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2d3b2eb21a6691c764aaa1f27030453fc44331ab | Summarize the following news article. | Three arrested after London protest becomes unruly; officer knocked out .
Police say 20,000 gathered outside Israeli Embassy in London .
Similar demonstrations take place in other European cities .
3,000 protest outside temporary residence of U.S. President-elect Obama . | [
"(CNN) -- Thousands of demonstrators marched through cities across Europe on Saturday, calling for an immediate end to Israel's attacks on Gaza. A protester swings a club at a police horse Saturday night near London's Israeli Embassy. Up to 20,000 people were gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in London, England,... |
c268e6069d8fb84a966c0376d5223082ba374f6a | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: 19 people remain missing, official says .
Curfew remained in effect for third day in Concepcion, scene of worst looting .
70 percent of Chile's economy affected by quake, particularly fruit and mining sectors . | [
"Concepcion, Chile (CNN) -- Aid and increased security were flowing Wednesday into hard-hit areas of Chile, but some residents complained that they still had not received food or water since Saturday's massive earthquake killed more than 800 people. President Michelle Bachelet urged residents Wednesday to remain ca... |
c7c82583a30d13ac9ff353bd40821149fe61ff4c | Summarize the following news article. | A legal battle puts the future of Skype in jeopardy, according to owner eBay .
Skype in legal battle with company behind some of its software .
eBay says without software Skype's "business... would likely not be possible" | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- A legal battle has put the future of Skype in jeopardy, according to eBay, which owns the online communications system. Skype's online phone and video communication service has been incredibly popular. If Skype loses the right to use a key part of its software and can't create an adequate ... |
9325887afa7dc243c49446995fea73ed0c2735d9 | Summarize the following news article. | Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri is believed to be in Yemen .
He grew up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .
He recruited his brother into a terrorist movement . | [
"(CNN) -- The man suspected to be at the center of the plot to send bombs from Yemen to the United States is a Saudi national who authorities believe has been living in Yemen for the past three years. Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri is one of Saudi Arabia's most wanted men, according to a list published by the government l... |
56dd470106cdde07ba3a9fcdb88b20afba9de936 | Summarize the following news article. | Email your questions on ethical shopping and green products to Scot Case .
Case is an expert on ethical marketing and exposing company "greenwashing"
Read the 'Ask the expert' Q&A on carbon trading . | [
"CNN -- From organic toothpaste to \"clean\" petrol, it seems as though all the products in our lives are busily championing their eco-friendly credential. Nevermind the white wash, how do you deal with greenwash? But who holds these companies to account and how can you separate the facts about a product or company... |
fb4f757f8c0c52e51cf43d2e2e8139ddbab9864f | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Bill Richardson, who is not a U.S. envoy, says a N. Korean general was open to his ideas .
NEW: They include a military hotline and a commission to settle disputes in the region .
The U.N. Security Council will meet Sunday morning about the Korean crisis .
Planned South Korean military exercises have been delayed ... | [
"Pyongyang, North Korea (CNN) -- At Russia's urging, the U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Sunday morning aimed at defusing simmering tensions in the Korean peninsula. The meeting will take place at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, a day after Russia had originally wanted to meet, its ambassador to the Unit... |
3703170b6aa57cfd1d3d7b18399a1aa79ead6d4d | Summarize the following news article. | Tuvalu in Pacific Ocean threaten by rising sea levels from climate change .
With consortium of G8 energy companies plan to use only renewables by 2020 .
Most of Pacific island nation is less than one meter above sea level . | [
"(CNN) -- Tuvalu, the fourth smallest nation on the planet, has announced it aims to be totally powered by renewable energy sources by 2020. Tuvalu hopes to set an example to bigger nations by relying totally on clean energy by 2020. Located between Hawaii and Australia, the tiny Pacific nation is one of the world'... |
cd509fac8bacbf70410f20b6321303d0b03cb9c8 | Summarize the following news article. | Distance learning widens access to world-class health training and education .
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine helping prevent brain drain .
2,500 students enrolled in distance learning program at London School .
School is winner of $1 million Gates Award for Global Health . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- A group of African scientists last week called on rich nations to help stem the tide of African talent leaving the continent's universities. Dr. Francess Ayaebene, who runs a clinic in rural Nigeria, wanted to update her knowledge of tropical medicine. In a statement the Network of Africa... |
a5b8253f333d5a53f8dd91f58fd0b6033081b0f3 | Summarize the following news article. | Didier Drogba scores twice as Chelsea beat Arsenal at Emirates .
Chelsea re-open five point lead at the top of the English Premier League .
Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 in Merseyside derby to go fifth in standings .
Birmingham win 1-0 at Wolves with Lee Bowyer scoring winner . | [
"(CNN) -- Didier Drogba scored twice as Chelsea re-established a five point lead at the top of the English Premier League with a 3-0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Manchester United's 4-1 thumping of Portsmouth had lifted the reigning champions to within two points of the leaders, but Chelsea ... |
abfaf95b878887fee6dc2ad3d6386453996069f9 | Summarize the following news article. | Obama says stimulus plan rescued economy from "worst of this crisis"
Program, one year old, has run "smoothly, cleanly, transparently", Obama says .
Republicans charge the program expanded deficit without creating jobs .
Stimulus laid foundation for long-term growth, VP Joe Biden says . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- President Obama marked the one-year anniversary of his controversial economic stimulus plan Wednesday, declaring the $862 billion package an unequivocal success that has created or saved millions of jobs. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of Obama's cabinet also fanned out across the count... |
e6280c22ba4641ffbaeb7333d2ff41b3101ace2a | Summarize the following news article. | FIFA announce list of nominations for the World Player of the Year award .
The annual ceremony takes place in Zurich, Switzerland on December 21 .
Reigning holder Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid nominated once again . | [
"Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to win the FIFA World Player of the Year for a second successive year after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this year's award. The Portuguese winger, who joined Real Madrid this summer from Manchester United for a world record transfer fee, heads a familiar cast of footba... |
693a730673575ed6f885fb36cda15358fd70a8fc | Summarize the following news article. | Oklahoma to use $380 million of stimulus money for road projects .
Proposed retail development in Illinois would mean thousands of jobs .
Call center has 300 vacancies to be filled in next few months .
Truck-driving academy offers path to jobs in six weeks . | [
"Editor's note: CNN affiliates report on where job seekers are finding work across the country and how those looking for employment are coping with the situation. Road work is increasing across the nation in the wake of the economic stimulus plan. (CNN) -- During President Obama's prime-time news conference Tuesda... |
30dac8e81739b7b8ca77f2a4d663d96b4923471c | Summarize the following news article. | As Woodstock celebrates 40 years, the music festival still looms large .
Memories of the event are distorted by media coverage, movies, some say .
"It took 10 years to realize you were part of history," said Lenny Eisenberg .
iReport.com: Were you at Woodstock? Share your memories, photos . | [
"(CNN) -- Cheryl Morse was 19 years old when she hitchhiked more than 700 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Bethel, New York. She was determined to make it to the Woodstock music festival. An estimated 400,000 people attended the Woodstock music festival in Bethel, New York, in August 1969. Although Morse, now 59, n... |
f21eae7e796721088234b885bc6eae0daef05738 | Summarize the following news article. | Oxfam report tells the stories of people affected by climate change .
Report 'Suffering the Science' catalogs challenges of world's poor .
