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ee5d8fc99ae3e59cd4925c6dc43be2384ea48562 | Summarize the following news article. | Reihan Salam: The scars of the GOP primaries are dragging Mitt Romney's candidacy down .
He says Romney moved to the right to win over conservatives, now lacks centrist appeal .
A variety of innovative ideas could have broadened his appeal, Salam writes .
Salam: Taking on big banks and cutting energy subsidies would be... | [
"New York (CNN) -- Mitt Romney spent weeks battling Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich for the Republican presidential nomination, and he faced blistering attacks from Rick Perry and other GOP rivals along the way. And now he is paying the price. CNN Poll: Obama holds 7-point lead over Romney . Romney's failure to sur... |
71ddfae890b82c9530a05be7c30715f420913c2b | Summarize the following news article. | U.N.: Many hundreds of civilian deaths .
Tamil Tiger rebels fighting for independent state in Sri Lanka northeast since 1983 .
Pro-Tamil group accuses government of using heavy weapons on civilian areas .
Sri Lankan government denies claims, accuses the Tamils of propaganda ploys . | [
"(CNN) -- Hundreds of civilians died during weekend fighting between Sri Lankan government forces and Tamil rebel fighters, the United Nations reported Monday. A photo supplied by a humanitarian group on Sunday shows civilians allegedly injured in government shelling. \"Verification is, of course, the part of the p... |
c3b9ce31334c3cf0458e089f82a02f70885f3d40 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: The Trenton mayor's lawyer calls evidence presented against his client "weak"
NEW: Tony Mack plans to remain in his job as mayor of New Jersey's capital, says his lawyer .
Mack, his brother and an associate are accused in a real estate kickback scheme .
The federal charges stem from a two-year FBI investigation . | [
"(CNN) -- The mayor of New Jersey's capital city was arrested Monday on corruption charges after being accused of accepting bribes during an undercover operation, authorities said. The charges against Trenton Mayor Tony Mack, 46, his brother, Ralphiel Mack, 39, and business associate Joseph A. \"JoJo\" Giorgianni, ... |
0d27b868a471a3b55746216199e9c43d754b11e5 | Summarize the following news article. | Parents who over commit may be tempted to join too many PTA committees .
Some crave an active role in their kids' lives but soon get overwhelmed .
One solution is to sign up for PTA activities that allow you to interact with your child . | [
"(CNN) -- That is my question today. Are you involved in your kid's school? If so, how much? As a new mom in the district, I'm being pitched pretty hard by the PTA. And as a chronic joiner/doer/over committer, I'm intrigued. But I'm also wary. Alex has been in school for a week now. On Monday I went to a breakfast ... |
1ca227435d856f6f66c888e102b1e0ca0fcb1c37 | Summarize the following news article. | Sarah Palin's star has been eclipsed a bit during this presidential election cycle .
Palin's focus on supporting congressional will help bolster her support in the future .
Palin's challenge, political experts say, will be how she negotiates her way back into the national spotlight; relevance . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Sarah Palin may have electrified the 2008 Republican presidential ticket when she was picked as John McCain's running mate, but just four years later her wattage has dimmed on the Republican stage. She was snubbed for a coveted speaking role at the Republican National Convention in Tampa even t... |
907f375ba152482759af765467771fd9840a9108 | Summarize the following news article. | Survival International "now believes there was no attack"
Last month, it urged officials to investigate reports of a massacre .
Venezuelan officials also say there is no evidence that a massacre occurred .
Hearsay fueled a "false report," an official says . | [
"(CNN) -- The nonprofit that pushed last month for Venezuelan officials to investigate reports of a massacre in an Amazon indigenous community said Monday that it now believes there was no attack there. \"Having received its own testimony from confidential sources, Survival now believes there was no attack by miner... |
adb8ab9e12b2b86131d791b49714f9eb87369fe2 | Summarize the following news article. | The Rolling Stones blend past and present on "Doom and Gloom"
"Doom and Gloom" is their first new song together in seven years .
The tune was recorded in Paris earlier this year and produced by Don Was . | [
"(Rolling Stone) -- The Rolling Stones blend past and present on \"Doom and Gloom,\" their first new song together in seven years. Mick Jagger sings about class tensions and oil fracking over a Keith Richards guitar riff with shades of Sticky Fingers, while Charlie Watts propels the whole thing with an unfussy, roc... |
c0caa0d05936aa494890addc15da4f342ea60a5f | Summarize the following news article. | The Cambodian Stock Exchange started trading with one company on April 18 .
There are neither capital controls nor requirements for joint ventures .
But despite incentives, the stock exchange faces many challenges . | [
"Phnom Penh, Cambodia (CNN) -- I visited the Cambodian Stock Exchange (CSX) last September in the heart of Phnom Penh. It had officially \"opened\" a few months prior but no companies were listed yet. The trading room was filled with new desks and computer monitors, waiting for someone to power them on. Fast forwar... |
d1c0da68babaf8d6b4e84a49fb2ab9c50582c69a | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: At least 121 reported injured .
NEW: Muslim Brotherhood HQs in Mahala and two of their buses in Cairo are burned .
Thousands turn out as critics, supporters of Egyptian president throw rocks, Molotov cocktails .
Groups are protesting release of suspects in 2011 attack on opposition demonstrators . | [
"Cairo (CNN) -- Clashes erupted in Cairo on Friday after Egyptian political forces called on President Mohamed Morsy to take a stand for justice after his first 100 days in office. Shops and streets at Tahrir Square were closed as Morsy supporters and critics threw rocks at one another. At least 121 people were inj... |
e8cb054b5122c2f46dc2e16f929459859b25ca41 | Summarize the following news article. | One woman, "Zara," describes aftermath of her decision to ask her husband for divorce .
Zara says her husband gathered up to 70 family members to home in Mideast .
There Zara says her mother-in-law insulted her, husband issued death sentence .
CNN unable to speak to her husband for fear it may trigger a violent reactio... | [
"(CNN) -- Zara married for love, against her family's wishes, more than a decade ago in the Middle East. Shortly after the marriage, she and her husband, along with their two children, moved to Britain for work. There, she says, her husband began to drink, heavily. He became violent, holding a knife to her throat, ... |
d1f613a6ec143bc556aa31f5ac34ebc36682a2a2 | Summarize the following news article. | Ken Saro-Wiwa's son says Shell payout will let families move on with lives .
Executed environmental activist's family sued oil company .
About half of settlement will go to help people of Ogoni region .
Residents have long complained that Shell was polluting land . | [
"(CNN) -- Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr., the son of executed Nigerian writer Ken Saro-Wiwa, spoke exclusively to CNN's Becky Anderson about Shell's $15.5 million payout to settle a lawsuit accusing the oil giant of complicity in the deaths of Saro-Wiwa and other activists. Following is a transcript of the interview. Saro-Wiwa ... |
a5f052f5d1df68fcfe188efd6217e49e99f6d1b9 | Summarize the following news article. | Christine Lagarde is the head of the International Monetary Fund .
She says job creation is a big challenge for Africa's growing economies .
Lagarde discusses the changing power dynamics between the developed and developing world economies .
She calls African leaders to rebuild the buffers that had been used during the... | [
"(CNN) -- Africa's growing economies should put jobs creation at the heart of their development policies, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund. Speaking to CNN's Robyn Curnow, Christine Lagarde said that youth unemployment is one of the biggest challenges facing Africa's countries. \"There is a ... |
c6fdbac2e6926735c9073a20d4636087dcea1c9f | Summarize the following news article. | Element Four has developed a machine that creates clean water out of air .
