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a4f729e70334705585260f27ea25a192b78e316e | Summarize the following news article. | FA Cup holders Chelsea secured their place in the last 16 of the competition after they claimed a 2-0 victory over Preston.
Nicolas Anelka's low strike put Chelsea ahead before Daniel Sturridge slammed in a second just after halftime.
Wigan needed a late Ben Watson goal to secure a replay against League Two Notts Count... | [
"(CNN) -- English FA Cup holders Chelsea secured their place in the last 16 of the competition with a 2-0 fourth-round victory over Preston at Deepdale on Saturday. Preston, managed by Darren Ferguson - son of Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson - produced a spirited performance but Carlo Ancelotti's Premier Leagu... |
fd894ea36fc9205321602e13b83b69f0f0f638ec | Summarize the following news article. | CNN's Football Fanzone picks 11 of the world's best strikers .
Didier Drogba makes the list after an amazing return to form .
Who do you think is the best forward in the world? | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- This week's Champions League semi-finals are poised to offer a feast of the world's best strikers. Didier Drogba: Is he good enough to be called the best striker in the world? The game's best finishers will face off against each other in the ties involving Manchester United, Arsenal, Chels... |
b6816c4be0a2d6ac707735e218ad9aaa2cefa946 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Tropical Storm Alex forms in the Caribbean .
NEW: Not clear whether storm could hit part of Gulf affected by oil spill .
NEW: Justice Department goes to appeals court to keep moratorium on drilling . | [
"New Orleans, Louisiana (CNN) -- Tropical Storm Alex -- the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season this year -- formed in the Caribbean on Saturday as BP continued to battle a massive oil spill in the Gulf. Alex had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and was about 250 miles away from Chetumal, M... |
1f405d7afd875fdaa241a810ce97dd19f56e35d9 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: City of Emerald is isolated, accessible only by helicopter .
Half of Queensland has been declared a disaster zone .
Helicopters help evacuate an entire town of 300 people . | [
"(CNN) -- Parts of northeast Australia braced for more flooding Thursday, a day after the nation's prime minister promised aid to flood-ravaged towns, and half of the state of Queensland was declared a disaster zone. Emerald, an inland city of 15,000 residents, had essentially been isolated by flood waters and was ... |
d88dfb1e24a233f27825fc700dee18529f39a5f2 | Summarize the following news article. | Brazil international striker Adriano released from his contract with Inter Milan .
27-year-old walked out on club citing depression and saying he needed break .
Adriano joined Inter in 2001 and scored 48 goals in 123 league appearances . | [
"(CNN) -- Serie A leaders Inter Milan have confirmed they have cancelled the contract of Brazilian striker Adriano with immediate effect. Adriano walked out on Inter Milan to return to Brazil, citing depression and saying he needed a break. Inter confirmed on their official Web site that they rescinded Adriano's co... |
d9272cd43a5ea48ad289663e065b3d52eff1c72c | Summarize the following news article. | Richard Gasquet has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
The 23-year-old Frenchman tested positive for cocaine in a Miami nightclub last March .
But he appealed his ban, claiming the cocaine was in his system after kissing a woman who had taken the drug . | [
"(CNN) -- Richard Gasquet has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) failed in their appeal against the decision to overturn a ban he had received after testing positive for cocaine. The 23-year-old Fre... |
02e934b00aa5a358d0131d4d5098726f44987f7e | Summarize the following news article. | Former world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo announces her retirement from tennis .
The 30-year-old holds an emotional press conference, saying she has lost motivation .
She was the first French player, male or female, to reach the top of the rankings .
But her career has been on a downward spiral since suffering injuries during... | [
"(CNN) -- Former world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo has announced her retirement from tennis, revealing that she no longer has the desire to play and train. The 30-year-old won two Grand Slam tournaments in 2006 as she spent 34 weeks at the top of the rankings, but has suffered a gradual slide since following a series of ... |
2d9a86766066131a5bb76233c6edaa48dddea122 | Summarize the following news article. | Opposition leaders fear more violence if protests take place .
Demonstration planned for first anniversary of disputed election .
Marred voting gave rise to Iran's opposition movement .
It's not clear whether protesters will still take to the streets Saturday . | [
"Tehran, Iran (CNN) -- Fearing for people's safety, Iranian opposition leaders canceled a demonstration planned for the anniversary of last year's disputed presidential election, according to a statement posted on Facebook Thursday. The protests were to have taken place Saturday. Iranians went to the polls a year a... |
8a73a882c021d305493321531861e3414370fd11 | Summarize the following news article. | Justine Henin continues comeback with straight sets win over Kazakhstan's Sesil Karatantcheva .
Former world number one Henin into quarterfinals of WTA top-tier tournament in Brisbane .
Henin remains on course for final clash against Belgian rival Kim Clijsters .
Men's top seed Andy Roddick also reaches quarterfinals w... | [
"(CNN) -- Justine Henin continued her winning return to tennis with a straight sets win over Kazakhstan's Sesil Karatantcheva at the WTA tournament in Brisbane on Wednesday. Henin, who put out second seed Nadia Petrova of Russia in her first round match, secured a 6-4 6-3 victory in one hour 17 minutes to reach the... |
e0be24d8d97dc5312b6ffcb6825f0abf56bec9cb | Summarize the following news article. | Aung San Suu Kyi has vowed to fight for freedom .
She has been under house arrest for much of the past two decades .
She has defiantly challenged the authority of the military junta .
She likens Myanmar's plight to South African apartheid . | [
"(CNN) -- She is small but only in physical stature. Aung San Suu Kyi is the very embodiment of Myanmar's long struggle for democracy. The 65-year-old human rights activist has defied Myanmar's authoritarian military junta with her quiet demeanor and grace. For that she has endured house arrest for most of the past... |
801a978ba61824983b2cdd27c81f1b83074441bd | Summarize the following news article. | A wonder goal from Arjen Robben helped Bayern Munich snatch a 3-2 away victory over Werder Bremen.
The victory moved Bayern above Bayer Leverkusen and to the top of the Bundesliga table for at least 24 hours.
Schalke missed a chance to keep pace with the leaders as they conceded a late equalizer to Bochum to draw 2-2.
... | [
"(CNN) -- A wonder goal from Arjen Robben helped Bayern Munich snatch a 3-2 away victory over Werder Bremen which fired them back to the top of the German Bundesliga table for at least 24 hours. The Holland international winger lashed home a stunning second-half free-kick to give Louis van Gaal's side all three poi... |
567ae41363f66079331efd73c70a24171ab1c7f7 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: The TSA administrator says security procedures will evolve based on latest intelligence .
Yemeni student and her mother are released .
Suspected al Qaeda bomber Hassan al-Asiri is connected to the plot, an official says .
Investigators see him as a link between Friday's devices and the 2009 underwear bomb . | [
"(CNN) -- The explosive found hidden in a package on a plane in the United Arab Emirates on Friday may have traveled on passenger planes to get there, airline officials said Sunday. The explosive, along with a similar device found in the United Kingdom, appear to have been designed to detonate on their own, without... |
e9f99508e868c0ab64976569b73e9073e59476bc | Summarize the following news article. | Sachin Tendulkar named in India's squad for upcoming cricket World Cup .
37-year-old batsman strained his hamstring on Saturday during country's tour of South Africa .
Selectors confident he will be fit for the competition hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh .
Three other injured players have been included in Ind... | [
"(CNN) -- Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar has been included in his country's 15-man World Cup squad, despite doubts over the opener's fitness ahead of next month's competition. Tendulkar was forced to withdraw from India's ongoing tour of South Africa on Saturday after straining his right hamstring. The 37-ye... |
011828b5f67bdd49df4bc786f8070c4d341a656c | Summarize the following news article. | Sony's PlayStation Move and Microsoft's Kinect systems had strong holiday seasons .
