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[ "London, England (CNN) -- A British auction house plans to sell off newly discovered sketches done by Adolf Hitler when he was a struggling student trying desperately to get into art school. The 12 charcoal and crayon sketches cover \"typical student subjects\" and don't display a great deal of promise, Mullock's Auctioneers said. They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator.", "They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator. All are signed and some even have Hitler's Vienna address, Mullock's said. The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said.", "The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said. \"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England.", "\"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England. Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning.", "Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning. \"But there's not latent genius here, and not much beyond a moderate school grade,\" Liversidge said. \"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\"", "\"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\" The sketches have been owned by a professional artist who had them for years in his own collection and for his own interest, said Richard Westwood-Brookes, the historical documents expert at Mullock's. The artist brought the works to Mullock's attention. Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London.", "Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London. They're expected to bring between £4,000 and £6,000 (about $6,100 and $9,100) each, the auction house said. The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said.", "The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said. The school rejected him twice, so Hitler hung around the city, trying to make a living producing watercolors to sell to tourists, Mullock's said. The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said.", "The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said. \"Many believe that it was this rejection that turned his mind and unleashed the monster within him, which was to bring forth so much evil on the world,\" he said. \"... In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\"", "In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\" Nevertheless, Westwood-Brookes said, \"On the evidence of these sketches, you can see why the Vienna Academy turned him away.\"" ]

[ "between £4,000 and £6,000 (about $6,100 and $9,100) each," ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- A British auction house plans to sell off newly discovered sketches done by Adolf Hitler when he was a struggling student trying desperately to get into art school. The 12 charcoal and crayon sketches cover \"typical student subjects\" and don't display a great deal of promise, Mullock's Auctioneers said. They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator.", "They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator. All are signed and some even have Hitler's Vienna address, Mullock's said. The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said.", "The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said. \"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England.", "\"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England. Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning.", "Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning. \"But there's not latent genius here, and not much beyond a moderate school grade,\" Liversidge said. \"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\"", "\"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\" The sketches have been owned by a professional artist who had them for years in his own collection and for his own interest, said Richard Westwood-Brookes, the historical documents expert at Mullock's. The artist brought the works to Mullock's attention. Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London.", "Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London. They're expected to bring between £4,000 and £6,000 (about $6,100 and $9,100) each, the auction house said. The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said.", "The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said. The school rejected him twice, so Hitler hung around the city, trying to make a living producing watercolors to sell to tourists, Mullock's said. The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said.", "The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said. \"Many believe that it was this rejection that turned his mind and unleashed the monster within him, which was to bring forth so much evil on the world,\" he said. \"... In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\"", "In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\" Nevertheless, Westwood-Brookes said, \"On the evidence of these sketches, you can see why the Vienna Academy turned him away.\"" ]

[ "between £4,000 and £6,000 (about $6,100 and $9,100) each," ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- A British auction house plans to sell off newly discovered sketches done by Adolf Hitler when he was a struggling student trying desperately to get into art school. The 12 charcoal and crayon sketches cover \"typical student subjects\" and don't display a great deal of promise, Mullock's Auctioneers said. They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator.", "They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator. All are signed and some even have Hitler's Vienna address, Mullock's said. The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said.", "The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said. \"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England.", "\"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England. Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning.", "Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning. \"But there's not latent genius here, and not much beyond a moderate school grade,\" Liversidge said. \"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\"", "\"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\" The sketches have been owned by a professional artist who had them for years in his own collection and for his own interest, said Richard Westwood-Brookes, the historical documents expert at Mullock's. The artist brought the works to Mullock's attention. Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London.", "Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London. They're expected to bring between £4,000 and £6,000 (about $6,100 and $9,100) each, the auction house said. The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said.", "The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said. The school rejected him twice, so Hitler hung around the city, trying to make a living producing watercolors to sell to tourists, Mullock's said. The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said.", "The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said. \"Many believe that it was this rejection that turned his mind and unleashed the monster within him, which was to bring forth so much evil on the world,\" he said. \"... In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\"", "In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\" Nevertheless, Westwood-Brookes said, \"On the evidence of these sketches, you can see why the Vienna Academy turned him away.\"" ]

