sentence1 stringlengths 0 100k | sentence2 stringlengths 0 100k | score float64 0 5 |
|---|---|---|
She countersued for $125 million, saying Gruner & Jahr broke its contract with her by cutting her out of key editorial decisions. | She countersued for $125 million, saying G+J broke its contract with her by cutting her out of key editorial decisions and manipulated the magazine's financial figures. | 3.5 |
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. | 2.5 |
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. | 4.4 |
Leon Williams' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St., in Tompkinsville. | The dead man, Leon Williams, was found in his third-floor apartment. | 3.4 |
It's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. | It is the nation's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. | 4 |
Ursel Reisen confirmed it operated the coach, but gave no details other than to say the passengers were of mixed ages. | Ursel Reisen confirmed it had been operating the coach, but declined to give details of the passengers other than to say they were of mixed ages. | 4.8 |
A total of 17 cases have been confirmed in the southern city of Basra, the Organization said. | A total of 17 confirmed cases of cholera were reported yesterday by the World Health Organisation in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. | 3.6 |
He was also expected to visit Yemen and Bahrain during his tour of the region. | Khatami, who arrived in Beirut Monday, was also to visit Syria, Yemen and Bahrain. | 3.4 |
General Myers told reporters that "at first blush, it doesn't look like any rules were broken". | "At first blush, it doesn't look like any rules were broken," said Gen. Richard Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. | 3.6 |
Proving that the Millville son's sacrifice would not go unsung, Mayor James Quinn ordered all city flags flown at half-mast for the next 30 days. | In Millville yesterday, Mayor James Quinn ordered all city flags flown at half-staff for the next 30 days. | 3.4 |
Tom Kraynak, manager of operations and resources for the Canton, Ohio-based East Central Area Reliability Council, said that scenario is one among many that investigators are considering. | Tom Kraynak, manager of operations and resources for the Canton, Ohio-based East Central Area Reliability Council, said investigators are considering the scenario. | 4.25 |
They found molecules that can only be produced when ozone breaks down cholesterol. | And all of the samples contained molecules that can only be produced when cholesterol interacts with ozone. | 4.25 |
It can store more than a gigabyte of information equivalent to around 12 hours of music in one cubic centimetre. | And it can store more than a gigabyte of information - equivalent to 1,000 high quality images or around 12 hours of music - in just one cubic centimetre. | 3.846 |
Earlier this month, RIM had said it expected to report second-quarter earnings of between 7 cents and 11 cents a share. | Excluding legal fees and other charges it expected a loss of between 1 and 4 cents a share. | 1.2 |
"For me, the Lewinsky imbroglio seemed like just another vicious scandal manufactured by political opponents," according to extracts released yesterday. | "For me, the Lewinsky imbroglio seemed like just another vicious scandal manufactured by political opponents," Mrs Clinton writes. | 3.2 |
In 2001 and 2002, wire transfers from 4 of the company's 40 accounts totaled more than $3.2 billion, prosecutors said. | Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002, Morgenthau said. | 3.8 |
Stony Brook University launched the study in 1996, after earlier studies indicated a possible connection between electromagnetic fields and cancer. | The State University at Stony Brook launched the study in 1996, after earlier studies indicated a possible connection. | 3.2 |
Earlier, they had defied a police order and cried "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) as Bashir walked to his seat in the tightly guarded courtroom. | Earlier, Bashir's supporters had defied a police order and cried "Allahu Akbar (God is Greatest)" as he walked to his seat. | 4 |
Metropolitan Ambulance spokesman James Howe said five people were taken to hospital and three were treated at the scene after yesterday's incident. | Spokesman James Howe said five children aged between 4 and 17 were taken to hospital with neck and chest injuries, while three others were treated at the scene. | 3.333 |
But it is clear that the Joint Intelligence Committee was not involved. | This report was cleared by the Joint Intelligence Committee. | 2 |
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. | 2.6 |
Coupling, an American version of a hit British comedy, will get the valuable Thursday 9:30 p.m. time slot. | Coupling, an American version of a hit British comedy, will couple with Friends on Thursdays. | 3 |
Her body was found several weeks later in the Green River. | Aug. 15, 1982: Remains of Chapman, Hinds and Mills are found in the Green River. | 2.6 |
"Fighting continued until midnight," western rebel commander Ousmane Coulibaly told Reuters by satellite phone on Sunday. | "They ransacked and burned the two villages completely," rebel commander Ousmane Coulibaly told Reuters by satellite phone from the bush. | 2.8 |
The reading for both August and July is the best seen since the survey began in August 1997. | It is the highest reading since the index was created in August 1997. | 3 |
US Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline, which transports crude from Colombia's second-biggest oil field. | U.S. Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline. | 3.2 |
We need a certifiable pay as you go budget by mid-July or schools wont open in September, Strayhorn said. | Texas lawmakers must close a $185.9 million budget gap by the middle of July or the schools wont open in September, Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn said Thursday. | 2.6 |
Shares of Hartford rose $2.88 to $46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. | Shares of Hartford were up $2.28, or 5.2 percent, to $45.90 in midday trading. | 2.5 |
The DVD-CCA then appealed to the state Supreme Court. | The DVD CCA appealed that decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. | 4.5 |
Country-music station KKCS has suspended two disc jockeys for playing songs by the Dixie Chicks in violation of a ban imposed after one group member criticized President George Bush. | A radio station has suspended two disc jockeys for locking themselves in the studio and continuously playing Dixie Chicks songs, violating the station's two-month-old ban on the group's music. | 3.25 |
Sovereign's shares lost 74 cents, or 4.5%, to $15.68. | Sovereign shares closed on the New York Stock Exchange at $15.68, down 74 cents, or 4.5 percent. | 4 |
Aspen Technology's shares dropped 74 cents, or 23 percent, to close at $2.48 on the Nasdaq. | In afternoon trading, Aspen's shares were off 89 cents or more than 27 percent at $2.33 per share. | 2.2 |
The new law requires libraries and schools to use filters or lose federal financing. | The 6-3 ruling reinstates a law that told libraries to install filters or surrender federal money. | 2.8 |
In addition, it offered the United States and Israel a way to work around Mr. Arafat. | When the prime minister's position was established in the spring, it offered the United States and Israel a way to work around Arafat. | 3.6 |
And yes, Marilyn Monroe is definitely part of the story, titled "Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin." | Note the subheading of this terrible parable in the "American Masters" series, "Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin." | 2.6 |
Gilroy police and FBI agents described Gehring as cooperative, but said Saturday that he had revealed nothing about what had happened to the children. | Saturday, officials in California described Gehring as cooperative — but said he has revealed nothing about what has happened to the children. | 3.8 |
Scribner's body was found floating in the city's Portage Bay, where he lived with his wife in a houseboat. | A kayaker found Dr. Scribner's body floating near the doctor's houseboat in Portage Bay, where he was eating lunch when his wife, Ethel, left for an appointment. | 3.2 |
After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone, Hedges drew the speech to an early close. | After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone, Hedges cut his speech short. | 5 |
A passer-by found Ben hiding along a dirt road in Spanish Fork Canyon about 7 p.m., with his hands still taped together but his feet free. | A passer-by found the boy hiding along a dirt road in Spanish Fork Canyon about 7 p.m. Thursday, with his feet free but his hands still taped. | 4 |
Doctors say one or both boys may die, and that some brain damage is possible if they survive. | Doctors said that one or both of the boys may die and that if they survive, some brain damage is possible. | 5 |
Also missing is Al Larsen, 31, of Fort Worth, Texas, who was in another vehicle swept off the turnpike. | The other victim recovered Tuesday morning was Al Larsen, 31, of Fort Worth, Texas. | 2.2 |
British-based GlaxoSmithKline Plc said earlier this year it would cut off supplies to Canadian drugstores that ship to the United States. | GlaxoSmithKline, the UK drugmaker, has said it would cut off supplies to Canadian stores shipping drugs to the US. | 4.2 |
The festival kicked off yesterday one day after the Competition Commission delivered its final verdict to the Government on the proposed £4.1 billion merger. | The Competition Commission delivered its verdict yesterday on the proposed merger of the two big ITV players, Carlton and Granada. | 2.818 |
She said he persisted and she eventually allowed him to fix her bike while she sat in the front seat of his car. | She said she eventually allowed him to fix her bike while she sat in his car, and they chatted. | 3.875 |
Daniels said he doesn't know what Bush will have to say about him at tonight's $2,000-per-person presidential fund-raiser. | Daniels said he doesn't know what Bush will say at tonight's $2,000-per-person reception to raise funds for his presidential re-election bid. | 4.4 |
A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled late Friday that the small size, limited use and secular purpose make the image legitimate. | A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis overturned a ruling issued last year that supported the ordinance. | 2.8 |
Only 29 families of frogs are known and most were identified and described in the mid-1800s and the last in 1926. | Only 29 families of frogs are known, most of which were named by the mid-1800s. | 3.8 |
Officials at Brandeis said this was an "extremely heartrending" time for the campus. | "This is an extremely heartrending time for the entire Brandeis University community. | 4.4 |
The value will total about $124 million, including convertible securities, according to Corel. | Including convertible securities, the total estimated value of the deal is $124 million, according to Corel. | 5 |
