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9955cd9be29529105cf96c345b99a073e5843214 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: President Obama talks to Israeli and Egyptian leaders .
An Israeli Knesset member says, "The White House is too silent"
"Escalation is what we are concerned about," a senior U.S. official says .
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton has talked to many officials, a spokeswoman says . | [
"(CNN) -- The major concern of the United States in the current Israeli-Hamas conflict is a potential Israeli ground incursion into Gaza, U.S. officials said Friday. That would be a disastrous escalation that could trigger a larger conflict, a senior U.S. official told CNN. \"Escalation is what we are concerned abo... |
47ace1dbfa57d88d6d051251b7a8677efa8d0260 | Summarize the following news article. | The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, hosts a gingerbread house competition .
In California wine country, Madrona Manor presents Dickens Dinners .
Some hotels will supply guests with their own decorated Christmas tree . | [
"(CNN) -- There's no denying it, the holiday crush is upon us. There's the shopping to do, the cards to mail, the decorations to put up, the cooking, the crowds, the in-laws. It can be a lot. For some people, that's reason enough to pack their bags and hit the road come December. Others simply enjoy experiencing th... |
c7395099773267b1d25ff3682ea08e4b0571bb1c | Summarize the following news article. | Foreigners are taxed additional 15% for purchasing new homes in Hong Kong .
New property tax comes after 9% of home purchases by mainland Chinese .
Chinese would-be home buyer calls new policy "unfair" | [
"Hong Kong (CNN) -- Many of Hong Kong's foreign residents will have to think twice before buying a new home in this Asian financial hub. In a surprise move last month to curb skyrocketing property prices, the Hong Kong government announced the immediate implementation of a 15% property tax on all home purchases -- ... |
f089d44a74312aa0949b4487e5caec422fa60505 | Summarize the following news article. | A group headed by former FBI Director Louis Freeh has been poring over Penn State e-mails .
E-mails provided to CNN show that Joe Paterno wielded power beyond the realm of football .
An official says in a 2005 e-mail that Paterno wanted to keep disciplinary matters internal .
"Coach Paterno would rather we NOT inform t... | [
"(CNN) -- Former FBI Director Louis Freeh's investigation into possible wrongdoing at Penn State University appears to be examining football coach Joe Paterno's apparent preference for handling scandalous issues internally, and what role that may have played in a potential cover-up involving former defensive coordi... |
71e0c059cac944266d81e9e66978ba504215784d | Summarize the following news article. | The nine say they are from North Korea .
They include men, women and children .
The group has been questioned in Japan for weeks .
It is rare for North Korean defectors to sail to Japan's coast . | [
"Tokyo (CNN) -- Nine North Korean defectors found near Japan's coast in September were transferred to Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, a Japanese government spokesmen said. The group of nine -- three men, three women and three children -- departed Japan for South Korea in line with their wishes for long-term residen... |
e722aec9310a575af796cd4935e55f2faf7162ab | Summarize the following news article. | Aimee Copeland was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis earlier this month .
She's had her hands, leg, part of her abdomen and her remaining foot amputated .
Her father was looking forward to "Aimee Day," when his daughter would talk again . | [
"(CNN) -- \"Today... May 27... ...is AIMEE DAY!!!\" With those words, Andy Copeland celebrated -- and invited thousands who have followed his family's struggles thanks to his online posts to join him -- a major milestone for his daughter Aimee, as she gamely battles a potentially deadly flesh-eating bacteria. Two w... |
b98d52db02b7aa69b88bdbc71105cb3e82b22ce1 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: The launch is postponed after an electronic signal problem .
Previous launch attempts by South Korea failed in 2009 and 2010 .
Seoul says it is trying to develop its own civilian space program .
The planned launch may provoke a reaction from North Korea . | [
"Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- South Korea called off an attempt to put a satellite in orbit on Thursday, the latest setback to a program that has suffered failures in the past. The launch of the Naro-1 rocket was suspended minutes before takeoff at a launch site on the country's southern coast Thursday afternoon loc... |
b2a67661c3be246ede8397898b8d67d8eaeaa02f | Summarize the following news article. | Announcement that the 2016 Copa America will be in the U.S. yet to be confirmed .
South American federation plans to move tournament to celebrate its centenary .
CONCACAF is open to the idea, but insists talks over the proposals are ongoing .
Soccer expert Grant Wahl suggests the tournament could be lucrative for CONME... | [
"(CNN) -- South American soccer officials hope to take their showpiece tournament to the United States in 2016 for a centenary celebration that could have big benefits for all concerned, but this week's announcement appears to be somewhat premature. CONCACAF, which runs the game in North and Central America and the... |
e5cbf2aaeeda189d226865637e87d69995c125a8 | Summarize the following news article. | No casualties were reported after two bombs hit fields near the Syrian village of Atimah .
Bombing sent hundreds of civilians running for safety in an area considered a haven .
NATO team is expected to consider deployment of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles at border .
Tensions rose in the summer when Syria brought down ... | [
"Bukulmez, Turkey (CNN) -- Syrian warplanes bombed a village within sight of the border with Turkey on Monday, sending hundreds of panicked civilians running for safety to a nearby barbed wire fence that separates the two countries. No casualties were reported after two bombs hit fields next to the village of Atima... |
b5cc9b6feb8d22a1b49e6a3ee8a75b9ba1ab61da | Summarize the following news article. | Khadija Shah, 25, was arrested while six months pregnant and gave birth to a girl in Rawalpindi .
Shah, accused of drug trafficking, was put back in jail three days after the birth .
Lawyer criticizes care that baby is getting in jail, calls for bail for new mother .
Shah denies trafficking, but anti-narcotics official... | [
"Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- A British woman who was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in Pakistan remains in jail with her child, despite concerns about the baby's welfare. Khadija Shah, 25, of Birmingham gave birth to her daughter, Malaika, a few weeks ago at a hospital in the city of Rawalpindi, an hour... |
3c4a85d00c17e0819b6d59ac37376a687f3ba644 | Summarize the following news article. | Investigators say David Kwiatkowski stole drugs, treated patients with used syringes .
Kwiatkowski carried the hepatitis C virus and infected more than 30 people, feds say .
He's been charged with product tampering and fraudulently obtaining drugs . | [
"(CNN) -- A federal grand jury in New Hampshire has indicted a former hospital worker on fraud and product-tampering charges in connection with an outbreak of hepatitis C that sickened more than 30 people, prosecutors announced Thursday. Investigators say 33-year-old David Kwiatkowski injected himself with syringes... |
0a6953feb86f56b0d74415e409f8dddfd9ef50e1 | Summarize the following news article. | Megan Fox engaged again to Brian Austin Green .
Diamond ring was lost on Hawaiian beach .
Fox and Green relationship started in 2004 .
Couple's first engagement ended in February . | [
"Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- \"Transformers\" actress Megan Fox said \"yes\" to ex-fiance Brian Austin Green's marriage proposal, just four months after calling off a two-year engagement with Green, her publicist confirmed. Fox, 24, was so excited when Green, 36, popped the question on a Hawaii beach that she ... |
eeb2508f47e18ea6dcb3641b3f8db9e23227a0b1 | Summarize the following news article. | Black Caviar set to make a return to action in 2013 .
Superstar mare has won 22 out of 22 races .
Could make comeback in February's Lightning Stakes .
Needs three more wins to break Kingston Town's record . | [
"(CNN) -- Black Caviar, the undisputed queen of the horse racing world, is set to make a return to action next year. The Australian thoroughbred had been expected to retire after suffering a strained muscle in her hindquarters during her victory in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Ascot last June. Aussies make Black C... |
deac2af603b4451ecbe77a492844ce6ed940c2a6 | Summarize the following news article. | Global production of helium has sharply fallen this year in the US and Algeria .