[ "between £4,000 and £6,000 (about $6,100 and $9,100) each," ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- A British auction house plans to sell off newly discovered sketches done by Adolf Hitler when he was a struggling student trying desperately to get into art school. The 12 charcoal and crayon sketches cover \"typical student subjects\" and don't display a great deal of promise, Mullock's Auctioneers said. They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator.", "They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator. All are signed and some even have Hitler's Vienna address, Mullock's said. The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said.", "The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said. \"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England.", "\"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England. Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning.", "Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning. \"But there's not latent genius here, and not much beyond a moderate school grade,\" Liversidge said. \"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\"", "\"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\" The sketches have been owned by a professional artist who had them for years in his own collection and for his own interest, said Richard Westwood-Brookes, the historical documents expert at Mullock's. The artist brought the works to Mullock's attention. Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London.", "Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London. They're expected to bring between £4,000 and £6,000 (about $6,100 and $9,100) each, the auction house said. The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said.", "The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said. The school rejected him twice, so Hitler hung around the city, trying to make a living producing watercolors to sell to tourists, Mullock's said. The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said.", "The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said. \"Many believe that it was this rejection that turned his mind and unleashed the monster within him, which was to bring forth so much evil on the world,\" he said. \"... In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\"", "In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\" Nevertheless, Westwood-Brookes said, \"On the evidence of these sketches, you can see why the Vienna Academy turned him away.\"" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- A British auction house plans to sell off newly discovered sketches done by Adolf Hitler when he was a struggling student trying desperately to get into art school. The 12 charcoal and crayon sketches cover \"typical student subjects\" and don't display a great deal of promise, Mullock's Auctioneers said. They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator.", "They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator. All are signed and some even have Hitler's Vienna address, Mullock's said. The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said.", "The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said. \"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England.", "\"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England. Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning.", "Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning. \"But there's not latent genius here, and not much beyond a moderate school grade,\" Liversidge said. \"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\"", "\"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\" The sketches have been owned by a professional artist who had them for years in his own collection and for his own interest, said Richard Westwood-Brookes, the historical documents expert at Mullock's. The artist brought the works to Mullock's attention. Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London.", "Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London. They're expected to bring between £4,000 and £6,000 (about $6,100 and $9,100) each, the auction house said. The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said.", "The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said. The school rejected him twice, so Hitler hung around the city, trying to make a living producing watercolors to sell to tourists, Mullock's said. The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said.", "The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said. \"Many believe that it was this rejection that turned his mind and unleashed the monster within him, which was to bring forth so much evil on the world,\" he said. \"... In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\"", "In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\" Nevertheless, Westwood-Brookes said, \"On the evidence of these sketches, you can see why the Vienna Academy turned him away.\"" ]

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[ "London, England (CNN) -- A British auction house plans to sell off newly discovered sketches done by Adolf Hitler when he was a struggling student trying desperately to get into art school. The 12 charcoal and crayon sketches cover \"typical student subjects\" and don't display a great deal of promise, Mullock's Auctioneers said. They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator.", "They include two drawings of an elderly woman thought to be Hitler's mother, as well as studies of objects, landscapes, models, and even a Roman senator. All are signed and some even have Hitler's Vienna address, Mullock's said. The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said.", "The sale also includes the original portfolio in which Hitler kept the sketches, which is signed and has his address, Mullock's said. \"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England.", "\"They look quite typical of an aspiring student hoping to get into art school -- tentative and not very certain about his perspective when he's using pencil and pen, making basic errors by getting the top and the bottom of a candlestick wrong in relation to each other, and so on,\" said Michael Liversidge, emeritus dean of arts at Bristol University in England. Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning.", "Letter by Hitler to Britain sells at auction The sketches lack technical skill but are \"not so bad that one can't imagine him learning. \"But there's not latent genius here, and not much beyond a moderate school grade,\" Liversidge said. \"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\"", "\"Probably if the artist was at school today you wouldn't encourage him to keep the subject up.\" The sketches have been owned by a professional artist who had them for years in his own collection and for his own interest, said Richard Westwood-Brookes, the historical documents expert at Mullock's. The artist brought the works to Mullock's attention. Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London.", "Mullock's plans to auction the sketches April 15 in Ludlow, England, about 125 miles northwest of London. They're expected to bring between £4,000 and £6,000 (about $6,100 and $9,100) each, the auction house said. The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said.", "The drawings all date from around 1908 and 1909, when Hitler was a \"penniless dropout\" trying to get accepted into the prestigious Vienna Academy of Fine Arts to train as a professional artist, Mullock's said. The school rejected him twice, so Hitler hung around the city, trying to make a living producing watercolors to sell to tourists, Mullock's said. The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said.", "The rejection by the academy may have had huge implications for Hitler later in life, Westwood-Brookes said. \"Many believe that it was this rejection that turned his mind and unleashed the monster within him, which was to bring forth so much evil on the world,\" he said. \"... In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\"", "In a sense, therefore, the academic decision of the art establishment in Vienna can go down as one of the most monumental decisions in all of history.\" Nevertheless, Westwood-Brookes said, \"On the evidence of these sketches, you can see why the Vienna Academy turned him away.\"" ]

