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e921e551d4ec8b2f946d6f086cb1836fd968fc2d | Summarize the following news article. | UK media and politicians have criticized attitude of U.S. politicians toward BP .
Several point out that U.S. companies have ppreviouslycaused environmental damage .
UK Prime Minister David Cameron urged to be more robust in defense of BP .
Analysts question the true value of the UK-U.S. "special relationship" | [
"(CNN) -- British media have leapt to the defense of beleaguered BP following attacks by the White House over its handling of the Gulf Coast disaster. President Barack Obama has taken a tough stance against the company and its response to the April 20 explosion, which killed 11 workers and has spilled millions of g... |
1782e4f3ca3841c80b8509520402303321cc3839 | Summarize the following news article. | Budget airline Ryanair faces investigation from Britain's Office of Fair Trading .
Irish low-cost carrier has been accused of misleading and unfair advertising .
UK advertising authority referred Ryanair due to ongoing breaches of its code .
Ryanair says it is being victimized by Advertising Standards Authority . | [
"(CNN) -- Budget airline Ryanair faces an investigation from the UK's consumer and competition authority following allegations of misleading and unfair advertising. Ryanair has complained to OFT about its ongoing row with the UK's Advertising Standards Authority. British advertising watchdog the Advertising Standar... |
0e147677fd94e9c381e03060d5f7997bcbe67fb6 | Summarize the following news article. | McCain: Closing Guantanamo "wise move," but incomplete solution .
Senator says decision made without considering where prisoners will go .
McCain wants to see more of a stimulus package, less of a spending package .
Senator says people demand, deserve bipartisanship and "haven't been getting it" | [
"(CNN) -- President Obama is facing great challenges as he takes office and may have made a hasty decision to close Guantanamo Bay without addressing all of the repercussions, Sen. John McCain told CNN's Larry King Thursday night. Sen. John McCain says he thinks President Obama should have considered where Guantama... |
886656a99fd7d27dbe177c2abd49ff7d090399dd | Summarize the following news article. | He was accused of killing Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns at the Holocaust Memorial Museum .
Von Brunn faced seven-count indictment, four could have made him eligible for death penalty .
He died in a North Carolina hospital . | [
"(CNN) -- James von Brunn, who was accused of killing a security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in June, died Wednesday morning at a hospital in North Carolina, his attorney said. \"He was just very sick,\" public defender A.J. Kramer said. \"It is a sad end to a very sad occurrence.\" Von Brunn, 89, ... |
244d7ad6a097394bbd0279917b59b2bf00722450 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Ex-Harvard student pleads not guilty to 20 counts in fraud, plagiarism case .
Adam Wheeler, 23, charged with larceny, pretending to hold a degree .
Wheeler won two Harvard prizes with plagiarized work, prosecutor says .
Wheeler accused of stealing more than $45,000 in grants, financial aid . | [
"(CNN) -- A former Harvard University student, who compiled world-class academic credentials by allegedly fabricating his own history and plagiarizing others' work, pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him Tuesday, according to a Massachusetts prosecutor. At his arraignment in Woburn, Massachusetts, Adam ... |
bd3083eb80f6dff88d6a8f4bb165d388618d0659 | Summarize the following news article. | Atypical antipsychotic drugs associated with higher risk of sudden cardiac death .
Atypicals were thought to be safer than older, so-called "typical" antipsychotics .
Three atypical antipsychotics are among the 10 top-selling drugs worldwide .
About 325,000 people in the U.S. die of sudden cardiac death each year . | [
"Susan Craig's brother Roger died of a pulmonary embolism in 2007, at age 38. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in high school, he had been on antipsychotic drugs for years. At the time of his death, he was carrying 280 pounds on his 6-foot-4-inch frame. Craig, a public relations specialist who works at Columbia Univ... |
2881670d47cb999071a5fe26bfc89eec0612cd1b | Summarize the following news article. | BP CEO releases testimony to be read to Congress on Thursday .
No cap on BP's $20 billion compensation fund, Obama says .
BP chairman says board has decided not to pay any further dividends this year .
A $100 million fund also will be set up to help unemployed oil rig workers . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Eight weeks after an explosion uncorked a massive oil spill into the Gulf, BP still does not know whether its efforts to stanch the flow will soon succeed, its CEO will testify Thursday. \"We cannot guarantee the outcome of these operations, but we are working around the clock with the best exp... |
2107c93fe8ff3435c4a67473fa0be952e44d9c26 | Summarize the following news article. | Manny Pacquiao defeats defending champion Miguel Cotto for WBO welterweight title .
The Filipino becomes only the fifth boxer to win major titles in five weight divisions .
He has won in seven categories but his Ring Magazine and IBO crowns are not universally recognized .
He stopped Puerto Rico's Cotto in the 12th and... | [
"(CNN) -- Manny Pacquiao became the fifth boxer to win major world titles in five different weight divisions after demolishing WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The Filipino, dubbed \"Pac Man\", stopped the Puerto Rican in the 12th and final round to boost his claims to be known... |
a5a13f0e9f2039fca26d86f44105c30d42e99e06 | Summarize the following news article. | Six armed pirates attacked cruise ship Melody in a speedboat .
Captain of cruise ship ordered security crew to fire back .
Cruise ship was on its way back to Italy when attack took place . | [
"(CNN) -- The captain of an Italian cruise ship foiled an attack by pirates off the coast of Somalia on Saturday by ordering his security crew to fire back, Italy's ANSA news agency reported. Six armed pirates in a speedboat attacked the ship, which had about 1,500 people onboard, ANSA said. They fled after the sec... |
f91f12ac8fbb26ddbca5ac1657e330b234bf433e | Summarize the following news article. | Study suggests increased number of heart attacks, strokes among Xolair users .
FDA says results are from observational study, not a randomized trial .
FDA is not advising asthma patients who use Xolair to stop .
Drug is used by up to 35,000 patients with moderate to severe persistent asthma . | [
"(CNN) -- The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it is conducting a safety review of the asthma drug Xolair after data from an ongoing study suggested an increased number of heart attacks and strokes among patients who use it. The drug, made by Genentech and co-marketed by Novartis, was approved in 20... |
7f7e44ca14ef2a62990c0af06cd3ef6921e5182b | Summarize the following news article. | Nicolae Ceausescu was executed by firing squad after a bloody revolution in 1989 .
His children want to be sure the body in his grave is really his .
His remains and his wife's will undergo DNA tests .
Ceausescu was Romania's Communist dictator for decades . | [
"(CNN) -- A medical team exhumed the body of former Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu on Wednesday to try to ensure that the remains are really his, Romanian state media reported. Ceausescu was executed on Christmas Day 1989 in the only post-Berlin-Wall-fall of a Communist regime in Eastern Europe that got really... |
0f73940683dcd50a86361b5754aa1d36f239fcf1 | Summarize the following news article. | Sir Ken Robinson: School reform is often a process of mandating standards and uniformity .
Industrial model for schools provides standards but no room for creativity .
He says for creativity to thrive, schools must meet individual and community needs . | [
"(CNN) -- In 2006 I spoke at TED about developing children's natural powers of creativity and imagination. Returning to TED in 2010 I wanted to focus on the need for a radical shift in education more generally. Reforming education is rightly seen as one of the biggest challenges of our times. In my view, reform is ... |
9a6ccf336a2c8e1d3c25c34c49b36eabd6688a11 | Summarize the following news article. | U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter learned in April that his cancer had recurred .