Sale of inflatable Mickey Mouse heads at Disneyland in Tokyo suspended .
Companies in Japan, the world's leading helium importer, are looking for alternatives .
Squeeze represents the second big shortage for the $500m helium market in five... | [
"(Financial Times) -- A global shortage of helium, the lighter-than-air gas, has put a stop to the sale of inflatable Mickey Mouse heads at Disneyland in Tokyo, threatened parades during the US Thanksgiving holiday and disrupted university research. Global production of helium -- used in industrial and medical appl... |
6d50b65864a98f26afdcd8cda4894b2517163aa6 | Summarize the following news article. | Theaters broke Thanksgiving weekend box office records .
We asked Instagram users to combine photos of tickets with reviews via #stubreview hashtag .
"Breaking Dawn," "Skyfall," "Lincoln" remained popular .
What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below or post a video on CNN iReport . | [
"(CNN) -- Pass the stuffing, and the popcorn. Over Thanksgiving weekend, movie theaters sold an estimated $295 million worth of tickets, breaking the record of $273 million set in 2009. Knowing that there were going to be several hot movies in theaters and that people love to take pictures of their ticket stubs, we... |
ca204d8ad990d83144d75a82236d8d2ee9ffef11 | Summarize the following news article. | The Internet of Things market in China is expected to hit $80.3 billion in 2015 .
Beijing has earmarked $800 million for IoT investment by 2015 .
China has created state-funded zones like Chengdu Internet of Things Technology Institute .
Beijing aims to become a global leader in setting IoT global standards . | [
"Hong Kong (CNN) -- When architect James Law looks in the mirror each morning his reflection is not all that greets him -- he can also see the weather report, e-mail messages and his heart rate. \"The biggest game changer of the past 25 years has been the Internet,\" said Law, whose Cybertecture Mirror is an offsho... |
4fb81741cd98d86be9027871cb7a114a2c73507e | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: "We are very concerned about the protests," the Chinese firm involved in the mine says .
Aung San Suu Kyi visits the area and says she hopes for a peaceful solution .
Hundreds of protesters have been demonstrating against the mine project .
Police use tear gas and water cannons to clear protest camps, witnesses sa... | [
"Yangon, Myanmar (CNN) -- Myanmar security forces used tear gas and water cannons early Thursday to drive away hundreds of people protesting a copper mine project owned by the country's military and a Chinese company, witnesses said. Riot police cleared away all the camps set up by protesters near Monywa township i... |
4938f61c6e2663b7153a32a0a43bb9b83df3b20d | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: "I have every intention for (Giffords) to be at the launch," Kelly says .
Astronaut Mark Kelly will command Endeavour's upcoming flight .
Kelly's shuttle mission is set to launch on April 19 .
NASA named backup commander for Endeavour mission after Kelly's wife was shot . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Astronaut Mark Kelly said Friday his wife's extraordinary medical progress since she was shot through the brain, coupled with support from family, friends and the public, were keys to his decision to command the upcoming flight of the space shuttle Endeavour. During a press conference with NASA... |
f9dc8091e2c089d563f8c321305ca838dd049948 | Summarize the following news article. | Doctor had wanted a piece of Lincoln deathbed pillowcase to test DNA .
He suspects that Lincoln had rare cancer-causing genetic disorder .
Museum board voted to deny request but left door open for future DNA testing . | [
"(CNN) -- Was President Abraham Lincoln dying of a rare genetic disease when an assassin killed him in 1865? This strip from Lincoln's deathbed pillow is housed at the Grand Army of the Republic Museum in Philadelphia. A California doctor believes so -- and he hoped to prove his theory by testing the 16th preside... |
6d5595f119102e43dc7663dd61e029dee712a21b | Summarize the following news article. | Recovering teen drug addicts share harrowing stories with CNN .
Millions of teens say they can easily find drugs, newly released study says .
25 percent of teens say they can find marijuana within an hour, study reveals .
Treatment center CEO recommends drug testing during routine physicals . | [
"ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) -- Daniel Buruca had a bad experience the first time he took drugs. One young recovering addict said \"there would always be something\" in the medicine cabinet at a friend's house. \"I was shivering and I was seeing things, and my mom was playing a video game and it was just 10 times lo... |
b29331fe6c87647c92cc21599b7f0f4aba5f0864 | Summarize the following news article. | Rafael Benitez officially sacked by Italian champions Inter Milan on Thursday .
Rumors had been rife all week after the Spaniard criticized club bosses in Abu Dhabi .
The 50-year-old former Liverpool manager had 18 months of his contract still to run .
He took over from Jose Mourinho in June but Inter have struggled in... | [
"(CNN) -- Rafael Benitez's reign as coach of Inter Milan has lasted only six months after the European champions terminated the Spaniard's contract on Thursday. The 50-year-old's position has been in doubt since last Saturday when he demanded that the Italian club's owner Massimo Moratti back him with support in th... |
771820b551ef3b43be5c1fb101a1db042c7778bd | Summarize the following news article. | Luiz Felipe Scolari returns for a second spell as Brazil coach .
Scolari led Brazil to victory at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea .
The former Portugal coach replaces the sacked Mano Manezes .
USA 94 winning coach Carlos Alberto Parreira also returns as technical director . | [
"(CNN) -- Luiz Felipe Scolari is \"obliged\" to win the 2014 World Cup following his appointment as coach of the Brazil national football team for a second time on Thursday. Scolari led \"La Selecao\" to a record fifth World Cup triumph in Japan and South Korea 10 years ago and the former Portugal coach will be exp... |
4b3b20921cb646a3af6ae6be30e6bc1cedad598b | Summarize the following news article. | Psychedelic Pill is Young's second album of 2012 with the Horse .
For most of its near-90 minutes, Psychedelic Pill is an infuriated trip .
A big closing chunk of one song is Young's idea of a giant marching through ruin . | [
"(Rolling Stone) -- For Neil Young, the Sixties never ended. The music, memories and changes haunt his best songs and records like bittersweet perfume: vital, endlessly renewing inspirations that are also constant, enraging reminders of promises broken and ideals betrayed. In \"Twisted Road,\" one of eight new song... |
21319c21c4c224f0948f7a1ee7a8297b564667b9 | Summarize the following news article. | The CDC estimates 4.5 million children and teens have ADHD .
Expert: "Drugs are viewed as the frontline treatment"
Behavioral treatments can also be effective over the long run .
If patient decides to use medication, ask, "What can we expect with this treatment?" | [
"(CNN) -- Unbeknownst to her parents, Sydney Kirk tried a little medical experiment on herself when she was in the eighth grade. For a day or two, every so often, she stopped taking her drugs for her attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. Sydney Kirk, right, took a medication vacation from her ADHD drugs unb... |
a3614b7834a14ae366c6b0f5581f193c1b1cff7f | Summarize the following news article. | Rebels piled into trucks as they prepared to leave the captured city of Goma, witnesses say .
Tensions rise as U.N. peacekeepers prevent rebels taking ammunition and vehicles .
The rebels were told by regional leaders to withdraw at least 12 miles from the city .
Residents of Goma and the United Nations have complained... | [
"(CNN) -- Rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo began withdrawing from the key eastern city of Goma on Saturday, witnesses said, more than a week after they seized it from government forces. Fighters from the M23 rebel group boarded trucks and other vehicles to head north to outside of the 20 kilom... |
291791a8c70f723af4e14389d881bd2b6a40af8b | Summarize the following news article. | Conservative pundit Ann Coulter draws criticism for calling President Obama "retard" on Twitter .
