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[ "BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraqi Security Forces captured 66 people believed to be connected to al Qaeda in Iraq terror cells, the U.S. military said Thursday. Members of the Iraqi Security Forces are working in Iraq to capture terrorists and insurgents.", "Members of the Iraqi Security Forces are working in Iraq to capture terrorists and insurgents. The suspects were captured during separate operations in northern Iraq this week, according to a military news release.", "The suspects were captured during separate operations in northern Iraq this week, according to a military news release. The suspects included 45 men from al Qaeda in Iraq and 21 suspected terrorists from an umbrella group of al Qaeda in Iraq known as The Islamic State of Iraq, the statement said.", "The suspects included 45 men from al Qaeda in Iraq and 21 suspected terrorists from an umbrella group of al Qaeda in Iraq known as The Islamic State of Iraq, the statement said. The suspects are believed to be part of terror cells responsible for bombings, torturing of civilians, conducting attacks and warning insurgents about upcoming Iraqi and U.S. military operations, the military said.", "The suspects are believed to be part of terror cells responsible for bombings, torturing of civilians, conducting attacks and warning insurgents about upcoming Iraqi and U.S. military operations, the military said. One of the suspects is believed to have conducted more than 12 attacks since July.", "One of the suspects is believed to have conducted more than 12 attacks since July. \"These operations show the ability of Iraqi Security Forces to repeatedly capture criminals who undermine the security of Iraq,\" said Lt. Col. Neil Harper, a U.S. military spokesman." ]

[ "12" ]

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[ "BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraqi Security Forces captured 66 people believed to be connected to al Qaeda in Iraq terror cells, the U.S. military said Thursday. Members of the Iraqi Security Forces are working in Iraq to capture terrorists and insurgents.", "Members of the Iraqi Security Forces are working in Iraq to capture terrorists and insurgents. The suspects were captured during separate operations in northern Iraq this week, according to a military news release.", "The suspects were captured during separate operations in northern Iraq this week, according to a military news release. The suspects included 45 men from al Qaeda in Iraq and 21 suspected terrorists from an umbrella group of al Qaeda in Iraq known as The Islamic State of Iraq, the statement said.", "The suspects included 45 men from al Qaeda in Iraq and 21 suspected terrorists from an umbrella group of al Qaeda in Iraq known as The Islamic State of Iraq, the statement said. The suspects are believed to be part of terror cells responsible for bombings, torturing of civilians, conducting attacks and warning insurgents about upcoming Iraqi and U.S. military operations, the military said.", "The suspects are believed to be part of terror cells responsible for bombings, torturing of civilians, conducting attacks and warning insurgents about upcoming Iraqi and U.S. military operations, the military said. One of the suspects is believed to have conducted more than 12 attacks since July.", "One of the suspects is believed to have conducted more than 12 attacks since July. \"These operations show the ability of Iraqi Security Forces to repeatedly capture criminals who undermine the security of Iraq,\" said Lt. Col. Neil Harper, a U.S. military spokesman." ]

[ "45 men from al Qaeda in Iraq and 21 suspected terrorists from an umbrella group of al Qaeda in Iraq known as The Islamic State of Iraq," ]

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[ "BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraqi Security Forces captured 66 people believed to be connected to al Qaeda in Iraq terror cells, the U.S. military said Thursday. Members of the Iraqi Security Forces are working in Iraq to capture terrorists and insurgents.", "Members of the Iraqi Security Forces are working in Iraq to capture terrorists and insurgents. The suspects were captured during separate operations in northern Iraq this week, according to a military news release.", "The suspects were captured during separate operations in northern Iraq this week, according to a military news release. The suspects included 45 men from al Qaeda in Iraq and 21 suspected terrorists from an umbrella group of al Qaeda in Iraq known as The Islamic State of Iraq, the statement said.", "The suspects included 45 men from al Qaeda in Iraq and 21 suspected terrorists from an umbrella group of al Qaeda in Iraq known as The Islamic State of Iraq, the statement said. The suspects are believed to be part of terror cells responsible for bombings, torturing of civilians, conducting attacks and warning insurgents about upcoming Iraqi and U.S. military operations, the military said.", "The suspects are believed to be part of terror cells responsible for bombings, torturing of civilians, conducting attacks and warning insurgents about upcoming Iraqi and U.S. military operations, the military said. One of the suspects is believed to have conducted more than 12 attacks since July.", "One of the suspects is believed to have conducted more than 12 attacks since July. \"These operations show the ability of Iraqi Security Forces to repeatedly capture criminals who undermine the security of Iraq,\" said Lt. Col. Neil Harper, a U.S. military spokesman." ]

[ "first-degree murder" ]

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[ "BOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) -- A 23-year-old medical student pleaded not guilty Monday to an indictment alleging first-degree murder charge in a killing tied to Craigslist. Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April.", "Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April. Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year.", "Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year. A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder.", "A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder. Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10.", "Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10. Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist.", "Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist. He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.", "He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday.", "Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday. He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail.", "He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail. Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment.", "Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment. Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel.", "Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel. The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said.", "The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said. Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island.", "Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island. He has been charged with assault with the intent to rob, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a handgun and use of a firearm while committing a crime of violence, stemming from an April 16 robbery attempt at a Holiday Inn Express in Warwick, Rhode Island." ]

[ "Philip Markoff" ]

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[ "BOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) -- A 23-year-old medical student pleaded not guilty Monday to an indictment alleging first-degree murder charge in a killing tied to Craigslist. Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April.", "Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April. Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year.", "Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year. A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder.", "A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder. Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10.", "Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10. Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist.", "Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist. He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.", "He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday.", "Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday. He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail.", "He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail. Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment.", "Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment. Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel.", "Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel. The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said.", "The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said. Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island.", "Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island. He has been charged with assault with the intent to rob, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a handgun and use of a firearm while committing a crime of violence, stemming from an April 16 robbery attempt at a Holiday Inn Express in Warwick, Rhode Island." ]

[ "killing a woman and robbing another" ]

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[ "BOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) -- A 23-year-old medical student pleaded not guilty Monday to an indictment alleging first-degree murder charge in a killing tied to Craigslist. Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April.", "Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April. Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year.", "Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year. A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder.", "A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder. Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10.", "Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10. Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist.", "Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist. He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.", "He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday.", "Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday. He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail.", "He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail. Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment.", "Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment. Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel.", "Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel. The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said.", "The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said. Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island.", "Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island. He has been charged with assault with the intent to rob, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a handgun and use of a firearm while committing a crime of violence, stemming from an April 16 robbery attempt at a Holiday Inn Express in Warwick, Rhode Island." ]

[ "Julissa Brisman," ]

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[ "BOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) -- A 23-year-old medical student pleaded not guilty Monday to an indictment alleging first-degree murder charge in a killing tied to Craigslist. Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April.", "Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April. Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year.", "Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year. A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder.", "A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder. Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10.", "Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10. Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist.", "Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist. He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.", "He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday.", "Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday. He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail.", "He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail. Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment.", "Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment. Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel.", "Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel. The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said.", "The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said. Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island.", "Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island. He has been charged with assault with the intent to rob, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a handgun and use of a firearm while committing a crime of violence, stemming from an April 16 robbery attempt at a Holiday Inn Express in Warwick, Rhode Island." ]

[ "first-degree murder" ]

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[ "BOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) -- A 23-year-old medical student pleaded not guilty Monday to an indictment alleging first-degree murder charge in a killing tied to Craigslist. Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April.", "Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April. Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year.", "Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year. A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder.", "A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder. Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10.", "Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10. Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist.", "Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist. He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.", "He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday.", "Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday. He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail.", "He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail. Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment.", "Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment. Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel.", "Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel. The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said.", "The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said. Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island.", "Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island. He has been charged with assault with the intent to rob, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a handgun and use of a firearm while committing a crime of violence, stemming from an April 16 robbery attempt at a Holiday Inn Express in Warwick, Rhode Island." ]

[ "Monday" ]

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[ "BOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) -- A 23-year-old medical student pleaded not guilty Monday to an indictment alleging first-degree murder charge in a killing tied to Craigslist. Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April.", "Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April. Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year.", "Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year. A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder.", "A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder. Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10.", "Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10. Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist.", "Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist. He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.", "He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday.", "Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday. He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail.", "He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail. Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment.", "Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment. Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel.", "Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel. The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said.", "The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said. Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island.", "Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island. He has been charged with assault with the intent to rob, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a handgun and use of a firearm while committing a crime of violence, stemming from an April 16 robbery attempt at a Holiday Inn Express in Warwick, Rhode Island." ]

[ "ads on the popular Web site Craigslist." ]

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[ "BOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) -- A 23-year-old medical student pleaded not guilty Monday to an indictment alleging first-degree murder charge in a killing tied to Craigslist. Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April.", "Philip Markoff is charged with killing a woman and robbing another in Boston hotels in April. Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year.", "Philip Markoff is accused in the the fatal shooting of one woman and the robbery another in Boston hotels earlier this year. A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder.", "A Massachusetts grand jury late last week indicted him on seven counts, including first-degree murder. Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10.", "Markoff is charged with the April 14 fatal shooting and attempted robbery of Julissa Brisman, 25, and the armed robbery of a 29-year-old Las Vegas woman on April 10. Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist.", "Investigators have linked both crimes to ads on the popular Web site Craigslist. He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.", "He is also charged with \"the armed and forcible confinement\" of the two women, as well as two counts of unlawful firearm possession, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday.", "Watch Markoff in court » The grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday, and it moves the case from Boston Municipal Court to Suffolk Superior Court, where Markoff entered his not guilty plea on Monday. He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail.", "He previously had pleaded not guilty in the city court and is being held without bail. Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment.", "Markoff's attorney, John Salzberg, had no comment on the new indictment. Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel.", "Prosecutors said Brisman, a model from New York who advertised as a masseuse on Craigslist, was shot three times at close range and suffered blunt head trauma at the Marriott Copley Place hotel. The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said.", "The Las Vegas woman was robbed of $800 in cash and $250 in American Express gift cards at the Westin Copley Place hotel, police reports said. Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island.", "Markoff, a second-year medical student at Boston University's School of Medicine, also has been charged in a nonfatal hotel assault in Rhode Island. He has been charged with assault with the intent to rob, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a handgun and use of a firearm while committing a crime of violence, stemming from an April 16 robbery attempt at a Holiday Inn Express in Warwick, Rhode Island." ]

[ "Thursday" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Les Paul never stopped tinkering, said Henry Juszkiewicz. Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson.", "Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson. Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars.", "Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars. Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food.", "Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food. Paul was very particular, desiring a dish called Chicken Subgum. The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle.", "The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle. Les Paul died Thursday of pneumonia. He was 94. Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon.", "Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon. The following is an edited version of the interview. Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul.", "Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul. Henry Juszkiewicz: I've been with Gibson about 25 years and known Les pretty much through that entire period. ... Les was a very kind person.", "... Les was a very kind person. He was a visionary. In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around.", "In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around. ... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do.", "... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do. ... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful.", "... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful. CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it?", "CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it? Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful.", "Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful. It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les.", "It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les. He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality.", "He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality. And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly.", "And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly. ... It really wasn't until 1965, '66 that the guitar took off and became popular. In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years.", "In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years. One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959.", "One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959. And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959.", "And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959. So Les was always ahead of his time.", "So Les was always ahead of his time. He was someone who could see what was going to happen 50 years in advance, and very often, he was able to bring his vision to reality and share it with the entire musical community. ...", "... ... The [Les Paul] guitar shines in modern music. ... In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder.", "In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder. In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up.", "In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up. What Les did was turn it into a whole new instrument. When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today.", "When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today. ... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years.", "... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years. Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions.", "Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions. It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive].", "It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive]. ... As a guitar player, when I pick it up, I know it's a Les Paul. I can feel the sustain. It's got a certain feeling.", "It's got a certain feeling. ... There's a lot of things in it. But it's the package that's kind of magic. In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable.", "In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable. CNN: How many Les Pauls do you sell nowadays? Juszkiewicz: A lot. Many, many thousands.", "Many, many thousands. I'll share with you: We had a big debate when we first got involved in the business. When I was a young guitar" ]

[ "the Gibson Les Paul" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Les Paul never stopped tinkering, said Henry Juszkiewicz. Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson.", "Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson. Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars.", "Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars. Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food.", "Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food. Paul was very particular, desiring a dish called Chicken Subgum. The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle.", "The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle. Les Paul died Thursday of pneumonia. He was 94. Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon.", "Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon. The following is an edited version of the interview. Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul.", "Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul. Henry Juszkiewicz: I've been with Gibson about 25 years and known Les pretty much through that entire period. ... Les was a very kind person.", "... Les was a very kind person. He was a visionary. In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around.", "In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around. ... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do.", "... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do. ... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful.", "... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful. CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it?", "CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it? Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful.", "Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful. It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les.", "It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les. He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality.", "He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality. And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly.", "And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly. ... It really wasn't until 1965, '66 that the guitar took off and became popular. In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years.", "In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years. One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959.", "One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959. And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959.", "And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959. So Les was always ahead of his time.", "So Les was always ahead of his time. He was someone who could see what was going to happen 50 years in advance, and very often, he was able to bring his vision to reality and share it with the entire musical community. ...", "... ... The [Les Paul] guitar shines in modern music. ... In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder.", "In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder. In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up.", "In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up. What Les did was turn it into a whole new instrument. When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today.", "When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today. ... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years.", "... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years. Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions.", "Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions. It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive].", "It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive]. ... As a guitar player, when I pick it up, I know it's a Les Paul. I can feel the sustain. It's got a certain feeling.", "It's got a certain feeling. ... There's a lot of things in it. But it's the package that's kind of magic. In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable.", "In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable. CNN: How many Les Pauls do you sell nowadays? Juszkiewicz: A lot. Many, many thousands.", "Many, many thousands. I'll share with you: We had a big debate when we first got involved in the business. When I was a young guitar" ]

[ "Les Paul" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Les Paul never stopped tinkering, said Henry Juszkiewicz. Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson.", "Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson. Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars.", "Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars. Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food.", "Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food. Paul was very particular, desiring a dish called Chicken Subgum. The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle.", "The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle. Les Paul died Thursday of pneumonia. He was 94. Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon.", "Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon. The following is an edited version of the interview. Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul.", "Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul. Henry Juszkiewicz: I've been with Gibson about 25 years and known Les pretty much through that entire period. ... Les was a very kind person.", "... Les was a very kind person. He was a visionary. In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around.", "In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around. ... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do.", "... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do. ... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful.", "... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful. CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it?", "CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it? Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful.", "Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful. It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les.", "It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les. He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality.", "He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality. And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly.", "And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly. ... It really wasn't until 1965, '66 that the guitar took off and became popular. In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years.", "In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years. One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959.", "One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959. And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959.", "And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959. So Les was always ahead of his time.", "So Les was always ahead of his time. He was someone who could see what was going to happen 50 years in advance, and very often, he was able to bring his vision to reality and share it with the entire musical community. ...", "... ... The [Les Paul] guitar shines in modern music. ... In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder.", "In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder. In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up.", "In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up. What Les did was turn it into a whole new instrument. When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today.", "When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today. ... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years.", "... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years. Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions.", "Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions. It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive].", "It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive]. ... As a guitar player, when I pick it up, I know it's a Les Paul. I can feel the sustain. It's got a certain feeling.", "It's got a certain feeling. ... There's a lot of things in it. But it's the package that's kind of magic. In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable.", "In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable. CNN: How many Les Pauls do you sell nowadays? Juszkiewicz: A lot. Many, many thousands.", "Many, many thousands. I'll share with you: We had a big debate when we first got involved in the business. When I was a young guitar" ]

[ "Gibson Les Paul" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Les Paul never stopped tinkering, said Henry Juszkiewicz. Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson.", "Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson. Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars.", "Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars. Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food.", "Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food. Paul was very particular, desiring a dish called Chicken Subgum. The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle.", "The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle. Les Paul died Thursday of pneumonia. He was 94. Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon.", "Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon. The following is an edited version of the interview. Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul.", "Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul. Henry Juszkiewicz: I've been with Gibson about 25 years and known Les pretty much through that entire period. ... Les was a very kind person.", "... Les was a very kind person. He was a visionary. In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around.", "In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around. ... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do.", "... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do. ... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful.", "... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful. CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it?", "CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it? Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful.", "Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful. It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les.", "It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les. He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality.", "He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality. And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly.", "And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly. ... It really wasn't until 1965, '66 that the guitar took off and became popular. In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years.", "In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years. One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959.", "One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959. And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959.", "And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959. So Les was always ahead of his time.", "So Les was always ahead of his time. He was someone who could see what was going to happen 50 years in advance, and very often, he was able to bring his vision to reality and share it with the entire musical community. ...", "... ... The [Les Paul] guitar shines in modern music. ... In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder.", "In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder. In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up.", "In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up. What Les did was turn it into a whole new instrument. When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today.", "When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today. ... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years.", "... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years. Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions.", "Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions. It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive].", "It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive]. ... As a guitar player, when I pick it up, I know it's a Les Paul. I can feel the sustain. It's got a certain feeling.", "It's got a certain feeling. ... There's a lot of things in it. But it's the package that's kind of magic. In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable.", "In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable. CNN: How many Les Pauls do you sell nowadays? Juszkiewicz: A lot. Many, many thousands.", "Many, many thousands. I'll share with you: We had a big debate when we first got involved in the business. When I was a young guitar" ]

[ "Les Paul" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Les Paul never stopped tinkering, said Henry Juszkiewicz. Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson.", "Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson. Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars.", "Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars. Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food.", "Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food. Paul was very particular, desiring a dish called Chicken Subgum. The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle.", "The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle. Les Paul died Thursday of pneumonia. He was 94. Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon.", "Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon. The following is an edited version of the interview. Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul.", "Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul. Henry Juszkiewicz: I've been with Gibson about 25 years and known Les pretty much through that entire period. ... Les was a very kind person.", "... Les was a very kind person. He was a visionary. In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around.", "In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around. ... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do.", "... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do. ... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful.", "... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful. CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it?", "CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it? Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful.", "Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful. It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les.", "It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les. He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality.", "He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality. And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly.", "And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly. ... It really wasn't until 1965, '66 that the guitar took off and became popular. In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years.", "In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years. One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959.", "One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959. And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959.", "And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959. So Les was always ahead of his time.", "So Les was always ahead of his time. He was someone who could see what was going to happen 50 years in advance, and very often, he was able to bring his vision to reality and share it with the entire musical community. ...", "... ... The [Les Paul] guitar shines in modern music. ... In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder.", "In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder. In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up.", "In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up. What Les did was turn it into a whole new instrument. When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today.", "When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today. ... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years.", "... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years. Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions.", "Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions. It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive].", "It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive]. ... As a guitar player, when I pick it up, I know it's a Les Paul. I can feel the sustain. It's got a certain feeling.", "It's got a certain feeling. ... There's a lot of things in it. But it's the package that's kind of magic. In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable.", "In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable. CNN: How many Les Pauls do you sell nowadays? Juszkiewicz: A lot. Many, many thousands.", "Many, many thousands. I'll share with you: We had a big debate when we first got involved in the business. When I was a young guitar" ]

[ "94." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Les Paul never stopped tinkering, said Henry Juszkiewicz. Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson.", "Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson. Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars.", "Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars. Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food.", "Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food. Paul was very particular, desiring a dish called Chicken Subgum. The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle.", "The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle. Les Paul died Thursday of pneumonia. He was 94. Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon.", "Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon. The following is an edited version of the interview. Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul.", "Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul. Henry Juszkiewicz: I've been with Gibson about 25 years and known Les pretty much through that entire period. ... Les was a very kind person.", "... Les was a very kind person. He was a visionary. In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around.", "In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around. ... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do.", "... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do. ... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful.", "... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful. CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it?", "CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it? Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful.", "Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful. It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les.", "It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les. He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality.", "He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality. And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly.", "And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly. ... It really wasn't until 1965, '66 that the guitar took off and became popular. In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years.", "In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years. One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959.", "One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959. And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959.", "And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959. So Les was always ahead of his time.", "So Les was always ahead of his time. He was someone who could see what was going to happen 50 years in advance, and very often, he was able to bring his vision to reality and share it with the entire musical community. ...", "... ... The [Les Paul] guitar shines in modern music. ... In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder.", "In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder. In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up.", "In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up. What Les did was turn it into a whole new instrument. When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today.", "When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today. ... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years.", "... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years. Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions.", "Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions. It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive].", "It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive]. ... As a guitar player, when I pick it up, I know it's a Les Paul. I can feel the sustain. It's got a certain feeling.", "It's got a certain feeling. ... There's a lot of things in it. But it's the package that's kind of magic. In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable.", "In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable. CNN: How many Les Pauls do you sell nowadays? Juszkiewicz: A lot. Many, many thousands.", "Many, many thousands. I'll share with you: We had a big debate when we first got involved in the business. When I was a young guitar" ]