Sales suggest a growing appetite for active video games with motion controls .
Manufacturers are angling to entice hard-core players as well as casual game enthusiasts . | [
"(CNN) -- Proving that the Wii's motion-sensing controls weren't a fad, both Sony's PlayStation Move and Microsoft's Kinect had strong holiday seasons, suggesting a growing appetite for active video games. Sony and Microsoft sold more than 4.1 million and 8 million units over the holidays, respectively, on the str... |
3f76d2adf07fa4692c207fd4c437bb4e4d5afcbb | Summarize the following news article. | Protests erupt in Toronto as meetings begin .
Police arrest at least 300 protesters outside summit .
G-20 meeting focusing on recovery from global financial crisis .
U.N. chief says world leaders must help poor as they balance budgets . | [
"Toronto, Canada (CNN) -- Police said they were preparing for more disruptions Sunday after groups of protesters burned cars, hurled bricks and smashed windows as they tried to penetrate the fence surrounding the G-20 summit. \"I do not believe that the individuals bent on vandalism and violence in our city have fi... |
5fa0f61e7cbf6bc459fe8ba2c9bfb325098e69cc | Summarize the following news article. | Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo ends speculation that he will join Chelsea .
The 30-year-old says that AC Milan have taken him off the transfer market .
Pirlo has been linked with Chelsea since coach Carlo Ancelotti left Milan .
He says he now wants to end his career at the San Siro . | [
"(CNN) -- Andrea Pirlo has ended speculation that he will join Chelsea by announcing that he has been taken off the transfer market by AC Milan and hopes to stay with the Serie A side for the rest of his career. Andrea Pirlo hopes to help AC Milan overcome the loss of Paolo Maldini and Kaka this season. The Italy m... |
a67cc142f30adb3f0877e2fc77898956c970831c | Summarize the following news article. | Didier Droba winner ends Arsenal's long unbeaten run and puts Chelsea in final .
Theo Walcott put Arsenal ahead before Florent Malouda equalized .
Manchester United and Everton play in second FA Cup semifinal on Sunday . | [
"(CNN) -- Didier Drogba muscled his way through for a late winner to put Chelsea into the FA Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday. A bare-chested Drogba is congratulated by Salomon Kalou after scoring the winner at Wembley. The all-London clash rarely hit the heights on a difficult pitc... |
f12ddc9710a31e06e6f6b90a8f71e3f6c4d20a4c | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: U.N. secretary-general is "extremely concerned" about ongoing clashes .
Police used tear gas on demonstrators Monday in Tunis .
Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi announces a unity government .
Weeks of demonstrations have left 78 dead and has cost billions, the government says . | [
"Tunis, Tunisia (CNN) -- Tunisian opposition leaders joined the current ruling party Monday in a new government to replace the country's ousted president, while U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for a return to stability \"as soon as possible.\" The government will be led by current Prime Minister Mohamed G... |
48e9681dff4eecf7d85f518c3df473582104cf94 | Summarize the following news article. | Japan is illegally holding the captain, China says .
His crew of 14 returned to China on Monday, after Japan freed them .
Their arrests off disputed islands has angered some in China .
A Japanese school in China was fired at Sunday, with BBs . | [
"Beijing, China (CNN) -- China on Tuesday continued its diatribe against Japan over the arrest of a Chinese fishing captain and demanded his immediate release. \"Japan provoked this situation and Japan should take all responsibilities,\" said Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Jiang Yu. \"We urge the Japanese ... |
dfc8d3487e575a9aa684a6631ac87fad424163f0 | Summarize the following news article. | Venus Williams recovers from one-set down to beat Sandra Zahlavova in Australia .
Caroline Wozniacki is also through after a straight-sets win at Australian Open .
Justine Henin beats British number one Elena Baltacha in 61 minutes . | [
"(CNN) -- Former world number one Venus Williams came through an injury scare to defeat Sandra Zahlavova 6-7 6-0 6-4, in the second-round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. The fourth-seed Williams had not lost a set to the Czech in any of their four previous meetings, but Zahlavova remedied that when she claimed... |
e2b406c300841d1e69f46d0e9950e3b8b273a2d3 | Summarize the following news article. | "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert" set the standard for live TV performances .
Kirshner corralled the songwriting talent for the hit '60s TV show "The Monkees"
He was influential in making stars of Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond and Tony Orlando . | [
"(CNN) -- Music producer and promoter Don Kirshner, who found songs for The Monkees to sing and whose live TV rock show helped wean 1970s audiences off lip-synched programming, died Monday in Boca Raton, Florida, his publicist confirmed Tuesday. Kirshner, 76, died of heart failure, according to Sharon Ellman of the... |
34f9355836fb189103c21c397b29847556d11cce | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Death toll rises .
NEW: Hong Kong officials say they will recommending sending US$6.45M (HK$50M)
More than 30 countries offer money, helicopters, medication, other supplies Official: Nearly 15,700 people pulled from flooded villages . | [
"(CNN) -- More countries pledged aid to Taiwan on Friday, days after Typhoon Morakot battered the island and left dozens of villages deluged with floodwaters, killing 116 people. This image from an ireporter emphasizes the damage inflicted by Typhoon Morakot. Officials from Hong Kong said they would recommend sendi... |
f6168bfc8a81a8b3bc08b7f0e2bc98ffd1ef6dc4 | Summarize the following news article. | Bayern Munich beat Juventus 4-1 in Turin to qualify in second from Group A behind Bordeaux .
Juventus went into Tuesday's game in second place in the group but are eliminated .
Manchester United top Group B as Michael Owen scores hat-trick in 3-1 win at Wolfsburg .
CSKA second in the group but facing UEFA ban after pos... | [
"(CNN) -- Bayern Munich eliminated fellow European powerhouses Juventus from this season's Champions League with a superb 4-1 win in Turin on Tuesday night. David Trezeguet put Juventus in front after just 19 minutes, but Bayern goalkeeper Hans Jorg Butt equalized with an impudent penalty just before halftime with... |
81dcaf69b4ce3b08fc1426deb58181c3c20224b6 | Summarize the following news article. | Polly Klaas' father joins search for teen .
Hailey Dunn, 13, has been missing since December .
Her mother's boyfriend is the focus of the investigation .
Both mother, boyfriend have failed polygraph tests . | [
"(CNN) -- A man authorities believe was the last person to see a missing Texas cheerleader is the focus of the investigation and his attorney said he has offered all the information he knows. Shawn Adkins, the live-in boyfriend of Hailey Dunn's mother, is the only named person of interest in the girl's December dis... |
3356d58fcec00076354ba6db8cc6e69a1e891f11 | Summarize the following news article. | Brazil beat England 1-0 in friendly international in Doha on Saturday .
Villarreal striker Nilmar scores only goal of the match in 46th minute .
Xabi Alonso scores twice as Spain beat Argentina 2-1 in Madrid .
Netherlands and Italy play to goalless draw in Pescara . | [
"(CNN) -- A second half goal from Nilmar gave Brazil to a 1-0 victory over an understrength England in a prestige friendly international in Doha on Saturday. The slender margin of defeat flattered England, with Luis Fabiano missing a penalty shortly after the breakthrough goal and Brazil captain Lucio crashing a s... |
7bda9842ac4ead22d967208045cf6667a9d1969f | Summarize the following news article. | U.S. spends billions on an enormous intelligence bureaucracy, says Peter Bergen .
He says nearly a decade after 9/11, U.S. can't locate Osama bin Laden .
