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a95927d815d365fa45ae7d7a217caa2c98cbb171 | Summarize the following news article. | A special edition of IME focusses on the women of the Middle East .
Rima Maktabi travels to Cairo to meet the renowned Egyptian author and feminist, Dr. Nawal Sadawi .
In Iraq meanwhile, IME meets two Baghdadi women helping to rebuild their country . | [
"(CNN) -- This month, IME hosts a special edition from Istanbul that looks at the role of women in the Middle East at a time when they are defying stereotypes as never before. Fever pitch . Turkish football can no longer be claimed as a male preserve. IME visits the world famous Fenerbahce club as they attempt to c... |
745e63cd553914c13c92fcd6018ae4366f000abc | Summarize the following news article. | Alabama grand jury returns a 68-count indictment against Nathan Van Wilkins .
He is tied to two shootings, as well as several other crimes .
17 people were injured in early-morning shooting at a Tuscaloosa bar . | [
"(CNN) -- A 44-year-old Alabama man has been indicted on 68 counts tied to a pair of shootings and other alleged crimes last month in and around Tuscaloosa, a district attorney announced Friday. Nathan Van Wilkins was first charged by authorities with 17 counts of attempted murder on July 17 tied to an early-mornin... |
7f2ff559234737194ad639cbb33ae5144fdb8e6c | Summarize the following news article. | This month, IME comes from the growing city of Abu Dhabi .
Minister for Higher Education Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan gives CNN a rare interview .
UAE has one the highest carbon footprints in the world. Philippe Cousteau goes on his first trip to the region . | [
"(CNN) -- This month on Inside the Middle East, CNN travels to explore the constantly-expanding city of Abu Dhabi and talk to Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education. Meanwhile, CNN Special Corrrespondent Philippe Cousteau embarks on his first visit to the Middle East and Schams Elwazer ... |
6a57165f5c8cf539112347583d0392a1daac2413 | Summarize the following news article. | Report: BP, Transocean, regulators focused too heavily on personal injury issues .
Past investigations saw companies "virtually overlooking looming process safety issues"
11 people died and 5 million barrels of oil spilled in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster .
Report: Interior Department needs to a better job of report... | [
"(CNN) -- Two of the main companies involved in the disastrous 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill were more focused on personal injury risks than the potential for a major accident, a federal agency said in a report released Tuesday. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board, an independent federal agency entrusted with investigat... |
27a468912e1f6d084fb7ab90f4285407b0c9bd30 | Summarize the following news article. | IME travels to Jordan to the historical marvels at Petra which was once a bustling trade hub .
Nic Robertson visits the Roman ruins of Leptus Magna in Libya .
Arwa Damon reports on a Kurdistan museum that is paying smugglers for looted items . | [
"(CNN) -- This month on Inside the Middle East, CNN's Nic Robertson travels to Libya to explore the Roman ruins of Leptus Magna. Meanwhile Arwa Damon looks at the lost treasures of Iraq and a controversial choice by a Kurdistan museum to pay smugglers in an effort to recover stolen artifacts. Jordan's Gem . Hidden ... |
567911f5acb1de99629453d216e6faa17df8844d | Summarize the following news article. | Ahmed Mourad spent his days with president Hosni Mubarak and his evenings writing about his regime .
He said he knew he was taking a risk .
His novel "Vertigo" has just been published in English . | [
"(CNN) -- Egyptian author Ahmed Mourad published his first novel in 2007, a political thriller on corruption in the regime of former president Hosni Mubarak. But he was taking a risk writing about the regime; his day job was as Mubarak's personal photographer. As the novel \"Vertigo\" is published for the first tim... |
8c798d698404a4f7e7f2f797733b58d94cf610f7 | Summarize the following news article. | Bahamas win 4x400m relay, beating Team USA to gold .
USA's women smash 27-year-old world record in 4x100m final .
France's Renaud Lavillenie takes gold in men's pole vault final with an Olympic record of 5.97m . | [
"(CNN) -- The Bahamas claimed a track and field Olympic medal, storming to gold in the 4x400m relay ahead of Team USA on Friday. Bahamas anchorman Ramon Miller ran an inspired final leg to overall America's Angelo Taylor and come home in a national record of two minutes 56.72 seconds. Trinidad and Tobago fended off... |
830b537955294380ed3a02a6763bd4b6f8488b28 | Summarize the following news article. | South Africa awarded place in Friday's 4x400m relay final on appeal .
Their second leg runner in heats fell and dislocated his shoulder .
Double amputee Oscar Pistorius is in the South African team .
U.S. and Bahamas qualify for final joint fastest . | [
"(CNN) -- \"Blade runner\" Oscar Pistorius can still dream of landing an Olympic medal after his South African team were awarded a place in Friday's 4x400m relay final despite failing to finish their qualification heat. South Africa's second leg runner Ofentse Mogawane went crashing to the track after tangling with... |
257263c4b314f8ebe110902609f4de7667230246 | Summarize the following news article. | South Africa is a beautifully diverse country .
Take a lengthy stop in Cape Town, a drive up the Garden Route and a safari .
Explore South Africa's diverse cuisine to round out the experience . | [
"(CNN) -- I love helping others plan a trip to South Africa. Not only does it give me a sense of home-turf pride, it's a beautiful country to visit that's great at looking after tourists. First, let's get a common misconception out of the way: Yes, there is a significant crime rate in some parts of the country, and... |
0fb2a6862eee3ed95b91db45fae6b21ebe9fc98c | Summarize the following news article. | Petra Kvitova beats Li Na to win the Rogers Cup in Montreal .
The win in Montreal secures Kvitova her first WTA Tour title of 2012 .
Reaching the final guarantees China's Li Na a return to the top 10 of the world rankings .
Li has now lost three finals in 2012, having also suffered defeats in Sydney and Rome . | [
"(CNN) -- Former world No. 2 Petra Kvitova secured her first WTA Tour title of 2012 by defeating former French Open champion Li Na in Monday's final of the Rogers Cup. Key to the Czech Republic's 7-5 2-6 6-3 victory was her decisive break of serve in the final set to condemn her Chinese opponent to a third final lo... |
32f192dcd290c77b0e9361ce3f212d009ad9b3ea | Summarize the following news article. | U.S. swimmer has won 5 medals at the 2012 London Olympics, after winning four in 2008 .
He says winning races for his country is "one of the greatest things in the world"
It is difficult to have a long-term relationship given his training, he says .
If he could go to a deserted isle with anyone, Lochte says he'd pick B... | [
"London (CNN) -- Olympic star Ryan Lochte said Friday that he tries to maintain a sense of humor and perspective despite his intense focus on swimming -- one that leaves him little time for romantic relationships or much else besides training and competing. In an interview with CNN's Piers Morgan, Lochte showed off... |
37e39496823d864f955c741fadb97914ae56d3b1 | Summarize the following news article. | Scott is best known for the films "Top Gun" and "Beverly Hills Cop II"
He apparently killed himself Sunday by jumping from a bridge in California .
Scott, 68, wrote two notes before his death, including a message for family members . | [
"(CNN) -- A private memorial service is planned Saturday for British film director Tony Scott, who apparently committed suicide this week in California. Scott, best known for the films \"Top Gun\" and \"Beverly Hills Cop II,\" jumped from a bridge in San Pedro, authorities said. His death led to reports that the Br... |
f8f1029715c9ed96688e022406df036933349c6e | Summarize the following news article. | Family members of a former Marine jailed in Iran give CNN an exclusive interview .
They direct their pleas to Iran's leaders, asking them to send Amir Mirzaei Hekmati home .
