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[ "(CNN) -- Sri Lankan officials rejected a proposed cease-fire from the Tamil Tiger rebels Sunday, warning instead that government troops intended to continue a new offensive until the group surrenders, a senior government official said. Tamil demonstrators call for a cease-fire in Sri Lanka during a rally Saturday in Paris, France. \"The government is firm that (the rebels) lay down their arms and surrender. We do not recognize this so-called offer,\" said Lakshman Hulugalle, director of Sri Lanka's Media Center for National Security.", "We do not recognize this so-called offer,\" said Lakshman Hulugalle, director of Sri Lanka's Media Center for National Security. The proposed cease-fire came six days after the Sri Lankan army launched a new offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) in the country's northern area. Government troops made significant advances into rebel-held territory on Friday and Saturday, according to Sri Lankan Army sources. A government-imposed deadline for the Tigers to surrender passed last Tuesday.", "A government-imposed deadline for the Tigers to surrender passed last Tuesday. Tens of thousands of displaced civilians currently remain wedged in a dwindling swath of territory controlled by the Tigers along the country's northeastern coast. Government troops say they have rescued 39,000 civilians trapped in the area, but a U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a wave of \"fresh displacement\" has now exceeded 100,000 individuals.", "Government troops say they have rescued 39,000 civilians trapped in the area, but a U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a wave of \"fresh displacement\" has now exceeded 100,000 individuals. \"In the face of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and in response to the calls made by the U.N., EU, the governments of the USA, India and others, the (LTTE) has announced an unilateral cease-fire.", "\"In the face of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and in response to the calls made by the U.N., EU, the governments of the USA, India and others, the (LTTE) has announced an unilateral cease-fire. All of LTTE's offensive military operations will cease with immediate effect,\" the rebel leaders said in a written statement issued earlier Sunday.", "All of LTTE's offensive military operations will cease with immediate effect,\" the rebel leaders said in a written statement issued earlier Sunday. \"We welcome the attempts by the U.N. and its agencies to assist the civilian population and are ready to engage and cooperate with them to address the humanitarian needs of the population. ... We are in full agreement that the humanitarian crisis can only be overcome by declaration of an immediate cease-fire.\"", "... We are in full agreement that the humanitarian crisis can only be overcome by declaration of an immediate cease-fire.\" The Tiger leadership asked the international community to \"pressure the Sri Lankan government to reciprocate\" on the cease-fire offer. The Tigers have been fighting for an independent state in Sri Lanka's northeast since 1983. As many as 70,000 people have been killed since the civil war began, and the group has been declared a terrorist organization by 32 countries, including the United States and the European Union." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sri Lankan officials rejected a proposed cease-fire from the Tamil Tiger rebels Sunday, warning instead that government troops intended to continue a new offensive until the group surrenders, a senior government official said. Tamil demonstrators call for a cease-fire in Sri Lanka during a rally Saturday in Paris, France. \"The government is firm that (the rebels) lay down their arms and surrender. We do not recognize this so-called offer,\" said Lakshman Hulugalle, director of Sri Lanka's Media Center for National Security.", "We do not recognize this so-called offer,\" said Lakshman Hulugalle, director of Sri Lanka's Media Center for National Security. The proposed cease-fire came six days after the Sri Lankan army launched a new offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) in the country's northern area. Government troops made significant advances into rebel-held territory on Friday and Saturday, according to Sri Lankan Army sources. A government-imposed deadline for the Tigers to surrender passed last Tuesday.", "A government-imposed deadline for the Tigers to surrender passed last Tuesday. Tens of thousands of displaced civilians currently remain wedged in a dwindling swath of territory controlled by the Tigers along the country's northeastern coast. Government troops say they have rescued 39,000 civilians trapped in the area, but a U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a wave of \"fresh displacement\" has now exceeded 100,000 individuals.", "Government troops say they have rescued 39,000 civilians trapped in the area, but a U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a wave of \"fresh displacement\" has now exceeded 100,000 individuals. \"In the face of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and in response to the calls made by the U.N., EU, the governments of the USA, India and others, the (LTTE) has announced an unilateral cease-fire.", "\"In the face of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and in response to the calls made by the U.N., EU, the governments of the USA, India and others, the (LTTE) has announced an unilateral cease-fire. All of LTTE's offensive military operations will cease with immediate effect,\" the rebel leaders said in a written statement issued earlier Sunday.", "All of LTTE's offensive military operations will cease with immediate effect,\" the rebel leaders said in a written statement issued earlier Sunday. \"We welcome the attempts by the U.N. and its agencies to assist the civilian population and are ready to engage and cooperate with them to address the humanitarian needs of the population. ... We are in full agreement that the humanitarian crisis can only be overcome by declaration of an immediate cease-fire.\"", "... We are in full agreement that the humanitarian crisis can only be overcome by declaration of an immediate cease-fire.\" The Tiger leadership asked the international community to \"pressure the Sri Lankan government to reciprocate\" on the cease-fire offer. The Tigers have been fighting for an independent state in Sri Lanka's northeast since 1983. As many as 70,000 people have been killed since the civil war began, and the group has been declared a terrorist organization by 32 countries, including the United States and the European Union." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sri Lankan officials rejected a proposed cease-fire from the Tamil Tiger rebels Sunday, warning instead that government troops intended to continue a new offensive until the group surrenders, a senior government official said. Tamil demonstrators call for a cease-fire in Sri Lanka during a rally Saturday in Paris, France. \"The government is firm that (the rebels) lay down their arms and surrender. We do not recognize this so-called offer,\" said Lakshman Hulugalle, director of Sri Lanka's Media Center for National Security.", "We do not recognize this so-called offer,\" said Lakshman Hulugalle, director of Sri Lanka's Media Center for National Security. The proposed cease-fire came six days after the Sri Lankan army launched a new offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) in the country's northern area. Government troops made significant advances into rebel-held territory on Friday and Saturday, according to Sri Lankan Army sources. A government-imposed deadline for the Tigers to surrender passed last Tuesday.", "A government-imposed deadline for the Tigers to surrender passed last Tuesday. Tens of thousands of displaced civilians currently remain wedged in a dwindling swath of territory controlled by the Tigers along the country's northeastern coast. Government troops say they have rescued 39,000 civilians trapped in the area, but a U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a wave of \"fresh displacement\" has now exceeded 100,000 individuals.", "Government troops say they have rescued 39,000 civilians trapped in the area, but a U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a wave of \"fresh displacement\" has now exceeded 100,000 individuals. \"In the face of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and in response to the calls made by the U.N., EU, the governments of the USA, India and others, the (LTTE) has announced an unilateral cease-fire.", "\"In the face of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and in response to the calls made by the U.N., EU, the governments of the USA, India and others, the (LTTE) has announced an unilateral cease-fire. All of LTTE's offensive military operations will cease with immediate effect,\" the rebel leaders said in a written statement issued earlier Sunday.", "All of LTTE's offensive military operations will cease with immediate effect,\" the rebel leaders said in a written statement issued earlier Sunday. \"We welcome the attempts by the U.N. and its agencies to assist the civilian population and are ready to engage and cooperate with them to address the humanitarian needs of the population. ... We are in full agreement that the humanitarian crisis can only be overcome by declaration of an immediate cease-fire.\"", "... We are in full agreement that the humanitarian crisis can only be overcome by declaration of an immediate cease-fire.\" The Tiger leadership asked the international community to \"pressure the Sri Lankan government to reciprocate\" on the cease-fire offer. The Tigers have been fighting for an independent state in Sri Lanka's northeast since 1983. As many as 70,000 people have been killed since the civil war began, and the group has been declared a terrorist organization by 32 countries, including the United States and the European Union." ]

[ "Paris, France." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sri Lankan officials rejected a proposed cease-fire from the Tamil Tiger rebels Sunday, warning instead that government troops intended to continue a new offensive until the group surrenders, a senior government official said. Tamil demonstrators call for a cease-fire in Sri Lanka during a rally Saturday in Paris, France. \"The government is firm that (the rebels) lay down their arms and surrender. We do not recognize this so-called offer,\" said Lakshman Hulugalle, director of Sri Lanka's Media Center for National Security.", "We do not recognize this so-called offer,\" said Lakshman Hulugalle, director of Sri Lanka's Media Center for National Security. The proposed cease-fire came six days after the Sri Lankan army launched a new offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) in the country's northern area. Government troops made significant advances into rebel-held territory on Friday and Saturday, according to Sri Lankan Army sources. A government-imposed deadline for the Tigers to surrender passed last Tuesday.", "A government-imposed deadline for the Tigers to surrender passed last Tuesday. Tens of thousands of displaced civilians currently remain wedged in a dwindling swath of territory controlled by the Tigers along the country's northeastern coast. Government troops say they have rescued 39,000 civilians trapped in the area, but a U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a wave of \"fresh displacement\" has now exceeded 100,000 individuals.", "Government troops say they have rescued 39,000 civilians trapped in the area, but a U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a wave of \"fresh displacement\" has now exceeded 100,000 individuals. \"In the face of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and in response to the calls made by the U.N., EU, the governments of the USA, India and others, the (LTTE) has announced an unilateral cease-fire.", "\"In the face of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and in response to the calls made by the U.N., EU, the governments of the USA, India and others, the (LTTE) has announced an unilateral cease-fire. All of LTTE's offensive military operations will cease with immediate effect,\" the rebel leaders said in a written statement issued earlier Sunday.", "All of LTTE's offensive military operations will cease with immediate effect,\" the rebel leaders said in a written statement issued earlier Sunday. \"We welcome the attempts by the U.N. and its agencies to assist the civilian population and are ready to engage and cooperate with them to address the humanitarian needs of the population. ... We are in full agreement that the humanitarian crisis can only be overcome by declaration of an immediate cease-fire.\"", "... We are in full agreement that the humanitarian crisis can only be overcome by declaration of an immediate cease-fire.\" The Tiger leadership asked the international community to \"pressure the Sri Lankan government to reciprocate\" on the cease-fire offer. The Tigers have been fighting for an independent state in Sri Lanka's northeast since 1983. As many as 70,000 people have been killed since the civil war began, and the group has been declared a terrorist organization by 32 countries, including the United States and the European Union." ]

[ "Sri Lanka" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sri Lankan officials rejected a proposed cease-fire from the Tamil Tiger rebels Sunday, warning instead that government troops intended to continue a new offensive until the group surrenders, a senior government official said. Tamil demonstrators call for a cease-fire in Sri Lanka during a rally Saturday in Paris, France. \"The government is firm that (the rebels) lay down their arms and surrender. We do not recognize this so-called offer,\" said Lakshman Hulugalle, director of Sri Lanka's Media Center for National Security.", "We do not recognize this so-called offer,\" said Lakshman Hulugalle, director of Sri Lanka's Media Center for National Security. The proposed cease-fire came six days after the Sri Lankan army launched a new offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) in the country's northern area. Government troops made significant advances into rebel-held territory on Friday and Saturday, according to Sri Lankan Army sources. A government-imposed deadline for the Tigers to surrender passed last Tuesday.", "A government-imposed deadline for the Tigers to surrender passed last Tuesday. Tens of thousands of displaced civilians currently remain wedged in a dwindling swath of territory controlled by the Tigers along the country's northeastern coast. Government troops say they have rescued 39,000 civilians trapped in the area, but a U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a wave of \"fresh displacement\" has now exceeded 100,000 individuals.", "Government troops say they have rescued 39,000 civilians trapped in the area, but a U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a wave of \"fresh displacement\" has now exceeded 100,000 individuals. \"In the face of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and in response to the calls made by the U.N., EU, the governments of the USA, India and others, the (LTTE) has announced an unilateral cease-fire.", "\"In the face of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and in response to the calls made by the U.N., EU, the governments of the USA, India and others, the (LTTE) has announced an unilateral cease-fire. All of LTTE's offensive military operations will cease with immediate effect,\" the rebel leaders said in a written statement issued earlier Sunday.", "All of LTTE's offensive military operations will cease with immediate effect,\" the rebel leaders said in a written statement issued earlier Sunday. \"We welcome the attempts by the U.N. and its agencies to assist the civilian population and are ready to engage and cooperate with them to address the humanitarian needs of the population. ... We are in full agreement that the humanitarian crisis can only be overcome by declaration of an immediate cease-fire.\"", "... We are in full agreement that the humanitarian crisis can only be overcome by declaration of an immediate cease-fire.\" The Tiger leadership asked the international community to \"pressure the Sri Lankan government to reciprocate\" on the cease-fire offer. The Tigers have been fighting for an independent state in Sri Lanka's northeast since 1983. As many as 70,000 people have been killed since the civil war began, and the group has been declared a terrorist organization by 32 countries, including the United States and the European Union." ]

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[ "LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, withdrew his name from consideration as surgeon general of the United States on Thursday. He spoke to CNN's Larry King about the decision and President Obama's health care plans. Here is an edited transcript: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says he just returned from India, where he looked into medical tourism.", "Here is an edited transcript: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says he just returned from India, where he looked into medical tourism. Larry King: But, first, breaking news about CNN's own Dr. Sanjay Gupta, long rumored to be the main candidate for U.S. surgeon general. He's taken himself out of the running. Joins us now here in Los Angeles to talk about it. Why?", "Why? Why? Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Well, first of all, it was a really tough decision, and a long decision and a long process for sure. And I was incredibly flattered, humbled by the consideration even for the position. I think for me it really came down to a sense of timing more than anything else. You know, I have two daughters. Our third daughter is now imminent. In fact, I have my phone on right here, I might get called off the set.", "In fact, I have my phone on right here, I might get called off the set. King: As we talk. Gupta: As we talk, my wife is imminent with our third child.", "Gupta: As we talk, my wife is imminent with our third child. You know, this job that we have collectively takes us away from our children for so many years at once, and I sort of came to grips with the fact that I'd probably be away at least the first several years, four or five years -- there's my existing two daughters, one more on the way -- but several years of their lives. And I just didn't feel like I should do that now.", "And I just didn't feel like I should do that now. And the other thing, let me just add, you know, you know me and a lot of people know me, obviously, as a journalist for CNN, but you know, I continue to practice neurosurgery, Larry. You and I have talked about that, and I... King: You do brain surgery all the time. Gupta: Yes. And it's an important part of my life. And I work at a county hospital.", "And I work at a county hospital. That's the hospital I've chosen to work at in Atlanta [Georgia]. And I really enjoy that. I came to grips with, ironically, that being surgeon general, I probably would not be able to continue to practice surgery. King: How about the cut in pay? Gupta: Well, you know, that's a sacrifice we were willing to make.", "Gupta: Well, you know, that's a sacrifice we were willing to make. I think, you know, either you're a public servant or you're not a public servant. I've always been drawn to public service. So that really wasn't a consideration for me. King: Was it an offer or a \"would you consider if\"? Gupta: It's a little bit of a funny thing -- and I've never been through this process before.", "Gupta: It's a little bit of a funny thing -- and I've never been through this process before. I guess the formal part of it is when you are nominated. I was not nominated, but I had conversations with the senior-most people that would make an offer, and they told me they wanted me to do this job. So... King: Was it the thought of [Democratic former] Sen. Tom Daschle, who was going to be secretary of health, that you be his surgeon general?", "So... King: Was it the thought of [Democratic former] Sen. Tom Daschle, who was going to be secretary of health, that you be his surgeon general? Gupta: Well, I did have conversations with him, but you know, the fact that he withdrew did not play as big a role in my mind in terms of not considering the job. Again, I think either you do public service or you don't.", "Again, I think either you do public service or you don't. You want your job to be as precisely defined as possible, for sure, but that wasn't a major factor. King: The way it was presented, then, you feel that you would have been offered it even if Daschle had not left or had left, no matter what? Gupta: I think so. You know, I mean, you know, I've had a lot of conversations with the White House folks.", "You know, I mean, you know, I've had a lot of conversations with the White House folks. I think there was a big interest" ]

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[ "LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, withdrew his name from consideration as surgeon general of the United States on Thursday. He spoke to CNN's Larry King about the decision and President Obama's health care plans. Here is an edited transcript: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says he just returned from India, where he looked into medical tourism.", "Here is an edited transcript: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says he just returned from India, where he looked into medical tourism. Larry King: But, first, breaking news about CNN's own Dr. Sanjay Gupta, long rumored to be the main candidate for U.S. surgeon general. He's taken himself out of the running. Joins us now here in Los Angeles to talk about it. Why?", "Why? Why? Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Well, first of all, it was a really tough decision, and a long decision and a long process for sure. And I was incredibly flattered, humbled by the consideration even for the position. I think for me it really came down to a sense of timing more than anything else. You know, I have two daughters. Our third daughter is now imminent. In fact, I have my phone on right here, I might get called off the set.", "In fact, I have my phone on right here, I might get called off the set. King: As we talk. Gupta: As we talk, my wife is imminent with our third child.", "Gupta: As we talk, my wife is imminent with our third child. You know, this job that we have collectively takes us away from our children for so many years at once, and I sort of came to grips with the fact that I'd probably be away at least the first several years, four or five years -- there's my existing two daughters, one more on the way -- but several years of their lives. And I just didn't feel like I should do that now.", "And I just didn't feel like I should do that now. And the other thing, let me just add, you know, you know me and a lot of people know me, obviously, as a journalist for CNN, but you know, I continue to practice neurosurgery, Larry. You and I have talked about that, and I... King: You do brain surgery all the time. Gupta: Yes. And it's an important part of my life. And I work at a county hospital.", "And I work at a county hospital. That's the hospital I've chosen to work at in Atlanta [Georgia]. And I really enjoy that. I came to grips with, ironically, that being surgeon general, I probably would not be able to continue to practice surgery. King: How about the cut in pay? Gupta: Well, you know, that's a sacrifice we were willing to make.", "Gupta: Well, you know, that's a sacrifice we were willing to make. I think, you know, either you're a public servant or you're not a public servant. I've always been drawn to public service. So that really wasn't a consideration for me. King: Was it an offer or a \"would you consider if\"? Gupta: It's a little bit of a funny thing -- and I've never been through this process before.", "Gupta: It's a little bit of a funny thing -- and I've never been through this process before. I guess the formal part of it is when you are nominated. I was not nominated, but I had conversations with the senior-most people that would make an offer, and they told me they wanted me to do this job. So... King: Was it the thought of [Democratic former] Sen. Tom Daschle, who was going to be secretary of health, that you be his surgeon general?", "So... King: Was it the thought of [Democratic former] Sen. Tom Daschle, who was going to be secretary of health, that you be his surgeon general? Gupta: Well, I did have conversations with him, but you know, the fact that he withdrew did not play as big a role in my mind in terms of not considering the job. Again, I think either you do public service or you don't.", "Again, I think either you do public service or you don't. You want your job to be as precisely defined as possible, for sure, but that wasn't a major factor. King: The way it was presented, then, you feel that you would have been offered it even if Daschle had not left or had left, no matter what? Gupta: I think so. You know, I mean, you know, I've had a lot of conversations with the White House folks.", "You know, I mean, you know, I've had a lot of conversations with the White House folks. I think there was a big interest" ]

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[ "LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, withdrew his name from consideration as surgeon general of the United States on Thursday. He spoke to CNN's Larry King about the decision and President Obama's health care plans. Here is an edited transcript: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says he just returned from India, where he looked into medical tourism.", "Here is an edited transcript: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says he just returned from India, where he looked into medical tourism. Larry King: But, first, breaking news about CNN's own Dr. Sanjay Gupta, long rumored to be the main candidate for U.S. surgeon general. He's taken himself out of the running. Joins us now here in Los Angeles to talk about it. Why?", "Why? Why? Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Well, first of all, it was a really tough decision, and a long decision and a long process for sure. And I was incredibly flattered, humbled by the consideration even for the position. I think for me it really came down to a sense of timing more than anything else. You know, I have two daughters. Our third daughter is now imminent. In fact, I have my phone on right here, I might get called off the set.", "In fact, I have my phone on right here, I might get called off the set. King: As we talk. Gupta: As we talk, my wife is imminent with our third child.", "Gupta: As we talk, my wife is imminent with our third child. You know, this job that we have collectively takes us away from our children for so many years at once, and I sort of came to grips with the fact that I'd probably be away at least the first several years, four or five years -- there's my existing two daughters, one more on the way -- but several years of their lives. And I just didn't feel like I should do that now.", "And I just didn't feel like I should do that now. And the other thing, let me just add, you know, you know me and a lot of people know me, obviously, as a journalist for CNN, but you know, I continue to practice neurosurgery, Larry. You and I have talked about that, and I... King: You do brain surgery all the time. Gupta: Yes. And it's an important part of my life. And I work at a county hospital.", "And I work at a county hospital. That's the hospital I've chosen to work at in Atlanta [Georgia]. And I really enjoy that. I came to grips with, ironically, that being surgeon general, I probably would not be able to continue to practice surgery. King: How about the cut in pay? Gupta: Well, you know, that's a sacrifice we were willing to make.", "Gupta: Well, you know, that's a sacrifice we were willing to make. I think, you know, either you're a public servant or you're not a public servant. I've always been drawn to public service. So that really wasn't a consideration for me. King: Was it an offer or a \"would you consider if\"? Gupta: It's a little bit of a funny thing -- and I've never been through this process before.", "Gupta: It's a little bit of a funny thing -- and I've never been through this process before. I guess the formal part of it is when you are nominated. I was not nominated, but I had conversations with the senior-most people that would make an offer, and they told me they wanted me to do this job. So... King: Was it the thought of [Democratic former] Sen. Tom Daschle, who was going to be secretary of health, that you be his surgeon general?", "So... King: Was it the thought of [Democratic former] Sen. Tom Daschle, who was going to be secretary of health, that you be his surgeon general? Gupta: Well, I did have conversations with him, but you know, the fact that he withdrew did not play as big a role in my mind in terms of not considering the job. Again, I think either you do public service or you don't.", "Again, I think either you do public service or you don't. You want your job to be as precisely defined as possible, for sure, but that wasn't a major factor. King: The way it was presented, then, you feel that you would have been offered it even if Daschle had not left or had left, no matter what? Gupta: I think so. You know, I mean, you know, I've had a lot of conversations with the White House folks.", "You know, I mean, you know, I've had a lot of conversations with the White House folks. I think there was a big interest" ]

[ "U.S. surgeon general." ]