Growth of water use has been outpacing the rate of population increase .
Shortages of clean water pose health challenges in the developing world .
Zimbabwe's water crisis has unleashed a devastating cholera epidemic . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- As Zimbabwe battles a cholera epidemic that has already killed hundreds, one company thinks it may have found a potential solution to the world water crisis. A shortage of clean drinking water has unleashed a cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe. Element Four, a small Canadian firm, has applied i... |
2ca2715c0d86348a6f510f1a046aaa857c3eb2d8 | Summarize the following news article. | A series of flood defenses are preventing flooding in Bangkok's central business district .
Thailand's worst flooding in 50 years has devastated outlying parts of the capital .
Angry residents in north Bangkok say neighborhoods sacrificed for "CBD"
Residents: Predictions that floodwater will be drained from Bangkok in ... | [
"Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) -- The commercial heart of Thailand's capital is still at risk of flooding, with the next 10 days likely to be crucial in the battle to keep dry. So far the Central Business District, or CBD, has been shielded by a series of flood defenses backed up by huge pumps which suck the floodwater s... |
5ee4051ba50d5304ff6cdaefd55a11e038477b8c | Summarize the following news article. | "SNL" adds three new cast members .
The show begins its 38 season this weekend .
The trio essentially replaces three cast members who left the show . | [
"(CNN) -- \"Saturday Night Live,\" NBC's long-running sketch comedy show, has added three performers to its cast, the network announced Monday. Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson and Cecily Strong -- each a veteran of the comedy scene in Chicago -- will join the show for its 38th season. All three performers have ties to th... |
67a4acf4940b5ab3f6becc2c1639c8fe95af5df6 | Summarize the following news article. | U.S.-coalition: Militants using white phosphorous against coalition in Afghanistan .
The chemical can cause severe burns; rights groups oppose its use in civilian areas .
Chemical is a smoke-producing agent commonly used to hide military operations .
Taliban alleged U.S. forces used it in fighting insurgents May 4 in F... | [
"KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Militants continue to use a material not designed for use as a weapon against people to strike international forces in Afghanistan, the U.S.-coalition said Tuesday. U.S. mortars using white phosphorous target Taliban in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley, October 28, 2008. White phosphorus, ... |
53069e4c85a563ae57609d7795035a6397b674ce | Summarize the following news article. | Coffeemakers recalled in the United States and Canada .
U.S. agency says apparent malfunction can spew hot water and grounds .
Dozens of injuries reported from faulty brewers sold at major retailers . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- More than 600,000 coffeemakers are being voluntarily recalled in the United States and Canada due to an apparent brewing malfunction that can release a gusher of steaming water and grounds. More than 61 injuries, including facial and hand burns, have been reported, officials said. The Consumer ... |
413fd1527efa600c4fb4dc0ed0ae31be3ac367ca | Summarize the following news article. | David Frum: Conservatives have pushed for a more ideological approach to the campaign .
He says that in Paul Ryan, conservatives get their wish but it may come back to haunt them .
By picking a running mate with a plan to change Medicare, Romney gives Obama an issue .
Frum: Ryan's long-term fiscal fix does nothing to d... | [
"Washington (CNN) -- In a classic \"Saturday Night Live\" sketch, Christopher Walken plays a music producer with just one message for his bands: \"More cowbell! I gotta have more cowbell!\" Sometimes you wonder if Walken is producing this year's election, too. In Mitt Romney, the GOP has nominated its least ideolog... |
170f4ce21b1791c53bff5f80f0e1874dc6c7db1b | Summarize the following news article. | An undercover Sunday Times investigation secretly filmed retired military officials .
The officials allegedly claimed they could influence arms deals for private firms .
The officials, all retired generals, denied the allegations by the Sunday Times .
The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation into the alleg... | [
"(CNN) -- Some of Britain's most influential former military figures are under investigation after allegedly boasting about their ability to secure arms contracts for private firms in violation of British law. The \"generals for hire\" scandal broke late Saturday following the publication of a Sunday Times investig... |
2775c351f2776c21ab37ecd84e55e9280173f0fb | Summarize the following news article. | Jackson transformed the role of artists as power brokers .
Estate includes ownership of half the Beatles catalogue .
Bragman: "He rewrote the history of the entertainment industry in his time"
Report: Debts estimated at $500 million at the time of his death . | [
"(CNN) -- Michael Jackson's impact on pop culture is indelible. But perhaps his biggest legacy will be how he changed the music industry. Jackson's impact on the music business still reverberates today. \"As a performer he changed history ... his singing, his songwriting, his choreography, his dancing, his business... |
62a72071d5f6b8b5a54d0278f7a506fbc5230996 | Summarize the following news article. | Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is undergoing treatment at the Mayo Clinic .
Jackson's wife recently said he was suffering from depression .
Jackson has not been on Capitol Hill since May . | [
"(CNN) -- U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is responding well to treatment for bipolar depression, the Mayo Clinic said Monday. The Rochester, Minn.-based clinic said Jackson is regaining his strength but offered no further information on his condition. In early July, the congressman's office announced he was \"receivin... |
3d4da253e7b96ace5c2cd767bbc3201aaf779101 | Summarize the following news article. | The intelligence agency says its public website doesn't host classified information .
It says there may have been some "technical issues" with the site .
Hackers claiming links to Anonymous say they were attacking the site .
They appear to be motivated by proposals to store Internet users' web histories . | [
"(CNN) -- Australia's national intelligence agency acknowledged Friday that its public website may have encountered problems after hackers said they had subjected it to a sustained campaign of cyber attacks. The Australian Security Intelligence Organization \"is aware that there may have been some technical issues ... |
f24b71aa06d50c3885de3dfcb374f2b64b6506ac | Summarize the following news article. | Key structural changes seen in brain scans of some patients with memory loss .
One year later, many patients with brain changes had developed Alzheimer's .
Memory-loss patients without these changes were mostly stable one year later .
Brain scans could identify who gets Alzheimer's, help with drug testing .
The bottom ... | [
"Brain scans may identify which patients suffering from mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, are likely to progress to Alzheimer's disease, and who will probably not develop the disease, according to a new study. The findings, published in April 2009 issue of the journal Radiology, could help in developing new drugs ... |
7facb38212ae555aebc57561c5ee8ff051042ce1 | Summarize the following news article. | One Direction claims three "Moon Man" trophies and performs "One Thing"
The 2012 version of MTV's big show passes without a major faux pas .
Beyonce loses again, but Kanye West was not in the house to object .
Host Kevin Hart tells Drake and Chris Brown: "Nip it in the bud, guys. I'm tired of it. Fix it tonight" | [
"Los Angeles (CNN) -- The MTV Video Music Awards competed with Vice President Joe Biden's convention speech Thursday night, offering Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas doing flips and rapper Lil' Wayne stage diving. MTV moved the East Coast broadcast of the Los Angeles show up an hour when programmers realize... |
e084cdf95434bf320d609ddcdd0f57b118a6ecb4 | Summarize the following news article. | Jasvinder Sanghera ran away from home aged 15 to escape arranged marriage .
She said her parents disowned her to this day because she'd "shamed and dishonored them"
Her sister committed suicide rather than marry man to whom she was promised .
Sanghera: Triggers can be trivial or serious; religious communities doing lit... | [
"London (CNN) -- Jasvinder Sanghera was eight years old when she was promised in marriage to a man she had never met. When, six years later, her mother showed Sanghera a photograph of her intended husband, the 14-year-old reacted with horror. The pressure on the youngster mounted as Sanghera's Indian-born mother tr... |
13159c664801f8df6039e9ea4b726dc8b5b339da | Summarize the following news article. | An Azerbaijani solider killed an Armenian officer with an ax in 2004 .
