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Twenty percent of Latino students and 23 percent of black students performed at proficient or higher .	In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient .	1not_equivalent	2,250	[ 1.5419921875, -1.44140625 ]
University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , " Our fundamental values haven 't changed .	" Our fundamental values haven 't changed , " Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor .	0equivalent	813	[ -3.228515625, 2.724609375 ]
Next Monday at about 2 p.m. ( CST ) , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms .	Around the same time , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms .	0equivalent	3,636	[ -3.1953125, 2.666015625 ]
" I think it happened very quickly , " Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime .	" I think it happened very quickly , " said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division .	0equivalent	472	[ -3.208984375, 2.7109375 ]
The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers .	The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers .	0equivalent	1,755	[ -3.119140625, 2.662109375 ]
" This child was literally neglected to death , " Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said .	Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen .	1not_equivalent	2,519	[ 2.7421875, -1.7783203125 ]
The premium edition adds OfficeFront Page 2003 , Acceleration Server 2000 , and SQL Server 2000 .	The premium edition adds ISA Server , SQL Server and a specialized edition of BizTalk 2004 .	1not_equivalent	3,140	[ 1.126953125, -1.099609375 ]
In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites .	In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages .	0equivalent	1,080	[ -3.234375, 2.765625 ]
The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company .	The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company .	0equivalent	2,243	[ -1.8681640625, 1.5185546875 ]
About two hours later , his body , wrapped in a blanket , was found dumped a few blocks away .	Then his body was dumped a few blocks away , found in a driveway on Argyle Road .	1not_equivalent	1,924	[ -2.66015625, 2.318359375 ]
Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son .	Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner .	0equivalent	674	[ -3.083984375, 2.55859375 ]
He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse .	The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse .	0equivalent	2,457	[ -3.0234375, 2.48046875 ]
Today in the US , the book - kept under wraps by its publishers , G. P. Putnam 's Sons , since its inception - will appear in bookstores .	Tomorrow the book , kept under wraps by G. P. Putnam 's Sons since its inception , will appear in bookstores .	0equivalent	4,040	[ -3.212890625, 2.70703125 ]
Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her .	For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart .	0equivalent	2,432	[ -2.951171875, 2.275390625 ]
Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson .	Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment .	0equivalent	1,428	[ -1.5654296875, 1.4326171875 ]
About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit .	Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit .	0equivalent	1,567	[ -3.138671875, 2.580078125 ]
The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally drove the broad Standard & Poor 's 500 index .SPX up more than 20 percent since mid-March .	The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally pushed the broad S & P 500 index up more than 20 percent since mid-March .	0equivalent	3,010	[ -3.138671875, 2.650390625 ]
IBM of the US and Infineon Technologies of Germany will today announce a technological development that could threaten multi-billion dollar memory chip markets .	IBMof the US andInfineon Technologies of Germany willon Tuesdayannounce a technological development that could threaten multi-billion dollar memory chip markets .	0equivalent	3,470	[ -3.185546875, 2.748046875 ]
Most economists had expected a more dire report , with many anticipating the fifth month of job losses in six months .	Most economists had been expecting a far more dire report , with many expecting to see the fifth month of job losses in six months in September .	0equivalent	3,839	[ -3.18359375, 2.666015625 ]
He is blocking them until the Air Force assigns four additional C-130 cargo planes to Gowen Field , an Idaho Air National Guard base in Boise .	He is holding them up until the Air Force agrees to assign four additional C-130 cargo planes to the Idaho Air National Guard .	0equivalent	3,575	[ -2.876953125, 2.345703125 ]
The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 .	The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 .	1not_equivalent	175	[ 1.9150390625, -1.4091796875 ]
" The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , " Mr Howard said .	" The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . "	0equivalent	617	[ -3.189453125, 2.64453125 ]
The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes .	The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 .	0equivalent	2,307	[ -3.07421875, 2.576171875 ]
" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology .	" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president .	1not_equivalent	620	[ 1.7568359375, -0.908203125 ]
We strongly disagree with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community .	McBride characterized Novell 's move as " a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . "	1not_equivalent	3,401	[ -2.427734375, 1.83203125 ]