He started in the 1983 Super Bowl, which Miami lost 27-17 to Washington. | He played four seasons in Miami, including the Dolphins' 27-17 loss to Washington in the Super Bowl. | 3 |
Nterprise Linux Services is expected to be available before then end of this year. | Beta versions of Nterprise Linux Services are expected to be available on certain HP ProLiant servers in July. | 2.667 |
Excluding one-time items, the company enjoyed a profit of 6 cents a share. | Excluding one-time items, it expects profit of 11 cents to 15 cents a share. | 2.333 |
"But I do question the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for the purposes of a speech." | Byrd, speaking from the Senate floor, said he questioned "the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for purposes of a speech." | 3 |
The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX fell 3 points, or 0.30 percent, to 995. | The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> added 1.92 points, or 0.12 percent, at 1,647.94. | 1.333 |
Instead, tickets for the Jersey jam went on sale last night through Ticketmaster. | Tickets, available through Ticketmaster, went on sale yesterday. | 3.8 |
Earlier on Monday, Grant Thornton SpA repeated previous statements that it was "a victim of fraudulent action". | Grant Thornton claims that it too was the “victim” of a fraud. | 3.4 |
Peter Lyman and Hal Varian of Berkeley's School of Information Management and Systems say that information production has increased by 30 percent each year between 1999 and 2002. | That task appealed to two masters of the megabyte, Peter Lyman and Hal Varian, professors at the University of California-Berkeley's School of Information Management and Systems. | 2 |
"My judgment is 95 percent of that information should be declassified, become uncensored, so the American people would know." | My judgment is 95 percent of that information could be declassified, become uncensored so the American people would know," Mr. Shelby said on NBC's "Meet the Press." | 3.4 |
The researchers found only empty cavities and scar tissue where the tumors had been. | No tumors were detected; rather, empty cavities and scar tissue were found in their place. | 4 |
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. | 2.8 |
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. | 3.2 |
Pines said he would convene the relevant party bodies within 10 days to discuss whether new elections would be held or whether a temporary leader would be appointed. | Mitzna and party secretary Ophir Pines agreed to convene party organizations within 10 days to discuss whether new primaries would be held or a temporary leader appointed. | 3.6 |
The euro soared to US$1.1914 in Asian trading, before slipping back slightly to US$1.1895 as trading opened in Europe. | The euro soared to $1.1914 in Asian trading, before slipping back to $1.1884 in late European trading, up from $1.1857 late Monday. | 3.6 |
Abbas told the summit he would end the "armed intefadeh," renounced "terrorism against the Israelis wherever they might be" and alluded to the disarming of militants. | At Wednesday's summit, Abbas pledged to end the "armed intefadeh," renounced "terrorism against the Israelis wherever they might be" and alluded to the disarming of militants. | 4.2 |
Cmdr. Rod Gibbons, an academy spokesman, said, "The academy is shocked and saddened. | Naval Academy spokesman Cmdr. Rod Gibbons said: ``Today's announcement came as a surprise. | 3.25 |
Shares of LendingTree rose $6.21, or 42 percent, to $20.90 after hitting $21.36 earlier. | LendingTree shares rose 43 percent, or $6.31, to $21, more than doubling in the last two months. | 2.75 |
Last week, his lawyers asked Warner to grant clemency under conditions that would have lead to a new sentencing hearing. | Last week, his lawyers asked Gov. Mark R. Warner to grant clemency, but the governor declined to intervene. | 2.5 |
"I think it should have been released years ago," said Brian Rohrbough, whose son, Daniel, was killed at Columbine. | Brian Rohrbough, whose son, Daniel, was killed at Columbine, said the tape raises disturbing issues. | 1.75 |
CIA Director George Tenet said the two men were "defined by dedication and courage." | "[They] were defined by dedication and courage," said the CIA's director George Tenet. | 4.25 |
But software license revenues, a measure financial analysts watch closely, decreased 21 percent to $107.6 million. | License sales, a key measure of demand, fell 21 percent to $107.6 million. | 5 |
Dotson, 21, was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him. | Dotson was arrested July 21 after telling FBI agents he shot Dennehy when Dennehy tried to shoot him, according to the arrest warrant affidavit. | 4.25 |
Prosecutors contended that Mr. Durst had plotted the murder to assume Mr. Black's identity. | Prosecutors maintained that Durst murdered Black to try to assume Black's identity. | 4.75 |
That objection was cited by PeopleSoft's board in rejecting Oracle's offer. | PeopleSoft's board has recommended stockholders reject the offer. | 2.75 |
Several black Democratic leaders were attempting to arrange a meeting with DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs. | Black Democratic leaders were trying to arrange a meeting with Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs of 10 minority staffers at party headquarters. | 3.25 |