He was sentenced to prison in Hungary but suddenly was paroled and extradited .
The killer got a new apartment and a promotion on his return to Azerbaijan .
The parole has sparked fears of wars between two former Soviet republics . | [
"(CNN) -- An ax murder. Then, jail time. Sounds like a morbid crime story. Yet this tale has taken a sudden and unexpected twist: The killer got a pardon and a hero's welcome. That has stirred fears of a war. The parole has exacerbated long-standing tensions over disputed land between Armenia and Azerbaijan, former... |
25278367acb2aa2ac9e3b39c300fb2ce10d1557c | Summarize the following news article. | Kevin Ulmer: Billions are being spent for space telescopes that explore the universe .
He says a more urgent need is to understand how increasing carbon dioxide affects oceans .
Scientists are developing a system to begin monitoring health of the oceans .
Ulmer says more funding for the project is vital to understand t... | [
"(CNN) -- \"Alien oceans could be detected by telescope,\" headlines a Web report about an article in The Astrophysical Journal Letters by Tyler Robinson and colleagues at NASA. The report projects that the $6.5 billion James Webb Space Telescope will be capable of such an impressive feat when it is launched some t... |
2105339b3823551c1079b8b9a2b34f3747da9874 | Summarize the following news article. | Henrique Capriles Radonski conceded quickly after Venezuela's election .
"To know how to win, you must also know how to lose," he says .
Analyst says Capriles' comments were "perfect pitch"
Expert: A candidate's response after an election "is much more about the future" | [
"(CNN) -- All eyes were on the opposition candidate as word of the election results spread. After tireless campaigning and vows of victory, what would he say to throngs of fired-up supporters? Would he snap, after months of keeping his cool as Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sprinkled speeches with insults aimed a... |
4513d00a5655381c9df3a990c5061de02fe8a41d | Summarize the following news article. | Apple CEO Tim Cook had to apologize for new Maps app on iPhone 5 and iOS 6 .
Nilay Patel: In its competition with Google, Apple seems to have gotten a bit lost .
He says it's more than a little strange for Apple to tell customers to try other products .
Patel: No company wants to be praised for its apologies; Apple nee... | [
"(CNN) -- Apple CEO Tim Cook had to apologize for the buggy new Maps app in the iPhone 5 and iOS 6 on Friday, saying that his company \"fell short\" of making a \"world-class product.\" It was a gracious and humble admission of a major mistake -- a sign that Apple takes its customers seriously and conducts itself w... |
1da6528fdf34d2226f0fbcd15754ba3e6a4e2058 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Suzanne Barr calls the allegations "unfounded and without any merit"
NEW: She says she is resigning to "prevent further harm to the agency"
Her resignation comes on the heels of a job discrimination lawsuit .
Barr is accused of helping create a culture of sexual discrimination against men . | [
"(CNN) -- The chief of staff to the director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement resigned Saturday amid allegations that she helped create a culture of sexual discrimination against men. Suzanne Barr, chief of staff for ICE Director John Morton, voluntarily stepped down last month and had been on paid leave. In ... |
940733698703e526996017f24f330f8dfebcab9f | Summarize the following news article. | Attorney says singer's will could be one of several .
Jackson's mother, Katherine, has temporary control of "tangible personal property"
Will must go through probate to determine its validity . | [
"LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- A will from Michael Jackson written in 2002 has been located, but it may be one of several, the Jackson family lawyer said Tuesday. Though a 2002 Michael Jackson will has been located, the family's lawyer says there may be others. \"We need a certain amount of time to look at that,... |
7b75b077fed0777aef9ec5831e0ebe754ec2e3a5 | Summarize the following news article. | Police shoot man who wielded knife near Times Square .
Incident covered several blocks along Seventh Avenue .
Area is popular with shoppers, tourists . | [
"New York (CNN) -- A man who allegedly threatened police officers with a knife was shot and fatally wounded Saturday afternoon near Times Square in Manhattan, authorities said. The 3 p.m. incident, which occurred in an area popular with shoppers and tourists, began when officers approached a man because he was smok... |
5b04a24c4aa3047fbd5d71d7df0fd6880755e2e4 | Summarize the following news article. | A surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital has some ideas about what is wrong with medicine .
Marty Makary says doctors and hospitals should talk more openly about medical mistakes .
Patients should push doctors and hospitals for information to make informed decisions . | [
"(CNN) -- You would think surgeon Marty Makary might have a lot of doctors and hospitals gunning for him. His new book, \"Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won't Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care,\" is an eye-opening look at the culture of medicine. And it's not pretty. Makary describes: . -- ... |
74654fc56a650419383a45e798ae9b3452cac040 | Summarize the following news article. | You said: Journey to Earth's core, go to Mars .
Felix Baumgartner jumped from the edge of space .
James Cameron traveled to the ocean's lowest depths .
NASA official says a person could be on Mars in 20 to 30 years . | [
"(CNN) -- Felix Baumgartner jumped from the edge of space. James Cameron plunged to the ocean's lowest depths. Baumgartner broke the sound barrier. Cameron discovered an \"alien world.\" Call them daredevils, explorers, neither or both. No matter what, their record-breaking solo feats, backed up by teams of special... |
078df757a8acf0a617a40de79efa22de934a03a6 | Summarize the following news article. | U.S. President Barack Obama: Leaders will work together on climate change .
At Italy summit, leaders pledge to slash greenhouse gas emissions .
Leaders pledge aim to achieve a 50 percent reduction in global emissions by 2050 .
Meeting takes place in heart of quake zone where about 300 people died . | [
"L'AQUILA, Italy (CNN) -- Leaders of both industrialized powers and emerging economies have agreed to work together on setting a goal to limit global warming to levels recommended by scientists, U.S. President Barack Obama said at the G-8 summit. G-8 leaders wait for an aide to remove toe markers as they pose for a... |
5b3516f6b43f7264fa72ffb40429ad83b3e67330 | Summarize the following news article. | Analyst says SEACOM cable will help social causes in Africa in the long-term .
James Hodge says it will help force down Internet connection costs .
SEACOM is cable supplying Africa with inexpensive bandwidth via undersea cables . | [
"JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (CNN) -- The SEACOM cable being promoted as a computer lifeline for Africa will contribute to social upliftment but not immediately, a telecommunications analyst says. Seacom cable in the Red Sea . James Hodge, who specializes in competition and regulation, says initially SEACOM will pre... |
87cb08d507124d2c6e97fb15b6d872ec9ad9c43d | Summarize the following news article. | Mississippi has an adult obesity rate of 33 percent .
The Magnolia State has the highest rate of overweight and obese children in the U.S.
Paul Lacoste is helping his home state shed pounds in "Fit 4 Change" program . | [
"(CNN) -- Mississippi, the most obese state in the United States, needs to shed pounds. A former pro football player turned fitness coach wants to make it happen. The Magnolia State has an adult obesity rate of 33% and has the highest rate of overweight and obese children in the country, but Paul Lacoste said he's ... |
f29c457132c4508fcd3c3e085bc027e24d38fa5b | Summarize the following news article. | Security forces try to establish control at Camp Ashraf in Iraq's Diyala province .
Interior Ministry: 100 exiled Iranians, 45 police officers have been wounded .
Camp has housed exiled Iranian opposition members since mid-1980s .
