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[ "NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Indian tourism authorities will be holding English classes for auto-rickshaw drivers in New Delhi as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Auto-rickshaw drivers are being taught English ahead of the Commenwealth Games. More than 40,000 natural gas-fueled auto-rickshaws, or motorized three-wheeled taxis, run on the Indian capital's dilapidated roads, according to the city government statistics. The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010.", "The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010. About 9,000 athletes and officials of 52 Commonwealth countries are likely to participate. Some 8,000 auto-rickshaw drivers will be enrolled in the training program that will involve classes in yoga, life skills, first aid, spoken English and psychometric tests, federal Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee announced Tuesday. Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year.", "Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year. Indian auto-rickshaw drivers have often been accused of overcharging, refusing short trips and misbehavior. Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs.", "Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs. \"The India image that we strive to convey to a foreign tourist depends, to a large degree, on how good the taxi/auto-rickshaw (driver) that he or she meets is in his demeanor and conduct,\" Banerjee remarked." ]

[ "Some 8,000" ]

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[ "NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Indian tourism authorities will be holding English classes for auto-rickshaw drivers in New Delhi as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Auto-rickshaw drivers are being taught English ahead of the Commenwealth Games. More than 40,000 natural gas-fueled auto-rickshaws, or motorized three-wheeled taxis, run on the Indian capital's dilapidated roads, according to the city government statistics. The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010.", "The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010. About 9,000 athletes and officials of 52 Commonwealth countries are likely to participate. Some 8,000 auto-rickshaw drivers will be enrolled in the training program that will involve classes in yoga, life skills, first aid, spoken English and psychometric tests, federal Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee announced Tuesday. Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year.", "Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year. Indian auto-rickshaw drivers have often been accused of overcharging, refusing short trips and misbehavior. Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs.", "Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs. \"The India image that we strive to convey to a foreign tourist depends, to a large degree, on how good the taxi/auto-rickshaw (driver) that he or she meets is in his demeanor and conduct,\" Banerjee remarked." ]

[ "New Delhi" ]

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[ "NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Indian tourism authorities will be holding English classes for auto-rickshaw drivers in New Delhi as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Auto-rickshaw drivers are being taught English ahead of the Commenwealth Games. More than 40,000 natural gas-fueled auto-rickshaws, or motorized three-wheeled taxis, run on the Indian capital's dilapidated roads, according to the city government statistics. The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010.", "The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010. About 9,000 athletes and officials of 52 Commonwealth countries are likely to participate. Some 8,000 auto-rickshaw drivers will be enrolled in the training program that will involve classes in yoga, life skills, first aid, spoken English and psychometric tests, federal Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee announced Tuesday. Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year.", "Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year. Indian auto-rickshaw drivers have often been accused of overcharging, refusing short trips and misbehavior. Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs.", "Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs. \"The India image that we strive to convey to a foreign tourist depends, to a large degree, on how good the taxi/auto-rickshaw (driver) that he or she meets is in his demeanor and conduct,\" Banerjee remarked." ]

[ "Commonwealth Games in 2010." ]

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[ "NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Indian tourism authorities will be holding English classes for auto-rickshaw drivers in New Delhi as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Auto-rickshaw drivers are being taught English ahead of the Commenwealth Games. More than 40,000 natural gas-fueled auto-rickshaws, or motorized three-wheeled taxis, run on the Indian capital's dilapidated roads, according to the city government statistics. The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010.", "The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010. About 9,000 athletes and officials of 52 Commonwealth countries are likely to participate. Some 8,000 auto-rickshaw drivers will be enrolled in the training program that will involve classes in yoga, life skills, first aid, spoken English and psychometric tests, federal Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee announced Tuesday. Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year.", "Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year. Indian auto-rickshaw drivers have often been accused of overcharging, refusing short trips and misbehavior. Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs.", "Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs. \"The India image that we strive to convey to a foreign tourist depends, to a large degree, on how good the taxi/auto-rickshaw (driver) that he or she meets is in his demeanor and conduct,\" Banerjee remarked." ]

[ "100,000" ]

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[ "NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Indian tourism authorities will be holding English classes for auto-rickshaw drivers in New Delhi as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Auto-rickshaw drivers are being taught English ahead of the Commenwealth Games. More than 40,000 natural gas-fueled auto-rickshaws, or motorized three-wheeled taxis, run on the Indian capital's dilapidated roads, according to the city government statistics. The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010.", "The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010. About 9,000 athletes and officials of 52 Commonwealth countries are likely to participate. Some 8,000 auto-rickshaw drivers will be enrolled in the training program that will involve classes in yoga, life skills, first aid, spoken English and psychometric tests, federal Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee announced Tuesday. Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year.", "Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year. Indian auto-rickshaw drivers have often been accused of overcharging, refusing short trips and misbehavior. Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs.", "Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs. \"The India image that we strive to convey to a foreign tourist depends, to a large degree, on how good the taxi/auto-rickshaw (driver) that he or she meets is in his demeanor and conduct,\" Banerjee remarked." ]

[ "around 100,000" ]

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[ "NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Indian tourism authorities will be holding English classes for auto-rickshaw drivers in New Delhi as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Auto-rickshaw drivers are being taught English ahead of the Commenwealth Games. More than 40,000 natural gas-fueled auto-rickshaws, or motorized three-wheeled taxis, run on the Indian capital's dilapidated roads, according to the city government statistics. The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010.", "The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010. About 9,000 athletes and officials of 52 Commonwealth countries are likely to participate. Some 8,000 auto-rickshaw drivers will be enrolled in the training program that will involve classes in yoga, life skills, first aid, spoken English and psychometric tests, federal Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee announced Tuesday. Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year.", "Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year. Indian auto-rickshaw drivers have often been accused of overcharging, refusing short trips and misbehavior. Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs.", "Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs. \"The India image that we strive to convey to a foreign tourist depends, to a large degree, on how good the taxi/auto-rickshaw (driver) that he or she meets is in his demeanor and conduct,\" Banerjee remarked." ]

[ "October 3-14 in 2010." ]

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[ "NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Indian tourism authorities will be holding English classes for auto-rickshaw drivers in New Delhi as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Auto-rickshaw drivers are being taught English ahead of the Commenwealth Games. More than 40,000 natural gas-fueled auto-rickshaws, or motorized three-wheeled taxis, run on the Indian capital's dilapidated roads, according to the city government statistics. The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010.", "The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010. About 9,000 athletes and officials of 52 Commonwealth countries are likely to participate. Some 8,000 auto-rickshaw drivers will be enrolled in the training program that will involve classes in yoga, life skills, first aid, spoken English and psychometric tests, federal Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee announced Tuesday. Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year.", "Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year. Indian auto-rickshaw drivers have often been accused of overcharging, refusing short trips and misbehavior. Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs.", "Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs. \"The India image that we strive to convey to a foreign tourist depends, to a large degree, on how good the taxi/auto-rickshaw (driver) that he or she meets is in his demeanor and conduct,\" Banerjee remarked." ]

[ "8,000" ]

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[ "NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Indian tourism authorities will be holding English classes for auto-rickshaw drivers in New Delhi as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Auto-rickshaw drivers are being taught English ahead of the Commenwealth Games. More than 40,000 natural gas-fueled auto-rickshaws, or motorized three-wheeled taxis, run on the Indian capital's dilapidated roads, according to the city government statistics. The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010.", "The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010. About 9,000 athletes and officials of 52 Commonwealth countries are likely to participate. Some 8,000 auto-rickshaw drivers will be enrolled in the training program that will involve classes in yoga, life skills, first aid, spoken English and psychometric tests, federal Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee announced Tuesday. Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year.", "Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year. Indian auto-rickshaw drivers have often been accused of overcharging, refusing short trips and misbehavior. Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs.", "Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs. \"The India image that we strive to convey to a foreign tourist depends, to a large degree, on how good the taxi/auto-rickshaw (driver) that he or she meets is in his demeanor and conduct,\" Banerjee remarked." ]

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[ "NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Indian tourism authorities will be holding English classes for auto-rickshaw drivers in New Delhi as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Auto-rickshaw drivers are being taught English ahead of the Commenwealth Games. More than 40,000 natural gas-fueled auto-rickshaws, or motorized three-wheeled taxis, run on the Indian capital's dilapidated roads, according to the city government statistics. The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010.", "The city is expected to host around 100,000 tourists during the Commonwealth Games scheduled from October 3-14 in 2010. About 9,000 athletes and officials of 52 Commonwealth countries are likely to participate. Some 8,000 auto-rickshaw drivers will be enrolled in the training program that will involve classes in yoga, life skills, first aid, spoken English and psychometric tests, federal Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee announced Tuesday. Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year.", "Each trainee will be paid Rs 200, or about $4, daily for attending the program spread over 200 sessions for a year. Indian auto-rickshaw drivers have often been accused of overcharging, refusing short trips and misbehavior. Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs.", "Traffic authorities have in the past opened a range of avenues for passengers to lodge their complaints -- such as on help lines, via text messages or simply calling a telephone number printed on the three-wheeled cabs. \"The India image that we strive to convey to a foreign tourist depends, to a large degree, on how good the taxi/auto-rickshaw (driver) that he or she meets is in his demeanor and conduct,\" Banerjee remarked." ]

[ "\"You Can Vote However You Like,\"" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- There was no shortage of superstars in Washington this week, including the middle school students of Atlanta, Georgia's Ron Clark Academy. Ron Clark Academy students singing their newest song, \"Dear Obama,\" in Washington this week. \"There are those Obama kids!\" \"Those are the kids from TV!\" \"Sing for us!\" The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I.", "The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I. 's \"Whatever You Like,\" has garnered exhilarating fame nationwide. Invited to perform at inauguration events, the boys and girls were stopped along every block in the capital by people who asked them to sing and pose for a picture. \"I have a sleepy energy,\" sixth-grader Kennedy Guest Pritchett said. \"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\"", "\"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\" The students' new song, \"Dear Obama,\" which they have performed this week, offers advice to the president on energy, taxes, financial regulation and al Qaeda and urges him to \"control Ahmadinejad.\" \"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy.", "\"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy. ... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\"", "... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\" Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev.", "Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. \"I want to do good every song we perform. When the crowd cheers, I feel like we did a good job,\" said Willie Thornton, a seventh-grader. \"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\"", "\"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\" The students have met the Kenyan Boys Choir, who told their American counterparts what kind of animals they might see when the Ron Clark students travel to Kenya on a school trip in June. At another luncheon, the sixth- and seventh-graders were thrilled to catch a glimpse of actor Ed Norton, the man who played the Incredible Hulk. But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts.", "But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts. The kids gained notoriety just before the election when they appeared on CNN, singing \"You Can Vote However You Like.\" They became media favorites overnight, appearing on several networks and shows. Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults.", "Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults. Their teacher, Ron Clark, known for his innovation, has used pop music to teach his students. He once changed the words of Rihanna's infectious hit \"Umbrella\" to teach geography. \"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said.", "\"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said. \"I'm so proud of them all. They've taught me a lot.\" Before founding his school in the rough neighborhood of South Atlanta, Clark taught in Harlem, where he penned \"The Essential 55,\" a rule-book for educators that caught Oprah Winfrey's eye. She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller.", "She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller. This past Christmas, Clark received another gift from the talk show host: $365,000. Winfrey donated $1,000 for each day of the year. Clark has said that the money will help provide scholarships for a year. The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year.", "The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year. \"Our school is about politics and world issues and helping the kids understand that they have an important role in all of that,\" he said. CNN's" ]

[ "Ron Clark Academy students" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- There was no shortage of superstars in Washington this week, including the middle school students of Atlanta, Georgia's Ron Clark Academy. Ron Clark Academy students singing their newest song, \"Dear Obama,\" in Washington this week. \"There are those Obama kids!\" \"Those are the kids from TV!\" \"Sing for us!\" The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I.", "The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I. 's \"Whatever You Like,\" has garnered exhilarating fame nationwide. Invited to perform at inauguration events, the boys and girls were stopped along every block in the capital by people who asked them to sing and pose for a picture. \"I have a sleepy energy,\" sixth-grader Kennedy Guest Pritchett said. \"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\"", "\"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\" The students' new song, \"Dear Obama,\" which they have performed this week, offers advice to the president on energy, taxes, financial regulation and al Qaeda and urges him to \"control Ahmadinejad.\" \"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy.", "\"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy. ... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\"", "... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\" Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev.", "Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. \"I want to do good every song we perform. When the crowd cheers, I feel like we did a good job,\" said Willie Thornton, a seventh-grader. \"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\"", "\"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\" The students have met the Kenyan Boys Choir, who told their American counterparts what kind of animals they might see when the Ron Clark students travel to Kenya on a school trip in June. At another luncheon, the sixth- and seventh-graders were thrilled to catch a glimpse of actor Ed Norton, the man who played the Incredible Hulk. But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts.", "But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts. The kids gained notoriety just before the election when they appeared on CNN, singing \"You Can Vote However You Like.\" They became media favorites overnight, appearing on several networks and shows. Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults.", "Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults. Their teacher, Ron Clark, known for his innovation, has used pop music to teach his students. He once changed the words of Rihanna's infectious hit \"Umbrella\" to teach geography. \"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said.", "\"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said. \"I'm so proud of them all. They've taught me a lot.\" Before founding his school in the rough neighborhood of South Atlanta, Clark taught in Harlem, where he penned \"The Essential 55,\" a rule-book for educators that caught Oprah Winfrey's eye. She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller.", "She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller. This past Christmas, Clark received another gift from the talk show host: $365,000. Winfrey donated $1,000 for each day of the year. Clark has said that the money will help provide scholarships for a year. The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year.", "The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year. \"Our school is about politics and world issues and helping the kids understand that they have an important role in all of that,\" he said. CNN's" ]

[ "Atlanta, Georgia's" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- There was no shortage of superstars in Washington this week, including the middle school students of Atlanta, Georgia's Ron Clark Academy. Ron Clark Academy students singing their newest song, \"Dear Obama,\" in Washington this week. \"There are those Obama kids!\" \"Those are the kids from TV!\" \"Sing for us!\" The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I.", "The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I. 's \"Whatever You Like,\" has garnered exhilarating fame nationwide. Invited to perform at inauguration events, the boys and girls were stopped along every block in the capital by people who asked them to sing and pose for a picture. \"I have a sleepy energy,\" sixth-grader Kennedy Guest Pritchett said. \"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\"", "\"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\" The students' new song, \"Dear Obama,\" which they have performed this week, offers advice to the president on energy, taxes, financial regulation and al Qaeda and urges him to \"control Ahmadinejad.\" \"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy.", "\"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy. ... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\"", "... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\" Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev.", "Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. \"I want to do good every song we perform. When the crowd cheers, I feel like we did a good job,\" said Willie Thornton, a seventh-grader. \"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\"", "\"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\" The students have met the Kenyan Boys Choir, who told their American counterparts what kind of animals they might see when the Ron Clark students travel to Kenya on a school trip in June. At another luncheon, the sixth- and seventh-graders were thrilled to catch a glimpse of actor Ed Norton, the man who played the Incredible Hulk. But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts.", "But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts. The kids gained notoriety just before the election when they appeared on CNN, singing \"You Can Vote However You Like.\" They became media favorites overnight, appearing on several networks and shows. Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults.", "Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults. Their teacher, Ron Clark, known for his innovation, has used pop music to teach his students. He once changed the words of Rihanna's infectious hit \"Umbrella\" to teach geography. \"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said.", "\"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said. \"I'm so proud of them all. They've taught me a lot.\" Before founding his school in the rough neighborhood of South Atlanta, Clark taught in Harlem, where he penned \"The Essential 55,\" a rule-book for educators that caught Oprah Winfrey's eye. She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller.", "She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller. This past Christmas, Clark received another gift from the talk show host: $365,000. Winfrey donated $1,000 for each day of the year. Clark has said that the money will help provide scholarships for a year. The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year.", "The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year. \"Our school is about politics and world issues and helping the kids understand that they have an important role in all of that,\" he said. CNN's" ]

[ "\"Dear Obama,\"" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- There was no shortage of superstars in Washington this week, including the middle school students of Atlanta, Georgia's Ron Clark Academy. Ron Clark Academy students singing their newest song, \"Dear Obama,\" in Washington this week. \"There are those Obama kids!\" \"Those are the kids from TV!\" \"Sing for us!\" The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I.", "The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I. 's \"Whatever You Like,\" has garnered exhilarating fame nationwide. Invited to perform at inauguration events, the boys and girls were stopped along every block in the capital by people who asked them to sing and pose for a picture. \"I have a sleepy energy,\" sixth-grader Kennedy Guest Pritchett said. \"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\"", "\"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\" The students' new song, \"Dear Obama,\" which they have performed this week, offers advice to the president on energy, taxes, financial regulation and al Qaeda and urges him to \"control Ahmadinejad.\" \"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy.", "\"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy. ... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\"", "... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\" Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev.", "Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. \"I want to do good every song we perform. When the crowd cheers, I feel like we did a good job,\" said Willie Thornton, a seventh-grader. \"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\"", "\"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\" The students have met the Kenyan Boys Choir, who told their American counterparts what kind of animals they might see when the Ron Clark students travel to Kenya on a school trip in June. At another luncheon, the sixth- and seventh-graders were thrilled to catch a glimpse of actor Ed Norton, the man who played the Incredible Hulk. But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts.", "But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts. The kids gained notoriety just before the election when they appeared on CNN, singing \"You Can Vote However You Like.\" They became media favorites overnight, appearing on several networks and shows. Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults.", "Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults. Their teacher, Ron Clark, known for his innovation, has used pop music to teach his students. He once changed the words of Rihanna's infectious hit \"Umbrella\" to teach geography. \"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said.", "\"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said. \"I'm so proud of them all. They've taught me a lot.\" Before founding his school in the rough neighborhood of South Atlanta, Clark taught in Harlem, where he penned \"The Essential 55,\" a rule-book for educators that caught Oprah Winfrey's eye. She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller.", "She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller. This past Christmas, Clark received another gift from the talk show host: $365,000. Winfrey donated $1,000 for each day of the year. Clark has said that the money will help provide scholarships for a year. The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year.", "The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year. \"Our school is about politics and world issues and helping the kids understand that they have an important role in all of that,\" he said. CNN's" ]

[ "\"Dear Obama,\"" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- There was no shortage of superstars in Washington this week, including the middle school students of Atlanta, Georgia's Ron Clark Academy. Ron Clark Academy students singing their newest song, \"Dear Obama,\" in Washington this week. \"There are those Obama kids!\" \"Those are the kids from TV!\" \"Sing for us!\" The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I.", "The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I. 's \"Whatever You Like,\" has garnered exhilarating fame nationwide. Invited to perform at inauguration events, the boys and girls were stopped along every block in the capital by people who asked them to sing and pose for a picture. \"I have a sleepy energy,\" sixth-grader Kennedy Guest Pritchett said. \"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\"", "\"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\" The students' new song, \"Dear Obama,\" which they have performed this week, offers advice to the president on energy, taxes, financial regulation and al Qaeda and urges him to \"control Ahmadinejad.\" \"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy.", "\"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy. ... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\"", "... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\" Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev.", "Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. \"I want to do good every song we perform. When the crowd cheers, I feel like we did a good job,\" said Willie Thornton, a seventh-grader. \"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\"", "\"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\" The students have met the Kenyan Boys Choir, who told their American counterparts what kind of animals they might see when the Ron Clark students travel to Kenya on a school trip in June. At another luncheon, the sixth- and seventh-graders were thrilled to catch a glimpse of actor Ed Norton, the man who played the Incredible Hulk. But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts.", "But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts. The kids gained notoriety just before the election when they appeared on CNN, singing \"You Can Vote However You Like.\" They became media favorites overnight, appearing on several networks and shows. Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults.", "Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults. Their teacher, Ron Clark, known for his innovation, has used pop music to teach his students. He once changed the words of Rihanna's infectious hit \"Umbrella\" to teach geography. \"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said.", "\"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said. \"I'm so proud of them all. They've taught me a lot.\" Before founding his school in the rough neighborhood of South Atlanta, Clark taught in Harlem, where he penned \"The Essential 55,\" a rule-book for educators that caught Oprah Winfrey's eye. She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller.", "She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller. This past Christmas, Clark received another gift from the talk show host: $365,000. Winfrey donated $1,000 for each day of the year. Clark has said that the money will help provide scholarships for a year. The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year.", "The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year. \"Our school is about politics and world issues and helping the kids understand that they have an important role in all of that,\" he said. CNN's" ]

[ "The kids gained notoriety just before the election when they appeared on CNN, singing \"You Can Vote However You Like.\"" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- There was no shortage of superstars in Washington this week, including the middle school students of Atlanta, Georgia's Ron Clark Academy. Ron Clark Academy students singing their newest song, \"Dear Obama,\" in Washington this week. \"There are those Obama kids!\" \"Those are the kids from TV!\" \"Sing for us!\" The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I.", "The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I. 's \"Whatever You Like,\" has garnered exhilarating fame nationwide. Invited to perform at inauguration events, the boys and girls were stopped along every block in the capital by people who asked them to sing and pose for a picture. \"I have a sleepy energy,\" sixth-grader Kennedy Guest Pritchett said. \"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\"", "\"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\" The students' new song, \"Dear Obama,\" which they have performed this week, offers advice to the president on energy, taxes, financial regulation and al Qaeda and urges him to \"control Ahmadinejad.\" \"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy.", "\"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy. ... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\"", "... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\" Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev.", "Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. \"I want to do good every song we perform. When the crowd cheers, I feel like we did a good job,\" said Willie Thornton, a seventh-grader. \"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\"", "\"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\" The students have met the Kenyan Boys Choir, who told their American counterparts what kind of animals they might see when the Ron Clark students travel to Kenya on a school trip in June. At another luncheon, the sixth- and seventh-graders were thrilled to catch a glimpse of actor Ed Norton, the man who played the Incredible Hulk. But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts.", "But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts. The kids gained notoriety just before the election when they appeared on CNN, singing \"You Can Vote However You Like.\" They became media favorites overnight, appearing on several networks and shows. Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults.", "Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults. Their teacher, Ron Clark, known for his innovation, has used pop music to teach his students. He once changed the words of Rihanna's infectious hit \"Umbrella\" to teach geography. \"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said.", "\"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said. \"I'm so proud of them all. They've taught me a lot.\" Before founding his school in the rough neighborhood of South Atlanta, Clark taught in Harlem, where he penned \"The Essential 55,\" a rule-book for educators that caught Oprah Winfrey's eye. She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller.", "She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller. This past Christmas, Clark received another gift from the talk show host: $365,000. Winfrey donated $1,000 for each day of the year. Clark has said that the money will help provide scholarships for a year. The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year.", "The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year. \"Our school is about politics and world issues and helping the kids understand that they have an important role in all of that,\" he said. CNN's" ]

[ "school students of Atlanta, Georgia's Ron Clark Academy." ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- There was no shortage of superstars in Washington this week, including the middle school students of Atlanta, Georgia's Ron Clark Academy. Ron Clark Academy students singing their newest song, \"Dear Obama,\" in Washington this week. \"There are those Obama kids!\" \"Those are the kids from TV!\" \"Sing for us!\" The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I.", "The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I. 's \"Whatever You Like,\" has garnered exhilarating fame nationwide. Invited to perform at inauguration events, the boys and girls were stopped along every block in the capital by people who asked them to sing and pose for a picture. \"I have a sleepy energy,\" sixth-grader Kennedy Guest Pritchett said. \"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\"", "\"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\" The students' new song, \"Dear Obama,\" which they have performed this week, offers advice to the president on energy, taxes, financial regulation and al Qaeda and urges him to \"control Ahmadinejad.\" \"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy.", "\"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy. ... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\"", "... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\" Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev.", "Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. \"I want to do good every song we perform. When the crowd cheers, I feel like we did a good job,\" said Willie Thornton, a seventh-grader. \"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\"", "\"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\" The students have met the Kenyan Boys Choir, who told their American counterparts what kind of animals they might see when the Ron Clark students travel to Kenya on a school trip in June. At another luncheon, the sixth- and seventh-graders were thrilled to catch a glimpse of actor Ed Norton, the man who played the Incredible Hulk. But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts.", "But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts. The kids gained notoriety just before the election when they appeared on CNN, singing \"You Can Vote However You Like.\" They became media favorites overnight, appearing on several networks and shows. Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults.", "Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults. Their teacher, Ron Clark, known for his innovation, has used pop music to teach his students. He once changed the words of Rihanna's infectious hit \"Umbrella\" to teach geography. \"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said.", "\"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said. \"I'm so proud of them all. They've taught me a lot.\" Before founding his school in the rough neighborhood of South Atlanta, Clark taught in Harlem, where he penned \"The Essential 55,\" a rule-book for educators that caught Oprah Winfrey's eye. She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller.", "She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller. This past Christmas, Clark received another gift from the talk show host: $365,000. Winfrey donated $1,000 for each day of the year. Clark has said that the money will help provide scholarships for a year. The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year.", "The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year. \"Our school is about politics and world issues and helping the kids understand that they have an important role in all of that,\" he said. CNN's" ]

