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Falls in euro / yen also pushed down the dollar against the yen , with the pair at 118.32 yen compared with Friday 's late New York level of 118.51 . | Against the Japanese currency , the euro was at 136.06 yen compared with the late New York level of 136.03 / 14 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,559 |
Wells Fargo and Quicken Loans couldn 't be reached for comment Wednesday afternoon . | Wells Fargo was not available for comment , and a Quicken Loans spokeswoman declined immediate comment . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,560 |
The FBI is trying to determine when White House officials and members of the vice president 's staff first focused on Wilson and learned about his wife 's employment at the CIA . | The FBI is trying to determine when White House officials and members of the vice president ’ s staff first focused on Wilson and learned about his wife ’ s employment at the agency . | 1equivalent
| 2,561 |
Mr Neil said that according to the source , the report will say its inspectors have not even unearthed " minute amounts of nuclear , chemical or biological weapons material " . | According to the BBC , the group 's interim report will say its inspectors have not even unearthed " minute amounts of nuclear , chemical or biological weapons material " . | 1equivalent
| 2,562 |
Marjorie Scardino , the chief executive , said : " We have one headline . | Pearson , led by Marjorie Scardino , the chief executive , publishes its interim results this week . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,563 |
Randall Simon singled to right for the second run . | Randall Simon followed with an RBI single to right . | 1equivalent
| 2,564 |
She was physically ill several times on the day he died , she said . | " In fact , I was physically sick several times at this stage , because he looked so desperate , " she said . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,565 |
No legislative action is final without concurrence of the House , and it appeared the measure faced a tougher road there . | No legislative action is final without concurrence of the House , and few were predicting what fate the bill would meet there . | 1equivalent
| 2,566 |
This is a case about a woman who for 20 years dedicated her life to this country , " said Janet Levine . | " This case is about a woman who for over 20 years dedicated herself to this country , " Levine said . | 1equivalent
| 2,567 |
" In Iraq , " Sen. Pat Roberts , R-Kan . , chairman of the intelligence committee , said on CNN 's " Late Edition " Sunday , " we 're now fighting an anti-guerrilla ... effort . " | " In Iraq , " Sen. Pat Roberts ( R-Kan . ) , chairman of the intelligence committee , said on CNN 's " Late Edition " yesterday , " we 're now fighting an anti-guerrilla . . . effort . " | 1equivalent
| 2,569 |
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose as high as 4.66 percent Aug. 14 from 3.07 percent in June . | The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 4.46 % from 4.42 % late Thursday . | 1equivalent
| 2,570 |
The farmers market reopened Saturday ; at least 11 people remained hospitalized , three in critical condition . | At least 11 people remained hospitalized Saturday , three of them in critical condition . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,571 |
A Trillian representative did not return an e-mail requesting comment . | The representative did not return calls seeking additional comment . | 1equivalent
| 2,573 |
State health officials have reported 18 suspected cases in Wisconsin , 10 in Indiana and five in Illinois . | As of yesterday afternoon , 22 suspected cases had been reported in Wisconsin , 10 in Indiana and five in Illinois . | 1equivalent
| 2,574 |
No charges have been filed in the deaths of the other victims ; Lupas said authorities were making progress in the case . | No charges have been filed in those deaths , but prosecutor David Lupas said authorities were making progress in the case . | 1equivalent
| 2,575 |
The head of the panel -- Tillie Fowler , a former US representative from Florida -- told present and past commanders that cadets don 't trust them . | The head of the panel , former Rep. Tillie Fowler of Florida , told present and past commanders that cadets don 't trust them . | 1equivalent
| 2,576 |
Cable high-speed lines increased 32.2 percent to 243,143 . | For the full year , high-speed ADSL increased by 64 percent . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,578 |
" It 's unfortunate that Senator Clinton would seek to politicize such a qualified nominee as Governor Leavitt , " said Taylor Gross , a White House spokesman . | " It is unfortunate that Senator Clinton would seek to politicize such a qualified nominee as Governor Leavitt . | 1equivalent
| 2,579 |
The girl turned up two days later at a convenience store several cities away , shaken but safe , and helped lead police to her alleged abductor . | The arrest came hours after the girl turned up at a convenience store several cities away and helped lead police to her alleged abductor . | 1equivalent
| 2,580 |
Ride , astronauts Story Musgrave , Robert " Hoot " Gibson and Daniel Brandenstein will enter the hall of fame together . | Ride will be enshrined along with astronauts Story Musgrave , Robert " Hoot " Gibson and Daniel Brandenstein . | 1equivalent