[ "how to improve guitars," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Les Paul never stopped tinkering, said Henry Juszkiewicz. Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson.", "Les Paul was constantly making recommendations on how to improve guitars, says the CEO of Gibson. Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars.", "Juszkiewicz, the chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitars, remembers getting calls from his company's partner (and famed client), offering recommendations on how to change or market his eponymous Gibson guitars. Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food.", "Sometimes, Juszkiewicz recalls, the two would go out for Chinese food. Paul was very particular, desiring a dish called Chicken Subgum. The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle.", "The two would have to search Chinatown for a restaurant that knew how to cook it, he says with a chuckle. Les Paul died Thursday of pneumonia. He was 94. Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon.", "Juszkiewicz talked about his friend and colleague Thursday afternoon. The following is an edited version of the interview. Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul.", "Watch how Les Paul helped invent modern music » CNN: Tell me about working with Les Paul. Henry Juszkiewicz: I've been with Gibson about 25 years and known Les pretty much through that entire period. ... Les was a very kind person.", "... Les was a very kind person. He was a visionary. In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around.", "In the early days, Gibson was doing very poorly as a company, and I got involved essentially to turn the company around. ... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do.", "... We had many, many conversations about the guitar business and what to do. ... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful.", "... A lot of the things we talked about and implemented were very successful. CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it?", "CNN: What was distinctive about the Gibson Les Paul when it came out, and what remains distinctive about it? Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful.", "Gallery: Guitarists pay tribute to Les Paul » Juszkiewicz: When it first came out, it was extremely controversial, and it was not really successful. It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les.", "It took years for Gibson to actually come to terms with Les. He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality.", "He had been pitching the head of what was Gibson's parent company, CMI, for three or four years until they finally decided to give it a try -- and only then when he became very famous and a television personality. And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly.", "And they were right, actually, because a solid-body guitar was considered silly. ... It really wasn't until 1965, '66 that the guitar took off and became popular. In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years.", "In fact, in the early '60s, the guitar was discontinued for several years. One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959.", "One of the [prized] Les Pauls was the 1959 Les Paul -- that's sort of the holy grail of Les Pauls -- and one of the reasons is there were only 300 units made in 1959. And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959.", "And 300 units was not really that successful for Gibson; it was a powerhouse guitar builder in 1959. So Les was always ahead of his time.", "So Les was always ahead of his time. He was someone who could see what was going to happen 50 years in advance, and very often, he was able to bring his vision to reality and share it with the entire musical community. ...", "... ... The [Les Paul] guitar shines in modern music. ... In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder.", "In the '50s and before the '50s, the [standard] guitar was amplified, but it was just louder. In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up.", "In other words, it still sounded just like an acoustic guitar, but you could turn it up. What Les did was turn it into a whole new instrument. When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today.", "When he was playing ... you will hear this rich context that's kind of normal today. ... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years.", "... CNN: Les Paul being Les Paul, I assumed he continue to play with things over the years. Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions.", "Juszkiewicz: Yeah, he would call me all the time and give me suggestions. It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive].", "It's really hard to answer your original question, what makes it [distinctive]. ... As a guitar player, when I pick it up, I know it's a Les Paul. I can feel the sustain. It's got a certain feeling.", "It's got a certain feeling. ... There's a lot of things in it. But it's the package that's kind of magic. In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable.", "In the modern world, working with modern equipment, it's incomparable. CNN: How many Les Pauls do you sell nowadays? Juszkiewicz: A lot. Many, many thousands.", "Many, many thousands. I'll share with you: We had a big debate when we first got involved in the business. When I was a young guitar" ]

[ "to Bundesliga club Stuttgart" ]

[ { "end": [ 132 ], "start": [ 105 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has turned down a move to Inter Milan in favor of returning to Bundesliga club Stuttgart on loan for the season. Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart.", "Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart. Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week.", "Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week. But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany.", "But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany. Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona.", "Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona. Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final.", "Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final. Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season.", "Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season. \"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said.", "\"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said. Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb.", "Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb. He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\"", "He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\" Stuttgart had seen moves for both Real Madrid's Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Vagner Love of CSKA Moscow break down in recent weeks." ]

[ "the season." ]

[ { "end": [ 156 ], "start": [ 146 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has turned down a move to Inter Milan in favor of returning to Bundesliga club Stuttgart on loan for the season. Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart.", "Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart. Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week.", "Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week. But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany.", "But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany. Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona.", "Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona. Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final.", "Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final. Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season.", "Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season. \"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said.", "\"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said. Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb.", "Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb. He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\"", "He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\" Stuttgart had seen moves for both Real Madrid's Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Vagner Love of CSKA Moscow break down in recent weeks." ]

[ "Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o" ]

[ { "end": [ 356 ], "start": [ 322 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has turned down a move to Inter Milan in favor of returning to Bundesliga club Stuttgart on loan for the season. Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart.", "Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart. Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week.", "Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week. But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany.", "But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany. Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona.", "Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona. Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final.", "Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final. Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season.", "Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season. \"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said.", "\"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said. Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb.", "Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb. He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\"", "He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\" Stuttgart had seen moves for both Real Madrid's Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Vagner Love of CSKA Moscow break down in recent weeks." ]

[ "midfielder Alexander Hleb" ]

[ { "end": [ 43 ], "start": [ 19 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has turned down a move to Inter Milan in favor of returning to Bundesliga club Stuttgart on loan for the season. Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart.", "Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart. Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week.", "Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week. But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany.", "But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany. Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona.", "Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona. Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final.", "Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final. Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season.", "Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season. \"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said.", "\"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said. Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb.", "Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb. He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\"", "He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\" Stuttgart had seen moves for both Real Madrid's Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Vagner Love of CSKA Moscow break down in recent weeks." ]

[ "Alexander Hleb" ]

[ { "end": [ 174 ], "start": [ 161 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has turned down a move to Inter Milan in favor of returning to Bundesliga club Stuttgart on loan for the season. Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart.", "Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart. Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week.", "Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week. But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany.", "But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany. Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona.", "Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona. Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final.", "Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final. Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season.", "Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season. \"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said.", "\"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said. Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb.", "Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb. He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\"", "He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\" Stuttgart had seen moves for both Real Madrid's Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Vagner Love of CSKA Moscow break down in recent weeks." ]

[ "be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week." ]

[ { "end": [ 388 ], "start": [ 288 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has turned down a move to Inter Milan in favor of returning to Bundesliga club Stuttgart on loan for the season. Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart.", "Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart. Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week.", "Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week. But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany.", "But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany. Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona.", "Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona. Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final.", "Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final. Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season.", "Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season. \"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said.", "\"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said. Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb.", "Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb. He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\"", "He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\" Stuttgart had seen moves for both Real Madrid's Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Vagner Love of CSKA Moscow break down in recent weeks." ]

[ "midfielder" ]

[ { "end": [ 28 ], "start": [ 19 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb has turned down a move to Inter Milan in favor of returning to Bundesliga club Stuttgart on loan for the season. Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart.", "Alexander Hleb is presented to the media after completing his loan move to former club Stuttgart. Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week.", "Hleb had been expected to be part of the swap deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o switch clubs earlier this week. But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany.", "But the 28-year-old Belarus international has opted against joining Cameroon striker Eto'o at the San Siro due to the limited prospects of regular football under Jose Mourinho, and instead decided to return to Germany. Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona.", "Hleb left Stuttgart four years ago to move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he spent three seasons -- including reaching the Champions League final in 2006, which the Gunners lost to Barcelona. Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final.", "Top 20 summer transfer targets Hleb eventually ended up moving to the Nou Camp last summer, but struggled to claim a place in the side and was omitted from the 18-man squad that beat Manchester United in this year's Champions League final. Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season.", "Hleb told Stuttgart's official Web site he had moved to Markus Babbel's side because of their prospects for the coming season. \"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said.", "\"I have opted for Stuttgart because the team has great potential and I am convinced that we can achieve a lot together,\" the 28-year-old said. Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb.", "Stuttgart general manager Horst Heldt added: \"We have signed a world class player with Alexander Hleb. He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\"", "He will increase the quality of our squad even further.\" Stuttgart had seen moves for both Real Madrid's Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Vagner Love of CSKA Moscow break down in recent weeks." ]

[ "no one" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A soldier who reported for duty with her children in tow has been granted her request for a discharge, her lawyer said Monday. Lisa Pagan was recalled to the Army after being honorably discharged four years ago.", "Lisa Pagan was recalled to the Army after being honorably discharged four years ago. Lisa Pagan, of Davidson, North Carolina, reported for duty Monday morning at Fort Benning, Georgia, with her two preschool children.", "Lisa Pagan, of Davidson, North Carolina, reported for duty Monday morning at Fort Benning, Georgia, with her two preschool children. She had been honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of specialist nearly four years ago but was recalled as part of the Individual Ready Reserve program.", "She had been honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of specialist nearly four years ago but was recalled as part of the Individual Ready Reserve program. The former Army truck driver asked for a reprieve from deployment because her husband travels for business and they would have no one to care for their children if she was sent overseas.", "The former Army truck driver asked for a reprieve from deployment because her husband travels for business and they would have no one to care for their children if she was sent overseas. Until Monday, her request had been denied.", "Until Monday, her request had been denied. Late Monday afternoon, Pagan's lawyer told CNN the Army would grant her request and begin the process of discharge again, this time for good.", "Late Monday afternoon, Pagan's lawyer told CNN the Army would grant her request and begin the process of discharge again, this time for good. \"We are definitely heading in the right direction for Lisa and her family and her children,\" said Mark Waple, Pagan's attorney.", "\"We are definitely heading in the right direction for Lisa and her family and her children,\" said Mark Waple, Pagan's attorney. \"She has been told by her chain of command they plan on doing everything they can within reason to do this as expeditiously as possible.\"", "\"She has been told by her chain of command they plan on doing everything they can within reason to do this as expeditiously as possible.\" Pagan enlisted in 2002 and was honorably discharged from active duty in June 2005. She was never deployed.", "She was never deployed. Before she left for Fort Benning, Pagan, 27, told CNN affiliate WCNC that her relatives weren't able to care for her children for various reasons, including her relatives' health.", "Before she left for Fort Benning, Pagan, 27, told CNN affiliate WCNC that her relatives weren't able to care for her children for various reasons, including her relatives' health. She said her family couldn't afford having her husband give up his job.", "She said her family couldn't afford having her husband give up his job. They would lose their house, she told the Charlotte, North Carolina-TV station. \"I'm a human being. I need to take care of my children.", "I need to take care of my children. They don't have anybody else,\" Pagan told WCNC. Since September 11, 2001, the Army has recalled about 25,000 soldiers. Nearly half requested a delay or a full exemption.", "Nearly half requested a delay or a full exemption. Some just wanted to finish their school semester before reporting. Others had financial or medical problems that made it difficult to report for duty.", "Others had financial or medical problems that made it difficult to report for duty. The Army says it granted nearly nine out of 10 delay requests and six out of 10 requests for exemption." ]

[ "reported for duty" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A soldier who reported for duty with her children in tow has been granted her request for a discharge, her lawyer said Monday. Lisa Pagan was recalled to the Army after being honorably discharged four years ago.", "Lisa Pagan was recalled to the Army after being honorably discharged four years ago. Lisa Pagan, of Davidson, North Carolina, reported for duty Monday morning at Fort Benning, Georgia, with her two preschool children.", "Lisa Pagan, of Davidson, North Carolina, reported for duty Monday morning at Fort Benning, Georgia, with her two preschool children. She had been honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of specialist nearly four years ago but was recalled as part of the Individual Ready Reserve program.", "She had been honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of specialist nearly four years ago but was recalled as part of the Individual Ready Reserve program. The former Army truck driver asked for a reprieve from deployment because her husband travels for business and they would have no one to care for their children if she was sent overseas.", "The former Army truck driver asked for a reprieve from deployment because her husband travels for business and they would have no one to care for their children if she was sent overseas. Until Monday, her request had been denied.", "Until Monday, her request had been denied. Late Monday afternoon, Pagan's lawyer told CNN the Army would grant her request and begin the process of discharge again, this time for good.", "Late Monday afternoon, Pagan's lawyer told CNN the Army would grant her request and begin the process of discharge again, this time for good. \"We are definitely heading in the right direction for Lisa and her family and her children,\" said Mark Waple, Pagan's attorney.", "\"We are definitely heading in the right direction for Lisa and her family and her children,\" said Mark Waple, Pagan's attorney. \"She has been told by her chain of command they plan on doing everything they can within reason to do this as expeditiously as possible.\"", "\"She has been told by her chain of command they plan on doing everything they can within reason to do this as expeditiously as possible.\" Pagan enlisted in 2002 and was honorably discharged from active duty in June 2005. She was never deployed.", "She was never deployed. Before she left for Fort Benning, Pagan, 27, told CNN affiliate WCNC that her relatives weren't able to care for her children for various reasons, including her relatives' health.", "Before she left for Fort Benning, Pagan, 27, told CNN affiliate WCNC that her relatives weren't able to care for her children for various reasons, including her relatives' health. She said her family couldn't afford having her husband give up his job.", "She said her family couldn't afford having her husband give up his job. They would lose their house, she told the Charlotte, North Carolina-TV station. \"I'm a human being. I need to take care of my children.", "I need to take care of my children. They don't have anybody else,\" Pagan told WCNC. Since September 11, 2001, the Army has recalled about 25,000 soldiers. Nearly half requested a delay or a full exemption.", "Nearly half requested a delay or a full exemption. Some just wanted to finish their school semester before reporting. Others had financial or medical problems that made it difficult to report for duty.", "Others had financial or medical problems that made it difficult to report for duty. The Army says it granted nearly nine out of 10 delay requests and six out of 10 requests for exemption." ]

[ "June 2005." ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A soldier who reported for duty with her children in tow has been granted her request for a discharge, her lawyer said Monday. Lisa Pagan was recalled to the Army after being honorably discharged four years ago.", "Lisa Pagan was recalled to the Army after being honorably discharged four years ago. Lisa Pagan, of Davidson, North Carolina, reported for duty Monday morning at Fort Benning, Georgia, with her two preschool children.", "Lisa Pagan, of Davidson, North Carolina, reported for duty Monday morning at Fort Benning, Georgia, with her two preschool children. She had been honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of specialist nearly four years ago but was recalled as part of the Individual Ready Reserve program.", "She had been honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of specialist nearly four years ago but was recalled as part of the Individual Ready Reserve program. The former Army truck driver asked for a reprieve from deployment because her husband travels for business and they would have no one to care for their children if she was sent overseas.", "The former Army truck driver asked for a reprieve from deployment because her husband travels for business and they would have no one to care for their children if she was sent overseas. Until Monday, her request had been denied.", "Until Monday, her request had been denied. Late Monday afternoon, Pagan's lawyer told CNN the Army would grant her request and begin the process of discharge again, this time for good.", "Late Monday afternoon, Pagan's lawyer told CNN the Army would grant her request and begin the process of discharge again, this time for good. \"We are definitely heading in the right direction for Lisa and her family and her children,\" said Mark Waple, Pagan's attorney.", "\"We are definitely heading in the right direction for Lisa and her family and her children,\" said Mark Waple, Pagan's attorney. \"She has been told by her chain of command they plan on doing everything they can within reason to do this as expeditiously as possible.\"", "\"She has been told by her chain of command they plan on doing everything they can within reason to do this as expeditiously as possible.\" Pagan enlisted in 2002 and was honorably discharged from active duty in June 2005. She was never deployed.", "She was never deployed. Before she left for Fort Benning, Pagan, 27, told CNN affiliate WCNC that her relatives weren't able to care for her children for various reasons, including her relatives' health.", "Before she left for Fort Benning, Pagan, 27, told CNN affiliate WCNC that her relatives weren't able to care for her children for various reasons, including her relatives' health. She said her family couldn't afford having her husband give up his job.", "She said her family couldn't afford having her husband give up his job. They would lose their house, she told the Charlotte, North Carolina-TV station. \"I'm a human being. I need to take care of my children.", "I need to take care of my children. They don't have anybody else,\" Pagan told WCNC. Since September 11, 2001, the Army has recalled about 25,000 soldiers. Nearly half requested a delay or a full exemption.", "Nearly half requested a delay or a full exemption. Some just wanted to finish their school semester before reporting. Others had financial or medical problems that made it difficult to report for duty.", "Others had financial or medical problems that made it difficult to report for duty. The Army says it granted nearly nine out of 10 delay requests and six out of 10 requests for exemption." ]

[ "\"I'm a human being. I need to take care of my children. They don't have anybody else,\"" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A soldier who reported for duty with her children in tow has been granted her request for a discharge, her lawyer said Monday. Lisa Pagan was recalled to the Army after being honorably discharged four years ago.", "Lisa Pagan was recalled to the Army after being honorably discharged four years ago. Lisa Pagan, of Davidson, North Carolina, reported for duty Monday morning at Fort Benning, Georgia, with her two preschool children.", "Lisa Pagan, of Davidson, North Carolina, reported for duty Monday morning at Fort Benning, Georgia, with her two preschool children. She had been honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of specialist nearly four years ago but was recalled as part of the Individual Ready Reserve program.", "She had been honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of specialist nearly four years ago but was recalled as part of the Individual Ready Reserve program. The former Army truck driver asked for a reprieve from deployment because her husband travels for business and they would have no one to care for their children if she was sent overseas.", "The former Army truck driver asked for a reprieve from deployment because her husband travels for business and they would have no one to care for their children if she was sent overseas. Until Monday, her request had been denied.", "Until Monday, her request had been denied. Late Monday afternoon, Pagan's lawyer told CNN the Army would grant her request and begin the process of discharge again, this time for good.", "Late Monday afternoon, Pagan's lawyer told CNN the Army would grant her request and begin the process of discharge again, this time for good. \"We are definitely heading in the right direction for Lisa and her family and her children,\" said Mark Waple, Pagan's attorney.", "\"We are definitely heading in the right direction for Lisa and her family and her children,\" said Mark Waple, Pagan's attorney. \"She has been told by her chain of command they plan on doing everything they can within reason to do this as expeditiously as possible.\"", "\"She has been told by her chain of command they plan on doing everything they can within reason to do this as expeditiously as possible.\" Pagan enlisted in 2002 and was honorably discharged from active duty in June 2005. She was never deployed.", "She was never deployed. Before she left for Fort Benning, Pagan, 27, told CNN affiliate WCNC that her relatives weren't able to care for her children for various reasons, including her relatives' health.", "Before she left for Fort Benning, Pagan, 27, told CNN affiliate WCNC that her relatives weren't able to care for her children for various reasons, including her relatives' health. She said her family couldn't afford having her husband give up his job.", "She said her family couldn't afford having her husband give up his job. They would lose their house, she told the Charlotte, North Carolina-TV station. \"I'm a human being. I need to take care of my children.", "I need to take care of my children. They don't have anybody else,\" Pagan told WCNC. Since September 11, 2001, the Army has recalled about 25,000 soldiers. Nearly half requested a delay or a full exemption.", "Nearly half requested a delay or a full exemption. Some just wanted to finish their school semester before reporting. Others had financial or medical problems that made it difficult to report for duty.", "Others had financial or medical problems that made it difficult to report for duty. The Army says it granted nearly nine out of 10 delay requests and six out of 10 requests for exemption." ]

[ "Davidson, North Carolina," ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A soldier who reported for duty with her children in tow has been granted her request for a discharge, her lawyer said Monday. Lisa Pagan was recalled to the Army after being honorably discharged four years ago.", "Lisa Pagan was recalled to the Army after being honorably discharged four years ago. Lisa Pagan, of Davidson, North Carolina, reported for duty Monday morning at Fort Benning, Georgia, with her two preschool children.", "Lisa Pagan, of Davidson, North Carolina, reported for duty Monday morning at Fort Benning, Georgia, with her two preschool children. She had been honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of specialist nearly four years ago but was recalled as part of the Individual Ready Reserve program.", "She had been honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of specialist nearly four years ago but was recalled as part of the Individual Ready Reserve program. The former Army truck driver asked for a reprieve from deployment because her husband travels for business and they would have no one to care for their children if she was sent overseas.", "The former Army truck driver asked for a reprieve from deployment because her husband travels for business and they would have no one to care for their children if she was sent overseas. Until Monday, her request had been denied.", "Until Monday, her request had been denied. Late Monday afternoon, Pagan's lawyer told CNN the Army would grant her request and begin the process of discharge again, this time for good.", "Late Monday afternoon, Pagan's lawyer told CNN the Army would grant her request and begin the process of discharge again, this time for good. \"We are definitely heading in the right direction for Lisa and her family and her children,\" said Mark Waple, Pagan's attorney.", "\"We are definitely heading in the right direction for Lisa and her family and her children,\" said Mark Waple, Pagan's attorney. \"She has been told by her chain of command they plan on doing everything they can within reason to do this as expeditiously as possible.\"", "\"She has been told by her chain of command they plan on doing everything they can within reason to do this as expeditiously as possible.\" Pagan enlisted in 2002 and was honorably discharged from active duty in June 2005. She was never deployed.", "She was never deployed. Before she left for Fort Benning, Pagan, 27, told CNN affiliate WCNC that her relatives weren't able to care for her children for various reasons, including her relatives' health.", "Before she left for Fort Benning, Pagan, 27, told CNN affiliate WCNC that her relatives weren't able to care for her children for various reasons, including her relatives' health. She said her family couldn't afford having her husband give up his job.", "She said her family couldn't afford having her husband give up his job. They would lose their house, she told the Charlotte, North Carolina-TV station. \"I'm a human being. I need to take care of my children.", "I need to take care of my children. They don't have anybody else,\" Pagan told WCNC. Since September 11, 2001, the Army has recalled about 25,000 soldiers. Nearly half requested a delay or a full exemption.", "Nearly half requested a delay or a full exemption. Some just wanted to finish their school semester before reporting. Others had financial or medical problems that made it difficult to report for duty.", "Others had financial or medical problems that made it difficult to report for duty. The Army says it granted nearly nine out of 10 delay requests and six out of 10 requests for exemption." ]

[ "Michael Phelps" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- When Kellogg's dumped its endorsement of Michael Phelps after a photograph surfaced of the Olympic gold medalist using a bong, the company was stuck with thousands of boxes of cereal featuring the swimmer's image. Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank.", "Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank. No problem.", "No problem. The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month.", "The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month. With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley.", "With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley. It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse.", "It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse. \"Thousands of families benefited from the donation\" Wiley said. \"It was a surprise to us. We were lacking a lot of cereal.", "We were lacking a lot of cereal. It is a great product many low-income families really need.\" \"The real story for us was not the box but what's inside the box. The food is so valuable for the community.", "The food is so valuable for the community. It's making good from bad,\" Wiley said. The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said.", "The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said. Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February.", "He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February. The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.", "The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. A bong is a device commonly used to smoke marijuana. The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank.", "The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank. Administrators received several calls from people wanting to get the box as a novelty item. But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers.", "But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers. Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A.", "Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A. Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\"", "Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\" CNN's Jackie Castillo and Mayra Cuevas contributed to this report." ]