Stocking: "People are always saying to me, 'the seasons have changed'"
Oxfam wants greater action on climate change from developed nations . | [
"(CNN) -- They may live on separate continents, in different countries with differing cultures, but the same message is being echoed by the world's poor, according to a new report by aid agency Oxfam. Farmers in Uganda have little choice but to attempt to cultivate crops on arid land. The report, \"Suffering the Sc... |
da516c4609b63c08d1567aa1f957a5fb21b68a33 | Summarize the following news article. | "Sin Nombre" opens a window on Mexico's Mara Salvatrucha gangs .
Cary Fukunaga's debut thriller set against backdrop of immigrant trafficking on trains .
Fukunaga visited gang members in jail and rode an immigrant train for research .
Film won directing and cinematography awards at 2009 Sundance Film Festival . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- If riding on top of a Mexican freight train while bandits lie in wait, or inviting real-life gang members to improvise street battles doesn't sound like the wisest approach to making your first feature film, try telling Cary Fukunaga. \"Sin Nombre\" portrays one boy's struggle to escape Me... |
cb132734d3e1d829af05e98f88ffb1df56139800 | Summarize the following news article. | Ryan Babel has threatened to leave English Premier League side Liverpool .
The Dutch international says unless he plays more games he will move in January .
Under-pressure manager Rafa Benitez is hoping results go his way to keep Liverpool in the Champions League .
Liverpool currently lie seventh in the English Premier... | [
"(CNN) -- Dutch international Ryan Babel has threatened to leave English Premier League side Liverpool unless he is picked to play in more games by his manager Rafa Benitez. The 22-year-old has told British newspaper The Sun he feels his career has stalled since his move to Anfield, and if the situation does not im... |
7ea308355408f6d8cb459739401701e0957921bd | Summarize the following news article. | People are using computer models to try to pick NCAA basketball winners .
A successful model from Georgia Tech picks UNC to win this year .
As more data is available online, the practice appears to be more popular .
One professor says it's more fun to watch for fun than fill out bracket . | [
"(CNN) -- Here's a hot tip: The University of North Carolina is going to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament. A Georgia Tech professor's computer model suggests UNC will win this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament. At least that's the prediction of Joel Sokol, a Georgia Tech professor whose statistical mo... |
6c729fe088aa343b76252205c24f170509ed4d6f | Summarize the following news article. | Didier Drogba targets World Cup glory with African powerhouses Ivory Coast .
Drogba scored crucial goal as Ivory Coast clinched qualification for South Africa .
Ivory Coast exited in group stages at the World Cup finals in Germany in 2006 . | [
"(CNN) -- Didier Drogba is backing his Ivory Coast team to make history by becoming the first African country to reach the final of the World Cup next year. Drogba is contemplating a big challenge by the Ivory Coast in South Africa. The Chelsea striker scored the decisive goal as the Elephants sealed their place i... |
fbf45cf5c97cfd21fd87a2f891d7c789eaae4ac8 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Police sergeant says he saw Hayes fleeing the scene .
Juror dismissed after expressing concerns to court .
William Petit's wife and two daughters were killed in a 2007 home invasion .
Petit testified on the second day of trial Tuesday . | [
"New Haven, Connecticut (CNN) -- A Connecticut doctor whose wife and two daughters were killed in a 2007 home invasion took the stand Tuesday to testify against one of the accused killers, recalling horrific details of being beaten and tied up by his alleged captors while fearing for the well-being of his family. W... |
1908b1e770f324ba2476ff513129f78496af2155 | Summarize the following news article. | Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko expects to join AC Milan for next season .
The Bosnian international has already informed his club he intends to move to Italy .
The 23-year-old scored 26 goals last season to inspire the Wolves to the Bundesliga title . | [
"(CNN) -- Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko expects to play for AC Milan next season. The Bosnian international, whose 26 goals last season inspired the Wolves to the Bundesliga title, has already informed his club he intends to move to the San Siro outfit. \"I recently spoke to Wolfsburg executives about it and they kn... |
811eb2de1cb2d483a0e7e2216c569712ba4a5b2e | Summarize the following news article. | Utah this month moved most employees to a four-day workweek .
The state estimates it will save $3 million in utility costs for the year .
Some parents are happy about change; others say it isn't fair .
The four-day work week is a one-year experiment and could become permanent . | [
"SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (CNN) -- Carolyn Dennis, mother of a 5-year-old, initially wasn't too keen on Utah's decision to move her to a four-day workweek. Mylitta Barrett says Utah's four-day workweek makes looking after her disabled son, Joseph, harder. Dennis and 17,000 other state employees this month began working... |
b00ac5342302984a79a744a23684c9887f167d6d | Summarize the following news article. | Police arrest 113 people after Friday's violent demonstration in Tirana, a spokeswoman says .
Albania's PM has accused the Socialist Party head of targeting him and fomenting violence .
The opposition blames the government and says the PM's party rigged the last election .
The U.S. ambassador retirates calls for compro... | [
"(CNN) -- Despite international calls for calm and negotiations, Albania's ruling government continued Saturday to levy sharply-worded rhetoric against its opposition and arrested 113 people following a massive Friday protest that turned violent, state-run media reported. Those arrested were charged with confrontin... |
8ad857ae15d0e8b73257391c35487266b195c33a | Summarize the following news article. | Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro rejoining Juve after three years at Real Madrid .
News comes less than 24 hours after the club sacked coach Claudio Ranieri .
Defender Cannavaro, 35, won two scudetti with Juventus, in 2005 and 2006 . | [
"(CNN) -- Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro is rejoining Juventus after three years at Real Madrid, the Serie A club announced on their Web site on Tuesday. Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro won two Primera Liga titles during his three-year stay at Real Madrid. News of Cannavaro's return comes less than 24 hours after the ... |
9b6ebc506ee0ac0157a30ab0ee870aad672b0b63 | Summarize the following news article. | Learn about a possible seating change for the State of the Union address .
Hear how some Americans honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Consider the challenges facing a scholarship program in the state of Georgia .
Use the Daily Discussion to help students understand today's featured news stories . | [
"(CNN Student News) -- January 18, 2011 . Download PDF maps related to today's show: . • Tucson, Arizona • Tunisia • Athens, Georgia . Transcript . THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: I'm Carl Azuz and this is CNN Student News! We... |
b225b4f3f6fa7f59886deb408ac541f5e3f6e60e | Summarize the following news article. | Klass-Jan Huntelaar scored twice as AC Milan beat Udinese 3-2 on Friday .
The result lifts Milan up to second place in the table, eight points behind leaders Inter .
Borussia Moenchengladbach beat Nuremberg 2-1 to move up to 11th in Bundesliga . | [
"(CNN) -- A double from Klass-Jan Huntelaar saw AC Milan warm up for next week's Champions League clash with Manchester United by defeating Udinese 3-2 at the San Siro, a result that moves them up to second place in the Serie A table. The home side took a seventh minute lead when Dutch international Huntelaar power... |
48f09ec7bf0a3f9705b109fa45b74de3ed29dc4e | Summarize the following news article. | Find out what topic is likely to come up as China's leader visits the U.S.
Hear about a former Haitian dictator's surprising return to his country .
Consider some of the ways that companies and governments fight piracy .
Use the Daily Discussion to help students understand today's featured news stories . | [
"(CNN Student News) -- January 19, 2011 . Download PDF maps related to today's show: . • Pakistan • Haiti • Somalia . Transcript . THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: A former dictator shows back up in his home country 25 years af... |
d96a74681551fb2a22e28c2b44ee2c1301ce53b4 | Summarize the following news article. | Inter Milan and holders Barcelona draw 0-0 at San Siro in opening Group F tie .
