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fa3cd42150041d9e01f59e9c95aaf0f6253b87ed | Summarize the following news article. | Most common car safety system is ABS or anti-lock brake system .
EBD: subsystem of anti-lock brakes called electronic brake force distribution .
GPS is system that drives new navigation systems: Global positions system .
RSC: roll stability control, new government regulation to prevent rollovers . | [
"(AOL Autos) -- If you don't eat, sleep and breathe cars, or devour car magazines in minute detail, there's a good chance you don't know all the technological terms that pop up in the media, new car advertising and literature. With new models being released all the time, the acronyms can be overwhelming. With every... |
f2458e7ff1fdf374f1d0db2c1932d4f6be1fb1c8 | Summarize the following news article. | Daniel and Clinton Rowling in Vietnam when the country wins ASEAN Cup .
Vietnam defeated Thailand in Hanoi to claim the trophy for the first time .
In the post-match celebrations five people were killed and dozens injured . | [
"NHA TRANG, Vietnam -- Editor's note: Football fans Daniel and Clinton Rowling were in Vietnam late December when the country won a major tournament for the first time. The event sparked wild celebrations in the South East Asian nation but joy soon turned to carnage as five people died and dozens were injured in t... |
f37fe3287568faf3be16583a63e948c43715ebbb | Summarize the following news article. | A loud explosion has been heard in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital .
Suicide bomber apparently targeted special police branch .
Blast came as Pakistanis celebrated their national day . | [
"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- A police officer was killed Monday in a suicide bombing at the gate of a police station in Islamabad, authorities said. The bombing took place at a police station in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. The explosion occurred on Pakistan Day, a national holiday. The bomber apparently walked ... |
4409a8f066166ba9aad02611f6979b44fc91afae | Summarize the following news article. | Mugabe's ZANU-PF raised $250,000 in order to hold the party .
NEW: At party Mugabe said controversial land reform would not be reversed .
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai turned down invitation to party, official said .
Zimbabwe is struggling to cope with a cholera epidemic due to funding shortages . | [
"CHINHOYI, Zimbabwe (CNN) -- Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was celebrating his 85th birthday with a lavish all-day party Saturday despite the fact that the country is gripped by an economic and health crisis. President Robert Mugabe and his wife, Grace, attend a cake-cutting ceremony for his birthday Saturday. M... |
679d609de70b51b5b7f76bcffa2c89c6559f5f0a | Summarize the following news article. | Militants in Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta region say they killed 6 soldiers .
Deaths came after military attacked one of militants' camps .
Largest rebel group has targeted foreign oil companies since 2006 . | [
"LAGOS, Nigeria (CNN) -- Militants in Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta region said they killed six government soldiers after the military attacked one of its camps on Thursday. Heavily armed Nigerian rebels pose a constant threat to oil pipelines in the country. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delt... |
40c55228729932d5dc2f7bdc7b4f11b028c0202f | Summarize the following news article. | English club Darlington F.C. closes stand to cut costs and improve atmosphere .
The club has struggled to attract good-sized crowds to its home matches .
Sport business expert Professor Simon Chadwick says this could start trend . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- An English football club is being forced to close a stand at its 25,000-seat stadium to cut costs, in what could be the first of many similar moves at other clubs, a sports business expert predicts. Darlington Arena, home of English club side Darlington F.C., where a stand will be closed t... |
e8fd7c18060772ce1be376c2acdf75b3fe38281d | Summarize the following news article. | Next week CNN focuses on some of the biggest names in luxury goods .
We ask CEOs of top brands how they plan to battle economic downturn .
Conflicting reports over whether luxury brands are immune to effects of recession . | [
"(CNN) -- Over the next week CNN has special coverage of one of the world's biggest gatherings of the luxury industry from Basel, Switzerland, bringing you the views of the people behind some of the biggest brands. Companies suggest the top tier of luxury goods is less affected by the downturn. In this time of econ... |
7529d3439da549098325c41171aaed342e88c4da | Summarize the following news article. | Scientists say it is now less likely that Alaska's Mount Redoubt will erupt .
An eruption at the volcano previously was thought to be eminent .
The 10,197-foot peak is located about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage .
Scientists say an eruption is still possible, but is not certain . | [
"(CNN) -- An eruption may not be imminent after all for Alaska's Mount Redoubt, authorities said Thursday. Fears that Alaska's Mount Redoubt would erupt have diminished. \"For the past two weeks or so, the seismic activity at Redoubt volcano has significantly decreased,\" said Michelle Coombs, a geologist for the A... |
0db9584b9650af7405ca25d144c9385364d2848c | Summarize the following news article. | Charles Barkley begins serving 3-day jail sentence in Maricopa County, Arizona .
The jailer is the sheriff whose autobiography Barkley endorsed 12 years ago .
Barkley speaks out against drunken driving during topically diverse news conference .
"He's taking his medicine," Sheriff Joe Arpaio says of his famous inmate . | [
"PHOENIX, Arizona (CNN) -- Basketball great Charles Barkley began serving a three-day sentence in Arizona's infamous Tent City on Saturday, jailed by the same sheriff whose autobiography he endorsed 12 years ago. Charles Barkley bristled at the implication he should be wearing stripes instead of a red-and-bue sweat... |
4e2d7e988ef79faa594e3eff5cacd0afa2f58b4e | Summarize the following news article. | Man is accused of giving terminally ill patients fatal overdoses .
He worked at a hospital at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas .
He is also charged with conduct unbecoming an officer . | [
"(CNN) -- An Air Force nurse has been charged with murdering three terminally ill patients by giving them fatal overdoses, the Air Force said Tuesday. Capt. Michael Fontana is continuing to work at Wildford Hall Medical Center. Capt. Michael Fontana, a nurse at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base... |
f1626396408484387a198cffaa78f8f5b79d8534 | Summarize the following news article. | Tara Wall: Barack Obama praised President Bush for cooperative nature of transition .
Wall: It was a final act of civility by Bush; she says he wasn't given same by Clinton .
She says Bush delivered on national security and many domestic issues .
Bush will be remembered for keeping America safe, Wall says . | [
"Editor's note: Tara Wall is deputy editor for The Washington Times. Before joining the newspaper, she was a senior adviser for the Republican National Committee and was named a public affairs director in the Department of Health and Human Services by President Bush. Read her columns here. Tara Wall says President ... |
29cde38cc6b3d4663bdd0da1b9e31398103a5561 | Summarize the following news article. | Historian calls meeting "smart politics," says it'll be light, but could be tense .
Obama and Bush meet with Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter .
Obama says he's grateful for chance to get "advice, good counsel and fellowship"
Last time all the living presidents met at White House was in 1981, Perino says . | [
"(CNN) -- President-elect Barack Obama, President Bush and all of the surviving past presidents got together Wednesday for a historic meeting at the White House. Barack Obama meets with President Bush and past presidents in the Oval Office on Wednesday. \"One message that I have, and I think we all share, is that ... |
ecb0dec234291e1c4e25baf0a3a252e5332efa2d | Summarize the following news article. | French police reinforcements being posted to Guadeloupe .
Island wracked by a month of sometimes violent protests over living conditions .
Protest leader denies encouraging violence .
Guadeloupe is French overseas territory . | [
"PARIS, France (CNN) -- France is sending four state police units to its overseas department of Guadeloupe after a month of sometimes violent demonstrations, Interior Minister Michele Alliot-Marie said Thursday. French gendarmes face-off against Guadeloupe protesters. \"The pillaging ... the violence against people... |
78b11f1a14b5086a9ceb8b0feb827ae3d9f2a148 | Summarize the following news article. | Jade Goody dies aged 27 after losing her battle with cervical cancer .