[ "San Francisco Food Bank" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- When Kellogg's dumped its endorsement of Michael Phelps after a photograph surfaced of the Olympic gold medalist using a bong, the company was stuck with thousands of boxes of cereal featuring the swimmer's image. Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank.", "Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank. No problem.", "No problem. The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month.", "The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month. With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley.", "With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley. It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse.", "It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse. \"Thousands of families benefited from the donation\" Wiley said. \"It was a surprise to us. We were lacking a lot of cereal.", "We were lacking a lot of cereal. It is a great product many low-income families really need.\" \"The real story for us was not the box but what's inside the box. The food is so valuable for the community.", "The food is so valuable for the community. It's making good from bad,\" Wiley said. The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said.", "The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said. Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February.", "He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February. The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.", "The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. A bong is a device commonly used to smoke marijuana. The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank.", "The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank. Administrators received several calls from people wanting to get the box as a novelty item. But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers.", "But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers. Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A.", "Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A. Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\"", "Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\" CNN's Jackie Castillo and Mayra Cuevas contributed to this report." ]

[ "Michael Phelps" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- When Kellogg's dumped its endorsement of Michael Phelps after a photograph surfaced of the Olympic gold medalist using a bong, the company was stuck with thousands of boxes of cereal featuring the swimmer's image. Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank.", "Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank. No problem.", "No problem. The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month.", "The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month. With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley.", "With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley. It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse.", "It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse. \"Thousands of families benefited from the donation\" Wiley said. \"It was a surprise to us. We were lacking a lot of cereal.", "We were lacking a lot of cereal. It is a great product many low-income families really need.\" \"The real story for us was not the box but what's inside the box. The food is so valuable for the community.", "The food is so valuable for the community. It's making good from bad,\" Wiley said. The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said.", "The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said. Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February.", "He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February. The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.", "The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. A bong is a device commonly used to smoke marijuana. The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank.", "The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank. Administrators received several calls from people wanting to get the box as a novelty item. But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers.", "But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers. Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A.", "Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A. Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\"", "Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\" CNN's Jackie Castillo and Mayra Cuevas contributed to this report." ]

[ "two tons" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- When Kellogg's dumped its endorsement of Michael Phelps after a photograph surfaced of the Olympic gold medalist using a bong, the company was stuck with thousands of boxes of cereal featuring the swimmer's image. Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank.", "Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank. No problem.", "No problem. The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month.", "The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month. With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley.", "With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley. It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse.", "It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse. \"Thousands of families benefited from the donation\" Wiley said. \"It was a surprise to us. We were lacking a lot of cereal.", "We were lacking a lot of cereal. It is a great product many low-income families really need.\" \"The real story for us was not the box but what's inside the box. The food is so valuable for the community.", "The food is so valuable for the community. It's making good from bad,\" Wiley said. The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said.", "The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said. Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February.", "He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February. The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.", "The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. A bong is a device commonly used to smoke marijuana. The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank.", "The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank. Administrators received several calls from people wanting to get the box as a novelty item. But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers.", "But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers. Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A.", "Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A. Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\"", "Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\" CNN's Jackie Castillo and Mayra Cuevas contributed to this report." ]

[ "two tons of cereal" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- When Kellogg's dumped its endorsement of Michael Phelps after a photograph surfaced of the Olympic gold medalist using a bong, the company was stuck with thousands of boxes of cereal featuring the swimmer's image. Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank.", "Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank. No problem.", "No problem. The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month.", "The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month. With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley.", "With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley. It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse.", "It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse. \"Thousands of families benefited from the donation\" Wiley said. \"It was a surprise to us. We were lacking a lot of cereal.", "We were lacking a lot of cereal. It is a great product many low-income families really need.\" \"The real story for us was not the box but what's inside the box. The food is so valuable for the community.", "The food is so valuable for the community. It's making good from bad,\" Wiley said. The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said.", "The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said. Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February.", "He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February. The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.", "The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. A bong is a device commonly used to smoke marijuana. The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank.", "The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank. Administrators received several calls from people wanting to get the box as a novelty item. But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers.", "But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers. Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A.", "Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A. Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\"", "Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\" CNN's Jackie Castillo and Mayra Cuevas contributed to this report." ]

[ "With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- When Kellogg's dumped its endorsement of Michael Phelps after a photograph surfaced of the Olympic gold medalist using a bong, the company was stuck with thousands of boxes of cereal featuring the swimmer's image. Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank.", "Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank. No problem.", "No problem. The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month.", "The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month. With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley.", "With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley. It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse.", "It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse. \"Thousands of families benefited from the donation\" Wiley said. \"It was a surprise to us. We were lacking a lot of cereal.", "We were lacking a lot of cereal. It is a great product many low-income families really need.\" \"The real story for us was not the box but what's inside the box. The food is so valuable for the community.", "The food is so valuable for the community. It's making good from bad,\" Wiley said. The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said.", "The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said. Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February.", "He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February. The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.", "The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. A bong is a device commonly used to smoke marijuana. The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank.", "The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank. Administrators received several calls from people wanting to get the box as a novelty item. But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers.", "But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers. Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A.", "Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A. Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\"", "Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\" CNN's Jackie Castillo and Mayra Cuevas contributed to this report." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- When Kellogg's dumped its endorsement of Michael Phelps after a photograph surfaced of the Olympic gold medalist using a bong, the company was stuck with thousands of boxes of cereal featuring the swimmer's image. Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank.", "Kellogg's ended its Michael Phelps endorsement, so it sent two tons of cereal with his face on it to a food bank. No problem.", "No problem. The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month.", "The company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, made short order of the already-printed and filled boxes, donating two tons of cereal to the San Francisco Food Bank late last month. With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley.", "With food banks across the country reporting shortages of food, the donation was a welcome one, said the food bank's director of development, Christopher Wiley. It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse.", "It took only two weeks for about 3,000 boxes to move through warehouse. \"Thousands of families benefited from the donation\" Wiley said. \"It was a surprise to us. We were lacking a lot of cereal.", "We were lacking a lot of cereal. It is a great product many low-income families really need.\" \"The real story for us was not the box but what's inside the box. The food is so valuable for the community.", "The food is so valuable for the community. It's making good from bad,\" Wiley said. The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said.", "The food bank has seen a 6 percent increase in its customer base since the beginning of the year, he said. Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Phelps, 23, won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February.", "He admitted \"regrettable behavior\" after a British newspaper published the controversial photograph in early February. The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.", "The tabloid News of the World showed Phelps using the bong during what it said was a November party at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. A bong is a device commonly used to smoke marijuana. The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank.", "The Phelps box attracted considerable attention to the food bank. Administrators received several calls from people wanting to get the box as a novelty item. But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers.", "But, said Wiley, all the cereal went to food bank customers. Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A.", "Kellogg's was the only one of Phelps sponsors to drop the athlete, although U.S.A. Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\"", "Swimming, the nation's governing body for competitive swimming, suspended him for three months, withdrew financial support and barred him from competition during the period of his \"reprimand.\" CNN's Jackie Castillo and Mayra Cuevas contributed to this report." ]

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[ "SAVANNAH, Georgia (CNN) -- What does it really take to dress someone as fashion-forward and in the spotlight as Michelle Obama? Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design.", "Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design. \"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama.", "\"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama. But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession.", "But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession. \"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market.", "\"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market. Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group.", "Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group. \"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added.", "\"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added. Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times.", "Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times. \"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show.", "\"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show. See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke.", "See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke. She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen.", "She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen. Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion.", "Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion. She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees.", "She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees. She says she found inspiration in the little things.", "She says she found inspiration in the little things. Experts' advice on getting to top of fashion business » \"Go out there and look at things, look at things well. Study them; the smallest things can inspire you.", "Study them; the smallest things can inspire you. That will make you able to do what you want on any level. Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry.", "Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry. I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo.", "I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo. Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award.", "Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award. But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway.", "But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway. Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues.", "Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues. \"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside.", "\"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside. If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew.", "If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew. The fame is going to come later.\"", "The fame is going to come later.\" More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs.", "More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs. \"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël.", "\"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël. SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams.", "SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams. \"Lars was so helpful.", "\"Lars was so helpful. I remember this one time when he came in and said 'Ah, there's something not right with this dress' and then he helped me cut it up and fix it,\" said Clarke. Nilsson enjoyed the process.", "Nilsson enjoyed the process. \"I really tried to spend a lot of time seeing what they [the students] had to say, giving them advice and push them forward to express themselves,\" said Nilsson. \"It's been a great collaboration, and" ]

[ "\"Fashion" ]

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[ "SAVANNAH, Georgia (CNN) -- What does it really take to dress someone as fashion-forward and in the spotlight as Michelle Obama? Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design.", "Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design. \"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama.", "\"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama. But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession.", "But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession. \"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market.", "\"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market. Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group.", "Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group. \"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added.", "\"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added. Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times.", "Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times. \"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show.", "\"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show. See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke.", "See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke. She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen.", "She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen. Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion.", "Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion. She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees.", "She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees. She says she found inspiration in the little things.", "She says she found inspiration in the little things. Experts' advice on getting to top of fashion business » \"Go out there and look at things, look at things well. Study them; the smallest things can inspire you.", "Study them; the smallest things can inspire you. That will make you able to do what you want on any level. Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry.", "Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry. I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo.", "I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo. Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award.", "Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award. But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway.", "But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway. Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues.", "Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues. \"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside.", "\"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside. If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew.", "If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew. The fame is going to come later.\"", "The fame is going to come later.\" More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs.", "More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs. \"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël.", "\"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël. SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams.", "SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams. \"Lars was so helpful.", "\"Lars was so helpful. I remember this one time when he came in and said 'Ah, there's something not right with this dress' and then he helped me cut it up and fix it,\" said Clarke. Nilsson enjoyed the process.", "Nilsson enjoyed the process. \"I really tried to spend a lot of time seeing what they [the students] had to say, giving them advice and push them forward to express themselves,\" said Nilsson. \"It's been a great collaboration, and" ]

[ "\"Fashion" ]

[ { "end": [ 590 ], "start": [ 583 ] } ]

[ "SAVANNAH, Georgia (CNN) -- What does it really take to dress someone as fashion-forward and in the spotlight as Michelle Obama? Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design.", "Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design. \"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama.", "\"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama. But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession.", "But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession. \"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market.", "\"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market. Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group.", "Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group. \"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added.", "\"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added. Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times.", "Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times. \"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show.", "\"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show. See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke.", "See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke. She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen.", "She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen. Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion.", "Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion. She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees.", "She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees. She says she found inspiration in the little things.", "She says she found inspiration in the little things. Experts' advice on getting to top of fashion business » \"Go out there and look at things, look at things well. Study them; the smallest things can inspire you.", "Study them; the smallest things can inspire you. That will make you able to do what you want on any level. Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry.", "Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry. I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo.", "I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo. Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award.", "Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award. But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway.", "But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway. Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues.", "Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues. \"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside.", "\"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside. If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew.", "If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew. The fame is going to come later.\"", "The fame is going to come later.\" More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs.", "More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs. \"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël.", "\"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël. SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams.", "SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams. \"Lars was so helpful.", "\"Lars was so helpful. I remember this one time when he came in and said 'Ah, there's something not right with this dress' and then he helped me cut it up and fix it,\" said Clarke. Nilsson enjoyed the process.", "Nilsson enjoyed the process. \"I really tried to spend a lot of time seeing what they [the students] had to say, giving them advice and push them forward to express themselves,\" said Nilsson. \"It's been a great collaboration, and" ]

[ "of Art and Design." ]

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[ "SAVANNAH, Georgia (CNN) -- What does it really take to dress someone as fashion-forward and in the spotlight as Michelle Obama? Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design.", "Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design. \"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama.", "\"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama. But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession.", "But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession. \"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market.", "\"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market. Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group.", "Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group. \"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added.", "\"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added. Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times.", "Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times. \"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show.", "\"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show. See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke.", "See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke. She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen.", "She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen. Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion.", "Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion. She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees.", "She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees. She says she found inspiration in the little things.", "She says she found inspiration in the little things. Experts' advice on getting to top of fashion business » \"Go out there and look at things, look at things well. Study them; the smallest things can inspire you.", "Study them; the smallest things can inspire you. That will make you able to do what you want on any level. Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry.", "Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry. I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo.", "I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo. Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award.", "Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award. But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway.", "But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway. Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues.", "Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues. \"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside.", "\"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside. If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew.", "If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew. The fame is going to come later.\"", "The fame is going to come later.\" More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs.", "More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs. \"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël.", "\"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël. SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams.", "SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams. \"Lars was so helpful.", "\"Lars was so helpful. I remember this one time when he came in and said 'Ah, there's something not right with this dress' and then he helped me cut it up and fix it,\" said Clarke. Nilsson enjoyed the process.", "Nilsson enjoyed the process. \"I really tried to spend a lot of time seeing what they [the students] had to say, giving them advice and push them forward to express themselves,\" said Nilsson. \"It's been a great collaboration, and" ]

[ "Yigal Azrouël" ]

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[ "SAVANNAH, Georgia (CNN) -- What does it really take to dress someone as fashion-forward and in the spotlight as Michelle Obama? Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design.", "Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design. \"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama.", "\"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama. But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession.", "But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession. \"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market.", "\"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market. Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group.", "Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group. \"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added.", "\"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added. Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times.", "Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times. \"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show.", "\"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show. See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke.", "See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke. She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen.", "She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen. Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion.", "Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion. She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees.", "She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees. She says she found inspiration in the little things.", "She says she found inspiration in the little things. Experts' advice on getting to top of fashion business » \"Go out there and look at things, look at things well. Study them; the smallest things can inspire you.", "Study them; the smallest things can inspire you. That will make you able to do what you want on any level. Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry.", "Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry. I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo.", "I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo. Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award.", "Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award. But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway.", "But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway. Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues.", "Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues. \"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside.", "\"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside. If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew.", "If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew. The fame is going to come later.\"", "The fame is going to come later.\" More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs.", "More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs. \"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël.", "\"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël. SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams.", "SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams. \"Lars was so helpful.", "\"Lars was so helpful. I remember this one time when he came in and said 'Ah, there's something not right with this dress' and then he helped me cut it up and fix it,\" said Clarke. Nilsson enjoyed the process.", "Nilsson enjoyed the process. \"I really tried to spend a lot of time seeing what they [the students] had to say, giving them advice and push them forward to express themselves,\" said Nilsson. \"It's been a great collaboration, and" ]

[ "new graduates" ]

[ { "end": [ 473 ], "start": [ 461 ] } ]

[ "SAVANNAH, Georgia (CNN) -- What does it really take to dress someone as fashion-forward and in the spotlight as Michelle Obama? Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design.", "Designer Yigal Azrouël talks with students at the Savannah College of Art and Design. \"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama.", "\"Bravery,\" says Isabel Toledo, designer of the first lady's attention-grabbing lemongrass yellow wool and lace ensemble that she wore for the inauguration of her husband President Obama. But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession.", "But along with bravery about their fashion sense, new graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will need courage in the face of the current recession. \"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market.", "\"Fashion is being hit particularly hard in the new job market. Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group.", "Fashion as a whole is feeling a greater level of lost revenues and in turn has lost opportunities for sustaining volume and even more so for growth,\" said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst and expert fashion analyst for the NPD market research group. \"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added.", "\"The ironic thing is that new ideas and creations are just what the industry needs but is too cautious to react to it,\" he added. Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times.", "Full of new ideas, student designers say they are aware of the challenges as they head out into the work force, but they're optimistic they can make it in these tough times. \"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show.", "\"After I graduate, I'm going to New York, I have an internship lined up with a trend forecasting company, Promostyl,\" said Shelby Simon whose designs made it into SCAD's annual fashion show. See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke.", "See the runway fashions » \"Everyone needs an assistant so hopefully I'll be able to find something pretty easily,\" said Caitlin Clarke. She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen.", "She would like to land an internship in New York and has interviewed with New York & Co. and applied for positions at Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein and Zac Posen. Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion.", "Toledo, a world-renown designer, knows it can be tough to make it in fashion. She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees.", "She and her fashion illustrator husband Ruben Toledo didn't have much money when they arrived from Cuba in the late 60s as political refugees. She says she found inspiration in the little things.", "She says she found inspiration in the little things. Experts' advice on getting to top of fashion business » \"Go out there and look at things, look at things well. Study them; the smallest things can inspire you.", "Study them; the smallest things can inspire you. That will make you able to do what you want on any level. Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry.", "Many times kids think you have to have all this backing coming into a big industry. I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo.", "I didn't do that, I started from the bottom and as a matter of fact you can only go up,\" said Isabel Toledo. Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award.", "Toledo was at the school last weekend to accept the 2009 André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award. But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway.", "But for six months, two other top designers, Yigal Azrouël and Lars Nilsson, have been mentoring and critiquing 23 students to help them develop their designs for the runway. Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues.", "Azrouël, a self-taught designer, says it's a tough industry and students have to pay their dues. \"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside.", "\"It's not what people think it is or what it looks like from the outside. If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew.", "If you want to be a fashion designer you have to carry fabric on your back, you need to learn how to cut and sew. The fame is going to come later.\"", "The fame is going to come later.\" More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs.", "More known for his expert draping techniques, Yigal Azrouël taught students more than how to incorporate intricate folds and pleats in their designs. \"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël.", "\"If you love something, go ahead and do it, but, be very consistent with it,\" advised Azrouël. SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams.", "SCAD senior Caitlin Clarke says working with Nilsson really helped her create new silhouettes and structured angles with interesting seams. \"Lars was so helpful.", "\"Lars was so helpful. I remember this one time when he came in and said 'Ah, there's something not right with this dress' and then he helped me cut it up and fix it,\" said Clarke. Nilsson enjoyed the process.", "Nilsson enjoyed the process. \"I really tried to spend a lot of time seeing what they [the students] had to say, giving them advice and push them forward to express themselves,\" said Nilsson. \"It's been a great collaboration, and" ]

[ "urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence." ]

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[ "United Nations (CNN) -- Confronted with the prospect of a Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership, U.S. President Barack Obama issued a sharp rebuke Wednesday to those pressing for statehood -- a rebuke likely to bring criticism from the Arab world. \"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly.", "\"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly. \"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\"", "\"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\" The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East.", "The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East. A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday.", "A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday. \"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added.", "\"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added. \"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own.", "\"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own. But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\"", "But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\" A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said.", "A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said. The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape.", "The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape. Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem.", "Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem. Peace negotiations broke down last year.", "Peace negotiations broke down last year. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met with Obama later Wednesday, part of a whirlwind of diplomatic wrangling that has accompanied his proposed move. Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said.", "Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said. Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization.", "Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization. Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon.", "Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon. Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration.", "Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration. Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked.", "Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked. But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said.", "But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said. Palestinians' current status at the United Nations is as an observer \"entity.\" Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote.", "Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote. While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds.", "While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds. Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza.", "Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza. It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\"", "It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\" As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid.", "As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid. French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.", "French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence.", "But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence. Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\"", "Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\" The Palestinian leader said he" ]

[ "issued a sharp rebuke" ]

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[ "United Nations (CNN) -- Confronted with the prospect of a Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership, U.S. President Barack Obama issued a sharp rebuke Wednesday to those pressing for statehood -- a rebuke likely to bring criticism from the Arab world. \"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly.", "\"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly. \"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\"", "\"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\" The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East.", "The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East. A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday.", "A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday. \"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added.", "\"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added. \"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own.", "\"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own. But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\"", "But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\" A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said.", "A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said. The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape.", "The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape. Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem.", "Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem. Peace negotiations broke down last year.", "Peace negotiations broke down last year. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met with Obama later Wednesday, part of a whirlwind of diplomatic wrangling that has accompanied his proposed move. Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said.", "Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said. Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization.", "Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization. Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon.", "Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon. Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration.", "Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration. Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked.", "Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked. But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said.", "But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said. Palestinians' current status at the United Nations is as an observer \"entity.\" Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote.", "Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote. While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds.", "While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds. Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza.", "Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza. It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\"", "It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\" As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid.", "As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid. French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.", "French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence.", "But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence. Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\"", "Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\" The Palestinian leader said he" ]

[ "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu" ]

[ { "end": [ 1312 ], "start": [ 1272 ] } ]

[ "United Nations (CNN) -- Confronted with the prospect of a Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership, U.S. President Barack Obama issued a sharp rebuke Wednesday to those pressing for statehood -- a rebuke likely to bring criticism from the Arab world. \"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly.", "\"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly. \"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\"", "\"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\" The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East.", "The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East. A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday.", "A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday. \"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added.", "\"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added. \"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own.", "\"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own. But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\"", "But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\" A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said.", "A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said. The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape.", "The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape. Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem.", "Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem. Peace negotiations broke down last year.", "Peace negotiations broke down last year. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met with Obama later Wednesday, part of a whirlwind of diplomatic wrangling that has accompanied his proposed move. Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said.", "Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said. Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization.", "Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization. Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon.", "Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon. Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration.", "Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration. Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked.", "Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked. But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said.", "But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said. Palestinians' current status at the United Nations is as an observer \"entity.\" Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote.", "Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote. While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds.", "While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds. Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza.", "Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza. It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\"", "It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\" As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid.", "As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid. French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.", "French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence.", "But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence. Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\"", "Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\" The Palestinian leader said he" ]

[ "urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence." ]

[ { "end": [ 4070 ], "start": [ 3798 ] } ]

[ "United Nations (CNN) -- Confronted with the prospect of a Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership, U.S. President Barack Obama issued a sharp rebuke Wednesday to those pressing for statehood -- a rebuke likely to bring criticism from the Arab world. \"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly.", "\"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly. \"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\"", "\"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\" The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East.", "The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East. A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday.", "A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday. \"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added.", "\"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added. \"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own.", "\"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own. But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\"", "But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\" A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said.", "A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said. The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape.", "The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape. Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem.", "Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem. Peace negotiations broke down last year.", "Peace negotiations broke down last year. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met with Obama later Wednesday, part of a whirlwind of diplomatic wrangling that has accompanied his proposed move. Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said.", "Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said. Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization.", "Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization. Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon.", "Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon. Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration.", "Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration. Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked.", "Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked. But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said.", "But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said. Palestinians' current status at the United Nations is as an observer \"entity.\" Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote.", "Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote. While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds.", "While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds. Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza.", "Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza. It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\"", "It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\" As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid.", "As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid. French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.", "French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence.", "But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence. Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\"", "Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\" The Palestinian leader said he" ]

[ "a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council" ]

