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f34eb39125fc09a8f71de56e9f80d9bb6f98aaad | Summarize the following news article. | Lionel Messi sits on the bench as Barcelona crushes Cordoba 5-0 in Copa del Rey .
David Villa and Alexis Sanchez both score twice at Camp Nou .
Barcelona will play Malaga in quarterfinals .
Atletico Madrid and Real Betis both progress to last eight of competition . | [
"(CNN) -- Lionel Messi, fresh from becoming the first player to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award on four occasions, found himself on the bench as Barcelona cruised past Cordoba in the Copa del Rey. The Argentine, who scored an astonishing 91 goals for club and country in 2012, watched on from the sidelines as ... |
ce7702eb25e761f6586c81712a4e35b345e2ce9b | Summarize the following news article. | Reihan Salam: Mitt Romney and GOP relying on white voters more than ever .
He says their diminishing appeal in African-American, Latino communities is a big risk .
Salam: Growing nonwhite population could turn some red states into swing states .
He says it will be hard for GOP to get a higher share of white vote or to ... | [
"(CNN) -- Wednesday's presidential debate might very well give Mitt Romney a significant boost, but the former governor still faces a difficult path. One of the more intriguing aspects of the 2012 election is that Mitt Romney might win a substantial majority among white voters while still losing the presidential el... |
0955357a524a13fd581e11250c027954bd5b8cc3 | Summarize the following news article. | Carapace is an oral storytelling group that has people tell true stories before an audience .
Rules: Tell a personal story, keep it to five minutes, no notes, no political rants, no poetry .
The Moth runs storytelling competitions in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit and Chicago . | [
"(CNN) -- When Howard Chiou went to Taiwan for his grandmother's funeral, he had another dead person on his mind -- the cadaver he was dissecting in his anatomy class. The Emory University medical student kept dreaming about who this dead man might have been when he was alive. \"It was at the funeral that I learned... |
a067a110c7fee0818945f2bd04874e2011eade46 | Summarize the following news article. | Insulin pens were erroneously used on multiple patients in a VA hospital, memo says .
Shared items may have exposed 716 veterans to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV .
Incorrect use lasted from October 2010 to November 2012, memo says . | [
"(CNN) -- Hundreds of veterans may have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV because of medical oversights that allowed insulin pens to be used on more than one patient at a Veterans Administration hospital in Buffalo, New York, according to a memo from the Department of Veterans Affairs to Congress. \"... |
ff3f0793e18e2972e06ca86d4498f24846cb5da6 | Summarize the following news article. | Clean water is a lifeline for people living in Mozala camp in Sittwe .
Camps separate ethnic Rakhine and Muslim communities because of the violence .
The Red Cross has built toilets and wells to respond to health, sanitation challenges .
Need for drinking water, food, shelter and medical care are evident . | [
"Sittwe, Myanmar (CNN) -- With a steady hand, Myanmar Red Cross volunteer Tin Tin Wae, 22, measures out chlorine powder, adds it to a large bucket of water and begins to stir. This will eventually reach some of the 100,000 displaced people in Rakhine state who have been forced from their homes after violence swept ... |
82b8645488daf3e56eec19b89274720c72fd8254 | Summarize the following news article. | Mahesh Bhupathi has won 11 grand slam doubles titles in his tennis career .
The 37-year-old also has his own sports management company Globosport .
Bhupathi still plays doubles on the tour but is also agent to other tennis pros .
Globosport manages a host of Indian sport stars as well as Bollywood actors . | [
"(CNN) -- Mahesh Bhupathi is best known in tennis for his many successes as a doubles specialist, but now he's playing a new role -- that of a double agent. The 37-year-old Indian veteran is still a professional on the ATP Tour, winning his latest doubles title in Dubai earlier this month, but also acts as manager ... |
70d3493a4dd8475f30a8fbbac9f86be04a1495d7 | Summarize the following news article. | Joseph Kennedy: "He had such a big heart, and he shared that heart with all of us"
Family celebrates senator's life with "music, laughter and stories"
Sen. Chris Dodd sums up Kennedy with, "People liked him"
GOP Sen. Orrin Hatch says he grew to love "the man I came to fight" | [
"DORCHESTER, Massachusetts (CNN) -- Friends, family and colleagues paid tribute to Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy on Friday evening with a three-hour wake capped by a chorus of \"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.\" Joseph P. Kennedy II recalls how his \"Uncle Teddy\" looked after the family. An estimated 45,000 peop... |
5cf1dfe43e610195a68388fa6f4e59672c9ec9a5 | Summarize the following news article. | The daily transcript is a written version of each day's CNN Student News program .
Use this transcript to help students with reading comprehension and vocabulary .
Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN Student News . | [
"(CNN Student News) -- January 11, 2013 . Download a PDF map related to today's show: . Massachusetts; Florida . Click here to access the transcript of today's CNN Student News program. Please note that there may be a delay between the time when the video is available and when the transcript is published."
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1660498fb3bd2c499be68a1a52760219c37dff4d | Summarize the following news article. | For years, India did not recognise patents on drugs, which allowed India's generics drugs industry to flourish .
In a statement issued following the ruling, Novartis called the decision "a setback for patients"
Novartis has threatened that if it lost the case, it would not introduce its newest generation of medicines t... | [
"(Financial Times) -- India's Supreme Court has rejected a plea from Novartis, the Swiss pharmaceuticals group, to patent its cancer drug Glivec, in a landmark ruling that health activists say will allow India's generics industry to keep making cheaper versions of newer medicines. The judgment will infuriate multin... |
299c6117e618c11b6a3265a7e5d79465a03377c9 | Summarize the following news article. | Friday marks the anniversaries of first Bond film premiere and release of Beatles' debut single .
For some this offers an unmissable chance to wallow in nostalgia, says Simon Hooper .
But Hooper believes we shouldn't dwell too much on the past .
Perhaps it's time to leave the sequels and re-releases behind, he says . | [
"London (CNN) -- For a certain kind of middle-aged male, Friday's double golden anniversary, marking the premiere of \"Dr. No\" and the release of the Beatles' debut single \"Love Me Do\", offers an unmissable opportunity to wallow in nostalgia. Even from a distance of half a century, there are few totems of popula... |
c70f8b796f397adc11d1e3137093047e7c2f6bbf | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Brown's lawyer calls the DA's charges "scurrilous, libelous and defamatory"
The Los Angeles district attorney says Brown's community service paperwork is "at worst fraudulent reporting"
The prosecutor wants Brown to redo his 180 days community service .
Brown is on five years' probation for assaulting girlfriend R... | [
"Los Angeles (CNN) -- Chris Brown's got a big problem with the prosecutor four years after he attacked Rihanna and earned five years of probation. The singer got an unusual deal when he pleaded guilty to assaulting his pop singer girlfriend. The deal allowed him to complete his court-ordered community service in Vi... |
b18d147a930dcdbf7432fda51fd61f31a0daddd7 | Summarize the following news article. | Barcelona unbeaten at halfway stage of La Liga season after 3-1 win at Malaga .
World player of the year Lionel Messi nets his 37th goal of the campaign .
Second-placed Atletico Madrid stay 11 points behind after beating Zaragoza 2-0 .