American intelligence agencies aren't positioned to infiltrate militant groups, he says .
Bergen: "Budgets should be cut if the CIA can't provide proof that it is pen... | [
"(CNN) -- American taxpayers have forked over around half a trillion dollars to U.S. intelligence services since the 9/11 attacks, yet nearly a decade after al Qaeda assaults on New York and Washington, the American intelligence community still cannot answer the most basic of questions: . Where is Osama bin Laden? ... |
442187943073aa177db29411a1081fa4dc31cd61 | Summarize the following news article. | The Dalai Lama says in interview he would like to retire .
Dalai Lama: "I'm over 75, so next 10 years, next 20 years, one day I will go"
The Dalai Lama said he supports recent protests in Tibet .
Dalai Lama reiterated his support for Nobel Peace Prize winner, Liu Xiaobo . | [
"Miami, Florida, (CNN) -- The Dalai Lama would like to retire. \"I'm also a human being. ... Retirement is also my right,\" the exiled spiritual leader of Tibet told CNN's Hala Gorani in Miami, Florida, this week. Without saying exactly when, he said, \"Sooner or later, I have to go. I'm over 75, so next 10 years, ... |
5fcde8033ac6bb3f2ac1aa4acd212dc09118eb11 | Summarize the following news article. | 2008 winner Cristiano Ronaldo is included in the nominations for FIFA World Player of the Year .
The Real Madrid forward one of five players on the shortlist, all with either Madrid or Barcelona .
Lionel Messi is favorite to land the gong after recently winning the Ballon d'Or award for European Player of the Year . | [
"(CNN) -- Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been included on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award. The 2008 winner is one of five contenders for the honor alongside Real Madrid team-mate Kaka and Barcelona trio Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Xavi. Ronaldo transferred from Manchester U... |
ac159cf338dbf7e0864b6fe23e5e8d716121e0ad | Summarize the following news article. | Three police officers are suspended in the killings .
The pictures ran in Kenya's main newspaper .
A 2009 U.N. report accused Kenyan police of misusing its power . | [
"(CNN) -- Three Kenyan police officers have been suspended, authorities said Friday, after photos allegedly showed them shooting three unarmed men on a busy street in central Nairobi. Kenya's largest newspaper, the Daily Nation, published the photos Thursday. It said they were taken by a motorist at the scene of th... |
506dc5560e0bbf8d8c0169c3e3a03817c4e8f56a | Summarize the following news article. | "Death ray" phenomenon reported by Las Vegas Review-Journal .
Reflective hotel has created hot solar convergence spots .
One guest said that rays singed his hair . | [
"(CNN) -- \"Death rays\" sound more like a sci-fi creation than a pool-side concern, but guests soaking up the sun at the Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, might want to take cover. According to a report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the reflective hotel's south-facing tower can bounce rays that will melt plasti... |
43d07a06f278f98f9b98571ae889d756ae5eb527 | Summarize the following news article. | Pentagon: Chinese military expanding its Navy, investing in weapons .
Officials worry China is trying to hack into U.S. military computers .
"Intrusions" have already happened, officials say, though info was not classified .
Pentagon: China's lack of transparency makes it hard to know the extent of activity . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Chinese military continues to increase spending on efforts to break into U.S. military computer systems, expand its Navy, and invest in intercontinental nuclear missiles and weapons to destroy satellites, according to the latest U.S report on China's military power. Chinese military officer... |
81658b3e9c0583c14bae3863fbd4396d87232a4e | Summarize the following news article. | Faruq Khalil Muhammad was arrested in Canada .
He is suspected of conspiring to kill U.S. soldiers in Iraq .
He was arrested by authorities after a U.S. warrant was issued for his arrest .
If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment . | [
"(CNN) -- A man suspected of conspiring with a terrorist network responsible for the deaths of five U.S. soldiers in Iraq was arrested Wednesday in Canada, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney's office for the Eastern District of New York. Faruq Khalil Muhammad, 38, is charged with conspiring to kill Ame... |
50f40e5a52c1d76ff381875f4d60639e4cabcacf | Summarize the following news article. | The 95-year-old Shriver was the first head of the Peace Corps .
He was married to Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who died in 2009 . | [
"(CNN) -- R. Sargent Shriver, a brother-in-law to former President John F. Kennedy who was the first head of the Peace Corps, has been hospitalized in Maryland, a hospital spokeswoman said Monday. Ronna Borenstein-Levy of Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, a suburb of Washington, D.C., provided no further details on Sh... |
1acab277a5e44e5d735762b1ccfb998c418fa2cf | Summarize the following news article. | Riot police fire tear gas at demonstrators after Haitian candidate's speech .
12 of the 18 presidential candidates are alleging widespread fraud at the polls .
An international monitoring official says vote-counting should continue . | [
"Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- Riot police fired tear gas and sent hundreds of demonstrators running a day after Haiti's national elections ended in turmoil amid allegations of widespread fraud. The incident took place as one of the 18 presidential candidates was denouncing the outgoing president and his endorsed ... |
a5705f01dac80d09f9d14d1e5c1d98223e25472c | Summarize the following news article. | Werder Bremen snatch top spot in Bundesliga on goal difference after crushing Freiburg 6-0 .
Young Germany international Mesut Ozil sets up four goals and scores one himself .
Schalke move into third place after 2-0 win over Hannover, who are mourning Robert Enke .
Bayer Leverkusen can reclaim top spot with a point fro... | [
"(CNN) -- Werder Bremen snatched top spot in the German Bundesliga after crushing Freiburg 6-0 on Saturday, as young playmaker Mesut Ozil stole the show. The 21-year-old Germany international set up four goals and scored one himself as the home side moved ahead of previous leaders Bayer Leverkusen on goal differenc... |
ce8ab7957a4760dec7dd685437f5641718e46d15 | Summarize the following news article. | The transfer window is the only time football teams can buy new players .
Real Madrid and Chelsea are likely to be the biggest-spending clubs .
Valencia and Newcastle United will be looking to offload some of their stars . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- For Europe's biggest leagues the football season has ended, the boring business of kicking a ball about is over, and now the real fun can begin as the transfer window opens. Cristiano Ronaldo has left Manchester United to join Real Madrid for a world record fee of $130 million. What is the... |
a7fab5af7629c032009148812a16a0293ffdfed1 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Justine Henin beats Sania Mirza of India in three sets in her comeback match .
Maria Sharapova beats Tamarine Tanasugarn in Australian Open first round .
2008 champion Sharapova beaten at same stage last year by Maria Kirilenko .
Venus Williams and world number one Caroline Wozniacki advance . | [
"(CNN) -- Maria Sharapova put memories of her first round defeat at last year's Australian Open firmly behind her with a convincing opening victory over Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand. Former champion Sharapova was shocked by fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko in 2010 as she struggled to find her best form after shou... |
06af8d31e464c38f36b5cc69f7aae3197bacaca7 | Summarize the following news article. | Frank Lampard misses a late penalty as Chelsea lose 2-1 at Manchester City .
City move up to sixth place after ending a record run of seven successive draws .
Manchester United cut Chelsea's league lead to two points, winning 4-0 at West Ham .
United suffer more defensive problems as Gary Neville and Wes Brown go off w... | [
"(CNN) -- Frank Lampard missed a late penalty as Chelsea's English Premier League lead was cut to two points following a 2-1 defeat at Manchester City on Saturday evening. Big-spending City ended a record run of seven successive draws to hand the Londoners a third league defeat this season and allow rivals Manchest... |
5e95cdf69f5bfe7efec58a0847ce1b1eec8de6f4 | Summarize the following news article. | Daniel van Buyten rescues Bayern with late winner at Allianz Arena .