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[ "United Nations (CNN) -- Confronted with the prospect of a Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership, U.S. President Barack Obama issued a sharp rebuke Wednesday to those pressing for statehood -- a rebuke likely to bring criticism from the Arab world. \"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly.", "\"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly. \"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\"", "\"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\" The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East.", "The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East. A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday.", "A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday. \"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added.", "\"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added. \"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own.", "\"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own. But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\"", "But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\" A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said.", "A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said. The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape.", "The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape. Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem.", "Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem. Peace negotiations broke down last year.", "Peace negotiations broke down last year. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met with Obama later Wednesday, part of a whirlwind of diplomatic wrangling that has accompanied his proposed move. Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said.", "Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said. Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization.", "Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization. Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon.", "Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon. Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration.", "Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration. Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked.", "Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked. But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said.", "But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said. Palestinians' current status at the United Nations is as an observer \"entity.\" Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote.", "Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote. While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds.", "While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds. Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza.", "Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza. It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\"", "It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\" As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid.", "As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid. French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.", "French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence.", "But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence. Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\"", "Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\" The Palestinian leader said he" ]

[ "\"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\"" ]

[ { "end": [ 4252 ], "start": [ 4159 ] } ]

[ "United Nations (CNN) -- Confronted with the prospect of a Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership, U.S. President Barack Obama issued a sharp rebuke Wednesday to those pressing for statehood -- a rebuke likely to bring criticism from the Arab world. \"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly.", "\"Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N.,\" Obama said, addressing delegates at the 66th annual session of U.N. General Assembly. \"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\"", "\"If it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.\" The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East.", "The United States has vowed to block a Palestinian membership application should it reach the Security Council, but is likely eager to head off a scenario that would involve an American veto -- a move widely seen as unpopular across the Middle East. A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday.", "A formal request for full U.N. membership is expected to be submitted Friday. \"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added.", "\"One year ago, I stood at this podium and called for an independent Palestine,\" Obama added. \"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own.", "\"I believed then -- and I believe now -- that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own. But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\"", "But what I also said is that genuine peace can only be realized between Israelis and Palestinians themselves.\" A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said.", "A year later, despite extensive U.S. efforts, \"the parties have not bridged their differences,\" Obama said. The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape.", "The American president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declared the bonds between their two countries \"unbreakable,\" a move likely to play well at home in an increasingly volatile U.S. political landscape. Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem.", "Though Netanyahu was not in attendance at the General Assembly during Obama's speech, he called the U.S. position a \"badge of honor,\" and has pushed for a resumption of talks, beginning in New York and continuing in Ramallah and Jerusalem. Peace negotiations broke down last year.", "Peace negotiations broke down last year. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met with Obama later Wednesday, part of a whirlwind of diplomatic wrangling that has accompanied his proposed move. Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said.", "Obama reiterated his stance on the need for a two-state solution, officials said. Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization.", "Abbas met earlier with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who promised the request would be taken \"very seriously,\" according to Nabeel Shaath, a senior negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization. Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon.", "Shaath told CNN it had not been decided if the formal application would be submitted the U.N. secretary-general before or after Abbas addresses the General Assembly early Friday afternoon. Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration.", "Ban said it will \"not take long\" to get Security Council consideration. Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked.", "Shaath added that settling for a lesser status -- such as being recognized as a non-member state -- is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked. But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said.", "But the Palestinians do not want \"anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness,\" he said. Palestinians' current status at the United Nations is as an observer \"entity.\" Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote.", "Observers can speak in the General Assembly but not vote. While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds.", "While a veto by the United States in the Security Council would block any effort to gain full U.N. membership, a \"yes\" vote in the General Assembly -- where only a majority would be needed -- would raise Palestinians to the status of permanent observer \"state,\" the status the Vatican currently holds. Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza.", "Abbas' effort to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state is opposed by Hamas, the Palestinian organization that controls Gaza. It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\"", "It has warned Abbas against making the request, saying it would show a willingness to acknowledge and negotiate with Israel, which would \"deprive the Palestinian people from their right to come back to their homeland.\" As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid.", "As national leaders took to rostrum Wednesday to spell out their visions for global peace and security, attention at the U.N. General Assembly seemed to center on the potential membership bid. French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.", "French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the body to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, calling for a more definitive timetable for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence.", "But he also warned that a U.S. veto of the bid for full membership in the Security Council could be dangerous and might spark violence. Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\"", "Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner seemed to agree, adding that \"non-inclusion of Palestine (at the United Nations) this year will create greater insecurity.\" The Palestinian leader said he" ]

[ "fourth team to reach the semifinals" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Two goals in five minutes at the start of extra-time helped defending champions Egypt book their place in the African Nations Cup semifinals with a battling 3-1 victory over Cameroon. The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line.", "The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line. By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes.", "By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes. Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela.", "Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela. Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion.", "Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion. To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria.", "To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria. Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure.", "Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure. A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net.", "A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net. Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in.", "Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in. Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time.", "Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time. However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals.", "However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals. The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption.", "The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption. The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground.", "The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground. However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players.", "However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players. It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes.", "It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes. To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win.", "To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win. Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango.", "Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango. Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday.", "Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday. Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia.", "Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia. Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia.", "Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia. Obefemi Martins, Victor Nsofor, Peter Odemwingie, and John Obi Mikel all scored for Nigeria." ]

[ "Egypt" ]

[ { "end": [ 93 ], "start": [ 89 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Two goals in five minutes at the start of extra-time helped defending champions Egypt book their place in the African Nations Cup semifinals with a battling 3-1 victory over Cameroon. The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line.", "The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line. By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes.", "By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes. Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela.", "Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela. Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion.", "Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion. To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria.", "To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria. Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure.", "Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure. A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net.", "A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net. Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in.", "Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in. Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time.", "Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time. However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals.", "However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals. The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption.", "The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption. The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground.", "The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground. However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players.", "However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players. It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes.", "It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes. To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win.", "To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win. Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango.", "Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango. Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday.", "Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday. Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia.", "Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia. Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia.", "Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia. Obefemi Martins, Victor Nsofor, Peter Odemwingie, and John Obi Mikel all scored for Nigeria." ]

[ "Ghana" ]

[ { "end": [ 3064 ], "start": [ 3060 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Two goals in five minutes at the start of extra-time helped defending champions Egypt book their place in the African Nations Cup semifinals with a battling 3-1 victory over Cameroon. The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line.", "The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line. By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes.", "By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes. Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela.", "Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela. Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion.", "Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion. To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria.", "To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria. Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure.", "Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure. A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net.", "A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net. Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in.", "Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in. Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time.", "Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time. However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals.", "However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals. The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption.", "The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption. The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground.", "The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground. However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players.", "However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players. It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes.", "It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes. To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win.", "To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win. Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango.", "Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango. Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday.", "Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday. Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia.", "Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia. Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia.", "Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia. Obefemi Martins, Victor Nsofor, Peter Odemwingie, and John Obi Mikel all scored for Nigeria." ]

[ "Egypt" ]

[ { "end": [ 93 ], "start": [ 89 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Two goals in five minutes at the start of extra-time helped defending champions Egypt book their place in the African Nations Cup semifinals with a battling 3-1 victory over Cameroon. The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line.", "The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line. By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes.", "By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes. Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela.", "Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela. Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion.", "Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion. To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria.", "To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria. Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure.", "Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure. A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net.", "A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net. Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in.", "Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in. Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time.", "Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time. However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals.", "However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals. The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption.", "The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption. The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground.", "The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground. However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players.", "However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players. It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes.", "It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes. To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win.", "To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win. Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango.", "Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango. Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday.", "Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday. Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia.", "Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia. Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia.", "Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia. Obefemi Martins, Victor Nsofor, Peter Odemwingie, and John Obi Mikel all scored for Nigeria." ]

[ "book" ]

[ { "end": [ 98 ], "start": [ 95 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Two goals in five minutes at the start of extra-time helped defending champions Egypt book their place in the African Nations Cup semifinals with a battling 3-1 victory over Cameroon. The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line.", "The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line. By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes.", "By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes. Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela.", "Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela. Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion.", "Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion. To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria.", "To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria. Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure.", "Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure. A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net.", "A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net. Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in.", "Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in. Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time.", "Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time. However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals.", "However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals. The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption.", "The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption. The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground.", "The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground. However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players.", "However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players. It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes.", "It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes. To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win.", "To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win. Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango.", "Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango. Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday.", "Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday. Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia.", "Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia. Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia.", "Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia. Obefemi Martins, Victor Nsofor, Peter Odemwingie, and John Obi Mikel all scored for Nigeria." ]

[ "3-1" ]

[ { "end": [ 168 ], "start": [ 166 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Two goals in five minutes at the start of extra-time helped defending champions Egypt book their place in the African Nations Cup semifinals with a battling 3-1 victory over Cameroon. The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line.", "The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line. By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes.", "By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes. Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela.", "Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela. Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion.", "Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion. To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria.", "To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria. Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure.", "Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure. A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net.", "A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net. Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in.", "Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in. Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time.", "Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time. However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals.", "However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals. The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption.", "The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption. The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground.", "The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground. However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players.", "However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players. It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes.", "It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes. To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win.", "To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win. Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango.", "Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango. Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday.", "Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday. Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia.", "Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia. Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia.", "Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia. Obefemi Martins, Victor Nsofor, Peter Odemwingie, and John Obi Mikel all scored for Nigeria." ]

[ "African Nations Cup semifinals" ]

[ { "end": [ 148 ], "start": [ 119 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Two goals in five minutes at the start of extra-time helped defending champions Egypt book their place in the African Nations Cup semifinals with a battling 3-1 victory over Cameroon. The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line.", "The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line. By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes.", "By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes. Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela.", "Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela. Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion.", "Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion. To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria.", "To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria. Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure.", "Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure. A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net.", "A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net. Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in.", "Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in. Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time.", "Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time. However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals.", "However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals. The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption.", "The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption. The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground.", "The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground. However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players.", "However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players. It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes.", "It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes. To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win.", "To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win. Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango.", "Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango. Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday.", "Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday. Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia.", "Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia. Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia.", "Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia. Obefemi Martins, Victor Nsofor, Peter Odemwingie, and John Obi Mikel all scored for Nigeria." ]

[ "Two" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Two goals in five minutes at the start of extra-time helped defending champions Egypt book their place in the African Nations Cup semifinals with a battling 3-1 victory over Cameroon. The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line.", "The game, though, was marred by a controversial third goal by midfielder Ahmed Hassan which was allowed to stand by referee Jerome Damon despite replays showing the ball had clearly not crossed the line. By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes.", "By that time the Pharaohs' captain, who was winning a record 170th cap for his country, had already scored an own goal to put the Indomitable Lions ahead after 26 minutes. Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela.", "Hassan scored again at the other end to pull his side level with a powerful long-range strike before half-time which eventually forced the game into an additional 30 minutes in Benguela. Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion.", "Substitute Mohamed Gedo then capitalized on an error from Geremi Njitap to put Egypt ahead in extra-time, before Hassan's controversial strike handed them a two-goal cushion. To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria.", "To make matters worse for Paul Le Guen's Cameroon, Aurelien Chedjou was sent off late on as the north Africans set up a tantalising last-four clash with old foes Algeria. Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure.", "Cameroon took the lead following a spell of intense pressure. A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net.", "A succession of Achille Emana corners had the Egyptian defence wobbling -- and the seventh one resulted in Hassan's weak-header on the line dropping into his own net. Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in.", "Cameroon pressed for a second goal but were taken by surprise when Hassan unleashed a fierce 35-yard strike in the 37th minute that deceived goalkeeper Carlos Kameni before finding its way in. Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time.", "Emad Moteab could have won the game for Egypt right at the death after he was picked out at the back post by a sweeping pass from Hassan, but the Al-Ahly forward could only find the side netting as the game entered extra-time. However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals.", "However, Hassan Shehata's side wasted no time in killing off the tie going 3-1 up after 95 minutes -- after being gifted both goals. The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption.", "The first came when Geremi's poor back-pass from the right was intercepted by Gedo, who and tucked away with ease through the legs of Kameni two minutes after the resumption. The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground.", "The second seems certain to land South African referee Damon in the spotlight after Hassan's free-kick from the left was pushed onto the underside of the crossbar by the Espanyol goalkeeper and did not cross the line when it hit the ground. However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players.", "However, it was still allowed to stand much to the dismay of the Cameroon players. It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes.", "It also seemed to knock the stuffing out of Le Guen's men as they failed to create any major openings in the closing 25 minutes. To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win.", "To add insult to injury, Chedjou was shown a straight red for hauling down last-man Gedo midway through the second period of extra-time with Egypt going on to seal a memorable win. Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango.", "Meanwhile, Nigeria became the fourth team to reach the semifinals after defeating Zambia in a dull final quarterfinal showdown in Lubango. Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday.", "Neither side could find the net after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, but Nigeria progressed 5-4 on penalties and will now face near-neighbors Ghana in the last four on Thursday. Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia.", "Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama scored the decisive penalty for Nigeria after Thomas Nyirenda had missed for Zambia. Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia.", "Enyeama dived to his right to stop Nyirenda's penalty after Sikombe Chivhuta and Christopher Katongo and Emmanuel Mayuka had all scored for Zambia. Obefemi Martins, Victor Nsofor, Peter Odemwingie, and John Obi Mikel all scored for Nigeria." ]

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[ "(CNN Student News) -- Discussion Questions 1. When is Black History Month observed? When did Black History Month get its start? Who was Dr. Carter G. Woodson? What was his role in the establishment of Black History Month? 2.", "2. 2. What are some significant events and milestones in U.S. black history? Who are some of the individuals who have contributed to black history? 3. How does black history help to tell the story of what it means to be an American?", "How does black history help to tell the story of what it means to be an American? How have African-Americans enriched that story? What lessons can be learned from the experiences of black history makers?", "What lessons can be learned from the experiences of black history makers? Learning Activities Use these activities to encourage your students to learn about and appreciate the history, culture and achievements of African-Americans. 1.", "1. 1. A Milestone in U.S. History Remind students that they have witnessed a truly historical event in their lifetime: the election of Barack Obama as the first African-American president. What will they remember about this milestone?", "What will they remember about this milestone? What do they want future generations to know about it? Challenge students to write letters to students who will be in their place 100 years from now, describing the event and its significance for all Americans.", "Challenge students to write letters to students who will be in their place 100 years from now, describing the event and its significance for all Americans. Combine the letters into a book or a Web site, or create a video of students reading their letters.", "Combine the letters into a book or a Web site, or create a video of students reading their letters. Present the finished product to your school's historian or media specialist for archiving. 2.", "2. 2. Covering Black History Ask students: What if CNN correspondents had been on the scene to record key moments in black history for the entire world to see?", "Covering Black History Ask students: What if CNN correspondents had been on the scene to record key moments in black history for the entire world to see? Organize students into small teams of reporters, and have each team select a time period in American history and a key figure or event that helped to define that time period for African-Americans.", "Organize students into small teams of reporters, and have each team select a time period in American history and a key figure or event that helped to define that time period for African-Americans. Then, have students imagine that CNN was there to cover the historical figure or event.", "Then, have students imagine that CNN was there to cover the historical figure or event. Ask: How do you think that CNN reporters might have covered these stories? Encourage the teams to write scripts for news stories on their historical figures and events.", "Encourage the teams to write scripts for news stories on their historical figures and events. After students have presented their scripts, have them compare their reports to eyewitness accounts and local newspaper reports that were written at the time. 3.", "3. 3. Harlem Renaissance Inform students that during the 1920s and 1930s, an African-American cultural movement occurred in the United States that was known as the Harlem Renaissance.", "Harlem Renaissance Inform students that during the 1920s and 1930s, an African-American cultural movement occurred in the United States that was known as the Harlem Renaissance. It was a literary, musical and artistic explosion that was born in Harlem, New York, and it had a profound impact on African-American culture and on the U.S. as a whole.", "It was a literary, musical and artistic explosion that was born in Harlem, New York, and it had a profound impact on African-American culture and on the U.S. as a whole. Have your class host a Harlem Renaissance cultural fair.", "Have your class host a Harlem Renaissance cultural fair. Direct students to online resources to learn about some of the great artists, writers and musicians who were part of the renaissance and their contribution to this cultural movement.", "Direct students to online resources to learn about some of the great artists, writers and musicians who were part of the renaissance and their contribution to this cultural movement. Have each student select one of these African-American artists and design a display that tells about the life and times of the artist and the importance of his or her work.", "Have each student select one of these African-American artists and design a display that tells about the life and times of the artist and the importance of his or her work. Invite guests from your school and community to attend the exhibit.", "Invite guests from your school and community to attend the exhibit. Have students serve as \"roaming curators\" to instruct and interest guests in the Harlem Renaissance and the creative works of these great African-Americans. 4.", "4. 4. Profiles in Black History Do your students show a personal interest in science, music, politics, theater, sports or education? Inspire them to celebrate the contributions of African-Americans by having them write profiles of African-Americans in the categories that interest them.", "Inspire them to celebrate the contributions of African-Americans by having them write profiles of African-Americans in the categories that interest them. For example, a budding young scientist might choose to profile the inventor of the ironing board, the lawn mower or the space shuttle retrieval arm, all of whom were/are African-Americans.", "For example, a budding young scientist might choose to profile the inventor of the ironing board, the lawn mower or the space shuttle retrieval arm, all of whom were/are African-Americans. Direct your students to online and print resources and have them conduct research on their chosen individuals.", "Direct your students to online and print resources and have them conduct research on their chosen individuals. Then, encourage students to write proposals to have their selected persons commemorated in new postage stamps. Students should accompany their proposals with designs for the stamps.", "Students should accompany their proposals with designs for the stamps. In their presentations, students should try to convince classmates why their profiled persons should have a stamp created in their name. Post the designs around the classroom. 5.", "5. 5. Local African-American History Valuable lessons in black history may be found just a few steps away in the stories and documents that can be found in local libraries, historical" ]

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[ "(CNN Student News) -- Discussion Questions 1. When is Black History Month observed? When did Black History Month get its start? Who was Dr. Carter G. Woodson? What was his role in the establishment of Black History Month? 2.", "2. 2. What are some significant events and milestones in U.S. black history? Who are some of the individuals who have contributed to black history? 3. How does black history help to tell the story of what it means to be an American?", "How does black history help to tell the story of what it means to be an American? How have African-Americans enriched that story? What lessons can be learned from the experiences of black history makers?", "What lessons can be learned from the experiences of black history makers? Learning Activities Use these activities to encourage your students to learn about and appreciate the history, culture and achievements of African-Americans. 1.", "1. 1. A Milestone in U.S. History Remind students that they have witnessed a truly historical event in their lifetime: the election of Barack Obama as the first African-American president. What will they remember about this milestone?", "What will they remember about this milestone? What do they want future generations to know about it? Challenge students to write letters to students who will be in their place 100 years from now, describing the event and its significance for all Americans.", "Challenge students to write letters to students who will be in their place 100 years from now, describing the event and its significance for all Americans. Combine the letters into a book or a Web site, or create a video of students reading their letters.", "Combine the letters into a book or a Web site, or create a video of students reading their letters. Present the finished product to your school's historian or media specialist for archiving. 2.", "2. 2. Covering Black History Ask students: What if CNN correspondents had been on the scene to record key moments in black history for the entire world to see?", "Covering Black History Ask students: What if CNN correspondents had been on the scene to record key moments in black history for the entire world to see? Organize students into small teams of reporters, and have each team select a time period in American history and a key figure or event that helped to define that time period for African-Americans.", "Organize students into small teams of reporters, and have each team select a time period in American history and a key figure or event that helped to define that time period for African-Americans. Then, have students imagine that CNN was there to cover the historical figure or event.", "Then, have students imagine that CNN was there to cover the historical figure or event. Ask: How do you think that CNN reporters might have covered these stories? Encourage the teams to write scripts for news stories on their historical figures and events.", "Encourage the teams to write scripts for news stories on their historical figures and events. After students have presented their scripts, have them compare their reports to eyewitness accounts and local newspaper reports that were written at the time. 3.", "3. 3. Harlem Renaissance Inform students that during the 1920s and 1930s, an African-American cultural movement occurred in the United States that was known as the Harlem Renaissance.", "Harlem Renaissance Inform students that during the 1920s and 1930s, an African-American cultural movement occurred in the United States that was known as the Harlem Renaissance. It was a literary, musical and artistic explosion that was born in Harlem, New York, and it had a profound impact on African-American culture and on the U.S. as a whole.", "It was a literary, musical and artistic explosion that was born in Harlem, New York, and it had a profound impact on African-American culture and on the U.S. as a whole. Have your class host a Harlem Renaissance cultural fair.", "Have your class host a Harlem Renaissance cultural fair. Direct students to online resources to learn about some of the great artists, writers and musicians who were part of the renaissance and their contribution to this cultural movement.", "Direct students to online resources to learn about some of the great artists, writers and musicians who were part of the renaissance and their contribution to this cultural movement. Have each student select one of these African-American artists and design a display that tells about the life and times of the artist and the importance of his or her work.", "Have each student select one of these African-American artists and design a display that tells about the life and times of the artist and the importance of his or her work. Invite guests from your school and community to attend the exhibit.", "Invite guests from your school and community to attend the exhibit. Have students serve as \"roaming curators\" to instruct and interest guests in the Harlem Renaissance and the creative works of these great African-Americans. 4.", "4. 4. Profiles in Black History Do your students show a personal interest in science, music, politics, theater, sports or education? Inspire them to celebrate the contributions of African-Americans by having them write profiles of African-Americans in the categories that interest them.", "Inspire them to celebrate the contributions of African-Americans by having them write profiles of African-Americans in the categories that interest them. For example, a budding young scientist might choose to profile the inventor of the ironing board, the lawn mower or the space shuttle retrieval arm, all of whom were/are African-Americans.", "For example, a budding young scientist might choose to profile the inventor of the ironing board, the lawn mower or the space shuttle retrieval arm, all of whom were/are African-Americans. Direct your students to online and print resources and have them conduct research on their chosen individuals.", "Direct your students to online and print resources and have them conduct research on their chosen individuals. Then, encourage students to write proposals to have their selected persons commemorated in new postage stamps. Students should accompany their proposals with designs for the stamps.", "Students should accompany their proposals with designs for the stamps. In their presentations, students should try to convince classmates why their profiled persons should have a stamp created in their name. Post the designs around the classroom. 5.", "5. 5. Local African-American History Valuable lessons in black history may be found just a few steps away in the stories and documents that can be found in local libraries, historical" ]