Italian champions Juventus drop points to see Serie A lead cut to three points . | [
"(CNN) -- Lionel Messi continued his remarkable season with yet another goal as unbeaten Barcelona secured an 11-point lead at the halfway stage of the Spanish league season on Sunday. The Argentine, who won his fourth world player of the year award last week, scored once and was involved in both other goals as Bar... |
9370e9d946cf2774a9a8b48c0eebdb45d84ce6ca | Summarize the following news article. | Local media report Louisiana toddler is only fatality .
Georgia has five cases, the most in one state .
Cause is unknown, but local and federal officials are investigating . | [
"Atlanta (CNN) -- Federal health officials say 14 people in six states have been sickened by the same strain of E. coli over the past couple of months. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spokeswoman Lola Russell, 14 cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli 0145 infection with the same DN... |
fd6036c7c8c5bcfa68e036fb68aab2efdd15145e | Summarize the following news article. | The family of Ki Suck Han sues New York's transit authority for unspecified amount .
The agency did not make "proper and adequate use" of the train's brakes, the lawsuit says .
Han was pushed onto subway tracks and hit by a train in December .
A homeless man was charged with second-degree murder in his death . | [
"New York (CNN) -- The family of a man killed by a New York City subway train after being shoved onto the tracks in December is suing the city's transit authority, according to court documents obtained Sunday. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 58-year-old Ki Suck Han's daughter Ashley Han, accuses the Metropolitan Tr... |
6cf1b93b210b833bcffdfed00c07a515898546bf | Summarize the following news article. | World's wealthiest nations are not most welcoming to refugees, aslyum seekers .
80% of the world's refugees are in developing countries, with Pakistan leading .
Political controversies persist in Australia over what to do with asylum seekers . | [
"Hong Kong (CNN) -- In the third case in the last two weeks, more than 100 passengers aboard a troubled boat required rescue in the waters between Australia and Indonesia. On Wednesday, Australian authorities plucked 162 passengers from a boat in distress located south of Indonesia. The rescued passengers were take... |
fe176e0789f46b70d6f68769e494d0bfe77f1a27 | Summarize the following news article. | English champion Manchester City posts loss of $158 million for 2011-12 season .
Its revenues rose to a record $374 million after winning title and playing in Champions League .
Owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed injected $273 million to keep the club debt free .
City paid more than $325 million in player wages -- the firs... | [
"(CNN) -- Big-spending English club Manchester City moved a step closer to meeting European football's financial fairplay requirements on Friday despite posting a loss of almost $160 million for last season. City's deficit of £97.9 million ($158 million) for 2011-12's Premier League-winning campaign was just under ... |
e9b62d65ea28129d07f0332b4aea6f454a435969 | Summarize the following news article. | Canadian aircraft manufacturer set to test fly new C-series commercial jet .
Company hope it will challenge single-aisle jets of bigger rivals .
Over $3 billion invested in developing the new plane; industry is worth $2 trillion .
There are orders for 350 planes already, say company . | [
"(CNN) -- Bombardier is not a name many associate with commercial flight. The Canadian plane manufacturer, which for years has based its business on its smaller, regional jets, has not traditionally been in a position to challenge the likes of Airbus and Boeing when it comes to providing larger carriers. All of tha... |
6ee55423aa295144d690403eb0b0933971d20e86 | Summarize the following news article. | Ship drifted into heavily used span linking Portsmouth, N.H., and Kittery, Maine .
The ship carrying tallow oil sustained damage above the water line, no cargo leaking .
The Sarah Long Bridge, built in 1940, was damaged . | [
"(CNN) -- A disabled tanker ship collided with a bridge linking Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine, on Monday, closing the heavily used span to traffic. The 470-foot Harbour Feature was carrying tallow oil when it hit the aging Sarah Long Bridge stretching over the Piscatagua River. The crew of the Portu... |
1a07bde60d3313b95b71fe811c1b4da874205d8f | Summarize the following news article. | Obama order aimed at prescription drug shortages, rising costs .
The FDA will report more possible shortages, speed up regulatory reviews .
The Justice Department will examine possible price gouging .
Obama endorses more comprehensive legislation to deal with the problem . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama signed an executive order Monday designed to help reduce a growing number of prescription drug shortages while protecting patients from possible pharmaceutical industry price gouging. Among other things, the order requires the Food and Drug Administration to increase its ... |
61b6f4d79ad5b9e82640f86ab17f93f9fec1cdb0 | Summarize the following news article. | Usain Bolt wins exhibition race in Rio, which will host the 2016 Olympic Games .
Jamaican says he is happy with his opening sprint race of the new season .
He beats fellow Caribbean runner Daniel Bailey over the rarely-run distance . | [
"(CNN) -- Sprint star Usain Bolt gave sports fans a taste of what to expect at the 2016 Rio Olympics when he won an exhibition race on Copacabana beach on Sunday. The six-time Olympic gold medalist was unable to break his record for the 150 meters distance, but still got his season off to a winning start in the Bra... |
bec3dc0c76ef17f4f143565fa3957fe37f2f2813 | Summarize the following news article. | Frida Ghitis: Pause to marvel at democracy, where governed choose their leader .
She says idea contagious, points to Tiananmen Square, South Africa, Arab Spring .
She says elections only first step; idea is a government that works for society's benefit .
Ghitis: At election, reflect on majesty of process, then get to w... | [
"(CNN) -- Let's all stop for moment, catch our breath and take in the magnitude of what is happening. Before we jump from campaign frenzy to post-election celebration -- or disappointment -- we should not let Election Day pass without pausing to really absorb what an extraordinary thing democracy is. The idea that ... |
d27a04eefe80334a3075fa57927aaba8bc869816 | Summarize the following news article. | Omar Thornton called state police after the shootings .
Dispatchers tried to find information about his location .
Thornton said the workplace was a "racist place"
The company denies Thornton ever filed racial complaint . | [
"(CNN) -- Omar Thornton, minutes after gunning down eight co-workers in Manchester, Connecticut, called state police and told them, \"I took it into my hands\" because he worked at a \"racist place,\" according to a recording of the call. Thornton, 34, told police, \"I wish I could have got more of the people.\" He... |
d4696098ed5fefe5f6cc4650d071e46944d30a6b | Summarize the following news article. | Samantha Koenig was last seen on February 1 .
The crime struck at one of the hallmarks of the Anchorage community .
Police believe her abductor acted alone .
They plan to file kidnapping and murder charges against someone already in custody . | [
"(CNN) -- A body believed to be that of an 18-year-old barista who disappeared in February has been found in a lake north of Anchorage, police in Alaska said. Samantha Koenig was last seen on February 1 being led by a man from the parking lot of the coffee stand where she worked. On Monday, a forensic dive team dis... |
56279f62d30403ea682c4e5dce6d042e2c2fcf78 | Summarize the following news article. | Police: Teen linked to the shooting through DNA evidence .
Harry "Mike" Ainsworth was shot, trying to stop a carjacking .
His two sons were with him when he died . | [
"(CNN) -- New Orleans police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the shooting of a Good Samaritan who died in front of his two sons while trying to stop a carjacking. Several tips from the community led to Tuesday's arrest of Kendall Harrison, who is accused of shooting Harry \"Mike\" Ainsworth, 44. Ains... |
df4edff022c8bd6ace54ad38d11cfe0dc5da7282 | Summarize the following news article. | Obama to speak at memorial service for victims of Arizona shooting .
"This is Obama's Challenger-Oklahoma City moment," historian Douglas Brinkley says .
