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[ "FORT CAMPBELL, Kentucky (CNN) -- The 101st Airborne's senior commander in effect ordered his soldiers Wednesday not to commit suicide, a plea that came after 11 suicides since January 1, two of them in the past week. An Army honor guard stands ready to fire a salute at Fort Campbell. \"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig.", "\"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend told his forces. \"It's bad for soldiers, it's bad for families, bad for your units, bad for this division and our army and our country and it's got to stop now. Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\"", "Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\" Fort Campbell's suicide rate, the highest in the Army, \"is not a good statistic,\" he said in remarks to one of four divisions he addressed during the day. After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said.", "After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said. \"Suicide is a permanent solution to what is only a temporary problem,\" Townsend said. \"Screaming Eagles don't quit. No matter how bad your problem seems today, trust me, it's not the end of the world. It will be better tomorrow.", "It will be better tomorrow. Don't take away your tomorrow.\" He urged anyone feeling hopeless or suicidal to \"tell somebody.\" \"You wouldn't hesitate to seek medical attention for a physical injury or wound; don't hesitate to seek medical attention for a psychological injury.\" Townsend exhorted any soldier who suspects that a fellow soldier may be feeling suicidal to act -- first by asking how the soldier feels, then by escorting him or her to help. \"Do not wait,\" he said.", "\"Do not wait,\" he said. Soldiers can turn to their leaders, chaplains, medics, social workers, teammates, family and friends, he said. \"Don't let yourself, your buddies or your families down,\" he said, ending his comments by repeating, \"This has got to stop, soldiers. It's got to stop now. Have a great week.\"", "Have a great week.\" But Townsend's message -- called a Second Suicide Stand-Down event -- is likely to be ineffective, said Dr. Mark Kaplan, a professor of community health at Portland State University in Oregon, who has researched veterans' suicide and served last year on a Veterans Administration blue-ribbon panel on suicide risk. \"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview.", "\"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview. \"I'm not sure that a command like this is going to alter the course of somebody who is on a trajectory of self-harm.\" He suggested the Army might want to adopt the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs model. \"They're dealing with a comparable problem with a similar population,\" Kaplan said. \"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this.", "\"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this. This is like any other order.\" The military culture attaches a stigma to mental illness that needs to be reduced, he said. Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said.", "Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said. If the Army is serious about addressing the problem, it needs to address the stressors common to soldiers, including financial problems, marital problems, frequency of deployments, length of deployments, deployments to hostile environments, exposure to extreme stress and service-related injuries, he said. The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said.", "The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said. \"More often than not, these are individuals who'll get liquored up, so to speak, and have access to a gun and die from a self-inflicted gunshot wound,\" Kaplan said. Bill Lichtenstein, who serves on the board of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, the advisory" ]

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[ "FORT CAMPBELL, Kentucky (CNN) -- The 101st Airborne's senior commander in effect ordered his soldiers Wednesday not to commit suicide, a plea that came after 11 suicides since January 1, two of them in the past week. An Army honor guard stands ready to fire a salute at Fort Campbell. \"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig.", "\"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend told his forces. \"It's bad for soldiers, it's bad for families, bad for your units, bad for this division and our army and our country and it's got to stop now. Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\"", "Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\" Fort Campbell's suicide rate, the highest in the Army, \"is not a good statistic,\" he said in remarks to one of four divisions he addressed during the day. After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said.", "After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said. \"Suicide is a permanent solution to what is only a temporary problem,\" Townsend said. \"Screaming Eagles don't quit. No matter how bad your problem seems today, trust me, it's not the end of the world. It will be better tomorrow.", "It will be better tomorrow. Don't take away your tomorrow.\" He urged anyone feeling hopeless or suicidal to \"tell somebody.\" \"You wouldn't hesitate to seek medical attention for a physical injury or wound; don't hesitate to seek medical attention for a psychological injury.\" Townsend exhorted any soldier who suspects that a fellow soldier may be feeling suicidal to act -- first by asking how the soldier feels, then by escorting him or her to help. \"Do not wait,\" he said.", "\"Do not wait,\" he said. Soldiers can turn to their leaders, chaplains, medics, social workers, teammates, family and friends, he said. \"Don't let yourself, your buddies or your families down,\" he said, ending his comments by repeating, \"This has got to stop, soldiers. It's got to stop now. Have a great week.\"", "Have a great week.\" But Townsend's message -- called a Second Suicide Stand-Down event -- is likely to be ineffective, said Dr. Mark Kaplan, a professor of community health at Portland State University in Oregon, who has researched veterans' suicide and served last year on a Veterans Administration blue-ribbon panel on suicide risk. \"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview.", "\"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview. \"I'm not sure that a command like this is going to alter the course of somebody who is on a trajectory of self-harm.\" He suggested the Army might want to adopt the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs model. \"They're dealing with a comparable problem with a similar population,\" Kaplan said. \"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this.", "\"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this. This is like any other order.\" The military culture attaches a stigma to mental illness that needs to be reduced, he said. Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said.", "Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said. If the Army is serious about addressing the problem, it needs to address the stressors common to soldiers, including financial problems, marital problems, frequency of deployments, length of deployments, deployments to hostile environments, exposure to extreme stress and service-related injuries, he said. The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said.", "The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said. \"More often than not, these are individuals who'll get liquored up, so to speak, and have access to a gun and die from a self-inflicted gunshot wound,\" Kaplan said. Bill Lichtenstein, who serves on the board of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, the advisory" ]

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[ "FORT CAMPBELL, Kentucky (CNN) -- The 101st Airborne's senior commander in effect ordered his soldiers Wednesday not to commit suicide, a plea that came after 11 suicides since January 1, two of them in the past week. An Army honor guard stands ready to fire a salute at Fort Campbell. \"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig.", "\"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend told his forces. \"It's bad for soldiers, it's bad for families, bad for your units, bad for this division and our army and our country and it's got to stop now. Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\"", "Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\" Fort Campbell's suicide rate, the highest in the Army, \"is not a good statistic,\" he said in remarks to one of four divisions he addressed during the day. After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said.", "After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said. \"Suicide is a permanent solution to what is only a temporary problem,\" Townsend said. \"Screaming Eagles don't quit. No matter how bad your problem seems today, trust me, it's not the end of the world. It will be better tomorrow.", "It will be better tomorrow. Don't take away your tomorrow.\" He urged anyone feeling hopeless or suicidal to \"tell somebody.\" \"You wouldn't hesitate to seek medical attention for a physical injury or wound; don't hesitate to seek medical attention for a psychological injury.\" Townsend exhorted any soldier who suspects that a fellow soldier may be feeling suicidal to act -- first by asking how the soldier feels, then by escorting him or her to help. \"Do not wait,\" he said.", "\"Do not wait,\" he said. Soldiers can turn to their leaders, chaplains, medics, social workers, teammates, family and friends, he said. \"Don't let yourself, your buddies or your families down,\" he said, ending his comments by repeating, \"This has got to stop, soldiers. It's got to stop now. Have a great week.\"", "Have a great week.\" But Townsend's message -- called a Second Suicide Stand-Down event -- is likely to be ineffective, said Dr. Mark Kaplan, a professor of community health at Portland State University in Oregon, who has researched veterans' suicide and served last year on a Veterans Administration blue-ribbon panel on suicide risk. \"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview.", "\"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview. \"I'm not sure that a command like this is going to alter the course of somebody who is on a trajectory of self-harm.\" He suggested the Army might want to adopt the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs model. \"They're dealing with a comparable problem with a similar population,\" Kaplan said. \"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this.", "\"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this. This is like any other order.\" The military culture attaches a stigma to mental illness that needs to be reduced, he said. Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said.", "Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said. If the Army is serious about addressing the problem, it needs to address the stressors common to soldiers, including financial problems, marital problems, frequency of deployments, length of deployments, deployments to hostile environments, exposure to extreme stress and service-related injuries, he said. The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said.", "The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said. \"More often than not, these are individuals who'll get liquored up, so to speak, and have access to a gun and die from a self-inflicted gunshot wound,\" Kaplan said. Bill Lichtenstein, who serves on the board of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, the advisory" ]

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[ "FORT CAMPBELL, Kentucky (CNN) -- The 101st Airborne's senior commander in effect ordered his soldiers Wednesday not to commit suicide, a plea that came after 11 suicides since January 1, two of them in the past week. An Army honor guard stands ready to fire a salute at Fort Campbell. \"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig.", "\"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend told his forces. \"It's bad for soldiers, it's bad for families, bad for your units, bad for this division and our army and our country and it's got to stop now. Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\"", "Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\" Fort Campbell's suicide rate, the highest in the Army, \"is not a good statistic,\" he said in remarks to one of four divisions he addressed during the day. After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said.", "After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said. \"Suicide is a permanent solution to what is only a temporary problem,\" Townsend said. \"Screaming Eagles don't quit. No matter how bad your problem seems today, trust me, it's not the end of the world. It will be better tomorrow.", "It will be better tomorrow. Don't take away your tomorrow.\" He urged anyone feeling hopeless or suicidal to \"tell somebody.\" \"You wouldn't hesitate to seek medical attention for a physical injury or wound; don't hesitate to seek medical attention for a psychological injury.\" Townsend exhorted any soldier who suspects that a fellow soldier may be feeling suicidal to act -- first by asking how the soldier feels, then by escorting him or her to help. \"Do not wait,\" he said.", "\"Do not wait,\" he said. Soldiers can turn to their leaders, chaplains, medics, social workers, teammates, family and friends, he said. \"Don't let yourself, your buddies or your families down,\" he said, ending his comments by repeating, \"This has got to stop, soldiers. It's got to stop now. Have a great week.\"", "Have a great week.\" But Townsend's message -- called a Second Suicide Stand-Down event -- is likely to be ineffective, said Dr. Mark Kaplan, a professor of community health at Portland State University in Oregon, who has researched veterans' suicide and served last year on a Veterans Administration blue-ribbon panel on suicide risk. \"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview.", "\"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview. \"I'm not sure that a command like this is going to alter the course of somebody who is on a trajectory of self-harm.\" He suggested the Army might want to adopt the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs model. \"They're dealing with a comparable problem with a similar population,\" Kaplan said. \"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this.", "\"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this. This is like any other order.\" The military culture attaches a stigma to mental illness that needs to be reduced, he said. Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said.", "Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said. If the Army is serious about addressing the problem, it needs to address the stressors common to soldiers, including financial problems, marital problems, frequency of deployments, length of deployments, deployments to hostile environments, exposure to extreme stress and service-related injuries, he said. The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said.", "The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said. \"More often than not, these are individuals who'll get liquored up, so to speak, and have access to a gun and die from a self-inflicted gunshot wound,\" Kaplan said. Bill Lichtenstein, who serves on the board of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, the advisory" ]

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[ "FORT CAMPBELL, Kentucky (CNN) -- The 101st Airborne's senior commander in effect ordered his soldiers Wednesday not to commit suicide, a plea that came after 11 suicides since January 1, two of them in the past week. An Army honor guard stands ready to fire a salute at Fort Campbell. \"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig.", "\"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend told his forces. \"It's bad for soldiers, it's bad for families, bad for your units, bad for this division and our army and our country and it's got to stop now. Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\"", "Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\" Fort Campbell's suicide rate, the highest in the Army, \"is not a good statistic,\" he said in remarks to one of four divisions he addressed during the day. After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said.", "After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said. \"Suicide is a permanent solution to what is only a temporary problem,\" Townsend said. \"Screaming Eagles don't quit. No matter how bad your problem seems today, trust me, it's not the end of the world. It will be better tomorrow.", "It will be better tomorrow. Don't take away your tomorrow.\" He urged anyone feeling hopeless or suicidal to \"tell somebody.\" \"You wouldn't hesitate to seek medical attention for a physical injury or wound; don't hesitate to seek medical attention for a psychological injury.\" Townsend exhorted any soldier who suspects that a fellow soldier may be feeling suicidal to act -- first by asking how the soldier feels, then by escorting him or her to help. \"Do not wait,\" he said.", "\"Do not wait,\" he said. Soldiers can turn to their leaders, chaplains, medics, social workers, teammates, family and friends, he said. \"Don't let yourself, your buddies or your families down,\" he said, ending his comments by repeating, \"This has got to stop, soldiers. It's got to stop now. Have a great week.\"", "Have a great week.\" But Townsend's message -- called a Second Suicide Stand-Down event -- is likely to be ineffective, said Dr. Mark Kaplan, a professor of community health at Portland State University in Oregon, who has researched veterans' suicide and served last year on a Veterans Administration blue-ribbon panel on suicide risk. \"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview.", "\"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview. \"I'm not sure that a command like this is going to alter the course of somebody who is on a trajectory of self-harm.\" He suggested the Army might want to adopt the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs model. \"They're dealing with a comparable problem with a similar population,\" Kaplan said. \"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this.", "\"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this. This is like any other order.\" The military culture attaches a stigma to mental illness that needs to be reduced, he said. Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said.", "Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said. If the Army is serious about addressing the problem, it needs to address the stressors common to soldiers, including financial problems, marital problems, frequency of deployments, length of deployments, deployments to hostile environments, exposure to extreme stress and service-related injuries, he said. The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said.", "The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said. \"More often than not, these are individuals who'll get liquored up, so to speak, and have access to a gun and die from a self-inflicted gunshot wound,\" Kaplan said. Bill Lichtenstein, who serves on the board of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, the advisory" ]

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[ "FORT CAMPBELL, Kentucky (CNN) -- The 101st Airborne's senior commander in effect ordered his soldiers Wednesday not to commit suicide, a plea that came after 11 suicides since January 1, two of them in the past week. An Army honor guard stands ready to fire a salute at Fort Campbell. \"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig.", "\"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad,\" Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend told his forces. \"It's bad for soldiers, it's bad for families, bad for your units, bad for this division and our army and our country and it's got to stop now. Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\"", "Suicides on Fort Campbell have to stop now.\" Fort Campbell's suicide rate, the highest in the Army, \"is not a good statistic,\" he said in remarks to one of four divisions he addressed during the day. After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said.", "After nearly one soldier per week committed suicide at the post between January and mid-March, the Army instituted a suicide prevention program that \"seemed to be having good effects\" until last week, when two more suicides occurred, he said. \"Suicide is a permanent solution to what is only a temporary problem,\" Townsend said. \"Screaming Eagles don't quit. No matter how bad your problem seems today, trust me, it's not the end of the world. It will be better tomorrow.", "It will be better tomorrow. Don't take away your tomorrow.\" He urged anyone feeling hopeless or suicidal to \"tell somebody.\" \"You wouldn't hesitate to seek medical attention for a physical injury or wound; don't hesitate to seek medical attention for a psychological injury.\" Townsend exhorted any soldier who suspects that a fellow soldier may be feeling suicidal to act -- first by asking how the soldier feels, then by escorting him or her to help. \"Do not wait,\" he said.", "\"Do not wait,\" he said. Soldiers can turn to their leaders, chaplains, medics, social workers, teammates, family and friends, he said. \"Don't let yourself, your buddies or your families down,\" he said, ending his comments by repeating, \"This has got to stop, soldiers. It's got to stop now. Have a great week.\"", "Have a great week.\" But Townsend's message -- called a Second Suicide Stand-Down event -- is likely to be ineffective, said Dr. Mark Kaplan, a professor of community health at Portland State University in Oregon, who has researched veterans' suicide and served last year on a Veterans Administration blue-ribbon panel on suicide risk. \"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview.", "\"It sounds like an order,\" he told CNN in a telephone interview. \"I'm not sure that a command like this is going to alter the course of somebody who is on a trajectory of self-harm.\" He suggested the Army might want to adopt the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs model. \"They're dealing with a comparable problem with a similar population,\" Kaplan said. \"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this.", "\"They have infused more sensitivity to their approach to suicide prevention as opposed to this. This is like any other order.\" The military culture attaches a stigma to mental illness that needs to be reduced, he said. Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said.", "Soldiers who acknowledge they are considering suicide can suffer severe repercussions, such as losing opportunities for promotion and access to firearms, he said. If the Army is serious about addressing the problem, it needs to address the stressors common to soldiers, including financial problems, marital problems, frequency of deployments, length of deployments, deployments to hostile environments, exposure to extreme stress and service-related injuries, he said. The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said.", "The role of alcohol too must be addressed if the rate of suicide is to be lowered, he said. \"More often than not, these are individuals who'll get liquored up, so to speak, and have access to a gun and die from a self-inflicted gunshot wound,\" Kaplan said. Bill Lichtenstein, who serves on the board of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, the advisory" ]

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[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "from the cell phone screens" ]

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[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

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[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "from the cell phone screens" ]

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[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "\"The generator," ]

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[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "emergency appendix operation" ]

[ { "end": [ 135 ], "start": [ 108 ] } ]

[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "cell phone screens" ]

[ { "end": [ 74 ], "start": [ 57 ] } ]

[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "Villa Mercedes," ]

[ { "end": [ 369 ], "start": [ 355 ] } ]

[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "The light from the cell phone screens" ]

[ { "end": [ 74 ], "start": [ 38 ] } ]

[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province." ]

[ { "end": [ 404 ], "start": [ 303 ] } ]

[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes," ]

[ { "end": [ 369 ], "start": [ 307 ] } ]

[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "didn't work,\"" ]

[ { "end": [ 479 ], "start": [ 467 ] } ]

[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) -- The light from the cell phone screens allowed surgeons to complete an emergency appendix operation during a blackout in a city in central Argentina, reports said on Saturday. Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province.", "Leonardo Molina, 29, was on the operating table on July 21, when the power went out in the Policlinico Juan D. Peron, the main hospital in Villa Mercedes, a small city in San Luis province. \"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station.", "\"The generator, which should have been working correctly, didn't work,\" a hospital spokesman, whose name was not given, told TN television news station. \"The surgeons and anesthetists were in the dark... A family member got some cell phones together from people in the hallway and took them in to provide light,\" he said. Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off.", "Ricardo Molina, 39, Leonardo's brother, told La Nacion newspaper that the lights were out for an hour and his brother's anesthesia was wearing off. E-mail to a friend" ]

[ "New elections" ]

[ { "end": [ 528 ], "start": [ 516 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kuwait's leader dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early elections, after the Cabinet resigned this week following a power struggle with the government. Kuwait's emir has dissolved parliament following conflict between the Cabinet and govenrment. The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability.", "The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability. New elections have been set for May 17, according to Kuwait's state-run news agency, KUNA. According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament.", "According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament. Kuwait's parliament, made up mostly of opposition politicians, has been locked in a feud with the government which it accuses of corruption and abuse of power. Parliament has continuously called for some government members to be investigated, which is what prompted the Cabinet to resign this week. Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media.", "Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media. E-mail to a friend CNN Senior Arab Affairs Editor Octavia Nasr contributed to this report" ]

[ "May 17," ]

[ { "end": [ 554 ], "start": [ 548 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kuwait's leader dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early elections, after the Cabinet resigned this week following a power struggle with the government. Kuwait's emir has dissolved parliament following conflict between the Cabinet and govenrment. The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability.", "The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability. New elections have been set for May 17, according to Kuwait's state-run news agency, KUNA. According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament.", "According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament. Kuwait's parliament, made up mostly of opposition politicians, has been locked in a feud with the government which it accuses of corruption and abuse of power. Parliament has continuously called for some government members to be investigated, which is what prompted the Cabinet to resign this week. Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media.", "Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media. E-mail to a friend CNN Senior Arab Affairs Editor Octavia Nasr contributed to this report" ]

[ "Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah," ]

[ { "end": [ 317 ], "start": [ 287 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kuwait's leader dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early elections, after the Cabinet resigned this week following a power struggle with the government. Kuwait's emir has dissolved parliament following conflict between the Cabinet and govenrment. The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability.", "The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability. New elections have been set for May 17, according to Kuwait's state-run news agency, KUNA. According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament.", "According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament. Kuwait's parliament, made up mostly of opposition politicians, has been locked in a feud with the government which it accuses of corruption and abuse of power. Parliament has continuously called for some government members to be investigated, which is what prompted the Cabinet to resign this week. Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media.", "Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media. E-mail to a friend CNN Senior Arab Affairs Editor Octavia Nasr contributed to this report" ]

[ "he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity," ]

[ { "end": [ 397 ], "start": [ 324 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kuwait's leader dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early elections, after the Cabinet resigned this week following a power struggle with the government. Kuwait's emir has dissolved parliament following conflict between the Cabinet and govenrment. The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability.", "The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability. New elections have been set for May 17, according to Kuwait's state-run news agency, KUNA. According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament.", "According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament. Kuwait's parliament, made up mostly of opposition politicians, has been locked in a feud with the government which it accuses of corruption and abuse of power. Parliament has continuously called for some government members to be investigated, which is what prompted the Cabinet to resign this week. Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media.", "Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media. E-mail to a friend CNN Senior Arab Affairs Editor Octavia Nasr contributed to this report" ]

[ "Kuwait's leader" ]

[ { "end": [ 24 ], "start": [ 10 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kuwait's leader dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early elections, after the Cabinet resigned this week following a power struggle with the government. Kuwait's emir has dissolved parliament following conflict between the Cabinet and govenrment. The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability.", "The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability. New elections have been set for May 17, according to Kuwait's state-run news agency, KUNA. According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament.", "According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament. Kuwait's parliament, made up mostly of opposition politicians, has been locked in a feud with the government which it accuses of corruption and abuse of power. Parliament has continuously called for some government members to be investigated, which is what prompted the Cabinet to resign this week. Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media.", "Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media. E-mail to a friend CNN Senior Arab Affairs Editor Octavia Nasr contributed to this report" ]

[ "dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early elections, after the" ]

[ { "end": [ 100 ], "start": [ 26 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kuwait's leader dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early elections, after the Cabinet resigned this week following a power struggle with the government. Kuwait's emir has dissolved parliament following conflict between the Cabinet and govenrment. The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability.", "The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability. New elections have been set for May 17, according to Kuwait's state-run news agency, KUNA. According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament.", "According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament. Kuwait's parliament, made up mostly of opposition politicians, has been locked in a feud with the government which it accuses of corruption and abuse of power. Parliament has continuously called for some government members to be investigated, which is what prompted the Cabinet to resign this week. Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media.", "Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media. E-mail to a friend CNN Senior Arab Affairs Editor Octavia Nasr contributed to this report" ]

[ "Cabinet" ]

[ { "end": [ 108 ], "start": [ 102 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kuwait's leader dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early elections, after the Cabinet resigned this week following a power struggle with the government. Kuwait's emir has dissolved parliament following conflict between the Cabinet and govenrment. The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability.", "The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability. New elections have been set for May 17, according to Kuwait's state-run news agency, KUNA. According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament.", "According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament. Kuwait's parliament, made up mostly of opposition politicians, has been locked in a feud with the government which it accuses of corruption and abuse of power. Parliament has continuously called for some government members to be investigated, which is what prompted the Cabinet to resign this week. Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media.", "Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media. E-mail to a friend CNN Senior Arab Affairs Editor Octavia Nasr contributed to this report" ]

[ "The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah," ]

