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2c4a0a296d74216d1a3a23945902d4aef25fdafd | Summarize the following news article. | Former Nazi officer Paul Schaefer dies in Chile of cardiopulmonary arrest .
Schaefer died in prison hospital, where he was serving a 20-year sentence .
Schaefer was convicted of sexually abusing children Colonia Dignidad commune .
Some of Schaefer's crimes date to the 1970s and '80s during Pinochet era . | [
"(CNN) -- Paul Schaefer, a former Nazi who fled Germany in 1961 and founded a cult-like commune in Chile, died Saturday in a prison hospital. He was 88. Schaefer was serving a 20-year sentence at the national penitentiary in Santiago for sexually abusing children at the notorious commune known as Colonia Dignidad (... |
e234f0505b18621bf741a458cc272f37c4cfcd3a | Summarize the following news article. | Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback won't appeal six-game suspension .
Ben Roethlisberger also apologizes to his teammates and his fans .
Woman had accused him of raping her in a Milledgeville, Georgia, bar .
DA on not pursuing charges: "We do not prosecute morals. We prosecute crimes." | [
"(CNN) -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Monday he won't appeal the six-game suspension imposed by the National Football League and apologized to his teammates and fans for a night out that left him under a Georgia prosecutor's microscope. \"Missing games will be devastating for me,\" Roeth... |
384f8486331020040ddc9334c9bcdf4c3fbb974b | Summarize the following news article. | Jorge Torres Puello acting as legal adviser to 10 Americans charged with kidnapping .
He faces allegations of human trafficking in El Salvador, human smuggling charges in U.S.
An international arrest warrant was issued Saturday for the legal adviser .
Torres Puello acknowledges he's wanted by Salvadoran authorities, de... | [
"Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (CNN) -- A man who acted as a legal adviser to the American missionaries arrested on child kidnapping charges in Haiti is himself facing allegations of human trafficking in El Salvador and human smuggling charges in the United States. An international arrest warrant was issued Sat... |
d0974a381ea38ffe192e51e4e971877309d7789c | Summarize the following news article. | Bob Greene: Wall Street is being accused of shady business practices .
Greene: Book dealer demonstrates how a business can care for customers .
Greene says the dealer sent an unsolicited refund when there was really no need to do so .
Book dealer says he wants customers to be happy and to believe he's fair . | [
"(CNN) -- I wish the titans of Wall Street could meet Mark Dalton. Not that it would be likely to change anything. But I wish the leaders of Goldman Sachs and of the other big banking firms could talk to Mark Dalton for just a few minutes. They might learn a few things about how to better connect with the American ... |
c5f92d6f0c0ea60671ae4279e7dc4c04a25ad624 | Summarize the following news article. | Zarein Ahmedzay pleads guilty to conspiracy, faces possible life sentence .
After plea, he urges people in U.S. "to stop supporting the war against Islam"
Prosecutors reveal names of two al Qaeda leaders thought to have ordered the plot .
The two, Saleh al-Somali and Rashid Rauf, both were killed in U.S. drone attacks ... | [
"New York (CNN) -- A New York taxi driver pleaded guilty Friday to involvement in a plot to blow up crowded subway trains. After entering his plea Zarein Ahmedzay delivered a message: \"I strongly urge the American people to stop supporting the war against Islam,\" he said, adding, \"I am thankful for myself that I... |
9887f590abcb771589816f5771b1bb215c2b49ce | Summarize the following news article. | Mikkel Kessler defeats Carl Froch to win the WBC super-middleweight title .
Kessler secures unanimous points decision after 12 rounds in Herning, Denmark .
The defeat means Briton Froch loses his unbeaten record in his 27th fight . | [
"(CNN) -- Mikkel Kessler is the new World Boxing Council (WBC) super-middleweight champion after out-pointing Briton Carl Froch in a bruising encounter in his native Denmark on Saturday night. Despite being previously unbeaten after 26 fights, the 32-year-old Froch never looked comfortable against his durable oppon... |
a5f40be052cb9500c1a61072d11e3ee58cb85b39 | Summarize the following news article. | DoJ: No professional misconduct by lawyers who wrote "torture memos"
Conclusion reversed recommended referral of lawyers for disbarment .
John Yoo and Jay Bybee developed legal guidance on enhanced interrogation .
Also cleared was Steven Bradbury, who headed the Office of Legal Counsel . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Bush administration lawyers who wrote \"torture\" memos have been cleared of allegations of professional misconduct after a Justice Department internal investigation, which recommends no legal consequences for their actions. The report by the Justice Department concludes the high-ranking lawyer... |
e184c9f6358a4d398166eccf6a34d308fa4955e4 | Summarize the following news article. | Opposition demonstrators march in Kiev protesting deal over Russian military presence .
Deal extends Russia's lease of naval base in Black Sea port for 25 years .
In exchange, Ukraine gets 30 percent cut in price of natural gas from Russia .
Ukraine and Russia had been at odds during previous Ukraine administration . | [
"Moscow, Russia (CNN) -- Thousands of opposition demonstrators marched in front of the parliament building in Kiev, Ukraine, Saturday, protesting a deal reached earlier this week to extend Russia's military presence in the former Soviet Republic, national news media reported. Parliamentary opposition leader Yulia ... |
e3a010c346f0641197d4e9370dd2efc2bdbda5a0 | Summarize the following news article. | Cristiano Ronaldo to play in special benefit match for victims of the Madeira floods .
Ronaldo will turn out for a joint Nacional-Maritimo team against Portugal champions Porto .
Ronaldo was born and grew up on the Portuguese holiday island . | [
"(CNN) -- Cristiano Ronaldo is to play in a special benefit match for the victims of the Madeira floods and mudslides which have claimed the lives of at least 42 people. The world's most expensive player has made himself available for a game between Portuguese champions Porto and a joint team from Madeira-based cl... |
ef3b22c8a6aff8ece00b6142d8f718844eefa28b | Summarize the following news article. | Avandia linked to heart disease, Senate committee report says .
GlaxoSmithKline tried to hide risks from public, according to report .
Company rejects reports conclusions, denies its drug causes heart problems .
FDA "too cozy" with drug manufacturers, report says . | [
"(CNN) -- The diabetes drug Avandia is linked with tens of thousands of heart attacks, and drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline knew of the risks for years but worked to keep them from the public, according to a Senate committee report released Saturday. The 334-page report by the Senate Finance Committee also criticized the ... |
64460ac3a4cc080f51447abb696a70d1dd82c8bc | Summarize the following news article. | Ira Helfand: Abolishing nuclear weapons is not an unrealistic fantasy .
Helfand: Threat of nuclear war still real, still terrifying and did not go away with the Cold War .
Helfand: About 25,000 nuclear weapons in world; 95 percent in U.S. and Russia .
Helfand: Many important issues, but none as urgent as eliminating th... | [
"(CNN) -- When President Obama called for a world free of nuclear weapons in Prague, Czech Republic, this spring, many dismissed this part of his speech as idealistic rhetoric. But the abolition of nuclear weapons is not an unrealistic fantasy. It is a practical necessity if the American people are to have a secure... |
b789b9eed0fb9c4fda6e0005a8835675e9c90467 | Summarize the following news article. | Leaders from more than 30 nations meet at regional summit in Cancun .
Objective of summit is to create alternative to OAS with U.S., Canada .