[ "Ron Clark Academy students" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- There was no shortage of superstars in Washington this week, including the middle school students of Atlanta, Georgia's Ron Clark Academy. Ron Clark Academy students singing their newest song, \"Dear Obama,\" in Washington this week. \"There are those Obama kids!\" \"Those are the kids from TV!\" \"Sing for us!\" The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I.", "The middle schoolers' ode to the political process, \"You Can Vote However You Like,\" set to the tune of rapper T.I. 's \"Whatever You Like,\" has garnered exhilarating fame nationwide. Invited to perform at inauguration events, the boys and girls were stopped along every block in the capital by people who asked them to sing and pose for a picture. \"I have a sleepy energy,\" sixth-grader Kennedy Guest Pritchett said. \"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\"", "\"I feed off of the crowd and their cheers.\" The students' new song, \"Dear Obama,\" which they have performed this week, offers advice to the president on energy, taxes, financial regulation and al Qaeda and urges him to \"control Ahmadinejad.\" \"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy.", "\"Dear Obama hear us sing/We're ready for the change that you will bring/Gonna shine the light for the world to see/to spread peace hope and democracy. ... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\"", "... Fight for health care for the young so that coverage is available to everyone/It's time to find a renewable way to fuel our needs so we don't end up depending on Chavez and the Middle East.\" Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev.", "Watch the students sing \"Dear Obama\" » The kids will perform Tuesday at the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball, sharing a stage with Usher and Patti LaBelle, one of many events in their packed schedule highlighted by a luncheon gala Monday to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. \"I want to do good every song we perform. When the crowd cheers, I feel like we did a good job,\" said Willie Thornton, a seventh-grader. \"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\"", "\"I feel a lot of adrenaline afterwards.\" The students have met the Kenyan Boys Choir, who told their American counterparts what kind of animals they might see when the Ron Clark students travel to Kenya on a school trip in June. At another luncheon, the sixth- and seventh-graders were thrilled to catch a glimpse of actor Ed Norton, the man who played the Incredible Hulk. But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts.", "But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts. The kids gained notoriety just before the election when they appeared on CNN, singing \"You Can Vote However You Like.\" They became media favorites overnight, appearing on several networks and shows. Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults.", "Dressed neatly in their school uniform of khaki pants, light blue shirts and navy blue blazers, they discussed the Iraq war, the economy and taxes with the composure of adults. Their teacher, Ron Clark, known for his innovation, has used pop music to teach his students. He once changed the words of Rihanna's infectious hit \"Umbrella\" to teach geography. \"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said.", "\"You have to give students something they can identify with, something that catches their enthusiasm and spirit,\" he said. \"I'm so proud of them all. They've taught me a lot.\" Before founding his school in the rough neighborhood of South Atlanta, Clark taught in Harlem, where he penned \"The Essential 55,\" a rule-book for educators that caught Oprah Winfrey's eye. She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller.", "She talked about it on her show, and it soon became a New York Times bestseller. This past Christmas, Clark received another gift from the talk show host: $365,000. Winfrey donated $1,000 for each day of the year. Clark has said that the money will help provide scholarships for a year. The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year.", "The teacher said he plans to incorporate Barack Obama's inauguration into lessons throughout the rest of the school year. \"Our school is about politics and world issues and helping the kids understand that they have an important role in all of that,\" he said. CNN's" ]

[ "Berlin" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Britain's David Cameron and Germany's Angela Merkel restated their commitment to a strong Europe Friday, as they sought to show a united front in the face of Europe's debt crisis. Their talks in Berlin come amid tensions between the two nations over how to restore financial stability in Europe. \"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said.", "\"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said. While Britain has some differences of opinion with Germany over the EU treaty and ways to boost competitiveness, she said, the two countries are tied by \"strong bonds of friendship.\" Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said.", "Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said. Britain is the biggest economy in Europe outside the 17-nation eurozone, which uses the euro as its currency, while Germany is the economic powerhouse within it. The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks.", "The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks. Senior members of Cameron's Conservative Party have been calling for more powers to be brought back to Britain from Europe, as EU treaty changes are made to ensure economic stability. Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel.", "Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel. \"We have had a very good discussion between very good friends,\" he said. \"There are many things on which we are in absolute agreement.\" However they have not made progress on plans for a European financial transactions tax, Merkel acknowledged. Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center.", "Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center. Cameron called for the deal reached at a summit in Europe on October 27 to be implemented as soon as possible. The plan includes a series of measures to address the crisis, including debt relief for Greece, new capital requirements for banks and plans to build a financial \"firewall\" around vulnerable euro area economies. \"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said.", "\"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said. \"We need this crisis to be resolved. Britain, like Germany, has a big national interest in that happening.\" And while the two do not agree on all matters, they can discuss and accommodate each other's views, he said. Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels.", "Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels. Global markets have been volatile, as political turmoil linked to the financial crisis has forced a change of government in both Greece and Italy in the past week." ]

[ "David Cameron and Germany's Angela Merkel" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Britain's David Cameron and Germany's Angela Merkel restated their commitment to a strong Europe Friday, as they sought to show a united front in the face of Europe's debt crisis. Their talks in Berlin come amid tensions between the two nations over how to restore financial stability in Europe. \"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said.", "\"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said. While Britain has some differences of opinion with Germany over the EU treaty and ways to boost competitiveness, she said, the two countries are tied by \"strong bonds of friendship.\" Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said.", "Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said. Britain is the biggest economy in Europe outside the 17-nation eurozone, which uses the euro as its currency, while Germany is the economic powerhouse within it. The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks.", "The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks. Senior members of Cameron's Conservative Party have been calling for more powers to be brought back to Britain from Europe, as EU treaty changes are made to ensure economic stability. Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel.", "Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel. \"We have had a very good discussion between very good friends,\" he said. \"There are many things on which we are in absolute agreement.\" However they have not made progress on plans for a European financial transactions tax, Merkel acknowledged. Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center.", "Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center. Cameron called for the deal reached at a summit in Europe on October 27 to be implemented as soon as possible. The plan includes a series of measures to address the crisis, including debt relief for Greece, new capital requirements for banks and plans to build a financial \"firewall\" around vulnerable euro area economies. \"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said.", "\"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said. \"We need this crisis to be resolved. Britain, like Germany, has a big national interest in that happening.\" And while the two do not agree on all matters, they can discuss and accommodate each other's views, he said. Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels.", "Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels. Global markets have been volatile, as political turmoil linked to the financial crisis has forced a change of government in both Greece and Italy in the past week." ]

[ "Britain" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Britain's David Cameron and Germany's Angela Merkel restated their commitment to a strong Europe Friday, as they sought to show a united front in the face of Europe's debt crisis. Their talks in Berlin come amid tensions between the two nations over how to restore financial stability in Europe. \"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said.", "\"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said. While Britain has some differences of opinion with Germany over the EU treaty and ways to boost competitiveness, she said, the two countries are tied by \"strong bonds of friendship.\" Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said.", "Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said. Britain is the biggest economy in Europe outside the 17-nation eurozone, which uses the euro as its currency, while Germany is the economic powerhouse within it. The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks.", "The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks. Senior members of Cameron's Conservative Party have been calling for more powers to be brought back to Britain from Europe, as EU treaty changes are made to ensure economic stability. Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel.", "Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel. \"We have had a very good discussion between very good friends,\" he said. \"There are many things on which we are in absolute agreement.\" However they have not made progress on plans for a European financial transactions tax, Merkel acknowledged. Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center.", "Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center. Cameron called for the deal reached at a summit in Europe on October 27 to be implemented as soon as possible. The plan includes a series of measures to address the crisis, including debt relief for Greece, new capital requirements for banks and plans to build a financial \"firewall\" around vulnerable euro area economies. \"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said.", "\"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said. \"We need this crisis to be resolved. Britain, like Germany, has a big national interest in that happening.\" And while the two do not agree on all matters, they can discuss and accommodate each other's views, he said. Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels.", "Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels. Global markets have been volatile, as political turmoil linked to the financial crisis has forced a change of government in both Greece and Italy in the past week." ]

[ "debt crisis." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Britain's David Cameron and Germany's Angela Merkel restated their commitment to a strong Europe Friday, as they sought to show a united front in the face of Europe's debt crisis. Their talks in Berlin come amid tensions between the two nations over how to restore financial stability in Europe. \"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said.", "\"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said. While Britain has some differences of opinion with Germany over the EU treaty and ways to boost competitiveness, she said, the two countries are tied by \"strong bonds of friendship.\" Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said.", "Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said. Britain is the biggest economy in Europe outside the 17-nation eurozone, which uses the euro as its currency, while Germany is the economic powerhouse within it. The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks.", "The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks. Senior members of Cameron's Conservative Party have been calling for more powers to be brought back to Britain from Europe, as EU treaty changes are made to ensure economic stability. Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel.", "Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel. \"We have had a very good discussion between very good friends,\" he said. \"There are many things on which we are in absolute agreement.\" However they have not made progress on plans for a European financial transactions tax, Merkel acknowledged. Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center.", "Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center. Cameron called for the deal reached at a summit in Europe on October 27 to be implemented as soon as possible. The plan includes a series of measures to address the crisis, including debt relief for Greece, new capital requirements for banks and plans to build a financial \"firewall\" around vulnerable euro area economies. \"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said.", "\"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said. \"We need this crisis to be resolved. Britain, like Germany, has a big national interest in that happening.\" And while the two do not agree on all matters, they can discuss and accommodate each other's views, he said. Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels.", "Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels. Global markets have been volatile, as political turmoil linked to the financial crisis has forced a change of government in both Greece and Italy in the past week." ]

[ "debt" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Britain's David Cameron and Germany's Angela Merkel restated their commitment to a strong Europe Friday, as they sought to show a united front in the face of Europe's debt crisis. Their talks in Berlin come amid tensions between the two nations over how to restore financial stability in Europe. \"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said.", "\"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said. While Britain has some differences of opinion with Germany over the EU treaty and ways to boost competitiveness, she said, the two countries are tied by \"strong bonds of friendship.\" Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said.", "Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said. Britain is the biggest economy in Europe outside the 17-nation eurozone, which uses the euro as its currency, while Germany is the economic powerhouse within it. The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks.", "The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks. Senior members of Cameron's Conservative Party have been calling for more powers to be brought back to Britain from Europe, as EU treaty changes are made to ensure economic stability. Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel.", "Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel. \"We have had a very good discussion between very good friends,\" he said. \"There are many things on which we are in absolute agreement.\" However they have not made progress on plans for a European financial transactions tax, Merkel acknowledged. Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center.", "Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center. Cameron called for the deal reached at a summit in Europe on October 27 to be implemented as soon as possible. The plan includes a series of measures to address the crisis, including debt relief for Greece, new capital requirements for banks and plans to build a financial \"firewall\" around vulnerable euro area economies. \"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said.", "\"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said. \"We need this crisis to be resolved. Britain, like Germany, has a big national interest in that happening.\" And while the two do not agree on all matters, they can discuss and accommodate each other's views, he said. Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels.", "Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels. Global markets have been volatile, as political turmoil linked to the financial crisis has forced a change of government in both Greece and Italy in the past week." ]

[ "Britain" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Britain's David Cameron and Germany's Angela Merkel restated their commitment to a strong Europe Friday, as they sought to show a united front in the face of Europe's debt crisis. Their talks in Berlin come amid tensions between the two nations over how to restore financial stability in Europe. \"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said.", "\"The United Kingdom has a great interest, and very sensibly so, in seeing the eurozone being strong,\" Merkel said. While Britain has some differences of opinion with Germany over the EU treaty and ways to boost competitiveness, she said, the two countries are tied by \"strong bonds of friendship.\" Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said.", "Both will work closely together ahead of a meeting of European leaders next month, she said. Britain is the biggest economy in Europe outside the 17-nation eurozone, which uses the euro as its currency, while Germany is the economic powerhouse within it. The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks.", "The pair have not always agreed on the best ways to tackle the current debt crisis, which has seen attention focused on Italy and Greece in recent weeks. Senior members of Cameron's Conservative Party have been calling for more powers to be brought back to Britain from Europe, as EU treaty changes are made to ensure economic stability. Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel.", "Cameron, who has previously expressed concern that Europe's difficulties are affecting Britain's economic recovery, also downplayed divisions between the countries as he stood alongside Merkel. \"We have had a very good discussion between very good friends,\" he said. \"There are many things on which we are in absolute agreement.\" However they have not made progress on plans for a European financial transactions tax, Merkel acknowledged. Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center.", "Britain opposes such a tax, fearing it could disadvantage London as a global financial center. Cameron called for the deal reached at a summit in Europe on October 27 to be implemented as soon as possible. The plan includes a series of measures to address the crisis, including debt relief for Greece, new capital requirements for banks and plans to build a financial \"firewall\" around vulnerable euro area economies. \"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said.", "\"A strong, successful and stable eurozone is in all our interests,\" Cameron said. \"We need this crisis to be resolved. Britain, like Germany, has a big national interest in that happening.\" And while the two do not agree on all matters, they can discuss and accommodate each other's views, he said. Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels.", "Cameron met earlier Friday with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels. Global markets have been volatile, as political turmoil linked to the financial crisis has forced a change of government in both Greece and Italy in the past week." ]

[ "Natalie Cole" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Singer Natalie Cole told CNN's Larry King she is searching for a kidney after an illness caused both of her kidneys to fail. Singer Natalie Cole continues to tour, despite being on dialysis three times a week. Before she finished telling King Tuesday night about her battles with drugs, illnesses and her search for a kidney, dozens of e-mails flooded the CNN studio. They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated.", "They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated. King handed a thick stack of paper to Cole. \"These are all e-mails from dozens -- dozens of people offering to be tested to see if they can match, who want to give you a kidney,\" King said. Cole stared at the papers for a moment. \"There are some great human beings out there. That's all I can say,\" Cole said.", "That's all I can say,\" Cole said. Watch Natalie Cole's interview with Larry King » \"I'm on a very long list, which is why we are looking to donors,\" said Cole, the daughter of legendary crooner Nat King Cole. Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin.", "Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin. Cole said she has been sober for some time now after two stints in a rehabilitation clinic. Cole said she underwent chemotherapy in an aggressive way to fight the virus. Within four months of getting chemotherapy, both of Cole's kidneys failed. \"I couldn't breathe. I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning.", "I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning. They stopped, you know, processing the fluid that was starting to build up in my body.\" Since then, Cole has been on dialysis three days a week and has been searching for a kidney, she told King in one of the first public interviews about the issue. Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father.", "Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father. She won a Grammy this year for her new album \"Still Unforgettable\" and another Grammy for her work on another album. Cole said that she has still been able to tour this year even with her kidney ailment. \"I have been on dialysis in Istanbul, Milan, Indonesia, Manila, London. It's -- it's amazing,\" Cole said." ]

[ "hepatitis C." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Singer Natalie Cole told CNN's Larry King she is searching for a kidney after an illness caused both of her kidneys to fail. Singer Natalie Cole continues to tour, despite being on dialysis three times a week. Before she finished telling King Tuesday night about her battles with drugs, illnesses and her search for a kidney, dozens of e-mails flooded the CNN studio. They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated.", "They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated. King handed a thick stack of paper to Cole. \"These are all e-mails from dozens -- dozens of people offering to be tested to see if they can match, who want to give you a kidney,\" King said. Cole stared at the papers for a moment. \"There are some great human beings out there. That's all I can say,\" Cole said.", "That's all I can say,\" Cole said. Watch Natalie Cole's interview with Larry King » \"I'm on a very long list, which is why we are looking to donors,\" said Cole, the daughter of legendary crooner Nat King Cole. Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin.", "Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin. Cole said she has been sober for some time now after two stints in a rehabilitation clinic. Cole said she underwent chemotherapy in an aggressive way to fight the virus. Within four months of getting chemotherapy, both of Cole's kidneys failed. \"I couldn't breathe. I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning.", "I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning. They stopped, you know, processing the fluid that was starting to build up in my body.\" Since then, Cole has been on dialysis three days a week and has been searching for a kidney, she told King in one of the first public interviews about the issue. Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father.", "Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father. She won a Grammy this year for her new album \"Still Unforgettable\" and another Grammy for her work on another album. Cole said that she has still been able to tour this year even with her kidney ailment. \"I have been on dialysis in Istanbul, Milan, Indonesia, Manila, London. It's -- it's amazing,\" Cole said." ]

[ "February 2008" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Singer Natalie Cole told CNN's Larry King she is searching for a kidney after an illness caused both of her kidneys to fail. Singer Natalie Cole continues to tour, despite being on dialysis three times a week. Before she finished telling King Tuesday night about her battles with drugs, illnesses and her search for a kidney, dozens of e-mails flooded the CNN studio. They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated.", "They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated. King handed a thick stack of paper to Cole. \"These are all e-mails from dozens -- dozens of people offering to be tested to see if they can match, who want to give you a kidney,\" King said. Cole stared at the papers for a moment. \"There are some great human beings out there. That's all I can say,\" Cole said.", "That's all I can say,\" Cole said. Watch Natalie Cole's interview with Larry King » \"I'm on a very long list, which is why we are looking to donors,\" said Cole, the daughter of legendary crooner Nat King Cole. Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin.", "Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin. Cole said she has been sober for some time now after two stints in a rehabilitation clinic. Cole said she underwent chemotherapy in an aggressive way to fight the virus. Within four months of getting chemotherapy, both of Cole's kidneys failed. \"I couldn't breathe. I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning.", "I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning. They stopped, you know, processing the fluid that was starting to build up in my body.\" Since then, Cole has been on dialysis three days a week and has been searching for a kidney, she told King in one of the first public interviews about the issue. Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father.", "Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father. She won a Grammy this year for her new album \"Still Unforgettable\" and another Grammy for her work on another album. Cole said that she has still been able to tour this year even with her kidney ailment. \"I have been on dialysis in Istanbul, Milan, Indonesia, Manila, London. It's -- it's amazing,\" Cole said." ]

[ "hepatitis C" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Singer Natalie Cole told CNN's Larry King she is searching for a kidney after an illness caused both of her kidneys to fail. Singer Natalie Cole continues to tour, despite being on dialysis three times a week. Before she finished telling King Tuesday night about her battles with drugs, illnesses and her search for a kidney, dozens of e-mails flooded the CNN studio. They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated.", "They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated. King handed a thick stack of paper to Cole. \"These are all e-mails from dozens -- dozens of people offering to be tested to see if they can match, who want to give you a kidney,\" King said. Cole stared at the papers for a moment. \"There are some great human beings out there. That's all I can say,\" Cole said.", "That's all I can say,\" Cole said. Watch Natalie Cole's interview with Larry King » \"I'm on a very long list, which is why we are looking to donors,\" said Cole, the daughter of legendary crooner Nat King Cole. Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin.", "Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin. Cole said she has been sober for some time now after two stints in a rehabilitation clinic. Cole said she underwent chemotherapy in an aggressive way to fight the virus. Within four months of getting chemotherapy, both of Cole's kidneys failed. \"I couldn't breathe. I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning.", "I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning. They stopped, you know, processing the fluid that was starting to build up in my body.\" Since then, Cole has been on dialysis three days a week and has been searching for a kidney, she told King in one of the first public interviews about the issue. Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father.", "Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father. She won a Grammy this year for her new album \"Still Unforgettable\" and another Grammy for her work on another album. Cole said that she has still been able to tour this year even with her kidney ailment. \"I have been on dialysis in Istanbul, Milan, Indonesia, Manila, London. It's -- it's amazing,\" Cole said." ]

[ "Natalie Cole" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Singer Natalie Cole told CNN's Larry King she is searching for a kidney after an illness caused both of her kidneys to fail. Singer Natalie Cole continues to tour, despite being on dialysis three times a week. Before she finished telling King Tuesday night about her battles with drugs, illnesses and her search for a kidney, dozens of e-mails flooded the CNN studio. They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated.", "They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated. King handed a thick stack of paper to Cole. \"These are all e-mails from dozens -- dozens of people offering to be tested to see if they can match, who want to give you a kidney,\" King said. Cole stared at the papers for a moment. \"There are some great human beings out there. That's all I can say,\" Cole said.", "That's all I can say,\" Cole said. Watch Natalie Cole's interview with Larry King » \"I'm on a very long list, which is why we are looking to donors,\" said Cole, the daughter of legendary crooner Nat King Cole. Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin.", "Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin. Cole said she has been sober for some time now after two stints in a rehabilitation clinic. Cole said she underwent chemotherapy in an aggressive way to fight the virus. Within four months of getting chemotherapy, both of Cole's kidneys failed. \"I couldn't breathe. I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning.", "I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning. They stopped, you know, processing the fluid that was starting to build up in my body.\" Since then, Cole has been on dialysis three days a week and has been searching for a kidney, she told King in one of the first public interviews about the issue. Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father.", "Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father. She won a Grammy this year for her new album \"Still Unforgettable\" and another Grammy for her work on another album. Cole said that she has still been able to tour this year even with her kidney ailment. \"I have been on dialysis in Istanbul, Milan, Indonesia, Manila, London. It's -- it's amazing,\" Cole said." ]

[ "searching for a kidney" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Singer Natalie Cole told CNN's Larry King she is searching for a kidney after an illness caused both of her kidneys to fail. Singer Natalie Cole continues to tour, despite being on dialysis three times a week. Before she finished telling King Tuesday night about her battles with drugs, illnesses and her search for a kidney, dozens of e-mails flooded the CNN studio. They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated.", "They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated. King handed a thick stack of paper to Cole. \"These are all e-mails from dozens -- dozens of people offering to be tested to see if they can match, who want to give you a kidney,\" King said. Cole stared at the papers for a moment. \"There are some great human beings out there. That's all I can say,\" Cole said.", "That's all I can say,\" Cole said. Watch Natalie Cole's interview with Larry King » \"I'm on a very long list, which is why we are looking to donors,\" said Cole, the daughter of legendary crooner Nat King Cole. Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin.", "Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin. Cole said she has been sober for some time now after two stints in a rehabilitation clinic. Cole said she underwent chemotherapy in an aggressive way to fight the virus. Within four months of getting chemotherapy, both of Cole's kidneys failed. \"I couldn't breathe. I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning.", "I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning. They stopped, you know, processing the fluid that was starting to build up in my body.\" Since then, Cole has been on dialysis three days a week and has been searching for a kidney, she told King in one of the first public interviews about the issue. Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father.", "Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father. She won a Grammy this year for her new album \"Still Unforgettable\" and another Grammy for her work on another album. Cole said that she has still been able to tour this year even with her kidney ailment. \"I have been on dialysis in Istanbul, Milan, Indonesia, Manila, London. It's -- it's amazing,\" Cole said." ]