British PM Gordon Brown says he is "deeply saddened" by Goody's death .
British "Big Brother" star fast-tracked plans to get married after cancer spread .
Goody said she needed to keep selling her story to raise money for her boys . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- British reality TV celebrity Jade Goody died early Sunday morning following a public battle with cervical cancer, her publicist has announced. Jade Goody married her fiance Jack Tweed weeks before her death. Goody, 27, died in her sleep at home in Essex, east of London, just before 4 a.m. ... |
ad18015cc0811b77e82511aa8e972416020a5f4f | Summarize the following news article. | "The Dark Knight" will open with about 3,000 late-night shows .
Fandango.com: Movie will have almost 100 shows at 3 and 6 a.m. Friday .
Cast praises Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker . | [
"(CNN) -- As \"The Dark Knight's\" crusading District Attorney Harvey Dent vigorously tries to combat Gotham City's crime spree, he quotes the old saying: \"The night is always darkest before the dawn.\" The late Heath Ledger plays the Joker in \"The Dark Knight,\" a performance already garnering raves. But the daw... |
7cb3ff05a27dcb514a454b5f8282740b3d307893 | Summarize the following news article. | Police say Cynthia Lynch of Tulsa shot as she tried to leave KKK rite .
Raymond "Chuck" Foster is reputed leader of Klan group .
Foster, his son, two others accused in indictment of second-degree murder .
"They will be prosecuted to the max," spokesman for prosecutor said . | [
"NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (CNN) -- A grand jury has indicted four people in the shooting death of a woman during what police say was a Ku Klux Klan initiation rite in the Louisiana woods, St. Tammany Parish prosecutors said. Raymond \"Chuck\" Foster is reputed to be the leader of the Klan Group. He was among the four... |
ac4c8cf29bee602781e5b5e2406eed94b8d58ec7 | Summarize the following news article. | Ricin found in four U.S. cases since 2003 .
Bulgarian dissident killed by dart containing ricin in 1978 .
500 micrograms of ricin, size of a pinhead, can kill an adult . | [
"(CNN) -- Ricin, a poison thought to have been found in a Las Vegas, Nevada, hotel room Thursday, can be made from the waste left after processing castor beans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ricin is made from castor beans. The toxin comes in the form of a mist or pellet and can be di... |
c3b337cdb0f12b87b0a7a277a36658dd156af870 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Political climate tripped up Daschle, says CNN's Ed Henry .
Source says Daschle was worried about what his confirmation would do to Obama .
Senators say they did not see the withdrawal coming .
Daschle's nomination questioned due to tax problems, work in recent years . | [
"(CNN) -- The White House insists that it was entirely former Sen. Tom Daschle's decision to withdraw his nomination, but some observers say he didn't have a choice. Tom Daschle said Tuesday that he's stepping aside as the nominee for secretary of health and human services. Despite the controversy over his tax reco... |
ebb199874efb8b743e0548546686a2324022b5ae | Summarize the following news article. | Police: 3 people were arrested Saturday after chaos broke out at a TV show audition .
"America's Next Top Model" audition was being held at a New York hotel, police said .
Two people sought treatment at a hospital, authorities said .
"Top Model" competition is hosted by Tyra Banks and airs on CW network . | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- Three people were arrested Saturday after chaos broke out at an \"America's Next Top Model\" audition at a New York hotel, police said. A large crowd at the Park Central New York hotel got unruly Saturday during a \"Top Model\" audition. Six people were injured, and two of them sought treatment a... |
f2fe4bbf96f8e180220b9953c0f61d23ef9416ac | Summarize the following news article. | Noriko Calderon born and raised in Japan by Filipino parents .
Parents deported after years of living in country .
Schoolgirl says she will stay, meaning she may not see parents until she's 18 . | [
"TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- The clicking of dozens of news cameras drowned out the sobs of the 13-year-old girl, but her face explained what was happening in the departure hall of Japan's Narita International Airport. Arlan and Sarah Calderon hug their daughter Noriko farewell. Noriko Calderon, wearing her school unifor... |
544905cbad0a199faaa5cf7b11811aadbeb131a7 | Summarize the following news article. | Los Angeles police investigating leak of photo of a battered woman .
TMZ Web site says photo is of R&B singer Rihanna .
Rihanna allegedly attacked by her boyfriend, singer Chris Brown, on February 8 .
The two were scheduled to perform at the Grammys . | [
"(CNN) -- Los Angeles police have launched an internal investigation to determine who leaked a picture that appears to show a bruised and battered Rihanna. Rihanna was allegedly attacked by her boyfriend, singer Chris Brown, before the Grammys on February 8. The close-up photo -- showing a woman with contusions on ... |
9d9cac1bd096e5bec4d128f4d421650034628240 | Summarize the following news article. | Paul Begala: Republicans are adopting strategy of blocking action on economy .
He says they have denied the extent of the problem and delayed action .
Begala: Some in GOP adopt a callous attitude that we should do nothing .
Still, he says, some Republicans outside Washington see the need to act . | [
"Editor's note: Paul Begala, a Democratic strategist and CNN political contributor, was a political consultant for Bill Clinton's presidential campaign in 1992 and was counselor to Clinton in the White House. Paul Begala says Republicans are failing to respond to the real economic pain felt throughout the U.S. (CNN... |
8434042de022ec173d432e4298f1b42cff2ac942 | Summarize the following news article. | Curtis Lavell Vance, 28, has been charged with capital murder, rape, burglary, theft .
Anne Pressly was found unconscious in her home in October and died five days later .
Vance was linked to the killing through DNA testing .
DNA evidence also ties Vance to a rape in April in Marianna, Arkansas, police say . | [
"(CNN) -- The man accused in the brutal killing of Arkansas television anchor Anne Pressly will appear next Thursday in Pulaski County Circuit Court, where he will enter a plea in the high-profile case. Anne Pressly, 26, was a news anchor at KATV in Little Rock, Arkansas. Curtis Lavell Vance, 28, was formally charg... |
b13d876c1a07291ff62be8a4eb5d619a4e4ba87c | Summarize the following news article. | Scottish home of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin vandalized .
Statement issued to media oorganizations warns of more attacks on bankers .
Embattled U.S. insurance giant AIG last week gave employees security advice .
Last month British police said officers were preparing for "summer of rage" | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- A warning of more attacks on UK bankers was made on Wednesday after the home of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin was vandalized. A recovery vehicle removes a Mercedes from the Edinburgh home of Fred Goodwin. Windows were smashed in Goodwin's house in the Scottish capital Edi... |
7d2546fec52386fb211f483b903a9e2083689062 | Summarize the following news article. | Braddock, Pennsylvania, thrived as a steel town .
Thousands of people left after mills shut down .
Mayor trying to use incentives to bring business back to area .
Real estate prices are incredibly low, enticing some to move to town . | [
"BRADDOCK, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- What happens when business and government turn their collective back on a town and just walk away? Braddock, Pennsylvania, is what happens. Braddock, Pennsylvania, has suffered since the steel mills went out of business in the 1970s and 1980s. When steel was king, the population of ... |
ae2944d62acff5a764d4e6d19bdbc45e9d030b8e | Summarize the following news article. | Tsvangirai: "It was an accident that took her life"
PM returned home from Botswana and addressed mourners at his residence .
Much speculation the wreck was caused by his political opponents .