"They forced him" to confess to espionage, his mother says. "That's not true"
"At night I just think about him," says his twin sister Leila. "I fe... | [
"Flint, Michigan (CNN) -- Relatives of a former U.S. Marine jailed in Iran for allegedly spying for the CIA say they are pleading with the leaders of the Islamic Republic to show mercy and set Amir Mirzaei Hekmati free. \"I just want to ask President (Mahmoud) Ahmadinejad and the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, ... |
e54b4e5372be0451816ce036ece8fc7233f3cf91 | Summarize the following news article. | Population of Tampa, Florida, is 346,037 .
Port of Tampa, one of the nation's largest seaports, is 5,000 acres in size .
Tampa International Airport is only U.S. airport with onsite beer brewery .
The GOP convention is Tampa's first national presidential convention . | [
"(CNN) -- Tampa, Florida, was set to assume center stage in American politics as the GOP gathers there to nominate Mitt Romney as the party's presidential nominee. But now the city and Republicans are sharing the national spotlight with Tropical Storm Isaac, which is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast l... |
6128a560ce646b51706b2dec4f170d60cdd84dbc | Summarize the following news article. | Cash, house keys, sunglasses and a credit card holder were missing, the report says .
The alleged victim "had a longstanding relationship" with Lohan, the prosecutor says .
"Lindsay is glad this matter has been cleared up," her publicist says .
She remains on probation for a shoplifting conviction from last year . | [
"Los Angeles (CNN) -- Investigators targeted Lindsay Lohan and her assistant as suspects in a Hollywood burglary, but the district attorney decided Tuesday there was not enough evidence to prosecute them. \"Lindsay is glad this matter has been cleared up so she can focus on her upcoming projects,\" her publicist sa... |
66dee9140501f3bf03d7624542479021b2366b74 | Summarize the following news article. | The trip begins in the Cook Islands for the regional Pacific Islands Forum .
She then heads to Indonesia, Beijing, East Timor and Brunei .
Clinton will end the trip at the APEC summit in Russia .
U.S. official: The trip is meant to highlight a U.S. focus on the entire region . | [
"(CNN) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was heading to Asia on Thursday for a wide-ranging trip that will take her from the Cook Islands in the Pacific Ocean to China and Russia farther north. The State Department says the week-and-a-half-long trip is intended to emphasize a strong, long-term U.S. focus o... |
571c6f506db0813e44fa13401b2e22a2456583e8 | Summarize the following news article. | Ali Noorani: To see the promise of immigrant ambition, look to the goals of Ivan Rosales .
He says Rosales came illegally as infant to U.S; a college grad, now wants to be oncologist .
He says Rosales can request stay of deportation under new Obama plan Wednesday .
Noorani: Step should be prelude to Congress passing re... | [
"(CNN) -- Look at the goals Ivan Rosales has set for himself and you'll see an example of the American ambition that makes our nation great. Ivan is a recent graduate of California State University in San Bernardino, and is about to start a master's program in bioethics at New York University. But that's just a ste... |
fe569de65d9ed866fd02d48a1660c2174072d176 | Summarize the following news article. | Spanish-language Univision blasted lack of diversity among debate moderators .
Martin: Ethnic diversity is important because what is asked depends on who asks it .
Martin says as a black, native Texan, his concerns differ from mainstream white media's .
We need new questions about the poor, prisons, other issues that n... | [
"(CNN) -- When Spanish-language network Univision blasted the Commission on Presidential Debates for its glaring lack of ethnic diversity among the four presidential and vice presidential debate moderators, champions of diversity applauded the network's willingness to challenge the status quo. In many ways, Univisi... |
653c0e02df2fbabdfc4ec575b39cbe8109c9aa60 | Summarize the following news article. | Mitt Romney pledges energy independence for North America by 2020 .
Romney says President Barack Obama is trying to kill traditional energy sources like coal .
Obama takes credit for the America producing more energy at anytime in the last eight years .
On both sides, the arguments run out of gas . | [
"Tampa, Florida (CNN) -- Americans consume more than 19 million barrels of oil a day as well as tons of coal and natural gas, raising questions about the future availability of those resources and the environmental impact of their development and use. President Barack Obama has heavily pushed an alternative energy ... |
a7a78a52f64d3a46b0e4c705d472bed9dce3c0c4 | Summarize the following news article. | Former private equity executive John MacIntosh has advice for Mitt Romney .
He says Romney should give a full account of the good and bad things he did at Bain Capital .
Romney should explain why, despite weaknesses, private equity experience was valuable .
MacIntosh: Romney should commit to eliminate loopholes, raise ... | [
"(CNN) -- Mitt, . We've never met but I, too, spent a decade or so in private equity, made some money and moved on to other things while retaining ties to many people in the industry (including some of your former colleagues at Bain Capital). So, it pains me to see you trying to win despite your private equity back... |
1e185e1d4f16389998b1dc0753c58ba1206f4f40 | Summarize the following news article. | Obama campaign and Democratic National Committee are in Tampa getting their message out .
L.A. mayor: "It's worth asking: What did Romney build?"
Maryland governor: "Romney economics would spell disaster for America's middle class"
Romney camp fires back: Obama "cannot defend a record of broken promises and failed poli... | [
"Tampa, Florida (CNN) -- Democrats wasted no time on Tuesday trying to undercut Republicans as they began their convention, attacking a key GOP message before party luminaries took the spotlight in Tampa. Republicans aggressively pushed their convention theme, \"We Built It,\" while Democrats sought to turn it back... |
db4c1b86d2da79fdd140371ef6a14033acf65fba | Summarize the following news article. | Britain win two gold medals on second night of competition in track cycling .
Victoria Pendleton takes women's keirin after disappointment of team sprint .
GB men's team pursuit squad break world record to beat Australia in final .
GB women's team pursuit squad beat their own world mark in qualifying . | [
"(CNN) -- Victoria Pendleton rounded off another night of triumph for hosts Great Britain in the Olympic Velodrome with a storming ride to take gold in the women's keirin Friday. Pendleton suffered bitter disappointment on the first night of finals when she and partner Jess Varnish were disqualified in the women's ... |
c85bdc673535e118e3f54fb651e33618bfb4516e | Summarize the following news article. | College Football Hall of Fame's board members are expected to meet in early October .
"We're very aware of all of this," said Steve Hatchell, CEO of the National Football Foundation .
The group inducted Paterno alongside Florida State's Bobby Bowden in 2007 . | [
"New York (CNN) -- Built into the by-laws of most sports Halls of Fame is something called a \"character clause.\" It's a loosely-defined metric meant to gauge whether a potential Hall of Famers' off-the-field conduct should prevent an athlete or coach from being honored. The rules use words like integrity, sportsm... |
907958c79f849c11af5c4762bedad9ddf41c344f | Summarize the following news article. | Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN Student News .
Write your answers in the space provided .
Today's Newsquiz includes the Media Literacy Question of the Day . | [
"(CNN Student News) -- February 10, 2012 . Media Literacy Question of the Day . Why do you think that news organizations spend more time explaining some topics than others? What kinds of stories require the most explanation? * . * . Know Your News -- The following questions relate to events that were covered this w... |
b77a358c637f61e6e2fec6beb68126bcbb2fd279 | Summarize the following news article. | World No. 6 Sam Stosur reaches French Open semifinals for third time in four years .
Australia's U.S. Open champion will play Italian 21st seed Sara Errani in Paris .
Stosur, the 2010 runner-up, beats Slovakian 15th seed Dominika Cibulkova .
Errani, who has won three clay titles this year, defeats German 10th seed Ange... | [
"(CNN) -- There will be a new women's champion crowned at the French Open this weekend, but at least one of the semifinalists has prior experience of playing in the title match at Roland Garros. Sam Stosur missed out on her first grand slam title in 2010, losing to Francesca Schiavone in the final, and also reached... |
3023d81cc778dc1bf1a4bb7ceebd3018f7205085 | Summarize the following news article. | Paul van Dyk says his hometown of Berlin is open-minded and cosmopolitan .
