Problem: Five U.S. soldiers were killed and five wounded Friday in an ambush near the Shiite neighborhood Sadr City.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Five US soldiers were killed and five wounded on Friday in an ambush near the Shi'ite neighbourhood Sadr City.
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Answer: yes


Problem: Fears were growing last night for the safety of a 'distressed' mother who has disappeared with her disabled nine-year-old daughter. Florist Jude Richmond, whose customers include the Royal Family, was last seen carrying cerebral palsy sufferer Millie Whitehead-Richmond as they left home on Sunday night. Mrs Richmond, 41, was said to have been devastated after splitting from her husband and business partner, Nicholas Richmond, earlier this year.  Police believe she became increasingly depressed after the split. She is said to be in a 'very vulnerable state of mind' at the time of her disappearance.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Jude Richmond works with the police.
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Answer: no


Problem: Though Wilkins and his family settled quickly in Italy, it wasn't a successful era for Milan, and Wilkins was allowed to leave in 1987 to join French outfit Paris Saint-Germain.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Wilkins departed Milan in 1987.
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Answer: yes


Problem: U.S. consumer spending dived in June.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The cost of the consumer of the United States fell in June.
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Answer:
no