It's not the first time she's used the word in this election season, special needs blogger says .
She must know "the r-word" is offensive and doesn't care, Ellen Seidman says . | [
"(CNN) -- Parents of children with special needs are demanding an apology from conservative political pundit Ann Coulter for tweeting after Tuesday's foreign policy debate that she approved of \"Romney's decision to be kind and gentle to the retard.\" It appeared to be a response to critiques of Mitt Romney's debat... |
b03856146079f10073338186a142c867ead941a4 | Summarize the following news article. | "MDNA" is Madonna's fifth consecutive studio album to top the charts .
The 53-year-old pop icon's album sold 359,000 units .
Lionel Richie was at number-two on Billboard's Top 200 with his new "Tuskegee" | [
"(CNN) -- Madonna scored her eighth number-one on the Billboard Top 200 album chart with her latest release, \"MDNA.\" According to Nielsen SoundScan, the 53-year-old pop icon sold 359,000 units, giving her the biggest album debut of 2012. This also marks the Material Girl's fifth consecutive studio album to reach ... |
3d617cb8f2fa61ef1c30795139b0c51c21606a95 | Summarize the following news article. | Afghan-born fighter living in Germany takes part in Afghanistan's first pro fight .
Rahimi claims victory in the seventh round after Mbelwa's shoulder is injured .
Sports such as boxing faced severe restrictions under the previous Taliban regime .
The capital's sports stadium was used as a site for public executions . | [
"Kabil (CNN) -- Millions of Afghans were glued to their television sets on Tuesday night to watch the first ever professional boxing match staged in the war-torn country. They were treated to a title fight between Hamid Rahimi, who was born in Afghanistan and grew up in Germany, and Tanzania's Said Mbelwa, with the... |
c0350af62ed03a9e3ed3db7248cef12e69eab5cc | Summarize the following news article. | Congress issues a subpoena relating to Operation Fast and Furious .
Rep. Issa says Attorney Genreal Holder has blocked an investigation into the operation .
Justice Department officials insist they did nothing wrong .
Fast and Furious is a discredited gunrunning operation designed to track weapons to drug cartels . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Congressional investigators issued a subpoena Wednesday for communications from several top Justice Department officials -- including Attorney General Eric Holder -- relating to the discredited \"Fast and Furious\" federal gunrunning operation. The subpoena, issued by the House Oversight and Go... |
2453a939572e7b6d3a42dba3dde749a0bed5a755 | Summarize the following news article. | Dean Obeidallah: A new list of popular 2012 baby names includes Siri, Mac, Luna .
He says it's not just celebrities with offbeat baby-naming now; it's spreading to the rest of us .
He says studies show distinctive names can spur teasing and mistreatment .
Obeidallah: Parents, think twice on names; it could have long-te... | [
"(CNN) -- Siri, Mars, Mac and Luna. I'm not talking Apple products or planetary terms. These are baby names. And not just any baby names but ones that have jumped in popularity in 2012, according to Baby Center.com's just released list. Baby Siri? Seriously, who would name their bundle of joy after a frustrating Ap... |
de85a898127af1682468f896d0ea542d714e1ffe | Summarize the following news article. | Tree is a 74-foot tall Norway spruce .
It weighs approximately 10 tons and is approximately 75 years old .
It will be decorated with 30,000 multi-colored lights on five miles of wire . | [
"New York (CNN) -- Every year Debra Keller would take her granddaughters to New York City to take in the holiday traditions -- going to a show, having lunch at their favorite restaurants, shopping and a visit to the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. This year when they visit Rockefeller Center, it will be their... |
d1a1026e305243a41253241bf275369fb4981a28 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Grassley's spokeswoman says the new documents raise more questions .
Attorney General Eric Holder is to appear before a committee next week .
Justice officials: Documents reflect internal debate about responding to allegations .
The ATF is alleged to have let guns be taken illegally into Mexico . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- An intense struggle among several senior Justice Department officials was revealed Friday as internal documents on the gun-running Operation Fast and Furious were released by the department. About 1,400 pages that had been demanded by Capitol Hill investigators were sent to three key congressio... |
9e45ff01fc5a0af323094fcecc423772b9e80914 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Deceased climber Gil Weiss "will inspire me forever," his sister says .
He and Ben Horne had been climbing in the Andes and were missing for between 5-10 days .
Hundreds looked through satellite images for clues, while crews searched on the ground .
A friend calls them "two of the most amazing guys" he has ever sp... | [
"(CNN) -- The bodies of two American climbers were discovered Saturday afternoon in the mountains of Peru, ending a days-long search for the men, friends and family said. Shay Har-Noy, who heads the technology company Tomnod that uses satellite imagery, said his friends Ben Horne and Gil Weiss had been attempting t... |
fb457edeb2cb884093ce2210a76fa08aa5e15877 | Summarize the following news article. | Newcastle are relegated from the Premier League after 1-0 loss at Aston Villa .
Damien Duff's own goal sees them lose top flight status after 16-year tenure .
Middlesbrough also go down following their final day 2-1 defeat at West Ham .
Hull and Sunderland both remain in Premier League despite final day defeats .
Sunde... | [
"(CNN) -- Newcastle's 16-year stay in the English Premier League has come to an end as a Damien Duff own goal saw them lose 1-0 at Aston Villa. Newcastle players react after Damien Duff's own goal sees them relegated from the Premier League. Duff deflected a 38th-minute shot from Gareth Barry past his own keeper St... |
e14a65a06dfb0f221c779eaa602d680be89e96e7 | Summarize the following news article. | Juliette Kayyem: Obama pointed out roles of self-reliance and government in crisis .
Kayyem: Success in dealing with emergency is measured in what we do after .
We need to improve our ability to get the power restored, transportation running, she says .
Kayyem: We need commitment from private sector, creative efforts t... | [
"(CNN) -- President Obama's remarks Monday on Hurricane Sandy were in some ways the most significant of his presidency. They were, at their core, about the role of government -- all governments -- and the responsibility of citizens to take care of themselves and each other when times are tough. By embracing self-re... |
9c83ce3a0fb31ebe96648cd9c5e8a75c2349b311 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Boy Scouts president offers "deepest and sincere apologies" for victims .
NEW: Most files contained public information such as police reports, professor says .
Attorneys representing victims will release 1,247 Boy Scouts files on "ineligible volunteers"
The files will show the names of Scoutmasters banned from the... | [
"(CNN) -- More than 20,000 confidential Boy Scout documents will be released Thursday identifying more than 1,000 leaders and volunteers banned from the group after being accused of sexual or inappropriate conduct with boys. The public release of the Scouts' 1,247 \"ineligible volunteer files\" from 1965 to 1985 wi... |
7bccb272db8bcb890b3ab35b617cddf2b0923377 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Reid: "This isn't something we're going to wait until the last day of December to get it done"
Some moderate House Democrats are sending a message to both parties .
They say they want neither side to take "a potential solution off the table"
The coalition signals it could be critical to getting a deal through the ... | [
"Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama and congressional leaders wrapped up their first \"fiscal cliff\" meeting since the election Friday with a confident tone that had both sides suggesting an agreement could be reached before January 1, when hefty federal spending cuts and tax raises are scheduled to take e... |
8ea436d0a62fcc93e340b16b60443fb0b1c9c73f | Summarize the following news article. | Barcelona surpass Real Madrid's record for best start to La Liga season with 5-1 over Bilbao .
Messi scores twice to leave him one short of Gerd Muller's record for most goals in a calendar year .
Ronaldo and Ozil score for Real as they beat Atletico in Madrid derby .