Iran wants camp shut down; Iraqi government has said it would close facility . | [
"BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Seven members of an exiled Iranian opposition group have been killed in clashes with Iraqi police at a refugee camp over the past two days, authorities said Wednesday. A woman protests the takeover of Camp Ashraf by Iraqi forces in front of the White House on Wednesday. Security forces atte... |
ebc03a6a941ed9472d597e57147d79f8df50949d | Summarize the following news article. | David Rothkopf: Pundits whipsaw on Paul Ryan -- first he's game changer, then liability .
He says VP picks matter; historically VPs influential, sometimes become president .
He says Ryan pick could spur needed debate, clarify choice in election .
Rothkopf: Substantive debate great but must be followed by cooperation on... | [
"(CNN) -- The American people should sue Washington's chattering class for whiplash. Just a few days ago, when Paul Ryan was selected by Mitt Romney to be his running mate, there was a burst of media euphoria. The nomination was a game changer. Ryan was an ideas guy. He would elevate what to date had been a lacklus... |
f33615cb974fc6fc980c3bf83b21ed571748b65e | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: "Western Cuba is without power," a pro-government blogger says .
Residents in Havana and elsewhere in Cuba suddenly lost power around 8 p.m.
A government spokesman says Havana is in the dark, except those with generators .
Residents elsewhere on the island say they have no power, though some do . | [
"Havana, Cuba (CNN) -- Millions of people suddenly lost power Sunday night around the island of Cuba -- including all of Havana. More than 2 million residents of the capital were in the dark late Sunday, except for those at hospitals and elsewhere with generators, according to a government spokesman, who was not id... |
84f7244a9e71775985d8f58dcb65817688be7c23 | Summarize the following news article. | Michael Jackson announces 10 concerts at London's O2 Arena .
Jackson called the performances a "final curtain call"
Reclusive star rarely seen since acquittal on child molestation charges in 2005 .
Rumors of financial difficulties, health problems have swirled around star . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Reclusive pop icon Michael Jackson will perform 10 concerts in London in July in what he described Thursday as a \"final curtain call.\" Michael Jackson announces the London dates at the O2 Arena. The summer shows, Jackson's first major live performances in 12 years, will take place at the... |
9915bd4daa82c00d194344d6c1e6c71351087843 | Summarize the following news article. | For 25 years, Sister Teresa Fitzgerald has been reaching out to mothers behind bars .
Her nonprofit helps the women turn their lives around after their release .
Fitzgerald: "If you don't get the support and tools, you can't give it to your child"
Do you know a hero? Nominations for 2012 CNN Heroes close August 31 . | [
"Queens, New York (CNN) -- Kellie Phelan doesn't mince words when she looks back at herself five years ago. \"I was basically a crackhead,\" Phelan said. \"I literally was getting arrested every other week. I got pregnant by a drug dealer. ... I was seven months pregnant, and I was still smoking crack.\" When she f... |
3c676268171a38f582e3f01cc77589151b3ab322 | Summarize the following news article. | Source cites "numerous track marks" on Jackson's arms when medics came .
2nd source says Jackson's veins were collapsed in both arms .
Sources also say Jackson was emaciated, didn't have any hair .
Toxicology reports are at least a week away . | [
"LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- When Michael Jackson collapsed at his rented mansion last month, the singer's arms were riddled with marks and their veins had collapsed -- both characteristics found in intravenous drug users, sources told CNN on Tuesday. A source says Michael Jackson had \"paper white skin. As wh... |
907c07da9fc02a67bd6bedfce92c5051699367aa | Summarize the following news article. | Two-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador wins Tour of Spain .
Spanish cyclist, stripped of last year's titles, follows up his 2008 success .
Compatriot Alejandro Valverde, also back after a ban this year, finishes second .
Valverde denies fellow Spaniard Joaquin Rodriguez the points jersey . | [
"(CNN) -- Alberto Contador celebrated his first victory since returning from a doping ban as he won his home Vuelta A Espana for the second time on Sunday. The Spanish rider, who was stripped of his 2010 Tour de France and 2011 Giro d'Italia victories after testing positive for a banned steroid, finished one minute... |
773ac72cb5e6c75cf2fb6de76d93386355a68797 | Summarize the following news article. | Fighting broke out as Muslims torched 40 to 50 houses in Christian enclave .
Muslims enraged over an alleged desecration of Quran at a Christian wedding .
Muslims burned 15 Christian homes on Thursday .
Pakistan predominantly Muslim, but has a small Christian community . | [
"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Six people were killed in Pakistan on Saturday when Muslim demonstrators set fire to houses in a Christian enclave and fighting broke out, local police said. Pakistani human rights activists in Lahore protest on Saturday the anti-Christian violence in Gojra village. Police said Muslims... |
b5f789fdab10e1c3b5abc18091a2b1efb001f7fe | Summarize the following news article. | Lt. Col. Moussa Camara is the highest ranking official charged in the attacks .
More than 150 people died in the ensuing chaos .
At least 109 women were sexually abused, the U.N. says . | [
"(CNN) -- A Guinean court has filed charges against an army colonel for his alleged role in mass rapes and killings after security forces opened fire on protesters in 2009. Lt. Col. Moussa Camara is the highest ranking official charged in the attacks on demonstrators gathered in a Conakry stadium to protest the mil... |
b636ed9313ce6c469e81728d28ff91291d074274 | Summarize the following news article. | Documentary shows not all kamikaze pilots faced their death gladly .
Film found veterans were not just fanatics but had mixed emotions about the past .
Director found veteran who criticized the emperor for not surrendering sooner .
4,000 kamikaze pilots died and 34 U.S. ships sunk in last months of the war . | [
"TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- Ordered to sacrifice themselves for the nation by crashing their planes into U.S. warships as Japan vainly battled to stave off invasion in the final months of World War Two, some young pilots instead returned alive. Young pilots from the Japanese Royal Navy drink cups of sake before thei... |
e34ffc122113a438abd7663124567270764c9064 | Summarize the following news article. | One of the most anticipated races at the Grammys is among the dance/electronica artists .
In a first for the genre, Guetta and Deadmau5 will be performing a special electronica/dance segment .
Guetta: "I'm very happy that ... the dance community and DJ culture is getting a lot of attention"t . | [
"(CNN) -- \"DJs are the new rock stars,\" Simon Cowell recently declared when announcing that he -- along with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith -- will be developing a new reality competition to find the next great DJ talent. While the former \"American Idol\" and current \"X Factor\" judge is known for his provoc... |
7145623e0b3806492ca96a007ca3f8e8e0ef4641 | Summarize the following news article. | Madonna handed out pink bracelets in support of tolerance of the gay community .
St. Petersburg, Russia, prohibits the "propagation of homosexuality"
Madonna's tour has caused plenty of controversy . | [
"(RollingStone.com) -- At her MDNA tour stop in St. Petersburg, Russia, on August 9th, Madonna challenged the city's gay pride ban by giving away pink wristbands and speaking out at her show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. St. Petersburg prohibits the \"propagation of homosexuality\" and \"promotion of gay li... |
44f62539793a9670eebba1bb238a96a8cbc19621 | Summarize the following news article. | Two Norwegian citizens sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo .
A Military Court found pair guilty of espionage, murder and attempted murder .
The men have five days to appeal their sentence . | [
"(CNN) -- Two Norwegian citizens were sentenced to death Tuesday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for espionage, murder and attempted murder, Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed to CNN. Joshua French and Tjostolv Moland have been sentenced to death and have five days to appeal. Asked about the... |
c960f816b816c48c36aa8eb3a78bb6b0165f7efb | Summarize the following news article. | Philippines Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III announces he will run for president .
He is the only son of former President Corazon Aquino, who died on August 1 .