[ { "end": [ 317 ], "start": [ 277 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kuwait's leader dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early elections, after the Cabinet resigned this week following a power struggle with the government. Kuwait's emir has dissolved parliament following conflict between the Cabinet and govenrment. The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability.", "The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability. New elections have been set for May 17, according to Kuwait's state-run news agency, KUNA. According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament.", "According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament. Kuwait's parliament, made up mostly of opposition politicians, has been locked in a feud with the government which it accuses of corruption and abuse of power. Parliament has continuously called for some government members to be investigated, which is what prompted the Cabinet to resign this week. Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media.", "Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media. E-mail to a friend CNN Senior Arab Affairs Editor Octavia Nasr contributed to this report" ]

[ "the government." ]

[ { "end": [ 175 ], "start": [ 161 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- Kuwait's leader dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early elections, after the Cabinet resigned this week following a power struggle with the government. Kuwait's emir has dissolved parliament following conflict between the Cabinet and govenrment. The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability.", "The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and stability. New elections have been set for May 17, according to Kuwait's state-run news agency, KUNA. According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament.", "According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of dissolving parliament. Kuwait's parliament, made up mostly of opposition politicians, has been locked in a feud with the government which it accuses of corruption and abuse of power. Parliament has continuously called for some government members to be investigated, which is what prompted the Cabinet to resign this week. Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media.", "Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements to the media. E-mail to a friend CNN Senior Arab Affairs Editor Octavia Nasr contributed to this report" ]

[ "failed policies of the past." ]

[ { "end": [ 2353 ], "start": [ 2326 ] } ]

[ "Washington (CNN) -- House Republican leaders will unveil a 21-page \"Pledge to America\" on Thursday that presents a \"governing agenda\" for what Republicans would do if they win control of Congress in November. CNN obtained a copy of the document (PDF) Wednesday. The plan focuses primarily on jobs and the economy, with a short reference in the \"preamble\" to the party's position on social issues.", "The plan focuses primarily on jobs and the economy, with a short reference in the \"preamble\" to the party's position on social issues. According to the document, House Republicans want to permanently extend all the tax cuts due to expire at the end of this year, give small businesses a tax deduction equal to 20 percent of their income and require Congress to review any new federal regulations that add to the deficit.", "According to the document, House Republicans want to permanently extend all the tax cuts due to expire at the end of this year, give small businesses a tax deduction equal to 20 percent of their income and require Congress to review any new federal regulations that add to the deficit. The document lacks, however, a pledge against unrelated pet projects that members of Congress insert in spending bills to bring funding to their home districts -- known as earmarks. Banning earmarks is typically a staple of Republican policy.", "Banning earmarks is typically a staple of Republican policy. Some provisions matched positions of the conservative Tea Party movement that has helped defeat mainstream Republican candidates in several primary elections this year. For example, the document calls for a federal hiring freeze on nonsecurity employees and requiring all legislation to include a clause showing that it is authorized under the Constitution.", "For example, the document calls for a federal hiring freeze on nonsecurity employees and requiring all legislation to include a clause showing that it is authorized under the Constitution. Other items would cancel unspent funding authorized by the economic stimulus bill, roll back spending to levels before the stimulus bill and earlier federal bailout legislation and repeal the health care reform bill passed in March. The document also calls for permanently prohibiting taxpayer funding for abortion.", "The document also calls for permanently prohibiting taxpayer funding for abortion. Several Republican sources said there was no intention to directly address social issues because the electorate is so heavily focused on jobs and spending. Republican leaders settled on a line that states: \"We pledge to honor families, traditional marriage, life, and the private and faith-based organizations that form the core of our American values.\"", "Republican leaders settled on a line that states: \"We pledge to honor families, traditional marriage, life, and the private and faith-based organizations that form the core of our American values.\" This language was a late addition, according to a GOP source, after conservative Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana argued that social issues should be included in the document representing the agenda of House Republicans. House Democratic leaders said the document showed that Republicans want to return to what they called failed policies of the past.", "House Democratic leaders said the document showed that Republicans want to return to what they called failed policies of the past. A statement from House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer's office mocked the GOP positions, saying they showed that Republicans pledged allegiance to hedge fund managers on Wall Street, insurance companies, the \"wealthiest of the wealthy,\" oil companies and big corporations that outsource jobs, \"with a recession and huge deficits for all.\" The GOP document represents an updated version of the 1994 \"Contract with America.\"", "The GOP document represents an updated version of the 1994 \"Contract with America.\" That much shorter, 10-item document, with specific bills attached to each item that would be passed with a Republican victory, was rolled out on the steps of the U.S. Capitol and signed by GOP members of Congress and candidates. The 2010 version has more than 20 items, including changes to how Congress works and broad policy goals such as tougher sanctions against Iran.", "The 2010 version has more than 20 items, including changes to how Congress works and broad policy goals such as tougher sanctions against Iran. While it does contain legislative proposals, it does not include specific bills that would be introduced and passed if Republicans gain control of the House. Introduced at roughly the same time as the previous contract, several weeks before midterm congressional elections, the \"Pledge to America\" will be unveiled at a hardware store in Sterling, Virginia, outside Washington.", "Introduced at roughly the same time as the previous contract, several weeks before midterm congressional elections, the \"Pledge to America\" will be unveiled at a hardware store in Sterling, Virginia, outside Washington. A GOP lawmaker involved in putting together the document said House Republicans realize that voters are angry with both Democrats and Republicans.", "A GOP lawmaker involved in putting together the document said House Republicans realize that voters are angry with both Democrats and Republicans. The agenda contained in the \"Pledge to America\" is intended to convince such voters that their concerns are taken seriously by Republicans, who will act differently if returned to power than they did when controlling Congress during parts of the Bush administration, the legislator said. CNN's Tom Cohen contributed to this story." ]

[ "cancel unspent funding authorized by the economic stimulus bill," ]

[ { "end": [ 1395 ], "start": [ 1332 ] } ]

[ "Washington (CNN) -- House Republican leaders will unveil a 21-page \"Pledge to America\" on Thursday that presents a \"governing agenda\" for what Republicans would do if they win control of Congress in November. CNN obtained a copy of the document (PDF) Wednesday. The plan focuses primarily on jobs and the economy, with a short reference in the \"preamble\" to the party's position on social issues.", "The plan focuses primarily on jobs and the economy, with a short reference in the \"preamble\" to the party's position on social issues. According to the document, House Republicans want to permanently extend all the tax cuts due to expire at the end of this year, give small businesses a tax deduction equal to 20 percent of their income and require Congress to review any new federal regulations that add to the deficit.", "According to the document, House Republicans want to permanently extend all the tax cuts due to expire at the end of this year, give small businesses a tax deduction equal to 20 percent of their income and require Congress to review any new federal regulations that add to the deficit. The document lacks, however, a pledge against unrelated pet projects that members of Congress insert in spending bills to bring funding to their home districts -- known as earmarks. Banning earmarks is typically a staple of Republican policy.", "Banning earmarks is typically a staple of Republican policy. Some provisions matched positions of the conservative Tea Party movement that has helped defeat mainstream Republican candidates in several primary elections this year. For example, the document calls for a federal hiring freeze on nonsecurity employees and requiring all legislation to include a clause showing that it is authorized under the Constitution.", "For example, the document calls for a federal hiring freeze on nonsecurity employees and requiring all legislation to include a clause showing that it is authorized under the Constitution. Other items would cancel unspent funding authorized by the economic stimulus bill, roll back spending to levels before the stimulus bill and earlier federal bailout legislation and repeal the health care reform bill passed in March. The document also calls for permanently prohibiting taxpayer funding for abortion.", "The document also calls for permanently prohibiting taxpayer funding for abortion. Several Republican sources said there was no intention to directly address social issues because the electorate is so heavily focused on jobs and spending. Republican leaders settled on a line that states: \"We pledge to honor families, traditional marriage, life, and the private and faith-based organizations that form the core of our American values.\"", "Republican leaders settled on a line that states: \"We pledge to honor families, traditional marriage, life, and the private and faith-based organizations that form the core of our American values.\" This language was a late addition, according to a GOP source, after conservative Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana argued that social issues should be included in the document representing the agenda of House Republicans. House Democratic leaders said the document showed that Republicans want to return to what they called failed policies of the past.", "House Democratic leaders said the document showed that Republicans want to return to what they called failed policies of the past. A statement from House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer's office mocked the GOP positions, saying they showed that Republicans pledged allegiance to hedge fund managers on Wall Street, insurance companies, the \"wealthiest of the wealthy,\" oil companies and big corporations that outsource jobs, \"with a recession and huge deficits for all.\" The GOP document represents an updated version of the 1994 \"Contract with America.\"", "The GOP document represents an updated version of the 1994 \"Contract with America.\" That much shorter, 10-item document, with specific bills attached to each item that would be passed with a Republican victory, was rolled out on the steps of the U.S. Capitol and signed by GOP members of Congress and candidates. The 2010 version has more than 20 items, including changes to how Congress works and broad policy goals such as tougher sanctions against Iran.", "The 2010 version has more than 20 items, including changes to how Congress works and broad policy goals such as tougher sanctions against Iran. While it does contain legislative proposals, it does not include specific bills that would be introduced and passed if Republicans gain control of the House. Introduced at roughly the same time as the previous contract, several weeks before midterm congressional elections, the \"Pledge to America\" will be unveiled at a hardware store in Sterling, Virginia, outside Washington.", "Introduced at roughly the same time as the previous contract, several weeks before midterm congressional elections, the \"Pledge to America\" will be unveiled at a hardware store in Sterling, Virginia, outside Washington. A GOP lawmaker involved in putting together the document said House Republicans realize that voters are angry with both Democrats and Republicans.", "A GOP lawmaker involved in putting together the document said House Republicans realize that voters are angry with both Democrats and Republicans. The agenda contained in the \"Pledge to America\" is intended to convince such voters that their concerns are taken seriously by Republicans, who will act differently if returned to power than they did when controlling Congress during parts of the Bush administration, the legislator said. CNN's Tom Cohen contributed to this story." ]

[ "they showed that Republicans pledged allegiance to hedge fund managers on Wall Street, insurance companies, the \"wealthiest of the wealthy,\" oil companies and big corporations that outsource jobs," ]

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[ "Washington (CNN) -- House Republican leaders will unveil a 21-page \"Pledge to America\" on Thursday that presents a \"governing agenda\" for what Republicans would do if they win control of Congress in November. CNN obtained a copy of the document (PDF) Wednesday. The plan focuses primarily on jobs and the economy, with a short reference in the \"preamble\" to the party's position on social issues.", "The plan focuses primarily on jobs and the economy, with a short reference in the \"preamble\" to the party's position on social issues. According to the document, House Republicans want to permanently extend all the tax cuts due to expire at the end of this year, give small businesses a tax deduction equal to 20 percent of their income and require Congress to review any new federal regulations that add to the deficit.", "According to the document, House Republicans want to permanently extend all the tax cuts due to expire at the end of this year, give small businesses a tax deduction equal to 20 percent of their income and require Congress to review any new federal regulations that add to the deficit. The document lacks, however, a pledge against unrelated pet projects that members of Congress insert in spending bills to bring funding to their home districts -- known as earmarks. Banning earmarks is typically a staple of Republican policy.", "Banning earmarks is typically a staple of Republican policy. Some provisions matched positions of the conservative Tea Party movement that has helped defeat mainstream Republican candidates in several primary elections this year. For example, the document calls for a federal hiring freeze on nonsecurity employees and requiring all legislation to include a clause showing that it is authorized under the Constitution.", "For example, the document calls for a federal hiring freeze on nonsecurity employees and requiring all legislation to include a clause showing that it is authorized under the Constitution. Other items would cancel unspent funding authorized by the economic stimulus bill, roll back spending to levels before the stimulus bill and earlier federal bailout legislation and repeal the health care reform bill passed in March. The document also calls for permanently prohibiting taxpayer funding for abortion.", "The document also calls for permanently prohibiting taxpayer funding for abortion. Several Republican sources said there was no intention to directly address social issues because the electorate is so heavily focused on jobs and spending. Republican leaders settled on a line that states: \"We pledge to honor families, traditional marriage, life, and the private and faith-based organizations that form the core of our American values.\"", "Republican leaders settled on a line that states: \"We pledge to honor families, traditional marriage, life, and the private and faith-based organizations that form the core of our American values.\" This language was a late addition, according to a GOP source, after conservative Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana argued that social issues should be included in the document representing the agenda of House Republicans. House Democratic leaders said the document showed that Republicans want to return to what they called failed policies of the past.", "House Democratic leaders said the document showed that Republicans want to return to what they called failed policies of the past. A statement from House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer's office mocked the GOP positions, saying they showed that Republicans pledged allegiance to hedge fund managers on Wall Street, insurance companies, the \"wealthiest of the wealthy,\" oil companies and big corporations that outsource jobs, \"with a recession and huge deficits for all.\" The GOP document represents an updated version of the 1994 \"Contract with America.\"", "The GOP document represents an updated version of the 1994 \"Contract with America.\" That much shorter, 10-item document, with specific bills attached to each item that would be passed with a Republican victory, was rolled out on the steps of the U.S. Capitol and signed by GOP members of Congress and candidates. The 2010 version has more than 20 items, including changes to how Congress works and broad policy goals such as tougher sanctions against Iran.", "The 2010 version has more than 20 items, including changes to how Congress works and broad policy goals such as tougher sanctions against Iran. While it does contain legislative proposals, it does not include specific bills that would be introduced and passed if Republicans gain control of the House. Introduced at roughly the same time as the previous contract, several weeks before midterm congressional elections, the \"Pledge to America\" will be unveiled at a hardware store in Sterling, Virginia, outside Washington.", "Introduced at roughly the same time as the previous contract, several weeks before midterm congressional elections, the \"Pledge to America\" will be unveiled at a hardware store in Sterling, Virginia, outside Washington. A GOP lawmaker involved in putting together the document said House Republicans realize that voters are angry with both Democrats and Republicans.", "A GOP lawmaker involved in putting together the document said House Republicans realize that voters are angry with both Democrats and Republicans. The agenda contained in the \"Pledge to America\" is intended to convince such voters that their concerns are taken seriously by Republicans, who will act differently if returned to power than they did when controlling Congress during parts of the Bush administration, the legislator said. CNN's Tom Cohen contributed to this story." ]

[ "Bedford, New York," ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- The wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was charged with drunken driving after a police officer saw her run over a curb outside a school, authorities said Tuesday night. Mary Richardson Kennedy was arrested Saturday night in Bedford, New York, a sergeant with the town's police department said. Kennedy's blood alcohol level was 0.11, said Sgt. Matthew Dunn. The legal limit is 0.08.", "The legal limit is 0.08. He confirmed published reports that an officer saw Kennedy drive over a curb outside a school in her station wagon. A message left for Robert Kennedy's spokesperson was not returned. Bedford, in Westchester County, is about an hour north of New York City." ]

[ "drunken driving" ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- The wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was charged with drunken driving after a police officer saw her run over a curb outside a school, authorities said Tuesday night. Mary Richardson Kennedy was arrested Saturday night in Bedford, New York, a sergeant with the town's police department said. Kennedy's blood alcohol level was 0.11, said Sgt. Matthew Dunn. The legal limit is 0.08.", "The legal limit is 0.08. He confirmed published reports that an officer saw Kennedy drive over a curb outside a school in her station wagon. A message left for Robert Kennedy's spokesperson was not returned. Bedford, in Westchester County, is about an hour north of New York City." ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- The wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was charged with drunken driving after a police officer saw her run over a curb outside a school, authorities said Tuesday night. Mary Richardson Kennedy was arrested Saturday night in Bedford, New York, a sergeant with the town's police department said. Kennedy's blood alcohol level was 0.11, said Sgt. Matthew Dunn. The legal limit is 0.08.", "The legal limit is 0.08. He confirmed published reports that an officer saw Kennedy drive over a curb outside a school in her station wagon. A message left for Robert Kennedy's spokesperson was not returned. Bedford, in Westchester County, is about an hour north of New York City." ]

[ "The wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr." ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- The wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was charged with drunken driving after a police officer saw her run over a curb outside a school, authorities said Tuesday night. Mary Richardson Kennedy was arrested Saturday night in Bedford, New York, a sergeant with the town's police department said. Kennedy's blood alcohol level was 0.11, said Sgt. Matthew Dunn. The legal limit is 0.08.", "The legal limit is 0.08. He confirmed published reports that an officer saw Kennedy drive over a curb outside a school in her station wagon. A message left for Robert Kennedy's spokesperson was not returned. Bedford, in Westchester County, is about an hour north of New York City." ]

[ "Saturday night" ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- The wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was charged with drunken driving after a police officer saw her run over a curb outside a school, authorities said Tuesday night. Mary Richardson Kennedy was arrested Saturday night in Bedford, New York, a sergeant with the town's police department said. Kennedy's blood alcohol level was 0.11, said Sgt. Matthew Dunn. The legal limit is 0.08.", "The legal limit is 0.08. He confirmed published reports that an officer saw Kennedy drive over a curb outside a school in her station wagon. A message left for Robert Kennedy's spokesperson was not returned. Bedford, in Westchester County, is about an hour north of New York City." ]

[ "Mary Richardson Kennedy was arrested Saturday night" ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- The wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was charged with drunken driving after a police officer saw her run over a curb outside a school, authorities said Tuesday night. Mary Richardson Kennedy was arrested Saturday night in Bedford, New York, a sergeant with the town's police department said. Kennedy's blood alcohol level was 0.11, said Sgt. Matthew Dunn. The legal limit is 0.08.", "The legal limit is 0.08. He confirmed published reports that an officer saw Kennedy drive over a curb outside a school in her station wagon. A message left for Robert Kennedy's spokesperson was not returned. Bedford, in Westchester County, is about an hour north of New York City." ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- The wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was charged with drunken driving after a police officer saw her run over a curb outside a school, authorities said Tuesday night. Mary Richardson Kennedy was arrested Saturday night in Bedford, New York, a sergeant with the town's police department said. Kennedy's blood alcohol level was 0.11, said Sgt. Matthew Dunn. The legal limit is 0.08.", "The legal limit is 0.08. He confirmed published reports that an officer saw Kennedy drive over a curb outside a school in her station wagon. A message left for Robert Kennedy's spokesperson was not returned. Bedford, in Westchester County, is about an hour north of New York City." ]

[ "0.11," ]

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[ "New York (CNN) -- The wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was charged with drunken driving after a police officer saw her run over a curb outside a school, authorities said Tuesday night. Mary Richardson Kennedy was arrested Saturday night in Bedford, New York, a sergeant with the town's police department said. Kennedy's blood alcohol level was 0.11, said Sgt. Matthew Dunn. The legal limit is 0.08.", "The legal limit is 0.08. He confirmed published reports that an officer saw Kennedy drive over a curb outside a school in her station wagon. A message left for Robert Kennedy's spokesperson was not returned. Bedford, in Westchester County, is about an hour north of New York City." ]

[ "below what is now rolling Irish countryside," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

[ "1 million" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

[ "as much as $300 million" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

[ "more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

[ "British Isles," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

[ "as much as $300 million" ]

[ { "end": [ 514 ], "start": [ 492 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

[ "may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles," ]

[ { "end": [ 104 ], "start": [ 41 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

[ "as much as $300 million" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

[ "$300 million" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

[ "may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

[ "more than 1 million ounces of gold" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A mining company has found what may be the largest gold deposit ever found in the British Isles, the company's chairman said Tuesday. The price of gold is at historic highs, making new prospects very valuable. Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold.", "Drill samples indicate more than 1 million ounces of gold may lie below what is now rolling Irish countryside, said Richard Conroy, the chairman of Dublin, Ireland-based Conroy Diamonds and Gold. With the price of gold near historic highs, the find could be worth as much as $300 million on the market, Conroy told CNN. The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said.", "The company has been working for 10 years to find gold in a 1,500-square kilometer (600-square-mile) area spanning the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, he said. The site where the company found the gold is near Clontibret, a village in the northern part of Ireland, he said. \"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said.", "\"I think it's a major development in Ireland that we now have a significant gold resource,\" Conroy said. \"It's the largest amount of gold, the largest number of ounces, that's ever been reported in Ireland, or indeed in either Britain or Ireland.\" The price of gold is currently around $900 an ounce on global commodities markets. Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million.", "Factoring in costs for mine construction and operation, Conroy said, the gold near Clontibret could fetch roughly $300 million. The company now plans to do more drilling at the site and conduct feasibility studies before moving ahead, he said. An analyst cautioned, however, that the reported amount of gold is still only an estimate. \"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London.", "\"Until you've actually mined the stuff, there's always a moderate level of uncertainty,\" said William Tankard, a senior analyst at metals consultancy GFMS in London. One million ounces, if confirmed, would be significant for both Conroy and Ireland, Tankard said. Ireland has small precious metal deposits but nothing as large as Conroy's reported find, Tankard said. Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland.", "Conroy said only one gold mine is currently active in Ireland. \"By no means is it world-leading, but a million ounces is certainly worth thinking about,\" Tankard said. Tankard added that the quality of the gold -- including grade and how concentrated it is -- will also affect its value." ]

[ "be back in the fall with a new" ]

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[ "BURBANK, California (CNN) -- Jay Leno ended his 17-year reign as the host of \"The Tonight Show\" Friday with the children of people who met and started families while working at the long-running late-night show during his tenure, according to audience members who attended the taping. Jay Leno stands with the children of people who met and started families while working on the show. \"Jay said that's what he wanted his legacy to be,\" said Kevin Anthony of Miami, Florida.", "\"Jay said that's what he wanted his legacy to be,\" said Kevin Anthony of Miami, Florida. \"His staff members, from stage managers to runners, who met, got married and had kids joined Jay on the stage and he took a picture with the 70 kids of those parents.\"", "\"His staff members, from stage managers to runners, who met, got married and had kids joined Jay on the stage and he took a picture with the 70 kids of those parents.\" \"Jay also thanked his wife,\" said Kathy Young of Los Angeles, \"Jay said, when these kids are asked what was the 'Tonight Show' about, I want them to say, my parents met while working on the show and they had me.", "\"Jay also thanked his wife,\" said Kathy Young of Los Angeles, \"Jay said, when these kids are asked what was the 'Tonight Show' about, I want them to say, my parents met while working on the show and they had me. And that's what the 'Tonight Show' was all about.\" Others in the audience said the show was about celebration. \"It was amazing,\" said Justin Herring from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.", "\"It was amazing,\" said Justin Herring from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. \"It was a celebration more than emotional,\" he said. \"It didn't feel like a last show, more like a transition.\" Rosa Moore from Denver, Colorado, said Leno became teary-eyed when James Taylor sang \"Sweet Baby James.\" \"When James Taylor sang the line, 'I'm 10 miles from Boston with a thousand miles more to go,' Jay wiped his eye,\" said Moore.", "\"When James Taylor sang the line, 'I'm 10 miles from Boston with a thousand miles more to go,' Jay wiped his eye,\" said Moore. \"Jay explained that when he left Boston for Los Angeles, he was just outside of Boston when he heard that line and it gave him the courage to keep going,\" she said. \"It's like the song is Jay's personal soundtrack.\"", "\"It's like the song is Jay's personal soundtrack.\" Leno will be back in the fall with a new prime time show, and he's taking most of his staff with him. The new show will have some of the same elements as \"The Tonight Show\" but with some new features. Conan O'Brien, Leno's first guest Friday night, will be taking over \"The Tonight Show\" hosting duties beginning Monday." ]

[ "Conan O'Brien," ]