[ "Thank you very much. Thank you." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia delivered the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday night. Here is a transcript of the speech. McDonnell: Thank you very much. Thank you. Good evening. I'm Bob McDonnell. Eleven days ago, I was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of Virginia. I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson.", "I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson. It's not easy to follow the president of the United States. And my 18-year-old twin boys have added pressure to me tonight by giving me exactly 10 minutes to finish before they leave to go watch \"SportsCenter.\" (LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today.", "(LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today. We were encouraged to hear President Obama speak this evening about the need to create jobs. All Americans should have the opportunity to find and keep meaningful work, and the dignity that comes with it. (APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs.", "(APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs. In fact, 1 in 10 Americans is unemployed. That is unacceptable. Here in Virginia, we've faced our highest unemployment rate in more than 25 years, and bringing new jobs and more opportunities to our citizens is the top priority of my administration. Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs.", "Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs. (APPLAUSE) We must enact policies that promote entrepreneurship and innovation so America can better compete with the world. What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class.", "What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class. It was Thomas Jefferson who called for \"a wise and frugal government which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.\" He was right. Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much.", "Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much. Last year, we were told that massive new federal spending would create more jobs immediately and hold unemployment below 8 percent. In the past year, more than 3 million people have lost their jobs, and yet the Democratic Congress continues deficit spending, adding to the bureaucracy, and increasing the national debt on our children and our grandchildren. The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10.", "The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10. The federal debt is now over $100,000 per household. This is simply unsustainable. The president's partial freeze announced tonight on discretionary spending is a laudable step, but a small one. The circumstances of our time demand that we reconsider and restore the proper limited role of government at every level. (APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity.", "(APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity. In recent months, the American people have made clear that they want government leaders to listen and then act on the issues most important to them. We want results, not rhetoric. We want cooperation, not partisanship. (APPLAUSE) There is much common ground. All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality.", "All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality. But most Americans do not want to turn over the best medical care system in the world to the federal government. Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes.", "Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes. And we will do that by implementing common sense reforms, like letting families and businesses buy health insurance policies across state lines and ending frivolous lawsuits against doctors and hospitals that drive up the cost of your health care. And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests.", "And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests. In fact, many of our proposals are available online at solutions.gop.gov, and we welcome your ideas on Facebook and Twitter. (LAUGHTER) All Americans" ]

[ "government leaders to listen and then act on the issues most important to them." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia delivered the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday night. Here is a transcript of the speech. McDonnell: Thank you very much. Thank you. Good evening. I'm Bob McDonnell. Eleven days ago, I was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of Virginia. I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson.", "I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson. It's not easy to follow the president of the United States. And my 18-year-old twin boys have added pressure to me tonight by giving me exactly 10 minutes to finish before they leave to go watch \"SportsCenter.\" (LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today.", "(LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today. We were encouraged to hear President Obama speak this evening about the need to create jobs. All Americans should have the opportunity to find and keep meaningful work, and the dignity that comes with it. (APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs.", "(APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs. In fact, 1 in 10 Americans is unemployed. That is unacceptable. Here in Virginia, we've faced our highest unemployment rate in more than 25 years, and bringing new jobs and more opportunities to our citizens is the top priority of my administration. Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs.", "Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs. (APPLAUSE) We must enact policies that promote entrepreneurship and innovation so America can better compete with the world. What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class.", "What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class. It was Thomas Jefferson who called for \"a wise and frugal government which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.\" He was right. Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much.", "Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much. Last year, we were told that massive new federal spending would create more jobs immediately and hold unemployment below 8 percent. In the past year, more than 3 million people have lost their jobs, and yet the Democratic Congress continues deficit spending, adding to the bureaucracy, and increasing the national debt on our children and our grandchildren. The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10.", "The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10. The federal debt is now over $100,000 per household. This is simply unsustainable. The president's partial freeze announced tonight on discretionary spending is a laudable step, but a small one. The circumstances of our time demand that we reconsider and restore the proper limited role of government at every level. (APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity.", "(APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity. In recent months, the American people have made clear that they want government leaders to listen and then act on the issues most important to them. We want results, not rhetoric. We want cooperation, not partisanship. (APPLAUSE) There is much common ground. All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality.", "All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality. But most Americans do not want to turn over the best medical care system in the world to the federal government. Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes.", "Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes. And we will do that by implementing common sense reforms, like letting families and businesses buy health insurance policies across state lines and ending frivolous lawsuits against doctors and hospitals that drive up the cost of your health care. And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests.", "And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests. In fact, many of our proposals are available online at solutions.gop.gov, and we welcome your ideas on Facebook and Twitter. (LAUGHTER) All Americans" ]