Mauricio Pellegrino sacked as manager of Valencia f... | [
"(CNN) -- A Lionel Messi brace helped Barcelona to a 5-1 win over Athletic Bilbao and a new La Liga record on Saturday. With 13 wins and one draw so far, Tito Vilanova's side surpass the previous record for the best start to a season set by Real Madrid back in 1991-92. Gerard Pique put the home side ahead in the 22... |
2c92dd0ea40358ea07abefb25af614bab5177a17 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Woman tells CNN she'd rather die than live in war-torn neighborhood .
"So far, all areas that had Internet service before Thursday are connected," opposition says .
The outage sparks fears that the government is stepping up efforts to quash the uprising .
The government has blamed "terrorists" for the blackout . | [
"(CNN) -- Syria's two-day Internet blackout was \"a mental war\" inflicted by the government, an opposition activist said Sunday as service to the country was largely restored. \"So far, all areas that had Internet service before Thursday are connected,\" said Alexia Jade, a spokeswoman for the opposition Damascus ... |
a813b9700d9b0eba8940835ab8dd7d103f288e7c | Summarize the following news article. | Leo Messi moves to 80 goals for 2012 after Barca's 3-0 win at Spartak Moscow .
Messi needs just six more goals to surpass Gerd Muller's record of 85 set back in 1972 .
Chelsea face early exit from Champions League after Juventus defeat .
Bayern Munich and Valencia both through to knockout phase after 1-1 draw . | [
"(CNN) -- Lionel Messi continued his incredible year by moving ever closer to Gerd Muller's record goal total by firing Barcelona into the next round of the Champions League. The Argentina star scored twice to take his 2012 tally to 80 as Barca recorded a 3-0 win at Spartak Moscow. Muller scored 85 goals in 60 matc... |
d2d1f732a0cbbc95e8e1fedd23c28017ea2eceda | Summarize the following news article. | Afghanistan has one of the highest rates of maternal and infant mortality in the world .
A woman dies in childbirth every 29 minutes, one in four children die before age 5 .
In Kabul, dozens of women are now studying to become midwives to help save lives . | [
"KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- The war in Afghanistan may no longer be forgotten but the true victims always are. Having been denied healthcare and education under the Taliban, Afghan women are now training as midwives . Women and children in the landlocked Asian country have continuously paid the ultimate price thro... |
0d76e199f3adbf1b7f31191e5bdfc0612729abf9 | Summarize the following news article. | Charles Raison: To untangle the mystery of teenagers' tics, try to make the symptoms make sense .
Tourette's syndrome can be ruled out, since it's a rare and solitary disorder, he says .
He says environmental poisons, infection aren't causes because tics affected well-defined group .
Raison: That leaves psychological c... | [
"(CNN) -- When I teach psychiatry to medical residents, the first thing I tell them is that patients' stories always make sense. No matter how bizarre a person's symptoms might be, our lives follow a human logic, and they follow a medical logic. When a story doesn't make sense, it means you don't know the real stor... |
5765f05055eade1f985e469261c97a5c536e4164 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Angela Dresch, 13, was among the storm's first victims on Staten Island .
Sandy leaves at least 165 dead, including more than 95 in the U.S.
Other victims include teen friends, a firefighter and off-duty police officer .
"When Mother Nature sends her wrath your way, we're at her mercy," Atlantic City mayor says . | [
"(CNN) -- Roots ripped out of the ground as a large oak tree fell toward Olga Raymond's front door. With it came a power line. Raymond had just left her one-story home in Mansfield, Connecticut. Neighbors told CNN affiliate CTNOW that a smaller pine tree had already snapped off onto Raymond's roof, startling her. S... |
7fff3a91a8e1d4373ab40973a3ffb14a004de312 | Summarize the following news article. | Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11 .
"Veterans don't always ask for help. There's a lot of pride," says head of aid group .
There are ways to honor Veterans every day . | [
"(CNN) -- \"What day is Veterans Day?\" It was a simple question my colleague asked me a few weeks ago. I was startled, then a little horrified. I wondered how anyone could not know when America officially honors military Veterans. When I was growing up, and even now, every day is Veterans Day. My dad was a veteran... |
897c5249026820acdf937154070efe83849b7f95 | Summarize the following news article. | Roberto di Matteo has been appointed permanent manager of Chelsea .
The Italian guided Chelsea to their first European Champions League triumph in May .
Former Chelsea player also led the club to FA Cup success .
Premier League nets an increase of $1.95 billion in its new UK television deal . | [
"(CNN) -- Chelsea has rewarded Roberto di Matteo for guiding the English club to its first European Champions League triumph by appointing him as manager on a permanent basis. The Italian, who also guided the London team to English FA Cup glory, has been handed a two-year contract. The former Chelsea midfielder too... |
4dc520d897b79412f1142368099dba2dedb64b40 | Summarize the following news article. | The film is based on George V. Higgin's 1974 crime novel "Cogan's Trade"
Brad Pitt is a killer with a contract to fulfill .
The supporting cast includes Ray Liotta and James Gandolfini . | [
"(CNN) -- The head of the nail -- Andrew Dominik's new movie hits it hard and square. Maybe too hard for those who appreciate a little ambiguity with their messaging, but ambiguity is not on the agenda in this tale of business ethics at the dark end of the street. Adapting and updating George V. Higgin's 1974 crime... |
1384fe5477b558acf63910dbc9c58961a132198f | Summarize the following news article. | Survey: Use of social networks grew dramatically amid recent upheavals in Egypt and Russia .
People in poorer countries such as Kenya send texts more often than those in wealthier ones .
New Pew Research Center report measured the usage of digital communication in 21 countries . | [
"(CNN) -- People in poorer countries send text messages more often than those in wealthier countries. Men in Spain and Germany access the Internet on their phones twice as much as women do. And use of online social networks grew dramatically in Egypt and Russia over the past year, most likely as part of the recent ... |
80b0362ca68e9dfe68ff0ea57cb454f08f83fd06 | Summarize the following news article. | GOP senators are criticizing Susan Rice for her comments about Benghazi attack .
Roland Martin says the focus on Rice is unwarranted given her limited role on issue .
He says President Obama should defy critics, pick Rice to be secretary of state .
Martin: President should show that he can't be bullied by Republicans . | [
"(CNN) -- Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte really want us to believe that their shameful behavior toward United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice is all about getting to the truth about what happened in Libya, but the truth is that this is the first salvo in a GOP war against President Barack Obama ov... |
e366f1b9cb3d7ee133952c1c89bd3b5ea9d54edf | Summarize the following news article. | One Direction released a new song on Monday .
The group has a massive, adoring fanbase .
The song was written by British singer Ed Sheeran . | [
"(EW.com) -- One Direction dropped their new Ed Sheeran-penned single, \"Little Things\" — a followup to their hit \"Live While We're Young\" and the second track released from the upcoming Take Me Home — Monday, and as expected, there's nothing \"little\" about its online reaction. Though the official lyric video ... |
072a2b494924b4de430486e07fb99e5d0a3821ef | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Societe Generale says it has "great satisfaction" regarding the court's decision .
NEW: A lawyer for Jerome Kerviel says he is considering a final appeal .
The court upholds the original sentence, sending Kerviel to prison for three years .
The former employee traded $65 billion for nearly $6 billion in losses . | [
"(CNN) -- Jerome Kerviel, the man behind France's biggest rogue-trading scandal, lost his appeal Wednesday against his prison sentence for betting €50 billion (about $65 billion) of a French bank's money without its knowledge. The Paris court upheld the five-year sentence with two years suspended that was handed ... |
a72490351916d751077c62910bc34ec3ddd5bf33 | Summarize the following news article. | Nickey Van Exel is son of ex-NBA player, current Atlanta staff member Nick Van Exel .