Belgian defender's goal secures 2-1 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt .
Hoffenheim up to sixth with 3-0 home win over Nuremberg .
Ninth round leaders SV Hamburg play on Sunday . | [
"(CNN) -- Defender turned striker Daniel van Buyten scored an 88th minute winner for Bayern Munich to give them a much-needed 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt to revive their Bundesliga title challenge. The Belgian was pushed up front by coach Louis van Gaal after Italian striker Luca Toni was substituted and ... |
e50f74ac2a3e7a2bfbb1cfff660d81ca537a7cdc | Summarize the following news article. | Kathleen Rogers: More than a billion people to take part in the 40th Earth Day .
Rogers: How nations like India, U.S., China solve their future energy needs affects the world .
Rogers says global economy will benefit if it no longer depends on fossil fuel .
She says problems can't wait; renewable energy and green jobs ... | [
"(CNN) -- More than 1 billion people all over the globe will observe the 40th anniversary of Earth Day today, which promises to be the largest since that first event in 1970. In 2010, the environmental challenges we face are global and call for new solutions. Forty years ago we were reactive. In 1969, the year bef... |
3295ffb18bef141815d1476200aa8816e259e7c3 | Summarize the following news article. | Brown: First female four-star general is cause for celebration .
Brown: Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody becomes first sister to join special band of brothers .
Women make up only about 14 percent of the active duty force, Brown notes . | [
"Editor's note: Campbell Brown anchors CNN's \"Campbell Brown: No Bias, No Bull\" at 8 p.m. ET Mondays through Fridays. She delivered this commentary during the \"Cutting through the Bull\" segment of Friday night's broadcast. CNN's Campbell Brown congratulates newly promoted four-star Gen. Ann Dunwoody. (CNN) -- T... |
0d106b2c798fb3e08de0f4db72f788d562b75d38 | Summarize the following news article. | Everton are considering enquiring with city-rivals Liverpool about a possible ground-share .
This follows the rejection of plans for their own new stadium by local council officials .
Liverpool's owners have previously said they would not be keen on sharing with Everton . | [
"(CNN) -- English Premier League side Everton are pondering proposing a ground share with city rivals Liverpool following the rejection of plans for their own 50,000 stadium. Everton had proposed the new $660 million combined stadium and shopping complex for Kirkby, located north-east of the city, but were rejected... |
adb0f05634472315c58a106ae2823a1c55c40cc4 | Summarize the following news article. | Arjen Robben scores twice on his debut as Bayern Munich notch first victory .
Dutch winger's double comes in 3-0 win over German champions Wolfsburg .
Victory leaves Louis Van Gaal's side five points behind Bayer Leverkusen .
Leverkusen three points clear at the top after 2-1 win at home to Bochum . | [
"(CNN) -- Arjen Robben scored twice on his debut as Bayern Munich gave new coach Louis Van Gaal his first victory with a 3-0 crushing of German Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg on Saturday. Two-goal Arjen Robben made an immediate impact following his transfer from Real Madrid. The Dutch winger netted both goals in th... |
c77918d0a030329422e8f5932ef84bd040465f94 | Summarize the following news article. | Everton are considering enquiring with city-rivals Liverpool about a possible ground-share .
This follows the rejection of plans for their own new stadium by local council officials .
Liverpool's owners have previously said they would not be keen on sharing with Everton . | [
"(CNN) -- English Premier League side Everton are pondering proposing a ground share with city rivals Liverpool following the rejection of plans for their own 50,000 stadium. Everton had proposed the new $660 million combined stadium and shopping complex for Kirkby, located north-east of the city, but were rejected... |
4adf8e687281cad37d7faf2bc6a37afa5e5bd646 | Summarize the following news article. | Olympic moments often transcend sport, with political overtones .
Modern Olympics have witnessed protests, suffered from terrorism .
Olympics often provide athletes stage to air views on society . | [
"(CNN) -- Moments have defined the Olympic Games as much as individual accomplishments. Take a look at 10 snapshots in time that transcended sport and have become a part of history. Cathy Freeman in 2000: Australia's pride lights up Sydney with a golden smile. Freeman lights up Sydney: At the time, the 2000 Summer ... |
666915cdbe5854b378074144382ead401e932423 | Summarize the following news article. | Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in English football .
Born in 1941, Ferguson has played and managed football at top levels .
Players he has nurtured include David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo .
He has hinted in recent years he may step down soon -- but keeps winning titles . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Having won 24 trophies in 23 seasons, Alex Ferguson has established himself as the most successful manager in British football history. Sir Alex Ferguson: English football's most successful manager with 24 titles . But the 67-year-old Manchester United manager, who has brought 10 league ti... |
c13701c08b6432e7288efd387ba4b0b93556e650 | Summarize the following news article. | U.S. authorities ratchet up the pressure on Mexico's notorious Gulf Cartel .
Federal indictment names leader, three other top players in drug cartel .
Plan to disrupt cartel: "Prosecute their leaders and seize their funding"
Enforcement arm of cartel is known as Los Zetas; cartel operates in U.S. cities . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- U.S. authorities have ratcheted up pressure on one of Mexico's most notorious drug cartels, releasing new details about the so-called Gulf Cartel's operations and offering up to a $50 million reward for the arrest of its leaders. These are weapons that the Mexican army said it seized from the ... |
082b325b288ca1220d76bcf65b7e3b97777a65fb | Summarize the following news article. | Federico Macheda scores an injury-time winner as Manchester defeat Villa 3-2 .
The win lifts champions above Liverpool to top of Premier League by one point .
Everton consolidate sixth place in table after a comfortable 4-0 win over Wigan . | [
"(CNN) -- Italian teenager Federico Macheda enjoyed a remarkable debut to English football as he curled home an injury-time winner that sent Manchester United back to the top of the Premier League with a thrilling 3-2 home win over Aston Villa. Macheda receives a hug from manager Sir Alex Ferguson after scoring Man... |
b2802a905fcf25d11d5ce2d3a1dc14ca43086496 | Summarize the following news article. | David Beckham confirms he is almost certain to return to Italian club AC Milan .
The LA Galaxy midfielder says the loan move is "95 percent done and dusted"
34-year-old needs to be playing in Europe to have chance of World Cup place .
Beckham won his 115th international cap in England's 3-0 win against Belarus . | [
"(CNN) -- David Beckham has confirmed that he is almost certain to return to Italian club AC Milan on loan when the transfer window re-opens in January. David Beckham has helped LA Galaxy reach the MLS playoffs for the first time since 2005. The Los Angeles Galaxy star, who earned his 115th international cap for En... |
ae70bb77b4cec5af46ac30d05893f066fad9f7e6 | Summarize the following news article. | Diego Maradona is a football legend in Argentina, one of the world's greats .
His skills at Napoli and for the Argentina national side are highly praised .
He has a reputation for leading a wild private life, was addicted to cocaine . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- He is hailed as a god in his native Argentina, has been a vital part of the country's culture since the mid-70s and is largely considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time. Maradona's crowning achievement was captaining Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986. Now, 11 years si... |
67451cc51159f67f1b5ffcebee443ba14af58435 | Summarize the following news article. | Real Madrid complete sale of Dutchmen Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder .
Robben completes transfer to Bayern Munich while Sneijder joins Inter Milan .
Everton complete swoop for defender Sylvain Distin on a busy day of transfers . | [
"(CNN) -- Spanish Primera Liga big-spenders Real Madrid have pruned their squad after their summer transfer splurge by completing the sales of Dutchmen Arjen Robben to Bayern Munich and Wesley Sneijder to Inter Milan. Arjen Robben (left) meets his new coach Louis van Gaal after completing his move to Bayern Munich.... |
2bbfeac7f9c7731e69ca8b303b18de02ceb9825f | Summarize the following news article. | Julien Absalon becomes the first rider to defend the men's mountain bike title .