A division still exists between West and East despite the Wall coming down, he says .
The DJ says the city has a lot of "chill-out space" helped by its many parks .
If it was a person Berlin would be "poor but rich in thought", he says . | [
"BERLIN, Germany (CNN) -- One of the biggest-name dance DJs in the world, Paul van Dyk is in demand at clubs and festivals from Las Vegas to Ibiza. Paul van Dyk witnessed the birth of electronic music \"as a sub-culture\" in his hometown of Berlin. Twice voted the world's top DJ, van Dyk has also earned a reputatio... |
86a5bcabcc3d2150d050eb9020fc3fb5f8341ee7 | Summarize the following news article. | Nine athletes tested positive for doping and banned from the 2012 Olympics .
David Potter: For as long as there have been games, there have been stories of cheating .
He says cheating methods in ancient times included bribery and dirty tricks .
Potter: At Olympia, athletes had to dedicate a monument recording their che... | [
"(CNN) -- On Wednesday, nine athletes were tested positive for \"sophisticated doping\" and banned from the 2012 Olympics. This shouldn't surprise anyone. For as long as there have been games, there have been stories of cheating. Competitive sports -- an open-ended contest for a prize -- started in antiquity. The O... |
bc77848a6b0dfbeeab612f8cdf4792f7b5e80373 | Summarize the following news article. | Rafael Nadal moves past Bjorn Borg with record seventh Paris crown .
Spaniard wins six of nine games played as final is resumed after Sunday's rain delay .
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic had been seeking to make his own history .
Serbian was trying to hold all four majors, which had not been done for 43 years . | [
"(CNN) -- While Rafael Nadal climbed into the crowd to hug his friends and family after clinching a record seventh French Open title on Monday, Novak Djokovic sat disconsolate at the side of the court. The world No. 1's bid to become the first man since 1969 to hold all four grand slams had come to a disappointing ... |
c8689b91130f7c025e6bc03f469a49c4daf65160 | Summarize the following news article. | Russell Jones: Hearing about the Aurora shooting was like reliving the Virginia Tech shooting .
Jones: Virginia Tech community responded quickly, with support for the victims' families .
He says families of the deceased, the injured and others should not be afraid to seek help .
Jones: Aurora community, the entire nati... | [
"(CNN) -- When I first heard about the shooting rampage in a Colorado theater, I was shocked and horrified. It was like reliving the Virginia Tech shooting all over again. News: Remembering the Colorado shooting victims . On April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech experienced the largest mass shooting on a college campus, wi... |
fc105d389298a0652cd3b247c61051fe50a7fae5 | Summarize the following news article. | Novak Djokovic saves four match-points to reach French Open semifinals .
World No. 1 ends France's hopes of first male winner since 1983 .
Serbian seeking to be first man since 1969 to hold all four grand slam titles .
He will play 16-time grand slam champion Roger Federer in Friday's semi . | [
"(CNN) -- World No. 1 Novak Djokovic battled back from the brink of defeat at the French Open on Tuesday to rescue his hopes of becoming the first man in 43 years to hold all four grand slam titles. The Serbian saved four match-points before finally overcoming home favorite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarterfinals. ... |
600039d1fef6b55a58eb4477862da932be7a921c | Summarize the following news article. | Rafael Nadal remains on course for a seventh French Open title after beating Nicolas Almagro .
World No. 2 defeats fellow Spaniard 7-6 6-2 6-3 to set up semifinal clash with David Ferrer .
Ferrer, also from Spain, defeats British No. 4 seed Andy Murray 6-4 6-7 6-3 6-2 .
The other semifinal will be contested by world No... | [
"(CNN) -- Rafael Nadal remains on course for a record seventh French Open title after he dismissed the challenge of fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro to notch up his 50th Roland Garros victory. The world No.2 triumphed 7-6 6-2 6-3 over the 12th seed as he goes in search of the 11th grand slam title in his illustrious... |
b418a638241ddcc1b22a14f06c1cec9cb7f7a579 | Summarize the following news article. | Wozniak the first Canadian in 20 years to reach the quarter-final of Montreal tournament .
Former world number one Wozniacki overcomes leg injury to book her place in next round .
Frenchman Richard Gasquet wins over American John Isner to reach Toronto Masters final .
Olympic bronze medal winner Gasquet is playing in o... | [
"(CNN) -- Canadian Aleksandra Wozniak gave the Montreal crowd something to shout about by sealing a quarter-final place in the Rogers Cup tournament. It was the first time in two decades that a native had got so far in the tournament and it sets up a commentator's nightmare as she takes on similar-sounding Caroline... |
c1d08eee02563a9ca2c78ccc8558b2ef0ee9ced9 | Summarize the following news article. | Maria Sharapova beats Petra Kvitova to reach French Open final for first time .
Russian will rise to world No. 1 in the new rankings issued next week .
She will be trying to complete a collection of all four grand slam titles .
Sara Errani beats Sam Stosur to give Italy third successive final appearance . | [
"(CNN) -- Maria Sharapova stands on the brink of tennis history after romping into her first French Open final on Thursday. The second seed's straight-sets win over Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova not only ensured she will reclaim the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in four years, but also gave her the chan... |
740866d7641d1efdcb4afe0002143711ec9168b1 | Summarize the following news article. | Victim's relatives demand "a robust voice" on committee directing relief funds .
Charity official says they've had a "conversation" about adding family reps to the committee .
$5,000 went to 70 victims' families last week .
At least $5 million has been donated to the Aurora Victims Relief Fund . | [
"(CNN) -- Relatives of some those who died in the Aurora, Colorado, theater shooting last month accuse the charity raising money for their benefit of ignoring their demands to help decide how to spend it. \"We need people who were in the theater, together with those who have lost loved ones, driving these decisions... |
8b17da90009a417783c3d2e01625a2322f5d6d35 | Summarize the following news article. | Novak Djokovic topples Juan Martin Del Potro in first semi final .
World number one Roger Federer overcomes Stanislas Wawrinka .
Del Potro struggles with wrist injury .
Djokovic looking to overturn losing final record at Cincinnati . | [
"(CNN) -- Novak Djokovic has beaten Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3 6-2 in Saturday's Cincinnati Masters semi final to continue his fine run of form in the build up to the U.S. Open. The semi final in Ohio represented a rematch of the bronze medal match at the London Olympics, which Del Potro won. The Serbian will face w... |
69ac34da68683bd0628222027eba4ca918e12c0c | Summarize the following news article. | Venus Williams sets sights on No. 1 ranking for the first time in 10 years .
Williams beat Sara Errani to reach the Cincinnati Masters quarterfinals .
Younger sister Serena also into the last eight after beating Urszula Radwanska .
Defending U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur and Czech Petra Kvitova also advance . | [
"(CNN) -- When Venus Williams was knocked off the top of the women's tennis world rankings by younger sister Serena in July 2002, she couldn't have imagined that over a decade later she would still be waiting for a return to the summit. Despite winning three further Wimbledon singles titles since last being No. 1, ... |
187665cef54e1081983b213dd3edf00f290d91a7 | Summarize the following news article. | British politician's opening ceremony tweet sparked a social media backlash .
Aidan Burley, a Conservative Party MP, called the ceremony "multi-cultural crap"
Many online weighed the London ceremony versus the 2008 Beijing Olympics .
Social media reaction was largely positive to director Danny Boyle's $42 million produ... | [
"Hong Kong (CNN) -- The world watched, as the London 2012 Olympic Games opened with director Danny Boyle's elaborate ode to England, and furiously tapped their reaction on social media. But one comment on Twitter has sparked a political fracas on the home soil of the games, as a British member of Parliament lamente... |
7762c33ce0b60d1125243ce31f38e893e779be0d | Summarize the following news article. | Louisiana: 56 parishes under state of emergency .