Impact of speech depends on if Obama puts tragedy in broader context, professor says .
Speech writer says no matter what he says, Obama's words will be scrutinized. | [
"(CNN) -- President Obama on Wednesday will assume the delicate role of comforting a nation still in shock in the aftermath of the Arizona shootings while also transcending the tragedy to move a grieving nation forward. As difficult and unique as the task may be, Obama needs to look no further than his role model R... |
95da647c20007cb2d49d8a0380dd9f5b492ce23f | Summarize the following news article. | Cameron says football can "crack this problem"
The English Premier League has had a number of high-proflie incidents .
One case stems from comments a Chelsea footballer allegedly made .
Racist taunts, alleged and proven, have dogged English football for years . | [
"(CNN) -- British Prime Minister David Cameron will hold talks at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday to discuss racism in football following several high profile incidents in the English Premier League. \"We simply cannot brush this under the carpet,\" Cameron said, writing in The Sun newspaper. \"I've no doubt that fo... |
90425821f83e6fbaa9f98a134045b71d821f4e2a | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: There are no confirmed deaths, but authorities are still looking, police say .
NEW: Australia's prime minister visits Tasmania, offers help .
Conditions should be windy and hot Monday but are expected to cool afterward .
"At least I'm still alive. I realize I'm very lucky to be alive," an evacuee says . | [
"(CNN) -- Two bushfires still rage out of control in southeast Tasmania, high heat and strong winds persist and scores are coming to grips with the destruction causes by the flames that have already rushed through. Yet, for all the tears shed thus far, the news could be worse. \"It's been a nightmare,\" Richard Sco... |
cd6affde79a0b763ee4e4732cbeede1e2856340a | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Abbas said the "most important" Palestinian mission is "national unity"
Clinton says U.N. decision "will not bring us closer to peace"
World leaders warn building new settlements will set back peace talks . | [
"Jerusalem (CNN) -- Standing before throngs of cheering supporters Sunday, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called for an end to the division among Palestinians in the wake of the United Nations upgrading the authority's status -- as Israel refused to acknowledge that newfound recognition. \"The people... |
3821b752c48e07d55400478ffecb120599ab96f7 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Supporters of Tahir ul Qadri wait for him to announce his next move .
Reports: Police briefly fire shots in the air and tear gas at the crowd .
A rally of thousands of people on Monday protested the current political system .
The demonstrators are led by Qadri, a Muslim cleric who recently returned to Pakistan . | [
"Islamabad (CNN) -- Supporters of a Muslim cleric who wants Pakistan's leaders thrown out in favor of a caretaker government waited for him to address them in Islamabad on Tuesday after a deadline he set for the current administration to step down expired. Thousands of people gathered in an area near the parliament... |
02bf23600ea648a4fdc9d17a49925f45f380f257 | Summarize the following news article. | Crabtree has not been arrested, police say .
The complaint is about an alleged sexual abuse that occurred in a San Francisco hotel .
Police say the wide receiver has been interviewed .
"The 49ers take such matters very seriously," the teams says . | [
"(CNN) -- San Francisco police say they are investigating an allegation of sexual abuse against 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree. The inquiry comes as the San Francisco football team is preparing for an important playoff game. \"Michael Crabtree has been interviewed with his lawyer present and has cooperated in... |
eb7a04eb6afaacccc503620e48fcac9441399ce2 | Summarize the following news article. | Oscar Pistorius is preparing for both London Olympics and Paralympics .
The "Blade Runner" competes at the top level against able-bodied athletes .
South African has four Paralympic golds and several world records .
The 25-year-old runs on specially-adapted carbon-fiber artificial limbs . | [
"(CNN) -- He has yet to compete at the Olympics, but the eyes of the world will be on Oscar Pistorius if he is selected for London 2012. Born with a congenital abnormality, he had both his legs amputated below the knee at 11 months of age, but that has not stopped him competing at the highest level. The South Afric... |
60ea2c12dbb19cf3f3948103505acadfcd950670 | Summarize the following news article. | "Extremists on both sides" are stirred up, the Southern Poverty Law Center says .
The New Black Panther Party offers a reward for George Zimmerman's capture .
One group says "white nationalists are trying to inject their poison" into the case .
Anonymous Internet comments fan the flames, experts say . | [
"(CNN) -- The national conversation over Trayvon Martin's killing is loud and intense. In some places, it's also vile and violent. The case -- in which a Hispanic neighborhood watch volunteer killed the unarmed black teen in Sanford, Florida, on February 26 -- has sparked a national controversy. It has also stoked ... |
8ad4d29ddcc86876e91de33604d941ef7a46fab7 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Baloch insurgents are blamed for one attack; Sunni militants, for a double-bombing .
Police say the death toll from the bomb blasts in Quetta has risen to 97 .
A separate attack in the Swat Valley kills 21 people .
A three-day mourning period begins in the restive province of Balochistan . | [
"Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- A three-day mourning period began Friday in a southwestern Pakistani province where a series of bomb blasts killed nearly 100 people the previous day in the bustling city of Quetta. The deadliest explosions were two suicide bombings in a predominantly Shiite neighborhood known as Alamd... |
2b601b01312fca2bb70e1143cff4bd246dcd0259 | Summarize the following news article. | Dr. Conrad Murray found Jackson not breathing but with a slight pulse .
Murray believed to be last person to see Michael Jackson alive .
Jackson's father concerned about his son's last moments .
Police conduct "extensive interview" with Murray . | [
"LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Michael Jackson's father says he is concerned about the last moments of his son's life and about the personal physician who found the pop icon unconscious at the singer's estate. Singer Ne-Yo (L) and host Jamie Foxx pay tribute to Michael Jackson at 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles. ... |
2d13281271dbd192e396a9a21a6d1abcb079d43a | Summarize the following news article. | Justin Bieber takes stage nearly two hours late at concert in London .
Many young fans were taken home by angry parents before Bieber finally appeared . | [
"London (CNN) -- Singer Justin Bieber kept thousands of fans and their tired, outraged parents up way past their bedtime Monday after arriving on stage nearly two hours late for a sold out show at London's O2 Arena. Bieber was greeted by choruses of boos from the sell-out crowd amid scenes of tearful devastation as... |
25691adfcc9578b40047d7ee88a31bbf109456fb | Summarize the following news article. | He co-wrote dozens of hits with Burt Bacharach .
His songs include "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head"
Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and Dionne Warwick recorded his songs .
He was an Oscar and Grammy Award winner . | [
"Los Angeles (CNN) -- Hal David, the lyricist behind such standards as \"Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head\" and \"What the World Needs Now is Love,\" has died at 91, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Saturday. The Oscar- and Grammy-winning songwriter, who teamed with musician Burt Bach... |
5aef44c1f80ed6dcc622d19086c7e685033522f5 | Summarize the following news article. | University releases nearly 4,000 e-mails related to James Holmes .
CNN affiliate reports doctor decided in June against ordering a three-day mental evaluation .
Theater where shootings occurred will reopen in mid-January . | [
"(CNN) -- Thousands of e-mails released Wednesday by the university once attended by the Colorado movie theater shooting suspect reveal James Holmes may have once had a romantic relationship with a fellow graduate student and possibly had two badges for the campus at the time of the attack. The University of Colora... |
d50847e5e9136046719967f1854516870d00a2be | Summarize the following news article. | Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg kick off the new season against Stuttgart .
