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[ "(CNN) -- Following the World Health Organization's announcement that radio frequency emissions from cell phones may increase the risk of some kinds of brain cancer, what do you need to know about the radiation coming from your phone? How can you protect yourself?", "How can you protect yourself? And should RF emission information be listed on cell phone packaging, and in stores? First things first: The WHO study did not say \"cell phones cause brain cancer.\"", "First things first: The WHO study did not say \"cell phones cause brain cancer.\" Rather, there is some evidence indicating a possible connection -- and while not conclusive, it warrants further study.", "Rather, there is some evidence indicating a possible connection -- and while not conclusive, it warrants further study. Consequently, WHO has now categorized radio frequency electromagnetic fields as a \"group 2B\" possible human carcinogen.", "Consequently, WHO has now categorized radio frequency electromagnetic fields as a \"group 2B\" possible human carcinogen. Here's how Ed Yong, head of health information at Cancer Research UK, explained it in his detailed analysis of the WHO announcement: \"Group 2B means that there is some evidence for a risk but it's not that convincing.", "Here's how Ed Yong, head of health information at Cancer Research UK, explained it in his detailed analysis of the WHO announcement: \"Group 2B means that there is some evidence for a risk but it's not that convincing. This group ends up being a bit of a catch-all category, and includes everything from carpentry to chloroform.\"", "This group ends up being a bit of a catch-all category, and includes everything from carpentry to chloroform.\" Dr. Gupta: Cell phones, brain tumors So it's worth being aware of this classification -- just as you should be mindful of your intake of coffee, another group 2B carcinogen.", "Dr. Gupta: Cell phones, brain tumors So it's worth being aware of this classification -- just as you should be mindful of your intake of coffee, another group 2B carcinogen. But this announcement is not a reason to panic. Would labels help?", "Would labels help? San Francisco has been wrestling with whether to require cell phones to be labeled for their RF emissions. Last year, the city tried to mandate cell phone radiation labeling in stores, originally to take effect February 2011.", "Last year, the city tried to mandate cell phone radiation labeling in stores, originally to take effect February 2011. But according to the San Francisco Chronicle, \"implementation was delayed until May 1, then June 15.", "But according to the San Francisco Chronicle, \"implementation was delayed until May 1, then June 15. There now is no proposed start date.\"", "There now is no proposed start date.\" The city backtracked on this partly out of concern over a lawsuit filed by the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association -- but also because officials didn't know how to ensure the accuracy of the labels.", "The city backtracked on this partly out of concern over a lawsuit filed by the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association -- but also because officials didn't know how to ensure the accuracy of the labels. Scientists aren't sure what's the most realistic, intuitive way to communicate cell phone RF emissions to consumers.", "Scientists aren't sure what's the most realistic, intuitive way to communicate cell phone RF emissions to consumers. Specific absorption rate, a measure of the rate of RF energy that your body absorbs from the phone, is the most commonly cited benchmark.", "Specific absorption rate, a measure of the rate of RF energy that your body absorbs from the phone, is the most commonly cited benchmark. For a phone to be certified by the FCC and sold in the U.S., for example, its maximum SAR level must be less than 1.6 watts per kilogram.", "For a phone to be certified by the FCC and sold in the U.S., for example, its maximum SAR level must be less than 1.6 watts per kilogram. But Joel Moskowitz, director of the Center for Family and Community Health at University of California, Berkeley, told the Chronicle that \"specific absorption rate isn't a very useful measure because it's the peak reading on a variety of tests conducted on cell phones to measure their radiation, but doesn't indicate the average amount of radiation a user would generally be exposed to.\"", "But Joel Moskowitz, director of the Center for Family and Community Health at University of California, Berkeley, told the Chronicle that \"specific absorption rate isn't a very useful measure because it's the peak reading on a variety of tests conducted on cell phones to measure their radiation, but doesn't indicate the average amount of radiation a user would generally be exposed to.\" He likened it to a car's gas mileage being reported only based on driving it up a steep hill.", "He likened it to a car's gas mileage being reported only based on driving it up a steep hill. Such a measurement could actually make a car shopper avoid a hybrid because it doesn't perform well on hills, even though it would generally consume less gas.", "Such a measurement could actually make a car shopper avoid a hybrid because it doesn't perform well on hills, even though it would generally consume less gas. CNET recently updated its guide to cell phone radiation levels, which ranks phones according to SAR.", "CNET recently updated its guide to cell phone radiation levels, which ranks phones according to SAR. Cell phones and radiation: The 10 highest- and lowest-emitting models What cell phone users can do If you are concerned that cell phones might increase your cancer risk, probably the best way to put the WHO announcement to good use is to minimize how much you hold your cell phone next to your head.", "Cell phones and radiation: The 10 highest- and lowest-emitting models What cell phone users can do If you are concerned that cell phones might increase your cancer risk, probably the best way to put the WHO announcement to good use is to minimize how much you hold your cell phone next to your head. More tips on minimizing cell phone radiation Your best bet is to use a headset that physically plugs in to your phone, such as earbuds with a microphone attached.", "More tips on minimizing cell phone radiation Your best bet is to use a headset that physically plugs in to your phone, such as earbuds with a microphone attached. Unlike Bluetooth headsets, this entails no additional RF exposure near your head -- although it may take a moment to connect your headset to your phone.", "Unlike Bluetooth headsets, this entails no additional RF exposure near your head -- although it may take a moment to connect your headset to your phone. While the WHO examined only the possible risk of brain cancer, you can further reduce your cell phone RF exposure by placing your phone a few inches away from your body while using it -- such as in a purse or on the table.", "While the WHO examined only the possible risk of brain cancer, you can further reduce your cell phone RF exposure by placing your phone a few inches away from your body while using it -- such as in a purse or on the table. Or whenever possible, talk via your phone's speaker function, or send a text message instead of placing a call.", "Or whenever possible, talk via your phone's speaker function, or send a text message instead of placing a call. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Amy Gahran." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Manchester City have confirmed that absent Brazilian striker Robinho will be back in time for the Premier League side's return to training next week. Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August.", "Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August. City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter.", "City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter. Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to.", "Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to. \"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil.", "\"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil. That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity.", "That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity. \"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that.", "\"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that. He has rung me, and he understands that we need to address this -- and we will. Then we will move on.", "Then we will move on. Robinho's decision to fly to Brazil came on the same day that City announced they were pulling out of a world record transfer move for AC Milan star Kaka, a Brazilian team-mate of Robinho. However.", "However. However. Hughes has insisted that that two matters are completely unrelated. Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year.", "Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year. He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious.", "He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious. In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight.", "In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight. Local newspapers later revealed that he had been seen partying in a popular Rio de Janeiro nightclub and he was subsequently fined and dropped by the club." ]

[ "to attend to a family matter." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Manchester City have confirmed that absent Brazilian striker Robinho will be back in time for the Premier League side's return to training next week. Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August.", "Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August. City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter.", "City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter. Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to.", "Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to. \"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil.", "\"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil. That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity.", "That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity. \"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that.", "\"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that. He has rung me, and he understands that we need to address this -- and we will. Then we will move on.", "Then we will move on. Robinho's decision to fly to Brazil came on the same day that City announced they were pulling out of a world record transfer move for AC Milan star Kaka, a Brazilian team-mate of Robinho. However.", "However. However. Hughes has insisted that that two matters are completely unrelated. Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year.", "Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year. He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious.", "He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious. In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight.", "In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight. Local newspapers later revealed that he had been seen partying in a popular Rio de Janeiro nightclub and he was subsequently fined and dropped by the club." ]

[ "Brazil" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Manchester City have confirmed that absent Brazilian striker Robinho will be back in time for the Premier League side's return to training next week. Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August.", "Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August. City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter.", "City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter. Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to.", "Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to. \"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil.", "\"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil. That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity.", "That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity. \"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that.", "\"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that. He has rung me, and he understands that we need to address this -- and we will. Then we will move on.", "Then we will move on. Robinho's decision to fly to Brazil came on the same day that City announced they were pulling out of a world record transfer move for AC Milan star Kaka, a Brazilian team-mate of Robinho. However.", "However. However. Hughes has insisted that that two matters are completely unrelated. Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year.", "Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year. He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious.", "He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious. In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight.", "In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight. Local newspapers later revealed that he had been seen partying in a popular Rio de Janeiro nightclub and he was subsequently fined and dropped by the club." ]

[ "Manchester" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Manchester City have confirmed that absent Brazilian striker Robinho will be back in time for the Premier League side's return to training next week. Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August.", "Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August. City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter.", "City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter. Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to.", "Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to. \"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil.", "\"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil. That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity.", "That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity. \"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that.", "\"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that. He has rung me, and he understands that we need to address this -- and we will. Then we will move on.", "Then we will move on. Robinho's decision to fly to Brazil came on the same day that City announced they were pulling out of a world record transfer move for AC Milan star Kaka, a Brazilian team-mate of Robinho. However.", "However. However. Hughes has insisted that that two matters are completely unrelated. Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year.", "Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year. He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious.", "He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious. In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight.", "In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight. Local newspapers later revealed that he had been seen partying in a popular Rio de Janeiro nightclub and he was subsequently fined and dropped by the club." ]

[ "Mark Hughes" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Manchester City have confirmed that absent Brazilian striker Robinho will be back in time for the Premier League side's return to training next week. Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August.", "Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August. City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter.", "City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter. Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to.", "Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to. \"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil.", "\"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil. That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity.", "That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity. \"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that.", "\"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that. He has rung me, and he understands that we need to address this -- and we will. Then we will move on.", "Then we will move on. Robinho's decision to fly to Brazil came on the same day that City announced they were pulling out of a world record transfer move for AC Milan star Kaka, a Brazilian team-mate of Robinho. However.", "However. However. Hughes has insisted that that two matters are completely unrelated. Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year.", "Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year. He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious.", "He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious. In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight.", "In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight. Local newspapers later revealed that he had been seen partying in a popular Rio de Janeiro nightclub and he was subsequently fined and dropped by the club." ]