[ "kidney" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Singer Natalie Cole told CNN's Larry King she is searching for a kidney after an illness caused both of her kidneys to fail. Singer Natalie Cole continues to tour, despite being on dialysis three times a week. Before she finished telling King Tuesday night about her battles with drugs, illnesses and her search for a kidney, dozens of e-mails flooded the CNN studio. They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated.", "They were all offers from people saying they would get tested to see whether their kidney could be donated. King handed a thick stack of paper to Cole. \"These are all e-mails from dozens -- dozens of people offering to be tested to see if they can match, who want to give you a kidney,\" King said. Cole stared at the papers for a moment. \"There are some great human beings out there. That's all I can say,\" Cole said.", "That's all I can say,\" Cole said. Watch Natalie Cole's interview with Larry King » \"I'm on a very long list, which is why we are looking to donors,\" said Cole, the daughter of legendary crooner Nat King Cole. Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin.", "Cole said her kidney troubles date back to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the hepatitis C from her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin. Cole said she has been sober for some time now after two stints in a rehabilitation clinic. Cole said she underwent chemotherapy in an aggressive way to fight the virus. Within four months of getting chemotherapy, both of Cole's kidneys failed. \"I couldn't breathe. I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning.", "I -- I went into -- literally, my kidneys stopped functioning. They stopped, you know, processing the fluid that was starting to build up in my body.\" Since then, Cole has been on dialysis three days a week and has been searching for a kidney, she told King in one of the first public interviews about the issue. Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father.", "Cole won six Grammy awards for her 1991 critically acclaimed album \"Unforgettable ... With Love ,\" a jazzy tribute to her father. She won a Grammy this year for her new album \"Still Unforgettable\" and another Grammy for her work on another album. Cole said that she has still been able to tour this year even with her kidney ailment. \"I have been on dialysis in Istanbul, Milan, Indonesia, Manila, London. It's -- it's amazing,\" Cole said." ]

[ "\"EMI confirms that it is holding preliminary discussions for the revitalization of Abbey Road with interested and appropriate third parties,\"" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The iconic Abbey Road Studios made famous by the Beatles are being declared a national historic landmark, British Culture Minister Margaret Hodge announced Tuesday. \"My favorite song of all time, 'If I fell' by the Beatles, was recorded there in 1964, and to have played a part in preserving this world-famous venue is as exciting for me as hearing that song for the first time. Well, almost!\" Hodge said in a statement.", "Hodge said in a statement. \"Whether your tastes are for classical, hard rock or pop music, one of your favourites is more than likely to have recorded at Abbey Road,\" she added. The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\"", "The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\" But it's not only where the Beatles recorded \"All You Need is Love\" and numerous other songs, but where much of Britain's best known music of the 20th century was laid down. Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there.", "Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there. Hodge declared the site in west London a Grade II listed building based on its \"outstanding cultural interest.\" The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said.", "The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said. There was intense speculation last week that the studios were for sale, but the owner shot down the notion on Sunday. The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios.", "The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios. \"EMI confirms that it is holding preliminary discussions for the revitalization of Abbey Road with interested and appropriate third parties,\" Terra Firma said Sunday. But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added.", "But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added. \"In mid-2009, we did receive an offer to buy Abbey Road for in excess of £30 million (currently about $46 million), but this was rejected since we believe that Abbey Road should remain in EMI's ownership,\" the music company said in a statement. The company said Sunday it supported the listing of the building as a historic landmark, before the culture ministry's announcement. Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007.", "Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of \"Phantom of the Opera\" and \"Cats\" and one of Britain's richest men, is \"very interested\" in buying the studios, a representative said Friday. \"He first recorded there in 1967 with Tim Rice. Andrew has since recorded most of his musicals there,\" said the representative, Jenni Pain. \"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK.", "\"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK. Abbey Road has such great facilities, with three major recording studios, and Andrew has probably brought more musicians to record there than anyone else, because it has the capacity to record large orchestral productions.\" CNN's Per Nyberg and Morgan Neill contributed to this report." ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The iconic Abbey Road Studios made famous by the Beatles are being declared a national historic landmark, British Culture Minister Margaret Hodge announced Tuesday. \"My favorite song of all time, 'If I fell' by the Beatles, was recorded there in 1964, and to have played a part in preserving this world-famous venue is as exciting for me as hearing that song for the first time. Well, almost!\" Hodge said in a statement.", "Hodge said in a statement. \"Whether your tastes are for classical, hard rock or pop music, one of your favourites is more than likely to have recorded at Abbey Road,\" she added. The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\"", "The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\" But it's not only where the Beatles recorded \"All You Need is Love\" and numerous other songs, but where much of Britain's best known music of the 20th century was laid down. Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there.", "Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there. Hodge declared the site in west London a Grade II listed building based on its \"outstanding cultural interest.\" The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said.", "The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said. There was intense speculation last week that the studios were for sale, but the owner shot down the notion on Sunday. The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios.", "The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios. \"EMI confirms that it is holding preliminary discussions for the revitalization of Abbey Road with interested and appropriate third parties,\" Terra Firma said Sunday. But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added.", "But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added. \"In mid-2009, we did receive an offer to buy Abbey Road for in excess of £30 million (currently about $46 million), but this was rejected since we believe that Abbey Road should remain in EMI's ownership,\" the music company said in a statement. The company said Sunday it supported the listing of the building as a historic landmark, before the culture ministry's announcement. Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007.", "Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of \"Phantom of the Opera\" and \"Cats\" and one of Britain's richest men, is \"very interested\" in buying the studios, a representative said Friday. \"He first recorded there in 1967 with Tim Rice. Andrew has since recorded most of his musicals there,\" said the representative, Jenni Pain. \"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK.", "\"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK. Abbey Road has such great facilities, with three major recording studios, and Andrew has probably brought more musicians to record there than anyone else, because it has the capacity to record large orchestral productions.\" CNN's Per Nyberg and Morgan Neill contributed to this report." ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The iconic Abbey Road Studios made famous by the Beatles are being declared a national historic landmark, British Culture Minister Margaret Hodge announced Tuesday. \"My favorite song of all time, 'If I fell' by the Beatles, was recorded there in 1964, and to have played a part in preserving this world-famous venue is as exciting for me as hearing that song for the first time. Well, almost!\" Hodge said in a statement.", "Hodge said in a statement. \"Whether your tastes are for classical, hard rock or pop music, one of your favourites is more than likely to have recorded at Abbey Road,\" she added. The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\"", "The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\" But it's not only where the Beatles recorded \"All You Need is Love\" and numerous other songs, but where much of Britain's best known music of the 20th century was laid down. Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there.", "Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there. Hodge declared the site in west London a Grade II listed building based on its \"outstanding cultural interest.\" The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said.", "The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said. There was intense speculation last week that the studios were for sale, but the owner shot down the notion on Sunday. The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios.", "The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios. \"EMI confirms that it is holding preliminary discussions for the revitalization of Abbey Road with interested and appropriate third parties,\" Terra Firma said Sunday. But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added.", "But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added. \"In mid-2009, we did receive an offer to buy Abbey Road for in excess of £30 million (currently about $46 million), but this was rejected since we believe that Abbey Road should remain in EMI's ownership,\" the music company said in a statement. The company said Sunday it supported the listing of the building as a historic landmark, before the culture ministry's announcement. Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007.", "Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of \"Phantom of the Opera\" and \"Cats\" and one of Britain's richest men, is \"very interested\" in buying the studios, a representative said Friday. \"He first recorded there in 1967 with Tim Rice. Andrew has since recorded most of his musicals there,\" said the representative, Jenni Pain. \"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK.", "\"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK. Abbey Road has such great facilities, with three major recording studios, and Andrew has probably brought more musicians to record there than anyone else, because it has the capacity to record large orchestral productions.\" CNN's Per Nyberg and Morgan Neill contributed to this report." ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The iconic Abbey Road Studios made famous by the Beatles are being declared a national historic landmark, British Culture Minister Margaret Hodge announced Tuesday. \"My favorite song of all time, 'If I fell' by the Beatles, was recorded there in 1964, and to have played a part in preserving this world-famous venue is as exciting for me as hearing that song for the first time. Well, almost!\" Hodge said in a statement.", "Hodge said in a statement. \"Whether your tastes are for classical, hard rock or pop music, one of your favourites is more than likely to have recorded at Abbey Road,\" she added. The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\"", "The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\" But it's not only where the Beatles recorded \"All You Need is Love\" and numerous other songs, but where much of Britain's best known music of the 20th century was laid down. Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there.", "Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there. Hodge declared the site in west London a Grade II listed building based on its \"outstanding cultural interest.\" The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said.", "The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said. There was intense speculation last week that the studios were for sale, but the owner shot down the notion on Sunday. The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios.", "The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios. \"EMI confirms that it is holding preliminary discussions for the revitalization of Abbey Road with interested and appropriate third parties,\" Terra Firma said Sunday. But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added.", "But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added. \"In mid-2009, we did receive an offer to buy Abbey Road for in excess of £30 million (currently about $46 million), but this was rejected since we believe that Abbey Road should remain in EMI's ownership,\" the music company said in a statement. The company said Sunday it supported the listing of the building as a historic landmark, before the culture ministry's announcement. Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007.", "Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of \"Phantom of the Opera\" and \"Cats\" and one of Britain's richest men, is \"very interested\" in buying the studios, a representative said Friday. \"He first recorded there in 1967 with Tim Rice. Andrew has since recorded most of his musicals there,\" said the representative, Jenni Pain. \"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK.", "\"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK. Abbey Road has such great facilities, with three major recording studios, and Andrew has probably brought more musicians to record there than anyone else, because it has the capacity to record large orchestral productions.\" CNN's Per Nyberg and Morgan Neill contributed to this report." ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The iconic Abbey Road Studios made famous by the Beatles are being declared a national historic landmark, British Culture Minister Margaret Hodge announced Tuesday. \"My favorite song of all time, 'If I fell' by the Beatles, was recorded there in 1964, and to have played a part in preserving this world-famous venue is as exciting for me as hearing that song for the first time. Well, almost!\" Hodge said in a statement.", "Hodge said in a statement. \"Whether your tastes are for classical, hard rock or pop music, one of your favourites is more than likely to have recorded at Abbey Road,\" she added. The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\"", "The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\" But it's not only where the Beatles recorded \"All You Need is Love\" and numerous other songs, but where much of Britain's best known music of the 20th century was laid down. Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there.", "Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there. Hodge declared the site in west London a Grade II listed building based on its \"outstanding cultural interest.\" The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said.", "The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said. There was intense speculation last week that the studios were for sale, but the owner shot down the notion on Sunday. The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios.", "The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios. \"EMI confirms that it is holding preliminary discussions for the revitalization of Abbey Road with interested and appropriate third parties,\" Terra Firma said Sunday. But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added.", "But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added. \"In mid-2009, we did receive an offer to buy Abbey Road for in excess of £30 million (currently about $46 million), but this was rejected since we believe that Abbey Road should remain in EMI's ownership,\" the music company said in a statement. The company said Sunday it supported the listing of the building as a historic landmark, before the culture ministry's announcement. Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007.", "Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of \"Phantom of the Opera\" and \"Cats\" and one of Britain's richest men, is \"very interested\" in buying the studios, a representative said Friday. \"He first recorded there in 1967 with Tim Rice. Andrew has since recorded most of his musicals there,\" said the representative, Jenni Pain. \"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK.", "\"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK. Abbey Road has such great facilities, with three major recording studios, and Andrew has probably brought more musicians to record there than anyone else, because it has the capacity to record large orchestral productions.\" CNN's Per Nyberg and Morgan Neill contributed to this report." ]

[ "Abbey Road" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The iconic Abbey Road Studios made famous by the Beatles are being declared a national historic landmark, British Culture Minister Margaret Hodge announced Tuesday. \"My favorite song of all time, 'If I fell' by the Beatles, was recorded there in 1964, and to have played a part in preserving this world-famous venue is as exciting for me as hearing that song for the first time. Well, almost!\" Hodge said in a statement.", "Hodge said in a statement. \"Whether your tastes are for classical, hard rock or pop music, one of your favourites is more than likely to have recorded at Abbey Road,\" she added. The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\"", "The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\" But it's not only where the Beatles recorded \"All You Need is Love\" and numerous other songs, but where much of Britain's best known music of the 20th century was laid down. Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there.", "Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there. Hodge declared the site in west London a Grade II listed building based on its \"outstanding cultural interest.\" The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said.", "The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said. There was intense speculation last week that the studios were for sale, but the owner shot down the notion on Sunday. The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios.", "The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios. \"EMI confirms that it is holding preliminary discussions for the revitalization of Abbey Road with interested and appropriate third parties,\" Terra Firma said Sunday. But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added.", "But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added. \"In mid-2009, we did receive an offer to buy Abbey Road for in excess of £30 million (currently about $46 million), but this was rejected since we believe that Abbey Road should remain in EMI's ownership,\" the music company said in a statement. The company said Sunday it supported the listing of the building as a historic landmark, before the culture ministry's announcement. Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007.", "Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of \"Phantom of the Opera\" and \"Cats\" and one of Britain's richest men, is \"very interested\" in buying the studios, a representative said Friday. \"He first recorded there in 1967 with Tim Rice. Andrew has since recorded most of his musicals there,\" said the representative, Jenni Pain. \"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK.", "\"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK. Abbey Road has such great facilities, with three major recording studios, and Andrew has probably brought more musicians to record there than anyone else, because it has the capacity to record large orchestral productions.\" CNN's Per Nyberg and Morgan Neill contributed to this report." ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The iconic Abbey Road Studios made famous by the Beatles are being declared a national historic landmark, British Culture Minister Margaret Hodge announced Tuesday. \"My favorite song of all time, 'If I fell' by the Beatles, was recorded there in 1964, and to have played a part in preserving this world-famous venue is as exciting for me as hearing that song for the first time. Well, almost!\" Hodge said in a statement.", "Hodge said in a statement. \"Whether your tastes are for classical, hard rock or pop music, one of your favourites is more than likely to have recorded at Abbey Road,\" she added. The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\"", "The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\" But it's not only where the Beatles recorded \"All You Need is Love\" and numerous other songs, but where much of Britain's best known music of the 20th century was laid down. Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there.", "Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there. Hodge declared the site in west London a Grade II listed building based on its \"outstanding cultural interest.\" The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said.", "The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said. There was intense speculation last week that the studios were for sale, but the owner shot down the notion on Sunday. The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios.", "The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios. \"EMI confirms that it is holding preliminary discussions for the revitalization of Abbey Road with interested and appropriate third parties,\" Terra Firma said Sunday. But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added.", "But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added. \"In mid-2009, we did receive an offer to buy Abbey Road for in excess of £30 million (currently about $46 million), but this was rejected since we believe that Abbey Road should remain in EMI's ownership,\" the music company said in a statement. The company said Sunday it supported the listing of the building as a historic landmark, before the culture ministry's announcement. Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007.", "Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of \"Phantom of the Opera\" and \"Cats\" and one of Britain's richest men, is \"very interested\" in buying the studios, a representative said Friday. \"He first recorded there in 1967 with Tim Rice. Andrew has since recorded most of his musicals there,\" said the representative, Jenni Pain. \"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK.", "\"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK. Abbey Road has such great facilities, with three major recording studios, and Andrew has probably brought more musicians to record there than anyone else, because it has the capacity to record large orchestral productions.\" CNN's Per Nyberg and Morgan Neill contributed to this report." ]

[ "Beatles" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- The iconic Abbey Road Studios made famous by the Beatles are being declared a national historic landmark, British Culture Minister Margaret Hodge announced Tuesday. \"My favorite song of all time, 'If I fell' by the Beatles, was recorded there in 1964, and to have played a part in preserving this world-famous venue is as exciting for me as hearing that song for the first time. Well, almost!\" Hodge said in a statement.", "Hodge said in a statement. \"Whether your tastes are for classical, hard rock or pop music, one of your favourites is more than likely to have recorded at Abbey Road,\" she added. The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\"", "The studios became an international cultural touchstone when the Beatles were photographed crossing the road there for the cover of their album \"Abbey Road.\" But it's not only where the Beatles recorded \"All You Need is Love\" and numerous other songs, but where much of Britain's best known music of the 20th century was laid down. Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there.", "Rock stars Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, composer Sir Edward Elgar, and the movie soundtracks for \"Star Wars\" and the \"Harry Potter\" films were recorded there. Hodge declared the site in west London a Grade II listed building based on its \"outstanding cultural interest.\" The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said.", "The classification means that \"although changes to the interior are not prohibited, care must be taken to ensure that any alterations with respect to its character and interest are fully considered,\" the ministry said. There was intense speculation last week that the studios were for sale, but the owner shot down the notion on Sunday. The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios.", "The music label that owns them is seeking a partner to help pay for upgrades, according to Terra Firma, which controls record label EMI, the owner of the recording studios. \"EMI confirms that it is holding preliminary discussions for the revitalization of Abbey Road with interested and appropriate third parties,\" Terra Firma said Sunday. But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added.", "But that does not mean the studios are for sale, it added. \"In mid-2009, we did receive an offer to buy Abbey Road for in excess of £30 million (currently about $46 million), but this was rejected since we believe that Abbey Road should remain in EMI's ownership,\" the music company said in a statement. The company said Sunday it supported the listing of the building as a historic landmark, before the culture ministry's announcement. Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007.", "Terra Firma bought EMI in 2007. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of \"Phantom of the Opera\" and \"Cats\" and one of Britain's richest men, is \"very interested\" in buying the studios, a representative said Friday. \"He first recorded there in 1967 with Tim Rice. Andrew has since recorded most of his musicals there,\" said the representative, Jenni Pain. \"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK.", "\"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK. Abbey Road has such great facilities, with three major recording studios, and Andrew has probably brought more musicians to record there than anyone else, because it has the capacity to record large orchestral productions.\" CNN's Per Nyberg and Morgan Neill contributed to this report." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The driver who collided with a vehicle driven by Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps will be cited for failure to stop at a red light, police said Friday. Michael Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade collided with another vehicle at an intersection, police say. But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday.", "But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday. At the scene, he presented a Michigan driver's license, which police determined \"was not valid,\" said Baltimore, Maryland, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said.", "Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said. The female driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital as a precaution, Guglielmi said. Phelps and his two passengers were uninjured. Video from CNN affiliate WBAL showed Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade at the crash site. Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Earlier this year, he was suspended from organized competitive swimming after a photo of him holding a bong -- a device commonly used to smoke marijuana -- surfaced in February. CNN's Scott Spoerry contributed to this report." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The driver who collided with a vehicle driven by Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps will be cited for failure to stop at a red light, police said Friday. Michael Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade collided with another vehicle at an intersection, police say. But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday.", "But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday. At the scene, he presented a Michigan driver's license, which police determined \"was not valid,\" said Baltimore, Maryland, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said.", "Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said. The female driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital as a precaution, Guglielmi said. Phelps and his two passengers were uninjured. Video from CNN affiliate WBAL showed Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade at the crash site. Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Earlier this year, he was suspended from organized competitive swimming after a photo of him holding a bong -- a device commonly used to smoke marijuana -- surfaced in February. CNN's Scott Spoerry contributed to this report." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The driver who collided with a vehicle driven by Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps will be cited for failure to stop at a red light, police said Friday. Michael Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade collided with another vehicle at an intersection, police say. But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday.", "But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday. At the scene, he presented a Michigan driver's license, which police determined \"was not valid,\" said Baltimore, Maryland, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said.", "Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said. The female driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital as a precaution, Guglielmi said. Phelps and his two passengers were uninjured. Video from CNN affiliate WBAL showed Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade at the crash site. Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Earlier this year, he was suspended from organized competitive swimming after a photo of him holding a bong -- a device commonly used to smoke marijuana -- surfaced in February. CNN's Scott Spoerry contributed to this report." ]

[ "failure to stop at a red light," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The driver who collided with a vehicle driven by Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps will be cited for failure to stop at a red light, police said Friday. Michael Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade collided with another vehicle at an intersection, police say. But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday.", "But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday. At the scene, he presented a Michigan driver's license, which police determined \"was not valid,\" said Baltimore, Maryland, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said.", "Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said. The female driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital as a precaution, Guglielmi said. Phelps and his two passengers were uninjured. Video from CNN affiliate WBAL showed Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade at the crash site. Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Earlier this year, he was suspended from organized competitive swimming after a photo of him holding a bong -- a device commonly used to smoke marijuana -- surfaced in February. CNN's Scott Spoerry contributed to this report." ]

[ "Michael Phelps" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The driver who collided with a vehicle driven by Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps will be cited for failure to stop at a red light, police said Friday. Michael Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade collided with another vehicle at an intersection, police say. But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday.", "But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday. At the scene, he presented a Michigan driver's license, which police determined \"was not valid,\" said Baltimore, Maryland, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said.", "Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said. The female driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital as a precaution, Guglielmi said. Phelps and his two passengers were uninjured. Video from CNN affiliate WBAL showed Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade at the crash site. Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Earlier this year, he was suspended from organized competitive swimming after a photo of him holding a bong -- a device commonly used to smoke marijuana -- surfaced in February. CNN's Scott Spoerry contributed to this report." ]

[ "failure to stop at a red light," ]

[ { "end": [ 137 ], "start": [ 107 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- The driver who collided with a vehicle driven by Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps will be cited for failure to stop at a red light, police said Friday. Michael Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade collided with another vehicle at an intersection, police say. But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday.", "But the gold medal winner will also be cited -- for failure to present a valid driver's license and for failure to establish a Maryland residency and obtain a Maryland driver's license -- in connection with his involvement Thursday in a car wreck, police said Friday. At the scene, he presented a Michigan driver's license, which police determined \"was not valid,\" said Baltimore, Maryland, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said.", "Phelps was driving one of two vehicles that collided at an intersection about 9 p.m., Guglielmi said. The female driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital as a precaution, Guglielmi said. Phelps and his two passengers were uninjured. Video from CNN affiliate WBAL showed Phelps' black Cadillac Escalade at the crash site. Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.", "Watch wrecked cars at the intersection » Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Earlier this year, he was suspended from organized competitive swimming after a photo of him holding a bong -- a device commonly used to smoke marijuana -- surfaced in February. CNN's Scott Spoerry contributed to this report." ]

[ "the progress in addressing American children's mental health needs," ]

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[ "ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- As mental health advocates, policy makers, practitioners, educators and researchers gathered at the Carter Center to discuss the progress in addressing American children's mental health needs, a drama of sorts was reaching its conclusion halfway across the country. The former first lady kicked off the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy.", "The former first lady kicked off the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy. The governor of Nebraska signed a bill Friday to change a controversial safe-haven law by restricting the age at which a child could be dropped off at a hospital without parents being prosecuted. Since the law took effect in September, 35 children -- all but six of them older than 10 -- have been dropped off at Nebraska hospitals.", "Since the law took effect in September, 35 children -- all but six of them older than 10 -- have been dropped off at Nebraska hospitals. The revised law adds a 30-day age limit; it was approved by the legislature at a special session Friday and goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.", "The revised law adds a 30-day age limit; it was approved by the legislature at a special session Friday and goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. These two events appear to have little in common, but they are \"intimately related,\" according to Jane Knitzer, one of the pivotal speakers at the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy in Atlanta, Georgia.", "These two events appear to have little in common, but they are \"intimately related,\" according to Jane Knitzer, one of the pivotal speakers at the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy in Atlanta, Georgia. \"Many of these families are families that have come to the attention of the service systems already, have been struggling since their children were young. They haven't gotten the help they need; they are feeling totally desperate.", "They haven't gotten the help they need; they are feeling totally desperate. We have a system that doesn't respond early enough and with appropriate intensity.\" Knitzer, director of the National Center for Children in Poverty and a clinical professor of population and family health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, should know. Twenty-five years ago, she wrote a report that summarized, state by state, the programs available to children with mental health needs and their families, and the policies that govern them.", "Twenty-five years ago, she wrote a report that summarized, state by state, the programs available to children with mental health needs and their families, and the policies that govern them. The portrait was a bleak one, with many states not even able to identify the dollar amount budgeted for children's mental health.", "The portrait was a bleak one, with many states not even able to identify the dollar amount budgeted for children's mental health. Twenty-five years later, the situation is improved but isn't much better, according to the report's sequel, \"Unclaimed Children Revisited: The status of children's mental health policy in the United States,\" which was unveiled at the symposium.", "Twenty-five years later, the situation is improved but isn't much better, according to the report's sequel, \"Unclaimed Children Revisited: The status of children's mental health policy in the United States,\" which was unveiled at the symposium. The landscape is still one of patchwork policy and hodgepodge programs both among states and within individual states, with very few states having a cohesive strategy for addressing the needs, much less the infrastructure and funding to carry that strategy out.", "The landscape is still one of patchwork policy and hodgepodge programs both among states and within individual states, with very few states having a cohesive strategy for addressing the needs, much less the infrastructure and funding to carry that strategy out. \"I am really distressed about how we treat children; this is something I have worked on and been concerned about for years,\" former first lady Rosalynn Carter told CNN. \"We know what to do for them, and we don't do it.", "\"We know what to do for them, and we don't do it. When we finally do something with them is when they get in trouble. We neglect children.\" Carter has been a mental health advocate since 1970, when her husband, former President Carter, was running for governor of Georgia. \"We have learned so much about children, about the developing brain and treatments that work, and we just don't use them; that is one reason this symposium is so important,\" Carter said.", "\"We have learned so much about children, about the developing brain and treatments that work, and we just don't use them; that is one reason this symposium is so important,\" Carter said. \"We have children's advocates from across the nation, and if we can just band together and try to do something about it.", "\"We have children's advocates from across the nation, and if we can just band together and try to do something about it. This is a really, really great time, because we have a new administration in Washington, and hopefully we can form a strong enough advocacy group and get some things changed, if not everything we'd like.\" The endeavor is a giant undertaking, and the number of affected children and families is huge.", "The endeavor is a giant undertaking, and the number of affected children and families is huge. Research shows that approximately one in five children has a diagnosable mental disorder ranging from \"mild,\" such as attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, to the more severe. More than three-quarters of these children don't get the services they need, and what they do get is based purely on chance: which state they happen to live in.", "More than three-quarters of these children don't get the services they need, and what they do get is based purely on chance: which state they happen to live in. \"For the last 25 years, most of the leadership has come from states as opposed to having a federal system,\" explains Janis Cooper, co-author of \"Unclaimed Children Revisited.\" \"That is kind" ]