Former U.S. ambassador to Zimbabwe said the wreck raised suspicion . | [
"HARARE, Zimbabwe (CNN) -- Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of Zimbabwe said Monday that he does not believe foul play was involved in a car wreck that killed his wife. The vehicle the couple were traveling in was left overturned off the highway. \"When something like that happens there is speculation, but I want ... |
182816fef64c4c2e58ece915551af64b04adbf53 | Summarize the following news article. | Tim Masters relies on eBay for income because record still mentions murder charge .
Masters says he's still getting used to cell phones, the current prices of things .
City of Fort Collins asking federal judge to dismiss Masters' lawsuit .
Wrongful conviction leaves Masters anxious when he sees police, he says . | [
"(CNN) -- Tim Masters squarely blames Fort Collins, Colorado, police and prosecutors for his inability to land gainful employment and for his not having a wife and kids at this stage in his life. Tim Masters, left, stands with attorney David Wymore, right, before Masters' release from prison last year. In 1987, Mas... |
447423d53c812b3bd85c998be5947f99bf67cf7f | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: "All the world's a suspect" now, police say .
Haleigh Cummings was reported missing at 3 a.m. Tuesday, police say .
Father's 17-year-old girlfriend was caring for Haleigh on Monday night, police say .
The girl's father says he believes someone snatched the child from her bed . | [
"(CNN) -- A missing 5-year-old Florida girl was most likely abducted from her home in rural Florida, police said Wednesday. Haleigh Cummings, 5, went missing Monday night from her home near Orlando, police said. Haleigh Cummings has been missing since 3 a.m. Tuesday, when her father's girlfriend called 911 to say t... |
83df763732163b3c6e291ea7b95d13cb70a8d155 | Summarize the following news article. | Harold Holzer: Obama has much in common with Lincoln, the 16th president .
He says the two were underdog candidates, authors, famed orators .
Yet Holzer says there are many differences in their stories .
Holzer: Obama represents validation of Lincoln's hope of equal opportunity . | [
"Harold Holzer, co-chairman of the U. S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, is the author of the new book, \"Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861\" and author, co-author or editor of 32 other books. Harold Holzer says Obama represents validation of Lincoln's hope of equal ... |
556a2d4c0af2ecf4c9be174cbd7bb22eb9265e39 | Summarize the following news article. | Study looked at 1,247 strokes in Nueces County, Texas .
Risk of stroke in a neighborhood increased by 1 percent for every fast-food restaurant .
Spokeswoman for National Restaurant Association says study is flawed . | [
"(CNN) -- A person's risk of stroke is associated with the number of fast-food restaurants near their residence, according to a study presented Thursday at a stroke conference in San Diego, California. Fast-food restaurants may be associated with stroke risk, a new study says. Some say there's not enough evidence. ... |
d799a20e20d98c155b4e72feb972a987b0221356 | Summarize the following news article. | Ed Rollins: Ron Silver was a liberal Democrat, but impossible to narrowly define .
He says Silver was passionate and knowledgeable about current events .
He says Silver faced a backlash in Hollywood because he supported Bush on war .
Silver's work lit up Broadway, television and films, Rollins says . | [
"Editor's note: Ed Rollins, who was political director for President Reagan, is a Republican strategist who was national chairman of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's 2008 presidential campaign. Ron Silver, seen in a 2006 photo, was an actor with a strong interest in justice and peace, Ed Rollins says. NEW YORK ... |
07dbcea07afea616e4992b1a8e548aff36ff9be7 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: "Smile Pinki" wins best short documentary Oscar .
Pinki Sonkar was born with cleft lip; her family in India couldn't afford surgery .
Smile Train charity provided operation; 4 million children worldwide have cleft lips .
Pinki, once an outcast because of the deformity, will attend the Oscar ceremony . | [
"(CNN) -- While all eyes seem to be on \"Slumdog Millionaire\" for the Oscars, one very courageous little girl will be focused on another India-based film at the ceremony. Pinki, like millions in developing countries, had to live with her deformity and suffer the social consequences. It's called \"Smile Pinki,\" an... |
c8fa655fc9a5fc2e33f50878b3776003169375f8 | Summarize the following news article. | Diplomat said to have been in "indecent sexual relation" with woman in car .
Swiss embassy staffer was seen with woman "in an obscene situation"
Incident occurred after diplomat promised to marry the woman, reports said . | [
"TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- A Swiss diplomat was released from jail Thursday after being arrested on a sex charge, the Iranian media reported. The first secretary of the U.S. Interests section of the Swiss Embassy in Tehran had been in an \"indecent sexual relation\" with an Iranian woman in his car, Iran's Press TV rep... |
0ac866f94a108e8638ec99fa408ae27b48d8bf46 | Summarize the following news article. | Arsenal striker Eduardo is ruled out for two weeks due to a hamstring problem .
The Croatian was hurt on Monday in his first game back after a year's absence .
Eduardo scored twice against Cardiff on his return to action from a broken leg . | [
"(CNN) -- Arsenal striker Eduardo has been ruled out for two weeks with a hamstring injury just days after returning from a broken leg. Eduardo sinks to his knees after opening the scoring on his Arsenal first team comeback on Monday. The Croatian international only made his comeback after a year out in Monday's FA... |
36937052e893c69d16697daf027377dfeef4a3f6 | Summarize the following news article. | United Arab Emirates denies visa to Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer .
Tennis Channel: Sport should be 'driving force for inclusion ... on and off the courts'
Wall Street Journal Europe drops sponsorship of Barclays Dubai Tennis tourney .
Peer thanks channel: 'I was very moved and excited to hear about your decision' | [
"(CNN) -- The Tennis Channel has canceled plans to broadcast a tournament in Dubai because an Israeli player was banned. Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer was denied a visa by the United Arab Emirates. Shahar Peer, the 45th-ranked women's player according to the World Tennis Association, qualified to compete in th... |
ee9800c56cf37ba95a163e9a26d7788c455b0e6d | Summarize the following news article. | Jury acquits three accused of involvement in July 7, 2005, attacks on London .
Verdicts came at the end of the men's retrial .
Three men had always denied the charges . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- A jury Tuesday acquitted three men of charges that they helped the bombers who carried out the July 7, 2005, attacks on the London transportation system. Sadeer Saleem was accused of helping to plan the July 7, 2005 bombings in London . The four bombers died in the blasts, but Waheed Ali, ... |
86e651f4b4d9a6a0b2d2770e2ef6a69b63e1ad74 | Summarize the following news article. | William Jackson, a slave, learned key details inside the home of Jefferson Davis .
Davis was president of the Confederacy; Jackson leaked key secrets to the Union .
"Because of his role as a menial servant, he simply was ignored" by Southerners .
Author said history must never forget the sacrifice of African-Americans ... | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. William Jackson, a slave, listened closely to Jefferson Davis' conversations and l... |
01a62b88f1f63f24e2754b49de40526f1406b74c | Summarize the following news article. | At least 10 people have died in torrential rains in Ecuador, officials say .
Authorities say the rains are the worst in a quarter century .
Civil defense officials say more than 10,000 families have been affected .
Ecuador's president declares state of emergency, orders army, police to help . | [
"BABAHOYO, Ecuador (CNN) -- At least 10 people have died and thousands have been left homeless after torrential rains inundated large parts of Ecuador, officials said Thursday. Authorities said the rains, which began a week ago, were the worst in a quarter century. Civil defense officials said more than 10,000 fam... |
e8f28659b0f650b5efa40409c638f2de1463bebd | Summarize the following news article. | Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist and women's rights activist .