Florida: People are ordered to evacuate parts of downtown Pensacola .
Mississippi: There are reports of flooding in Hancock and Harrison counties .
Alabama: Authorities warm of strong winds, high water and storm surges . | [
"(CNN) -- Slow-moving Tropical Storm Isaac continues to drench the central Gulf Coast region. Heading into Thursday, thousands of people in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama were under states of emergency. Get the latest Isaac updates on CNN.com's live blog . A summary of the latest situations in each state: . Lou... |
7dd32ee72fe3de5cdeda6f07014f99631829954f | Summarize the following news article. | Number one seed Maria Sharapova survives a scare before beating Tsvetana Pironkova in three sets .
Four-times Wimbledon champion Serena Williams also through with win over Melinda Czink .
Second seed Victoria Azarenka beats Swiss Romina Oprandi 6-2 6-0 .
French Open finalist Sara Errani crushes home favorite Anne Keoth... | [
"(CNN) -- Top seed Maria Sharapova survived a scare against Tsvetana Pironkova before securing her place in round three at Wimbledon. Sharapova, whose first Grand Slam victory came at Wimbledon eight years ago, resumed at 7-6 3-1 after bad light had halted her progress on Wednesday. But Bulgarian Pironkova quickly ... |
daffdaf5dd389becd20ed747d9cba9914ee5f8cd | Summarize the following news article. | French Open champion Li Na loses to world No. 142 in the fourth round .
Kazakh qualifier Yaroslava Shvedova moves into the quarterfinals in Paris .
World No. 2 Maria Sharapova battles into the last eight with three-set win .
Russian will go top of the rankings if she reaches the title match . | [
"(CNN) -- Li Na's French Open title defense came to a shock end on Monday as the Chinese tennis star followed world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka in exiting the clay-court grand slam. With second-ranked Maria Sharapova struggling into the quarterfinals with a labored victory, the way is open for the lesser lights of the ... |
e4b9633639d981abfdf91ae2cad9c457c8f429c5 | Summarize the following news article. | Maria Sharapova to meet Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in French Open semis .
Sharapova defeats Kaia Kanepi in straight sets to take her place in the final four .
Kvitova wins hard-fought clash with qualifier Yaroslava Shvedova 3-6 6-2 6-4 .
The other semifinal is between No. 6 seed Samantha Stosur and Italian Sara E... | [
"(CNN) -- Maria Sharapova remains on course to complete a career slam after she set up a French Open semifinal showdown with Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova. The Russian dispatched Kaia Kanepi, from Estonia, 6-2 6-3 and now needs just two more victories to join an exclusive club in the game who have won all four g... |
11e557cbc1c841469be84829120ce34a46a789b5 | Summarize the following news article. | David Nalbandian disqualified in Queen's Club final .
Argentine star injured line judge after kicking over an advertising hoarding .
Andrew McDougall left with a gashed leg in incident .
Croatia's Marin Cilic awarded the match and title . | [
"(CNN) -- David Nalbandian was disqualified in the ATP Queen's Club final Sunday for angrily kicking down an advertising board and injuring a court side official. The Argentinian was leading Croatia's Marin Cilic by a set and trailed 3-4 in the second, having just dropped his service, when the incident occurred. A ... |
a3ad4be8fb4320dba42963020cf43c5596a760fa | Summarize the following news article. | Rafael Nadal seals straight-sets win over Brazil's Thomaz Bellucci .
Home favorite Andy Murray crushes Russia's Nikolay Davydenko 6-1 6-1 6-4 .
Feliciano Lopez, the No. 14 seed, loses to Finland's Jarkko Nieminen .
No. 20 seed Bernard Tomic crashes out to Belgian wildcard David Goffin . | [
"(CNN) -- Rafael Nadal recovered from a rusty start to power into the second round of Wimbledon with a straight-sets win over Brazil's Thomaz Bellucci on Tuesday. The two-time champion bounced back in style after losing the first four games of the match against the 80th-ranked Bellucci. Nadal won the next four, bef... |
ba22de76aa4231c4dd25facf90eadae6e93df8dc | Summarize the following news article. | Defending champion Novak Djokovic beats Juan Carlos Ferrero in Wimbledon first round .
Third seed Roger Federer cruises past Spain's Albert Ramos 6-1 6-1 6-1 .
No. 24 seed Marcel Granollers loses to Serbia's Victor Troicki .
Eighth seed Janko Tipsarevic beats former finalist David Nalbandian . | [
"(CNN) -- Top seed Novak Djokovic began the defense of his Wimbledon title with an emphatic Centre Court victory over Spain's Juan Carlos Ferrero on day one of the championships. The 25-year-old, playing for the first time since his defeat to Rafael Nadal in the French Open final earlier this month, recovered from ... |
d8bf1680b778ea1f1a539bcea7e176d20cc767f7 | Summarize the following news article. | World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will play Rafael Nadal in Sunday's French Open final .
Djokovic beat Roger Federer to keep alive his dream of holding all four grand slams .
Nadal thrashed David Ferrer to earn a chance at a record seventh Paris crown .
The last man to hold to hold all four majors was Australian Rod Laver in ... | [
"(CNN) -- The stage is set for another classic men's grand slam final on Sunday after Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal set up a French Open showdown with much more than just the title at stake. World No. 1 Djokovic will seek to become the first man since 1969 to hold all four majors at the same time, and only the th... |
6aa1b38773c2ad0be4b0433f978097d23139236a | Summarize the following news article. | Petra Kvitova starts Wimbledon defense with 6-4 6-4 win over Akgul Amanmuradova .
Serena Williams beats Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic 6-2 6-4 .
No. 2 seed Victoria Azarenka overcomes the USA's Irina Falconi 6-1 6-4 .
No. 19 seed Lucie Safarova beaten 6-3 6-0 by Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands . | [
"(CNN) -- Defending champion Petra Kvitova recovered from an early wobble to win 6-4 6-4 in her Wimbledon first-round match against Uzbekistan's Akgul Amanmuradova. Czech fourth seed Kvitova, who beat Maria Sharapova in last year's final, fought back from 4-1 down in the first set against her 96th-ranked opponent o... |
53704feb2148d3502fd3f4e47a975f71fa9765bb | Summarize the following news article. | Fernando Alonso wins German Grand Prix at Hockenheim .
Alonso extends title lead to 34 points with third win of season .
Sebastian Vettel crosses line second but demoted to fifth .
Jenson Button second in revamped McLaren . | [
"(CNN) -- Fernando Alonso stretched his lead in the world championship standings with a peerless drive from pole position to win the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim Sunday. The 30-year-old Spaniard was claiming his third victory of the season for Ferrari after wins in Malaysia and the European Grand Prix. He came h... |
ecaf4821918286a4c19f2556513c57a7ff8a6519 | Summarize the following news article. | Maria Sharapova to play fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko in semifinals at Olympics .
Sharapova beats Kim Clijsters while her compatriot upsets sixth seed Petra Kvitova .
The other semifinal will be between world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams .
Williams and Kirilenko both also made it through to the women's ... | [
"(CNN) -- Russia provided both women's singles finalists at the 2008 Olympic tennis competition, but only one will make it through to the title match at London 2012. Maria Sharapova set up a semifinal showdown with compatriot Maria Kirilenko after overcoming fellow former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters on Thursday. The ... |
ea21206dda7f8d57b0e485a691ccadf041ff73d8 | Summarize the following news article. | Ed Sheeran is one of England's top debut artists in the last year .
He's set to take the stage during the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games .