Eight teams will have a new coach in charge for the forthcoming campaign .
Franck Ribery could be a key player for Bayern Munich if he stays at the club .
Have your say on who you think will win the Bundesliga in the Sound Off below . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- The new Bundesliga season kicked off on Friday when defending champions Wolfsburg beat Stuttgart 2-0 at the Volkswagen Arena -- Fanzone details what to expect from the new campaign: . So what's new? No less than eight teams underwent a change of coach during the off season with Bayern Muni... |
219ec50f180a31a20fad06048c42c78e6ba02ec2 | Summarize the following news article. | The Charlotte Bobcats ended the season with a 7-59 record .
That record is the worst in NBA history .
"I've come to accept I'll be scrutinized more than any other owner," Jordan tells a newspaper . | [
"(CNN) -- Watching the Charlotte Bobcats stumble around the court this year may make the casual fan wonder who is running this beleaguered organization. Ah ... er, it's Michael Jordan. MJ. His Airness. After Thursday's 104-84 loss to the New York Knicks, Jordan is now the owner of the worst team in NBA history. It'... |
e8ff9028286644a8f17816cccb784033b1296df5 | Summarize the following news article. | The daily transcript is a written version of each day's CNN Student News program .
Use this transcript to help students with reading comprehension and vocabulary .
Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN Student News . | [
"(CNN Student News) -- January 4, 2013 . Download PDF maps related to today's show: . Syria . Newtown, Connecticut . Click here to access the transcript of today's CNN Student News program. Please note that there may be a delay between the time when the video is available and when the transcript is published."
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abd3f919a92eb057766873b8129872c0bca978e6 | Summarize the following news article. | Republican Party's platform is against same-sex marriage .
Log Cabin Republicans invited to take part in convention for first time .
Some GOP groups that support LGBT community emphasize other issues . | [
"Tampa (CNN) -- A man hurrying to catch the light at a corner in muggy downtown Tampa carries a book with a rainbow of color on its cover. Its title stands out, especially here, where the Republican National Convention has officially accepted a platform that a New York Times editorial called \"more aggressive in it... |
f7b5a7f0e79cbe2ff584f06e6c21877df37b05e1 | Summarize the following news article. | Former Stones Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor returned to kick off the tour .
"Everybody alright in the cheap seats?" Jagger joked .
The evening began half an hour later than billed . | [
"(RollingStone.com) -- The Rolling Stones began their 50th anniversary tour with the biggest possible bang on Sunday night, as a host of special guests joined them for a hit-packed show in London's O2 Arena. Former Stones comrades Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor returned to the ranks, while Mary J. Blige and Jeff Beck w... |
68f7a4ce3f1cd8765696caaf9588725aef41db5a | Summarize the following news article. | Health officials say a dentist may have exposed thousands to HIV and hepatitis .
The screenings began Saturday; by Monday, nearly 1,000 patients had been tested .
Dr. W. Scott Harrington has surrendered his dental license . | [
"(CNN) -- Testing continues for patients who may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis from their visit to Dr. W. Scott Harrington's suburban Tulsa, Oklahoma, dental office. By Monday, nearly 1,000 patients had been screened at a special clinic in the city, and most will receive results in about two weeks, state h... |
858a6e4258c4e19dbee291cff6ea522e14e94e89 | Summarize the following news article. | Justin Timberlake is being called a modern-day Bing Crosby.
The multi-talented star delivers not only in music but also in movies and on TV.
"The 20/20 Experience" is currently on pace to become the top-selling album of the year. | [
"(CNN) -- Justin Timberlake is an Entertainer. That's JT, with a capital \"E\": Everyman, Everything and Everywhere right now. With the long-awaited release of \"The 20/20 Experience,\" his first album in seven years, 32-year-old Timberlake has managed to endear himself to both women and men -- crafting an amalgam ... |
cc41336ad0bf29f5256aecd0e91f525c8cac5b4b | Summarize the following news article. | Lil Wayne is on track to release his new album, "I Am Not a Human Being II," March 26 .
His manager says the album captures the rapper at a vital moment .
Manager: It's mixtape Weezy ... Wayne really took it back to his roots . | [
"(RollingStone.com) -- Despite Lil Wayne's recent medical scare that dominated music news for days, the visionary rapper is on track to release his new album, \"I Am Not a Human Being II,\" on Tuesday. (And that's despite it having leaked a few days ago to file-sharing sites). According to Cortez Bryant, Lil Wayne'... |
efa29b9622cf4f6367b3069764735d06670428f6 | Summarize the following news article. | Arrested man is a convicted sex offender, according to police chief .
The priest was found dead in a Mississippi Dominican retreat house Monday .
A mass was held in memory of priest Tuesday in his Louisiana church . | [
"(CNN) -- Polk County, Florida, detectives arrested a man Tuesday in connection with the slaying of a priest in Mississippi. Jeremy Manieri, 31, was wanted by Waveland, Mississippi, police in connection with the Rev. Edward Everitt's death Sunday, said Donna Wood, a Polk County Sheriff's officer. \"Mr. Manieri was ... |
5b5dbcc08c13024ef1d47d3622cf0c32be715708 | Summarize the following news article. | Natalia Vodianova is a Russian supermodel and has started a children's charity .
"Moscow is a huge inspiration for me. I love what I find here," she says .
She says she had a tough childhood but learned from the experience .
"I want to fulfill my dream of building 500 play parks in Russia," says Natalia . | [
"MOSCOW, Russia (CNN) -- Natalia Vodianova is the Russian supermodel and philanthropist described by designer Tom Ford as \"the most beautiful woman in the world.\" Natalia Vodianova: \"I think protecting your family and giving to them is the most important achievement.\" Natalia, 27, is a mother of three and has s... |
256701790cd518c6f2e5d95c09cf1c832fe1e7af | Summarize the following news article. | Facebook and Google are finding new ways to translate the Web .
Facebook favors human translation; Google leans on its computers .
Google claims to be the largest translation service online, with 51 languages .
Facebook announces a new service to let Internet users help translate sites . | [
"(CNN) -- One of the Internet's great promises is that it's the ultimate democratizer. It's open to everyone and allows all people to communicate. Facebook and Google have added new translation tools, but they take different approaches. But, so far, there have been several hitches in that plan. Not everyone has acc... |
6da91e47980f6193a9c012aad8c4b4726db09256 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: The sludge could potentially reach the Danube river, the government said .
Red mud is a waste product of aluminum production .
The reservoir broke Monday, flooding three villages .
Among the dead are two children . | [
"(CNN) -- Four people, including two children, were killed after a reservoir broke and flooded three villages in western Hungary with toxic red mud, officials said Tuesday. The government has declared a state of emergency in three counties, the State Secretariat of Governmental Communications said. The National Cat... |
9cd1d4ede39f25c3e2b9a2f44af8e781ede57e0f | Summarize the following news article. | Murray: "I will be asserting my Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination"
Jackson lawyers cancel deposition of Murray .
The Jacksons claim AEG Live bears responsibility for pop icon's death .