Her bust will be on display at Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Visitor Center .
Ceremony follows a nearly 10-year effort by National Congress of Black Women .
"Sojourner Truth's story will be told again and again," first lady Michelle Obama says . | [
"(CNN) -- After a nearly decade-long effort, the National Congress of Black Women on Tuesday honored Sojourner Truth by making her the first African-American woman to have a memorial bust in the U.S. Capitol. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and first lady Michelle Obama applaud the unveiling of the Sojourner Truth bust. Truth... |
5993fe60fecdbc0060b94b4e804dfbd24478b6b0 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Home minister shown assuring rebel officers their grievances would be heard .
NEW: Ministers go door to door to assure frightened women and children of safety .
NEW: Dead and wounded include military officials, BDR brass and passersby .
NEW: Rebelling troops were low-ranking members of BDR, information ministry sa... | [
"(CNN) -- At least 50 officers and civilians were feared dead after Bangladeshi paramilitary troops staged a mutiny, taking dozens of high-ranking officers and military brass hostage, the country's law minister said Thursday. Bangladeshi soldiers take position armed with automatic weapons in Dhaka on Wednesday. As ... |
174f981c82c5b075e55fc59eb15326dca9521303 | Summarize the following news article. | Andriy Shevchenko unlikely to stay at AC Milan next season claims his agent .
Ukrainian Shevchenko returned to San Siro on loan from Chelsea last summer .
However he has played only two Serie A matches in a disappointing campaign . | [
"(CNN) -- Andriy Shevchenko's agent admits it is highly unlikely the AC Milan striker will stay at the San Siro beyond the end of the season. Shevchenko has made just two Serie A appearances in a disappointing season for Milan. Shevchenko returned to Milan on loan from Chelsea last summer but has disappointed since... |
f42660081197afdfbe7dd34f8fcb608fb26dd9c4 | Summarize the following news article. | Celebrated Nigerian author has been resident in New York for over 20 years .
Most famous work, "Things Fall Apart" translated into over 40 languages .
"It's my ambition to distinguish between good and bad novels," he told CNN . | [
"(CNN) -- African Voices catch up with Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, Africa's man of letters. A contender for the title of Africa's most widely read novelist, his first work \"Things Fall Apart\" has been translated into 40 languages. \"I think story telling was my life. I was very curious about story telling. Eve... |
8984b6950db71842687f36c0c13afec53aaaba92 | Summarize the following news article. | Edwin van der Sar claims British record for minutes without conceding a goal .
CNN picks 11 of the top goalkeepers of all time .
Share your thoughts on who should in and who should be out . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Edwin van der Sar claimed the all-time British record for minutes without conceding a goal during Manchester United's 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday. Triumphant: Edwin van der Sar holds the British goalkeeping record for most time without conceding. The Dutch veteran also took the 30-year... |
be69c679d304fd237340f08ab3c458b889a9da38 | Summarize the following news article. | North Carolina Sen. Tony Rand had no idea some of his relatives were black .
Family patriarch "Hal" Rand fathered children with his white wife, black mistress .
Tony Rand and his son, Ripley, plan to attend the 2009 Rand family reunion . | [
"(CNN) -- It's often said that a real Southerner can \"claim kin\" with anyone. Tony Rand and his son Ripley learned last year that some of their relatives were African-American. Tony Rand realized the same could be true for him. Rand, whose family can trace its roots back to the 1700s, is a Democratic state senato... |
1754b8a4012e501b6265e43b3fdae249a040878f | Summarize the following news article. | Deal agreed to end strike over non-UK labor at British oil refinery .
Arbitration service says deal involves offering 101 new jobs to British workers .
Member of European Parliament warns deal might break EU labor law .
Protests sparked by Total awarding project to Italian firm employing Italians . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- British union leaders will recommend Thursday ending an unofficial strike that has dragged on more than a week at the country's third-largest oil refinery, the arbitrator in the dispute announced Wednesday. Protesters at the Lindsay Oil Refinery are opposed to plans to employ non-British w... |
d0a418c3fad00479e73f9786b5e745ae6e844972 | Summarize the following news article. | CDC head: "I would not recommend people go [to Mexico] on nonessential travel"
The CDC issued a travel health warning about Mexico on Monday .
The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert .
Countries around the world are taking precautions to stem spread of swine flu . | [
"(CNN) -- Americans planning to go to Mexico should \"postpone\" their trips because of the swine flu outbreak, a top health official said Tuesday. Two women wear face masks as they arrive at Germany's Frankfurt International Airport from Mexico City. \"Based on what I know as a public health official and as a phy... |
cb76089d0259728af6956c2ac7b9a4cbc7cbf3fb | Summarize the following news article. | Suit alleges crew sent into pirate-infested waters without protection .
Representatives of ship's owners have yet to comment .
Maersk Alabama was hijacked by pirates April 8 .
Plaintiff Richard Hicks, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, was the ship's steward . | [
"(CNN) -- A crew member on a U.S.-flagged cargo ship captured by pirates off the coast of Somalia is suing his employers, claiming they sent him into pirate-infested waters without adequate protection, his attorney said Monday. Abduwali Abdukhadir Muse has been charged with piracy in federal court in New York. Rich... |
6051ea71cdea9cca02af966d98471232fb79b228 | Summarize the following news article. | House and Senate Dems say President Obama's goals addressed in resolution .
Democratic leaders urge pay-as-you-go system that Obama has emphasized .
Senate and House are each expected to vote on the budget resolution this week . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- House and Senate Democrats reached agreement late Monday on a budget resolution for 2010, which includes key spending priorities for the young Obama administration. The Senate and House could vote on the budget resolution Tuesday. President Obama's budget request is $3.67 trillion. \"This budge... |
ba02f6ba9a8ade353347548278b05b0f25a0587f | Summarize the following news article. | Buzz around "Monsters vs. Aliens" adds new momentum to drive for fully 3D industry .
Economic slowdown affected introduction of 3D screens and projectors in cinemas .
Other 3D films, like James Cameron's sci-fi "Avatar," slated for 2009 release .
British film critic, Nick De Semlyen on 3D: "It's a revolution" | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Editor's note: Watch The Screening Room March show at the following times: Saturday 28 March: 0730, 1800, Sunday 29 March: 0530, 1830, Monday 30 March: 0400 (all times GMT) Buzz around the release of DreamWorks' latest animated feature, \"Monsters vs. Aliens,\" will add new momentum to the... |
c2431f444beeae20d12b4476adaa01f3b10fd3d1 | Summarize the following news article. | Sharpton: Rupert Murdoch's apology is a "good gesture," but he still has questions .
Murdoch is chairman of N.Y. Post, which published chimp cartoon that created a fury .
Many critics said the cartoon played on historically racist images .
Cartoonist calls the controversy "absolutely friggin' ridiculous" | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- Good, but not enough, the Rev. Al Sharpton said in response to New York Post Chairman Rupert Murdoch's apology for a controversial editorial cartoon published in the newspaper. Online Wednesday, some Post readers reacted similarly. Rev. Al Sharpton, center, leads protests against the New York Po... |
023fc2139b843df3d0c390c5d51912673b53aa2b | Summarize the following news article. | Photograph taken by Christopher Aitchison in May 2008 at Tantallon Castle .
The "person" appears to be wearing an old-style greenish ruff around the neck .
Aitchison insists he did not tamper with the image .