[ "Robinho" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Manchester City have confirmed that absent Brazilian striker Robinho will be back in time for the Premier League side's return to training next week. Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August.", "Robinho had a reputation for partying prior to his British-record transfer to Manchester City last August. City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter.", "City manager Mark Hughes told the club's official Web site that Robinho, who cost mega-rich City a British record fee of £32.5 million ($45m) when he signed from Real Madrid in August, will be spoken to after not joining the rest of the squad in a Tenerife training camp this week -- choosing instead to fly to Brazil to attend to a family matter. Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to.", "Hughes told mcfc.co.uk: \"Robbie left without permission, he felt that he had personal things that he needed to attend to. \"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil.", "\"He made the decision to leave the camp, and go back to Brazil. That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity.", "That was not with my permission, and the situation at the moment is not really practical to get him back here with time differences and length of flights, so he will be back at the weekend ready to train when we are back in Manchester at the first available opportunity. \"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that.", "\"Once he is back, I will sit down with him and explain my feelings, and decisions will be made after that. He has rung me, and he understands that we need to address this -- and we will. Then we will move on.", "Then we will move on. Robinho's decision to fly to Brazil came on the same day that City announced they were pulling out of a world record transfer move for AC Milan star Kaka, a Brazilian team-mate of Robinho. However.", "However. However. Hughes has insisted that that two matters are completely unrelated. Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year.", "Robinho is no stranger to controversy and had a reputation as a party-goer prior to his move to Manchester last year. He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious.", "He was dropped by his former Madrid coach, and now England national coach, Fabio Capello, who questioned his attitude and Robinho's eventual departure from the Spanish club was acrimonious. In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight.", "In fact, in October 2007, Robinho failed to return to Madrid after appearing for Brazil in an international match, claiming he had missed his flight. Local newspapers later revealed that he had been seen partying in a popular Rio de Janeiro nightclub and he was subsequently fined and dropped by the club." ]

[ "Those who've borne witness to it." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Pulitzer Prize-winning author, radio host and activist Studs Terkel died in his Chicago, Illinois, home Friday at the age of 96. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96.", "Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96. Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported.", "Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported. \"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city.", "\"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city. \"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement.", "\"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement. \"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement.", "\"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement. Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\"", "Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\" iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel.", "iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel. Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories.", "Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories. \"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000.", "\"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000. It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories.", "It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories. He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books.", "He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books. Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class.", "Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class. \"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000.", "\"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000. \"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth.", "\"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth. \"That's what history's about: the oral history of the unknowns that make the wheel go 'round. And that's what I'm interested in.\"", "And that's what I'm interested in.\" In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives.", "In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives. Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\"", "Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\" \"Who are the best historians? Who are the storytellers?\" Terkel asked.", "Terkel asked. \"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology.", "\"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology. Who are the best ones to tell the story?", "Who are the best ones to tell the story? Those who've borne witness to it. And they're our storytellers.\"", "And they're our storytellers.\" After Terkel's wife died in 1999, he began working on a book about death, eventually called \"Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\"", "Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\" \"It's about life,\" Terkel said in 2000 when asked about the project. \"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end?", "\"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end? It makes the value of life all the more precious.\"" ]

[ "Pulitzer" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Pulitzer Prize-winning author, radio host and activist Studs Terkel died in his Chicago, Illinois, home Friday at the age of 96. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96.", "Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96. Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported.", "Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported. \"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city.", "\"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city. \"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement.", "\"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement. \"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement.", "\"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement. Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\"", "Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\" iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel.", "iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel. Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories.", "Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories. \"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000.", "\"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000. It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories.", "It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories. He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books.", "He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books. Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class.", "Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class. \"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000.", "\"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000. \"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth.", "\"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth. \"That's what history's about: the oral history of the unknowns that make the wheel go 'round. And that's what I'm interested in.\"", "And that's what I'm interested in.\" In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives.", "In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives. Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\"", "Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\" \"Who are the best historians? Who are the storytellers?\" Terkel asked.", "Terkel asked. \"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology.", "\"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology. Who are the best ones to tell the story?", "Who are the best ones to tell the story? Those who've borne witness to it. And they're our storytellers.\"", "And they're our storytellers.\" After Terkel's wife died in 1999, he began working on a book about death, eventually called \"Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\"", "Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\" \"It's about life,\" Terkel said in 2000 when asked about the project. \"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end?", "\"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end? It makes the value of life all the more precious.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Pulitzer Prize-winning author, radio host and activist Studs Terkel died in his Chicago, Illinois, home Friday at the age of 96. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96.", "Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96. Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported.", "Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported. \"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city.", "\"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city. \"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement.", "\"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement. \"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement.", "\"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement. Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\"", "Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\" iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel.", "iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel. Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories.", "Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories. \"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000.", "\"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000. It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories.", "It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories. He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books.", "He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books. Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class.", "Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class. \"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000.", "\"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000. \"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth.", "\"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth. \"That's what history's about: the oral history of the unknowns that make the wheel go 'round. And that's what I'm interested in.\"", "And that's what I'm interested in.\" In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives.", "In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives. Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\"", "Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\" \"Who are the best historians? Who are the storytellers?\" Terkel asked.", "Terkel asked. \"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology.", "\"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology. Who are the best ones to tell the story?", "Who are the best ones to tell the story? Those who've borne witness to it. And they're our storytellers.\"", "And they're our storytellers.\" After Terkel's wife died in 1999, he began working on a book about death, eventually called \"Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\"", "Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\" \"It's about life,\" Terkel said in 2000 when asked about the project. \"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end?", "\"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end? It makes the value of life all the more precious.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Pulitzer Prize-winning author, radio host and activist Studs Terkel died in his Chicago, Illinois, home Friday at the age of 96. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96.", "Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96. Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported.", "Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported. \"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city.", "\"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city. \"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement.", "\"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement. \"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement.", "\"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement. Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\"", "Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\" iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel.", "iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel. Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories.", "Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories. \"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000.", "\"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000. It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories.", "It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories. He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books.", "He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books. Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class.", "Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class. \"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000.", "\"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000. \"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth.", "\"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth. \"That's what history's about: the oral history of the unknowns that make the wheel go 'round. And that's what I'm interested in.\"", "And that's what I'm interested in.\" In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives.", "In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives. Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\"", "Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\" \"Who are the best historians? Who are the storytellers?\" Terkel asked.", "Terkel asked. \"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology.", "\"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology. Who are the best ones to tell the story?", "Who are the best ones to tell the story? Those who've borne witness to it. And they're our storytellers.\"", "And they're our storytellers.\" After Terkel's wife died in 1999, he began working on a book about death, eventually called \"Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\"", "Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\" \"It's about life,\" Terkel said in 2000 when asked about the project. \"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end?", "\"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end? It makes the value of life all the more precious.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Pulitzer Prize-winning author, radio host and activist Studs Terkel died in his Chicago, Illinois, home Friday at the age of 96. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96.", "Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96. Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported.", "Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported. \"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city.", "\"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city. \"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement.", "\"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement. \"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement.", "\"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement. Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\"", "Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\" iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel.", "iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel. Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories.", "Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories. \"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000.", "\"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000. It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories.", "It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories. He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books.", "He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books. Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class.", "Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class. \"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000.", "\"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000. \"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth.", "\"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth. \"That's what history's about: the oral history of the unknowns that make the wheel go 'round. And that's what I'm interested in.\"", "And that's what I'm interested in.\" In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives.", "In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives. Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\"", "Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\" \"Who are the best historians? Who are the storytellers?\" Terkel asked.", "Terkel asked. \"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology.", "\"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology. Who are the best ones to tell the story?", "Who are the best ones to tell the story? Those who've borne witness to it. And they're our storytellers.\"", "And they're our storytellers.\" After Terkel's wife died in 1999, he began working on a book about death, eventually called \"Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\"", "Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\" \"It's about life,\" Terkel said in 2000 when asked about the project. \"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end?", "\"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end? It makes the value of life all the more precious.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Pulitzer Prize-winning author, radio host and activist Studs Terkel died in his Chicago, Illinois, home Friday at the age of 96. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96.", "Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96. Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported.", "Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported. \"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city.", "\"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city. \"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement.", "\"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement. \"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement.", "\"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement. Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\"", "Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\" iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel.", "iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel. Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories.", "Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories. \"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000.", "\"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000. It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories.", "It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories. He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books.", "He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books. Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class.", "Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class. \"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000.", "\"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000. \"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth.", "\"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth. \"That's what history's about: the oral history of the unknowns that make the wheel go 'round. And that's what I'm interested in.\"", "And that's what I'm interested in.\" In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives.", "In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives. Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\"", "Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\" \"Who are the best historians? Who are the storytellers?\" Terkel asked.", "Terkel asked. \"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology.", "\"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology. Who are the best ones to tell the story?", "Who are the best ones to tell the story? Those who've borne witness to it. And they're our storytellers.\"", "And they're our storytellers.\" After Terkel's wife died in 1999, he began working on a book about death, eventually called \"Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\"", "Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\" \"It's about life,\" Terkel said in 2000 when asked about the project. \"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end?", "\"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end? It makes the value of life all the more precious.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Pulitzer Prize-winning author, radio host and activist Studs Terkel died in his Chicago, Illinois, home Friday at the age of 96. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96.", "Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel died at his home Friday at the age of 96. Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported.", "Terkel had grown frail since the publication last year of his memoir, \"Touch and Go,\" said Gordon Mayer, vice president of the Community Media Workshop, which Terkel had supported. \"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city.", "\"I'm still in touch, but I'm ready to go,\" he said last year at his last public appearance with the workshop, a nonprofit that recognizes Chicago reporters who take risks in covering the city. \"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement.", "\"My dad led a long, full, eventful -- sometimes tempestuous -- satisfying life,\" his son Dan said in a statement. \"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement.", "\"The last time I saw him, he was up, about, and mad as hell about the Cubs,\" workshop President Thom Clark said in the statement. Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\"", "Terkel, known for his portrayal of ordinary people young and old, rich and poor, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1985 for his remembrances of World War II, \"The Good War.\" iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel.", "iReport.com: Remebering the legacy of Studs Terkel Terkel was born in New York but moved to Chicago, where his parents ran a small hotel. Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories.", "Terkel would sit in the hotel lobby watching droves of people arguing, fighting, ranting and telling stories. \"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000.", "\"That hotel was far more of an education to me than the University of Chicago was,\" Studs told CNN in 2000. It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories.", "It seems that beginning would pave the way for Terkel's love of passing on people's oral histories. He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books.", "He could often be found behind a tape recorder talking to the people who would eventually become the basis for his books. Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class.", "Terkel became famous, if not synonymous with oral histories, for his ability to cast a light on the working class. \"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000.", "\"Oral history preceded the written word,\" Terkel told CNN in 2000. \"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth.", "\"Oral history is having people tell their own stories and bringing it forth. \"That's what history's about: the oral history of the unknowns that make the wheel go 'round. And that's what I'm interested in.\"", "And that's what I'm interested in.\" In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives.", "In an interview with Lou Waters on CNN in 1995, Terkel spoke about his book \"Coming of Age,\" which explored the lives of people who have been \"scrappers\" all of their lives. Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\"", "Inside the book are the stories of people between the ages of 70 and 95, a group he called \"the truth tellers.\" \"Who are the best historians? Who are the storytellers?\" Terkel asked.", "Terkel asked. \"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology.", "\"Who lived through the Great Depression of the '30s, World War II that changed the whole psyche and map of the world, a Cold War, Joe McCarthy, Vietnam, the '60s, that's so often put down today and I think was an exhilarating and hopeful period, and, of course, the computer and technology. Who are the best ones to tell the story?", "Who are the best ones to tell the story? Those who've borne witness to it. And they're our storytellers.\"", "And they're our storytellers.\" After Terkel's wife died in 1999, he began working on a book about death, eventually called \"Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\"", "Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith.\" \"It's about life,\" Terkel said in 2000 when asked about the project. \"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end?", "\"How can one talk about life without saying sometime it's going to end? It makes the value of life all the more precious.\"" ]