[ "We were encouraged to hear President Obama speak this evening" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia delivered the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday night. Here is a transcript of the speech. McDonnell: Thank you very much. Thank you. Good evening. I'm Bob McDonnell. Eleven days ago, I was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of Virginia. I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson.", "I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson. It's not easy to follow the president of the United States. And my 18-year-old twin boys have added pressure to me tonight by giving me exactly 10 minutes to finish before they leave to go watch \"SportsCenter.\" (LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today.", "(LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today. We were encouraged to hear President Obama speak this evening about the need to create jobs. All Americans should have the opportunity to find and keep meaningful work, and the dignity that comes with it. (APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs.", "(APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs. In fact, 1 in 10 Americans is unemployed. That is unacceptable. Here in Virginia, we've faced our highest unemployment rate in more than 25 years, and bringing new jobs and more opportunities to our citizens is the top priority of my administration. Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs.", "Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs. (APPLAUSE) We must enact policies that promote entrepreneurship and innovation so America can better compete with the world. What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class.", "What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class. It was Thomas Jefferson who called for \"a wise and frugal government which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.\" He was right. Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much.", "Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much. Last year, we were told that massive new federal spending would create more jobs immediately and hold unemployment below 8 percent. In the past year, more than 3 million people have lost their jobs, and yet the Democratic Congress continues deficit spending, adding to the bureaucracy, and increasing the national debt on our children and our grandchildren. The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10.", "The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10. The federal debt is now over $100,000 per household. This is simply unsustainable. The president's partial freeze announced tonight on discretionary spending is a laudable step, but a small one. The circumstances of our time demand that we reconsider and restore the proper limited role of government at every level. (APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity.", "(APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity. In recent months, the American people have made clear that they want government leaders to listen and then act on the issues most important to them. We want results, not rhetoric. We want cooperation, not partisanship. (APPLAUSE) There is much common ground. All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality.", "All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality. But most Americans do not want to turn over the best medical care system in the world to the federal government. Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes.", "Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes. And we will do that by implementing common sense reforms, like letting families and businesses buy health insurance policies across state lines and ending frivolous lawsuits against doctors and hospitals that drive up the cost of your health care. And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests.", "And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests. In fact, many of our proposals are available online at solutions.gop.gov, and we welcome your ideas on Facebook and Twitter. (LAUGHTER) All Americans" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia delivered the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday night. Here is a transcript of the speech. McDonnell: Thank you very much. Thank you. Good evening. I'm Bob McDonnell. Eleven days ago, I was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of Virginia. I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson.", "I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson. It's not easy to follow the president of the United States. And my 18-year-old twin boys have added pressure to me tonight by giving me exactly 10 minutes to finish before they leave to go watch \"SportsCenter.\" (LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today.", "(LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today. We were encouraged to hear President Obama speak this evening about the need to create jobs. All Americans should have the opportunity to find and keep meaningful work, and the dignity that comes with it. (APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs.", "(APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs. In fact, 1 in 10 Americans is unemployed. That is unacceptable. Here in Virginia, we've faced our highest unemployment rate in more than 25 years, and bringing new jobs and more opportunities to our citizens is the top priority of my administration. Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs.", "Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs. (APPLAUSE) We must enact policies that promote entrepreneurship and innovation so America can better compete with the world. What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class.", "What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class. It was Thomas Jefferson who called for \"a wise and frugal government which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.\" He was right. Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much.", "Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much. Last year, we were told that massive new federal spending would create more jobs immediately and hold unemployment below 8 percent. In the past year, more than 3 million people have lost their jobs, and yet the Democratic Congress continues deficit spending, adding to the bureaucracy, and increasing the national debt on our children and our grandchildren. The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10.", "The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10. The federal debt is now over $100,000 per household. This is simply unsustainable. The president's partial freeze announced tonight on discretionary spending is a laudable step, but a small one. The circumstances of our time demand that we reconsider and restore the proper limited role of government at every level. (APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity.", "(APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity. In recent months, the American people have made clear that they want government leaders to listen and then act on the issues most important to them. We want results, not rhetoric. We want cooperation, not partisanship. (APPLAUSE) There is much common ground. All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality.", "All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality. But most Americans do not want to turn over the best medical care system in the world to the federal government. Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes.", "Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes. And we will do that by implementing common sense reforms, like letting families and businesses buy health insurance policies across state lines and ending frivolous lawsuits against doctors and hospitals that drive up the cost of your health care. And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests.", "And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests. In fact, many of our proposals are available online at solutions.gop.gov, and we welcome your ideas on Facebook and Twitter. (LAUGHTER) All Americans" ]