Dynamo Kiev fight back from goal a goal behind to defeat Rubin Kazan 3-1 .
Liverpool and Lyon open their Group E accounts with 1-0 wins respectively . | [
"(CNN) -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o were both kept under wraps by their former team-mates as Inter Milan held Champions League holders Barcelona to a dour Group F goalless draw at the San Siro. Thierry Henry (left) finds no way past Javier Zanetti as Inter Milan and Barcelona cancel each other out. The qu... |
0a5e808a6c671732019a1dc640d3f4c4eee2dfa1 | Summarize the following news article. | Nikolay Davydenko wins ATP World Tour Finals title in London .
Russian beats Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in straight sets .
Davydenko was beaten in last year's final by Serbian Novak Djokovic .
Bryan brothers win doubles title to claim end of season top ranking . | [
"(CNN) -- Nikolay Davydenko produced a ruthless display to beat U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro in straight sets to win the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Sunday. Davydenko had dispatched world number one Roger Federer in the semifinals and re-produced the magic to see off the Argentine 6-3 6-4 in one... |
ee1ba93155b4f0c40e0e5d811a6729e86fb0d273 | Summarize the following news article. | Paul Field, managing director of The Wiggles answers poop questionnaire .
"I couldn't live without love and music!"
"The worst job I ever had: As a trainee manager for Woolworths" | [
"SYDNEY, Australia (CNN) -- 1. I owe my success to... my father and mother. My mother instilled a love of music and had all of her seven children taught a musical instrument. My father put family first but worked very, very hard. Paul Field, managing director of \"The Wiggles\" 2. The most inspirational book I have... |
317810cf29f3148ad6f26386aeb85f27737230fa | Summarize the following news article. | Anthony Field, Murray Cook and Greg Page studied early childhood education .
Entertain children with music and visuals in English, Mandarin and Spanish .
U.S. fans include John Travolta, Sarah Jessica Parker, Chris Rock, Cate Blanchett . | [
"(CNN) -- The Wiggles have been officially wiggling for 17 years now, entertaining children with music, television, videos and films that have become modern classics. The Wiggles have been entertaining children with colorful, clean-cut songs since 1991. In Australia, their annual end of year national tour sells ove... |
ebbc3573f9af94c194a8b9e723605ceaf485551f | Summarize the following news article. | Shrien Dewani is accused of staging a carjacking to have his wife killed .
The killing took place in South Africa, which is seeking his extradition from the UK .
He denies staging the killing .
He's next due in court on February 8 . | [
"London (CNN) -- A British businessman who is accused of having his wife killed during their honeymoon in South Africa was given two more weeks to prepare his defense against extradition, a judge ruled Thursday. Shrien Dewani's next hearing will be February 8, the judge ruled. He is free on bail until that date, wh... |
c689135dc47d3841026bd954a6cf6b48e3c9a8d5 | Summarize the following news article. | The Chinese economy grew 10.3% in 2010, according to government figures .
The size of the world's second largest economy eclipsed $6 trillion .
Consumer prices grew 3.3% year-on-year; food prices grew 7.2% .
Inflation is a growing concern for Beijing as the economy expands . | [
"Beijing (CNN) -- The Chinese economy continued its breakneck growth in 2010, expanding by 10.3%, according to government figures released Thursday. Last year China's economic output eclipsed Japan to become the world's second largest economy with just over $6 trillion, completing a decade long gallop that saw it j... |
c866a04da1e8b8d0adca030371026a3ba7f3b4e1 | Summarize the following news article. | Airstrikes launched in attempt to retake small pockets of Bajaur Agency .
Police officer, 2 civilians die in suicide attack on police checkpoint near Peshawar .
Sunday: Bomb blast destroys girl's school east of Peshawar city . | [
"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Government airstrikes killed 20 Taliban militants in the past 24 hours in northwest Pakistan, a military source said Monday. Residents sift through the rubble of a bombed out school near Peshawar city. The airstrikes were launched in the village of Charmang, as part of an attempt to re... |
06acc859b0cf0071bbbe0d53601224994e43ea29 | Summarize the following news article. | Inter Milan go eight points clear in Serie A with a 3-0 home win in the San Siro over Cagliari .
Arch-rivals AC Milan can only draw 0-0 at Bologna to see their title hopes fade .
Roma win 1-0 at Fiorentina to climb above Milan into second place .
Sevilla slip out of top four in Spain with 2-1 defeat to Real Zaragoza . | [
"(CNN) -- Inter Milan took a stranglehold on the Serie A title with a 3-0 win over Cagliari on Sunday which saw them open a 10-point lead over city rivals AC Mlan, who could only manage a goalless draw at Bologna. Roma's later 1-0 win at Fiorentina, with Mirko Vucinic scoring the only goal, saw them move into seco... |
6756154520e25f45e223ea9c553683b0b3bfe2ee | Summarize the following news article. | Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor handed three-match ban by FA .
The 25-year-old Togo captain will miss this weekend's Manchester derby .
Adebayor charged with violent conduct for stamping on Robin van Persie .
His ban leaves City short of strikers for Sunday's trip to United's Old Trafford . | [
"(CNN) -- Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been handed a three-match suspension for his stamp on Arsenal's Robin Van Persie last weekend. Adebayor has also been charged for his goal celebration in last Saturday's defeat of Arsenal. The Togo captain decided not to challenge the charge of violent conduct... |
02aafe38ea456f761cc0fd92e428a1d7b25a49ae | Summarize the following news article. | New Sunderland owner Ellis Short insists he will not interfere with football matters .
American billionaire will leave chairman Niall Quinn to run that side of club .
Sunderland release seven players including veteran Dwight Yorke .
Portsmouth's prospective new owner outlines his dreams for the club . | [
"(CNN) -- New Sunderland owner Ellis Short insists that he will not interfere on the football side following his takeover of the English Premier League club. Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn, left, and new owner Ellis Short at the club's final game of the season. The American billionaire will buy out the controlling... |
ca9bc03a542e02496f3a631fa9c2f44e96726e08 | Summarize the following news article. | The death toll in Rio de Janeiro state has climbed to 741 .
"I think there may be five times what we found until now," official says .
Forecasters predict rain for the next several days in areas already submerged . | [
"Rio De Janeiro (CNN) -- As floodwaters receded in some parts of the state of Rio de Janeiro, the devastation from flooding in Brazil continued to climb Wednesday, and the death toll nationwide reached at least 765. Much of the damage occurred in that state, where heavy rains have liquefied hills into tombs of mud ... |
a028e3619cd97142ead4e90eb5ad55c0e64b7447 | Summarize the following news article. | Genoa prevent city rivals Sampdoria from moving into Serie A's top three .
Home side win 3-0 in derby that sees three players sent off and move up to fifth .
Antonio Di Natale returns from ban to inspire Udinese to a 2-0 win over Livorno .
AC Milan will be without injured right-back Massimo Oddo for the rest of this ye... | [
"(CNN) -- Genoa prevented city rivals Sampdoria from moving into Serie A's top three after triumphing 3-0 in a fiery derby on Saturday that saw three players sent off. The home side moved up to fifth place, just a point behind the Blucerchiati. Omar Milanetto put Genoa ahead from the penalty spot in the 10th minute... |
949b8e1732c977043feec1db139939bca3d34d3e | Summarize the following news article. | Michael Owen scores first goal for Manchester United in 5-0 victory at Wigan .
