,000 . | The products are priced at $ 575 and $ 295 in quantities of 10,000 . | 1equivalent
| 3,040 |
The findings are being published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine . | The findings are published in the July 1st issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine . | 1equivalent
| 3,041 |
The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index shed 5.20 , or 0.6 percent , to 924.42 as of 9 : 33 a.m. in New York . | The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 . | 1equivalent
| 3,042 |
D 'Cunha said , from a science standpoint , Toronto 's last case was April 19 , so the all-clear day was actually yesterday . | He said , from a science standpoint , the city 's last case was April 19 , so the all clear day was actually yesterday . | 1equivalent
| 3,043 |
Mike Austreng , editor of the weekly Cold Spring Record , said he saw one wounded student taken from the school by helicopter . | Mike Austreng , the editor of the weekly Cold Spring Record , said he saw one wounded person airlifted from the school and another taken away by ambulance . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,044 |
They describe themselves as " lifelong non-smokers whose primary interest is an accurate determination of the health effects of tobacco " . | The journal says : " Both are lifelong non-smokers whose primary interest is an accurate determination of the health effects of tobacco . " | 1equivalent
| 3,045 |
A photograph of the doctor 's son , Ariel , holding the guitar appeared in the National Enquirer two weeks after Harrison 's death . | A picture of the doctor 's son holding the guitar appeared in the National Enquirer just two weeks after George died . | 1equivalent
| 3,046 |
Inamed shares closed down nearly 12 percent on Nasdaq , where it was one of the top percentage losers . | Inamed shares dropped as much as about 16 percent on Nasdaq , where it was one of the top percentage losers . | 1equivalent
| 3,047 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 21.35 points , or 1.33 percent , to 1,624.91 . | The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 5.16 points , or 0.32 percent , at 1,590.75 , breaking a six-day string of gains . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,048 |
Before completion , the group will take surplus cash of 16.5m from TCG to reduce its net borrowings . | Prior to completion , CCG said it will also extract surplus cash of $ 27 million to reduce net borrowings . | 1equivalent
| 3,049 |
Delta personnel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were scrambling all day to find alternate flights -- even on other airlines , when necessary -- to move the inconvenienced passengers . | Delta personnel at Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport scrambled all day to find alternate flights -- including seats on other airlines -- to move the inconvenienced passengers . | 1equivalent
| 3,050 |
" Based on that review , I have concluded that CEO & President Greg Parseghian and General Counsel Maud Mater should be replaced , " said Falcon in a statement . | Based on that review , I have concluded that CEO and President Greg Parseghian and General Counsel Maud Mater should be replaced , " Falcon said . | 1equivalent
| 3,051 |
For the year , Marvell expects revenue of $ 760 million to $ 790 million . | Marvell Technology also reported revenue of $ 168.3 million , exceeding the First Call estimate of $ 162.6 million . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,052 |
In trading on the New York Stock Exchange , Kraft shares fell 25 cents to close at $ 32.30 . | Kraft 's shares fell 25 cents to close at $ 32.30 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange . | 1equivalent
| 3,053 |
The European Union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998 ; the United States is now demanding that the EU end its ban . | The union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998 after many consumers feared health risks . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,054 |
Stealing identities and credit card numbers with bogus e-mail and websites that appear to come from legitimate companies is an increasing problem on the Internet , federal officials warned Monday . | Stealing identities and credit-card numbers with bogus e-mail and Web sites that appear to come from legitimate companies is an increasing problem on the Internet , federal officials warned yesterday . | 1equivalent
| 3,055 |
He was listed last night in critical but stable condition at Kings County Hospital Center , police said . | That victim , a New Jersey resident , was in critical but stable condition at the hospital . | 1equivalent
| 3,056 |
Investigators have meticulously looked into virtually every aspect of Campbell 's personal and financial affairs , Campbell has acknowledged . | Investigators continue to probe virtually every aspect of Campbell 's personal and financial affairs , the former mayor has said . | 1equivalent
| 3,057 |
For the full 12-month period ending June 30 , advanced services lines of all technology types increased by 56 percent . | For the full year period ending June 30 , 2003 , high-speed lines increased by 45 percent . | 1equivalent
| 3,058 |