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[ "BURBANK, California (CNN) -- Jay Leno ended his 17-year reign as the host of \"The Tonight Show\" Friday with the children of people who met and started families while working at the long-running late-night show during his tenure, according to audience members who attended the taping. Jay Leno stands with the children of people who met and started families while working on the show. \"Jay said that's what he wanted his legacy to be,\" said Kevin Anthony of Miami, Florida.", "\"Jay said that's what he wanted his legacy to be,\" said Kevin Anthony of Miami, Florida. \"His staff members, from stage managers to runners, who met, got married and had kids joined Jay on the stage and he took a picture with the 70 kids of those parents.\"", "\"His staff members, from stage managers to runners, who met, got married and had kids joined Jay on the stage and he took a picture with the 70 kids of those parents.\" \"Jay also thanked his wife,\" said Kathy Young of Los Angeles, \"Jay said, when these kids are asked what was the 'Tonight Show' about, I want them to say, my parents met while working on the show and they had me.", "\"Jay also thanked his wife,\" said Kathy Young of Los Angeles, \"Jay said, when these kids are asked what was the 'Tonight Show' about, I want them to say, my parents met while working on the show and they had me. And that's what the 'Tonight Show' was all about.\" Others in the audience said the show was about celebration. \"It was amazing,\" said Justin Herring from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.", "\"It was amazing,\" said Justin Herring from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. \"It was a celebration more than emotional,\" he said. \"It didn't feel like a last show, more like a transition.\" Rosa Moore from Denver, Colorado, said Leno became teary-eyed when James Taylor sang \"Sweet Baby James.\" \"When James Taylor sang the line, 'I'm 10 miles from Boston with a thousand miles more to go,' Jay wiped his eye,\" said Moore.", "\"When James Taylor sang the line, 'I'm 10 miles from Boston with a thousand miles more to go,' Jay wiped his eye,\" said Moore. \"Jay explained that when he left Boston for Los Angeles, he was just outside of Boston when he heard that line and it gave him the courage to keep going,\" she said. \"It's like the song is Jay's personal soundtrack.\"", "\"It's like the song is Jay's personal soundtrack.\" Leno will be back in the fall with a new prime time show, and he's taking most of his staff with him. The new show will have some of the same elements as \"The Tonight Show\" but with some new features. Conan O'Brien, Leno's first guest Friday night, will be taking over \"The Tonight Show\" hosting duties beginning Monday." ]

[ "Spain's" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- It's not as achingly hip as Barcelona and it's more manageable than Madrid: Spain's third city has plenty of flavor, an urban edge and uniquely Valencian oddities. From medieval cathedrals to Calatrava's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, Valancia packs in plenty.", "From medieval cathedrals to Calatrava's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, Valancia packs in plenty. Where else could you glimpse the Holy Grail in the morning, gorge on paella on a Mediterranean beach for lunch and then wander along a old river bed transformed into a park and visit architectural blockbusters that look like a Star Trek vision of a colonized planet?", "Where else could you glimpse the Holy Grail in the morning, gorge on paella on a Mediterranean beach for lunch and then wander along a old river bed transformed into a park and visit architectural blockbusters that look like a Star Trek vision of a colonized planet? After an early morning shot of coffee and, depending on your sugar tolerance, churros, the Cathedral in the heart of the old city is the best place to start the day.", "After an early morning shot of coffee and, depending on your sugar tolerance, churros, the Cathedral in the heart of the old city is the best place to start the day. Located on the Plaza de la Reina, the cathedral is an impressive mix of gothic, baroque and Romanesque architectural styles. As striking as the many parts of the cathedral are, the sight of the Holy Grail my leave you underwhelmed -- to the unenlightened it resembles something closer to a plastic mug circa. 1973.", "1973. 1973. If you're in town on a Thursday, catch the enactment of a tradition almost as old as the grail. The Tribunal de las Aguas, or Water Court, is the meeting of the city's elders, who gather outside the cathedral's Plaza del Palau for around twenty minutes. It generally involves a number of old men sitting down not doing very much, while one pronounces what has been decided, and it's a bit of a tour-group hot spot.", "It generally involves a number of old men sitting down not doing very much, while one pronounces what has been decided, and it's a bit of a tour-group hot spot. On the other side of the plaza is the octagonal Miguelte Bell Tower, where you can climb 207 steps for a panoramic view of the low-rise old city. Not far through the old city's happy tangle of narrow streets is the Lonja: a fifteenth-century trading house, studded with a fine collection of mugging gargoyles now preserved under UNESCO Heritage status.", "Not far through the old city's happy tangle of narrow streets is the Lonja: a fifteenth-century trading house, studded with a fine collection of mugging gargoyles now preserved under UNESCO Heritage status. Bringing yourself out of the city's medieval landmarks, you can feast on modern culture at IVAM, the city's cheap and excellent modern art gallery. But for a vision of the future as designed by local superstar architect Santiago Calatrava, wander along the city's old river bed towards The City of Arts and Sciences.", "But for a vision of the future as designed by local superstar architect Santiago Calatrava, wander along the city's old river bed towards The City of Arts and Sciences. It's made up of four gleaming white architectural confections, including the Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofia concert hall, which is covered in cracked white tiles that glisten in the sunlight. A few minutes away is the final piece of the architectural dreamscape, the Oceanografico -- one of the world's biggest aquariums.", "A few minutes away is the final piece of the architectural dreamscape, the Oceanografico -- one of the world's biggest aquariums. With two shark tunnels, beluga whales, walruses and thousands of fish it should sate anyone looking for a glimpse of the life aquatic. The Mediterranean Sea itself is not far away, and public transport in Valencia is a convenient way to get around town when things get out of comfortable walking distance.", "The Mediterranean Sea itself is not far away, and public transport in Valencia is a convenient way to get around town when things get out of comfortable walking distance. To get to the beach from the center of town hop on a tram on line 5 from Colon towards Neptu. When there you'll find a beachside strip of hotels and paella restaurants offering versions of the city's most famous culinary dish. The area was scrubbed up when Valencia hosted the Americas Cup, sailing's blue riband event, in 2007.", "The area was scrubbed up when Valencia hosted the Americas Cup, sailing's blue riband event, in 2007. Beyond the rice and seafood delights and the anodyne redeveloped area by the docks, the beach bar of Hotel Neptuno offers some choice classy cocktails. To be extra chilled, snag one of the massage therapists walking along the promenade for a bargain 10 euro beach massage or reflexology session. Back in town, the covered market of the Mercado Central is a must, not just for foodies, but for people-watching.", "Back in town, the covered market of the Mercado Central is a must, not just for foodies, but for people-watching. The beautiful modernista building was constructed in 1928 -- look out for the green parrot weathervane. Eating and drinking in the city is a rich experience. Tapas is ubiquitous, but make sure you try horchata -- a sweet local specialty made from a mix of water, sugar and ground tigernut.", "Tapas is ubiquitous, but make sure you try horchata -- a sweet local specialty made from a mix of water, sugar and ground tigernut. Among the city's numerous specialist bars serving the cooling drink, the Horchataria de Santa Catalina provides some fine mixes in a traditional tiled interior. For late night drinks the bars and cafes around Barrio del Carmen are popular with locals and visitors -- San Jaume" ]

[ "Valancia" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- It's not as achingly hip as Barcelona and it's more manageable than Madrid: Spain's third city has plenty of flavor, an urban edge and uniquely Valencian oddities. From medieval cathedrals to Calatrava's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, Valancia packs in plenty.", "From medieval cathedrals to Calatrava's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, Valancia packs in plenty. Where else could you glimpse the Holy Grail in the morning, gorge on paella on a Mediterranean beach for lunch and then wander along a old river bed transformed into a park and visit architectural blockbusters that look like a Star Trek vision of a colonized planet?", "Where else could you glimpse the Holy Grail in the morning, gorge on paella on a Mediterranean beach for lunch and then wander along a old river bed transformed into a park and visit architectural blockbusters that look like a Star Trek vision of a colonized planet? After an early morning shot of coffee and, depending on your sugar tolerance, churros, the Cathedral in the heart of the old city is the best place to start the day.", "After an early morning shot of coffee and, depending on your sugar tolerance, churros, the Cathedral in the heart of the old city is the best place to start the day. Located on the Plaza de la Reina, the cathedral is an impressive mix of gothic, baroque and Romanesque architectural styles. As striking as the many parts of the cathedral are, the sight of the Holy Grail my leave you underwhelmed -- to the unenlightened it resembles something closer to a plastic mug circa. 1973.", "1973. 1973. If you're in town on a Thursday, catch the enactment of a tradition almost as old as the grail. The Tribunal de las Aguas, or Water Court, is the meeting of the city's elders, who gather outside the cathedral's Plaza del Palau for around twenty minutes. It generally involves a number of old men sitting down not doing very much, while one pronounces what has been decided, and it's a bit of a tour-group hot spot.", "It generally involves a number of old men sitting down not doing very much, while one pronounces what has been decided, and it's a bit of a tour-group hot spot. On the other side of the plaza is the octagonal Miguelte Bell Tower, where you can climb 207 steps for a panoramic view of the low-rise old city. Not far through the old city's happy tangle of narrow streets is the Lonja: a fifteenth-century trading house, studded with a fine collection of mugging gargoyles now preserved under UNESCO Heritage status.", "Not far through the old city's happy tangle of narrow streets is the Lonja: a fifteenth-century trading house, studded with a fine collection of mugging gargoyles now preserved under UNESCO Heritage status. Bringing yourself out of the city's medieval landmarks, you can feast on modern culture at IVAM, the city's cheap and excellent modern art gallery. But for a vision of the future as designed by local superstar architect Santiago Calatrava, wander along the city's old river bed towards The City of Arts and Sciences.", "But for a vision of the future as designed by local superstar architect Santiago Calatrava, wander along the city's old river bed towards The City of Arts and Sciences. It's made up of four gleaming white architectural confections, including the Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofia concert hall, which is covered in cracked white tiles that glisten in the sunlight. A few minutes away is the final piece of the architectural dreamscape, the Oceanografico -- one of the world's biggest aquariums.", "A few minutes away is the final piece of the architectural dreamscape, the Oceanografico -- one of the world's biggest aquariums. With two shark tunnels, beluga whales, walruses and thousands of fish it should sate anyone looking for a glimpse of the life aquatic. The Mediterranean Sea itself is not far away, and public transport in Valencia is a convenient way to get around town when things get out of comfortable walking distance.", "The Mediterranean Sea itself is not far away, and public transport in Valencia is a convenient way to get around town when things get out of comfortable walking distance. To get to the beach from the center of town hop on a tram on line 5 from Colon towards Neptu. When there you'll find a beachside strip of hotels and paella restaurants offering versions of the city's most famous culinary dish. The area was scrubbed up when Valencia hosted the Americas Cup, sailing's blue riband event, in 2007.", "The area was scrubbed up when Valencia hosted the Americas Cup, sailing's blue riband event, in 2007. Beyond the rice and seafood delights and the anodyne redeveloped area by the docks, the beach bar of Hotel Neptuno offers some choice classy cocktails. To be extra chilled, snag one of the massage therapists walking along the promenade for a bargain 10 euro beach massage or reflexology session. Back in town, the covered market of the Mercado Central is a must, not just for foodies, but for people-watching.", "Back in town, the covered market of the Mercado Central is a must, not just for foodies, but for people-watching. The beautiful modernista building was constructed in 1928 -- look out for the green parrot weathervane. Eating and drinking in the city is a rich experience. Tapas is ubiquitous, but make sure you try horchata -- a sweet local specialty made from a mix of water, sugar and ground tigernut.", "Tapas is ubiquitous, but make sure you try horchata -- a sweet local specialty made from a mix of water, sugar and ground tigernut. Among the city's numerous specialist bars serving the cooling drink, the Horchataria de Santa Catalina provides some fine mixes in a traditional tiled interior. For late night drinks the bars and cafes around Barrio del Carmen are popular with locals and visitors -- San Jaume" ]

[ "old river bed" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- It's not as achingly hip as Barcelona and it's more manageable than Madrid: Spain's third city has plenty of flavor, an urban edge and uniquely Valencian oddities. From medieval cathedrals to Calatrava's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, Valancia packs in plenty.", "From medieval cathedrals to Calatrava's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, Valancia packs in plenty. Where else could you glimpse the Holy Grail in the morning, gorge on paella on a Mediterranean beach for lunch and then wander along a old river bed transformed into a park and visit architectural blockbusters that look like a Star Trek vision of a colonized planet?", "Where else could you glimpse the Holy Grail in the morning, gorge on paella on a Mediterranean beach for lunch and then wander along a old river bed transformed into a park and visit architectural blockbusters that look like a Star Trek vision of a colonized planet? After an early morning shot of coffee and, depending on your sugar tolerance, churros, the Cathedral in the heart of the old city is the best place to start the day.", "After an early morning shot of coffee and, depending on your sugar tolerance, churros, the Cathedral in the heart of the old city is the best place to start the day. Located on the Plaza de la Reina, the cathedral is an impressive mix of gothic, baroque and Romanesque architectural styles. As striking as the many parts of the cathedral are, the sight of the Holy Grail my leave you underwhelmed -- to the unenlightened it resembles something closer to a plastic mug circa. 1973.", "1973. 1973. If you're in town on a Thursday, catch the enactment of a tradition almost as old as the grail. The Tribunal de las Aguas, or Water Court, is the meeting of the city's elders, who gather outside the cathedral's Plaza del Palau for around twenty minutes. It generally involves a number of old men sitting down not doing very much, while one pronounces what has been decided, and it's a bit of a tour-group hot spot.", "It generally involves a number of old men sitting down not doing very much, while one pronounces what has been decided, and it's a bit of a tour-group hot spot. On the other side of the plaza is the octagonal Miguelte Bell Tower, where you can climb 207 steps for a panoramic view of the low-rise old city. Not far through the old city's happy tangle of narrow streets is the Lonja: a fifteenth-century trading house, studded with a fine collection of mugging gargoyles now preserved under UNESCO Heritage status.", "Not far through the old city's happy tangle of narrow streets is the Lonja: a fifteenth-century trading house, studded with a fine collection of mugging gargoyles now preserved under UNESCO Heritage status. Bringing yourself out of the city's medieval landmarks, you can feast on modern culture at IVAM, the city's cheap and excellent modern art gallery. But for a vision of the future as designed by local superstar architect Santiago Calatrava, wander along the city's old river bed towards The City of Arts and Sciences.", "But for a vision of the future as designed by local superstar architect Santiago Calatrava, wander along the city's old river bed towards The City of Arts and Sciences. It's made up of four gleaming white architectural confections, including the Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofia concert hall, which is covered in cracked white tiles that glisten in the sunlight. A few minutes away is the final piece of the architectural dreamscape, the Oceanografico -- one of the world's biggest aquariums.", "A few minutes away is the final piece of the architectural dreamscape, the Oceanografico -- one of the world's biggest aquariums. With two shark tunnels, beluga whales, walruses and thousands of fish it should sate anyone looking for a glimpse of the life aquatic. The Mediterranean Sea itself is not far away, and public transport in Valencia is a convenient way to get around town when things get out of comfortable walking distance.", "The Mediterranean Sea itself is not far away, and public transport in Valencia is a convenient way to get around town when things get out of comfortable walking distance. To get to the beach from the center of town hop on a tram on line 5 from Colon towards Neptu. When there you'll find a beachside strip of hotels and paella restaurants offering versions of the city's most famous culinary dish. The area was scrubbed up when Valencia hosted the Americas Cup, sailing's blue riband event, in 2007.", "The area was scrubbed up when Valencia hosted the Americas Cup, sailing's blue riband event, in 2007. Beyond the rice and seafood delights and the anodyne redeveloped area by the docks, the beach bar of Hotel Neptuno offers some choice classy cocktails. To be extra chilled, snag one of the massage therapists walking along the promenade for a bargain 10 euro beach massage or reflexology session. Back in town, the covered market of the Mercado Central is a must, not just for foodies, but for people-watching.", "Back in town, the covered market of the Mercado Central is a must, not just for foodies, but for people-watching. The beautiful modernista building was constructed in 1928 -- look out for the green parrot weathervane. Eating and drinking in the city is a rich experience. Tapas is ubiquitous, but make sure you try horchata -- a sweet local specialty made from a mix of water, sugar and ground tigernut.", "Tapas is ubiquitous, but make sure you try horchata -- a sweet local specialty made from a mix of water, sugar and ground tigernut. Among the city's numerous specialist bars serving the cooling drink, the Horchataria de Santa Catalina provides some fine mixes in a traditional tiled interior. For late night drinks the bars and cafes around Barrio del Carmen are popular with locals and visitors -- San Jaume" ]

[ "Valancia" ]

[ { "end": [ 261 ], "start": [ 254 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- It's not as achingly hip as Barcelona and it's more manageable than Madrid: Spain's third city has plenty of flavor, an urban edge and uniquely Valencian oddities. From medieval cathedrals to Calatrava's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, Valancia packs in plenty.", "From medieval cathedrals to Calatrava's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, Valancia packs in plenty. Where else could you glimpse the Holy Grail in the morning, gorge on paella on a Mediterranean beach for lunch and then wander along a old river bed transformed into a park and visit architectural blockbusters that look like a Star Trek vision of a colonized planet?", "Where else could you glimpse the Holy Grail in the morning, gorge on paella on a Mediterranean beach for lunch and then wander along a old river bed transformed into a park and visit architectural blockbusters that look like a Star Trek vision of a colonized planet? After an early morning shot of coffee and, depending on your sugar tolerance, churros, the Cathedral in the heart of the old city is the best place to start the day.", "After an early morning shot of coffee and, depending on your sugar tolerance, churros, the Cathedral in the heart of the old city is the best place to start the day. Located on the Plaza de la Reina, the cathedral is an impressive mix of gothic, baroque and Romanesque architectural styles. As striking as the many parts of the cathedral are, the sight of the Holy Grail my leave you underwhelmed -- to the unenlightened it resembles something closer to a plastic mug circa. 1973.", "1973. 1973. If you're in town on a Thursday, catch the enactment of a tradition almost as old as the grail. The Tribunal de las Aguas, or Water Court, is the meeting of the city's elders, who gather outside the cathedral's Plaza del Palau for around twenty minutes. It generally involves a number of old men sitting down not doing very much, while one pronounces what has been decided, and it's a bit of a tour-group hot spot.", "It generally involves a number of old men sitting down not doing very much, while one pronounces what has been decided, and it's a bit of a tour-group hot spot. On the other side of the plaza is the octagonal Miguelte Bell Tower, where you can climb 207 steps for a panoramic view of the low-rise old city. Not far through the old city's happy tangle of narrow streets is the Lonja: a fifteenth-century trading house, studded with a fine collection of mugging gargoyles now preserved under UNESCO Heritage status.", "Not far through the old city's happy tangle of narrow streets is the Lonja: a fifteenth-century trading house, studded with a fine collection of mugging gargoyles now preserved under UNESCO Heritage status. Bringing yourself out of the city's medieval landmarks, you can feast on modern culture at IVAM, the city's cheap and excellent modern art gallery. But for a vision of the future as designed by local superstar architect Santiago Calatrava, wander along the city's old river bed towards The City of Arts and Sciences.", "But for a vision of the future as designed by local superstar architect Santiago Calatrava, wander along the city's old river bed towards The City of Arts and Sciences. It's made up of four gleaming white architectural confections, including the Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofia concert hall, which is covered in cracked white tiles that glisten in the sunlight. A few minutes away is the final piece of the architectural dreamscape, the Oceanografico -- one of the world's biggest aquariums.", "A few minutes away is the final piece of the architectural dreamscape, the Oceanografico -- one of the world's biggest aquariums. With two shark tunnels, beluga whales, walruses and thousands of fish it should sate anyone looking for a glimpse of the life aquatic. The Mediterranean Sea itself is not far away, and public transport in Valencia is a convenient way to get around town when things get out of comfortable walking distance.", "The Mediterranean Sea itself is not far away, and public transport in Valencia is a convenient way to get around town when things get out of comfortable walking distance. To get to the beach from the center of town hop on a tram on line 5 from Colon towards Neptu. When there you'll find a beachside strip of hotels and paella restaurants offering versions of the city's most famous culinary dish. The area was scrubbed up when Valencia hosted the Americas Cup, sailing's blue riband event, in 2007.", "The area was scrubbed up when Valencia hosted the Americas Cup, sailing's blue riband event, in 2007. Beyond the rice and seafood delights and the anodyne redeveloped area by the docks, the beach bar of Hotel Neptuno offers some choice classy cocktails. To be extra chilled, snag one of the massage therapists walking along the promenade for a bargain 10 euro beach massage or reflexology session. Back in town, the covered market of the Mercado Central is a must, not just for foodies, but for people-watching.", "Back in town, the covered market of the Mercado Central is a must, not just for foodies, but for people-watching. The beautiful modernista building was constructed in 1928 -- look out for the green parrot weathervane. Eating and drinking in the city is a rich experience. Tapas is ubiquitous, but make sure you try horchata -- a sweet local specialty made from a mix of water, sugar and ground tigernut.", "Tapas is ubiquitous, but make sure you try horchata -- a sweet local specialty made from a mix of water, sugar and ground tigernut. Among the city's numerous specialist bars serving the cooling drink, the Horchataria de Santa Catalina provides some fine mixes in a traditional tiled interior. For late night drinks the bars and cafes around Barrio del Carmen are popular with locals and visitors -- San Jaume" ]

[ "Madrid:" ]