| 2,581 |
They varied greatly , ranging from one per cent or two per cent to 36 per cent for a speciality US brand called American Spirit . | The results ranged from 1 per cent or 2 per cent to 36 per cent for a speciality brand called American Spirit . | 1equivalent
| 2,583 |
The board is investigating whether a shortage of funds in the shuttle program compromised safety . | The board is investigating whether this compromised safety on the shuttle . | 1equivalent
| 2,584 |
The island nation reported 65 new cases on May 22 , a one day record , and 55 new cases on May 23 , making Taiwan 's epidemic the fastest-growing in the world . | Taiwan reported 65 new cases on May 22 , a one-day record , and 55 new cases on May 23 , making its epidemic the world 's fastest-growing . | 1equivalent
| 2,585 |
A year earlier , it posted a profit of $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share . | That was more than double the $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share , for the year-earlier quarter . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,586 |
British-born astronaut Michael Foale is about to fly into space to take up his post as commander of the International Space Station . | British-born astronaut Michael Foale is on his way to take command of the international space station . | 1equivalent
| 2,587 |
Clark said the program would cost about $ 100 million a year and would be part of the Department of Homeland Security . | Clark , one of nine Democrats seeking the nomination , said the program would cost about $ 100 million a year and would be within the Department of Homeland Security . | 1equivalent
| 2,589 |
Ximian brings Novell unparalleled expertise , strengthening our ability to work with [ our ] customers and leverage open source initiatives more constructively . " | " Ximian brings Novell unparalleled Linux expertise . . . [ and strengthens ] our ability to work with and leverage open source initiatives more constructively . " | 1equivalent
| 2,590 |
Video replays suggested the ball had hit the ground before making contact with Sangakkara 's foot . | Television replays , though , showed the ball had touched the ground before Sangakkara 's boot ( 262 for 4 ) . | 1equivalent
| 2,591 |
The GPO previously closed bookstores in San Francisco , Boston , Philadelphia , Chicago , Birmingham , Cleveland , and Columbus . | Since 2001 , the agency has closed bookstores in San Francisco , Boston , Philadelphia , Chicago , Birmingham , Ala . , Cleveland , Columbus , Ohio , and Washington . | 1equivalent
| 2,592 |
Peterson is charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of his wife and unborn son . | Peterson , 30 , is awaiting trial on two counts of murder for the deaths of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son . | 1equivalent
| 2,593 |
A second victim , Michael Walker , 23 , was struck in the torso , the bullet perforating his lung . | The other victim , Michael Walker , of 550 Barbey Street , was struck in the neck . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,594 |
In late morning trading , the Dow was up 13.88 , or 0.2 percent , at 9,002.93 , having shed 2.3 percent last week . | In early trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 39.94 , or 0.4 percent , at 8,945.50 , having slipped 3.61 points Monday . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,595 |
Ryland Group ( nyse : RYL - news - people ) , a homebuilder and mortgage-finance company , sank $ 9.65 , or 11.6 percent , to $ 73.40 . | Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson ( nasdaq : QCOM - news - people ) jumped $ 2.88 , or 15.7 percent , to $ 21.28 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,596 |
PeopleSoft 's board now has 10 business days to evaluate the Oracle offer and make a recommendation to its shareholders . | Nevertheless , PeopleSoft must review Oracle 's tender offer and make a recommendation to shareholders . | 1equivalent
| 2,598 |
They named the man charged as Noureddinne Mouleff , a 36-year-old of North African origin who was arrested in the southern coastal town of Eastbourne last week . | Last week , Nur al-Din Muliff , a 36-year-old of North African origin , was arrested in the southern coastal town of Eastbourne . | 1equivalent
| 2,599 |
Fatalities in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the increase in 2002 , NHTSA said . | Alcohol-related fatalities accounted for 41 percent of the total number of deaths . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,600 |
His next play , " Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ? " a satire on Hollywood , lasted more than a year on Broadway . | His next play , Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ? , lasted more than a year on Broadway and was also filmed by Fox . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,601 |
" I am unaware of any genuine entries concerning British servicemen in the police records , " said a spokesman for the British High Commission in Nairobi yesterday . | " I am therefore unaware of any genuine entries concerning rapes by British servicemen in police records , " the spokesman said . | 1equivalent
| 2,602 |