[ "Bernie Hoffman," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A jury in Arkansas convicted evangelist Tony Alamo on Friday of 10 federal counts of taking minors across state lines for sex, according to the court in the Western District in Arkansas. Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later.", "Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later. Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas.", "Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas. Jurors reached the verdict after more than eight hours of deliberations. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.", "Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment.", "Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment. The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14.", "The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14. All three said Alamo sexually abused them.", "All three said Alamo sexually abused them. Alamo, whose real name is Bernie Hoffman, had denied all wrongdoing. In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax.", "In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax. \"They're just trying to make our church look evil ... by saying I'm a pornographer. Saying that I rape little children. ... I love children.", "I love children. I don't abuse them. Never have. Never will.\" Asked why authorities were searching the property, Alamo compared himself to Christ. \"Why were they after Jesus,\" he asked. \"It's the same reason.", "\"It's the same reason. Jesus is living within me.\" Alamo also has compounds in Oklahoma and New Jersey. The Southern Poverty Law Center says Tony Alamo Christian Ministries is anti-Catholic and a cult." ]

[ "minors across state lines for sex," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A jury in Arkansas convicted evangelist Tony Alamo on Friday of 10 federal counts of taking minors across state lines for sex, according to the court in the Western District in Arkansas. Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later.", "Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later. Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas.", "Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas. Jurors reached the verdict after more than eight hours of deliberations. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.", "Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment.", "Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment. The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14.", "The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14. All three said Alamo sexually abused them.", "All three said Alamo sexually abused them. Alamo, whose real name is Bernie Hoffman, had denied all wrongdoing. In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax.", "In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax. \"They're just trying to make our church look evil ... by saying I'm a pornographer. Saying that I rape little children. ... I love children.", "I love children. I don't abuse them. Never have. Never will.\" Asked why authorities were searching the property, Alamo compared himself to Christ. \"Why were they after Jesus,\" he asked. \"It's the same reason.", "\"It's the same reason. Jesus is living within me.\" Alamo also has compounds in Oklahoma and New Jersey. The Southern Poverty Law Center says Tony Alamo Christian Ministries is anti-Catholic and a cult." ]

[ "minors across state lines for sex," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A jury in Arkansas convicted evangelist Tony Alamo on Friday of 10 federal counts of taking minors across state lines for sex, according to the court in the Western District in Arkansas. Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later.", "Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later. Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas.", "Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas. Jurors reached the verdict after more than eight hours of deliberations. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.", "Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment.", "Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment. The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14.", "The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14. All three said Alamo sexually abused them.", "All three said Alamo sexually abused them. Alamo, whose real name is Bernie Hoffman, had denied all wrongdoing. In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax.", "In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax. \"They're just trying to make our church look evil ... by saying I'm a pornographer. Saying that I rape little children. ... I love children.", "I love children. I don't abuse them. Never have. Never will.\" Asked why authorities were searching the property, Alamo compared himself to Christ. \"Why were they after Jesus,\" he asked. \"It's the same reason.", "\"It's the same reason. Jesus is living within me.\" Alamo also has compounds in Oklahoma and New Jersey. The Southern Poverty Law Center says Tony Alamo Christian Ministries is anti-Catholic and a cult." ]

[ "minors across state lines for sex," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A jury in Arkansas convicted evangelist Tony Alamo on Friday of 10 federal counts of taking minors across state lines for sex, according to the court in the Western District in Arkansas. Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later.", "Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later. Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas.", "Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas. Jurors reached the verdict after more than eight hours of deliberations. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.", "Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment.", "Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment. The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14.", "The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14. All three said Alamo sexually abused them.", "All three said Alamo sexually abused them. Alamo, whose real name is Bernie Hoffman, had denied all wrongdoing. In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax.", "In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax. \"They're just trying to make our church look evil ... by saying I'm a pornographer. Saying that I rape little children. ... I love children.", "I love children. I don't abuse them. Never have. Never will.\" Asked why authorities were searching the property, Alamo compared himself to Christ. \"Why were they after Jesus,\" he asked. \"It's the same reason.", "\"It's the same reason. Jesus is living within me.\" Alamo also has compounds in Oklahoma and New Jersey. The Southern Poverty Law Center says Tony Alamo Christian Ministries is anti-Catholic and a cult." ]

[ "Tony Alamo" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A jury in Arkansas convicted evangelist Tony Alamo on Friday of 10 federal counts of taking minors across state lines for sex, according to the court in the Western District in Arkansas. Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later.", "Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later. Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas.", "Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas. Jurors reached the verdict after more than eight hours of deliberations. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.", "Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment.", "Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment. The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14.", "The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14. All three said Alamo sexually abused them.", "All three said Alamo sexually abused them. Alamo, whose real name is Bernie Hoffman, had denied all wrongdoing. In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax.", "In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax. \"They're just trying to make our church look evil ... by saying I'm a pornographer. Saying that I rape little children. ... I love children.", "I love children. I don't abuse them. Never have. Never will.\" Asked why authorities were searching the property, Alamo compared himself to Christ. \"Why were they after Jesus,\" he asked. \"It's the same reason.", "\"It's the same reason. Jesus is living within me.\" Alamo also has compounds in Oklahoma and New Jersey. The Southern Poverty Law Center says Tony Alamo Christian Ministries is anti-Catholic and a cult." ]

[ "Bernie Hoffman," ]

[ { "end": [ 968 ], "start": [ 954 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- A jury in Arkansas convicted evangelist Tony Alamo on Friday of 10 federal counts of taking minors across state lines for sex, according to the court in the Western District in Arkansas. Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later.", "Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later. Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas.", "Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas. Jurors reached the verdict after more than eight hours of deliberations. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.", "Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment.", "Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment. The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14.", "The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14. All three said Alamo sexually abused them.", "All three said Alamo sexually abused them. Alamo, whose real name is Bernie Hoffman, had denied all wrongdoing. In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax.", "In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax. \"They're just trying to make our church look evil ... by saying I'm a pornographer. Saying that I rape little children. ... I love children.", "I love children. I don't abuse them. Never have. Never will.\" Asked why authorities were searching the property, Alamo compared himself to Christ. \"Why were they after Jesus,\" he asked. \"It's the same reason.", "\"It's the same reason. Jesus is living within me.\" Alamo also has compounds in Oklahoma and New Jersey. The Southern Poverty Law Center says Tony Alamo Christian Ministries is anti-Catholic and a cult." ]

[ "10 federal" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A jury in Arkansas convicted evangelist Tony Alamo on Friday of 10 federal counts of taking minors across state lines for sex, according to the court in the Western District in Arkansas. Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later.", "Evangelist Tony Alamo was convicted of all 10 counts against him and will be sentenced later. Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas.", "Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas. Jurors reached the verdict after more than eight hours of deliberations. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.", "Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment.", "Between March 1994 and October 2005, Alamo transported five girls younger than 18 across state lines for sex, according to the indictment. The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14.", "The criminal complaint included accounts from three of the girls, two of whom were 17 when the complaint was filed last year and one who was 14. All three said Alamo sexually abused them.", "All three said Alamo sexually abused them. Alamo, whose real name is Bernie Hoffman, had denied all wrongdoing. In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax.", "In a phone interview last year with CNN, he called the accusations a hoax. \"They're just trying to make our church look evil ... by saying I'm a pornographer. Saying that I rape little children. ... I love children.", "I love children. I don't abuse them. Never have. Never will.\" Asked why authorities were searching the property, Alamo compared himself to Christ. \"Why were they after Jesus,\" he asked. \"It's the same reason.", "\"It's the same reason. Jesus is living within me.\" Alamo also has compounds in Oklahoma and New Jersey. The Southern Poverty Law Center says Tony Alamo Christian Ministries is anti-Catholic and a cult." ]

[ "could be stabilized" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to help individuals realize the American dream of home ownership, but they now find their survival at risk in the U.S. mortgage crisis. Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices.", "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices. Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue.", "Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue. On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary.", "On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary. IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders.", "IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders. Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover.", "Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover. Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected.", "Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected. Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do?", "Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do? A: Originally chartered by Congress, both were converted into private companies with shares traded on Wall Street. Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers.", "Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers. Instead, they buy mortgages from banks and other lenders on the secondary market, thus freeing up more funds to home lenders. They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities.", "They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities. Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt.", "Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt. Q: How did they get their names?", "Q: How did they get their names? A: Fannie Mae was created in 1938, during the Great Depression. The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association.", "The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market.", "Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market. The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?", "The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag.", "A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag. Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home?", "Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home? A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry.", "A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry. Although it won't happen overnight, housing prices could be stabilized by the move. The reason?", "The reason? These two institutions are critical to the smooth functioning of the mortgage underwriting industry. Q: Is my money safe in the bank? A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.", "A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000.", "The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000. Money beyond those limits isn't guaranteed if a bank fails. In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there.", "In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there. But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that.", "But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that. Bottom line: Owning accounts with amounts that exceed the FDIC limits is like driving without a seat belt. Watch: Is your bank safe?", "Watch: Is your bank safe? » Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit?", "» Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit? A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets.", "A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets. If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences.", "If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences. We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money.", "We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money. For that reason, it's difficult to say what" ]

[ "eventually stabilize home prices." ]

[ { "end": [ 270 ], "start": [ 238 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to help individuals realize the American dream of home ownership, but they now find their survival at risk in the U.S. mortgage crisis. Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices.", "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices. Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue.", "Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue. On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary.", "On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary. IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders.", "IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders. Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover.", "Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover. Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected.", "Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected. Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do?", "Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do? A: Originally chartered by Congress, both were converted into private companies with shares traded on Wall Street. Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers.", "Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers. Instead, they buy mortgages from banks and other lenders on the secondary market, thus freeing up more funds to home lenders. They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities.", "They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities. Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt.", "Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt. Q: How did they get their names?", "Q: How did they get their names? A: Fannie Mae was created in 1938, during the Great Depression. The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association.", "The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market.", "Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market. The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?", "The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag.", "A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag. Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home?", "Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home? A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry.", "A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry. Although it won't happen overnight, housing prices could be stabilized by the move. The reason?", "The reason? These two institutions are critical to the smooth functioning of the mortgage underwriting industry. Q: Is my money safe in the bank? A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.", "A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000.", "The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000. Money beyond those limits isn't guaranteed if a bank fails. In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there.", "In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there. But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that.", "But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that. Bottom line: Owning accounts with amounts that exceed the FDIC limits is like driving without a seat belt. Watch: Is your bank safe?", "Watch: Is your bank safe? » Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit?", "» Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit? A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets.", "A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets. If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences.", "If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences. We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money.", "We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money. For that reason, it's difficult to say what" ]