Picture made public by a psychology professor who studies the paranormal . | [
"(CNN) -- The figure peers down silently from an upper floor of the ruins of a Scottish castle, wearing what looks like an outfit from the Middle Ages. Could this be a long-dead Scottish earl, or just a random, modern-day visitor? The mysterious image captured by Chris Aitchison at Tantallon Castle in eastern Scotl... |
0c4d05292024d4bb6efc48e2a40951c4336c8cad | Summarize the following news article. | Seizures in teenagers can be caused by dozens of disorders, genetics .
Seizure said to have caused the death of Jett Travolta, 16 .
Family has linked seizures to Kawasaki disease; experts say it's unlikely . | [
"(CNN) -- Chronic seizures can present a risk for adolescents, whose bodies and metabolism are changing. Jett Travolta was the elder of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's two children. A seizure disorder caused the death of Jett Travolta, the 16-year-old son of actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston, a source at a B... |
4f908cbebac852dd449898dedd3c10eb9a8a9503 | Summarize the following news article. | Mayor says too early to determine cause of Wednesday's plane crash .
Investigators find data and voice recorders from Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 .
At least nine of the 134 people on board died; 55 wounded; six critical .
Accident involved respected airline and modern airport in good weather . | [
"AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (CNN) -- Investigators are trying to determine what caused the crash of an airplane with a good safety record, flown by a well-respected airline, at one of the world's most modern airports. One of the casualties is taken from the crash site. At least nine people were killed and 55 injured wh... |
2026c0debebe0847aa327959378d1086f3edbb3d | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Sheriff's office changes description of missing girl's clothing in Amber Alert .
Officers search Florida neighborhood of Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings, 5 .
Investigators won't give details of new leads they say they've found .
Girl disappeared from home last week while in teenager's care . | [
"(CNN) -- Investigators are pursuing several new leads in the case of a missing 5-year-old girl in Florida, they said Tuesday. Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings, 5, who vanished a week ago, may have been abducted, police say. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Monday night searched the neighborhood of Haleigh Ann-Marie... |
e1090165e8c2a4d62ddbf75270705947824b08fa | Summarize the following news article. | "Watchmen" movie, after years in the works, finally coming out March 6 .
Film based on classic graphic novel that influenced many .
Film does not shy away from controversial themes, violence in novel . | [
"(Entertainment Weekly) -- They have come to glimpse the miracle. They have come to witness the revolution. They have come for \"Watchmen\" -- the allegedly unfilmable superhero movie, the long-awaited adaptation of the comic book that changed the face of comic books forever. Billy Crudup plays Dr. Manhattan, a pow... |
7109dd17e08adedb77bca0d98a453477bd75b547 | Summarize the following news article. | Inauguration set blogosphere alive with comments .
From Facebook to Twitter, everyone wanted to have their say online .
Obama's speech, Michelle's outfit and Rick Warren's prayer proved popular themes . | [
"(CNN) -- Everyone was blogging about Tuesday's inauguration -- even the people who were putting it on. President Obama, pictured, giving his inaugural speech. Fittingly for an election campaign that was won partly by galvanizing millions of young people to get out and vote via the Internet, Obama's inauguration u... |
a0356d0b9103b49358dfc73f43e1ac857f8500c2 | Summarize the following news article. | Israel: "Vast majority" of Palestinians killed in Gaza were "terror operatives"
Military says number of people killed less than Palestinian sources reported .
Israel says 1,166 died, with 709 "identified as Hamas terror operatives" | [
"JERUSALEM (CNN) -- The Israeli Military said Thursday that the \"vast majority\" of Palestinians killed in the recent Gaza conflict were \"terror operatives\" and the number of people killed was less than Palestinian sources reported. Israel says the majority of Palestinians killed during \"Operation Cast Lead\" w... |
349973fb53b476b6fb40914b3e7bbfd314391b73 | Summarize the following news article. | State budget cuts threaten funding for zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens .
New York's 76 zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens will lose $9.1 million .
Bronx Zoo: Some animals won't be replaced; others may go to zoos, sanctuaries .
Zoos in Florida, Maryland, Missouri and North Carolina face budget cuts . | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- Layoffs for sea lions? Furloughs for frogs? Is there no job security, anywhere? State budget cuts mean New York's 76 zoos, botanical gardens and aquariums will lose $9.1 million in funding. The recession may be coming to a zoo near you. State budget cuts mean many zoos, aquariums and botanical ga... |
ff6af554bf69b47f857da6275f24c0878c1ecd3a | Summarize the following news article. | U.S. Congress has to ratify the agreement before it can take effect .
Congressional critics fear it could spark an arms race and proliferation in the region .
Under the deal, the U.S. would share nuclear technology, expertise and fuel .
The UAE will abide by the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty, other safeguards . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States signed an agreement Thursday on civil nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates. Calling the agreement \"a powerful and timely model for the world and the region,\" Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signed the deal, along with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed.... |
014136b976abf7cab02d2441611ec915960ca466 | Summarize the following news article. | Newer Acura MDX is classified as a crossover SUV, but it's a deluxe version .
BMW 328i is sleek, finely-tuned and beautifully-designed driving machine .
Infiniti's M series is another winner with an aggressive engine performance .
Consumer Reports recommended a slew of used Lexus models . | [
"This is the second part of a two part series on the best used luxury cars. (AOL Autos) -- Recently, Consumer Reports magazine issued its list of best and worst used cars, and divvied them up by price range. The Porsche 911 has several versions, but all have been annointed with the \"supercar\" appellation. Using ... |
2b43da4b9a3efefd030f468e1a8de777de14694a | Summarize the following news article. | Some types of Austin- and Keebler-branded sandwich crackers affected .
One of its peanut butter suppliers has been linked to outbreak of salmonella .
Kellogg says warning is strictly precautionary; no incidents of illness reported .
Outbreak of salmonella poisoning has affected at least 434 people in 43 states . | [
"(CNN) -- The Kellogg Co. announced Wednesday it is recommending that consumers not eat its peanut butter crackers because they may be tainted with salmonella. Salmonella bacteria are transmitted to humans by eating contaminated foods. The products affected are Austin- and Keebler-branded: . -- Toasted peanut butt... |
983001edc65376db14684c205f16a684c69bb610 | Summarize the following news article. | The group is the brainchild of "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell .
The operatic quartet's new album, "The Promise," debuted atop the UK charts .
Il Divo (Italian for "divine male performer") is made up of singers from four countries . | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- Yet another scale Il Divo has mastered: scaling the heights of success. The quartet was formed in 2004 after a global search. The operatic quartet's new album, \"The Promise,\" debuted atop the UK charts, their third collection to hit the No. 1 spot. The album (which was released in the U.S. las... |
b710cac178eef38d4038fb92194da06c5e2a0a9f | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: "He's still a rock star among conservative religious activists," scholar says .
NEW: Dobson has spoken out against abortion rights, gay marriage, Harry Potter .
Dobson, 72, tells employees he won't be involved with ministry's administration .
Dobson still expected to remain in public role, be conservative advocate... | [
"(CNN) -- James Dobson, the influential evangelical leader of the Christian ministry Focus on the Family, has stepped down as board chairman, he announced Friday. James Dobson is expected to stay in his public role as an advocate for socially conservative issues. During a meeting with employees, Dobson, 72, said t... |
1bdad35e60f6f82b81a15fa6ac3d3b17605e69a0 | Summarize the following news article. | Five members of Liverpool's backroom staff sign new contracts with the club .
The news follows the decision of manager Rafael Benitez to finally agree terms .