On Sunday August 3 , the House of Deputies voted nearly 2-1 in favor of the Reverend Gene Robinson of New Hampshire . | On Tuesday in Minneapolis , the House of Bishops gave final approval on a 62-43 vote for the Rev. V. Gene Robinson of New Hampshire to become bishop . | 1equivalent
| 3,059 |
Federal officials gave the DPS officer an FAA number to call to initiate lost-aircraft procedures . | Federal officials then gave the Texas DPS officer a number to call at the FAA to initiate lost aircraft procedures . | 1equivalent
| 3,060 |
After 26 hours of surgery and a year of anticipation , the boys were separated Sunday at Children 's Medical Center of Dallas . | Two-year-old Egyptian twin boys , born with their heads conjoined , have been separated after 26 hours of surgery at the Children 's Medical Centre in Dallas . | 1equivalent
| 3,061 |
But the settlement also defers any payment to investors , potentially for years , until the securities lawsuits against the brokerage firms are resolved . | Any payment to investors will be delayed , potentially for years , until the securities lawsuits against the brokerage firms are resolved . | 1equivalent
| 3,062 |
" The GPL violates the U.S. Constitution , together with copyright , antitrust and export control laws , " SCO Group said in an answer filed to an IBM court filing . | " The GPL violates the U.S. Constitution , together with copyright , antitrust and export control laws , " states SCO in documents filed with the U.S. District Court for Utah . | 1equivalent
| 3,063 |
The Nasdaq composite index dropped 33.90 , or 2.1 percent , to 1,610.82 , having risen 1.1 percent last week . | The Nasdaq composite index rose 16.74 , or 1 percent , to 1,650.75 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,064 |
Elsewhere in Europe , Philips was up 4.6 percent after raising its targets for chip sales on Friday . | Elsewhere in Europe , Philips was up 3.8 percent after saying on Friday it was seeing positive developments with its U.S. dollar sales . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,065 |
Police searched Tanzi 's home near Parma on Wednesday , and prosecutors had sought to interrogate him that day only to find he had left Italy for an undisclosed foreign country . | Magistrates searched Tanzi 's home near Parma on Wednesday and tried to question him the same day , only to find he had left Italy for an undisclosed foreign country . | 1equivalent
| 3,066 |
The rule bars groups from airing ads that promote , support , attack or oppose a candidate at any time . | It upheld fallback rules that bar the same groups from airing ads that promote , support , attack or oppose a candidate at any time . | 1equivalent
| 3,067 |
Last year , Cuban officials said none of nearly two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas on time to attend the Grammys in Los Angeles . | Cuban officials said that last year none of about two dozen nominated Cuban musicians received U.S. visas in time to attend the Latin Grammys . | 1equivalent
| 3,068 |
The 244th Engineer Battalion has been clearing rubble , building playgrounds and restoring irrigation in Iraq , the military said . | The battalion has been clearing rubble , building playgrounds and restoring irrigation in Iraq , military officials told The Associated Press . | 1equivalent
| 3,069 |
Xerox shares closed at $ 11.45 , up 2 cents on the New York Stock Exchange . | Xerox shares rose 2 cents to close at $ 11.45 on the New York Stock Exchange . | 1equivalent
| 3,070 |
It may suggest that the exchange give up its regulatory powers . | It has no jurisdiction over his pay but does oversee the exchange 's regulatory powers . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,071 |
At midday Saturday , automatic gunfire rattled windows in the Qadesiyah neighborhood , a largely Arab area that borders a Kurdish quarter . | Automatic gunfire rattled windows in the Qadesiya neighborhood at midday today , a largely Arab area that borders a Kurdish quarter . | 1equivalent
| 3,072 |
Southwest , the largest U.S. discount airline , said Friday that inspections of its fleet of 385 planes had found no additional items . | Southwest said it completed inspections of its entire fleet of 385 aircraft and found no additional items . | 1equivalent
| 3,073 |
The vulnerability affects Windows NT 4.0 , NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition , XP and 2000 , as well as Windows Server 2003 . | Microsoft issued a patch for the vulnerability , which affects Windows NT 4.0 , Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition , Windows 2000 , Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,074 |
The FBI later learned that two of the hijackers had lived near Awadallah in San Diego . | The government charged that Awadallah knew both hijackers when they lived in the San Diego area . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,075 |
" We need to change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual . " | He urged employees to " avoid complacency " and to " change old habits and seriously rethink business-as-usual . " | 0not_equivalent
| 3,076 |
The panel said some of NASA 's cameras were obsolete and others no longer have a good view , because of civilian buildings built near them . | Others no longer have a good view , it said , because of civilian buildings built near them . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,077 |