Summit will discuss recgnizing Porfirio Lobo as legitimate president of Honduras . | [
"Mexico City, Mexico (CNN) -- Leaders of more than 30 Latin American and Caribbean nations are meeting in Mexico from Monday to launch a group that will serve as an alternative to the Organization of American States. The main difference between the OAS and the yet-to-be-named organization will be that the United St... |
f934eefdbaec83d316bd84c2f27ead6b096b9fb1 | Summarize the following news article. | Disappearing natural habitats are causing conflict between baboons and humans .
Baboons raid towns and villages in search of food .
Baboon Matters organizes teams of monitors to herd baboons away from villages .
Monitoring programs can reduce human-induced injuries to baboons . | [
"Cape Town, South Africa (CNN) -- As natural habitats disappear in South Africa, baboons and humans are increasingly coming into close contact, and conflict. In South Africa's Cape Peninsula there has been a large-scale transformation of wild baboons' natural habitat into land for housing, industry and agriculture,... |
8d8d3b28bce9d8d431ddde3506ba5da58e130659 | Summarize the following news article. | "Defiance" is about three brothers who helped rescue Jews during WWII .
Star Liev Schreiber: Courage "was in these guys' DNA"
Movie has wide release Friday . | [
"(CNN) -- While the horrors inflicted by the Nazis during World War II are well documented, \"Defiance\" director Edward Zwick wanted to make sure the stories of those who fought back aren't overlooked. Liev Schreiber, left, and Daniel Craig play freedom fighters in \"Defiance.\" \"There is this misperception that ... |
7b4301094b3eb7fdafcfaacf5765adbd91472d80 | Summarize the following news article. | Some moms with advanced degrees are quitting their jobs to help their teens get into college .
A University of California, San Diego study found moms are spending more time with their children .
The college admissions process has gotten more competitive for high school students, experts say .
Moms say taking a "college... | [
"(CNN) -- Kajal Kumar knows the value of a good education. She's a career woman who poured years of her life into studying to become a certified public accountant with an MBA. But after nearly two decades climbing the corporate ladder in New York, the 46-year-old stopped managing employees and began micromanaging h... |
808b05de31a3c5a66a282819ce79b0ceceec4304 | Summarize the following news article. | One law requires ultrasound, listening to description of what it shows before abortion .
Center for Reproductive Rights says it had filed a lawsuit challenging the new law .
Other law protects doctors who withhold data or give inaccurate information about pregnancies .
Laws' critics cite privacy, negligence issues; bac... | [
"(CNN) -- The Oklahoma Senate voted Tuesday to override the governor's vetoes and pass two strong anti-abortion measures. One law requires women to undergo an ultrasound examination and listen to a description of what it shows before getting an abortion. Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee, a Republican, said... |
f1a0eabff6f4c09f56b4d42618409c1a8117a105 | Summarize the following news article. | Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer: Businesses have long asked for tougher immigration action .
But law's opponents argue it will cause tourists, businesses to stay away .
New law requires police to determine whether a person is in U.S. legally .
Phoenix, Arizona, mayor says he'll sue to block the law . | [
"(CNN) -- Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer on Monday deflected concerns that the state's new immigration law will hurt economic development, saying many businesses have long wanted tougher action. The new law requires Arizona police to determine whether people are in the United States legally if there is a reason to suspect... |
92f996806ccb70af1284c2ce2bc24e4aad970be9 | Summarize the following news article. | Top seed Roger Federer crashes out in second round of the Rome Masters .
The world number one is beaten 2-6 6-1 7-5 by Latvian Ernests Gulbis .
Second seed Novak Djokovic cruises through after beating Jeremy Chardy 6-1 6-1 . | [
"(CNN) -- World number one Roger Federer has crashed out in the second round of the clay-court Rome Masters event, losing in three sets to unseeded Latvian Ernests Gulbis. The top seed looked set to cruise through after taking the opening set, but Gulbis fought back in the next two sets and, despite wasting six pre... |
9510b46d8d4617706373aa5b4fa9b480e7c9d274 | Summarize the following news article. | Sandra Bullock says, "They pay us to do this in order to look good on film"
Jennifer Aniston was told she needed to lose 20 pounds to be on "Friends"
Kelly Osbourne says she took more heat for being fat than for being a drug addict . | [
"(The Frisky) -- Actress Amanda Seyfried has been pretty candid about her disdain for dieting. She recently spoke up on The Huffington Post site about how unfortunate it is that near starvation is often necessary for success in Hollywood: . \"I clearly like being fit, but it's not thin without a hell of a lot of wo... |
d6cd72bdd085f616bb5cf74c5789fa43f4e24021 | Summarize the following news article. | David Beckham has revealed he is set to miss the entire MLS season .
Beckham suffered an Achilles tendon injury during a loan spell with Italian side AC Milan .
The former England captain hopes to return to action in November .
The injury ruled Beckham out of a fourth straigth World Cup finals with England . | [
"(CNN) -- Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has revealed he is set to miss the entire Major League Soccer (MLS) season with the Achilles injury that ended his 2010 World Cup dream. The former England captain has said he will not be able to start running on his ankle for another three months, and is now ta... |
a8c6a2f8558a183cfdf407bd1d30be9563165ef2 | Summarize the following news article. | Luciano Pavarotti widely considered the greatest tenor of his time .
The Italian's charisma and bravura style attracted a new audience to opera .
Singer retired from staged opera in 2004; diagnosed with cancer in 2006 . | [
"(CNN) -- Famed tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who died on Thursday at the age of 71, was one of opera's most adaptable and ebullient performers, appearing on stage with singers as varied as Dame Joan Sutherland, U2's Bono and Liza Minnelli. Much as the star power of Rudolf Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov revived widespr... |
4599e026edc3019eeedec3662014d622bf4d6ae6 | Summarize the following news article. | FAFSA has been dreaded for its complexity and length .
Department of Education will cut out more than a quarter of the questions .
The online version will be slashed from 30 screens down to just 10 .
Changes to the FAFSA will take effect for the 2010-2011 school year . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- One of the great headaches of the American dream is about to get less painful. The road to college promises to be a little easier with the coming shorter FAFSA forms. Millions of parents and students will have much shorter federal applications for financial aid to pay for college. The form, kn... |
9abbce235faeea510868f1940ebc9d6ed0b8e920 | Summarize the following news article. | FAA cites safety concerns, says policy applies to pilots with mild to moderate depression .
To fly while on antidepressants, pilots must have been treated for at least 12 months .
FAA says policy will expose pilots who ignore depression or lie about medication use .
For 6 months, pilots who use antidepressants will be ... | [
"Washington (CNN) -- The Federal Aviation Administration is changing a generations-old policy banning pilots from taking antidepressants, saying the new policy will improve safety by bringing to the surface pilots who either ignore signs of depression or lie about their use of medication for fear of losing their li... |
dd0db6629267e62f10e87b61ea8f95fe53a62fb3 | Summarize the following news article. | Big Green Egg fanatics call themselves "Eggheads," spread the gospel .
Adam Frey grilled outdoors everyday in six degree weather .
Leroy McMillin built a "coop" for his three Eggs .
iReport.com: Are you a grill master? Show us your custom grills . | [
"(CNN) -- The average temperature in Bloomington, Minnesota, in January was 6.4 degrees Fahrenheit. But that didn't stop Adam Frey from grilling outdoors and burning through 80 pounds of charcoal during the month. Leroy and Judy McMillin of Spring, Texas, own three Big Green Eggs and built an outdoor kitchen to hou... |
ecb0ee8deae1e8055a50c2cae1ae22bbef7e1192 | Summarize the following news article. | "Vajoliroja" is Johnny Depp's pirate-themed yacht in the Caribbean .
In 2008, Depp completely refitted the ship with velvet drapes and furniture in rich burgundies and gold .