[ "35" ]

[ { "end": [ 645 ], "start": [ 644 ] } ]

[ "ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- As mental health advocates, policy makers, practitioners, educators and researchers gathered at the Carter Center to discuss the progress in addressing American children's mental health needs, a drama of sorts was reaching its conclusion halfway across the country. The former first lady kicked off the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy.", "The former first lady kicked off the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy. The governor of Nebraska signed a bill Friday to change a controversial safe-haven law by restricting the age at which a child could be dropped off at a hospital without parents being prosecuted. Since the law took effect in September, 35 children -- all but six of them older than 10 -- have been dropped off at Nebraska hospitals.", "Since the law took effect in September, 35 children -- all but six of them older than 10 -- have been dropped off at Nebraska hospitals. The revised law adds a 30-day age limit; it was approved by the legislature at a special session Friday and goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.", "The revised law adds a 30-day age limit; it was approved by the legislature at a special session Friday and goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. These two events appear to have little in common, but they are \"intimately related,\" according to Jane Knitzer, one of the pivotal speakers at the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy in Atlanta, Georgia.", "These two events appear to have little in common, but they are \"intimately related,\" according to Jane Knitzer, one of the pivotal speakers at the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy in Atlanta, Georgia. \"Many of these families are families that have come to the attention of the service systems already, have been struggling since their children were young. They haven't gotten the help they need; they are feeling totally desperate.", "They haven't gotten the help they need; they are feeling totally desperate. We have a system that doesn't respond early enough and with appropriate intensity.\" Knitzer, director of the National Center for Children in Poverty and a clinical professor of population and family health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, should know. Twenty-five years ago, she wrote a report that summarized, state by state, the programs available to children with mental health needs and their families, and the policies that govern them.", "Twenty-five years ago, she wrote a report that summarized, state by state, the programs available to children with mental health needs and their families, and the policies that govern them. The portrait was a bleak one, with many states not even able to identify the dollar amount budgeted for children's mental health.", "The portrait was a bleak one, with many states not even able to identify the dollar amount budgeted for children's mental health. Twenty-five years later, the situation is improved but isn't much better, according to the report's sequel, \"Unclaimed Children Revisited: The status of children's mental health policy in the United States,\" which was unveiled at the symposium.", "Twenty-five years later, the situation is improved but isn't much better, according to the report's sequel, \"Unclaimed Children Revisited: The status of children's mental health policy in the United States,\" which was unveiled at the symposium. The landscape is still one of patchwork policy and hodgepodge programs both among states and within individual states, with very few states having a cohesive strategy for addressing the needs, much less the infrastructure and funding to carry that strategy out.", "The landscape is still one of patchwork policy and hodgepodge programs both among states and within individual states, with very few states having a cohesive strategy for addressing the needs, much less the infrastructure and funding to carry that strategy out. \"I am really distressed about how we treat children; this is something I have worked on and been concerned about for years,\" former first lady Rosalynn Carter told CNN. \"We know what to do for them, and we don't do it.", "\"We know what to do for them, and we don't do it. When we finally do something with them is when they get in trouble. We neglect children.\" Carter has been a mental health advocate since 1970, when her husband, former President Carter, was running for governor of Georgia. \"We have learned so much about children, about the developing brain and treatments that work, and we just don't use them; that is one reason this symposium is so important,\" Carter said.", "\"We have learned so much about children, about the developing brain and treatments that work, and we just don't use them; that is one reason this symposium is so important,\" Carter said. \"We have children's advocates from across the nation, and if we can just band together and try to do something about it.", "\"We have children's advocates from across the nation, and if we can just band together and try to do something about it. This is a really, really great time, because we have a new administration in Washington, and hopefully we can form a strong enough advocacy group and get some things changed, if not everything we'd like.\" The endeavor is a giant undertaking, and the number of affected children and families is huge.", "The endeavor is a giant undertaking, and the number of affected children and families is huge. Research shows that approximately one in five children has a diagnosable mental disorder ranging from \"mild,\" such as attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, to the more severe. More than three-quarters of these children don't get the services they need, and what they do get is based purely on chance: which state they happen to live in.", "More than three-quarters of these children don't get the services they need, and what they do get is based purely on chance: which state they happen to live in. \"For the last 25 years, most of the leadership has come from states as opposed to having a federal system,\" explains Janis Cooper, co-author of \"Unclaimed Children Revisited.\" \"That is kind" ]

[ "35" ]

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[ "ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- As mental health advocates, policy makers, practitioners, educators and researchers gathered at the Carter Center to discuss the progress in addressing American children's mental health needs, a drama of sorts was reaching its conclusion halfway across the country. The former first lady kicked off the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy.", "The former first lady kicked off the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy. The governor of Nebraska signed a bill Friday to change a controversial safe-haven law by restricting the age at which a child could be dropped off at a hospital without parents being prosecuted. Since the law took effect in September, 35 children -- all but six of them older than 10 -- have been dropped off at Nebraska hospitals.", "Since the law took effect in September, 35 children -- all but six of them older than 10 -- have been dropped off at Nebraska hospitals. The revised law adds a 30-day age limit; it was approved by the legislature at a special session Friday and goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.", "The revised law adds a 30-day age limit; it was approved by the legislature at a special session Friday and goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. These two events appear to have little in common, but they are \"intimately related,\" according to Jane Knitzer, one of the pivotal speakers at the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy in Atlanta, Georgia.", "These two events appear to have little in common, but they are \"intimately related,\" according to Jane Knitzer, one of the pivotal speakers at the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy in Atlanta, Georgia. \"Many of these families are families that have come to the attention of the service systems already, have been struggling since their children were young. They haven't gotten the help they need; they are feeling totally desperate.", "They haven't gotten the help they need; they are feeling totally desperate. We have a system that doesn't respond early enough and with appropriate intensity.\" Knitzer, director of the National Center for Children in Poverty and a clinical professor of population and family health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, should know. Twenty-five years ago, she wrote a report that summarized, state by state, the programs available to children with mental health needs and their families, and the policies that govern them.", "Twenty-five years ago, she wrote a report that summarized, state by state, the programs available to children with mental health needs and their families, and the policies that govern them. The portrait was a bleak one, with many states not even able to identify the dollar amount budgeted for children's mental health.", "The portrait was a bleak one, with many states not even able to identify the dollar amount budgeted for children's mental health. Twenty-five years later, the situation is improved but isn't much better, according to the report's sequel, \"Unclaimed Children Revisited: The status of children's mental health policy in the United States,\" which was unveiled at the symposium.", "Twenty-five years later, the situation is improved but isn't much better, according to the report's sequel, \"Unclaimed Children Revisited: The status of children's mental health policy in the United States,\" which was unveiled at the symposium. The landscape is still one of patchwork policy and hodgepodge programs both among states and within individual states, with very few states having a cohesive strategy for addressing the needs, much less the infrastructure and funding to carry that strategy out.", "The landscape is still one of patchwork policy and hodgepodge programs both among states and within individual states, with very few states having a cohesive strategy for addressing the needs, much less the infrastructure and funding to carry that strategy out. \"I am really distressed about how we treat children; this is something I have worked on and been concerned about for years,\" former first lady Rosalynn Carter told CNN. \"We know what to do for them, and we don't do it.", "\"We know what to do for them, and we don't do it. When we finally do something with them is when they get in trouble. We neglect children.\" Carter has been a mental health advocate since 1970, when her husband, former President Carter, was running for governor of Georgia. \"We have learned so much about children, about the developing brain and treatments that work, and we just don't use them; that is one reason this symposium is so important,\" Carter said.", "\"We have learned so much about children, about the developing brain and treatments that work, and we just don't use them; that is one reason this symposium is so important,\" Carter said. \"We have children's advocates from across the nation, and if we can just band together and try to do something about it.", "\"We have children's advocates from across the nation, and if we can just band together and try to do something about it. This is a really, really great time, because we have a new administration in Washington, and hopefully we can form a strong enough advocacy group and get some things changed, if not everything we'd like.\" The endeavor is a giant undertaking, and the number of affected children and families is huge.", "The endeavor is a giant undertaking, and the number of affected children and families is huge. Research shows that approximately one in five children has a diagnosable mental disorder ranging from \"mild,\" such as attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, to the more severe. More than three-quarters of these children don't get the services they need, and what they do get is based purely on chance: which state they happen to live in.", "More than three-quarters of these children don't get the services they need, and what they do get is based purely on chance: which state they happen to live in. \"For the last 25 years, most of the leadership has come from states as opposed to having a federal system,\" explains Janis Cooper, co-author of \"Unclaimed Children Revisited.\" \"That is kind" ]

[ "American children's mental health needs," ]

[ { "end": [ 218 ], "start": [ 179 ] } ]

[ "ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- As mental health advocates, policy makers, practitioners, educators and researchers gathered at the Carter Center to discuss the progress in addressing American children's mental health needs, a drama of sorts was reaching its conclusion halfway across the country. The former first lady kicked off the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy.", "The former first lady kicked off the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy. The governor of Nebraska signed a bill Friday to change a controversial safe-haven law by restricting the age at which a child could be dropped off at a hospital without parents being prosecuted. Since the law took effect in September, 35 children -- all but six of them older than 10 -- have been dropped off at Nebraska hospitals.", "Since the law took effect in September, 35 children -- all but six of them older than 10 -- have been dropped off at Nebraska hospitals. The revised law adds a 30-day age limit; it was approved by the legislature at a special session Friday and goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.", "The revised law adds a 30-day age limit; it was approved by the legislature at a special session Friday and goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. These two events appear to have little in common, but they are \"intimately related,\" according to Jane Knitzer, one of the pivotal speakers at the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy in Atlanta, Georgia.", "These two events appear to have little in common, but they are \"intimately related,\" according to Jane Knitzer, one of the pivotal speakers at the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy in Atlanta, Georgia. \"Many of these families are families that have come to the attention of the service systems already, have been struggling since their children were young. They haven't gotten the help they need; they are feeling totally desperate.", "They haven't gotten the help they need; they are feeling totally desperate. We have a system that doesn't respond early enough and with appropriate intensity.\" Knitzer, director of the National Center for Children in Poverty and a clinical professor of population and family health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, should know. Twenty-five years ago, she wrote a report that summarized, state by state, the programs available to children with mental health needs and their families, and the policies that govern them.", "Twenty-five years ago, she wrote a report that summarized, state by state, the programs available to children with mental health needs and their families, and the policies that govern them. The portrait was a bleak one, with many states not even able to identify the dollar amount budgeted for children's mental health.", "The portrait was a bleak one, with many states not even able to identify the dollar amount budgeted for children's mental health. Twenty-five years later, the situation is improved but isn't much better, according to the report's sequel, \"Unclaimed Children Revisited: The status of children's mental health policy in the United States,\" which was unveiled at the symposium.", "Twenty-five years later, the situation is improved but isn't much better, according to the report's sequel, \"Unclaimed Children Revisited: The status of children's mental health policy in the United States,\" which was unveiled at the symposium. The landscape is still one of patchwork policy and hodgepodge programs both among states and within individual states, with very few states having a cohesive strategy for addressing the needs, much less the infrastructure and funding to carry that strategy out.", "The landscape is still one of patchwork policy and hodgepodge programs both among states and within individual states, with very few states having a cohesive strategy for addressing the needs, much less the infrastructure and funding to carry that strategy out. \"I am really distressed about how we treat children; this is something I have worked on and been concerned about for years,\" former first lady Rosalynn Carter told CNN. \"We know what to do for them, and we don't do it.", "\"We know what to do for them, and we don't do it. When we finally do something with them is when they get in trouble. We neglect children.\" Carter has been a mental health advocate since 1970, when her husband, former President Carter, was running for governor of Georgia. \"We have learned so much about children, about the developing brain and treatments that work, and we just don't use them; that is one reason this symposium is so important,\" Carter said.", "\"We have learned so much about children, about the developing brain and treatments that work, and we just don't use them; that is one reason this symposium is so important,\" Carter said. \"We have children's advocates from across the nation, and if we can just band together and try to do something about it.", "\"We have children's advocates from across the nation, and if we can just band together and try to do something about it. This is a really, really great time, because we have a new administration in Washington, and hopefully we can form a strong enough advocacy group and get some things changed, if not everything we'd like.\" The endeavor is a giant undertaking, and the number of affected children and families is huge.", "The endeavor is a giant undertaking, and the number of affected children and families is huge. Research shows that approximately one in five children has a diagnosable mental disorder ranging from \"mild,\" such as attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, to the more severe. More than three-quarters of these children don't get the services they need, and what they do get is based purely on chance: which state they happen to live in.", "More than three-quarters of these children don't get the services they need, and what they do get is based purely on chance: which state they happen to live in. \"For the last 25 years, most of the leadership has come from states as opposed to having a federal system,\" explains Janis Cooper, co-author of \"Unclaimed Children Revisited.\" \"That is kind" ]

[ "New Year's Day 2009" ]

[ { "end": [ 176 ], "start": [ 158 ] } ]

[ "San Francisco, California (CNN) -- Officials have agreed to pay $1.5 million to the daughter of a man fatally shot in the back by a transit police officer on New Year's Day 2009 in Oakland, California. A bystander's cell-phone video of the shooting on a transit platform was widely circulated on the Internet and on news shows. The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22.", "The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22. \"It's been a little over a year since we experienced the tragic death of Oscar Grant,\" BART Board President James Fang said. \"No matter what anyone's opinion of the case may be, the sad fact remains this incident has left Tatiana without a father. The $1.5 million settlement will provide financial support for her.\" Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5.", "Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5. The video showed then-Officer Johannes Mehserle, 27, pulling his gun and shooting Grant in the back as another officer kneeled on Grant. Mehserle might have intended to draw and fire his Taser rather than his gun, according to a court filing by his attorney. The shooting sparked large protests in Oakland and led to Mehserle's arrest on a murder charge. The case against him is pending.", "The case against him is pending. Initially, attorney John Burris asked for $50 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit filed on behalf of Grant's daughter. Burris was not immediately available for comment on the settlement. The transit system's police department has made several changes since the shooting. The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement.", "The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement. \"This settlement is critical in our efforts to move forward,\" said Carole Ward Allen, a BART board member. \"We're working hard to make the police department the best it can be for our officers, our customers and our community.\"" ]

[ "Johannes Mehserle," ]

[ { "end": [ 863 ], "start": [ 846 ] } ]

[ "San Francisco, California (CNN) -- Officials have agreed to pay $1.5 million to the daughter of a man fatally shot in the back by a transit police officer on New Year's Day 2009 in Oakland, California. A bystander's cell-phone video of the shooting on a transit platform was widely circulated on the Internet and on news shows. The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22.", "The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22. \"It's been a little over a year since we experienced the tragic death of Oscar Grant,\" BART Board President James Fang said. \"No matter what anyone's opinion of the case may be, the sad fact remains this incident has left Tatiana without a father. The $1.5 million settlement will provide financial support for her.\" Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5.", "Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5. The video showed then-Officer Johannes Mehserle, 27, pulling his gun and shooting Grant in the back as another officer kneeled on Grant. Mehserle might have intended to draw and fire his Taser rather than his gun, according to a court filing by his attorney. The shooting sparked large protests in Oakland and led to Mehserle's arrest on a murder charge. The case against him is pending.", "The case against him is pending. Initially, attorney John Burris asked for $50 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit filed on behalf of Grant's daughter. Burris was not immediately available for comment on the settlement. The transit system's police department has made several changes since the shooting. The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement.", "The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement. \"This settlement is critical in our efforts to move forward,\" said Carole Ward Allen, a BART board member. \"We're working hard to make the police department the best it can be for our officers, our customers and our community.\"" ]

[ "2009" ]

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[ "San Francisco, California (CNN) -- Officials have agreed to pay $1.5 million to the daughter of a man fatally shot in the back by a transit police officer on New Year's Day 2009 in Oakland, California. A bystander's cell-phone video of the shooting on a transit platform was widely circulated on the Internet and on news shows. The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22.", "The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22. \"It's been a little over a year since we experienced the tragic death of Oscar Grant,\" BART Board President James Fang said. \"No matter what anyone's opinion of the case may be, the sad fact remains this incident has left Tatiana without a father. The $1.5 million settlement will provide financial support for her.\" Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5.", "Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5. The video showed then-Officer Johannes Mehserle, 27, pulling his gun and shooting Grant in the back as another officer kneeled on Grant. Mehserle might have intended to draw and fire his Taser rather than his gun, according to a court filing by his attorney. The shooting sparked large protests in Oakland and led to Mehserle's arrest on a murder charge. The case against him is pending.", "The case against him is pending. Initially, attorney John Burris asked for $50 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit filed on behalf of Grant's daughter. Burris was not immediately available for comment on the settlement. The transit system's police department has made several changes since the shooting. The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement.", "The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement. \"This settlement is critical in our efforts to move forward,\" said Carole Ward Allen, a BART board member. \"We're working hard to make the police department the best it can be for our officers, our customers and our community.\"" ]

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[ "San Francisco, California (CNN) -- Officials have agreed to pay $1.5 million to the daughter of a man fatally shot in the back by a transit police officer on New Year's Day 2009 in Oakland, California. A bystander's cell-phone video of the shooting on a transit platform was widely circulated on the Internet and on news shows. The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22.", "The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22. \"It's been a little over a year since we experienced the tragic death of Oscar Grant,\" BART Board President James Fang said. \"No matter what anyone's opinion of the case may be, the sad fact remains this incident has left Tatiana without a father. The $1.5 million settlement will provide financial support for her.\" Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5.", "Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5. The video showed then-Officer Johannes Mehserle, 27, pulling his gun and shooting Grant in the back as another officer kneeled on Grant. Mehserle might have intended to draw and fire his Taser rather than his gun, according to a court filing by his attorney. The shooting sparked large protests in Oakland and led to Mehserle's arrest on a murder charge. The case against him is pending.", "The case against him is pending. Initially, attorney John Burris asked for $50 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit filed on behalf of Grant's daughter. Burris was not immediately available for comment on the settlement. The transit system's police department has made several changes since the shooting. The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement.", "The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement. \"This settlement is critical in our efforts to move forward,\" said Carole Ward Allen, a BART board member. \"We're working hard to make the police department the best it can be for our officers, our customers and our community.\"" ]

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[ "San Francisco, California (CNN) -- Officials have agreed to pay $1.5 million to the daughter of a man fatally shot in the back by a transit police officer on New Year's Day 2009 in Oakland, California. A bystander's cell-phone video of the shooting on a transit platform was widely circulated on the Internet and on news shows. The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22.", "The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22. \"It's been a little over a year since we experienced the tragic death of Oscar Grant,\" BART Board President James Fang said. \"No matter what anyone's opinion of the case may be, the sad fact remains this incident has left Tatiana without a father. The $1.5 million settlement will provide financial support for her.\" Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5.", "Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5. The video showed then-Officer Johannes Mehserle, 27, pulling his gun and shooting Grant in the back as another officer kneeled on Grant. Mehserle might have intended to draw and fire his Taser rather than his gun, according to a court filing by his attorney. The shooting sparked large protests in Oakland and led to Mehserle's arrest on a murder charge. The case against him is pending.", "The case against him is pending. Initially, attorney John Burris asked for $50 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit filed on behalf of Grant's daughter. Burris was not immediately available for comment on the settlement. The transit system's police department has made several changes since the shooting. The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement.", "The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement. \"This settlement is critical in our efforts to move forward,\" said Carole Ward Allen, a BART board member. \"We're working hard to make the police department the best it can be for our officers, our customers and our community.\"" ]

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[ "San Francisco, California (CNN) -- Officials have agreed to pay $1.5 million to the daughter of a man fatally shot in the back by a transit police officer on New Year's Day 2009 in Oakland, California. A bystander's cell-phone video of the shooting on a transit platform was widely circulated on the Internet and on news shows. The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22.", "The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22. \"It's been a little over a year since we experienced the tragic death of Oscar Grant,\" BART Board President James Fang said. \"No matter what anyone's opinion of the case may be, the sad fact remains this incident has left Tatiana without a father. The $1.5 million settlement will provide financial support for her.\" Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5.", "Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5. The video showed then-Officer Johannes Mehserle, 27, pulling his gun and shooting Grant in the back as another officer kneeled on Grant. Mehserle might have intended to draw and fire his Taser rather than his gun, according to a court filing by his attorney. The shooting sparked large protests in Oakland and led to Mehserle's arrest on a murder charge. The case against him is pending.", "The case against him is pending. Initially, attorney John Burris asked for $50 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit filed on behalf of Grant's daughter. Burris was not immediately available for comment on the settlement. The transit system's police department has made several changes since the shooting. The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement.", "The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement. \"This settlement is critical in our efforts to move forward,\" said Carole Ward Allen, a BART board member. \"We're working hard to make the police department the best it can be for our officers, our customers and our community.\"" ]

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[ "San Francisco, California (CNN) -- Officials have agreed to pay $1.5 million to the daughter of a man fatally shot in the back by a transit police officer on New Year's Day 2009 in Oakland, California. A bystander's cell-phone video of the shooting on a transit platform was widely circulated on the Internet and on news shows. The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22.", "The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22. \"It's been a little over a year since we experienced the tragic death of Oscar Grant,\" BART Board President James Fang said. \"No matter what anyone's opinion of the case may be, the sad fact remains this incident has left Tatiana without a father. The $1.5 million settlement will provide financial support for her.\" Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5.", "Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5. The video showed then-Officer Johannes Mehserle, 27, pulling his gun and shooting Grant in the back as another officer kneeled on Grant. Mehserle might have intended to draw and fire his Taser rather than his gun, according to a court filing by his attorney. The shooting sparked large protests in Oakland and led to Mehserle's arrest on a murder charge. The case against him is pending.", "The case against him is pending. Initially, attorney John Burris asked for $50 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit filed on behalf of Grant's daughter. Burris was not immediately available for comment on the settlement. The transit system's police department has made several changes since the shooting. The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement.", "The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement. \"This settlement is critical in our efforts to move forward,\" said Carole Ward Allen, a BART board member. \"We're working hard to make the police department the best it can be for our officers, our customers and our community.\"" ]