[ "Bob McDonnell." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia delivered the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday night. Here is a transcript of the speech. McDonnell: Thank you very much. Thank you. Good evening. I'm Bob McDonnell. Eleven days ago, I was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of Virginia. I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson.", "I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson. It's not easy to follow the president of the United States. And my 18-year-old twin boys have added pressure to me tonight by giving me exactly 10 minutes to finish before they leave to go watch \"SportsCenter.\" (LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today.", "(LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today. We were encouraged to hear President Obama speak this evening about the need to create jobs. All Americans should have the opportunity to find and keep meaningful work, and the dignity that comes with it. (APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs.", "(APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs. In fact, 1 in 10 Americans is unemployed. That is unacceptable. Here in Virginia, we've faced our highest unemployment rate in more than 25 years, and bringing new jobs and more opportunities to our citizens is the top priority of my administration. Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs.", "Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs. (APPLAUSE) We must enact policies that promote entrepreneurship and innovation so America can better compete with the world. What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class.", "What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class. It was Thomas Jefferson who called for \"a wise and frugal government which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.\" He was right. Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much.", "Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much. Last year, we were told that massive new federal spending would create more jobs immediately and hold unemployment below 8 percent. In the past year, more than 3 million people have lost their jobs, and yet the Democratic Congress continues deficit spending, adding to the bureaucracy, and increasing the national debt on our children and our grandchildren. The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10.", "The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10. The federal debt is now over $100,000 per household. This is simply unsustainable. The president's partial freeze announced tonight on discretionary spending is a laudable step, but a small one. The circumstances of our time demand that we reconsider and restore the proper limited role of government at every level. (APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity.", "(APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity. In recent months, the American people have made clear that they want government leaders to listen and then act on the issues most important to them. We want results, not rhetoric. We want cooperation, not partisanship. (APPLAUSE) There is much common ground. All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality.", "All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality. But most Americans do not want to turn over the best medical care system in the world to the federal government. Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes.", "Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes. And we will do that by implementing common sense reforms, like letting families and businesses buy health insurance policies across state lines and ending frivolous lawsuits against doctors and hospitals that drive up the cost of your health care. And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests.", "And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests. In fact, many of our proposals are available online at solutions.gop.gov, and we welcome your ideas on Facebook and Twitter. (LAUGHTER) All Americans" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia delivered the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday night. Here is a transcript of the speech. McDonnell: Thank you very much. Thank you. Good evening. I'm Bob McDonnell. Eleven days ago, I was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of Virginia. I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson.", "I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson. It's not easy to follow the president of the United States. And my 18-year-old twin boys have added pressure to me tonight by giving me exactly 10 minutes to finish before they leave to go watch \"SportsCenter.\" (LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today.", "(LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today. We were encouraged to hear President Obama speak this evening about the need to create jobs. All Americans should have the opportunity to find and keep meaningful work, and the dignity that comes with it. (APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs.", "(APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs. In fact, 1 in 10 Americans is unemployed. That is unacceptable. Here in Virginia, we've faced our highest unemployment rate in more than 25 years, and bringing new jobs and more opportunities to our citizens is the top priority of my administration. Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs.", "Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs. (APPLAUSE) We must enact policies that promote entrepreneurship and innovation so America can better compete with the world. What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class.", "What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class. It was Thomas Jefferson who called for \"a wise and frugal government which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.\" He was right. Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much.", "Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much. Last year, we were told that massive new federal spending would create more jobs immediately and hold unemployment below 8 percent. In the past year, more than 3 million people have lost their jobs, and yet the Democratic Congress continues deficit spending, adding to the bureaucracy, and increasing the national debt on our children and our grandchildren. The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10.", "The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10. The federal debt is now over $100,000 per household. This is simply unsustainable. The president's partial freeze announced tonight on discretionary spending is a laudable step, but a small one. The circumstances of our time demand that we reconsider and restore the proper limited role of government at every level. (APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity.", "(APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity. In recent months, the American people have made clear that they want government leaders to listen and then act on the issues most important to them. We want results, not rhetoric. We want cooperation, not partisanship. (APPLAUSE) There is much common ground. All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality.", "All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality. But most Americans do not want to turn over the best medical care system in the world to the federal government. Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes.", "Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes. And we will do that by implementing common sense reforms, like letting families and businesses buy health insurance policies across state lines and ending frivolous lawsuits against doctors and hospitals that drive up the cost of your health care. And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests.", "And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests. In fact, many of our proposals are available online at solutions.gop.gov, and we welcome your ideas on Facebook and Twitter. (LAUGHTER) All Americans" ]