"These are dark days for our industry," Giovanni Bisignani, director general of the Geneva-based organization, said in a statement. | "These are dark days for our industry," the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association's Director-General Giovanni Bisignani said. | 3.5 |
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. | 3.6 |
The average American makes four trips a day, 45 percent for shopping or errands. | Nearly half - 45 percent - are for shopping or running errands. | 3.333 |
It's also a strategic win for Overture, given that Knight Ridder had the option of signing on Google's services. | It's also a strategic win for Overture, given that Knight Ridder had been using Google's advertising services. | 4 |
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. | 3.5 |
Hoy confirmed the woman's age Tuesday and said she has left on vacation with her family. | Hoy confirmed the woman's age Tuesday and said she was on vacation with her family, but is expected to return this week. | 3.4 |
BOSTON The Catholic archdiocese in Boston has offered $55 million to settle more than 500 clergy sex abuse lawsuits, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press. | The American Roman Catholic archdiocese of Boston has offered $55 million to settle more than 500 sex abuse lawsuits involving priests. | 3.6 |
The 3{ hours of recordings include conversations between police, firefighters and other emergency workers, as well as media inquiries. | Among them are conversations between police, firefighters and other emergency workers, as well as media inquiries. | 3.6 |
The 30-year bond US30YT=RR jumped 20/32, taking its yield to 4.14 percent from 4.18 percent. | The 30-year bond US30YT=RR dipped 14/32 for a yield of 4.26 percent from 4.23 percent. | 2 |
But he is the only candidate who has won national labor endorsements so far, picking up his 11th union on Tuesday when the United Steelworkers of America endorsed him. | But he is the only candidate who has won national labor endorsements so far, picking up his 11th on Tuesday. | 3.6 |
Oracle shares fell 27 cents, or 2 percent, to $13.09. | Oracle shares also rose on the news, up 15 cents to $13.51 on the Nasdaq. | 1.6 |
North American futures pointed to a sub-par start to trading on Tuesday, with investors ready to get their first taste of quarterly earnings. | North American stock markets got off to a slow start Tuesday, with investors ready to get their first taste of quarterly earnings. | 4.6 |
The market's broader gauges also posted big gains, having climbed higher for four consecutive weeks. | The broader market also retreated, having climbed higher for four consecutive weeks. | 3.6 |
Jim Furyk celebrated his first Father's Day as a father by winning his first major golf championship. | His first Father's Day as a dad, his first major as a champion. | 3 |
They passed through the Lemelson Medical, Educational and Research Foundation Limited Partnership in 2001 to Syndia. | It said the patents were "allegedly" assigned to Syndia in 2001 through the Lemelson Medical, Educational and Research Foundation Limited Partnership. | 2.4 |
The SIA says the DRAM market is expected to grow 2.9 percent to $15.7 billion in 2003 and 43 percent to $22.5 billion in 2004. | The Americas market will decline 2.1 percent to $30.6 billion in 2003, and then grow 15.7 percent to $35.4 billion in 2004. | 1.2 |
Morrill's wife, Ellie, sobbed and hugged Bondeson's sister-in-law during the service. | At the service Morrill's widow, Ellie, sobbed and hugged Bondeson's sister-in-law as people consoled her. | 3.4 |
Mr. Grassley and Mr. Baucus rejected any disparity in drug benefits. | Grassley and Baucus said they had rejected that approach in their plan. | 3 |
In the year-ago quarter, the steelmaker recorded a profit of $16.2 million, or 15 cents per share, on sales of $1.14 billion. | In the second quarter last year, AK Steel reported a profit of $16.2 million, or 15 cents a share. | 3.4 |
The Nasdaq had a weekly gain of 17.27, or 1.2 percent, closing at 1,520.15 on Friday. | The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite .IXIC rallied 30.46 points, or 2.04 percent, to 1,520.15. | 1.8 |
"It was brazen intimidation to keep people on the reservation," said a Republican who attended but did not want to be named. | "It was a brazen attempt at intimidation," said a Republican legislator who attended the meeting. | 3.5 |
No charges were announced, but the statement said legal proceedings were expected Monday. | An FBI statement said legal proceedings were expected Monday in federal court in Baltimore. | 2.75 |
The dead woman was also wearing a ring and a Cartier watch. | "It's a blond-haired woman wearing a Cartier watch on her wrist," the source said. | 2.6 |
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Markets composite index added 14.17 points or 0.94 per cent to 1,517.05. | The Nasdaq Composite index, full of technology stocks, was lately up around 18 points. | 2.2 |
But the FBI never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi - even though it had received information that he was a Saudi agent, the document says. | But the bureau never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi—despite receiving prior information he was a secret Saudi agent, the report says. | 4.75 |
"It's going to happen," said Jim Santangelo, president of the Teamsters Joint Council 42 in El Monte. | "That really affects the companies, big time," said Jim Santangelo, president of the Teamsters Joint Council 42 in El Monte. | 1.5 |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.