36-year-old German Sabine Spitz claims victory in the women's mountain bike .
China complete a table tennis clean sweep with the gold medal won by Ma Lin .
Australian Matthew Mitcham denies China clean sweep of diving golds . | [
"(CNN) -- French legend Julien Absalon took his status to new heights when he became the first rider to defend the men's mountain bike Olympic title. Sabine Spitz of Germany celebrates her victory in the women's mountain bike on Saturday. Absalon kept the gold in French hands for the third Olympics in a row -- foll... |
2f929ae6b15ffc52c82d7a4efd3c2123d7e6a1ce | Summarize the following news article. | Movie theater owners originally didn't want to sell food, believing it was low-class .
After Great Depression, they rented concession stands, eventually running them .
Premium screening rooms offer cocktails, wine lists, $17 crab cakes . | [
"(CNN) -- Movie audiences have always known the joys of in-seat snacking, but it took the theaters a while to come around. Owners of nickelodeons and movie palaces refused to sell food until the 1920s, according to \"Shared Pleasures,\" a history of movie presentation by Douglas Gomery. Munching on peanuts and popc... |
33eff51a101d0503319638434aefb97f8228e823 | Summarize the following news article. | Dubai-based billionaire Sulaiman Al Fahim completes takeover of Portsmouth .
Al Fahim becomes chairman, replacing former owner Alexandre Gaydamak .
He rewards caretaker manager Paul Hart with two-year deal as permanent boss .
England striker Peter Crouch decides against a move north to Sunderland . | [
"(CNN) -- Middle-Eastern investment is continuing apace in the English Premier League despite the tough economic climate, with Dubai-based Sulaiman Al Fahim completing his long-awaited takeover of Portsmouth. Sulaiman Al Fahim has continued his interest in English football with a buyout of Portsmouth. Al Fahim, a b... |
2069b9f4833764fb2588c61280c8a46fe2941aef | Summarize the following news article. | United States careful to describe Bosworth trip as only limited diplomatic foray .
In recent weeks North Korea has sought direct talks with the United States .
Envoy Bosworth's trip to North Korea slated for December 8 .
Trip could lead to new negotiations and move six-party talks away from standstill . | [
"Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama, meeting with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul on Thursday, said he will send envoy Stephen Bosworth to North Korea next month for bilateral talks on dismantling Pyongyang's nuclear program. \"If North Korea is prepared to take concrete and irrev... |
1073c0f78b5876d5ee75f1f9e2133b8c5119abc3 | Summarize the following news article. | Italy beat the United States 4-0 to win Fed Cup title at home in in Reggio Calabria .
It is the Italians' second Fed Cup success in three years after previously winning it in 2006 .
Flavia Pennetta's 7-5 6-2 victory over Melanie Oudin in Sunday's opening singles match gave the Italians an unassailable lead .
The fourth... | [
"(CNN) -- Italy secured a second Fed Cup women's tennis title in three years with a comfortable 4-0 win over the United States in Reggio Calabria. With a 2-0 lead overnight, world No. 11 Flavia Pennetta's 7-5 6-2 victory over Melanie Oudin in Sunday's opening singles match gave the Italians an unassailable lead. It... |
77f11184461fb8330c4c3c1e6edd348cb71ba525 | Summarize the following news article. | Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif arrives in Lahore .
Police arrest hundreds of Sharif supporters ahead of his arrival .
Sharif was deported back to Saudi Arabia in September .
President Pervez Musharraf ousted Sharif in a bloodless coup in 1999 . | [
"LAHORE, Pakistan (CNN) -- Former Pakistani prime minister and opposition figure Nawaz Sharif arrived in Pakistan's second-largest city Sunday, where he plans to end seven years in exile and directly participate in upcoming elections. Nawaz Sharif arrived amid a crowd of uniformed security personnel and throngs of ... |
ec0757afab510bccf3557a2c115c9fed68240705 | Summarize the following news article. | Peter Bergen: Bush never correctly framed the "global war on terror"
He says the president went to war against the tactic of terrorism .
Instead, Bergen says, the U.S. should be leading a war vs. al Qaeda .
Bergen: al Qaeda is a formidable enemy, but not the equivalent of fascism . | [
"Editor's note: Peter Bergen is CNN's national security analyst and a fellow at the New America Foundation in Washington and at New York University's Center on Law and Security. His most recent book is \"The Osama bin Laden I Know: An Oral History of al Qaeda's Leader.\" Peter Bergen says it's crucial to correctly ... |
ad2a7dd739df0150f5531954fe80ea28c7785107 | Summarize the following news article. | Argentina striker Diego Milito ruled out of the final two World Cup qualifiers .
Thigh injury means Milito misses matches against Peru and Uruguay .
Coach Diego Maradona names Boca Juniors forward Martin Palermo in squad .
Argentina battling to qualify for next year's finals in South Africa . | [
"(CNN) -- Argentina will be missing striker Diego Milito for the final two World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay as Diego Maradona's struggling team battle to reach the finals in 2010. Diego Milito has had only a bit-part role for Argentina despite his good form for Inter Milan. Milito is expected to be sid... |
f4f0e4592456b1ecd903a99d6cdab3c8c464a612 | Summarize the following news article. | David Beckham is the highest-paid footballer according to Forbes .
Forbes magazine has released a list of the top 20 highest paid players .
World Player of the Year for 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo, is fifth on the list .
Are there any players missing who you think deserve to be paid more? | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- It's fair to say David Beckham may be seeing more green off the football pitch than he does on it. Reason to smile: David Beckham is the highest-earning footballer in the world, according to Forbes . Despite a difficult and expensive period negotiating an extended release from his LA Galax... |
2ec765202bd944c9f6d0caaf0d2172a4f68086b4 | Summarize the following news article. | Roma move up to sixth place in the Serie A table after a 1-0 victory over city rivals Lazio .
Substitute full-back Marco Cassetti scored the only goal of the game in the 79th minute .
Jonathan Biabiany scored twice as Parma drew 2-2 away to Genoa to keep hold of fourth position . | [
"(CNN) -- Roma moved up to sixth place in the Serie A table after a 1-0 victory in the Rome 'derby' against city rivals Lazio. Substitute full-back Marco Cassetti scored the only goal in the 79th minute, finding the corner of the net with a scuffed shot from Mirko Vucinic's cross. Lazio had enjoyed the better of th... |
93172daef082191399d63ad8742dd7a4cab756fc | Summarize the following news article. | The 2005 cable obtained by WikiLeaks is published by the Guardian .
The U.S. ambassador questioned how Botswana removed indigenous Bushmen from a game reserve .
Gem Diamonds received a 25-year, $3 billion license to mine diamonds in the reserve .
A government spokesman says the relocation and government aid have helped... | [
"(CNN) -- A 2005 cable by the U.S. ambassador to Botswana criticized how the southern African nation's government handled the removal of Bushmen people from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, according to the document obtained by WikiLeaks and published Thursday by London's Guardian newspaper. The cable by former A... |
0c937e361fc6f70348154fe7431db40141b805c6 | Summarize the following news article. | Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is to receive an apology from referee's chief .
Wenger sent off in the closing seconds of the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United .
Wenger kicked an empty water bottle down the touchline after disallowed goal .
Tottenham's Croatia midfielder Luka Modric suffers a broken right leg . | [
"(CNN) -- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger can expect an apology from Premier League referees chief Keith Hackett following his dismissal in the closing seconds of Saturday's 2-1 English Premier League defeat to Manchester United. Arsene Wenger has to stand with Manchester United fans after being sent off at Old Traff... |
c2043e9cc3d46fd11d69bae4c747193f2cd28179 | Summarize the following news article. | Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo completes his permanent move to Sevilla .