He said he would continue the fight started by his parents to promote democracy .
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's term ends in 2010 . | [
"(CNN) -- Philippines Sen. Benigno \"Noynoy\" Aquino III announced he will run for president Wednesday, a month after the death of his late mother, the popular former President Corazon Aquino. Philippines Senator Benigno \"Noynoy\" Aquino III announce his candidacy in Manila on September 9. \"I'm accepting the chal... |
fa0d51966604cbb206e521bf74996d2aeb9cd09c | Summarize the following news article. | Obama condemns bombings, pledges U.S. support for Iraq election .
Death toll rises to 132 in suicide bombings, officials say .
Two bombs explode outside government buildings in Baghdad .
In August, at least 100 killed, dozens hurt in another twin bombing . | [
"Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- Twin car bombs exploded near three Iraqi government buildings Sunday in central Baghdad, killing at least 132 people. It was the deadliest attack in the country in more than two years. More than 500 people were wounded. The blasts had ripple effects throughout the country, triggering questio... |
2cffd3c46d378951e18d9bcc8321bd62d7f06658 | Summarize the following news article. | At least 29 passengers die as bus falls into a gorge in a north India .
Authorities investigating cause of incident .
India says it has launched a campaign to reduce road-crash deaths . | [
"NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- At least 29 passengers were killed and 20 others injured as a bus fell into a gorge in northern India Friday, police said. The wreck occurred in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh state, said Atul Fulzele, the district police chief. Authorities were investigating the cause of the ac... |
7fbf7b3b669bbbf35fd8e80117934323d0fd1043 | Summarize the following news article. | Helicopter was not struck, all crew members safe .
Somali pirates hijacked the M/V Win Far on April 6 .
Navy says it is being used as a "mother ship" to launch attacks on other ships . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Pirates holding a Taiwanese-flagged ship off the coast of Somalia fired on a U.S. Navy helicopter Wednesday as the aircraft monitored the ship, the Navy said. The Maersk Alabama was targeted in an April hijacking that ended with Navy snipers killing three pirates. The helicopter was not struck... |
f6ee13cab417c0bd9a510ed5a5532a5f179218e5 | Summarize the following news article. | Suspected U.S. CIA agents ordered jailed for seizing of suspected terrorist in Milan .
Americans are not in custody, but ruling could make them international fugitives .
Case centered on "extraordinary rendition" of Muslim cleric, who says he was tortured in Egypt . | [
"ROME, Italy (CNN) -- Nearly two dozen Americans -- most thought to work for the CIA -- were sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday by an Italian court for their role in the seizing of a suspected terrorist in Italy in 2003, the prosecutor in the case told CNN. The Americans did not appear for trial and are no... |
ebb977d8a16fa217410aebc20608e4c387c46462 | Summarize the following news article. | Seventeen soldiers, four civilians killed in attack on African Union base .
Bombing was carried out by militants driving vehicles bearing U.N. logos .
Al-Shabaab, the Islamist militia with ties to al Qaeda, claimed responsibility .
Strike came days after U.S. special forces killed a senior al Qaeda operative . | [
"(CNN) -- A brazen, daylight suicide bombing on the African Union's peacekeeping mission in Somalia's capital has killed at least 21 people, mostly peacekeepers, the mission said Friday. The attack came days after U.S. special forces killed Saleh ali Saleh Nabhan, pictured, in southern Somalia. Suicide bombers, dis... |
0cff6bf75f61a7550054ef2e78f28c85dca1d71f | Summarize the following news article. | San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro will give the keynote address .
Possible 2016 contenders, many of them governors, will be on display .
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist takes his shot at the GOP .
Anticipation is high for former President Bill Clinton's Wednesday night address . | [
"Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) -- Republicans got first serve in their convention last week. Can Democrats break serve, or will the presidential race go to a tiebreaker in November? Here are five things to watch for at the Democratic National Convention: . 1. New man on the big stage -- Most Americans have never ... |
d82b1865ad763c7e5a80e914adae4879e3c136d9 | Summarize the following news article. | Maine Zumba instructor Alexis Wright, 29, faces 106 prostitution-related charges .
Her business partner, Mark Strong, is charged on 59 counts .
Authorities say clients paid Wright for sex in her dance studio in Kennebunk, Maine .
Some are worried about police naming those accused of soliciting prostitution . | [
"(CNN) -- An image on the website of Pura Vida Studio, in the picturesque Maine town of Kennebunk, shows 18 smiling women and one man flushed after an arduous dance workout. But that's not the full picture, authorities say. Prosecutors say 29-year-old fitness instructor Alexis Wright was paid to have sex with custo... |
1715599930d3112ab75a6bebd52120e43a8b8e01 | Summarize the following news article. | At least 31 killed after torrential rains triggered flash floods in northwest Turkey .
200 cars washed into Sea of Marmara; 800 homes and businesses flooded .
Death toll expected to rise with reports of people being dragged by raging waters . | [
"ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- At least 31 people were dead after two days of torrential rains triggered flash floods in northwestern Turkey, sweeping cars into the sea and sending gushing water into homes and businesses, authorities said Wednesday. A Turkish woman awaits rescuers on her balcony following heavy morning... |
93fd2aef4fe04e7580d39d5626cd37d84a86faa5 | Summarize the following news article. | Costa Rica suffer World Cup heartbreak as U.S. salvage last-gasp 2-2 draw .
Los Ticos now face a playoff with South American side Uruguay to reach finals .
Honduras claim third automatic place for South Africa, beating El Salvador 1-0 .
U.S. finish top in CONCACAF above Mexico -- who had also already qualified . | [
"(CNN) -- Costa Rica suffered World Cup heartbreak as the United States salvaged a last-gasp 2-2 draw in Washington to deny the visitors an automatic place at next year's finals. Costa Rica's Michael Barrantes was left dejected after the U.S. snatched a late equalizer in Washington. Jonathan Bornstein scored in the... |
1f5c038711188475ea09b3f431970fd9c8ce557b | Summarize the following news article. | Oil on canvas painting by Gerhard Richter fetches $34 million .
An unnamed telephone bidder made the winning offer .
The painting sold for one-tenth as much in 2001 .
The work of two other artists fetched career record sums . | [
"(CNN) -- British guitarist Eric Clapton added a few million pounds to his fortune Friday, when a painting out of his private collection garnered a record sum at auction in London. \"Abstraktes Bild (809-4)\" by German painter Gerhard Richter sold for more than $34 million, the highest price ever for work by a livi... |
0ce3360c7a3448abbc8b78fc63afc1857e9365d2 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: The head coach of the Chinese badminton team apologizes .
Players from South Korea, China and Indonesia are expelled for not trying to win .
British sports fans call the incident "shocking" and not in the Olympic spirit .
The eight players would have had tactical reasons for wanting to lose . | [
"London (CNN) -- Eight female badminton players were disqualified from the Olympics on Wednesday for trying to lose matches the day before, the Badminton World Federation announced after a disciplinary hearing. The players from China, South Korea and Indonesia were accused of playing to lose so they could face easi... |
bb2e5c776569c30e47e6f0673c705b061a26d9a5 | Summarize the following news article. | Hundreds of pilots across Europe are protesting about flying hours and safety .
Pilots argue the EU is ignoring scientific evidence which says hours are too long .
Demonstrators to hand out dummy airline tickets with a list of their complaints . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Airline pilots and cabin crew across Europe are holding demonstrations Monday to protest over rules governing their flying hours which they say are putting the lives of passengers at risk. European pilots and cabin crew are calling for shorter flying times to protect passenger safety. Orga... |
b771f0d107413d95a97cc18c980d2f38c32b0ff8 | Summarize the following news article. | The popular site Twitter crashed on Wednesday morning .