Mr Russell , 46 , a coal miner from Brisbane , said : " They are obviously hurting , so we are basically going over there to help them . "	" They are obviously hurting so we are basically going over there to help them , " Russell , 46 , said .	0equivalent	3,411	[ -3.216796875, 2.626953125 ]
Clinton did not mention that two Democratic senators , Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted to shelve the McCain bill .	Two Democrats , Sen. Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted with the 40 Republicans .	1not_equivalent	3,281	[ 0.01122283935546875, -0.25146484375 ]
" He may not have been there , " the defence official said on Thursday .	" He may not have been there , " said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity .	0equivalent	1,480	[ -2.880859375, 2.4453125 ]
Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades .	But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades .	0equivalent	1,102	[ -3.193359375, 2.71484375 ]
In midafternoon trading , the Nasdaq composite index was up 8.34 , or 0.5 percent , to 1,790.47 .	The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC dipped 8.59 points , or 0.48 percent , to 1,773.54 .	1not_equivalent	143	[ 2.15625, -1.2783203125 ]
The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate .	The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries .	0equivalent	32	[ -3.107421875, 2.560546875 ]
Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract , held with insolvent utility TXU Europe .	Drax ’ s troubles began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the insolvent utility TXU Europe .	0equivalent	2,987	[ -3.212890625, 2.646484375 ]
" There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , " he said .	He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar .	0equivalent	1,067	[ -3.150390625, 2.599609375 ]
Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims were preposterous .	Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will address the court .	1not_equivalent	1,639	[ 2.126953125, -1.2998046875 ]
Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the dollar .	Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates .	0equivalent	2,381	[ -1.6337890625, 1.0556640625 ]
Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share .	The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share .	0equivalent	1,242	[ -3.109375, 2.62109375 ]
They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years .	The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity .	1not_equivalent	2,577	[ -3.21875, 2.671875 ]
Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning .	Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 .	0equivalent	391	[ -2.900390625, 2.501953125 ]
The 3 rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is 5,200 strong and the largest combat unit at Fort Carson .	Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment .	1not_equivalent	1,371	[ 2.783203125, -1.7861328125 ]
Business Week 's online edition reported on Friday that WorldCom and the SEC could announce a settlement as early as Monday .	BusinessWeek Online has learned that the settlement could come as early as Monday , May 19 .	0equivalent	3,922	[ -3.068359375, 2.51171875 ]
" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , " Mr. Graham said .	" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , " Graham said , " this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . "	0equivalent	392	[ -3.2265625, 2.69921875 ]
Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business .	Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company .	0equivalent	781	[ -3.1875, 2.646484375 ]
Its closest living relatives are a family frogs called sooglossidae that are found only in the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean .	Its closest relative is found in the Seychelles Archipelago , near Madagascar in the Indian Ocean .	0equivalent	245	[ -0.970703125, 0.96142578125 ]
Mr. Rowland attended a party in South Windsor for the families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers called to active duty .	Rowland was making an appearance at a holiday party for families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers assigned to duty in Iraq and Afghanistan .	0equivalent	3,699	[ -3.119140625, 2.513671875 ]
" It is probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but then again , I look forward to the challenge , " he said .	" It 's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but I look forward to the challenge , " Parsons told reporters at NASA headquarters .	0equivalent	3,193	[ -3.255859375, 2.66015625 ]
In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters .	Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets .	1not_equivalent	2,697	[ 2.462890625, -1.5458984375 ]
In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th .	In the space of three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list .	0equivalent	1,923	[ -3.0390625, 2.544921875 ]
The New York Democrat and former first lady has said she will not run for the White House in 2004 , but has not ruled out a race in later years .	The former first lady has said she will not run for the White House in 2004 but has not ruled out a race later on .	0equivalent	3,412	[ -3.177734375, 2.609375 ]
Bush wanted " to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing , " White House press secretary Ari Fleischer said yesterday .	On Tuesday , before Byrd 's speech , Fleischer said Bush wanted ' ' to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing .	1not_equivalent	374	[ -3.181640625, 2.626953125 ]
Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected .	There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said .	0equivalent	404	[ -3.08984375, 2.44921875 ]
Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will .	Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will .	0equivalent	2,394	[ -2.998046875, 2.576171875 ]
Charles O. Prince , 53 , was named as Mr. Weill 's successor .	Mr. Weill 's longtime confidant , Charles O. Prince , 53 , was named as his successor .	0equivalent	3,748	[ -2.951171875, 2.431640625 ]
Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders .	Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares .	0equivalent	1,188	[ -3.06640625, 2.671875 ]
Freddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board .	He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive .	1not_equivalent	2,841	[ 2.267578125, -1.3974609375 ]
Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic .	Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered .	0equivalent	2,124	[ -2.94921875, 2.5234375 ]
He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol .	Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol .	0equivalent	371	[ -3.1796875, 2.681640625 ]
He added that those " are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . "	" These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , " Rumsfeld said .	0equivalent	700	[ -3.140625, 2.560546875 ]
Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE .	Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets .	0equivalent	2,196	[ -3.173828125, 2.669921875 ]
Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently .	Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate .	0equivalent	732	[ -3.216796875, 2.603515625 ]
Intel was disappointed and assessing its " options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , " spokesman Chuck Mulloy said .	Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its " options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . "	0equivalent	354	[ -3.275390625, 2.791015625 ]
Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat .	Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too .	1not_equivalent	3,501	[ 2.11328125, -1.30859375 ]
He said he has begun a court action to seize Beacon Hill 's assets and has frozen more than $ 13 million Beacon Hill had when it closed .	He said he has initiated a forfeiture action in court and frozen more than $ 13 million Beacon Hill had when it closed .	0equivalent	3,376	[ -3.1875, 2.6796875 ]
While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each .	Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each .	0equivalent	1,890	[ -2.876953125, 2.30078125 ]
Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use .	Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot .	0equivalent	1,818	[ -3.1484375, 2.6640625 ]
Speaking for the first time yesterday , Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had was in prison or that he had remarried .	Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had been sent to prison , or that he had remarried in Sydney .	0equivalent	3,382	[ -3.037109375, 2.484375 ]
Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday .	That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday .	0equivalent	2,610	[ -2.638671875, 2 ]
Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule .	" It 's great to be back home , " said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule .	1not_equivalent	3,183	[ -0.79541015625, 0.37939453125 ]
Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions .	This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence .	0equivalent	897	[ -3.224609375, 2.73046875 ]
Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen " Les Miz , " with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion .	Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion .	0equivalent	1,291	[ -3.0546875, 2.435546875 ]
The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today .	The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday .	0equivalent	77	[ -2.984375, 2.658203125 ]
Gibson said last month in a press statement that " neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic .	Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic .	0equivalent	1,995	[ -2.857421875, 2.357421875 ]
Judge Craig Doran said it wasn 't his role to determine if Hovan was " an evil man " but maintained that " he has committed an evil act . "	Judge Craig Doran said he couldn 't determine if Hovan was " an evil man " but said he " has committed an evil act . "	0equivalent	3,506	[ -3.21484375, 2.62109375 ]
Mr. Kerkorian tried unsuccessfully to take over Chrysler in 1995 , but did win representation on its board .	Kerkorian and Tracinda had also tried to take over Chrysler in 1995 .	1not_equivalent	2,894	[ 2.275390625, -1.4033203125 ]
" It was never our intention to sell the product , " said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use .	" It was never the intention of us to sell product , " federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton .	0equivalent	2,777	[ -2.62109375, 2.197265625 ]
Shattered Glass , " starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters .	" Shattered Glass " _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters .	1not_equivalent	792	[ -1.365234375, 1.115234375 ]
The U.N. troops are in Congo to protect U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence .	The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence .	0equivalent	1,487	[ -3.22265625, 2.69140625 ]