Arsenal make it 10 goals in two games, beating Portsmouth 4-1 to lead table .
Emmanuel Adebayor scores again for Manchester City in 1-0 win over Wolves . | [
"(CNN) -- Michael Owen scored his first goal for Manchester United, and fellow-striker Wayne Rooney his 100th, as the English Premier League champions returned to winning form with a thumping 5-0 victory at Wigan on Saturday. Michael Owen celebrates his first Manchester United goal as the English champions thumped ... |
6cf4cd1b1418b93466a0a6ede74f7188178f5a0e | Summarize the following news article. | Third seed Kim Clijsters defeats Dinara Safina 6-0 6-0 in the Australian Open first round .
World number two Vera Zvonareva is safely through after a win against Sybille Bammer .
Australia's Samantha Stosur into the second round after beating Lauren Davis .
Former No. 1 Ana Ivanovic is out after a 3-6 6-4 10-8 defeat t... | [
"(CNN) -- World number three Kim Clijsters eased past Russia's Dinara Safina with a 6-0 6-0 victory in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday. Safina, a finalist at this event in 2009 and a former world number one, lasted only 44 minutes against Belgium's Clijsters and lost without winning a game for the... |
b190a4445f073e7f7e674090d091f83736258e2a | Summarize the following news article. | Business school study examined blackjack players at Las Vegas casino .
Finding was that losses came more from over-caution than recklessness .
Authors believe lessons could be expanded to business world . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- A common perception among many who have followed the recent banking and stock market crises is that the big financial players have been reckless, splashing large amounts of other people's money on half-understood, risky schemes. Go on, take a risk -- it might be good for the economy. But a... |
94cbb116c0cc4ad00801c26e16270a81f130f7f3 | Summarize the following news article. | Blackwater, now Xe, has garnered unwanted attention over the past few years .
Though kicked out of Iraq, Xe does a great deal of business in Afghanistan .
Bottom line: U.S. relies heavily on private military contractors .
The issue is how well U.S. government manages this support force . | [
"Editor's note: CNN executive producer Suzanne Simons is the author of \"Master of War: Blackwater's Erik Prince and the Global Business of War.\" Private contractor Xe flies military personnel in Afghanistan and helps train Afghan border police. The company formerly known as Blackwater, now called Xe much to its c... |
6bab363a54324714fd2d65ab419f20f9e20e2d67 | Summarize the following news article. | Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg kick off the new season against Stuttgart .
Eight teams will have a new coach in charge for the forthcoming campaign .
Franck Ribery could be a key player for Bayern Munich if he stays at the club .
Have your say on who you think will win the Bundesliga in the Sound Off below . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- The new Bundesliga season kicked off on Friday when defending champions Wolfsburg beat Stuttgart 2-0 at the Volkswagen Arena -- Fanzone details what to expect from the new campaign: . So what's new? No less than eight teams underwent a change of coach during the off season with Bayern Muni... |
8d1e124707b07373809807b4321d3a65f3016e79 | Summarize the following news article. | AC Milan and Juventus are both through to the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia .
A much-changed Milan side beat third division Novara 2-1 at the San Siro thanks to Mathieu Flamini's winner .
Alessandro del Piero scores twice for Juventus, who return to form with a 3-0 win over Napoli . | [
"(CNN) -- Mathieu Flamini scored the winner nine minutes from time as a second-string AC Milan side beat third division Novara 2-1 at the San Siro on Wednesday to reach the Coppa Italia quarterfinals. Milan coach Leonardo made 11 changes to the side that won 3-0 at Juventus on Sunday with Ronaldinho, David Beckham,... |
7f4f7a9672a7c794af3070d9288afbb849297639 | Summarize the following news article. | Pakistan military says at least 55 Taliban militants killed in last 24 hours .
Pakistani army has been waging a week-long crackdown on Taliban .
Afghan, coalition forces in Afghanistan kill 15 militants, wound 12 others . | [
"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Pakistan's military killed at least 55 militants over the past 24 hours as part of its week-long crackdown on Taliban militants, an army spokesman said Friday. Pakistani security personnel patrol the troubled Buner district. This week's military operation resulted in more than 230 mili... |
a04bfa685ab92fbd1dae6b345fe74f7ac28a469c | Summarize the following news article. | Italian title hopefuls Juventus suffer another setback with a 3-1 defeat at Bari .
The defeat for third-placed Juve comes after embarrassing European exit in midweek .
Bari move up to fifth place on goal difference ahead of a group of teams including Napoli .
Napoli snatch a 3-3 draw at Cagliari, earning a point with g... | [
"(CNN) -- Italian title hopefuls Juventus suffered another setback with a 3-1 defeat at Bari on Saturday night, coming on the heels of the Turin giants' European exit. Cirro Ferrara's third-placed team remained five points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan, who travel to lowly Atalanta on Sunday. Bari, meanwhile, ... |
cc9eed9054d6781874230e25c741e9d6cd67d02e | Summarize the following news article. | Spanish defender Michel Salgado joins English Premier League Blackburn .
The 33-year-old full-back signs a two-year contract after leaving Real Madrid .
Salgado spent 10 years at the Bernabeu winning two Champions League titles . | [
"(CNN) -- Veteran Spanish full-back Michel Salgado has joined English Premier League side Blackburn Rovers on a two-year deal. Salgado won two Champions League and four Primera Liga titles during his 10 years at Real Madrid. Salgado, who has been capped 53 times by his country, had his Real Madrid contract cancelle... |
a2d81368f06c06635aa03f866906229013e4e534 | Summarize the following news article. | The number of young Muslims using the Web is rising, experts say .
They're using it to express themselves and connect with others .
These tools also are providing a way to organize socially and politically . | [
"(CNN) -- Esra'a al Shafei, a recent university graduate in Bahrain, is young, Muslim and frustrated. Young Muslims, pictured here in Afghanistan, are increasingly using technology to engage the world. The 23-year-old says the complexity of who she is as a Muslim is being distorted by extremists and the media cove... |
11df467d182b5b023dc78d44eafb0e6a4c3a3a62 | Summarize the following news article. | Katie dropped from 120 to 90 pounds because of the infection she picked up at the hospital .
The bacteria that made her sick is called Clostridium difficile, according to a new study .
Yogurt helps restore the good bacteria in the gut that help fight off bad bacteria .
Parents can sometimes notice signs of infection be... | [
"(CNN) -- Here's what Katie Roche expected when she went into the hospital for spine surgery: two titanium rods, a bone graft, 17 screws in her vertebrae, eight hours in the operating room, and a week's stay in the hospital to recover. Here's what she didn't expect on top of all that: sharing a hospital room with a... |
798f95ee6ff02937d04b81176f7a70eb7efeb904 | Summarize the following news article. | Olympic track where luger died will reopen Saturday with changes to course .
Nodar Kumaritashvili of Georgia struck pole during practice crash .
Officials: "No indication" accident was caused by deficiencies in track . | [
"Vancouver, British Columbia (CNN) -- The luge track on which a Georgian athlete died during an Olympic training run will reopen Saturday after officials found it had no deficiencies, the Vancouver Olympic committee and International Luge Federation said. Officials will, however, modify the track at the curve where... |
31686f87ba9e6fb3fdc8502b489aaa730a08e0e4 | Summarize the following news article. | Death toll climbs to at least 229; thousands left homeless .
President Inacio Lula said he will make available $112 million in emergency funding .