Both companies automate many channels , though XM has some live programming , and Sirius airs live in-studio performances and interviews . | Both companies automate many channels , although XM has some live programming anchored by disc jockeys who can field requests , and Sirius airs live in-studio performances and interviews . | 1equivalent
| 3,078 |
The national denomination of the Episcopal Church , with 2.3 million members , is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Anglican Communion . | The Episcopal Church , with 2.3 million members , is the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion , which has 77 million adherents . | 1equivalent
| 3,079 |
That means that if the planet is in a season , it will continue to brighten for the next 20 years . | If what scientists are observing is truly seasonal change , the planet will continue to brighten for another 20 years . | 1equivalent
| 3,080 |
Neighboring Canada has just decided to legalize same-sex marriage , and they have high hopes that Massachusetts ' supreme court will take a similar step soon . | Canada has just decided to legalize same-sex marriage , and they have high hope that Massachusetts ' high court will take a similar step within a few weeks . | 1equivalent
| 3,081 |
Excluding food and energy costs , the core CPI was up 0.1 percent last month , compared to a rise of 0.2 percent in July . | Excluding food and energy costs , the core CPI is seen rising 0.2 percent , matching the July figure . | 1equivalent
| 3,082 |
The matriarch - who celebrates her 81st birthday next month - was yesterday thanked for her generosity by model and actor Sarah O 'Hare , the National Breast Cancer Foundation patron . | The matriarch , who celebrates her 81st birthday next month , was thanked personally yesterday for her generosity by actress Sarah O 'Hare , National Breast Cancer Foundation patron . | 1equivalent
| 3,083 |
The researchers at Imperial College London had previously shown that the hormone could suppress the appetites of lean people . | Bloom and his colleagues had previously shown that the hormone , PYY3-36 , could curb the appetites of lean people . | 1equivalent
| 3,084 |
Voyager 2 , also launched in 1977 , lags some 1.6 billion miles behind Voyager 1 . | Voyager 1 was launched on September 5 , 1977 , 16 days after its companion , Voyager 2 . | 1equivalent
| 3,085 |
The film stars James Brolin as Mr. Reagan and Judy Davis as Mrs. Reagan . | Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winners James Brolin and Judy Davis star as Ronald and Nancy Reagan in The Reagans . | 1equivalent
| 3,086 |
Wind River also cut costs , reducing first-quarter operating expenses by 28 percent to $ 47.1 million . | Operating expenses fell 28 percent to $ 47.1 million in the first quarter from $ 65.8 million a year earlier . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,087 |
But Advani said Pakistan should prove its sincerity by handing over suspects wanted by New Delhi in connection with previous bombings in India . | Advani said Pakistan should prove its sincerity by handing over suspects wanted by New Delhi for past bombings . | 1equivalent
| 3,088 |
A federal judge yesterday disconnected a new national " do-not-call " list , just days before it was to take effect , saying the agency that created it lacked the authority . | A federal judge yesterday struck down the national do-not-call registry slated to take effect Oct. 1 , ruling the Federal Trade Commission had no authority to create the list . | 1equivalent
| 3,089 |
The U.S. Conference Board said its latest measure of business confidence hit 60 after falling to 53 in its first quarter survey . | The Conference Board said its measure of business confidence , which had fallen to 53 in the first quarter of 2003 , improved to 60 in the most recent second quarter . | 1equivalent
| 3,090 |
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was up 9.69 points , or 0.98 percent , at 994.53 . | The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > gained 18.35 points , or 1.13 percent , to 1,646.02 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,091 |
A nationally known itinerant computer hacker faces a federal arrest warrant on a sealed federal complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday . | A nationally known computer hacker is being sought on a federal arrest warrant stemming from a sealed complaint in New York , a federal defender in California said Friday . | 1equivalent
| 3,092 |
New York City will get an estimated $ 182.5 million in tax revenue from the bonuses this year , compared with last year 's $ 125.4 million . | New York City will collect an estimated $ 182.5 million in tax revenue from the 2003 bonuses , compared with the $ 125.4 million it collected in 2002 . | 1equivalent
| 3,093 |
Under state law , DeVries must be released to the jurisdiction in which he was convicted . | Under state policy , DeVries was to be returned to San Jose , where he was last convicted . | 1equivalent
| 3,094 |
