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Sentence 1: After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone, Hedges drew the speech to an early close. Sentence 2: After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone, Hedges cut his speech short. Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: 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. Sentence 2: 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. Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Doctors say one or both boys may die, and that some brain damage is possible if they survive. Sentence 2: Doctors said that one or both of the boys may die and that if they survive, some brain damage is possible. Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Also missing is Al Larsen, 31, of Fort Worth, Texas, who was in another vehicle swept off the turnpike. Sentence 2: The other victim recovered Tuesday morning was Al Larsen, 31, of Fort Worth, Texas. Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: British-based GlaxoSmithKline Plc said earlier this year it would cut off supplies to Canadian drugstores that ship to the United States. Sentence 2: GlaxoSmithKline, the UK drugmaker, has said it would cut off supplies to Canadian stores shipping drugs to the US. Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: 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. Sentence 2: The Competition Commission delivered its verdict yesterday on the proposed merger of the two big ITV players, Carlton and Granada. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: She said he persisted and she eventually allowed him to fix her bike while she sat in the front seat of his car. Sentence 2: She said she eventually allowed him to fix her bike while she sat in his car, and they chatted. Similarity score (0-5): 3.9
Sentence 1: Daniels said he doesn't know what Bush will have to say about him at tonight's $2,000-per-person presidential fund-raiser. Sentence 2: 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. Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: 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. Sentence 2: 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. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Only 29 families of frogs are known and most were identified and described in the mid-1800s and the last in 1926. Sentence 2: Only 29 families of frogs are known, most of which were named by the mid-1800s. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Officials at Brandeis said this was an "extremely heartrending" time for the campus. Sentence 2: "This is an extremely heartrending time for the entire Brandeis University community. Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: The value will total about $124 million, including convertible securities, according to Corel. Sentence 2: Including convertible securities, the total estimated value of the deal is $124 million, according to Corel. Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: He started in the 1983 Super Bowl, which Miami lost 27-17 to Washington. Sentence 2: He played four seasons in Miami, including the Dolphins' 27-17 loss to Washington in the Super Bowl. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Nterprise Linux Services is expected to be available before then end of this year. Sentence 2: Beta versions of Nterprise Linux Services are expected to be available on certain HP ProLiant servers in July. Similarity score (0-5): 2.7
Sentence 1: Excluding one-time items, the company enjoyed a profit of 6 cents a share. Sentence 2: Excluding one-time items, it expects profit of 11 cents to 15 cents a share. Similarity score (0-5): 2.3
Sentence 1: "But I do question the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for the purposes of a speech." Sentence 2: 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." Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX fell 3 points, or 0.30 percent, to 995. Sentence 2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> added 1.92 points, or 0.12 percent, at 1,647.94. Similarity score (0-5): 1.3
Sentence 1: Instead, tickets for the Jersey jam went on sale last night through Ticketmaster. Sentence 2: Tickets, available through Ticketmaster, went on sale yesterday. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Earlier on Monday, Grant Thornton SpA repeated previous statements that it was "a victim of fraudulent action". Sentence 2: Grant Thornton claims that it too was the “victim” of a fraud. Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: 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. Sentence 2: 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. Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: "My judgment is 95 percent of that information should be declassified, become uncensored, so the American people would know." Sentence 2: 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." Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: The researchers found only empty cavities and scar tissue where the tumors had been. Sentence 2: No tumors were detected; rather, empty cavities and scar tissue were found in their place. Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Washington, however, said more was needed to prevent complaints being filed in the first place. Sentence 2: But the US insisted it wanted more done to prevent complaints being filed in the first place, preferably by repealing the entire law. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: After 26 hours of surgery and a year of anticipation, the boys were separated Sunday at Children's Medical Center of Dallas. Sentence 2: 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. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: 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. Sentence 2: 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. Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: The euro soared to US$1.1914 in Asian trading, before slipping back slightly to US$1.1895 as trading opened in Europe. Sentence 2: 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. Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: 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. Sentence 2: 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. Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Cmdr. Rod Gibbons, an academy spokesman, said, "The academy is shocked and saddened. Sentence 2: Naval Academy spokesman Cmdr. Rod Gibbons said: ``Today's announcement came as a surprise. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Shares of LendingTree rose $6.21, or 42 percent, to $20.90 after hitting $21.36 earlier. Sentence 2: LendingTree shares rose 43 percent, or $6.31, to $21, more than doubling in the last two months. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Last week, his lawyers asked Warner to grant clemency under conditions that would have lead to a new sentencing hearing. Sentence 2: Last week, his lawyers asked Gov. Mark R. Warner to grant clemency, but the governor declined to intervene. Similarity score (0-5): 2.5