More than 160 people have been injured and about 5,000 have been left homeless, officials said . | [
"(CNN) -- Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday the government will do everything possible to help victims of flooding and mudslides that have killed at least 229 people and left thousands homeless. Lula said he will immediately make available 200 million Brazilian reais (about $112 million) in emerg... |
34210fc6eab446fcdf20f5e735dac9598c644310 | Summarize the following news article. | Cesc Fabregas dismisses renewed speculation over his future with Arsenal .
The Spain midfielder insists that he is "wholeheartedly committed to Arsenal"
Arsenal captain admits he is angry club has not won a trophy for four years . | [
"(CNN) -- Cesc Fabregas has reacted to speculation over his future by insisting he is \"wholeheartedly committed to Arsenal\". Fabregas has again moved quickly to quell suggestions he is looking to leave Arsenal. The Spain midfielder has been linked with moves to former club Barcelona and big-spending Real Madrid i... |
17ce291a865dc3be8b0573bb6e740312fbbb5fef | Summarize the following news article. | In 1978, 909 Americans were led to mass murder-suicide by Rev. Jim Jones .
Jones persuaded followers to kill children first; then drink cyanide-laced fruit drink .
One-third of the dead at Jonestown were children: Only 33 people survived . | [
"(CNN) -- On November 18, 1978, more than 900 people died in a mass murder-suicide at Jonestown, a cult commune in Guyana. Its leader, the Rev. Jim Jones, called himself God. He persuaded followers to kill their children first and then drink fruit punch laced with cyanide. Of the nearly 1,000 church members who w... |
79732c06e62dcce626bac43f0666b02ae13e5161 | Summarize the following news article. | Serie A has lost two star players to La Liga in Kaka and Zlatan Ibrahimovic .
Samuel Eto'o, Diego and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar are the league's major arrivals .
Walter Zenga's Palermo side represent a good outside bet to win the Scudetto .
Have your say on who you think will win Serie A in the Sound Off below . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- The new Italian Serie A season kicks off with the first round of fixtures this weekend -- Fanzone details what to expect from the forthcoming campaign: . So what's new? The Serie A managerial merry-go-round produced its usual raft of changes with over a third of clubs set to begin the seas... |
fbed29364286e77245e3afad19b303d32fa3d3a2 | Summarize the following news article. | The Suter Company recalls canned chicken salad branded as "Bumble Bee"
Packaged in Illinois, the products went to stores and restaurants nationwide .
In unrelated, separate recalls, Diana's Mexican Food recalled 41,670 pounds of chicken tamales .
And N.Y. Gourmet Salads recalled 12 products that weren't properly inspec... | [
"(CNN) -- The discovery of hard plastic inside packages prompted a nationwide recall of 72,000 pounds of canned chicken salad, one of several recalls involving poultry and meat products issued through U.S. food safety authorities in recent days. The Suter Company is recalling 8.2-ounce packages of the \"Bumble Bee ... |
338df153d548ae45065142eeec8fa6658c96f1fd | Summarize the following news article. | Collection of children's art to be auctioned by the UN on Saturday in New York .
The paintings share the common theme of climate change, pleas for action .
The artworks were chosen from 200,000 sent to the UN over the past 17 years .
Pre-bids indicate all 26 paintings will be sold for at least $500 a piece . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- It is an unusual art auction where making money isn't a great concern. But that is the case this weekend when a series of paintings go on the block with the purpose of drawing attention to climate change. This picture by Andrew Bartolo, 15, of Malta is one of 26 for sale in the UNEP's \"Pa... |
5dcc0557cb38e10b5dea0d1b782a2a7267ad20c2 | Summarize the following news article. | NASA scientists launch a flotilla of 90 rubber ducks to investigate ice melt in glacier .
The Jakobshavn Glacier in Baffin Bay is the fastest moving glacier in Greenland .
Researchers investigating why glacier movement speeds up during summer months . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- As an organization they're used to investing billions of dollars in scientific experiments that further our knowledge of earth and space. But the only bill to speak of on this occasion is orange and attached to the body of a rubber duck. Scientists from NASA hope that rubber ducks will hel... |
725483c5b755e5f2716de99b3a5f2b5303c13aae | Summarize the following news article. | Shambhala, a sanctuary near Denver, offers classes on ancient wisdom and meditation .
Ranch at Live Oak Malibu provides nine hours a day of no-opt-out exercise .
Hawaii Island Retreat includes outdoor spa treatments and hula lessons. | [
"(Sunset) -- Get away for a mind-clearing recharge at spa resorts, spiritual retreats, hot springs and more. Work with a spiritual leader . Shambhala. Their brand of soulfulness is more about group study than zipping your lips. The 600-acre sanctuary two hours from Denver has a long list of classes -- on ancient wi... |
59eca6f190612cef319ce7f28565739638b944e5 | Summarize the following news article. | Malini Mehra on mission to change attitudes to climate change in India .
Participated in Principal Voices in 2006, since then has stepped up campaign .
Says: "Tomorrow's world is Indian... it's high time we owned the problem"
India critiqued for being slow to act, National Plan of Action due in June . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Malini Mehra is a woman in a hurry. She's late for a meeting with Al Gore's people, the batteries on her cell phone are running out, and besides, UK call roaming charges are \"horrendous.\" Malini Mehra: \"We simply cannot afford to be timid on climate change.\" I've managed to get her on ... |
282c47b01e08df5f3a95a594207a3d6848012c59 | Summarize the following news article. | "Grease to Greece" rally challenge will be powered exclusively by cooking oil .
Teams will travel from UK through Germany, Austria, Italy and Croatia .
Aim is to see if using vegetable oil for long distances is practical and feasible . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Later this summer, a motor rally will make its way across Europe. Nothing strange in that you might think. But this is a race with a difference -- a \"banger rally\" if you like -- and one with a well-tuned environmental message. Andy Pag is leading a \"chip fat\" rally to Greece in August... |
99831e3ae009e8bc544c2acfa00a804c35a052ee | Summarize the following news article. | Aidan Reed, 5, who draws monsters, received a leukemia diagnosis three months ago .
Aidan's aunt, Mandi Osteinsold, sold nearly 7,000 drawings by Thanksgiving for $12 apiece .
In addition to lost wages, the family has had other unexpected expenses . | [
"(CNN) -- Most artists have to wait years -- or perhaps an eternity -- to earn serious money from their work. Aidan Reed, on the other hand, earned more than $83,000 in a few weeks, and he's only 5. Aidan's art is of monsters -- green ones, black ones, scary ones, silly ones. The people who buy his drawings aren't ... |
a0448ad585d7845b3f875fa2a1262bb1ae1408b3 | Summarize the following news article. | Cellulosic ethanol can be made from wood, grasses or the waste parts of plants .
INEOS Bio is set to start commercial production of ethanol from waste products .
Production must become more economical if cellulosic ethanol is to succeed . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Imagine if cars ran on household waste, if gas tanks were filled with ethanol made from wood chips. Well, the technology to make it happen is already a reality and companies are now racing to bring this kind of fuel to a gas pump near you. Waste wood can be used to produce ethanol to fuel ... |
367a57d502598a780a2ab213433fd97b4a82ea98 | Summarize the following news article. | Dr Joseph Adelegan is Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer and Ashoka Fellow .
He was the 2006 Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum .
Rose to prominence through his innovative "Cows to Kilowatts" project .