The signings are a further boost as Liverpool chase Europe and domestic glory . | [
"(CNN) -- Five members of Liverpool's backroom staff have followed manager Rafael Benitez in committing their long-term futures to the Premier League title challengers. Rafael Benitez's backroom staff have followed his example in signing new contracts with Liverpool. Benitez signed a new contract with the club last... |
da39dd0fa1f2064d42ae1034e4fcb2dd339d5b25 | Summarize the following news article. | UK government: Around 4,000 women trafficked in the UK for sexual exploitation .
Interior ministry introduces new proposals to clamp down on sex trade .
Minister: Measures will shift the focus onto sex buyers because they create demand .
Sex workers representative: Move is counterproductive, will force prostitution und... | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Paying for sex with trafficked or exploited women would become a crime under new laws proposed by the UK government Wednesday. Under proposed laws, it would be illegal to buy sex from a trafficked or exploited woman in the UK. The act of purchasing sex is not currently a criminal offense i... |
9401d02b4c4f24488f72c29c5fd375fb3160360e | Summarize the following news article. | Obama tells CNN's Anderson Cooper: 'I take responsibility for it'
President says message was sent that the politically powerful are treated differently .
Daschle apologizes for what he says were honest mistakes involving taxes .
Obama also discusses declining economy and fight against terrorist groups . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday admitted he made a mistake in handling the nomination of Tom Daschle as his health and human services secretary, saying Daschle's tax problems sent a message that the politically powerful are treated differently from average people. President Barack Obama is i... |
81e324ce93baba066c53cb21b7ecd1b0103ae532 | Summarize the following news article. | British man travels around the world using only contacts made on Twitter .
Paul Smith traveled to New Zealand from Newcastle-upon-Tyne .
He managed to get his photo taken with actress Liv Tyler on the way . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- A British adventurer has overcome sea sickness to complete his around the world trip relying only on the goodwill of people using social networking site Twitter. Paul Smith poses in New York in a picture posted on his Flickr page. Paul Smith aimed to travel to Campbell Island in New Zealan... |
4c79418454f98198e183e8401a464fb9065aa266 | Summarize the following news article. | South Beach is known for its distinctive and stylish Art Deco hotels .
Expensive and exclusive, The Setai has an Asian-influenced interior .
The Standard is known for its spa, infinity pool and open-air mud lounge .
Over in Coral Gables, the stunning Biltmore resembles a Spanish palace . | [
"(CNN) -- Let's face it, if you're on holiday in Miami you'll want to be based near the beach, which, fortunately, is where the city's most glamorous hotels are located. South Beach is known for its Art Deco hotels, like The Delano, left. South Beach is known for its distinctive Art Deco hotels, mostly built in the... |
aea1047a61e356f762360f833bc962636bd57fce | Summarize the following news article. | Sheriff says no trace of Adam Herrman found after 1999 .
Parents did not report him missing until recently .
Police say they don't know if he is dead or alive .
Adam was 11 or 12 in 1999 . | [
"(CNN) -- Authorities in Kansas are looking for a boy who disappeared about a decade ago, but was not reported missing until a few weeks ago. Adam Herrman has not been seen since 1999, when he was 11 or 12. \"We don't know what happened to Adam Herrman past '99, when he was last seen,\" Butler County Sheriff Craig ... |
b8a3b65713b9f62366601bf553078e4bc60030d2 | Summarize the following news article. | U.S. man, 88, was arrested in January along with his 40-year-old grandson .
Grandson accused of seeking nude photos of teens; family alleges setup .
No word on why 88-year-old was jailed along with grandson .
Family members say grandfather's health had deteriorated in jail . | [
"(CNN) -- An elderly American man has been released from a Mexican jail more than two months after the grandson he was traveling with was arrested on child pornography charges, a family member said. Edward Chrisman, left, crosses the Mexican border back into the United States after being freed Saturday. Edward Chri... |
a80f4e3f38cc8e0dc78706fde59b37d395890a56 | Summarize the following news article. | Maerklin toy train firm files for bankruptcy .
Company says it failed to secure extension of credit lines from banks .
Maerklin generated a turnover of around $165 million in 2008 .
Company still plans to attend this week's Nuremberg Toy Fair . | [
"(CNN) -- Germany's much-loved model train manufacturer, Maerklin, has filed for bankruptcy, leaving fans around the world wondering whether it's the last stop for the company's toy business. This Maerklin train has a video in the front so users get a driver's view. Maerklin has been building toy trains for nearly ... |
8dda3f1e4c4fbffe12f130ca90df6e0963232575 | Summarize the following news article. | Filipinos were promised full military benefits to enlist .
President Truman later signed act reneging on promise .
Only about 15,000 of the troops are still alive .
U.S. citizens will get $15,000; non-citizens will get $9,000 . | [
"(CNN) -- More than 60 years after reneging on a promise to the hundreds of thousands of Filipinos who fought for the United States during World War II, the U.S. government will soon be sending out checks -- to the few who are still alive. Veteran Franco Arcebal says, \"we are loyal to the United States, except tha... |
5c513e3f540f04ce9451f5b6d8d01c4fa1d14bee | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Babies are Noah Angel, known as Baby A, and Isaiah Angel, known as Baby C .
NEW: On discharge, Noah weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces; Isaiah weighed 5 pounds .
She plans to turn den in to nursery, with two babies per crib .
Suleman says "my ultimate goal is not to be a burden on ... taxpayers" | [
"(CNN) -- Nadya Suleman, who gave birth to octuplets in January, brought two of her babies home from the hospital late Tuesday. Nadya Suleman walks outside her new house for a video crew in La Habra, California, on March 10. She brought the infants to her new house in La Habra, California. Members of the media and... |
961bb6773f32ed1798218badd7e924dde0033dc9 | Summarize the following news article. | Muntadhar al-Zaidi, who threw his shoes at President Bush, gains cult-like following .
Hundreds of thousands of Facebook users join groups to praise the Iraqi journalist .
Fans extend beyond the Muslim and Arab worlds, politically and comically .
But seriousness of his actions leads to three-year prison sentence . | [
"(CNN) -- They've sung his praises on social networking pages, calling him a \"hero,\" \"the greatest man of our time,\" \"a legend.\" They've said he deserves to be knighted and should be decorated with medals. They've cried out for his amnesty and have even proposed serving time for him. A Lebanese student in Bei... |
59ffbced7b2bc927140362ddff96be235d3d797d | Summarize the following news article. | Venus Williams admits she's always sleepy, likes to nap before a match .
The sixth seed is playing in the Dubai Tennis Championships this week .
Venus aims to topple sister Serena to become world number one in 2009 .
Watch Venus Williams on Revealed this week at the times below . | [
"(CNN) -- The only thing Venus Williams treasures more than winning is a decent nap. Venus Williams knocks Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova out of the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships on February 17, 2009. Just before a match, when other top tennis players might be psyching themselves up for a three-set onslaught, the ... |
db9d6bfd3216d05bba2c919ea78df4c7a44fc7a7 | Summarize the following news article. | Rainn Wilson: I'm a member of the Baha'i faith, founded in the 1800s in Iran .
He says the faith has been persecuted on and off for 150 years .
Seven Baha'i leaders are going on trial in Iran on a variety of charges, he says .
Wilson: Ask your congressman to support a resolution on the Baha'is . | [
"Editor's note: Actor Rainn Wilson plays paper salesman Dwight Schrute in the television comedy \"The Office.\" Rainn Wilson says fellow members of his Baha'i faith are being persecuted in Iran. (CNN) -- Why is Rainn Wilson, \"Dwight\" on \"The Office,\" writing a news commentary for CNN? Good question. It's a bit ... |
4416697581fcfb00260d8fb161822306f4e12f76 | Summarize the following news article. | At least 98 dead, many more missing, from flash floods in Jakarta .