[ { "end": [ 83 ], "start": [ 77 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- It's not as achingly hip as Barcelona and it's more manageable than Madrid: Spain's third city has plenty of flavor, an urban edge and uniquely Valencian oddities. From medieval cathedrals to Calatrava's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, Valancia packs in plenty.", "From medieval cathedrals to Calatrava's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, Valancia packs in plenty. Where else could you glimpse the Holy Grail in the morning, gorge on paella on a Mediterranean beach for lunch and then wander along a old river bed transformed into a park and visit architectural blockbusters that look like a Star Trek vision of a colonized planet?", "Where else could you glimpse the Holy Grail in the morning, gorge on paella on a Mediterranean beach for lunch and then wander along a old river bed transformed into a park and visit architectural blockbusters that look like a Star Trek vision of a colonized planet? After an early morning shot of coffee and, depending on your sugar tolerance, churros, the Cathedral in the heart of the old city is the best place to start the day.", "After an early morning shot of coffee and, depending on your sugar tolerance, churros, the Cathedral in the heart of the old city is the best place to start the day. Located on the Plaza de la Reina, the cathedral is an impressive mix of gothic, baroque and Romanesque architectural styles. As striking as the many parts of the cathedral are, the sight of the Holy Grail my leave you underwhelmed -- to the unenlightened it resembles something closer to a plastic mug circa. 1973.", "1973. 1973. If you're in town on a Thursday, catch the enactment of a tradition almost as old as the grail. The Tribunal de las Aguas, or Water Court, is the meeting of the city's elders, who gather outside the cathedral's Plaza del Palau for around twenty minutes. It generally involves a number of old men sitting down not doing very much, while one pronounces what has been decided, and it's a bit of a tour-group hot spot.", "It generally involves a number of old men sitting down not doing very much, while one pronounces what has been decided, and it's a bit of a tour-group hot spot. On the other side of the plaza is the octagonal Miguelte Bell Tower, where you can climb 207 steps for a panoramic view of the low-rise old city. Not far through the old city's happy tangle of narrow streets is the Lonja: a fifteenth-century trading house, studded with a fine collection of mugging gargoyles now preserved under UNESCO Heritage status.", "Not far through the old city's happy tangle of narrow streets is the Lonja: a fifteenth-century trading house, studded with a fine collection of mugging gargoyles now preserved under UNESCO Heritage status. Bringing yourself out of the city's medieval landmarks, you can feast on modern culture at IVAM, the city's cheap and excellent modern art gallery. But for a vision of the future as designed by local superstar architect Santiago Calatrava, wander along the city's old river bed towards The City of Arts and Sciences.", "But for a vision of the future as designed by local superstar architect Santiago Calatrava, wander along the city's old river bed towards The City of Arts and Sciences. It's made up of four gleaming white architectural confections, including the Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofia concert hall, which is covered in cracked white tiles that glisten in the sunlight. A few minutes away is the final piece of the architectural dreamscape, the Oceanografico -- one of the world's biggest aquariums.", "A few minutes away is the final piece of the architectural dreamscape, the Oceanografico -- one of the world's biggest aquariums. With two shark tunnels, beluga whales, walruses and thousands of fish it should sate anyone looking for a glimpse of the life aquatic. The Mediterranean Sea itself is not far away, and public transport in Valencia is a convenient way to get around town when things get out of comfortable walking distance.", "The Mediterranean Sea itself is not far away, and public transport in Valencia is a convenient way to get around town when things get out of comfortable walking distance. To get to the beach from the center of town hop on a tram on line 5 from Colon towards Neptu. When there you'll find a beachside strip of hotels and paella restaurants offering versions of the city's most famous culinary dish. The area was scrubbed up when Valencia hosted the Americas Cup, sailing's blue riband event, in 2007.", "The area was scrubbed up when Valencia hosted the Americas Cup, sailing's blue riband event, in 2007. Beyond the rice and seafood delights and the anodyne redeveloped area by the docks, the beach bar of Hotel Neptuno offers some choice classy cocktails. To be extra chilled, snag one of the massage therapists walking along the promenade for a bargain 10 euro beach massage or reflexology session. Back in town, the covered market of the Mercado Central is a must, not just for foodies, but for people-watching.", "Back in town, the covered market of the Mercado Central is a must, not just for foodies, but for people-watching. The beautiful modernista building was constructed in 1928 -- look out for the green parrot weathervane. Eating and drinking in the city is a rich experience. Tapas is ubiquitous, but make sure you try horchata -- a sweet local specialty made from a mix of water, sugar and ground tigernut.", "Tapas is ubiquitous, but make sure you try horchata -- a sweet local specialty made from a mix of water, sugar and ground tigernut. Among the city's numerous specialist bars serving the cooling drink, the Horchataria de Santa Catalina provides some fine mixes in a traditional tiled interior. For late night drinks the bars and cafes around Barrio del Carmen are popular with locals and visitors -- San Jaume" ]

[ "44" ]

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[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) -- Argentine farmers are planning their next move after the country's president announced plans to fund a public works program with revenues from a controversial agrarian export tax. Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has rejected demands for the repeal of an export tax. Eduardo Buzzi, president of the Argentine Agrarian Federation, said the organization's directory board will meet Friday to discuss what steps it plans to take in response to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's announcement.", "Eduardo Buzzi, president of the Argentine Agrarian Federation, said the organization's directory board will meet Friday to discuss what steps it plans to take in response to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's announcement. \"We call on farmers across the country to stay calm but to stay on the alert,\" the organization said on its Web site Tuesday. The 44 percent export tax, which applies to soybeans, wheat, corn and sunflower seeds, has caused a three-month-old standoff between the government and farmers.", "The 44 percent export tax, which applies to soybeans, wheat, corn and sunflower seeds, has caused a three-month-old standoff between the government and farmers. Argentina is the world's second-largest corn exporter and third-largest soybean exporter. On Monday, farmers suspended roadblocks that had snarled traffic across the country, though reports indicated that groups in some rural areas were still blocking roads Tuesday. Kirchner has argued that the tax, which was implemented March 11, pays for increases in seniors' pensions and financial assistance for the poor.", "Kirchner has argued that the tax, which was implemented March 11, pays for increases in seniors' pensions and financial assistance for the poor. She has rejected the farmers' demands for a repeal of the export tax as \"extortion.\" Monday marked the first time Kirchner revealed details of how the government plans to use profits from the tax, which has generated about U.S. $1.5 billion, to lift people out of poverty.", "Monday marked the first time Kirchner revealed details of how the government plans to use profits from the tax, which has generated about U.S. $1.5 billion, to lift people out of poverty. \"It is impossible to attack the problem of the poor without distribution of revenue and without touching extraordinary profits,\" she said in a televised address. Kirchner said the Social Redistribution Program will include the construction of 30 hospitals and more than 300 health-care centers, as well as investments in the country's rural roads and in housing.", "Kirchner said the Social Redistribution Program will include the construction of 30 hospitals and more than 300 health-care centers, as well as investments in the country's rural roads and in housing. In an apparent criticism of the farmers, she lamented \"the reaction of some who refuse to contribute in the redistribution\" to \"those who have least.\" She apologized, however, at the close of her speech for offending anyone.", "She apologized, however, at the close of her speech for offending anyone. Analysts suggested that the tax was a \"strong attack\" on on the farmers and their arguments against it. Claudio Loser, a visiting senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue policy analysis center, said it could result in Argentine society being \"less sympathetic to the farmers,\" noting that it was \"surprising\" that the government didn't come up with the plan until the tax was three months old.", "Claudio Loser, a visiting senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue policy analysis center, said it could result in Argentine society being \"less sympathetic to the farmers,\" noting that it was \"surprising\" that the government didn't come up with the plan until the tax was three months old. Loser, who is from Argentina, also predicted that a continuation of the tax would provoke farmers into not investing. Externally, the standoff has had a two-pronged effect on Argentina, he said.", "Externally, the standoff has had a two-pronged effect on Argentina, he said. \"The conflict has resulted in a loss of market for Argentina,\" he said, as other countries have gone elsewhere for products. Loser also said foreign investors may be more reluctant to invest in Argentina now. CNN's Carolina Cayazzo and Taylor Gandossy contributed to this report." ]

[ "a three-month-old standoff between the government and farmers." ]

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[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) -- Argentine farmers are planning their next move after the country's president announced plans to fund a public works program with revenues from a controversial agrarian export tax. Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has rejected demands for the repeal of an export tax. Eduardo Buzzi, president of the Argentine Agrarian Federation, said the organization's directory board will meet Friday to discuss what steps it plans to take in response to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's announcement.", "Eduardo Buzzi, president of the Argentine Agrarian Federation, said the organization's directory board will meet Friday to discuss what steps it plans to take in response to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's announcement. \"We call on farmers across the country to stay calm but to stay on the alert,\" the organization said on its Web site Tuesday. The 44 percent export tax, which applies to soybeans, wheat, corn and sunflower seeds, has caused a three-month-old standoff between the government and farmers.", "The 44 percent export tax, which applies to soybeans, wheat, corn and sunflower seeds, has caused a three-month-old standoff between the government and farmers. Argentina is the world's second-largest corn exporter and third-largest soybean exporter. On Monday, farmers suspended roadblocks that had snarled traffic across the country, though reports indicated that groups in some rural areas were still blocking roads Tuesday. Kirchner has argued that the tax, which was implemented March 11, pays for increases in seniors' pensions and financial assistance for the poor.", "Kirchner has argued that the tax, which was implemented March 11, pays for increases in seniors' pensions and financial assistance for the poor. She has rejected the farmers' demands for a repeal of the export tax as \"extortion.\" Monday marked the first time Kirchner revealed details of how the government plans to use profits from the tax, which has generated about U.S. $1.5 billion, to lift people out of poverty.", "Monday marked the first time Kirchner revealed details of how the government plans to use profits from the tax, which has generated about U.S. $1.5 billion, to lift people out of poverty. \"It is impossible to attack the problem of the poor without distribution of revenue and without touching extraordinary profits,\" she said in a televised address. Kirchner said the Social Redistribution Program will include the construction of 30 hospitals and more than 300 health-care centers, as well as investments in the country's rural roads and in housing.", "Kirchner said the Social Redistribution Program will include the construction of 30 hospitals and more than 300 health-care centers, as well as investments in the country's rural roads and in housing. In an apparent criticism of the farmers, she lamented \"the reaction of some who refuse to contribute in the redistribution\" to \"those who have least.\" She apologized, however, at the close of her speech for offending anyone.", "She apologized, however, at the close of her speech for offending anyone. Analysts suggested that the tax was a \"strong attack\" on on the farmers and their arguments against it. Claudio Loser, a visiting senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue policy analysis center, said it could result in Argentine society being \"less sympathetic to the farmers,\" noting that it was \"surprising\" that the government didn't come up with the plan until the tax was three months old.", "Claudio Loser, a visiting senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue policy analysis center, said it could result in Argentine society being \"less sympathetic to the farmers,\" noting that it was \"surprising\" that the government didn't come up with the plan until the tax was three months old. Loser, who is from Argentina, also predicted that a continuation of the tax would provoke farmers into not investing. Externally, the standoff has had a two-pronged effect on Argentina, he said.", "Externally, the standoff has had a two-pronged effect on Argentina, he said. \"The conflict has resulted in a loss of market for Argentina,\" he said, as other countries have gone elsewhere for products. Loser also said foreign investors may be more reluctant to invest in Argentina now. CNN's Carolina Cayazzo and Taylor Gandossy contributed to this report." ]

[ "\"It is impossible to attack the problem of the poor without distribution of revenue and without touching extraordinary profits,\"" ]

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[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) -- Argentine farmers are planning their next move after the country's president announced plans to fund a public works program with revenues from a controversial agrarian export tax. Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has rejected demands for the repeal of an export tax. Eduardo Buzzi, president of the Argentine Agrarian Federation, said the organization's directory board will meet Friday to discuss what steps it plans to take in response to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's announcement.", "Eduardo Buzzi, president of the Argentine Agrarian Federation, said the organization's directory board will meet Friday to discuss what steps it plans to take in response to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's announcement. \"We call on farmers across the country to stay calm but to stay on the alert,\" the organization said on its Web site Tuesday. The 44 percent export tax, which applies to soybeans, wheat, corn and sunflower seeds, has caused a three-month-old standoff between the government and farmers.", "The 44 percent export tax, which applies to soybeans, wheat, corn and sunflower seeds, has caused a three-month-old standoff between the government and farmers. Argentina is the world's second-largest corn exporter and third-largest soybean exporter. On Monday, farmers suspended roadblocks that had snarled traffic across the country, though reports indicated that groups in some rural areas were still blocking roads Tuesday. Kirchner has argued that the tax, which was implemented March 11, pays for increases in seniors' pensions and financial assistance for the poor.", "Kirchner has argued that the tax, which was implemented March 11, pays for increases in seniors' pensions and financial assistance for the poor. She has rejected the farmers' demands for a repeal of the export tax as \"extortion.\" Monday marked the first time Kirchner revealed details of how the government plans to use profits from the tax, which has generated about U.S. $1.5 billion, to lift people out of poverty.", "Monday marked the first time Kirchner revealed details of how the government plans to use profits from the tax, which has generated about U.S. $1.5 billion, to lift people out of poverty. \"It is impossible to attack the problem of the poor without distribution of revenue and without touching extraordinary profits,\" she said in a televised address. Kirchner said the Social Redistribution Program will include the construction of 30 hospitals and more than 300 health-care centers, as well as investments in the country's rural roads and in housing.", "Kirchner said the Social Redistribution Program will include the construction of 30 hospitals and more than 300 health-care centers, as well as investments in the country's rural roads and in housing. In an apparent criticism of the farmers, she lamented \"the reaction of some who refuse to contribute in the redistribution\" to \"those who have least.\" She apologized, however, at the close of her speech for offending anyone.", "She apologized, however, at the close of her speech for offending anyone. Analysts suggested that the tax was a \"strong attack\" on on the farmers and their arguments against it. Claudio Loser, a visiting senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue policy analysis center, said it could result in Argentine society being \"less sympathetic to the farmers,\" noting that it was \"surprising\" that the government didn't come up with the plan until the tax was three months old.", "Claudio Loser, a visiting senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue policy analysis center, said it could result in Argentine society being \"less sympathetic to the farmers,\" noting that it was \"surprising\" that the government didn't come up with the plan until the tax was three months old. Loser, who is from Argentina, also predicted that a continuation of the tax would provoke farmers into not investing. Externally, the standoff has had a two-pronged effect on Argentina, he said.", "Externally, the standoff has had a two-pronged effect on Argentina, he said. \"The conflict has resulted in a loss of market for Argentina,\" he said, as other countries have gone elsewhere for products. Loser also said foreign investors may be more reluctant to invest in Argentina now. CNN's Carolina Cayazzo and Taylor Gandossy contributed to this report." ]

[ "public works" ]

[ { "end": [ 147 ], "start": [ 136 ] } ]

[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) -- Argentine farmers are planning their next move after the country's president announced plans to fund a public works program with revenues from a controversial agrarian export tax. Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has rejected demands for the repeal of an export tax. Eduardo Buzzi, president of the Argentine Agrarian Federation, said the organization's directory board will meet Friday to discuss what steps it plans to take in response to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's announcement.", "Eduardo Buzzi, president of the Argentine Agrarian Federation, said the organization's directory board will meet Friday to discuss what steps it plans to take in response to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's announcement. \"We call on farmers across the country to stay calm but to stay on the alert,\" the organization said on its Web site Tuesday. The 44 percent export tax, which applies to soybeans, wheat, corn and sunflower seeds, has caused a three-month-old standoff between the government and farmers.", "The 44 percent export tax, which applies to soybeans, wheat, corn and sunflower seeds, has caused a three-month-old standoff between the government and farmers. Argentina is the world's second-largest corn exporter and third-largest soybean exporter. On Monday, farmers suspended roadblocks that had snarled traffic across the country, though reports indicated that groups in some rural areas were still blocking roads Tuesday. Kirchner has argued that the tax, which was implemented March 11, pays for increases in seniors' pensions and financial assistance for the poor.", "Kirchner has argued that the tax, which was implemented March 11, pays for increases in seniors' pensions and financial assistance for the poor. She has rejected the farmers' demands for a repeal of the export tax as \"extortion.\" Monday marked the first time Kirchner revealed details of how the government plans to use profits from the tax, which has generated about U.S. $1.5 billion, to lift people out of poverty.", "Monday marked the first time Kirchner revealed details of how the government plans to use profits from the tax, which has generated about U.S. $1.5 billion, to lift people out of poverty. \"It is impossible to attack the problem of the poor without distribution of revenue and without touching extraordinary profits,\" she said in a televised address. Kirchner said the Social Redistribution Program will include the construction of 30 hospitals and more than 300 health-care centers, as well as investments in the country's rural roads and in housing.", "Kirchner said the Social Redistribution Program will include the construction of 30 hospitals and more than 300 health-care centers, as well as investments in the country's rural roads and in housing. In an apparent criticism of the farmers, she lamented \"the reaction of some who refuse to contribute in the redistribution\" to \"those who have least.\" She apologized, however, at the close of her speech for offending anyone.", "She apologized, however, at the close of her speech for offending anyone. Analysts suggested that the tax was a \"strong attack\" on on the farmers and their arguments against it. Claudio Loser, a visiting senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue policy analysis center, said it could result in Argentine society being \"less sympathetic to the farmers,\" noting that it was \"surprising\" that the government didn't come up with the plan until the tax was three months old.", "Claudio Loser, a visiting senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue policy analysis center, said it could result in Argentine society being \"less sympathetic to the farmers,\" noting that it was \"surprising\" that the government didn't come up with the plan until the tax was three months old. Loser, who is from Argentina, also predicted that a continuation of the tax would provoke farmers into not investing. Externally, the standoff has had a two-pronged effect on Argentina, he said.", "Externally, the standoff has had a two-pronged effect on Argentina, he said. \"The conflict has resulted in a loss of market for Argentina,\" he said, as other countries have gone elsewhere for products. Loser also said foreign investors may be more reluctant to invest in Argentina now. CNN's Carolina Cayazzo and Taylor Gandossy contributed to this report." ]

[ "repeal of an export tax." ]

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[ "BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) -- Argentine farmers are planning their next move after the country's president announced plans to fund a public works program with revenues from a controversial agrarian export tax. Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has rejected demands for the repeal of an export tax. Eduardo Buzzi, president of the Argentine Agrarian Federation, said the organization's directory board will meet Friday to discuss what steps it plans to take in response to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's announcement.", "Eduardo Buzzi, president of the Argentine Agrarian Federation, said the organization's directory board will meet Friday to discuss what steps it plans to take in response to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's announcement. \"We call on farmers across the country to stay calm but to stay on the alert,\" the organization said on its Web site Tuesday. The 44 percent export tax, which applies to soybeans, wheat, corn and sunflower seeds, has caused a three-month-old standoff between the government and farmers.", "The 44 percent export tax, which applies to soybeans, wheat, corn and sunflower seeds, has caused a three-month-old standoff between the government and farmers. Argentina is the world's second-largest corn exporter and third-largest soybean exporter. On Monday, farmers suspended roadblocks that had snarled traffic across the country, though reports indicated that groups in some rural areas were still blocking roads Tuesday. Kirchner has argued that the tax, which was implemented March 11, pays for increases in seniors' pensions and financial assistance for the poor.", "Kirchner has argued that the tax, which was implemented March 11, pays for increases in seniors' pensions and financial assistance for the poor. She has rejected the farmers' demands for a repeal of the export tax as \"extortion.\" Monday marked the first time Kirchner revealed details of how the government plans to use profits from the tax, which has generated about U.S. $1.5 billion, to lift people out of poverty.", "Monday marked the first time Kirchner revealed details of how the government plans to use profits from the tax, which has generated about U.S. $1.5 billion, to lift people out of poverty. \"It is impossible to attack the problem of the poor without distribution of revenue and without touching extraordinary profits,\" she said in a televised address. Kirchner said the Social Redistribution Program will include the construction of 30 hospitals and more than 300 health-care centers, as well as investments in the country's rural roads and in housing.", "Kirchner said the Social Redistribution Program will include the construction of 30 hospitals and more than 300 health-care centers, as well as investments in the country's rural roads and in housing. In an apparent criticism of the farmers, she lamented \"the reaction of some who refuse to contribute in the redistribution\" to \"those who have least.\" She apologized, however, at the close of her speech for offending anyone.", "She apologized, however, at the close of her speech for offending anyone. Analysts suggested that the tax was a \"strong attack\" on on the farmers and their arguments against it. Claudio Loser, a visiting senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue policy analysis center, said it could result in Argentine society being \"less sympathetic to the farmers,\" noting that it was \"surprising\" that the government didn't come up with the plan until the tax was three months old.", "Claudio Loser, a visiting senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue policy analysis center, said it could result in Argentine society being \"less sympathetic to the farmers,\" noting that it was \"surprising\" that the government didn't come up with the plan until the tax was three months old. Loser, who is from Argentina, also predicted that a continuation of the tax would provoke farmers into not investing. Externally, the standoff has had a two-pronged effect on Argentina, he said.", "Externally, the standoff has had a two-pronged effect on Argentina, he said. \"The conflict has resulted in a loss of market for Argentina,\" he said, as other countries have gone elsewhere for products. Loser also said foreign investors may be more reluctant to invest in Argentina now. CNN's Carolina Cayazzo and Taylor Gandossy contributed to this report." ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Pirates in ships are searching for the lifeboat containing four pirates and their hostage -- the captain of a freighter they failed to hijack earlier this week -- according to a U.S. military official with knowledge of the situation. Capt. Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama is being held by pirates on a lifeboat off Somalia. The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday.", "The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday. One of the pirated ships is the German cargo ship Hansa Stavanger, seized April 4 off the coast of Somalia. The U.S. military has been monitoring communications between the pirates, the official said. The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area.", "The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area. A third ship, the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, which has a large medical facility on board, will be there within a day. Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday.", "Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday. Watch what it's like inside a lifeboat » Phillips was believed to be trying to swim to the USS Bainbridge, which is in communication with the four gunmen holding Phillips in the 28-foot boat off Somalia's coast, the official said. Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official.", "Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official. Watch what happened when captain tried to escape » The pirates fired shots, the military official said, but had no further details. A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt.", "A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt. The U.S. official -- who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the situation -- said the escape attempt is being viewed by negotiators as an \"optimistic sign\" that Phillips is in good health. He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama.", "He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama. Watch expert talk about hostage escape attempts » The captain's wife Andrea Phillips thanked everyone for their support in a statement. \"My husband is a strong man and we will remain strong for him,\" she said. \"We ask that you do the same. \"", "\"We ask that you do the same. \" Phillips' 20-man crew regained control of the vessel, and they and the vessel are en route to Mombasa, Kenya, according to the father of one of the crew members. The ship's owners -- the Norfolk, Virginia-based Maersk company -- would not say how the crew regained control. \"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement.", "\"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement. For the U.S. Navy, the show of strength is more than just a means to resolve a hostage situation, said Chris Lawrence, CNN's Pentagon correspondent. Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said.", "Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said. iReport.com: How should the U.S. respond? The pirates have shown no signs of giving in. The Maersk Alabama was on its way to Mombasa, Kenya, with a cargo of food aid when it was attacked Wednesday. It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship.", "It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship. The ship was hijacked some 350 miles off Somalia's coast, a distance that used to be considered safe for ships navigating in the pirate-infested waters. CNN's Mike Mount and Barbara Starr contributed to this report." ]

[ "are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Pirates in ships are searching for the lifeboat containing four pirates and their hostage -- the captain of a freighter they failed to hijack earlier this week -- according to a U.S. military official with knowledge of the situation. Capt. Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama is being held by pirates on a lifeboat off Somalia. The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday.", "The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday. One of the pirated ships is the German cargo ship Hansa Stavanger, seized April 4 off the coast of Somalia. The U.S. military has been monitoring communications between the pirates, the official said. The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area.", "The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area. A third ship, the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, which has a large medical facility on board, will be there within a day. Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday.", "Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday. Watch what it's like inside a lifeboat » Phillips was believed to be trying to swim to the USS Bainbridge, which is in communication with the four gunmen holding Phillips in the 28-foot boat off Somalia's coast, the official said. Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official.", "Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official. Watch what happened when captain tried to escape » The pirates fired shots, the military official said, but had no further details. A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt.", "A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt. The U.S. official -- who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the situation -- said the escape attempt is being viewed by negotiators as an \"optimistic sign\" that Phillips is in good health. He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama.", "He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama. Watch expert talk about hostage escape attempts » The captain's wife Andrea Phillips thanked everyone for their support in a statement. \"My husband is a strong man and we will remain strong for him,\" she said. \"We ask that you do the same. \"", "\"We ask that you do the same. \" Phillips' 20-man crew regained control of the vessel, and they and the vessel are en route to Mombasa, Kenya, according to the father of one of the crew members. The ship's owners -- the Norfolk, Virginia-based Maersk company -- would not say how the crew regained control. \"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement.", "\"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement. For the U.S. Navy, the show of strength is more than just a means to resolve a hostage situation, said Chris Lawrence, CNN's Pentagon correspondent. Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said.", "Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said. iReport.com: How should the U.S. respond? The pirates have shown no signs of giving in. The Maersk Alabama was on its way to Mombasa, Kenya, with a cargo of food aid when it was attacked Wednesday. It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship.", "It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship. The ship was hijacked some 350 miles off Somalia's coast, a distance that used to be considered safe for ships navigating in the pirate-infested waters. CNN's Mike Mount and Barbara Starr contributed to this report." ]