With his mix of soul, hip-hop and personal lyrics, he's also ready to take on the U.S. market . | [
"(CNN) -- Ed Sheeran is ready to become more than the latest musician in a modern British invasion. The singer-songwriter has already struck it big in his native England, becoming one of the top debut artists in the last year. Sheeran's album, \"+,\" debuted on top of the UK album charts in 2011, and it has charted... |
fab291f3805b43131c9c3ec991e60dcd31b5edbd | Summarize the following news article. | Rupert Murdoch steps down as director from a string of company boards .
A spokesman calls it "nothing more than a corporate house-cleaning exercise"
News Corp. is expected to be divided in coming months . | [
"(CNN) -- Rupert Murdoch has stepped down from a string of company boards of directors just one month after his embattled News Corporation announced plans to separate publishing interests from its lucrative television and film operations. The Australian-born media mogul made the move last week, according to a spoke... |
d41a4a8bb871442f4291506c1e525507ae7b67c2 | Summarize the following news article. | David Gergen: Ann Romney got the best reviews on the first night of the RNC .
He says she wowed the crowd, but will her speech gain new voters for Mitt Romney?
Gergen: Paul Ryan faces task of pleasing the party's base and appealing to a wider audience .
He says younger leaders are looking beyond Romney for future top c... | [
"(CNN) -- Some quick thoughts from Tampa just before the Republicans raise the curtain on their second night: . Did Ann move the needle? While some offer dissent, there is general agreement across the political spectrum that Ann Romney stole the show on opening night. Brit Hume at Fox News said she gave the most ef... |
e4d758c805fb6f40e0af029202d420c62a084feb | Summarize the following news article. | Ray Kurzweil is an inventor, entrepreneur, author and futurist .
He predicts future in which technology will become superior to humans .
Point at which man and machine merge into one is referred to by Kurzweil as "singularity" | [
"Editor's note: The staff at CNN.com has recently been intrigued by the journalism of Vice, an independent media company and Web site based in Brooklyn, New York. VBS.TV is Vice's broadband television network. The reports, which are produced solely by Vice, reflect a very transparent approach to journalism, where v... |
cdb14b3aeb18b147edb93b5f97dd12f7dd620fc1 | Summarize the following news article. | Victoria Azarenka is struggling for full fitness after heavy schedule this season .
Australian Open champion will also miss next week's Cincinnati Masters .
Belarus star is hoping to make it past fourth round at Flushing Meadows for first time .
Second-ranked Maria Sharapova withdraws from second consecutive event due ... | [
"(CNN) -- World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka is facing a race against time to be fit for the U.S. Open after succumbing to the frenetic schedule of women's tennis. The Belorussian was forced to withdraw from the Montreal Cup with an injury to her left knee midway through the first set of her opening match against Tamira... |
01bafadfdbe1b9c77619564e49788166f33ed717 | Summarize the following news article. | Champion Novak Djokovic is top men's seed for Wimbledon .
Serbian is ahead of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer .
Fourth seed Andy Murray loses warmup match .
Maria Sharapova is top seed in women's singles, with Serena Williams sixth . | [
"(CNN) -- Defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has been named as the top men's seed for this year's tournament, with French Open winner Maria Sharapova heading the women's singles seedings. World number one Djokovic retains the top seeding at the All England Club despite his defeat to Rafael Nadal in the Fre... |
752d988dea44369bc97ec586e07fb611821d6a96 | Summarize the following news article. | The video shows a toddler running outside, wearing only shoes and underpants .
"Daddy, Daddy, please hold me," the 4-year-old cries .
The father says the snow run is part of a regimen designed to strengthen his son .
Many in China say the approach is tantamount to child abuse . | [
"Beijing (CNN) -- A video of a toddler crying while running in the snow nearly naked has sparked a firestorm in China, but the boy's father says the exercise was meant to strengthen his son. \"It's tough for me, too, when he cried out for my comfort,\" father He Liesheng said. \"But I believe in 'no pain, no gain.'... |
6c87c65b12208312475485bab603f6fa0cb2295d | Summarize the following news article. | Through his nonprofit, Richard St. Denis gives custom-fit wheelchairs to people in Mexico .
He also helps people learn their chairs and how to play sports in them .
He has found that playing wheelchair sports can boost one's self-esteem .
Do you know a hero? Nominations are open for 2011 CNN Heroes . | [
"(CNN) -- Richard St. Denis is the founder of World Access Project, a nonprofit that provides custom-fit wheelchairs and other mobility aids to people living with disabilities in rural Mexico. In addition to distributing the equipment and showing the recipients how to use it, St. Denis and his group offer sports cl... |
78b773d20b5b09d6005f39b42e8950c25709bcfd | Summarize the following news article. | Montpellier win the French league for the first time in club's history .
Beat Auxerre 2-1 to beat second placed Paris St. Germain to the title .
No one expected the unfancied club to win; coach called them his "ugly ducklings"
PSG bought by Qatari investors; one player worth more than entire Montpellier team . | [
"(CNN) -- There is a lot to be said for modesty mixed with self-deprecation when faced with overwhelming odds, but despite his best efforts Louis Nicollin ended up displaying neither of these fine qualities. Last November, when the president and owner of Montpellier -- an unglamorous, unfancied, mid-table team that... |
b1bb6fdfd0dde37eb35b8cb4254001d29168ada8 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Election officials estimate turnout at 46% .
Basescu declares victory as exit polls indicate low turnout .
Prime minister says Basescu should consider stepping down despite result .
The embattled Romanian president had urged supporters to skip Sunday's vote . | [
"(CNN) -- Embattled Romanian President Traian Basescu declared victory late Sunday after low voter turnout appeared to doom a referendum on whether to remove him from office. The Central Electoral Bureau estimated turnout at 45.9%, short of the majority of registered voters needed for the vote to be valid. Basescu ... |
868f7f25f1ba275de0ed9d7aa3c30b12ba2e7144 | Summarize the following news article. | Kubert helped create the DC Comics character Sgt. Rock .
He started a school for comic artists in 1976 .
Kubert died Sunday of multiple myeloma . | [
"(CNN) -- Joe Kubert, the DC Comics artist who started a school to train future illustrators, has died at age 85, a school official said Monday. Kubert died Sunday of multiple myeloma, a cancer that attacks bone marrow, said Mike Chen, the academic director of the Kubert School in Dover, New Jersey. He was one of t... |
09d36c7f82b7b310c5b261eb339d01c5a5715fcb | Summarize the following news article. | Serena Williams wins her first match just four days after victory in the Wimbledon final .
American returned to the U.S. to defend her title at Stanford hard-court event .
Teen opponent idolized Williams as a child, and was even her ballgirl at age 12 .
Williams will face South African sixth seed Scheepers in quarterfi... | [
"(CNN) -- Just four days after winning her fifth Wimbledon crown, Serena Williams overcame the effects of jet lag to successfully begin the defense of her Bank of the West Classic title in Stanford, California. The American made a smooth transition from the London grass courts -- which she will return to for the Ol... |
8638e8a3a7fa6ca4c453d8ca7e44389b58cfd912 | Summarize the following news article. | The daily transcript is a written version of each day's CNN Student News program .
Use this transcript to help students with reading comprehension and vocabulary .
Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN Student News . | [
"(CNN Student News) -- February 17, 2012 . Download PDF maps related to today's show: . Syria . Atlanta, Georgia . Click here to access the transcript of today's CNN Student News program. Please note that there may be a delay between the time when the video is available and when the transcript is published."
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bdad9cd7ee68e457c7f3b9531dc4f9e4bd45d032 | Summarize the following news article. | Fans of Real Madrid and Barcelona preview Saturday's El Clasico .
Barcelona travel to Madrid four points clear of Real with five league games left .