During the crash viewers saw an "extremely high volume of whales"
A cartoon whale appears on the site when it has service issues .
Reports say this is the first big crash for Twitter since an attack in August . | [
"(CNN) -- The popular site Twitter crashed again on Wednesday morning. The microblogging site was down for about an hour and a half, with service restored at about 8 a.m. ET. During the outage, the site's users saw an \"extremely high volume of whales,\" the company said in a blog post. When Twitter breaks, a carto... |
00b0ebf0c27ebcc181e6c60070a9031f41b7d1d8 | Summarize the following news article. | Home-grown online encyclopedias much more popular than Wikipedia in China .
Jimmy Wales has refused to tailor Chinese Wikipedia to censorship laws .
Incentives like iPods and laptops for Chinese netizens who add/vet entries .
"We don't talk about what the government doesn't like," says Pan Haidong . | [
"BEIJING, China (CNN) -- When Jimmy Wales visited the headquarters of Hudong.com last month, he had one question for its founder: is it possible for Wikipedia to be the number one online encyclopedia in China? Don't call me Jimmy: Pan Haidong, head of Hudong.com, the largest Chinese encyclopedia website. \"Absolute... |
9dfd6333d7dc9c0161ba659dcb006e17bcc39d88 | Summarize the following news article. | Dean Obeidallah: Joe Biden displayed full range of emotions, expressions in debate .
He says Biden is one of the few authentic personalities in our political world .
Obeidallah: We should encourage candidates to show us who they really are . | [
"(CNN) -- In a world of politicians who memorize sound bites and regurgitate them like robots, Joe Biden is different. Biden says it as he sees it. And, yes, that philosophy can lead to a few gaffes. OK, in Biden's case, a lot of gaffes. But that's the risk with being real. Maybe Joe Biden isn't always \"presidenti... |
4172e775d5c3fefa46e323de18d1ebb533fc3952 | Summarize the following news article. | Rebels have been fighting for independence from the Philippines for years .
After 15 years of talks, they are set to sign a peace deal Monday in Manilla .
The agreement is to create a new autonomous region administered by Muslims .
The region in the southern Philippines will be called Bangsamoro . | [
"(CNN) -- Filipino government officials and Muslim rebel leaders are set to sign a landmark peace deal Monday aimed at ending a long-running insurgency in the nation's troubled south. The \"framework agreement\" paves the way for a new autonomous region to be administered by Muslims in Mindanao, President Benigno A... |
c866d4b285e2fc8ae3d96047924240bb84084763 | Summarize the following news article. | Chandrasekhar Sankurathri's wife and children were killed in an airplane bombing .
The loss inspired him to help with blindness and education in a rural Indian village .
More than 1,200 students have gone through a school his foundation built .
Most of more than 137,000 cataract surgeries at his eye hospital have been ... | [
"KURUTHU, India (CNN) -- In a single, tragic day, Chandrasekhar Sankurathri lost everything he loved. More than 137,000 cataract surgeries have been performed at Chandrasekhar Sankurathri's eye hospital. \"Nobody should go through what I've been through in my life,\" he says. Sankurathri's wife and two young child... |
e5db7582c783f9b0032d1b8f7b96c470cddae975 | Summarize the following news article. | Patti Smith is steadily working on the script for a film adaptation of her memoir "Just Kids"
She could see casting Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson when they were younger .
Smith's also a fan of Mia Wasikowska and Saoirse Ronan .
But the actors who land the roles in "Just Kids" will have to be unknown . | [
"(EW) -- Is singer-writer and early punk inspiration Patti Smith a fan of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson? You bet. The iconic performer is steadily working with Oscar-nominated screenwriter John Logan on the script for a film adaptation of her 2010 bestselling memoir \"Just Kids,\" about her relationship with... |
913e34ddcb47e86a97844683dde453c2030f3771 | Summarize the following news article. | Three youngsters were honored in December along with the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2011 .
Rachel Beckwith raised more than $1.25 million for clean water in developing countries .
Mikey Carraway is feeding the homeless, raising awareness about organ donation .
Justin Churchman builds homes for Mexican people who need shelter... | [
"(CNN) -- Millions of young people want to change the world. These three actually did it, and at \"CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,\" they were honored for their efforts. Rachel Beckwith . For her 9th birthday, Rachel Beckwith asked that people donate to charity: water instead of buying her gifts. She wanted to rai... |
9c334b4fe359306add71a7fd0df0d3010e5e1e9a | Summarize the following news article. | The shooting occurred at a border crossing across from Blaine, Washington .
The border officer was airlifted to a nearby hospital .
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating . | [
"(CNN) -- A Canadian border officer who was gunned down in her booth by a passing motorist, who soon after apparently committed suicide, is in stable condition, authorities said Wednesday. \"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the officer and her family,\" Vic Toews, minister of public safety, told reporters in Otta... |
dc5ae9534d59e0c3b308a2738e86c8edd1e9410b | Summarize the following news article. | Seven-time grand slam winner Mats Wilander tips Andy Murray for U.S. Open glory .
Murray achieved the biggest win of his career by beating Roger Federer in Olympic final .
The world No. 4 has been beaten in four previous grand slam finals .
Murray drawn to face Federer in semifinals at Flushing Meadows . | [
"(CNN) -- It was a sight Andy Murray's hordes of British fans had longed to see -- the world No. 4 celebrating on Wimbledon's Centre Court after defeating Roger Federer in a final. Murray's emphatic straight-sets triumph over the world No. 1 in the men's singles gold medal match at London 2012 showed that, despite ... |
05c2aeaed612ed609ed6d884bb6f1d61ce504371 | Summarize the following news article. | China will execute British man convicted of smuggling heroin within hours, his family says .
Akmal Shaikh supporters maintain he is mentally ill and officials did not take that into account when trying him .
British government has asked China not to execute Shaikh but China says it has followed law . | [
"London, England (CNN) -- China will execute within a few hours a British man convicted of smuggling heroin, his family said Monday. Akmal Shaikh, 53, has been informed by the Chinese authorities that he will be executed, said Seema Khan and Latif Shaikh, first cousins of the condemned man. The relatives told CNN t... |
82600e3400e6b72f975f477e832829fe7dbbb0df | Summarize the following news article. | Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. pleads not guilty to murder charges .
Charges filled against him in over November massacre in Maguindanao province .
Authorities: Killings an attempt to stop Ampatuan opponent from running for governor .
Nov. 23 massacre killed 57 people; thirty journalists were among the dead . | [
"(CNN) -- A member of a politically powerful family in the southern Philippines pleaded not guilty to dozens of murder charges filled against him in connection with a November massacre in Maguindanao province, Philippine news outlets reported. Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. pleaded \"not guilty to all the 41 c... |
befb25b3880c367a473cc043c93085eeecb7b2c6 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: American Airlines canceled 160 Sunday flights and 20 scheduled for Monday .
NEW: About 28,000 still without power in western North Carolina, utility official says .
Several East Coast cities see record-setting snows of about 2 feet .
At least four dead in Virginia; residents urged to stay home . | [
"(CNN) -- Much of the East Coast was digging out Sunday after a monster winter storm caused record snowfall in some areas, disrupting holiday travel and shopping and leaving at least four people dead. But the worst of it appeared to be in sight. Winter storm warnings for New York and Long Island expired at 11 a.m. ... |
c36900324a476e7e75b12774525b1fb32d88fe2c | Summarize the following news article. | Five new saints canonized by Pope Benedict XVI .