Sentence 1: "I think it should have been released years ago," said Brian Rohrbough, whose son, Daniel, was killed at Columbine. Sentence 2: Brian Rohrbough, whose son, Daniel, was killed at Columbine, said the tape raises disturbing issues. Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: CIA Director George Tenet said the two men were "defined by dedication and courage." Sentence 2: "[They] were defined by dedication and courage," said the CIA's director George Tenet. Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: But software license revenues, a measure financial analysts watch closely, decreased 21 percent to $107.6 million. Sentence 2: License sales, a key measure of demand, fell 21 percent to $107.6 million. Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Dotson, 21, was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him. Sentence 2: Dotson was arrested July 21 after telling FBI agents he shot Dennehy when Dennehy tried to shoot him, according to the arrest warrant affidavit. Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Prosecutors contended that Mr. Durst had plotted the murder to assume Mr. Black's identity. Sentence 2: Prosecutors maintained that Durst murdered Black to try to assume Black's identity. Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: That objection was cited by PeopleSoft's board in rejecting Oracle's offer. Sentence 2: PeopleSoft's board has recommended stockholders reject the offer. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Several black Democratic leaders were attempting to arrange a meeting with DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs. Sentence 2: 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. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: "These are dark days for our industry," Giovanni Bisignani, director general of the Geneva-based organization, said in a statement. Sentence 2: "These are dark days for our industry," the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association's Director-General Giovanni Bisignani said. Similarity score (0-5): 3.5
Sentence 1: The seven other nations in the initiative are Britain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Spain. Sentence 2: Other nations involved in the PSI include Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Britain. Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: The average American makes four trips a day, 45 percent for shopping or errands. Sentence 2: Nearly half - 45 percent - are for shopping or running errands. Similarity score (0-5): 3.3
Sentence 1: It's also a strategic win for Overture, given that Knight Ridder had the option of signing on Google's services. Sentence 2: It's also a strategic win for Overture, given that Knight Ridder had been using Google's advertising services. Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: In the weeks leading up to the execution, several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters. Sentence 2: Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters, accompanied by rifle bullets. Similarity score (0-5): 3.5
Sentence 1: Hoy confirmed the woman's age Tuesday and said she has left on vacation with her family. Sentence 2: Hoy confirmed the woman's age Tuesday and said she was on vacation with her family, but is expected to return this week. Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: 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. Sentence 2: The American Roman Catholic archdiocese of Boston has offered $55 million to settle more than 500 sex abuse lawsuits involving priests. Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: The 3{ hours of recordings include conversations between police, firefighters and other emergency workers, as well as media inquiries. Sentence 2: Among them are conversations between police, firefighters and other emergency workers, as well as media inquiries. Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: The 30-year bond US30YT=RR jumped 20/32, taking its yield to 4.14 percent from 4.18 percent. Sentence 2: The 30-year bond US30YT=RR dipped 14/32 for a yield of 4.26 percent from 4.23 percent. Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: 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. Sentence 2: But he is the only candidate who has won national labor endorsements so far, picking up his 11th on Tuesday. Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Oracle shares fell 27 cents, or 2 percent, to $13.09. Sentence 2: Oracle shares also rose on the news, up 15 cents to $13.51 on the Nasdaq. Similarity score (0-5): 1.6