The Nigerian project converted waste slaughterhouse products into energy . | [
"(CNN) -- Dr Joseph Adelegan is the Founder and the Executive Chairman of the Global Network for Environment and Economic Development Research -- a front-line African non-profit and non-governmental organization involved in environment and sustainable development issues. Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan . In 2001, he ... |
fdd8faf1d05e21a971230333c0e3e606e319652a | Summarize the following news article. | Goals from Manucho and Flavio helped hosts Angola move top of Africa Cup of Nations Group A with a 2-0 victory over Malawi on Thursday.
The victory gave a boost to the tournament which has been overshadowed by Togo's withdrawal last week.
Rafik Halliche scored the only goal of the game as Algeria registered their fist ... | [
"(CNN) -- Goals from Manucho and Flavio gave hosts Angola a welcome boost as they moved top of Africa Cup of Nations Group A with a 2-0 victory over Malawi on Thursday. In the opening match Angola threw away a 4-0 lead to eventually draw with Mali, but home fans were able to celebrate second-time round as they clin... |
0964fdd599f6239f7061a5e0bff60283b5c633a4 | Summarize the following news article. | In nation's poorest county, about 56 percent of residents live below poverty line .
Herbert Hale, who is a member of the Lakota tribe, is unemployed .
Hale gets about $17 a week from a tribal welfare fund; tries to find odd jobs .
Lawmakers don't get "the plight on the reservation," tribal council member says . | [
"Editor's note: On CNN's \"State of the Union,\" host and Chief National Correspondent John King goes outside the Beltway to report on the issues affecting communities across the country. Herbert Hale lives on a check of a little less than $17 a week and whatever he can pick up from odd jobs. CHERRY CREEK, South Da... |
bdb08603412cad8f6e2a7e052e335a0a922147db | Summarize the following news article. | Security experts say trip poses threats to buildings, bridges, tunnels along route .
Environmental groups say terrorists could use chemical plants along route in attack .
Former Secret Service agent says chemical detectors could be installed along route .
At inauguration, lone offenders pose greatest risk because of di... | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President-elect Barack Obama's January 17 train trip from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Washington is intended to make the inauguration the most open and accessible in history. President-elect Barack Obama's train ride from Philadelphia to Washington will pose myriad security risks. But it is ... |
38d644b1b3714c11efae20ba590ddc9bf4425a33 | Summarize the following news article. | England coach Fabio Capello has warned his players to behave or miss the World Cup .
Capello has already stripped John Terry of captaincy over alleged marital infidelities .
Ashley Cole's pop star wife has separated from him due to his alleged affairs .
Jose Mourinho claims he turned down the chance to coach England in... | [
"(CNN) -- England coach Fabio Capello has warned his players to behave or face the risk of missing out on a trip to the World Cup finals. John Terry has already been stripped of the captaincy following tabloid allegations of his marital infidelity with the former partner of ex-Chelsea teammate Wayne Bridge. And ano... |
5418b88e5b8e2e80d5a2e05923bd9ab2d4eb1016 | Summarize the following news article. | Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal's squad for their World Cup play-off clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina .
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has selected the forward despite the objections of Real Madrid over Ronaldo's injury problems .
Real coach Manuel Pellegrini had said it would be "impossible for Ronaldo to pla... | [
"Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal's squad for their World Cup play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina despite objections from La Liga side Real Madrid. The 24-year-old forward faces a race to be fit for the two games on November 14 and 18 as he has battles back from an ankle injury. Medical reports confirme... |
85d1a87f471927f647dd89800aa1bce2a91c3bcd | Summarize the following news article. | Few African-Americans living in Deep South were allowed to vote before 1965 .
"Bloody Sunday" march led to swift passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 .
Activists: Obama has benefited from struggle of civil rights "foot soldiers"
"There's nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come," says Mants . | [
"SELMA, Alabama -- For almost 60 years, Grace Britton Sweet has had the right to vote. She can vividly recall the day she registered. Grace Britton Sweet, center, was one of a few black Americans who had the right to vote as early as 1953. As an African-American woman living in the South, she was one of a few black... |
a2d8e8252e572cac6227e1dd451e03424283ef3f | Summarize the following news article. | Injured South Korea striker Lee Dong-Gook picked in 23-man squad for World Cup .
Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura going to South Africa following ankle problem .
Young defender Rhys Williams among five players cut from Australia's provisional squad .
North Korea coach Kim Jong-Hun names three overseas-based players i... | [
"(CNN) -- South Korea striker Lee Dong-Gook will go to the World Cup even though he may not be fit for his country's opening game in South Africa. The 32-year-old missed Sunday's 1-0 defeat by Belarus with a hamstring injury and will also sit out Thursday's final warm-up match against Spain. But he was named in coa... |
930e88d6cdb31efe05c3e8477695e7e642fa52c3 | Summarize the following news article. | Serie A champions Inter Milan have completed the signing of striker Goran Pandev .
The 26-year-old Macedonian international has penned a contract to remain at the San Siro until 2014 .
Pandev was a free agent after winning his legal battle against Lazio to be released from his contract . | [
"(CNN) -- Serie A champions Inter Milan have completed the signing of striker Goran Pandev on a deal until 2014. Pandev was a free agent after winning his legal battle against Lazio to be released from his contract. A return to Inter -- where he spent three years without making a senior appearance earlier in his ca... |
e513e7c85c16658d0304a3875ce6e744c75317d2 | Summarize the following news article. | England striker Wayne Rooney scores his 100th Premier League goal on Sunday .
Rooney helps Manchester United claim a superb 3-1 victory at Premier League rivals Arsenal .
The result keeps champions United just a point behind leaders Chelsea at the top of the table . | [
"(CNN) -- England striker Wayne Rooney scored his 100th English Premier League goal to help Manchester United keep their title hopes alive with a stunning 3-1 win at rivals Arsenal. The in-form Rooney, who had scored 22 goals in all competitions this season prior to the match -- including four against Hull City las... |
ab8cef8d34c9a1fe9a808d138ce2411b9e9d5e5d | Summarize the following news article. | John Terry scores winning goal for Chelsea in a 2-1 win at Burnley .
Terry played despite headline-grabbing allegations about his private life in English newspapers .
Chelsea go four points clear in the English Premier League with the victory .
Tottenham stay fourth despite 1-1 draw at Birmingham as Liverpool and Aston... | [
"(CNN) -- England captain John Terry shrugged off lurid allegations about his private life to score the winning goal as Chelsea claimed a vital 2-1 victory at Burnley to go four points clear in the Premier League. Terry unsuccessfully failed with a High Court injunction to prevent newspapers publishing the revelat... |
34994e97b59f9795ee65048a32e538402a2d0a3e | Summarize the following news article. | Neighbors put up decorations early for 2-year-old Dax Locke .
Doctors say Dax, who has acute myeloid leukemia, has just weeks to live .
Dax's parents have gotten support from all over the world . | [
"(CNN) -- On a crisp Halloween night, icicle lights and Santa Clauses mingled with ghosts and jack-o'-lanterns in a Washington, Illinois, neighborhood. The community is helping a family squeeze in a little extra holiday cheer with their young son. Doctors say 2-year-old Dax Locke is losing his fight with acute myel... |
80b9b3a5a772ad39496dd4f38a743dc92e7a09f7 | Summarize the following news article. | Argentina-born striker Lucas Barrios named in Paraguay's 23-man World Cup squad .
Young Mexico midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos misses out on place in World Cup squad .
Three-cap defender Ariel Garce named in Argentina's 23-man squad for World Cup .