[ "the history, culture and achievements of African-Americans." ]

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[ "(CNN Student News) -- Discussion Questions 1. When is Black History Month observed? When did Black History Month get its start? Who was Dr. Carter G. Woodson? What was his role in the establishment of Black History Month? 2.", "2. 2. What are some significant events and milestones in U.S. black history? Who are some of the individuals who have contributed to black history? 3. How does black history help to tell the story of what it means to be an American?", "How does black history help to tell the story of what it means to be an American? How have African-Americans enriched that story? What lessons can be learned from the experiences of black history makers?", "What lessons can be learned from the experiences of black history makers? Learning Activities Use these activities to encourage your students to learn about and appreciate the history, culture and achievements of African-Americans. 1.", "1. 1. A Milestone in U.S. History Remind students that they have witnessed a truly historical event in their lifetime: the election of Barack Obama as the first African-American president. What will they remember about this milestone?", "What will they remember about this milestone? What do they want future generations to know about it? Challenge students to write letters to students who will be in their place 100 years from now, describing the event and its significance for all Americans.", "Challenge students to write letters to students who will be in their place 100 years from now, describing the event and its significance for all Americans. Combine the letters into a book or a Web site, or create a video of students reading their letters.", "Combine the letters into a book or a Web site, or create a video of students reading their letters. Present the finished product to your school's historian or media specialist for archiving. 2.", "2. 2. Covering Black History Ask students: What if CNN correspondents had been on the scene to record key moments in black history for the entire world to see?", "Covering Black History Ask students: What if CNN correspondents had been on the scene to record key moments in black history for the entire world to see? Organize students into small teams of reporters, and have each team select a time period in American history and a key figure or event that helped to define that time period for African-Americans.", "Organize students into small teams of reporters, and have each team select a time period in American history and a key figure or event that helped to define that time period for African-Americans. Then, have students imagine that CNN was there to cover the historical figure or event.", "Then, have students imagine that CNN was there to cover the historical figure or event. Ask: How do you think that CNN reporters might have covered these stories? Encourage the teams to write scripts for news stories on their historical figures and events.", "Encourage the teams to write scripts for news stories on their historical figures and events. After students have presented their scripts, have them compare their reports to eyewitness accounts and local newspaper reports that were written at the time. 3.", "3. 3. Harlem Renaissance Inform students that during the 1920s and 1930s, an African-American cultural movement occurred in the United States that was known as the Harlem Renaissance.", "Harlem Renaissance Inform students that during the 1920s and 1930s, an African-American cultural movement occurred in the United States that was known as the Harlem Renaissance. It was a literary, musical and artistic explosion that was born in Harlem, New York, and it had a profound impact on African-American culture and on the U.S. as a whole.", "It was a literary, musical and artistic explosion that was born in Harlem, New York, and it had a profound impact on African-American culture and on the U.S. as a whole. Have your class host a Harlem Renaissance cultural fair.", "Have your class host a Harlem Renaissance cultural fair. Direct students to online resources to learn about some of the great artists, writers and musicians who were part of the renaissance and their contribution to this cultural movement.", "Direct students to online resources to learn about some of the great artists, writers and musicians who were part of the renaissance and their contribution to this cultural movement. Have each student select one of these African-American artists and design a display that tells about the life and times of the artist and the importance of his or her work.", "Have each student select one of these African-American artists and design a display that tells about the life and times of the artist and the importance of his or her work. Invite guests from your school and community to attend the exhibit.", "Invite guests from your school and community to attend the exhibit. Have students serve as \"roaming curators\" to instruct and interest guests in the Harlem Renaissance and the creative works of these great African-Americans. 4.", "4. 4. Profiles in Black History Do your students show a personal interest in science, music, politics, theater, sports or education? Inspire them to celebrate the contributions of African-Americans by having them write profiles of African-Americans in the categories that interest them.", "Inspire them to celebrate the contributions of African-Americans by having them write profiles of African-Americans in the categories that interest them. For example, a budding young scientist might choose to profile the inventor of the ironing board, the lawn mower or the space shuttle retrieval arm, all of whom were/are African-Americans.", "For example, a budding young scientist might choose to profile the inventor of the ironing board, the lawn mower or the space shuttle retrieval arm, all of whom were/are African-Americans. Direct your students to online and print resources and have them conduct research on their chosen individuals.", "Direct your students to online and print resources and have them conduct research on their chosen individuals. Then, encourage students to write proposals to have their selected persons commemorated in new postage stamps. Students should accompany their proposals with designs for the stamps.", "Students should accompany their proposals with designs for the stamps. In their presentations, students should try to convince classmates why their profiled persons should have a stamp created in their name. Post the designs around the classroom. 5.", "5. 5. Local African-American History Valuable lessons in black history may be found just a few steps away in the stories and documents that can be found in local libraries, historical" ]

[ "Ryan Kelly:" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- A Web designer in London was amazed to discover that Iranian election protesters are attacking the Iranian president's Web site using software he developed in his spare time, he told CNN Wednesday. Ryan Kelly: \"I suppose I am taking sides but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\"", "Ryan Kelly: \"I suppose I am taking sides but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\" With anti-government activists in Iran sidestepping official attempts to silence them on the Internet by posting photos, videos and blogs on sites like Facebook and Twitter, others are using a site that automatically refreshes a Web page every few seconds, potentially overloading the host server.", "With anti-government activists in Iran sidestepping official attempts to silence them on the Internet by posting photos, videos and blogs on sites like Facebook and Twitter, others are using a site that automatically refreshes a Web page every few seconds, potentially overloading the host server. The page reboot software means that dissidents can \"attack\" sites with a barrage of hits -- known as a denial of service attack -- causing them to appear to users as \"unobtainable.\"", "The page reboot software means that dissidents can \"attack\" sites with a barrage of hits -- known as a denial of service attack -- causing them to appear to users as \"unobtainable.\" Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Web sites was one of those displaying this message on Monday, according to Britain's Channel 4 News, although on Tuesday it was loading correctly.", "Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Web sites was one of those displaying this message on Monday, according to Britain's Channel 4 News, although on Tuesday it was loading correctly. The freely available page refresh site was partly developed by Ryan Kelly for use with sports results sites and eBay.", "The freely available page refresh site was partly developed by Ryan Kelly for use with sports results sites and eBay. He said he was unaware it was being used by Iranian protesters to stop the government from getting out its message until Tuesday when he received an email from an unknown source asking him to take the site down.", "He said he was unaware it was being used by Iranian protesters to stop the government from getting out its message until Tuesday when he received an email from an unknown source asking him to take the site down. \"Can you please shout (sic) down the website for few weeks.", "\"Can you please shout (sic) down the website for few weeks. Currently they are using that website to attack other websites,\" stated the anonymous e-mail seen by CNN.", "Currently they are using that website to attack other websites,\" stated the anonymous e-mail seen by CNN. Kelly, who works for contract publisher Wardour, then discovered that hits on his own site had risen from 700 on a normal day to 41,000 on Monday.", "Kelly, who works for contract publisher Wardour, then discovered that hits on his own site had risen from 700 on a normal day to 41,000 on Monday. \"I was shocked when I heard my site was being used in this way,\" the 25-year-old told CNN.", "\"I was shocked when I heard my site was being used in this way,\" the 25-year-old told CNN. \"This exemplifies the power of the Internet that something happening in London can affect events thousands of miles away in Tehran.", "\"This exemplifies the power of the Internet that something happening in London can affect events thousands of miles away in Tehran. It's great it's being used in this way.\"", "It's great it's being used in this way.\" The heavy traffic forced Kelly to temporarily suspend his site, but only because it was exceeding the volume of traffic on his server.", "The heavy traffic forced Kelly to temporarily suspend his site, but only because it was exceeding the volume of traffic on his server. He said he later received dozens of e-mails requesting him to restore the site, and he did so.", "He said he later received dozens of e-mails requesting him to restore the site, and he did so. One message seen by CNN said: \"Please bring your site back up as fast as you can. We need your help in Iran against Ahmadinejad.\"", "We need your help in Iran against Ahmadinejad.\" Kelly said he supported the protesters in their battle to have the results of the disputed presidential election overturned.", "Kelly said he supported the protesters in their battle to have the results of the disputed presidential election overturned. \"I suppose I am taking sides because I've put the site back up, but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\"" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- A Web designer in London was amazed to discover that Iranian election protesters are attacking the Iranian president's Web site using software he developed in his spare time, he told CNN Wednesday. Ryan Kelly: \"I suppose I am taking sides but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\"", "Ryan Kelly: \"I suppose I am taking sides but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\" With anti-government activists in Iran sidestepping official attempts to silence them on the Internet by posting photos, videos and blogs on sites like Facebook and Twitter, others are using a site that automatically refreshes a Web page every few seconds, potentially overloading the host server.", "With anti-government activists in Iran sidestepping official attempts to silence them on the Internet by posting photos, videos and blogs on sites like Facebook and Twitter, others are using a site that automatically refreshes a Web page every few seconds, potentially overloading the host server. The page reboot software means that dissidents can \"attack\" sites with a barrage of hits -- known as a denial of service attack -- causing them to appear to users as \"unobtainable.\"", "The page reboot software means that dissidents can \"attack\" sites with a barrage of hits -- known as a denial of service attack -- causing them to appear to users as \"unobtainable.\" Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Web sites was one of those displaying this message on Monday, according to Britain's Channel 4 News, although on Tuesday it was loading correctly.", "Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Web sites was one of those displaying this message on Monday, according to Britain's Channel 4 News, although on Tuesday it was loading correctly. The freely available page refresh site was partly developed by Ryan Kelly for use with sports results sites and eBay.", "The freely available page refresh site was partly developed by Ryan Kelly for use with sports results sites and eBay. He said he was unaware it was being used by Iranian protesters to stop the government from getting out its message until Tuesday when he received an email from an unknown source asking him to take the site down.", "He said he was unaware it was being used by Iranian protesters to stop the government from getting out its message until Tuesday when he received an email from an unknown source asking him to take the site down. \"Can you please shout (sic) down the website for few weeks.", "\"Can you please shout (sic) down the website for few weeks. Currently they are using that website to attack other websites,\" stated the anonymous e-mail seen by CNN.", "Currently they are using that website to attack other websites,\" stated the anonymous e-mail seen by CNN. Kelly, who works for contract publisher Wardour, then discovered that hits on his own site had risen from 700 on a normal day to 41,000 on Monday.", "Kelly, who works for contract publisher Wardour, then discovered that hits on his own site had risen from 700 on a normal day to 41,000 on Monday. \"I was shocked when I heard my site was being used in this way,\" the 25-year-old told CNN.", "\"I was shocked when I heard my site was being used in this way,\" the 25-year-old told CNN. \"This exemplifies the power of the Internet that something happening in London can affect events thousands of miles away in Tehran.", "\"This exemplifies the power of the Internet that something happening in London can affect events thousands of miles away in Tehran. It's great it's being used in this way.\"", "It's great it's being used in this way.\" The heavy traffic forced Kelly to temporarily suspend his site, but only because it was exceeding the volume of traffic on his server.", "The heavy traffic forced Kelly to temporarily suspend his site, but only because it was exceeding the volume of traffic on his server. He said he later received dozens of e-mails requesting him to restore the site, and he did so.", "He said he later received dozens of e-mails requesting him to restore the site, and he did so. One message seen by CNN said: \"Please bring your site back up as fast as you can. We need your help in Iran against Ahmadinejad.\"", "We need your help in Iran against Ahmadinejad.\" Kelly said he supported the protesters in their battle to have the results of the disputed presidential election overturned.", "Kelly said he supported the protesters in their battle to have the results of the disputed presidential election overturned. \"I suppose I am taking sides because I've put the site back up, but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\"" ]

[ "heavy traffic" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- A Web designer in London was amazed to discover that Iranian election protesters are attacking the Iranian president's Web site using software he developed in his spare time, he told CNN Wednesday. Ryan Kelly: \"I suppose I am taking sides but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\"", "Ryan Kelly: \"I suppose I am taking sides but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\" With anti-government activists in Iran sidestepping official attempts to silence them on the Internet by posting photos, videos and blogs on sites like Facebook and Twitter, others are using a site that automatically refreshes a Web page every few seconds, potentially overloading the host server.", "With anti-government activists in Iran sidestepping official attempts to silence them on the Internet by posting photos, videos and blogs on sites like Facebook and Twitter, others are using a site that automatically refreshes a Web page every few seconds, potentially overloading the host server. The page reboot software means that dissidents can \"attack\" sites with a barrage of hits -- known as a denial of service attack -- causing them to appear to users as \"unobtainable.\"", "The page reboot software means that dissidents can \"attack\" sites with a barrage of hits -- known as a denial of service attack -- causing them to appear to users as \"unobtainable.\" Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Web sites was one of those displaying this message on Monday, according to Britain's Channel 4 News, although on Tuesday it was loading correctly.", "Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Web sites was one of those displaying this message on Monday, according to Britain's Channel 4 News, although on Tuesday it was loading correctly. The freely available page refresh site was partly developed by Ryan Kelly for use with sports results sites and eBay.", "The freely available page refresh site was partly developed by Ryan Kelly for use with sports results sites and eBay. He said he was unaware it was being used by Iranian protesters to stop the government from getting out its message until Tuesday when he received an email from an unknown source asking him to take the site down.", "He said he was unaware it was being used by Iranian protesters to stop the government from getting out its message until Tuesday when he received an email from an unknown source asking him to take the site down. \"Can you please shout (sic) down the website for few weeks.", "\"Can you please shout (sic) down the website for few weeks. Currently they are using that website to attack other websites,\" stated the anonymous e-mail seen by CNN.", "Currently they are using that website to attack other websites,\" stated the anonymous e-mail seen by CNN. Kelly, who works for contract publisher Wardour, then discovered that hits on his own site had risen from 700 on a normal day to 41,000 on Monday.", "Kelly, who works for contract publisher Wardour, then discovered that hits on his own site had risen from 700 on a normal day to 41,000 on Monday. \"I was shocked when I heard my site was being used in this way,\" the 25-year-old told CNN.", "\"I was shocked when I heard my site was being used in this way,\" the 25-year-old told CNN. \"This exemplifies the power of the Internet that something happening in London can affect events thousands of miles away in Tehran.", "\"This exemplifies the power of the Internet that something happening in London can affect events thousands of miles away in Tehran. It's great it's being used in this way.\"", "It's great it's being used in this way.\" The heavy traffic forced Kelly to temporarily suspend his site, but only because it was exceeding the volume of traffic on his server.", "The heavy traffic forced Kelly to temporarily suspend his site, but only because it was exceeding the volume of traffic on his server. He said he later received dozens of e-mails requesting him to restore the site, and he did so.", "He said he later received dozens of e-mails requesting him to restore the site, and he did so. One message seen by CNN said: \"Please bring your site back up as fast as you can. We need your help in Iran against Ahmadinejad.\"", "We need your help in Iran against Ahmadinejad.\" Kelly said he supported the protesters in their battle to have the results of the disputed presidential election overturned.", "Kelly said he supported the protesters in their battle to have the results of the disputed presidential election overturned. \"I suppose I am taking sides because I've put the site back up, but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\"" ]

[ "users as \"unobtainable.\"" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- A Web designer in London was amazed to discover that Iranian election protesters are attacking the Iranian president's Web site using software he developed in his spare time, he told CNN Wednesday. Ryan Kelly: \"I suppose I am taking sides but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\"", "Ryan Kelly: \"I suppose I am taking sides but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\" With anti-government activists in Iran sidestepping official attempts to silence them on the Internet by posting photos, videos and blogs on sites like Facebook and Twitter, others are using a site that automatically refreshes a Web page every few seconds, potentially overloading the host server.", "With anti-government activists in Iran sidestepping official attempts to silence them on the Internet by posting photos, videos and blogs on sites like Facebook and Twitter, others are using a site that automatically refreshes a Web page every few seconds, potentially overloading the host server. The page reboot software means that dissidents can \"attack\" sites with a barrage of hits -- known as a denial of service attack -- causing them to appear to users as \"unobtainable.\"", "The page reboot software means that dissidents can \"attack\" sites with a barrage of hits -- known as a denial of service attack -- causing them to appear to users as \"unobtainable.\" Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Web sites was one of those displaying this message on Monday, according to Britain's Channel 4 News, although on Tuesday it was loading correctly.", "Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Web sites was one of those displaying this message on Monday, according to Britain's Channel 4 News, although on Tuesday it was loading correctly. The freely available page refresh site was partly developed by Ryan Kelly for use with sports results sites and eBay.", "The freely available page refresh site was partly developed by Ryan Kelly for use with sports results sites and eBay. He said he was unaware it was being used by Iranian protesters to stop the government from getting out its message until Tuesday when he received an email from an unknown source asking him to take the site down.", "He said he was unaware it was being used by Iranian protesters to stop the government from getting out its message until Tuesday when he received an email from an unknown source asking him to take the site down. \"Can you please shout (sic) down the website for few weeks.", "\"Can you please shout (sic) down the website for few weeks. Currently they are using that website to attack other websites,\" stated the anonymous e-mail seen by CNN.", "Currently they are using that website to attack other websites,\" stated the anonymous e-mail seen by CNN. Kelly, who works for contract publisher Wardour, then discovered that hits on his own site had risen from 700 on a normal day to 41,000 on Monday.", "Kelly, who works for contract publisher Wardour, then discovered that hits on his own site had risen from 700 on a normal day to 41,000 on Monday. \"I was shocked when I heard my site was being used in this way,\" the 25-year-old told CNN.", "\"I was shocked when I heard my site was being used in this way,\" the 25-year-old told CNN. \"This exemplifies the power of the Internet that something happening in London can affect events thousands of miles away in Tehran.", "\"This exemplifies the power of the Internet that something happening in London can affect events thousands of miles away in Tehran. It's great it's being used in this way.\"", "It's great it's being used in this way.\" The heavy traffic forced Kelly to temporarily suspend his site, but only because it was exceeding the volume of traffic on his server.", "The heavy traffic forced Kelly to temporarily suspend his site, but only because it was exceeding the volume of traffic on his server. He said he later received dozens of e-mails requesting him to restore the site, and he did so.", "He said he later received dozens of e-mails requesting him to restore the site, and he did so. One message seen by CNN said: \"Please bring your site back up as fast as you can. We need your help in Iran against Ahmadinejad.\"", "We need your help in Iran against Ahmadinejad.\" Kelly said he supported the protesters in their battle to have the results of the disputed presidential election overturned.", "Kelly said he supported the protesters in their battle to have the results of the disputed presidential election overturned. \"I suppose I am taking sides because I've put the site back up, but I have no problems with it being used in this way.\"" ]

[ "or any of his office systems.\"" ]

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[ "London (CNN) -- Personal details about Tony Blair that appear online were apparently not hacked from the former British prime minister's computer systems, but from the email account of a former staffer. Responding to a report about a hacker group that claims to have accessed Blair's personal data, a Blair spokesman said Saturday, \"This information has not been obtained from Tony Blair or any of his office systems.\"", "Responding to a report about a hacker group that claims to have accessed Blair's personal data, a Blair spokesman said Saturday, \"This information has not been obtained from Tony Blair or any of his office systems.\" \"This appears to be information from the personal email account of a former member of staff from a few years ago,\" the spokesman said in an emailed statement to CNN.", "\"This appears to be information from the personal email account of a former member of staff from a few years ago,\" the spokesman said in an emailed statement to CNN. He didn't elaborate on the situation.", "He didn't elaborate on the situation. The claim by a member of the hacker group TeaMp0isoN (Team Poison) was first reported by the United Kingdom's Telegraph newspaper Saturday.", "The claim by a member of the hacker group TeaMp0isoN (Team Poison) was first reported by the United Kingdom's Telegraph newspaper Saturday. The group posted the information on a website called Pastebin.com that allows users to upload text.", "The group posted the information on a website called Pastebin.com that allows users to upload text. The information on Pastebin.com appears to include Blair's National Insurance number -- similar to a U.S. Social Security Number -- and the addresses and phone numbers of numerous personal contacts.", "The information on Pastebin.com appears to include Blair's National Insurance number -- similar to a U.S. Social Security Number -- and the addresses and phone numbers of numerous personal contacts. The document has a note at the top that reads: \"The information in this article was obtained in 2010 December, we still have access to the webmail server, phone numbers may have changed but all the information is 100% legit.\"", "The document has a note at the top that reads: \"The information in this article was obtained in 2010 December, we still have access to the webmail server, phone numbers may have changed but all the information is 100% legit.\" It claims to include information on members of Blair's office, his address and phone book -- including the details of \"family, friends, MPs and lords\" -- and the contact details and resume of his former special adviser Katie Kay.", "It claims to include information on members of Blair's office, his address and phone book -- including the details of \"family, friends, MPs and lords\" -- and the contact details and resume of his former special adviser Katie Kay. CNN was not able to verify the authenticity of the information published on Pastebin.com.", "CNN was not able to verify the authenticity of the information published on Pastebin.com. The PC Magazine website reported that the material had been leaked by a member of Team Poison known as TriCk.", "The PC Magazine website reported that the material had been leaked by a member of Team Poison known as TriCk. According to posts on TriCk's Twitter feed Friday night, the hacker group obtained the information in December.", "According to posts on TriCk's Twitter feed Friday night, the hacker group obtained the information in December. \"Tony Blair's Private Info is getting leaked tonight, so is his Personal Adivsors CV and UK MPs & Lords who supported the war in iraq,\" one of the Twitter post said.", "\"Tony Blair's Private Info is getting leaked tonight, so is his Personal Adivsors CV and UK MPs & Lords who supported the war in iraq,\" one of the Twitter post said. An hour later, another post read: \"doing the writeup now - Tony Blair and his cockroaches are getting owned tonight.", "An hour later, another post read: \"doing the writeup now - Tony Blair and his cockroaches are getting owned tonight. - War IS Terror.\"", "- War IS Terror.\" This week, members of the Team Poison hacker group appeared to step into a row over recent actions by hacker group Lulz Security, tweeting that it would expose the identities of its members.", "This week, members of the Team Poison hacker group appeared to step into a row over recent actions by hacker group Lulz Security, tweeting that it would expose the identities of its members. LulzSec published Arizona police documents Thursday, obtained by hacking the Arizona Department of Public Safety.", "LulzSec published Arizona police documents Thursday, obtained by hacking the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The agency confirmed it had been the victim of a cyber attack by LulzSec.", "The agency confirmed it had been the victim of a cyber attack by LulzSec. The group has also claimed attacks on websites belonging to the CIA, the U.S. Senate and the United Kingdom's Serious Organised Crime Agency.", "The group has also claimed attacks on websites belonging to the CIA, the U.S. Senate and the United Kingdom's Serious Organised Crime Agency. It also obtained more than 1 million e-mail addresses, passwords and other personal information from the U.S.-based Sony Pictures.", "It also obtained more than 1 million e-mail addresses, passwords and other personal information from the U.S.-based Sony Pictures. CNN's Bharati Naik contributed to this report." ]