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[ "LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, withdrew his name from consideration as surgeon general of the United States on Thursday. He spoke to CNN's Larry King about the decision and President Obama's health care plans. Here is an edited transcript: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says he just returned from India, where he looked into medical tourism.", "Here is an edited transcript: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says he just returned from India, where he looked into medical tourism. Larry King: But, first, breaking news about CNN's own Dr. Sanjay Gupta, long rumored to be the main candidate for U.S. surgeon general. He's taken himself out of the running. Joins us now here in Los Angeles to talk about it. Why?", "Why? Why? Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Well, first of all, it was a really tough decision, and a long decision and a long process for sure. And I was incredibly flattered, humbled by the consideration even for the position. I think for me it really came down to a sense of timing more than anything else. You know, I have two daughters. Our third daughter is now imminent. In fact, I have my phone on right here, I might get called off the set.", "In fact, I have my phone on right here, I might get called off the set. King: As we talk. Gupta: As we talk, my wife is imminent with our third child.", "Gupta: As we talk, my wife is imminent with our third child. You know, this job that we have collectively takes us away from our children for so many years at once, and I sort of came to grips with the fact that I'd probably be away at least the first several years, four or five years -- there's my existing two daughters, one more on the way -- but several years of their lives. And I just didn't feel like I should do that now.", "And I just didn't feel like I should do that now. And the other thing, let me just add, you know, you know me and a lot of people know me, obviously, as a journalist for CNN, but you know, I continue to practice neurosurgery, Larry. You and I have talked about that, and I... King: You do brain surgery all the time. Gupta: Yes. And it's an important part of my life. And I work at a county hospital.", "And I work at a county hospital. That's the hospital I've chosen to work at in Atlanta [Georgia]. And I really enjoy that. I came to grips with, ironically, that being surgeon general, I probably would not be able to continue to practice surgery. King: How about the cut in pay? Gupta: Well, you know, that's a sacrifice we were willing to make.", "Gupta: Well, you know, that's a sacrifice we were willing to make. I think, you know, either you're a public servant or you're not a public servant. I've always been drawn to public service. So that really wasn't a consideration for me. King: Was it an offer or a \"would you consider if\"? Gupta: It's a little bit of a funny thing -- and I've never been through this process before.", "Gupta: It's a little bit of a funny thing -- and I've never been through this process before. I guess the formal part of it is when you are nominated. I was not nominated, but I had conversations with the senior-most people that would make an offer, and they told me they wanted me to do this job. So... King: Was it the thought of [Democratic former] Sen. Tom Daschle, who was going to be secretary of health, that you be his surgeon general?", "So... King: Was it the thought of [Democratic former] Sen. Tom Daschle, who was going to be secretary of health, that you be his surgeon general? Gupta: Well, I did have conversations with him, but you know, the fact that he withdrew did not play as big a role in my mind in terms of not considering the job. Again, I think either you do public service or you don't.", "Again, I think either you do public service or you don't. You want your job to be as precisely defined as possible, for sure, but that wasn't a major factor. King: The way it was presented, then, you feel that you would have been offered it even if Daschle had not left or had left, no matter what? Gupta: I think so. You know, I mean, you know, I've had a lot of conversations with the White House folks.", "You know, I mean, you know, I've had a lot of conversations with the White House folks. I think there was a big interest" ]

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[ "LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, withdrew his name from consideration as surgeon general of the United States on Thursday. He spoke to CNN's Larry King about the decision and President Obama's health care plans. Here is an edited transcript: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says he just returned from India, where he looked into medical tourism.", "Here is an edited transcript: Dr. Sanjay Gupta says he just returned from India, where he looked into medical tourism. Larry King: But, first, breaking news about CNN's own Dr. Sanjay Gupta, long rumored to be the main candidate for U.S. surgeon general. He's taken himself out of the running. Joins us now here in Los Angeles to talk about it. Why?", "Why? Why? Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Well, first of all, it was a really tough decision, and a long decision and a long process for sure. And I was incredibly flattered, humbled by the consideration even for the position. I think for me it really came down to a sense of timing more than anything else. You know, I have two daughters. Our third daughter is now imminent. In fact, I have my phone on right here, I might get called off the set.", "In fact, I have my phone on right here, I might get called off the set. King: As we talk. Gupta: As we talk, my wife is imminent with our third child.", "Gupta: As we talk, my wife is imminent with our third child. You know, this job that we have collectively takes us away from our children for so many years at once, and I sort of came to grips with the fact that I'd probably be away at least the first several years, four or five years -- there's my existing two daughters, one more on the way -- but several years of their lives. And I just didn't feel like I should do that now.", "And I just didn't feel like I should do that now. And the other thing, let me just add, you know, you know me and a lot of people know me, obviously, as a journalist for CNN, but you know, I continue to practice neurosurgery, Larry. You and I have talked about that, and I... King: You do brain surgery all the time. Gupta: Yes. And it's an important part of my life. And I work at a county hospital.", "And I work at a county hospital. That's the hospital I've chosen to work at in Atlanta [Georgia]. And I really enjoy that. I came to grips with, ironically, that being surgeon general, I probably would not be able to continue to practice surgery. King: How about the cut in pay? Gupta: Well, you know, that's a sacrifice we were willing to make.", "Gupta: Well, you know, that's a sacrifice we were willing to make. I think, you know, either you're a public servant or you're not a public servant. I've always been drawn to public service. So that really wasn't a consideration for me. King: Was it an offer or a \"would you consider if\"? Gupta: It's a little bit of a funny thing -- and I've never been through this process before.", "Gupta: It's a little bit of a funny thing -- and I've never been through this process before. I guess the formal part of it is when you are nominated. I was not nominated, but I had conversations with the senior-most people that would make an offer, and they told me they wanted me to do this job. So... King: Was it the thought of [Democratic former] Sen. Tom Daschle, who was going to be secretary of health, that you be his surgeon general?", "So... King: Was it the thought of [Democratic former] Sen. Tom Daschle, who was going to be secretary of health, that you be his surgeon general? Gupta: Well, I did have conversations with him, but you know, the fact that he withdrew did not play as big a role in my mind in terms of not considering the job. Again, I think either you do public service or you don't.", "Again, I think either you do public service or you don't. You want your job to be as precisely defined as possible, for sure, but that wasn't a major factor. King: The way it was presented, then, you feel that you would have been offered it even if Daschle had not left or had left, no matter what? Gupta: I think so. You know, I mean, you know, I've had a lot of conversations with the White House folks.", "You know, I mean, you know, I've had a lot of conversations with the White House folks. I think there was a big interest" ]

[ "William Jackson" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. William Jackson, a slave, listened closely to Jefferson Davis' conversations and leaked them to the North. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman.", "Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level details about Confederate battle plans and movements because Davis saw him as a \"piece of furniture\" -- not a human, according to Ken Dagler, author of \"Black Dispatches,\" which explores espionage by America's slaves. \"Because of his role as a menial servant, he simply was ignored,\" Dagler said. \"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\"", "\"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\" Dagler has written extensively on the issue for the CIA's Center for the Study of Intelligence . Watch the stories of slaves as spies » In late 1861, Jackson fled across enemy lines and was immediately debriefed by Union soldiers. Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy.", "Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy. \"In Jackson's case, what he did was ... present some of the current issues that were affecting the Confederacy that you could not read about in the local press that was being passed back and forth across local lines. He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said.", "He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said. Jackson and other slaves' heroic efforts have been a forgotten legacy of the war -- lost amid the nation's racially charged past and the heaps of information about the war's historic battles. But historians over the last few decades have been taking an interest in the sacrifice of African-Americans during those war years. Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.", "Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Maj. Gen. Irvin McDowell refers to \"Jeff Davis' coachman\" as the source of information about Confederate deployments. Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history.", "Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history. Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them.", "Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them. \"What the Union officers found very quickly with those who crossed the line ... was that if you talked to them, they remembered a great more in the way of details and specifics than the average person ... because again they relied totally on their memory as opposed to any written records,\" he said. Jackson wasn't the only spy. There were hundreds of them.", "There were hundreds of them. In some cases, the slaves made it to the North, only to return to the South to risk being hanged. One Union general wrote that he counted on black spies in Tennessee because \"no white man had the pluck to do it.\" No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.", "No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina. He eventually escaped and provided the Union with \"a turning of the forces in Charleston Harbor,\" according to an annual report of the Navy secretary to President Lincoln. \"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said.", "\"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said. One of the most iconic spies was Harriet Tubman, who ran the Underground Railroad, bringing slaves to the North. In 1863, she was asked by the Union to help with espionage in South Carolina. She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself.", "She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself. \"The height of her intelligence involvement occurred late in 1863 when she actually led a raid into South Carolina,\" Dagler said. \"In addition to the destruction of millions of dollars of property, she brought out over 800 slaves back into freedom in the North.\" As the nation marks Black History Month in February, Dagler said that history should include the sacrifices of the African-Americans who risked" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. William Jackson, a slave, listened closely to Jefferson Davis' conversations and leaked them to the North. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman.", "Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level details about Confederate battle plans and movements because Davis saw him as a \"piece of furniture\" -- not a human, according to Ken Dagler, author of \"Black Dispatches,\" which explores espionage by America's slaves. \"Because of his role as a menial servant, he simply was ignored,\" Dagler said. \"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\"", "\"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\" Dagler has written extensively on the issue for the CIA's Center for the Study of Intelligence . Watch the stories of slaves as spies » In late 1861, Jackson fled across enemy lines and was immediately debriefed by Union soldiers. Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy.", "Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy. \"In Jackson's case, what he did was ... present some of the current issues that were affecting the Confederacy that you could not read about in the local press that was being passed back and forth across local lines. He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said.", "He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said. Jackson and other slaves' heroic efforts have been a forgotten legacy of the war -- lost amid the nation's racially charged past and the heaps of information about the war's historic battles. But historians over the last few decades have been taking an interest in the sacrifice of African-Americans during those war years. Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.", "Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Maj. Gen. Irvin McDowell refers to \"Jeff Davis' coachman\" as the source of information about Confederate deployments. Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history.", "Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history. Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them.", "Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them. \"What the Union officers found very quickly with those who crossed the line ... was that if you talked to them, they remembered a great more in the way of details and specifics than the average person ... because again they relied totally on their memory as opposed to any written records,\" he said. Jackson wasn't the only spy. There were hundreds of them.", "There were hundreds of them. In some cases, the slaves made it to the North, only to return to the South to risk being hanged. One Union general wrote that he counted on black spies in Tennessee because \"no white man had the pluck to do it.\" No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.", "No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina. He eventually escaped and provided the Union with \"a turning of the forces in Charleston Harbor,\" according to an annual report of the Navy secretary to President Lincoln. \"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said.", "\"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said. One of the most iconic spies was Harriet Tubman, who ran the Underground Railroad, bringing slaves to the North. In 1863, she was asked by the Union to help with espionage in South Carolina. She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself.", "She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself. \"The height of her intelligence involvement occurred late in 1863 when she actually led a raid into South Carolina,\" Dagler said. \"In addition to the destruction of millions of dollars of property, she brought out over 800 slaves back into freedom in the North.\" As the nation marks Black History Month in February, Dagler said that history should include the sacrifices of the African-Americans who risked" ]

[ "in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. William Jackson, a slave, listened closely to Jefferson Davis' conversations and leaked them to the North. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman.", "Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level details about Confederate battle plans and movements because Davis saw him as a \"piece of furniture\" -- not a human, according to Ken Dagler, author of \"Black Dispatches,\" which explores espionage by America's slaves. \"Because of his role as a menial servant, he simply was ignored,\" Dagler said. \"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\"", "\"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\" Dagler has written extensively on the issue for the CIA's Center for the Study of Intelligence . Watch the stories of slaves as spies » In late 1861, Jackson fled across enemy lines and was immediately debriefed by Union soldiers. Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy.", "Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy. \"In Jackson's case, what he did was ... present some of the current issues that were affecting the Confederacy that you could not read about in the local press that was being passed back and forth across local lines. He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said.", "He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said. Jackson and other slaves' heroic efforts have been a forgotten legacy of the war -- lost amid the nation's racially charged past and the heaps of information about the war's historic battles. But historians over the last few decades have been taking an interest in the sacrifice of African-Americans during those war years. Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.", "Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Maj. Gen. Irvin McDowell refers to \"Jeff Davis' coachman\" as the source of information about Confederate deployments. Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history.", "Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history. Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them.", "Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them. \"What the Union officers found very quickly with those who crossed the line ... was that if you talked to them, they remembered a great more in the way of details and specifics than the average person ... because again they relied totally on their memory as opposed to any written records,\" he said. Jackson wasn't the only spy. There were hundreds of them.", "There were hundreds of them. In some cases, the slaves made it to the North, only to return to the South to risk being hanged. One Union general wrote that he counted on black spies in Tennessee because \"no white man had the pluck to do it.\" No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.", "No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina. He eventually escaped and provided the Union with \"a turning of the forces in Charleston Harbor,\" according to an annual report of the Navy secretary to President Lincoln. \"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said.", "\"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said. One of the most iconic spies was Harriet Tubman, who ran the Underground Railroad, bringing slaves to the North. In 1863, she was asked by the Union to help with espionage in South Carolina. She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself.", "She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself. \"The height of her intelligence involvement occurred late in 1863 when she actually led a raid into South Carolina,\" Dagler said. \"In addition to the destruction of millions of dollars of property, she brought out over 800 slaves back into freedom in the North.\" As the nation marks Black History Month in February, Dagler said that history should include the sacrifices of the African-Americans who risked" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. William Jackson, a slave, listened closely to Jefferson Davis' conversations and leaked them to the North. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman.", "Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level details about Confederate battle plans and movements because Davis saw him as a \"piece of furniture\" -- not a human, according to Ken Dagler, author of \"Black Dispatches,\" which explores espionage by America's slaves. \"Because of his role as a menial servant, he simply was ignored,\" Dagler said. \"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\"", "\"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\" Dagler has written extensively on the issue for the CIA's Center for the Study of Intelligence . Watch the stories of slaves as spies » In late 1861, Jackson fled across enemy lines and was immediately debriefed by Union soldiers. Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy.", "Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy. \"In Jackson's case, what he did was ... present some of the current issues that were affecting the Confederacy that you could not read about in the local press that was being passed back and forth across local lines. He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said.", "He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said. Jackson and other slaves' heroic efforts have been a forgotten legacy of the war -- lost amid the nation's racially charged past and the heaps of information about the war's historic battles. But historians over the last few decades have been taking an interest in the sacrifice of African-Americans during those war years. Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.", "Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Maj. Gen. Irvin McDowell refers to \"Jeff Davis' coachman\" as the source of information about Confederate deployments. Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history.", "Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history. Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them.", "Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them. \"What the Union officers found very quickly with those who crossed the line ... was that if you talked to them, they remembered a great more in the way of details and specifics than the average person ... because again they relied totally on their memory as opposed to any written records,\" he said. Jackson wasn't the only spy. There were hundreds of them.", "There were hundreds of them. In some cases, the slaves made it to the North, only to return to the South to risk being hanged. One Union general wrote that he counted on black spies in Tennessee because \"no white man had the pluck to do it.\" No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.", "No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina. He eventually escaped and provided the Union with \"a turning of the forces in Charleston Harbor,\" according to an annual report of the Navy secretary to President Lincoln. \"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said.", "\"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said. One of the most iconic spies was Harriet Tubman, who ran the Underground Railroad, bringing slaves to the North. In 1863, she was asked by the Union to help with espionage in South Carolina. She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself.", "She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself. \"The height of her intelligence involvement occurred late in 1863 when she actually led a raid into South Carolina,\" Dagler said. \"In addition to the destruction of millions of dollars of property, she brought out over 800 slaves back into freedom in the North.\" As the nation marks Black History Month in February, Dagler said that history should include the sacrifices of the African-Americans who risked" ]

[ "high-level details about Confederate battle plans and movements" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. William Jackson, a slave, listened closely to Jefferson Davis' conversations and leaked them to the North. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman.", "Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level details about Confederate battle plans and movements because Davis saw him as a \"piece of furniture\" -- not a human, according to Ken Dagler, author of \"Black Dispatches,\" which explores espionage by America's slaves. \"Because of his role as a menial servant, he simply was ignored,\" Dagler said. \"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\"", "\"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\" Dagler has written extensively on the issue for the CIA's Center for the Study of Intelligence . Watch the stories of slaves as spies » In late 1861, Jackson fled across enemy lines and was immediately debriefed by Union soldiers. Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy.", "Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy. \"In Jackson's case, what he did was ... present some of the current issues that were affecting the Confederacy that you could not read about in the local press that was being passed back and forth across local lines. He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said.", "He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said. Jackson and other slaves' heroic efforts have been a forgotten legacy of the war -- lost amid the nation's racially charged past and the heaps of information about the war's historic battles. But historians over the last few decades have been taking an interest in the sacrifice of African-Americans during those war years. Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.", "Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Maj. Gen. Irvin McDowell refers to \"Jeff Davis' coachman\" as the source of information about Confederate deployments. Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history.", "Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history. Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them.", "Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them. \"What the Union officers found very quickly with those who crossed the line ... was that if you talked to them, they remembered a great more in the way of details and specifics than the average person ... because again they relied totally on their memory as opposed to any written records,\" he said. Jackson wasn't the only spy. There were hundreds of them.", "There were hundreds of them. In some cases, the slaves made it to the North, only to return to the South to risk being hanged. One Union general wrote that he counted on black spies in Tennessee because \"no white man had the pluck to do it.\" No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.", "No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina. He eventually escaped and provided the Union with \"a turning of the forces in Charleston Harbor,\" according to an annual report of the Navy secretary to President Lincoln. \"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said.", "\"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said. One of the most iconic spies was Harriet Tubman, who ran the Underground Railroad, bringing slaves to the North. In 1863, she was asked by the Union to help with espionage in South Carolina. She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself.", "She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself. \"The height of her intelligence involvement occurred late in 1863 when she actually led a raid into South Carolina,\" Dagler said. \"In addition to the destruction of millions of dollars of property, she brought out over 800 slaves back into freedom in the North.\" As the nation marks Black History Month in February, Dagler said that history should include the sacrifices of the African-Americans who risked" ]

[ "Jefferson Davis" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. William Jackson, a slave, listened closely to Jefferson Davis' conversations and leaked them to the North. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman.", "Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level details about Confederate battle plans and movements because Davis saw him as a \"piece of furniture\" -- not a human, according to Ken Dagler, author of \"Black Dispatches,\" which explores espionage by America's slaves. \"Because of his role as a menial servant, he simply was ignored,\" Dagler said. \"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\"", "\"So Jefferson Davis would hold conversations with military and Confederate civilian officials in his presence.\" Dagler has written extensively on the issue for the CIA's Center for the Study of Intelligence . Watch the stories of slaves as spies » In late 1861, Jackson fled across enemy lines and was immediately debriefed by Union soldiers. Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy.", "Dagler said Jackson provided information about supply routes and military strategy. \"In Jackson's case, what he did was ... present some of the current issues that were affecting the Confederacy that you could not read about in the local press that was being passed back and forth across local lines. He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said.", "He actually had some feel for the issues of supply problems,\" Dagler said. Jackson and other slaves' heroic efforts have been a forgotten legacy of the war -- lost amid the nation's racially charged past and the heaps of information about the war's historic battles. But historians over the last few decades have been taking an interest in the sacrifice of African-Americans during those war years. Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.", "Jackson's espionage is mentioned in a letter from a general to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Maj. Gen. Irvin McDowell refers to \"Jeff Davis' coachman\" as the source of information about Confederate deployments. Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history.", "Watch grandson of slaves: \"They call me Little Man\" » Dagler said slaves who served as spies were able to collect incredibly detailed information, in large part because of their tradition of oral history. Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them.", "Because Southern laws prevented blacks from learning how to read and write, he said, the slave spies listened intently to minute details and memorized them. \"What the Union officers found very quickly with those who crossed the line ... was that if you talked to them, they remembered a great more in the way of details and specifics than the average person ... because again they relied totally on their memory as opposed to any written records,\" he said. Jackson wasn't the only spy. There were hundreds of them.", "There were hundreds of them. In some cases, the slaves made it to the North, only to return to the South to risk being hanged. One Union general wrote that he counted on black spies in Tennessee because \"no white man had the pluck to do it.\" No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.", "No one was better than Robert Smalls, a slave who guided vital supply ships in and out of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina. He eventually escaped and provided the Union with \"a turning of the forces in Charleston Harbor,\" according to an annual report of the Navy secretary to President Lincoln. \"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said.", "\"A debriefing of him gave ... the Union force there the entire fortification scheme for the interior harbor,\" Dagler said. One of the most iconic spies was Harriet Tubman, who ran the Underground Railroad, bringing slaves to the North. In 1863, she was asked by the Union to help with espionage in South Carolina. She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself.", "She picked former slaves from the region for an espionage ring and led many of the spy expeditions herself. \"The height of her intelligence involvement occurred late in 1863 when she actually led a raid into South Carolina,\" Dagler said. \"In addition to the destruction of millions of dollars of property, she brought out over 800 slaves back into freedom in the North.\" As the nation marks Black History Month in February, Dagler said that history should include the sacrifices of the African-Americans who risked" ]

[ "2002," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- \"A calculated, cold-blooded predator.\" That was how Connecticut Judge James Bentivegna described a then 22-year-old Joshua Komisarjevsky on December 20, 2002, when the defendant was sentenced after being convicted on 12 counts of burglary. Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence.", "Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence. Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee.", "Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee. Hawke-Petit and her daughters -- 17-year-old Hayley Petit and 11-year-old Michaela Petit -- died in the invasion of their Cheshire, Connecticut, home. Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence.", "Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence. Hayes was sentenced to death in December, after being convicted of 16 out of the 17 charges related to the three deaths. Both suspects had lengthy criminal records when they were arrested for the Petit invasion. Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth.", "Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth. Officials with the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles declined to speak with CNN, citing a gag order in the case. But over 200 pages of Komisarjevsky's parole records have been released, which -- along with previous court testimony -- help paint a picture of the accused. One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family.", "One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family. But at the age of 14, he began using drugs -- the same year, he claims, that he found out that he was adopted. By 18, Komisarjevsky had found his drugs of choice: crystal meth and cocaine. He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit.", "He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit. Yet a transcript from his 2002 sentencing paints Komisarjevsky as more than just the average thief. According to a police statement read aloud in court that day, Komisarjevsky admitted that he broke into his first house when he was 14 years old. \"I always wore gloves, with the exception of one incident when I was 14. I always acted alone.", "I always acted alone. I always acted alone. Approximately a year and a half ago, I acquired night vision goggles... I used the night-vision equipment during the burglaries (over) the past year,\" he said, according to the transcript. Gerace, who was Komisarjevsky's defense attorney at the time, stressed that a need for money, to pay for drugs, drove his client. But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual.", "But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual. \"Ninety-nine percent of burglaries are (committed by) junkies -- there's nothing romantic about what they do,\" said Gerace. \"That was the first time I'd seen something as exotic as that.\" Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial.", "Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial. They said his affinity for breaking into people's homes at night showed that he wanted a confrontation, since that was the time when the residents were the most likely to be at home. Speaking during his December 2002 sentencing, Komisarjevsky appeared repentant. He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family.", "He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family. And in doing so, I fell flat on my face and deep into hard drugs...the crimes I committed was weighing so heavily on my shoulders.\" But the judge was not moved by Komisarjevsky's show of remorse, sentencing him to nine years in prison plus six years of special parole, which has greater restrictions than typical probation. In April 2007, he was paroled.", "In April 2007, he was paroled. And three months later, Komisarjevsky was arrested for the Petit home invasion and murders. What happened then, and what may have driven Komisarjevsky, remains a mystery to Gerace, his former attorney." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- \"A calculated, cold-blooded predator.\" That was how Connecticut Judge James Bentivegna described a then 22-year-old Joshua Komisarjevsky on December 20, 2002, when the defendant was sentenced after being convicted on 12 counts of burglary. Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence.", "Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence. Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee.", "Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee. Hawke-Petit and her daughters -- 17-year-old Hayley Petit and 11-year-old Michaela Petit -- died in the invasion of their Cheshire, Connecticut, home. Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence.", "Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence. Hayes was sentenced to death in December, after being convicted of 16 out of the 17 charges related to the three deaths. Both suspects had lengthy criminal records when they were arrested for the Petit invasion. Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth.", "Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth. Officials with the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles declined to speak with CNN, citing a gag order in the case. But over 200 pages of Komisarjevsky's parole records have been released, which -- along with previous court testimony -- help paint a picture of the accused. One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family.", "One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family. But at the age of 14, he began using drugs -- the same year, he claims, that he found out that he was adopted. By 18, Komisarjevsky had found his drugs of choice: crystal meth and cocaine. He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit.", "He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit. Yet a transcript from his 2002 sentencing paints Komisarjevsky as more than just the average thief. According to a police statement read aloud in court that day, Komisarjevsky admitted that he broke into his first house when he was 14 years old. \"I always wore gloves, with the exception of one incident when I was 14. I always acted alone.", "I always acted alone. I always acted alone. Approximately a year and a half ago, I acquired night vision goggles... I used the night-vision equipment during the burglaries (over) the past year,\" he said, according to the transcript. Gerace, who was Komisarjevsky's defense attorney at the time, stressed that a need for money, to pay for drugs, drove his client. But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual.", "But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual. \"Ninety-nine percent of burglaries are (committed by) junkies -- there's nothing romantic about what they do,\" said Gerace. \"That was the first time I'd seen something as exotic as that.\" Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial.", "Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial. They said his affinity for breaking into people's homes at night showed that he wanted a confrontation, since that was the time when the residents were the most likely to be at home. Speaking during his December 2002 sentencing, Komisarjevsky appeared repentant. He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family.", "He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family. And in doing so, I fell flat on my face and deep into hard drugs...the crimes I committed was weighing so heavily on my shoulders.\" But the judge was not moved by Komisarjevsky's show of remorse, sentencing him to nine years in prison plus six years of special parole, which has greater restrictions than typical probation. In April 2007, he was paroled.", "In April 2007, he was paroled. And three months later, Komisarjevsky was arrested for the Petit home invasion and murders. What happened then, and what may have driven Komisarjevsky, remains a mystery to Gerace, his former attorney." ]