[ "Treasury Department and Federal Reserve" ]

[ { "end": [ 569 ], "start": [ 531 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to help individuals realize the American dream of home ownership, but they now find their survival at risk in the U.S. mortgage crisis. Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices.", "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices. Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue.", "Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue. On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary.", "On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary. IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders.", "IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders. Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover.", "Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover. Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected.", "Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected. Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do?", "Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do? A: Originally chartered by Congress, both were converted into private companies with shares traded on Wall Street. Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers.", "Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers. Instead, they buy mortgages from banks and other lenders on the secondary market, thus freeing up more funds to home lenders. They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities.", "They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities. Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt.", "Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt. Q: How did they get their names?", "Q: How did they get their names? A: Fannie Mae was created in 1938, during the Great Depression. The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association.", "The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market.", "Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market. The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?", "The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag.", "A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag. Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home?", "Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home? A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry.", "A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry. Although it won't happen overnight, housing prices could be stabilized by the move. The reason?", "The reason? These two institutions are critical to the smooth functioning of the mortgage underwriting industry. Q: Is my money safe in the bank? A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.", "A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000.", "The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000. Money beyond those limits isn't guaranteed if a bank fails. In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there.", "In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there. But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that.", "But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that. Bottom line: Owning accounts with amounts that exceed the FDIC limits is like driving without a seat belt. Watch: Is your bank safe?", "Watch: Is your bank safe? » Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit?", "» Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit? A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets.", "A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets. If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences.", "If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences. We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money.", "We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money. For that reason, it's difficult to say what" ]

[ "Treasury Department" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to help individuals realize the American dream of home ownership, but they now find their survival at risk in the U.S. mortgage crisis. Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices.", "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices. Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue.", "Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue. On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary.", "On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary. IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders.", "IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders. Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover.", "Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover. Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected.", "Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected. Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do?", "Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do? A: Originally chartered by Congress, both were converted into private companies with shares traded on Wall Street. Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers.", "Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers. Instead, they buy mortgages from banks and other lenders on the secondary market, thus freeing up more funds to home lenders. They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities.", "They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities. Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt.", "Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt. Q: How did they get their names?", "Q: How did they get their names? A: Fannie Mae was created in 1938, during the Great Depression. The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association.", "The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market.", "Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market. The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?", "The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag.", "A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag. Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home?", "Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home? A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry.", "A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry. Although it won't happen overnight, housing prices could be stabilized by the move. The reason?", "The reason? These two institutions are critical to the smooth functioning of the mortgage underwriting industry. Q: Is my money safe in the bank? A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.", "A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000.", "The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000. Money beyond those limits isn't guaranteed if a bank fails. In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there.", "In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there. But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that.", "But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that. Bottom line: Owning accounts with amounts that exceed the FDIC limits is like driving without a seat belt. Watch: Is your bank safe?", "Watch: Is your bank safe? » Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit?", "» Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit? A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets.", "A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets. If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences.", "If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences. We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money.", "We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money. For that reason, it's difficult to say what" ]

[ "Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac" ]

[ { "end": [ 1172 ], "start": [ 1147 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to help individuals realize the American dream of home ownership, but they now find their survival at risk in the U.S. mortgage crisis. Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices.", "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices. Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue.", "Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue. On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary.", "On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary. IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders.", "IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders. Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover.", "Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover. Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected.", "Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected. Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do?", "Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do? A: Originally chartered by Congress, both were converted into private companies with shares traded on Wall Street. Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers.", "Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers. Instead, they buy mortgages from banks and other lenders on the secondary market, thus freeing up more funds to home lenders. They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities.", "They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities. Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt.", "Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt. Q: How did they get their names?", "Q: How did they get their names? A: Fannie Mae was created in 1938, during the Great Depression. The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association.", "The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market.", "Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market. The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?", "The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag.", "A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag. Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home?", "Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home? A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry.", "A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry. Although it won't happen overnight, housing prices could be stabilized by the move. The reason?", "The reason? These two institutions are critical to the smooth functioning of the mortgage underwriting industry. Q: Is my money safe in the bank? A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.", "A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000.", "The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000. Money beyond those limits isn't guaranteed if a bank fails. In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there.", "In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there. But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that.", "But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that. Bottom line: Owning accounts with amounts that exceed the FDIC limits is like driving without a seat belt. Watch: Is your bank safe?", "Watch: Is your bank safe? » Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit?", "» Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit? A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets.", "A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets. If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences.", "If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences. We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money.", "We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money. For that reason, it's difficult to say what" ]

[ "Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae" ]

[ { "end": [ 2702 ], "start": [ 2677 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to help individuals realize the American dream of home ownership, but they now find their survival at risk in the U.S. mortgage crisis. Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices.", "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices. Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue.", "Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue. On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary.", "On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary. IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders.", "IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders. Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover.", "Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover. Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected.", "Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected. Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do?", "Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do? A: Originally chartered by Congress, both were converted into private companies with shares traded on Wall Street. Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers.", "Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers. Instead, they buy mortgages from banks and other lenders on the secondary market, thus freeing up more funds to home lenders. They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities.", "They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities. Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt.", "Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt. Q: How did they get their names?", "Q: How did they get their names? A: Fannie Mae was created in 1938, during the Great Depression. The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association.", "The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market.", "Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market. The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?", "The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag.", "A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag. Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home?", "Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home? A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry.", "A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry. Although it won't happen overnight, housing prices could be stabilized by the move. The reason?", "The reason? These two institutions are critical to the smooth functioning of the mortgage underwriting industry. Q: Is my money safe in the bank? A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.", "A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000.", "The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000. Money beyond those limits isn't guaranteed if a bank fails. In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there.", "In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there. But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that.", "But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that. Bottom line: Owning accounts with amounts that exceed the FDIC limits is like driving without a seat belt. Watch: Is your bank safe?", "Watch: Is your bank safe? » Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit?", "» Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit? A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets.", "A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets. If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences.", "If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences. We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money.", "We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money. For that reason, it's difficult to say what" ]

[ "almost half of the" ]

[ { "end": [ 1674 ], "start": [ 1657 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to help individuals realize the American dream of home ownership, but they now find their survival at risk in the U.S. mortgage crisis. Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices.", "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices. Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue.", "Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue. On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary.", "On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary. IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders.", "IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders. Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover.", "Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover. Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected.", "Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected. Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do?", "Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do? A: Originally chartered by Congress, both were converted into private companies with shares traded on Wall Street. Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers.", "Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers. Instead, they buy mortgages from banks and other lenders on the secondary market, thus freeing up more funds to home lenders. They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities.", "They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities. Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt.", "Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt. Q: How did they get their names?", "Q: How did they get their names? A: Fannie Mae was created in 1938, during the Great Depression. The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association.", "The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market.", "Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market. The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?", "The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag.", "A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag. Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home?", "Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home? A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry.", "A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry. Although it won't happen overnight, housing prices could be stabilized by the move. The reason?", "The reason? These two institutions are critical to the smooth functioning of the mortgage underwriting industry. Q: Is my money safe in the bank? A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.", "A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000.", "The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000. Money beyond those limits isn't guaranteed if a bank fails. In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there.", "In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there. But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that.", "But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that. Bottom line: Owning accounts with amounts that exceed the FDIC limits is like driving without a seat belt. Watch: Is your bank safe?", "Watch: Is your bank safe? » Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit?", "» Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit? A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets.", "A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets. If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences.", "If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences. We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money.", "We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money. For that reason, it's difficult to say what" ]

[ "federal government" ]

[ { "end": [ 2653 ], "start": [ 2636 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to help individuals realize the American dream of home ownership, but they now find their survival at risk in the U.S. mortgage crisis. Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices.", "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices. Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue.", "Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue. On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary.", "On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary. IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders.", "IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders. Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover.", "Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover. Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected.", "Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected. Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do?", "Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do? A: Originally chartered by Congress, both were converted into private companies with shares traded on Wall Street. Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers.", "Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers. Instead, they buy mortgages from banks and other lenders on the secondary market, thus freeing up more funds to home lenders. They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities.", "They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities. Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt.", "Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt. Q: How did they get their names?", "Q: How did they get their names? A: Fannie Mae was created in 1938, during the Great Depression. The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association.", "The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market.", "Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market. The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?", "The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag.", "A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag. Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home?", "Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home? A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry.", "A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry. Although it won't happen overnight, housing prices could be stabilized by the move. The reason?", "The reason? These two institutions are critical to the smooth functioning of the mortgage underwriting industry. Q: Is my money safe in the bank? A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.", "A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000.", "The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000. Money beyond those limits isn't guaranteed if a bank fails. In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there.", "In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there. But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that.", "But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that. Bottom line: Owning accounts with amounts that exceed the FDIC limits is like driving without a seat belt. Watch: Is your bank safe?", "Watch: Is your bank safe? » Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit?", "» Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit? A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets.", "A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets. If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences.", "If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences. We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money.", "We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money. For that reason, it's difficult to say what" ]

[ "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to help individuals realize the American dream of home ownership, but they now find their survival at risk in the U.S. mortgage crisis. Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices.", "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices. Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue.", "Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue. On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary.", "On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary. IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders.", "IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders. Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover.", "Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover. Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected.", "Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected. Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do?", "Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do? A: Originally chartered by Congress, both were converted into private companies with shares traded on Wall Street. Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers.", "Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers. Instead, they buy mortgages from banks and other lenders on the secondary market, thus freeing up more funds to home lenders. They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities.", "They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities. Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt.", "Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt. Q: How did they get their names?", "Q: How did they get their names? A: Fannie Mae was created in 1938, during the Great Depression. The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association.", "The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market.", "Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market. The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?", "The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag.", "A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag. Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home?", "Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home? A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry.", "A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry. Although it won't happen overnight, housing prices could be stabilized by the move. The reason?", "The reason? These two institutions are critical to the smooth functioning of the mortgage underwriting industry. Q: Is my money safe in the bank? A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.", "A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000.", "The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000. Money beyond those limits isn't guaranteed if a bank fails. In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there.", "In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there. But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that.", "But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that. Bottom line: Owning accounts with amounts that exceed the FDIC limits is like driving without a seat belt. Watch: Is your bank safe?", "Watch: Is your bank safe? » Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit?", "» Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit? A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets.", "A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets. If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences.", "If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences. We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money.", "We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money. For that reason, it's difficult to say what" ]