[ "McDonnell of Virginia delivered the Republican response" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia delivered the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday night. Here is a transcript of the speech. McDonnell: Thank you very much. Thank you. Good evening. I'm Bob McDonnell. Eleven days ago, I was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of Virginia. I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson.", "I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson. It's not easy to follow the president of the United States. And my 18-year-old twin boys have added pressure to me tonight by giving me exactly 10 minutes to finish before they leave to go watch \"SportsCenter.\" (LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today.", "(LAUGHTER) I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today. We were encouraged to hear President Obama speak this evening about the need to create jobs. All Americans should have the opportunity to find and keep meaningful work, and the dignity that comes with it. (APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs.", "(APPLAUSE) Many -- many of us here tonight -- and many of you watching -- have family or friends who have lost their jobs. In fact, 1 in 10 Americans is unemployed. That is unacceptable. Here in Virginia, we've faced our highest unemployment rate in more than 25 years, and bringing new jobs and more opportunities to our citizens is the top priority of my administration. Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs.", "Good government policy should spur economic growth and strengthen the private sector's ability to create new jobs. (APPLAUSE) We must enact policies that promote entrepreneurship and innovation so America can better compete with the world. What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class.", "What government should not do is pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt the middle class. It was Thomas Jefferson who called for \"a wise and frugal government which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.\" He was right. Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much.", "Today, the federal government is simply trying to do too much. Last year, we were told that massive new federal spending would create more jobs immediately and hold unemployment below 8 percent. In the past year, more than 3 million people have lost their jobs, and yet the Democratic Congress continues deficit spending, adding to the bureaucracy, and increasing the national debt on our children and our grandchildren. The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10.", "The amount of debt is on pace to double in five years and triple in 10. The federal debt is now over $100,000 per household. This is simply unsustainable. The president's partial freeze announced tonight on discretionary spending is a laudable step, but a small one. The circumstances of our time demand that we reconsider and restore the proper limited role of government at every level. (APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity.", "(APPLAUSE) Without reform, the excessive growth of government threatens our very liberty and our prosperity. In recent months, the American people have made clear that they want government leaders to listen and then act on the issues most important to them. We want results, not rhetoric. We want cooperation, not partisanship. (APPLAUSE) There is much common ground. All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality.", "All Americans agree that we need health -- health care system that is affordable, accessible, and high quality. But most Americans do not want to turn over the best medical care system in the world to the federal government. Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes.", "Republicans in Congress have offered legislation to reform health care, without shifting Medicaid costs to the states, without cutting Medicare, and without raising your taxes. And we will do that by implementing common sense reforms, like letting families and businesses buy health insurance policies across state lines and ending frivolous lawsuits against doctors and hospitals that drive up the cost of your health care. And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests.", "And our solutions aren't 1,000-page bills that no one has fully read, after being crafted behind closed doors with special interests. In fact, many of our proposals are available online at solutions.gop.gov, and we welcome your ideas on Facebook and Twitter. (LAUGHTER) All Americans" ]

[ "\"I am very sorry for all of this.\"" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The Jacksonville, Florida, man accused of hacking celebrities' online accounts for nude photos and other private information said Friday, \"I am very sorry for all of this.\" A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said.", "A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said. \"What I'm most sorry about is that I had to drag my mom into all of this, and my family and my neighbors and they just want to live their lives,\" Chaney told reporters. He did not respond to questions.", "He did not respond to questions. Chaney is accused of hacking into the accounts of more than 50 celebrities, including movie stars Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis and singer Christina Aguilera. A grand jury indicted Chaney on nine counts of computer hacking for gain, eight counts of aggravated identify theft, and nine counts of illegal wiretapping. If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said.", "If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said. The aggravated identity theft charge alone carries a mandatory two-year prison sentence, he added. The suspect's attorney, Christopher Chestnut, said his client \"remains very remorseful\" and understands the importance of privacy. Still, Chestnut indicated the potential sentence appeared harsh. \"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said.", "\"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said. Earlier this week, Chaney told a reporter that he had became \"addicted\" to the intrusion and \"didn't know how to stop.\" \"I know what I did was probably one of the worst invasions of privacy someone could experience,\" Chaney told CNN affiliate WAWS/WTEV in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday. \"And these people don't have privacy to begin with.", "\"And these people don't have privacy to begin with. And I was in that little sliver of privacy they do have.\" The FBI's Los Angeles office said he was arrested as part of \"Operation Hackerazzi,\" which looked into computer intrusions targeting individuals associated with the entertainment industry. \"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday.", "\"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday. A recently circulated nude photo of Johansson is part of the investigation, he said. Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters.", "Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters. In the interview with WAWS/WTEV, Chaney said the hacking \"started as curiosity and it turned into just being, you know, addicted to seeing the behind-the-scenes of what's going on with these people you see on the big screen every day.\" \"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun.", "\"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun. Chaney said he felt \"almost relieved months ago\" when authorities seized his computer because \"I didn't know how to stop doing it myself. I wasn't attempting to break into e-mails and get stuff to sell or purposely put it on the Internet. It just -- I don't know.\" Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites.", "Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites. Some of the files, including private photographs, were posted online \"as a result of Chaney's alleged activities,\" authorities said in a statement. \"I've had like six months to think about it,\" Chaney said, \"it eats at me. ... When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\"", "When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\" According to the FBI's Los Angeles field office, investigators believe that Chaney used publicly available sources to mine for data about his targets. Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement.", "Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement. Authorities allege that once Chaney hacked into a celebrity's e-mail account, he would use the contact lists to find other celebrities'" ]