[ "12 counts of burglary." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- \"A calculated, cold-blooded predator.\" That was how Connecticut Judge James Bentivegna described a then 22-year-old Joshua Komisarjevsky on December 20, 2002, when the defendant was sentenced after being convicted on 12 counts of burglary. Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence.", "Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence. Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee.", "Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee. Hawke-Petit and her daughters -- 17-year-old Hayley Petit and 11-year-old Michaela Petit -- died in the invasion of their Cheshire, Connecticut, home. Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence.", "Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence. Hayes was sentenced to death in December, after being convicted of 16 out of the 17 charges related to the three deaths. Both suspects had lengthy criminal records when they were arrested for the Petit invasion. Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth.", "Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth. Officials with the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles declined to speak with CNN, citing a gag order in the case. But over 200 pages of Komisarjevsky's parole records have been released, which -- along with previous court testimony -- help paint a picture of the accused. One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family.", "One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family. But at the age of 14, he began using drugs -- the same year, he claims, that he found out that he was adopted. By 18, Komisarjevsky had found his drugs of choice: crystal meth and cocaine. He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit.", "He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit. Yet a transcript from his 2002 sentencing paints Komisarjevsky as more than just the average thief. According to a police statement read aloud in court that day, Komisarjevsky admitted that he broke into his first house when he was 14 years old. \"I always wore gloves, with the exception of one incident when I was 14. I always acted alone.", "I always acted alone. I always acted alone. Approximately a year and a half ago, I acquired night vision goggles... I used the night-vision equipment during the burglaries (over) the past year,\" he said, according to the transcript. Gerace, who was Komisarjevsky's defense attorney at the time, stressed that a need for money, to pay for drugs, drove his client. But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual.", "But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual. \"Ninety-nine percent of burglaries are (committed by) junkies -- there's nothing romantic about what they do,\" said Gerace. \"That was the first time I'd seen something as exotic as that.\" Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial.", "Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial. They said his affinity for breaking into people's homes at night showed that he wanted a confrontation, since that was the time when the residents were the most likely to be at home. Speaking during his December 2002 sentencing, Komisarjevsky appeared repentant. He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family.", "He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family. And in doing so, I fell flat on my face and deep into hard drugs...the crimes I committed was weighing so heavily on my shoulders.\" But the judge was not moved by Komisarjevsky's show of remorse, sentencing him to nine years in prison plus six years of special parole, which has greater restrictions than typical probation. In April 2007, he was paroled.", "In April 2007, he was paroled. And three months later, Komisarjevsky was arrested for the Petit home invasion and murders. What happened then, and what may have driven Komisarjevsky, remains a mystery to Gerace, his former attorney." ]

[ "2002," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- \"A calculated, cold-blooded predator.\" That was how Connecticut Judge James Bentivegna described a then 22-year-old Joshua Komisarjevsky on December 20, 2002, when the defendant was sentenced after being convicted on 12 counts of burglary. Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence.", "Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence. Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee.", "Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee. Hawke-Petit and her daughters -- 17-year-old Hayley Petit and 11-year-old Michaela Petit -- died in the invasion of their Cheshire, Connecticut, home. Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence.", "Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence. Hayes was sentenced to death in December, after being convicted of 16 out of the 17 charges related to the three deaths. Both suspects had lengthy criminal records when they were arrested for the Petit invasion. Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth.", "Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth. Officials with the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles declined to speak with CNN, citing a gag order in the case. But over 200 pages of Komisarjevsky's parole records have been released, which -- along with previous court testimony -- help paint a picture of the accused. One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family.", "One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family. But at the age of 14, he began using drugs -- the same year, he claims, that he found out that he was adopted. By 18, Komisarjevsky had found his drugs of choice: crystal meth and cocaine. He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit.", "He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit. Yet a transcript from his 2002 sentencing paints Komisarjevsky as more than just the average thief. According to a police statement read aloud in court that day, Komisarjevsky admitted that he broke into his first house when he was 14 years old. \"I always wore gloves, with the exception of one incident when I was 14. I always acted alone.", "I always acted alone. I always acted alone. Approximately a year and a half ago, I acquired night vision goggles... I used the night-vision equipment during the burglaries (over) the past year,\" he said, according to the transcript. Gerace, who was Komisarjevsky's defense attorney at the time, stressed that a need for money, to pay for drugs, drove his client. But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual.", "But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual. \"Ninety-nine percent of burglaries are (committed by) junkies -- there's nothing romantic about what they do,\" said Gerace. \"That was the first time I'd seen something as exotic as that.\" Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial.", "Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial. They said his affinity for breaking into people's homes at night showed that he wanted a confrontation, since that was the time when the residents were the most likely to be at home. Speaking during his December 2002 sentencing, Komisarjevsky appeared repentant. He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family.", "He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family. And in doing so, I fell flat on my face and deep into hard drugs...the crimes I committed was weighing so heavily on my shoulders.\" But the judge was not moved by Komisarjevsky's show of remorse, sentencing him to nine years in prison plus six years of special parole, which has greater restrictions than typical probation. In April 2007, he was paroled.", "In April 2007, he was paroled. And three months later, Komisarjevsky was arrested for the Petit home invasion and murders. What happened then, and what may have driven Komisarjevsky, remains a mystery to Gerace, his former attorney." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- \"A calculated, cold-blooded predator.\" That was how Connecticut Judge James Bentivegna described a then 22-year-old Joshua Komisarjevsky on December 20, 2002, when the defendant was sentenced after being convicted on 12 counts of burglary. Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence.", "Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence. Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee.", "Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee. Hawke-Petit and her daughters -- 17-year-old Hayley Petit and 11-year-old Michaela Petit -- died in the invasion of their Cheshire, Connecticut, home. Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence.", "Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence. Hayes was sentenced to death in December, after being convicted of 16 out of the 17 charges related to the three deaths. Both suspects had lengthy criminal records when they were arrested for the Petit invasion. Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth.", "Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth. Officials with the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles declined to speak with CNN, citing a gag order in the case. But over 200 pages of Komisarjevsky's parole records have been released, which -- along with previous court testimony -- help paint a picture of the accused. One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family.", "One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family. But at the age of 14, he began using drugs -- the same year, he claims, that he found out that he was adopted. By 18, Komisarjevsky had found his drugs of choice: crystal meth and cocaine. He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit.", "He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit. Yet a transcript from his 2002 sentencing paints Komisarjevsky as more than just the average thief. According to a police statement read aloud in court that day, Komisarjevsky admitted that he broke into his first house when he was 14 years old. \"I always wore gloves, with the exception of one incident when I was 14. I always acted alone.", "I always acted alone. I always acted alone. Approximately a year and a half ago, I acquired night vision goggles... I used the night-vision equipment during the burglaries (over) the past year,\" he said, according to the transcript. Gerace, who was Komisarjevsky's defense attorney at the time, stressed that a need for money, to pay for drugs, drove his client. But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual.", "But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual. \"Ninety-nine percent of burglaries are (committed by) junkies -- there's nothing romantic about what they do,\" said Gerace. \"That was the first time I'd seen something as exotic as that.\" Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial.", "Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial. They said his affinity for breaking into people's homes at night showed that he wanted a confrontation, since that was the time when the residents were the most likely to be at home. Speaking during his December 2002 sentencing, Komisarjevsky appeared repentant. He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family.", "He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family. And in doing so, I fell flat on my face and deep into hard drugs...the crimes I committed was weighing so heavily on my shoulders.\" But the judge was not moved by Komisarjevsky's show of remorse, sentencing him to nine years in prison plus six years of special parole, which has greater restrictions than typical probation. In April 2007, he was paroled.", "In April 2007, he was paroled. And three months later, Komisarjevsky was arrested for the Petit home invasion and murders. What happened then, and what may have driven Komisarjevsky, remains a mystery to Gerace, his former attorney." ]

[ "Connecticut" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- \"A calculated, cold-blooded predator.\" That was how Connecticut Judge James Bentivegna described a then 22-year-old Joshua Komisarjevsky on December 20, 2002, when the defendant was sentenced after being convicted on 12 counts of burglary. Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence.", "Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence. Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee.", "Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee. Hawke-Petit and her daughters -- 17-year-old Hayley Petit and 11-year-old Michaela Petit -- died in the invasion of their Cheshire, Connecticut, home. Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence.", "Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence. Hayes was sentenced to death in December, after being convicted of 16 out of the 17 charges related to the three deaths. Both suspects had lengthy criminal records when they were arrested for the Petit invasion. Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth.", "Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth. Officials with the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles declined to speak with CNN, citing a gag order in the case. But over 200 pages of Komisarjevsky's parole records have been released, which -- along with previous court testimony -- help paint a picture of the accused. One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family.", "One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family. But at the age of 14, he began using drugs -- the same year, he claims, that he found out that he was adopted. By 18, Komisarjevsky had found his drugs of choice: crystal meth and cocaine. He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit.", "He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit. Yet a transcript from his 2002 sentencing paints Komisarjevsky as more than just the average thief. According to a police statement read aloud in court that day, Komisarjevsky admitted that he broke into his first house when he was 14 years old. \"I always wore gloves, with the exception of one incident when I was 14. I always acted alone.", "I always acted alone. I always acted alone. Approximately a year and a half ago, I acquired night vision goggles... I used the night-vision equipment during the burglaries (over) the past year,\" he said, according to the transcript. Gerace, who was Komisarjevsky's defense attorney at the time, stressed that a need for money, to pay for drugs, drove his client. But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual.", "But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual. \"Ninety-nine percent of burglaries are (committed by) junkies -- there's nothing romantic about what they do,\" said Gerace. \"That was the first time I'd seen something as exotic as that.\" Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial.", "Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial. They said his affinity for breaking into people's homes at night showed that he wanted a confrontation, since that was the time when the residents were the most likely to be at home. Speaking during his December 2002 sentencing, Komisarjevsky appeared repentant. He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family.", "He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family. And in doing so, I fell flat on my face and deep into hard drugs...the crimes I committed was weighing so heavily on my shoulders.\" But the judge was not moved by Komisarjevsky's show of remorse, sentencing him to nine years in prison plus six years of special parole, which has greater restrictions than typical probation. In April 2007, he was paroled.", "In April 2007, he was paroled. And three months later, Komisarjevsky was arrested for the Petit home invasion and murders. What happened then, and what may have driven Komisarjevsky, remains a mystery to Gerace, his former attorney." ]

[ "December 20, 2002," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- \"A calculated, cold-blooded predator.\" That was how Connecticut Judge James Bentivegna described a then 22-year-old Joshua Komisarjevsky on December 20, 2002, when the defendant was sentenced after being convicted on 12 counts of burglary. Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence.", "Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence. Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee.", "Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee. Hawke-Petit and her daughters -- 17-year-old Hayley Petit and 11-year-old Michaela Petit -- died in the invasion of their Cheshire, Connecticut, home. Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence.", "Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence. Hayes was sentenced to death in December, after being convicted of 16 out of the 17 charges related to the three deaths. Both suspects had lengthy criminal records when they were arrested for the Petit invasion. Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth.", "Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth. Officials with the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles declined to speak with CNN, citing a gag order in the case. But over 200 pages of Komisarjevsky's parole records have been released, which -- along with previous court testimony -- help paint a picture of the accused. One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family.", "One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family. But at the age of 14, he began using drugs -- the same year, he claims, that he found out that he was adopted. By 18, Komisarjevsky had found his drugs of choice: crystal meth and cocaine. He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit.", "He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit. Yet a transcript from his 2002 sentencing paints Komisarjevsky as more than just the average thief. According to a police statement read aloud in court that day, Komisarjevsky admitted that he broke into his first house when he was 14 years old. \"I always wore gloves, with the exception of one incident when I was 14. I always acted alone.", "I always acted alone. I always acted alone. Approximately a year and a half ago, I acquired night vision goggles... I used the night-vision equipment during the burglaries (over) the past year,\" he said, according to the transcript. Gerace, who was Komisarjevsky's defense attorney at the time, stressed that a need for money, to pay for drugs, drove his client. But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual.", "But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual. \"Ninety-nine percent of burglaries are (committed by) junkies -- there's nothing romantic about what they do,\" said Gerace. \"That was the first time I'd seen something as exotic as that.\" Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial.", "Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial. They said his affinity for breaking into people's homes at night showed that he wanted a confrontation, since that was the time when the residents were the most likely to be at home. Speaking during his December 2002 sentencing, Komisarjevsky appeared repentant. He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family.", "He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family. And in doing so, I fell flat on my face and deep into hard drugs...the crimes I committed was weighing so heavily on my shoulders.\" But the judge was not moved by Komisarjevsky's show of remorse, sentencing him to nine years in prison plus six years of special parole, which has greater restrictions than typical probation. In April 2007, he was paroled.", "In April 2007, he was paroled. And three months later, Komisarjevsky was arrested for the Petit home invasion and murders. What happened then, and what may have driven Komisarjevsky, remains a mystery to Gerace, his former attorney." ]

[ "12 counts of burglary." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- \"A calculated, cold-blooded predator.\" That was how Connecticut Judge James Bentivegna described a then 22-year-old Joshua Komisarjevsky on December 20, 2002, when the defendant was sentenced after being convicted on 12 counts of burglary. Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence.", "Today, Komisarjevsky -- now 31 -- sits in a Connecticut courtroom, where a jury will weigh his guilt on murder charges, and potentially pave the way for a death sentence. Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee.", "Prosecutors say that on July 23, 2007, Komisarjevsky and an accomplice, Steven Hayes, invaded the home of Dr. William Petit, raped and strangled his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, molested one of their daughters, and set the house on fire before attempting to flee. Hawke-Petit and her daughters -- 17-year-old Hayley Petit and 11-year-old Michaela Petit -- died in the invasion of their Cheshire, Connecticut, home. Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence.", "Dr. William Petit, although severely beaten, managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's residence. Hayes was sentenced to death in December, after being convicted of 16 out of the 17 charges related to the three deaths. Both suspects had lengthy criminal records when they were arrested for the Petit invasion. Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth.", "Komisarjevsky's long rap sheet, in particular, suggest that he was a troubled young man with a penchant for nighttime burglary and crystal meth. Officials with the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles declined to speak with CNN, citing a gag order in the case. But over 200 pages of Komisarjevsky's parole records have been released, which -- along with previous court testimony -- help paint a picture of the accused. One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family.", "One of his former attorneys, William Gerace, said that Komisarjevsky came from a close, religious family. But at the age of 14, he began using drugs -- the same year, he claims, that he found out that he was adopted. By 18, Komisarjevsky had found his drugs of choice: crystal meth and cocaine. He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit.", "He told the parole board that he stole money and electronics from upscale homes to feed his drug habit. Yet a transcript from his 2002 sentencing paints Komisarjevsky as more than just the average thief. According to a police statement read aloud in court that day, Komisarjevsky admitted that he broke into his first house when he was 14 years old. \"I always wore gloves, with the exception of one incident when I was 14. I always acted alone.", "I always acted alone. I always acted alone. Approximately a year and a half ago, I acquired night vision goggles... I used the night-vision equipment during the burglaries (over) the past year,\" he said, according to the transcript. Gerace, who was Komisarjevsky's defense attorney at the time, stressed that a need for money, to pay for drugs, drove his client. But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual.", "But he admitted that the way he went about it was unusual. \"Ninety-nine percent of burglaries are (committed by) junkies -- there's nothing romantic about what they do,\" said Gerace. \"That was the first time I'd seen something as exotic as that.\" Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial.", "Komisarjevsky confessed that he only broke into homes at night and never during the day -- a point stressed by prosecutors in the 2002 trial. They said his affinity for breaking into people's homes at night showed that he wanted a confrontation, since that was the time when the residents were the most likely to be at home. Speaking during his December 2002 sentencing, Komisarjevsky appeared repentant. He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family.", "He addressed the court saying, \"I've turned my back on my faith in God and my family. And in doing so, I fell flat on my face and deep into hard drugs...the crimes I committed was weighing so heavily on my shoulders.\" But the judge was not moved by Komisarjevsky's show of remorse, sentencing him to nine years in prison plus six years of special parole, which has greater restrictions than typical probation. In April 2007, he was paroled.", "In April 2007, he was paroled. And three months later, Komisarjevsky was arrested for the Petit home invasion and murders. What happened then, and what may have driven Komisarjevsky, remains a mystery to Gerace, his former attorney." ]

[ "autistic" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- When 3-year-old Rowan Isaacson darted away from his father and dived into a herd of grazing horses, it easily could have been the end of the small autistic boy. He was babbling under the hooves of a boss mare. Rupert Isaacson says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills when he started riding. \"I thought he was going to get trampled,\" recalled Rupert Isaacson, Rowan's father. But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission.", "But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission. Isaacson, who had trained horses for a living, had never seen it happen so spontaneously. Rowan had seemingly made a connection. The Austin, Texas, family had been struggling with Rowan. His wild tantrums were nearly driving Isaacson and his wife, Kristin Neff, to divorce. All the while, little Rowan was becoming unreachable. \"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said.", "\"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said. \"I was worried it was going to get progressively worse and that eventually, he might float away from us entirely. Luckily, right about that time is when he met Betsy.\" Isaacson began riding Betsy, a neighbor's horse, with Rowan. He says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills. Watch Rowan and Betsy » \"He would start to answer. He would start to talk.", "He would start to talk. We would do song games up there on the saddle. I would take books up there in the saddle,\" Isaacson said. Autism specialists say that horse riding can be effective in gaining access to autistic children. Experts make a distinction between the kind of recreational therapeutic riding Isaacson was using with Rowan and hippotherapy, which is a medical treatment that uses horses and is supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist. \"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change.", "\"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change. However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico.", "However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico. According to preliminary analysis of an ongoing study by Dismuke-Blakely, hippotherapy has been shown to increase verbal communication skills in some autistic children in as little as 18 to 25 minutes of riding once a week for eight weeks. \"We see their arousal and affect change.", "\"We see their arousal and affect change. They become more responsive to cues. If they are at a point where they are using verbal cues, you get more words,\" Dismuke-Blakely said. \"It's almost like it opens them up. It gives us access.\" She cautions that a horse's movements can be powerful. For some autistic children, riding too long can overstimulate their nervous system, leading to more erratic behavior. On Betsy, Rowan was at ease.", "On Betsy, Rowan was at ease. After about three weeks, Isaacson says, Rowan's improved behavior was translating into the home and outside world as well. But not consistently. In late 2004, Isaacson, a human rights activist, brought a delegation of African bushmen from Botswana to the United Nations. Among the men were traditional healers, who offered to work with Rowan. Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son.", "Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son. \"I was kind of flabbergasted at Rowan's response. For about four days while they were with him, he started to lose some of his symptoms. He started to point, which was a milestone he hadn't achieved,\" Isaacson said. When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed.", "When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed. Isaacson says he couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he were to give Rowan a longer exposure to the two things that he seemed to have responded well to: horses and shamans. \"I know it sounds completely crazy,\" he said. \"I just had a gut feeling.\" Isaacson took his wife and son to Mongolia. \"It's the oldest horse culture on the planet. Everyone still gets around on a horse there -- so" ]

[ "Mongolia." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- When 3-year-old Rowan Isaacson darted away from his father and dived into a herd of grazing horses, it easily could have been the end of the small autistic boy. He was babbling under the hooves of a boss mare. Rupert Isaacson says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills when he started riding. \"I thought he was going to get trampled,\" recalled Rupert Isaacson, Rowan's father. But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission.", "But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission. Isaacson, who had trained horses for a living, had never seen it happen so spontaneously. Rowan had seemingly made a connection. The Austin, Texas, family had been struggling with Rowan. His wild tantrums were nearly driving Isaacson and his wife, Kristin Neff, to divorce. All the while, little Rowan was becoming unreachable. \"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said.", "\"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said. \"I was worried it was going to get progressively worse and that eventually, he might float away from us entirely. Luckily, right about that time is when he met Betsy.\" Isaacson began riding Betsy, a neighbor's horse, with Rowan. He says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills. Watch Rowan and Betsy » \"He would start to answer. He would start to talk.", "He would start to talk. We would do song games up there on the saddle. I would take books up there in the saddle,\" Isaacson said. Autism specialists say that horse riding can be effective in gaining access to autistic children. Experts make a distinction between the kind of recreational therapeutic riding Isaacson was using with Rowan and hippotherapy, which is a medical treatment that uses horses and is supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist. \"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change.", "\"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change. However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico.", "However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico. According to preliminary analysis of an ongoing study by Dismuke-Blakely, hippotherapy has been shown to increase verbal communication skills in some autistic children in as little as 18 to 25 minutes of riding once a week for eight weeks. \"We see their arousal and affect change.", "\"We see their arousal and affect change. They become more responsive to cues. If they are at a point where they are using verbal cues, you get more words,\" Dismuke-Blakely said. \"It's almost like it opens them up. It gives us access.\" She cautions that a horse's movements can be powerful. For some autistic children, riding too long can overstimulate their nervous system, leading to more erratic behavior. On Betsy, Rowan was at ease.", "On Betsy, Rowan was at ease. After about three weeks, Isaacson says, Rowan's improved behavior was translating into the home and outside world as well. But not consistently. In late 2004, Isaacson, a human rights activist, brought a delegation of African bushmen from Botswana to the United Nations. Among the men were traditional healers, who offered to work with Rowan. Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son.", "Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son. \"I was kind of flabbergasted at Rowan's response. For about four days while they were with him, he started to lose some of his symptoms. He started to point, which was a milestone he hadn't achieved,\" Isaacson said. When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed.", "When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed. Isaacson says he couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he were to give Rowan a longer exposure to the two things that he seemed to have responded well to: horses and shamans. \"I know it sounds completely crazy,\" he said. \"I just had a gut feeling.\" Isaacson took his wife and son to Mongolia. \"It's the oldest horse culture on the planet. Everyone still gets around on a horse there -- so" ]

[ "his son's language skills" ]