[ "Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to help individuals realize the American dream of home ownership, but they now find their survival at risk in the U.S. mortgage crisis. Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices.", "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices. Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue.", "Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue. On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary.", "On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary. IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders.", "IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders. Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover.", "Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover. Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected.", "Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected. Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do?", "Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do? A: Originally chartered by Congress, both were converted into private companies with shares traded on Wall Street. Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers.", "Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers. Instead, they buy mortgages from banks and other lenders on the secondary market, thus freeing up more funds to home lenders. They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities.", "They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities. Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt.", "Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt. Q: How did they get their names?", "Q: How did they get their names? A: Fannie Mae was created in 1938, during the Great Depression. The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association.", "The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market.", "Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market. The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?", "The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag.", "A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag. Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home?", "Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home? A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry.", "A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry. Although it won't happen overnight, housing prices could be stabilized by the move. The reason?", "The reason? These two institutions are critical to the smooth functioning of the mortgage underwriting industry. Q: Is my money safe in the bank? A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.", "A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000.", "The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000. Money beyond those limits isn't guaranteed if a bank fails. In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there.", "In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there. But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that.", "But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that. Bottom line: Owning accounts with amounts that exceed the FDIC limits is like driving without a seat belt. Watch: Is your bank safe?", "Watch: Is your bank safe? » Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit?", "» Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit? A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets.", "A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets. If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences.", "If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences. We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money.", "We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money. For that reason, it's difficult to say what" ]

[ "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were created to help individuals realize the American dream of home ownership, but they now find their survival at risk in the U.S. mortgage crisis. Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices.", "Steps to shore up FannieMae and Freddie Mac could eventually stabilize home prices. Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue.", "Friday's closure of California-based IndyMac bank by federal regulators on Friday sparked investor panic that sent shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a wild ride and fueled speculation of a government rescue. On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary.", "On Sunday, the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced steps to make funds available to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if necessary. IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders.", "IndyMac, which reopened Monday under federal supervision, was once one of the nation's largest home lenders. Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover.", "Thanks in part to the nation's mortgage crisis, it lost hundreds of millions of dollars this year and last, and concerns about the bank led customers to withdraw $1.3 billion in the last two weeks, prompting the government takeover. Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected.", "Below, CNN's Ali Velshi and Gerri Willis answer questions about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and IndyMac and how you may be affected. Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do?", "Q: What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what do they do? A: Originally chartered by Congress, both were converted into private companies with shares traded on Wall Street. Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers.", "Neither company directly loans money to prospective home buyers. Instead, they buy mortgages from banks and other lenders on the secondary market, thus freeing up more funds to home lenders. They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities.", "They resell bundled loans as mortgage-backed securities. Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt.", "Read more about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac » Combined, the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the home loans in the United States, or $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt. Q: How did they get their names?", "Q: How did they get their names? A: Fannie Mae was created in 1938, during the Great Depression. The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association.", "The nickname comes from the acronym FNMA, which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market.", "Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress as a private corporation in 1970 to end Fannie Mae's monopoly over the secondary mortgage market. The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?", "The name Freddie Mac spawns from the acronym FHLMC, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Q: What's the connection between the IndyMac takeover and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag.", "A: Nothing, except both crises stem from the same problem: a drop in home prices and the inability of mortgage-holders to make their payments, thereby leaving banks (whether it was IndyMac, an actual lender, or Fannie/Freddie, the secondary banks that had bought mortgages) holding the bag. Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home?", "Q: Will the government's actions change the value of my home? A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry.", "A: Steps the federal government is taking to shore up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is ultimately a positive for the housing industry. Although it won't happen overnight, housing prices could be stabilized by the move. The reason?", "The reason? These two institutions are critical to the smooth functioning of the mortgage underwriting industry. Q: Is my money safe in the bank? A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.", "A: Up to certain limits, money is safe in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000.", "The FDIC guarantees traditional bank accounts up to $100,000 and individual retirement accounts up to $250,000. Money beyond those limits isn't guaranteed if a bank fails. In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there.", "In the case of IndyMac, the FDIC says it will cover 50 percent of uninsured balances there. But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that.", "But as a practical matter, consumers shouldn't count on that. Bottom line: Owning accounts with amounts that exceed the FDIC limits is like driving without a seat belt. Watch: Is your bank safe?", "Watch: Is your bank safe? » Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit?", "» Q: How are the government's moves to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac going to affect mortgages, loans and the federal budget deficit? A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets.", "A: Shoring up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is good news for consumer lending lending generally because it boosts confidence in the mortgage markets. If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences.", "If you already have a loan, it's won't have immediate consequences. We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money.", "We don't yet know if it will be successful and how much the two entities might take advantage of the federal governments offer to lend them money. For that reason, it's difficult to say what" ]

[ "their favorite American cities." ]

[ { "end": [ 360 ], "start": [ 330 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Whether it's dining, shopping, culture, nightlife or people, everybody has a favorite city. Some cities are great places to live and raise a family. Others provide the backdrop for that once-in-a-lifetime vacation.", "Others provide the backdrop for that once-in-a-lifetime vacation. The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I-Reporters have been telling us about their favorite American cities. Here are some of the highlights.", "Here are some of the highlights. Jim Thompson sent the photo of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with this important information: \"Be sure to mention that St. Francis Cathedral has been renamed to St. Francis Basilica. ...", "... ... The request was made by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and was granted by the Vatican, so now St. Francis is the headquarters for the pope when he comes to Santa Fe.\"", "The request was made by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and was granted by the Vatican, so now St. Francis is the headquarters for the pope when he comes to Santa Fe.\" Diana Peters moved to New Orleans in 2003, and has experienced the city before and after Hurricane Katrina.", "Diana Peters moved to New Orleans in 2003, and has experienced the city before and after Hurricane Katrina. Her feelings about recovery are complicated.", "Her feelings about recovery are complicated. \"But don't turn your back on New Orleans, because she survives in all of us, especially those of use who still see her beauty in what remains.\"", "\"But don't turn your back on New Orleans, because she survives in all of us, especially those of use who still see her beauty in what remains.\" Josh Gorrell sent the photo of the \"painted ladies\" at Marina Del Rey in southern California.", "Josh Gorrell sent the photo of the \"painted ladies\" at Marina Del Rey in southern California. \"My favorite part of living by the coast is the constantly fresh ocean breezes, the year-round sunshine and the wonderful seafood! Oh, and the surf!\"", "Oh, and the surf!\" Raymond Lopera's favorite city in the Los Angeles area is Santa Monica. He lived there briefly when he moved from New York a few years ago and says he goes back every chance he gets.", "He lived there briefly when he moved from New York a few years ago and says he goes back every chance he gets. He says Santa Monica is very pedestrian friendly and he enjoys taking long walks, stopping along the way at places like Barnes & Noble or Starbucks.", "He says Santa Monica is very pedestrian friendly and he enjoys taking long walks, stopping along the way at places like Barnes & Noble or Starbucks. Nikolai Ursin can't get enough of Minneapolis.", "Nikolai Ursin can't get enough of Minneapolis. \"I'm 28 and able to live a fabulous life because the cost of living is so low, yet the wages are quite high. My friends in N.Y.C. are jealous.", "are jealous. I travel a lot for work and there is nothing quite like landing in Minneapolis and knowing I'm home.\" I-Reporter Chris Fuhriman is a captain in the Army and completing a master's degree in geography at the University of Hawaii.", "I-Reporter Chris Fuhriman is a captain in the Army and completing a master's degree in geography at the University of Hawaii. Fuhriman moved to Honolulu from Utah three years ago with his wife and two children. \"His favorite thing about Honolulu?", "\"His favorite thing about Honolulu? \"The international flavor of the city, and the diversity. It's really a city for everyone.\" Russell Clayton says there's \"far too much to do\" in Austin, Texas.", "Russell Clayton says there's \"far too much to do\" in Austin, Texas. Then he went on to list a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing.", "Then he went on to list a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing. Clayton says the city's unofficial motto is \"Keep Austin Weird.\" E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "telling us about their favorite American cities." ]