AEG: Jacksons canceled deposition because Murray would "destroy" their case . | [
"Los Angeles (CNN) -- Dr. Conrad Murray, who was Michael Jackson's personal physician, is refusing to testify in the wrongful death lawsuit that the singer's mother filed against concert promoter AEG Live. If called, he will plead the fifth so as not to incriminate himself, the doctor said in a statement sent to th... |
b4313db13997c2498c30e69e3b9422e917e48fa4 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Slain soldier was from security directorate; 30 other people reported wounded .
Police say they killed five insurgents and a sixth died in a bombing .
One car bomb exploded and another was neutralized, police say .
Taliban claim responsibility, say government officials and foreigners were targeted . | [
"Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- The Taliban claimed responsibility Wednesday for a midday suicide attack near an office of Afghanistan's national security agency in central Kabul that killed a soldier and wounded 30 other people. The insurgents targeted a division of the National Directorate of Security, which is near... |
8ce8972ad64dce2bb85d9dd0ae149734b199f7a1 | Summarize the following news article. | Three witnesses testify they saw the accused sexually abuse the girl .
One of the teens testifies he took video of the incident with his phone .
The teens testified only after the judge granted them immunity .
Two other Steubenville teens are being tried on rape accusations . | [
"Steubenville, Ohio (CNN) -- Three teens testified Friday they saw two star Steubenville, Ohio, high school football players accused of rape engage in sexual contact with an allegedly drunk 16-year-old girl. The testimony came during the third day of a trial that has gained national attention over its focus on text... |
04449c30573846d085b22cb4f6b948562e8af091 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Between $1.3 and $1.5 million was recovered with him, the FBI reported .
Konias was found in Pompano Beach, Florida .
Police found money at his grandmother's grave, parents' house .
Kenneth Konias Jr. was accused of shooting partner, stealing cash . | [
"(CNN) -- A fugitive accused of stealing $2 million from an armored truck he was driving and killing his partner was caught early Tuesday in Florida, according to the FBI. Kenneth Konias Jr., 22, was arrested in Pompano Beach by the FBI, the Broward Sheriff's Office and a South Florida Violent Crimes Task Force. He... |
83f07b16fc39a7284a54856e0d4022591eab7a1a | Summarize the following news article. | The U.S. Secret Service is investigating the incident .
There is no perceived threat to the former president, police said . | [
"Dallas (CNN) -- Authorities detained a person near the home of former President George W. Bush on Wednesday night after an incident in his Dallas-area neighborhood, a U.S. Secret Service spokesman said. The person who was detained was coming to visit a neighbor of the former president, according to Ed Donovan of t... |
38beeac6d783f04cd5ac1a9de6876477080e2232 | Summarize the following news article. | North Korea's leader Kim Jong Ill attends huge military parade Sunday .
Kim Jong Un, who U.S. believes will replace Kim Jong Ill, also attends .
Event features 20,000 military personnel, tanks and missiles .
Arirang celeberations mark creation of North Korea's Peoples' Workers Party . | [
"Pyongyang, North Korea (CNN) -- As a military parade that is billed as the largest in Pyongyang's history began Sunday morning, North Korea's increasingly reclusive leader, Kim Jong Il, made a rare public appearance with his youngest son, Kim Jong Un. Video from the event showed thousands of military personnel who... |
df10893ce05180406517450e1f117710223b409c | Summarize the following news article. | Cubans will now be able to leave the island with only a passport .
They will be able to stay abroad for two years, take small children along .
U.S. State Department says it's preparing for a possible increase in Cuban visa requests . | [
"Havana, Cuba (CNN) -- Mileidy Ramayo hasn't seen her father since he left Cuba on a raft but is hoping the loosening of travel restrictions might help bring that reunion closer to taking place. \"I haven't seen my father since 1994. It would change my life to be able to see him and give him a hug,\" Ramayo said. O... |
747344580ab79153bb4cfe8a20502653d0dcd507 | Summarize the following news article. | Church members tackle gunman after shooting, police say .
Suspect's injuries are "very serious," police spokesman says .
Police looking for motive in Illinois church attack that killed pastor . | [
"(CNN) -- The pastor of a Maryville, Illinois, church was shot to death during a service Sunday in front of horrified church members who then tackled the gunman, state police said. The Web site for the First Baptist Church of Maryville, Illinois, includes a photo of the Rev. Fred Winters. Fred Winters, the pastor o... |
97f0d01c9c09d3a9d604578c7b048152f217eddd | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Oscar Pistorius' family denies a BBC report that the runner is suicidal .
NEW: Pistorius "believes he has a purpose in life," his uncle says .
Pistorius is accused of killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on February 14 .
Prosecutors say it was premeditated murder; he says it was an accident . | [
"(CNN) -- South African track star Oscar Pistorius, charged with murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has applied for more lenient bail restrictions, including permission to travel overseas, a family spokesman said Monday. Pistorius also is trying to sell some assets to settle legal bills, spokesman Johan van Wyk ... |
6c50eb20d709f1bf764ee9becd94bfc2f8faf44d | Summarize the following news article. | Former President Bush writes about his Supreme Court picks in his memoir .
He writes about his successful nominations of John Roberts and Samuel Alito .
There is bitterness over the treatment of close aide and friend Harriet Miers .
"If I had to do it over again, I would not have thrown Harriet to the wolves of Washing... | [
"Washington (CNN) -- Reliability -- that was the watchword for President George W. Bush when it came to legacy-making choices for the Supreme Court. Reliability in both the person he wanted for the high court, and in the selection process itself. The former president's new memoir reveals a measure of success and un... |
e1b402d851d7faaeb451f896b0d6bd0817fe54dd | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Air Force says the aircraft was part of a demonstration practice for an air show .
The names of the airmen are being withheld, pending notification of relatives .
The Air Force says a board of officers will investigate the accident . | [
"(CNN) -- All four airmen on board an Air Force C-17 were killed when the cargo plane crashed during a training mission near Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska on Wednesday, the Air Force reported Thursday. John Pennell, a spokesman for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, said the names were being withheld pending not... |
9f6fc8770a11591db5ec1974e1130df3996673fb | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: State will not receive additional federal aid .
An autopsy is being performed on eighth victim .
37 homes were destroyed in the blast and subsequent fire .
The NTSB investigation is ongoing . | [
"San Francisco, California (CNN) -- An eighth victim of the September 9 natural gas explosion and fire in San Bruno, California, has died, according to San Mateo County Coroner Robert J. Foucralt. An autopsy is being performed on James Emil Franco, 58, to determine the specific cause of death. Meanwhile, federal of... |
837feef08221a54f0a76a5b2efcaae31a9f99139 | Summarize the following news article. | The two are arrested in Philadelphia on Thursday .
The two allegedly left messages about sexual assault on Palin and death threats .
Palin and her attorney had a restraining order against the two . | [
"(CNN) -- A father and son from Pennsylvania were charged this week with making threats to former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, her family and lawyer. The men, identified as Shawn Christy, 47, and Craig Christy, 22, were indicted by an Alaska grand jury Wednesday, according to court documents. They were arrested in Penn... |
643c2a672309782d3f05f6ff32d0c9328fd95014 | Summarize the following news article. | Lugazi team became the first team to represent Africa in the Little League World Series .
Winning a game against a team from Oregon, they earned Africa's first-ever win .
Uganda received the loudest cheer of all when they were announced at the ceremonies . | [
"(CNN) -- Barely after dawn, the crack of a bat breaks the early morning silence in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Nestled in the valley, this small town is the home of the Little League Baseball World Series. Every August, tens of thousands of fans pack the stands to cheer on teams from across the United States and a... |
1fb128bb3bbcfae648dc1b70168f4a853c46ef8b | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Deaths in Monday bombing bring August U.S. death toll in Iraq to three .