Let us know your thoughts on the two clubs and the match in the Sound Off . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Two giants in the world of club football clash on Saturday in a game so entwined in Spanish history and culture it even has its own nickname. Many ingredients combine to create the potent El Clasico brew, a game that pitches Real Madrid against Barcelona. Barcelona give then champions Real... |
658162f15c255252c8cd724c29bea9821b6146a1 | Summarize the following news article. | A small bone found in a cave in Siberia could indicate a new species of early humans .
DNA of "Denisovans" is found in modern Melanesians .
The finger belonged to 6- or 7-year-old girl, anthropologists say . | [
"(CNN) -- An overlooked female pinkie bone put in storage after it was discovered in a Siberian cave two years ago points to the existence of a previously unknown prehistoric human species, anthropologists say. And the lineage of that species may survive today in some people in Papua New Guinea and nearby islands, ... |
330b966a7e7119bf7cd7bb9bf51d7e0a869f01f9 | Summarize the following news article. | More than 1,590 cases of the virus are reported .
It's the highest case count through the last week of August since the virus was discovered .
Texas is the hardest hit, with 34 deaths reported . | [
"(CNN) -- Sixty-six people have died from West Nile virus infections this year, and the number of human cases has grown to 1,590, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. That's the highest case count through the last week of August since the virus was first detected in the United States ... |
fd29df08a803802dd9f1d457d9e2578d1d87a87d | Summarize the following news article. | World No. 1 Maria Sharapova loses fourth-round match against Sabine Lisicki .
Lisicki will next play compatriot Angelique Kerber in Wimbledon quarterfinals .
Eighth seed Lisicki beats Kim Clijsters in Belgian's final appearance at SW19 .
Four-time winner Serena Williams to play defending champion Petra Kvitova . | [
"(CNN) -- Maria Sharapova's bid to end her long wait for a second Wimbledon crown came crashing to a halt on Monday, while Kim Clijsters' final appearance at the grass-court grand slam also finished in round four. World No. 1 Sharapova lost her rematch with Sabine Lisicki, who she beat in last year's semifinals bef... |
31d0172ba1358946cf14c4db7db3b93cc32a6472 | Summarize the following news article. | Julio Embid: Spaniards want to know how much money Bankia needs .
As Bankia sucks up financial aid Spaniards wait to hear news of welfare state cuts .
People find it confusing that there is no money for healthcare, but enough to rescue banks .
People will probably wait until summer is over to resume protests and strike... | [
"(CNN) -- How big is the financial hole? This is the main question among Spaniards nowadays. They want to know how much money Bankia, the country's fourth-largest bank, needs. Bankia was created in 2010, a result of the merger of seven small entities including Caja Madrid and Bancaja. Such cajas -- regional savings... |
e5acb63746f02269603a13a401840d21a7970f2a | Summarize the following news article. | Aimee Copeland has been fitted with prosthetics for her hands, one leg .
Father says she is pushing hard during physical therapy .
She might get out of rehabilitation next month .
Her homecoming will be low-key, at her request, Andy Copeland says . | [
"(CNN) -- The 24-year-old Georgia woman who lost parts of all her limbs to a flesh-eating bacteria has three new prosthetics, her father told CNN on Monday. Aimee Copeland has two hooks she uses for hands and a leg prosthetic but her injured left side where she lost that leg may require one more surgery, Andy Copel... |
5b4edf76d37eb8ba895359e7991943d76178b403 | Summarize the following news article. | Mika's new album is "The Boy Who Knew Too Much"
Singer of "Grace Kelly" says album is about awkward times as youth .
He's had great success now, almost recorded new album in plush mansion .
Mother said he shouldn't, that comfort would make the album worse . | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- Mika knows how to dress for the occasion. Mika's new album, \"The Boy Who Knew Too Much,\" acknowledges some of his teen issues. The singer showed up to CNN.com's interview in bright blue felt suspenders, or \"braces\" as they're called in his UK homeland; \"suspenders\" are the naughty things la... |
ec5d6113721f400b80f30a72b1681e2249a172b4 | Summarize the following news article. | Top seed Maria Sharapova through to the last 16 after beating Su-Wei Hsieh on Friday .
French Open champion will next play Germany's Sabine Lisicki in Wimbledon rematch .
Russian could then face former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters in the quarterfinals next week .
Clijsters, playing her final Wimbledon, must first get past... | [
"(CNN) -- The wind blew hard at Wimbledon on Friday, but world No. 1 Maria Sharapova overcame the tricks of one of her former junior rivals to stay on course for a potential quarterfinal showdown with Kim Clijsters. Sharapova is seeking to follow up her first French Open title by again winning the grass-court crown... |
c0797eddbe3ed7d8a8ed6f0251595dc76e08fdf9 | Summarize the following news article. | Romney's camp says trip successful, getting good reviews .
But GOP candidate troubled by gaffes, controversy in Europe and Mideast .
Tensions between campaign, press overheat during last stop in Poland . | [
"Warsaw (CNN) -- In the estimation of Mitt Romney and his top campaign aides, there were no gaffes, no mistakes, no ill-advised statements on the Republican candidate's overseas trip. The poorly timed comments at the Olympics? No big deal. The remarks in Israel that inflamed the Palestinians? Overblown. The off-col... |
2bd903dfce13515b8ca8239493f2d3e90f70a647 | Summarize the following news article. | William Bennett says choice of Paul Ryan puts the cards on the table before America .
He says Ryan has dedicated himself to mastering the U.S. federal budget .
Bennett says Ryan has proposed innovative solutions and has worked with Democrats .
He says voters will choose between two visions of the size and role of gover... | [
"(CNN) -- The election of 2012 is a critical juncture in the history of this nation. We now have to decide if we love our country enough to do the responsible thing -- rein in out-of-control spending, cut the debt and reform crumbling entitlement programs. This will not be easy, but it's right and what's necessary ... |
c6bc48a7a5d862c60fc39c000e2e5b56ebc19d82 | Summarize the following news article. | Serena Williams will face Agnieszka Radwanska in the Wimbledon singles final .
Williams beats No. 2 seed Victoria Azarenka from Belarus 6-3 7-6 to book her place .
Radwanska reaches first ever Grand Slam final by beating Angelique Kerber .
Polish No. 3 seed triumphs 6-3 6-4 and now faces four-time Wimbledon champion . | [
"(CNN) -- The task facing Agnieszka Radwanska in her first Grand Slam final is a daunting one, because in the opposite corner is Serena Williams, who'll be gunning for a 14th major singles titles. Radwanska, the No. 3 seed from Poland, defeated Angelique Kerber 6-3 6-4 on Centre Court to book her place in a showpie... |
c200c792e3c14c0698ceb42d1707ac72a5bb0af5 | Summarize the following news article. | The daily transcript is a written version of each day's CNN Student News program .
Use this transcript to help students with reading comprehension and vocabulary .
Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN Student News . | [
"(CNN Student News) -- February 10, 2012 . Download PDF maps related to today's show: . Georgia . Falkland Islands . Click here to access the transcript of today's CNN Student News program. Please note that there may be a delay between the time when the video is available and when the transcript is published."
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61e137b37db0b3157c04fab0a5f4314fe4b03931 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Foreign ministry points to Xinhua report when asked about Jiang .
Xinhua news agency attributes its information to "authoritative sources"
Speculation had swirled that the former president had died .
As president, Jiang saw the peaceful handover of Hong Kong from Britain . | [
"Beijing (CNN) -- Chinese state media is dismissing reports that former President Jiang Zemin has died, calling them \"pure rumor.\" Speculation swirled throughout the day Wednesday that the 84-year-old leader had passed away. On Thursday, the Xinhua news agency denied those reports, citing \"authoritative sources.... |
dff76187049f07df40376cd32278ed155a06252f | Summarize the following news article. | Premier promises thorough investigation .
State media reports design flaws in railway signal equipment led to the deadly train crash .