Wannabe swashbucklers can charter the boat for $130,000 a week . | [
"(CNN) -- Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is arguably best-known for his role as maverick captain Jack Sparrow in the wildly popular \"Pirates of the Caribbean\" franchise. Now, he has taken things a step further with his own pirate-inspired ship in the Caribbean. It may not be as creepy as the \"Pirates of the Caribbe... |
a42b94cf39d3166523c53788327430725f33d544 | Summarize the following news article. | UK PM Gordon Brown describes woman who spoke to him as "bigoted"
Labour party leader had discussion with elderly widow about immigration .
He got into car but forgot to remove microphone allowing broadcasters to hear comments .
Brown later visited Gillian Duffy to apologize, calling himself "penitent sinner" | [
"London, England (CNN) -- UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown described himself as a \"penitent sinner\" on Wednesday after personally apologizing to a voter he described as a \"bigoted woman.\" Brown visited the home of Gillian Duffy in Rochdale, northwestern England, after he was caught on microphone describing in blu... |
cc35f22ae22b8e03335e1553e73db93ac1ff476e | Summarize the following news article. | Tatiana Khan agreed to plead guilty to charges related to the sale of the phony Picasso .
Khan paid art restorer $1,000 to create fake " Woman in the Blue Hat," authorities say .
Khan's plan was to sell the knock-off for $2 million, according to authorities . | [
"(CNN) -- A Los Angeles, California, art dealer, federal authorities say, thought she'd done the math: Pay an art restorer $1,000 to create a knock-off of Pablo Picasso's 1902 pastel, \"The Woman in the Blue Hat.\" Then sell the fake as an original for $2 million. She may have not counted on the feds getting involv... |
c2b35b26f1eae00d21f188e7fa4b4ea22df9ef1e | Summarize the following news article. | China stripped of bronze medal from women's team event at 2000 Olympics.
Gymnast Dong Fangxiao found to be underage during the Games in Sydney.
Dong's results canceled as United States awarded bronze medal in China's place. | [
"(CNN) -- The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday stripped China of a bronze medal in the women's team event at the 2000 Olympic Games after finding one of the team's athletes was underage. The United States will be awarded the bronze medal instead, the IOC said in a news release. The International Gymnast... |
953d8fabeb2659170a4ecae03641dc93c6e0ce6f | Summarize the following news article. | Pfc. Jose Medina expressed his concern over Arizona's new immigration law .
Medina's friends and family talked about new law during his farewell feast .
Medina wondered if some of his undocumented friends, family would leave the area . | [
"Phoenix, Arizona (CNN) -- At a vigil protesting the passage of Arizona's tough new illegal immigration law, a young man in Army fatigues and a beret lit a candle at a makeshift shrine. Pfc. Jose Medina, an Army medic, came to the Arizona capitol while on leave, to express his sadness over the law, signed by Arizon... |
96efbf3162acedc9f2ab87cb92b88af81ebed9cc | Summarize the following news article. | Fidesz won 263 of the 386 seats in parliament. The Socialists won 59 .
A second round of balloting was held in 57 constituencies where no clear winner emerged .
Fidesz promising tax cuts, new jobs to address Hungary's economic problems .
Hungary was forced to take $27 billion loan in 2008 from the IMF to keep its econo... | [
"(CNN) -- Hungary awoke Monday to a new political landscape after the center-right opposition Fidesz party took decisive election victory, ending eight years of Socialist rule. Fidesz won two-thirds of the votes in Sunday's second round of parliamentary elections, gaining 263 of the 386 seats -- enough to allow it ... |
f18344909a7778580688291eef79c700386a9d5c | Summarize the following news article. | England striker Wayne Rooney insists he'll be fit for the World Cup finals .
Rooney is currently sidelined with a groin injury .
The Manchester United striker was voted Premier League player of the season . | [
"(CNN) -- Wayne Rooney insists he will be fit to lead England's charge for the World Cup after injury curtailed the Manchester United striker's English Premier League season. The 24-year-old is currently sidelined with a groin injury but after picking up the Premier League's player of the year award -- voted for by... |
178d5eb86a7906eae76cae3808c44301d143b47a | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: "Walmart is an excellent place for women to work," company says .
Lawsuits say company paid women less and promoted them less .
Hundreds of thousands of current, former works can band together in lawsuit .
A decision against world's largest retailer could cost billions . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- A federal appeals court has certified the largest class-action employment lawsuit in U.S. history, in a long-standing dispute against retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. over alleged gender bias in pay and promotions. The divided 6-5 ruling by the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals... |
0d7092d1ef2b2347759041a597a49e175b54545c | Summarize the following news article. | Police say they had orders "from the highest authority" to take equipment .
News director: Police said "We'll do it the nice way or the other way"
Government warns of jail, fines if president or prime minister are criticized .
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf: Media have "added insult to injury" | [
"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Less than a day after Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency and scolded the country's media for being too \"negative,\" police stormed the offices of a television station early Sunday, AAJ-TV's director of news and current affairs said. Pakistani policemen ... |
bd9ea0cf47133e535a52c39c88ffcdb400b9b3a5 | Summarize the following news article. | 13-year-old Californian aims to become youngest to climb world's highest mountain .
"It's both physically and technically hard," he says .
But he is learning a lot about culture and people of China, Nepal . | [
"Mount Everest, Nepal (CNN) -- Even from more than 21,000 feet up the world's tallest mountain, 13-year-old Jordan Romero couldn't resist the opportunity to greet his mother in a live television broadcast Monday. \"Hi, Mom,\" Romero said with a wave of his hand during the interview broadcast on CNN from the advance... |
4237df2a6650b3c087fc6e8cb83f0739b83efbbc | Summarize the following news article. | Sweden's parliament approves legislation allowing same-sex marriage .
Legislation was passed by strong majority in parliament .
Christian Democrats was only party opposed to measure . | [
"(CNN) -- Sweden's parliament on Wednesday approved same-sex marriage legislation, according to the parliament's Web site. Previously, two people of the same sex could register their partnership, but with this vote, sex will no longer matter when two people want to get married. The new \"sex-neutral\" law will take... |
97cdab54d9e36d83dd502e511168f6344c52ddb4 | Summarize the following news article. | Convicted terrorist and 9/11 co-conspirator remains in maximum security prison .
He was first person charged in the U.S. in connection with 9/11 attacks .
In appeal, he said he should have been allowed to give evidence from al Qaeda leaders . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- A federal appeals court on Monday affirmed the conviction and life sentence for convicted terrorist and 9/11 co-conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui. Moussaoui had agreed to plead guilty in 2005 to six criminal conspiracy charges arising from the al Qaeda terror plot to use commercial aircraft to str... |
7da4a302c5a3347937f83496b4d4bcd30dd90a17 | Summarize the following news article. | Both agreed to meet as each side deployed more troops to Preah Vihear temple .
Both Cambodia and Thailand lay claim to the 11th century temple .
The International Court of Justice awarded the temple to Cambodia in 1962 .
Current row began when Cambodia briefly held 3 Thais who crossed into the area . | [
"(CNN) -- Thailand and Cambodia have called for dialogue as tensions continued to escalate over an ancient border temple on disputed land. Cambodian soldiers stand guard near Preah Vihear temple, close to the Thai border. The countries agreed to meet Monday even as each side deployed more troops to the site of the ... |
e8fb0d2530e49de546eef2072d500b173d0bee4d | Summarize the following news article. | Alzheimer, Addison and Crohn used to be just names of people .
But they are now attached to the diseases that they identified or studied .
Austrian Dr. Hans Asperger described autistic syndrome in 1944 .