Roadside bombs in Baghdad target police, army; two killed, 11 injured .
Car bomb near coffee shop in Hilla kills one, wounds 12 .
U.S.-led forces capture eight, including alleged al Qaeda in Iraq regional leader . | [
"BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A roadside bomb attack on Monday killed two U.S. soldiers in Baghdad, the U.S. military said. U.S. troops patrol near a checkpoint in Baghdad last week. Another soldier was wounded in the attack and taken to a combat support hospital, according to military spokesman Lt. David Russell. The de... |
4176a86aa514be86c8824ce2ec306eec356cd4c0 | Summarize the following news article. | Immigration issues separate Gov. Rick Perry from his rivals .
He supports in-state tuition for the children of illegal immigrants .
His stance drew boos from the conservative tea party debate crowd .
Latinos make up almost 40 percent of the population in Texas . | [
"(CNN) -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry found himself standing apart from his GOP rivals on a pair of immigration issues during a CNN/Tea Party Debate in Tampa, Florida, Monday night. Sounding more like a previous Texas governor who brought \"compassionate conservatism\" to the White House, Perry staunchly defended legisla... |
97d38982ff75ce5d430ffe7cb07f8628fe3bf40d | Summarize the following news article. | San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge opened in May 1937 .
The suspension bridge took just over four years to build .
Daylong festival celebrating the bridge is set for Sunday . | [
"(CNN) -- Seventy-five years later, the innovation and courage of those who designed and built the Golden Gate Bridge shine as brightly as the span's orange towers. The suspension bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County opened to vehicles on May 28, 1937, a little more than four years after construction be... |
f4b25b15f01180ab70263a54d930be6bfa1c9b8d | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Some fliers will wait before flying Dreamliner; others will keep flying .
NEW: Air safety group calls on FAA to examine its internal processes .
Travel industry leaders report zero concerns from clients .
150 Dreamliner flights happen daily, Boeing says. United owns six aircraft . | [
"(CNN) -- Some travelers wondered Friday whether they should be concerned about Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner after a string of recent mechanical and other problems prompted a wave of negative publicity and an unusual federal safety review. Troubles dating back just four months include reports of an oil leak, a fuel ... |
9240e6a0c03370ca82017a45237e542eeede1dab | Summarize the following news article. | Autoworkers in key Rust Belt states disagree over industry bailout .
CNN talks to workers during road trip across Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio .
President Barack Obama is "putting us further into debt," one worker says .
Another worker says he fears Mitt Romney won't be able to create high-paying jobs . | [
"Dearborn, Michigan (CNN) -- Steve Bengelsvorf and Terry Flynn are chatting over beers on a hot, humid Wednesday night at Bamboozles, a Dearborn, Michigan, bar and restaurant, and a common pit stop for nearby factory workers. Both these clean-cut men sitting at the bar in polo-style shirts have a lot in common. The... |
6e1fb2ae523872192a2cafb4637fed3a77cbc911 | Summarize the following news article. | Five states considering plan to buy flood-zone property from homeowners .
Residents who qualify could sell to states or communities .
FEMA would pick up three quarters of the cost .
Program could apply to Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri . | [
"(CNN) -- Weeks after flooding devastated farmland and homes in the Midwest, officials in five states said Friday that initial steps are under way for possible buyouts of property in flood zones. Flooding from the Mississippi River surrounds a home in Foley, Missouri, in late June. Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iow... |
28fe57c70d8ea434f59e97767ac80881a2acf378 | Summarize the following news article. | Russia's foreign minister calls on South Sudan to punish those responsible .
Four Russians died when South Sudanese forces shot down a U.N. helicopter .
South Sudan's armed forces say the incident was an accident .
U.N. chief Ban Ki-Moon has condemned the shooting down of the aircraft . | [
"(CNN) -- Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday called on South Sudan to punish those responsible for shooting down a U.N. helicopter and taking the lives of four Russian crew members. His words come a day after the South Sudanese armed forces admitted to shooting down the helicopter in eastern South ... |
302a81c891dfb85edfbd4c8193b56ea72ddec25c | Summarize the following news article. | Berlusconi's bride-to-be is 27-year-old Francesca Pascale .
"What can a man of 76 do with a 27-year-old girl?" a butcher asks .
Italy's former prime minister faces trial on charges he hired an underage prostitute for sex .
Berlusconi dominated Italian politics for nearly two decades until resigning last year . | [
"Rome (CNN) -- Italy's flamboyant former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi plans to marry a former television showgirl-turned-politician a half century younger, he told an Italian talk show this week. Francesca Pascale, 27, is \"a girl who is beautiful on the outside, but even more beautiful on the inside,\" the 76-... |
1219b8d1bbf3f94246c3ce37d6d8173de3ae0b50 | Summarize the following news article. | Yamada: The number of malaria cases has declined by at least half in 25 countries .
Zanzibar has virtually eliminated the disease over the past five years .
Zambia expanded the use of insecticides, bednets, and appropriate treatment .
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation helps funding a malaria control program . | [
"Editor's Note: Tachi Yamada is the President of the Global Health Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He writes for CNN's Vital Signs about how the island of Zanzibar has virtually eliminated the disease over the past five years. ZANZIBAR, Tanzania -- I recently accompanied Margaret Chan, Director Gen... |
f75a6eb1a5f7d5061191a05faff3e8aeec92a985 | Summarize the following news article. | Hanna Rosin: The women's vote did not turn out to be historic in this election .
Rosin: But for the first time, women look less like outsiders in the political process .
For example, we elected a record number of women to the Senate, she says .
Rosin: We will debate less about women's image and more about their actual ... | [
"(CNN) -- I almost always get asked the same question: How can it possibly be the \"end of men\" when there are so few female elected officials -- when men still hold the reins of political power? It's an excellent question. Until now, I've answered by pointing to statistical trends and future projections. Always, ... |
417c7148198d4c09f152c8520841d29acc9122fc | Summarize the following news article. | Francois Hollande says he is "stupefied and angry" about Jerome Cahuzac's confession .
Cahuzac admitted having an undeclared Swiss bank account after months of denials .
The former budget minister is being investigated for suspected tax evasion .
"Cahuzac did not benefit from any protection," Hollande states . | [
"(CNN) -- French President Francois Hollande voiced anger Wednesday over the confession by his former budget minister that he had a secret Swiss bank account, and affirmed that the man had not been shielded from justice. Jerome Cahuzac resigned as minister in March, two months after prosecutors launched a prelimina... |
a4b0d2b50024062d00365ccd858befd1aa9e00d8 | Summarize the following news article. | Recession hurts tourism, construction work, freight operations in Alaska .
State's unemployment rate is 8.4 percent, up from 6.7 percent a year ago .
Alaska is often isolated from national trends because its economy is so different .
Governor worries that a recession that came late will linger longer . | [
"ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNN) -- Sharon Phillips is a regular at the Anchorage Jobs Center Midtown -- grateful for the resource but a bit frustrated she has to keep coming. About 900 people a week visit the Anchorage Jobs Center Midtown. Alaska's unemployment rate is 8.3 percent. \"I am one of 70 or 80 people putting i... |
e9ab6be67ea7e306af297bd11ae1e3d5fd38dcca | Summarize the following news article. | Turkey's PM calls on China to stop assimilation efforts of Uyghurs in Xinjiang .