Sentence 1: North American futures pointed to a sub-par start to trading on Tuesday, with investors ready to get their first taste of quarterly earnings. Sentence 2: North American stock markets got off to a slow start Tuesday, with investors ready to get their first taste of quarterly earnings. Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: The market's broader gauges also posted big gains, having climbed higher for four consecutive weeks. Sentence 2: The broader market also retreated, having climbed higher for four consecutive weeks. Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: Jim Furyk celebrated his first Father's Day as a father by winning his first major golf championship. Sentence 2: His first Father's Day as a dad, his first major as a champion. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: They passed through the Lemelson Medical, Educational and Research Foundation Limited Partnership in 2001 to Syndia. Sentence 2: It said the patents were "allegedly" assigned to Syndia in 2001 through the Lemelson Medical, Educational and Research Foundation Limited Partnership. Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: 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. Sentence 2: 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. Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Morrill's wife, Ellie, sobbed and hugged Bondeson's sister-in-law during the service. Sentence 2: At the service Morrill's widow, Ellie, sobbed and hugged Bondeson's sister-in-law as people consoled her. Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Mr. Grassley and Mr. Baucus rejected any disparity in drug benefits. Sentence 2: Grassley and Baucus said they had rejected that approach in their plan. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: 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. Sentence 2: In the second quarter last year, AK Steel reported a profit of $16.2 million, or 15 cents a share. Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: The Nasdaq had a weekly gain of 17.27, or 1.2 percent, closing at 1,520.15 on Friday. Sentence 2: The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite .IXIC rallied 30.46 points, or 2.04 percent, to 1,520.15. Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: "It was brazen intimidation to keep people on the reservation," said a Republican who attended but did not want to be named. Sentence 2: "It was a brazen attempt at intimidation," said a Republican legislator who attended the meeting. Similarity score (0-5): 3.5
Sentence 1: No charges were announced, but the statement said legal proceedings were expected Monday. Sentence 2: An FBI statement said legal proceedings were expected Monday in federal court in Baltimore. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: The dead woman was also wearing a ring and a Cartier watch. Sentence 2: "It's a blond-haired woman wearing a Cartier watch on her wrist," the source said. Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Markets composite index added 14.17 points or 0.94 per cent to 1,517.05. Sentence 2: The Nasdaq Composite index, full of technology stocks, was lately up around 18 points. Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: But the FBI never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi - even though it had received information that he was a Saudi agent, the document says. Sentence 2: But the bureau never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi—despite receiving prior information he was a secret Saudi agent, the report says. Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: "It's going to happen," said Jim Santangelo, president of the Teamsters Joint Council 42 in El Monte. Sentence 2: "That really affects the companies, big time," said Jim Santangelo, president of the Teamsters Joint Council 42 in El Monte. Similarity score (0-5): 1.5
Sentence 1: He was released on $3-million bail and immediately returned to Las Vegas, where he had been filming a video. Sentence 2: After posting $3 million bail, Jackson flew to Las Vegas, where he had been working on a video. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Gartner analysts said that businesses are not yet feeling confident enough to upgrade corporate PCs. Sentence 2: What's more, companies are not feeling confident enough to replace older PCs, the analyst firm said. Similarity score (0-5): 3.5
Sentence 1: As of Tuesday, almost 250 health-care workers were in quarantine. Sentence 2: In addition, 6,800 people were in quarantine and thousands of health-care workers in working quarantine. Similarity score (0-5): 1.5
Sentence 1: Brian Brabazon said his son would get upset but then turn around and befriend his taunters. Sentence 2: Her son would get upset, his mom said, but then turn around and befriend his taunters. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: The tech-heavy Nasdaq Stock Markets composite index added 1.16 points to 1,504.04. Sentence 2: The Nasdaq Composite index, full of technology stocks, was lately up around 18 points. Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index dipped 0.08 of a point to 1,646. Sentence 2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> added 1.92 points, or 0.12 percent, at 1,647.94. Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: He told the jury Stubbs is a "cold, calculating killer." Sentence 2: District Attorney Dave Lupas reminded jurors that Stubbs is, "a cold, calculating killer". Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Likewise, the 30-year bond <US30YT=RR> slid 1-11/32 for a yield of 4.38 percent, up from 4.30 percent. Sentence 2: The 30-year bond US30YT=RR jumped 20/32, taking its yield to 4.14 percent from 4.18 percent. Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: A seventh victim, a woman, died Tuesday night in the burn unit at childrens Hospital Medical Center of Akron. Sentence 2: A seventh person, a 21-year-old woman, was in critical condition in the burn unit at Akron Children's Hospital. Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: The men were immediately flown to nearby Botswana on a chartered Air Malawi flight, Malawi intelligence officials said on condition of anonymity. Sentence 2: The men were flown to nearby Botswana on an Air Malawi flight, the officials said. Similarity score (0-5): 3.5
Sentence 1: In exchange, North Korea would be required to end its nuclear weapons program. Sentence 2: "In return we expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons." Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: "We condemn and denounce the Governing Council, which is headed by the United States," Moqtada al-Sadr said. Sentence 2: "We condemn the Governing Council headed by the United States," Sadr said in a fiery sermon at Koufa mosque near Najaf. Similarity score (0-5): 3.3