Negredo has signed five-year contract, although Real have a buy-back option .
The highly-rated Negredo scored 19 goals while on loan to Almeria last season . | [
"(CNN) -- Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo has been sold to Spanish Primera Liga rivals Sevilla in a reported $21 million deal. Negredo scores for Real Madrid in the Peace Cup earlier this month. The highly-rated Negredo was surplus to requirements at Real, who are looking to recoup some of the massive $363 mill... |
3e46ebdd0ce4f35a59acd979a930de5890481e58 | Summarize the following news article. | Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid top Group C by beating Marseille 3-1 .
Ronaldinho penalty gives AC Milan 1-1 draw against FC Zurich .
Chelsea held to a 2-2 draw at home by APOEL Nicosia .
Atletico Madrid claim Europa Cup place despite losing 3-0 to Porto . | [
"(CNN) -- Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Real Madrid as they won 3-1 in Marseille on Tuesday to top Group C of Champions League qualifying. Real's victory meant AC Milan went through in second place in the group despite held 1-1 at FC Zurich, owing their draw to a second half penalty from Ronaldinho. Former Wo... |
aa687b931e16e9d661c592c05d327491890ffb59 | Summarize the following news article. | Inter thrash rivals AC Milan 4-0 in derby after Gennaro Gattuso is sent off .
Goals from Motta, Milito, Maicon and Stankovic seal humiliating defeat .
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has goal disallowed to cap good performance .
Elsewhere, Bari draw 0-0 with Bologna despite finishing with ten men . | [
"(CNN) -- Inter Milan's title defense got back on track with a crushing 4-0 win over city rivals AC Milan, after three first-half strikes capitalized on the sending off of Rossoneri skipper Gennaro Gattuso on Saturday night at the San Siro. New boys Samuel Eto'o (left) and Wesley Sneijder celebrate Inter's impressi... |
d8e115e09230a61f0301222e16c7dd2043c9cb91 | Summarize the following news article. | Liverpool director Tom Hicks Jr has resigned from his position with the club and parent company Kop Holdings .
The American responded abusively when a fan contacted him about the state of the club's finances .
Hicks Jr subsequently apologized but he has now quit the club owened by his father and George Gillett . | [
"(CNN) -- Liverpool director Tom Hicks Jr has resigned from his position with the club and their parent company Kop Holdings in the wake of a foul-mouthed e-mail rant at a fan. The American, son of co-owner Tom Hicks, became embroiled in controversy when it emerged he had responded abusively when one supporter con... |
b8c3b51d7a359a4b169a251ab41f1d40a703068f | Summarize the following news article. | Liverpool have signed Argentina international Maxi Rodriguez on a free transfer .
The 29-year-old winger has penned a three-and-a-half-year deal with Rafael Benitez's side .
Fiorentina have agreed terms with Partizan Belgrade to sign promising midfielder Adem Ljajic . | [
"(CNN) -- Liverpool have signed Argentina international Maxi Rodriguez on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid. The 29-year-old winger has penned a three-and-a-half-year deal with Rafael Benitez's side after four years in the Spanish capital. After passing a medical and agreeing terms Rodriguez put pen to paper on ... |
448d625951d56dec2bc0c2d9bc48d05f622c15ef | Summarize the following news article. | Real Madrid have spent $365 million on new players to try and win La Liga .
Champions Barcelona have added Zlatan Ibrahimovic to their talented squad .
After keeping David Villa and David Silva Valencia may be surprise challengers .
Have your say on who you think will win Serie A in the Sound Off below . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- After an off-season of big-money transfers and endless speculation in Spain the focus finally turns to matters on the pitch. The first round of La Liga fixtures kick off this weekend and Fanzone details what to expect from the new campaign: . So what's new? No sooner had Barcelona wrapped ... |
a5fee2fa63be79207feceffe92a5009079658fa6 | Summarize the following news article. | Manchester United sign Ecuador winger Antonio Valencia for fee of $23 million .
Valencia joins on a four-year contract to replace Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo .
The 23-year-old becomes the English champions' first signing of the summer . | [
"(CNN) -- Manchester United have made their first signing of the summer after confirming a deal has been done for Wigan Athletic winger Antonio Valencia. Ecuador winger Valencia moves to Manchester United as a replacement for Real Madrid-bound Cristiano Ronaldo. The 23-year-old Ecuador international has signed a fo... |
6c2b6826488af86bbfe039f4e06bc0a6bf63e0a0 | Summarize the following news article. | Hamburg take top spot in Bundesliga on goal difference from Bayer Leverkusen .
Paolo Guerrero scores twice in 3-1 victory at home to bottom club Cologne .
Werder Bremen move up to third following a 3-2 win at struggling Hertha Berlin .
Bremen join Schalke and Borussia Monchengladbach on seven points . | [
"(CNN) -- Paolo Guerrero scored twice as Hamburg took over top spot in the German Bundesliga on goal difference from Bayer Leverkusen after a 3-1 victory against bottom club Cologne on Sunday. Paolo Guerrero celebrates after scoring his second goal for Hamburg in the win over Cologne. Leverkusen had gone three poin... |
13e5305cc2f2e2c6033a42e3c29f4a82b3acf60a | Summarize the following news article. | "Afghan Star" is Afghanistan's version of "American Idol"
The show, one of Afghanistan's most popular, has completed its fourth season .
Another show, "Koran Star," judges contestants' knowledge of Islam's holy book .
Many observers see TV programming as a culture war inside Afghanistan . | [
"KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Hundreds of excited music fans wait in line on the lookout for their favorite singers on a hit television show. Elaha Sorur was the lone female finalist on this season's \"Afghan Star,\" the country's answer to \"American Idol.\" Instead of spending the time outside a New York venue or ... |
8833f8e8dacea2fa7e158ce70a9197fefad76f8f | Summarize the following news article. | Manchester United suffer shock 1-0 Premier League loss at new boys Burnley .
Robbie Blake scores the only goal as Michael Carrick misses United penalty .
Jermain Defoe scores a hat-trick as Tottenham hammer Hull 5-1 to lead table . | [
"(CNN) -- England midfielder Michael Carrick missed a first-half penalty as English Premier League champions Manchester United suffered a sensational 1-0 defeat at newly promoted Burnley. Michael Carrick misses his first-half penalty as Manchester United slumped to a stunning defeat at Burnley. The home side scored... |
69596221776374ed6ff2b3c1aacb41adeb8f3c8b | Summarize the following news article. | Cuban prima ballerina invites Obama to come .
She also asks "a favor": Bring along five imprisoned Cubans .
The five had been sent to the United States to infiltrate violent exile groups . | [
"Havana. Cuba (CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama has been issued an unexpected invitation to visit Cuba -- from the island's 90-year-old prima ballerina, who implored him to bring along five Cuban agents imprisoned in the United States for more than a decade. \"I want to invite the president of the United States ... |
64d5f574c7f1fcd348fa61294eec09e83509fc50 | Summarize the following news article. | Bayern Munich close to within two points of Bundesliga's top two teams .
Daniel van Buyten heads late goal against Bavarian rivals Nuremberg in 2-1 win .
Bayern third on goal difference ahead of Hoffenheim and Mainz, who both win .