[ "are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs," ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Pirates in ships are searching for the lifeboat containing four pirates and their hostage -- the captain of a freighter they failed to hijack earlier this week -- according to a U.S. military official with knowledge of the situation. Capt. Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama is being held by pirates on a lifeboat off Somalia. The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday.", "The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday. One of the pirated ships is the German cargo ship Hansa Stavanger, seized April 4 off the coast of Somalia. The U.S. military has been monitoring communications between the pirates, the official said. The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area.", "The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area. A third ship, the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, which has a large medical facility on board, will be there within a day. Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday.", "Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday. Watch what it's like inside a lifeboat » Phillips was believed to be trying to swim to the USS Bainbridge, which is in communication with the four gunmen holding Phillips in the 28-foot boat off Somalia's coast, the official said. Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official.", "Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official. Watch what happened when captain tried to escape » The pirates fired shots, the military official said, but had no further details. A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt.", "A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt. The U.S. official -- who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the situation -- said the escape attempt is being viewed by negotiators as an \"optimistic sign\" that Phillips is in good health. He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama.", "He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama. Watch expert talk about hostage escape attempts » The captain's wife Andrea Phillips thanked everyone for their support in a statement. \"My husband is a strong man and we will remain strong for him,\" she said. \"We ask that you do the same. \"", "\"We ask that you do the same. \" Phillips' 20-man crew regained control of the vessel, and they and the vessel are en route to Mombasa, Kenya, according to the father of one of the crew members. The ship's owners -- the Norfolk, Virginia-based Maersk company -- would not say how the crew regained control. \"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement.", "\"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement. For the U.S. Navy, the show of strength is more than just a means to resolve a hostage situation, said Chris Lawrence, CNN's Pentagon correspondent. Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said.", "Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said. iReport.com: How should the U.S. respond? The pirates have shown no signs of giving in. The Maersk Alabama was on its way to Mombasa, Kenya, with a cargo of food aid when it was attacked Wednesday. It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship.", "It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship. The ship was hijacked some 350 miles off Somalia's coast, a distance that used to be considered safe for ships navigating in the pirate-infested waters. CNN's Mike Mount and Barbara Starr contributed to this report." ]

[ "Capt. Richard Phillips" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Pirates in ships are searching for the lifeboat containing four pirates and their hostage -- the captain of a freighter they failed to hijack earlier this week -- according to a U.S. military official with knowledge of the situation. Capt. Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama is being held by pirates on a lifeboat off Somalia. The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday.", "The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday. One of the pirated ships is the German cargo ship Hansa Stavanger, seized April 4 off the coast of Somalia. The U.S. military has been monitoring communications between the pirates, the official said. The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area.", "The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area. A third ship, the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, which has a large medical facility on board, will be there within a day. Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday.", "Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday. Watch what it's like inside a lifeboat » Phillips was believed to be trying to swim to the USS Bainbridge, which is in communication with the four gunmen holding Phillips in the 28-foot boat off Somalia's coast, the official said. Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official.", "Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official. Watch what happened when captain tried to escape » The pirates fired shots, the military official said, but had no further details. A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt.", "A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt. The U.S. official -- who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the situation -- said the escape attempt is being viewed by negotiators as an \"optimistic sign\" that Phillips is in good health. He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama.", "He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama. Watch expert talk about hostage escape attempts » The captain's wife Andrea Phillips thanked everyone for their support in a statement. \"My husband is a strong man and we will remain strong for him,\" she said. \"We ask that you do the same. \"", "\"We ask that you do the same. \" Phillips' 20-man crew regained control of the vessel, and they and the vessel are en route to Mombasa, Kenya, according to the father of one of the crew members. The ship's owners -- the Norfolk, Virginia-based Maersk company -- would not say how the crew regained control. \"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement.", "\"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement. For the U.S. Navy, the show of strength is more than just a means to resolve a hostage situation, said Chris Lawrence, CNN's Pentagon correspondent. Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said.", "Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said. iReport.com: How should the U.S. respond? The pirates have shown no signs of giving in. The Maersk Alabama was on its way to Mombasa, Kenya, with a cargo of food aid when it was attacked Wednesday. It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship.", "It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship. The ship was hijacked some 350 miles off Somalia's coast, a distance that used to be considered safe for ships navigating in the pirate-infested waters. CNN's Mike Mount and Barbara Starr contributed to this report." ]

[ "Capt. Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Pirates in ships are searching for the lifeboat containing four pirates and their hostage -- the captain of a freighter they failed to hijack earlier this week -- according to a U.S. military official with knowledge of the situation. Capt. Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama is being held by pirates on a lifeboat off Somalia. The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday.", "The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday. One of the pirated ships is the German cargo ship Hansa Stavanger, seized April 4 off the coast of Somalia. The U.S. military has been monitoring communications between the pirates, the official said. The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area.", "The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area. A third ship, the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, which has a large medical facility on board, will be there within a day. Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday.", "Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday. Watch what it's like inside a lifeboat » Phillips was believed to be trying to swim to the USS Bainbridge, which is in communication with the four gunmen holding Phillips in the 28-foot boat off Somalia's coast, the official said. Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official.", "Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official. Watch what happened when captain tried to escape » The pirates fired shots, the military official said, but had no further details. A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt.", "A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt. The U.S. official -- who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the situation -- said the escape attempt is being viewed by negotiators as an \"optimistic sign\" that Phillips is in good health. He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama.", "He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama. Watch expert talk about hostage escape attempts » The captain's wife Andrea Phillips thanked everyone for their support in a statement. \"My husband is a strong man and we will remain strong for him,\" she said. \"We ask that you do the same. \"", "\"We ask that you do the same. \" Phillips' 20-man crew regained control of the vessel, and they and the vessel are en route to Mombasa, Kenya, according to the father of one of the crew members. The ship's owners -- the Norfolk, Virginia-based Maersk company -- would not say how the crew regained control. \"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement.", "\"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement. For the U.S. Navy, the show of strength is more than just a means to resolve a hostage situation, said Chris Lawrence, CNN's Pentagon correspondent. Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said.", "Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said. iReport.com: How should the U.S. respond? The pirates have shown no signs of giving in. The Maersk Alabama was on its way to Mombasa, Kenya, with a cargo of food aid when it was attacked Wednesday. It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship.", "It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship. The ship was hijacked some 350 miles off Somalia's coast, a distance that used to be considered safe for ships navigating in the pirate-infested waters. CNN's Mike Mount and Barbara Starr contributed to this report." ]

[ "held by pirates on a lifeboat off Somalia." ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Pirates in ships are searching for the lifeboat containing four pirates and their hostage -- the captain of a freighter they failed to hijack earlier this week -- according to a U.S. military official with knowledge of the situation. Capt. Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama is being held by pirates on a lifeboat off Somalia. The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday.", "The pirates are using ships they have already hijacked and larger ships from which they are launching skiffs, the official said Friday. One of the pirated ships is the German cargo ship Hansa Stavanger, seized April 4 off the coast of Somalia. The U.S. military has been monitoring communications between the pirates, the official said. The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area.", "The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton, with helicopter capabilities, has now joined the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge in the area. A third ship, the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, which has a large medical facility on board, will be there within a day. Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday.", "Richard Phillips, the hostage, tried to escape from the pirates Thursday night by jumping out of the lifeboat, a U.S. official said Friday. Watch what it's like inside a lifeboat » Phillips was believed to be trying to swim to the USS Bainbridge, which is in communication with the four gunmen holding Phillips in the 28-foot boat off Somalia's coast, the official said. Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official.", "Some of the kidnappers jumped into the water, recaptured Phillips, and returned him to the lifeboat, according to the official. Watch what happened when captain tried to escape » The pirates fired shots, the military official said, but had no further details. A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt.", "A Defense Department official told CNN that Phillips appeared to be tied up by the pirates after the escape attempt. The U.S. official -- who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the situation -- said the escape attempt is being viewed by negotiators as an \"optimistic sign\" that Phillips is in good health. He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama.", "He has been held since Wednesday, when the hijackers seized control of his U.S.-flagged ship, the Maersk Alabama. Watch expert talk about hostage escape attempts » The captain's wife Andrea Phillips thanked everyone for their support in a statement. \"My husband is a strong man and we will remain strong for him,\" she said. \"We ask that you do the same. \"", "\"We ask that you do the same. \" Phillips' 20-man crew regained control of the vessel, and they and the vessel are en route to Mombasa, Kenya, according to the father of one of the crew members. The ship's owners -- the Norfolk, Virginia-based Maersk company -- would not say how the crew regained control. \"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement.", "\"There will be time for due diligence and retrospective review once we have the safe return of all parties and the opportunity for a full debriefing,\" it said in a statement. For the U.S. Navy, the show of strength is more than just a means to resolve a hostage situation, said Chris Lawrence, CNN's Pentagon correspondent. Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said.", "Attacks in the area have picked up so drastically in recent months that the Navy has to reposition some of its fleet to deal with the threats, he said. iReport.com: How should the U.S. respond? The pirates have shown no signs of giving in. The Maersk Alabama was on its way to Mombasa, Kenya, with a cargo of food aid when it was attacked Wednesday. It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship.", "It was the first time in recent history that pirates had targeted an American ship. The ship was hijacked some 350 miles off Somalia's coast, a distance that used to be considered safe for ships navigating in the pirate-infested waters. CNN's Mike Mount and Barbara Starr contributed to this report." ]

[ "militants" ]

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[ "JERUSALEM (CNN) -- A rocket fired by Palestinian militants fell on a Gaza home and killed two children, Palestinian sources said Friday, the same day Israel opened three Gaza border crossings for the first time in 10 days. A truck carrying grain enters Gaza from Israel on Friday at the Karni crossing point, one of three Israel reopened. A third child was in critical condition.", "A third child was in critical condition. The children, all girls, were cousins -- the two who died were 7 and 12, and the injured child is 5, Hamas security and Palestinian medical sources said. The rocket struck a house north of Gaza City. In a separate development, the Israeli military said it allowed a Palestinian who was badly wounded by rocket fire Wednesday to enter Israel for treatment. The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel.", "The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel. Israel closed the crossing for all but humanitarian reasons because of rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel by Palestinian militants. But it opened three other crossings Friday, allowing fuel and commodities into the Palestinian territory for the first time in more than a week. About 80 trucks filled with commodities were expected to cross into Gaza. Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas.", "Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas. The decision to open the crossings at Kerem Shalom, Karni and Nahal Oz came after requests from international aid groups and Egypt, said Peter Lerner, a spokesman for the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. In addition, he said, Israel has no desire to hurt the civilian population in Gaza. Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision.", "Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision. United Nations assistance programs in Gaza have run out of flour and several essential pharmaceuticals, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said. A tenuous six-month truce between the Hamas government in Gaza and Israel expired a week ago. Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods.", "Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods. In reality, the truce started breaking down two months ago. Rocket attacks by militants became more frequent, and Israel resumed airstrikes inside Gaza. Since then, dozens of rockets have been fired by Palestinian militants into Israel. Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110.", "Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110. There are no reports of casualties in Israel. The crossings opened a day after Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met in Cairo and Egypt expressed concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak.", "Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak. \"Hamas needs to understand that Israel's basic desire to live in a tranquil region doesn't mean that Israel is willing to accept ongoing shooting at its population,\" she said, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. \"Enough is enough. We cannot accept this situation, and the situation will change.\" Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence.", "Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence. He warned Hamas again Thursday in an interview on the Al Arabiya television network and seemed to suggest that time was running out. \"We do not want to fight the Palestinian people, but we will not allow Hamas to strike our children,\" Olmert said. \"I did not come here to declare war,\" he continued. \"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be.", "\"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be. \"I will not hesitate to use Israel's strength to strike at Hamas and Islamic Jihad. How? I do not wish to go into details here.\"" ]

[ "Gaza home" ]

[ { "end": [ 78 ], "start": [ 70 ] } ]

[ "JERUSALEM (CNN) -- A rocket fired by Palestinian militants fell on a Gaza home and killed two children, Palestinian sources said Friday, the same day Israel opened three Gaza border crossings for the first time in 10 days. A truck carrying grain enters Gaza from Israel on Friday at the Karni crossing point, one of three Israel reopened. A third child was in critical condition.", "A third child was in critical condition. The children, all girls, were cousins -- the two who died were 7 and 12, and the injured child is 5, Hamas security and Palestinian medical sources said. The rocket struck a house north of Gaza City. In a separate development, the Israeli military said it allowed a Palestinian who was badly wounded by rocket fire Wednesday to enter Israel for treatment. The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel.", "The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel. Israel closed the crossing for all but humanitarian reasons because of rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel by Palestinian militants. But it opened three other crossings Friday, allowing fuel and commodities into the Palestinian territory for the first time in more than a week. About 80 trucks filled with commodities were expected to cross into Gaza. Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas.", "Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas. The decision to open the crossings at Kerem Shalom, Karni and Nahal Oz came after requests from international aid groups and Egypt, said Peter Lerner, a spokesman for the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. In addition, he said, Israel has no desire to hurt the civilian population in Gaza. Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision.", "Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision. United Nations assistance programs in Gaza have run out of flour and several essential pharmaceuticals, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said. A tenuous six-month truce between the Hamas government in Gaza and Israel expired a week ago. Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods.", "Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods. In reality, the truce started breaking down two months ago. Rocket attacks by militants became more frequent, and Israel resumed airstrikes inside Gaza. Since then, dozens of rockets have been fired by Palestinian militants into Israel. Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110.", "Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110. There are no reports of casualties in Israel. The crossings opened a day after Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met in Cairo and Egypt expressed concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak.", "Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak. \"Hamas needs to understand that Israel's basic desire to live in a tranquil region doesn't mean that Israel is willing to accept ongoing shooting at its population,\" she said, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. \"Enough is enough. We cannot accept this situation, and the situation will change.\" Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence.", "Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence. He warned Hamas again Thursday in an interview on the Al Arabiya television network and seemed to suggest that time was running out. \"We do not want to fight the Palestinian people, but we will not allow Hamas to strike our children,\" Olmert said. \"I did not come here to declare war,\" he continued. \"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be.", "\"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be. \"I will not hesitate to use Israel's strength to strike at Hamas and Islamic Jihad. How? I do not wish to go into details here.\"" ]

[ "militants" ]

[ { "end": [ 58 ], "start": [ 50 ] } ]

[ "JERUSALEM (CNN) -- A rocket fired by Palestinian militants fell on a Gaza home and killed two children, Palestinian sources said Friday, the same day Israel opened three Gaza border crossings for the first time in 10 days. A truck carrying grain enters Gaza from Israel on Friday at the Karni crossing point, one of three Israel reopened. A third child was in critical condition.", "A third child was in critical condition. The children, all girls, were cousins -- the two who died were 7 and 12, and the injured child is 5, Hamas security and Palestinian medical sources said. The rocket struck a house north of Gaza City. In a separate development, the Israeli military said it allowed a Palestinian who was badly wounded by rocket fire Wednesday to enter Israel for treatment. The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel.", "The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel. Israel closed the crossing for all but humanitarian reasons because of rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel by Palestinian militants. But it opened three other crossings Friday, allowing fuel and commodities into the Palestinian territory for the first time in more than a week. About 80 trucks filled with commodities were expected to cross into Gaza. Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas.", "Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas. The decision to open the crossings at Kerem Shalom, Karni and Nahal Oz came after requests from international aid groups and Egypt, said Peter Lerner, a spokesman for the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. In addition, he said, Israel has no desire to hurt the civilian population in Gaza. Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision.", "Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision. United Nations assistance programs in Gaza have run out of flour and several essential pharmaceuticals, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said. A tenuous six-month truce between the Hamas government in Gaza and Israel expired a week ago. Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods.", "Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods. In reality, the truce started breaking down two months ago. Rocket attacks by militants became more frequent, and Israel resumed airstrikes inside Gaza. Since then, dozens of rockets have been fired by Palestinian militants into Israel. Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110.", "Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110. There are no reports of casualties in Israel. The crossings opened a day after Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met in Cairo and Egypt expressed concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak.", "Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak. \"Hamas needs to understand that Israel's basic desire to live in a tranquil region doesn't mean that Israel is willing to accept ongoing shooting at its population,\" she said, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. \"Enough is enough. We cannot accept this situation, and the situation will change.\" Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence.", "Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence. He warned Hamas again Thursday in an interview on the Al Arabiya television network and seemed to suggest that time was running out. \"We do not want to fight the Palestinian people, but we will not allow Hamas to strike our children,\" Olmert said. \"I did not come here to declare war,\" he continued. \"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be.", "\"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be. \"I will not hesitate to use Israel's strength to strike at Hamas and Islamic Jihad. How? I do not wish to go into details here.\"" ]

[ "more than 110." ]

[ { "end": [ 2503 ], "start": [ 2490 ] } ]

[ "JERUSALEM (CNN) -- A rocket fired by Palestinian militants fell on a Gaza home and killed two children, Palestinian sources said Friday, the same day Israel opened three Gaza border crossings for the first time in 10 days. A truck carrying grain enters Gaza from Israel on Friday at the Karni crossing point, one of three Israel reopened. A third child was in critical condition.", "A third child was in critical condition. The children, all girls, were cousins -- the two who died were 7 and 12, and the injured child is 5, Hamas security and Palestinian medical sources said. The rocket struck a house north of Gaza City. In a separate development, the Israeli military said it allowed a Palestinian who was badly wounded by rocket fire Wednesday to enter Israel for treatment. The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel.", "The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel. Israel closed the crossing for all but humanitarian reasons because of rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel by Palestinian militants. But it opened three other crossings Friday, allowing fuel and commodities into the Palestinian territory for the first time in more than a week. About 80 trucks filled with commodities were expected to cross into Gaza. Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas.", "Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas. The decision to open the crossings at Kerem Shalom, Karni and Nahal Oz came after requests from international aid groups and Egypt, said Peter Lerner, a spokesman for the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. In addition, he said, Israel has no desire to hurt the civilian population in Gaza. Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision.", "Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision. United Nations assistance programs in Gaza have run out of flour and several essential pharmaceuticals, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said. A tenuous six-month truce between the Hamas government in Gaza and Israel expired a week ago. Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods.", "Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods. In reality, the truce started breaking down two months ago. Rocket attacks by militants became more frequent, and Israel resumed airstrikes inside Gaza. Since then, dozens of rockets have been fired by Palestinian militants into Israel. Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110.", "Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110. There are no reports of casualties in Israel. The crossings opened a day after Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met in Cairo and Egypt expressed concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak.", "Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak. \"Hamas needs to understand that Israel's basic desire to live in a tranquil region doesn't mean that Israel is willing to accept ongoing shooting at its population,\" she said, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. \"Enough is enough. We cannot accept this situation, and the situation will change.\" Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence.", "Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence. He warned Hamas again Thursday in an interview on the Al Arabiya television network and seemed to suggest that time was running out. \"We do not want to fight the Palestinian people, but we will not allow Hamas to strike our children,\" Olmert said. \"I did not come here to declare war,\" he continued. \"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be.", "\"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be. \"I will not hesitate to use Israel's strength to strike at Hamas and Islamic Jihad. How? I do not wish to go into details here.\"" ]

[ "a Palestinian" ]

[ { "end": [ 669 ], "start": [ 657 ] } ]

[ "JERUSALEM (CNN) -- A rocket fired by Palestinian militants fell on a Gaza home and killed two children, Palestinian sources said Friday, the same day Israel opened three Gaza border crossings for the first time in 10 days. A truck carrying grain enters Gaza from Israel on Friday at the Karni crossing point, one of three Israel reopened. A third child was in critical condition.", "A third child was in critical condition. The children, all girls, were cousins -- the two who died were 7 and 12, and the injured child is 5, Hamas security and Palestinian medical sources said. The rocket struck a house north of Gaza City. In a separate development, the Israeli military said it allowed a Palestinian who was badly wounded by rocket fire Wednesday to enter Israel for treatment. The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel.", "The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel. Israel closed the crossing for all but humanitarian reasons because of rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel by Palestinian militants. But it opened three other crossings Friday, allowing fuel and commodities into the Palestinian territory for the first time in more than a week. About 80 trucks filled with commodities were expected to cross into Gaza. Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas.", "Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas. The decision to open the crossings at Kerem Shalom, Karni and Nahal Oz came after requests from international aid groups and Egypt, said Peter Lerner, a spokesman for the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. In addition, he said, Israel has no desire to hurt the civilian population in Gaza. Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision.", "Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision. United Nations assistance programs in Gaza have run out of flour and several essential pharmaceuticals, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said. A tenuous six-month truce between the Hamas government in Gaza and Israel expired a week ago. Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods.", "Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods. In reality, the truce started breaking down two months ago. Rocket attacks by militants became more frequent, and Israel resumed airstrikes inside Gaza. Since then, dozens of rockets have been fired by Palestinian militants into Israel. Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110.", "Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110. There are no reports of casualties in Israel. The crossings opened a day after Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met in Cairo and Egypt expressed concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak.", "Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak. \"Hamas needs to understand that Israel's basic desire to live in a tranquil region doesn't mean that Israel is willing to accept ongoing shooting at its population,\" she said, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. \"Enough is enough. We cannot accept this situation, and the situation will change.\" Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence.", "Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence. He warned Hamas again Thursday in an interview on the Al Arabiya television network and seemed to suggest that time was running out. \"We do not want to fight the Palestinian people, but we will not allow Hamas to strike our children,\" Olmert said. \"I did not come here to declare war,\" he continued. \"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be.", "\"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be. \"I will not hesitate to use Israel's strength to strike at Hamas and Islamic Jihad. How? I do not wish to go into details here.\"" ]

[ "Israel Defense Forces" ]

[ { "end": [ 2388 ], "start": [ 2368 ] } ]