Crohn's name linked to disease because it was listed first among 3 authors of study . | [
"(Mental Floss) -- Having a disease named after you is a decidedly mixed bag. On the one hand, your scientific developments are forever commemorated. On the other hand, though, you're stuck with the knowledge that no patient will ever be happy upon hearing your name. Who are the scientists and doctors behind some o... |
7aef95ef2b92efb2dcd5e497da26e37270d9f956 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Judge issues "certificate of extraditability"; Noriega's lawyer vows to fight .
France wants him extradited to serve a money-laundering sentence .
Ex-Panamanian dictator is set to get out of federal prison September 9 .
Lawyers have argued he should be returned to Panama . | [
"MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- A federal judge on Tuesday approved the extradition of former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega to France, where he faces a 10-year sentence on a conviction in absentia on money-laundering charges. Manuel Noriega, in a 1989 file photo, leaves his headquarters in Panama City, Panama. Magist... |
81c630f36d4e5133028c7d38a22e638d14a4350e | Summarize the following news article. | Officials say John Albert Gardner III followed girl, 11, but was scared off .
Gardner admitted killing Chelsea King, 17, and Amber Dubois, 14 .
Jogger who was attacked also identified Gardner, documents show .
Probation report reveals details of earlier sexual assault of teenage neighbor . | [
"(CNN) -- Authorities believe that a registered sex offender who this month admitted killing two California teenagers attempted to follow an 11-year-old girl walking home from school the day before one of the teens disappeared, according to documents filed in the case. John Albert Gardner, 31, pleaded guilty April ... |
37ee0129f435739ee7103f4ca42429b5cc95db45 | Summarize the following news article. | On New Year's Eve 2008, two people disguised as Hasidic Jews robbed jewelry store .
Heist was actually an elaborate inside job set up by the store's owners, police say .
NYPD says co-owners were $1 million in debt and six months behind on their rent .
Two men charged with grand larceny, insurance fraud, falsifying busi... | [
"New York (CNN) -- Two men have been arrested in a bold and bizarre jewelry store robbery involving crooks who disguised themselves in Hasidic Jewish attire, complete with hats and false beards, police announced Tuesday. But all was not as it seemed, according to police. The heist was actually an elaborate inside j... |
baa415b7f8010363b1f970e050ee9727ce4adfbf | Summarize the following news article. | Teacher says he promised students he'd protect them if something happened .
David Benke tackled gunman, but says he wishes he'd done it earlier .
Suspect Bruco Strongeagle Eastwood, 32, held on $1 million bail .
Shooting takes place two miles from Columbine High School, scene of 1999 rampage . | [
"Denver, Colorado (CNN) -- During emergency drills at Deer Creek Middle School, teacher David Benke used to tell his students that if anything ever happened, he wanted to be able to \"do something about it.\" When he saw a man shooting at students as they were leaving the Littleton, Colorado, school on Tuesday, \"W... |
b9d5120525c92ad9d0fb1b1435c940ea07a25d91 | Summarize the following news article. | Obama blasts McCain, Bush offshore oil policy at a stop in Florida .
Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton will campaign together next week .
Sen. John McCain touts U.S.-Canada ties, including energy policy, NAFTA .
CNN "poll of polls" shows Obama leading McCain by 6 percentage points . | [
"(CNN) -- Sen. John McCain was touting U.S.-Canadian economic and energy ties in a visit north Friday, while Sen. Barack Obama hammered his GOP opponent for embracing offshore drilling and other energy policies. Sen. John McCain is in Canada on Friday, while Sen. Barack Obama talks to Democratic governors. Obama, s... |
4659799ee30fa76ecfd07876671909a8dd35e346 | Summarize the following news article. | Seven Baha'i prisoners accused of espionage to go on trial Tuesday in Iran .
Baha'is are accused of spying for Israel, spreading propaganda against Iran .
One of defendants' attorneys is in jail; another is outside the country .
Case of the seven Baha'is has drawn global attention . | [
"(CNN) -- Iran should release seven Baha'i prisoners accused of espionage because it does not have any evidence against them, their lawyer Shirin Ebadi told CNN on Saturday. Attorneys Abdolfattah Soltani, left, and Shirin Ebadi, shown in Tehran in 2004. \"In the files, in the case basically, there is nothing, no re... |
73cb3690e5352c1c47c96ee1b2086692c4915a7c | Summarize the following news article. | Belgian officials say 14 Muslims arrested for trying to free terrorist from prison .
Nizar Trabelsi was jailed for 10 years in 2003 for trying to bomb an air base .
He admitted planning to drive a car bomb into the canteen at Kleine Brogel . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Police in Belgium arrested 14 Muslim extremists on Friday after uncovering a plot to free an al Qaeda suspect from prison using weapons and explosives. Nizar Trabelsi appeared before a correctional court in 2005 for assault and battery against a prison warden. Security across the small Eur... |
cfbe27e4730a433e54f86a92fe3d7ff3efa3647d | Summarize the following news article. | Christie's global auction sales in 2007 totalled $6.3 billion .
Christie's was founded in 1766 by James Christie .
Sales categories include fine arts, jewelry, photography, collectibles, wine, cars . | [
"(CNN) -- Christie's is the world's leading art business with global auction sales in 2007 that totalled $6.3 billion, marking the highest total in company and in art auction history. A Christie's employee holds the painting 'La Surprise' at Christie's auction house in London on July 4, 2008. Founded in 1766 by Jam... |
633e9165759d23f63f2ba2b54e6ddadbeda6f679 | Summarize the following news article. | Bishop John D'Arcy cites Obama's views about stem-cell research, abortion .
Obama has "separated science from ethics," bishop says .
Obama scheduled to be commencement speaker, get honorary degree .
University president: Obama invitation "a basis for further positive engagement" | [
"(CNN) -- The Catholic bishop of South Bend, Indiana, will not attend graduation ceremonies at the University of Notre Dame because he disagrees with the stem-cell research and abortion views of the commencement speaker -- President Obama. The University of Notre Dame says its invitation doesn't mean the university... |
618976bb19be6857bf4c513ff87aabe103daba9d | Summarize the following news article. | UNICEF: Children are often victims of murder, kidnappings in war-torn nations .
Report says 2,000 children a year are trafficked to the Dominican Republic .
More than 50 kids in Haiti have been abducted since January .
In the Central African Republic, children are kidnapped and held for ransom . | [
"(CNN) -- More than 50 children have been abducted in Haiti since the beginning of the year, adding to a trend of kidnappings in countries affected by violence, according to a United Nations Children's Fund report. Haitians demonstrate June 4 in Port-au-Prince against the kidnappings and acts of violence in Haiti. ... |
5ba7dc58764419e2f2293b4d659ee5bec31ea5c2 | Summarize the following news article. | Rare treat to film in Jackie's Hong Kong den .
Personal office looked like organized chaos and revealed his many collections .
Action superstar was still raring to go after exhausting five-hour shoot . | [
"HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- Jackie Chan: A-list Asian megastar, iconic kung fu hero to millions and basically a really famous guy. We had been pursuing an in-depth interview with him for months through \"The JC Group,\" Jackie's all-conquering management company. Gaining access to Jackie Chan's personal \"museum\" u... |
cc9655b116cf9e54eb64a2425a442127cef4dab7 | Summarize the following news article. | Felony charges dropped against actor and his wife .
They were accused of skipping out on $10,000 hotel bill .