[ { "end": [ 305 ], "start": [ 281 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- When 3-year-old Rowan Isaacson darted away from his father and dived into a herd of grazing horses, it easily could have been the end of the small autistic boy. He was babbling under the hooves of a boss mare. Rupert Isaacson says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills when he started riding. \"I thought he was going to get trampled,\" recalled Rupert Isaacson, Rowan's father. But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission.", "But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission. Isaacson, who had trained horses for a living, had never seen it happen so spontaneously. Rowan had seemingly made a connection. The Austin, Texas, family had been struggling with Rowan. His wild tantrums were nearly driving Isaacson and his wife, Kristin Neff, to divorce. All the while, little Rowan was becoming unreachable. \"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said.", "\"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said. \"I was worried it was going to get progressively worse and that eventually, he might float away from us entirely. Luckily, right about that time is when he met Betsy.\" Isaacson began riding Betsy, a neighbor's horse, with Rowan. He says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills. Watch Rowan and Betsy » \"He would start to answer. He would start to talk.", "He would start to talk. We would do song games up there on the saddle. I would take books up there in the saddle,\" Isaacson said. Autism specialists say that horse riding can be effective in gaining access to autistic children. Experts make a distinction between the kind of recreational therapeutic riding Isaacson was using with Rowan and hippotherapy, which is a medical treatment that uses horses and is supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist. \"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change.", "\"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change. However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico.", "However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico. According to preliminary analysis of an ongoing study by Dismuke-Blakely, hippotherapy has been shown to increase verbal communication skills in some autistic children in as little as 18 to 25 minutes of riding once a week for eight weeks. \"We see their arousal and affect change.", "\"We see their arousal and affect change. They become more responsive to cues. If they are at a point where they are using verbal cues, you get more words,\" Dismuke-Blakely said. \"It's almost like it opens them up. It gives us access.\" She cautions that a horse's movements can be powerful. For some autistic children, riding too long can overstimulate their nervous system, leading to more erratic behavior. On Betsy, Rowan was at ease.", "On Betsy, Rowan was at ease. After about three weeks, Isaacson says, Rowan's improved behavior was translating into the home and outside world as well. But not consistently. In late 2004, Isaacson, a human rights activist, brought a delegation of African bushmen from Botswana to the United Nations. Among the men were traditional healers, who offered to work with Rowan. Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son.", "Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son. \"I was kind of flabbergasted at Rowan's response. For about four days while they were with him, he started to lose some of his symptoms. He started to point, which was a milestone he hadn't achieved,\" Isaacson said. When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed.", "When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed. Isaacson says he couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he were to give Rowan a longer exposure to the two things that he seemed to have responded well to: horses and shamans. \"I know it sounds completely crazy,\" he said. \"I just had a gut feeling.\" Isaacson took his wife and son to Mongolia. \"It's the oldest horse culture on the planet. Everyone still gets around on a horse there -- so" ]

[ "Mongolia." ]

[ { "end": [ 3844 ], "start": [ 3836 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- When 3-year-old Rowan Isaacson darted away from his father and dived into a herd of grazing horses, it easily could have been the end of the small autistic boy. He was babbling under the hooves of a boss mare. Rupert Isaacson says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills when he started riding. \"I thought he was going to get trampled,\" recalled Rupert Isaacson, Rowan's father. But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission.", "But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission. Isaacson, who had trained horses for a living, had never seen it happen so spontaneously. Rowan had seemingly made a connection. The Austin, Texas, family had been struggling with Rowan. His wild tantrums were nearly driving Isaacson and his wife, Kristin Neff, to divorce. All the while, little Rowan was becoming unreachable. \"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said.", "\"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said. \"I was worried it was going to get progressively worse and that eventually, he might float away from us entirely. Luckily, right about that time is when he met Betsy.\" Isaacson began riding Betsy, a neighbor's horse, with Rowan. He says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills. Watch Rowan and Betsy » \"He would start to answer. He would start to talk.", "He would start to talk. We would do song games up there on the saddle. I would take books up there in the saddle,\" Isaacson said. Autism specialists say that horse riding can be effective in gaining access to autistic children. Experts make a distinction between the kind of recreational therapeutic riding Isaacson was using with Rowan and hippotherapy, which is a medical treatment that uses horses and is supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist. \"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change.", "\"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change. However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico.", "However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico. According to preliminary analysis of an ongoing study by Dismuke-Blakely, hippotherapy has been shown to increase verbal communication skills in some autistic children in as little as 18 to 25 minutes of riding once a week for eight weeks. \"We see their arousal and affect change.", "\"We see their arousal and affect change. They become more responsive to cues. If they are at a point where they are using verbal cues, you get more words,\" Dismuke-Blakely said. \"It's almost like it opens them up. It gives us access.\" She cautions that a horse's movements can be powerful. For some autistic children, riding too long can overstimulate their nervous system, leading to more erratic behavior. On Betsy, Rowan was at ease.", "On Betsy, Rowan was at ease. After about three weeks, Isaacson says, Rowan's improved behavior was translating into the home and outside world as well. But not consistently. In late 2004, Isaacson, a human rights activist, brought a delegation of African bushmen from Botswana to the United Nations. Among the men were traditional healers, who offered to work with Rowan. Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son.", "Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son. \"I was kind of flabbergasted at Rowan's response. For about four days while they were with him, he started to lose some of his symptoms. He started to point, which was a milestone he hadn't achieved,\" Isaacson said. When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed.", "When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed. Isaacson says he couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he were to give Rowan a longer exposure to the two things that he seemed to have responded well to: horses and shamans. \"I know it sounds completely crazy,\" he said. \"I just had a gut feeling.\" Isaacson took his wife and son to Mongolia. \"It's the oldest horse culture on the planet. Everyone still gets around on a horse there -- so" ]

[ "horse," ]

[ { "end": [ 438 ], "start": [ 433 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- When 3-year-old Rowan Isaacson darted away from his father and dived into a herd of grazing horses, it easily could have been the end of the small autistic boy. He was babbling under the hooves of a boss mare. Rupert Isaacson says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills when he started riding. \"I thought he was going to get trampled,\" recalled Rupert Isaacson, Rowan's father. But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission.", "But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission. Isaacson, who had trained horses for a living, had never seen it happen so spontaneously. Rowan had seemingly made a connection. The Austin, Texas, family had been struggling with Rowan. His wild tantrums were nearly driving Isaacson and his wife, Kristin Neff, to divorce. All the while, little Rowan was becoming unreachable. \"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said.", "\"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said. \"I was worried it was going to get progressively worse and that eventually, he might float away from us entirely. Luckily, right about that time is when he met Betsy.\" Isaacson began riding Betsy, a neighbor's horse, with Rowan. He says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills. Watch Rowan and Betsy » \"He would start to answer. He would start to talk.", "He would start to talk. We would do song games up there on the saddle. I would take books up there in the saddle,\" Isaacson said. Autism specialists say that horse riding can be effective in gaining access to autistic children. Experts make a distinction between the kind of recreational therapeutic riding Isaacson was using with Rowan and hippotherapy, which is a medical treatment that uses horses and is supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist. \"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change.", "\"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change. However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico.", "However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico. According to preliminary analysis of an ongoing study by Dismuke-Blakely, hippotherapy has been shown to increase verbal communication skills in some autistic children in as little as 18 to 25 minutes of riding once a week for eight weeks. \"We see their arousal and affect change.", "\"We see their arousal and affect change. They become more responsive to cues. If they are at a point where they are using verbal cues, you get more words,\" Dismuke-Blakely said. \"It's almost like it opens them up. It gives us access.\" She cautions that a horse's movements can be powerful. For some autistic children, riding too long can overstimulate their nervous system, leading to more erratic behavior. On Betsy, Rowan was at ease.", "On Betsy, Rowan was at ease. After about three weeks, Isaacson says, Rowan's improved behavior was translating into the home and outside world as well. But not consistently. In late 2004, Isaacson, a human rights activist, brought a delegation of African bushmen from Botswana to the United Nations. Among the men were traditional healers, who offered to work with Rowan. Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son.", "Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son. \"I was kind of flabbergasted at Rowan's response. For about four days while they were with him, he started to lose some of his symptoms. He started to point, which was a milestone he hadn't achieved,\" Isaacson said. When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed.", "When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed. Isaacson says he couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he were to give Rowan a longer exposure to the two things that he seemed to have responded well to: horses and shamans. \"I know it sounds completely crazy,\" he said. \"I just had a gut feeling.\" Isaacson took his wife and son to Mongolia. \"It's the oldest horse culture on the planet. Everyone still gets around on a horse there -- so" ]

[ "language skills" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- When 3-year-old Rowan Isaacson darted away from his father and dived into a herd of grazing horses, it easily could have been the end of the small autistic boy. He was babbling under the hooves of a boss mare. Rupert Isaacson says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills when he started riding. \"I thought he was going to get trampled,\" recalled Rupert Isaacson, Rowan's father. But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission.", "But the horse, Betsy, dipped her head and chewed with her mouth in submission. Isaacson, who had trained horses for a living, had never seen it happen so spontaneously. Rowan had seemingly made a connection. The Austin, Texas, family had been struggling with Rowan. His wild tantrums were nearly driving Isaacson and his wife, Kristin Neff, to divorce. All the while, little Rowan was becoming unreachable. \"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said.", "\"He would just stare off into space,\" Isaacson said. \"I was worried it was going to get progressively worse and that eventually, he might float away from us entirely. Luckily, right about that time is when he met Betsy.\" Isaacson began riding Betsy, a neighbor's horse, with Rowan. He says he noticed immediate improvement in his son's language skills. Watch Rowan and Betsy » \"He would start to answer. He would start to talk.", "He would start to talk. We would do song games up there on the saddle. I would take books up there in the saddle,\" Isaacson said. Autism specialists say that horse riding can be effective in gaining access to autistic children. Experts make a distinction between the kind of recreational therapeutic riding Isaacson was using with Rowan and hippotherapy, which is a medical treatment that uses horses and is supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist. \"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change.", "\"People perceive it's the interaction with the horse that's making the change. However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico.", "However, the movement of the horse is extremely powerful, and it's that movement that's having neurological impact on the autistic child,\" said Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, a speech-language pathologist and hippotherapy clinical specialist in Edgewood, New Mexico. According to preliminary analysis of an ongoing study by Dismuke-Blakely, hippotherapy has been shown to increase verbal communication skills in some autistic children in as little as 18 to 25 minutes of riding once a week for eight weeks. \"We see their arousal and affect change.", "\"We see their arousal and affect change. They become more responsive to cues. If they are at a point where they are using verbal cues, you get more words,\" Dismuke-Blakely said. \"It's almost like it opens them up. It gives us access.\" She cautions that a horse's movements can be powerful. For some autistic children, riding too long can overstimulate their nervous system, leading to more erratic behavior. On Betsy, Rowan was at ease.", "On Betsy, Rowan was at ease. After about three weeks, Isaacson says, Rowan's improved behavior was translating into the home and outside world as well. But not consistently. In late 2004, Isaacson, a human rights activist, brought a delegation of African bushmen from Botswana to the United Nations. Among the men were traditional healers, who offered to work with Rowan. Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son.", "Isaacson says he was skeptical, but he had experience with the bushmen and allowed the healers to lay their hands on his son. \"I was kind of flabbergasted at Rowan's response. For about four days while they were with him, he started to lose some of his symptoms. He started to point, which was a milestone he hadn't achieved,\" Isaacson said. When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed.", "When the tribal healers left, Rowan regressed. Isaacson says he couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he were to give Rowan a longer exposure to the two things that he seemed to have responded well to: horses and shamans. \"I know it sounds completely crazy,\" he said. \"I just had a gut feeling.\" Isaacson took his wife and son to Mongolia. \"It's the oldest horse culture on the planet. Everyone still gets around on a horse there -- so" ]

[ "The parent company of a security contractor" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The parent company of a security contractor said Thursday it is \"fully cooperating\" in the investigation of allegations that the contractor allowed mistreatment, sexual activity and intimidation within the ranks of private guards hired to protect the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan. A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\"", "A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\" The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul.", "The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul. The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010.", "The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010. Wackenhut Services Inc., the corporate parent of ArmorGroup, e-mailed a statement on Thursday in response to questions about ArmorGroup's private guards in Kabul. \"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs.", "\"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs. We are fully cooperating with the DOS in the investigation of the recent incidents referred to in the letter from\" Project On Government Oversight, said the statement, sent by Wackenhut Services spokeswoman Susan Pitcher. On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously.", "On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously. \"Nothing is more important to us than the safety and security of all Embassy personnel -- Americans and Afghan -- and respect for the cultural and religious values of all Afghans,\" the embassy said. \"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\"", "\"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\" The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul.", "The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul. \"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back.", "\"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back. She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\"", "She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\" In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\"", "In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\" Among the recommendations from the group: immediate military supervision of the private security guards, a review of whether the contract should be revoked and consideration as to whether government forces should replace private security in a combat zone. CNN's Charley Keyes contributed to this report." ]

[ "DOS" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The parent company of a security contractor said Thursday it is \"fully cooperating\" in the investigation of allegations that the contractor allowed mistreatment, sexual activity and intimidation within the ranks of private guards hired to protect the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan. A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\"", "A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\" The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul.", "The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul. The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010.", "The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010. Wackenhut Services Inc., the corporate parent of ArmorGroup, e-mailed a statement on Thursday in response to questions about ArmorGroup's private guards in Kabul. \"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs.", "\"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs. We are fully cooperating with the DOS in the investigation of the recent incidents referred to in the letter from\" Project On Government Oversight, said the statement, sent by Wackenhut Services spokeswoman Susan Pitcher. On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously.", "On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously. \"Nothing is more important to us than the safety and security of all Embassy personnel -- Americans and Afghan -- and respect for the cultural and religious values of all Afghans,\" the embassy said. \"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\"", "\"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\" The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul.", "The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul. \"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back.", "\"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back. She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\"", "She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\" In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\"", "In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\" Among the recommendations from the group: immediate military supervision of the private security guards, a review of whether the contract should be revoked and consideration as to whether government forces should replace private security in a combat zone. CNN's Charley Keyes contributed to this report." ]

[ "mistreatment, sexual activity and intimidation" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The parent company of a security contractor said Thursday it is \"fully cooperating\" in the investigation of allegations that the contractor allowed mistreatment, sexual activity and intimidation within the ranks of private guards hired to protect the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan. A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\"", "A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\" The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul.", "The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul. The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010.", "The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010. Wackenhut Services Inc., the corporate parent of ArmorGroup, e-mailed a statement on Thursday in response to questions about ArmorGroup's private guards in Kabul. \"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs.", "\"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs. We are fully cooperating with the DOS in the investigation of the recent incidents referred to in the letter from\" Project On Government Oversight, said the statement, sent by Wackenhut Services spokeswoman Susan Pitcher. On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously.", "On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously. \"Nothing is more important to us than the safety and security of all Embassy personnel -- Americans and Afghan -- and respect for the cultural and religious values of all Afghans,\" the embassy said. \"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\"", "\"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\" The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul.", "The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul. \"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back.", "\"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back. She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\"", "She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\" In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\"", "In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\" Among the recommendations from the group: immediate military supervision of the private security guards, a review of whether the contract should be revoked and consideration as to whether government forces should replace private security in a combat zone. CNN's Charley Keyes contributed to this report." ]

[ "mistreatment, sexual activity and intimidation" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The parent company of a security contractor said Thursday it is \"fully cooperating\" in the investigation of allegations that the contractor allowed mistreatment, sexual activity and intimidation within the ranks of private guards hired to protect the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan. A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\"", "A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\" The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul.", "The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul. The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010.", "The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010. Wackenhut Services Inc., the corporate parent of ArmorGroup, e-mailed a statement on Thursday in response to questions about ArmorGroup's private guards in Kabul. \"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs.", "\"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs. We are fully cooperating with the DOS in the investigation of the recent incidents referred to in the letter from\" Project On Government Oversight, said the statement, sent by Wackenhut Services spokeswoman Susan Pitcher. On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously.", "On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously. \"Nothing is more important to us than the safety and security of all Embassy personnel -- Americans and Afghan -- and respect for the cultural and religious values of all Afghans,\" the embassy said. \"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\"", "\"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\" The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul.", "The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul. \"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back.", "\"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back. She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\"", "She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\" In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\"", "In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\" Among the recommendations from the group: immediate military supervision of the private security guards, a review of whether the contract should be revoked and consideration as to whether government forces should replace private security in a combat zone. CNN's Charley Keyes contributed to this report." ]

[ "the contractor" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The parent company of a security contractor said Thursday it is \"fully cooperating\" in the investigation of allegations that the contractor allowed mistreatment, sexual activity and intimidation within the ranks of private guards hired to protect the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan. A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\"", "A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\" The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul.", "The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul. The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010.", "The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010. Wackenhut Services Inc., the corporate parent of ArmorGroup, e-mailed a statement on Thursday in response to questions about ArmorGroup's private guards in Kabul. \"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs.", "\"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs. We are fully cooperating with the DOS in the investigation of the recent incidents referred to in the letter from\" Project On Government Oversight, said the statement, sent by Wackenhut Services spokeswoman Susan Pitcher. On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously.", "On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously. \"Nothing is more important to us than the safety and security of all Embassy personnel -- Americans and Afghan -- and respect for the cultural and religious values of all Afghans,\" the embassy said. \"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\"", "\"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\" The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul.", "The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul. \"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back.", "\"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back. She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\"", "She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\" In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\"", "In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\" Among the recommendations from the group: immediate military supervision of the private security guards, a review of whether the contract should be revoked and consideration as to whether government forces should replace private security in a combat zone. CNN's Charley Keyes contributed to this report." ]

[ "parent company of a security contractor" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The parent company of a security contractor said Thursday it is \"fully cooperating\" in the investigation of allegations that the contractor allowed mistreatment, sexual activity and intimidation within the ranks of private guards hired to protect the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan. A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\"", "A spokeswoman for a watchdog group says hazing at a camp for security guards went \"well beyond partying.\" The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul.", "The allegations came to light earlier this week when the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and briefed reporters on its findings, which it said were based on e-mails and interviews with more than a dozen guards who have worked at the U.S. compound in Kabul. The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010.", "The company, ArmorGroup, North America, has a security contract with the State Department to provide services through July 2010. Wackenhut Services Inc., the corporate parent of ArmorGroup, e-mailed a statement on Thursday in response to questions about ArmorGroup's private guards in Kabul. \"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs.", "\"Our contract with the Department of State requires us to refer all questions to the Department of State, director of public affairs. We are fully cooperating with the DOS in the investigation of the recent incidents referred to in the letter from\" Project On Government Oversight, said the statement, sent by Wackenhut Services spokeswoman Susan Pitcher. On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously.", "On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it was taking the allegations very seriously. \"Nothing is more important to us than the safety and security of all Embassy personnel -- Americans and Afghan -- and respect for the cultural and religious values of all Afghans,\" the embassy said. \"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\"", "\"We have taken immediate steps to review all local guard force policies and procedures and have taken all possible measures to ensure our security is sound.\" The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul.", "The watchdog group said it began receiving whistleblower-style e-mails two weeks ago, some with graphic images and videos, that are said to document problems taking place at a nonmilitary camp for the guards near the U.S. diplomatic compound in Kabul. \"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back.", "\"This is well beyond partying,\" Danielle Brian, executive director of Project On Government Oversight, told reporters earlier this week after showing a video of a man with a bare backside and another man apparently drinking a liquid that had been poured down the man's lower back. She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\"", "She said that ranking supervisors were \"facilitating this kind of deviant hazing and humiliation, and requiring people to do things that made them feel really disgusted.\" In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\"", "In the letter Project On Government Oversight sent to Clinton, Brian wrote that the problems are \"posing a significant threat to the security of the embassy and its personnel.\" Among the recommendations from the group: immediate military supervision of the private security guards, a review of whether the contract should be revoked and consideration as to whether government forces should replace private security in a combat zone. CNN's Charley Keyes contributed to this report." ]

[ "The Taliban" ]

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[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least 43 civilians were killed Sunday when they were caught in the crossfire between Pakistani forces and Taliban militants, a Pakistani military official said. The official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the incident happened in Charbagh, a district of Swat Valley in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province. The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold.", "The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold. The Pakistani government and the army have come under criticism in recent weeks for allowing the security situation in Swat to deteriorate in the past few months. Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details.", "Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details. The Taliban are imposing their strict brand of Islamic law in the region -- banning music, forbidding men from shaving, and not allowing teenage girls to attend school. Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region.", "Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region. Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week.", "Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week. The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 1996 -- harboring al Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden -- and ruled it until they were ousted from power in 2001 after the September 11 attacks on the United States. Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces.", "Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces. U.S. President Barack Obama has called Afghanistan the \"central front\" in the war on terror and has promised to make fighting extremism there, and in neighboring Pakistan, a foreign policy priority. He is expected to send as many as 30,000 additional U.S. troops to battle Taliban forces. Richard Holbrooke, the administration's new envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, is scheduled to make his first trip to the region this week." ]

[ "and the army have come under criticism in recent weeks for allowing the security situation in Swat to deteriorate in the past few months." ]

[ { "end": [ 696 ], "start": [ 560 ] } ]

[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least 43 civilians were killed Sunday when they were caught in the crossfire between Pakistani forces and Taliban militants, a Pakistani military official said. The official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the incident happened in Charbagh, a district of Swat Valley in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province. The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold.", "The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold. The Pakistani government and the army have come under criticism in recent weeks for allowing the security situation in Swat to deteriorate in the past few months. Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details.", "Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details. The Taliban are imposing their strict brand of Islamic law in the region -- banning music, forbidding men from shaving, and not allowing teenage girls to attend school. Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region.", "Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region. Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week.", "Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week. The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 1996 -- harboring al Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden -- and ruled it until they were ousted from power in 2001 after the September 11 attacks on the United States. Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces.", "Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces. U.S. President Barack Obama has called Afghanistan the \"central front\" in the war on terror and has promised to make fighting extremism there, and in neighboring Pakistan, a foreign policy priority. He is expected to send as many as 30,000 additional U.S. troops to battle Taliban forces. Richard Holbrooke, the administration's new envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, is scheduled to make his first trip to the region this week." ]

[ "The mountainous Swat Valley region" ]

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[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least 43 civilians were killed Sunday when they were caught in the crossfire between Pakistani forces and Taliban militants, a Pakistani military official said. The official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the incident happened in Charbagh, a district of Swat Valley in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province. The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold.", "The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold. The Pakistani government and the army have come under criticism in recent weeks for allowing the security situation in Swat to deteriorate in the past few months. Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details.", "Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details. The Taliban are imposing their strict brand of Islamic law in the region -- banning music, forbidding men from shaving, and not allowing teenage girls to attend school. Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region.", "Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region. Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week.", "Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week. The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 1996 -- harboring al Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden -- and ruled it until they were ousted from power in 2001 after the September 11 attacks on the United States. Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces.", "Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces. U.S. President Barack Obama has called Afghanistan the \"central front\" in the war on terror and has promised to make fighting extremism there, and in neighboring Pakistan, a foreign policy priority. He is expected to send as many as 30,000 additional U.S. troops to battle Taliban forces. Richard Holbrooke, the administration's new envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, is scheduled to make his first trip to the region this week." ]

[ "The Pakistani government and the army" ]

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[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least 43 civilians were killed Sunday when they were caught in the crossfire between Pakistani forces and Taliban militants, a Pakistani military official said. The official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the incident happened in Charbagh, a district of Swat Valley in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province. The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold.", "The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold. The Pakistani government and the army have come under criticism in recent weeks for allowing the security situation in Swat to deteriorate in the past few months. Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details.", "Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details. The Taliban are imposing their strict brand of Islamic law in the region -- banning music, forbidding men from shaving, and not allowing teenage girls to attend school. Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region.", "Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region. Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week.", "Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week. The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 1996 -- harboring al Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden -- and ruled it until they were ousted from power in 2001 after the September 11 attacks on the United States. Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces.", "Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces. U.S. President Barack Obama has called Afghanistan the \"central front\" in the war on terror and has promised to make fighting extremism there, and in neighboring Pakistan, a foreign policy priority. He is expected to send as many as 30,000 additional U.S. troops to battle Taliban forces. Richard Holbrooke, the administration's new envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, is scheduled to make his first trip to the region this week." ]