Amrozi said Jews and the US and its allies had evil plans to colonise countries like Indonesia . | Jews , Americans and their allies had " evil " plans to colonise nations like Indonesia , Amrozi said . | 1equivalent
| 2,603 |
It is so far out in international water that the finder Odyssey Marine Exploration , of Tampa , Fla . , does not have to share the wealth with any governments . | And because it is so far out in international water , salvage company Odyssey Marine Exploration doesn 't have to share the wealth with coastal state governments . | 1equivalent
| 2,604 |
An unclear number of people were killed and more injured . | Four people were killed and 50 injured in the attacks . | 1equivalent
| 2,605 |
Law enforcement sources who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed to The Associated Press that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office . | Law enforcement officials confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office . | 1equivalent
| 2,606 |
" Of course , I want to win again , but I think it 's worse when you have never won because you get anxious . | " Of course I want to win again , but I think is worse when you never won before because you are very anxious , " he says . | 1equivalent
| 2,607 |
CS 's other main division , Financial Services , made a 666 million franc net profit , six percent below the prior quarter . | CS Financial Services made a 666 million franc net profit , six percent less than in the fourth quarter of last year . | 1equivalent
| 2,608 |
The answer , the group said , would be to " create a format that can be used by all devices but can accommodate other formats . " | The DHWG says it will instead create a format that can be used by all devices but can accommodate other formats . | 1equivalent
| 2,609 |
Recall proponents claim to have turned in more than 1.6 million signatures . | Recall sponsors say they have submitted 1.6 million signatures . | 1equivalent
| 2,611 |
Kelly said Mr Rumsfeld last month made the unsolicited suggestion that this year 's honour should go to all men and women who wear the US uniform . | Kelly said Rumsfeld , in a November interview , made the unsolicited suggestion that this year 's honor go to all men and women who wear the U.S. uniform . | 1equivalent
| 2,612 |
Carlton Dotson , a teammate who lives in Hurlock , Md . , said he talked to police Friday but was instructed not to talk about the case . | Carlton Dotson , who was on the team last season and lives in Hurlock , Md . , said he was told not to talk about the case . | 1equivalent
| 2,613 |
PowderJect is roughly 20 percent owned by CEO Drayson , a high-profile UK businessman , and his family . | PowderJect , roughly 20 percent owned by Chief Executive Paul Drayson and his family , reported surging annual profit early this month . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,614 |
Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said the push for higher standards and accountability " is showing results . " | Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said he was pleased by the results . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,615 |
The husband 's family says he has since passed two lie detector tests . | The Web site said Dr. Aronov had passed two lie detector tests , one administered by the police . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,616 |
However , disability declined by more than 10 percent for those 60 to 69 , the study said . | Meanwhile , for people aged 60 to 69 , disability declined by more than 10 percent . | 1equivalent
| 2,617 |
" Admiral Black has provided spiritual guidance to thousands of service men and women during his 25 years of service , " Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said yesterday . | " Admiral Black has provided spiritual guidance to thousands of servicemen and women during his 25 years of service , " Frist said . | 1equivalent
| 2,618 |
On Monday , Christian Ganczarski was apprehended at the airport and was to appear before an anti-terrorism judge soon , the officials said . | On Monday , Christian Ganczarski was apprehended at the airport and was to appear before an anti-terrorism judge in the coming days , the officials said on condition of anonymity . | 1equivalent
| 2,619 |
The Standard Edition is $ 15,000 per processor or $ 300 per named user . | The Standard Edition One is a single processor version of the Oracle Standard Edition Database . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,620 |
Ottawa police reported 23 cases of looting , along with two deaths possibly attributed to the outage - a pedestrian hit by a car and a fire victim . | In Canada 's capital of Ottawa , police reported two deaths possibly linked to the power outage — a pedestrian hit by a car and a fire victim . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,621 |
The teen was in critical condition with life-threatening wounds , police said in a news release . | The teen was in critical condition at Sacred Heart Medical Center , police said in a news release . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,622 |
United already has paid the city $ 34 million in penalties for missing the first round of employment targets . | United has paid $ 34 million in penalties for failing to meet employment targets . | 1equivalent
| 2,623 |