Evi Quaid agrees to misdemeanor charge, probation and community service . | [
"Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Felony fraud charges against actor Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, were dropped Wednesday after she accepted a deal on a misdemeanor offense, a California prosecutor said. The Quaids were facing felony charges of defrauding an innkeeper and skipping out on a $10,000 hotel bill in Sa... |
fe71f997466f67a6303b39582c6e291cfb867e8e | Summarize the following news article. | Federal judge orders university to allow ex-radical William Ayers to speak .
Judge also orders University of Wyoming to ensure his safety .
Speech was canceled over security concerns, university officials say .
Ayers is former leader of Weather Underground . | [
"(CNN) -- Former Weather Underground militant Bill Ayers will appear at the University of Wyoming on Wednesday after a federal judge ruled he can't be barred from speaking on campus. U.S. District Judge William Downes ordered Tuesday that the university must take \"all prudent steps\" to guarantee Ayers' security a... |
ae5a8f6049e6ecf0849590ff94b0885e7a69ae70 | Summarize the following news article. | Andrew Kleit says recent coal and oil extraction disasters point up truth of our energy needs .
Coal mining, oil drilling are costly, dangerous, but economy bound to it, he says, for cars, electricity .
Switch to low-carbon sources not imminent, he says; it's expensive, has own problems .
Kleit: Americans should face e... | [
"University Park, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- The fatal explosions at the Upper Big Branch coal mine in West Virginia and the Deepwater Horizon oil rig off the Louisiana coast drive home important truths about our country's energy supplies. The first is that energy extracted from these sources is so valuable for our soci... |
2f5e65775dc6cf7ddabf49bb55193d43ce44ef1f | Summarize the following news article. | Rep. Mark Kirk says GOP proposal would be far cheaper than Senate plan .
Plan keeps government out of "decisions made by you and your doctor," Kirk said .
Preliminary review of Senate plan finds it would cost about $1 trillion over 10 years .
Robert Gibbs says bill still being drafted; "has many twists and turns to go" | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Congressional Republicans offered what they call a \"centrist, practical\" plan to overhaul the U.S. health care system Tuesday, one they say would be the cheapest of any option proposed so far. House Republicans say their health care plan is a better package than the Senate version. Illinois R... |
e57d727dfcbad4ea05531815afa70d40a8306a8b | Summarize the following news article. | IMF, EU are seeking further austerity measures, Greek spokesman says .
Greece's credit rating has been slashed twice in the past two weeks .
Greece is negotiating for aid package worth 120 billion euros ($160 billion)
Germany expected to contribute the lion's share of EU funding . | [
"(CNN) -- The aid package being negotiated to bail out Greece is worth 120 billion euros (about $160 billion) through 2012, according to Vassilis Papadimitriou, a spokesman for Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou. But the International Monetary Fund and European Union are demanding further austerity measures as ... |
b05138086b5850e4f280d1da3bc0b5fb17b86409 | Summarize the following news article. | Benedictine Women in Wisconsin win award for greenest new building in U.S.
Monastery features geothermal heating, photovoltaic lights, specially designed windows .
Building is projected to save at least 60 percent on energy costs alone .
Hoffman LLC designed and built monastery at a cost of just over $7.5 million . | [
"(CNN) -- Green living is a spiritual calling for a group of Christian women in the upper Midwest. Call it a heavenly approach to being good stewards of the Earth. While most people don't think about sustainable buildings in a spiritual light, the Benedictine Women of Madison, Wisconsin, believe they should. The e... |
c38863ae43da3e46b69c4cbb3b305fc4900b1977 | Summarize the following news article. | Unclear whether Umaru Musa Yar'Adua will resume duties .
Yar'Adua has been treated for inflammation of tissue around the heart .
His three month absence created a power vacuum in Nigeria . | [
"Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) -- Ailing President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua has returned home to Nigeria, though it was not immediately clear whether he was well enough to resume duties. Abdullah Aminchi, Nigeria's ambassador to Saudi Arabia -- where Yar'Adua has been receiving medical treatment since November -- said the presid... |
2249b25dd9aae74825dfb0af2ef889beac08d24b | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Interior Secretary Ken Salazar: Cape Cod wind farm is start of "new energy frontier"
Salazar approves nation's first offshore wind farm .
Battle over the 130 wind turbines has raged for nine years in Cape Cod .
The wind farm will cover about 25 square miles of Nantucket Sound . | [
"(CNN) -- Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Wednesday approved the nation's first offshore wind farm, signing off on a project that has bitterly divided Cape Cod over the last nine years. The 130 turbines are to be located several miles from the Massachusetts shore in the iconic waters of Nantucket Sound. The inte... |
a24fac6d334b1a91bfa68a721d8983b988f2ca2e | Summarize the following news article. | Numerologist says Michael Jackson's numbers add up to charisma .
Paranormal professionals see Jackson as out of this world .
Psychic believes Jackson will be reincarnated within 20 years .
Loss of Jackson "creates a vacuum" psychic consultant says . | [
"LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- When Glynis McCants looks at Michael Jackson's life, she sees the number five. Numerologist Glynis McCants says that with his numbers, Jackson was a draw to fans. Jackson's talent was discovered when he was 5 years old, he came to fame as a member of the Jackson 5 and he planned a ... |
ec8464a3330d46e01e4b87b0d3a6ef5cb212638b | Summarize the following news article. | Highly opinionated columnist offers advice on wide range of topics .
An apology doesn't cut it if you're always running late .
All men would look better in something other than a Speedo .
Take a chance, wear your heart on your sleeve to get what you want . | [
"(Oprah.com) -- In 1977, my friend Brenda and I went for dinner at a little Chinese restaurant called Empress Garden. She had the lemon chicken, I had the shrimp har kow, and we each had an egg roll because in 1977 you could eat sugar and fat and deep-fried everything without its signifying that the apocalypse is a... |
eeaffc6cdab4e7114796b84baa1833bcb3bf9094 | Summarize the following news article. | "Lord of the Rings" writer/director Peter Jackson knighted in New Zealand .
"Lord Of The Rings" trilogy was largely filmed in New Zealand .
Jackson is currently working on "The Hobbit" | [
"(CNN) -- Peter Jackson, the Oscar-winning writer and director of \"The Lord of the Rings\" trilogy, was knighted in his native New Zealand. The knighthood was conferred on Jackson on Wednesday for his services to film at a ceremony at the Premier House in Wellington. New Zealand's head of state Gov. Gen. Sir Anand... |
815d3abe8792842059452aea5386c5714ac0e40a | Summarize the following news article. | Pentagon memorial slated for dedication on seventh anniversary of attack .
Memorial features benches engraved with names of victims over pool of lighted water .
Relative says memorial helps her to heal . | [
"ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) -- As president of the Pentagon Memorial Fund, Jim Laychak has been involved in nearly aspect of the project's planning. Stainless steel benches are oriented according to whether the victim was on the plane or in the Pentagon. The only thing he has not done is visit the bench dedicated to... |
ad22830b3c000a6b609f07bd425157618201eb78 | Summarize the following news article. | Inter Milan go two points clear of second-placed Roma with 3-1 win over lowly Atalanta .
Wesley Sneijder in doubt for Wednesday's trip to Barcelona due to thigh injury .
Inter come from behind with goals to Diego Milito, McDonald Mariga and Cristian Chivu .
Third-placed AC Milan crash 3-1 at Palermo, who move above Sam... | [
"(CNN) -- Inter Milan came from behind to win for the second time in a week to keep their Italian title hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Atalanta on Saturday. Jose Mourinho's team followed up the stunning midweek victory over European champions Barcelona to move two points clear of second-p... |
b3aebc24f77777a5da399f611a3e08bd3eb6ed7c | Summarize the following news article. | American rabbi Shmuley Boteach spoke to Pope Benedict XVI about dinner idea .