China has built the world's longest high-speed rail network .
Thirty-nine people died in the weekend train accident . | [
"Wenzhou, China (CNN) -- Acknowledging strong public anger and skepticism over the government's handling of a deadly bullet train collision last weekend, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Thursday promised a thorough investigation into the accident and its aftermath. Wen made the pledge on the crash site near Wenzhou in e... |
56a8538393fa0037c9ff7438716a22c7bd5f773f | Summarize the following news article. | Britain's Andy Murray books Wimbledon quarterfinal slot with victory over Marin Cilic .
No. 4 seed wins 7-5 6-2 6-3 in rain affected match and will now face Spain's David Ferrer .
Ferrer beats Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3 6-2 6-3 under the roof on Centre Court .
German pair Philipp Kohlschreiber and Florian Mayer both mak... | [
"(CNN) -- Andy Murray recorded a double triumph on Tuesday to book his place in the last eight at Wimbledon, over opponent Marin Cilic and the dismal weather in London. After a day punctuated by rain delays on Monday, Murray was able to wrap up a 7-5 6-2 6-3 victory with just one interruption before damp conditions... |
60fa216e4c0bbd9b6eac943c0eb8be73639506ff | Summarize the following news article. | World No. 3 Roger Federer survives big scare against Julien Benneteau at Wimbledon .
Swiss star comes from two sets down against the Frenchman to reach the fourth round .
Six-time Wimbledon winner will next play another veteran in Belgium's Xavier Malisse .
He is on course for a semifinal showdown with defending champi... | [
"(CNN) -- Roger Federer staged a remarkable fightback on Friday to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon and avoid following great rival Rafael Nadal in exiting the grass-court grand slam before the end of its first week. At two sets down against Julien Benneteau, Federer seemed set to suffer the same fate as Nadal -- who... |
a2f90282b50d907f49f5035f538ec2fa718b1482 | Summarize the following news article. | Charles MacCormack: Haiti must resolve election stalemate so it moves forward from solid base .
Success stories, he says, like schoolgirl Andrise's, show Haiti could rebound better than ever .
MacCormack: U.S. needs to commit 15 years to help improve sanitation, health, education .
He writes that it's important for th... | [
"(CNN) -- The images coming out of Haiti since a devastating earthquake rocked the country almost a year ago show death, disease and political uncertainty. Yet these images don't portray the whole story. Ten-year-old Andrise, who lost her relatives and home in the quake, recently returned to school, proudly wearin... |
be996dd978ed11584448967181ed005d9aa406bd | Summarize the following news article. | Madeleine Peyroux's new album, "Bare Bones," is unflinching .
Peyroux had alcoholic father, spent time in domestic violence shelter .
Singer with smoky voice wants songs to be universal . | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- Madeleine Peyroux has carved out a successful career as an interpreter of songs from greats such as Billie Holiday, Patsy Cline and Leonard Cohen. But on her fourth album, the smoky-voiced singer holds the mirror up to herself. Madeleine Peyroux takes a clear-eyed look at her life and relationshi... |
3b39add49b4dd8b68d324a3bd832a8a389ae3eee | Summarize the following news article. | There is an insatiable demand for all things Union Jack .
The flag isn't licensed, so anyone can print patriotic paraphernalia .
The recent flurry of royal events has helped Britons regain a love for the national emblem .
Shops selling British souvenirs report that business is booming . | [
"London (CNN) -- Never before in Britain has it been so fashionable -- and financially smart -- to fly the flag. Big business has long been aware of the economic benefits the nation's symbol of unity can bring. More than a decade ago British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fought over the use of the country's colors on... |
4cfaee82c04f7bf151aae497e67daf9320e89fc9 | Summarize the following news article. | Amber Riley will make her debut on Broadway in November .
"Cotton Club Parade" celebrates Duke Ellington's reign at the famed Harlem nightclub .
The rest of the cast includes past stars like Tony-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon, Jared Grimes, and Adriane Lenox . | [
"(EW.com) -- In a move that seems fitting, \"Glee\" star Amber Riley is taking her pipes to the Great White Way: The actress will join the cast of Duke Ellington's \"Cotton Club Parade,\" which will return to New York City Center for a just a few dates, from November 14-18, as a part of the city's annual Encores! s... |
c4860f78d239b26e24e4183e54c5e2fd18f9a44f | Summarize the following news article. | Jason Mraz recently honored with songwriters award .
"I'm Yours" artist amazed at where music has brought him .
Mraz intimidated by appearance on "American Idol" | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- For someone who claims to be incredibly laid back, Jason Mraz is certainly piling up the accomplishments. Jason Mraz was recently honored with a songwriting award for his work, which includes the hit \"I'm Yours.\" The singer-songwriter was the recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award at last w... |
7c0256fd4b186e8e6f0f98ee45da9e79f2c8dbef | Summarize the following news article. | Kristinia DeBarge has a hit with "Goodbye," borrowed from '69 Steam hit .
DeBarge is daughter of James DeBarge, of '80s R&B group DeBarge .
Singer will be opening for Britney Spears on "Circus" tour . | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- So far it has been a very sunny summer for newbie pop singer Kristinia DeBarge. Kristinia DeBarge has broken through with the summer hit \"Goodbye.\" She has a Top 20 hit with \"Goodbye,\" a peppy pop number which borrows from Steam's 1969 stadium anthem \"Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye.\" The en... |
ff3d3d8d325a9432e9d60b44a0839d8c342d132a | Summarize the following news article. | Six-time champion Roger Federer reaches quarterfinals with four-set win .
Swiss world No. 3 overcomes back injury and rain delay on Centre Court .
Federer will next play Russian 26th seed Mikhail Youzhny in grass-court event .
He faces a possible semifinal against world No. 1 Novak Djokovic . | [
"(CNN) -- A worrying back problem and the damp British weather were not enough to stop Roger Federer marching into a 33rd successive grand slam quarterfinal on Monday. The 16-time major winner kept alive his hopes of joining Pete Sampras on seven Wimbledon successes after beating another tennis veteran Xavier Malis... |
e3de60b013a287ffa1d4b8acb9f95f352f73bd44 | Summarize the following news article. | Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas died in Sunday car crash .
Dozens of anti-government activists arrested on their way to Payá's funeral .
Cuban police said they are investigating the circumstances of Paya's death . | [
"Havana, Cuba (CNN) -- Friends, family members and fellow dissidents on Tuesday buried Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, a prominent critic of Cuba's socialist government. Dissident organizations reported that dozens of anti-government activists were arrested as they made their way to Paya's funeral. Video showed police pushi... |
090186fad96048416d9ff3f3e647ffafb3cc727f | Summarize the following news article. | Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand charged by FA for comments posted on Twitter .
Former England defender appeared to describe Ashley Cole as a "choc ice"
Tweet related to evidence given at John Terry's trial for racist abuse towards Anton Ferdinand .
Manchester United have announced a new sponsorhip deal with Chevrolet... | [
"(CNN) -- Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been charged with improper conduct by the English Football Association. The former national team captain responded to a tweet describing Chelsea and England left-back as a \"choc ice\" with the message: \"I hear you fella! Choc ice is a classic! Hahahahahaha!!\... |
c7716fbba0a88d3c771278d0e4ef7cb4c60f9107 | Summarize the following news article. | The Bangles were '80s hitmakers with "Walk Like an Egyptian," "Eternal Flame"
Group broke up in late '80s, re-formed in 2000; enjoying touring, recording .
Susanna Hoffs says she's shocked at how silly the '80s were . | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- While shoulder pads and big hair are no longer part of the Bangles' repertoire, those glorious harmonies remain. The Bangles just started on a new CD and have stayed active by touring. The '80s band (whose members aren't entirely sold on that description) recently powered through a set at Sirus X... |
1d09da49aec981b5abfbffcdf538c6c7782aa4bb | Summarize the following news article. | Kobe Bryant suggests the 2012 Olympic basketball team would beat 1992's Dream Team .