Prime Minister Erdogan labels latest violence in Urumqi as "genocide"
Clashes in Urumqi erupted over ethnic tensions between Uyghurs and Han . | [
"ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Turkey's prime minister continued his outspoken criticism of China's crackdown on ethnic Uyghurs on Saturday. A Uyghur student cries as Turks pray on Friday in Ankara, Turkey, for people who died in protests in Urumqi, China. In remarks published by the official Anatolian Agency, Recep Ta... |
6102e69af94ba3e91b62a2392b300efcfa97905e | Summarize the following news article. | Novak Djokovic wins ATP World Tour Finals in London .
Serbian beats Roger Federer 7-6 7-5 at the O2 Arena .
World No.1 retrieves breaks of service in both sets .
Denies Federer a seventh title in the end of season showpiece . | [
"(CNN) -- Novak Djokovic confirmed his status as World No.1 and denied Roger Federer a seventh title at the ATP World Tour Finals with a straight sets victory over his Swiss opponent at the O2 Arena Monday. The Serbian closed out victory after two hours 14 minutes of enthralling tennis, thumping his chest in tradem... |
54c8b721cb9677f0f81157d32e9391f48364900f | Summarize the following news article. | Utoya Island has dropped from headlines, but it remains fresh in the memory of many .
Martin Schultz, president of European Parliament, visited after receiving Nobel peace prize .
Anders Behring Breivik admitted carrying out the attacks, sentenced to 21 years in prison . | [
"Oslo (CNN) -- While the Nobel Peace Prize was being awarded this week in an ornate hall in Oslo, a small island nearby was shrouded in a cold mist that made it seem almost haunted. Utoya Island has dropped from the headlines, but it remains fresh in the memory of many, including one of the European Union leaders w... |
0cb024bcafbbe8ac5d0bb34f8d8b7dc8659e8794 | Summarize the following news article. | About 3,000 people attend the Mass and burial, priest says .
Jacintha Saldanha took the prank call from DJs seeking info on the Duchess of Cambridge .
She was found hanged on December 7, an apparent suicide . | [
"(CNN) -- Hundreds of mourners packed a church in southwest India on Monday to honor the Indian-born nurse believed to have killed herself after taking a prank call at the hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife. Jacintha Saldanha was buried Monday after a Mass at Our Lady of Health, Shirva, according to t... |
1f4a69256f866d212905c0c854fc50afc41cf2f4 | Summarize the following news article. | His response is the latest criticism against the president by the group .
"He doesn't agree with the freedoms you cherish," the NRA chief says .
Obama recently proposed background checks on all gun sales, among other measures .
The gun lobby group called the president an "elitist hypocrite" last week . | [
"(CNN) -- The National Rifle Association chief issued a blistering retort to President Barack Obama's inaugural address, accusing him of name calling and limiting American freedoms. Wayne LaPierre had been relatively silent since his controversial response to the shooting massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. After the... |
4456c89896d3757625e331576425fb3127a82de5 | Summarize the following news article. | Oil spills into a Mayflower, Arkansas, subdivision from a gash in the pipeline .
Families evacuate about two dozen homes as oil crawls through yards and down streets .
Residents complain about the uncertainty of when they can go home .
The pipeline carries Canadian crude from Patoka, Illinois, to Nederland, Texas . | [
"(CNN) -- Heavy crude oil flowing like a river through a central Arkansas neighborhood could keep residents away for several more days as crews work to clean it up. The oil began spilling into the Mayflower, Arkansas, subdivision Friday from a 2- or 3-inch gash in the Pegasus pipeline, which carries Canadian crude ... |
d27a455a32da18a2bbbdf7593ad802d48cc0b62d | Summarize the following news article. | Minister for Women: Granting same-sex marriage rights can strengthen society .
Maria Miller adds that religious groups would not be forced to perform same-sex marriages .
Lawmakers are expected to introduce legislation early next year . | [
"(CNN) -- Early next year, British legislators will introduce a measure allowing gay marriage in England and Wales. Maria Miller, the Minister for Women and Equalities, issued a statement Tuesday announcing the plans. She added that the proposed legislation aims to \"create watertight protections for religious orga... |
c32ba9a2207253d5729e6a966d5d825f9b11efa8 | Summarize the following news article. | The "Fancy Nancy" series are about a little girl who is obsessed with extreme dress-up .
The books were optioned this week by 20th Century Fox .
Tina Fey is currently negotiating to join Shawn Levy as co-producer . | [
"(EW.com) -- \"Fancy Nancy\" is putting together an appropriately fancy line-up of talent as she makes her way to the big screen. \"Night at the Museum\" and \"Real Steel\" filmmaker Shawn Levy just signed on as producer, and now \"30 Rock's\" Tina Fey is in talks to help him bring the sparkly little girl to life, ... |
f04a83c1d82534632848a7014de4e95d29f98945 | Summarize the following news article. | NBC has given the family sitcom pilot "1600 Penn" a series order for 13 episodes .
Bill Pullman stars as the POTUS and Josh Gad stars as the president's out-of-control son .
NBC's new comedy might benefit from the increased interest in politics . | [
"(EW.com) -- NBC is going to the White House for laughs this fall. The broadcaster has given the family sitcom pilot \"1600 Penn\" a series order for 13 episodes. The project is created by \"Book of Mormon\" star Josh Gad, former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett and \"Modern Family\" director Jason Winer. Bill Pullman... |
238400c5f8143faae18950f3e5a5e128a0bef384 | Summarize the following news article. | Thatcher's spokeswoman says she had a growth in her bladder removed .
She is expected to be kept in the hospital overnight and is "absolutely fine"
Thatcher, 87, was Britain's only female prime minister and held office from 1979 to 1990 . | [
"London (CNN) -- Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher \"has undergone surgery to remove a growth in her bladder\" and is currently recovering in the hospital, her spokeswoman, Gillian Penrose, said Friday. Thatcher, 87, is doing \"absolutely fine\" after the operation, her spokeswoman said. She was admit... |
76490c1d6600304aa4e11c332c2fc2b9b9b562f8 | Summarize the following news article. | The FCC and FEMA offer new tech tips for emergency preparedness .
Many don't know how to use technology in emergency situations .
If the power goes out, you can't use a cordless phone to make or receive calls .
FCC is developing new rules to foster development of next-generation 911 . | [
"(CNN) -- In an emergency, do you know how to best use your cell phone to stay safe, informed and in touch? Recognizing that Americans have been getting mixed messages from many sources, this week the Federal Communication Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Administration teamed up to publish a new lis... |
80ba9bee13b925a6427fd7f69d27f58762c03451 | Summarize the following news article. | Kim Jong Un has ruled North Korea for one year .
His father, Kim Jong Il died of heart attack on December 17, 2011 .
Younger Kim departs from his father's style, but repression, malnutrition remain . | [
"Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- Kim Jong Un cut a somber figure Monday, marking the first anniversary of his father's death. North Korea said Kim Jong Il died of a heart attack from overwork on December 17, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of civilians and soldiers assembled outside the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongy... |
2149fadcfaaccf7cf423ccb833361122f00bbd6a | Summarize the following news article. | NOAA: A record 14 climate disasters in 2011 caused $1 billion or more in damage .