[ "tourists and skiers," ]

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[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least 43 civilians were killed Sunday when they were caught in the crossfire between Pakistani forces and Taliban militants, a Pakistani military official said. The official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the incident happened in Charbagh, a district of Swat Valley in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province. The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold.", "The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold. The Pakistani government and the army have come under criticism in recent weeks for allowing the security situation in Swat to deteriorate in the past few months. Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details.", "Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details. The Taliban are imposing their strict brand of Islamic law in the region -- banning music, forbidding men from shaving, and not allowing teenage girls to attend school. Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region.", "Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region. Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week.", "Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week. The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 1996 -- harboring al Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden -- and ruled it until they were ousted from power in 2001 after the September 11 attacks on the United States. Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces.", "Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces. U.S. President Barack Obama has called Afghanistan the \"central front\" in the war on terror and has promised to make fighting extremism there, and in neighboring Pakistan, a foreign policy priority. He is expected to send as many as 30,000 additional U.S. troops to battle Taliban forces. Richard Holbrooke, the administration's new envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, is scheduled to make his first trip to the region this week." ]

[ "allowing the security situation in Swat to deteriorate in the past few months." ]

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[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least 43 civilians were killed Sunday when they were caught in the crossfire between Pakistani forces and Taliban militants, a Pakistani military official said. The official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the incident happened in Charbagh, a district of Swat Valley in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province. The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold.", "The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold. The Pakistani government and the army have come under criticism in recent weeks for allowing the security situation in Swat to deteriorate in the past few months. Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details.", "Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details. The Taliban are imposing their strict brand of Islamic law in the region -- banning music, forbidding men from shaving, and not allowing teenage girls to attend school. Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region.", "Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region. Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week.", "Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week. The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 1996 -- harboring al Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden -- and ruled it until they were ousted from power in 2001 after the September 11 attacks on the United States. Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces.", "Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces. U.S. President Barack Obama has called Afghanistan the \"central front\" in the war on terror and has promised to make fighting extremism there, and in neighboring Pakistan, a foreign policy priority. He is expected to send as many as 30,000 additional U.S. troops to battle Taliban forces. Richard Holbrooke, the administration's new envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, is scheduled to make his first trip to the region this week." ]

[ "Swat region." ]

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[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least 43 civilians were killed Sunday when they were caught in the crossfire between Pakistani forces and Taliban militants, a Pakistani military official said. The official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the incident happened in Charbagh, a district of Swat Valley in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province. The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold.", "The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold. The Pakistani government and the army have come under criticism in recent weeks for allowing the security situation in Swat to deteriorate in the past few months. Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details.", "Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details. The Taliban are imposing their strict brand of Islamic law in the region -- banning music, forbidding men from shaving, and not allowing teenage girls to attend school. Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region.", "Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region. Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week.", "Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week. The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 1996 -- harboring al Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden -- and ruled it until they were ousted from power in 2001 after the September 11 attacks on the United States. Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces.", "Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces. U.S. President Barack Obama has called Afghanistan the \"central front\" in the war on terror and has promised to make fighting extremism there, and in neighboring Pakistan, a foreign policy priority. He is expected to send as many as 30,000 additional U.S. troops to battle Taliban forces. Richard Holbrooke, the administration's new envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, is scheduled to make his first trip to the region this week." ]

[ "their strict brand of Islamic law" ]

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[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least 43 civilians were killed Sunday when they were caught in the crossfire between Pakistani forces and Taliban militants, a Pakistani military official said. The official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the incident happened in Charbagh, a district of Swat Valley in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province. The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold.", "The mountainous Swat Valley region used to be a popular destination for tourists and skiers, but today it is a Taliban stronghold. The Pakistani government and the army have come under criticism in recent weeks for allowing the security situation in Swat to deteriorate in the past few months. Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details.", "Islamabad has said there are plans for a new strategy to fight the Taliban, but they have yet to offer details. The Taliban are imposing their strict brand of Islamic law in the region -- banning music, forbidding men from shaving, and not allowing teenage girls to attend school. Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region.", "Watch a report on civilians killed in crossfire » Government officials say the Taliban have torched and destroyed more than 180 schools in the Swat region. Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week.", "Many families have fled the area, and have been followed by many Pakistani police officers who are too scared to take on Taliban forces, a Pakistani army spokesman told CNN last week. The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 1996 -- harboring al Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden -- and ruled it until they were ousted from power in 2001 after the September 11 attacks on the United States. Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces.", "Since then, the Taliban have regrouped and are currently battling U.S. and NATO-led forces. U.S. President Barack Obama has called Afghanistan the \"central front\" in the war on terror and has promised to make fighting extremism there, and in neighboring Pakistan, a foreign policy priority. He is expected to send as many as 30,000 additional U.S. troops to battle Taliban forces. Richard Holbrooke, the administration's new envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, is scheduled to make his first trip to the region this week." ]

[ "Katie" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Mike and Missy Wilson sat in a meeting late Tuesday afternoon, planning a ministry trip to Haiti when they were interrupted by a text message. A co-worker read the news: a powerful earthquake had just struck the Caribbean country. In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin.", "In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin. The quake's epicenter was a few miles from an orphanage in Carrefour, Haiti, where the Wilsons' 21-year-old daughter Katie was working, and the 5-year-old girl they were about to adopt lived. \"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\"", "\"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\" The first bits of news were discouraging, as sketchy reports came in of buildings collapsing and widespread destruction. \"It was horrible,\" Missy Wilson said. \"We spent hours trying to get any information.\" The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti.", "The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti. Any phone number they had in the country was quickly written on a board in the office. \"A group of 20 (people) sat and dialed the numbers over and over and over again.\" \"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking.", "\"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking. But it was more than 24 hours before they finally got word. A brief, scratchy call from their daughter Katie came through -- she and 5-year-old Tia had survived the quake that destroyed the orphanage. Missy Wilson said Katie was able to say, \"I'm alive. We're safe. Tia's safe.", "Tia's safe. Tia's safe. Please just know we're alive,\" before the 40-second call was cut off. It would be Thursday before the Wilsons learned the whole story. Mike Wilson, with two ministry officials, was able to travel into Haiti on a medivac plane, and the three made their way to the town. \"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\"", "\"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\" Katie, Tia and 47 other children all made it out, but were living in the parking lot across from the shattered orphanage. When Mike Wilson finally found his daughter, she ran up to him at full speed and hugged him. \"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said.", "\"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said. The first order of business: a call home to a nervous mom. Wilson was able to get through on a rare working cell phone, and told his wife, \"need to you to hear something.\" Missy Wilson said the next words were from Tia, barely able to speak English, saying, \"'Ma-ma, I love you.' I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\"", "I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\" Wilson and his colleagues brought food, water and supplies to the 200 quake victims in the parking lot. He described the injured, including one with a broken leg, being treated for two days in the heat with nothing more than an aspirin. The group arranged a bus to take the children to a guest house, a trip delayed when the bus broke down. But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies.", "But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies. For the Wilsons, the next struggle is how to bring Tia home. They had been in Haiti just last week finishing paperwork for the adoption, but the office handling the case was destroyed in the quake. \"All that paperwork, God knows where it is,\" Mike Wilson said. \"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\"", "\"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\" For Missy, waiting for news at home, \"I feel like I'm floating on top of my body.\" \"Like I'm living a dream and waiting to wake up,\" she said. This week has gone \"from hopelessness to hope to tears to '" ]

[ "the Wilsons' 21-year-old daughter Katie" ]

[ { "end": [ 488 ], "start": [ 450 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Mike and Missy Wilson sat in a meeting late Tuesday afternoon, planning a ministry trip to Haiti when they were interrupted by a text message. A co-worker read the news: a powerful earthquake had just struck the Caribbean country. In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin.", "In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin. The quake's epicenter was a few miles from an orphanage in Carrefour, Haiti, where the Wilsons' 21-year-old daughter Katie was working, and the 5-year-old girl they were about to adopt lived. \"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\"", "\"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\" The first bits of news were discouraging, as sketchy reports came in of buildings collapsing and widespread destruction. \"It was horrible,\" Missy Wilson said. \"We spent hours trying to get any information.\" The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti.", "The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti. Any phone number they had in the country was quickly written on a board in the office. \"A group of 20 (people) sat and dialed the numbers over and over and over again.\" \"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking.", "\"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking. But it was more than 24 hours before they finally got word. A brief, scratchy call from their daughter Katie came through -- she and 5-year-old Tia had survived the quake that destroyed the orphanage. Missy Wilson said Katie was able to say, \"I'm alive. We're safe. Tia's safe.", "Tia's safe. Tia's safe. Please just know we're alive,\" before the 40-second call was cut off. It would be Thursday before the Wilsons learned the whole story. Mike Wilson, with two ministry officials, was able to travel into Haiti on a medivac plane, and the three made their way to the town. \"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\"", "\"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\" Katie, Tia and 47 other children all made it out, but were living in the parking lot across from the shattered orphanage. When Mike Wilson finally found his daughter, she ran up to him at full speed and hugged him. \"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said.", "\"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said. The first order of business: a call home to a nervous mom. Wilson was able to get through on a rare working cell phone, and told his wife, \"need to you to hear something.\" Missy Wilson said the next words were from Tia, barely able to speak English, saying, \"'Ma-ma, I love you.' I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\"", "I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\" Wilson and his colleagues brought food, water and supplies to the 200 quake victims in the parking lot. He described the injured, including one with a broken leg, being treated for two days in the heat with nothing more than an aspirin. The group arranged a bus to take the children to a guest house, a trip delayed when the bus broke down. But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies.", "But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies. For the Wilsons, the next struggle is how to bring Tia home. They had been in Haiti just last week finishing paperwork for the adoption, but the office handling the case was destroyed in the quake. \"All that paperwork, God knows where it is,\" Mike Wilson said. \"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\"", "\"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\" For Missy, waiting for news at home, \"I feel like I'm floating on top of my body.\" \"Like I'm living a dream and waiting to wake up,\" she said. This week has gone \"from hopelessness to hope to tears to '" ]

[ "5-year-old" ]

[ { "end": [ 520 ], "start": [ 511 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Mike and Missy Wilson sat in a meeting late Tuesday afternoon, planning a ministry trip to Haiti when they were interrupted by a text message. A co-worker read the news: a powerful earthquake had just struck the Caribbean country. In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin.", "In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin. The quake's epicenter was a few miles from an orphanage in Carrefour, Haiti, where the Wilsons' 21-year-old daughter Katie was working, and the 5-year-old girl they were about to adopt lived. \"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\"", "\"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\" The first bits of news were discouraging, as sketchy reports came in of buildings collapsing and widespread destruction. \"It was horrible,\" Missy Wilson said. \"We spent hours trying to get any information.\" The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti.", "The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti. Any phone number they had in the country was quickly written on a board in the office. \"A group of 20 (people) sat and dialed the numbers over and over and over again.\" \"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking.", "\"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking. But it was more than 24 hours before they finally got word. A brief, scratchy call from their daughter Katie came through -- she and 5-year-old Tia had survived the quake that destroyed the orphanage. Missy Wilson said Katie was able to say, \"I'm alive. We're safe. Tia's safe.", "Tia's safe. Tia's safe. Please just know we're alive,\" before the 40-second call was cut off. It would be Thursday before the Wilsons learned the whole story. Mike Wilson, with two ministry officials, was able to travel into Haiti on a medivac plane, and the three made their way to the town. \"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\"", "\"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\" Katie, Tia and 47 other children all made it out, but were living in the parking lot across from the shattered orphanage. When Mike Wilson finally found his daughter, she ran up to him at full speed and hugged him. \"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said.", "\"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said. The first order of business: a call home to a nervous mom. Wilson was able to get through on a rare working cell phone, and told his wife, \"need to you to hear something.\" Missy Wilson said the next words were from Tia, barely able to speak English, saying, \"'Ma-ma, I love you.' I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\"", "I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\" Wilson and his colleagues brought food, water and supplies to the 200 quake victims in the parking lot. He described the injured, including one with a broken leg, being treated for two days in the heat with nothing more than an aspirin. The group arranged a bus to take the children to a guest house, a trip delayed when the bus broke down. But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies.", "But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies. For the Wilsons, the next struggle is how to bring Tia home. They had been in Haiti just last week finishing paperwork for the adoption, but the office handling the case was destroyed in the quake. \"All that paperwork, God knows where it is,\" Mike Wilson said. \"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\"", "\"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\" For Missy, waiting for news at home, \"I feel like I'm floating on top of my body.\" \"Like I'm living a dream and waiting to wake up,\" she said. This week has gone \"from hopelessness to hope to tears to '" ]

[ "Carrefour, Haiti," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Mike and Missy Wilson sat in a meeting late Tuesday afternoon, planning a ministry trip to Haiti when they were interrupted by a text message. A co-worker read the news: a powerful earthquake had just struck the Caribbean country. In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin.", "In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin. The quake's epicenter was a few miles from an orphanage in Carrefour, Haiti, where the Wilsons' 21-year-old daughter Katie was working, and the 5-year-old girl they were about to adopt lived. \"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\"", "\"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\" The first bits of news were discouraging, as sketchy reports came in of buildings collapsing and widespread destruction. \"It was horrible,\" Missy Wilson said. \"We spent hours trying to get any information.\" The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti.", "The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti. Any phone number they had in the country was quickly written on a board in the office. \"A group of 20 (people) sat and dialed the numbers over and over and over again.\" \"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking.", "\"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking. But it was more than 24 hours before they finally got word. A brief, scratchy call from their daughter Katie came through -- she and 5-year-old Tia had survived the quake that destroyed the orphanage. Missy Wilson said Katie was able to say, \"I'm alive. We're safe. Tia's safe.", "Tia's safe. Tia's safe. Please just know we're alive,\" before the 40-second call was cut off. It would be Thursday before the Wilsons learned the whole story. Mike Wilson, with two ministry officials, was able to travel into Haiti on a medivac plane, and the three made their way to the town. \"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\"", "\"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\" Katie, Tia and 47 other children all made it out, but were living in the parking lot across from the shattered orphanage. When Mike Wilson finally found his daughter, she ran up to him at full speed and hugged him. \"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said.", "\"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said. The first order of business: a call home to a nervous mom. Wilson was able to get through on a rare working cell phone, and told his wife, \"need to you to hear something.\" Missy Wilson said the next words were from Tia, barely able to speak English, saying, \"'Ma-ma, I love you.' I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\"", "I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\" Wilson and his colleagues brought food, water and supplies to the 200 quake victims in the parking lot. He described the injured, including one with a broken leg, being treated for two days in the heat with nothing more than an aspirin. The group arranged a bus to take the children to a guest house, a trip delayed when the bus broke down. But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies.", "But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies. For the Wilsons, the next struggle is how to bring Tia home. They had been in Haiti just last week finishing paperwork for the adoption, but the office handling the case was destroyed in the quake. \"All that paperwork, God knows where it is,\" Mike Wilson said. \"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\"", "\"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\" For Missy, waiting for news at home, \"I feel like I'm floating on top of my body.\" \"Like I'm living a dream and waiting to wake up,\" she said. This week has gone \"from hopelessness to hope to tears to '" ]

[ "Katie, Tia and 47 other children" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Mike and Missy Wilson sat in a meeting late Tuesday afternoon, planning a ministry trip to Haiti when they were interrupted by a text message. A co-worker read the news: a powerful earthquake had just struck the Caribbean country. In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin.", "In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin. The quake's epicenter was a few miles from an orphanage in Carrefour, Haiti, where the Wilsons' 21-year-old daughter Katie was working, and the 5-year-old girl they were about to adopt lived. \"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\"", "\"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\" The first bits of news were discouraging, as sketchy reports came in of buildings collapsing and widespread destruction. \"It was horrible,\" Missy Wilson said. \"We spent hours trying to get any information.\" The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti.", "The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti. Any phone number they had in the country was quickly written on a board in the office. \"A group of 20 (people) sat and dialed the numbers over and over and over again.\" \"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking.", "\"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking. But it was more than 24 hours before they finally got word. A brief, scratchy call from their daughter Katie came through -- she and 5-year-old Tia had survived the quake that destroyed the orphanage. Missy Wilson said Katie was able to say, \"I'm alive. We're safe. Tia's safe.", "Tia's safe. Tia's safe. Please just know we're alive,\" before the 40-second call was cut off. It would be Thursday before the Wilsons learned the whole story. Mike Wilson, with two ministry officials, was able to travel into Haiti on a medivac plane, and the three made their way to the town. \"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\"", "\"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\" Katie, Tia and 47 other children all made it out, but were living in the parking lot across from the shattered orphanage. When Mike Wilson finally found his daughter, she ran up to him at full speed and hugged him. \"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said.", "\"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said. The first order of business: a call home to a nervous mom. Wilson was able to get through on a rare working cell phone, and told his wife, \"need to you to hear something.\" Missy Wilson said the next words were from Tia, barely able to speak English, saying, \"'Ma-ma, I love you.' I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\"", "I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\" Wilson and his colleagues brought food, water and supplies to the 200 quake victims in the parking lot. He described the injured, including one with a broken leg, being treated for two days in the heat with nothing more than an aspirin. The group arranged a bus to take the children to a guest house, a trip delayed when the bus broke down. But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies.", "But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies. For the Wilsons, the next struggle is how to bring Tia home. They had been in Haiti just last week finishing paperwork for the adoption, but the office handling the case was destroyed in the quake. \"All that paperwork, God knows where it is,\" Mike Wilson said. \"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\"", "\"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\" For Missy, waiting for news at home, \"I feel like I'm floating on top of my body.\" \"Like I'm living a dream and waiting to wake up,\" she said. This week has gone \"from hopelessness to hope to tears to '" ]

[ "Haiti" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Mike and Missy Wilson sat in a meeting late Tuesday afternoon, planning a ministry trip to Haiti when they were interrupted by a text message. A co-worker read the news: a powerful earthquake had just struck the Caribbean country. In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin.", "In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin. The quake's epicenter was a few miles from an orphanage in Carrefour, Haiti, where the Wilsons' 21-year-old daughter Katie was working, and the 5-year-old girl they were about to adopt lived. \"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\"", "\"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\" The first bits of news were discouraging, as sketchy reports came in of buildings collapsing and widespread destruction. \"It was horrible,\" Missy Wilson said. \"We spent hours trying to get any information.\" The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti.", "The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti. Any phone number they had in the country was quickly written on a board in the office. \"A group of 20 (people) sat and dialed the numbers over and over and over again.\" \"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking.", "\"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking. But it was more than 24 hours before they finally got word. A brief, scratchy call from their daughter Katie came through -- she and 5-year-old Tia had survived the quake that destroyed the orphanage. Missy Wilson said Katie was able to say, \"I'm alive. We're safe. Tia's safe.", "Tia's safe. Tia's safe. Please just know we're alive,\" before the 40-second call was cut off. It would be Thursday before the Wilsons learned the whole story. Mike Wilson, with two ministry officials, was able to travel into Haiti on a medivac plane, and the three made their way to the town. \"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\"", "\"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\" Katie, Tia and 47 other children all made it out, but were living in the parking lot across from the shattered orphanage. When Mike Wilson finally found his daughter, she ran up to him at full speed and hugged him. \"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said.", "\"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said. The first order of business: a call home to a nervous mom. Wilson was able to get through on a rare working cell phone, and told his wife, \"need to you to hear something.\" Missy Wilson said the next words were from Tia, barely able to speak English, saying, \"'Ma-ma, I love you.' I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\"", "I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\" Wilson and his colleagues brought food, water and supplies to the 200 quake victims in the parking lot. He described the injured, including one with a broken leg, being treated for two days in the heat with nothing more than an aspirin. The group arranged a bus to take the children to a guest house, a trip delayed when the bus broke down. But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies.", "But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies. For the Wilsons, the next struggle is how to bring Tia home. They had been in Haiti just last week finishing paperwork for the adoption, but the office handling the case was destroyed in the quake. \"All that paperwork, God knows where it is,\" Mike Wilson said. \"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\"", "\"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\" For Missy, waiting for news at home, \"I feel like I'm floating on top of my body.\" \"Like I'm living a dream and waiting to wake up,\" she said. This week has gone \"from hopelessness to hope to tears to '" ]

[ "any information.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Mike and Missy Wilson sat in a meeting late Tuesday afternoon, planning a ministry trip to Haiti when they were interrupted by a text message. A co-worker read the news: a powerful earthquake had just struck the Caribbean country. In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin.", "In their Nashville, Tennessee, office, Mike Wilson said, \"My heart just dropped\" as he listened to the one-line bulletin. The quake's epicenter was a few miles from an orphanage in Carrefour, Haiti, where the Wilsons' 21-year-old daughter Katie was working, and the 5-year-old girl they were about to adopt lived. \"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\"", "\"I felt like I couldn't take another breath,\" Missy Wilson said, \"I jumped up and yelled, 'This can't be happening.'\" The first bits of news were discouraging, as sketchy reports came in of buildings collapsing and widespread destruction. \"It was horrible,\" Missy Wilson said. \"We spent hours trying to get any information.\" The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti.", "The Brent Gambrell Ministries where she is director frequently works with churches and groups in Haiti. Any phone number they had in the country was quickly written on a board in the office. \"A group of 20 (people) sat and dialed the numbers over and over and over again.\" \"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking.", "\"There are no words to explain that two people I love dearly were in the middle, and I couldn't reach then,\" Mike Wilson said, his voice cracking. But it was more than 24 hours before they finally got word. A brief, scratchy call from their daughter Katie came through -- she and 5-year-old Tia had survived the quake that destroyed the orphanage. Missy Wilson said Katie was able to say, \"I'm alive. We're safe. Tia's safe.", "Tia's safe. Tia's safe. Please just know we're alive,\" before the 40-second call was cut off. It would be Thursday before the Wilsons learned the whole story. Mike Wilson, with two ministry officials, was able to travel into Haiti on a medivac plane, and the three made their way to the town. \"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\"", "\"There was destruction all around,\" he said from Haiti, \"When I saw what was left of that building, I knew they were protected.\" Katie, Tia and 47 other children all made it out, but were living in the parking lot across from the shattered orphanage. When Mike Wilson finally found his daughter, she ran up to him at full speed and hugged him. \"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said.", "\"I can totally see her knocking him to the ground,\" her mother said. The first order of business: a call home to a nervous mom. Wilson was able to get through on a rare working cell phone, and told his wife, \"need to you to hear something.\" Missy Wilson said the next words were from Tia, barely able to speak English, saying, \"'Ma-ma, I love you.' I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\"", "I started screaming at the top of my lungs.\" Wilson and his colleagues brought food, water and supplies to the 200 quake victims in the parking lot. He described the injured, including one with a broken leg, being treated for two days in the heat with nothing more than an aspirin. The group arranged a bus to take the children to a guest house, a trip delayed when the bus broke down. But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies.", "But that news was minor, knowing they would have shelter and supplies. For the Wilsons, the next struggle is how to bring Tia home. They had been in Haiti just last week finishing paperwork for the adoption, but the office handling the case was destroyed in the quake. \"All that paperwork, God knows where it is,\" Mike Wilson said. \"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\"", "\"That building was five stories, now it's five feet tall.\" For Missy, waiting for news at home, \"I feel like I'm floating on top of my body.\" \"Like I'm living a dream and waiting to wake up,\" she said. This week has gone \"from hopelessness to hope to tears to '" ]

[ "China's military" ]