Sentence 1: Sendmail said the system can even be set up to permit business-only usage. Sentence 2: The product can be instructed to permit business-only use, according to Sendmail. Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: That exploit works on unpatched Windows 2000 machines with Service Pack 3 and 4. Sentence 2: Both Counterpane and iDefense contend that the exploit works effectively against Windows 2000 systems running Service Pack 3 and 4. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Further out the curve, the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR shed 25/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.26 percent from 3.17 percent. Sentence 2: Early Wednesday, the benchmark 10-year US10YT=RR had lost 16/32 in price, driving its yield up to 3.33 percent from 3.26 percent late Tuesday. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Tech stocks were hurt by a sour forecast from Sun Microsystems, which was viewed as a bad omen for the upcoming quarterly earnings season. Sentence 2: A sour forecast from Sun Microsystems Inc. SUNW.O put more pressure on Wall Street before the quarterly earnings season. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Shares of Coke were up 6 cents at $44.42 in afternoon trading Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange. Sentence 2: Shares of Coke were down 26 cents to close at $44.10 on the New York Stock Exchange. Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations. Sentence 2: Ernst & Young has denied the SEC's claims, and called its recommendations "irresponsible". Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Neither military action nor large-scale bribery can solve the North Korean problem, Wolfowitz said. Sentence 2: Indeed, Wolfowitz admitted Saturday that neither military action nor "large scale bribery" would solve the issue. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: The driver, Eugene Rogers, helped to remove children from the bus, Wood said. Sentence 2: At the accident scene, the driver was "covered in blood" but helped to remove children, Wood said. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was up 9.69 points, or 0.98 percent, at 994.53. Sentence 2: The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> gained 18.35 points, or 1.13 percent, to 1,646.02. Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: Shares of Guidant plummeted in trading both on and off the New York Stock Exchange before a news halt was imposed after midday. Sentence 2: Shares of Guidant were down 5.3 percent at $40.92 in afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: "Three Weeks in October" goes on sale Monday, nearly a year after the Washington, D.C.-area sniper shootings started. Sentence 2: Moose's book goes on sale Monday, nearly a year after the sniper shootings started in the Washington area. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Based on a separate survey of households, the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent. Sentence 2: Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate, which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden, according to the study. Sentence 2: The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s. Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: The judge also refused to postpone the trial date of Sept. 29. Sentence 2: Obus also denied a defense motion to postpone the Sept. 29 trial date. Similarity score (0-5): 3.9
Sentence 1: While opposition parties have welcomed the cabinet's decision on anti-retroviral treatment, some said Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was not fit to preside over a rollout plan. Sentence 2: Health Minister Manto-Tshabalala Msimang is not fit to preside over an anti-retroviral treatment rollout plan, according to some opposition parties. Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Chief merchandising officers oversee the buying and development of merchandise, deciding the merchandising direction of the company, or basically what it should stand for. Sentence 2: He or she decides the merchandising direction of the company, or basically what it should stand for. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, spokesman for the archdiocese, wouldn't comment Friday. Sentence 2: The Rev. Christopher Coyne, spokesman for the archdiocese, did not immediately return several calls seeking comment. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack were in court to witness the proceedings, but few Balinese attended the trial. Sentence 2: Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack sat in the front row of the court, but few Balinese attended the trial. Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: On July 10, a team of 32 Singaporean police officers was sent to Baghdad. Sentence 2: In July 32 Singaporean police officers were sent to Baghdad to help train Iraqi police forces and returned home last month. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: The euro <EUR=> was up 0.67 percent against the dollar at $1.1784 after rising to a three-month high earlier in the session above $1.18. Sentence 2: In early U.S. trading, the euro <EUR=> was down 0.6 percent to $1.1741, after rising to a four-month high of $1.1860. Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Previously, it had reported a profit of $12 million, or 0 cents a share, for that period. Sentence 2: Previously, it had reported a small profit of $12 million, or break-even on a per-share basis, for the period. Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: A coalition of campaign groups, including the militant national students body, is backing the protests, which the NLC called in defiance of a court order banning them. Sentence 2: A coalition of campaign groups, including the militant national students body, is backing the action and is mobilising for protests. Similarity score (0-5): 3.3
Sentence 1: The company is highlighting the addition of .NET and J2EE support to its Enterprise Application Environment (EAE) with the new mainframe. Sentence 2: The company is also adding .Net and J2EE support to its Enterprise Application Environment development toolset, Sapp said. Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Since being drafted into service in 1971, it has racked up a record 45 accidents, with 393 deaths. Sentence 2: It has a chequered safety record, including 47 accidents that resulted in 668 deaths. Similarity score (0-5): 1.3
Sentence 1: Ryan Harvey, an outfielder from Dunedin High School in Florida, was selected with the sixth pick by the Chicago Cubs. Sentence 2: Ryan Harvey, a high school outfielder from Florida, was chosen sixth by the Cubs. Similarity score (0-5): 4.2