Secretary of State Colin Powell designated the Chechen leader believed responsible for last year 's hostage standoff in a Moscow theater as a threat to U.S. security Friday .	U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday designated Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev a threat to the security of the United States and to U.S. citizens .	0equivalent	594	[ -2.638671875, 2.109375 ]
Cintas is battling efforts to unionize 17,000 of its workers and to let unions organize the workers by signing cards , rather than by a lengthy election process .	Cintas is battling efforts to unionize 17,000 of its workers and labor 's demands to let its workers organize by signing cards , rather than by a lengthy election process .	0equivalent	3,313	[ -3.22265625, 2.77734375 ]
Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ?	Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs .	1not_equivalent	1,748	[ 2.529296875, -1.6181640625 ]
Police suspected that Shaichat , 20 , had been abducted either by Palestinians or by Israeli Arabs .	Nobody claimed responsibility for Schaichat 's death , but police suspect that the 20-year-old soldier was abducted either by Palestinians or Israeli Arabs .	1not_equivalent	3,237	[ 2.771484375, -2.017578125 ]
But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was " tight " and that there could be another downgrade if Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants .	But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was " tight " and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants .	0equivalent	1,414	[ -3.212890625, 2.71875 ]
For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase .	For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral .	0equivalent	1,746	[ -3.15234375, 2.560546875 ]
" This deal makes sense for both companies , " said National Chief Executive Brian Halla .	" This deal makes sense for both companies , " Halla said in a prepared statement .	0equivalent	1,540	[ -3.142578125, 2.568359375 ]
" We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . "	He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a " smooth transition . "	0equivalent	2,047	[ -3.220703125, 2.693359375 ]
Claire had advanced to the third round of the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee .	One by one they strolled to the microphone , all 251 youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee .	1not_equivalent	2,396	[ 2.505859375, -1.5693359375 ]
The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 .	The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > shed 15 points , or 0.98 percent , to 1,492 .	1not_equivalent	3,998	[ 0.102294921875, -0.39697265625 ]
Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported .	Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said .	0equivalent	2,547	[ -3.16796875, 2.615234375 ]
With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 .	Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation .	1not_equivalent	334	[ -1.2958984375, 0.890625 ]
In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once bustling streets , ubiquitous department stores stand mostly empty and restaurants are eerily quiet .	In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once-bustling streets and department stores and restaurants are virtually empty .	0equivalent	3,119	[ -3.158203125, 2.48046875 ]
" We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , " Rumsfeld said in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations .	" We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , " he said .	0equivalent	2,821	[ -3.220703125, 2.681640625 ]
The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing .	The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget .	0equivalent	129	[ -3.2265625, 2.78125 ]
They note that after several weeks of rallies on upbeat earnings , investors are looking for stronger evidence of a recovery before sending stocks higher .	After several weeks of market rallies on upbeat earnings , many investors are looking for more concrete signs of an economic recovery .	0equivalent	3,792	[ -1.3232421875, 0.8310546875 ]
A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday .	The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said .	0equivalent	1,612	[ -3.16796875, 2.697265625 ]
Sony claimed that the reader 's capacitance sensing technology cannot be fooled by paper copies and does not require cleaning .	Its capacitance sensing technology electronically reads a fingerprint ; Sony says it can 't be fooled by paper copies and doesn 't require cleaning .	1not_equivalent	3,145	[ -3.251953125, 2.765625 ]
Environmental campaigners are using this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK .	Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain .	0equivalent	1,800	[ -3.169921875, 2.689453125 ]
He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages .	Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages .	0equivalent	326	[ -3.013671875, 2.5 ]
SPOT products run a Microsoft operating system and the company 's DirectBand radio technology developed with SCA Data Systems .	The DirectBand network was developed with the assistance of SCA Data Systems .	1not_equivalent	3,654	[ 1.140625, -0.8251953125 ]
Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family .	Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family .	0equivalent	540	[ -3.001953125, 2.572265625 ]
Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry .	The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency .	0equivalent	2,767	[ -2.826171875, 2.345703125 ]
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users .	The high court will hear arguments today on whether companies can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users .	0equivalent	2,727	[ -3.095703125, 2.62109375 ]