Whitney said officials evacuated a YMCA camp that had been scheduled to host 250 people beginning Sunday . | Whitney said officials evacuated a camp where 250 people were expected to arrive Sunday . | 1equivalent
| 3,095 |
AN inquest into the car crash that killed Princess Diana will be held January 6 , the royal family 's coroner announced overnight . | Inquests into the deaths of Diana , Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed will be formally opened in the New Year , the Royal Family 's coroner announced yesterday . | 1equivalent
| 3,096 |
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan suggested on Monday that the United States should lead a multinational force to stop fighting between government forces and rebels in Liberia . | U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Saturday called for the urgent dispatch of a multinational force to Liberia to halt fighting between government and rebel forces that has killed hundreds . | 1equivalent
| 3,097 |
Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing . | FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,098 |
MessageLabs , which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world , said it had filtered out 27,000 infected e-mails in 115 countries as of Thursday morning . | Messagelabs , which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world , has labeled the worm " high risk " and reports more than 31,000 infections in 120 countries . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,099 |
" We think it 's great news , " Enron spokesman Eric Thode said . | Enron spokesman Eric Thode declined to comment on the mediation order . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,100 |
Veritas said new customers can buy Bare Metal Restore for $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client . | Bare Metal Restore 4.6 will be available in mid-June , said Veritas , and will cost $ 900 per Windows client and $ 1,000 per Unix client . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,101 |
Officials at Microsoft and Lindon , Utah-based SCO couldn 't be immediately reached for comment . | Microsoft in Europe could not be immediately reached for comment . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,102 |
They did so after her feeding tube was removed this afternoon , accompanied by the Rev. Thaddeus Malanowski , a Catholic priest who visits Mrs. Schiavo weekly . | They did visit after her feeding tube had been removed , accompanied by the Rev. Thaddeus Malanowski , a Roman Catholic priest who visits Mrs. Schiavo weekly . | 1equivalent
| 3,103 |
He is expected to ask banks for around € 50m this week to keep the company afloat . | He is expected to ask for a lifeline of around € 50m to pay suppliers and keep the company afloat . | 1equivalent
| 3,104 |
Economists said that raised the odds of a rate cut at the Fed 's next meeting on June 24-25 . | Economists said those concerns raised the odds that the Fed might reduce rates at its next meeting on June 24-25 . | 1equivalent
| 3,105 |
The company had an operating loss of $ 56.7 million in the first half of 2003 . | In the first half of this year , the company lost $ 56.7 million . | 1equivalent
| 3,106 |
She has a boyfriend , too , officials said : Sgt. Ruben Contreras , who sat with her family Tuesday . | She also thanked her boyfriend , Sgt. Ruben Contreras , who was sitting next to the stage . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,107 |
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > jumped 118 points , or 1.36 percent , to 8,829 . | In morning trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 121.51 , or 1.4 percent , at 8,832.69 . | 1equivalent
| 3,108 |
Enron spokesman Eric Thode declined to comment on the mediation order . | " We think it 's great news , " said Enron spokesman Eric Thode . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,109 |
" In 1980 , 6 % of children aged six to 18 were overweight , " he said . | From 1976 to 1980 , it said , 6 percent of children ages 6 to 18 were overweight . | 1equivalent
| 3,110 |
He could get six to seven years in prison , plus fines . | The charges carry up to 25 years in prison and $ 1.25 million in fines . | 1equivalent
| 3,111 |
In the total external disk storage system market , revenue increased 1.5 percent year over year in the third quarter , to $ 3.2 billion . | In the total external disk storage system market , McArthur said revenue increased 1.5 percent year-over-year in Q3 to $ 3.2 billion . | 1equivalent
| 3,112 |
" We have found the smoking gun , " board member Scott Hubbard said . | " We have found the smoking gun , " said Hubbard , director of NASA 's Ames Research Center in California . | 1equivalent
| 3,113 |
An experimental drug can slow the loss of vision caused by an eye disease that is the leading cause of blindness among the elderly , researchers have found . | An experimental drug can slow the loss of vision caused by a maddening eye disease that is the leading cause of blindness among the elderly , doctors reported on Saturday . | 1equivalent
| 3,114 |
The legislation , which now goes to the full House , would amend the state 's 1988 corporate takeover law . | The state House on Thursday approved legislation intended to clarify Michigan 's corporate takeover law . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,115 |