[ "JERUSALEM (CNN) -- A rocket fired by Palestinian militants fell on a Gaza home and killed two children, Palestinian sources said Friday, the same day Israel opened three Gaza border crossings for the first time in 10 days. A truck carrying grain enters Gaza from Israel on Friday at the Karni crossing point, one of three Israel reopened. A third child was in critical condition.", "A third child was in critical condition. The children, all girls, were cousins -- the two who died were 7 and 12, and the injured child is 5, Hamas security and Palestinian medical sources said. The rocket struck a house north of Gaza City. In a separate development, the Israeli military said it allowed a Palestinian who was badly wounded by rocket fire Wednesday to enter Israel for treatment. The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel.", "The Palestinian entered Israel through the Erez Crossing between northern Gaza and Israel. Israel closed the crossing for all but humanitarian reasons because of rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel by Palestinian militants. But it opened three other crossings Friday, allowing fuel and commodities into the Palestinian territory for the first time in more than a week. About 80 trucks filled with commodities were expected to cross into Gaza. Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas.", "Among the goods were 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas. The decision to open the crossings at Kerem Shalom, Karni and Nahal Oz came after requests from international aid groups and Egypt, said Peter Lerner, a spokesman for the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. In addition, he said, Israel has no desire to hurt the civilian population in Gaza. Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision.", "Lerner said whether to keep the crossings open would be a daily decision. United Nations assistance programs in Gaza have run out of flour and several essential pharmaceuticals, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said. A tenuous six-month truce between the Hamas government in Gaza and Israel expired a week ago. Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods.", "Under the Egyptian-brokered deal, Hamas agreed to end militant attacks on Israel from Gaza, and Israel agreed to halt raids inside the territory and ease its blockade on humanitarian goods. In reality, the truce started breaking down two months ago. Rocket attacks by militants became more frequent, and Israel resumed airstrikes inside Gaza. Since then, dozens of rockets have been fired by Palestinian militants into Israel. Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110.", "Israel Defense Forces said about nine rockets have been launched from Gaza since midnight, pushing the three-day total to more than 110. There are no reports of casualties in Israel. The crossings opened a day after Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met in Cairo and Egypt expressed concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak.", "Livni criticized Hamas after her meeting with Mubarak. \"Hamas needs to understand that Israel's basic desire to live in a tranquil region doesn't mean that Israel is willing to accept ongoing shooting at its population,\" she said, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. \"Enough is enough. We cannot accept this situation, and the situation will change.\" Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence.", "Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has threatened to respond to the escalating violence. He warned Hamas again Thursday in an interview on the Al Arabiya television network and seemed to suggest that time was running out. \"We do not want to fight the Palestinian people, but we will not allow Hamas to strike our children,\" Olmert said. \"I did not come here to declare war,\" he continued. \"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be.", "\"But Hamas must be stopped -- and so it will be. \"I will not hesitate to use Israel's strength to strike at Hamas and Islamic Jihad. How? I do not wish to go into details here.\"" ]

[ "June" ]

[ { "end": [ 359 ], "start": [ 356 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- From a small apartment in Toronto, Iranian exile Saeed Valadbaygi is trying to bring news from his country to the world. Using a network of Iranian journalists and eager volunteers back in Tehran, the 27-year-old former student collates reports, pictures and video for his Web site astreetjournalist.com. Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran.", "Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran. With international media operating under restrictions in Iran, independent journalists using blogs and social networking sites have become an important source of information. \"What's happening in Iran is not being reflected globally. We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi.", "We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi. During the deadly street demonstrations in Tehran on December 27, Valadbaygi said his web site had 17 million hits in two days. The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running.", "The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running. \"We've already experienced a large number of viewers on our blogs and web sites and therefore we have been hacked by the regime of Iran repeatedly and unfortunately have lost access to many of our web sites. But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\"", "But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\" Valadbaygi believes in the power of social media. He is active on Facebook and Twitter and maintains a blog called Revolutionary Road. \"Facebook and Twitter have turned into a strong tool for people in spreading news. Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media.", "Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media. Therefore we have the responsibility in gathering the news in one place to achieve a better result against the regime's censorship,\" he said. Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi.", "Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi. Deciding that he needed to leave Iran to pursue his politics, he says he went first to Turkey before arriving in Canada as a \"political refugee\" and quickly connecting with an ex-pat Iranian community in Toronto. He now works long hours collating information for his web site.", "He now works long hours collating information for his web site. Meanwhile, Valadbaygi worries about his parents, brother and sister in Tehran. He says his brother was recently arrested. He communicates with his family using multiple email accounts while his parents use public phones to minimize the risk of the call being traced. And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities.", "And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities. \"They could track the IP addresses and this could cause problems in the workplace or university.\" Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail.", "Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail. Assessing the latest street demonstrations, Valadbaygi says the protest movement is fragmented with diverse demands but there is a groundswell of public opinion that wants a new secular government. \"It's important that a leadership emerges as quickly as possible otherwise it might all die down.\"" ]

[ "following the June demonstrations," ]

[ { "end": [ 375 ], "start": [ 342 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- From a small apartment in Toronto, Iranian exile Saeed Valadbaygi is trying to bring news from his country to the world. Using a network of Iranian journalists and eager volunteers back in Tehran, the 27-year-old former student collates reports, pictures and video for his Web site astreetjournalist.com. Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran.", "Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran. With international media operating under restrictions in Iran, independent journalists using blogs and social networking sites have become an important source of information. \"What's happening in Iran is not being reflected globally. We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi.", "We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi. During the deadly street demonstrations in Tehran on December 27, Valadbaygi said his web site had 17 million hits in two days. The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running.", "The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running. \"We've already experienced a large number of viewers on our blogs and web sites and therefore we have been hacked by the regime of Iran repeatedly and unfortunately have lost access to many of our web sites. But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\"", "But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\" Valadbaygi believes in the power of social media. He is active on Facebook and Twitter and maintains a blog called Revolutionary Road. \"Facebook and Twitter have turned into a strong tool for people in spreading news. Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media.", "Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media. Therefore we have the responsibility in gathering the news in one place to achieve a better result against the regime's censorship,\" he said. Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi.", "Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi. Deciding that he needed to leave Iran to pursue his politics, he says he went first to Turkey before arriving in Canada as a \"political refugee\" and quickly connecting with an ex-pat Iranian community in Toronto. He now works long hours collating information for his web site.", "He now works long hours collating information for his web site. Meanwhile, Valadbaygi worries about his parents, brother and sister in Tehran. He says his brother was recently arrested. He communicates with his family using multiple email accounts while his parents use public phones to minimize the risk of the call being traced. And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities.", "And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities. \"They could track the IP addresses and this could cause problems in the workplace or university.\" Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail.", "Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail. Assessing the latest street demonstrations, Valadbaygi says the protest movement is fragmented with diverse demands but there is a groundswell of public opinion that wants a new secular government. \"It's important that a leadership emerges as quickly as possible otherwise it might all die down.\"" ]

[ "17" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- From a small apartment in Toronto, Iranian exile Saeed Valadbaygi is trying to bring news from his country to the world. Using a network of Iranian journalists and eager volunteers back in Tehran, the 27-year-old former student collates reports, pictures and video for his Web site astreetjournalist.com. Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran.", "Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran. With international media operating under restrictions in Iran, independent journalists using blogs and social networking sites have become an important source of information. \"What's happening in Iran is not being reflected globally. We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi.", "We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi. During the deadly street demonstrations in Tehran on December 27, Valadbaygi said his web site had 17 million hits in two days. The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running.", "The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running. \"We've already experienced a large number of viewers on our blogs and web sites and therefore we have been hacked by the regime of Iran repeatedly and unfortunately have lost access to many of our web sites. But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\"", "But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\" Valadbaygi believes in the power of social media. He is active on Facebook and Twitter and maintains a blog called Revolutionary Road. \"Facebook and Twitter have turned into a strong tool for people in spreading news. Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media.", "Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media. Therefore we have the responsibility in gathering the news in one place to achieve a better result against the regime's censorship,\" he said. Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi.", "Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi. Deciding that he needed to leave Iran to pursue his politics, he says he went first to Turkey before arriving in Canada as a \"political refugee\" and quickly connecting with an ex-pat Iranian community in Toronto. He now works long hours collating information for his web site.", "He now works long hours collating information for his web site. Meanwhile, Valadbaygi worries about his parents, brother and sister in Tehran. He says his brother was recently arrested. He communicates with his family using multiple email accounts while his parents use public phones to minimize the risk of the call being traced. And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities.", "And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities. \"They could track the IP addresses and this could cause problems in the workplace or university.\" Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail.", "Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail. Assessing the latest street demonstrations, Valadbaygi says the protest movement is fragmented with diverse demands but there is a groundswell of public opinion that wants a new secular government. \"It's important that a leadership emerges as quickly as possible otherwise it might all die down.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- From a small apartment in Toronto, Iranian exile Saeed Valadbaygi is trying to bring news from his country to the world. Using a network of Iranian journalists and eager volunteers back in Tehran, the 27-year-old former student collates reports, pictures and video for his Web site astreetjournalist.com. Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran.", "Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran. With international media operating under restrictions in Iran, independent journalists using blogs and social networking sites have become an important source of information. \"What's happening in Iran is not being reflected globally. We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi.", "We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi. During the deadly street demonstrations in Tehran on December 27, Valadbaygi said his web site had 17 million hits in two days. The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running.", "The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running. \"We've already experienced a large number of viewers on our blogs and web sites and therefore we have been hacked by the regime of Iran repeatedly and unfortunately have lost access to many of our web sites. But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\"", "But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\" Valadbaygi believes in the power of social media. He is active on Facebook and Twitter and maintains a blog called Revolutionary Road. \"Facebook and Twitter have turned into a strong tool for people in spreading news. Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media.", "Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media. Therefore we have the responsibility in gathering the news in one place to achieve a better result against the regime's censorship,\" he said. Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi.", "Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi. Deciding that he needed to leave Iran to pursue his politics, he says he went first to Turkey before arriving in Canada as a \"political refugee\" and quickly connecting with an ex-pat Iranian community in Toronto. He now works long hours collating information for his web site.", "He now works long hours collating information for his web site. Meanwhile, Valadbaygi worries about his parents, brother and sister in Tehran. He says his brother was recently arrested. He communicates with his family using multiple email accounts while his parents use public phones to minimize the risk of the call being traced. And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities.", "And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities. \"They could track the IP addresses and this could cause problems in the workplace or university.\" Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail.", "Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail. Assessing the latest street demonstrations, Valadbaygi says the protest movement is fragmented with diverse demands but there is a groundswell of public opinion that wants a new secular government. \"It's important that a leadership emerges as quickly as possible otherwise it might all die down.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- From a small apartment in Toronto, Iranian exile Saeed Valadbaygi is trying to bring news from his country to the world. Using a network of Iranian journalists and eager volunteers back in Tehran, the 27-year-old former student collates reports, pictures and video for his Web site astreetjournalist.com. Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran.", "Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran. With international media operating under restrictions in Iran, independent journalists using blogs and social networking sites have become an important source of information. \"What's happening in Iran is not being reflected globally. We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi.", "We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi. During the deadly street demonstrations in Tehran on December 27, Valadbaygi said his web site had 17 million hits in two days. The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running.", "The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running. \"We've already experienced a large number of viewers on our blogs and web sites and therefore we have been hacked by the regime of Iran repeatedly and unfortunately have lost access to many of our web sites. But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\"", "But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\" Valadbaygi believes in the power of social media. He is active on Facebook and Twitter and maintains a blog called Revolutionary Road. \"Facebook and Twitter have turned into a strong tool for people in spreading news. Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media.", "Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media. Therefore we have the responsibility in gathering the news in one place to achieve a better result against the regime's censorship,\" he said. Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi.", "Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi. Deciding that he needed to leave Iran to pursue his politics, he says he went first to Turkey before arriving in Canada as a \"political refugee\" and quickly connecting with an ex-pat Iranian community in Toronto. He now works long hours collating information for his web site.", "He now works long hours collating information for his web site. Meanwhile, Valadbaygi worries about his parents, brother and sister in Tehran. He says his brother was recently arrested. He communicates with his family using multiple email accounts while his parents use public phones to minimize the risk of the call being traced. And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities.", "And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities. \"They could track the IP addresses and this could cause problems in the workplace or university.\" Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail.", "Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail. Assessing the latest street demonstrations, Valadbaygi says the protest movement is fragmented with diverse demands but there is a groundswell of public opinion that wants a new secular government. \"It's important that a leadership emerges as quickly as possible otherwise it might all die down.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- From a small apartment in Toronto, Iranian exile Saeed Valadbaygi is trying to bring news from his country to the world. Using a network of Iranian journalists and eager volunteers back in Tehran, the 27-year-old former student collates reports, pictures and video for his Web site astreetjournalist.com. Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran.", "Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran. With international media operating under restrictions in Iran, independent journalists using blogs and social networking sites have become an important source of information. \"What's happening in Iran is not being reflected globally. We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi.", "We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi. During the deadly street demonstrations in Tehran on December 27, Valadbaygi said his web site had 17 million hits in two days. The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running.", "The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running. \"We've already experienced a large number of viewers on our blogs and web sites and therefore we have been hacked by the regime of Iran repeatedly and unfortunately have lost access to many of our web sites. But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\"", "But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\" Valadbaygi believes in the power of social media. He is active on Facebook and Twitter and maintains a blog called Revolutionary Road. \"Facebook and Twitter have turned into a strong tool for people in spreading news. Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media.", "Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media. Therefore we have the responsibility in gathering the news in one place to achieve a better result against the regime's censorship,\" he said. Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi.", "Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi. Deciding that he needed to leave Iran to pursue his politics, he says he went first to Turkey before arriving in Canada as a \"political refugee\" and quickly connecting with an ex-pat Iranian community in Toronto. He now works long hours collating information for his web site.", "He now works long hours collating information for his web site. Meanwhile, Valadbaygi worries about his parents, brother and sister in Tehran. He says his brother was recently arrested. He communicates with his family using multiple email accounts while his parents use public phones to minimize the risk of the call being traced. And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities.", "And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities. \"They could track the IP addresses and this could cause problems in the workplace or university.\" Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail.", "Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail. Assessing the latest street demonstrations, Valadbaygi says the protest movement is fragmented with diverse demands but there is a groundswell of public opinion that wants a new secular government. \"It's important that a leadership emerges as quickly as possible otherwise it might all die down.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- From a small apartment in Toronto, Iranian exile Saeed Valadbaygi is trying to bring news from his country to the world. Using a network of Iranian journalists and eager volunteers back in Tehran, the 27-year-old former student collates reports, pictures and video for his Web site astreetjournalist.com. Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran.", "Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran. With international media operating under restrictions in Iran, independent journalists using blogs and social networking sites have become an important source of information. \"What's happening in Iran is not being reflected globally. We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi.", "We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi. During the deadly street demonstrations in Tehran on December 27, Valadbaygi said his web site had 17 million hits in two days. The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running.", "The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running. \"We've already experienced a large number of viewers on our blogs and web sites and therefore we have been hacked by the regime of Iran repeatedly and unfortunately have lost access to many of our web sites. But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\"", "But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\" Valadbaygi believes in the power of social media. He is active on Facebook and Twitter and maintains a blog called Revolutionary Road. \"Facebook and Twitter have turned into a strong tool for people in spreading news. Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media.", "Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media. Therefore we have the responsibility in gathering the news in one place to achieve a better result against the regime's censorship,\" he said. Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi.", "Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi. Deciding that he needed to leave Iran to pursue his politics, he says he went first to Turkey before arriving in Canada as a \"political refugee\" and quickly connecting with an ex-pat Iranian community in Toronto. He now works long hours collating information for his web site.", "He now works long hours collating information for his web site. Meanwhile, Valadbaygi worries about his parents, brother and sister in Tehran. He says his brother was recently arrested. He communicates with his family using multiple email accounts while his parents use public phones to minimize the risk of the call being traced. And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities.", "And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities. \"They could track the IP addresses and this could cause problems in the workplace or university.\" Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail.", "Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail. Assessing the latest street demonstrations, Valadbaygi says the protest movement is fragmented with diverse demands but there is a groundswell of public opinion that wants a new secular government. \"It's important that a leadership emerges as quickly as possible otherwise it might all die down.\"" ]

[ "Saeed Valadbaygi" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- From a small apartment in Toronto, Iranian exile Saeed Valadbaygi is trying to bring news from his country to the world. Using a network of Iranian journalists and eager volunteers back in Tehran, the 27-year-old former student collates reports, pictures and video for his Web site astreetjournalist.com. Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran.", "Having fled Iran following the June demonstrations, Valadbaygi set up the site in November -- his latest attempt to beat what he says are government hackers and offer news and views about the unrest in Iran. With international media operating under restrictions in Iran, independent journalists using blogs and social networking sites have become an important source of information. \"What's happening in Iran is not being reflected globally. We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi.", "We want to let the world know and let the state know that the world is watching,\" said Valadbaygi. During the deadly street demonstrations in Tehran on December 27, Valadbaygi said his web site had 17 million hits in two days. The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running.", "The site, which is maintained by about 12 volunteers, wobbled and slowed down, but stayed up and running. \"We've already experienced a large number of viewers on our blogs and web sites and therefore we have been hacked by the regime of Iran repeatedly and unfortunately have lost access to many of our web sites. But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\"", "But introducing this web site (to) professional colleagues and also lots of viewers who are currently collaborating with us has helped in achieving wonderful results in the past few days.\" Valadbaygi believes in the power of social media. He is active on Facebook and Twitter and maintains a blog called Revolutionary Road. \"Facebook and Twitter have turned into a strong tool for people in spreading news. Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media.", "Citizen journalists have the most effect on news and today we clearly see that each citizen in Iran is acting as a media. Therefore we have the responsibility in gathering the news in one place to achieve a better result against the regime's censorship,\" he said. Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi.", "Valadbaygi, who says he was expelled in 2008 from Amirkabir University in Tehran because of his political views, took part in the June protests and distributed underground newspapers as an independent demonstrator, rather than a supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi. Deciding that he needed to leave Iran to pursue his politics, he says he went first to Turkey before arriving in Canada as a \"political refugee\" and quickly connecting with an ex-pat Iranian community in Toronto. He now works long hours collating information for his web site.", "He now works long hours collating information for his web site. Meanwhile, Valadbaygi worries about his parents, brother and sister in Tehran. He says his brother was recently arrested. He communicates with his family using multiple email accounts while his parents use public phones to minimize the risk of the call being traced. And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities.", "And he acknowledges that his network of correspondents in Iran, which he says is spreading to cities beyond Tehran, contact him in the full knowledge that they could attract the attention of the authorities. \"They could track the IP addresses and this could cause problems in the workplace or university.\" Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail.", "Valadbaygi says eight of the people he has worked with in the past are currently in jail. Assessing the latest street demonstrations, Valadbaygi says the protest movement is fragmented with diverse demands but there is a groundswell of public opinion that wants a new secular government. \"It's important that a leadership emerges as quickly as possible otherwise it might all die down.\"" ]

[ "Mir Hossein Moussavi" ]

[ { "end": [ 1089 ], "start": [ 1070 ] } ]

[ "TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Iran's election authority has rejected claims of voting irregularities by a defeated presidential candidate, while acknowledging that the number of ballots cast in dozens of cities exceeded the number of eligible voters there, state-run TV reported Monday. Protesters face Iranian riot police on a street in Tehran on Saturday.", "Protesters face Iranian riot police on a street in Tehran on Saturday. Iran's Guardian Council -- which approves all candidates running for office and verifies election results -- said candidate Mohsen Rezaie alleged irregularities in 170 cities, and that excessive ballots were found in 50 cities, according to government-funded Press TV. Council spokesman Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei said voting in those locations did not noticeably affect the outcome of the election, adding that the council will continue to investigate complaints that are filed through \"legal channels,\" Press TV said.", "Council spokesman Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei said voting in those locations did not noticeably affect the outcome of the election, adding that the council will continue to investigate complaints that are filed through \"legal channels,\" Press TV said. The council declared President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the winner of the June 12 election. Rezaie had reported some irregularities and called for a recount of some ballots, while opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi and candidate Mehdi Karrubi have rejected the election as fraudulent and demanded a new one.", "Rezaie had reported some irregularities and called for a recount of some ballots, while opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi and candidate Mehdi Karrubi have rejected the election as fraudulent and demanded a new one. Earlier Sunday, thousands of riot police and militia lined Tehran's streets as the public rift among Iranian leaders appeared to be widening. The country's foreign minister disputed allegations of ballot irregularities in Iran's disputed presidential election, and the parliamentary speaker implied the nation's election authorities had sided with one candidate.", "The country's foreign minister disputed allegations of ballot irregularities in Iran's disputed presidential election, and the parliamentary speaker implied the nation's election authorities had sided with one candidate. Amateur video showed large crowds marching down a major Tehran thoroughfare shouting, \"Don't be afraid, we're together!\" and \"Death to dictator!\" The person who shot the video said it was taken Sunday, but CNN could not immediately verify that the protest had taken place.", "The person who shot the video said it was taken Sunday, but CNN could not immediately verify that the protest had taken place. Eyewitnesses reported a protest also took place at southern Tehran's Azad University, where final exams were postponed after about 200 students refused to take them. Thousands of riot police and members of the Basij militia lined the streets of the city, according to eyewitnesses. Security personnel surrounded the headquarters of the country's state television and radio.", "Security personnel surrounded the headquarters of the country's state television and radio. Many shops were closed, and shopkeepers whose stores were open said they planned to close early Sunday. However, no tanks were seen on the city's streets. Traffic was light.", "Traffic was light. Traffic was light. Watch amateur video of a volunteer paramilitary forces headquarters burning in Tehran » A statement purportedly from Moussavi on Sunday called on Iranians to \"exercise self control\" during protests in Tehran, while still supporting their right to demonstrate against the government and the results of the disputed June 12 presidential election. \"The country belongs to you. The revolution and the system is your heritage,\" the statement attributed to Moussavi said in a statement posted on his Web site.", "The revolution and the system is your heritage,\" the statement attributed to Moussavi said in a statement posted on his Web site. \"Protesting against lies and cheating is your right. Be hopeful about regaining your rights. Do not allow anyone who tries to make you lose hope and frighten you make you lose your temper.\" The authenticity of the message could not be verified; it was posted in Farsi and translated by CNN.", "The authenticity of the message could not be verified; it was posted in Farsi and translated by CNN. The message came a day after hospital sources said 19 people were killed in clashes between anti-government protesters and police. Unconfirmed reports put the death toll as high as 150. See images of the clashes Saturday » \"The sad news of the martyrdom of another group who protested the results of the elections has caused our society astonishment and our people mourn them,\" said the statement attributed to Moussavi.", "See images of the clashes Saturday » \"The sad news of the martyrdom of another group who protested the results of the elections has caused our society astonishment and our people mourn them,\" said the statement attributed to Moussavi. \"Firing on people, militarization of the city's atmosphere, threats, agitations and show of force are all the illegitimate children of law breaking and we are facing all of that. It is a wonder that the perpetrators accuse others of breaking the law for expressing their opinions.\"", "It is a wonder that the perpetrators accuse others of breaking the law for expressing their opinions.\" Watch how social-networking sites spread the word on Iranian news » Police have not been given permission to use firearms in confronting protesters, Tehran Police Chief Azizollah Rajabpour told Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency. Police have not used firearms on the public, he said. Allegations to the contrary are false and \"spread by those who want to muddy the waters,\" the agency reported.", "Allegations to the contrary are false and \"spread by those who want to muddy the waters,\" the agency reported. News coverage in Iran has been limited by government restrictions on international journalists. On" ]

[ "Sunday," ]