[ "Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis and" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The Jacksonville, Florida, man accused of hacking celebrities' online accounts for nude photos and other private information said Friday, \"I am very sorry for all of this.\" A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said.", "A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said. \"What I'm most sorry about is that I had to drag my mom into all of this, and my family and my neighbors and they just want to live their lives,\" Chaney told reporters. He did not respond to questions.", "He did not respond to questions. Chaney is accused of hacking into the accounts of more than 50 celebrities, including movie stars Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis and singer Christina Aguilera. A grand jury indicted Chaney on nine counts of computer hacking for gain, eight counts of aggravated identify theft, and nine counts of illegal wiretapping. If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said.", "If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said. The aggravated identity theft charge alone carries a mandatory two-year prison sentence, he added. The suspect's attorney, Christopher Chestnut, said his client \"remains very remorseful\" and understands the importance of privacy. Still, Chestnut indicated the potential sentence appeared harsh. \"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said.", "\"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said. Earlier this week, Chaney told a reporter that he had became \"addicted\" to the intrusion and \"didn't know how to stop.\" \"I know what I did was probably one of the worst invasions of privacy someone could experience,\" Chaney told CNN affiliate WAWS/WTEV in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday. \"And these people don't have privacy to begin with.", "\"And these people don't have privacy to begin with. And I was in that little sliver of privacy they do have.\" The FBI's Los Angeles office said he was arrested as part of \"Operation Hackerazzi,\" which looked into computer intrusions targeting individuals associated with the entertainment industry. \"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday.", "\"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday. A recently circulated nude photo of Johansson is part of the investigation, he said. Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters.", "Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters. In the interview with WAWS/WTEV, Chaney said the hacking \"started as curiosity and it turned into just being, you know, addicted to seeing the behind-the-scenes of what's going on with these people you see on the big screen every day.\" \"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun.", "\"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun. Chaney said he felt \"almost relieved months ago\" when authorities seized his computer because \"I didn't know how to stop doing it myself. I wasn't attempting to break into e-mails and get stuff to sell or purposely put it on the Internet. It just -- I don't know.\" Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites.", "Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites. Some of the files, including private photographs, were posted online \"as a result of Chaney's alleged activities,\" authorities said in a statement. \"I've had like six months to think about it,\" Chaney said, \"it eats at me. ... When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\"", "When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\" According to the FBI's Los Angeles field office, investigators believe that Chaney used publicly available sources to mine for data about his targets. Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement.", "Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement. Authorities allege that once Chaney hacked into a celebrity's e-mail account, he would use the contact lists to find other celebrities'" ]