Nickey Van Exel faces murder charge in the shooting of his friend, police say .
His attorney says the shooting was an accident that occurred during "horseplay" | [
"(CNN) -- Nickey Van Exel, the 20-year-old son of former NBA player and current Atlanta Hawks coaching staff member Nick Van Exel, has been charged with capital murder in the shooting of a close friend, his attorney said. Van Exel was released on $25,000 bond, said Executive Chief Deputy Jesse Flores of the Dallas ... |
ce667813180272c2a39b564ed7e5d28736cfac7c | Summarize the following news article. | Patricia Nalls lost her husband and daughter to AIDS two decades ago .
Nalls has HIV and started a support group for women and children with the disease .
Nalls: We have made progress, but still need to work on treatment accessibility . | [
"(CNN) -- This week the 19th International AIDS Conference is being held in Washington. It is the \"state of the AIDS epidemic\" forum -- where researchers, advocates, social service providers, and people with AIDS from all of the world learn about advances in AIDS treatment, care and prevention. Twenty-six years a... |
fb88539dec26655b484902743a1ba0e7862bf85f | Summarize the following news article. | President Fernández has said Argentina would keep paying "as befits a country which has recovered its self-esteem"
New York Judge has ordered Argentina to make the escrow payment as it is due to pay over $3bn in restructured debt . | [
"(Financial Times) -- A US appeals court has put on hold a New York judge's order for Argentina to pay $1.3bn into escrow for holders of its defaulted debt by December 15, quelling fears of an imminent default. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals granted the stay and set a hearing for February 27. There was no imme... |
9db28560149f57cf0e53adc8c10b9b04b076cbfe | Summarize the following news article. | Activist Miranda Gibson wants to protect 572,000 hectares of old-growth forest .
Talks between environmentalists and loggers have broken down .
Vows to live in the 400-year-old tree until a deal is reached . | [
"Tyenna Valley, Tasmania (CNN) -- Like many I have been anxiously waiting the outcome of the Tasmanian \"forest peace talks.\" But unlike most, I have done so 200 feet (60 meters) above the ground, perched at the top of an old growth tree whose fate depends upon them. A tree I climbed 10 months ago and vowed not to... |
b31f8cecf9ba777c690d0ec9d47e6ebafb117270 | Summarize the following news article. | KSLA: The town of Doyline, Louisiana, remains evacuated .
The gunpowder was found during an investigation after an October 15 blast .
Police personnel and company employees are trying to safely remove the stockpile . | [
"(CNN) -- A massive supply of gunpowder totaling 6 million pounds (2,700 metric tons) was found improperly stored in Louisiana's Camp Minden, not far from where an explosion occurred two months ago, authorities said. A weekend operation to remove the stockpile will likely extend until Tuesday, CNN affiliate KSLA re... |
68efbdfa906cd2cb54336cf03af34b9a4bb2f1f2 | Summarize the following news article. | Marco Vicenzino says Gaza conflict marks a clear wake-up call to both sides .
Vicenzino: The regional status quo is simply unsustainable in the long term .
Vicenzino: Best outcome for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was cease-fire .
Vicenzino: Egypt's Morsy must prove able to restrain Hamas when necessary . | [
"(CNN) -- The brief but bloody Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas marks a clear wake-up call to both sides, and their supporters, on the indispensable need to start serious talks beyond the new cease-fire. This development must be seized upon to convert the recent crisis into an opportunity after years of inact... |
29068fd4407fe60120c798b7ab8fbb83581b6edc | Summarize the following news article. | Italian side Udinese stun English Premier League club Liverpool 3-2 at Anfield .
Goals from Antonio Di Natale and Giovanni Pasquale help Italians to victory .
Newcastle beat Bordeaux, while Tottenham are held at Panathinaikos .
Inter Milan defeat Neftchi, and holders Atletico Madrid win 1-0 against Viktoria Plzen . | [
"(CNN) -- A dramatic second half fightback from Italian side Udinese stunned English Premier League club Liverpool in the Europa League and inflicted their third straight defeat at Anfield. Brendan Rodgers' side had started brightly, taking the lead through Jonjo Shelvey's first half header, but Udinese roared out ... |
7e06b8a3f6582d0dcacd94466a1c7497894ee7d8 | Summarize the following news article. | "She is not just my daughter, she is the daughter of everyone," her father says .
Malala Yousufzai's family visited her Thursday .
"There were tears in our eyes and they were out of happiness," father says .
"We don't think she has significant brain damage," hospital director says . | [
"London (CNN) -- The father of the Pakistani teen whose love of learning led the Taliban to shoot her expressed gratitude Friday for the help she has received. \"Last night when we met her, there were tears in our eyes and they were out of happiness, out of happiness,\" Ziauddin Yousufzai told reporters at Queen El... |
5a56ec1445e75033b5615414d06f0bfd5c29fbd1 | Summarize the following news article. | Two Iranian warships are at Port Sudan, Sudanese state media report .
Their visit is a show of support and friendship, Iran and Sudan say .
An airstrike destroyed an arms factory in Sudan last week; Iran and Sudan blame Israel .
Sudan denies that the factory was producing arms for Iran or its allies . | [
"(CNN) -- Two Iranian warships have docked in Sudan carrying \"a message of support and friendship,\" Sudanese state media said. The ships arrived in Port Sudan on Sunday and will stay until Wednesday, according to SUNA, the official Sudanese news agency. The presence \"clearly shows the solid support of political ... |
6e9ebca498783baf246542630100dc78e76d51bc | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: The English Football Association says it will "seek to conclude" its own inquiries .
Terry is found not guilty of racially abusing fellow soccer player Anton Ferdinand .
Prosecutors defend the decision to bring the case to trial .
"We are pleased that John can now focus on football," Chelsea Football Club says . | [
"London (CNN) -- John Terry, one of England's biggest soccer stars, was found not guilty Friday of racially abusing fellow soccer player Anton Ferdinand, ending a high-profile trial in London. Chief Magistrate Howard Riddle said of Terry: \"No one has been able to show that he is lying.\" Reading his ruling, Riddle... |
f345854d6daccf06420c27aead8471daf2ffbf41 | Summarize the following news article. | Figures show 31 million Africans now have mobile broadband subscriptions .
Satellite technology being used to reach rural African communities, detached from the internet revolution .
Governments must also play a role in helping to provide affordable handsets and services . | [
"(CNN) -- In 2009 the first underground cable linking Africa to high speed internet access went live. The 17,000km long network took two years to complete and came with the promise of boosting the region's industry and commerce. Three years later millions of Africans now have access to the internet - primarily thro... |
e456413068be14cca451d3a527cf629fd9f1e868 | Summarize the following news article. | The products were distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico and other places .
"There is no safety concern if consumers continue taking the product," company says . | [
"(CNN) -- A medicine manufacturer is recalling batches of Motrin pain relievers that were distributed mostly to the United States and the Caribbean. Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it is pulling batches of Motrin coated caplets from stores because \" testing of product samples showed that some caplets may not diss... |
1270ac00307a38b890126dbc94af7dc29bfa4c93 | Summarize the following news article. | Coast Guardsmen spot a suspicious panga boat near Santa Cruz Island, California .
Suspicious boat speeds up and hits a small Coast Guard boat, sending two overboard .
One of those Coast Guardsmen dies of a traumatic head injury .