Flood began after heavy rains caused waters to smash through a dam .
Survivors say rumbling of waters sounded like an earthquake .
Rescuers are having difficulties reaching people because of mud . | [
"JAKARTA, Indonesia (CNN) -- The death toll from a flash flood in Indonesia's capital grew to 98 people on Sunday as rescuers widened their search for more than 130 other people in the aftermath. Members of a search and rescue team look for bodies near Jakarta. The nation's health ministry said 62 women, 31 men an... |
1d7e2bd04108ee1bb724a44b7ea5503730fce4e5 | Summarize the following news article. | In-flight food has been the butt of much criticism for the airline industry .
Industry experts say quality is improving despite some budget cutbacks .
Airline food is back in focus after a six-page rant from a Virgin passenger .
The complaint letter referred to the passenger's "culinary journey of hell" | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- The \"crime scene cookies\", \"baaji custard\" and \"sponge shafts\" depicted in Oliver Beale's letter of complaint to Virgin Atlantic struck a chord worldwide. Mean cuisine? Airline industry experts insist standards of in-flight food are improving. The missive he sent to Virgin chairman S... |
c87628dfcd1a9b6871d784eec341bf49ab7d1c48 | Summarize the following news article. | John and Elizabeth Calvert were last seen on March 3, 2008 .
They couple lived on board their yacht at Hilton Head Island .
They were growing suspicious of their accountant; set up a meeting .
Have information? Call (843) 524-2777. A $65,000 reward is offered . | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- John and Elizabeth Calvert enjoyed the good life on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, friends said, but they were growing more and more suspicious of the way their business books were being handled. Things weren't adding up. Money appeared to be missing. John and Elizabeth Calvert are feature... |
47e5cf2a19dc2d240011cbc0866aadab12f12078 | Summarize the following news article. | Kellee Santiago's company produces video games meant to inspire .
Santiago approaches games as art .
Titles like "Flow" and "Cloud" are alternatives to violent video games .
Santiago is a featured speaker at TEDx USC conference . | [
"(CNN) -- Kellee Santiago wants to tap into the kinder, gentler side of gaming. The player takes flight in \"Cloud,\" a video game distributed by thatgamecompany. The president and co-founder of thatgamecompany is finding success in the video game industry with titles like \"Flower,\" \"Flow\" and \"Cloud.\" The me... |
92f324886dbcffaf55453c6b63c08cc6de5c7c84 | Summarize the following news article. | Italy's art models have gone on strike, demanding they get a full-time wage .
Around 300 people do the job, but only about 50 of them are full-time .
During the Italian Renaissance artists mostly used prostitutes and lovers as models .
Priests let prostitutes use churches so it was possible to attract, employ name arti... | [
"ROME, Italy (CNN) -- When Anna Elisa Fattori arrives at work the first thing she does is to take off her clothes. All of them. For Fattori is a professional nude model working at Rome's art academy. Anna Elisa Fattori: \"You are trying to give inspiration to the students.\" \"It is a tough job!\" she tells me just... |
4c4b37d29f2eeefef8b626dd9d6c7cf73c8a0280 | Summarize the following news article. | As president, Barack Obama will use the Web to communicate directly with citizens .
Obama can bypass traditional media filters while reaching out to Americans .
Political-tech expert: "The rebooting of our democracy has begun"
Transition officials have a name for this online communications effort: Obama 2.0 . | [
"(CNN) -- As the first president-elect with a Facebook page and a YouTube channel, Barack Obama is poised to use the Internet to communicate directly with Americans in a way unknown to previous presidents. Since the election, President-elect Barack Obama has posted weekly video addresses on YouTube. Judging by Obam... |
848b0b2be909c6ef129629ba34c88d1a38cf6046 | Summarize the following news article. | Liz Kelly offered to donate kidney to move her ill fiance higher on donor list .
Matt House had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure .
House's family members were unable to donate because of health reasons .
After recuperation is over, the Massachusetts couple plans to marry by summer . | [
"(CNN) -- From songs to poems to sayings on the side of coffee cups, everyone tries to define love in words. Liz Kelly donated her kidney to her fiance after he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. But often, it's the extraordinary actions we take in the name of love that really define it. Liz Kelly's fianc... |
c71e4154b39fd7e66a78ecf0f53c8946193ab749 | Summarize the following news article. | Australian pilot lands a company plane in the ocean off Darwin .
He and five passengers escape injury after emergency landing .
Australian media dubbed pilot "Sully Lite," comparing him to U.S. hero . | [
"(CNN) -- An Australian pilot landed a company plane in the ocean off Darwin on Friday, in a water landing that prompted comparisons to last month's landing of a US Airways jet in New York's Hudson River. The Australian pilot has been compared to U.S. hero Chesley B. \"Sully\" Sullenberger, pictured above. The Aust... |
5d1874b7584eb1021d3ba5daa906f9378acdd005 | Summarize the following news article. | Barcelona's Gat hotels feature abstract art and stylishly minimalist furniture .
Room Mate has branches in a handful of Spanish cities .
In Madrid, Analina Rooms offers tastefully modernist brown-and-white interiors . | [
"(Budget Travel) -- Thanks to a vibrant design culture and growing tourism industry, Spain now has some of the best boutique hotels on the continent -- including a recent wave of hotel chains that's making chic accommodations affordable. The real estate boom has been a key factor. Spying the potential, many entrepr... |
edac9c5a07780b87de6f1bc9dd16078b63028409 | Summarize the following news article. | Saskatchewan projected to lead Canada in economic growth in 2009 .
Province helped by infrastructure investment, oil production .
Premier: We are "a story of success" that wants to help those struggling .
Relocation services business sees more people looking to move to province . | [
"(CNN) -- Normally, \"hot spot\" isn't the first phrase that comes to mind when talking about Saskatchewan, Canada. A relocation service company president said he is moving more people to Saskatchewan than ever before. But with most of Canada suffering from devastating job losses, this cold province is becoming exa... |
967072731f7c859f3eb146fdfc3a3e8c822af909 | Summarize the following news article. | Village of Linkenholt, in southern England, up for sale for $33 million .
Estate was left to a charitable trust that has put entire village on market .
Trust, villagers hope new owner will continue to run it in same manner . | [
"LINKENHOLT, England (CNN) -- Hidden away in the hills of Hampshire lies the village of Linkenholt. This idyllic community, home to just 50 people comes complete with grand Edwardian manor house, cricket pavilion and grounds, blacksmith's forge, rectory, shooting grounds, 22 houses and grade 2 listed cottages. The ... |
9c583e91ead0783376e51ce6b6fce0578eee1f5a | Summarize the following news article. | At least 22 commuters were killed and more than 53 wounded in blast .
Explosion hit a crowded bus near a southern suburb in the city of Colombo .
Police defused claymore mine in the same place, preventing another explosion . | [
"COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (CNN) -- At least 22 people were killed Friday in two bus bombings in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan security officials inspect the bus that was the target of the roadside bomb attack. Initially, police said 21 commuters were killed and more than 53 wounded when an explosion hit a crowded bus in a town s... |
207224ddaeb57ae77f91cd645f70a1a67485ff53 | Summarize the following news article. | Al Qaeda member Adam Gadahn appears in video posted on Internet on Saturday .