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[ "TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Iran's election authority has rejected claims of voting irregularities by a defeated presidential candidate, while acknowledging that the number of ballots cast in dozens of cities exceeded the number of eligible voters there, state-run TV reported Monday. Protesters face Iranian riot police on a street in Tehran on Saturday.", "Protesters face Iranian riot police on a street in Tehran on Saturday. Iran's Guardian Council -- which approves all candidates running for office and verifies election results -- said candidate Mohsen Rezaie alleged irregularities in 170 cities, and that excessive ballots were found in 50 cities, according to government-funded Press TV. Council spokesman Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei said voting in those locations did not noticeably affect the outcome of the election, adding that the council will continue to investigate complaints that are filed through \"legal channels,\" Press TV said.", "Council spokesman Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei said voting in those locations did not noticeably affect the outcome of the election, adding that the council will continue to investigate complaints that are filed through \"legal channels,\" Press TV said. The council declared President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the winner of the June 12 election. Rezaie had reported some irregularities and called for a recount of some ballots, while opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi and candidate Mehdi Karrubi have rejected the election as fraudulent and demanded a new one.", "Rezaie had reported some irregularities and called for a recount of some ballots, while opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi and candidate Mehdi Karrubi have rejected the election as fraudulent and demanded a new one. Earlier Sunday, thousands of riot police and militia lined Tehran's streets as the public rift among Iranian leaders appeared to be widening. The country's foreign minister disputed allegations of ballot irregularities in Iran's disputed presidential election, and the parliamentary speaker implied the nation's election authorities had sided with one candidate.", "The country's foreign minister disputed allegations of ballot irregularities in Iran's disputed presidential election, and the parliamentary speaker implied the nation's election authorities had sided with one candidate. Amateur video showed large crowds marching down a major Tehran thoroughfare shouting, \"Don't be afraid, we're together!\" and \"Death to dictator!\" The person who shot the video said it was taken Sunday, but CNN could not immediately verify that the protest had taken place.", "The person who shot the video said it was taken Sunday, but CNN could not immediately verify that the protest had taken place. Eyewitnesses reported a protest also took place at southern Tehran's Azad University, where final exams were postponed after about 200 students refused to take them. Thousands of riot police and members of the Basij militia lined the streets of the city, according to eyewitnesses. Security personnel surrounded the headquarters of the country's state television and radio.", "Security personnel surrounded the headquarters of the country's state television and radio. Many shops were closed, and shopkeepers whose stores were open said they planned to close early Sunday. However, no tanks were seen on the city's streets. Traffic was light.", "Traffic was light. Traffic was light. Watch amateur video of a volunteer paramilitary forces headquarters burning in Tehran » A statement purportedly from Moussavi on Sunday called on Iranians to \"exercise self control\" during protests in Tehran, while still supporting their right to demonstrate against the government and the results of the disputed June 12 presidential election. \"The country belongs to you. The revolution and the system is your heritage,\" the statement attributed to Moussavi said in a statement posted on his Web site.", "The revolution and the system is your heritage,\" the statement attributed to Moussavi said in a statement posted on his Web site. \"Protesting against lies and cheating is your right. Be hopeful about regaining your rights. Do not allow anyone who tries to make you lose hope and frighten you make you lose your temper.\" The authenticity of the message could not be verified; it was posted in Farsi and translated by CNN.", "The authenticity of the message could not be verified; it was posted in Farsi and translated by CNN. The message came a day after hospital sources said 19 people were killed in clashes between anti-government protesters and police. Unconfirmed reports put the death toll as high as 150. See images of the clashes Saturday » \"The sad news of the martyrdom of another group who protested the results of the elections has caused our society astonishment and our people mourn them,\" said the statement attributed to Moussavi.", "See images of the clashes Saturday » \"The sad news of the martyrdom of another group who protested the results of the elections has caused our society astonishment and our people mourn them,\" said the statement attributed to Moussavi. \"Firing on people, militarization of the city's atmosphere, threats, agitations and show of force are all the illegitimate children of law breaking and we are facing all of that. It is a wonder that the perpetrators accuse others of breaking the law for expressing their opinions.\"", "It is a wonder that the perpetrators accuse others of breaking the law for expressing their opinions.\" Watch how social-networking sites spread the word on Iranian news » Police have not been given permission to use firearms in confronting protesters, Tehran Police Chief Azizollah Rajabpour told Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency. Police have not used firearms on the public, he said. Allegations to the contrary are false and \"spread by those who want to muddy the waters,\" the agency reported.", "Allegations to the contrary are false and \"spread by those who want to muddy the waters,\" the agency reported. News coverage in Iran has been limited by government restrictions on international journalists. On" ]

[ "Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights" ]

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[ "Editor's Note: Donna Brazile, a Democratic strategist, is chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute and founder of Brazile & Associates, a political consulting firm. She was the campaign manager for the Al Gore-Joe Lieberman ticket in 2000 and wrote \"Cooking with Grease.\" Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America.", "Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America. This is the day for which so many prayed, so many marched and so many more sacrificed. This is a day of jubilation and celebration. This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all.", "This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all. Barack Obama's election offers our country the opportunity to open a new chapter that will allow us to turn the corner on past prejudices and racial politics. When Sen. Obama announced his candidacy for president in 2007, most people, black and white, thought it would be, at best, an interesting sideshow. After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev.", "After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, broadcasting a racial divisiveness that cast even greater doubt on an Obama candidacy. But the senator moved quickly to reassure people that Wright's jaundiced view of America did not reflect his own. Americans wanted to move beyond racial categorization and the politics of division. Obama understood that. And so did the voters. But African-Americans didn't believe it.", "But African-Americans didn't believe it. Seventy-one percent of black voters had never thought a black candidate for president would get elected in their lifetime, according to a national poll released in November by CNN/Opinion Research Corp. Yet 59 percent of white respondents said they had thought it was possible. Obama did not just win the caucuses in Iowa -- a state with a white population of more than 94 percent -- he resoundingly captured it. Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed.", "Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed. These included Georgia, and Virginia, the former seat of the Confederacy. On Election Day, Obama won a higher percentage of the white vote than John Kerry did in 2004, though he did not get a majority of whites. Unlike other black presidential candidates before him, Obama did not run as \"the black candidate.\" He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive.", "He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive. And America, by larger margins than in previous recent elections, voted for the progressive Democratic U.S. senator from Illinois who happened to be biracial. For too long, race has been the stain on the American fabric. As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\"", "As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\" At times during the long primary and general election, race became a subtle distraction -- but the American people rejected it and it was never the primary issue. Nor was it the primary issue for Americans who voted for Barack Obama. The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin.", "The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin. A lot of lessons were taught November 4. Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev.", "Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev. Martin Luther King's dream that one day all people will be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin is alive and within reach. Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States.", "Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States. \"A majority of blacks now believe that a solution to the country's racial problems will eventually be found,\" said CNN polling director Keating Holland. \"In every previous poll on this topic dating back to 1993, black respondents had always said that racial problems were a permanent part of the American landscape. Even in the most recent polls taken last week, a majority of African-Americans said that a solution to the country" ]

[ "a Democratic candidate," ]

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[ "Editor's Note: Donna Brazile, a Democratic strategist, is chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute and founder of Brazile & Associates, a political consulting firm. She was the campaign manager for the Al Gore-Joe Lieberman ticket in 2000 and wrote \"Cooking with Grease.\" Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America.", "Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America. This is the day for which so many prayed, so many marched and so many more sacrificed. This is a day of jubilation and celebration. This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all.", "This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all. Barack Obama's election offers our country the opportunity to open a new chapter that will allow us to turn the corner on past prejudices and racial politics. When Sen. Obama announced his candidacy for president in 2007, most people, black and white, thought it would be, at best, an interesting sideshow. After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev.", "After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, broadcasting a racial divisiveness that cast even greater doubt on an Obama candidacy. But the senator moved quickly to reassure people that Wright's jaundiced view of America did not reflect his own. Americans wanted to move beyond racial categorization and the politics of division. Obama understood that. And so did the voters. But African-Americans didn't believe it.", "But African-Americans didn't believe it. Seventy-one percent of black voters had never thought a black candidate for president would get elected in their lifetime, according to a national poll released in November by CNN/Opinion Research Corp. Yet 59 percent of white respondents said they had thought it was possible. Obama did not just win the caucuses in Iowa -- a state with a white population of more than 94 percent -- he resoundingly captured it. Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed.", "Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed. These included Georgia, and Virginia, the former seat of the Confederacy. On Election Day, Obama won a higher percentage of the white vote than John Kerry did in 2004, though he did not get a majority of whites. Unlike other black presidential candidates before him, Obama did not run as \"the black candidate.\" He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive.", "He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive. And America, by larger margins than in previous recent elections, voted for the progressive Democratic U.S. senator from Illinois who happened to be biracial. For too long, race has been the stain on the American fabric. As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\"", "As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\" At times during the long primary and general election, race became a subtle distraction -- but the American people rejected it and it was never the primary issue. Nor was it the primary issue for Americans who voted for Barack Obama. The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin.", "The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin. A lot of lessons were taught November 4. Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev.", "Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev. Martin Luther King's dream that one day all people will be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin is alive and within reach. Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States.", "Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States. \"A majority of blacks now believe that a solution to the country's racial problems will eventually be found,\" said CNN polling director Keating Holland. \"In every previous poll on this topic dating back to 1993, black respondents had always said that racial problems were a permanent part of the American landscape. Even in the most recent polls taken last week, a majority of African-Americans said that a solution to the country" ]

[ "Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights" ]

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[ "Editor's Note: Donna Brazile, a Democratic strategist, is chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute and founder of Brazile & Associates, a political consulting firm. She was the campaign manager for the Al Gore-Joe Lieberman ticket in 2000 and wrote \"Cooking with Grease.\" Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America.", "Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America. This is the day for which so many prayed, so many marched and so many more sacrificed. This is a day of jubilation and celebration. This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all.", "This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all. Barack Obama's election offers our country the opportunity to open a new chapter that will allow us to turn the corner on past prejudices and racial politics. When Sen. Obama announced his candidacy for president in 2007, most people, black and white, thought it would be, at best, an interesting sideshow. After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev.", "After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, broadcasting a racial divisiveness that cast even greater doubt on an Obama candidacy. But the senator moved quickly to reassure people that Wright's jaundiced view of America did not reflect his own. Americans wanted to move beyond racial categorization and the politics of division. Obama understood that. And so did the voters. But African-Americans didn't believe it.", "But African-Americans didn't believe it. Seventy-one percent of black voters had never thought a black candidate for president would get elected in their lifetime, according to a national poll released in November by CNN/Opinion Research Corp. Yet 59 percent of white respondents said they had thought it was possible. Obama did not just win the caucuses in Iowa -- a state with a white population of more than 94 percent -- he resoundingly captured it. Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed.", "Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed. These included Georgia, and Virginia, the former seat of the Confederacy. On Election Day, Obama won a higher percentage of the white vote than John Kerry did in 2004, though he did not get a majority of whites. Unlike other black presidential candidates before him, Obama did not run as \"the black candidate.\" He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive.", "He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive. And America, by larger margins than in previous recent elections, voted for the progressive Democratic U.S. senator from Illinois who happened to be biracial. For too long, race has been the stain on the American fabric. As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\"", "As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\" At times during the long primary and general election, race became a subtle distraction -- but the American people rejected it and it was never the primary issue. Nor was it the primary issue for Americans who voted for Barack Obama. The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin.", "The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin. A lot of lessons were taught November 4. Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev.", "Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev. Martin Luther King's dream that one day all people will be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin is alive and within reach. Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States.", "Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States. \"A majority of blacks now believe that a solution to the country's racial problems will eventually be found,\" said CNN polling director Keating Holland. \"In every previous poll on this topic dating back to 1993, black respondents had always said that racial problems were a permanent part of the American landscape. Even in the most recent polls taken last week, a majority of African-Americans said that a solution to the country" ]

[ "as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive." ]

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[ "Editor's Note: Donna Brazile, a Democratic strategist, is chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute and founder of Brazile & Associates, a political consulting firm. She was the campaign manager for the Al Gore-Joe Lieberman ticket in 2000 and wrote \"Cooking with Grease.\" Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America.", "Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America. This is the day for which so many prayed, so many marched and so many more sacrificed. This is a day of jubilation and celebration. This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all.", "This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all. Barack Obama's election offers our country the opportunity to open a new chapter that will allow us to turn the corner on past prejudices and racial politics. When Sen. Obama announced his candidacy for president in 2007, most people, black and white, thought it would be, at best, an interesting sideshow. After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev.", "After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, broadcasting a racial divisiveness that cast even greater doubt on an Obama candidacy. But the senator moved quickly to reassure people that Wright's jaundiced view of America did not reflect his own. Americans wanted to move beyond racial categorization and the politics of division. Obama understood that. And so did the voters. But African-Americans didn't believe it.", "But African-Americans didn't believe it. Seventy-one percent of black voters had never thought a black candidate for president would get elected in their lifetime, according to a national poll released in November by CNN/Opinion Research Corp. Yet 59 percent of white respondents said they had thought it was possible. Obama did not just win the caucuses in Iowa -- a state with a white population of more than 94 percent -- he resoundingly captured it. Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed.", "Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed. These included Georgia, and Virginia, the former seat of the Confederacy. On Election Day, Obama won a higher percentage of the white vote than John Kerry did in 2004, though he did not get a majority of whites. Unlike other black presidential candidates before him, Obama did not run as \"the black candidate.\" He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive.", "He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive. And America, by larger margins than in previous recent elections, voted for the progressive Democratic U.S. senator from Illinois who happened to be biracial. For too long, race has been the stain on the American fabric. As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\"", "As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\" At times during the long primary and general election, race became a subtle distraction -- but the American people rejected it and it was never the primary issue. Nor was it the primary issue for Americans who voted for Barack Obama. The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin.", "The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin. A lot of lessons were taught November 4. Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev.", "Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev. Martin Luther King's dream that one day all people will be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin is alive and within reach. Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States.", "Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States. \"A majority of blacks now believe that a solution to the country's racial problems will eventually be found,\" said CNN polling director Keating Holland. \"In every previous poll on this topic dating back to 1993, black respondents had always said that racial problems were a permanent part of the American landscape. Even in the most recent polls taken last week, a majority of African-Americans said that a solution to the country" ]

[ "\"the black candidate.\"" ]

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[ "Editor's Note: Donna Brazile, a Democratic strategist, is chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute and founder of Brazile & Associates, a political consulting firm. She was the campaign manager for the Al Gore-Joe Lieberman ticket in 2000 and wrote \"Cooking with Grease.\" Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America.", "Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America. This is the day for which so many prayed, so many marched and so many more sacrificed. This is a day of jubilation and celebration. This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all.", "This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all. Barack Obama's election offers our country the opportunity to open a new chapter that will allow us to turn the corner on past prejudices and racial politics. When Sen. Obama announced his candidacy for president in 2007, most people, black and white, thought it would be, at best, an interesting sideshow. After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev.", "After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, broadcasting a racial divisiveness that cast even greater doubt on an Obama candidacy. But the senator moved quickly to reassure people that Wright's jaundiced view of America did not reflect his own. Americans wanted to move beyond racial categorization and the politics of division. Obama understood that. And so did the voters. But African-Americans didn't believe it.", "But African-Americans didn't believe it. Seventy-one percent of black voters had never thought a black candidate for president would get elected in their lifetime, according to a national poll released in November by CNN/Opinion Research Corp. Yet 59 percent of white respondents said they had thought it was possible. Obama did not just win the caucuses in Iowa -- a state with a white population of more than 94 percent -- he resoundingly captured it. Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed.", "Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed. These included Georgia, and Virginia, the former seat of the Confederacy. On Election Day, Obama won a higher percentage of the white vote than John Kerry did in 2004, though he did not get a majority of whites. Unlike other black presidential candidates before him, Obama did not run as \"the black candidate.\" He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive.", "He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive. And America, by larger margins than in previous recent elections, voted for the progressive Democratic U.S. senator from Illinois who happened to be biracial. For too long, race has been the stain on the American fabric. As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\"", "As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\" At times during the long primary and general election, race became a subtle distraction -- but the American people rejected it and it was never the primary issue. Nor was it the primary issue for Americans who voted for Barack Obama. The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin.", "The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin. A lot of lessons were taught November 4. Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev.", "Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev. Martin Luther King's dream that one day all people will be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin is alive and within reach. Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States.", "Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States. \"A majority of blacks now believe that a solution to the country's racial problems will eventually be found,\" said CNN polling director Keating Holland. \"In every previous poll on this topic dating back to 1993, black respondents had always said that racial problems were a permanent part of the American landscape. Even in the most recent polls taken last week, a majority of African-Americans said that a solution to the country" ]

[ "is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights" ]

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[ "Editor's Note: Donna Brazile, a Democratic strategist, is chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute and founder of Brazile & Associates, a political consulting firm. She was the campaign manager for the Al Gore-Joe Lieberman ticket in 2000 and wrote \"Cooking with Grease.\" Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America.", "Donna Brazile says Barack Obama's inauguration is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America. This is the day for which so many prayed, so many marched and so many more sacrificed. This is a day of jubilation and celebration. This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all.", "This is the day to rejoice and recommit ourselves to restoring the American dream for us all. Barack Obama's election offers our country the opportunity to open a new chapter that will allow us to turn the corner on past prejudices and racial politics. When Sen. Obama announced his candidacy for president in 2007, most people, black and white, thought it would be, at best, an interesting sideshow. After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev.", "After Obama's victories in the early primaries, there came the controversial videos of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, broadcasting a racial divisiveness that cast even greater doubt on an Obama candidacy. But the senator moved quickly to reassure people that Wright's jaundiced view of America did not reflect his own. Americans wanted to move beyond racial categorization and the politics of division. Obama understood that. And so did the voters. But African-Americans didn't believe it.", "But African-Americans didn't believe it. Seventy-one percent of black voters had never thought a black candidate for president would get elected in their lifetime, according to a national poll released in November by CNN/Opinion Research Corp. Yet 59 percent of white respondents said they had thought it was possible. Obama did not just win the caucuses in Iowa -- a state with a white population of more than 94 percent -- he resoundingly captured it. Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed.", "Other primary victories, once thought improbable, soon followed. These included Georgia, and Virginia, the former seat of the Confederacy. On Election Day, Obama won a higher percentage of the white vote than John Kerry did in 2004, though he did not get a majority of whites. Unlike other black presidential candidates before him, Obama did not run as \"the black candidate.\" He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive.", "He ran as a Democratic candidate, a U.S. senator from Illinois, and a progressive. And America, by larger margins than in previous recent elections, voted for the progressive Democratic U.S. senator from Illinois who happened to be biracial. For too long, race has been the stain on the American fabric. As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\"", "As Secretary Condoleezza Rice reminded us, race has been our \"nation's birth defect.\" At times during the long primary and general election, race became a subtle distraction -- but the American people rejected it and it was never the primary issue. Nor was it the primary issue for Americans who voted for Barack Obama. The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin.", "The vast majority of those who voted for and against Obama did so based on the content of his political prescriptions and platform -- not the color of his skin. A lot of lessons were taught November 4. Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev.", "Obama's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans: White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were; a solution to our country's lingering racial problem may eventually be found; and the Rev. Martin Luther King's dream that one day all people will be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin is alive and within reach. Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States.", "Obama's election has inspired 6 in 10 blacks to forecast better race relations in the United States. \"A majority of blacks now believe that a solution to the country's racial problems will eventually be found,\" said CNN polling director Keating Holland. \"In every previous poll on this topic dating back to 1993, black respondents had always said that racial problems were a permanent part of the American landscape. Even in the most recent polls taken last week, a majority of African-Americans said that a solution to the country" ]