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[ "San Francisco, California (CNN) -- Officials have agreed to pay $1.5 million to the daughter of a man fatally shot in the back by a transit police officer on New Year's Day 2009 in Oakland, California. A bystander's cell-phone video of the shooting on a transit platform was widely circulated on the Internet and on news shows. The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22.", "The Bay Area Rapid Transit train system late Wednesday announced the settlement over the killing of Oscar Grant, 22. \"It's been a little over a year since we experienced the tragic death of Oscar Grant,\" BART Board President James Fang said. \"No matter what anyone's opinion of the case may be, the sad fact remains this incident has left Tatiana without a father. The $1.5 million settlement will provide financial support for her.\" Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5.", "Grant's daughter, Tatiana, is 5. The video showed then-Officer Johannes Mehserle, 27, pulling his gun and shooting Grant in the back as another officer kneeled on Grant. Mehserle might have intended to draw and fire his Taser rather than his gun, according to a court filing by his attorney. The shooting sparked large protests in Oakland and led to Mehserle's arrest on a murder charge. The case against him is pending.", "The case against him is pending. Initially, attorney John Burris asked for $50 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit filed on behalf of Grant's daughter. Burris was not immediately available for comment on the settlement. The transit system's police department has made several changes since the shooting. The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement.", "The department has increased training hours for officers, is requiring them to report all \"use-of-force incidents,\" and is tapping the public's help in searching for a new police chief, the transit system said in a statement. \"This settlement is critical in our efforts to move forward,\" said Carole Ward Allen, a BART board member. \"We're working hard to make the police department the best it can be for our officers, our customers and our community.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A multistate romaine lettuce recall because of fear of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria has restaurants east of the Mississippi River scrambling to assure customers that their salad is safe. \"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers.", "\"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers. \"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said.", "\"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said. On Thursday, Freshway Foods in Sidney, Ohio, announced a voluntary recall of products containing shredded romaine lettuce with a use-by date of May 12 or earlier because they may be contaminated with E. coli linked to outbreak of illness. Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum!", "Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum! Brands -- the largest restaurant company, and owner of popular fast food chains KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Long John Silver's -- said Freshway Foods is a not supplier to any of its brands. The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York.", "The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York. Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some cause severe illness. Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria.", "Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria. Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.", "Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia.", "Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia. The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section.", "The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section. \"It is important to note that bulk and prepackaged romaine or bagged salad mixes containing romaine that were purchased in supermarkets are not included in this recall; Freshway Foods does not produce these products,\" Freshway said in a statement. Consumers with recall questions and concerns can contact Freshway Foods at 888-361-7106 or visit its website, www.freshwayfoods.com." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A multistate romaine lettuce recall because of fear of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria has restaurants east of the Mississippi River scrambling to assure customers that their salad is safe. \"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers.", "\"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers. \"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said.", "\"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said. On Thursday, Freshway Foods in Sidney, Ohio, announced a voluntary recall of products containing shredded romaine lettuce with a use-by date of May 12 or earlier because they may be contaminated with E. coli linked to outbreak of illness. Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum!", "Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum! Brands -- the largest restaurant company, and owner of popular fast food chains KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Long John Silver's -- said Freshway Foods is a not supplier to any of its brands. The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York.", "The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York. Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some cause severe illness. Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria.", "Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria. Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.", "Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia.", "Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia. The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section.", "The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section. \"It is important to note that bulk and prepackaged romaine or bagged salad mixes containing romaine that were purchased in supermarkets are not included in this recall; Freshway Foods does not produce these products,\" Freshway said in a statement. Consumers with recall questions and concerns can contact Freshway Foods at 888-361-7106 or visit its website, www.freshwayfoods.com." ]

[ "that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A multistate romaine lettuce recall because of fear of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria has restaurants east of the Mississippi River scrambling to assure customers that their salad is safe. \"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers.", "\"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers. \"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said.", "\"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said. On Thursday, Freshway Foods in Sidney, Ohio, announced a voluntary recall of products containing shredded romaine lettuce with a use-by date of May 12 or earlier because they may be contaminated with E. coli linked to outbreak of illness. Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum!", "Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum! Brands -- the largest restaurant company, and owner of popular fast food chains KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Long John Silver's -- said Freshway Foods is a not supplier to any of its brands. The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York.", "The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York. Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some cause severe illness. Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria.", "Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria. Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.", "Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia.", "Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia. The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section.", "The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section. \"It is important to note that bulk and prepackaged romaine or bagged salad mixes containing romaine that were purchased in supermarkets are not included in this recall; Freshway Foods does not produce these products,\" Freshway said in a statement. Consumers with recall questions and concerns can contact Freshway Foods at 888-361-7106 or visit its website, www.freshwayfoods.com." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A multistate romaine lettuce recall because of fear of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria has restaurants east of the Mississippi River scrambling to assure customers that their salad is safe. \"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers.", "\"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers. \"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said.", "\"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said. On Thursday, Freshway Foods in Sidney, Ohio, announced a voluntary recall of products containing shredded romaine lettuce with a use-by date of May 12 or earlier because they may be contaminated with E. coli linked to outbreak of illness. Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum!", "Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum! Brands -- the largest restaurant company, and owner of popular fast food chains KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Long John Silver's -- said Freshway Foods is a not supplier to any of its brands. The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York.", "The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York. Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some cause severe illness. Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria.", "Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria. Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.", "Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia.", "Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia. The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section.", "The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section. \"It is important to note that bulk and prepackaged romaine or bagged salad mixes containing romaine that were purchased in supermarkets are not included in this recall; Freshway Foods does not produce these products,\" Freshway said in a statement. Consumers with recall questions and concerns can contact Freshway Foods at 888-361-7106 or visit its website, www.freshwayfoods.com." ]

[ "Just Salad" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A multistate romaine lettuce recall because of fear of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria has restaurants east of the Mississippi River scrambling to assure customers that their salad is safe. \"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers.", "\"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers. \"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said.", "\"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said. On Thursday, Freshway Foods in Sidney, Ohio, announced a voluntary recall of products containing shredded romaine lettuce with a use-by date of May 12 or earlier because they may be contaminated with E. coli linked to outbreak of illness. Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum!", "Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum! Brands -- the largest restaurant company, and owner of popular fast food chains KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Long John Silver's -- said Freshway Foods is a not supplier to any of its brands. The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York.", "The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York. Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some cause severe illness. Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria.", "Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria. Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.", "Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia.", "Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia. The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section.", "The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section. \"It is important to note that bulk and prepackaged romaine or bagged salad mixes containing romaine that were purchased in supermarkets are not included in this recall; Freshway Foods does not produce these products,\" Freshway said in a statement. Consumers with recall questions and concerns can contact Freshway Foods at 888-361-7106 or visit its website, www.freshwayfoods.com." ]

[ "at least 19" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- A multistate romaine lettuce recall because of fear of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria has restaurants east of the Mississippi River scrambling to assure customers that their salad is safe. \"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers.", "\"We have taken the extra precaution of contacting our lettuce supply chain partners to ensure that our product meets our usual high standard of quality,\" New York-based franchise Just Salad said in an e-mail to its customers. \"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said.", "\"We are happy to say that we have confirmed that this recall will have no effect on Just Salad's romaine lettuce,\" the e-mail said. On Thursday, Freshway Foods in Sidney, Ohio, announced a voluntary recall of products containing shredded romaine lettuce with a use-by date of May 12 or earlier because they may be contaminated with E. coli linked to outbreak of illness. Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum!", "Read about recall on CNN's This Just in Yum! Brands -- the largest restaurant company, and owner of popular fast food chains KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Long John Silver's -- said Freshway Foods is a not supplier to any of its brands. The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York.", "The romaine lettuce, sold under the Freshway and Imperial Sysco brands, was recalled in connection with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people in Michigan, Ohio and New York. Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some cause severe illness. Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria.", "Diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses are just some of the consequences of ingesting certain kinds of the bacteria. Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.", "Blog: What you need to know about E. coli The lettuce under recall was sold to wholesalers and food service outlets in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia.", "Freshway Foods also advised consumers not to eat \"grab and go\" salads sold at in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets and Marsh stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia. The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section.", "The Freshway recall does not affect bagged and prepackaged romaine lettuce mixes sold in the produce section. \"It is important to note that bulk and prepackaged romaine or bagged salad mixes containing romaine that were purchased in supermarkets are not included in this recall; Freshway Foods does not produce these products,\" Freshway said in a statement. Consumers with recall questions and concerns can contact Freshway Foods at 888-361-7106 or visit its website, www.freshwayfoods.com." ]

[ "Friday morning," ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- London commuters crammed onto buses, scrambled for taxis, cycled or simply walked on Wednesday as a strike by Tube workers shut down most of the subway network. Commuters queue for packed buses in London on Wednesday morning. The strike began Tuesday at 7 p.m. (2 p.m. ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute.", "ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute. The strike was set to last for 48 hours with a normal service resuming Friday morning, according to Transport for London (TfL), which runs the city's transportation network. The RMT trade union called the strike after talks with management over pay, job cuts, and disciplinary issues broke down. \"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement.", "\"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement. \"The fact is that Tube workers have been driven into walking out today.\" Transport Commissioner Peter Hardy said the talks had been making progress on all issues and he urged the RMT to return to the table. \"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement.", "\"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement. \"If that is the case, then they should call off the strike, return to talks ... and resolve this issue without any more disruption to Londoners.\" TfL was running extra buses and free shuttle services across the River Thames during the strike. Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said.", "Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said. While most services on the Tube were shut because of the strike, one line -- the Northern line -- was running normally and five others were running on a reduced schedule, TfL said. \"It's been really good,\" a girl on Oxford Street told CNN about her commute. \"The Northern line is running perfectly.\"", "\"The Northern line is running perfectly.\" Still, some bus services were packed with commuters who normally ride the underground trains or who failed to find a taxi. \"I think we'd all like to strike for more money, but unfortunately we can't,\" said one woman at Oxford Circus, where the Tube is closed. Others hit the pavement and walked. \"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street.", "\"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street. He said he had just walked from Liverpool Street Station, a train station as well as a Tube stop that is more than 2.5 miles away. The RMT represents about half of the 20,000 employees on the Tube, a TfL spokeswoman said. Other unions including Unite and TSSA represent the rest, she said, and were not on strike." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- London commuters crammed onto buses, scrambled for taxis, cycled or simply walked on Wednesday as a strike by Tube workers shut down most of the subway network. Commuters queue for packed buses in London on Wednesday morning. The strike began Tuesday at 7 p.m. (2 p.m. ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute.", "ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute. The strike was set to last for 48 hours with a normal service resuming Friday morning, according to Transport for London (TfL), which runs the city's transportation network. The RMT trade union called the strike after talks with management over pay, job cuts, and disciplinary issues broke down. \"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement.", "\"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement. \"The fact is that Tube workers have been driven into walking out today.\" Transport Commissioner Peter Hardy said the talks had been making progress on all issues and he urged the RMT to return to the table. \"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement.", "\"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement. \"If that is the case, then they should call off the strike, return to talks ... and resolve this issue without any more disruption to Londoners.\" TfL was running extra buses and free shuttle services across the River Thames during the strike. Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said.", "Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said. While most services on the Tube were shut because of the strike, one line -- the Northern line -- was running normally and five others were running on a reduced schedule, TfL said. \"It's been really good,\" a girl on Oxford Street told CNN about her commute. \"The Northern line is running perfectly.\"", "\"The Northern line is running perfectly.\" Still, some bus services were packed with commuters who normally ride the underground trains or who failed to find a taxi. \"I think we'd all like to strike for more money, but unfortunately we can't,\" said one woman at Oxford Circus, where the Tube is closed. Others hit the pavement and walked. \"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street.", "\"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street. He said he had just walked from Liverpool Street Station, a train station as well as a Tube stop that is more than 2.5 miles away. The RMT represents about half of the 20,000 employees on the Tube, a TfL spokeswoman said. Other unions including Unite and TSSA represent the rest, she said, and were not on strike." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- London commuters crammed onto buses, scrambled for taxis, cycled or simply walked on Wednesday as a strike by Tube workers shut down most of the subway network. Commuters queue for packed buses in London on Wednesday morning. The strike began Tuesday at 7 p.m. (2 p.m. ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute.", "ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute. The strike was set to last for 48 hours with a normal service resuming Friday morning, according to Transport for London (TfL), which runs the city's transportation network. The RMT trade union called the strike after talks with management over pay, job cuts, and disciplinary issues broke down. \"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement.", "\"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement. \"The fact is that Tube workers have been driven into walking out today.\" Transport Commissioner Peter Hardy said the talks had been making progress on all issues and he urged the RMT to return to the table. \"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement.", "\"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement. \"If that is the case, then they should call off the strike, return to talks ... and resolve this issue without any more disruption to Londoners.\" TfL was running extra buses and free shuttle services across the River Thames during the strike. Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said.", "Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said. While most services on the Tube were shut because of the strike, one line -- the Northern line -- was running normally and five others were running on a reduced schedule, TfL said. \"It's been really good,\" a girl on Oxford Street told CNN about her commute. \"The Northern line is running perfectly.\"", "\"The Northern line is running perfectly.\" Still, some bus services were packed with commuters who normally ride the underground trains or who failed to find a taxi. \"I think we'd all like to strike for more money, but unfortunately we can't,\" said one woman at Oxford Circus, where the Tube is closed. Others hit the pavement and walked. \"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street.", "\"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street. He said he had just walked from Liverpool Street Station, a train station as well as a Tube stop that is more than 2.5 miles away. The RMT represents about half of the 20,000 employees on the Tube, a TfL spokeswoman said. Other unions including Unite and TSSA represent the rest, she said, and were not on strike." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- London commuters crammed onto buses, scrambled for taxis, cycled or simply walked on Wednesday as a strike by Tube workers shut down most of the subway network. Commuters queue for packed buses in London on Wednesday morning. The strike began Tuesday at 7 p.m. (2 p.m. ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute.", "ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute. The strike was set to last for 48 hours with a normal service resuming Friday morning, according to Transport for London (TfL), which runs the city's transportation network. The RMT trade union called the strike after talks with management over pay, job cuts, and disciplinary issues broke down. \"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement.", "\"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement. \"The fact is that Tube workers have been driven into walking out today.\" Transport Commissioner Peter Hardy said the talks had been making progress on all issues and he urged the RMT to return to the table. \"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement.", "\"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement. \"If that is the case, then they should call off the strike, return to talks ... and resolve this issue without any more disruption to Londoners.\" TfL was running extra buses and free shuttle services across the River Thames during the strike. Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said.", "Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said. While most services on the Tube were shut because of the strike, one line -- the Northern line -- was running normally and five others were running on a reduced schedule, TfL said. \"It's been really good,\" a girl on Oxford Street told CNN about her commute. \"The Northern line is running perfectly.\"", "\"The Northern line is running perfectly.\" Still, some bus services were packed with commuters who normally ride the underground trains or who failed to find a taxi. \"I think we'd all like to strike for more money, but unfortunately we can't,\" said one woman at Oxford Circus, where the Tube is closed. Others hit the pavement and walked. \"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street.", "\"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street. He said he had just walked from Liverpool Street Station, a train station as well as a Tube stop that is more than 2.5 miles away. The RMT represents about half of the 20,000 employees on the Tube, a TfL spokeswoman said. Other unions including Unite and TSSA represent the rest, she said, and were not on strike." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- London commuters crammed onto buses, scrambled for taxis, cycled or simply walked on Wednesday as a strike by Tube workers shut down most of the subway network. Commuters queue for packed buses in London on Wednesday morning. The strike began Tuesday at 7 p.m. (2 p.m. ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute.", "ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute. The strike was set to last for 48 hours with a normal service resuming Friday morning, according to Transport for London (TfL), which runs the city's transportation network. The RMT trade union called the strike after talks with management over pay, job cuts, and disciplinary issues broke down. \"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement.", "\"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement. \"The fact is that Tube workers have been driven into walking out today.\" Transport Commissioner Peter Hardy said the talks had been making progress on all issues and he urged the RMT to return to the table. \"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement.", "\"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement. \"If that is the case, then they should call off the strike, return to talks ... and resolve this issue without any more disruption to Londoners.\" TfL was running extra buses and free shuttle services across the River Thames during the strike. Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said.", "Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said. While most services on the Tube were shut because of the strike, one line -- the Northern line -- was running normally and five others were running on a reduced schedule, TfL said. \"It's been really good,\" a girl on Oxford Street told CNN about her commute. \"The Northern line is running perfectly.\"", "\"The Northern line is running perfectly.\" Still, some bus services were packed with commuters who normally ride the underground trains or who failed to find a taxi. \"I think we'd all like to strike for more money, but unfortunately we can't,\" said one woman at Oxford Circus, where the Tube is closed. Others hit the pavement and walked. \"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street.", "\"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street. He said he had just walked from Liverpool Street Station, a train station as well as a Tube stop that is more than 2.5 miles away. The RMT represents about half of the 20,000 employees on the Tube, a TfL spokeswoman said. Other unions including Unite and TSSA represent the rest, she said, and were not on strike." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- London commuters crammed onto buses, scrambled for taxis, cycled or simply walked on Wednesday as a strike by Tube workers shut down most of the subway network. Commuters queue for packed buses in London on Wednesday morning. The strike began Tuesday at 7 p.m. (2 p.m. ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute.", "ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute. The strike was set to last for 48 hours with a normal service resuming Friday morning, according to Transport for London (TfL), which runs the city's transportation network. The RMT trade union called the strike after talks with management over pay, job cuts, and disciplinary issues broke down. \"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement.", "\"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement. \"The fact is that Tube workers have been driven into walking out today.\" Transport Commissioner Peter Hardy said the talks had been making progress on all issues and he urged the RMT to return to the table. \"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement.", "\"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement. \"If that is the case, then they should call off the strike, return to talks ... and resolve this issue without any more disruption to Londoners.\" TfL was running extra buses and free shuttle services across the River Thames during the strike. Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said.", "Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said. While most services on the Tube were shut because of the strike, one line -- the Northern line -- was running normally and five others were running on a reduced schedule, TfL said. \"It's been really good,\" a girl on Oxford Street told CNN about her commute. \"The Northern line is running perfectly.\"", "\"The Northern line is running perfectly.\" Still, some bus services were packed with commuters who normally ride the underground trains or who failed to find a taxi. \"I think we'd all like to strike for more money, but unfortunately we can't,\" said one woman at Oxford Circus, where the Tube is closed. Others hit the pavement and walked. \"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street.", "\"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street. He said he had just walked from Liverpool Street Station, a train station as well as a Tube stop that is more than 2.5 miles away. The RMT represents about half of the 20,000 employees on the Tube, a TfL spokeswoman said. Other unions including Unite and TSSA represent the rest, she said, and were not on strike." ]

[ "Friday morning," ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- London commuters crammed onto buses, scrambled for taxis, cycled or simply walked on Wednesday as a strike by Tube workers shut down most of the subway network. Commuters queue for packed buses in London on Wednesday morning. The strike began Tuesday at 7 p.m. (2 p.m. ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute.", "ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute. The strike was set to last for 48 hours with a normal service resuming Friday morning, according to Transport for London (TfL), which runs the city's transportation network. The RMT trade union called the strike after talks with management over pay, job cuts, and disciplinary issues broke down. \"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement.", "\"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement. \"The fact is that Tube workers have been driven into walking out today.\" Transport Commissioner Peter Hardy said the talks had been making progress on all issues and he urged the RMT to return to the table. \"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement.", "\"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement. \"If that is the case, then they should call off the strike, return to talks ... and resolve this issue without any more disruption to Londoners.\" TfL was running extra buses and free shuttle services across the River Thames during the strike. Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said.", "Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said. While most services on the Tube were shut because of the strike, one line -- the Northern line -- was running normally and five others were running on a reduced schedule, TfL said. \"It's been really good,\" a girl on Oxford Street told CNN about her commute. \"The Northern line is running perfectly.\"", "\"The Northern line is running perfectly.\" Still, some bus services were packed with commuters who normally ride the underground trains or who failed to find a taxi. \"I think we'd all like to strike for more money, but unfortunately we can't,\" said one woman at Oxford Circus, where the Tube is closed. Others hit the pavement and walked. \"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street.", "\"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street. He said he had just walked from Liverpool Street Station, a train station as well as a Tube stop that is more than 2.5 miles away. The RMT represents about half of the 20,000 employees on the Tube, a TfL spokeswoman said. Other unions including Unite and TSSA represent the rest, she said, and were not on strike." ]

[ "for 48 hours" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- London commuters crammed onto buses, scrambled for taxis, cycled or simply walked on Wednesday as a strike by Tube workers shut down most of the subway network. Commuters queue for packed buses in London on Wednesday morning. The strike began Tuesday at 7 p.m. (2 p.m. ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute.", "ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute. The strike was set to last for 48 hours with a normal service resuming Friday morning, according to Transport for London (TfL), which runs the city's transportation network. The RMT trade union called the strike after talks with management over pay, job cuts, and disciplinary issues broke down. \"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement.", "\"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement. \"The fact is that Tube workers have been driven into walking out today.\" Transport Commissioner Peter Hardy said the talks had been making progress on all issues and he urged the RMT to return to the table. \"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement.", "\"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement. \"If that is the case, then they should call off the strike, return to talks ... and resolve this issue without any more disruption to Londoners.\" TfL was running extra buses and free shuttle services across the River Thames during the strike. Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said.", "Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said. While most services on the Tube were shut because of the strike, one line -- the Northern line -- was running normally and five others were running on a reduced schedule, TfL said. \"It's been really good,\" a girl on Oxford Street told CNN about her commute. \"The Northern line is running perfectly.\"", "\"The Northern line is running perfectly.\" Still, some bus services were packed with commuters who normally ride the underground trains or who failed to find a taxi. \"I think we'd all like to strike for more money, but unfortunately we can't,\" said one woman at Oxford Circus, where the Tube is closed. Others hit the pavement and walked. \"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street.", "\"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street. He said he had just walked from Liverpool Street Station, a train station as well as a Tube stop that is more than 2.5 miles away. The RMT represents about half of the 20,000 employees on the Tube, a TfL spokeswoman said. Other unions including Unite and TSSA represent the rest, she said, and were not on strike." ]

[ "Tuesday at 7 p.m." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- London commuters crammed onto buses, scrambled for taxis, cycled or simply walked on Wednesday as a strike by Tube workers shut down most of the subway network. Commuters queue for packed buses in London on Wednesday morning. The strike began Tuesday at 7 p.m. (2 p.m. ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute.", "ET) but the first full effects were felt during Wednesday's morning commute. The strike was set to last for 48 hours with a normal service resuming Friday morning, according to Transport for London (TfL), which runs the city's transportation network. The RMT trade union called the strike after talks with management over pay, job cuts, and disciplinary issues broke down. \"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement.", "\"RMT doesn't resort to industrial action lightly,\" General Secretary Bob Crow said in a statement. \"The fact is that Tube workers have been driven into walking out today.\" Transport Commissioner Peter Hardy said the talks had been making progress on all issues and he urged the RMT to return to the table. \"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement.", "\"The RMT leadership says we were close to a deal,\" Hardy said in a statement. \"If that is the case, then they should call off the strike, return to talks ... and resolve this issue without any more disruption to Londoners.\" TfL was running extra buses and free shuttle services across the River Thames during the strike. Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said.", "Electronic travel cards used for the TfL network were temporarily being allowed on all train lines in greater London, it said. While most services on the Tube were shut because of the strike, one line -- the Northern line -- was running normally and five others were running on a reduced schedule, TfL said. \"It's been really good,\" a girl on Oxford Street told CNN about her commute. \"The Northern line is running perfectly.\"", "\"The Northern line is running perfectly.\" Still, some bus services were packed with commuters who normally ride the underground trains or who failed to find a taxi. \"I think we'd all like to strike for more money, but unfortunately we can't,\" said one woman at Oxford Circus, where the Tube is closed. Others hit the pavement and walked. \"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street.", "\"It's OK -- quite refreshing,\" said a man on Regent Street. He said he had just walked from Liverpool Street Station, a train station as well as a Tube stop that is more than 2.5 miles away. The RMT represents about half of the 20,000 employees on the Tube, a TfL spokeswoman said. Other unions including Unite and TSSA represent the rest, she said, and were not on strike." ]

[ "\"You are polluting our air and abusing our national resources,\"" ]