[ "TeaMp0isoN" ]

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[ "London (CNN) -- Personal details about Tony Blair that appear online were apparently not hacked from the former British prime minister's computer systems, but from the email account of a former staffer. Responding to a report about a hacker group that claims to have accessed Blair's personal data, a Blair spokesman said Saturday, \"This information has not been obtained from Tony Blair or any of his office systems.\"", "Responding to a report about a hacker group that claims to have accessed Blair's personal data, a Blair spokesman said Saturday, \"This information has not been obtained from Tony Blair or any of his office systems.\" \"This appears to be information from the personal email account of a former member of staff from a few years ago,\" the spokesman said in an emailed statement to CNN.", "\"This appears to be information from the personal email account of a former member of staff from a few years ago,\" the spokesman said in an emailed statement to CNN. He didn't elaborate on the situation.", "He didn't elaborate on the situation. The claim by a member of the hacker group TeaMp0isoN (Team Poison) was first reported by the United Kingdom's Telegraph newspaper Saturday.", "The claim by a member of the hacker group TeaMp0isoN (Team Poison) was first reported by the United Kingdom's Telegraph newspaper Saturday. The group posted the information on a website called Pastebin.com that allows users to upload text.", "The group posted the information on a website called Pastebin.com that allows users to upload text. The information on Pastebin.com appears to include Blair's National Insurance number -- similar to a U.S. Social Security Number -- and the addresses and phone numbers of numerous personal contacts.", "The information on Pastebin.com appears to include Blair's National Insurance number -- similar to a U.S. Social Security Number -- and the addresses and phone numbers of numerous personal contacts. The document has a note at the top that reads: \"The information in this article was obtained in 2010 December, we still have access to the webmail server, phone numbers may have changed but all the information is 100% legit.\"", "The document has a note at the top that reads: \"The information in this article was obtained in 2010 December, we still have access to the webmail server, phone numbers may have changed but all the information is 100% legit.\" It claims to include information on members of Blair's office, his address and phone book -- including the details of \"family, friends, MPs and lords\" -- and the contact details and resume of his former special adviser Katie Kay.", "It claims to include information on members of Blair's office, his address and phone book -- including the details of \"family, friends, MPs and lords\" -- and the contact details and resume of his former special adviser Katie Kay. CNN was not able to verify the authenticity of the information published on Pastebin.com.", "CNN was not able to verify the authenticity of the information published on Pastebin.com. The PC Magazine website reported that the material had been leaked by a member of Team Poison known as TriCk.", "The PC Magazine website reported that the material had been leaked by a member of Team Poison known as TriCk. According to posts on TriCk's Twitter feed Friday night, the hacker group obtained the information in December.", "According to posts on TriCk's Twitter feed Friday night, the hacker group obtained the information in December. \"Tony Blair's Private Info is getting leaked tonight, so is his Personal Adivsors CV and UK MPs & Lords who supported the war in iraq,\" one of the Twitter post said.", "\"Tony Blair's Private Info is getting leaked tonight, so is his Personal Adivsors CV and UK MPs & Lords who supported the war in iraq,\" one of the Twitter post said. An hour later, another post read: \"doing the writeup now - Tony Blair and his cockroaches are getting owned tonight.", "An hour later, another post read: \"doing the writeup now - Tony Blair and his cockroaches are getting owned tonight. - War IS Terror.\"", "- War IS Terror.\" This week, members of the Team Poison hacker group appeared to step into a row over recent actions by hacker group Lulz Security, tweeting that it would expose the identities of its members.", "This week, members of the Team Poison hacker group appeared to step into a row over recent actions by hacker group Lulz Security, tweeting that it would expose the identities of its members. LulzSec published Arizona police documents Thursday, obtained by hacking the Arizona Department of Public Safety.", "LulzSec published Arizona police documents Thursday, obtained by hacking the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The agency confirmed it had been the victim of a cyber attack by LulzSec.", "The agency confirmed it had been the victim of a cyber attack by LulzSec. The group has also claimed attacks on websites belonging to the CIA, the U.S. Senate and the United Kingdom's Serious Organised Crime Agency.", "The group has also claimed attacks on websites belonging to the CIA, the U.S. Senate and the United Kingdom's Serious Organised Crime Agency. It also obtained more than 1 million e-mail addresses, passwords and other personal information from the U.S.-based Sony Pictures.", "It also obtained more than 1 million e-mail addresses, passwords and other personal information from the U.S.-based Sony Pictures. CNN's Bharati Naik contributed to this report." ]

[ "Personal details about Tony Blair" ]

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[ "London (CNN) -- Personal details about Tony Blair that appear online were apparently not hacked from the former British prime minister's computer systems, but from the email account of a former staffer. Responding to a report about a hacker group that claims to have accessed Blair's personal data, a Blair spokesman said Saturday, \"This information has not been obtained from Tony Blair or any of his office systems.\"", "Responding to a report about a hacker group that claims to have accessed Blair's personal data, a Blair spokesman said Saturday, \"This information has not been obtained from Tony Blair or any of his office systems.\" \"This appears to be information from the personal email account of a former member of staff from a few years ago,\" the spokesman said in an emailed statement to CNN.", "\"This appears to be information from the personal email account of a former member of staff from a few years ago,\" the spokesman said in an emailed statement to CNN. He didn't elaborate on the situation.", "He didn't elaborate on the situation. The claim by a member of the hacker group TeaMp0isoN (Team Poison) was first reported by the United Kingdom's Telegraph newspaper Saturday.", "The claim by a member of the hacker group TeaMp0isoN (Team Poison) was first reported by the United Kingdom's Telegraph newspaper Saturday. The group posted the information on a website called Pastebin.com that allows users to upload text.", "The group posted the information on a website called Pastebin.com that allows users to upload text. The information on Pastebin.com appears to include Blair's National Insurance number -- similar to a U.S. Social Security Number -- and the addresses and phone numbers of numerous personal contacts.", "The information on Pastebin.com appears to include Blair's National Insurance number -- similar to a U.S. Social Security Number -- and the addresses and phone numbers of numerous personal contacts. The document has a note at the top that reads: \"The information in this article was obtained in 2010 December, we still have access to the webmail server, phone numbers may have changed but all the information is 100% legit.\"", "The document has a note at the top that reads: \"The information in this article was obtained in 2010 December, we still have access to the webmail server, phone numbers may have changed but all the information is 100% legit.\" It claims to include information on members of Blair's office, his address and phone book -- including the details of \"family, friends, MPs and lords\" -- and the contact details and resume of his former special adviser Katie Kay.", "It claims to include information on members of Blair's office, his address and phone book -- including the details of \"family, friends, MPs and lords\" -- and the contact details and resume of his former special adviser Katie Kay. CNN was not able to verify the authenticity of the information published on Pastebin.com.", "CNN was not able to verify the authenticity of the information published on Pastebin.com. The PC Magazine website reported that the material had been leaked by a member of Team Poison known as TriCk.", "The PC Magazine website reported that the material had been leaked by a member of Team Poison known as TriCk. According to posts on TriCk's Twitter feed Friday night, the hacker group obtained the information in December.", "According to posts on TriCk's Twitter feed Friday night, the hacker group obtained the information in December. \"Tony Blair's Private Info is getting leaked tonight, so is his Personal Adivsors CV and UK MPs & Lords who supported the war in iraq,\" one of the Twitter post said.", "\"Tony Blair's Private Info is getting leaked tonight, so is his Personal Adivsors CV and UK MPs & Lords who supported the war in iraq,\" one of the Twitter post said. An hour later, another post read: \"doing the writeup now - Tony Blair and his cockroaches are getting owned tonight.", "An hour later, another post read: \"doing the writeup now - Tony Blair and his cockroaches are getting owned tonight. - War IS Terror.\"", "- War IS Terror.\" This week, members of the Team Poison hacker group appeared to step into a row over recent actions by hacker group Lulz Security, tweeting that it would expose the identities of its members.", "This week, members of the Team Poison hacker group appeared to step into a row over recent actions by hacker group Lulz Security, tweeting that it would expose the identities of its members. LulzSec published Arizona police documents Thursday, obtained by hacking the Arizona Department of Public Safety.", "LulzSec published Arizona police documents Thursday, obtained by hacking the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The agency confirmed it had been the victim of a cyber attack by LulzSec.", "The agency confirmed it had been the victim of a cyber attack by LulzSec. The group has also claimed attacks on websites belonging to the CIA, the U.S. Senate and the United Kingdom's Serious Organised Crime Agency.", "The group has also claimed attacks on websites belonging to the CIA, the U.S. Senate and the United Kingdom's Serious Organised Crime Agency. It also obtained more than 1 million e-mail addresses, passwords and other personal information from the U.S.-based Sony Pictures.", "It also obtained more than 1 million e-mail addresses, passwords and other personal information from the U.S.-based Sony Pictures. CNN's Bharati Naik contributed to this report." ]

[ "\"This information has not been obtained from Tony Blair or any of his office systems.\"" ]

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[ "London (CNN) -- Personal details about Tony Blair that appear online were apparently not hacked from the former British prime minister's computer systems, but from the email account of a former staffer. Responding to a report about a hacker group that claims to have accessed Blair's personal data, a Blair spokesman said Saturday, \"This information has not been obtained from Tony Blair or any of his office systems.\"", "Responding to a report about a hacker group that claims to have accessed Blair's personal data, a Blair spokesman said Saturday, \"This information has not been obtained from Tony Blair or any of his office systems.\" \"This appears to be information from the personal email account of a former member of staff from a few years ago,\" the spokesman said in an emailed statement to CNN.", "\"This appears to be information from the personal email account of a former member of staff from a few years ago,\" the spokesman said in an emailed statement to CNN. He didn't elaborate on the situation.", "He didn't elaborate on the situation. The claim by a member of the hacker group TeaMp0isoN (Team Poison) was first reported by the United Kingdom's Telegraph newspaper Saturday.", "The claim by a member of the hacker group TeaMp0isoN (Team Poison) was first reported by the United Kingdom's Telegraph newspaper Saturday. The group posted the information on a website called Pastebin.com that allows users to upload text.", "The group posted the information on a website called Pastebin.com that allows users to upload text. The information on Pastebin.com appears to include Blair's National Insurance number -- similar to a U.S. Social Security Number -- and the addresses and phone numbers of numerous personal contacts.", "The information on Pastebin.com appears to include Blair's National Insurance number -- similar to a U.S. Social Security Number -- and the addresses and phone numbers of numerous personal contacts. The document has a note at the top that reads: \"The information in this article was obtained in 2010 December, we still have access to the webmail server, phone numbers may have changed but all the information is 100% legit.\"", "The document has a note at the top that reads: \"The information in this article was obtained in 2010 December, we still have access to the webmail server, phone numbers may have changed but all the information is 100% legit.\" It claims to include information on members of Blair's office, his address and phone book -- including the details of \"family, friends, MPs and lords\" -- and the contact details and resume of his former special adviser Katie Kay.", "It claims to include information on members of Blair's office, his address and phone book -- including the details of \"family, friends, MPs and lords\" -- and the contact details and resume of his former special adviser Katie Kay. CNN was not able to verify the authenticity of the information published on Pastebin.com.", "CNN was not able to verify the authenticity of the information published on Pastebin.com. The PC Magazine website reported that the material had been leaked by a member of Team Poison known as TriCk.", "The PC Magazine website reported that the material had been leaked by a member of Team Poison known as TriCk. According to posts on TriCk's Twitter feed Friday night, the hacker group obtained the information in December.", "According to posts on TriCk's Twitter feed Friday night, the hacker group obtained the information in December. \"Tony Blair's Private Info is getting leaked tonight, so is his Personal Adivsors CV and UK MPs & Lords who supported the war in iraq,\" one of the Twitter post said.", "\"Tony Blair's Private Info is getting leaked tonight, so is his Personal Adivsors CV and UK MPs & Lords who supported the war in iraq,\" one of the Twitter post said. An hour later, another post read: \"doing the writeup now - Tony Blair and his cockroaches are getting owned tonight.", "An hour later, another post read: \"doing the writeup now - Tony Blair and his cockroaches are getting owned tonight. - War IS Terror.\"", "- War IS Terror.\" This week, members of the Team Poison hacker group appeared to step into a row over recent actions by hacker group Lulz Security, tweeting that it would expose the identities of its members.", "This week, members of the Team Poison hacker group appeared to step into a row over recent actions by hacker group Lulz Security, tweeting that it would expose the identities of its members. LulzSec published Arizona police documents Thursday, obtained by hacking the Arizona Department of Public Safety.", "LulzSec published Arizona police documents Thursday, obtained by hacking the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The agency confirmed it had been the victim of a cyber attack by LulzSec.", "The agency confirmed it had been the victim of a cyber attack by LulzSec. The group has also claimed attacks on websites belonging to the CIA, the U.S. Senate and the United Kingdom's Serious Organised Crime Agency.", "The group has also claimed attacks on websites belonging to the CIA, the U.S. Senate and the United Kingdom's Serious Organised Crime Agency. It also obtained more than 1 million e-mail addresses, passwords and other personal information from the U.S.-based Sony Pictures.", "It also obtained more than 1 million e-mail addresses, passwords and other personal information from the U.S.-based Sony Pictures. CNN's Bharati Naik contributed to this report." ]

[ "to have no central point of failure," ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- Decades ago, when the Department of Defense was creating the predecessor to today's Internet, one of the main goals was to create a communications system that could endure catastrophic disasters. The Internet was designed to have no central point of failure, allowing anyone to run his or her own communications channel.", "The Internet was designed to have no central point of failure, allowing anyone to run his or her own communications channel. This was a system that could withstand a nuclear attack.", "This was a system that could withstand a nuclear attack. Today, the services built on top of that network have done a great job in enabling communications, perhaps none more dramatically than Twitter.", "Today, the services built on top of that network have done a great job in enabling communications, perhaps none more dramatically than Twitter. During the days since the Haiti earthquake, the popular social networking and microblogging service has been used for rescue efforts and for fundraising to help stabilize and rebuild the country.", "During the days since the Haiti earthquake, the popular social networking and microblogging service has been used for rescue efforts and for fundraising to help stabilize and rebuild the country. So it was big news when Twitter was offline for 90 minutes Wednesday morning.", "So it was big news when Twitter was offline for 90 minutes Wednesday morning. Technology pundits promptly began hand-wringing -- the weaknesses of having a single point of failure to critical communications had been revealed again! Could we trust Twitter?", "Could we trust Twitter? Did this mean the Web couldn't help us fulfill our most basic obligations to those in need? Not at all.", "Not at all. There's no reason that organizations or individuals who want to use the Web to relay critical information have to rely on Twitter or Facebook or Google or any other giant of the technology industry in the first place.", "There's no reason that organizations or individuals who want to use the Web to relay critical information have to rely on Twitter or Facebook or Google or any other giant of the technology industry in the first place. We've just forgotten a bit about how the Internet was supposed to work.", "We've just forgotten a bit about how the Internet was supposed to work. Rescue organizations and charities should simply be able to use the Web sites they already have to deliver those messages. And wasn't that the promise of the Web in the first place?", "And wasn't that the promise of the Web in the first place? Weren't we going to stop relying on individual companies as gatekeepers for communication?", "Weren't we going to stop relying on individual companies as gatekeepers for communication? When blogs took off a few years ago, wasn't it with the promise that we'd all be able to share our voices without having to ask any company for permission?", "When blogs took off a few years ago, wasn't it with the promise that we'd all be able to share our voices without having to ask any company for permission? Why did we give that up?", "Why did we give that up? Maybe it's because they made it look so easy. Twitter has done an impressive job of growing to handle its enormous number of users, while keeping its service simple.", "Twitter has done an impressive job of growing to handle its enormous number of users, while keeping its service simple. The company has even shown a reassuring sensitivity to the civic and social obligations that come from running such a popular communication service.", "The company has even shown a reassuring sensitivity to the civic and social obligations that come from running such a popular communication service. Companies such as Facebook and Google have stepped up, too.", "Companies such as Facebook and Google have stepped up, too. Their hearts appear to be in the right place, and they're doing real work to help people communicate. But the Web is bigger than any one site or any one social network.", "But the Web is bigger than any one site or any one social network. In my own work, I run a nonprofit that strives to connect government policymakers to the expertise of ordinary people using the Web.", "In my own work, I run a nonprofit that strives to connect government policymakers to the expertise of ordinary people using the Web. We'll naturally make great use of Twitter and Facebook and all the other services, but it'd be unforgivable to pick only one of them as a platform for civic engagement.", "We'll naturally make great use of Twitter and Facebook and all the other services, but it'd be unforgivable to pick only one of them as a platform for civic engagement. Telling people the only way to talk to the White House is on Facebook is like saying you can only call your senator by using a particular phone company.", "Telling people the only way to talk to the White House is on Facebook is like saying you can only call your senator by using a particular phone company. And that's the key lesson to learn from Twitter being down while people are depending on it for communication: Some needs are too important to put in the hands of any single company.", "And that's the key lesson to learn from Twitter being down while people are depending on it for communication: Some needs are too important to put in the hands of any single company. Communicating in real time about emergency information is clearly one of them.", "Communicating in real time about emergency information is clearly one of them. Fortunately there's good news. Smart inventors have already made cutting-edge technologies that let any site deliver messages with the same immediacy as Twitter or Facebook.", "Smart inventors have already made cutting-edge technologies that let any site deliver messages with the same immediacy as Twitter or Facebook. Now the challenge is reminding all of the social institutions, media organizations and government agencies that they need to use their own communications infrastructure just as much as they participate in services such as Twitter and Facebook.", "Now the challenge is reminding all of the social institutions, media organizations and government agencies that they need to use their own communications infrastructure just as much as they participate in services such as Twitter and Facebook. The reality is social networks come and go.", "The reality is social networks come and go. Ten years ago, otherwise-sensible companies were paying millions of dollars to America Online to buy \"AOL keywords.\" These were shortcuts to parts of the AOL service, which dominated U.S. Internet access at the time.", "These were shortcuts to parts of the AOL service, which dominated U.S. Internet access at the time. In fact, many of us have allowed companies to become intermediaries to all our communications, whether it was AOL 10 years ago or Facebook today.", "In fact, many of us have allowed companies to become intermediaries to all our communications, whether it was AOL 10 years ago or Facebook today. But we don't need to ask gateways for permission to publish.", "But we don't need to ask gateways for permission to publish. We can run our own Web sites, at our own Web addresses and keep control over how we communicate. Think how ludicrous it would seem for someone to" ]

[ "snowmobilers" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Authorities Tuesday recovered the body of an eighth missing snowmobiler buried in avalanches in southern British Columbia, a spokesman for the the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. Authorities found seven bodies a day after avalanches in British Columbia, Canada. Sgt.", "Sgt. Sgt. Tim Shields said the body was recovered around 11:38 a.m. The seven other bodies were recovered Monday. Their identities were not immediately released.", "Their identities were not immediately released. David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s.", "David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s. The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta.", "The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta. The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight.", "The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight. The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\"", "The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\" Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them.", "Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them. \"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes.", "\"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes. These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said.", "These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said. The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen.", "The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen. \"All were well aware of the dangers involved in snowmobiling. All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said.", "All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said. The mayor said temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit in recent weeks had warmed up in the last two or three days to 25 degrees Fahrenheit." ]

[ "in southern British Columbia," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Authorities Tuesday recovered the body of an eighth missing snowmobiler buried in avalanches in southern British Columbia, a spokesman for the the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. Authorities found seven bodies a day after avalanches in British Columbia, Canada. Sgt.", "Sgt. Sgt. Tim Shields said the body was recovered around 11:38 a.m. The seven other bodies were recovered Monday. Their identities were not immediately released.", "Their identities were not immediately released. David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s.", "David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s. The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta.", "The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta. The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight.", "The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight. The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\"", "The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\" Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them.", "Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them. \"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes.", "\"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes. These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said.", "These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said. The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen.", "The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen. \"All were well aware of the dangers involved in snowmobiling. All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said.", "All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said. The mayor said temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit in recent weeks had warmed up in the last two or three days to 25 degrees Fahrenheit." ]

[ "a day after avalanches" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Authorities Tuesday recovered the body of an eighth missing snowmobiler buried in avalanches in southern British Columbia, a spokesman for the the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. Authorities found seven bodies a day after avalanches in British Columbia, Canada. Sgt.", "Sgt. Sgt. Tim Shields said the body was recovered around 11:38 a.m. The seven other bodies were recovered Monday. Their identities were not immediately released.", "Their identities were not immediately released. David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s.", "David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s. The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta.", "The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta. The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight.", "The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight. The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\"", "The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\" Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them.", "Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them. \"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes.", "\"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes. These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said.", "These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said. The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen.", "The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen. \"All were well aware of the dangers involved in snowmobiling. All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said.", "All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said. The mayor said temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit in recent weeks had warmed up in the last two or three days to 25 degrees Fahrenheit." ]