The suspect boat is later interdicted, and two people are detained . | [
"(CNN) -- A Coast Guardsman died Sunday after a \"suspicious\" boat rammed his small vessel off the coast of Southern California, an official said. Chief Petty Officer Terrell Horne was one of two Coast Guard members thrown off their cutter's small boat when the suspect's panga-style vessel \"suddenly increased spe... |
8bdef6e35cd37a2f6f920d4efe423fbc7be9e9d0 | Summarize the following news article. | "Nobody loved basketball and teaching kids more that Rick," Saint Louis coach says .
Majerus had just one losing season in 25 years .
At Utah, he went 323-95 from 1989 to 2004 .
Majerus emphasized success in the classroom, not just on the court . | [
"(CNN) -- Longtime men's college basketball coach Rick Majerus, who led Utah to the NCAA final in 1998, died Saturday from heart problems. He was 64. Majerus recently left Saint Louis University, where he had coached for the past five years, for health reasons. \"Nobody loved basketball and teaching kids more that ... |
61d3f61b1bbb0b37fc6de31710b2cdc194e293ec | Summarize the following news article. | Aging parts in the tunnel's structure could be a cause, a company official says .
Five of the bodies were recovered in one charred station wagon, police say .
"Cars in front of us were crushed. It was terrifying" a witness tells TV Asahi .
The partial cave-in was on the Chuo Expressway, 50 miles west of Tokyo . | [
"Tokyo (CNN) -- Nine bodies -- eight of them burned -- have been pulled from vehicles crushed in a tunnel collapse about 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of Tokyo, highway police said Monday. The disaster has prompted Japanese authorities to order emergency checks on dozens of other tunnels across the country that hav... |
6dfaa827b8a40873a9015130b7054c258054e2aa | Summarize the following news article. | Ricky Gervais: Is this "Sandy" a Kardashian?
Katharine MacPhee: It sounds like my windows are gonna blow in .
LeAnn Rimes: Sending prayers out to everyone in the storm's path .
Spike Lee: Mother Nature don't play and this isn't a joke . | [
"(CNN) -- Superstorm Sandy caught the attention of plenty of U.S. celebrities, some of whom were caught in the middle of it. Here's a sampling: . @tylerperry: Hurricane Sandy passing through the Bahamas. Thank God that all storms pass! @rickygervais: This \"Sandy\" who's on TV all the time and is blowing the entire... |
859893ef0225ae989d25c968410a34321b05529a | Summarize the following news article. | Usain Bolt wins 100m first round heat in his first race at 2012 Games .
Bolt defending 100-200 and relay crowns in London .
American Ryan Bailey fastest of qualifiers in blistering 9.88 seconds .
Double amputee Oscar Pistorius qualifies for semis in 400m . | [
"(CNN) -- Usain Bolt ambled into the semifinals of the 100m Saturday as the capacity crowd at the London Olympic Stadium had their first glimpse of the Jamaican superstar. Bolt, who is defending his 100 and 200m titles, made a slow start but eased ahead of his heat rivals to win in 10.09 seconds. The 25-year-old wo... |
bd0ab792d989ec2d1ef0ea67d767df8b32fa2fa6 | Summarize the following news article. | NYC tourism officials say the city is on track for a record number of visitors .
Following Superstorm Sandy, most hotels and attractions are open for business .
While Midtown Manhattan was largely undamaged, other areas are suffering slowdowns . | [
"New York (CNN) -- The crowd of festival goers at a holiday market in New York City's Columbus Circle Friday seemed to support the message city tourism officials have been spreading far and wide: The Big Apple is open for business and welcoming its usual influx of holiday visitors. Superstorm Sandy's wrath a month ... |
30f074bed1f81cadfeb53c167cf0f27d99e44c28 | Summarize the following news article. | Nilay Patel: Twitter used to be for tech nerds, now it's for the entire world .
Patel: TV executives, celebrities, politicians, journalists all see Twitter as invaluable .
He says Twitter faces challenges ahead, like free speech and how to make money .
Patel: Sense of anarchy and openness and chaos is what makes Twitte... | [
"(CNN) -- As a tech reporter, it's my job to catch trends as they're developing — to be ahead of the curve. I like to think I do a pretty good job, but I will forever have one hilarious black mark on my resume. My first tweet. \"I am already kind of over Twitter,\" I wrote on April 5, 2007. Twitter was a new servic... |
3d97229c50ef19b94c189325760d79d1bc3d0878 | Summarize the following news article. | House GOP leaders call for some revenue increases, more spending cuts .
House Speaker John Boehner rejects any increase in tax rates .
Obama administration officials dismiss the GOP offer as not serious .
The tax issue has stymied deficit reduction talks for two years . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- House Republicans offered their own proposal Monday in the heated battle to avert the so-called fiscal cliff, but it was quickly rebuffed by President Barack Obama's administration for not demanding more from the nation's wealthiest taxpayers. The GOP plan promises $2.2 trillion in deficit savi... |
9427402c968ee4285081eda3f5069fe9f961df8a | Summarize the following news article. | "The current approach is not safe enough," the head of the NTSB says .
In '07, FAA said fire-safety upgrades too expensive based on cost/benefit analysis .
NTSB: Industry has focused little on developing fire-resistant containers .
Three cargo plane disaster probes yielded recommendations . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Fire-protection systems on freight aircraft are inadequate, top U.S. aviation investigators say. The National Transportation Safety Board recommended improvements and rule changes Wednesday based on investigations of three catastrophic cargo plane fires. NTSB Chairwoman Deborah Hersman recommen... |
cb01eaaa094953124be4b6a6f6310e001f99209b | Summarize the following news article. | Braydon Nichols, 10, sent in a photo of his father to CNN's iReport .
His father, Bryan Nichols, was killed when the Chinook went down in Afghanistan .
Braydon couldn't understand why the Navy SEALs were drawing attention, but not his dad .
Bryan Nichols was to have come home on leave in nine days . | [
"(CNN) -- A young boy in Kansas was among millions in America who watched the horrifying news this past weekend about the Chinook that went down in Afghanistan's Wardak province. That boy in Kansas soon found out that his father, a U.S. Army pilot, was aboard the doomed helicopter. In the midst of his world shatter... |
d1ccf55ffdda4514910a7260a7cbed013401fb2b | Summarize the following news article. | Inmates become ill at Arizona state prison .
They are being treated for suspected botulism poisoning .
Officials believe prison "hooch" is the culprit . | [
"(CNN) -- Contraband alcohol is believed to have sickened at least seven Arizona inmates, who are receiving antitoxins for suspected botulism poisoning, officials said Tuesday. Pinal County communications director Heather Murphy said inmates began showing symptoms at the Arizona State Prison Complex Eyman in Floren... |
0e17219242f562b21a3312ee1b1588334daa870f | Summarize the following news article. | The Ford Motor Co. is revamping its Lincoln car line to try to recapture past prestige .
Ford announced Monday it is renaming its Lincoln division as the Lincoln Motor Co.
Building up Lincoln after divesting of investments in Aston Martin and other luxury brands .
CEO Mulally optimistic that U.S. fiscal cliff negotiati... | [
"(CNN) -- After divesting from luxury brands purchased in Europe, the Ford Motor Co. is revamping its Lincoln car line to try to recapture the prestige -- and market share -- of the past. \"We had purchased Aston Martin and Jaguar and Landover and Volvo, and we had decreased our investment in Lincoln,\" Ford CEO Al... |
14c380a4e41b4cb934713a3568ee87b2db0d21c1 | Summarize the following news article. | Hong Kong couple suing admissions consultant to recover US$2M retainer .
They hired consultant to get sons into elite U.S. boarding schools, universities .