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[ "Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) -- Love it or hate it, the Hummer came to symbolize American might over the years -- tires the size of Texas, a chrome grill that looked primed to eat up wimpy cars in its path, and its drivers with egos to match their mammoth-mobiles. But the iconic vehicle -- a symbol for macho men like Arnold Schwarzenegger and ridiculed worldwide by environmentalists -- is headed toward the auto graveyard.", "But the iconic vehicle -- a symbol for macho men like Arnold Schwarzenegger and ridiculed worldwide by environmentalists -- is headed toward the auto graveyard. General Motors last week announced the likely end of the Hummer after a deal with a Chinese automaker fell through. The news thrilled many who have protested the guzzler for years: Good riddance! But for Hummer owners, the reaction remains mixed.", "But for Hummer owners, the reaction remains mixed. Most mourn the impending death of their beloved behemoths but celebrate the fact that the Hummer won't be outsourced to China: Whose harebrained idea was that anyway?! Ain't no Hummer meant to be made in China! Owners are hoping for a last-minute buyer to emerge before the Hummer joins the maligned Pinto in the scrapyard. GM has said it is trying to salvage the Hummer, setting May 1 as a deadline for other possible deals to be made.", "GM has said it is trying to salvage the Hummer, setting May 1 as a deadline for other possible deals to be made. A single sticky note, left on Russ Builta's 2005 Hummer, sums up the emotion stirred by the super-sized SUVs. \"You are polluting our air and abusing our national resources,\" the unsigned note said. \"And all because of greed and selfishness. You should be very ashamed of yourself.\"", "You should be very ashamed of yourself.\" Builta, who served in the Marine Corps, still gets mad: \"It was not even on recycled paper!\" Builta installed a supercharger that gave his Hummer a whopping 600 horsepower. When he really mashed the pedal, it got 1 mile per gallon. \"It would just move,\" he told CNN iReport.", "\"It would just move,\" he told CNN iReport. Check out Builta's mega-ride After the HMMWV rolled off the AM General assembly line in Indiana on January 2, 1985, it represented a new breed of American military might and toughness. In 1992, production of the civilian Hummer began, instantly creating a fraternity among owners of the SUV-on-growth hormone. They exchange photos of their trucks, chat over the Internet and plan for their next muddin' sessions.", "They exchange photos of their trucks, chat over the Internet and plan for their next muddin' sessions. They laugh at tree huggers who give them the finger as they cruise down the road. \"I hate to see it die,\" says iReporter Michael Tawdy of Tennessee, who owns a 2006 H3. \"You can go anywhere you want.\" Hummer: What might have been The Hummer even shares its name with a sexual term. How many cars can stake that claim?", "How many cars can stake that claim? And the vehicle became fodder for late-night comedians and Internet jokes. \"You might be driving a Hummer,\" says one joke on a Web site devoted to the vehicle, \"if you can't reach far enough to slap the person sitting in the passenger seat.\" The grass-roots social justice group CodePink created an anti-Hummer campaign during the height of the Bush administration, including a Top Ten Reasons Not To Buy A Hummer.", "The grass-roots social justice group CodePink created an anti-Hummer campaign during the height of the Bush administration, including a Top Ten Reasons Not To Buy A Hummer. At the top of the list: \"The Gas Mileage Alone Will Kill You.\" Billy Paniaha of North Carolina gets speechless when talking about his chrome-and-gray-mobile. \"I love my Hummer,\" he told iReport. In one photo, he's leaning against his mud-caked Hummer, which looks like it just wallowed in a pigpen.", "In one photo, he's leaning against his mud-caked Hummer, which looks like it just wallowed in a pigpen. \"Trust me, these tree huggers in their Priuses. ... If a Prius hits me, I won't get hurt. They will.\" Paniaha hot-dogs in mud Raymond Winbush isn't your ordinary Hummer owner. A lover of his giant SUV, he also owns -- are you ready for this? -- a Toyota Prius.", "-- a Toyota Prius. -- a Toyota Prius. \"People think I'm kidding when I say I have both cars, but I do,\" said Winbush, an author and the director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University. \"If you combine my carbon footprint ... I don't feel real guilty about it.\" A resident" ]

[ "Hummer" ]

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[ "Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) -- Love it or hate it, the Hummer came to symbolize American might over the years -- tires the size of Texas, a chrome grill that looked primed to eat up wimpy cars in its path, and its drivers with egos to match their mammoth-mobiles. But the iconic vehicle -- a symbol for macho men like Arnold Schwarzenegger and ridiculed worldwide by environmentalists -- is headed toward the auto graveyard.", "But the iconic vehicle -- a symbol for macho men like Arnold Schwarzenegger and ridiculed worldwide by environmentalists -- is headed toward the auto graveyard. General Motors last week announced the likely end of the Hummer after a deal with a Chinese automaker fell through. The news thrilled many who have protested the guzzler for years: Good riddance! But for Hummer owners, the reaction remains mixed.", "But for Hummer owners, the reaction remains mixed. Most mourn the impending death of their beloved behemoths but celebrate the fact that the Hummer won't be outsourced to China: Whose harebrained idea was that anyway?! Ain't no Hummer meant to be made in China! Owners are hoping for a last-minute buyer to emerge before the Hummer joins the maligned Pinto in the scrapyard. GM has said it is trying to salvage the Hummer, setting May 1 as a deadline for other possible deals to be made.", "GM has said it is trying to salvage the Hummer, setting May 1 as a deadline for other possible deals to be made. A single sticky note, left on Russ Builta's 2005 Hummer, sums up the emotion stirred by the super-sized SUVs. \"You are polluting our air and abusing our national resources,\" the unsigned note said. \"And all because of greed and selfishness. You should be very ashamed of yourself.\"", "You should be very ashamed of yourself.\" Builta, who served in the Marine Corps, still gets mad: \"It was not even on recycled paper!\" Builta installed a supercharger that gave his Hummer a whopping 600 horsepower. When he really mashed the pedal, it got 1 mile per gallon. \"It would just move,\" he told CNN iReport.", "\"It would just move,\" he told CNN iReport. Check out Builta's mega-ride After the HMMWV rolled off the AM General assembly line in Indiana on January 2, 1985, it represented a new breed of American military might and toughness. In 1992, production of the civilian Hummer began, instantly creating a fraternity among owners of the SUV-on-growth hormone. They exchange photos of their trucks, chat over the Internet and plan for their next muddin' sessions.", "They exchange photos of their trucks, chat over the Internet and plan for their next muddin' sessions. They laugh at tree huggers who give them the finger as they cruise down the road. \"I hate to see it die,\" says iReporter Michael Tawdy of Tennessee, who owns a 2006 H3. \"You can go anywhere you want.\" Hummer: What might have been The Hummer even shares its name with a sexual term. How many cars can stake that claim?", "How many cars can stake that claim? And the vehicle became fodder for late-night comedians and Internet jokes. \"You might be driving a Hummer,\" says one joke on a Web site devoted to the vehicle, \"if you can't reach far enough to slap the person sitting in the passenger seat.\" The grass-roots social justice group CodePink created an anti-Hummer campaign during the height of the Bush administration, including a Top Ten Reasons Not To Buy A Hummer.", "The grass-roots social justice group CodePink created an anti-Hummer campaign during the height of the Bush administration, including a Top Ten Reasons Not To Buy A Hummer. At the top of the list: \"The Gas Mileage Alone Will Kill You.\" Billy Paniaha of North Carolina gets speechless when talking about his chrome-and-gray-mobile. \"I love my Hummer,\" he told iReport. In one photo, he's leaning against his mud-caked Hummer, which looks like it just wallowed in a pigpen.", "In one photo, he's leaning against his mud-caked Hummer, which looks like it just wallowed in a pigpen. \"Trust me, these tree huggers in their Priuses. ... If a Prius hits me, I won't get hurt. They will.\" Paniaha hot-dogs in mud Raymond Winbush isn't your ordinary Hummer owner. A lover of his giant SUV, he also owns -- are you ready for this? -- a Toyota Prius.", "-- a Toyota Prius. -- a Toyota Prius. \"People think I'm kidding when I say I have both cars, but I do,\" said Winbush, an author and the director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University. \"If you combine my carbon footprint ... I don't feel real guilty about it.\" A resident" ]

[ "the Hummer" ]

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[ "Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) -- Love it or hate it, the Hummer came to symbolize American might over the years -- tires the size of Texas, a chrome grill that looked primed to eat up wimpy cars in its path, and its drivers with egos to match their mammoth-mobiles. But the iconic vehicle -- a symbol for macho men like Arnold Schwarzenegger and ridiculed worldwide by environmentalists -- is headed toward the auto graveyard.", "But the iconic vehicle -- a symbol for macho men like Arnold Schwarzenegger and ridiculed worldwide by environmentalists -- is headed toward the auto graveyard. General Motors last week announced the likely end of the Hummer after a deal with a Chinese automaker fell through. The news thrilled many who have protested the guzzler for years: Good riddance! But for Hummer owners, the reaction remains mixed.", "But for Hummer owners, the reaction remains mixed. Most mourn the impending death of their beloved behemoths but celebrate the fact that the Hummer won't be outsourced to China: Whose harebrained idea was that anyway?! Ain't no Hummer meant to be made in China! Owners are hoping for a last-minute buyer to emerge before the Hummer joins the maligned Pinto in the scrapyard. GM has said it is trying to salvage the Hummer, setting May 1 as a deadline for other possible deals to be made.", "GM has said it is trying to salvage the Hummer, setting May 1 as a deadline for other possible deals to be made. A single sticky note, left on Russ Builta's 2005 Hummer, sums up the emotion stirred by the super-sized SUVs. \"You are polluting our air and abusing our national resources,\" the unsigned note said. \"And all because of greed and selfishness. You should be very ashamed of yourself.\"", "You should be very ashamed of yourself.\" Builta, who served in the Marine Corps, still gets mad: \"It was not even on recycled paper!\" Builta installed a supercharger that gave his Hummer a whopping 600 horsepower. When he really mashed the pedal, it got 1 mile per gallon. \"It would just move,\" he told CNN iReport.", "\"It would just move,\" he told CNN iReport. Check out Builta's mega-ride After the HMMWV rolled off the AM General assembly line in Indiana on January 2, 1985, it represented a new breed of American military might and toughness. In 1992, production of the civilian Hummer began, instantly creating a fraternity among owners of the SUV-on-growth hormone. They exchange photos of their trucks, chat over the Internet and plan for their next muddin' sessions.", "They exchange photos of their trucks, chat over the Internet and plan for their next muddin' sessions. They laugh at tree huggers who give them the finger as they cruise down the road. \"I hate to see it die,\" says iReporter Michael Tawdy of Tennessee, who owns a 2006 H3. \"You can go anywhere you want.\" Hummer: What might have been The Hummer even shares its name with a sexual term. How many cars can stake that claim?", "How many cars can stake that claim? And the vehicle became fodder for late-night comedians and Internet jokes. \"You might be driving a Hummer,\" says one joke on a Web site devoted to the vehicle, \"if you can't reach far enough to slap the person sitting in the passenger seat.\" The grass-roots social justice group CodePink created an anti-Hummer campaign during the height of the Bush administration, including a Top Ten Reasons Not To Buy A Hummer.", "The grass-roots social justice group CodePink created an anti-Hummer campaign during the height of the Bush administration, including a Top Ten Reasons Not To Buy A Hummer. At the top of the list: \"The Gas Mileage Alone Will Kill You.\" Billy Paniaha of North Carolina gets speechless when talking about his chrome-and-gray-mobile. \"I love my Hummer,\" he told iReport. In one photo, he's leaning against his mud-caked Hummer, which looks like it just wallowed in a pigpen.", "In one photo, he's leaning against his mud-caked Hummer, which looks like it just wallowed in a pigpen. \"Trust me, these tree huggers in their Priuses. ... If a Prius hits me, I won't get hurt. They will.\" Paniaha hot-dogs in mud Raymond Winbush isn't your ordinary Hummer owner. A lover of his giant SUV, he also owns -- are you ready for this? -- a Toyota Prius.", "-- a Toyota Prius. -- a Toyota Prius. \"People think I'm kidding when I say I have both cars, but I do,\" said Winbush, an author and the director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University. \"If you combine my carbon footprint ... I don't feel real guilty about it.\" A resident" ]

[ "\"And all because of greed and selfishness. You should be very ashamed of yourself.\"" ]

[ { "end": [ 1409 ], "start": [ 1327 ] } ]

[ "Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) -- Love it or hate it, the Hummer came to symbolize American might over the years -- tires the size of Texas, a chrome grill that looked primed to eat up wimpy cars in its path, and its drivers with egos to match their mammoth-mobiles. But the iconic vehicle -- a symbol for macho men like Arnold Schwarzenegger and ridiculed worldwide by environmentalists -- is headed toward the auto graveyard.", "But the iconic vehicle -- a symbol for macho men like Arnold Schwarzenegger and ridiculed worldwide by environmentalists -- is headed toward the auto graveyard. General Motors last week announced the likely end of the Hummer after a deal with a Chinese automaker fell through. The news thrilled many who have protested the guzzler for years: Good riddance! But for Hummer owners, the reaction remains mixed.", "But for Hummer owners, the reaction remains mixed. Most mourn the impending death of their beloved behemoths but celebrate the fact that the Hummer won't be outsourced to China: Whose harebrained idea was that anyway?! Ain't no Hummer meant to be made in China! Owners are hoping for a last-minute buyer to emerge before the Hummer joins the maligned Pinto in the scrapyard. GM has said it is trying to salvage the Hummer, setting May 1 as a deadline for other possible deals to be made.", "GM has said it is trying to salvage the Hummer, setting May 1 as a deadline for other possible deals to be made. A single sticky note, left on Russ Builta's 2005 Hummer, sums up the emotion stirred by the super-sized SUVs. \"You are polluting our air and abusing our national resources,\" the unsigned note said. \"And all because of greed and selfishness. You should be very ashamed of yourself.\"", "You should be very ashamed of yourself.\" Builta, who served in the Marine Corps, still gets mad: \"It was not even on recycled paper!\" Builta installed a supercharger that gave his Hummer a whopping 600 horsepower. When he really mashed the pedal, it got 1 mile per gallon. \"It would just move,\" he told CNN iReport.", "\"It would just move,\" he told CNN iReport. Check out Builta's mega-ride After the HMMWV rolled off the AM General assembly line in Indiana on January 2, 1985, it represented a new breed of American military might and toughness. In 1992, production of the civilian Hummer began, instantly creating a fraternity among owners of the SUV-on-growth hormone. They exchange photos of their trucks, chat over the Internet and plan for their next muddin' sessions.", "They exchange photos of their trucks, chat over the Internet and plan for their next muddin' sessions. They laugh at tree huggers who give them the finger as they cruise down the road. \"I hate to see it die,\" says iReporter Michael Tawdy of Tennessee, who owns a 2006 H3. \"You can go anywhere you want.\" Hummer: What might have been The Hummer even shares its name with a sexual term. How many cars can stake that claim?", "How many cars can stake that claim? And the vehicle became fodder for late-night comedians and Internet jokes. \"You might be driving a Hummer,\" says one joke on a Web site devoted to the vehicle, \"if you can't reach far enough to slap the person sitting in the passenger seat.\" The grass-roots social justice group CodePink created an anti-Hummer campaign during the height of the Bush administration, including a Top Ten Reasons Not To Buy A Hummer.", "The grass-roots social justice group CodePink created an anti-Hummer campaign during the height of the Bush administration, including a Top Ten Reasons Not To Buy A Hummer. At the top of the list: \"The Gas Mileage Alone Will Kill You.\" Billy Paniaha of North Carolina gets speechless when talking about his chrome-and-gray-mobile. \"I love my Hummer,\" he told iReport. In one photo, he's leaning against his mud-caked Hummer, which looks like it just wallowed in a pigpen.", "In one photo, he's leaning against his mud-caked Hummer, which looks like it just wallowed in a pigpen. \"Trust me, these tree huggers in their Priuses. ... If a Prius hits me, I won't get hurt. They will.\" Paniaha hot-dogs in mud Raymond Winbush isn't your ordinary Hummer owner. A lover of his giant SUV, he also owns -- are you ready for this? -- a Toyota Prius.", "-- a Toyota Prius. -- a Toyota Prius. \"People think I'm kidding when I say I have both cars, but I do,\" said Winbush, an author and the director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University. \"If you combine my carbon footprint ... I don't feel real guilty about it.\" A resident" ]

[ "Turkey," ]

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[ "ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Regular programming has just been interrupted by a news conference. A slender black man in a suit steps up to a podium, flanked by American flags and a White House logo. Michael Lamar was laid off in January but has a new job as a Barack Obama look-alike. \"I wish I could announce such an economic package,\" he says, \"but there is a bank in Turkey that did it. It is Garanti. I wish we had Garanti in America.\"", "I wish we had Garanti in America.\" Don't be fooled. This is a commercial on Turkish TV. The actor is a 44-year-old Barack Obama look-alike from Whitehall, Pennsylvania, named Michael Lamar. And he is shilling for a Turkish bank. In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans.", "In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans. The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package.", "The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package. \"We probably wouldn't be doing this commercial if it was the previous president,\" said Can Celikbilek, a copy writer at the advertising company, Alametifarika. \"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\"", "\"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\" For Obama look-alike actor Lamar, there was some irony about getting flown to Turkey to star in a commercial for a bank. He is a recent casualty of the global economic crisis. \"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania.", "\"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania. \"After 18 years in the company, I was just laid off. One of the cutbacks. I'm currently unemployed right now.\" Or, was unemployed. Lamar's striking resemblance to the American president has suddenly offered the former software analyst a possible new career for supporting his wife and child. \"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said.", "\"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said. \"I'm going to see where this leads me.\" Lamar is now being represented by a casting agency in Los Angeles that specializes in celebrity look-alikes. Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France.", "Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France. \"This was very exciting for me, a true privilege!\" Lamar said. During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past.", "During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past. \"Even in the studio, the crew [members] were like, 'Oh! Is that Obama?\" said Celikbilek of Alametifarika advertising. Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal.", "Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal. U.S. approval ratings in Turkey plunged to 9 percent, according to a 2007 Pew Research poll, making America less popular in Turkey then almost anywhere else in the world, even though the two countries are NATO allies. There was widespread anger among Turks at the war in neighboring Iraq. But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America.", "But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America. \"Bush was a dictator who attacked other countries,\" said Abdurrahman Ozdemir, who sells cigarettes from a small stall on the street. \"But we love Obama ... because he does not want to go to war with other countries.\" \"We started to love and like America because of Obama,\" said a 33-year-old woman named Begum Arinc. \"I don't want to see people dying.", "\"I don't want to see people dying. I don't want to see any war. That's why I want to believe in Obama.\"" ]

[ "Turkey," ]

[ { "end": [ 695 ], "start": [ 689 ] } ]

[ "ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Regular programming has just been interrupted by a news conference. A slender black man in a suit steps up to a podium, flanked by American flags and a White House logo. Michael Lamar was laid off in January but has a new job as a Barack Obama look-alike. \"I wish I could announce such an economic package,\" he says, \"but there is a bank in Turkey that did it. It is Garanti. I wish we had Garanti in America.\"", "I wish we had Garanti in America.\" Don't be fooled. This is a commercial on Turkish TV. The actor is a 44-year-old Barack Obama look-alike from Whitehall, Pennsylvania, named Michael Lamar. And he is shilling for a Turkish bank. In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans.", "In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans. The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package.", "The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package. \"We probably wouldn't be doing this commercial if it was the previous president,\" said Can Celikbilek, a copy writer at the advertising company, Alametifarika. \"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\"", "\"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\" For Obama look-alike actor Lamar, there was some irony about getting flown to Turkey to star in a commercial for a bank. He is a recent casualty of the global economic crisis. \"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania.", "\"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania. \"After 18 years in the company, I was just laid off. One of the cutbacks. I'm currently unemployed right now.\" Or, was unemployed. Lamar's striking resemblance to the American president has suddenly offered the former software analyst a possible new career for supporting his wife and child. \"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said.", "\"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said. \"I'm going to see where this leads me.\" Lamar is now being represented by a casting agency in Los Angeles that specializes in celebrity look-alikes. Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France.", "Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France. \"This was very exciting for me, a true privilege!\" Lamar said. During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past.", "During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past. \"Even in the studio, the crew [members] were like, 'Oh! Is that Obama?\" said Celikbilek of Alametifarika advertising. Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal.", "Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal. U.S. approval ratings in Turkey plunged to 9 percent, according to a 2007 Pew Research poll, making America less popular in Turkey then almost anywhere else in the world, even though the two countries are NATO allies. There was widespread anger among Turks at the war in neighboring Iraq. But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America.", "But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America. \"Bush was a dictator who attacked other countries,\" said Abdurrahman Ozdemir, who sells cigarettes from a small stall on the street. \"But we love Obama ... because he does not want to go to war with other countries.\" \"We started to love and like America because of Obama,\" said a 33-year-old woman named Begum Arinc. \"I don't want to see people dying.", "\"I don't want to see people dying. I don't want to see any war. That's why I want to believe in Obama.\"" ]

[ "9 percent," ]

[ { "end": [ 2822 ], "start": [ 2813 ] } ]

[ "ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Regular programming has just been interrupted by a news conference. A slender black man in a suit steps up to a podium, flanked by American flags and a White House logo. Michael Lamar was laid off in January but has a new job as a Barack Obama look-alike. \"I wish I could announce such an economic package,\" he says, \"but there is a bank in Turkey that did it. It is Garanti. I wish we had Garanti in America.\"", "I wish we had Garanti in America.\" Don't be fooled. This is a commercial on Turkish TV. The actor is a 44-year-old Barack Obama look-alike from Whitehall, Pennsylvania, named Michael Lamar. And he is shilling for a Turkish bank. In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans.", "In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans. The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package.", "The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package. \"We probably wouldn't be doing this commercial if it was the previous president,\" said Can Celikbilek, a copy writer at the advertising company, Alametifarika. \"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\"", "\"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\" For Obama look-alike actor Lamar, there was some irony about getting flown to Turkey to star in a commercial for a bank. He is a recent casualty of the global economic crisis. \"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania.", "\"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania. \"After 18 years in the company, I was just laid off. One of the cutbacks. I'm currently unemployed right now.\" Or, was unemployed. Lamar's striking resemblance to the American president has suddenly offered the former software analyst a possible new career for supporting his wife and child. \"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said.", "\"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said. \"I'm going to see where this leads me.\" Lamar is now being represented by a casting agency in Los Angeles that specializes in celebrity look-alikes. Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France.", "Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France. \"This was very exciting for me, a true privilege!\" Lamar said. During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past.", "During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past. \"Even in the studio, the crew [members] were like, 'Oh! Is that Obama?\" said Celikbilek of Alametifarika advertising. Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal.", "Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal. U.S. approval ratings in Turkey plunged to 9 percent, according to a 2007 Pew Research poll, making America less popular in Turkey then almost anywhere else in the world, even though the two countries are NATO allies. There was widespread anger among Turks at the war in neighboring Iraq. But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America.", "But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America. \"Bush was a dictator who attacked other countries,\" said Abdurrahman Ozdemir, who sells cigarettes from a small stall on the street. \"But we love Obama ... because he does not want to go to war with other countries.\" \"We started to love and like America because of Obama,\" said a 33-year-old woman named Begum Arinc. \"I don't want to see people dying.", "\"I don't want to see people dying. I don't want to see any war. That's why I want to believe in Obama.\"" ]

[ "JP Morgan Chase Bank" ]

[ { "end": [ 1529 ], "start": [ 1510 ] } ]

[ "ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Regular programming has just been interrupted by a news conference. A slender black man in a suit steps up to a podium, flanked by American flags and a White House logo. Michael Lamar was laid off in January but has a new job as a Barack Obama look-alike. \"I wish I could announce such an economic package,\" he says, \"but there is a bank in Turkey that did it. It is Garanti. I wish we had Garanti in America.\"", "I wish we had Garanti in America.\" Don't be fooled. This is a commercial on Turkish TV. The actor is a 44-year-old Barack Obama look-alike from Whitehall, Pennsylvania, named Michael Lamar. And he is shilling for a Turkish bank. In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans.", "In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans. The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package.", "The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package. \"We probably wouldn't be doing this commercial if it was the previous president,\" said Can Celikbilek, a copy writer at the advertising company, Alametifarika. \"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\"", "\"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\" For Obama look-alike actor Lamar, there was some irony about getting flown to Turkey to star in a commercial for a bank. He is a recent casualty of the global economic crisis. \"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania.", "\"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania. \"After 18 years in the company, I was just laid off. One of the cutbacks. I'm currently unemployed right now.\" Or, was unemployed. Lamar's striking resemblance to the American president has suddenly offered the former software analyst a possible new career for supporting his wife and child. \"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said.", "\"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said. \"I'm going to see where this leads me.\" Lamar is now being represented by a casting agency in Los Angeles that specializes in celebrity look-alikes. Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France.", "Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France. \"This was very exciting for me, a true privilege!\" Lamar said. During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past.", "During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past. \"Even in the studio, the crew [members] were like, 'Oh! Is that Obama?\" said Celikbilek of Alametifarika advertising. Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal.", "Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal. U.S. approval ratings in Turkey plunged to 9 percent, according to a 2007 Pew Research poll, making America less popular in Turkey then almost anywhere else in the world, even though the two countries are NATO allies. There was widespread anger among Turks at the war in neighboring Iraq. But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America.", "But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America. \"Bush was a dictator who attacked other countries,\" said Abdurrahman Ozdemir, who sells cigarettes from a small stall on the street. \"But we love Obama ... because he does not want to go to war with other countries.\" \"We started to love and like America because of Obama,\" said a 33-year-old woman named Begum Arinc. \"I don't want to see people dying.", "\"I don't want to see people dying. I don't want to see any war. That's why I want to believe in Obama.\"" ]