Priest who worked in Hawaii leprosy colony among new saints .
Four others included French nun, Polish bishop, two Spaniards . | [
"(CNN) -- Pope Benedict XVI canonized five new saints Sunday, including a 19th-century priest who worked with ostracized leprosy patients in Hawaii before contracting the disease himself and dying from it. Pope Benedict XVI canonized five new saints Sunday in a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Jozef De... |
70f1a397fcaca1bc29844f0a03d9d04cefd99b87 | Summarize the following news article. | Senior Iranian dissident cleric Grand Ayatollah Hussein Ali Montazeri has died .
Montazeri was one of several prominent clerics who publicly criticized the presidential elections last June .
Montazeri was once heir apparent to late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, architect of Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution .
Funeral likel... | [
"Tehran, Iran (CNN) -- Senior Iranian dissident cleric Grand Ayatollah Hussein Ali Montazeri died overnight, several state-run Iranian news agencies reported Sunday. His son, Ahmad, told the official IRNA news agency that his 87-year-old father passed away due to cardiac arrest at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, Pres... |
f42924320582727dde598faf1d4fc386f143b14a | Summarize the following news article. | "Fireproof" about a firefighter having marriage problems .
Film was produced by a church, aimed some marketing at churches .
"Fireproof" successful in theaters, now success on DVD, has become a brand . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- You don't find many churches making theatrical films. You especially don't find many churches making films starring Kirk Cameron about a firefighter in a crumbling marriage addicted to online porn. Kirk Cameron stars in \"Fireproof,\" a film he was attracted to for its many themes, he said. But... |
84065a8764a66cc8cb7414feca79e87227c473d3 | Summarize the following news article. | Eight police officers in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, have been killed in recent weeks .
Authorities say cartels are responsible for killings .
Banners threaten that an officer will be killed each day unless the police chief resigns .
The chief -- a former military officer -- says he's not stepping down . | [
"(CNN) -- Julian Juarez Baena, a police officer in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, had just finished his shift. It was just after 9 p.m. last Saturday, and he was driving home. But the 35-year-old would never reach his destination. At an intersection near his home, he was ambushed and shot to death. Investigators found 34 b... |
879bd537c6cba29d4f9e22f18da8508947c07721 | Summarize the following news article. | LZ Granderson: Polls show Americans favorable on Obama, not favorable on Romney .
He says Romney's unpopularity stems from his sense of entitlement, disregard for others .
He says Romney fails to realize that part of our strength is our dependence on each other .
Granderson: Romney's likeability problem doesn't mean pe... | [
"Grand Rapids, Michigan (CNN) -- For the past few months, I have been trying to figure out why Mitt Romney is so unlikeable. It can't be because he's rich, because there are a lot of rich people we like. Hell, President Obama's rich and 56% of the country views him favorably. It can't be because he's Republican, be... |
4ed56efdca71dc8d01c2b518c0532e9ff660877f | Summarize the following news article. | Kiron Skinner says historians know raw data need to be analyzed and put in perspective .
Primary and secondary sources and historical context must be considered, she writes .
She says undifferentiated WikiLeaks material doesn't make sense without analysis .
Skinner says jumping to ready conclusions will lead to misunde... | [
"Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- Critics and supporters of the Obama administration alike, others concerned foremost about national security, the so-called whistle-blowers of WikiLeaks, and both U.S. allies and enemies believe the released diplomatic documents contain significant revelations about U.S. foreign p... |
5ab47353c7d3ce679e4134fb40003465c5e0c191 | Summarize the following news article. | Sunday Mirror's Rupert Hamer was embedded with U.S. Marine Corps .
Harner killed when vehicle struck improvised explosive device in southern Afghanistan .
Blast also kills Marine, Afghan soldier; photographer, 5 Marines wounded . | [
"London, England (CNN) -- A British journalist was killed and a second wounded in Afghanistan when the vehicle in which they were traveling struck an improvised explosive device, the Ministry of Defence said Sunday. Rupert Hamer, defense correspondent for the Sunday Mirror newspaper, and photographer Philip Coburn ... |
c22637fc2b875625de7bbb6acc1a0842d24ca032 | Summarize the following news article. | ATP rule out backing a tennis players boycott of the 2013 Australian Open .
Players angered by disparity in prize money between top stars and first round losers .
The Australian Open has the highest prize fund of any of the four grand slams .
A player who loses in the first round of the tournament receives $21,600 . | [
"(CNN) -- Tennis bosses have told the sport's stars that a boycott of the 2013 Australian Open over prize money would not be backed. Players have voiced concerns over the disparity between the money earned by stars who reach the latter stages of grand slams and those who exit in the early rounds. British newspaper ... |
cb08126fd836eaedda4fd60aa705fc396e492810 | Summarize the following news article. | Former cricket star holds rally in Karachi ahead of 2013 elections .
Imran Khan promises widespread reforms in Pakistan .
His party has not performed well in previous elections . | [
"(CNN) -- Thousands of supporters rallied Sunday behind cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, who said he wanted to root out corruption and ensure rich and poor alike prosper in Pakistan. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement for Justice) party rallied in Karachi, where Khan, 59, said he wanted to make econom... |
3036796db629b8550ba6da9db3191e1f18ec0db7 | Summarize the following news article. | Housing, food, electricity, reliable transportation were in short supply before earthquake .
Growing influence of gangs, drug culture have destabilized security in Haiti .
It is unclear who aid workers can turn to as escorts in the country .
"It was a catastrophe waiting to happen," Haitian ambassador to the United Sta... | [
"(CNN) -- International aid workers scrambling to get into Haiti face a series of obstacles, from an airport that is already overwhelmed to blocked roads and a lack of communication, electricity, food and water. And, as if that weren't enough, they will encounter a serious crime problem, a veteran disaster relief ... |
37dcf01fffdaff42116c95136b7cfac86f0da8cc | Summarize the following news article. | DONG Energy aims to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels to produce energy .
Heavily involved in wind energy, has built half of the world's offshore windmills .
Opening world's largest wind farm in September, Horns Rev II has 91 windmills .
Eldrup: "Economic growth and climate mitigation concerns must be aligned" | [
"During CNN's \"Going Green: Green Light for Business\" coverage, we've asked businesses to tell us how they balance the imperative for profit with environmental concerns. Anders Eldrup, CEO and President of DONG Energy, tells us about the company's plans to switch its reliance from fossil fuels to renewable energy... |
1d93ab13f929d1274e550149d2fa6135e87faa2f | Summarize the following news article. | FBI on Tuesday said no ties to any terrorist group or specific plot had been found .
Lloyd R. Woodson, 43, arraigned Tuesday on multiple weapons charges, resisting arrest .
He was arrested Monday near a store in Branchburg, New Jersey .
Found in room: Various rifles, grenade launcher, ballistic vest, police scanner, am... | [
"(CNN) -- A man arraigned Tuesday on multiple firearms charges had an arsenal of high-powered weapons and a map of U.S. military base in his New Jersey hotel room, authorities said. Lloyd R. Woodson, 43, has been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of weapons, possessing prohibited weapons, possessing la... |
09f9af57ab354267ead7ca08f770d78d7f3212de | Summarize the following news article. | Todd Graham: Romney played to his strengths, Obama to his weaknesses in debate .
He says Romney aced keeping "smooth" from turning "slick"
Obama's lack of passion kept him from connecting with voters; he missed chances to hit back .