[ "\"Two" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Authorities Tuesday recovered the body of an eighth missing snowmobiler buried in avalanches in southern British Columbia, a spokesman for the the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. Authorities found seven bodies a day after avalanches in British Columbia, Canada. Sgt.", "Sgt. Sgt. Tim Shields said the body was recovered around 11:38 a.m. The seven other bodies were recovered Monday. Their identities were not immediately released.", "Their identities were not immediately released. David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s.", "David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s. The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta.", "The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta. The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight.", "The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight. The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\"", "The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\" Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them.", "Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them. \"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes.", "\"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes. These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said.", "These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said. The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen.", "The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen. \"All were well aware of the dangers involved in snowmobiling. All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said.", "All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said. The mayor said temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit in recent weeks had warmed up in the last two or three days to 25 degrees Fahrenheit." ]

[ "southern British Columbia," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Authorities Tuesday recovered the body of an eighth missing snowmobiler buried in avalanches in southern British Columbia, a spokesman for the the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. Authorities found seven bodies a day after avalanches in British Columbia, Canada. Sgt.", "Sgt. Sgt. Tim Shields said the body was recovered around 11:38 a.m. The seven other bodies were recovered Monday. Their identities were not immediately released.", "Their identities were not immediately released. David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s.", "David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s. The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta.", "The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta. The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight.", "The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight. The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\"", "The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\" Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them.", "Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them. \"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes.", "\"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes. These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said.", "These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said. The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen.", "The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen. \"All were well aware of the dangers involved in snowmobiling. All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said.", "All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said. The mayor said temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit in recent weeks had warmed up in the last two or three days to 25 degrees Fahrenheit." ]

[ "buried" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Authorities Tuesday recovered the body of an eighth missing snowmobiler buried in avalanches in southern British Columbia, a spokesman for the the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. Authorities found seven bodies a day after avalanches in British Columbia, Canada. Sgt.", "Sgt. Sgt. Tim Shields said the body was recovered around 11:38 a.m. The seven other bodies were recovered Monday. Their identities were not immediately released.", "Their identities were not immediately released. David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s.", "David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s. The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta.", "The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta. The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight.", "The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight. The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\"", "The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\" Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them.", "Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them. \"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes.", "\"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes. These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said.", "These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said. The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen.", "The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen. \"All were well aware of the dangers involved in snowmobiling. All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said.", "All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said. The mayor said temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit in recent weeks had warmed up in the last two or three days to 25 degrees Fahrenheit." ]

[ "eight" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Authorities Tuesday recovered the body of an eighth missing snowmobiler buried in avalanches in southern British Columbia, a spokesman for the the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. Authorities found seven bodies a day after avalanches in British Columbia, Canada. Sgt.", "Sgt. Sgt. Tim Shields said the body was recovered around 11:38 a.m. The seven other bodies were recovered Monday. Their identities were not immediately released.", "Their identities were not immediately released. David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s.", "David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, the small town where the snowmobilers lived, said all were men in their 20s. The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta.", "The eight men, and three others who escaped, faced two avalanches Sunday about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Fernie, a town in the Canadian Rockies about 300 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Calgary, Alberta. The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight.", "The three survivors suffered minor injuries, and one was hospitalized overnight. The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\"", "The men had been in an area called Harvey Pass, which police called \"a popular backcountry snowmobile destination.\" Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them.", "Police said an avalanche buried part of the group and, as others came to help them, a second avalanche buried them. \"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes.", "\"Two of the buried riders managed to self-rescue within about 20 minutes. These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said.", "These two used their avalanche beacons to locate a third buried victim who they rescued after an additional 20 minutes of digging,\" police said. The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen.", "The mayor described the snowmobilers as upstanding citizens, most of them working in coal mines or as businessmen. \"All were well aware of the dangers involved in snowmobiling. All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said.", "All are very cautious with what was going on,\" Wilks said. The mayor said temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit in recent weeks had warmed up in the last two or three days to 25 degrees Fahrenheit." ]

[ "\"Amber\"" ]

[ { "end": [ 2022 ], "start": [ 2016 ] } ]

[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a teenage girl who mysteriously turned up in Manhattan two weeks ago, claiming to have no memory of her family, her home -- or even her own name. The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. \"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services.", "\"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services. The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\"", "The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\" The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes.", "The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes. Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17.", "Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17. ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\"", "ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\" The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility.", "The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility. According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\"", "According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\" A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her.", "A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her. Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department.", "Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department. Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself.", "Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself. The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered.", "The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered. Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name.", "Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name. On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman.", "The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman. The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday.", "The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday. Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time.", "Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time. \"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said.", "\"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said. \"Today is the 23rd, and we're vey concerned. It's been a very long time now. That's a long time frame to not identify somebody.", "That's a long time frame to not identify somebody. Especially someone who we believe is a juvenile. Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\"", "Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\" While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\"", "While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\" She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions.", "She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions. However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\"", "However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\" New York City Administration for Children's Services and police are asking anyone with information about the young woman or her family to contact the NYPD Missing Persons Squad at 212-694-7781 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS." ]

[ "5 feet, 6 inches" ]

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[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a teenage girl who mysteriously turned up in Manhattan two weeks ago, claiming to have no memory of her family, her home -- or even her own name. The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. \"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services.", "\"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services. The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\"", "The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\" The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes.", "The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes. Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17.", "Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17. ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\"", "ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\" The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility.", "The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility. According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\"", "According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\" A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her.", "A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her. Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department.", "Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department. Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself.", "Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself. The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered.", "The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered. Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name.", "Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name. On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman.", "The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman. The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday.", "The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday. Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time.", "Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time. \"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said.", "\"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said. \"Today is the 23rd, and we're vey concerned. It's been a very long time now. That's a long time frame to not identify somebody.", "That's a long time frame to not identify somebody. Especially someone who we believe is a juvenile. Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\"", "Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\" While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\"", "While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\" She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions.", "She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions. However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\"", "However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\" New York City Administration for Children's Services and police are asking anyone with information about the young woman or her family to contact the NYPD Missing Persons Squad at 212-694-7781 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS." ]

[ "12:30 a.m. October 9" ]

[ { "end": [ 1091 ], "start": [ 1072 ] } ]

[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a teenage girl who mysteriously turned up in Manhattan two weeks ago, claiming to have no memory of her family, her home -- or even her own name. The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. \"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services.", "\"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services. The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\"", "The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\" The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes.", "The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes. Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17.", "Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17. ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\"", "ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\" The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility.", "The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility. According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\"", "According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\" A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her.", "A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her. Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department.", "Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department. Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself.", "Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself. The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered.", "The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered. Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name.", "Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name. On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman.", "The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman. The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday.", "The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday. Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time.", "Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time. \"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said.", "\"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said. \"Today is the 23rd, and we're vey concerned. It's been a very long time now. That's a long time frame to not identify somebody.", "That's a long time frame to not identify somebody. Especially someone who we believe is a juvenile. Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\"", "Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\" While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\"", "While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\" She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions.", "She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions. However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\"", "However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\" New York City Administration for Children's Services and police are asking anyone with information about the young woman or her family to contact the NYPD Missing Persons Squad at 212-694-7781 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS." ]

[ "12:30 a.m. October 9" ]

[ { "end": [ 1091 ], "start": [ 1072 ] } ]

[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a teenage girl who mysteriously turned up in Manhattan two weeks ago, claiming to have no memory of her family, her home -- or even her own name. The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. \"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services.", "\"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services. The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\"", "The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\" The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes.", "The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes. Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17.", "Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17. ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\"", "ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\" The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility.", "The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility. According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\"", "According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\" A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her.", "A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her. Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department.", "Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department. Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself.", "Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself. The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered.", "The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered. Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name.", "Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name. On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman.", "The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman. The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday.", "The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday. Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time.", "Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time. \"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said.", "\"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said. \"Today is the 23rd, and we're vey concerned. It's been a very long time now. That's a long time frame to not identify somebody.", "That's a long time frame to not identify somebody. Especially someone who we believe is a juvenile. Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\"", "Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\" While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\"", "While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\" She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions.", "She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions. However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\"", "However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\" New York City Administration for Children's Services and police are asking anyone with information about the young woman or her family to contact the NYPD Missing Persons Squad at 212-694-7781 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS." ]

[ "between 14 and 17." ]

[ { "end": [ 790 ], "start": [ 773 ] } ]

[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a teenage girl who mysteriously turned up in Manhattan two weeks ago, claiming to have no memory of her family, her home -- or even her own name. The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. \"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services.", "\"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services. The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\"", "The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\" The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes.", "The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes. Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17.", "Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17. ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\"", "ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\" The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility.", "The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility. According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\"", "According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\" A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her.", "A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her. Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department.", "Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department. Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself.", "Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself. The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered.", "The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered. Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name.", "Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name. On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman.", "The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman. The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday.", "The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday. Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time.", "Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time. \"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said.", "\"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said. \"Today is the 23rd, and we're vey concerned. It's been a very long time now. That's a long time frame to not identify somebody.", "That's a long time frame to not identify somebody. Especially someone who we believe is a juvenile. Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\"", "Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\" While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\"", "While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\" She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions.", "She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions. However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\"", "However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\" New York City Administration for Children's Services and police are asking anyone with information about the young woman or her family to contact the NYPD Missing Persons Squad at 212-694-7781 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS." ]

[ "between 14 and 17." ]

[ { "end": [ 790 ], "start": [ 773 ] } ]

[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a teenage girl who mysteriously turned up in Manhattan two weeks ago, claiming to have no memory of her family, her home -- or even her own name. The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. \"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services.", "\"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services. The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\"", "The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\" The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes.", "The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes. Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17.", "Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17. ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\"", "ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\" The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility.", "The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility. According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\"", "According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\" A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her.", "A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her. Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department.", "Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department. Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself.", "Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself. The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered.", "The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered. Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name.", "Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name. On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman.", "The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman. The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday.", "The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday. Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time.", "Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time. \"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said.", "\"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said. \"Today is the 23rd, and we're vey concerned. It's been a very long time now. That's a long time frame to not identify somebody.", "That's a long time frame to not identify somebody. Especially someone who we believe is a juvenile. Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\"", "Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\" While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\"", "While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\" She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions.", "She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions. However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\"", "However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\" New York City Administration for Children's Services and police are asking anyone with information about the young woman or her family to contact the NYPD Missing Persons Squad at 212-694-7781 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS." ]

[ "\"Amber\"" ]

[ { "end": [ 2022 ], "start": [ 2016 ] } ]

[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a teenage girl who mysteriously turned up in Manhattan two weeks ago, claiming to have no memory of her family, her home -- or even her own name. The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. \"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services.", "\"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services. The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\"", "The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\" The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes.", "The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes. Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17.", "Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17. ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\"", "ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\" The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility.", "The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility. According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\"", "According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\" A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her.", "A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her. Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department.", "Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department. Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself.", "Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself. The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered.", "The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered. Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name.", "Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name. On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman.", "The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman. The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday.", "The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday. Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time.", "Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time. \"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said.", "\"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said. \"Today is the 23rd, and we're vey concerned. It's been a very long time now. That's a long time frame to not identify somebody.", "That's a long time frame to not identify somebody. Especially someone who we believe is a juvenile. Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\"", "Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\" While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\"", "While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\" She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions.", "She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions. However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\"", "However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\" New York City Administration for Children's Services and police are asking anyone with information about the young woman or her family to contact the NYPD Missing Persons Squad at 212-694-7781 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS." ]

[ "midtown Manhattan" ]

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[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a teenage girl who mysteriously turned up in Manhattan two weeks ago, claiming to have no memory of her family, her home -- or even her own name. The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "The teen has recalled an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. \"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services.", "\"I just want to know who I am,\" the girl says in a statement released by the New York City Administration for Children's Services. The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\"", "The teen, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, continues, \"I want to know who I am and what happened to me.\" The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes.", "The Caucasian young woman, described by New York ACS as \"very soft-spoken,\" is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, light-skinned, with short, straight, cropped blond hair and blue eyes. Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17.", "Doctors are estimating her age to be between 14 and 17. ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\"", "ACS Commissioner John B. Mattingly appealed to the public in a statement, \"asking anyone who may know this young woman to help us locate her family as quickly as possible, so we can safely reunite her with those who love her.\" The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility.", "The girl was found in midtown Manhattan around 12:30 a.m. October 9 outside the Covenant House youth shelter, although the organization tells CNN that she was not a resident at the time and did not appear as if she intended to seek refuge at the facility. According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\"", "According to its Web site, with nearly 7,000 youths seeking shelter per year, \"Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.\" A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her.", "A security guard for the shelter noticed the girl walking around on the sidewalk near Covenant House and approached her. Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department.", "Finding her unresponsive, he called the New York City Police Department. Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself.", "Police officers interviewed the young woman, but it became clear that she couldn't provide authorities with any information about herself. The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered.", "The NYPD said she was wearing military green camouflage pants, a black shirt and a pair of black sneakers when she was discovered. Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name.", "Children's Services said the girl recently wrote down the name \"Amber\" and has responded to it on one occasion, but she has no idea whether it is her true name. On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb.", "On another occasion she is said to have recalled certain words, which turned out to be an excerpt from the fantasy novel \"Fool's Fate\" by Robin Hobb. The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman.", "The girl is also apparently writing a fantasy story of her own that features a heroine named Rian, \"who's been raised by the commander of the guard post on the edge of a fantasy kingdom,\" says the young woman. The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday.", "The girl has a 2- to 4-inch scar on her lower left back and had a black, handwritten birthday message on her arm, addressed to a name of Japanese origin, when she was found, police said Friday. Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time.", "Judging from poor dental hygiene, said Lt. Christopher Zimmerman, she appears to have been living on the streets for some time. \"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said.", "\"This case has been going on since October 9,\" Zimmerman said. \"Today is the 23rd, and we're vey concerned. It's been a very long time now. That's a long time frame to not identify somebody.", "That's a long time frame to not identify somebody. Especially someone who we believe is a juvenile. Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\"", "Usually juveniles we get a lot of inquiries about.\" While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\"", "While the girl is confused and her story remains vague, Mattingly said, \"she is safe with us, and we are doing all we can to help her, but she needs to find her family.\" She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions.", "She is apparently reviewing materials for a high school GED exam, saying that she is able to do the math but has no recollection of studying the history and science portions. However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\"", "However, according to the Children's Services statement, the young woman \"can easily retain the information.\" New York City Administration for Children's Services and police are asking anyone with information about the young woman or her family to contact the NYPD Missing Persons Squad at 212-694-7781 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS." ]

[ "Ferrell" ]

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[ "Washington (CNN) -- The stars were out Sunday night as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts bestowed its prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on actor and comedian Will Ferrell. The award, which was established in 1998, honors comedians who have shaped American society with their work, as Mark Twain once did.", "The award, which was established in 1998, honors comedians who have shaped American society with their work, as Mark Twain once did. Ferrell himself commented on the importance of the prize, telling CNN it's \"the only legitimate award that recognizes comedy,\" and he was honored to receive it.", "Ferrell himself commented on the importance of the prize, telling CNN it's \"the only legitimate award that recognizes comedy,\" and he was honored to receive it. Fellow comedians Jack Black, Tim Meadows, Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Conan O'Brien and Molly Shannon showered Ferrell with praise at the ceremony.", "Fellow comedians Jack Black, Tim Meadows, Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Conan O'Brien and Molly Shannon showered Ferrell with praise at the ceremony. \"When you see Will Ferrell on a marquis, he's going to give you 90 minutes to two hours of fascinating entertainment,\" said Asner, who worked with Ferrell in the movie \"Elf.\"", "\"When you see Will Ferrell on a marquis, he's going to give you 90 minutes to two hours of fascinating entertainment,\" said Asner, who worked with Ferrell in the movie \"Elf.\" In the movie, Will \"was so steeped in his character that I had to believe in mine,\" Asner said.", "In the movie, Will \"was so steeped in his character that I had to believe in mine,\" Asner said. \"He's a blast.", "\"He's a blast. I mean, he's always coming up with new stuff,\" said actor Rudd, who co-stared with Ferrell in \"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy\" He's, \"just fun to watch, and he's very good at keeping it together.\"", "I mean, he's always coming up with new stuff,\" said actor Rudd, who co-stared with Ferrell in \"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy\" He's, \"just fun to watch, and he's very good at keeping it together.\" O'Brien took a different approach -- the backhanded compliment.", "O'Brien took a different approach -- the backhanded compliment. \"None of us are here for Will,\" he said. \"We're here because Will's very powerful. We fear Will. Let's get that straight, okay? I'm angry.", "I'm angry. And afraid. I'm here out of fear.\"", "I'm here out of fear.\" Also in attendance were senior administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff William Daley, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew.", "Also in attendance were senior administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff William Daley, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew. Past winners include Tina Fey, as well as Richard Pryor, Bob Newhart, Lorne Michaels, and Steve Martin." ]

[ "comedians" ]

[ { "end": [ 265 ], "start": [ 257 ] } ]

[ "Washington (CNN) -- The stars were out Sunday night as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts bestowed its prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on actor and comedian Will Ferrell. The award, which was established in 1998, honors comedians who have shaped American society with their work, as Mark Twain once did.", "The award, which was established in 1998, honors comedians who have shaped American society with their work, as Mark Twain once did. Ferrell himself commented on the importance of the prize, telling CNN it's \"the only legitimate award that recognizes comedy,\" and he was honored to receive it.", "Ferrell himself commented on the importance of the prize, telling CNN it's \"the only legitimate award that recognizes comedy,\" and he was honored to receive it. Fellow comedians Jack Black, Tim Meadows, Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Conan O'Brien and Molly Shannon showered Ferrell with praise at the ceremony.", "Fellow comedians Jack Black, Tim Meadows, Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Conan O'Brien and Molly Shannon showered Ferrell with praise at the ceremony. \"When you see Will Ferrell on a marquis, he's going to give you 90 minutes to two hours of fascinating entertainment,\" said Asner, who worked with Ferrell in the movie \"Elf.\"", "\"When you see Will Ferrell on a marquis, he's going to give you 90 minutes to two hours of fascinating entertainment,\" said Asner, who worked with Ferrell in the movie \"Elf.\" In the movie, Will \"was so steeped in his character that I had to believe in mine,\" Asner said.", "In the movie, Will \"was so steeped in his character that I had to believe in mine,\" Asner said. \"He's a blast.", "\"He's a blast. I mean, he's always coming up with new stuff,\" said actor Rudd, who co-stared with Ferrell in \"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy\" He's, \"just fun to watch, and he's very good at keeping it together.\"", "I mean, he's always coming up with new stuff,\" said actor Rudd, who co-stared with Ferrell in \"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy\" He's, \"just fun to watch, and he's very good at keeping it together.\" O'Brien took a different approach -- the backhanded compliment.", "O'Brien took a different approach -- the backhanded compliment. \"None of us are here for Will,\" he said. \"We're here because Will's very powerful. We fear Will. Let's get that straight, okay? I'm angry.", "I'm angry. And afraid. I'm here out of fear.\"", "I'm here out of fear.\" Also in attendance were senior administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff William Daley, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew.", "Also in attendance were senior administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff William Daley, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew. Past winners include Tina Fey, as well as Richard Pryor, Bob Newhart, Lorne Michaels, and Steve Martin." ]

[ "that recognizes comedy,\" and he was honored to receive it." ]

[ { "end": [ 505 ], "start": [ 448 ] } ]

[ "Washington (CNN) -- The stars were out Sunday night as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts bestowed its prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on actor and comedian Will Ferrell. The award, which was established in 1998, honors comedians who have shaped American society with their work, as Mark Twain once did.", "The award, which was established in 1998, honors comedians who have shaped American society with their work, as Mark Twain once did. Ferrell himself commented on the importance of the prize, telling CNN it's \"the only legitimate award that recognizes comedy,\" and he was honored to receive it.", "Ferrell himself commented on the importance of the prize, telling CNN it's \"the only legitimate award that recognizes comedy,\" and he was honored to receive it. Fellow comedians Jack Black, Tim Meadows, Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Conan O'Brien and Molly Shannon showered Ferrell with praise at the ceremony.", "Fellow comedians Jack Black, Tim Meadows, Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Conan O'Brien and Molly Shannon showered Ferrell with praise at the ceremony. \"When you see Will Ferrell on a marquis, he's going to give you 90 minutes to two hours of fascinating entertainment,\" said Asner, who worked with Ferrell in the movie \"Elf.\"", "\"When you see Will Ferrell on a marquis, he's going to give you 90 minutes to two hours of fascinating entertainment,\" said Asner, who worked with Ferrell in the movie \"Elf.\" In the movie, Will \"was so steeped in his character that I had to believe in mine,\" Asner said.", "In the movie, Will \"was so steeped in his character that I had to believe in mine,\" Asner said. \"He's a blast.", "\"He's a blast. I mean, he's always coming up with new stuff,\" said actor Rudd, who co-stared with Ferrell in \"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy\" He's, \"just fun to watch, and he's very good at keeping it together.\"", "I mean, he's always coming up with new stuff,\" said actor Rudd, who co-stared with Ferrell in \"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy\" He's, \"just fun to watch, and he's very good at keeping it together.\" O'Brien took a different approach -- the backhanded compliment.", "O'Brien took a different approach -- the backhanded compliment. \"None of us are here for Will,\" he said. \"We're here because Will's very powerful. We fear Will. Let's get that straight, okay? I'm angry.", "I'm angry. And afraid. I'm here out of fear.\"", "I'm here out of fear.\" Also in attendance were senior administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff William Daley, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew.", "Also in attendance were senior administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff William Daley, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew. Past winners include Tina Fey, as well as Richard Pryor, Bob Newhart, Lorne Michaels, and Steve Martin." ]

[ "with praise" ]

[ { "end": [ 648 ], "start": [ 638 ] } ]