They said the child was taken to Nassau County Medical Center for observation . | The boy was taken to Nassau University Medical Center , where staff said he was " doing okay . " | 0not_equivalent
| 3,116 |
The airline said the results showed that its recovery programme and other initiatives were helping to offset a continued deterioration in revenues . | It said today ’ s results showed that programme and other measures were helping to offset a continued deterioration in revenues . | 1equivalent
| 3,117 |
In the first hour of trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 34 points to 9,107 , while the Nasdaq composite index rose 2 points to 1,612 . | The Dow Jones industrial average was up 17 points to 9,090 , while the Nasdaq composite index fell 10 points to 1,601 . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,118 |
The seven other nations in the initiative are Britain , Germany , Italy , the Netherlands , Poland , Portugal and Spain . | Other nations involved in the PSI include Germany , Italy , the Netherlands , Poland , Portugal , Spain and Britain . | 1equivalent
| 3,121 |
" Accusations of improper activity are as false today as they were when the Democrats first made them , " Grella said . | Accusations of improper activity are as false today as when the Democrats first made them . " | 1equivalent
| 3,122 |
The euro was at 1.5276 versus the Swiss franc , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . | The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,123 |
The Aspen fire had charred more than 12,400 acres by Monday on Mount Lemmon just north of Tucson and more than 250 homes had been destroyed . | The fire has so far charred 11,400 acres on Mount Lemmon just north of Tucson , and more than 250 homes have been destroyed . | 1equivalent
| 3,124 |
The court on Monday reversed the decision of that court , the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals . | The court today reversed the decision of that court , the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit . | 1equivalent
| 3,126 |
In 1999 , Mauritania became only the third Arab League state to establish full diplomatic relations with the Jewish state . | It is one of only three states in the Arab League to hold full diplomatic relations with Israel . | 1equivalent
| 3,127 |
Just across a river , St. Joseph has trendy restaurants , boutiques , offices and a picturesque beachfront . | Less than a mile away , across a river , St. Joseph features trendy restaurants , boutiques , offices and a picturesque beach front . | 1equivalent
| 3,128 |
That client component , the Microsoft Windows Rights Management Client 1.0 , is what Microsoft posted for free download Tuesday . | Microsoft released Windows Rights Management Client 1.0 , the first software client , for free download earlier this week . | 1equivalent
| 3,129 |
But in Palestine , her rural neighbourhood 225 miles west of Washington , residents had nothing but praise for Pte Lynch . | In Palestine , a rural neighborhood 225 miles west of Washington , residents had effusive praise for Lynch . | 1equivalent
| 3,131 |
Justices Stephen Breyer , Sandra Day O 'Connor and Anthony Kennedy disagreed . | Justices Anthony Kennedy , Sandra Day O 'Connor and Stephen Breyer dissented . | 1equivalent
| 3,132 |
Cool , moist air moved into Colorado early Thursday and brought precipitation to two wind-whipped wildfires that had forced thousands to flee and threatened several hundred homes . | Cool , moist air moved into Colorado overnight , raising hopes for firefighters battling two wind-whipped wildfires that forced thousands to flee and threatened hundreds of homes . | 1equivalent
| 3,133 |
The latest outbreak seems to have begun with one of the female patients , a transfer from Jen Chi Hospital in Taipei . | The outbreak seems to have begun with one of the roommates , a transfer from Taipei 's Jen Chi Hospital . | 1equivalent
| 3,134 |
Its second-quarter earnings per share of 22 cents was slightly better than analysts ' estimates of 19 cents a share and more than double its prediction in April . | But an earnings per share of 22 cents was slightly better than analysts ' estimates of 19 cents a share and more than double what Ford had predicted in April . | 1equivalent
| 3,135 |
The board 's final report , expected in late August , will stop short of assigning individual blame for the Columbia accident that killed seven astronauts , Gehman said . | The board 's final report , which is expected in late August , will stop short of assigning individual blame for the accident . | 1equivalent
| 3,136 |
Treasury prices rose slightly , sending the 10-year note yield down to 4.38 percent from 4.39 percent late Friday . | Treasury prices gained for the third day in a row , pushing the 10-year note yield down to 4.35 percent from 4.36 percent late Monday . | 1equivalent
| 3,137 |
But it is clear that the Joint Intelligence Committee was not involved . | This report was cleared by the Joint Intelligence Committee . | 0not_equivalent
| 3,138 |
Microsoft acquired Virtual PC when it bought the assets of Connectix earlier this year . | Microsoft acquired Virtual PC from its developer , Connectix , earlier this year . | 1equivalent
| 3,139 |