Specter has Hodgkin's disease, a rare but curable form of lymphoma .
Doctor: Specter's great physical condition allows for aggressive treatment . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Sen. Arlen Specter woke at 4 a.m. one day last week with an excruciating headache, a side effect of chemotherapy. Ninety minutes later, he was on the squash court, playing a partner less than half his age. That's the way Specter faces cancer and chemo. Borrowing a phrase from Winston Churchill... |
2accb961b8c10c3b79415a2e1689558deca057a8 | Summarize the following news article. | Oil Pollution Act of 1990 gives president authority to take over efforts to stop oil gusher .
BP officials insist that no one could match the company's know-how and technology .
Oppenheimer analyst: If BP "cannot do it, nobody else can. Period"
Initial expectations were unrealistic, USGS director says . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Legally, President Obama can effectively fire BP and have the federal government take over efforts to stop the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The question is whether that would help the situation. No one argues that the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 gives Obama the authority to take over all efforts to... |
f6b743be6e3056bd5be52d5bda9c5f2483ffe9db | Summarize the following news article. | President Obama said you don't "blow cash" on Vegas when you're saving for college .
Penn Jillette says comment won't go over well in town built on tourism .
He says people who gamble on Vegas also gambled on Obama . | [
"Las Vegas, Nevada (CNN) -- President Obama made a couple of stupid little jokes about Vegas. He uses our Las Vegas as a symbol. Everyone knows what Vegas means. Doc Pomus wrote \"Viva Las Vegas\" for Elvis years before Doc ever visited Sin City and got everything right. Vegas means ... wild, irresponsible, what-ha... |
a3d4f82615bf9124a5e18be56e705c5877abfcde | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Friday's launch could usher in a new era for mobile apps, observers say .
NEW: New software allows iPhone users to make purchases within applications .
NEW: Lines at Apple's stores were shorter than for last July's debut of the iPhone 3G .
Phone went on sale at 7 a.m. ET in the U.S. and Canada, following European ... | [
"(CNN) -- Friday's launch of the iPhone 3GS could usher in an innovative and lucrative new era for those who create applications for the popular device, developers and industry observers say. This woman in an iPhone costume was among the crowd outside an Apple Store in New York City on Friday. The phone's upgraded... |
9184cb20af6948868aae2a75c00406ade8102cda | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Conson is downgraded to a tropical storm .
The storm has been blamed for at least 39 deaths in the Philippines .
Conson is forecast to move through the Gulf of Tonkin on Saturday . | [
"Hong Kong, China (CNN) -- Tropical Storm Conson was downgraded from a typhoon early Saturday, a day after the deadly storm roared into China, along the southern tip of the island of Hainan. Conson is forecast to move through the Gulf of Tonkin on Saturday, making a final landfall in northern Vietnam, near Hanoi, i... |
fe33f6ab446f878e660cf4a741c2bcb33877610c | Summarize the following news article. | Workers return from strike, but slow down assembly line .
Honda workers want bigger pay increases .
Pay is escalating in China's developing regions . | [
"Zhonhgshan, China (CNN) -- Workers at Honda subsidiary in southeastern China intentionally slowed down production at the facility Monday, after returning from a strike, the company said. Previously it was believed that the job dispute -- which, among other strikes of Chinese Honda plant has impacted the global sup... |
4484ac39f975152749dc176e41a7d7d19a712c07 | Summarize the following news article. | Martine Wright lost both legs in 2005 London bombings .
She is now a member of Britain's sitting volleyball team .
Team is headed to Oklahoma for world championships this week .
Wright says she wants to compete at 2012 London Paralympics . | [
"London, England (CNN) -- Exactly five years after the suicide bombings on the London transport network killed 52 people, a woman who lost her legs in the attacks was flying to the United States as a Paralympic hopeful. London's Martine Wright is competing this week in the world championships for sitting volleyball... |
0a03ba4e2d247acacfddd4e53270a008b5c1fff0 | Summarize the following news article. | The July 7 bombings in 2005 killed 56 people, including four suicide bombers .
Martine Wright lost both legs and suffered severe arm injuries following blast on a subway train .
Wright is now aiming for a spot on the British Paralympic volleyball team in 2012 .
Bombings came one day after London was announced as the ho... | [
"London, England (CNN) -- Stepping on the London subway train five years ago, the thirtysomething marketing manager never imagined her morning commute might eventually lead to the Paralympic Games. Now, that's exactly where Britain's Martine Wright is setting her sights. Wright lost both legs when a suicide bomber ... |
9f3f08fdce6dbdb95ee51a832588a5648c953106 | Summarize the following news article. | Larry King still can't believe "Larry King Live" has lasted this long .
Larry is surprised at some of the show's moments that viewers have selected among their top 5 .
Current leaders: 9/11, Obama inauguration, Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson, Marlon Brando .
Later this week, Larry will reveal his personal top 5 . | [
"(CNN) -- I never thought that this show would last 25 years -- I didn't even know it would be a success. I took it on kind of a dare. There was a three-year deal with Ted Turner, but I had an option to get out after a year. I never thought I'd be on worldwide, or we'd have the kind of impact we've had on elections... |
598b13126e3fa9b9d3c75ef45b1d856fc2ef2c3f | Summarize the following news article. | L.A. Lakers beat Boston Celtics 102-89 in first match of NBA finals .
L.A. led from the start with Kobe Bryant scoring 30 points for the Californian team .
Ray Allen's run of 12 points in 27 minutes for Boston was not enough for them to catch L.A. rivals.
Lakers will host the next game of the best-of seven series on 6 ... | [
"(CNN) -- The L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 102-89 in the first match of the NBA finals in Los Angeles on Thursday night, as they attempt to defend the title they won last year. L.A.'s star guard Kobe Bryant -- who is aiming to win the NBA title for the fifth time in his career -- scored 30 points to take his... |
c6983242508d9e6923f474ea7865614afb3778a0 | Summarize the following news article. | Usain Bolt runs the fastest 100-meters of 2010 in a meeting in Daegu, Korea .
The Jamaican world and Olympic champion clocks a time of 9.86 seconds .
Bolt will next race in the 200m in Sunday's Diamond League meeting in Shanghai, China . | [
"(CNN) -- Sprint-king Usain Bolt showed he could again prove dominant in the sprint distances by running the fastest 100-meters of the year in Daegu, Korea on Wednesday. The Jamaican, who is world and Olympic champion -- as well as world record holder -- in both the 100m and 200m recovered from a slow start to powe... |
c540bcc2f4c8e6755b9a70572df9d296f3470f5f | Summarize the following news article. | South Africa's planned matches in Jamaica have been moved due to violence there .
Tourists had been due to play a one-day match and a Test at Kingston's Sabina Park .
West Indies cricket officials move the matches to Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad .
England reach 362-4 on the opening day of the first Test against Bangla... | [
"(CNN) -- West Indies cricket officials have moved two international matches from Jamaica due to the outbreak of violence on the Caribbean island. The final one-day international of the series against South Africa has been switched to Trinidad along with the first of three five-day Tests against the tourists, as a ... |
8fa3578b22abfc83fa183e810c3f77d18155c69a | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Interim President Bronislaw Komorowski wins runoff with 53 percent of vote .
Runoff election pitted Parliament Speaker Komorowski versus late president's twin brother .