Cologne move off bottom of table with first victory, winning 2-0 at Stuttgart . | [
"(CNN) -- Bayern Munich closed to within two points of Bundesliga leaders Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen with a 2-1 victory at home to Bavarian rivals Nuremberg on Saturday. Belgian defender Daniel Van Buyten celebrates his winning goal for Bayern Munich. Daniel Van Buyten's 82nd-minute winner left Bayern on 13 point... |
3990200c7a47a429ecc898d2569d7683cd595d78 | Summarize the following news article. | Argentinean takes champion to five sets, winning 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 .
Federer was aiming to equal Bill Tilden's record of six successive U.S. Open wins .
Federer had so far this year won the French Open and Wimbledon titles .
Del Potro, 20, won his first Grand Slam title after reaching final for first time... | [
"(CNN) -- Sixth seed Juan Martin Del Potro, in his first Grand Slam final, stunned defending champion and top seed Roger Federer to take the men's singles title at the U.S. Open in New York. Juan Martin Del Potro celebrates after beating Roger Federer during the final on Monday. The 20-year-old Argentinean took the... |
52ed08515aa6112b14d4bb64e7e50faba919987b | Summarize the following news article. | Roger Federer hailed a shot against Novak Djokovic as the best of his career .
The Swiss world number one hit a stunning baseline winner through his legs .
Federer is going in search of his sixth U.S. Open title at Flushing Meadows .
Argentina's Juan Del Potro faces Federer in what will be a first grand slam final . | [
"(CNN) -- Roger Federer exclusively told CNN that the stunning shot he executed in his U.S. Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic was the best of his career. Roger Federer hailed his stunning shot against Novak Djokovic as the best of his career. The world number one produced a near-faultless performance to defeat ... |
b26097091d9839b253c0b31d632930292da3e837 | Summarize the following news article. | Manchester City have ended their interest in signing Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o .
The move fell through because Eto'o wanted to be paid a portion of transfer fee .
City midfielder Gelson Fernandez and Brazilian striker Jo both leave the club . | [
"(CNN) -- Premier League big-spenders Manchester City will renew their search for a new world-class striker after ending their interest in Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o. Eto'o will not be playing for Manchester City next season after the English club ended their interest in him. The Cameroon international, who is ... |
ac2e59e27564f0c77b03513cdea6616d8dd8361d | Summarize the following news article. | Lukas Podolski scores his first goal since returning to Cologne in 2-1 defeat .
Jefferson Farfan and Levan Kobiashvili scored the goals that gave Schalke win .
The defeat leaves Cologne on bottom of the Bundesliga table after five games . | [
"(CNN) -- Lukas Podolski scored his first goal since returning to Cologne but it was not enough as they crashed to a defeat 2-1 against Schalke which leaves them bottom of the German Bundesliga. Podolski celebrates his first goal since returning to Cologne, but it did not stop his side sliding to defeat. The hosts ... |
d561d82691ee03788fde6d0e49968dcaf508b14c | Summarize the following news article. | Massimo Ambrosini has signed a one-year contract extension with AC Milan .
Ambrosini, 32, joined AC Milan in 1995 from Cesena and is in his 14th season .
He was named captain this summer following the retirement of Paolo Maldini . | [
"(CNN) -- Massimo Ambrosini has signed a one-year contract extension at AC Milan to stay with the Italian club until 2011. Ambrosini will remain with AC Milan until 2011 after signing a new one-year contract with the club. The 32-year-old AC Milan captain scored seven goals in 27 Serie A appearances for the Rossone... |
3c17087fe7081c6a6c31bcab2441fb80c33ff20c | Summarize the following news article. | Maria Sharapova claims the Toray Pan Pacific Open title in Tokyo .
Unseeded Russian beats Jelena Jankovic who retires with wrist injury in first set .
Venus Williams wins first round match at China Open in Beijing . | [
"(CNN) -- Maria Sharapova landed the Toray Pan Pacific Open title in Tokyo on Saturday as her final opponent Jelena Jankovic was forced to retire injured in the first set. Sharapova was winning her first title of 2009 after returning from injury. Unseeded Russian Sharapova was leading 5-2 when Jankovic pulled out ... |
d58becbb95aad9bb6774f049b830a7322083816f | Summarize the following news article. | Emmanuel Adebayor appears to stamp on Arsenal forward Robin van Persie .
Van Persie says that Adebayor deliberately set out to injure him in the match .
Adebayor also celebrated his goal in Man City's 4-2 win in front of Arsenal fans .
FA set to investigate Adebayor's conduct in the English Premier League clash . | [
"(CNN) -- Arsenal forward Robin van Persie has accused former teammate Emmanuel Adebayor of deliberately trying to injure him with a stamp during their English Premier League defeat to Manchester City. Robin van Persie has accused Emmanuel Adebayor of trying to deliberately injure him. Adebayor, who left Arsenal fo... |
af14a46138d0528562bb33918021817d7b651e96 | Summarize the following news article. | Clay, grass and hard tennis court surfaces all produce different bounces .
The speed and bounce of certain courts can adversely affect a player's game .
Use the CNN interactive to see how the bounce differs on each surface . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- There is a mathematical reason why the French Open is so different to any other of the Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Clay courts require a different type of game to grass and hard court surfaces . The Roland Garros tournament is currently being contested, with Rafael Nadal looking for his... |
1135a729e0b22783e70f9ab0a1871356d8f2a2b5 | Summarize the following news article. | Refinancing has left Manchester United and Liverpool short of transfer funds .
An new era of Premier League prudence reigns according to finance experts .
Real Madrid have spent $300 million on Ronaldo, Kaka and Benezma .
Spanish clubs present serious challenge to English domination in Europe . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- If Manchester United and Liverpool fans are expecting the arrival of superstar players ahead of the new season then they had better think again, as the cost of refinancing debt could significantly curb the club's spending power according to industry experts. Liverpool co-owners George Gill... |
3c599d4ada02c675cabf5d3af3be9a61e2b27b1e | Summarize the following news article. | Roger Federer seeking to match the six straight U.S. Open wins of Bill Tilden .
Tilden dominated tennis in the 1920s, winning 10 grand slam titles .
The American legend served two prison sentences on morals charges in the 1940s .
Tilden was shunned by the tennis comminty and died at the age of 60 . | [
"(CNN) -- Five-time defending champion Roger Federer is bidding to match the record of a controversial tennis legend who dominated the sport in the 1920s but died in disgrace. Tilden dominated tennis in the 1920s with his own trademark style. American Bill Tilden achieved fame and fortune through his tennis exploi... |
69452757e0c77a93a74dbbd51e5e7dfebfdb3fb8 | Summarize the following news article. | Marco Materazzi handed new three-year contract by Italian champions .
The 35-year-old defender now tied to Inter Milan until the summer of 2012 .
The center-back's existing deal was due to expire in a year's time .
Inter complete signing of Brazilian midfielder Thiago Motta from Genoa . | [
"(CNN) -- Italian champions Inter Milan have handed a new three-year contract to veteran defender Marco Materazzi. Marco Materazzi now seems set to end his playing career with Inter Milan. The 35-year-old World Cup winner's existing deal had been due to run out at the end of next summer, but he is now set to stay a... |
6ece4d73bb2df0cdbe090e74a8a070389a393c26 | Summarize the following news article. | Carlos Tevez wanted by clubs in Spain and Italy as well as Premier League .
Argentine striker still hoping current club Man Utd will offer him a fresh deal .
Adviser Kia Joorabchian stressed the striker would not rush into a decision . | [
"(CNN) -- Carlos Tevez is wanted by clubs in Spain and Italy as well as England's Premier League should Manchester United choose to show him the door when his loan deal expires at the end of the month. Argentine striker Tevez is still hoping Manchester United will offer him a new deal at the end of the month. Argen... |
8d15b21a23528bac6cbe625fbebf5e64b87c8128 | Summarize the following news article. | Pilots will now present airline ID and another form of identification .