Hong Kong is 16th leading place of origin of international students in U.S. higher education .
Growing supply of consultants in Hong Kong helping students apply to ... | [
"Hong Kong (CNN) -- How much would you pay to get your child into an Ivy League university? For Gerard and Lily Chow, it seems the sky was the limit. In 2007, the Hong Kong couple enlisted Harvard-lecturer-turned-admissions-consultant Mark Zimny to steer their two sons through elite U.S. boarding schools into a top... |
bf6d0536621382194487af20847ccc7e72d42c0a | Summarize the following news article. | Africa's business aviation market is expected to grow significantly .
There are between 400 and 600 business jets in Africa, say experts .
Growth is driven by strong demand in the natural resources sector .
A new industry body calls for common standards throughout the continent . | [
"(CNN) -- Private-aircraft manufacturers are increasingly targeting Africa's growing economies as the resource-rich continent is quietly emerging as an important hub in global business aviation. In a continent where commercial routes are often limited, a growing number of smaller, privately owned planes are now tak... |
c4e61469a854e7dcbd80cc444810d1677b5fc179 | Summarize the following news article. | Lockitron is an app that enables doors to be unlocked through a smart phone .
After having been rejected by Kickstarter, the start-up managed to successfully raise funds online .
Lockitron senses your proximity to the door, then uses wifi or bluetooth to unlock it once you're in range . | [
"London (CNN) -- For a few days, Lockitron looked like the little app that would, and should, but then couldn't. Lockitron, which enables doors to be unlocked through a smart phone, was rejected by Kickstarter in October. It was turned away for being a home improvement product, which the funding platform does not s... |
e17d9897bfa3b5a0dbeb76b921e26f1eae890e06 | Summarize the following news article. | N.C. State coach Everett Case wanted a souvenir when he cut nets down in 1947 .
Players hoisted their coach onto their shoulders as he did his snipping.
David Barrett composed "One Shining Moment" in 1986 after failing to woo a woman .
Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross and Jennifer Hudson have sang the lyrics . | [
"(Mental Floss) -- The men's NCAA Division I hoops championship game is tonight, and we can't tell you whether UConn or Butler is going to win. We can predict two things, though. The winning team will cut down the nets. And CBS will show a highlight montage set to the song \"One Shining Moment.\" Let's take a look ... |
4c370b39a11f6524c40008999dcd8c3b5330bf8d | Summarize the following news article. | Acclaimed music photographer Randee St. Nicholas curated coffee table book .
Sister-in-law Pat Houston conceptualized project to shine light on Houston's legacy .
"Tribute to An Icon" features works from top fashion and entertainment photographers . | [
"(CNN) -- It's been nine months since pop music superstar Whitney Houston passed away, but her legacy continues to live on via television musical tributes, a recently released Greatest Hits compilation, the DVD release of her final film work, \"Sparkle,\" and a critically panned reality show starring her family mem... |
4be458b1374bbf757c431a54e9ddab30b737e344 | Summarize the following news article. | Edith "Edie" Windsor lost her spouse in 2009 and got a tax bill that triggered legal fight .
Justices meet Friday to decide if they will accept any of 10 pending marriage-related appeals .
Some states have approved same-sex marriage; while others have banned it .
The 5-4 conservative-liberal bench has the option of rul... | [
"(CNN) -- Edith \"Edie\" Windsor lost her spouse in 2009, her grief compounded by an estate tax bill much larger than other married couples would have to pay. Because her decades-long partner was also a woman, the federal government in legal terms did not recognize the same-sex marriage, even though their home stat... |
df23ea48ea0c3ed2d939debaa83198905b086e96 | Summarize the following news article. | Following 'Lost,' Michael Emerson has settled into hit series 'Person of Interest'
He spends lots of time with former co-star Terry O'Quinn on a new island, New York .
Emerson voices the Joker in an upcoming animated film .
Emerson's wife, Carrie Preston of 'True Blood,' guest stars this week . | [
"(CNN) -- For five years, Michael Emerson was the villain who stole just about every scene on \"Lost.\" (And he has the Emmy to prove it.) He was such an important part of that landmark series that it only seemed to make sense that he ended up on the side of good, keeping watch on the island when it was all over. N... |
181da0c2cc01d345772649b0561489868c576ab7 | Summarize the following news article. | Airport in China has hired a cheerleading squad .
Routines "soothed emotion and alleviated fatigue," official said .
Aviation boom in China has resulted in major flight delays . | [
"(CNN) -- While some Chinese travelers storm the tarmac when flights get delayed, others might wish their flights never take off -- assuming they're flying from the northeast China city of Dalian. To entertain waiting passengers, Dalian International Airport recently recruited a squad of cheerleaders to perform kic... |
c11510d2e53c7c5f28867733f1a715c9a65b3db5 | Summarize the following news article. | Pushpa Basnet supports kids in Nepal so they don't have to live behind bars with their parents .
Basnet was revealed Sunday night as the 2012 CNN Hero of the Year .
Catch the show again Saturday at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET . | [
"(CNN) -- Pushpa Basnet, a Nepalese woman who supports children so they don't have to live behind bars with their incarcerated parents, was named the 2012 CNN Hero of the Year on Sunday night. Nepal is one of the poorest countries, and space is very limited in the few group homes affiliated with the government. So ... |
ab66eee892a5a18accae24e9321c369161729be4 | Summarize the following news article. | Ke$ha has a new album titled "Warrior"
Singer says she loves pop music .
She has worked with several artists, including Iggy Pop . | [
"(RollingStone.com) -- Though Ke$ha's first album, Animal, was a glitter-coated gutter dance party, with the brash singer getting sleazy and leading throngs of revelers into the night, no guitars were invited. On her new full-length album, Warrior, rock music scores a place on the guest list: the LP's first single,... |
c86d71effba4516e1e2bd4f5cdb7ae8863cf980c | Summarize the following news article. | Egyptian team Al Ahly wins African Champions League title for seventh time .
Fans torn between celebrations and grief after more than 50 children die in crash .
Ahly star dedicates Saturday's win to 74 fans who died at Port Said in February .
Egyptian league has been suspended since then due to security fears . | [
"(CNN) -- While Egypt's leaders try to broker peace in the Israel-Hamas conflict, one of its sports teams has completed a remarkable triumph on a day of nationwide mourning. Egypt's leading soccer club Al Ahly won the African Champions League title for a record-extending seventh time on Saturday, despite its domest... |
f9a61a4104425a586ae12560d18e24bac9429049 | Summarize the following news article. | Lawrence Ross: White sorority won "step" contest, dance form of black frats and sororities .
Ross: Black fraternities, sororities are all about creating leaders; step is proud tradition .
Many in African-American fraternal community cried foul, he writes .
Ross warns against using same rationale that denies blacks firs... | [
"(CNN) -- What does it mean when a white sorority wins a competition that African-American fraternities and sororities not only created but also consider an essential part of their cultural expression? It means an uncomfortable discussion about race, history, culture and inclusivity that is not black and white. On ... |
10ed8166136449992265e54d7bb508ab8fc72f5a | Summarize the following news article. | The Tour de France is an annual cycling race which was first held in 1903 .
The 99th edition of the race began on June 30 and will finish on July 22 .
American cyclist Lance Armstrong won the race seven times between 1995-2005 .
Bradley Wiggins is the current leader and looking to become Britain's first winner . | [
"(CNN) -- It has been a bittersweet month for British sport. Andy Murray's bid to become the nation's first Wimbledon men's singles champion since 1936 was derailed, while the England football team suffered penalty-shootout heartache at the recent Euro 2012 tournament. But across the channel there is one Briton at ... |
bea2f972ced9465102cb530e89fb724f609f5a41 | Summarize the following news article. | Austria's capital Vienna was rated the best city to live by Mercer .