Komorowski is a moderate; Kaczynski's party is far-right . | [
"Warsaw, Poland (CNN) -- Poland's Interim President Bronislaw Komorowski has won a runoff election against Jaroslaw Kaczynski, twin brother of former President Lech Kaczynski, who was killed in a plane crash in April. The Polish electoral commission said Monday that Komorowski garnered 53 percent of the vote versus... |
0f4ae27d439e676c2ec32c22c717a1d9310cde99 | Summarize the following news article. | Resolution acknowledges the wrongs of slavery but offers no reparations .
House must vote again because members have changed since resolution passed .
Measure is nonbinding, does not need to be forwarded to president . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a resolution apologizing to African-Americans for the wrongs of slavery. The nonbinding resolution sponsored by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, is similar to a House resolution adopted last year that acknowledged the wrongs of slavery but offered no reparations. The ... |
41a5a9aab5fa2bd7d75561364597c67f9447bd21 | Summarize the following news article. | Spirit Airlines will resume operations Friday, company's website says .
Pilots' union official says deal reached Wednesday afternoon .
Spirit's 440 pilots walked off job Saturday after ongoing dispute over pay .
Customers left to scramble for other arrangements . | [
"New York (CNN) -- Spirit Airlines reached a tentative agreement with its pilots on Wednesday that will end the five-day-old strike that halted the airline's operations, a union official said. Pilots will return to work and Spirit's operations will resume on Friday, the airline said on its website. \"Our pilots wor... |
114126e6549871d2dd0894ede31673c80ff46a03 | Summarize the following news article. | Police arrested 19, including the state NAACP chairman, at school board meeting .
The board chairman says the return to neighborhood schools is needed .
Opponents of the move say it would create re-segregation of schools . | [
"(CNN) -- Police in Raleigh, North Carolina, arrested 19 people at a rancorous school board meeting Tuesday afternoon where protesters accused the Wake County School Board of adopting a plan that will resegregate the school system. The Wake County School School Board voted in March to stop the decade-long practice ... |
7879407cd63be334369d4843635a991db173c04d | Summarize the following news article. | Spain favorites to beat Netherlands in Sunday's World Cup final, says Johan Cruyff .
Dutch legend is also popular in Spain after his time with Barcelona as player and coach .
Cruyff says Spain now have a strong team, not a collection of individuals as before .
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta says European champions mus... | [
"(CNN) -- Spain will add the World Cup to their European title by beating the Netherlands in Sunday's final, according to Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff. The 63-year-old was the leading figure in Holland's revolutionary \"total football\" approach in the 1970s, when he also starred for Spanish giants Barcelona ... |
bb134cf11dfbdb619534a56e703142308939ae57 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Gabor will undergo hip replacement surgery Monday morning .
Gabor's husband says she broke her hip when she fell out of bed .
Gabor's publicist says she has been "confined to a wheelchair" since a 2002 car accident .
The Hungarian-born actress is most famous for her eight marriages . | [
"(CNN) -- Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor will undergo hip replacement surgery Monday after she broke her hip when falling out of bed, her publicist said Sunday. Gabor, 93, will need the surgery on her right hip, publicist John Blanchette said. The operation is scheduled for 6 a.m. Monday (9 a.m. ET) and should last about fo... |
ca4b53f6558d7a1ca1b9b1e9d5d538da064ae5fd | Summarize the following news article. | Interpol issues notices for 16 more suspects in killing of Hamas leader in Dubai hotel .
It will help investigators hunt all 27 suspects in death of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh .
Dubai police chief "100 percent" sure Israeli intel unit is behind Hamas slaying .
Israel says only media reports link it to killing and there's no re... | [
"(CNN) -- Interpol announced Monday it is issuing notices to help search for another 16 suspects believed linked to the January killing of a Hamas leader in Dubai. The organization will now help investigators in Dubai try to track down all 27 people suspected of links to the death of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in a Dubai h... |
db3628fc8fce696b6ade00fe12e63c12b804dc88 | Summarize the following news article. | CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser sums up the Tea Party Express .
The National Tea Party Federation expels the Tea Party Express .
The reason? An inflammatory blog post its leader wrote about the NAACP . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- The National Tea Party Federation, which seeks to represent the Tea Party political movement around the country, has expelled the Tea Party Express because of an inflammatory blog post its leader, Mark Williams, wrote last week responding to criticism from the NAACP. Williams' blog post satiriz... |
76f3eeb84ef2888b0cfd0b10534b95648647859e | Summarize the following news article. | Medical brigade's senior enlisted officer claims to have attended several educational courses .
Sgt. Maj. Stoney Crump may face court martial .
Crump is also charged with wearing as many as 15 service ribbons he isn't entitled to wear . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- A top military official at Walter Reed Army Medical Center has been relieved of duty and charged with knowingly falsifying his personnel records. Command Sgt. Maj. Stoney Crump, the senior enlisted officer for the Medical Center Brigade, had the \"intent to deceive\" when he submitted a false o... |
81802bbc59edfa8df8847f7defac46252bedd4b2 | Summarize the following news article. | T.I. performed Sunday, less than two days before his prison term was to start .
The rapper has been sentenced in connection with federal weapons charges .
His prison term of one year and one day starts Tuesday . | [
"(CNN) -- Rapper T.I., who was sentenced to a 366-day prison sentence in March, reported Tuesday to a federal prison complex in Forrest City, Arkansas, according to CNN affiliate WSB-TV. T.I., left, performed to a packed crowd Sunday, days before he was to start a prison term. The rapper -- whose real name is Cli... |
b3c8e34b8bf63b33282e6c9b1dbc41f4f877ec29 | Summarize the following news article. | Bryant Gumbel said he had lung cancer surgery on "Regis & Kelly"
Gumbel has kept his treatment quiet; he says few people know outside of his family .
Ex-"Today" host says surgery removed part of his lung .
Gumbel says he's hopeful that he'll soon be able to golf again . | [
"(CNN) -- Bryant Gumbel made an unexpected announcement Tuesday morning as a guest host on \"Live! With Regis & Kelly.\" The host of HBO's \"Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel\" had surgery two months ago to remove a malignant tumor on his lung. Gumbel, 61, appeared on the morning talk show to fill in for Regis Philbin... |
dd6429204dac89f32b504baac2adacae37e6ed7e | Summarize the following news article. | EMT Jason Green was shot and killed early Sunday .
In December, Green and a fellow EMT were in a cafe when a pregnant woman collapsed .
They reportedly advised the woman's co-workers to call 911, then left .
Police say there's no immediate link between the two incidents, but they will investigate . | [
"New York (CNN) -- An EMT worker who was involved in a controversial incident in which a pregnant woman died last year was shot and killed Sunday, New York police said. Authorities said they had no immediate link between the EMT's shooting and the widely publicized case last year but that would be an aspect of thei... |
4b4f1c8a3bb2bd68c50c619719635c8ca9e9168c | Summarize the following news article. | Minister says he lost his job after he refused to "take someone to have an abortion"
He had been assigned to drive a woman to a Planned Parenthood office .
Planned Parenthood provides a range of services, including those related to abortion . | [
"(CNN) -- A Texas bus driver has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, claiming he was fired for his religious beliefs after refusing to transport a client to a Planned Parenthood office, court documents showed Wednesday. Edwin A. Graning worked for the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) near A... |
da33d01159fc41fcd801ef92298f7800ec2110c2 | Summarize the following news article. | Balochistan province is home to nationalist sentiments and Taliban violence .