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[ "Bali, Indonesia (CNN) -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised China on more than one occasion Sunday during a series of meetings with fellow defense ministers from southeast Asia, but hinted if relations between the United States and China worsen, it could be a threat to \"the security of the world.\" He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea.", "He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea. \"I would commend them for the way that they've handled the news of that sale to Taiwan, compared to the past,\" Panetta told reporters after a meeting with Indonesia's defense minister Sunday in Bali. China regards Taiwan as a renegade province.", "China regards Taiwan as a renegade province. Taiwan began as the remnant of the government that ruled over mainland China, until a Communist uprising proved victorious in 1949. The $5.3 billion arms package, announced last month, includes upgrades to Taiwan's F-16 fighter fleet. Last year, a similar deal prompted China to temporarily cut off military to military relations with Americans. This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China.", "This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China. \"I've heard nothing that indicates that they're taking any steps in reaction to that,\" Panetta said. Part of the reason might be the way the United States government handled the sales. \"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said.", "\"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said. \"I think in the end ... they handled it in a professional and diplomatic way and we appreciate that. \" The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades.", "The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades. But because of recent discoveries of massive oil reserves as well as its importance to regional maritime and aviation navigation, tensions have increased recently. Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea.", "Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea. After his meeting with the Indonesian defense minister, Panetta met with defense ministers from all eight member nations of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes all the nations that border the South China Sea, except China. In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea.", "In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea. I would encourage you to maintain this momentum, and continue working towards a binding code of conduct.\" But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching.", "But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching. \"Obviously there are some concerns about some of the things they are doing on modernization, there are concerns about some of the things they are doing with some of the more sophisticated weapons that have been developed.\" He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key.", "He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key. \"As long as they are transparent, as long as we can discuss these issues on a frank and direct basis then I think we can develop a strong working relationship.\" He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations.", "He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations. \"I think it would be in the interest, not only in the interest of both nations, but also in the interest of the security of the world.\"" ]

[ "positive relations." ]

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[ "Bali, Indonesia (CNN) -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised China on more than one occasion Sunday during a series of meetings with fellow defense ministers from southeast Asia, but hinted if relations between the United States and China worsen, it could be a threat to \"the security of the world.\" He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea.", "He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea. \"I would commend them for the way that they've handled the news of that sale to Taiwan, compared to the past,\" Panetta told reporters after a meeting with Indonesia's defense minister Sunday in Bali. China regards Taiwan as a renegade province.", "China regards Taiwan as a renegade province. Taiwan began as the remnant of the government that ruled over mainland China, until a Communist uprising proved victorious in 1949. The $5.3 billion arms package, announced last month, includes upgrades to Taiwan's F-16 fighter fleet. Last year, a similar deal prompted China to temporarily cut off military to military relations with Americans. This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China.", "This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China. \"I've heard nothing that indicates that they're taking any steps in reaction to that,\" Panetta said. Part of the reason might be the way the United States government handled the sales. \"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said.", "\"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said. \"I think in the end ... they handled it in a professional and diplomatic way and we appreciate that. \" The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades.", "The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades. But because of recent discoveries of massive oil reserves as well as its importance to regional maritime and aviation navigation, tensions have increased recently. Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea.", "Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea. After his meeting with the Indonesian defense minister, Panetta met with defense ministers from all eight member nations of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes all the nations that border the South China Sea, except China. In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea.", "In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea. I would encourage you to maintain this momentum, and continue working towards a binding code of conduct.\" But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching.", "But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching. \"Obviously there are some concerns about some of the things they are doing on modernization, there are concerns about some of the things they are doing with some of the more sophisticated weapons that have been developed.\" He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key.", "He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key. \"As long as they are transparent, as long as we can discuss these issues on a frank and direct basis then I think we can develop a strong working relationship.\" He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations.", "He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations. \"I think it would be in the interest, not only in the interest of both nations, but also in the interest of the security of the world.\"" ]

[ "Taiwan," ]

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[ "Bali, Indonesia (CNN) -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised China on more than one occasion Sunday during a series of meetings with fellow defense ministers from southeast Asia, but hinted if relations between the United States and China worsen, it could be a threat to \"the security of the world.\" He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea.", "He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea. \"I would commend them for the way that they've handled the news of that sale to Taiwan, compared to the past,\" Panetta told reporters after a meeting with Indonesia's defense minister Sunday in Bali. China regards Taiwan as a renegade province.", "China regards Taiwan as a renegade province. Taiwan began as the remnant of the government that ruled over mainland China, until a Communist uprising proved victorious in 1949. The $5.3 billion arms package, announced last month, includes upgrades to Taiwan's F-16 fighter fleet. Last year, a similar deal prompted China to temporarily cut off military to military relations with Americans. This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China.", "This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China. \"I've heard nothing that indicates that they're taking any steps in reaction to that,\" Panetta said. Part of the reason might be the way the United States government handled the sales. \"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said.", "\"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said. \"I think in the end ... they handled it in a professional and diplomatic way and we appreciate that. \" The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades.", "The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades. But because of recent discoveries of massive oil reserves as well as its importance to regional maritime and aviation navigation, tensions have increased recently. Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea.", "Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea. After his meeting with the Indonesian defense minister, Panetta met with defense ministers from all eight member nations of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes all the nations that border the South China Sea, except China. In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea.", "In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea. I would encourage you to maintain this momentum, and continue working towards a binding code of conduct.\" But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching.", "But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching. \"Obviously there are some concerns about some of the things they are doing on modernization, there are concerns about some of the things they are doing with some of the more sophisticated weapons that have been developed.\" He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key.", "He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key. \"As long as they are transparent, as long as we can discuss these issues on a frank and direct basis then I think we can develop a strong working relationship.\" He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations.", "He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations. \"I think it would be in the interest, not only in the interest of both nations, but also in the interest of the security of the world.\"" ]

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[ "Bali, Indonesia (CNN) -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised China on more than one occasion Sunday during a series of meetings with fellow defense ministers from southeast Asia, but hinted if relations between the United States and China worsen, it could be a threat to \"the security of the world.\" He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea.", "He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea. \"I would commend them for the way that they've handled the news of that sale to Taiwan, compared to the past,\" Panetta told reporters after a meeting with Indonesia's defense minister Sunday in Bali. China regards Taiwan as a renegade province.", "China regards Taiwan as a renegade province. Taiwan began as the remnant of the government that ruled over mainland China, until a Communist uprising proved victorious in 1949. The $5.3 billion arms package, announced last month, includes upgrades to Taiwan's F-16 fighter fleet. Last year, a similar deal prompted China to temporarily cut off military to military relations with Americans. This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China.", "This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China. \"I've heard nothing that indicates that they're taking any steps in reaction to that,\" Panetta said. Part of the reason might be the way the United States government handled the sales. \"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said.", "\"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said. \"I think in the end ... they handled it in a professional and diplomatic way and we appreciate that. \" The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades.", "The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades. But because of recent discoveries of massive oil reserves as well as its importance to regional maritime and aviation navigation, tensions have increased recently. Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea.", "Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea. After his meeting with the Indonesian defense minister, Panetta met with defense ministers from all eight member nations of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes all the nations that border the South China Sea, except China. In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea.", "In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea. I would encourage you to maintain this momentum, and continue working towards a binding code of conduct.\" But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching.", "But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching. \"Obviously there are some concerns about some of the things they are doing on modernization, there are concerns about some of the things they are doing with some of the more sophisticated weapons that have been developed.\" He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key.", "He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key. \"As long as they are transparent, as long as we can discuss these issues on a frank and direct basis then I think we can develop a strong working relationship.\" He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations.", "He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations. \"I think it would be in the interest, not only in the interest of both nations, but also in the interest of the security of the world.\"" ]

[ "about some of the things they are doing with some of the more sophisticated weapons that have been developed.\"" ]

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[ "Bali, Indonesia (CNN) -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised China on more than one occasion Sunday during a series of meetings with fellow defense ministers from southeast Asia, but hinted if relations between the United States and China worsen, it could be a threat to \"the security of the world.\" He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea.", "He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea. \"I would commend them for the way that they've handled the news of that sale to Taiwan, compared to the past,\" Panetta told reporters after a meeting with Indonesia's defense minister Sunday in Bali. China regards Taiwan as a renegade province.", "China regards Taiwan as a renegade province. Taiwan began as the remnant of the government that ruled over mainland China, until a Communist uprising proved victorious in 1949. The $5.3 billion arms package, announced last month, includes upgrades to Taiwan's F-16 fighter fleet. Last year, a similar deal prompted China to temporarily cut off military to military relations with Americans. This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China.", "This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China. \"I've heard nothing that indicates that they're taking any steps in reaction to that,\" Panetta said. Part of the reason might be the way the United States government handled the sales. \"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said.", "\"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said. \"I think in the end ... they handled it in a professional and diplomatic way and we appreciate that. \" The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades.", "The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades. But because of recent discoveries of massive oil reserves as well as its importance to regional maritime and aviation navigation, tensions have increased recently. Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea.", "Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea. After his meeting with the Indonesian defense minister, Panetta met with defense ministers from all eight member nations of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes all the nations that border the South China Sea, except China. In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea.", "In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea. I would encourage you to maintain this momentum, and continue working towards a binding code of conduct.\" But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching.", "But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching. \"Obviously there are some concerns about some of the things they are doing on modernization, there are concerns about some of the things they are doing with some of the more sophisticated weapons that have been developed.\" He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key.", "He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key. \"As long as they are transparent, as long as we can discuss these issues on a frank and direct basis then I think we can develop a strong working relationship.\" He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations.", "He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations. \"I think it would be in the interest, not only in the interest of both nations, but also in the interest of the security of the world.\"" ]

[ "the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan," ]

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[ "Bali, Indonesia (CNN) -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised China on more than one occasion Sunday during a series of meetings with fellow defense ministers from southeast Asia, but hinted if relations between the United States and China worsen, it could be a threat to \"the security of the world.\" He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea.", "He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea. \"I would commend them for the way that they've handled the news of that sale to Taiwan, compared to the past,\" Panetta told reporters after a meeting with Indonesia's defense minister Sunday in Bali. China regards Taiwan as a renegade province.", "China regards Taiwan as a renegade province. Taiwan began as the remnant of the government that ruled over mainland China, until a Communist uprising proved victorious in 1949. The $5.3 billion arms package, announced last month, includes upgrades to Taiwan's F-16 fighter fleet. Last year, a similar deal prompted China to temporarily cut off military to military relations with Americans. This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China.", "This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China. \"I've heard nothing that indicates that they're taking any steps in reaction to that,\" Panetta said. Part of the reason might be the way the United States government handled the sales. \"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said.", "\"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said. \"I think in the end ... they handled it in a professional and diplomatic way and we appreciate that. \" The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades.", "The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades. But because of recent discoveries of massive oil reserves as well as its importance to regional maritime and aviation navigation, tensions have increased recently. Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea.", "Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea. After his meeting with the Indonesian defense minister, Panetta met with defense ministers from all eight member nations of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes all the nations that border the South China Sea, except China. In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea.", "In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea. I would encourage you to maintain this momentum, and continue working towards a binding code of conduct.\" But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching.", "But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching. \"Obviously there are some concerns about some of the things they are doing on modernization, there are concerns about some of the things they are doing with some of the more sophisticated weapons that have been developed.\" He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key.", "He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key. \"As long as they are transparent, as long as we can discuss these issues on a frank and direct basis then I think we can develop a strong working relationship.\" He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations.", "He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations. \"I think it would be in the interest, not only in the interest of both nations, but also in the interest of the security of the world.\"" ]

[ "he appreciates China's muted response" ]

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[ "Bali, Indonesia (CNN) -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised China on more than one occasion Sunday during a series of meetings with fellow defense ministers from southeast Asia, but hinted if relations between the United States and China worsen, it could be a threat to \"the security of the world.\" He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea.", "He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea. \"I would commend them for the way that they've handled the news of that sale to Taiwan, compared to the past,\" Panetta told reporters after a meeting with Indonesia's defense minister Sunday in Bali. China regards Taiwan as a renegade province.", "China regards Taiwan as a renegade province. Taiwan began as the remnant of the government that ruled over mainland China, until a Communist uprising proved victorious in 1949. The $5.3 billion arms package, announced last month, includes upgrades to Taiwan's F-16 fighter fleet. Last year, a similar deal prompted China to temporarily cut off military to military relations with Americans. This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China.", "This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China. \"I've heard nothing that indicates that they're taking any steps in reaction to that,\" Panetta said. Part of the reason might be the way the United States government handled the sales. \"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said.", "\"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said. \"I think in the end ... they handled it in a professional and diplomatic way and we appreciate that. \" The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades.", "The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades. But because of recent discoveries of massive oil reserves as well as its importance to regional maritime and aviation navigation, tensions have increased recently. Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea.", "Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea. After his meeting with the Indonesian defense minister, Panetta met with defense ministers from all eight member nations of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes all the nations that border the South China Sea, except China. In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea.", "In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea. I would encourage you to maintain this momentum, and continue working towards a binding code of conduct.\" But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching.", "But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching. \"Obviously there are some concerns about some of the things they are doing on modernization, there are concerns about some of the things they are doing with some of the more sophisticated weapons that have been developed.\" He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key.", "He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key. \"As long as they are transparent, as long as we can discuss these issues on a frank and direct basis then I think we can develop a strong working relationship.\" He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations.", "He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations. \"I think it would be in the interest, not only in the interest of both nations, but also in the interest of the security of the world.\"" ]

[ "relations between the United States and China" ]

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[ "Bali, Indonesia (CNN) -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised China on more than one occasion Sunday during a series of meetings with fellow defense ministers from southeast Asia, but hinted if relations between the United States and China worsen, it could be a threat to \"the security of the world.\" He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea.", "He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea. \"I would commend them for the way that they've handled the news of that sale to Taiwan, compared to the past,\" Panetta told reporters after a meeting with Indonesia's defense minister Sunday in Bali. China regards Taiwan as a renegade province.", "China regards Taiwan as a renegade province. Taiwan began as the remnant of the government that ruled over mainland China, until a Communist uprising proved victorious in 1949. The $5.3 billion arms package, announced last month, includes upgrades to Taiwan's F-16 fighter fleet. Last year, a similar deal prompted China to temporarily cut off military to military relations with Americans. This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China.", "This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China. \"I've heard nothing that indicates that they're taking any steps in reaction to that,\" Panetta said. Part of the reason might be the way the United States government handled the sales. \"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said.", "\"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said. \"I think in the end ... they handled it in a professional and diplomatic way and we appreciate that. \" The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades.", "The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades. But because of recent discoveries of massive oil reserves as well as its importance to regional maritime and aviation navigation, tensions have increased recently. Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea.", "Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea. After his meeting with the Indonesian defense minister, Panetta met with defense ministers from all eight member nations of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes all the nations that border the South China Sea, except China. In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea.", "In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea. I would encourage you to maintain this momentum, and continue working towards a binding code of conduct.\" But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching.", "But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching. \"Obviously there are some concerns about some of the things they are doing on modernization, there are concerns about some of the things they are doing with some of the more sophisticated weapons that have been developed.\" He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key.", "He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key. \"As long as they are transparent, as long as we can discuss these issues on a frank and direct basis then I think we can develop a strong working relationship.\" He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations.", "He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations. \"I think it would be in the interest, not only in the interest of both nations, but also in the interest of the security of the world.\"" ]

[ "\"I would commend them for the way that they've handled the news of that sale to Taiwan, compared to the past,\"" ]

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[ "Bali, Indonesia (CNN) -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised China on more than one occasion Sunday during a series of meetings with fellow defense ministers from southeast Asia, but hinted if relations between the United States and China worsen, it could be a threat to \"the security of the world.\" He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea.", "He said he appreciates China's muted response to the United States announcing a deal last month to sell more arms to Taiwan, and he lauded China for working with its neighbors with regards to the contentious issues involving the South China Sea. \"I would commend them for the way that they've handled the news of that sale to Taiwan, compared to the past,\" Panetta told reporters after a meeting with Indonesia's defense minister Sunday in Bali. China regards Taiwan as a renegade province.", "China regards Taiwan as a renegade province. Taiwan began as the remnant of the government that ruled over mainland China, until a Communist uprising proved victorious in 1949. The $5.3 billion arms package, announced last month, includes upgrades to Taiwan's F-16 fighter fleet. Last year, a similar deal prompted China to temporarily cut off military to military relations with Americans. This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China.", "This time, aside from some strong objections voiced by Beijing, Panetta said there has been no tangible action taken in response by China. \"I've heard nothing that indicates that they're taking any steps in reaction to that,\" Panetta said. Part of the reason might be the way the United States government handled the sales. \"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said.", "\"It was something that the United States had announced but we had given the Chinese a heads up as to what was going to take place,\" Panetta said. \"I think in the end ... they handled it in a professional and diplomatic way and we appreciate that. \" The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades.", "The South China Sea, a body of water east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia and west of the Philippines, has been a source of regional tensions for decades. But because of recent discoveries of massive oil reserves as well as its importance to regional maritime and aviation navigation, tensions have increased recently. Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea.", "Many countries lay claims to the same parts of the sea. After his meeting with the Indonesian defense minister, Panetta met with defense ministers from all eight member nations of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes all the nations that border the South China Sea, except China. In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea.", "In remarks prepared for the start of the meeting, Panetta said, \"I applaud the July accord between ASEAN and China on implementing guidelines to the 2002 declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea. I would encourage you to maintain this momentum, and continue working towards a binding code of conduct.\" But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching.", "But Panetta said there are still some concerns regarding China's military that bear watching. \"Obviously there are some concerns about some of the things they are doing on modernization, there are concerns about some of the things they are doing with some of the more sophisticated weapons that have been developed.\" He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key.", "He said China being open and letting the world know what its military is doing is key. \"As long as they are transparent, as long as we can discuss these issues on a frank and direct basis then I think we can develop a strong working relationship.\" He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations.", "He ended his discussion of China with the reporters on an ominous note about positive relations. \"I think it would be in the interest, not only in the interest of both nations, but also in the interest of the security of the world.\"" ]

[ "\"The Manzanis.\"" ]

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[ "(PEOPLE.com) -- Rock that body, Kirstie! When Kirstie Alley cleared the 100 lb. weight-loss hurdle this summer, it was time for a big, fat celebration. \"When I hit that mark, I went, 'That's it!' \" Alley tells PEOPLE during her stay in a villa outside Florence, Italy. \"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\"", "\"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\" While Alley's weight has famously fluctuated in recent years, the actress, now 60, hit a wall two years ago. PHOTOS: Hollywood's On-the-Go Fitness Tricks! \"My body had gotten really weak,\" says Alley, whose weight at that time hovered around 230 lbs. \"There was nothing positive about being fat.\"", "\"There was nothing positive about being fat.\" By dancing daily after her dazzling appearance on \"Dancing with the Stars,\" where she finished second, changing to an organic diet and following Organic Liaison, her own weight-loss program, she's turned her life around. \"I feel back to normal,\" says Alley, now a proud size 6. \"I have my game again.\"", "\"I have my game again.\" And she's ready for her next challenge: \"What I'm looking for is to be madly, deeply in love,\" says Alley, who will also star in the upcoming ABC pilot, \"The Manzanis.\" \"For the first time in my life, I know exactly what I want in a man,\" she says. \"I want someone who has my back, who is courageous and brave.\" See full article at PEOPLE.com.", "See full article at PEOPLE.com. © 2011 People and Time Inc. All rights reserved." ]

[ "her own weight-loss program," ]

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[ "(PEOPLE.com) -- Rock that body, Kirstie! When Kirstie Alley cleared the 100 lb. weight-loss hurdle this summer, it was time for a big, fat celebration. \"When I hit that mark, I went, 'That's it!' \" Alley tells PEOPLE during her stay in a villa outside Florence, Italy. \"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\"", "\"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\" While Alley's weight has famously fluctuated in recent years, the actress, now 60, hit a wall two years ago. PHOTOS: Hollywood's On-the-Go Fitness Tricks! \"My body had gotten really weak,\" says Alley, whose weight at that time hovered around 230 lbs. \"There was nothing positive about being fat.\"", "\"There was nothing positive about being fat.\" By dancing daily after her dazzling appearance on \"Dancing with the Stars,\" where she finished second, changing to an organic diet and following Organic Liaison, her own weight-loss program, she's turned her life around. \"I feel back to normal,\" says Alley, now a proud size 6. \"I have my game again.\"", "\"I have my game again.\" And she's ready for her next challenge: \"What I'm looking for is to be madly, deeply in love,\" says Alley, who will also star in the upcoming ABC pilot, \"The Manzanis.\" \"For the first time in my life, I know exactly what I want in a man,\" she says. \"I want someone who has my back, who is courageous and brave.\" See full article at PEOPLE.com.", "See full article at PEOPLE.com. © 2011 People and Time Inc. All rights reserved." ]

[ "she's turned her life around." ]

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[ "(PEOPLE.com) -- Rock that body, Kirstie! When Kirstie Alley cleared the 100 lb. weight-loss hurdle this summer, it was time for a big, fat celebration. \"When I hit that mark, I went, 'That's it!' \" Alley tells PEOPLE during her stay in a villa outside Florence, Italy. \"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\"", "\"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\" While Alley's weight has famously fluctuated in recent years, the actress, now 60, hit a wall two years ago. PHOTOS: Hollywood's On-the-Go Fitness Tricks! \"My body had gotten really weak,\" says Alley, whose weight at that time hovered around 230 lbs. \"There was nothing positive about being fat.\"", "\"There was nothing positive about being fat.\" By dancing daily after her dazzling appearance on \"Dancing with the Stars,\" where she finished second, changing to an organic diet and following Organic Liaison, her own weight-loss program, she's turned her life around. \"I feel back to normal,\" says Alley, now a proud size 6. \"I have my game again.\"", "\"I have my game again.\" And she's ready for her next challenge: \"What I'm looking for is to be madly, deeply in love,\" says Alley, who will also star in the upcoming ABC pilot, \"The Manzanis.\" \"For the first time in my life, I know exactly what I want in a man,\" she says. \"I want someone who has my back, who is courageous and brave.\" See full article at PEOPLE.com.", "See full article at PEOPLE.com. © 2011 People and Time Inc. All rights reserved." ]

[ "Kirstie Alley" ]

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[ "(PEOPLE.com) -- Rock that body, Kirstie! When Kirstie Alley cleared the 100 lb. weight-loss hurdle this summer, it was time for a big, fat celebration. \"When I hit that mark, I went, 'That's it!' \" Alley tells PEOPLE during her stay in a villa outside Florence, Italy. \"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\"", "\"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\" While Alley's weight has famously fluctuated in recent years, the actress, now 60, hit a wall two years ago. PHOTOS: Hollywood's On-the-Go Fitness Tricks! \"My body had gotten really weak,\" says Alley, whose weight at that time hovered around 230 lbs. \"There was nothing positive about being fat.\"", "\"There was nothing positive about being fat.\" By dancing daily after her dazzling appearance on \"Dancing with the Stars,\" where she finished second, changing to an organic diet and following Organic Liaison, her own weight-loss program, she's turned her life around. \"I feel back to normal,\" says Alley, now a proud size 6. \"I have my game again.\"", "\"I have my game again.\" And she's ready for her next challenge: \"What I'm looking for is to be madly, deeply in love,\" says Alley, who will also star in the upcoming ABC pilot, \"The Manzanis.\" \"For the first time in my life, I know exactly what I want in a man,\" she says. \"I want someone who has my back, who is courageous and brave.\" See full article at PEOPLE.com.", "See full article at PEOPLE.com. © 2011 People and Time Inc. All rights reserved." ]

[ "changing to an organic diet and following Organic Liaison," ]