Wild rock legend Ozzy Osbourne was in intensive care today as he continued his “ steady ” recovery from a quad bike accident . | Wild rock legend Ozzy Osbourne could be kept in intensive care for “ several days ” following his quad bike accident , his doctor said tonight . | 1equivalent
| 2,624 |
Analysts surveyed by Reuters Research expected earnings of 13 cents a share on revenue of $ 6.7 billion , on average . | Analysts currently expect earnings of 13 cents a share and revenue of $ 6.7 billion , on average , according to a survey by Reuters Research . | 1equivalent
| 2,625 |
He plans to visit an AIDS clinic in Uganda and meet with infected mothers in Nigeria . | From there he plans to visit South Africa and make stops in Botswana , Uganda and Nigeria . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,626 |
Colorado Attorney-General Ken Salazar later said his office has also filed suit against Invesco , charging it with violations of the state 's consumer protection act . | Colorado Attorney General Ken Salazar also filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Invesco , accusing it of violating the state 's Consumer Protection Act . | 1equivalent
| 2,628 |
Preventing stronger gains , News Corp < NCP.AX > fell 1.3 percent to A $ 12.43 and Brambles < BIL.AX > dropped 1.9 percent to A $ 4.75 after a weak performance overnight . | Holding the market back , News Corp < NCP.AX > fell two percent to A $ 12.34 and Brambles < BIL.AX > dropped 2.3 percent to A $ 4.73 after a weak performance overnight . | 1equivalent
| 2,629 |
Police said her two small children were alone in the apartment for up to two days . | Police said her two small children were alone there for up to two days as she lay dead . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,630 |
All five were charged with robbery and criminal impersonation of a police officer . | The teens are being held on charges of robbery and criminal impersonation of a police officer , sources said . | 1equivalent
| 2,631 |
Long lines formed outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines Sunday as Israelis prepared to weather a strike that threatened to paralyze the country . | Long lines formed Sunday outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines as Israelis braced for the strike 's effects . | 1equivalent
| 2,632 |
But he confessed : " There 's total fear to start with because you are completely at the mercy of the winds . " | But he said there was a " total fear to start with because you are completely at the mercy of the winds " . | 1equivalent
| 2,633 |
Marc Garber , Whitley 's attorney , had a different view . | Whitley 's attorney , Marc Garber , called the ruling " a huge victory . " | 0not_equivalent
| 2,634 |
Siebel , whose fortunes soared with the tech boom , has cut nearly one-third of its workforce since the end of 2001 . | With the purge , Siebel will have cut 2,400 employees - or nearly one-third of its workforce - since the end of 2001 . | 1equivalent
| 2,635 |
Her lawyer , William Zabel , could not be reached . | Ms. Kennedy Cuomo 's lawyer , William D. Zabel , said she would not comment . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,636 |
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority was given two weeks to restore the $ 1.50 fare and the old commuter railroad rates , York declared . | The Metropolitan Transportation Authority , which plans to appeal , was given until May 28 to restore the old subway and bus fare and the old commuter railroad rates . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,637 |
Microsoft this week released a critical update to fix a bug with its newly released Office 2003 suite . | Microsoft has released a critical update for its newly released office suite , Office 2003 . | 1equivalent
| 2,638 |
About 1,557 genes on chromosome 6 are thought to be functional . | The remaining 1,557 genes are believed to be all functional . | 1equivalent
| 2,639 |
About 22 % of twentysomethings are obese , which is roughly 30 pounds over a healthy weight . | About 31 percent of Americans are now obese — roughly 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight . | 1equivalent
| 2,640 |
" There is always a danger of casualties in something like this . | Howard said there was always a risk of casualties . | 1equivalent
| 2,641 |
" She was crying and scared , ' said Isa Yasin , the owner of the store . | " She was crying and she was really scared , " said Yasin . | 1equivalent
| 2,642 |
The same flood that blocked the airport road also swamped a Federal Express depot . | The water blocking the airport road swamped several buildings , including a Federal Express depot . | 1equivalent
| 2,643 |
He wants to kill him , but then I suppose I 'd be that angry too if somebody tried to kill my old man , " he said . | " He 's wild , he wants to kill him , but then I suppose I 'd be that angry too if somebody tried to kill my old man . " | 1equivalent
| 2,644 |
Sovereign , based in Philadelphia , expects to close the acquisition in the first quarter of 2004 . | Sovereign said it expects the merger to close in the first quarter of 2004 , subject to regulatory and First Essex shareholder approval . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,645 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > jumped 26 points , or 1.78 percent , to 1,516 . | The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was up 8.79 points , or 0.96 percent , at 929.06 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,646 |
