Problem: Soprano's Square: Milan, Italy, home of the famed La Scala opera house, honored soprano Maria Callas on Wednesday when it renamed a new square after the diva.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
La Scala opera house is located in Milan, Italy.
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Answer: yes


Problem: Although Schneider's father, Marvin, died of complications from diabetes only two weeks after "Deuce Bigalow" was released, his Filipino mother Pilar continues to live in Pacifica.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Pilar is the mother of Schneider.
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Answer: yes


Problem: The extraditables today claimed responsibility for the murder of Antioquia police commander colonel Waldemar Franklin Quintero, which occurred this morning in Medellin.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
police officer killed
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Answer: yes


Problem: Profits nearly doubled to nearly $1.8 billion.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Profits nearly doubled from nearly $1.8 billion.
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Answer:
no