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[ "(PEOPLE.com) -- Rock that body, Kirstie! When Kirstie Alley cleared the 100 lb. weight-loss hurdle this summer, it was time for a big, fat celebration. \"When I hit that mark, I went, 'That's it!' \" Alley tells PEOPLE during her stay in a villa outside Florence, Italy. \"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\"", "\"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\" While Alley's weight has famously fluctuated in recent years, the actress, now 60, hit a wall two years ago. PHOTOS: Hollywood's On-the-Go Fitness Tricks! \"My body had gotten really weak,\" says Alley, whose weight at that time hovered around 230 lbs. \"There was nothing positive about being fat.\"", "\"There was nothing positive about being fat.\" By dancing daily after her dazzling appearance on \"Dancing with the Stars,\" where she finished second, changing to an organic diet and following Organic Liaison, her own weight-loss program, she's turned her life around. \"I feel back to normal,\" says Alley, now a proud size 6. \"I have my game again.\"", "\"I have my game again.\" And she's ready for her next challenge: \"What I'm looking for is to be madly, deeply in love,\" says Alley, who will also star in the upcoming ABC pilot, \"The Manzanis.\" \"For the first time in my life, I know exactly what I want in a man,\" she says. \"I want someone who has my back, who is courageous and brave.\" See full article at PEOPLE.com.", "See full article at PEOPLE.com. © 2011 People and Time Inc. All rights reserved." ]

[ "\"The Manzanis.\"" ]

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[ "(PEOPLE.com) -- Rock that body, Kirstie! When Kirstie Alley cleared the 100 lb. weight-loss hurdle this summer, it was time for a big, fat celebration. \"When I hit that mark, I went, 'That's it!' \" Alley tells PEOPLE during her stay in a villa outside Florence, Italy. \"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\"", "\"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\" While Alley's weight has famously fluctuated in recent years, the actress, now 60, hit a wall two years ago. PHOTOS: Hollywood's On-the-Go Fitness Tricks! \"My body had gotten really weak,\" says Alley, whose weight at that time hovered around 230 lbs. \"There was nothing positive about being fat.\"", "\"There was nothing positive about being fat.\" By dancing daily after her dazzling appearance on \"Dancing with the Stars,\" where she finished second, changing to an organic diet and following Organic Liaison, her own weight-loss program, she's turned her life around. \"I feel back to normal,\" says Alley, now a proud size 6. \"I have my game again.\"", "\"I have my game again.\" And she's ready for her next challenge: \"What I'm looking for is to be madly, deeply in love,\" says Alley, who will also star in the upcoming ABC pilot, \"The Manzanis.\" \"For the first time in my life, I know exactly what I want in a man,\" she says. \"I want someone who has my back, who is courageous and brave.\" See full article at PEOPLE.com.", "See full article at PEOPLE.com. © 2011 People and Time Inc. All rights reserved." ]

[ "ABC" ]

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[ "(PEOPLE.com) -- Rock that body, Kirstie! When Kirstie Alley cleared the 100 lb. weight-loss hurdle this summer, it was time for a big, fat celebration. \"When I hit that mark, I went, 'That's it!' \" Alley tells PEOPLE during her stay in a villa outside Florence, Italy. \"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\"", "\"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\" While Alley's weight has famously fluctuated in recent years, the actress, now 60, hit a wall two years ago. PHOTOS: Hollywood's On-the-Go Fitness Tricks! \"My body had gotten really weak,\" says Alley, whose weight at that time hovered around 230 lbs. \"There was nothing positive about being fat.\"", "\"There was nothing positive about being fat.\" By dancing daily after her dazzling appearance on \"Dancing with the Stars,\" where she finished second, changing to an organic diet and following Organic Liaison, her own weight-loss program, she's turned her life around. \"I feel back to normal,\" says Alley, now a proud size 6. \"I have my game again.\"", "\"I have my game again.\" And she's ready for her next challenge: \"What I'm looking for is to be madly, deeply in love,\" says Alley, who will also star in the upcoming ABC pilot, \"The Manzanis.\" \"For the first time in my life, I know exactly what I want in a man,\" she says. \"I want someone who has my back, who is courageous and brave.\" See full article at PEOPLE.com.", "See full article at PEOPLE.com. © 2011 People and Time Inc. All rights reserved." ]

[ "Kirstie Alley" ]

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[ "(PEOPLE.com) -- Rock that body, Kirstie! When Kirstie Alley cleared the 100 lb. weight-loss hurdle this summer, it was time for a big, fat celebration. \"When I hit that mark, I went, 'That's it!' \" Alley tells PEOPLE during her stay in a villa outside Florence, Italy. \"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\"", "\"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\" While Alley's weight has famously fluctuated in recent years, the actress, now 60, hit a wall two years ago. PHOTOS: Hollywood's On-the-Go Fitness Tricks! \"My body had gotten really weak,\" says Alley, whose weight at that time hovered around 230 lbs. \"There was nothing positive about being fat.\"", "\"There was nothing positive about being fat.\" By dancing daily after her dazzling appearance on \"Dancing with the Stars,\" where she finished second, changing to an organic diet and following Organic Liaison, her own weight-loss program, she's turned her life around. \"I feel back to normal,\" says Alley, now a proud size 6. \"I have my game again.\"", "\"I have my game again.\" And she's ready for her next challenge: \"What I'm looking for is to be madly, deeply in love,\" says Alley, who will also star in the upcoming ABC pilot, \"The Manzanis.\" \"For the first time in my life, I know exactly what I want in a man,\" she says. \"I want someone who has my back, who is courageous and brave.\" See full article at PEOPLE.com.", "See full article at PEOPLE.com. © 2011 People and Time Inc. All rights reserved." ]

[ "Kirstie Alley" ]

[ { "end": [ 63 ], "start": [ 51 ] } ]

[ "(PEOPLE.com) -- Rock that body, Kirstie! When Kirstie Alley cleared the 100 lb. weight-loss hurdle this summer, it was time for a big, fat celebration. \"When I hit that mark, I went, 'That's it!' \" Alley tells PEOPLE during her stay in a villa outside Florence, Italy. \"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\"", "\"I have more energy than I've ever had in my whole life.\" While Alley's weight has famously fluctuated in recent years, the actress, now 60, hit a wall two years ago. PHOTOS: Hollywood's On-the-Go Fitness Tricks! \"My body had gotten really weak,\" says Alley, whose weight at that time hovered around 230 lbs. \"There was nothing positive about being fat.\"", "\"There was nothing positive about being fat.\" By dancing daily after her dazzling appearance on \"Dancing with the Stars,\" where she finished second, changing to an organic diet and following Organic Liaison, her own weight-loss program, she's turned her life around. \"I feel back to normal,\" says Alley, now a proud size 6. \"I have my game again.\"", "\"I have my game again.\" And she's ready for her next challenge: \"What I'm looking for is to be madly, deeply in love,\" says Alley, who will also star in the upcoming ABC pilot, \"The Manzanis.\" \"For the first time in my life, I know exactly what I want in a man,\" she says. \"I want someone who has my back, who is courageous and brave.\" See full article at PEOPLE.com.", "See full article at PEOPLE.com. © 2011 People and Time Inc. All rights reserved." ]

[ "NATO-led International Security Assistance Force." ]

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[ "Rome, Italy (CNN) -- The Italian government plans to participate in the international troop buildup in Afghanistan by sending 1,000 more troops there next year. The Italian Defense Ministry confirmed the troops would be deployed in the second half of 2010, a complement to the nearly 2,800 Italians already in the western part of the country. Italy is one of 43 countries serving under the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West.", "Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West. 22 Italian service members have been killed in the Afghan conflict. The Italian escalation would be part of the troop buildup of 5,000 extra non-U.S. service members ISAF intends to commit to the country. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based.", "NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based. There are currently 42,000 non-U.S. NATO troops in Afghanistan at present. 28 NATO allies and 15 non-NATO members are contributing to the U.S.-led coalition. The added NATO troop deployment would complement the nearly 100,000 Americans expected to be in the fight once the 30,000 troops U.S. President Barack Obama announced Tuesday night are in place." ]

[ "22" ]

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[ "Rome, Italy (CNN) -- The Italian government plans to participate in the international troop buildup in Afghanistan by sending 1,000 more troops there next year. The Italian Defense Ministry confirmed the troops would be deployed in the second half of 2010, a complement to the nearly 2,800 Italians already in the western part of the country. Italy is one of 43 countries serving under the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West.", "Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West. 22 Italian service members have been killed in the Afghan conflict. The Italian escalation would be part of the troop buildup of 5,000 extra non-U.S. service members ISAF intends to commit to the country. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based.", "NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based. There are currently 42,000 non-U.S. NATO troops in Afghanistan at present. 28 NATO allies and 15 non-NATO members are contributing to the U.S.-led coalition. The added NATO troop deployment would complement the nearly 100,000 Americans expected to be in the fight once the 30,000 troops U.S. President Barack Obama announced Tuesday night are in place." ]

[ "22" ]

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[ "Rome, Italy (CNN) -- The Italian government plans to participate in the international troop buildup in Afghanistan by sending 1,000 more troops there next year. The Italian Defense Ministry confirmed the troops would be deployed in the second half of 2010, a complement to the nearly 2,800 Italians already in the western part of the country. Italy is one of 43 countries serving under the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West.", "Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West. 22 Italian service members have been killed in the Afghan conflict. The Italian escalation would be part of the troop buildup of 5,000 extra non-U.S. service members ISAF intends to commit to the country. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based.", "NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based. There are currently 42,000 non-U.S. NATO troops in Afghanistan at present. 28 NATO allies and 15 non-NATO members are contributing to the U.S.-led coalition. The added NATO troop deployment would complement the nearly 100,000 Americans expected to be in the fight once the 30,000 troops U.S. President Barack Obama announced Tuesday night are in place." ]

[ "Afghanistan" ]

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[ "Rome, Italy (CNN) -- The Italian government plans to participate in the international troop buildup in Afghanistan by sending 1,000 more troops there next year. The Italian Defense Ministry confirmed the troops would be deployed in the second half of 2010, a complement to the nearly 2,800 Italians already in the western part of the country. Italy is one of 43 countries serving under the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West.", "Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West. 22 Italian service members have been killed in the Afghan conflict. The Italian escalation would be part of the troop buildup of 5,000 extra non-U.S. service members ISAF intends to commit to the country. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based.", "NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based. There are currently 42,000 non-U.S. NATO troops in Afghanistan at present. 28 NATO allies and 15 non-NATO members are contributing to the U.S.-led coalition. The added NATO troop deployment would complement the nearly 100,000 Americans expected to be in the fight once the 30,000 troops U.S. President Barack Obama announced Tuesday night are in place." ]

[ "42,000" ]

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[ "Rome, Italy (CNN) -- The Italian government plans to participate in the international troop buildup in Afghanistan by sending 1,000 more troops there next year. The Italian Defense Ministry confirmed the troops would be deployed in the second half of 2010, a complement to the nearly 2,800 Italians already in the western part of the country. Italy is one of 43 countries serving under the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West.", "Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West. 22 Italian service members have been killed in the Afghan conflict. The Italian escalation would be part of the troop buildup of 5,000 extra non-U.S. service members ISAF intends to commit to the country. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based.", "NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based. There are currently 42,000 non-U.S. NATO troops in Afghanistan at present. 28 NATO allies and 15 non-NATO members are contributing to the U.S.-led coalition. The added NATO troop deployment would complement the nearly 100,000 Americans expected to be in the fight once the 30,000 troops U.S. President Barack Obama announced Tuesday night are in place." ]

[ "42,000" ]

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[ "Rome, Italy (CNN) -- The Italian government plans to participate in the international troop buildup in Afghanistan by sending 1,000 more troops there next year. The Italian Defense Ministry confirmed the troops would be deployed in the second half of 2010, a complement to the nearly 2,800 Italians already in the western part of the country. Italy is one of 43 countries serving under the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West.", "Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West. 22 Italian service members have been killed in the Afghan conflict. The Italian escalation would be part of the troop buildup of 5,000 extra non-U.S. service members ISAF intends to commit to the country. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based.", "NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based. There are currently 42,000 non-U.S. NATO troops in Afghanistan at present. 28 NATO allies and 15 non-NATO members are contributing to the U.S.-led coalition. The added NATO troop deployment would complement the nearly 100,000 Americans expected to be in the fight once the 30,000 troops U.S. President Barack Obama announced Tuesday night are in place." ]

[ "22" ]

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[ "Rome, Italy (CNN) -- The Italian government plans to participate in the international troop buildup in Afghanistan by sending 1,000 more troops there next year. The Italian Defense Ministry confirmed the troops would be deployed in the second half of 2010, a complement to the nearly 2,800 Italians already in the western part of the country. Italy is one of 43 countries serving under the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West.", "Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West. 22 Italian service members have been killed in the Afghan conflict. The Italian escalation would be part of the troop buildup of 5,000 extra non-U.S. service members ISAF intends to commit to the country. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based.", "NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based. There are currently 42,000 non-U.S. NATO troops in Afghanistan at present. 28 NATO allies and 15 non-NATO members are contributing to the U.S.-led coalition. The added NATO troop deployment would complement the nearly 100,000 Americans expected to be in the fight once the 30,000 troops U.S. President Barack Obama announced Tuesday night are in place." ]

[ "43" ]

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[ "Rome, Italy (CNN) -- The Italian government plans to participate in the international troop buildup in Afghanistan by sending 1,000 more troops there next year. The Italian Defense Ministry confirmed the troops would be deployed in the second half of 2010, a complement to the nearly 2,800 Italians already in the western part of the country. Italy is one of 43 countries serving under the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West.", "Based in Herat, the Italian military is the lead nation in ISAF's Regional Command West. 22 Italian service members have been killed in the Afghan conflict. The Italian escalation would be part of the troop buildup of 5,000 extra non-U.S. service members ISAF intends to commit to the country. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based.", "NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that new troop pledges could be announced at a conference of NATO foreign ministers Thursday and Friday in Brussels, Belgium, where the alliance is based. There are currently 42,000 non-U.S. NATO troops in Afghanistan at present. 28 NATO allies and 15 non-NATO members are contributing to the U.S.-led coalition. The added NATO troop deployment would complement the nearly 100,000 Americans expected to be in the fight once the 30,000 troops U.S. President Barack Obama announced Tuesday night are in place." ]

[ "in his wardrobe" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The fashion brand created by Alexander McQueen is to survive despite the designer's suicide last week, the label's majority stakeholder Gucci Group has confirmed. \"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR.", "\"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR. The future of McQueen's 11-store, 180 employee fashion house had been uncertain following the 40-year-old's death, with industry experts speculating it was not successful enough to endure without its figurehead. PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion.", "PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion. It did not break down figures to reveal McQueen's turnover, but reports speculate the brand is running at a loss despite heavy celebrity endorsements. The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million).", "The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million). PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault said in a statement: \"Lee Alexander [McQueen] was a pure genius and a poet who was imaginative and original. His art went beyond the fashion world. The Alexander McQueen trademark will live on. This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\"", "This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\" McQueen's death last week shocked the world of fashion, with many in the industry paying tribute to a man they described as a unique talent capable of becoming a major name. A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother.", "A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother. He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died.", "He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died. McQueen was born in 1970 in London's East End, the son of a taxi driver and trained in London's Savile Row, going on to study fashion at college before making his name with his own extravagant designs. French luxury brand Gucci Group acquired a 51 percent stake in McQueen in 2001." ]

[ "40-year-old's" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The fashion brand created by Alexander McQueen is to survive despite the designer's suicide last week, the label's majority stakeholder Gucci Group has confirmed. \"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR.", "\"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR. The future of McQueen's 11-store, 180 employee fashion house had been uncertain following the 40-year-old's death, with industry experts speculating it was not successful enough to endure without its figurehead. PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion.", "PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion. It did not break down figures to reveal McQueen's turnover, but reports speculate the brand is running at a loss despite heavy celebrity endorsements. The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million).", "The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million). PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault said in a statement: \"Lee Alexander [McQueen] was a pure genius and a poet who was imaginative and original. His art went beyond the fashion world. The Alexander McQueen trademark will live on. This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\"", "This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\" McQueen's death last week shocked the world of fashion, with many in the industry paying tribute to a man they described as a unique talent capable of becoming a major name. A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother.", "A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother. He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died.", "He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died. McQueen was born in 1970 in London's East End, the son of a taxi driver and trained in London's Savile Row, going on to study fashion at college before making his name with his own extravagant designs. French luxury brand Gucci Group acquired a 51 percent stake in McQueen in 2001." ]

[ "Alexander McQueen" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The fashion brand created by Alexander McQueen is to survive despite the designer's suicide last week, the label's majority stakeholder Gucci Group has confirmed. \"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR.", "\"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR. The future of McQueen's 11-store, 180 employee fashion house had been uncertain following the 40-year-old's death, with industry experts speculating it was not successful enough to endure without its figurehead. PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion.", "PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion. It did not break down figures to reveal McQueen's turnover, but reports speculate the brand is running at a loss despite heavy celebrity endorsements. The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million).", "The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million). PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault said in a statement: \"Lee Alexander [McQueen] was a pure genius and a poet who was imaginative and original. His art went beyond the fashion world. The Alexander McQueen trademark will live on. This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\"", "This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\" McQueen's death last week shocked the world of fashion, with many in the industry paying tribute to a man they described as a unique talent capable of becoming a major name. A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother.", "A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother. He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died.", "He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died. McQueen was born in 1970 in London's East End, the son of a taxi driver and trained in London's Savile Row, going on to study fashion at college before making his name with his own extravagant designs. French luxury brand Gucci Group acquired a 51 percent stake in McQueen in 2001." ]

[ "is to" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The fashion brand created by Alexander McQueen is to survive despite the designer's suicide last week, the label's majority stakeholder Gucci Group has confirmed. \"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR.", "\"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR. The future of McQueen's 11-store, 180 employee fashion house had been uncertain following the 40-year-old's death, with industry experts speculating it was not successful enough to endure without its figurehead. PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion.", "PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion. It did not break down figures to reveal McQueen's turnover, but reports speculate the brand is running at a loss despite heavy celebrity endorsements. The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million).", "The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million). PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault said in a statement: \"Lee Alexander [McQueen] was a pure genius and a poet who was imaginative and original. His art went beyond the fashion world. The Alexander McQueen trademark will live on. This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\"", "This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\" McQueen's death last week shocked the world of fashion, with many in the industry paying tribute to a man they described as a unique talent capable of becoming a major name. A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother.", "A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother. He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died.", "He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died. McQueen was born in 1970 in London's East End, the son of a taxi driver and trained in London's Savile Row, going on to study fashion at college before making his name with his own extravagant designs. French luxury brand Gucci Group acquired a 51 percent stake in McQueen in 2001." ]

[ "Alexander McQueen" ]

[ { "end": [ 236 ], "start": [ 220 ] } ]

[ "London, England (CNN) -- The fashion brand created by Alexander McQueen is to survive despite the designer's suicide last week, the label's majority stakeholder Gucci Group has confirmed. \"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR.", "\"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR. The future of McQueen's 11-store, 180 employee fashion house had been uncertain following the 40-year-old's death, with industry experts speculating it was not successful enough to endure without its figurehead. PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion.", "PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion. It did not break down figures to reveal McQueen's turnover, but reports speculate the brand is running at a loss despite heavy celebrity endorsements. The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million).", "The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million). PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault said in a statement: \"Lee Alexander [McQueen] was a pure genius and a poet who was imaginative and original. His art went beyond the fashion world. The Alexander McQueen trademark will live on. This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\"", "This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\" McQueen's death last week shocked the world of fashion, with many in the industry paying tribute to a man they described as a unique talent capable of becoming a major name. A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother.", "A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother. He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died.", "He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died. McQueen was born in 1970 in London's East End, the son of a taxi driver and trained in London's Savile Row, going on to study fashion at college before making his name with his own extravagant designs. French luxury brand Gucci Group acquired a 51 percent stake in McQueen in 2001." ]

[ "Gucci" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The fashion brand created by Alexander McQueen is to survive despite the designer's suicide last week, the label's majority stakeholder Gucci Group has confirmed. \"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR.", "\"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR. The future of McQueen's 11-store, 180 employee fashion house had been uncertain following the 40-year-old's death, with industry experts speculating it was not successful enough to endure without its figurehead. PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion.", "PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion. It did not break down figures to reveal McQueen's turnover, but reports speculate the brand is running at a loss despite heavy celebrity endorsements. The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million).", "The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million). PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault said in a statement: \"Lee Alexander [McQueen] was a pure genius and a poet who was imaginative and original. His art went beyond the fashion world. The Alexander McQueen trademark will live on. This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\"", "This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\" McQueen's death last week shocked the world of fashion, with many in the industry paying tribute to a man they described as a unique talent capable of becoming a major name. A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother.", "A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother. He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died.", "He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died. McQueen was born in 1970 in London's East End, the son of a taxi driver and trained in London's Savile Row, going on to study fashion at college before making his name with his own extravagant designs. French luxury brand Gucci Group acquired a 51 percent stake in McQueen in 2001." ]

[ "Gucci Group" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The fashion brand created by Alexander McQueen is to survive despite the designer's suicide last week, the label's majority stakeholder Gucci Group has confirmed. \"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR.", "\"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR. The future of McQueen's 11-store, 180 employee fashion house had been uncertain following the 40-year-old's death, with industry experts speculating it was not successful enough to endure without its figurehead. PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion.", "PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion. It did not break down figures to reveal McQueen's turnover, but reports speculate the brand is running at a loss despite heavy celebrity endorsements. The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million).", "The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million). PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault said in a statement: \"Lee Alexander [McQueen] was a pure genius and a poet who was imaginative and original. His art went beyond the fashion world. The Alexander McQueen trademark will live on. This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\"", "This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\" McQueen's death last week shocked the world of fashion, with many in the industry paying tribute to a man they described as a unique talent capable of becoming a major name. A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother.", "A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother. He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died.", "He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died. McQueen was born in 1970 in London's East End, the son of a taxi driver and trained in London's Savile Row, going on to study fashion at college before making his name with his own extravagant designs. French luxury brand Gucci Group acquired a 51 percent stake in McQueen in 2001." ]

[ "London," ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The fashion brand created by Alexander McQueen is to survive despite the designer's suicide last week, the label's majority stakeholder Gucci Group has confirmed. \"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR.", "\"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR. The future of McQueen's 11-store, 180 employee fashion house had been uncertain following the 40-year-old's death, with industry experts speculating it was not successful enough to endure without its figurehead. PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion.", "PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion. It did not break down figures to reveal McQueen's turnover, but reports speculate the brand is running at a loss despite heavy celebrity endorsements. The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million).", "The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million). PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault said in a statement: \"Lee Alexander [McQueen] was a pure genius and a poet who was imaginative and original. His art went beyond the fashion world. The Alexander McQueen trademark will live on. This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\"", "This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\" McQueen's death last week shocked the world of fashion, with many in the industry paying tribute to a man they described as a unique talent capable of becoming a major name. A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother.", "A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother. He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died.", "He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died. McQueen was born in 1970 in London's East End, the son of a taxi driver and trained in London's Savile Row, going on to study fashion at college before making his name with his own extravagant designs. French luxury brand Gucci Group acquired a 51 percent stake in McQueen in 2001." ]