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC ended off 8.15 points , or 0.49 percent , at 1,644.03 . | The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX advanced 2 points , or 0.24 percent , to 977 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,647 |
The high profile two-week campaign – which started on September 28 – was designed to show a strong police presence around London . | The high profile , two-week campaign was designed to show a strong police presence around London and resulted in 42 arrests , which a spokesman said was " pretty impressive " . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,648 |
All of those governments have said their support will not waver , though public sentiment is rising against it . | The governments of those countries have said that despite rising public opposition , their support will not waver . | 1equivalent
| 2,650 |
U.N. inspectors found traces of highly enriched , weapons-grade uranium at an Iranian nuclear facility , a report by the U.N. nuclear agency says . | 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 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,651 |
Since being drafted into service in 1971 , it has racked up a record 45 accidents , with 393 deaths . | It has a chequered safety record , including 47 accidents that resulted in 668 deaths . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,652 |
Other , more traditional tests are also available . | Traditional tests also are available at no cost today . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,653 |
All along , we were basing our decisions on the best information that we had at the time , " she said . | She insisted that throughout the mission , managers " were basing our decisions on the best information that we had at the time . " | 1equivalent
| 2,654 |
He said Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling CDMA chips without much competition . | " Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling ... against little or no competition , " Hubach said in the statement . | 1equivalent
| 2,657 |
It passed only after Republicans won the support of two wavering senators , Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Republican George Voinovich of Ohio . | It passed only after Republicans won the support of Voinovich and another wavering senator , Nelson of Nebraska . | 1equivalent
| 2,658 |
The jump in tobacco shares was led by New York-based Altria , whose shares rose almost 10 percent to $ 38.28 . | Shares of the cigarette makers jumped on the news , led by New York-based Altria , whose shares rose almost 10 percent to $ 38.30 . | 1equivalent
| 2,659 |
Veritas will offer its File System , Volume Manager and Cluster Server software products on SUSE Enterprise Server in the first quarter next year . | Already in beta , Veritas ' File System , Volume Manager and Cluster Server products for SuSE Enterprise Linux Server should drop into the hands of customers in early 2004 . | 1equivalent
| 2,660 |
Washington , however , said more was needed to prevent complaints being filed in the first place . | But the US insisted it wanted more done to prevent complaints being filed in the first place , preferably by repealing the entire law . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,661 |
Southwest 's net income amounted to $ 246 million , or 30 cents per share . | With the government grant added in , the airline earned $ 246 million , or 30 cents a share . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,662 |
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index ended up 1.03 points , or 0.10 percent , at 998.51 , ending at its highest since late June 2002 . | The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was off 1.67 points , or 0.17 percent , at 995.81 . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,663 |
If Lee is indicted , prosecutors will seek the death penalty . | Prosecutors filed a motion informing Lee they intend to seek the death penalty . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,664 |
Microsoft has released separate patches for client and administrative versions of Office 2003 . | Separate downloadable patches are available for the client and administrative versions of Office . | 1equivalent
| 2,665 |
The Nasdaq Composite increased by 40.09 points , or 2.5 per cent , to 1666.58 . | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 5.64 points , or 0.34 percent , at 1,672.22 . | 1equivalent
| 2,666 |
The nine largest airlines had $ 75.4 billion in revenue last year . | Since Sept . 11 , 2001 , the six largest airlines have lost a combined $ 18 billion . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,667 |
Three Southern politicians who risked their political careers by fighting against bigotry and intolerance were honored Monday with John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Awards for 2003 . | 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 . | 1equivalent
| 2,668 |
The effort is the Bush administration 's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services . | July 10 - The Bush administration 's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services enlists church-based youth groups in anti-drug programs . | 0not_equivalent
| 2,669 |