[ "Washington (CNN) -- The stars were out Sunday night as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts bestowed its prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on actor and comedian Will Ferrell. The award, which was established in 1998, honors comedians who have shaped American society with their work, as Mark Twain once did.", "The award, which was established in 1998, honors comedians who have shaped American society with their work, as Mark Twain once did. Ferrell himself commented on the importance of the prize, telling CNN it's \"the only legitimate award that recognizes comedy,\" and he was honored to receive it.", "Ferrell himself commented on the importance of the prize, telling CNN it's \"the only legitimate award that recognizes comedy,\" and he was honored to receive it. Fellow comedians Jack Black, Tim Meadows, Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Conan O'Brien and Molly Shannon showered Ferrell with praise at the ceremony.", "Fellow comedians Jack Black, Tim Meadows, Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Conan O'Brien and Molly Shannon showered Ferrell with praise at the ceremony. \"When you see Will Ferrell on a marquis, he's going to give you 90 minutes to two hours of fascinating entertainment,\" said Asner, who worked with Ferrell in the movie \"Elf.\"", "\"When you see Will Ferrell on a marquis, he's going to give you 90 minutes to two hours of fascinating entertainment,\" said Asner, who worked with Ferrell in the movie \"Elf.\" In the movie, Will \"was so steeped in his character that I had to believe in mine,\" Asner said.", "In the movie, Will \"was so steeped in his character that I had to believe in mine,\" Asner said. \"He's a blast.", "\"He's a blast. I mean, he's always coming up with new stuff,\" said actor Rudd, who co-stared with Ferrell in \"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy\" He's, \"just fun to watch, and he's very good at keeping it together.\"", "I mean, he's always coming up with new stuff,\" said actor Rudd, who co-stared with Ferrell in \"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy\" He's, \"just fun to watch, and he's very good at keeping it together.\" O'Brien took a different approach -- the backhanded compliment.", "O'Brien took a different approach -- the backhanded compliment. \"None of us are here for Will,\" he said. \"We're here because Will's very powerful. We fear Will. Let's get that straight, okay? I'm angry.", "I'm angry. And afraid. I'm here out of fear.\"", "I'm here out of fear.\" Also in attendance were senior administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff William Daley, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew.", "Also in attendance were senior administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff William Daley, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew. Past winners include Tina Fey, as well as Richard Pryor, Bob Newhart, Lorne Michaels, and Steve Martin." ]

[ "Kurmanbek Bakiyev" ]

[ { "end": [ 665 ], "start": [ 649 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kyrgyzstan's president signed a bill Friday to close an air base that the U.S. military uses as a route for troops and supplies heading into Afghanistan, the president announced on his Web site. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan.", "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan. The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan.", "The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan. Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.", "Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said.", "The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way.", "Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way. Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base.", "Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base. Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011.", "Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011. \"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said.", "\"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said. \"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\"", "\"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\" U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open.", "U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open. Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland.", "Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland. \"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\"", "\"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\" The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan.", "The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan. Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers.", "Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers. The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.", "The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said. About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said.", "About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said. The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.", "The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported. \"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said.", "\"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said. How far is Manas from Afghanistan?", "How far is Manas from Afghanistan? View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday.", "View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday. The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent.", "The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent. A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved.", "A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved. If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan.", "If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan. U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues.", "U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan.", "A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan. The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.", "The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. But after Uzbek troops were accused of killing at least 150 people during a demonstration in 2005, the autocratic government of President Islam Karimov" ]

[ "signed a bill" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Kyrgyzstan's president signed a bill Friday to close an air base that the U.S. military uses as a route for troops and supplies heading into Afghanistan, the president announced on his Web site. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan.", "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan. The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan.", "The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan. Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.", "Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said.", "The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way.", "Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way. Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base.", "Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base. Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011.", "Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011. \"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said.", "\"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said. \"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\"", "\"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\" U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open.", "U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open. Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland.", "Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland. \"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\"", "\"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\" The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan.", "The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan. Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers.", "Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers. The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.", "The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said. About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said.", "About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said. The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.", "The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported. \"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said.", "\"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said. How far is Manas from Afghanistan?", "How far is Manas from Afghanistan? View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday.", "View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday. The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent.", "The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent. A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved.", "A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved. If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan.", "If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan. U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues.", "U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan.", "A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan. The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.", "The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. But after Uzbek troops were accused of killing at least 150 people during a demonstration in 2005, the autocratic government of President Islam Karimov" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Kyrgyzstan's president signed a bill Friday to close an air base that the U.S. military uses as a route for troops and supplies heading into Afghanistan, the president announced on his Web site. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan.", "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan. The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan.", "The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan. Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.", "Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said.", "The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way.", "Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way. Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base.", "Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base. Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011.", "Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011. \"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said.", "\"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said. \"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\"", "\"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\" U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open.", "U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open. Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland.", "Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland. \"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\"", "\"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\" The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan.", "The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan. Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers.", "Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers. The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.", "The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said. About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said.", "About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said. The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.", "The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported. \"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said.", "\"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said. How far is Manas from Afghanistan?", "How far is Manas from Afghanistan? View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday.", "View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday. The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent.", "The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent. A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved.", "A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved. If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan.", "If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan. U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues.", "U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan.", "A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan. The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.", "The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. But after Uzbek troops were accused of killing at least 150 people during a demonstration in 2005, the autocratic government of President Islam Karimov" ]

[ "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Kyrgyzstan's president signed a bill Friday to close an air base that the U.S. military uses as a route for troops and supplies heading into Afghanistan, the president announced on his Web site. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan.", "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan. The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan.", "The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan. Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.", "Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said.", "The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way.", "Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way. Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base.", "Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base. Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011.", "Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011. \"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said.", "\"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said. \"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\"", "\"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\" U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open.", "U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open. Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland.", "Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland. \"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\"", "\"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\" The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan.", "The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan. Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers.", "Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers. The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.", "The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said. About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said.", "About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said. The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.", "The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported. \"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said.", "\"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said. How far is Manas from Afghanistan?", "How far is Manas from Afghanistan? View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday.", "View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday. The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent.", "The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent. A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved.", "A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved. If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan.", "If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan. U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues.", "U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan.", "A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan. The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.", "The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. But after Uzbek troops were accused of killing at least 150 people during a demonstration in 2005, the autocratic government of President Islam Karimov" ]

[ "Tajikistan and Uzbekistan," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Kyrgyzstan's president signed a bill Friday to close an air base that the U.S. military uses as a route for troops and supplies heading into Afghanistan, the president announced on his Web site. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan.", "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan. The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan.", "The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan. Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.", "Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said.", "The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way.", "Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way. Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base.", "Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base. Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011.", "Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011. \"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said.", "\"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said. \"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\"", "\"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\" U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open.", "U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open. Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland.", "Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland. \"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\"", "\"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\" The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan.", "The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan. Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers.", "Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers. The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.", "The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said. About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said.", "About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said. The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.", "The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported. \"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said.", "\"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said. How far is Manas from Afghanistan?", "How far is Manas from Afghanistan? View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday.", "View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday. The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent.", "The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent. A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved.", "A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved. If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan.", "If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan. U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues.", "U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan.", "A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan. The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.", "The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. But after Uzbek troops were accused of killing at least 150 people during a demonstration in 2005, the autocratic government of President Islam Karimov" ]

[ "Uzbekistan" ]

[ { "end": [ 383 ], "start": [ 374 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kyrgyzstan's president signed a bill Friday to close an air base that the U.S. military uses as a route for troops and supplies heading into Afghanistan, the president announced on his Web site. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan.", "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan. The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan.", "The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan. Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.", "Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said.", "The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way.", "Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way. Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base.", "Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base. Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011.", "Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011. \"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said.", "\"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said. \"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\"", "\"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\" U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open.", "U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open. Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland.", "Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland. \"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\"", "\"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\" The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan.", "The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan. Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers.", "Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers. The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.", "The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said. About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said.", "About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said. The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.", "The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported. \"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said.", "\"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said. How far is Manas from Afghanistan?", "How far is Manas from Afghanistan? View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday.", "View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday. The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent.", "The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent. A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved.", "A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved. If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan.", "If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan. U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues.", "U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan.", "A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan. The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.", "The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. But after Uzbek troops were accused of killing at least 150 people during a demonstration in 2005, the autocratic government of President Islam Karimov" ]

[ "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Kyrgyzstan's president signed a bill Friday to close an air base that the U.S. military uses as a route for troops and supplies heading into Afghanistan, the president announced on his Web site. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan.", "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan. The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan.", "The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan. Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.", "Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said.", "The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way.", "Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way. Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base.", "Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base. Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011.", "Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011. \"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said.", "\"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said. \"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\"", "\"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\" U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open.", "U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open. Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland.", "Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland. \"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\"", "\"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\" The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan.", "The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan. Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers.", "Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers. The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.", "The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said. About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said.", "About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said. The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.", "The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported. \"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said.", "\"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said. How far is Manas from Afghanistan?", "How far is Manas from Afghanistan? View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday.", "View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday. The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent.", "The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent. A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved.", "A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved. If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan.", "If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan. U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues.", "U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan.", "A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan. The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.", "The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. But after Uzbek troops were accused of killing at least 150 people during a demonstration in 2005, the autocratic government of President Islam Karimov" ]

[ "Kyrgyzstan" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Kyrgyzstan's president signed a bill Friday to close an air base that the U.S. military uses as a route for troops and supplies heading into Afghanistan, the president announced on his Web site. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan.", "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan. The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan.", "The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan. Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.", "Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said.", "The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way.", "Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way. Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base.", "Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base. Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011.", "Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011. \"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said.", "\"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said. \"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\"", "\"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\" U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open.", "U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open. Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland.", "Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland. \"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\"", "\"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\" The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan.", "The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan. Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers.", "Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers. The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.", "The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said. About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said.", "About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said. The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.", "The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported. \"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said.", "\"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said. How far is Manas from Afghanistan?", "How far is Manas from Afghanistan? View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday.", "View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday. The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent.", "The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent. A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved.", "A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved. If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan.", "If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan. U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues.", "U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan.", "A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan. The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.", "The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. But after Uzbek troops were accused of killing at least 150 people during a demonstration in 2005, the autocratic government of President Islam Karimov" ]

[ "Tajikistan and Uzbekistan" ]

[ { "end": [ 383 ], "start": [ 359 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kyrgyzstan's president signed a bill Friday to close an air base that the U.S. military uses as a route for troops and supplies heading into Afghanistan, the president announced on his Web site. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan.", "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan. The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan.", "The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan. Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.", "Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said.", "The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way.", "Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way. Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base.", "Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base. Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011.", "Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011. \"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said.", "\"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said. \"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\"", "\"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\" U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open.", "U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open. Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland.", "Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland. \"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\"", "\"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\" The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan.", "The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan. Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers.", "Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers. The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.", "The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said. About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said.", "About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said. The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.", "The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported. \"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said.", "\"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said. How far is Manas from Afghanistan?", "How far is Manas from Afghanistan? View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday.", "View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday. The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent.", "The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent. A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved.", "A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved. If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan.", "If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan. U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues.", "U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan.", "A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan. The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.", "The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. But after Uzbek troops were accused of killing at least 150 people during a demonstration in 2005, the autocratic government of President Islam Karimov" ]

[ "Tajikistan and Uzbekistan" ]

[ { "end": [ 383 ], "start": [ 359 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kyrgyzstan's president signed a bill Friday to close an air base that the U.S. military uses as a route for troops and supplies heading into Afghanistan, the president announced on his Web site. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan.", "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan. The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan.", "The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan. Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.", "Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said.", "The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way.", "Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way. Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base.", "Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base. Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011.", "Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011. \"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said.", "\"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said. \"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\"", "\"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\" U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open.", "U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open. Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland.", "Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland. \"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\"", "\"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\" The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan.", "The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan. Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers.", "Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers. The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.", "The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said. About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said.", "About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said. The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.", "The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported. \"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said.", "\"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said. How far is Manas from Afghanistan?", "How far is Manas from Afghanistan? View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday.", "View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday. The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent.", "The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent. A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved.", "A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved. If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan.", "If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan. U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues.", "U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan.", "A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan. The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.", "The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. But after Uzbek troops were accused of killing at least 150 people during a demonstration in 2005, the autocratic government of President Islam Karimov" ]

[ "Manas Air" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Kyrgyzstan's president signed a bill Friday to close an air base that the U.S. military uses as a route for troops and supplies heading into Afghanistan, the president announced on his Web site. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan.", "Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan serves as a U.S. supply route for troops and supplies into Afghanistan. The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan.", "The news came as two other central Asian nations -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- reportedly agreed to let U.S. cargo pass through their countries on the way to Afghanistan. Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.", "Such deals, if confirmed, could help fill the void left by the closing of the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said.", "The Kyrgyz order became effective on Friday when President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly signed legislation that the parliament in Bishkek backed on Thursday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way.", "Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry on Friday officially notified the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek that a 180-day withdrawal process is under way. Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base.", "Embassy spokeswoman Michelle Yerkin told CNN the United States hopes to retain the base. Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011.", "Officials in Washington and Bishkek signed a deal three years ago allowing the United States to renew the arrangement annually through July 2011. \"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said.", "\"We do remain in contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan,\" Yerkin said. \"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\"", "\"The Manas Air Base continues to operate under existing agreements, as per the coalition's efforts in Afghanistan.\" U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open.", "U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday the United States will continue to work with Kyrgyzstan on keeping the base open. Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland.", "Watch why Kyrgyzstan wants to close the base » \"I continue to believe that this is not a closed issue and that there remains the potential at least to reopen this issue with the Kyrgyz and perhaps reach a new agreement,\" Gates said at a NATO meeting in Krakow, Poland. \"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\"", "\"If we are unable to do that on reasonable terms then, as I have suggested, we are developing alternative methods to get resupply and people into Afghanistan.\" The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan.", "The Manas Air Base outside Bishkek is the only U.S. base in Central Asia and is a major resupply hub for the war in Afghanistan. Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers.", "Its closing could deal a significant blow to the U.S. military effort there, especially following President Barack Obama's announcement of additional troops to halt a resurgence of the country's former Taliban rulers. The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.", "The United States pays $17.4 million a year to use Manas, a major logistical and refueling center that supports troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said. About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said.", "About 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo reportedly move through Manas monthly, it said. The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.", "The air base currently employs more than 1,000 servicemen, 95 percent of whom are Americans, Russia's Interfax news agency reported. \"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said.", "\"This is an important facility, it has been an important facility, but it's not irreplaceable and, if necessary, we will find other options,\" Whitman said. How far is Manas from Afghanistan?", "How far is Manas from Afghanistan? View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday.", "View our map » Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, two other Central Asian nations that border Afghanistan, have agreed to allow U.S. cargo to be transported to Afghanistan through their countries, the Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday. The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent.", "The agency said Rear Adm. Mark Harnitchek, U.S. transportation command director for strategy, policy, programs and logistics, held a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Kharokhon Zarifi, after which he said he had also secured Uzbekistan's consent. A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved.", "A Tajik government statement said only that the two sides discussed the issue, but a spokesman for the Tajik foreign ministry told CNN that \"practically all issues\" to allow U.S. cargo transit through the country have been resolved. If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan.", "If confirmed, success would still depend on how much access the United States would have to those countries for flights and cargo, and even then, it may not totally replace the capacity lost in Kyrgyzstan. U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues.", "U.S. General David Petraeus, who oversees the war in Afghanistan, was in Uzbekistan this week for talks on Afghanistan and other regional issues. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan.", "A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that his discussions included the regional supply network into Afghanistan. The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.", "The U.S. military leased a base in Uzbekistan after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. But after Uzbek troops were accused of killing at least 150 people during a demonstration in 2005, the autocratic government of President Islam Karimov" ]

[ "Tomas Medina Caracas" ]

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[ "BOGOTA, Colombia (CNN) -- A key rebel commander and fugitive from a U.S. drug trafficking indictment was killed over the weekend in an air attack on a guerrilla encampment, the Colombian military said Monday. Alleged cocaine trafficker and FARC rebel Tomas Medina Caracas in an Interpol photo.", "Alleged cocaine trafficker and FARC rebel Tomas Medina Caracas in an Interpol photo. Tomas Medina Caracas, known popularly as \"El Negro Acacio,\" was a member of the high command of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia and, according to Colombian and U.S. officials, helped manage the group's extensive cocaine trafficking network.", "Tomas Medina Caracas, known popularly as \"El Negro Acacio,\" was a member of the high command of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia and, according to Colombian and U.S. officials, helped manage the group's extensive cocaine trafficking network. He had been in the cross-hairs of the U.S. Justice Department since 2002.", "He had been in the cross-hairs of the U.S. Justice Department since 2002. He was charged with conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States and manufacturing and distributing cocaine within Colombia to fund the FARC's 42-year insurgency against the government.", "He was charged with conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States and manufacturing and distributing cocaine within Colombia to fund the FARC's 42-year insurgency against the government. U.S. officials alleged Medina Caracas managed the rebel group's sales of cocaine to international drug traffickers, who in turn smuggled it into the United States.", "U.S. officials alleged Medina Caracas managed the rebel group's sales of cocaine to international drug traffickers, who in turn smuggled it into the United States. He was also indicted in the United States along with two other FARC commanders in November 2002 on charges of conspiring to kidnap two U.S. oil workers from neighboring Venezuela in 1997 and holding one of them for nine months until a $1 million ransom was paid.", "He was also indicted in the United States along with two other FARC commanders in November 2002 on charges of conspiring to kidnap two U.S. oil workers from neighboring Venezuela in 1997 and holding one of them for nine months until a $1 million ransom was paid. Officials said the army's Rapid Response Force, backed by elements of the Colombian Air Force, tracked Medina Caracas down at a FARC camp in the jungle in the south of the country.", "Officials said the army's Rapid Response Force, backed by elements of the Colombian Air Force, tracked Medina Caracas down at a FARC camp in the jungle in the south of the country. \"After a bombardment, the troops occupied the camp, and they've found 14 dead rebels so far, along with rifles, pistols, communications equipment and ... four GPS systems,\" Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos said at a news conference.", "\"After a bombardment, the troops occupied the camp, and they've found 14 dead rebels so far, along with rifles, pistols, communications equipment and ... four GPS systems,\" Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos said at a news conference. \"The death of 'El Negro Acacio' was confirmed by various sources, including members of FARC itself.\"", "\"The death of 'El Negro Acacio' was confirmed by various sources, including members of FARC itself.\" Medina Caracas commanded FARC's 16th Front in the southern departments of Vichada and Guainia.", "Medina Caracas commanded FARC's 16th Front in the southern departments of Vichada and Guainia. Established in 1964 as the military wing of the Colombian Communist Party, FARC is Colombia's oldest, largest, most capable and best-equipped Marxist rebel group, according to the U.S. Department of State.", "Established in 1964 as the military wing of the Colombian Communist Party, FARC is Colombia's oldest, largest, most capable and best-equipped Marxist rebel group, according to the U.S. Department of State. E-mail to a friend Journalist Fernando Ramos contributed to this report." ]

[ "Tomas Medina Caracas," ]

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[ "BOGOTA, Colombia (CNN) -- A key rebel commander and fugitive from a U.S. drug trafficking indictment was killed over the weekend in an air attack on a guerrilla encampment, the Colombian military said Monday. Alleged cocaine trafficker and FARC rebel Tomas Medina Caracas in an Interpol photo.", "Alleged cocaine trafficker and FARC rebel Tomas Medina Caracas in an Interpol photo. Tomas Medina Caracas, known popularly as \"El Negro Acacio,\" was a member of the high command of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia and, according to Colombian and U.S. officials, helped manage the group's extensive cocaine trafficking network.", "Tomas Medina Caracas, known popularly as \"El Negro Acacio,\" was a member of the high command of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia and, according to Colombian and U.S. officials, helped manage the group's extensive cocaine trafficking network. He had been in the cross-hairs of the U.S. Justice Department since 2002.", "He had been in the cross-hairs of the U.S. Justice Department since 2002. He was charged with conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States and manufacturing and distributing cocaine within Colombia to fund the FARC's 42-year insurgency against the government.", "He was charged with conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States and manufacturing and distributing cocaine within Colombia to fund the FARC's 42-year insurgency against the government. U.S. officials alleged Medina Caracas managed the rebel group's sales of cocaine to international drug traffickers, who in turn smuggled it into the United States.", "U.S. officials alleged Medina Caracas managed the rebel group's sales of cocaine to international drug traffickers, who in turn smuggled it into the United States. He was also indicted in the United States along with two other FARC commanders in November 2002 on charges of conspiring to kidnap two U.S. oil workers from neighboring Venezuela in 1997 and holding one of them for nine months until a $1 million ransom was paid.", "He was also indicted in the United States along with two other FARC commanders in November 2002 on charges of conspiring to kidnap two U.S. oil workers from neighboring Venezuela in 1997 and holding one of them for nine months until a $1 million ransom was paid. Officials said the army's Rapid Response Force, backed by elements of the Colombian Air Force, tracked Medina Caracas down at a FARC camp in the jungle in the south of the country.", "Officials said the army's Rapid Response Force, backed by elements of the Colombian Air Force, tracked Medina Caracas down at a FARC camp in the jungle in the south of the country. \"After a bombardment, the troops occupied the camp, and they've found 14 dead rebels so far, along with rifles, pistols, communications equipment and ... four GPS systems,\" Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos said at a news conference.", "\"After a bombardment, the troops occupied the camp, and they've found 14 dead rebels so far, along with rifles, pistols, communications equipment and ... four GPS systems,\" Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos said at a news conference. \"The death of 'El Negro Acacio' was confirmed by various sources, including members of FARC itself.\"", "\"The death of 'El Negro Acacio' was confirmed by various sources, including members of FARC itself.\" Medina Caracas commanded FARC's 16th Front in the southern departments of Vichada and Guainia.", "Medina Caracas commanded FARC's 16th Front in the southern departments of Vichada and Guainia. Established in 1964 as the military wing of the Colombian Communist Party, FARC is Colombia's oldest, largest, most capable and best-equipped Marxist rebel group, according to the U.S. Department of State.", "Established in 1964 as the military wing of the Colombian Communist Party, FARC is Colombia's oldest, largest, most capable and best-equipped Marxist rebel group, according to the U.S. Department of State. E-mail to a friend Journalist Fernando Ramos contributed to this report." ]