The army is recruiting Baloch residents to join its fighting force .
Improved living conditions are part of the military's plan to win support . | [
"Baluchistan, Pakistan (CNN) -- Pakistan is taking a page from America's counterinsurgency playbook in trying to win the hearts and the minds of those who might otherwise join Taliban militants or Balochistan nationalists against its military. Balochistan province -- Pakistan's largest and one of its most troubled ... |
e83af73b7cc61480c72d70dac6f72b667d3f8409 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Most Republicans on Senate panel oppose repeal of "don't ask, don't tell"
Joint Chiefs boss says letting gays and lesbians serve openly is "right thing to do"
Defense secreatry: As change is phased in, enforcement of policy to be "fairer"
Implementation plan for ending the old policy due by end of year, says Rober... | [
"Washington (CNN) -- The Pentagon has taken the first steps toward repealing the military's controversial \"don't ask, don't tell\" policy regarding gay and lesbian service members, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Tuesday. Laying the groundwork for a repeal of the policy will take more than a year, Gates said. ... |
07219fde9287637bcac154aca9695e228afbe60d | Summarize the following news article. | "Slumdog Millionaire" wins best drama; nets four total wins .
Mickey Rourke wins best actor in a drama for "The Wrestler"
Kate Winslet wins two Golden Globes -- one for actress, another for supporting .
Heath Ledger wins best supporting actor for "The Dark Knight" | [
"(CNN) -- It was a night for underdogs at the Golden Globes -- and a particularly rich one for the biggest underdog of them all, \"Slumdog Millionaire.\" Dev Patel and Freida Pinto star in \"Slumdog Millionaire,\" which was named best drama at the Golden Globes. The modestly budgeted movie -- about a poverty-raised... |
9b2e74603a93b91d3a5b76c6299b0b083c333d8e | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Allen and Chu approve BP plan to switch caps .
NEW: switch will take 7 to 10 days during which oil will flow unimpeded .
Oil spill commission hires 2 new experts .
Work on replacing the cap is to begin Saturday . | [
"New Orleans, Louisiana (CNN) -- A dual-pronged effort to stop the oil gushing from BP's runaway well in the Gulf of Mexico shows promise for this weekend, the head of the government's response team said Friday. But things are likely to get worse before they improve. Late Friday, Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen... |
9292ebcf005f8f89687a1ae41b91f5b1a20268f9 | Summarize the following news article. | Rafael Nadal is through to the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami .
Andy Roddick and Jo-Wilfred Tsonga are other players to progress on Sunday .
Belgian pair Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin both win their matches in women's draw . | [
"(CNN) -- Rafael Nadal reversed the trend of big name exits in the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, but the Spaniard had to fight back from dropping the opening set before edging past Argentine David Nalbandian on Sunday. Nadal, who was given a first round bye, recovered from losing an opening tie-break to defeat his o... |
c31f79babaf4d93609ef3ee2966e25428a4fc130 | Summarize the following news article. | Fernando Verdasco stuns top seed Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 in Monte Carlo semifinals .
Verdasco will face five-time defending champion Rafael Nadal in Sunday's final .
World No. 3 Nadal progresses with 6-2 6-3 win over fellow Spaniard David Ferrer .
Djokovic was beaten in final last year by Nadal, who has not lost there s... | [
"(CNN) -- Top seed Novak Djokovic suffered a shock semifinal defeat to Fernando Verdasco on Saturday to end his hopes of avenging last year's loss to Rafael Nadal in the Monte Carlo Masters title match. While Nadal moved a step closer to his sixth successive triumph at the opening event of the European claycourt se... |
69c0c9555d0b17329e7c2f243d17ef51715eb60d | Summarize the following news article. | Paul Begala: Health insurers are depriving some ill people of coverage .
He says practice called "rescission" is used to deny people benefits .
Begala says hearing on rescission got little media attention .
He says Obama administration must put health care on front burner . | [
"Editor's note: Paul Begala, a Democratic strategist and CNN political contributor, was a political consultant for Bill Clinton's presidential campaign in 1992 and was counselor to Clinton in the White House. He is an affiliated professor at Georgetown University's Public Policy Institute and an adviser to the Serv... |
6d1134cdb52aa5c4cc3f649dcba518f67c5d3d9e | Summarize the following news article. | Rafael Nadal to meet Andy Murray in quarter-finals of Australian Open after beating Ivo Karlovic 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-4 .
Roger Federer sets up a last-16 encounter with Lleyton Hewitt at the Australian Open after a routine victory over Albert Montanes .
Fourth seed Juan Martin Del Potro and seventh seed Andy Roddick are also ... | [
"(CNN) -- Rafael Nadal will meet Andy Murray in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open after beating Ivo Karlovic 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-4. The Spaniard faced a tough challenge as Karlovic, known for his big serve, rained down 28 aces during the match, compared to Nadal's two. However, the world No.2 showed his class by ... |
b74ac21357a0f3baa2a4b1e95bbde900efff9680 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Hurricane Alex hits shore in Mexico, 100 miles south of Texas border .
CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers says winds to push oil ashore for next three days .
Heavy seas affect cleanup and containment on several fronts .
Zukunft: Skimming task forces returned to shore . | [
"New Orleans, Louisiana (CNN) -- Even though Hurricane Alex was headed away from the site of the massive BP oil spill Wednesday, it was affecting containment and collection efforts on multiple fronts, Coast Guard officials said. Alex, upgraded from a tropical storm late Tuesday, was causing heavy seas throughout th... |
e11f591fec03e2657bae13976415da1ccf55ca47 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Defense secretary lauds general's talents, service .
Stanley McChrystal jokes about the sudden end to his military career .
McChrystal stepped down after controversial magazine article .
He is characterized as mocking part of Obama's administration in the article . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- The Afghanistan commander whose career ended after a controversial profile in Rolling Stone magazine joked about his predicament and his post-military life at his retirement ceremony Friday in Washington. \"For those here tonight that feel the need to contradict my memories with the truth, reme... |
1e14edeb8b9577f52783ddc24b1d7545a25cea15 | Summarize the following news article. | Top two seeds Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal reach Madrid Masters semis .
Federer defeats Ernests Gulbis in three sets while Nadal sees off Gael Monfils .
Federer's win over Gulbis avenged his defeat at the hands of the Latvian in Rome . | [
"(CNN) -- Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are both through to the last four of the Madrid Masters, although they enjoyed vastly differing victories on Friday. Second seed Nadal defeated Gael Monflis in straight sets, to book his place against compatriot Nicolas Almagro. Nadal outclassed Frenchman Monfils 6-1 6-3 in ... |
4198ceb0c2bc0f7ba01f6905df490edfc11fa8c4 | Summarize the following news article. | South African president Jacob Zuma insists the World Cup is uniting the nation .
Zuma says the national pride on show is of "priceless benefit"
The World Cup begins on Friday when South African play Mexico .
Zuma says he hopes former president Nelson Mandela will attend the World Cup . | [
"(CNN) -- Jacob Zuma insists the World Cup has already brought South Africa closer together, five days before the tournament begins. The South African president says football fervor has gripped the nation ahead of the opening on game on Friday, which sees South Africa take on Mexico at the Soccer City Stadium in Jo... |
748d6748d8759c44cc4bde67c28ca55547dbc0c6 | Summarize the following news article. | "War on terrorism" is second most-expensive war in U.S. history, report says .
Adjusted for inflation, World War II cost more than $4 trillion .