[ { "end": [ 360 ], "start": [ 313 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Whether it's dining, shopping, culture, nightlife or people, everybody has a favorite city. Some cities are great places to live and raise a family. Others provide the backdrop for that once-in-a-lifetime vacation.", "Others provide the backdrop for that once-in-a-lifetime vacation. The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I-Reporters have been telling us about their favorite American cities. Here are some of the highlights.", "Here are some of the highlights. Jim Thompson sent the photo of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with this important information: \"Be sure to mention that St. Francis Cathedral has been renamed to St. Francis Basilica. ...", "... ... The request was made by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and was granted by the Vatican, so now St. Francis is the headquarters for the pope when he comes to Santa Fe.\"", "The request was made by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and was granted by the Vatican, so now St. Francis is the headquarters for the pope when he comes to Santa Fe.\" Diana Peters moved to New Orleans in 2003, and has experienced the city before and after Hurricane Katrina.", "Diana Peters moved to New Orleans in 2003, and has experienced the city before and after Hurricane Katrina. Her feelings about recovery are complicated.", "Her feelings about recovery are complicated. \"But don't turn your back on New Orleans, because she survives in all of us, especially those of use who still see her beauty in what remains.\"", "\"But don't turn your back on New Orleans, because she survives in all of us, especially those of use who still see her beauty in what remains.\" Josh Gorrell sent the photo of the \"painted ladies\" at Marina Del Rey in southern California.", "Josh Gorrell sent the photo of the \"painted ladies\" at Marina Del Rey in southern California. \"My favorite part of living by the coast is the constantly fresh ocean breezes, the year-round sunshine and the wonderful seafood! Oh, and the surf!\"", "Oh, and the surf!\" Raymond Lopera's favorite city in the Los Angeles area is Santa Monica. He lived there briefly when he moved from New York a few years ago and says he goes back every chance he gets.", "He lived there briefly when he moved from New York a few years ago and says he goes back every chance he gets. He says Santa Monica is very pedestrian friendly and he enjoys taking long walks, stopping along the way at places like Barnes & Noble or Starbucks.", "He says Santa Monica is very pedestrian friendly and he enjoys taking long walks, stopping along the way at places like Barnes & Noble or Starbucks. Nikolai Ursin can't get enough of Minneapolis.", "Nikolai Ursin can't get enough of Minneapolis. \"I'm 28 and able to live a fabulous life because the cost of living is so low, yet the wages are quite high. My friends in N.Y.C. are jealous.", "are jealous. I travel a lot for work and there is nothing quite like landing in Minneapolis and knowing I'm home.\" I-Reporter Chris Fuhriman is a captain in the Army and completing a master's degree in geography at the University of Hawaii.", "I-Reporter Chris Fuhriman is a captain in the Army and completing a master's degree in geography at the University of Hawaii. Fuhriman moved to Honolulu from Utah three years ago with his wife and two children. \"His favorite thing about Honolulu?", "\"His favorite thing about Honolulu? \"The international flavor of the city, and the diversity. It's really a city for everyone.\" Russell Clayton says there's \"far too much to do\" in Austin, Texas.", "Russell Clayton says there's \"far too much to do\" in Austin, Texas. Then he went on to list a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing.", "Then he went on to list a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing. Clayton says the city's unofficial motto is \"Keep Austin Weird.\" E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "their favorite American cities." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Whether it's dining, shopping, culture, nightlife or people, everybody has a favorite city. Some cities are great places to live and raise a family. Others provide the backdrop for that once-in-a-lifetime vacation.", "Others provide the backdrop for that once-in-a-lifetime vacation. The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I-Reporters have been telling us about their favorite American cities. Here are some of the highlights.", "Here are some of the highlights. Jim Thompson sent the photo of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with this important information: \"Be sure to mention that St. Francis Cathedral has been renamed to St. Francis Basilica. ...", "... ... The request was made by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and was granted by the Vatican, so now St. Francis is the headquarters for the pope when he comes to Santa Fe.\"", "The request was made by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and was granted by the Vatican, so now St. Francis is the headquarters for the pope when he comes to Santa Fe.\" Diana Peters moved to New Orleans in 2003, and has experienced the city before and after Hurricane Katrina.", "Diana Peters moved to New Orleans in 2003, and has experienced the city before and after Hurricane Katrina. Her feelings about recovery are complicated.", "Her feelings about recovery are complicated. \"But don't turn your back on New Orleans, because she survives in all of us, especially those of use who still see her beauty in what remains.\"", "\"But don't turn your back on New Orleans, because she survives in all of us, especially those of use who still see her beauty in what remains.\" Josh Gorrell sent the photo of the \"painted ladies\" at Marina Del Rey in southern California.", "Josh Gorrell sent the photo of the \"painted ladies\" at Marina Del Rey in southern California. \"My favorite part of living by the coast is the constantly fresh ocean breezes, the year-round sunshine and the wonderful seafood! Oh, and the surf!\"", "Oh, and the surf!\" Raymond Lopera's favorite city in the Los Angeles area is Santa Monica. He lived there briefly when he moved from New York a few years ago and says he goes back every chance he gets.", "He lived there briefly when he moved from New York a few years ago and says he goes back every chance he gets. He says Santa Monica is very pedestrian friendly and he enjoys taking long walks, stopping along the way at places like Barnes & Noble or Starbucks.", "He says Santa Monica is very pedestrian friendly and he enjoys taking long walks, stopping along the way at places like Barnes & Noble or Starbucks. Nikolai Ursin can't get enough of Minneapolis.", "Nikolai Ursin can't get enough of Minneapolis. \"I'm 28 and able to live a fabulous life because the cost of living is so low, yet the wages are quite high. My friends in N.Y.C. are jealous.", "are jealous. I travel a lot for work and there is nothing quite like landing in Minneapolis and knowing I'm home.\" I-Reporter Chris Fuhriman is a captain in the Army and completing a master's degree in geography at the University of Hawaii.", "I-Reporter Chris Fuhriman is a captain in the Army and completing a master's degree in geography at the University of Hawaii. Fuhriman moved to Honolulu from Utah three years ago with his wife and two children. \"His favorite thing about Honolulu?", "\"His favorite thing about Honolulu? \"The international flavor of the city, and the diversity. It's really a city for everyone.\" Russell Clayton says there's \"far too much to do\" in Austin, Texas.", "Russell Clayton says there's \"far too much to do\" in Austin, Texas. Then he went on to list a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing.", "Then he went on to list a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing. Clayton says the city's unofficial motto is \"Keep Austin Weird.\" E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "North Korea" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- North Korea's state-run news agency said Thursday that the country has sent a letter to the United Nations announcing that \"reprocessing of spent fuel rods is at its final phase and extracted plutonium is being weaponized.\" The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program.", "The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA.", "North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA. When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material.", "When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material. Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs.", "Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs. Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported.", "Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported. The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA.", "The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA. The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state.", "The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state. In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program.", "In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month.", "North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month. In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself.", "In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself. What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\"", "What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\" Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North.", "Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North. In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year.", "In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year. Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North.", "Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North. Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year.", "Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year. Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan.", "Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan. The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters.", "The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters. The two Koreas have officially remained in conflict since the conclusion of the Korean War in 1953, which ended in a truce, but no formal peace treaty was signed." ]

[ "\"reprocessing of spent fuel rods is at its final phase and extracted plutonium is being weaponized.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- North Korea's state-run news agency said Thursday that the country has sent a letter to the United Nations announcing that \"reprocessing of spent fuel rods is at its final phase and extracted plutonium is being weaponized.\" The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program.", "The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA.", "North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA. When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material.", "When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material. Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs.", "Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs. Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported.", "Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported. The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA.", "The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA. The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state.", "The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state. In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program.", "In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month.", "North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month. In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself.", "In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself. What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\"", "What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\" Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North.", "Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North. In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year.", "In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year. Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North.", "Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North. Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year.", "Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year. Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan.", "Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan. The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters.", "The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters. The two Koreas have officially remained in conflict since the conclusion of the Korean War in 1953, which ended in a truce, but no formal peace treaty was signed." ]

[ "uranium" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- North Korea's state-run news agency said Thursday that the country has sent a letter to the United Nations announcing that \"reprocessing of spent fuel rods is at its final phase and extracted plutonium is being weaponized.\" The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program.", "The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA.", "North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA. When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material.", "When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material. Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs.", "Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs. Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported.", "Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported. The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA.", "The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA. The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state.", "The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state. In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program.", "In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month.", "North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month. In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself.", "In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself. What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\"", "What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\" Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North.", "Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North. In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year.", "In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year. Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North.", "Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North. Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year.", "Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year. Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan.", "Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan. The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters.", "The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters. The two Koreas have officially remained in conflict since the conclusion of the Korean War in 1953, which ended in a truce, but no formal peace treaty was signed." ]

[ "a Security Council resolution in June" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- North Korea's state-run news agency said Thursday that the country has sent a letter to the United Nations announcing that \"reprocessing of spent fuel rods is at its final phase and extracted plutonium is being weaponized.\" The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program.", "The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA.", "North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA. When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material.", "When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material. Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs.", "Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs. Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported.", "Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported. The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA.", "The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA. The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state.", "The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state. In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program.", "In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month.", "North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month. In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself.", "In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself. What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\"", "What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\" Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North.", "Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North. In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year.", "In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year. Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North.", "Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North. Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year.", "Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year. Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan.", "Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan. The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters.", "The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters. The two Koreas have officially remained in conflict since the conclusion of the Korean War in 1953, which ended in a truce, but no formal peace treaty was signed." ]

[ "North Korea" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- North Korea's state-run news agency said Thursday that the country has sent a letter to the United Nations announcing that \"reprocessing of spent fuel rods is at its final phase and extracted plutonium is being weaponized.\" The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program.", "The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA.", "North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA. When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material.", "When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material. Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs.", "Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs. Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported.", "Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported. The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA.", "The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA. The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state.", "The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state. In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program.", "In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month.", "North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month. In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself.", "In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself. What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\"", "What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\" Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North.", "Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North. In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year.", "In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year. Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North.", "Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North. Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year.", "Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year. Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan.", "Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan. The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters.", "The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters. The two Koreas have officially remained in conflict since the conclusion of the Korean War in 1953, which ended in a truce, but no formal peace treaty was signed." ]

[ "weapons-grade material." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- North Korea's state-run news agency said Thursday that the country has sent a letter to the United Nations announcing that \"reprocessing of spent fuel rods is at its final phase and extracted plutonium is being weaponized.\" The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program.", "The Yongbyon nuclear facility, home of North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA.", "North Korea can also now enter the final stage of uranium enrichment, it said in the letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council, according to state-run KCNA. When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material.", "When enriched to a high degree, uranium can be used as weapons-grade material. Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs.", "Plutonium can be used in atomic bombs. Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported.", "Despite stating in the letter that they \"totally reject\" a Security Council resolution in June that demanded that the country no longer pursue nuclear weapons, the North Koreans said they are \"prepared for both dialogue and sanctions,\" KCNA reported. The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA.", "The government also warned, \"If some permanent members of the UNSC wish to put sanctions first before dialogue, we would respond with bolstering our nuclear deterrence first before we meet them in a dialogue,\" according to KCNA. The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state.", "The news comes on the heels of the Obama administration's latest attempt to restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the reclusive state. In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program.", "In the coming days, U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth and the director of the State Department's Office of Korean Affairs, Sung Kim, will meet with officials representing China, Japan, South Korea and Russia -- all countries partnering with the United States in talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month.", "North Korea quit the talks in April after the U.N. Security Council censured Pyongyang for a long-range rocket test that month. In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself.", "In the letter Thursday, Pyongyang stated that it \"never objected to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and of the world itself. What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\"", "What we objected to is the structure of the six way talks which had been used to violate outrageously the DPRK's sovereignty and its right to peaceful development.\" Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North.", "Tensions had eased somewhat in recent weeks on the Korean peninsula, giving hope to the resumption of nuclear talks with the North. In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year.", "In August, North and South Korea agreed to resume cross-border tourism, ease border controls and facilitate cross-border family reunions, signaling a warming in relations that had been tense for most of the year. Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North.", "Cross-border traffic between North and South Korea returned to normal Tuesday, after eight months of restrictions by the North. Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year.", "Recent meetings between Korean officials are in stark contrast to the tense public statements the nations made about each other earlier this year. Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan.", "Tensions between the two were heightened in July when North Korea launched seven short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan. The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters.", "The launches came after North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 and threatened the United States and South Korean ships near its territorial waters. The two Koreas have officially remained in conflict since the conclusion of the Korean War in 1953, which ended in a truce, but no formal peace treaty was signed." ]

[ "Jane Goodall:" ]

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[ "MAMONI VALLEY PRESERVE, Panama (CNN) -- A famed primatologist says the plight of chimpanzees helped inspire Michael Jackson to write the song \"Heal the World.\" Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\"", "Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\" But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity.", "But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity. \"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night.", "\"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night. Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program.", "Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program. The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October.", "The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October. Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild.", "Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild. ...", "... ... It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said.", "It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said. Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\"", "Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\" \"He loved chimpanzees,\" she said. \"He loved to watch them feeding. He liked their faces.", "He liked their faces. They made him smile.\" Years later, she met Jackson's chimp, Bubbles, and has visited him at his retirement refuge in Florida, she said. \"He's extremely handsome,\" she said.", "\"He's extremely handsome,\" she said. \"He's a beautiful, beautiful chimp. So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\"", "So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\" Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\"", "Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\" \"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said.", "\"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said. \"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything.", "\"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything. He told me he liked the way I told stories.\" Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out.", "Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out. \"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage.", "\"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage. Or much better, write a song,' \" she said.", "Or much better, write a song,' \" she said. Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said.", "Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said. The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said.", "The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said. But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song.", "But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song. Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts.", "Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts. The group delivered millions of dollars of relief to children around the world." ]