[ "Turkey," ]

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[ "ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Regular programming has just been interrupted by a news conference. A slender black man in a suit steps up to a podium, flanked by American flags and a White House logo. Michael Lamar was laid off in January but has a new job as a Barack Obama look-alike. \"I wish I could announce such an economic package,\" he says, \"but there is a bank in Turkey that did it. It is Garanti. I wish we had Garanti in America.\"", "I wish we had Garanti in America.\" Don't be fooled. This is a commercial on Turkish TV. The actor is a 44-year-old Barack Obama look-alike from Whitehall, Pennsylvania, named Michael Lamar. And he is shilling for a Turkish bank. In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans.", "In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans. The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package.", "The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package. \"We probably wouldn't be doing this commercial if it was the previous president,\" said Can Celikbilek, a copy writer at the advertising company, Alametifarika. \"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\"", "\"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\" For Obama look-alike actor Lamar, there was some irony about getting flown to Turkey to star in a commercial for a bank. He is a recent casualty of the global economic crisis. \"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania.", "\"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania. \"After 18 years in the company, I was just laid off. One of the cutbacks. I'm currently unemployed right now.\" Or, was unemployed. Lamar's striking resemblance to the American president has suddenly offered the former software analyst a possible new career for supporting his wife and child. \"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said.", "\"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said. \"I'm going to see where this leads me.\" Lamar is now being represented by a casting agency in Los Angeles that specializes in celebrity look-alikes. Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France.", "Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France. \"This was very exciting for me, a true privilege!\" Lamar said. During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past.", "During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past. \"Even in the studio, the crew [members] were like, 'Oh! Is that Obama?\" said Celikbilek of Alametifarika advertising. Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal.", "Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal. U.S. approval ratings in Turkey plunged to 9 percent, according to a 2007 Pew Research poll, making America less popular in Turkey then almost anywhere else in the world, even though the two countries are NATO allies. There was widespread anger among Turks at the war in neighboring Iraq. But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America.", "But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America. \"Bush was a dictator who attacked other countries,\" said Abdurrahman Ozdemir, who sells cigarettes from a small stall on the street. \"But we love Obama ... because he does not want to go to war with other countries.\" \"We started to love and like America because of Obama,\" said a 33-year-old woman named Begum Arinc. \"I don't want to see people dying.", "\"I don't want to see people dying. I don't want to see any war. That's why I want to believe in Obama.\"" ]

[ "Barack Obama look-alike." ]

[ { "end": [ 281 ], "start": [ 258 ] } ]

[ "ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Regular programming has just been interrupted by a news conference. A slender black man in a suit steps up to a podium, flanked by American flags and a White House logo. Michael Lamar was laid off in January but has a new job as a Barack Obama look-alike. \"I wish I could announce such an economic package,\" he says, \"but there is a bank in Turkey that did it. It is Garanti. I wish we had Garanti in America.\"", "I wish we had Garanti in America.\" Don't be fooled. This is a commercial on Turkish TV. The actor is a 44-year-old Barack Obama look-alike from Whitehall, Pennsylvania, named Michael Lamar. And he is shilling for a Turkish bank. In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans.", "In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans. The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package.", "The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package. \"We probably wouldn't be doing this commercial if it was the previous president,\" said Can Celikbilek, a copy writer at the advertising company, Alametifarika. \"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\"", "\"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\" For Obama look-alike actor Lamar, there was some irony about getting flown to Turkey to star in a commercial for a bank. He is a recent casualty of the global economic crisis. \"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania.", "\"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania. \"After 18 years in the company, I was just laid off. One of the cutbacks. I'm currently unemployed right now.\" Or, was unemployed. Lamar's striking resemblance to the American president has suddenly offered the former software analyst a possible new career for supporting his wife and child. \"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said.", "\"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said. \"I'm going to see where this leads me.\" Lamar is now being represented by a casting agency in Los Angeles that specializes in celebrity look-alikes. Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France.", "Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France. \"This was very exciting for me, a true privilege!\" Lamar said. During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past.", "During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past. \"Even in the studio, the crew [members] were like, 'Oh! Is that Obama?\" said Celikbilek of Alametifarika advertising. Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal.", "Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal. U.S. approval ratings in Turkey plunged to 9 percent, according to a 2007 Pew Research poll, making America less popular in Turkey then almost anywhere else in the world, even though the two countries are NATO allies. There was widespread anger among Turks at the war in neighboring Iraq. But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America.", "But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America. \"Bush was a dictator who attacked other countries,\" said Abdurrahman Ozdemir, who sells cigarettes from a small stall on the street. \"But we love Obama ... because he does not want to go to war with other countries.\" \"We started to love and like America because of Obama,\" said a 33-year-old woman named Begum Arinc. \"I don't want to see people dying.", "\"I don't want to see people dying. I don't want to see any war. That's why I want to believe in Obama.\"" ]

[ "18 years" ]

[ { "end": [ 1615 ], "start": [ 1608 ] } ]

[ "ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Regular programming has just been interrupted by a news conference. A slender black man in a suit steps up to a podium, flanked by American flags and a White House logo. Michael Lamar was laid off in January but has a new job as a Barack Obama look-alike. \"I wish I could announce such an economic package,\" he says, \"but there is a bank in Turkey that did it. It is Garanti. I wish we had Garanti in America.\"", "I wish we had Garanti in America.\" Don't be fooled. This is a commercial on Turkish TV. The actor is a 44-year-old Barack Obama look-alike from Whitehall, Pennsylvania, named Michael Lamar. And he is shilling for a Turkish bank. In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans.", "In the month before the real Barack Obama is to visit Turkey, this ad campaign went out all across the country on television and on billboards, using the iconic, Warholian image of the American president to sell low-interest loans. The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package.", "The \"Mad Men\" behind the concept say their Obama look-alike was the perfect guy to sell what they described as Garanti Bank's own economic stimulus package. \"We probably wouldn't be doing this commercial if it was the previous president,\" said Can Celikbilek, a copy writer at the advertising company, Alametifarika. \"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\"", "\"But in the case of Obama, he does represent hope, not only for the States but for the whole world.\" For Obama look-alike actor Lamar, there was some irony about getting flown to Turkey to star in a commercial for a bank. He is a recent casualty of the global economic crisis. \"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania.", "\"I was laid off in January of this year from JP Morgan Chase Bank in the U.S.,\" Lamar said, in a telephone interview from Pennsylvania. \"After 18 years in the company, I was just laid off. One of the cutbacks. I'm currently unemployed right now.\" Or, was unemployed. Lamar's striking resemblance to the American president has suddenly offered the former software analyst a possible new career for supporting his wife and child. \"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said.", "\"I'm available full-time now,\" Lamar said. \"I'm going to see where this leads me.\" Lamar is now being represented by a casting agency in Los Angeles that specializes in celebrity look-alikes. Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France.", "Since he discovered his new \"talent,\" he has traveled to the Netherlands to appear in a commercial for a liquor chain and to Paris, where an activist organization brought him in to meet lawmakers at the National Assembly, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism and racial profiling in France. \"This was very exciting for me, a true privilege!\" Lamar said. During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past.", "During his brief visit to Turkey, locals did double-takes when they saw Lamar walk past. \"Even in the studio, the crew [members] were like, 'Oh! Is that Obama?\" said Celikbilek of Alametifarika advertising. Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal.", "Using the image of an American president to promote anything in Turkey is a remarkable reversal. U.S. approval ratings in Turkey plunged to 9 percent, according to a 2007 Pew Research poll, making America less popular in Turkey then almost anywhere else in the world, even though the two countries are NATO allies. There was widespread anger among Turks at the war in neighboring Iraq. But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America.", "But the election of Barack Obama appears to have dramatically improved perceptions of America. \"Bush was a dictator who attacked other countries,\" said Abdurrahman Ozdemir, who sells cigarettes from a small stall on the street. \"But we love Obama ... because he does not want to go to war with other countries.\" \"We started to love and like America because of Obama,\" said a 33-year-old woman named Begum Arinc. \"I don't want to see people dying.", "\"I don't want to see people dying. I don't want to see any war. That's why I want to believe in Obama.\"" ]

[ "unauthorized prescription" ]

[ { "end": [ 230 ], "start": [ 206 ] } ]

[ "Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Corey Haim's death is linked to an \"illegal and massive prescription-drug ring,\" California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday. Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\"", "Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\" \"These prescriptions are very recent, and it involves Oxycontin and we're not talking just 40 pills, more than that,\" Brown said in an interview Friday with CNN Radio. The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction.", "The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction. Haim, 38, died early Wednesday after collapsing in the Los Angeles apartment he shared with his mother, authorities said. \"Corey Haim's death is yet another tragedy linked to the growing problem of prescription-drug abuse,\" Brown said. \"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\"", "\"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\" Brown said the ring uses stolen doctor's identities to order prescription-drug pads that are used to write counterfeit prescriptions. \"The doctor whose name is printed on the form is usually unaware that his or her identity has been stolen for this purpose,\" Brown said. Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction.", "Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction. His primary-care doctor did not know about the prescriptions and called the pharmacy two days later to find out what Haim had been given, the source said. Brown's announcement did not specify whether any of the prescription drugs found in Haim's apartment after his death were illegally obtained. Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Although the bottles indicated the drugs included Vicodin, Valium and Soma, no tests have been done to confirm what they are, he said. Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said.", "Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said. Two days after Haim personally picked up the drugs, his primary-care doctor called the San Fernando Valley pharmacy to ask about the prescriptions, the source said. The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said.", "The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said. The source, who worked at the pharmacy, asked not to be identified because his employer had not authorized him to talk. Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death.", "Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death. Tiffany Shepis, who was engaged to be married to Haim last May, said on HLN's \"Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell\" that he was taking large amounts of Valium and Vicodin during their yearlong relationship. \"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said.", "\"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said. Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death.", "Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death. \"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "\"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Heaslip said the enlarged heart was evidence that Haim's death was not caused by a drug overdose, but Winter disputed that. \"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said.", "\"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said. \"It was explained to her that even though this is some preliminary findings that the doctor observed, there wouldn't be a final cause of death until the final toxicology tests are back.\" The cause of death may not" ]

[ "prescription drugs" ]

[ { "end": [ 1730 ], "start": [ 1713 ] } ]

[ "Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Corey Haim's death is linked to an \"illegal and massive prescription-drug ring,\" California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday. Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\"", "Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\" \"These prescriptions are very recent, and it involves Oxycontin and we're not talking just 40 pills, more than that,\" Brown said in an interview Friday with CNN Radio. The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction.", "The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction. Haim, 38, died early Wednesday after collapsing in the Los Angeles apartment he shared with his mother, authorities said. \"Corey Haim's death is yet another tragedy linked to the growing problem of prescription-drug abuse,\" Brown said. \"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\"", "\"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\" Brown said the ring uses stolen doctor's identities to order prescription-drug pads that are used to write counterfeit prescriptions. \"The doctor whose name is printed on the form is usually unaware that his or her identity has been stolen for this purpose,\" Brown said. Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction.", "Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction. His primary-care doctor did not know about the prescriptions and called the pharmacy two days later to find out what Haim had been given, the source said. Brown's announcement did not specify whether any of the prescription drugs found in Haim's apartment after his death were illegally obtained. Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Although the bottles indicated the drugs included Vicodin, Valium and Soma, no tests have been done to confirm what they are, he said. Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said.", "Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said. Two days after Haim personally picked up the drugs, his primary-care doctor called the San Fernando Valley pharmacy to ask about the prescriptions, the source said. The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said.", "The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said. The source, who worked at the pharmacy, asked not to be identified because his employer had not authorized him to talk. Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death.", "Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death. Tiffany Shepis, who was engaged to be married to Haim last May, said on HLN's \"Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell\" that he was taking large amounts of Valium and Vicodin during their yearlong relationship. \"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said.", "\"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said. Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death.", "Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death. \"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "\"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Heaslip said the enlarged heart was evidence that Haim's death was not caused by a drug overdose, but Winter disputed that. \"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said.", "\"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said. \"It was explained to her that even though this is some preliminary findings that the doctor observed, there wouldn't be a final cause of death until the final toxicology tests are back.\" The cause of death may not" ]

[ "Corey Haim's" ]

[ { "end": [ 44 ], "start": [ 33 ] } ]

[ "Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Corey Haim's death is linked to an \"illegal and massive prescription-drug ring,\" California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday. Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\"", "Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\" \"These prescriptions are very recent, and it involves Oxycontin and we're not talking just 40 pills, more than that,\" Brown said in an interview Friday with CNN Radio. The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction.", "The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction. Haim, 38, died early Wednesday after collapsing in the Los Angeles apartment he shared with his mother, authorities said. \"Corey Haim's death is yet another tragedy linked to the growing problem of prescription-drug abuse,\" Brown said. \"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\"", "\"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\" Brown said the ring uses stolen doctor's identities to order prescription-drug pads that are used to write counterfeit prescriptions. \"The doctor whose name is printed on the form is usually unaware that his or her identity has been stolen for this purpose,\" Brown said. Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction.", "Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction. His primary-care doctor did not know about the prescriptions and called the pharmacy two days later to find out what Haim had been given, the source said. Brown's announcement did not specify whether any of the prescription drugs found in Haim's apartment after his death were illegally obtained. Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Although the bottles indicated the drugs included Vicodin, Valium and Soma, no tests have been done to confirm what they are, he said. Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said.", "Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said. Two days after Haim personally picked up the drugs, his primary-care doctor called the San Fernando Valley pharmacy to ask about the prescriptions, the source said. The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said.", "The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said. The source, who worked at the pharmacy, asked not to be identified because his employer had not authorized him to talk. Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death.", "Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death. Tiffany Shepis, who was engaged to be married to Haim last May, said on HLN's \"Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell\" that he was taking large amounts of Valium and Vicodin during their yearlong relationship. \"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said.", "\"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said. Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death.", "Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death. \"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "\"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Heaslip said the enlarged heart was evidence that Haim's death was not caused by a drug overdose, but Winter disputed that. \"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said.", "\"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said. \"It was explained to her that even though this is some preliminary findings that the doctor observed, there wouldn't be a final cause of death until the final toxicology tests are back.\" The cause of death may not" ]

[ "a drug overdose" ]

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[ "Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Corey Haim's death is linked to an \"illegal and massive prescription-drug ring,\" California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday. Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\"", "Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\" \"These prescriptions are very recent, and it involves Oxycontin and we're not talking just 40 pills, more than that,\" Brown said in an interview Friday with CNN Radio. The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction.", "The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction. Haim, 38, died early Wednesday after collapsing in the Los Angeles apartment he shared with his mother, authorities said. \"Corey Haim's death is yet another tragedy linked to the growing problem of prescription-drug abuse,\" Brown said. \"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\"", "\"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\" Brown said the ring uses stolen doctor's identities to order prescription-drug pads that are used to write counterfeit prescriptions. \"The doctor whose name is printed on the form is usually unaware that his or her identity has been stolen for this purpose,\" Brown said. Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction.", "Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction. His primary-care doctor did not know about the prescriptions and called the pharmacy two days later to find out what Haim had been given, the source said. Brown's announcement did not specify whether any of the prescription drugs found in Haim's apartment after his death were illegally obtained. Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Although the bottles indicated the drugs included Vicodin, Valium and Soma, no tests have been done to confirm what they are, he said. Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said.", "Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said. Two days after Haim personally picked up the drugs, his primary-care doctor called the San Fernando Valley pharmacy to ask about the prescriptions, the source said. The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said.", "The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said. The source, who worked at the pharmacy, asked not to be identified because his employer had not authorized him to talk. Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death.", "Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death. Tiffany Shepis, who was engaged to be married to Haim last May, said on HLN's \"Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell\" that he was taking large amounts of Valium and Vicodin during their yearlong relationship. \"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said.", "\"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said. Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death.", "Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death. \"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "\"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Heaslip said the enlarged heart was evidence that Haim's death was not caused by a drug overdose, but Winter disputed that. \"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said.", "\"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said. \"It was explained to her that even though this is some preliminary findings that the doctor observed, there wouldn't be a final cause of death until the final toxicology tests are back.\" The cause of death may not" ]

[ "illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\"" ]

[ { "end": [ 3541 ], "start": [ 3493 ] } ]

[ "Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Corey Haim's death is linked to an \"illegal and massive prescription-drug ring,\" California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday. Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\"", "Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\" \"These prescriptions are very recent, and it involves Oxycontin and we're not talking just 40 pills, more than that,\" Brown said in an interview Friday with CNN Radio. The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction.", "The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction. Haim, 38, died early Wednesday after collapsing in the Los Angeles apartment he shared with his mother, authorities said. \"Corey Haim's death is yet another tragedy linked to the growing problem of prescription-drug abuse,\" Brown said. \"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\"", "\"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\" Brown said the ring uses stolen doctor's identities to order prescription-drug pads that are used to write counterfeit prescriptions. \"The doctor whose name is printed on the form is usually unaware that his or her identity has been stolen for this purpose,\" Brown said. Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction.", "Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction. His primary-care doctor did not know about the prescriptions and called the pharmacy two days later to find out what Haim had been given, the source said. Brown's announcement did not specify whether any of the prescription drugs found in Haim's apartment after his death were illegally obtained. Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Although the bottles indicated the drugs included Vicodin, Valium and Soma, no tests have been done to confirm what they are, he said. Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said.", "Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said. Two days after Haim personally picked up the drugs, his primary-care doctor called the San Fernando Valley pharmacy to ask about the prescriptions, the source said. The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said.", "The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said. The source, who worked at the pharmacy, asked not to be identified because his employer had not authorized him to talk. Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death.", "Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death. Tiffany Shepis, who was engaged to be married to Haim last May, said on HLN's \"Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell\" that he was taking large amounts of Valium and Vicodin during their yearlong relationship. \"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said.", "\"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said. Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death.", "Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death. \"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "\"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Heaslip said the enlarged heart was evidence that Haim's death was not caused by a drug overdose, but Winter disputed that. \"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said.", "\"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said. \"It was explained to her that even though this is some preliminary findings that the doctor observed, there wouldn't be a final cause of death until the final toxicology tests are back.\" The cause of death may not" ]

[ "Oxycontin" ]

[ { "end": [ 453 ], "start": [ 445 ] } ]

[ "Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Corey Haim's death is linked to an \"illegal and massive prescription-drug ring,\" California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday. Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\"", "Brown's office is investigating \"an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego.\" \"These prescriptions are very recent, and it involves Oxycontin and we're not talking just 40 pills, more than that,\" Brown said in an interview Friday with CNN Radio. The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction.", "The announcement comes before the coroner has ruled on what killed Haim, the 1980s teen movie actor who struggled for decades with drug addiction. Haim, 38, died early Wednesday after collapsing in the Los Angeles apartment he shared with his mother, authorities said. \"Corey Haim's death is yet another tragedy linked to the growing problem of prescription-drug abuse,\" Brown said. \"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\"", "\"This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation.\" Brown said the ring uses stolen doctor's identities to order prescription-drug pads that are used to write counterfeit prescriptions. \"The doctor whose name is printed on the form is usually unaware that his or her identity has been stolen for this purpose,\" Brown said. Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction.", "Haim got two powerful drugs from a pharmacy 11 days before his death, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction. His primary-care doctor did not know about the prescriptions and called the pharmacy two days later to find out what Haim had been given, the source said. Brown's announcement did not specify whether any of the prescription drugs found in Haim's apartment after his death were illegally obtained. Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "Several prescription-drug bottles were taken from Haim's apartment, Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Although the bottles indicated the drugs included Vicodin, Valium and Soma, no tests have been done to confirm what they are, he said. Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said.", "Haim had a prescription for the muscle relaxer Soma and the narcotic pain reliever Norco filled at a pharmacy on February 26, a source with knowledge of the transaction said. Two days after Haim personally picked up the drugs, his primary-care doctor called the San Fernando Valley pharmacy to ask about the prescriptions, the source said. The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said.", "The doctor said that \"Haim was not feeling well\" and he needed to know what drugs had been prescribed for the actor, the source said. The source, who worked at the pharmacy, asked not to be identified because his employer had not authorized him to talk. Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death.", "Haim's manager, Mark Heaslip, and close friend Corey Feldman both said Haim began seeing an addiction specialist two weeks before his death. Tiffany Shepis, who was engaged to be married to Haim last May, said on HLN's \"Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell\" that he was taking large amounts of Valium and Vicodin during their yearlong relationship. \"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said.", "\"You're talking about a person that, at the time when I knew him, you know, was ingesting 40 some-odd pills a day,\" Shepis said. Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death.", "Although the autopsy showed Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator said a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death. \"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday.", "\"You can have somebody with an enlarged heart and some other medical conditions, but you don't know if the actual cause of death is from illegal substances, medication or heart failure,\" Los Angeles County Deputy Coroner Ed Winter said Friday. Heaslip said the enlarged heart was evidence that Haim's death was not caused by a drug overdose, but Winter disputed that. \"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said.", "\"There were some preliminary findings and we agreed to let the mother know what those were,\" Winter said. \"It was explained to her that even though this is some preliminary findings that the doctor observed, there wouldn't be a final cause of death until the final toxicology tests are back.\" The cause of death may not" ]

[ "engine" ]

[ { "end": [ 280 ], "start": [ 275 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- A single-engine plane crashed Saturday outside a bank in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, seriously injuring the five people on board, authorities said. A damaged airplane lies on the ground Saturday next to a busy road in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.", "The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane hit two trees as it came down, and video showed the damaged Beechcraft Bonanza resting on the grass near a busy thoroughfare in the northwest section of the city. Fire Department Deputy Chief Cecil Clay said the two men and three women on the plane were taken to hospitals. Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries.", "Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries. Watch footage of the plane at the crash site » The plane was headed to Enid, Oklahoma, about 100 miles north of Oklahoma City. The pilot tried to return to Wiley Post Airport after he recognized the engine trouble, Lunsford said. \"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank.", "\"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank. He said emergency responders used special equipment to extricate the people from the plane, the top of which was peeled back. \"They were very lucky because this is a high-traffic area,\" Ahmad said. \"You have the expressway, the bank and stores in the area. They were blessed to land how they did.\"" ]

[ "single-engine plane" ]

[ { "end": [ 30 ], "start": [ 12 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- A single-engine plane crashed Saturday outside a bank in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, seriously injuring the five people on board, authorities said. A damaged airplane lies on the ground Saturday next to a busy road in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.", "The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane hit two trees as it came down, and video showed the damaged Beechcraft Bonanza resting on the grass near a busy thoroughfare in the northwest section of the city. Fire Department Deputy Chief Cecil Clay said the two men and three women on the plane were taken to hospitals. Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries.", "Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries. Watch footage of the plane at the crash site » The plane was headed to Enid, Oklahoma, about 100 miles north of Oklahoma City. The pilot tried to return to Wiley Post Airport after he recognized the engine trouble, Lunsford said. \"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank.", "\"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank. He said emergency responders used special equipment to extricate the people from the plane, the top of which was peeled back. \"They were very lucky because this is a high-traffic area,\" Ahmad said. \"You have the expressway, the bank and stores in the area. They were blessed to land how they did.\"" ]

[ "Enid, Oklahoma," ]

[ { "end": [ 895 ], "start": [ 881 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- A single-engine plane crashed Saturday outside a bank in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, seriously injuring the five people on board, authorities said. A damaged airplane lies on the ground Saturday next to a busy road in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.", "The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane hit two trees as it came down, and video showed the damaged Beechcraft Bonanza resting on the grass near a busy thoroughfare in the northwest section of the city. Fire Department Deputy Chief Cecil Clay said the two men and three women on the plane were taken to hospitals. Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries.", "Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries. Watch footage of the plane at the crash site » The plane was headed to Enid, Oklahoma, about 100 miles north of Oklahoma City. The pilot tried to return to Wiley Post Airport after he recognized the engine trouble, Lunsford said. \"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank.", "\"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank. He said emergency responders used special equipment to extricate the people from the plane, the top of which was peeled back. \"They were very lucky because this is a high-traffic area,\" Ahmad said. \"You have the expressway, the bank and stores in the area. They were blessed to land how they did.\"" ]