Official says conditions are prime for more extreme weather disasters .
Weather Service director: Doubling efforts to be a "weather-ready nation" | [
"Atlanta (CNN) -- Ranee Roberts feels lucky to have survived the impact of a tornado that hit her Alabama convenience store in April. \"Before the twister hit, I sent a last text to say 'I love you' to my best friend, and then the building began to come apart around me,\" said the 34-year-old from Henagar. Roberts ... |
b6fb2fe1534ca7a10b0f2af82809071fc0157b86 | Summarize the following news article. | Small plane crashes on sightseeing tour in mountainous area of Alaska .
Four cruise ship passengers and plane's pilot killed .
Cruise line cancels future tours with company that operated plane . | [
"(CNN) -- Rescue authorities reported all five people aboard a small sightseeing plane were killed when it crashed in a mountainous area of southeast Alaska on Tuesday, a Princess Cruises spokeswoman said. The five included the plane's pilot and four Sun Princess cruise ship passengers, who were on the second day o... |
e8bee3a592e215ffd2310abeb2fd55df8f31202b | Summarize the following news article. | Asian islands are a common source of friction between countries in the region .
The Northern Limit Line was drawn in 1953 .
North Korea wants to push the line further out to sea .
The dispute also involves fishing zones . | [
"(CNN) -- Across the seas and oceans of Asia, islands and the waters around them are frequently a source of dispute and even military confrontation. Japan and Russia squabble over Hokkaido; Japan and China claim sovereignty over islands in the South China Sea (Senkaku to the Japanese; Diaoyu to China). Several nati... |
532180b37b8163def5f5b7f3cea6c1ed524521f5 | Summarize the following news article. | Spokesman: "We are hopeful ... but we're still taking everything one day at a time"
Bush was hospitalized November 23 for bronchitis and has had "a stubborn fever" | [
"Washington (CNN) -- After spending more than a month in a Houston hospital, former President George H.W. Bush might get to leave this week. \"We are hopeful that he can be discharged this coming week, but we're still taking everything one day at a time,\" spokesman Jim McGrath said Saturday night. The statement ca... |
61d794e305b07ba0b34868d735076c95f363ab94 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: In a separate incident, NORAD intercepts an aircraft in the vicinity of Camp David .
Obama left for Camp David on the presidential helicopter but apparently arrived by car .
Marine One was reportedly diverted because of bad weather .
CNN's weather team found no signs of stormy weather in the area . | [
"(CNN) -- President Barack Obama left for Camp David on Marine One Friday but, in a twist that has left some White House reporters scratching their heads, he apparently arrived at the presidential retreat by car. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney explained the decision not to land at Camp David was made in adv... |
5477aa20a00b0f96f67a3f76bbbf72b10360feb1 | Summarize the following news article. | A review uncovers 26 cases where a technician allegedly failed to detect evidence .
NY's City Council speaker sets an emergency oversight hearing for January 22 .
The city's medical examiner's office says it's "reviewing and retesting everything" | [
"New York (CNN) -- A review of forensic evidence in New York City rape cases has uncovered 26 incidents where critical evidence went undetected, prompting the city's medical examiner's office to look into more than 800 rape cases over 10 years, \"reviewing and retesting everything.\" On Friday, the medical examiner... |
d6d681ac8df4d8a8513a3dac57b19d010370537d | Summarize the following news article. | Dog lovers and comedians are sinking their canines into tales of Romney and Obama .
The dustups are nothing new; the White House has a long history of animal occupants .
John Q. Adams' gator, TR's and Coolidge's menageries were legendary, and Taft had a cow .
From Fala to Checkers to LBJ's beagles, treatment of dogs ha... | [
"(CNN) -- For all the headaches on the campaign trail, you would not think a candidate would be hounded by his own dog. That, however, has been the relentless fate of Republican contender Mitt Romney. A trip to Canada 30 years ago with the family pooch in a car top carrier, has been the gift that just keeps giving ... |
96f712df2a55b2c4153ef10c4bcb679caf1625cb | Summarize the following news article. | A man loses control of his car while driving past George W. Bush's house .
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating the incident .
There is no apparent threat to the former president, police say . | [
"Dallas (CNN) -- Authorities in Texas briefly detained a man late Wednesday after he lost control of his car while driving past the Dallas home of former President George W. Bush. The man was on his way to visit friends when the incident occurred, according to Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan. He was authorized ... |
a4e56115f605c24d9d7a004d8f2a25ac18639240 | Summarize the following news article. | Monti plans to outline his plans for Italy on Sunday .
His resignation comes after Parliament approved the budget .
He was appointed after Berlusconi resigned last year as debt woes mounted . | [
"Rome (CNN) -- Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti handed in his resignation Friday to President Giorgio Napolitano, the Italian government press office said. The move comes after Parliament approved a budget by a vote of 309-55, with five abstentions, said ANSA, the state-run news agency. Monti will outline his pla... |
3700370829720cf887c63e0cdecf13ead4617ec5 | Summarize the following news article. | George W. Bush was interviewed for a documentary airing on September 11 .
Documentarian: Bush remains troubled by many of his decisions after the 9/11 attacks .
Peter Schnall says Bush recalls "journeying through the fog of war" | [
"(CNN) -- Former President George W. Bush says he experienced no pleasure when he heard about the death of Osama bin Laden, the al Qaeda leader responsible for orchestrating the deadly terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. \"He was sitting in a restaurant in Dallas when the Secret Service told him that President... |
bac74d88c353b37db80c2b680e6f0ebe7d4affa9 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: The three-judge panel heard arguments; it did not say how soon it may rule .
Conservative legal group Judicial Watch has pushed for release of the photos .
A federal judge rejected the group's request in April 2012 .
The group says Obama is asking the courts to rewrite the Freedom of Information Act . | [
"Washington (CNN) -- A federal appeals court panel is considering whether photos of Osama bin Laden's body should be released. Judicial Watch, a conservative legal group, argued Thursday before a three-judge panel that the Freedom of Information Act requires the government to release the pictures or better explain ... |
b2952b57fc88cf63ca367a6151638bc92c9ed2e7 | Summarize the following news article. | U.S. Marshals: The two inmates are believed to have split up .
The escapees may be in Montana or Wyoming .
Police: Evidence links the inmates to burned bodies found in New Mexico . | [
"(CNN) -- Authorities believe two Arizona prison escapees and their alleged accomplice may be in the Yellowstone National Park area of Montana and Wyoming, based on recent information, the U.S. Marshals Service said Sunday. John Charles McCluskey, 45, and Tracy Province, 42, are described as armed and dangerous. Th... |
9f21c991063b223a28cf6ba9ca25ae3cbeb38868 | Summarize the following news article. | Ang Lee's name beamed on building in Taiwan after Oscar win .
Lee, born in Taiwan, won award for best director for "Life of Pi"
Lee's win created excitement in Taiwan and China, both claimed him as their own .
Ryan: "In some ways it feels like 'Linsanity' all over again" | [
"Taipei (CNN) -- It's not every territory in the world that puts an Oscar-winning director's name up in lights on a towering building. But that's just the sort of thing that happens in Taiwan -- and it did on Monday night after Ang Lee picked up his second \"Best Director\" Oscar, this time for \"Life of Pi.\" The ... |
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