Twenty percent of Latino students and 23 percent of black students performed at proficient or higher .

In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient .

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University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , " Our fundamental values haven 't changed .

" Our fundamental values haven 't changed , " Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor .

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Next Monday at about 2 p.m. ( CST ) , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms .

Around the same time , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms .

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" I think it happened very quickly , " Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime .

" I think it happened very quickly , " said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division .

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The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers .

The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers .

0equivalent

1,755

[ -3.119140625, 2.662109375 ]

" This child was literally neglected to death , " Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said .

Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen .

1not_equivalent

2,519

[ 2.7421875, -1.7783203125 ]

The premium edition adds OfficeFront Page 2003 , Acceleration Server 2000 , and SQL Server 2000 .

The premium edition adds ISA Server , SQL Server and a specialized edition of BizTalk 2004 .

1not_equivalent

3,140

[ 1.126953125, -1.099609375 ]

In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites .

In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages .

0equivalent

1,080

[ -3.234375, 2.765625 ]

The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company .

The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company .

0equivalent

2,243

[ -1.8681640625, 1.5185546875 ]

About two hours later , his body , wrapped in a blanket , was found dumped a few blocks away .

Then his body was dumped a few blocks away , found in a driveway on Argyle Road .

1not_equivalent

1,924

[ -2.66015625, 2.318359375 ]

Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son .

Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner .

0equivalent

674

[ -3.083984375, 2.55859375 ]

He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse .

The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse .

0equivalent

2,457

[ -3.0234375, 2.48046875 ]

Today in the US , the book - kept under wraps by its publishers , G. P. Putnam 's Sons , since its inception - will appear in bookstores .

Tomorrow the book , kept under wraps by G. P. Putnam 's Sons since its inception , will appear in bookstores .

0equivalent

4,040

[ -3.212890625, 2.70703125 ]

Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her .

For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart .

0equivalent

2,432

[ -2.951171875, 2.275390625 ]

Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson .

Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment .

0equivalent

1,428

[ -1.5654296875, 1.4326171875 ]

About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit .

Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit .

0equivalent

1,567

[ -3.138671875, 2.580078125 ]

The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally drove the broad Standard & Poor 's 500 index .SPX up more than 20 percent since mid-March .

The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally pushed the broad S & P 500 index up more than 20 percent since mid-March .

0equivalent

3,010

[ -3.138671875, 2.650390625 ]

IBM of the US and Infineon Technologies of Germany will today announce a technological development that could threaten multi-billion dollar memory chip markets .

IBMof the US andInfineon Technologies of Germany willon Tuesdayannounce a technological development that could threaten multi-billion dollar memory chip markets .

0equivalent

3,470

[ -3.185546875, 2.748046875 ]

Most economists had expected a more dire report , with many anticipating the fifth month of job losses in six months .

Most economists had been expecting a far more dire report , with many expecting to see the fifth month of job losses in six months in September .

0equivalent

3,839

[ -3.18359375, 2.666015625 ]

He is blocking them until the Air Force assigns four additional C-130 cargo planes to Gowen Field , an Idaho Air National Guard base in Boise .

He is holding them up until the Air Force agrees to assign four additional C-130 cargo planes to the Idaho Air National Guard .

0equivalent

3,575

[ -2.876953125, 2.345703125 ]

The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 .

The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 .

1not_equivalent

175

[ 1.9150390625, -1.4091796875 ]

" The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , " Mr Howard said .

" The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . "

0equivalent

617

[ -3.189453125, 2.64453125 ]

The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes .

The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 .

0equivalent

2,307

[ -3.07421875, 2.576171875 ]

" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology .

" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president .

1not_equivalent

620

[ 1.7568359375, -0.908203125 ]

We strongly disagree with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community .