Eight out of the top 10 cities with highest quality of life are located in Europe .
The worst city to live of the 221 surveyed around the globe is Baghdad, Iraq .
The survey takes 39 factors, such as crime rates and medical care, into account . | [
"(CNN) -- Vienna, famous for its hundreds of museums, 2000 parks and of course its roasted coffee, is the best place on the planet to live, according to Mercer's 2012 Quality of Living Index. This year's latest accolade makes Vienna number one in the world for the fourth year in a row. The annual survey by the glob... |
aee8c3a85447793293eac7cc1f5def01ff42da84 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel congratulates players, says they "overcame a lot"
A moment of silence is held for victims of domestic violence .
Police say player Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend, then himself .
The two shared a 3-month-old daughter . | [
"(CNN) -- The show went on. One day after police say Kansas City Chiefs player Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend and then himself, the team faced off against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, as scheduled. Immediately after the apparent murder-suicide, there had been some question as to whether the game woul... |
281115a5ebe19fe1c188e41d2ac693121d706122 | Summarize the following news article. | Five of five of Coppola's films are being released as a Blu-ray box set .
He says George Lucas "is like a kid brother to me"
Coppola says no to anymore sequels . | [
"(EW.com) -- Francis Ford Coppola is ready for a big picture comeback. The Oscar-winning filmmaker, now 73, has made some of the most iconic movies of all time, from 1972 mob classic The Godfather to 1979 war epic Apocalypse Now. But as an equally humble student and lover of film, he's recently made smaller movies ... |
b54cf07aa2f2b2d8928891d4b5e54b2b462a2863 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Richard Heene surrenders to face charges in in 'balloon boy' hoax .
Richard and Mayumi Heene to plead guilty Friday, lawyers say .
Jail time possible, but prosecutor recommends probation .
Threat of deportation for mother played role in plea deal, attorney says . | [
"(CNN) -- Authorities in Colorado have filed charges against the parents in last month's notorious \"balloon boy\" case, and the pair's lawyers say the two are expected to plead guilty on Friday. The Larimer County district attorney's office Thursday said Richard Heene has been charged with one count of attempting ... |
1935f86bccacde9a7d5591e1d081c4c70468cbda | Summarize the following news article. | James Brown, 24, is charged and held on $1 million bond in Michigan, police say .
The counts are tied to an investigation into the deaths of four women .
They posted online ads for escort services before their deaths, police say .
Their bodies were found in Detroit; the police chief says they likely died elsewhere . | [
"(CNN) -- A Michigan man was arraigned Saturday as part of an investigation into the deaths of women linked to a website that hosts ads for escort services. James Brown, 24, mumbled his name with his head down while appearing via video during Saturday's session at Michigan's 36th District Court in Detroit. He is ch... |
c4bd83b3c98bb6ecd6bf25698ef2511774442d4d | Summarize the following news article. | Currently flight attendants are not covered by OSHA regulations on planes .
The proposed change would extend OSHA's jurisdiction .
"This is a validation that the aircraft cabin is our workplace," a fight attendant says .
An industry trade group calls the change unnecessary . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Flight attendants who have OSHA protections on the ground -- but lose them the minute they board a plane -- may soon retain those protections in the sky. In a move that may also benefit airline passengers, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration... |
6ffacb9e3a0f2d316df072c932ed78be2145ad0d | Summarize the following news article. | The Family Guy creator will try to romance Marge in an episode that's slated to air next fall .
MacFarlane welcomed the offer to visit Springfield .
Executive producer says "it completes the Saturday Night Live/Oscar host/Simpsons triple crown" | [
"(EW.com) -- You may now exclaim, \"Holy crap! Woo hoo!\": Seth MacFarlane has recorded a guest spot on The Simpsons. \"The Family Guy\" creator and voice actor (not to mention one of EW's Entertainers of the Year and the host of the upcoming Oscars) will try to romance Marge in an episode that's slated to air next... |
b4c11d39d4b1b917485883afc11b68b93689614b | Summarize the following news article. | Police: Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend, with their baby daughter in another room .
He then shot himself in front of coaches as officers pull up, police say .
Authorities release 911 tapes of the day of the shooting . | [
"(CNN) -- Inside the Kansas City home that Jovan Belcher fled, his baby daughter wailed, his mother was in hysterics and his girlfriend was quiet. Barely breathing. This is what the NFL linebacker left behind on Saturday in a rush of violence that left many wondering why. Few answers came from 911 tapes released th... |
b5667b11a1f2056b82def4b406458899178cd7c1 | Summarize the following news article. | Daniel Owusu-Koranteng is founder of a mining advocacy group WACAM .
The group offers education, training and legal support to people affected by large scale mining .
Ghana is Africa's second largest producer of gold after South Africa . | [
"(CNN) -- Gold mining might have become a booming industry in resource-rich Ghana, raking in billions of dollars every year, but that wealth has failed to trickle down to many of the country's rural poor who live on the land where the gold is mined from. \"Mining goes with a lot of myths, like it creates jobs, it b... |
dbd154cd33507faaf5549616deb570b6bfc07aac | Summarize the following news article. | A CNN.com op-ed by Kevin Powell about Jovan Belcher generated a lot of reactions .
On Tuesday, Powell will do a live chat on Twitter from 12:30 to 1 p.m. ET on @CNNOpinion .
Powell addresses some of the reader reactions about violence, manhood and depression .
What do you think of Belcher's murder and suicide? Join @CN... | [
"(CNN) -- Readers reacted strongly to a Monday op-ed on CNN.com about Jovan Belcher, the Kansas City Chiefs football player who murdered his girlfriend and then committed suicide. The piece was written by Kevin Powell, an activist, public speaker, and writer, and discussed how the tragedy related to depression and ... |
b8c8187ef8045b13c229fbee72f1e2a301eb5564 | Summarize the following news article. | Manny Pacquiao's trainer says Juan Manuel Marquez deserves a rematch .
Freddie Roach claims Pacquiao won the fight but says fourth bout likely .
Judges declared the fight for Pacquiao despite Marquez claiming he won .
Pacquiao says he is open to a rematch but is keen to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. | [
"(CNN) -- Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach has admitted Juan Manuel Marquez deserves a fourth fight against the Filipino after the pair's latest bout ended in another disputed points decision. Pacquiao emerged victorious on Saturday night during their WBO welterweight clash in Las Vegas despite Marquez claimi... |
65cb5c0badd84906ced4a1b3e5c8da9532f39ecf | Summarize the following news article. | Last season of "Smash" had a lot of interesting moments .
Creator Theresa Rebeck was replaced as showrunner of the series last spring .
New showrunner says he's not making severe changes . | [
"(EW.com) -- The first season of NBC's \"Smash\" was full of much-discussed moments, including a truly loony Bollywood fantasy dance number and a musical number set in a bowling alley. Well, \"Smash fans\", don't expect these flourishes when season two of the Broadway drama premieres on February 5 at 9 p.m. \"There... |
c0bfbb30f60a3d1721ee15167465d119d452bc57 | Summarize the following news article. | Artists use graffiti paintings to slam Kenya's political leaders .
They liken the political class to vultures preying on the weak .
They say they want to spark ballot box revolution by making people think about their vote . | [
"Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) -- A white bus drives through Nairobi at midnight. It looks like the type tourists hire to drive out on safari but this one is stuffed with a gang dressed in black hoodies. They target Kenya's political elite with a single message-- they are graffiti artists whose work likens their nation's po... |
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