Graham: Obama needs to heat up, pin Romney down; Romney must keep aggression in check . | [
"(CNN) -- Wednesday night's debate showcased a Mitt Romney resisting his worst debating weaknesses and playing solidly to his strengths. Barack Obama? This time, he couldn't overcome a weakness he has shown before, a tendency to distance himself from the audience, and this kept him from connecting and making a good... |
6b84b1fdf8f692dba5b83977b151998cd89033ff | Summarize the following news article. | Ruben Navarrette: Four reasons why so many are focused on the Latino vote this election .
He says Latino voters rolls have swelled, and they are well-represented in swing states .
He says they skew Democrat, but may be open to GOP; immigration an issue either way .
Navarrette: Latinos face Hobson's choice in election . | [
"San Diego (CNN) -- We start with the obvious question: Why do the media, political observers and presidential campaigns spend so much time talking about the Latino vote? Many Americans resent the implication that some votes are more important or have more impact than others. (No one is saying that's the case.) Sti... |
e8d0538e830043a9203d057cdee0eab9c873f3d6 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: The new judges audition contestants at New York's Lincoln Center Sunday .
The judges' panel grows to four judges next season .
Mariah Carey and "Idol" original Randy Jackson will sit with Minaj and Urban .
Rocker Steven Tyler and singer Jennifer Lopez left the show at the end of last season . | [
"Los Angeles (CNN) -- Rapper Nicki Minaj and Australian country singer Keith Urban will join the \"American Idol\" judges panel when the TV competition's 12th season starts in January, the Fox network said Sunday. The panel is growing from three to four judges next season, with singer Mariah Carey, hired in July, a... |
e30062a5704b22672db9638cffa820366123145e | Summarize the following news article. | Usain Bolt could play for Manchester United in a charity match .
Manager Alex Ferguson makes offer to the Jamaican superstar .
Bolt has often spoken of his wish to play for his favorite club .
He won three gold medals at the recent London 2012 Olympics . | [
"(CNN) -- Fanatical Manchester United fan Usain Bolt has been offered the chance to fulfill a boyhood dream and turn out for the famous Red Devils. The fastest man in the world has often spoken of his wish to play for the English Premier League giants and used his Twitter blog to badger United star Rio Ferdinand to... |
a25ddf2e4a355399743c351c1e4edaacc9e6feb4 | Summarize the following news article. | Falklands War soldiers say officers tortured, starved and murdered .
Judge rules officers committed crimes against humanity, human rights abuses .
Law providing amnesty to former officers was repealed in 2001 . | [
"BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) -- In 1982, they were young men serving their obligatory military service -- Argentine conscripts who fought against the British that year during the Falklands War. More than 25 years later, many of those former combatants are in a legal battle against their former officers, alleging ... |
0134b852198cd1f0463447397944dd90ad913b14 | Summarize the following news article. | Michael Carome: The current deadly meningitis outbreak was completely avoidable .
The outbreak has sickened at least 214 people and killed 15 across 15 states .
The FDA allows compounding pharmacies to produce drugs without regulation, he says .
Americans should demand that all responsible parties be held accountable, ... | [
"(CNN) -- The ever-expanding outbreak of life-threatening fungal meningitis in back pain patients linked to steroid injections prepared by a compounding pharmacy, which so far has sickened at least 214 people and killed 15 in 15 states, is a public health catastrophe. What is particularly tragic for those who have ... |
be59b3cd2594cf4e35af119531d92c1e24099cdb | Summarize the following news article. | United States of America lead Europe 10-6 going into final day of 39th Ryder Cup .
U.S. dominate morning foursomes but late afternoon points give Europe hope .
Tiger Woods loses third straight match after being rested for first time in Ryder Cup .
Two Ian Poulter inspired matches help Europe cling onto American coat ta... | [
"(CNN) -- Two Ian Poulter-inspired victories offered Europe a glimmer of hope in their quest to retain the Ryder Cup after another day dominated by brilliance from the United States. Despite Poulter's heroics, David Love III's team took a commanding 10-6 lead with only the 12 singles match to come on Sunday. The la... |
1dae6afe45ffd76783bf66f052b8410ef3386de8 | Summarize the following news article. | Phil Ivey won $11.7 million playing Punto Banco in August .
His payout is being withheld while the case is referred to the British Gambling Commission .
Ivey could not be reached for comment Monday . | [
"London (CNN) -- An $11.7 million win at a London casino by top American poker player Phil Ivey has been referred to the British Gambling Commission, a source familiar with the casino confirmed Monday after media reports surfaced that the payout was being withheld. Ivey hit a winning streak over two nights in Augus... |
88e54c3a2e6ecedb9ff399cacb0dadf756062c61 | Summarize the following news article. | Foxconn admitted that interns as young as 14 worked at one of its Chinese plants.
Chinese law prohibits workers younger than 16 from working in the factories .
The interns worked for about three weeks at Foxconn's Yantai manufacturing plant .
Foxconn is the world's largest electronics manufacturer with clients like App... | [
"Hong Kong (CNN) -- Foxconn Technology Group -- the world's largest electronics manufacturer and supplier to companies like Apple, Samsung and Microsoft -- admitted that interns as young as 14 worked at one of its Chinese plants. \"An internal investigation carried out by our company has confirmed media reports in ... |
ec59bd20188a5533d25cff1fbb16e1f18be5d73c | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: William and Catherine will file a criminal complaint against the photographer .
Lawyers for the royal family will seek damages and a court order in Paris on Monday .
Topless photos of Catherine, duchess of Cambridge, are published in France and Ireland .
The editor of the Irish Daily Star says Catherine is no diff... | [
"Honiara, Solomon Islands (CNN) -- Prince William and Catherine, the duchess of Cambridge, will file a criminal complaint against the photographer who took topless pictures of her, the palace said Sunday evening. The complaint will be given to a French prosecutor on Monday, Britain's Press Association reported. Ear... |
54eb5dc0139534e7a537503cb94e5dae76c9c0d5 | Summarize the following news article. | A permanent cease-fire, according to preliminary accord, is to be signed before March 15 .
Qatar has been mediating between Sudan and rebel Justice and Equality Movement .
Conflict erupted in 2003 after rebels began an uprising against the Khartoum government .
In past seven years more than 300,000 people killed throug... | [
"(CNN) -- Sudan on Tuesday signed a framework peace accord with rebels from the nation's volatile Darfur region, state media reported. The framework agreement is considered the first step towards the achievement of a lasting peace accord in Darfur. The signing of the cease-fire agreement with the rebel Justice and... |
a8408c56cee40cef028b14865dc8aef9eb8ca29d | Summarize the following news article. | The embassy was briefly evacuated after a suspicious envelope sparked an alert .
The envelope contained white powder, Stockholm police said .
Stockholm police will examine the contents of the envelope in a secure place .
The all-clear has now been given, CNN affiliate TV4 reports . | [
"(CNN) -- The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, was briefly evacuated Wednesday after an alarm was raised over a suspicious envelope containing white powder, Stockholm police said. Stockholm police are moving the envelope to a secure location in order to examine it, police spokesman Albin Navery said. \"The embass... |
054867c4e7c02464b93802ad5dc61409a6fffb3b | Summarize the following news article. | Yanukovich pledges to make country "a bridge between East and West"
Yanukovich won bitterly contested presidential election earlier this month .
President returns to power after being ousted in 2004 Orange Revolution .
Yanukovich pledges to put Ukraine on "path of accelerated development" | [
"(CNN) -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich pledged Thursday to make his country \"a bridge between East and West\" after being sworn into office in Kiev. Yanukovich, who was ousted from office in 2004 in the pro-West \"Orange Revolution,\" beat Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in a bitterly fought election ear... |
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