Video refers to ethnic divisions in Pakistan, fighting in Kashmir, U.S. economic woes .
The native Californian was charged with treason in 2006 . | [
"(CNN) -- American al Qaeda member Adam Gadahn appeared in a video posted on the Internet on Saturday, focusing on Pakistan, with references to the U.S. economic meltdown and fighting in Kashmir. Adam Gadahn, also known as Azzam the American, is seen in a video posted on the Internet in August 2007. The rambling, w... |
1f9afc69266a40e1f428f27f12d082c33d3e1869 | Summarize the following news article. | Jessica Keenan, 34, has Stage 4 breast cancer .
One of her dreams is to get married to defy her terminally ill prognosis .
The Dream Foundation is helping her dream come true .
The foundation helps terminally ill adults with their last wishes . | [
"LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Jessica Keenan tried on wedding dresses in a fancy Beverly Hills boutique, about 100 miles from the Santa Barbara, California, clinic where she gets blasted with chemotherapy once a week. Jessica Keenan, 34, is getting married January 24, thanks to the Dream Foundation. Keenan is 3... |
0d32aa0feee7f1ade275806a0d33191c2723d051 | Summarize the following news article. | Navy guards accused of assaulting detainees at Camp Bucca .
Eight prisoners were confined to cell sprayed with riot control agent, Navy says .
Navy: Two detainees allegedly left with minor bruises . | [
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. Navy has charged six guards accused of assaulting detainees in May at Camp Bucca in Iraq, naval officials said Thursday. U.S. guards patrol at Camp Bucca in Iraq in May. The Army Criminal Investigation Division investigated alleged incidents that left two detainees with minor bruises. ... |
887df74881bd7e6c31510611963abfe65e95a307 | Summarize the following news article. | Ex-girlfriend says he denied having HIV/AIDS, had unprotected sex with her .
Woman says Alomar endangered her health by lying to her about disease .
Court papers say tests in 2006 showed Alomar had full-blown AIDS .
Alomar's representative says claims are part of "frivolous lawsuit" | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- A lawsuit filed January 30 by baseball great Roberto Alomar's ex-girlfriend alleges he engaged in unprotected sex with her while suffering from HIV/AIDS. Roberto Alomar's ex-girlfriend says he had unprotected sex with her while infected with HIV. Ilya Dall is asking for $15 million for \"personal... |
e2807ed34092df9e3e53b320dbf6cd49129e8c49 | Summarize the following news article. | Jordan Lorence: Barack Obama has asked Rick Warren to give the invocation .
He says activists are seeking to ban Warren from speaking because of his views .
Lorence says Warren's view on marriage is the majority position in the U.S.
He says Obama also believes marriage is between a man and a woman . | [
"Editor's note: Jordan Lorence is senior legal counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund, a nonprofit organization of Christian attorneys. He has litigated religious liberty and free speech cases since 1984, including the Southworth case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1999, involving mandatory student fees at public ... |
5ea62e37a3ce8a6f7339cd14de624a6edeead251 | Summarize the following news article. | Former Culture Club singer jailed for falsely imprisoning a male escort .
The victim, Audun Carlsen, claimed he was also beaten with a chain .
Boy George, whose real name is George O'Dowd, has battled drug addiction .
He spent 5 days cleaning the streets of Manhattan in 2006 on community order . | [
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Karma caught up with former Culture Club singer Boy George on Friday when a court sentenced the star to 15 months for falsely imprisoning a male escort, a court spokeswoman said. George O'Dowd, also known as Boy George, arrives at Snaresbrook Crown Court, in east London. Full details of th... |
dec7868d0ac94fc993d0b112a082c867b20767f4 | Summarize the following news article. | Carly Fiorina: It's understandable that people are outraged at Wall St. pay .
Fiorina says government shouldn't set limits on executive compensation .
She says all aspects of pay and perks should be disclosed .
Fiorina: Shareholders, including government, should vote on pay packages . | [
"Editor's note: Carly Fiorina is chief executive of Carly Fiorina Enterprises and former chief executive of HP. She was an adviser to Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign last year. Carly Fiorina says outrage at Wall St. pay is justified but salaries shouldn't be set by government. (CNN) -- Americans are outrag... |
dee9b138e2b6acae35d0befa7ba5f4452ab2e487 | Summarize the following news article. | The Indigo Girls released their latest album, "Poseidon and the Bitter Bug," Tuesday .
The folk rockers talk with CNN about working on the independent effort .
The Atlanta duo recorded the album in just three weeks .
Band member: Writing process is the same, but "we just trust it more now" | [
"(CNN) -- The Indigo Girls navigate the challenges of today's recording environment with their new two-disc album, \"Poseidon and the Bitter Bug.\" The Indigo Girls, Amy Ray, left, and Emily Saliers released their latest folk-rock album on Tuesday. Rather than abandon ship amid the country's economic recession and ... |
b1cfc6129ce717bfc42a88732b77b809f4d3b12e | Summarize the following news article. | Inmate calls missing woman's father, says he heard other inmates talking .
Police say inmate's information is nothing new .
Jennifer Kesse was 24, disappeared three years ago near Orlando, Florida .
Information? Call 1-800-423-TIPS. A $10,000 reward is offered . | [
"NEW YORK (CNN) -- For three years, family, friends and her college sorority sisters have been looking for Jennifer Kesse, wondering what happened to her. Jennifer Kesse would be 26 now. She has been missing since January 24, 2006. Last week, on the third anniversary of Kesse's disappearance, an inmate in a Florida... |
845ab7e3b47dc22a04260384af4d5f2cdcb7cba7 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Gov. Kathleen Sebelius approves $300 million in cuts for 2009 budget .
NEW: State leaders agree to borrow $225 million to pay tax refunds, state employees .
New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine announces 2 furlough days for state employees .
43 states starting year short, National Conference of State Legislatures says . | [
"(CNN) -- Kansas leaders Wednesday ended a standoff that had delayed tax refunds and state paychecks by agreeing to borrow $225 million from various state accounts, a spokeswoman for the governor's office said. Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius approved $300 million in budget cuts Wednesday. Republican lawmakers approv... |
84cfdb6d111351586ec9fddb0e492177214279dc | Summarize the following news article. | Bob Greene: Peggy Sue, of famous Buddy Holly song, lives in west Texas .
He says she has a theory about what love does to a person .
Greene: As spring arrives, Peggy Sue admits she has hope in her heart . | [
"Editor's note: CNN Contributor Bob Greene is a bestselling author whose current book is \"When We Get to Surf City: A Journey Through America in Pursuit of Rock and Roll, Friendship, and Dreams.\" Peggy Sue Gerron, left, and Jerry Allison, right, at Buddy Holly's wedding to Maria Elena Holly. (CNN) -- After days o... |
20356f73269db23ab93baccc12470236b8eeff24 | Summarize the following news article. | NEW: Cartoon's distributor defends cartoonist, cites his talent to stir debate .
Work by Pulitzer-winning cartoonist shows jack-booted figure, Jewish star with fangs .
Anti-Defamation League, Simon Wiesenthal Center say it uses anti-Semitic imagery .
Critics compare Israeli actions to Nazi aggression; Israel says it mu... | [
"(CNN) -- Two leading Jewish watchdog groups are denouncing a prominent cartoonist's illustration about Israel's offensive in Gaza, saying it uses anti-Semitic imagery. The cartoon was published Wednesday in newspapers and on the Internet. The Anti-Defamation League, which has been fighting anti-Semitism since it w... |
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