Boteach calls his proposal "Turn Friday Night into Family Night"
Pope seemed receptive to idea, but made no firm commitments, Boteach said . | [
"(CNN) -- A rabbi walks into St. Peter's Square, meets the pope, and tells the Holy Father that one way to defuse the sex abuse scandal plaguing the church is for the Vatican to begin promoting a secular version of Shabbat dinner, the traditional Jewish Friday meal. It's no joke. A prominent American rabbi, Shmuley... |
33c0b9ba7a7bc9001e9819de4d5942e911d1d33f | Summarize the following news article. | Inter Milan hold 3-1 lead ahead of Champs League semifinal 2nd leg against Barcelona .
Inter coach Jose Mourinho says Barca are 'obsessed' with winning final at Real Madrid's home ground .
Barcelona would become first club to retain Champions League in current format .
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola refuses to be drawn ... | [
"(CNN) -- Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho claims Barcelona's \"obsession\" with winning the Champions League on the ground of their arch-rivals Real Madrid will hinder their chances of beating his side in their semifinal second showdown. Inter hold a 3-1 lead going into Wednesday's match at the Nou Camp and Mourin... |
69c18c110ae17b8bc9535ba14b7b0a6407b570b9 | Summarize the following news article. | Disabled punk bank Heavy Load have launched the "Stay Up Late" campaign .
The band want disabled concert-goers to be able to enjoy gigs until the end .
Disabled people often have to leave gigs early when their carers' shifts end .
Heavy Load played last week at a London club night run by disabled people . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- A disabled punk band has launched a campaign to fight for the rights of disabled people to be able to party late. Heavy Load are a UK-based punk band with three out of five members who are disabled. \"Heavy Load,\" describe themselves as an \"anarcho-garage-punk\" band and are made up of ... |
c65610320fc09ec30e934f7ad13b97e9d080e1e2 | Summarize the following news article. | Glasgow Rangers wrap up their 53rd Scottish title with 1-0 win over Hibernian .
Europa League semifinalists Hamburg thrashed 5-1 by Hoffenheim in Bundesliga .
Valencia consolidate third in Spain with 1-0 win over Deportivo .
Ajax take 2-0 lead after first leg of Dutch Cup final against Feyenoord . | [
"(CNN) -- Glasgow Rangers won their 53rd Scottish title and ninth under manager Walter Smith as a 1-0 win over Hibernian on Sunday gave them an unassailable points advantage over city rivals Celtic. Kyle Lafferty scored his third goal in four games to secure the three points for Rangers, who were the defending cha... |
8a63f12618c1ac1305c70c20d87d659c211a821a | Summarize the following news article. | Children of parents deployed to wars overseas assume adult responsibilities .
Deployments cause stress but also force teens to become more resilient .
"My dad told me I am the man of the house, and I have to act like it," says Tyler Dix, 16 .
Teens created the Sisterhood of the BDUs to bring girls together . | [
"(CNN) -- In Pennsylvania, Tyler Dix, a 16-year-old movie buff, is wide awake by 7 a.m. to cook breakfast for his younger siblings. Moranda Hern and Kaylei Deakin started Sisterhood of the Traveling BDUs, or battle dress uniforms. In Georgia, Tucker Simmons, a 14-year old novice guitarist, prepares ice packs for hi... |
3e5361d66bad92b9b4aae0111f1dec3346448959 | Summarize the following news article. | China lifts ban on foreigners with HIV, AIDs, sexually transmitted diseases, leprosy .
Entry ban lifted after it was realized it did little to prevent the spread of disease .
Ban also caused problems when hosting international events in the country .
Health ministry estimated by October 2009, 740,000 people were living... | [
"(CNN) -- The Chinese government has lifted a 20-year-old rule that banned foreigners with HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy from entering the country, according to the country's state news agency. State-run news agency Xinhua reported Tuesday that China's State Council decided to repeal the b... |
934e169829dca73771bfb0c860fb98907bb89aaf | Summarize the following news article. | Director Samuel Bayer struggles to put own stamp on Wes Craven's 1984 original .
Jackie Earle Haley, as Freddy, finds Robert Englund a tough act to follow .
In wake of "Paranormal Activity," Freddy's theatrics seem pretty old hat . | [
"(CNN) -- Springwood teenagers Dean, Kris, Jesse, Nancy and Quentin are having trouble not sleeping: They're knocking back coffee, popping pills, anything to delay another date with their dream stalker (which may explain why these high school students look like college grads). When one of them does drop off, the be... |
8e3e8e5ca99568833f42b7583f28b81741dbfbd9 | Summarize the following news article. | U.S. officials believe the Iranians wanted a close look at the carrier .
Plane flew as low as 300 feet, officials say .
Iranians were "not provocative or threatening," U.S. admiral says . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- An Iranian navy plane that approached a U.S. aircraft carrier last week was flying as low as 300 feet as it neared the USS Eisenhower, U.S. military officials said Wednesday. The incident, first reported by CNN on Tuesday, came as Iran was beginning a series of military exercises last week mean... |
3f613b157bfcf02743912def4784c9ca94302169 | Summarize the following news article. | Sen. Carl Levin, D-Michigan, is the chairman of the Armed Services Committee .
In prepared text, he sharply criticizes private contractors that worked for Blackwater .
Levin cites two shooting incidents and lax control over weapons .
He says contractors play key role in perception of U.S. military by Afghan people . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee plans to unleash a withering attack Wednesday on private contractors working for the company formerly known as Blackwater in Afghanistan, accusing them of flouting regulations and endangering the U.S. mission. Key to beating the Taliban in Afg... |
11196eb9b0e5616076c3fe65828a2dff31ef2b85 | Summarize the following news article. | Nor'easter expected to bring blizzard conditions, near-hurricane winds .
Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine could get 30 inches of snow .
Little snow expected in Boston; New York, Philadelphia and Washington may see more . | [
"(CNN) -- A major nor'easter is expected to bring blizzard conditions to interior New England and heavy rain and near-hurricane-force wind gusts to Northeastern coastal areas Wednesday through Friday. Little, if any, snow will fall in Boston, Massachusetts, while Washington, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,... |
39cb2ac2f73cd7118e432184434bb6dd8f6ddde7 | Summarize the following news article. | Memorial service held for civil rights icon Dorothy Height, who died last week at 98 .
Obama, Biden, Clinton among the mourners at packed National Cathedral .
Obama calls Height's life an "unambiguous record of righteous work" | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Some of the most powerful leaders in American politics came together Thursday to remember Dorothy Height, a woman who dedicated her life to civil rights and justice for the least powerful members of society. President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority ... |
55e3e73e20d72271f7231e8d7b72c87225b1bcc8 | Summarize the following news article. | Government says 4.6 million people are out of work in Spain .
Figure is up from 19 percent and 4.3 million people in the previous quarter .
Spain's unemployment rate is second highest in Europe after Latvia . | [
"MADRID, Spain (CNN) -- Unemployment in Spain has reached 20 percent, meaning 4.6 million people are out of work, the Spanish government announced Friday. The figure, from the first quarter, is up from 19 percent and 4.3 million people in the previous quarter. It represents the second-highest unemployment rate in ... |
7c1d43c3f3d80068e427f608f0bf60ab477b5578 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Grieving father, speaking to media, urges people not to ignore children in peril .
Shaniya Davis, 5, was reported missing last week .
Mother Antoinette Nicole Davis faces human trafficking, other charges .