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[ "MAMONI VALLEY PRESERVE, Panama (CNN) -- A famed primatologist says the plight of chimpanzees helped inspire Michael Jackson to write the song \"Heal the World.\" Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\"", "Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\" But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity.", "But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity. \"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night.", "\"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night. Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program.", "Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program. The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October.", "The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October. Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild.", "Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild. ...", "... ... It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said.", "It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said. Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\"", "Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\" \"He loved chimpanzees,\" she said. \"He loved to watch them feeding. He liked their faces.", "He liked their faces. They made him smile.\" Years later, she met Jackson's chimp, Bubbles, and has visited him at his retirement refuge in Florida, she said. \"He's extremely handsome,\" she said.", "\"He's extremely handsome,\" she said. \"He's a beautiful, beautiful chimp. So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\"", "So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\" Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\"", "Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\" \"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said.", "\"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said. \"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything.", "\"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything. He told me he liked the way I told stories.\" Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out.", "Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out. \"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage.", "\"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage. Or much better, write a song,' \" she said.", "Or much better, write a song,' \" she said. Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said.", "Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said. The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said.", "The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said. But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song.", "But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song. Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts.", "Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts. The group delivered millions of dollars of relief to children around the world." ]

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[ "MAMONI VALLEY PRESERVE, Panama (CNN) -- A famed primatologist says the plight of chimpanzees helped inspire Michael Jackson to write the song \"Heal the World.\" Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\"", "Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\" But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity.", "But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity. \"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night.", "\"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night. Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program.", "Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program. The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October.", "The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October. Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild.", "Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild. ...", "... ... It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said.", "It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said. Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\"", "Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\" \"He loved chimpanzees,\" she said. \"He loved to watch them feeding. He liked their faces.", "He liked their faces. They made him smile.\" Years later, she met Jackson's chimp, Bubbles, and has visited him at his retirement refuge in Florida, she said. \"He's extremely handsome,\" she said.", "\"He's extremely handsome,\" she said. \"He's a beautiful, beautiful chimp. So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\"", "So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\" Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\"", "Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\" \"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said.", "\"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said. \"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything.", "\"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything. He told me he liked the way I told stories.\" Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out.", "Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out. \"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage.", "\"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage. Or much better, write a song,' \" she said.", "Or much better, write a song,' \" she said. Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said.", "Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said. The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said.", "The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said. But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song.", "But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song. Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts.", "Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts. The group delivered millions of dollars of relief to children around the world." ]

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[ "MAMONI VALLEY PRESERVE, Panama (CNN) -- A famed primatologist says the plight of chimpanzees helped inspire Michael Jackson to write the song \"Heal the World.\" Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\"", "Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\" But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity.", "But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity. \"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night.", "\"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night. Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program.", "Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program. The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October.", "The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October. Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild.", "Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild. ...", "... ... It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said.", "It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said. Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\"", "Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\" \"He loved chimpanzees,\" she said. \"He loved to watch them feeding. He liked their faces.", "He liked their faces. They made him smile.\" Years later, she met Jackson's chimp, Bubbles, and has visited him at his retirement refuge in Florida, she said. \"He's extremely handsome,\" she said.", "\"He's extremely handsome,\" she said. \"He's a beautiful, beautiful chimp. So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\"", "So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\" Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\"", "Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\" \"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said.", "\"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said. \"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything.", "\"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything. He told me he liked the way I told stories.\" Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out.", "Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out. \"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage.", "\"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage. Or much better, write a song,' \" she said.", "Or much better, write a song,' \" she said. Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said.", "Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said. The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said.", "The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said. But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song.", "But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song. Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts.", "Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts. The group delivered millions of dollars of relief to children around the world." ]

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[ "MAMONI VALLEY PRESERVE, Panama (CNN) -- A famed primatologist says the plight of chimpanzees helped inspire Michael Jackson to write the song \"Heal the World.\" Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\"", "Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\" But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity.", "But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity. \"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night.", "\"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night. Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program.", "Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program. The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October.", "The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October. Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild.", "Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild. ...", "... ... It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said.", "It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said. Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\"", "Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\" \"He loved chimpanzees,\" she said. \"He loved to watch them feeding. He liked their faces.", "He liked their faces. They made him smile.\" Years later, she met Jackson's chimp, Bubbles, and has visited him at his retirement refuge in Florida, she said. \"He's extremely handsome,\" she said.", "\"He's extremely handsome,\" she said. \"He's a beautiful, beautiful chimp. So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\"", "So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\" Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\"", "Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\" \"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said.", "\"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said. \"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything.", "\"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything. He told me he liked the way I told stories.\" Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out.", "Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out. \"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage.", "\"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage. Or much better, write a song,' \" she said.", "Or much better, write a song,' \" she said. Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said.", "Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said. The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said.", "The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said. But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song.", "But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song. Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts.", "Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts. The group delivered millions of dollars of relief to children around the world." ]

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[ "MAMONI VALLEY PRESERVE, Panama (CNN) -- A famed primatologist says the plight of chimpanzees helped inspire Michael Jackson to write the song \"Heal the World.\" Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\"", "Michael Jackson loved chimpanzees, said Jane Goodall: \"They made him smile.\" But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity.", "But the theme and the lyrics of the song turned out to be about a better world for humanity. \"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night.", "\"He wrote what he told me he thought was his most powerful song ever, but it didn't end up for animals,\" Jane Goodall said in a CNN interview Thursday night. Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program.", "Goodall spoke exclusively to CNN in a Panamanian rain forest where she is exploring a partnership on behalf of Roots & Shoots, her global youth education program. The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October.", "The interview comes as a new version of the song, first released on Jackson's 1991 \"Dangerous\" album, is being recorded by a collection of artists for release in late October. Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild.", "Goodall became friends with Jackson about 20 years ago when he invited her to his Neverland Ranch, where \"he talked about his dreams for the place to have animals running, looking free like they would in the wild. ...", "... ... It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said.", "It was just a very charming day, very low key, nobody else was there,\" she said. Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\"", "Goodall, famous for her 50 years of groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Africa, said Jackson invited her because \"he loved what I did.\" \"He loved chimpanzees,\" she said. \"He loved to watch them feeding. He liked their faces.", "He liked their faces. They made him smile.\" Years later, she met Jackson's chimp, Bubbles, and has visited him at his retirement refuge in Florida, she said. \"He's extremely handsome,\" she said.", "\"He's extremely handsome,\" she said. \"He's a beautiful, beautiful chimp. So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\"", "So, he was rescued in time from this life of being inappropriately dressed up and carted around like a little symbol.\" Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\"", "Goodall, whose life has been spent understanding chimpanzees, said she found Jackson to be \"a sad person.\" \"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said.", "\"In some ways, he was like a child, and a very sweet and gentle child, and he wanted me to tell him many, many stories,\" she said. \"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything.", "\"Stories about the chimpanzees, the forests, animals, anything. He told me he liked the way I told stories.\" Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out.", "Goodall, who travels the world to promote protection of endangered chimps, said she had hoped Jackson would help get her message out. \"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage.", "\"I said to him, 'You know, Michael, if you want to help, you could do a concert and give us a percentage. Or much better, write a song,' \" she said.", "Or much better, write a song,' \" she said. Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said.", "Jackson asked her for tapes of animals in distress because \"he wanted to be angry and cry\" as he wrote the song, which became \"Heal the World,\" she said. The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said.", "The original CD cover notes credited Goodall for inspiring the song, she said. But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song.", "But, she added, the Jane Goodall Institute never saw any money from the song. Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts.", "Jackson later created the \"Heal the World Foundation,\" which he funded with a series of concerts. The group delivered millions of dollars of relief to children around the world." ]

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[ "TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- Japan's GDP fell 4 percent last quarter, the fastest pace on record, the government said on Wednesday. A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan.", "A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan. The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office.", "The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office. Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent.", "Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent. The GDP slide in the world's second-largest economy is the greatest drop among the world's leading economies. By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis.", "By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis. This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted.", "This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted. Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad.", "Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad. The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks.", "The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks. Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31.", "Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31. Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer.", "Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer. NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year.", "NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year. Meanwhile, Nissan lost $2.3 billion for the year.Sony Corp. announced net losses of $1 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, finishing a year in the red for the first time in 14 years." ]

[ "4 percent" ]

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[ "TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- Japan's GDP fell 4 percent last quarter, the fastest pace on record, the government said on Wednesday. A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan.", "A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan. The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office.", "The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office. Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent.", "Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent. The GDP slide in the world's second-largest economy is the greatest drop among the world's leading economies. By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis.", "By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis. This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted.", "This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted. Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad.", "Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad. The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks.", "The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks. Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31.", "Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31. Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer.", "Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer. NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year.", "NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year. Meanwhile, Nissan lost $2.3 billion for the year.Sony Corp. announced net losses of $1 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, finishing a year in the red for the first time in 14 years." ]

[ "fourth straight" ]

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[ "TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- Japan's GDP fell 4 percent last quarter, the fastest pace on record, the government said on Wednesday. A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan.", "A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan. The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office.", "The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office. Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent.", "Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent. The GDP slide in the world's second-largest economy is the greatest drop among the world's leading economies. By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis.", "By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis. This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted.", "This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted. Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad.", "Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad. The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks.", "The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks. Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31.", "Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31. Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer.", "Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer. NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year.", "NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year. Meanwhile, Nissan lost $2.3 billion for the year.Sony Corp. announced net losses of $1 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, finishing a year in the red for the first time in 14 years." ]

[ "15.4 percent" ]

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[ "TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- Japan's GDP fell 4 percent last quarter, the fastest pace on record, the government said on Wednesday. A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan.", "A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan. The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office.", "The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office. Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent.", "Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent. The GDP slide in the world's second-largest economy is the greatest drop among the world's leading economies. By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis.", "By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis. This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted.", "This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted. Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad.", "Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad. The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks.", "The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks. Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31.", "Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31. Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer.", "Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer. NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year.", "NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year. Meanwhile, Nissan lost $2.3 billion for the year.Sony Corp. announced net losses of $1 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, finishing a year in the red for the first time in 14 years." ]

[ "fourth" ]