McBride characterized Novell 's move as " a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . "

1not_equivalent

3,401

[ -2.427734375, 1.83203125 ]

Mr Russell , 46 , a coal miner from Brisbane , said : " They are obviously hurting , so we are basically going over there to help them . "

" They are obviously hurting so we are basically going over there to help them , " Russell , 46 , said .

0equivalent

3,411

[ -3.216796875, 2.626953125 ]

Clinton did not mention that two Democratic senators , Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted to shelve the McCain bill .

Two Democrats , Sen. Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted with the 40 Republicans .

1not_equivalent

3,281

[ 0.01122283935546875, -0.25146484375 ]

" He may not have been there , " the defence official said on Thursday .

" He may not have been there , " said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity .

0equivalent

1,480

[ -2.880859375, 2.4453125 ]

Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades .

But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades .

0equivalent

1,102

[ -3.193359375, 2.71484375 ]

In midafternoon trading , the Nasdaq composite index was up 8.34 , or 0.5 percent , to 1,790.47 .

The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC dipped 8.59 points , or 0.48 percent , to 1,773.54 .

1not_equivalent

143

[ 2.15625, -1.2783203125 ]

The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate .

The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries .

0equivalent

32

[ -3.107421875, 2.560546875 ]

Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract , held with insolvent utility TXU Europe .

Drax ’ s troubles began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the insolvent utility TXU Europe .

0equivalent

2,987

[ -3.212890625, 2.646484375 ]

" There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , " he said .

He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar .

0equivalent

1,067

[ -3.150390625, 2.599609375 ]

Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims were preposterous .

Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will address the court .

1not_equivalent

1,639

[ 2.126953125, -1.2998046875 ]

Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the dollar .

Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates .

0equivalent

2,381

[ -1.6337890625, 1.0556640625 ]

Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share .

The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share .

0equivalent

1,242

[ -3.109375, 2.62109375 ]

They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years .

The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity .

1not_equivalent

2,577

[ -3.21875, 2.671875 ]

Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning .

Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 .

0equivalent

391

[ -2.900390625, 2.501953125 ]

The 3 rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is 5,200 strong and the largest combat unit at Fort Carson .

Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment .

1not_equivalent

1,371

[ 2.783203125, -1.7861328125 ]

Business Week 's online edition reported on Friday that WorldCom and the SEC could announce a settlement as early as Monday .

BusinessWeek Online has learned that the settlement could come as early as Monday , May 19 .

0equivalent

3,922

[ -3.068359375, 2.51171875 ]

" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , " Mr. Graham said .

" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , " Graham said , " this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . "

0equivalent

392

[ -3.2265625, 2.69921875 ]

Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business .

Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company .

0equivalent

781

[ -3.1875, 2.646484375 ]

Its closest living relatives are a family frogs called sooglossidae that are found only in the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean .

Its closest relative is found in the Seychelles Archipelago , near Madagascar in the Indian Ocean .

0equivalent

245

[ -0.970703125, 0.96142578125 ]

Mr. Rowland attended a party in South Windsor for the families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers called to active duty .

Rowland was making an appearance at a holiday party for families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers assigned to duty in Iraq and Afghanistan .

0equivalent

3,699

[ -3.119140625, 2.513671875 ]

" It is probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but then again , I look forward to the challenge , " he said .

" It 's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but I look forward to the challenge , " Parsons told reporters at NASA headquarters .

0equivalent

3,193

[ -3.255859375, 2.66015625 ]

In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters .

Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets .

1not_equivalent

2,697

[ 2.462890625, -1.5458984375 ]

In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th .

In the space of three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list .

0equivalent

1,923

[ -3.0390625, 2.544921875 ]

The New York Democrat and former first lady has said she will not run for the White House in 2004 , but has not ruled out a race in later years .

The former first lady has said she will not run for the White House in 2004 but has not ruled out a race later on .

0equivalent

3,412

[ -3.177734375, 2.609375 ]

Bush wanted " to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing , " White House press secretary Ari Fleischer said yesterday .

On Tuesday , before Byrd 's speech , Fleischer said Bush wanted ' ' to see an aircraft landing the same way that the pilots saw an aircraft landing .