Davis was "prostituting her child," police spokeswoman says . | [
"(CNN) -- A body found Monday beside a North Carolina road is that of 5-year-old Shaniya Davis, who was reported missing a week ago, police said Tuesday. The official cause of death was undetermined as of Tuesday afternoon, Fayetteville police said in written statement. An announced afternoon media briefing was res... |
bd2c8a348045559c296ed2cda0e5e40e30591604 | Summarize the following news article. | Andrea Agnelli will become the new president of Juventus at the end of the current season .
Agnelli takes over from Jean-Claude Blanc, who reverts to chief executive .
Bundesliga strugglers Bochum sack coach Heiko Herrlich after a poor run of form . | [
"(CNN) -- Andrea Agnelli will become the new president of Juventus at the end of the current season -- the Italian giants confirmed on their official Web site. The 34-year-old, who will replace Jean-Claude Blanc in the position, continues in his family's long-standing links with the Turin-based club -- and comes 48... |
6b5e2cdbb12d78183e8864d8fd769c174475c859 | Summarize the following news article. | Report: Scientists find first evidence of water on asteroid .
Organic compounds were also found on 24 Themis .
Asteroids were once thought not to contain water because they were too close to sun . | [
"(CNN) -- An icy asteroid orbiting the sun between Mars and Saturn is adding credence to theories that Earth's water was delivered from space, according to a report published in the new issue of the science journal Nature. Two teams of scientists found their evidence when looking at 24 Themis, a asteroid about 479 ... |
67312d5fd0b4cd03fd9530c9ca4382080c34e12a | Summarize the following news article. | KFC launched its a bunless bomb o' meat -- but did Double Down boost sales?
Advertising Age: KFC stunts contributed to a lack of consistent brand positioning .
But Hardees got a boost in sales from its Monster Thickburger .
In 2005, Burger King got a boost from its Enormous Omelet Sandwich . | [
"(CNN) -- When it comes to fast food, the big chains can't help going over the top. April brought consumers the Double Down heard around the world -- a bunless bomb o' meat from KFC touting the slogan \"It's real.\" Bloggers taste-tested it, The New York Times's restaurant critic reviewed it, it was a top trending ... |
dd2b08b048d68b7ed5d2e8f7f09b3968249c3a2f | Summarize the following news article. | Espacio Escultórico at Mexico's biggest university campus has a relaxing collection of sculptures .
Stick to the tacos and tequila as if you were anywhere in Mexico .
Zinco bar, on Cinco de Mayo Street downtown, has great jazz music, cheerful crowd . | [
"Mexico City, Mexico (CNN) -- Mexico City, the country's capital, is one of the world's important cultural centers -- showcasing Latin America's rich history and traditions. \"I love its uniqueness,\" CNN's Armando Talamantes said of the city where he lives and works. \"The weather is never too hot and never too co... |
4b6ad1c19b10d8066e58424d19a5c81808a0756f | Summarize the following news article. | Thousands of protesters hit streets, demand Wall Street accountability .
Group blames financial institutions for lingering recession .
Protesters deliver letters to CEOs for JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo . | [
"New York (CNN) -- Protesters rallied in downtown New York City Thursday to voice their anger over what they perceive as the roles Wall Street and big banks played in America's economic crisis. Marching from City Hall to Wall Street, the protesters chanted \"good jobs for all,\" and held signs with messages includi... |
c08c1530335a03bce0cb07b00a5a5ee85fe9f09a | Summarize the following news article. | President Obama will deliver the eulogy for civil rights leader Dorothy Height .
The funeral is set for 10 a.m. E.T. Thursday at Washington National Cathedral .
Height, 98, was a former president of the National Council of Negro Women .
People lined three city blocks to attend a viewing in Washington on Tuesday . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- President Obama will deliver the eulogy Thursday at the funeral of civil rights leader Dorothy Height, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Tuesday. Height's funeral is set for 10 a.m. ET Thursday at Washington National Cathedral. Height died last week at the age of 98. The lasting impact of... |
f7b1d029851897df9321d7165ac0339ab86ee9ba | Summarize the following news article. | Qatar's economy is booming, but emirate has the highest inflation rate in Gulf .
Two recent cuts in U.S. interest rates putting pressure on Gulf currencies .
Qatari PM says "studying all options" on dollar-peg, GCC consensus ideal .
Members reluctant to drop the dollar-peg despite growing inflationary pressure . | [
"(CNN) -- Amid all the talk about storm clouds gathering over the U.S. economy, it's easy to forget there are other places in the world where the sun is still shining. A shortage of housing is contributing to an inflation rate of almost 14 percent in Qatar . Take Qatar, for example; a small emirate in the Gulf whos... |
e4407bbedabb72aaae7a8b63f01309de6a27ba54 | Summarize the following news article. | Zynga games like FarmVille, Mafia Wars are played by millions every day on Facebook .
Expert says social gaming succeeds by appealing to women, other non-traditional gamers .
Zynga founder says key to success was games that can be played during conference call .
Backlash leads to FB group of 5 million saying they're ti... | [
"(CNN) -- Early each morning, millions of farmers around the world rise to toil in their fields. By night, gangs of mobsters scheme and legions of poker players shuffle up and deal. Sure, none of it's real. But the overwhelming popularity of so-called social gaming -- simple games that let people play with their fr... |
807e44856697ee9f93f786495335d16ce52ced76 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Japan's Meteorological Agency cancels tsunami advisory .
NEW: "There may be slight sea level changes from now on," agency says .
Quake centered about 6 miles deep, 53 miles east of Okinawa . | [
"(CNN) -- A tsunami advisory announced shortly after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Ryukyu Islands early Saturday has been canceled, Japan's Meteorological Agency reported. There was no tsunami damage \"though there may be slight sea level changes from now on,\" it said, referring to the areas affected b... |
176592e0c2ae1a625fea9bf78e7c5300f2ed2fe5 | Summarize the following news article. | Court spokeswoman: Radovan Karadzic can watch trial from cell .
Ex-Bosnian Serb leader on genocide charges at International Criminal Tribunal .
Prosecutors seek to impose lawyer on Karadzic if he refuses to cooperate .
Karadzic was arrested last year in Belgrade after more than a decade on the run . | [
"The Hague, Netherlands (CNN) -- Prosecutors in the long-awaited war crimes trial of Radovan Karadzic said they will push ahead Tuesday, though the Bosnian Serb leader is expected to be a no-show once again. On Monday -- the opening day of the trial -- the court was forced to adjourn after Karadzic refused to appea... |
8e171fcd51481ec5aad43a0c40d927e06eb8a4cd | Summarize the following news article. | Families have discovered it's often easier and cheaper to vacation in the spring .
Parents and kids can race down ski slopes in Vermont or California .
Use the opportunity to try something new like scuba diving or a museum . | [
"(Tribune Media Services) -- Who says college kids have all the fun? I've spent spring breaks hunting for the \"perfect\" Sand Dollar on a Sanibel Island beach, watching major leaguers at spring training games, along with my little leaguers, and exploring the Grand Canyon with a couple of young hikers who were thri... |
0005d61497d21ff37a17751829bd7e3b6e4a7c5c | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: 4 groups announce legal challenge in Phoenix .
American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Arizona, National Immigration Law Center slam law .
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund also objects to it .
They say law encourages racial profiling, but supporters say it doesn't involve any illegal acts . | [
"(CNN) -- Four groups that advocate for immigrant rights said Thursday they will challenge Arizona's new immigration law, which allows police to ask anyone for proof of legal U.S. residency. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Arizona and the Nati... |
83c4fea1ef9c6d25896ce00ad71e34d710d9bf73 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Nearly 240,000 homes and businesses without power in three states, officials say .