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[ "TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- Japan's GDP fell 4 percent last quarter, the fastest pace on record, the government said on Wednesday. A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan.", "A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan. The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office.", "The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office. Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent.", "Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent. The GDP slide in the world's second-largest economy is the greatest drop among the world's leading economies. By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis.", "By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis. This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted.", "This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted. Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad.", "Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad. The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks.", "The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks. Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31.", "Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31. Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer.", "Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer. NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year.", "NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year. Meanwhile, Nissan lost $2.3 billion for the year.Sony Corp. announced net losses of $1 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, finishing a year in the red for the first time in 14 years." ]

[ "GDP" ]

[ { "end": [ 32 ], "start": [ 30 ] } ]

[ "TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- Japan's GDP fell 4 percent last quarter, the fastest pace on record, the government said on Wednesday. A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan.", "A homeless man pulls his cart filled with possessions and goods for recycling on March 18 in Osaka, Japan. The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office.", "The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office. Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent.", "Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent. The GDP slide in the world's second-largest economy is the greatest drop among the world's leading economies. By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis.", "By comparison, GDP in the United States fell 6.1 percent on an annual basis. This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted.", "This was the fourth straight quarter the Japanese economy contracted. Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad.", "Analysts say the drop reflects cuts in domestic spending with job cuts, factory closings and less capital spending as a result of spiraling sales abroad. The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks.", "The news punctuates a month of poor economic news out of Japan in recent weeks. Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31.", "Panasonic, one of the world's largest makers of electronic devices, announced it lost nearly $4 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31. Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer.", "Hitachi lost $8 billion in the fiscal year, with consolidated revenues down 11 percent from last year, the largest loss ever recorded by a Japanese manufacturer. NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year.", "NEC Corporation lost $3 billion in the past fiscal year, down nearly 11.5 percent from last year. Meanwhile, Nissan lost $2.3 billion for the year.Sony Corp. announced net losses of $1 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, finishing a year in the red for the first time in 14 years." ]

[ "More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous" ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million. Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales.", "Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales. The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer.", "The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer. Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China.", "Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China. Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk.", "Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk. Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead.", "Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead. \"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said.", "\"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said. \"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\"", "\"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\" Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity.", "Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity. Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000.", "Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000. Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium.", "Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium. Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction.", "Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction. \"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said.", "\"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said. \"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\"", "\"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\" A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000.", "A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000. Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era.", "Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era. Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house.", "Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house. \"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans.", "\"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans. Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800.", "Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800. It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd.", "It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd. The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years.", "The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years. \"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said.", "\"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said. Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000.", "Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000. One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000.", "One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000. The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving.", "The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving. His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500.", "His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500. \"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said.", "\"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said. \"When have you seen Michael driving a car? He was always chauffeured or driven.\"", "He was always chauffeured or driven.\" There were also a number of autographed photos, as well as signed books, collectibles and artwork. Even" ]

[ "$420,000" ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million. Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales.", "Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales. The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer.", "The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer. Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China.", "Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China. Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk.", "Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk. Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead.", "Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead. \"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said.", "\"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said. \"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\"", "\"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\" Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity.", "Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity. Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000.", "Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000. Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium.", "Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium. Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction.", "Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction. \"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said.", "\"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said. \"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\"", "\"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\" A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000.", "A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000. Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era.", "Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era. Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house.", "Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house. \"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans.", "\"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans. Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800.", "Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800. It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd.", "It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd. The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years.", "The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years. \"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said.", "\"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said. Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000.", "Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000. One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000.", "One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000. The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving.", "The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving. His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500.", "His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500. \"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said.", "\"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said. \"When have you seen Michael driving a car? He was always chauffeured or driven.\"", "He was always chauffeured or driven.\" There were also a number of autographed photos, as well as signed books, collectibles and artwork. Even" ]

[ "More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles" ]

[ { "end": [ 58 ], "start": [ 18 ] } ]

[ "New York (CNN) -- More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million. Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales.", "Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales. The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer.", "The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer. Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China.", "Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China. Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk.", "Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk. Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead.", "Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead. \"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said.", "\"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said. \"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\"", "\"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\" Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity.", "Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity. Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000.", "Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000. Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium.", "Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium. Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction.", "Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction. \"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said.", "\"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said. \"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\"", "\"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\" A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000.", "A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000. Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era.", "Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era. Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house.", "Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house. \"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans.", "\"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans. Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800.", "Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800. It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd.", "It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd. The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years.", "The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years. \"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said.", "\"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said. Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000.", "Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000. One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000.", "One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000. The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving.", "The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving. His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500.", "His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500. \"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said.", "\"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said. \"When have you seen Michael driving a car? He was always chauffeured or driven.\"", "He was always chauffeured or driven.\" There were also a number of autographed photos, as well as signed books, collectibles and artwork. Even" ]

[ "\"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\"" ]

[ { "end": [ 2792 ], "start": [ 2764 ] } ]

[ "New York (CNN) -- More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million. Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales.", "Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales. The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer.", "The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer. Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China.", "Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China. Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk.", "Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk. Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead.", "Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead. \"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said.", "\"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said. \"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\"", "\"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\" Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity.", "Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity. Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000.", "Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000. Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium.", "Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium. Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction.", "Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction. \"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said.", "\"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said. \"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\"", "\"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\" A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000.", "A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000. Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era.", "Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era. Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house.", "Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house. \"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans.", "\"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans. Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800.", "Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800. It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd.", "It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd. The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years.", "The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years. \"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said.", "\"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said. Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000.", "Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000. One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000.", "One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000. The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving.", "The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving. His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500.", "His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500. \"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said.", "\"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said. \"When have you seen Michael driving a car? He was always chauffeured or driven.\"", "He was always chauffeured or driven.\" There were also a number of autographed photos, as well as signed books, collectibles and artwork. Even" ]

[ "\"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\"" ]

[ { "end": [ 2792 ], "start": [ 2764 ] } ]

[ "New York (CNN) -- More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million. Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales.", "Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales. The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer.", "The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer. Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China.", "Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China. Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk.", "Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk. Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead.", "Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead. \"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said.", "\"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said. \"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\"", "\"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\" Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity.", "Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity. Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000.", "Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000. Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium.", "Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium. Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction.", "Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction. \"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said.", "\"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said. \"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\"", "\"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\" A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000.", "A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000. Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era.", "Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era. Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house.", "Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house. \"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans.", "\"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans. Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800.", "Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800. It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd.", "It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd. The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years.", "The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years. \"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said.", "\"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said. Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000.", "Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000. One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000.", "One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000. The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving.", "The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving. His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500.", "His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500. \"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said.", "\"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said. \"When have you seen Michael driving a car? He was always chauffeured or driven.\"", "He was always chauffeured or driven.\" There were also a number of autographed photos, as well as signed books, collectibles and artwork. Even" ]

[ "Jackson's flashy glove" ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million. Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales.", "Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales. The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer.", "The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer. Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China.", "Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China. Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk.", "Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk. Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead.", "Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead. \"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said.", "\"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said. \"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\"", "\"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\" Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity.", "Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity. Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000.", "Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000. Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium.", "Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium. Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction.", "Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction. \"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said.", "\"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said. \"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\"", "\"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\" A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000.", "A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000. Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era.", "Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era. Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house.", "Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house. \"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans.", "\"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans. Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800.", "Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800. It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd.", "It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd. The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years.", "The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years. \"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said.", "\"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said. Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000.", "Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000. One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000.", "One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000. The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving.", "The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving. His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500.", "His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500. \"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said.", "\"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said. \"When have you seen Michael driving a car? He was always chauffeured or driven.\"", "He was always chauffeured or driven.\" There were also a number of autographed photos, as well as signed books, collectibles and artwork. Even" ]

[ "$420,000" ]

[ { "end": [ 664 ], "start": [ 657 ] } ]

[ "New York (CNN) -- More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million. Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales.", "Profits from the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square crushed pre-sale expectations of only $120,000 in sales. The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer.", "The highly prized memorabilia, which included items spanning the many stages of Jackson's career, came from more than 30 fans, associates and family members, who contacted Julien's Auctions to sell their gifts and mementos of the singer. Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China.", "Jackson's flashy glove was the big-ticket item of the night, fetching $420,000 from a buyer in Hong Kong, China. Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk.", "Jackson wore the glove at a 1983 performance during \"Motown 25,\" an NBC special where he debuted his revolutionary moonwalk. Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead.", "Fellow Motown star Walter \"Clyde\" Orange of the Commodores, who also performed in the special 26 years ago, said he asked for Jackson's autograph at the time, but Jackson gave him the glove instead. \"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said.", "\"The legacy that [Jackson] left behind is bigger than life for me,\" Orange said. \"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\"", "\"I hope that through that glove people can see what he was trying to say in his music and what he said in his music.\" Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity.", "Orange said he plans to give a portion of the proceeds to charity. Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000.", "Hoffman Ma, who bought the glove on behalf of Ponte 16 Resort in Macau, paid a 25 percent buyer's premium, which was tacked onto all final sales over $50,000. Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium.", "Winners of items less than $50,000 paid a 20 percent premium. Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction.", "Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, said people were hungry for such tokens of Jackson's life, as evidenced by the 3,500 who registered as bidders for the auction. \"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said.", "\"Michael was very generous,\" Julien said. \"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\"", "\"If you were friends with Michael Jackson or an important part of his life, occasionally he would give something away, and that's a very big reason that these things got out in the public.\" A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000.", "A signature black synthetic blend jacket from Jackson's 16-month Bad World Tour, his first concert tour as a solo artist, sold for $270,000. Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era.", "Featuring black straps with silver buckles and zippers, the jacket came to symbolize Jackson's \"Bad\" era. Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house.", "Tori Renza, whose father bought her the Bad jacket when she was just 4 years old, said she grew up singing and dancing to Jackson's songs around her house. \"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans.", "\"It just became part of our family,\" said Renza, who planned to use the money from the auction to pay back student loans. Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800.", "Jackson's famed fedora, which he sported at the 1995 MTV Music Awards, sold for $73,800. It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd.", "It was one of three hats Jackson wore during a 10-minute medley before hurling it into the crowd. The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years.", "The hat was auctioned at a charity event that year, and the letter of verification is signed \"Lisa Marie Presley Jackson,\" the daughter of Elvis Presley who was married to Jackson for nearly two years. \"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said.", "\"To my knowledge, there were not a lot of letters that she signed with her full name,\" Julien said. Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000.", "Handwritten lyrics of the 1983 smash hit \"Beat It,\" which Jackson scribbled on a piece of white paper, went for $60,000. One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000.", "One of the more bizarre items up for bidding, an upper mold used to fit Jackson with animal fangs for the 1983 video for \"Thriller,\" sold for more than $10,000. The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving.", "The auction also allowed the world to see photographs of Jackson engaged in simple activities, like driving. His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500.", "His 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, which he ultimately gave to an aunt as a birthday gift, was auctioned for $104,500. \"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said.", "\"What's even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car,\" Julien said. \"When have you seen Michael driving a car? He was always chauffeured or driven.\"", "He was always chauffeured or driven.\" There were also a number of autographed photos, as well as signed books, collectibles and artwork. Even" ]