[ "\"If your whole candidacy is about words, then they should be your own words,\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama each accused the other of borrowing portions of their presidential campaign speeches Monday. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, left, on the stump with Sen. Barack Obama. The Clinton campaign accused Obama of borrowing from a close supporter, and the Illinois senator responded by saying his own words have been used by Clinton. On a conference call with reporters, Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson said it was clear Obama had \"lifted rhetoric\" from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.", "Deval Patrick. Deval Patrick. Late Monday, Clinton followed up with a swipe of her own. \"If your whole candidacy is about words, then they should be your own words,\" Clinton said in Madison, Wisconsin. \"That's what I think.\" Obama downplayed the significance of the accusation. \"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches.", "\"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches. So I think putting aside the question ... in terms of whether my words are my own, I think that would be carrying it too far,\" Obama said. \"Deval and I do trade ideas all the time, and you know he's occasionally used lines of mine,\" Obama said. Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin.", "Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin. \"I would add I've noticed on occasion Sen. Clinton has used words of mine as well,\" said Obama. \"As I said before, I really don't think this is too big of a deal.\" Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\"", "Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\" They circulated a YouTube video and list of these alleged instances to reporters. The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube.", "The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube. A central passage in a speech Obama gave Saturday -- aimed at convincing voters that his campaign is not just about lofty rhetoric -- is adapted from one that Patrick used in his 2006 campaign, the Obama campaign said when asked about it. The controversy is lost on the Massachusetts governor, who endorsed Obama. Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement.", "Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement. \"Senator Obama and I are long-time friends and allies. We often share ideas about politics, policy and language,\" Patrick said in the statement. \"The argument in question, on the value of words in the public square, is one about which he and I have spoken frequently before. Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\"", "Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\" Watch a comparison of Obama's and Patrick's speeches » The Obama campaign also confirmed comments chief strategist David Axelrod -- an adviser on Obama's Senate campaign and Patrick's gubernatorial run -- made to the New York Times about the speeches. \"They often riff off one another. They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick.", "They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick. \"Both of them are effective speakers whose words tend to get requoted and arguments tend to be embraced widely.\" Responding to attacks from Clinton that he offers words while she offers action, Obama has been arguing that words matter. Saturday night at a gala for the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Obama said to frequent applause, \"Don't tell me words don't matter! 'I have a dream.' Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' Just words. 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself.' Just words, just speeches!\" In 2006, Patrick, fending off attacks from his rival Kerry Healey, told a crowd, \"Her dismissive point, and I hear it a lot from her staff, is all I have to offer is words. Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal' -- just words. Just words. 'We have nothing to fear" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama each accused the other of borrowing portions of their presidential campaign speeches Monday. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, left, on the stump with Sen. Barack Obama. The Clinton campaign accused Obama of borrowing from a close supporter, and the Illinois senator responded by saying his own words have been used by Clinton. On a conference call with reporters, Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson said it was clear Obama had \"lifted rhetoric\" from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.", "Deval Patrick. Deval Patrick. Late Monday, Clinton followed up with a swipe of her own. \"If your whole candidacy is about words, then they should be your own words,\" Clinton said in Madison, Wisconsin. \"That's what I think.\" Obama downplayed the significance of the accusation. \"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches.", "\"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches. So I think putting aside the question ... in terms of whether my words are my own, I think that would be carrying it too far,\" Obama said. \"Deval and I do trade ideas all the time, and you know he's occasionally used lines of mine,\" Obama said. Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin.", "Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin. \"I would add I've noticed on occasion Sen. Clinton has used words of mine as well,\" said Obama. \"As I said before, I really don't think this is too big of a deal.\" Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\"", "Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\" They circulated a YouTube video and list of these alleged instances to reporters. The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube.", "The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube. A central passage in a speech Obama gave Saturday -- aimed at convincing voters that his campaign is not just about lofty rhetoric -- is adapted from one that Patrick used in his 2006 campaign, the Obama campaign said when asked about it. The controversy is lost on the Massachusetts governor, who endorsed Obama. Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement.", "Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement. \"Senator Obama and I are long-time friends and allies. We often share ideas about politics, policy and language,\" Patrick said in the statement. \"The argument in question, on the value of words in the public square, is one about which he and I have spoken frequently before. Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\"", "Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\" Watch a comparison of Obama's and Patrick's speeches » The Obama campaign also confirmed comments chief strategist David Axelrod -- an adviser on Obama's Senate campaign and Patrick's gubernatorial run -- made to the New York Times about the speeches. \"They often riff off one another. They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick.", "They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick. \"Both of them are effective speakers whose words tend to get requoted and arguments tend to be embraced widely.\" Responding to attacks from Clinton that he offers words while she offers action, Obama has been arguing that words matter. Saturday night at a gala for the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Obama said to frequent applause, \"Don't tell me words don't matter! 'I have a dream.' Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' Just words. 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself.' Just words, just speeches!\" In 2006, Patrick, fending off attacks from his rival Kerry Healey, told a crowd, \"Her dismissive point, and I hear it a lot from her staff, is all I have to offer is words. Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal' -- just words. Just words. 'We have nothing to fear" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama each accused the other of borrowing portions of their presidential campaign speeches Monday. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, left, on the stump with Sen. Barack Obama. The Clinton campaign accused Obama of borrowing from a close supporter, and the Illinois senator responded by saying his own words have been used by Clinton. On a conference call with reporters, Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson said it was clear Obama had \"lifted rhetoric\" from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.", "Deval Patrick. Deval Patrick. Late Monday, Clinton followed up with a swipe of her own. \"If your whole candidacy is about words, then they should be your own words,\" Clinton said in Madison, Wisconsin. \"That's what I think.\" Obama downplayed the significance of the accusation. \"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches.", "\"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches. So I think putting aside the question ... in terms of whether my words are my own, I think that would be carrying it too far,\" Obama said. \"Deval and I do trade ideas all the time, and you know he's occasionally used lines of mine,\" Obama said. Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin.", "Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin. \"I would add I've noticed on occasion Sen. Clinton has used words of mine as well,\" said Obama. \"As I said before, I really don't think this is too big of a deal.\" Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\"", "Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\" They circulated a YouTube video and list of these alleged instances to reporters. The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube.", "The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube. A central passage in a speech Obama gave Saturday -- aimed at convincing voters that his campaign is not just about lofty rhetoric -- is adapted from one that Patrick used in his 2006 campaign, the Obama campaign said when asked about it. The controversy is lost on the Massachusetts governor, who endorsed Obama. Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement.", "Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement. \"Senator Obama and I are long-time friends and allies. We often share ideas about politics, policy and language,\" Patrick said in the statement. \"The argument in question, on the value of words in the public square, is one about which he and I have spoken frequently before. Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\"", "Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\" Watch a comparison of Obama's and Patrick's speeches » The Obama campaign also confirmed comments chief strategist David Axelrod -- an adviser on Obama's Senate campaign and Patrick's gubernatorial run -- made to the New York Times about the speeches. \"They often riff off one another. They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick.", "They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick. \"Both of them are effective speakers whose words tend to get requoted and arguments tend to be embraced widely.\" Responding to attacks from Clinton that he offers words while she offers action, Obama has been arguing that words matter. Saturday night at a gala for the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Obama said to frequent applause, \"Don't tell me words don't matter! 'I have a dream.' Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' Just words. 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself.' Just words, just speeches!\" In 2006, Patrick, fending off attacks from his rival Kerry Healey, told a crowd, \"Her dismissive point, and I hear it a lot from her staff, is all I have to offer is words. Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal' -- just words. Just words. 'We have nothing to fear" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama each accused the other of borrowing portions of their presidential campaign speeches Monday. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, left, on the stump with Sen. Barack Obama. The Clinton campaign accused Obama of borrowing from a close supporter, and the Illinois senator responded by saying his own words have been used by Clinton. On a conference call with reporters, Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson said it was clear Obama had \"lifted rhetoric\" from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.", "Deval Patrick. Deval Patrick. Late Monday, Clinton followed up with a swipe of her own. \"If your whole candidacy is about words, then they should be your own words,\" Clinton said in Madison, Wisconsin. \"That's what I think.\" Obama downplayed the significance of the accusation. \"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches.", "\"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches. So I think putting aside the question ... in terms of whether my words are my own, I think that would be carrying it too far,\" Obama said. \"Deval and I do trade ideas all the time, and you know he's occasionally used lines of mine,\" Obama said. Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin.", "Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin. \"I would add I've noticed on occasion Sen. Clinton has used words of mine as well,\" said Obama. \"As I said before, I really don't think this is too big of a deal.\" Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\"", "Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\" They circulated a YouTube video and list of these alleged instances to reporters. The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube.", "The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube. A central passage in a speech Obama gave Saturday -- aimed at convincing voters that his campaign is not just about lofty rhetoric -- is adapted from one that Patrick used in his 2006 campaign, the Obama campaign said when asked about it. The controversy is lost on the Massachusetts governor, who endorsed Obama. Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement.", "Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement. \"Senator Obama and I are long-time friends and allies. We often share ideas about politics, policy and language,\" Patrick said in the statement. \"The argument in question, on the value of words in the public square, is one about which he and I have spoken frequently before. Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\"", "Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\" Watch a comparison of Obama's and Patrick's speeches » The Obama campaign also confirmed comments chief strategist David Axelrod -- an adviser on Obama's Senate campaign and Patrick's gubernatorial run -- made to the New York Times about the speeches. \"They often riff off one another. They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick.", "They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick. \"Both of them are effective speakers whose words tend to get requoted and arguments tend to be embraced widely.\" Responding to attacks from Clinton that he offers words while she offers action, Obama has been arguing that words matter. Saturday night at a gala for the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Obama said to frequent applause, \"Don't tell me words don't matter! 'I have a dream.' Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' Just words. 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself.' Just words, just speeches!\" In 2006, Patrick, fending off attacks from his rival Kerry Healey, told a crowd, \"Her dismissive point, and I hear it a lot from her staff, is all I have to offer is words. Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal' -- just words. Just words. 'We have nothing to fear" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama each accused the other of borrowing portions of their presidential campaign speeches Monday. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, left, on the stump with Sen. Barack Obama. The Clinton campaign accused Obama of borrowing from a close supporter, and the Illinois senator responded by saying his own words have been used by Clinton. On a conference call with reporters, Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson said it was clear Obama had \"lifted rhetoric\" from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.", "Deval Patrick. Deval Patrick. Late Monday, Clinton followed up with a swipe of her own. \"If your whole candidacy is about words, then they should be your own words,\" Clinton said in Madison, Wisconsin. \"That's what I think.\" Obama downplayed the significance of the accusation. \"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches.", "\"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches. So I think putting aside the question ... in terms of whether my words are my own, I think that would be carrying it too far,\" Obama said. \"Deval and I do trade ideas all the time, and you know he's occasionally used lines of mine,\" Obama said. Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin.", "Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin. \"I would add I've noticed on occasion Sen. Clinton has used words of mine as well,\" said Obama. \"As I said before, I really don't think this is too big of a deal.\" Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\"", "Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\" They circulated a YouTube video and list of these alleged instances to reporters. The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube.", "The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube. A central passage in a speech Obama gave Saturday -- aimed at convincing voters that his campaign is not just about lofty rhetoric -- is adapted from one that Patrick used in his 2006 campaign, the Obama campaign said when asked about it. The controversy is lost on the Massachusetts governor, who endorsed Obama. Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement.", "Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement. \"Senator Obama and I are long-time friends and allies. We often share ideas about politics, policy and language,\" Patrick said in the statement. \"The argument in question, on the value of words in the public square, is one about which he and I have spoken frequently before. Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\"", "Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\" Watch a comparison of Obama's and Patrick's speeches » The Obama campaign also confirmed comments chief strategist David Axelrod -- an adviser on Obama's Senate campaign and Patrick's gubernatorial run -- made to the New York Times about the speeches. \"They often riff off one another. They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick.", "They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick. \"Both of them are effective speakers whose words tend to get requoted and arguments tend to be embraced widely.\" Responding to attacks from Clinton that he offers words while she offers action, Obama has been arguing that words matter. Saturday night at a gala for the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Obama said to frequent applause, \"Don't tell me words don't matter! 'I have a dream.' Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' Just words. 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself.' Just words, just speeches!\" In 2006, Patrick, fending off attacks from his rival Kerry Healey, told a crowd, \"Her dismissive point, and I hear it a lot from her staff, is all I have to offer is words. Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal' -- just words. Just words. 'We have nothing to fear" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama each accused the other of borrowing portions of their presidential campaign speeches Monday. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, left, on the stump with Sen. Barack Obama. The Clinton campaign accused Obama of borrowing from a close supporter, and the Illinois senator responded by saying his own words have been used by Clinton. On a conference call with reporters, Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson said it was clear Obama had \"lifted rhetoric\" from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.", "Deval Patrick. Deval Patrick. Late Monday, Clinton followed up with a swipe of her own. \"If your whole candidacy is about words, then they should be your own words,\" Clinton said in Madison, Wisconsin. \"That's what I think.\" Obama downplayed the significance of the accusation. \"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches.", "\"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches. So I think putting aside the question ... in terms of whether my words are my own, I think that would be carrying it too far,\" Obama said. \"Deval and I do trade ideas all the time, and you know he's occasionally used lines of mine,\" Obama said. Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin.", "Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin. \"I would add I've noticed on occasion Sen. Clinton has used words of mine as well,\" said Obama. \"As I said before, I really don't think this is too big of a deal.\" Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\"", "Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\" They circulated a YouTube video and list of these alleged instances to reporters. The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube.", "The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube. A central passage in a speech Obama gave Saturday -- aimed at convincing voters that his campaign is not just about lofty rhetoric -- is adapted from one that Patrick used in his 2006 campaign, the Obama campaign said when asked about it. The controversy is lost on the Massachusetts governor, who endorsed Obama. Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement.", "Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement. \"Senator Obama and I are long-time friends and allies. We often share ideas about politics, policy and language,\" Patrick said in the statement. \"The argument in question, on the value of words in the public square, is one about which he and I have spoken frequently before. Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\"", "Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\" Watch a comparison of Obama's and Patrick's speeches » The Obama campaign also confirmed comments chief strategist David Axelrod -- an adviser on Obama's Senate campaign and Patrick's gubernatorial run -- made to the New York Times about the speeches. \"They often riff off one another. They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick.", "They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick. \"Both of them are effective speakers whose words tend to get requoted and arguments tend to be embraced widely.\" Responding to attacks from Clinton that he offers words while she offers action, Obama has been arguing that words matter. Saturday night at a gala for the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Obama said to frequent applause, \"Don't tell me words don't matter! 'I have a dream.' Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' Just words. 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself.' Just words, just speeches!\" In 2006, Patrick, fending off attacks from his rival Kerry Healey, told a crowd, \"Her dismissive point, and I hear it a lot from her staff, is all I have to offer is words. Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal' -- just words. Just words. 'We have nothing to fear" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama each accused the other of borrowing portions of their presidential campaign speeches Monday. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, left, on the stump with Sen. Barack Obama. The Clinton campaign accused Obama of borrowing from a close supporter, and the Illinois senator responded by saying his own words have been used by Clinton. On a conference call with reporters, Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson said it was clear Obama had \"lifted rhetoric\" from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.", "Deval Patrick. Deval Patrick. Late Monday, Clinton followed up with a swipe of her own. \"If your whole candidacy is about words, then they should be your own words,\" Clinton said in Madison, Wisconsin. \"That's what I think.\" Obama downplayed the significance of the accusation. \"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches.", "\"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches. So I think putting aside the question ... in terms of whether my words are my own, I think that would be carrying it too far,\" Obama said. \"Deval and I do trade ideas all the time, and you know he's occasionally used lines of mine,\" Obama said. Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin.", "Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin. \"I would add I've noticed on occasion Sen. Clinton has used words of mine as well,\" said Obama. \"As I said before, I really don't think this is too big of a deal.\" Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\"", "Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\" They circulated a YouTube video and list of these alleged instances to reporters. The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube.", "The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube. A central passage in a speech Obama gave Saturday -- aimed at convincing voters that his campaign is not just about lofty rhetoric -- is adapted from one that Patrick used in his 2006 campaign, the Obama campaign said when asked about it. The controversy is lost on the Massachusetts governor, who endorsed Obama. Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement.", "Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement. \"Senator Obama and I are long-time friends and allies. We often share ideas about politics, policy and language,\" Patrick said in the statement. \"The argument in question, on the value of words in the public square, is one about which he and I have spoken frequently before. Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\"", "Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\" Watch a comparison of Obama's and Patrick's speeches » The Obama campaign also confirmed comments chief strategist David Axelrod -- an adviser on Obama's Senate campaign and Patrick's gubernatorial run -- made to the New York Times about the speeches. \"They often riff off one another. They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick.", "They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick. \"Both of them are effective speakers whose words tend to get requoted and arguments tend to be embraced widely.\" Responding to attacks from Clinton that he offers words while she offers action, Obama has been arguing that words matter. Saturday night at a gala for the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Obama said to frequent applause, \"Don't tell me words don't matter! 'I have a dream.' Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' Just words. 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself.' Just words, just speeches!\" In 2006, Patrick, fending off attacks from his rival Kerry Healey, told a crowd, \"Her dismissive point, and I hear it a lot from her staff, is all I have to offer is words. Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal' -- just words. Just words. 'We have nothing to fear" ]

[ "Hillary Clinton" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama each accused the other of borrowing portions of their presidential campaign speeches Monday. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, left, on the stump with Sen. Barack Obama. The Clinton campaign accused Obama of borrowing from a close supporter, and the Illinois senator responded by saying his own words have been used by Clinton. On a conference call with reporters, Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson said it was clear Obama had \"lifted rhetoric\" from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.", "Deval Patrick. Deval Patrick. Late Monday, Clinton followed up with a swipe of her own. \"If your whole candidacy is about words, then they should be your own words,\" Clinton said in Madison, Wisconsin. \"That's what I think.\" Obama downplayed the significance of the accusation. \"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches.", "\"I've written two books, wrote most of my speeches. So I think putting aside the question ... in terms of whether my words are my own, I think that would be carrying it too far,\" Obama said. \"Deval and I do trade ideas all the time, and you know he's occasionally used lines of mine,\" Obama said. Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin.", "Obama said he also used some of Deval's words at a Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Wisconsin. \"I would add I've noticed on occasion Sen. Clinton has used words of mine as well,\" said Obama. \"As I said before, I really don't think this is too big of a deal.\" Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\"", "Obama campaign officials said Clinton had a pattern of borrowing from some of her rival's signature phrases, including \"Yes, We Can\" and \"Fired Up, Ready to Go.\" They circulated a YouTube video and list of these alleged instances to reporters. The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube.", "The Clinton campaign earlier pointed to similarities between the words of Obama and Patrick that have raised eyebrows and attracted traffic on YouTube. A central passage in a speech Obama gave Saturday -- aimed at convincing voters that his campaign is not just about lofty rhetoric -- is adapted from one that Patrick used in his 2006 campaign, the Obama campaign said when asked about it. The controversy is lost on the Massachusetts governor, who endorsed Obama. Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement.", "Obama's campaign had Patrick call the New York Times over the weekend and issue a statement. \"Senator Obama and I are long-time friends and allies. We often share ideas about politics, policy and language,\" Patrick said in the statement. \"The argument in question, on the value of words in the public square, is one about which he and I have spoken frequently before. Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\"", "Given the recent attacks from Senator Clinton, I applaud him responding in just the way he did.\" Watch a comparison of Obama's and Patrick's speeches » The Obama campaign also confirmed comments chief strategist David Axelrod -- an adviser on Obama's Senate campaign and Patrick's gubernatorial run -- made to the New York Times about the speeches. \"They often riff off one another. They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick.", "They share a world view,\" Axelrod told the Times about Obama and Patrick. \"Both of them are effective speakers whose words tend to get requoted and arguments tend to be embraced widely.\" Responding to attacks from Clinton that he offers words while she offers action, Obama has been arguing that words matter. Saturday night at a gala for the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Obama said to frequent applause, \"Don't tell me words don't matter! 'I have a dream.' Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' Just words. 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself.' Just words, just speeches!\" In 2006, Patrick, fending off attacks from his rival Kerry Healey, told a crowd, \"Her dismissive point, and I hear it a lot from her staff, is all I have to offer is words. Just words.", "Just words. Just words. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal' -- just words. Just words. 'We have nothing to fear" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- One of the largest Jewish cemeteries in the Los Angeles, California, area has been accused of desecrating the remains of those buried there, according to a lawsuit. The cemetery holds the remains of celebrities such as Groucho Marx and Lenny Bruce. The suit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that employees at Eden Memorial Park, in Mission Hills, California, \"intentionally, willfully and secretly desecrated the remains of deceased individuals,\" often moving them to make room for new remains.", "The suit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that employees at Eden Memorial Park, in Mission Hills, California, \"intentionally, willfully and secretly desecrated the remains of deceased individuals,\" often moving them to make room for new remains. Attorney Michael Avenatti, who filed the suit, told CNN that his investigation revealed that as many as 500 graves may have been torn up without the families' permission.", "Attorney Michael Avenatti, who filed the suit, told CNN that his investigation revealed that as many as 500 graves may have been torn up without the families' permission. \"We allege that Eden Memorial Park and its management for the better part of 15 years were engaging in improper burial practices, including the desecration of graves and the improper disposal of human remains,\" he said.", "\"We allege that Eden Memorial Park and its management for the better part of 15 years were engaging in improper burial practices, including the desecration of graves and the improper disposal of human remains,\" he said. The lawsuit is filed by F. Charles Sands, whose parents are buried at Eden Memorial Park, against the cemetery and its owner, Service Corporation International, based in Houston, Texas. The company is the largest owner of cemeteries and funeral homes in the United States.", "The company is the largest owner of cemeteries and funeral homes in the United States. Watch what the lawsuit says workers did to remains » This is not the first time Service Corporation International has faced allegations of digging up graves and moving bodies to make room for new remains. It reached a $100 million settlement with families of people whose remains were desecrated at Menorah Gardens in Florida. The company also reached a $14 million settlement with the Florida state attorney's office over issues related to those claims.", "The company also reached a $14 million settlement with the Florida state attorney's office over issues related to those claims. A number of celebrities are buried at Eden Park, including comedians Groucho Marx and Lenny Bruce, according to several Web sites that track burials of celebrities. Anthony Lampe, the general manager of Eden Memorial Park, said he had not seen the lawsuit and referred inquiries to Service Corporation International. Company spokeswoman Lisa Marshall said the allegations in the lawsuit were not valid.", "Company spokeswoman Lisa Marshall said the allegations in the lawsuit were not valid. She said SCI had investigated and confirmed burial issues at Eden Memorial Park in 2007, but she could not provide specifics of that investigation. The lawsuit alleges groundskeepers were secretly instructed to break buried concrete interment vaults that contained caskets that were already buried, using backhoes. It also alleges human remains would often fall out of the broken caskets, and those body parts were either scattered or thrown away.", "It also alleges human remains would often fall out of the broken caskets, and those body parts were either scattered or thrown away. In one case, Avenatti said, a human skull was discarded. \"We have uncovered evidence that the groundskeepers and others at Eden Memorial Park have been instructed to break off or break apart that concrete vault and, at many times, that exposes human remains,\" Avenatti said.", "\"We have uncovered evidence that the groundskeepers and others at Eden Memorial Park have been instructed to break off or break apart that concrete vault and, at many times, that exposes human remains,\" Avenatti said. Asked about the seriousness of the allegations, he said, \"If the allegations are proven true, this is incredibly horrific.\"", "Asked about the seriousness of the allegations, he said, \"If the allegations are proven true, this is incredibly horrific.\" The lawsuit said that under Jewish tradition, \"the deceased are typically required to be interred within 24 hours, thereby leaving little time to obtain consent to move an encroaching vault in an adjacent plot and giving defendants a motive to desecrate human remains and commit other immoral acts rather than comply with the law.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- One of the largest Jewish cemeteries in the Los Angeles, California, area has been accused of desecrating the remains of those buried there, according to a lawsuit. The cemetery holds the remains of celebrities such as Groucho Marx and Lenny Bruce. The suit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that employees at Eden Memorial Park, in Mission Hills, California, \"intentionally, willfully and secretly desecrated the remains of deceased individuals,\" often moving them to make room for new remains.", "The suit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that employees at Eden Memorial Park, in Mission Hills, California, \"intentionally, willfully and secretly desecrated the remains of deceased individuals,\" often moving them to make room for new remains. Attorney Michael Avenatti, who filed the suit, told CNN that his investigation revealed that as many as 500 graves may have been torn up without the families' permission.", "Attorney Michael Avenatti, who filed the suit, told CNN that his investigation revealed that as many as 500 graves may have been torn up without the families' permission. \"We allege that Eden Memorial Park and its management for the better part of 15 years were engaging in improper burial practices, including the desecration of graves and the improper disposal of human remains,\" he said.", "\"We allege that Eden Memorial Park and its management for the better part of 15 years were engaging in improper burial practices, including the desecration of graves and the improper disposal of human remains,\" he said. The lawsuit is filed by F. Charles Sands, whose parents are buried at Eden Memorial Park, against the cemetery and its owner, Service Corporation International, based in Houston, Texas. The company is the largest owner of cemeteries and funeral homes in the United States.", "The company is the largest owner of cemeteries and funeral homes in the United States. Watch what the lawsuit says workers did to remains » This is not the first time Service Corporation International has faced allegations of digging up graves and moving bodies to make room for new remains. It reached a $100 million settlement with families of people whose remains were desecrated at Menorah Gardens in Florida. The company also reached a $14 million settlement with the Florida state attorney's office over issues related to those claims.", "The company also reached a $14 million settlement with the Florida state attorney's office over issues related to those claims. A number of celebrities are buried at Eden Park, including comedians Groucho Marx and Lenny Bruce, according to several Web sites that track burials of celebrities. Anthony Lampe, the general manager of Eden Memorial Park, said he had not seen the lawsuit and referred inquiries to Service Corporation International. Company spokeswoman Lisa Marshall said the allegations in the lawsuit were not valid.", "Company spokeswoman Lisa Marshall said the allegations in the lawsuit were not valid. She said SCI had investigated and confirmed burial issues at Eden Memorial Park in 2007, but she could not provide specifics of that investigation. The lawsuit alleges groundskeepers were secretly instructed to break buried concrete interment vaults that contained caskets that were already buried, using backhoes. It also alleges human remains would often fall out of the broken caskets, and those body parts were either scattered or thrown away.", "It also alleges human remains would often fall out of the broken caskets, and those body parts were either scattered or thrown away. In one case, Avenatti said, a human skull was discarded. \"We have uncovered evidence that the groundskeepers and others at Eden Memorial Park have been instructed to break off or break apart that concrete vault and, at many times, that exposes human remains,\" Avenatti said.", "\"We have uncovered evidence that the groundskeepers and others at Eden Memorial Park have been instructed to break off or break apart that concrete vault and, at many times, that exposes human remains,\" Avenatti said. Asked about the seriousness of the allegations, he said, \"If the allegations are proven true, this is incredibly horrific.\"", "Asked about the seriousness of the allegations, he said, \"If the allegations are proven true, this is incredibly horrific.\" The lawsuit said that under Jewish tradition, \"the deceased are typically required to be interred within 24 hours, thereby leaving little time to obtain consent to move an encroaching vault in an adjacent plot and giving defendants a motive to desecrate human remains and commit other immoral acts rather than comply with the law.\"" ]