The cost of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq could total $2.4 trillion by 2017 . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- The United States has spent more than $1 trillion on wars since the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, a recently released Congressional report says. Adjusting for inflation, the outlays for conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere around the world make the \"war on terrorism\" second only... |
0ab95726d0834eb6d079314deba2abc48ac72014 | Summarize the following news article. | Rafael Nadal beats Philipp Kohlshreiber to reach third round of Rome Masters.
The Spaniard wins 6-1 6-3 to stay on course for fifth Rome title in sixth years.
Robin Soderling and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez also reach third round. | [
"(CNN) -- Defending champion Rafael Nadal cruised into the third round of the clay-court Rome Masters event with a 6-1 6-3 victory over Philipp Kohlshreiber. The world number three, seeking his fifth title in six years in the Italian capital, made just 11 unforced errors, compared to 28 by the German. Nadal, 23, br... |
1e5c02e5ce23651453d1022bcbefa3607f74970a | Summarize the following news article. | Evan Wood: Scores killed in Jamaica in attempt to nab suspected drug lord .
War on drugs has created a violent underground with billions to be made, Wood says .
Thousands of people die and gangs kill for profits, yet drugs get more plentiful, he writes .
Wood: Scientific, health-based approach instead of criminal appro... | [
"(CNN) -- The news of intense drug-related violence out of Jamaica is shocking and dreadful but entirely predictable. Wherever the war on drugs touches down, death and destruction result. A recent target is Kingston, Jamaica. When law enforcement attempted to smoke out Christopher \"Dudus\" Coke, wanted in the U.S... |
39ef537f1689f8edb147b4d160144534acfe4a1e | Summarize the following news article. | Mexico City, Mexico, flight bound for Seattle, Washington, diverted due to heavy fog .
Flight returns to Mexico after customs agents can't process all passengers .
Representatives with Aeromexico plan to investigate situation . | [
"(CNN) -- Some passengers on a diverted Aeromexico flight finally reached their destination in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday after spending 16 hours in limbo. The plane was scheduled to fly from Mexico City, Mexico, to Seattle on Tuesday, but was diverted to Portland, Oregon, because of thick fog, said Kara Sim... |
af25aad78174d111003378326e053e13095749c1 | Summarize the following news article. | Michael Semple says new crop of Afghan Taliban made bold by guns, jihad authority .
Forces face this constant supply of fighters, he says, as well as kleptocratic government .
He says COIN goals of forming government and security forces won't be reached by 2011 .
Semple: Making common cause with reasonable parts of ins... | [
"Dublin (CNN) -- The day of the Gen. McChrystal mea culpa last week, an Afghan friend of mine, whom we can call Osman, drove from Kandahar city to his native village. A group of Taliban stopped the car and demanded to search Osman and his companions. This search has become a fact of life since the movement re-estab... |
d917e61ab654ed8d4a852451c3b7a2d4114e759f | Summarize the following news article. | Jane Velez-Mitchell: Some ask why no Amber Alert issued for missing Sandra Cantu .
She says alerts are only issued in certain clearly defined circumstances .
Velez-Mitchell: Amber Alerts have saved many children's lives .
She says the program should be refined to make it even better . | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- The murder of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu in Tracy, California, has brought America's Amber Alert program under the microscope. Sandra vanished in broad daylight on March 27. Surveillance video from that afternoon showed her happily skipping to go play at her friend's house. After she failed to retur... |
ece8a21ab1ceb454738ad355ac491a39201fd96c | Summarize the following news article. | U.N. secretary-general names actor Edward Norton as goodwill ambassador .
Focus will be on biodiversity, including land conservation and preservation .
Norton already is advocate for many causes .
Oscar-nominated actor's films include "American History X," "Primal Fear" | [
"United Nations (CNN) -- Edward Norton -- Oscar-nominated actor of \"American History X\" and \"Primal Fear\" fame -- is the latest Hollywood star to lend his celebrity status in support of a United Nations cause. Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon named Norton U.N. goodwill ambassador for biodiversity Thursday. \"Edwar... |
ee0cb3583480e2f8b0aafa37518e64f7efcec148 | Summarize the following news article. | Despite desperate times, many Haitians not turning to violence .
Tent cities, makeshift hospitals are new way of life in quake-ravaged country .
Many residents orderly, appreciative in wake of chaos . | [
"(CNN) -- When our helicopter flew into Port-au-Prince, it almost felt like we were on some silent glide. The sharp sound of the rotor blades faded into background noise. Sound did not rise from the ground. There was not enough traffic or people or life to raise a ruckus. There were no fires burning or that dark en... |
40e38a9e9f513c4dfe1f73089abc0c66bb0456c7 | Summarize the following news article. | Supplies from a Libyan-backed ship still being sorted out in Egypt .
The ship is carrying aid for Gaza, and is docked at the Egyptian port of Al Arish .
The ship attempted to break an Israeli naval blockade of Gaza, but was diverted .
Israeli soldiers killed nine activists aboard another aid ship in May . | [
"Jerusalem (CNN) -- Aid intended for Gaza that was unloaded from a Libyan-backed ship in northern Egypt was sitting in storage Saturday, awaiting transfer, according to the governor of North Sinai. The ship from the Gadhafi foundation, a charity headed by the son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, docked in Al Arish... |
6b18a75a08c9b4739cda1ff6a8920df5292ddf6c | Summarize the following news article. | River rose because of water released from reservoir .
Mayor says officials did not give residents ample warning about release .
40,000 residents in Nuevo Leon state remain homeless . | [
"(CNN) -- Communities in northeastern Mexico found themselves flooded and isolated Tuesday as Mexico's National Water Commission tried to manage high levels at area reservoirs due to Hurricane Alex. Servando Lopez Moreno, mayor of Miguel Aleman, Mexico, said that the water commission released water from the nearby ... |
99e3c54ec9d19902a9ce2370aba86fe231bb605c | Summarize the following news article. | The iPhone is notorious for dropping calls and having terrible reception .
Technical difficulties have caused arguments and added to already tense moments .
AT&T has introduced a reception tower to place in your home or office . | [
"(The Frisky) -- It didn't start out this way, but I'm in a long-distance relationship. Having your boyfriend live 1,300 miles away isn't ideal, but as far as problems in relationships go, things could be much worse: He could be in Australia or I could have caught him cheating on me with various tattooed women afte... |
c3ae629a6261b9f64a2476b838d2cbaf92e21a45 | Summarize the following news article. | Voting democratic and inclusive, Carter Center says .
West African country ruled by authoritarian, military governments for decades .
Demonstrators against most recent coup massacred by military, U.S. and human rights group say .
More than 150 killed, scores raped in September protest . | [
"(CNN) -- International observers Monday applauded the first free presidential election in Guinea in more than 50 years, saying it was democratic, inclusive and transparent. \"This is the first time since independence that the people of Guinea have had a chance to be regarded as human beings politically, to express... |
c7a9a112f8d7baf0444710e3c0b4ad2afa2a67d8 | Summarize the following news article. | Former Cabinet member ends 'fast unto death'
Ambulance rushes him to hospital .
Protesters dislike U.N. panel looking into abuses during war . | [
"Colombo, Sri Lanka (CNN) -- A Sri Lanka politician ended his \"fast unto death\" on Saturday when the nation's president gave him water and an ambulance rushed him to a hospital. Wimal Weerawansa, who had been the construction minister and is currently a member of parliament, was on his fourth day of the fast amid... |
ee2b99159299983936449a82310c71ff9c065fa3 | Summarize the following news article. | Arabic-language TV network shows what it says is a tape of Faisal Shahzad .