Shayne Lee: It might be blasphemous, but Dream Team wouldn't beat today's players .
In elite performance systems, Lee says, players break records and get better each year .
Lee: Past record-setting athletes would be hard-pressed to rec... | [
"(CNN) -- The 1992 Barcelona Olympics mark the first games in which Team USA included NBA athletes. It was called the \"Dream Team.\" The Dream Team comprised a coterie of NBA legends, including Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, John Stockton, and of course, \"His Airness\" Michael Jordan. Its claim to th... |
0a08d8320a95f442862bdd77eb94434f83bac0fb | Summarize the following news article. | Serena and Venus Williams win their singles and doubles matches at the London Olympics at Wimbledon .
Americans could potentially meet in the singles semifinals of the grass-court tournament .
World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka wins her opening match and could play Venus in the quarterfinals .
Kim Clijsters, Ana Ivanovic an... | [
"(CNN) -- The Williams sisters continued their march towards more Olympic success with three victories between them in London on Monday. Fourth seed Serena romped into the third round of the women's singles with a 6-2 6-3 win over Poland's Ursula Radwanska, whose older sister Agnieszka she beat to win her fifth Wim... |
0c19187db90fbfb790c1ad673d118fa7f8d81c37 | Summarize the following news article. | Woods entered this weekend as golf's 50th best player .
A strong performance by Louis Oosthuizen led to Woods' drop in rankings .
The last time Woods was not in the top 50 was in October 1996 . | [
"(CNN) -- Tiger Woods is no longer officially considered one of golf's top 50 players, ending a streak that extended back 15 years. According to the official World Golf Ranking, the 35-year-old Woods entered the weekend as the sport's 50th best player. But he lost that standing when Louis Oosthuizen finished tied f... |
20815ba630df7805abe863e26e7bd153d51e8c61 | Summarize the following news article. | The blackout that affected 600 million point to India's infrastructure problems .
O'Neill: Economic slowdown in India, other BRICs "more important" than EU crisis .
India's power supply has strained to keep pace with the growth of the economy .
O'Neill: "In India, frankly, they need to wake up and deliver some of the t... | [
"(CNN) -- India suffered widespread power outages that plunged half the nation in darkness Tuesday, the second massive power failure in as many days. As many as 600 million people were hit by the blackout, disrupting transportation and business before power returned. The breakdown of the nation's power grid points ... |
42cdb689988fb1018092f9a4b961b4670cc5890d | Summarize the following news article. | FAA says it is scrutinizing American Airlines after three faulty landings in December .
FAA investigating because incidents over a short period of time, says FAA spokesman .
American Airlines says FAA investigation routine in landing incidents . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- The FAA said Friday it is heightening scrutiny of American Airlines after the carrier had three landings go wrong in December. \"In situations where there may be several incidents involving a single carrier over a short period of time, FAA inspectors increase their oversight, which we're doing ... |
e9ea6dfa8d2821825c2cc022a4a28aac235d0ad1 | Summarize the following news article. | There is confusion about the extent and severity of injuries as a result of the blast .
An explosives-laden car smashed into a vehicle from the U.S. Consulate .
The attack took place near the offices of the consulate and UNHCR .
The consulate has been the target of earlier attacks . | [
"Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- An explosives-filled car slammed into a U.S. Consulate vehicle in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on Monday, authorities said. There was confusion about the extent and severity of injuries as a result of the blast. Victoria Nuland, a spokeswoman for the U.S. State Department, said \"two... |
2e0ccfb221648349ad86ecb45e6cfb232199875c | Summarize the following news article. | Lopez Obrador also challenged the 2006 election results .
Calderon was not declared president-elect until 2 months after the 2006 election .
The presumed president-elect says it is time for the country to leave behind political rancor . | [
"Mexico City (CNN) -- The leader of Mexico's leftist Party of the Democratic Revolution, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, announced Tuesday that he has asked Mexico's Federal Election Institute for a recount of the ballots cast in Sunday's presidential election. Lopez Obrador's demand came the day after he said the vot... |
8d9a2d6ed6d55b2c51c2e49aa332d41839c643ae | Summarize the following news article. | Prisoners were executed after terrorism convictions .
Prisoners put to death Monday in what appears to be latest of several executions in Iraq .
65 people were put to death in the first 40 days of 2012, U.N. says . | [
"Baghdad (CNN) -- Iraqi authorities executed 21 people, including three women, after they were convicted of terrorism and spent months on death row, the nation's Ministry of Justice reported Tuesday. The prisoners were put to death on Monday in what appears to be the latest of several executions carried out by auth... |
d4a9bfc881dd0f2c52047d9d3235249dd99a93e8 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW The share price of Samsung Electronics dropped nearly 7.5% in trading Monday .
Comes after a California jury awarded Apple $1.05 billion in a patent dispute with Samsung .
The tumble erased about $12 billion from the South Korean electronics giant's market value . | [
"(CNN) -- The share price of Samsung Electronics dropped nearly 7.5% in trading Monday as investors had their first opportunity to react to the more than $1 billion decision against the Korean electronics giant by a California jury for infringing on Apple patents. Samsung dropped 6.3% at the open of South Korea's K... |
7445b05b27ef456fff8fe8b3a852a1a082fa186a | Summarize the following news article. | Fred Kaplan: Gore Vidal had huge literary talent, some well used, some wasted .
His satire showed how he prized wit, vision over truth, he says. He loved celebrity .
He says he wrote biography of Vidal, saw his charm, pomposity, inability to love .
Kaplan: Vidal a brilliant essayist, should have stuck to literature, hi... | [
"(CNN) -- Gore Vidal was a man of immense literary talent, some of which he used well, some of which he wasted. His essays are widely thought to be his best work. Two of his historical novels, \"Burr\" and \"Julian\" are gems. The more widely read and prize-winning \"Lincoln\" ruffled Lincoln scholars and many Amer... |
5cd1f86c752c33d0627e7ffa8043d9242aef4554 | Summarize the following news article. | Attorneys for the boy the grand jury identified as "Victim 1" filed the lawsuit on Friday .
He testified that Sandusky had repeatedly performed oral sex on him .
Penn State: "The university takes these cases very seriously" | [
"(CNN) -- One of the victims Jerry Sandusky was convicted of sexually abusing has filed a lawsuit against Penn State University, accusing the school of concealing the abuse. Attorneys for the boy the grand jury identified as \"Victim 1\" filed the lawsuit Friday, claiming the university was more concerned with \"pr... |
3c9ad92217a660c26a251ee558797d7d048151e9 | Summarize the following news article. | Gooding allegedly pushed the woman early Tuesday .
Police said he was presumed to be intoxicated .
It happened at a bar in New Orleans' French Quarter . | [
"(CNN) -- A New Orleans bartender who accused Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. of pushing her has dropped all charges against him, bar management said Wednesday. The unnamed female bartender told police Gooding stopped by the Old Absinthe House in the French Quarter in the early hours of Tuesday with a group of... |
c86dfe38c7b563c2401b1a9011aeccfe8de7315d | Summarize the following news article. | A White House statement honors Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya Sardinas .
Paya died in a car crash in eastern Cuba .
His daughter says the family believes the car was forced off the road .
Another Cuban also died in the crash, while a Swede and a Spaniard were injured . | [
"Havana, Cuba (CNN) -- Leading Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya Sardinas was mourned Monday amid conflicting accounts of the car crash Sunday that took his life. \"Paya gave decades of his life to the nonviolent struggle for freedom and democratic reform in Cuba,\" read a statement issued by White House spokesman Jay C... |
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