"It's very pretty to look at, but it's like, come on, enough already," woman says .
Dozens of flights canceled early Friday, with more likely .
Parts of New York could get as much as a foot of snow; storm is third to hit Northeast i... | [
"(CNN) -- A major winter storm walloped the Northeast on Friday, a day after heavy snow closed schools and roads and caused dangerous conditions. The storm knocked out power to nearly 240,000 homes and businesses in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, slowed traffic and could prompt authorities to cancel up to 1... |
2543ccf1e995104ecc1b3fcffaa5966e6db6df5d | Summarize the following news article. | "My family and I are devastated and in deep shock," singer says in brief statement .
Michael Blosil was 18 years old, one of Osmond's eight children .
Death is under investigation, coroner's office official says . | [
"(CNN) -- Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son Michael Blosil has died, a family spokesman said Saturday. \"My family and I are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear Michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time,\" the entertainer said in a statement through spokesman... |
5017d3232cc675c7ff08092a2e19840feae6c353 | Summarize the following news article. | Milan coach Leonardo admits his relationship with club owner Silvio Berlusconi is "difficult"
Berlusconi was quoted by Italian media saying Leonardo would be going in the summer .
Leonardo says he and the Italian Prime Minister are "incompatible" | [
"(CNN) -- AC Milan coach Leonardo has admitted his relationship with club owner and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is \"difficult.\" Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport reported Berlusconi as saying the former Brazil international would be leaving at the end of a season in which Milan failed to make a ... |
54b7189d76ea4c180d13255418aac5c755c48b66 | Summarize the following news article. | One person, not three, were killed Friday in Van Buren County, Arkansas .
Number of injuries in the county also less than previously reported, spokeswoman says .
A total of 23 people were injured statewide, she said . | [
"(CNN) -- The death toll from severe storms in northern Arkansas has been lowered to one person, emergency officials said early Saturday. Officials had initially said three people were killed when the storm and possible tornadoes walloped Van Buren County on Friday. The number of injuries in the county was also le... |
9351dd8af7a2e344e2352fd3bbe70f6267edc0c2 | Summarize the following news article. | Lebanese pop singer Suzanne Tamim found with throat slit in Dubai apartment .
Hisham Moustafa, Egyptian tycoon and lawmaker, tells court he did not order murder .
Egyptian chief prosecutor alleges former police officer paid to carry out killing .
Case creates strong interest in the Middle East . | [
"CAIRO, Egypt (CNN) -- An Egyptian real estate mogul and a former police officer pleaded not guilty Saturday to the murder of a rising Lebanese pop singer who was found slain in her United Arab Emirates apartment. Lebanese singer Suzanne Tamim was found slain in her apartment in Dubai in July. Prosecutors allege th... |
fe4eb31fae8c1eb01633848f6fd5c66e6801baaf | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: 12 people dead and dozens wounded in series of bomb attacks .
Attacks coincide with early voting in Iraq's national election .
Security is tight after insurgent groups vowed to disrupt the vote .
Vote will install a 325-member parliament and select Iraq's next government . | [
"Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- A series of bomb attacks disrupted voting as the polls opened in Iraq's national elections Thursday, leaving a total of 12 people dead and another 47 wounded. There had been warnings of insurgent attacks around the vote, which is intended to install a 325-member parliament and select Iraq's ... |
c89b66b2d7fc30f3ad7ff6150aa67527d4f96184 | Summarize the following news article. | Celebrities from journalism, politics and showbiz gather at annual dinner .
Obama kids Jay Leno about their shared problem -- sinking ratings .
Both gets in digs at new Arizona immigration law . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- President Obama's punch lines targeted a diverse group Saturday -- from teen sensations the Jonas Brothers to comedian Jay Leno, whom he described as the only person with worse ratings than his. \"Jonas Brothers are here tonight,\" the president said at the annual White House Correspondents' di... |
7ea3e40036d431a8daad4d579d8858303f77fa1e | Summarize the following news article. | Rep. Charles Rangel will be formally admonished Friday by House, Thursday .
Issue concerns who paid for travel he and others took to the Caribbean in 2007 and 2008 .
Rangel says ethics committee approved the travel .
A nonprofit ethics group says Rangel shouldn't be the only person admonished . | [
"(CNN) -- Rep. Charles Rangel, D-New York, will be formally admonished Friday by the House's ethics committee for violating rules on receiving gifts, the committee announced Thursday. The issue centers on who paid for his and several other members of the Congressional Black Caucus' 2007 and 2008 travel to the Carib... |
c32944adb64b4cf0c300b07b0b7158ae66c9b986 | Summarize the following news article. | Rallies unfold in cities across the U.S. against Arizona's new immigration .
U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Illinois, was arrested during a rally in Washington .
Gutierrez and others were protesting outside the White House on Saturday .
About 1,000 people gathered in New York City's Union Square on Saturday afternoon . | [
"(CNN) -- Thousands of protesters in cities across the United States waved American flags as they rallied Saturday against Arizona's tough new immigration law and pushed for national immigration reform. \"Si se puede,\" \"Yes we can\" and \"Boycott Arizona\" were common refrains for groups protesting from Los Angel... |
5b7b3412d83e837b2f3fa4dfacffaf448d0fa957 | Summarize the following news article. | Second annual Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale runs from April 24 to May 2 .
More than 120 groups worldwide selling tasty treats that contain no animal products .
Animal rights activist: "It's almost like a political statement with icing" | [
"(CNN) -- When animal rights activist Jasmin Singer found herself face to face with a scientist who conducts animal testing, a cupcake was exchanged instead of harsh words. \"A good vegan cupcake has the power to transform everything for the better,\" Singer said. \"It's almost like a political statement with icing... |
a9695561fb1fa27f7f3784b3f608b2aca13a13be | Summarize the following news article. | Nebraska company grades employees on how healthy they are .
All employees have quarterly checks of weight, body fat and flexibility .
Firm's per-employee health-care cost is $4,000 annually, about half regional average .
Company president: Fitter workers more productive, have better morale, are safer . | [
"LINCOLN, Nebraska (CNN) -- Lincoln Industries looks like a typical blue-collar plant: workers cutting, bending, plating and polishing steel for products such as motorcycle tailpipes and truck exhausts amid the din of machinery. Howard Tegtmeier, right, leads co-workers in stretching before their shift starts at Li... |
d7f7b32e5499dd83540010ee2a03fe4bbc6b8425 | Summarize the following news article. | Killings scattered over four locations throughout Mexican state of Chihuahua .
All the slayings occurred in public places, including a bar .
Violence result of battle between two cartels, said attorney general's spokesman . | [
"(CNN) -- Drug violence in the Mexican state of Chihuahua left 24 people dead in the span of 24 hours this weekend, the state attorney general's office said Sunday. The killings were scattered over four locations throughout the state, with eight dead in Juarez, 10 killed in the capital of Chihuahua, five killed in ... |
de647ac2bfd0552844733713e2459c6d07b6e534 | Summarize the following news article. | Tiger Woods admits personal problems are affecting his golf, but refuses to blame media .
World's top golfer misses cut at a U.S. PGA Tour event for first time since 2005 .
He shot seven-over-par 79 at Quail Hollow, the second-worst score of his career .
Woods will line up again at the Players Championship at Ponte Ved... | [
"(CNN) -- Tiger Woods admits his personal problems are affecting his game, but the world's top golfer refused to blame media intrusion on his life for his disastrous return to the PGA Tour this week. Woods defied expectation when he tied for fourth on his comeback last month at the Masters, one of golf's four major... |
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