Speaker says the Times Square strike would be a "revenge attack"
Jihad is extolled in the tape, which mourns militant martyrs .
The authenticity of the tape could not immediately be verified . | [
"(CNN) -- The man who pleaded guilty in the failed Times Square car bombing said before the incident that the strike would be a \"revenge attack,\" according to an airing Wednesday on an Arabic-language TV network. Al Arabiya showed what it said was a tape of Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad, who pleaded guilty in... |
332a4b5ce2644d2da9288e77961450844db829fb | Summarize the following news article. | About 40,000 mostly-war victims gather to watch World Cup .
Residents trek for miles for public screening .
Game sparks fierce patriotism in the continent .
"I want to play like Robinho," teen says of top Brazil player . | [
"Gulu, Uganda (CNN) -- Mwaka Posiano trekked for miles to watch the World Cup on television -- a first for the teen born in rebel captivity during the decades-long insurgency in Uganda. \"I now know how Robihno and (Didier) Drogba look,\" Mwaka said with a beaming smile, referring to top players from Brazil and Ivo... |
2fdaf39b7e62d7da80d9cc9cb3708299c1322d6f | Summarize the following news article. | Five jailed for 10 years for criminal conspiracy, five years on anti-terrorism charge .
"D.C. Five" arrested in December in Pakistan after going missing in U.S.
Pakistani authorities says men were college students intent on waging holy war .
Men said they were innocent and claimed they were tortured in jail . | [
"Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Five Americans arrested on terror charges in Pakistan have been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison, the deputy prosecutor general said Thursday. The men, dubbed the \"D.C. Five,\" will also have to pay a fine of 75,000 Pakistani rupees ($878), public prosecutor Nadim Cheema said.... |
dd96fbead0c2e7d6897fac6bd5ab2a2f1013fd7c | Summarize the following news article. | Plastiki will end 4-month, 8,000-nautical-mile journey in Sydney .
Ship is made of more than 12,000 plastic bottles .
Expedition leader says he was inspired by a U.N. report on littering . | [
"(CNN) -- Call it a \"message in a bottle\" or an epic eco-adventure -- but now after 8,000 nautical miles and nearly four months at sea, you can finally call it over. After sailing through brutal southern storms and battling numerous technical challenges, the crew of \"Plastiki\" -- a ship made out of thousands of... |
ccea0d4e344745edbd578e2eda7f5754bb0875b5 | Summarize the following news article. | All of Florida's beaches are open, including tourist hot spots Panama City and Pensacola .
Sporadic tar balls and a milky sheen have been reported on Perdido Key .
Health officials have issued advisory against swimming in Alabama Gulf waters . | [
"(CNN) -- The oil spill on the Gulf Coast has states and visitors bureaus working hard to keep the public updated and reassure beach-bound travelers. Here are some of the latest updates from destinations affected by the oil disaster: . Northwest Florida . The beaches in Fort Walton Beach, Destin and Okaloosa Island... |
0d4dd10153a95e25cb3e231354c69d0bb4cfa8f7 | Summarize the following news article. | Oil might remain in the sediment of a marsh for 20 years .
Oyster reefs are immediately in danger and population recovery may be stunted by lingering oil .
Only about 15 to 20 percent of oil can be recovered from water .
Currents may take oil around southern tip of Florida into the Atlantic, Caribbean . | [
"(CNN) -- As oil began approaching the coast of the United States, environmental scientists said the effects of the spill in the Gulf of Mexico could have ecological and biological consequences for years, if not decades. The intricate ecosystem is a major source of seafood for the United States and hundreds of spec... |
6b1121eac65a754b2ff977218ee491cad457fa38 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: The explosion was the mining industry's worst disaster in 40 years .
The West Virginia mine that exploded in April had a sudden influx of methane .
It's too soon to say whether the gas caused the explosion, investigators say .
The release of methane was almost three times greater than normal . | [
"(CNN) -- The West Virginia coal mine where 29 miners died in an explosion in April had a sudden and large inundation of methane gas the day of the accident, the mine owner said Thursday. The level of methane -- an explosive gas -- was almost three times greater than normal, Massey Energy Company said. It is still ... |
b7f440d1b8675e9f34373eb7dc35c9c198a20da1 | Summarize the following news article. | 3 New Jersey teenagers face murder charges after the beating death of Abelino Mazariego .
The Union County prosecutor's office says the teens allegedly recorded the beating on a cell phone camera .
A nurse at the hospital where the victim was treated has been charged with theft for stealing cash from Mazariego . | [
"(CNN) -- Three New Jersey teenagers who allegedly videotaped the beating death of an immigrant from El Salvador and showed the recording to friends have been charged with the man's murder, authorities said. Khayri Williams-Clark, 18; Nigel Dumas, 19; and an unidentified 17-year-old minor were all charged with the ... |
e58f073a8c176b5ae1cee02e1458ddda04b3496d | Summarize the following news article. | Star Trek fans and those fluent in Klingon can take an audio tour in the language .
Nettle Cave currently offers audio tours in eight languages .
It's one of the most visited caves in Australia. | [
"(CNN) -- A popular sightseeing destination in Australia is boldly going where no tourist attraction has gone before -- by offering audio tours in the Klingon language. Starting August 22, Star Trek fans and those who are fluent in Klingon can visit the Jenolan Caves National Park and take a self-guided audio tour ... |
ac5998ee3e8ed5bf5e6d2a3343b6d4e70d951b27 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: DA doesn't expect statute of limitation to be a problem in prosecuting case Bail set for Phllip Garrido but "parole hold" means he can't be released .
Attorney for his wife, Nancy, says she doesn't contest her no-bond status .
Garridos face 29 felony counts in case of Jaycee Dugard, abducted in 1991 . | [
"PLACERVILLE, California (CNN) -- A California couple charged with a combined 29 felony counts in connection with the kidnapping and rape of Jaycee Dugard appeared in court for a bond hearing Monday. Phillip and Nancy Garrido appear in court in Placerville, California, on Monday. Phillip and Nancy Garrido, wearing ... |
d023afb5dcf65fdb0d81087e1653f3e36c181bb7 | Summarize the following news article. | Czech Republic assumed six-month presidency of European Union this month .
Czech artist, govt. apologized for artwork that sparked diplomatic protests .
"Entropa" was officially unveiled at EU HQ in Brussels Thursday .
Bulgarian EU representative: A humiliation for the Bulgarian nation . | [
"(CNN) -- The Czech Republic has apologized for a controversial art installation it commissioned to mark its six-month presidency of the European Union. David Cerny attends the 'Entropa' exhibit with Czech Deputy Prime Minister Alexandr Vondra. The work, \"Entropa,\" frames various representations of each member st... |
54c41d2c919c91bd72996c7755e59790ac0aaf64 | Summarize the following news article. | Two human rights groups file a lawsuit against government's targeting of American terrorists .
ACLU, CCR say they represent the father of Yemeni-American cleric Anwar al-Awlaki .
The groups challenge the U.S. government's authority to kill American terrorists living abroad . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Two major civil liberties groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the government's asserted authority to kill U.S. citizens living abroad who are designated as terrorists. The American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Constitutional Rights announced they represent the father of influ... |
4aec8f5a300d3ea1906c8949d5376fdb90239330 | Summarize the following news article. | Father, brother of Harry Potter actress to appear in court this month .