Brazil coach Dunga omits Ronaldinho and Adriano from 23-man World Cup sq... | [
"(CNN) -- Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino has named Argentina-born striker Lucas Barrios in his 23-man squad for the World Cup in South Africa. Barrios, who has a Paraguayan mother, was given citizenship in April and scored in World Cup warm-up matches against the Republic of Ireland and the Ivory Coast. The 25-year... |
65704872d819872d9328c5bf41b67fde09b3f6f3 | Summarize the following news article. | Welcome to CNN iReport .
New to iReport? Check out our iReport 101 .
Have a story to tell? Pick up a project on our assignment desk . | [
"(CNN) -- What's new: Welcome to the new CNN iReport! Thank you to all 395,759 iReporters in 209 countries who have contributed 376,586 personal, shocking, sweet, urgent, impassioned, hilarious, beautiful, riveting, bizarre, smart and critically important stories to CNN's global news coverage in the past three year... |
7aab68d80b98ff3dd35674241f9b0eb9c2190839 | Summarize the following news article. | LZ Granderson says he can't listen to the Chris Brown songs in his music library -- yet .
Author wonders if Brown is sorry for assaulting Rihanna, or sorry he got caught .
Granderson says Brown wants people to move on, yet won't say what we're supposed to move on from .
He'd like to see Brown use fame to bring public a... | [
"(CNN) -- There are 3,626 songs in my music library. Some are played every day, others just a few times a year. There are songs that remind me of relationships I've royally screwed up (Hoobastank's \"The Reason\") and a few on my iPhone that were clearly DWIs -- downloaded while intoxicated (think Huey Lewis and th... |
8b0a863068790638868385959b9a4b2b8ec2b20b | Summarize the following news article. | Suspect in shootings wounded but alive, Army official says .
Army: Suspect is Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a psychiatrist .
Senator: Hasan was "upset" about scheduled deployment to Iraq .
Shooting happened in building that is one of last stops before soldiers deploy . | [
"(CNN) -- A soldier suspected of fatally shooting 12 and wounding 31 at Fort Hood in Texas on Thursday is not dead as previously reported by the military, the base's commander said Thursday evening. A civilian officer who was wounded in the incident shot the suspect, who is \"in custody and in stable condition,\" A... |
9c52beb606ebe0c7cbf851aaf61dbda12e03f425 | Summarize the following news article. | Champions League last 16 draw sets Old Trafford return for David Beckham after AC Milan are pitched against AC Milan .
Jose Mourinho will face his former club as Inter take on Chelsea .
Real Madrid will play French side Lyon while Barcelona take on Stuttgart .
Liverpool draw Unirea Urziceni in Europa League last 32 and... | [
"(CNN) -- Manchester United have been drawn against seven-time European champions AC Milan in the draw for the first knockout stage of this season's Champions League. The heavyweight pairing throws up the prospect of Milan's David Beckham returning to Old Trafford to play against his former club. Soccer icon Beckha... |
b1e340a050acebb8958cb677631ca8d8522f38dd | Summarize the following news article. | Best-selling author Mary Pipher: People work so much they miss joy, other people .
She says people fault themselves for being too busy, try to grab more control .
"Time famine is actually diminishing the quality of the human experience" | [
"(CNN) -- It was like Mary Pipher was on a runaway train of success. She had multiple best-selling books and was much in demand as a therapist and an inspirational speaker. And at one point in 2002, she felt like she had given all she could give, and she suffered a meltdown. She detailed the struggles in her life ... |
27119f68a2615eca10cf9dd3e0056fb354fc70a3 | Summarize the following news article. | Manchester United sign sponsorship deal with American insurance giants Aon .
Reports say it will earn Premier League champions $131million over four years .
That would send United to the top of football's sponsorship income league . | [
"(CNN) -- Manchester United have netted a sponsorship deal with American insurance giants Aon Corporation that will reportedly earn the Premier League champions a staggering $131 million over four years. United's worldwide appeal has brought them a reported record $131m sponsorship with a U.S. insurance giant. That... |
4b226efcf9e2009c7b0284cfa5e037065c74e6fe | Summarize the following news article. | Same-sex marriage is legal in four states, mostly in New England .
Activists across the country may push for ballot initiatives or legislation .
Poll finds that attitudes on same-sex marriage are generational . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- While California's Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a ban on same-sex marriages that voters voters passed in November, the fight will undoubtedly go forward. Four states -- Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Iowa -- currently allow same-sex marriages. The ruling by the court allows about 18,0... |
2a0fc2acb5c612597844f55d63fde5bd14581d68 | Summarize the following news article. | Coroner issues subpoenas for records of 20 doctors in Haim death inquiry .
Attorney general says at least one of Haim's prescriptions linked to prescription drug ring .
Haim, 38, had pneumonia, enlarged heart, water in lungs when he died March 10 .
Toxicology results, which are weeks away, to help determine if drugs we... | [
"Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- The Los Angeles County coroner's office has subpoenaed medical records from 20 doctors in its investigation into actor Corey Haim's death, a coroner investigator said. Haim, who died earlier this month, obtained drugs using prescriptions written under the names of these doctors in ... |
b50fb0daa43e8e91425f78ba8135e4be40568895 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Relationship between Travolta and son Jett called loving, affectionate .
NEW: Couple said chemicals in cleaning products triggered son's rare disease .
Jett Travolta was elder child of John Travolta and Kelly Preston .
Jett Travolta died in Freeport, Bahamas, where family was well-liked by community . | [
"(CNN) -- The 16-year-old son of actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston died Friday morning after suffering a seizure while vacationing with his family in the Bahamas, Travolta's attorney told CNN. Jett Travolta, right, joined his father weeks ago in Paris, where John Travolta has been filming a movie. \"At this po... |
45277566c2c89cf59b7327b1344f181690d870c4 | Summarize the following news article. | In his latest role Vincent Cassel plays a famous French gangster .
For his part in "Mesrine" Cassel gained nearly 20 kilos .
The actor has made his name playing screen tough guys .
He has a daughter with the Italian actress and ex-model Monica Belluci . | [
"(CNN) -- Ever since his blistering debut as an angry, disenfranchised ghetto kid in \"La Haine\", Vincent Cassel has gained a reputation for giving the kind of performances it's hard to ignore. Cassel has won plaudits for his virtuoso turn as a French gangster in the movie \"Mesrine.\" Angular and athletic with a ... |
9c41986dc0f1d69cb698bcbd0dd4bbf7b650576e | Summarize the following news article. | MetroPCS is the fifth-largest US wireless carrier .
MetroPCS appears to be moving to bring smartphones to lower-income consumers .
It could set a precedent constricting the mobile internet options available to U.S. users . | [
"(CNN) -- MetroPCS, the fifth-largest U.S. wireless carrier, appears to be moving to bring more smartphones to lower-income consumers -- and also to capitalize on the FCC's new \"open internet\" rules which exempt wireless carriers from key net neutrality requirements. This mixed news could set a precedent that mig... |
e87f65bd0ea53905b2e00e03f746e928e835a9cd | Summarize the following news article. | Miami is a sprawling city -- you'll need a car if you want to explore it .
Hotel prices can fluctuate wildly between low season and high season .
Take a day trip to the Everglades or spend some time in the Florida Keys . | [
"Multicultural, multilingual and multifaceted, there's more to Miami than meets the eye. Make the most of your stay with these tips. Miami Beach during Spring Break may not be to everyone's taste. Get around Miami is a sprawling city and exploring it on foot just isn't an option. Unless you're planning on spending ... |
1e2b7d87f889ee70624331e63eaacaffef7acab2 | Summarize the following news article. | Agency estimates 72 of every 100,000 New Yorkers contracted HIV in 2006 .