[ "in his wardrobe" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The fashion brand created by Alexander McQueen is to survive despite the designer's suicide last week, the label's majority stakeholder Gucci Group has confirmed. \"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR.", "\"I believe strongly in the Alexander McQueen brand and its future,\" Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet said in a statement carried on the Web site of Gucci parent PPR. The future of McQueen's 11-store, 180 employee fashion house had been uncertain following the 40-year-old's death, with industry experts speculating it was not successful enough to endure without its figurehead. PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion.", "PPR on Thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to €984.6 million ($1,328 million) but a 4 percent revenue fall to €16.52 billion. It did not break down figures to reveal McQueen's turnover, but reports speculate the brand is running at a loss despite heavy celebrity endorsements. The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million).", "The Times of London reported on Thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than £32 million ($49 million). PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault said in a statement: \"Lee Alexander [McQueen] was a pure genius and a poet who was imaginative and original. His art went beyond the fashion world. The Alexander McQueen trademark will live on. This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\"", "This is the best tribute that we could offer to Lee.\" McQueen's death last week shocked the world of fashion, with many in the industry paying tribute to a man they described as a unique talent capable of becoming a major name. A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother.", "A coroner on Wednesday said McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note McQueen, who had dressed stars from Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman to Rihanna and Sandra Bullock, killed himself nine days after the death of his mother. He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died.", "He expressed his devastation at her death on his Twitter account days before he died. McQueen was born in 1970 in London's East End, the son of a taxi driver and trained in London's Savile Row, going on to study fashion at college before making his name with his own extravagant designs. French luxury brand Gucci Group acquired a 51 percent stake in McQueen in 2001." ]

[ "\"summer of rage\"" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- A warning of more attacks on UK bankers was made on Wednesday after the home of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin was vandalized. A recovery vehicle removes a Mercedes from the Edinburgh home of Fred Goodwin. Windows were smashed in Goodwin's house in the Scottish capital Edinburgh and those of a Mercedes-Benz limousine parked outside. It is not known if anyone was at home at the time.", "It is not known if anyone was at home at the time. Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life.", "Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life. A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless.", "A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless. \"Bank bosses should be jailed. This is just the beginning.\" No group was named in the message and it did not explicitly claim responsibility for the attack. Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized.", "Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized. Watch more on the attack » On the same day as the size of his pension was revealed RBS announced a UK record loss of $34.6 billion (£24.1 billion) for 2008. Politicians and commentators have expressed fury about the deal and excessive bonuses being given by bailed-out banks. Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension.", "Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension. He refused, saying he had already given up a number of contractual rights which had cost him a lot of money. Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant.", "Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant. Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\"", "Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\" AIG employees have received death threats since the company handed out $165 million (£115 million) in bonuses and security at AIG offices has been increased. And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis.", "And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis. David Hartshorn, who heads the Metropolitan Police's public order branch, said growing unemployment, failing companies and the recession could spark a \"mass protest.\" Hartshorn said the G-20 economic summit starting next week could lead to unrest as leaders of the world's richest nations head to London." ]

[ "security advice" ]

[ { "end": [ 1959 ], "start": [ 1945 ] } ]

[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- A warning of more attacks on UK bankers was made on Wednesday after the home of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin was vandalized. A recovery vehicle removes a Mercedes from the Edinburgh home of Fred Goodwin. Windows were smashed in Goodwin's house in the Scottish capital Edinburgh and those of a Mercedes-Benz limousine parked outside. It is not known if anyone was at home at the time.", "It is not known if anyone was at home at the time. Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life.", "Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life. A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless.", "A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless. \"Bank bosses should be jailed. This is just the beginning.\" No group was named in the message and it did not explicitly claim responsibility for the attack. Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized.", "Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized. Watch more on the attack » On the same day as the size of his pension was revealed RBS announced a UK record loss of $34.6 billion (£24.1 billion) for 2008. Politicians and commentators have expressed fury about the deal and excessive bonuses being given by bailed-out banks. Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension.", "Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension. He refused, saying he had already given up a number of contractual rights which had cost him a lot of money. Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant.", "Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant. Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\"", "Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\" AIG employees have received death threats since the company handed out $165 million (£115 million) in bonuses and security at AIG offices has been increased. And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis.", "And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis. David Hartshorn, who heads the Metropolitan Police's public order branch, said growing unemployment, failing companies and the recession could spark a \"mass protest.\" Hartshorn said the G-20 economic summit starting next week could lead to unrest as leaders of the world's richest nations head to London." ]

[ "Fred Goodwin" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- A warning of more attacks on UK bankers was made on Wednesday after the home of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin was vandalized. A recovery vehicle removes a Mercedes from the Edinburgh home of Fred Goodwin. Windows were smashed in Goodwin's house in the Scottish capital Edinburgh and those of a Mercedes-Benz limousine parked outside. It is not known if anyone was at home at the time.", "It is not known if anyone was at home at the time. Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life.", "Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life. A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless.", "A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless. \"Bank bosses should be jailed. This is just the beginning.\" No group was named in the message and it did not explicitly claim responsibility for the attack. Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized.", "Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized. Watch more on the attack » On the same day as the size of his pension was revealed RBS announced a UK record loss of $34.6 billion (£24.1 billion) for 2008. Politicians and commentators have expressed fury about the deal and excessive bonuses being given by bailed-out banks. Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension.", "Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension. He refused, saying he had already given up a number of contractual rights which had cost him a lot of money. Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant.", "Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant. Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\"", "Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\" AIG employees have received death threats since the company handed out $165 million (£115 million) in bonuses and security at AIG offices has been increased. And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis.", "And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis. David Hartshorn, who heads the Metropolitan Police's public order branch, said growing unemployment, failing companies and the recession could spark a \"mass protest.\" Hartshorn said the G-20 economic summit starting next week could lead to unrest as leaders of the world's richest nations head to London." ]

[ "more attacks on bankers" ]

[ { "end": [ 1886 ], "start": [ 1864 ] } ]

[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- A warning of more attacks on UK bankers was made on Wednesday after the home of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin was vandalized. A recovery vehicle removes a Mercedes from the Edinburgh home of Fred Goodwin. Windows were smashed in Goodwin's house in the Scottish capital Edinburgh and those of a Mercedes-Benz limousine parked outside. It is not known if anyone was at home at the time.", "It is not known if anyone was at home at the time. Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life.", "Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life. A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless.", "A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless. \"Bank bosses should be jailed. This is just the beginning.\" No group was named in the message and it did not explicitly claim responsibility for the attack. Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized.", "Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized. Watch more on the attack » On the same day as the size of his pension was revealed RBS announced a UK record loss of $34.6 billion (£24.1 billion) for 2008. Politicians and commentators have expressed fury about the deal and excessive bonuses being given by bailed-out banks. Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension.", "Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension. He refused, saying he had already given up a number of contractual rights which had cost him a lot of money. Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant.", "Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant. Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\"", "Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\" AIG employees have received death threats since the company handed out $165 million (£115 million) in bonuses and security at AIG offices has been increased. And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis.", "And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis. David Hartshorn, who heads the Metropolitan Police's public order branch, said growing unemployment, failing companies and the recession could spark a \"mass protest.\" Hartshorn said the G-20 economic summit starting next week could lead to unrest as leaders of the world's richest nations head to London." ]

[ "UK bankers" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- A warning of more attacks on UK bankers was made on Wednesday after the home of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin was vandalized. A recovery vehicle removes a Mercedes from the Edinburgh home of Fred Goodwin. Windows were smashed in Goodwin's house in the Scottish capital Edinburgh and those of a Mercedes-Benz limousine parked outside. It is not known if anyone was at home at the time.", "It is not known if anyone was at home at the time. Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life.", "Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life. A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless.", "A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless. \"Bank bosses should be jailed. This is just the beginning.\" No group was named in the message and it did not explicitly claim responsibility for the attack. Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized.", "Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized. Watch more on the attack » On the same day as the size of his pension was revealed RBS announced a UK record loss of $34.6 billion (£24.1 billion) for 2008. Politicians and commentators have expressed fury about the deal and excessive bonuses being given by bailed-out banks. Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension.", "Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension. He refused, saying he had already given up a number of contractual rights which had cost him a lot of money. Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant.", "Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant. Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\"", "Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\" AIG employees have received death threats since the company handed out $165 million (£115 million) in bonuses and security at AIG offices has been increased. And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis.", "And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis. David Hartshorn, who heads the Metropolitan Police's public order branch, said growing unemployment, failing companies and the recession could spark a \"mass protest.\" Hartshorn said the G-20 economic summit starting next week could lead to unrest as leaders of the world's richest nations head to London." ]

[ "of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- A warning of more attacks on UK bankers was made on Wednesday after the home of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin was vandalized. A recovery vehicle removes a Mercedes from the Edinburgh home of Fred Goodwin. Windows were smashed in Goodwin's house in the Scottish capital Edinburgh and those of a Mercedes-Benz limousine parked outside. It is not known if anyone was at home at the time.", "It is not known if anyone was at home at the time. Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life.", "Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life. A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless.", "A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless. \"Bank bosses should be jailed. This is just the beginning.\" No group was named in the message and it did not explicitly claim responsibility for the attack. Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized.", "Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized. Watch more on the attack » On the same day as the size of his pension was revealed RBS announced a UK record loss of $34.6 billion (£24.1 billion) for 2008. Politicians and commentators have expressed fury about the deal and excessive bonuses being given by bailed-out banks. Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension.", "Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension. He refused, saying he had already given up a number of contractual rights which had cost him a lot of money. Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant.", "Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant. Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\"", "Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\" AIG employees have received death threats since the company handed out $165 million (£115 million) in bonuses and security at AIG offices has been increased. And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis.", "And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis. David Hartshorn, who heads the Metropolitan Police's public order branch, said growing unemployment, failing companies and the recession could spark a \"mass protest.\" Hartshorn said the G-20 economic summit starting next week could lead to unrest as leaders of the world's richest nations head to London." ]

[ "AIG" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- A warning of more attacks on UK bankers was made on Wednesday after the home of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin was vandalized. A recovery vehicle removes a Mercedes from the Edinburgh home of Fred Goodwin. Windows were smashed in Goodwin's house in the Scottish capital Edinburgh and those of a Mercedes-Benz limousine parked outside. It is not known if anyone was at home at the time.", "It is not known if anyone was at home at the time. Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life.", "Goodwin -- dubbed \"Fred the Shred\" by the media for his ruthless cost-cutting -- and his family have not been living in the house since it was revealed that the 50-year-old Goodwin was receiving an annual pension of $1 million (£700,000) for life. A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless.", "A statement issued to media organizations including the Press Association after the attack said: \"We are angry that rich people, like him, are paying themselves a huge amount of money and living in luxury, while ordinary people are made unemployed, destitute and homeless. \"Bank bosses should be jailed. This is just the beginning.\" No group was named in the message and it did not explicitly claim responsibility for the attack. Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized.", "Goodwin took early retirement after RBS nearly collapsed amid the economic crisis and was later part-nationalized. Watch more on the attack » On the same day as the size of his pension was revealed RBS announced a UK record loss of $34.6 billion (£24.1 billion) for 2008. Politicians and commentators have expressed fury about the deal and excessive bonuses being given by bailed-out banks. Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension.", "Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, head of the Treasury, urged Goodwin to give up his pension. He refused, saying he had already given up a number of contractual rights which had cost him a lot of money. Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant.", "Watch consternation at Goodwin's £16 million pension fund » The statement warning of more attacks on bankers came days after AIG sent a memo to employees giving them security advice as fury grows in the U.S. over millions paid out in bonuses by the bailed-out U.S. insurance giant. Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\"", "Employees were warned not to wear the company logo, to travel in pairs and park in well-lit places, and to phone security if they notice anyone \"spending an inordinate amount of time near an AIG facility.\" AIG employees have received death threats since the company handed out $165 million (£115 million) in bonuses and security at AIG offices has been increased. And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis.", "And last month British police warned that officers were preparing for a \"summer of rage\" as protests mount across Europe against the economic crisis. David Hartshorn, who heads the Metropolitan Police's public order branch, said growing unemployment, failing companies and the recession could spark a \"mass protest.\" Hartshorn said the G-20 economic summit starting next week could lead to unrest as leaders of the world's richest nations head to London." ]

[ "Nigeria" ]

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[ "LAGOS, Nigeria (CNN) -- Nigeria has set its sights on making multibillion-dollar oil deals with China amid peace moves with militants. Hundreds of militants have laid down their weapons in exchange for a pardon and a job. Lawmakers in the west African country -- one of the world's top producers of oil -- are crafting new money-making changes for its state oil corporation, as officials negotiate multibillion-dollar oil deals with China. At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions.", "At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions. Nigeria's minister for state of petroleum, Odein Ajumogobia, talked this month about the developments. The changes aimed at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation will address allegations of corruption and mismanagement, he said. \"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said.", "\"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said. \"We are going to make sure that the petroleum directorate, for example, where the minister will reside, is going to be manned by professionals who understand the industry and have the experience.\" Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added.", "Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added. The state-run China Daily reported in September that the China National Offshore Oil Corporation was negotiating with Nigeria over a $30 billion oil deal. The talks are part of China's oil-buying binge this year. Its government-controlled oil companies have closed or floated a slew of deals all over the world, including billion-dollar deals with Russian oil company Rosneft and Brazil's Petrobras. The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China.", "The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China. \"There is no deal yet,\" he said. \"We all know the appetite of the Chinese for energy -- a huge population and so on -- and they're looking for oil and Nigeria has a lot of it.\" Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day.", "Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day. But many of those attacks might end, thanks to a cease-fire with the militant group MEND, or the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta. The truce was negotiated in the summer and was extended in September. MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians.", "MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians. Last week, the group said it was calling off the truce, but there have not been renewed attacks. Nigeria hopes to leverage the fragile peace to reap big dollars from its oil industry, Ajumogobia said." ]

[ "Nigeria" ]

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[ "LAGOS, Nigeria (CNN) -- Nigeria has set its sights on making multibillion-dollar oil deals with China amid peace moves with militants. Hundreds of militants have laid down their weapons in exchange for a pardon and a job. Lawmakers in the west African country -- one of the world's top producers of oil -- are crafting new money-making changes for its state oil corporation, as officials negotiate multibillion-dollar oil deals with China. At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions.", "At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions. Nigeria's minister for state of petroleum, Odein Ajumogobia, talked this month about the developments. The changes aimed at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation will address allegations of corruption and mismanagement, he said. \"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said.", "\"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said. \"We are going to make sure that the petroleum directorate, for example, where the minister will reside, is going to be manned by professionals who understand the industry and have the experience.\" Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added.", "Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added. The state-run China Daily reported in September that the China National Offshore Oil Corporation was negotiating with Nigeria over a $30 billion oil deal. The talks are part of China's oil-buying binge this year. Its government-controlled oil companies have closed or floated a slew of deals all over the world, including billion-dollar deals with Russian oil company Rosneft and Brazil's Petrobras. The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China.", "The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China. \"There is no deal yet,\" he said. \"We all know the appetite of the Chinese for energy -- a huge population and so on -- and they're looking for oil and Nigeria has a lot of it.\" Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day.", "Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day. But many of those attacks might end, thanks to a cease-fire with the militant group MEND, or the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta. The truce was negotiated in the summer and was extended in September. MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians.", "MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians. Last week, the group said it was calling off the truce, but there have not been renewed attacks. Nigeria hopes to leverage the fragile peace to reap big dollars from its oil industry, Ajumogobia said." ]

[ "militants." ]

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[ "LAGOS, Nigeria (CNN) -- Nigeria has set its sights on making multibillion-dollar oil deals with China amid peace moves with militants. Hundreds of militants have laid down their weapons in exchange for a pardon and a job. Lawmakers in the west African country -- one of the world's top producers of oil -- are crafting new money-making changes for its state oil corporation, as officials negotiate multibillion-dollar oil deals with China. At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions.", "At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions. Nigeria's minister for state of petroleum, Odein Ajumogobia, talked this month about the developments. The changes aimed at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation will address allegations of corruption and mismanagement, he said. \"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said.", "\"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said. \"We are going to make sure that the petroleum directorate, for example, where the minister will reside, is going to be manned by professionals who understand the industry and have the experience.\" Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added.", "Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added. The state-run China Daily reported in September that the China National Offshore Oil Corporation was negotiating with Nigeria over a $30 billion oil deal. The talks are part of China's oil-buying binge this year. Its government-controlled oil companies have closed or floated a slew of deals all over the world, including billion-dollar deals with Russian oil company Rosneft and Brazil's Petrobras. The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China.", "The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China. \"There is no deal yet,\" he said. \"We all know the appetite of the Chinese for energy -- a huge population and so on -- and they're looking for oil and Nigeria has a lot of it.\" Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day.", "Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day. But many of those attacks might end, thanks to a cease-fire with the militant group MEND, or the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta. The truce was negotiated in the summer and was extended in September. MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians.", "MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians. Last week, the group said it was calling off the truce, but there have not been renewed attacks. Nigeria hopes to leverage the fragile peace to reap big dollars from its oil industry, Ajumogobia said." ]

[ "$30 billion" ]

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[ "LAGOS, Nigeria (CNN) -- Nigeria has set its sights on making multibillion-dollar oil deals with China amid peace moves with militants. Hundreds of militants have laid down their weapons in exchange for a pardon and a job. Lawmakers in the west African country -- one of the world's top producers of oil -- are crafting new money-making changes for its state oil corporation, as officials negotiate multibillion-dollar oil deals with China. At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions.", "At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions. Nigeria's minister for state of petroleum, Odein Ajumogobia, talked this month about the developments. The changes aimed at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation will address allegations of corruption and mismanagement, he said. \"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said.", "\"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said. \"We are going to make sure that the petroleum directorate, for example, where the minister will reside, is going to be manned by professionals who understand the industry and have the experience.\" Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added.", "Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added. The state-run China Daily reported in September that the China National Offshore Oil Corporation was negotiating with Nigeria over a $30 billion oil deal. The talks are part of China's oil-buying binge this year. Its government-controlled oil companies have closed or floated a slew of deals all over the world, including billion-dollar deals with Russian oil company Rosneft and Brazil's Petrobras. The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China.", "The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China. \"There is no deal yet,\" he said. \"We all know the appetite of the Chinese for energy -- a huge population and so on -- and they're looking for oil and Nigeria has a lot of it.\" Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day.", "Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day. But many of those attacks might end, thanks to a cease-fire with the militant group MEND, or the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta. The truce was negotiated in the summer and was extended in September. MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians.", "MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians. Last week, the group said it was calling off the truce, but there have not been renewed attacks. Nigeria hopes to leverage the fragile peace to reap big dollars from its oil industry, Ajumogobia said." ]

[ "multibillion-dollar oil" ]

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[ "LAGOS, Nigeria (CNN) -- Nigeria has set its sights on making multibillion-dollar oil deals with China amid peace moves with militants. Hundreds of militants have laid down their weapons in exchange for a pardon and a job. Lawmakers in the west African country -- one of the world's top producers of oil -- are crafting new money-making changes for its state oil corporation, as officials negotiate multibillion-dollar oil deals with China. At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions.", "At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions. Nigeria's minister for state of petroleum, Odein Ajumogobia, talked this month about the developments. The changes aimed at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation will address allegations of corruption and mismanagement, he said. \"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said.", "\"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said. \"We are going to make sure that the petroleum directorate, for example, where the minister will reside, is going to be manned by professionals who understand the industry and have the experience.\" Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added.", "Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added. The state-run China Daily reported in September that the China National Offshore Oil Corporation was negotiating with Nigeria over a $30 billion oil deal. The talks are part of China's oil-buying binge this year. Its government-controlled oil companies have closed or floated a slew of deals all over the world, including billion-dollar deals with Russian oil company Rosneft and Brazil's Petrobras. The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China.", "The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China. \"There is no deal yet,\" he said. \"We all know the appetite of the Chinese for energy -- a huge population and so on -- and they're looking for oil and Nigeria has a lot of it.\" Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day.", "Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day. But many of those attacks might end, thanks to a cease-fire with the militant group MEND, or the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta. The truce was negotiated in the summer and was extended in September. MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians.", "MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians. Last week, the group said it was calling off the truce, but there have not been renewed attacks. Nigeria hopes to leverage the fragile peace to reap big dollars from its oil industry, Ajumogobia said." ]

[ "attacks have cost the oil industry millions." ]

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[ "LAGOS, Nigeria (CNN) -- Nigeria has set its sights on making multibillion-dollar oil deals with China amid peace moves with militants. Hundreds of militants have laid down their weapons in exchange for a pardon and a job. Lawmakers in the west African country -- one of the world's top producers of oil -- are crafting new money-making changes for its state oil corporation, as officials negotiate multibillion-dollar oil deals with China. At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions.", "At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions. Nigeria's minister for state of petroleum, Odein Ajumogobia, talked this month about the developments. The changes aimed at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation will address allegations of corruption and mismanagement, he said. \"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said.", "\"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said. \"We are going to make sure that the petroleum directorate, for example, where the minister will reside, is going to be manned by professionals who understand the industry and have the experience.\" Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added.", "Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added. The state-run China Daily reported in September that the China National Offshore Oil Corporation was negotiating with Nigeria over a $30 billion oil deal. The talks are part of China's oil-buying binge this year. Its government-controlled oil companies have closed or floated a slew of deals all over the world, including billion-dollar deals with Russian oil company Rosneft and Brazil's Petrobras. The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China.", "The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China. \"There is no deal yet,\" he said. \"We all know the appetite of the Chinese for energy -- a huge population and so on -- and they're looking for oil and Nigeria has a lot of it.\" Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day.", "Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day. But many of those attacks might end, thanks to a cease-fire with the militant group MEND, or the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta. The truce was negotiated in the summer and was extended in September. MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians.", "MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians. Last week, the group said it was calling off the truce, but there have not been renewed attacks. Nigeria hopes to leverage the fragile peace to reap big dollars from its oil industry, Ajumogobia said." ]

[ "China" ]

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[ "LAGOS, Nigeria (CNN) -- Nigeria has set its sights on making multibillion-dollar oil deals with China amid peace moves with militants. Hundreds of militants have laid down their weapons in exchange for a pardon and a job. Lawmakers in the west African country -- one of the world's top producers of oil -- are crafting new money-making changes for its state oil corporation, as officials negotiate multibillion-dollar oil deals with China. At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions.", "At the same time, the government is brokering peace with bandits whose attacks have cost the oil industry millions. Nigeria's minister for state of petroleum, Odein Ajumogobia, talked this month about the developments. The changes aimed at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation will address allegations of corruption and mismanagement, he said. \"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said.", "\"Some of the excesses we've seen in the industry are as a result of the lack of regulation,\" Ajumogobia said. \"We are going to make sure that the petroleum directorate, for example, where the minister will reside, is going to be manned by professionals who understand the industry and have the experience.\" Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added.", "Nigeria welcomes China's recent interest in investing in Nigeria's oil industry, Ajumogobia added. The state-run China Daily reported in September that the China National Offshore Oil Corporation was negotiating with Nigeria over a $30 billion oil deal. The talks are part of China's oil-buying binge this year. Its government-controlled oil companies have closed or floated a slew of deals all over the world, including billion-dollar deals with Russian oil company Rosneft and Brazil's Petrobras. The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China.", "The Nigerian minister offered few details about negotiations with China. \"There is no deal yet,\" he said. \"We all know the appetite of the Chinese for energy -- a huge population and so on -- and they're looking for oil and Nigeria has a lot of it.\" Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day.", "Oil bandits have plagued Nigeria for years, attacking pipelines and cutting production by over 1 million barrels of oil a day. But many of those attacks might end, thanks to a cease-fire with the militant group MEND, or the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta. The truce was negotiated in the summer and was extended in September. MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians.", "MEND has demanded a fairer distribution of oil wealth in the Niger Delta and wants oil revenue reinvested in the region, instead of enriching those whom the militants consider corrupt politicians. Last week, the group said it was calling off the truce, but there have not been renewed attacks. Nigeria hopes to leverage the fragile peace to reap big dollars from its oil industry, Ajumogobia said." ]