They will still be subject to random screening and other layers of security .
Pilots unions welcome the announcement . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Airline pilots who want to skip certain airport screening measures -- saying it's wasteful to search pilots for sharp objects when they can bring down planes with their bare hands -- are finally getting their way. The Transportation Security Administration announced Friday that it is taking ste... |
a83effa35eee9596669a87a4c98f11513da4a974 | Summarize the following news article. | English Premier League leaders Chelsea smash seven goals past Sunderland .
Nicolas Anelka and Frank Lampard score twice each in 7-2 home victory .
Manchester United stay one point back in second place after beating Burnley 3-0 .
Roberto Mancini suffers first defeat as Manchester City boss, losing 2-0 at Everton . | [
"(CNN) -- English Premier League leaders Chelsea smashed seven goals past hapless Sunderland on Saturday, while second-placed Manchester United kept up the pressure with a 3-0 victory at home to Burnley. Chelsea lost four key players to the Africa Cup of Nations, but showed they still have plenty of firepower follo... |
7ff6e7047e51f30b16cbb5201db358f27ca54165 | Summarize the following news article. | Nisa Muhammad and Rozario Slack created a Basic Training for Couples .
The eight-week program helps dating, engaged and married couples stay on track .
Unhealthy relationships give kids inaccurate views of marriage, says Muhammad . | [
"(CNN) -- After meeting a number black couples in crisis, Nisa Muhammad and Dr. Rozario Slack were inspired to create Basic Training for Couples. Nisa Muhammad, who founded National Black Marriage Day, co-created the Basic Training for Couples program. The eight-week program educates dating, engaged or married coup... |
5fab81f3ff1306ad61688101cc72a643525abb3a | Summarize the following news article. | Marian Wright Edelman: Black youths at higher risk of going to prison .
She says innovators like Harlem Children's Zone are showing strong results .
Edelman: Investing in children from birth can break the pipeline to prison . | [
"Editor's note: Marian Wright Edelman is president of the Children's Defense Fund, a nonprofit organization that advocates for policies to help children escape poverty, abuse and neglect and gain access to health care and education. Edelman was the first black woman admitted to the Mississippi bar and was a leader ... |
dcd33e499780f294dda3b190622669014131d779 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Gulet Mohamed is questioned by FBI, met by family at Dulles International Airport .
Mohamed, 19, is suing the U.S. government over the alleged detention.
Mohamed had been trapped in Kuwait for nearly a month .
Mohamed went to the Mideast to visit relatives and to learn Arabic, according to the lawsuit . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- A 19-year-old Virginia teenager who says he was kidnapped and tortured by Kuwaiti authorities and placed on a \"no-fly\" list that prevented him from going home has returned to the United States and been reunited with his family. FBI agents questioned Gulet Mohamed after his plane landed at Dul... |
7b9212ba1f4845d95f6eabeb439a51441a15fecb | Summarize the following news article. | 2008 winner Cristiano Ronaldo is included in the nominations for FIFA World Player of the Year .
The Real Madrid forward one of five players on the shortlist, all with either Madrid or Barcelona .
Lionel Messi is favorite to land the gong after recently winning the Ballon d'Or award for European Player of the Year . | [
"(CNN) -- Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been included on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award. The 2008 winner is one of five contenders for the honor alongside Real Madrid team-mate Kaka and Barcelona trio Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Xavi. Ronaldo transferred from Manchester U... |
056fb13816aacf2dbf60b439a547cccd498254ed | Summarize the following news article. | British police investigating death of man who found unconscious at a soccer match .
A 30-year-old man died in hospital in the early hours of Sunday morning .
He was found collapsed in a stand at halftime in match between Stoke and Blackburn .
Stoke report that he was treated at the scene for a head injury and cardiac a... | [
"(CNN) -- British police are investigating the death of a man who was found unconscious at a soccer match on Saturday. A 30-year-old, who has not yet been named, died in hospital in the early hours of Sunday morning following Stoke City's Premier League match at home to Blackburn Rovers. He was treated at the Brita... |
1e709bdc44ccf086808e899b09cf24fca7d1a8ea | Summarize the following news article. | Melissa Harris-Lacewell: Barack Obama's election celebrated as racial triumph .
She says it represented real progress in the arena of politics .
Harris-Lacewell: In many other areas, issues of race remain significant . | [
"Melissa Harris-Lacewell is associate professor of politics and African-American studies at Princeton University. She is the author of the award-winning book \"Barbershops, Bibles, and BET: Everyday Talk and Black Political Thought\" and writes a daily blog titled The Kitchen Table. Melissa Harris-Lacewell says Afr... |
e4a21995c806d7a9dd6188df3df6243ef4c959fc | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Teens acquitted of murder, aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation .
NEW: Brandon Piekarsky and Derrick Donchak convicted of simple assault .
Schuylkill County prosecutors alleged the beating was racially motivated .
Incident drew national attention to rural mining town of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania . | [
"POTTSVILLE, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- A fomer Pennsylvania high school football player was acquitted of murder Friday in the beating death of a Mexican immigrant last summer. Luis Ramirez died of blunt force injuries after a confrontation with a group of Pennsylania teens. However, a Schuylkill County jury found Bran... |
c394637889b88b91580e8d3f3abdfcf78ac565e0 | Summarize the following news article. | Winfrey recalls thinking about killing herself .
"I'm just not the marrying kind," she says .
Winfrey says she's had her heart broken twice . | [
"(CNN) -- Oprah Winfrey, who was pregnant at 14 and lost the baby, said she thought about killing herself and saw the loss of the child as a second chance. In a wide-ranging interview that aired Monday during the premiere of CNN's \"Piers Morgan Tonight,\" the talk show queen also spoke about love, her long-term pa... |
4667fbde234d2906c0241b3cf68e1060c422dc0c | Summarize the following news article. | Police: James Earl Ray's money came from a bank robbery in his hometown .
Gun, masks used in robbery found near burial plot of Ray's mother .
Ray bought a Mustang and underwent plastic surgery before King's death .
Prosecutors believe he lived very cheaply on the run . | [
"MEMPHIS, Tennessee (CNN) -- When James Earl Ray bought a white Mustang in the summer of 1967, he stood on a streetcorner in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, and pulled the cash out of his shirt pocket, $2,000 in all. James Earl Ray paid $2,000 cash for a white Mustang, similar to this one, the seller told the FBI. \"... |
14caa273088e8bf8ceae5294974f1340c8e0183b | Summarize the following news article. | Zoltan Bakonyi accused of public endangerment, harming the environment .
Official believes eighth victim found is body of missing person .
European Union experts will investigate how badly the environment has been damaged .
The dam holding back more sludge is expected to collapse, a disaster official says . | [
"(CNN) -- The head of the company at the center of a toxic spill in Hungary has been arrested, accused of public endangerment and harming the environment, authorities said Monday. Earlier, executive Zoltan Bakonyi had been questioned by authorities. Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, told CNN affiliate MTV tha... |
71d9d67be0db80a9363db85990c1d318e4482f99 | Summarize the following news article. | King's sister was sewing an Easter dress when she saw TV report he was shot .
Farris: Memory of Memphis "not a pleasant one. ... It's one that I cannot erase"
She remembers her brother loved playing pool, doing jitterbug and telling jokes .
Despite loss of loved ones, Farris says, "God never puts on us what we can't be... | [
"ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Christine King Farris was sewing an Easter dress for her daughter in their Atlanta home one rainy April evening when the nightly news was interrupted by a special report. A lone survivor, Farris, 80, is writing a memoir about life with her brother called \"Through It All.\" The newscaster... |
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