Both charged with threatning to kill Afshan Azad; brother charged with assault .
Azad has played Padma Patil in four Harry Potter movies .
Alleged attack happened May 21 . | [
"London, England (CNN) -- The father and brother of a Harry Potter actress will appear in court later this month in Manchester, England, on charges of threatening to kill the young star, prosecutors said Friday. Abdul Azad, 54, and his son Ashraf, 28, are accused of attacking actress Afshan Azad earlier this month ... |
44e8c70c88b530d12bda82805c1e8d72670630de | Summarize the following news article. | Human Rights Watch says people are targeted on the streets and interrogated .
Group: Killings, kidnappings and torture of suspected homosexuals are escalating .
Attacks against civilians, including homosexuals, not allowed, Iraq spokesman says . | [
"BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Hundreds of gay men have been tortured and killed in Iraq in recent months, some by the nation's security forces, Human Rights Watch said Monday. Iraqi clerics say homosexuality must be eradicated but warn against anti-gay violence. Interviews with doctors indicate hundreds of men had been k... |
1b8fd54636969af5d889c56f695e87786ee825b2 | Summarize the following news article. | The British market for superyachts grew more than 15 percent last year .
After a year of steep declines, sales for new yacht constructions are picking up .
The Monaco Yacht Show is fully-booked this week, showing renewed interest .
Hermes teams up with Wally to build $145 million ultra luxury yacht . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Demand for the world's largest, most expensive yachts is on the rise ahead of the Monaco Yacht Show this week. Ships moored at the Moncao Yacht Show. \"We've gotten the strongest forward order book that we've ever had. It's the best outlook we've ever had since we've started the company,\"... |
60d372db37536c6b3a5811853d72847e50f3ade6 | Summarize the following news article. | Some couples use sites such as Twitter or YouTube to propose .
Sociologist says that proposing online pressures women into saying "yes"
Online proposals might be appropriate for a couple, some say . | [
"(CNN) -- In decades past, your grandfather may have taken granny to the park, got down on one knee and proposed to her, with a sparkling ring in hand. Nowadays, some suitors are reaching out to their brides-to-be through their computer, pushing a button and proposing: right through the internet. As technology cont... |
5f6ca131b930f2f6e6158b4fc95597ba6f4bdb29 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Gunmen release their 12 hostages .
Attack on German-flagged ship takes place Friday off Bonny Island .
One sailor is wounded in the attack .
Pirates had abandoned ship . | [
"Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) -- Nigerian gunmen on Sunday released 12 sailors who ship was attacked two days earlier off the country's coast, a spokesman for the Nigerian military said. Pirates had boarded a German-flagged ship off the coast of Nigeria on Friday night and took the foreigners hostage, the country's militar... |
26586df036c8855b27b6cddf2ad796250f32e898 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Mutineers hand over arms at headquarters, prime minister is quoted as saying .
Nearly 50 people killed in Bangladesh Rifles headquarters, minister says .
CNN not immediately able to confirm the exact casualty count .
Anxiety grew as residents of Dhaka, the capital, lost phone service . | [
"(CNN) -- The rebellion by paramilitary Bangladesh Rifles troops apparently ended Thursday after they handed over their weapons inside their headquarters in the capital city's Pilkhana district, the national press agency quoted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as saying in a nationwide televised address. However, the f... |
32f5213adcaff46f9a45a28abc56cce4bb20bd25 | Summarize the following news article. | Three American hikers have been in Iranian custody for a year on Saturday .
Obama says the hikers are "innocent of any crime" and calls for their release .
Iran has accused the three of espionage . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama is calling for the immediate release of three American hikers seized by Iranian forces along the Iraqi border who will have been in custody for exactly a year on Saturday. \"Their unjust detention has nothing to do with the issues that continue to divide the United States... |
3449bce3161e0d18b7b89300477df995315ce019 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Power restored at Washington-area nursing home .
Massive thunderstorm leaves hundreds of thousands without power in metro Washington .
Two people were killed in storm-related incidents .
The storm was part of a slow-moving front moving south . | [
"(CNN) -- As temperatures climbed toward the 90s across the Washington metro region Monday, hundreds of thousands of people were left to cope with the blistering heat as utility crews worked to restore power after a violent thunderstorm that killed two people. A 6-year-old boy was fatally injured while walking with... |
5aa0e889834c1d4285419b9f4c49092e492115f8 | Summarize the following news article. | Annette Gordon-Reed: Obama bet perception of racial barriers was faulty .
She says the "Bradley effect" never materialized in voting booths .
Race is not an easy foe, and this is not the end of racism, she says .
She says the election calls for rethinking what racial barriers still exist . | [
"Editor's note: Annette Gordon-Reed won the 2008 National Book Award for \"The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family,\" a book the award judges said, \"is more than the story of Thomas Jefferson and his house slave Sally Hemings; it is a deeply moral and keenly intelligent probe of the harsh yet all-too-human... |
5d43312e1d387d73584254d38c0dea01136a9ddd | Summarize the following news article. | A severe rabies epidemic has killed at least 83 children in 3 months in Angola .
Francois Meslin, rabies expert at the WHO says this is cause for serious concern .
Once symptoms develop, rabies is always fatal, according to the WHO . | [
"LONDON, England -- A severe rabies epidemic has claimed the lives of at least 83 children within three months in Angola's capital, Luanda, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. Luanda, which has a large population of stray dogs, also has some of the world's worst slums. Describing the situation as \"very w... |
eff4c51c8c23a5a8d7c2d304e1b35cfa2da31fe7 | Summarize the following news article. | Police check two other cases for connection to alleged kidnapper Phillip Garrido .
Jaycee Dugard was held captive for 18 years by sex offender, police say .
Dugard, her daughters reunite with Dugard's mother, stepfather says . | [
"ANTIOCH, California (CNN) -- A bone fragment found near the northern California home of kidnapping and rape suspect Phillip Garrido could add another chapter to the twisted tale. Cases of missing girls Ilene Misheloff, left, and Michaela Garecht now linked to Garrido investigation. On Tuesday, authorities will try... |
2bfaa9fa929a41377edcfa093983ba77d036211c | Summarize the following news article. | "The Taking of Pelham 123" is re-imagining of 1974 film .
Denzel Washington stars as N.Y. transit official negotiating with villain John Travolta .
Washington: I wanted to make the character distinct from negotiator in "Inside Man" | [
"LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Denzel Washington's new movie, \"The Taking of Pelham 123,\" is not a remake, even though Walter Matthau starred in a film by the same name in 1974, the actor told CNN. Denzel Washington plays a transit official, once demoted, in \"The Taking of Pelham 123.\" Moreover, Washington's... |
a9a39b65392a0923a68800523056fea3727c5f5f | Summarize the following news article. | India and Myanmar have long had a close relationship .
The leader of Myanmar's military junta is on a five-day visit .
The United States wants India and its neighbors to push Myanmar for reforms . | [
"New Delhi, India (CNN) -- India accorded a red-carpet welcome Tuesday to the top leader of Myanmar's military junta, who is on a five-day visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the neighboring countries. Gen. Than Shwe received a ceremonial reception in the sandstone presidential palace ... |
2e13246379d37f221f980dae9c00df4f6ebd45f5 | Summarize the following news article. | Gen. Than Shwe is on a five-day trip to India .