Expert: Demographics of the city contribute to the high rate of HIV infection .
The city launched a three-year initiative to give HIV tests to untested Bronx adults . | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- New York City's rate of HIV infection is about three times the national rate, according to estimates released Wednesday by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Rapid HIV test swabs incubate at the Iris House in New York in 2007. The agency estimates that 72 of every 100,000 ... |
e009bb31f7877a618a0e36457d147efc38ebdafa | Summarize the following news article. | Learn more about South Beach Deco at the Art Deco Welcome Center .
Take a stroll in Little Havana and soak up the atmosphere of old Cuba .
Spend an afternoon at the opulent Vizcaya Museum and Gardens .
Wynwood is an up-and-coming area with some great modern art spaces . | [
"(CNN) -- When most people think of Miami, they think of South Beach, with its glorious sands, glamorous people and gorgeous Art Deco buildings. In the 1920s and 30s Art Deco was the style of choice for the developers intent on turning Miami into a tourist hot spot and the Art Deco Historic District includes hundr... |
d7a878c01be5fe2f83ac6c4c044162e53bb99f57 | Summarize the following news article. | Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli speaks about his hometown, Florence .
The Italian city is famous for its Renaissance works of art .
Cavalli cites Florence as an inspiration for his colorful clothes .
He says he feels most free when flying his helicopter above the city . | [
"FLORENCE, Italy (CNN) -- Never one to follow the crowd, fashion designer Roberto Cavalli's clothes are bright, sexy and fearless. His innovative techniques, especially with leather and silk, and his love of adornment -- embroidery, applique, patchwork and diamante -- have made him the A-list's red-carpet darling. ... |
6e08b3af7b21db0a1d11d04d7042891a874430bb | Summarize the following news article. | Johan Eliasch is the chairman of the sports equipment company Head .
He is the UK PM's Special Representative on Deforestation and Clean Energy .
Eliasch co-founded "Cool Earth," which saves areas of Amazon rainforest . | [
"(CNN) -- Johan Eliasch has served as Chairman of the Management Board of Head N.V. and Group Chief Executive Officer since September 1995. Johan Eliasch, chairman and CEO of Head N.V. He is the UK Prime Minister's Special Representative on Deforestation and Clean Energy. He is also a board member of the Centre for... |
7a35734cd2de8cf68e24a2dc8dbb63173db46f49 | Summarize the following news article. | The pistachios, mostly sold to wholesalers, came from Setton Farms in California .
Kraft is one of three dozen companies to purchase pistachios from Setton Farms .
No illnesses have been linked to this case so far .
Setton Farms is the second-largest pistachio processor in the nation . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A California food processing plant is voluntarily recalling up to 1 million pounds of roasted pistachio products that may have been contaminated with salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration announced Monday. Salmonella strains were found last week during routine test by Kraft Foods, one co... |
4f50fb708a532d2c93fa9b76461e8859f469c247 | Summarize the following news article. | Sirius radio personalities include Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Jamie Foxx .
Mel Karmazin's Sirius Satellite Radio competes with XM Satellite Radio .
They faced off at antitrust hearing "Competition and the Future of Digital Music" | [
"(CNN) -- Operating from its corporate headquarters in New York City's Rockefeller Center, Sirius Satellite Radio broadcasts over 130 digital-quality channels, including 69 channels of commercial-free music, plus exclusive channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data to more than 7.1 mil... |
77b130f12dc416cd32645ecc7b36e5f9d360763e | Summarize the following news article. | Telstra began life in 1901 as part of the Postmaster-General's Department .
The company installs an average of 12,000 services per day .
Telstra is one of Australia's top 10 listed companies, a Fortune 500 company . | [
"(CNN) -- Telstra is Australia's leading telecommunications and information services company, with customers throughout the country. The company began life as part of the Postmaster-General's Department, established in Australia in 1901, to deal with domestic telephone, telegraph and postal services. After several ... |
f5efc95cd4000da7fe63ec24e76a00c5928da25a | Summarize the following news article. | Kalimba signs a statement that says he is innocent of the charges .
He is accused of raping a teen in a hotel in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo .
Fans march in support of the pop star outside the prison where he is held .
Report: An employee and a guard at the prison ask for the singer's autograph . | [
"Mexico City (CNN) -- A judge has given a Mexican singer accused of raping a teen a six-day extension to present evidence in the case, state media reported. In a hearing Saturday that was closed to the media and the public, pop singer Kalimba signed a statement stating that he was innocent of the charges, lawyer El... |
c0b107a8384048105fa08ac532509e6eb205af2b | Summarize the following news article. | Company was founded by Mo Ibrahim in 1989 as MSI Cellular Investments .
Initially a consultancy firm, 1998 it became a mobile telephony company .
It has networks in 15 African countries, covering a third of Africa's population . | [
"The company began life in 1989 as MSI Cellular Investments, a telecommunications consultancy company based and operating in Africa. It was founded by Dr Mo Ibrahim. In January, 2004 the company changed its name to Celtel International. In the early days, employees were rewarded with bonuses consisting of shares, s... |
d9f1bbcdb3c46d3b875cb7ccaa84b6de43eac365 | Summarize the following news article. | Versailles Restaurant is a bastion of authentic Cuban cuisine in Little Havana .
Miami is the place for a Cafe Cubano -- a sticky sweet shot of espresso .
Celebs flock to Prime One Twelve to devour succulent slabs of steak .
Lost and Found Saloon is a great spot for a veggie breakfast -- or lunch . | [
"(CNN) -- As you might expect from a city that has districts called Little Havana and Little Haiti, there's no shortage of hearty Cuban and Caribbean cuisine in Miami, but the city's elaborate mix of immigrants has also resulted in some fascinating culinary fusions. The real deal: Cafe Cubano at Versailles. \"Flori... |
7d0dd550ca7415eef019fe1c4e0b5a7ac81eda7a | Summarize the following news article. | Material is found in Nimruz province .
The devices were in a shipping container . | [
"Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Authorities in southwestern Afghanistan have seized 19 tons of explosive devices that had been transferred across the border from Iran, police said. Nimruz Police Chief Abdul Jabar Purdel said a suspect was detained. Nimruz province, in Afghanistan's southwestern corner, borders Iran an... |
e4ac0d4d1cbfae3c3f5ec569471d53732c8741bf | Summarize the following news article. | AC Milan coach Leonardo does not want unsettled midfielder Gennaro Gattuso to leave the club .
Gattuso is unsettled at the club after failing to earn a regular place in the first team this season .
The 31-year-old Italian international has been with the Rossoneri since 1999 . | [
"(CNN) -- AC Milan coach Leonardo does not want unsettled midfielder Gennaro Gattuso to leave the club during the winter transfer market. The veteran has failed to earn a regular spot in Leonardo's side because of injuries and the coach's squad rotation policy. Gattuso, a near-certain selection for Italy's World Cu... |
6cbc1cd2afb6010643c5aff292de7699d00237ab | Summarize the following news article. | Peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo is already U.N.'s largest .
Britain, France call for 3,000 more U.N. troops in Congo .
Human rights groups in Congo also have been calling for more troops there .
Fighting in Congo has caused about 250,000 people to flee homes since August . | [
"(CNN) -- Britain and France are calling for an additional 3,000 United Nations troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the U.N. already has its biggest peacekeeping mission, a senior British diplomat said Wednesday. A U.N. peacekeeper rides atop an armored vehicle last week in Goma, Democratic Republic o... |
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