[ "Enid, Oklahoma," ]

[ { "end": [ 895 ], "start": [ 881 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- A single-engine plane crashed Saturday outside a bank in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, seriously injuring the five people on board, authorities said. A damaged airplane lies on the ground Saturday next to a busy road in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.", "The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane hit two trees as it came down, and video showed the damaged Beechcraft Bonanza resting on the grass near a busy thoroughfare in the northwest section of the city. Fire Department Deputy Chief Cecil Clay said the two men and three women on the plane were taken to hospitals. Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries.", "Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries. Watch footage of the plane at the crash site » The plane was headed to Enid, Oklahoma, about 100 miles north of Oklahoma City. The pilot tried to return to Wiley Post Airport after he recognized the engine trouble, Lunsford said. \"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank.", "\"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank. He said emergency responders used special equipment to extricate the people from the plane, the top of which was peeled back. \"They were very lucky because this is a high-traffic area,\" Ahmad said. \"You have the expressway, the bank and stores in the area. They were blessed to land how they did.\"" ]

[ "Enid," ]

[ { "end": [ 885 ], "start": [ 881 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- A single-engine plane crashed Saturday outside a bank in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, seriously injuring the five people on board, authorities said. A damaged airplane lies on the ground Saturday next to a busy road in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.", "The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane hit two trees as it came down, and video showed the damaged Beechcraft Bonanza resting on the grass near a busy thoroughfare in the northwest section of the city. Fire Department Deputy Chief Cecil Clay said the two men and three women on the plane were taken to hospitals. Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries.", "Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries. Watch footage of the plane at the crash site » The plane was headed to Enid, Oklahoma, about 100 miles north of Oklahoma City. The pilot tried to return to Wiley Post Airport after he recognized the engine trouble, Lunsford said. \"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank.", "\"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank. He said emergency responders used special equipment to extricate the people from the plane, the top of which was peeled back. \"They were very lucky because this is a high-traffic area,\" Ahmad said. \"You have the expressway, the bank and stores in the area. They were blessed to land how they did.\"" ]

[ "outside a bank in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma," ]

[ { "end": [ 90 ], "start": [ 49 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- A single-engine plane crashed Saturday outside a bank in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, seriously injuring the five people on board, authorities said. A damaged airplane lies on the ground Saturday next to a busy road in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.", "The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane hit two trees as it came down, and video showed the damaged Beechcraft Bonanza resting on the grass near a busy thoroughfare in the northwest section of the city. Fire Department Deputy Chief Cecil Clay said the two men and three women on the plane were taken to hospitals. Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries.", "Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries. Watch footage of the plane at the crash site » The plane was headed to Enid, Oklahoma, about 100 miles north of Oklahoma City. The pilot tried to return to Wiley Post Airport after he recognized the engine trouble, Lunsford said. \"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank.", "\"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank. He said emergency responders used special equipment to extricate the people from the plane, the top of which was peeled back. \"They were very lucky because this is a high-traffic area,\" Ahmad said. \"You have the expressway, the bank and stores in the area. They were blessed to land how they did.\"" ]

[ "shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport," ]

[ { "end": [ 342 ], "start": [ 291 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- A single-engine plane crashed Saturday outside a bank in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, seriously injuring the five people on board, authorities said. A damaged airplane lies on the ground Saturday next to a busy road in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.", "The pilot reported engine problems shortly after leaving the city's Wiley Post Airport, about a mile away from the crash site, at midmorning, said Lynn Lunsford, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane hit two trees as it came down, and video showed the damaged Beechcraft Bonanza resting on the grass near a busy thoroughfare in the northwest section of the city. Fire Department Deputy Chief Cecil Clay said the two men and three women on the plane were taken to hospitals. Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries.", "Lunsford said they suffered multiple injuries. Watch footage of the plane at the crash site » The plane was headed to Enid, Oklahoma, about 100 miles north of Oklahoma City. The pilot tried to return to Wiley Post Airport after he recognized the engine trouble, Lunsford said. \"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank.", "\"I heard what I thought was a Dumpster being unloaded in the complex,\" said Shaddy Ahmad, who manages the U-Haul business across the street from the bank. He said emergency responders used special equipment to extricate the people from the plane, the top of which was peeled back. \"They were very lucky because this is a high-traffic area,\" Ahmad said. \"You have the expressway, the bank and stores in the area. They were blessed to land how they did.\"" ]

[ "Sean Parker" ]

[ { "end": [ 26 ], "start": [ 16 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- At 31, Sean Parker has a lot more going for him than Justin Timberlake. As the co-founder of music-sharing service Napster and the former president of Facebook, he's an Internet pioneer. He's a billionaire. And he throws a hell of a party. Last week, during Facebook's f8 conference in San Francisco, Parker transformed an empty warehouse into one big VIP room, complete with a lavish buffet and celebrity guests.", "Last week, during Facebook's f8 conference in San Francisco, Parker transformed an empty warehouse into one big VIP room, complete with a lavish buffet and celebrity guests. Despite having only two days to plan the event, he somehow managed to get Snoop Dogg, the Killers and Jane's Addiction to perform for a few hundred invited guests. Estimates put the party tab at $1 million or more.", "Estimates put the party tab at $1 million or more. The purpose of the shindig was to celebrate the U.S. arrival of Spotify, the music-streaming service in which Parker is a major investor. Spotify also is partnering with Facebook to let users play and share music within the social network. The event featured an onstage chat between Parker and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Beside every chair in the media's seating section sat a bottle of high-end tequila.", "Beside every chair in the media's seating section sat a bottle of high-end tequila. Of the hundreds of media events I've attended over the years, this is the first time I've seen that. Not in attendance was Timberlake, the singer-turned-actor who portrayed Parker as a backstabbing opportunist in last year's \"The Social Network.\" In past interviews, Parker has called the movie \"a complete work of fiction.\"", "In past interviews, Parker has called the movie \"a complete work of fiction.\" After the Killers played, I sat down with Parker for a few minutes in a private area upstairs. The first thing we talked about was Napster. I mentioned that I would never forget that feeling of downloading free music, that it felt like you had won one of those contests where you could fill up your shopping cart for free. \"I still hear that a lot,\" he told me.", "\"I still hear that a lot,\" he told me. Here are a few excerpts from our talk, edited for clarity: On his affinity with Napster co-founder Shawn Fanning: \"Fanning and I immediately realized that we had an interest in more than just computers and software and hacking and security, that we actually had an interest in doing something with a broader cultural importance. One of those ideas was Napster.\" On being a billionaire \"I definitely wanted to earn my freedom.", "On being a billionaire \"I definitely wanted to earn my freedom. But the primary motivation wasn't making money, but making an impact. I think the perception of wealth and power is that things just become easier and easier when in reality as you raise the stakes things become more stressful. You just keep pushing yourself harder and harder to achieve more and more -- I don't think it's ever quite as glamorous as it appears on the outside.\"", "You just keep pushing yourself harder and harder to achieve more and more -- I don't think it's ever quite as glamorous as it appears on the outside.\" On Apple's Steve Jobs \"Steve is one the greatest business artists in history and has had more impact through his product design in Apple than any other CEO.\"", "On Apple's Steve Jobs \"Steve is one the greatest business artists in history and has had more impact through his product design in Apple than any other CEO.\" On Timberlake's unflattering depiction of him \"It's a blessing and a curse in the sense it definitely raised my profile somewhat -- that character in the film played by Justin Timberlake represents a set of values that I just don't agree with.", "On Timberlake's unflattering depiction of him \"It's a blessing and a curse in the sense it definitely raised my profile somewhat -- that character in the film played by Justin Timberlake represents a set of values that I just don't agree with. It's difficult watching a character using your name and interacting with people [while] supposedly [doing] a portrayal of you.\" On his business role \"Early on I wanted to run a company, but I quickly realized there was this other model available.", "On his business role \"Early on I wanted to run a company, but I quickly realized there was this other model available. Maybe I'm blazing a new path with this model because you don't typically see this. You see investors who have portfolio companies but aren't very active, or entrepreneurs who typically run one company for their entire life, or occasionally, serial entrepreneurs who do a series of small companies. But they typically run them for a fairly long period of time.", "But they typically run them for a fairly long period of time. I've been doing a hybrid of investing and entrepreneurship, which I think initially I wasn't set out to do. But I realized it fit my personality.\"" ]

[ "Sean Parker" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- At 31, Sean Parker has a lot more going for him than Justin Timberlake. As the co-founder of music-sharing service Napster and the former president of Facebook, he's an Internet pioneer. He's a billionaire. And he throws a hell of a party. Last week, during Facebook's f8 conference in San Francisco, Parker transformed an empty warehouse into one big VIP room, complete with a lavish buffet and celebrity guests.", "Last week, during Facebook's f8 conference in San Francisco, Parker transformed an empty warehouse into one big VIP room, complete with a lavish buffet and celebrity guests. Despite having only two days to plan the event, he somehow managed to get Snoop Dogg, the Killers and Jane's Addiction to perform for a few hundred invited guests. Estimates put the party tab at $1 million or more.", "Estimates put the party tab at $1 million or more. The purpose of the shindig was to celebrate the U.S. arrival of Spotify, the music-streaming service in which Parker is a major investor. Spotify also is partnering with Facebook to let users play and share music within the social network. The event featured an onstage chat between Parker and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Beside every chair in the media's seating section sat a bottle of high-end tequila.", "Beside every chair in the media's seating section sat a bottle of high-end tequila. Of the hundreds of media events I've attended over the years, this is the first time I've seen that. Not in attendance was Timberlake, the singer-turned-actor who portrayed Parker as a backstabbing opportunist in last year's \"The Social Network.\" In past interviews, Parker has called the movie \"a complete work of fiction.\"", "In past interviews, Parker has called the movie \"a complete work of fiction.\" After the Killers played, I sat down with Parker for a few minutes in a private area upstairs. The first thing we talked about was Napster. I mentioned that I would never forget that feeling of downloading free music, that it felt like you had won one of those contests where you could fill up your shopping cart for free. \"I still hear that a lot,\" he told me.", "\"I still hear that a lot,\" he told me. Here are a few excerpts from our talk, edited for clarity: On his affinity with Napster co-founder Shawn Fanning: \"Fanning and I immediately realized that we had an interest in more than just computers and software and hacking and security, that we actually had an interest in doing something with a broader cultural importance. One of those ideas was Napster.\" On being a billionaire \"I definitely wanted to earn my freedom.", "On being a billionaire \"I definitely wanted to earn my freedom. But the primary motivation wasn't making money, but making an impact. I think the perception of wealth and power is that things just become easier and easier when in reality as you raise the stakes things become more stressful. You just keep pushing yourself harder and harder to achieve more and more -- I don't think it's ever quite as glamorous as it appears on the outside.\"", "You just keep pushing yourself harder and harder to achieve more and more -- I don't think it's ever quite as glamorous as it appears on the outside.\" On Apple's Steve Jobs \"Steve is one the greatest business artists in history and has had more impact through his product design in Apple than any other CEO.\"", "On Apple's Steve Jobs \"Steve is one the greatest business artists in history and has had more impact through his product design in Apple than any other CEO.\" On Timberlake's unflattering depiction of him \"It's a blessing and a curse in the sense it definitely raised my profile somewhat -- that character in the film played by Justin Timberlake represents a set of values that I just don't agree with.", "On Timberlake's unflattering depiction of him \"It's a blessing and a curse in the sense it definitely raised my profile somewhat -- that character in the film played by Justin Timberlake represents a set of values that I just don't agree with. It's difficult watching a character using your name and interacting with people [while] supposedly [doing] a portrayal of you.\" On his business role \"Early on I wanted to run a company, but I quickly realized there was this other model available.", "On his business role \"Early on I wanted to run a company, but I quickly realized there was this other model available. Maybe I'm blazing a new path with this model because you don't typically see this. You see investors who have portfolio companies but aren't very active, or entrepreneurs who typically run one company for their entire life, or occasionally, serial entrepreneurs who do a series of small companies. But they typically run them for a fairly long period of time.", "But they typically run them for a fairly long period of time. I've been doing a hybrid of investing and entrepreneurship, which I think initially I wasn't set out to do. But I realized it fit my personality.\"" ]

[ "\"Steve" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- At 31, Sean Parker has a lot more going for him than Justin Timberlake. As the co-founder of music-sharing service Napster and the former president of Facebook, he's an Internet pioneer. He's a billionaire. And he throws a hell of a party. Last week, during Facebook's f8 conference in San Francisco, Parker transformed an empty warehouse into one big VIP room, complete with a lavish buffet and celebrity guests.", "Last week, during Facebook's f8 conference in San Francisco, Parker transformed an empty warehouse into one big VIP room, complete with a lavish buffet and celebrity guests. Despite having only two days to plan the event, he somehow managed to get Snoop Dogg, the Killers and Jane's Addiction to perform for a few hundred invited guests. Estimates put the party tab at $1 million or more.", "Estimates put the party tab at $1 million or more. The purpose of the shindig was to celebrate the U.S. arrival of Spotify, the music-streaming service in which Parker is a major investor. Spotify also is partnering with Facebook to let users play and share music within the social network. The event featured an onstage chat between Parker and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Beside every chair in the media's seating section sat a bottle of high-end tequila.", "Beside every chair in the media's seating section sat a bottle of high-end tequila. Of the hundreds of media events I've attended over the years, this is the first time I've seen that. Not in attendance was Timberlake, the singer-turned-actor who portrayed Parker as a backstabbing opportunist in last year's \"The Social Network.\" In past interviews, Parker has called the movie \"a complete work of fiction.\"", "In past interviews, Parker has called the movie \"a complete work of fiction.\" After the Killers played, I sat down with Parker for a few minutes in a private area upstairs. The first thing we talked about was Napster. I mentioned that I would never forget that feeling of downloading free music, that it felt like you had won one of those contests where you could fill up your shopping cart for free. \"I still hear that a lot,\" he told me.", "\"I still hear that a lot,\" he told me. Here are a few excerpts from our talk, edited for clarity: On his affinity with Napster co-founder Shawn Fanning: \"Fanning and I immediately realized that we had an interest in more than just computers and software and hacking and security, that we actually had an interest in doing something with a broader cultural importance. One of those ideas was Napster.\" On being a billionaire \"I definitely wanted to earn my freedom.", "On being a billionaire \"I definitely wanted to earn my freedom. But the primary motivation wasn't making money, but making an impact. I think the perception of wealth and power is that things just become easier and easier when in reality as you raise the stakes things become more stressful. You just keep pushing yourself harder and harder to achieve more and more -- I don't think it's ever quite as glamorous as it appears on the outside.\"", "You just keep pushing yourself harder and harder to achieve more and more -- I don't think it's ever quite as glamorous as it appears on the outside.\" On Apple's Steve Jobs \"Steve is one the greatest business artists in history and has had more impact through his product design in Apple than any other CEO.\"", "On Apple's Steve Jobs \"Steve is one the greatest business artists in history and has had more impact through his product design in Apple than any other CEO.\" On Timberlake's unflattering depiction of him \"It's a blessing and a curse in the sense it definitely raised my profile somewhat -- that character in the film played by Justin Timberlake represents a set of values that I just don't agree with.", "On Timberlake's unflattering depiction of him \"It's a blessing and a curse in the sense it definitely raised my profile somewhat -- that character in the film played by Justin Timberlake represents a set of values that I just don't agree with. It's difficult watching a character using your name and interacting with people [while] supposedly [doing] a portrayal of you.\" On his business role \"Early on I wanted to run a company, but I quickly realized there was this other model available.", "On his business role \"Early on I wanted to run a company, but I quickly realized there was this other model available. Maybe I'm blazing a new path with this model because you don't typically see this. You see investors who have portfolio companies but aren't very active, or entrepreneurs who typically run one company for their entire life, or occasionally, serial entrepreneurs who do a series of small companies. But they typically run them for a fairly long period of time.", "But they typically run them for a fairly long period of time. I've been doing a hybrid of investing and entrepreneurship, which I think initially I wasn't set out to do. But I realized it fit my personality.\"" ]

[ "$1 million or more." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- At 31, Sean Parker has a lot more going for him than Justin Timberlake. As the co-founder of music-sharing service Napster and the former president of Facebook, he's an Internet pioneer. He's a billionaire. And he throws a hell of a party. Last week, during Facebook's f8 conference in San Francisco, Parker transformed an empty warehouse into one big VIP room, complete with a lavish buffet and celebrity guests.", "Last week, during Facebook's f8 conference in San Francisco, Parker transformed an empty warehouse into one big VIP room, complete with a lavish buffet and celebrity guests. Despite having only two days to plan the event, he somehow managed to get Snoop Dogg, the Killers and Jane's Addiction to perform for a few hundred invited guests. Estimates put the party tab at $1 million or more.", "Estimates put the party tab at $1 million or more. The purpose of the shindig was to celebrate the U.S. arrival of Spotify, the music-streaming service in which Parker is a major investor. Spotify also is partnering with Facebook to let users play and share music within the social network. The event featured an onstage chat between Parker and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Beside every chair in the media's seating section sat a bottle of high-end tequila.", "Beside every chair in the media's seating section sat a bottle of high-end tequila. Of the hundreds of media events I've attended over the years, this is the first time I've seen that. Not in attendance was Timberlake, the singer-turned-actor who portrayed Parker as a backstabbing opportunist in last year's \"The Social Network.\" In past interviews, Parker has called the movie \"a complete work of fiction.\"", "In past interviews, Parker has called the movie \"a complete work of fiction.\" After the Killers played, I sat down with Parker for a few minutes in a private area upstairs. The first thing we talked about was Napster. I mentioned that I would never forget that feeling of downloading free music, that it felt like you had won one of those contests where you could fill up your shopping cart for free. \"I still hear that a lot,\" he told me.", "\"I still hear that a lot,\" he told me. Here are a few excerpts from our talk, edited for clarity: On his affinity with Napster co-founder Shawn Fanning: \"Fanning and I immediately realized that we had an interest in more than just computers and software and hacking and security, that we actually had an interest in doing something with a broader cultural importance. One of those ideas was Napster.\" On being a billionaire \"I definitely wanted to earn my freedom.", "On being a billionaire \"I definitely wanted to earn my freedom. But the primary motivation wasn't making money, but making an impact. I think the perception of wealth and power is that things just become easier and easier when in reality as you raise the stakes things become more stressful. You just keep pushing yourself harder and harder to achieve more and more -- I don't think it's ever quite as glamorous as it appears on the outside.\"", "You just keep pushing yourself harder and harder to achieve more and more -- I don't think it's ever quite as glamorous as it appears on the outside.\" On Apple's Steve Jobs \"Steve is one the greatest business artists in history and has had more impact through his product design in Apple than any other CEO.\"", "On Apple's Steve Jobs \"Steve is one the greatest business artists in history and has had more impact through his product design in Apple than any other CEO.\" On Timberlake's unflattering depiction of him \"It's a blessing and a curse in the sense it definitely raised my profile somewhat -- that character in the film played by Justin Timberlake represents a set of values that I just don't agree with.", "On Timberlake's unflattering depiction of him \"It's a blessing and a curse in the sense it definitely raised my profile somewhat -- that character in the film played by Justin Timberlake represents a set of values that I just don't agree with. It's difficult watching a character using your name and interacting with people [while] supposedly [doing] a portrayal of you.\" On his business role \"Early on I wanted to run a company, but I quickly realized there was this other model available.", "On his business role \"Early on I wanted to run a company, but I quickly realized there was this other model available. Maybe I'm blazing a new path with this model because you don't typically see this. You see investors who have portfolio companies but aren't very active, or entrepreneurs who typically run one company for their entire life, or occasionally, serial entrepreneurs who do a series of small companies. But they typically run them for a fairly long period of time.", "But they typically run them for a fairly long period of time. I've been doing a hybrid of investing and entrepreneurship, which I think initially I wasn't set out to do. But I realized it fit my personality.\"" ]

[ "Sean Parker" ]

[ { "end": [ 26 ], "start": [ 16 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- At 31, Sean Parker has a lot more going for him than Justin Timberlake. As the co-founder of music-sharing service Napster and the former president of Facebook, he's an Internet pioneer. He's a billionaire. And he throws a hell of a party. Last week, during Facebook's f8 conference in San Francisco, Parker transformed an empty warehouse into one big VIP room, complete with a lavish buffet and celebrity guests.", "Last week, during Facebook's f8 conference in San Francisco, Parker transformed an empty warehouse into one big VIP room, complete with a lavish buffet and celebrity guests. Despite having only two days to plan the event, he somehow managed to get Snoop Dogg, the Killers and Jane's Addiction to perform for a few hundred invited guests. Estimates put the party tab at $1 million or more.", "Estimates put the party tab at $1 million or more. The purpose of the shindig was to celebrate the U.S. arrival of Spotify, the music-streaming service in which Parker is a major investor. Spotify also is partnering with Facebook to let users play and share music within the social network. The event featured an onstage chat between Parker and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Beside every chair in the media's seating section sat a bottle of high-end tequila.", "Beside every chair in the media's seating section sat a bottle of high-end tequila. Of the hundreds of media events I've attended over the years, this is the first time I've seen that. Not in attendance was Timberlake, the singer-turned-actor who portrayed Parker as a backstabbing opportunist in last year's \"The Social Network.\" In past interviews, Parker has called the movie \"a complete work of fiction.\"", "In past interviews, Parker has called the movie \"a complete work of fiction.\" After the Killers played, I sat down with Parker for a few minutes in a private area upstairs. The first thing we talked about was Napster. I mentioned that I would never forget that feeling of downloading free music, that it felt like you had won one of those contests where you could fill up your shopping cart for free. \"I still hear that a lot,\" he told me.", "\"I still hear that a lot,\" he told me. Here are a few excerpts from our talk, edited for clarity: On his affinity with Napster co-founder Shawn Fanning: \"Fanning and I immediately realized that we had an interest in more than just computers and software and hacking and security, that we actually had an interest in doing something with a broader cultural importance. One of those ideas was Napster.\" On being a billionaire \"I definitely wanted to earn my freedom.", "On being a billionaire \"I definitely wanted to earn my freedom. But the primary motivation wasn't making money, but making an impact. I think the perception of wealth and power is that things just become easier and easier when in reality as you raise the stakes things become more stressful. You just keep pushing yourself harder and harder to achieve more and more -- I don't think it's ever quite as glamorous as it appears on the outside.\"", "You just keep pushing yourself harder and harder to achieve more and more -- I don't think it's ever quite as glamorous as it appears on the outside.\" On Apple's Steve Jobs \"Steve is one the greatest business artists in history and has had more impact through his product design in Apple than any other CEO.\"", "On Apple's Steve Jobs \"Steve is one the greatest business artists in history and has had more impact through his product design in Apple than any other CEO.\" On Timberlake's unflattering depiction of him \"It's a blessing and a curse in the sense it definitely raised my profile somewhat -- that character in the film played by Justin Timberlake represents a set of values that I just don't agree with.", "On Timberlake's unflattering depiction of him \"It's a blessing and a curse in the sense it definitely raised my profile somewhat -- that character in the film played by Justin Timberlake represents a set of values that I just don't agree with. It's difficult watching a character using your name and interacting with people [while] supposedly [doing] a portrayal of you.\" On his business role \"Early on I wanted to run a company, but I quickly realized there was this other model available.", "On his business role \"Early on I wanted to run a company, but I quickly realized there was this other model available. Maybe I'm blazing a new path with this model because you don't typically see this. You see investors who have portfolio companies but aren't very active, or entrepreneurs who typically run one company for their entire life, or occasionally, serial entrepreneurs who do a series of small companies. But they typically run them for a fairly long period of time.", "But they typically run them for a fairly long period of time. I've been doing a hybrid of investing and entrepreneurship, which I think initially I wasn't set out to do. But I realized it fit my personality.\"" ]