The countries have strong diplomatic and economic ties .
Bilateral trade between India and Myanmar has soared to almost $1 billion .
The junta leader's visit comes after U.S. asks India and other neighbors to push for reform . | [
"New Delhi, India (CNN) -- India accorded a red-carpet welcome Tuesday to the top leader of Myanmar's military junta, currently on a five-day visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the neighboring countries. Gen. Than Shwe received a ceremonial reception in the sandstone presidential pala... |
88b9402c37791fcf429155067680373482380d9d | Summarize the following news article. | G-20 summit of world leaders takes place in Toronto .
A dividing line is forming between austerity and stimulus .
The U.S. cautions against reducing stimulus packages too soon .
Europeans say mounting public debt threatens their economies . | [
"(CNN) -- As world leaders meet in Toronto for the G-20 summit, disagreements are brewing over how the global economy's fragile recovery should best be steered. The United States has been urging other countries not to pull back on stimulus plans too quickly. Britain, in contrast, has recently joined other European... |
abe1aef7b7aa57fc15246da1479dec7edd14e52a | Summarize the following news article. | England's FA complains after fan enters team's dressing room .
'No serious harm done,' England official says .
Princes William and Harry had just left the room, reports say .
South African police are investigating . | [
"Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN) -- England's Football Association has formally complained to the World Cup organizers after an England fan made it into the team's dressing room, a spokesman said Saturday. Club England Managing Director Adrian Bevington confirmed the fan got into the dressing room Friday at Green ... |
b7cda60332962643149b4fcddd2c76007f554438 | Summarize the following news article. | Sign marked intersection of Wall and Broad streets more than a century ago .
Buyer was Asian collector, bid by phone .
Winning bid of $116,500 far surpassed pre-auction expectations . | [
"New York (CNN) -- A vintage street sign that once stood at the foot of the New York Stock Exchange in the late 19th and early 20th centuries -- a period known as Wall Street's Gilded Age -- was auctioned off Monday for a price befitting the neighborhood: $116,500. The enamel-engraved, cast iron-bracketed sign was ... |
8ae2580fa8df58f4c87dabee09a0ee3437d7488c | Summarize the following news article. | Fans tense as game goes into 90th minute 0-0 .
A minute later, Team USA scores; pandemonium ensues .
USA jersey price went up $10 when US scored .
US team faces Ghana on Saturday . | [
"New York (CNN) -- Some chose coffee, others started the day with a Irish stout, but all were in full cheer Wednesday morning as fans watched the United States team score a last-minutes goal to defeat Algeria 1-0 in World Cup competition. \"They had so many chances. I'm just glad they finally pulled it out,\" one r... |
1c8cdbbaf79acd0f76063b406ee444171e2a64d1 | Summarize the following news article. | The oath was administered by chief justice Kedar Giri .
Yadav first president to take office in Nepal since monarchy was abolished .
The post of president is largely ceremonial. PM has executive powers .
Yadav was the general secretary of the Nepali Congress party . | [
"KATHMANDU, Nepal (CNN) -- Nepal's first-ever President Ram Baran Yadav took the oath of office Wednesday, two days after his election. Yadav, a physician in his 60s, was elected president on Monday by Nepal's constituent assembly, almost two months after the country was declared a republic, putting an end to the 2... |
6ba73ab8f96b7e0a4429d11c778ac1cfcaf501ac | Summarize the following news article. | Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 83-79 in game seven of the NBA finals .
L.A won back-to-back championships and their 16th ever title .
Kobe Bryant secured his fifth NBA title .
Boston could not repear the performance that saw them win 17th title in 2008 . | [
"(CNN) -- The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 83-79 in game seven of the NBA finals in L.A. on Thursday night, to claim back-to-back championships and the team's 16th title in the world's most prestigious basketball competition. The win also marked a fifth individual NBA title for L.A playmaker Kobe Brya... |
ad3916c2a965806c30f4e737a6bd5dee3eda9e6e | Summarize the following news article. | Man arrested in World Cup security breach .
Police identify, track suspect through camera footage .
Man appeared in English team's changing room following Friday match .
Authorities say he faces a charge of trespassing . | [
"Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN) -- An England fan who allegedly appeared in the English team's changing room following a Friday night World Cup match was arrested by South African police and faces a charge of trespassing, authorities said. The man, 32, was arrested Sunday morning at a Cape Town hotel following an... |
73035c22f56b5306522aca45ad6075a11d6cb78f | Summarize the following news article. | Cuba has freed 21 of 52 political prisoners from jail .
Cuban officials are pressuring the United States to free five Cuban agents .
The five agents have been held in the United States since 1998 .
There are no indications that a swap will take place . | [
"Havana, Cuba (CNN) -- Ariel Sigler is the latest of 21 Cuban political prisoners to fly into exile after being freed from jail in Cuba. Gaunt, and confined to a wheelchair, the former boxer received a hero's welcome in Miami. Later at a hospital, he talked about his release. \"The first dish that I was able to tas... |
81514ddb65be1507d4aaa5c8f1a6a87db9d76058 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: A no-swimming notice has been issued for Destin Beach, Florida .
Oil affects sections of Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key beaches in Florida .
Some waters closed to swimming because of emulsified oil along the shoreline .
Health officials have issued advisory against swimming in Alabama Gulf waters . | [
"(CNN) -- The oil spill on the Gulf Coast has states and visitors bureaus working hard to keep the public updated and reassure beach-bound travelers. Here are some of the latest updates from destinations affected by the oil disaster: . Northwest Florida . Oil has affected sections of Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key... |
88be51d2af09b81cd1030aec656dba6e31b36d8c | Summarize the following news article. | No-swimming notice withdrawn for Destin, Florida, beaches .
Oil affects sections of Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key beaches in Florida .
Some waters closed to swimming because of emulsified oil along the shoreline .
Health officials have issued advisory against swimming in Alabama Gulf waters . | [
"(CNN) -- The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has coastal states and visitors bureaus working hard to keep the public updated and reassure beach-bound travelers. Here are some of the latest updates from destinations affected by the oil disaster: . Northwest Florida . Oil has affected sections of Pensacola Beach and... |
438512c48df1389aefc9de793967dc5d12c4508f | Summarize the following news article. | Woman is jealous because nanny spends more time with daughter .
Mom forces daughter to eat vegetables and get ready for bed .
Expert advises parents to play with kids after arriving home .
Also it's easier for nannies to discipline kids because they're not the moms . | [
"(Parenting.com) -- Like many toddlers, little Kate Davis attends a mommy-and-me story time and playgroup in her hometown of Elgin, Illinois. Although it sounds lovely, it's a source of anguish (some call it working-mommy guilt) for her mother, because Kate attends with her nanny, Sarah, and not with her mother. \"... |
327400cbbd4f5e46b4ffc4574c1705a5cf123fee | Summarize the following news article. | Smith's doctors are charged with using fake names on drug prescriptions .
Her boyfriend also is charged in a conspiracy to provide drugs to an addict .
A defense lawyer says Smith was not an addict, but she was seeking pain relief .
The reality TV star died of "drug intoxication" in 2007 . | [
"Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- The use of powerful drugs to treat complaints of chronic pain, and the faking of names on prescriptions for celebrities are central issues in the trial of Anna Nicole Smith's last two doctors and her lawyer-boyfriend. A Los Angeles County jury heard opening statements Wednesday in ... |
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