1not_equivalent

374

[ -3.181640625, 2.626953125 ]

Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected .

There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said .

0equivalent

404

[ -3.08984375, 2.44921875 ]

Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will .

Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will .

0equivalent

2,394

[ -2.998046875, 2.576171875 ]

Charles O. Prince , 53 , was named as Mr. Weill 's successor .

Mr. Weill 's longtime confidant , Charles O. Prince , 53 , was named as his successor .

0equivalent

3,748

[ -2.951171875, 2.431640625 ]

Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders .

Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares .

0equivalent

1,188

[ -3.06640625, 2.671875 ]

Freddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board .

He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive .

1not_equivalent

2,841

[ 2.267578125, -1.3974609375 ]

Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic .

Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered .

0equivalent

2,124

[ -2.94921875, 2.5234375 ]

He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol .

Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol .

0equivalent

371

[ -3.1796875, 2.681640625 ]

He added that those " are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . "

" These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , " Rumsfeld said .

0equivalent

700

[ -3.140625, 2.560546875 ]

Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE .

Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets .

0equivalent

2,196

[ -3.173828125, 2.669921875 ]

Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently .

Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate .

0equivalent

732

[ -3.216796875, 2.603515625 ]

Intel was disappointed and assessing its " options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , " spokesman Chuck Mulloy said .

Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its " options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . "

0equivalent

354

[ -3.275390625, 2.791015625 ]

Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat .

Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too .

1not_equivalent

3,501

[ 2.11328125, -1.30859375 ]

He said he has begun a court action to seize Beacon Hill 's assets and has frozen more than $ 13 million Beacon Hill had when it closed .

He said he has initiated a forfeiture action in court and frozen more than $ 13 million Beacon Hill had when it closed .

0equivalent

3,376

[ -3.1875, 2.6796875 ]

While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each .

Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each .

0equivalent

1,890

[ -2.876953125, 2.30078125 ]

Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use .

Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot .

0equivalent

1,818

[ -3.1484375, 2.6640625 ]

Speaking for the first time yesterday , Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had was in prison or that he had remarried .

Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had been sent to prison , or that he had remarried in Sydney .

0equivalent

3,382

[ -3.037109375, 2.484375 ]

Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday .

That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday .

0equivalent

2,610

[ -2.638671875, 2 ]

Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule .

" It 's great to be back home , " said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule .

1not_equivalent

3,183

[ -0.79541015625, 0.37939453125 ]

Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions .

This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence .

0equivalent

897

[ -3.224609375, 2.73046875 ]

Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen " Les Miz , " with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion .

Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion .

0equivalent

1,291

[ -3.0546875, 2.435546875 ]

The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today .

The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday .

0equivalent

77

[ -2.984375, 2.658203125 ]

Gibson said last month in a press statement that " neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic .

Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic .

0equivalent

1,995

[ -2.857421875, 2.357421875 ]

Judge Craig Doran said it wasn 't his role to determine if Hovan was " an evil man " but maintained that " he has committed an evil act . "

Judge Craig Doran said he couldn 't determine if Hovan was " an evil man " but said he " has committed an evil act . "

0equivalent

3,506

[ -3.21484375, 2.62109375 ]

Mr. Kerkorian tried unsuccessfully to take over Chrysler in 1995 , but did win representation on its board .

Kerkorian and Tracinda had also tried to take over Chrysler in 1995 .

1not_equivalent

2,894

[ 2.275390625, -1.4033203125 ]

" It was never our intention to sell the product , " said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use .

" It was never the intention of us to sell product , " federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton .

0equivalent

2,777

[ -2.62109375, 2.197265625 ]

Shattered Glass , " starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters .

" Shattered Glass " _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters .

1not_equivalent

792

[ -1.365234375, 1.115234375 ]

The U.N. troops are in Congo to protect U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence .

The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence .

0equivalent

1,487

[ -3.22265625, 2.69140625 ]

Secretary of State Colin Powell designated the Chechen leader believed responsible for last year 's hostage standoff in a Moscow theater as a threat to U.S. security Friday .

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday designated Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev a threat to the security of the United States and to U.S. citizens .

0equivalent

594

[ -2.638671875, 2.109375 ]

Cintas is battling efforts to unionize 17,000 of its workers and to let unions organize the workers by signing cards , rather than by a lengthy election process .

Cintas is battling efforts to unionize 17,000 of its workers and labor 's demands to let its workers organize by signing cards , rather than by a lengthy election process .

0equivalent

3,313

[ -3.22265625, 2.77734375 ]

Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ?

Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs .

1not_equivalent

1,748

[ 2.529296875, -1.6181640625 ]

Police suspected that Shaichat , 20 , had been abducted either by Palestinians or by Israeli Arabs .

Nobody claimed responsibility for Schaichat 's death , but police suspect that the 20-year-old soldier was abducted either by Palestinians or Israeli Arabs .

1not_equivalent

3,237

[ 2.771484375, -2.017578125 ]

But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was " tight " and that there could be another downgrade if Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants .

But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was " tight " and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants .

0equivalent

1,414

[ -3.212890625, 2.71875 ]

For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase .

For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral .

0equivalent

1,746

[ -3.15234375, 2.560546875 ]

" This deal makes sense for both companies , " said National Chief Executive Brian Halla .

" This deal makes sense for both companies , " Halla said in a prepared statement .

0equivalent

1,540

[ -3.142578125, 2.568359375 ]

" We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . "

He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a " smooth transition . "

0equivalent

2,047

[ -3.220703125, 2.693359375 ]

Claire had advanced to the third round of the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee .

One by one they strolled to the microphone , all 251 youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee .

1not_equivalent

2,396

[ 2.505859375, -1.5693359375 ]

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > shed 15 points , or 0.98 percent , to 1,492 .

1not_equivalent

3,998

[ 0.102294921875, -0.39697265625 ]

Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported .

Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said .

0equivalent

2,547

[ -3.16796875, 2.615234375 ]

With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 .

Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation .

1not_equivalent

334

[ -1.2958984375, 0.890625 ]

In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once bustling streets , ubiquitous department stores stand mostly empty and restaurants are eerily quiet .

In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once-bustling streets and department stores and restaurants are virtually empty .

0equivalent

3,119

[ -3.158203125, 2.48046875 ]

" We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , " Rumsfeld said in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations .

" We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , " he said .

0equivalent

2,821

[ -3.220703125, 2.681640625 ]

The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing .

The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget .

0equivalent

129

[ -3.2265625, 2.78125 ]

They note that after several weeks of rallies on upbeat earnings , investors are looking for stronger evidence of a recovery before sending stocks higher .

After several weeks of market rallies on upbeat earnings , many investors are looking for more concrete signs of an economic recovery .

0equivalent

3,792

[ -1.3232421875, 0.8310546875 ]

A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday .

The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said .

0equivalent

1,612

[ -3.16796875, 2.697265625 ]

Sony claimed that the reader 's capacitance sensing technology cannot be fooled by paper copies and does not require cleaning .

Its capacitance sensing technology electronically reads a fingerprint ; Sony says it can 't be fooled by paper copies and doesn 't require cleaning .

1not_equivalent

3,145

[ -3.251953125, 2.765625 ]

Environmental campaigners are using this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK .

Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain .

0equivalent

1,800

[ -3.169921875, 2.689453125 ]

He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages .

Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages .

0equivalent

326

[ -3.013671875, 2.5 ]

SPOT products run a Microsoft operating system and the company 's DirectBand radio technology developed with SCA Data Systems .

The DirectBand network was developed with the assistance of SCA Data Systems .

1not_equivalent

3,654

[ 1.140625, -0.8251953125 ]

Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family .

Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family .

0equivalent

540

[ -3.001953125, 2.572265625 ]

Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry .

The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency .

0equivalent

2,767

[ -2.826171875, 2.345703125 ]

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users .

The high court will hear arguments today on whether companies can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users .

0equivalent

2,727

[ -3.095703125, 2.62109375 ]