[ "Christopher Chaney," ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The Jacksonville, Florida, man accused of hacking celebrities' online accounts for nude photos and other private information said Friday, \"I am very sorry for all of this.\" A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said.", "A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said. \"What I'm most sorry about is that I had to drag my mom into all of this, and my family and my neighbors and they just want to live their lives,\" Chaney told reporters. He did not respond to questions.", "He did not respond to questions. Chaney is accused of hacking into the accounts of more than 50 celebrities, including movie stars Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis and singer Christina Aguilera. A grand jury indicted Chaney on nine counts of computer hacking for gain, eight counts of aggravated identify theft, and nine counts of illegal wiretapping. If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said.", "If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said. The aggravated identity theft charge alone carries a mandatory two-year prison sentence, he added. The suspect's attorney, Christopher Chestnut, said his client \"remains very remorseful\" and understands the importance of privacy. Still, Chestnut indicated the potential sentence appeared harsh. \"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said.", "\"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said. Earlier this week, Chaney told a reporter that he had became \"addicted\" to the intrusion and \"didn't know how to stop.\" \"I know what I did was probably one of the worst invasions of privacy someone could experience,\" Chaney told CNN affiliate WAWS/WTEV in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday. \"And these people don't have privacy to begin with.", "\"And these people don't have privacy to begin with. And I was in that little sliver of privacy they do have.\" The FBI's Los Angeles office said he was arrested as part of \"Operation Hackerazzi,\" which looked into computer intrusions targeting individuals associated with the entertainment industry. \"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday.", "\"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday. A recently circulated nude photo of Johansson is part of the investigation, he said. Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters.", "Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters. In the interview with WAWS/WTEV, Chaney said the hacking \"started as curiosity and it turned into just being, you know, addicted to seeing the behind-the-scenes of what's going on with these people you see on the big screen every day.\" \"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun.", "\"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun. Chaney said he felt \"almost relieved months ago\" when authorities seized his computer because \"I didn't know how to stop doing it myself. I wasn't attempting to break into e-mails and get stuff to sell or purposely put it on the Internet. It just -- I don't know.\" Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites.", "Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites. Some of the files, including private photographs, were posted online \"as a result of Chaney's alleged activities,\" authorities said in a statement. \"I've had like six months to think about it,\" Chaney said, \"it eats at me. ... When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\"", "When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\" According to the FBI's Los Angeles field office, investigators believe that Chaney used publicly available sources to mine for data about his targets. Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement.", "Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement. Authorities allege that once Chaney hacked into a celebrity's e-mail account, he would use the contact lists to find other celebrities'" ]

[ "November 1" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The Jacksonville, Florida, man accused of hacking celebrities' online accounts for nude photos and other private information said Friday, \"I am very sorry for all of this.\" A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said.", "A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said. \"What I'm most sorry about is that I had to drag my mom into all of this, and my family and my neighbors and they just want to live their lives,\" Chaney told reporters. He did not respond to questions.", "He did not respond to questions. Chaney is accused of hacking into the accounts of more than 50 celebrities, including movie stars Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis and singer Christina Aguilera. A grand jury indicted Chaney on nine counts of computer hacking for gain, eight counts of aggravated identify theft, and nine counts of illegal wiretapping. If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said.", "If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said. The aggravated identity theft charge alone carries a mandatory two-year prison sentence, he added. The suspect's attorney, Christopher Chestnut, said his client \"remains very remorseful\" and understands the importance of privacy. Still, Chestnut indicated the potential sentence appeared harsh. \"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said.", "\"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said. Earlier this week, Chaney told a reporter that he had became \"addicted\" to the intrusion and \"didn't know how to stop.\" \"I know what I did was probably one of the worst invasions of privacy someone could experience,\" Chaney told CNN affiliate WAWS/WTEV in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday. \"And these people don't have privacy to begin with.", "\"And these people don't have privacy to begin with. And I was in that little sliver of privacy they do have.\" The FBI's Los Angeles office said he was arrested as part of \"Operation Hackerazzi,\" which looked into computer intrusions targeting individuals associated with the entertainment industry. \"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday.", "\"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday. A recently circulated nude photo of Johansson is part of the investigation, he said. Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters.", "Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters. In the interview with WAWS/WTEV, Chaney said the hacking \"started as curiosity and it turned into just being, you know, addicted to seeing the behind-the-scenes of what's going on with these people you see on the big screen every day.\" \"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun.", "\"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun. Chaney said he felt \"almost relieved months ago\" when authorities seized his computer because \"I didn't know how to stop doing it myself. I wasn't attempting to break into e-mails and get stuff to sell or purposely put it on the Internet. It just -- I don't know.\" Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites.", "Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites. Some of the files, including private photographs, were posted online \"as a result of Chaney's alleged activities,\" authorities said in a statement. \"I've had like six months to think about it,\" Chaney said, \"it eats at me. ... When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\"", "When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\" According to the FBI's Los Angeles field office, investigators believe that Chaney used publicly available sources to mine for data about his targets. Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement.", "Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement. Authorities allege that once Chaney hacked into a celebrity's e-mail account, he would use the contact lists to find other celebrities'" ]

[ "November 1" ]

[ { "end": [ 283 ], "start": [ 274 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- The Jacksonville, Florida, man accused of hacking celebrities' online accounts for nude photos and other private information said Friday, \"I am very sorry for all of this.\" A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said.", "A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said. \"What I'm most sorry about is that I had to drag my mom into all of this, and my family and my neighbors and they just want to live their lives,\" Chaney told reporters. He did not respond to questions.", "He did not respond to questions. Chaney is accused of hacking into the accounts of more than 50 celebrities, including movie stars Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis and singer Christina Aguilera. A grand jury indicted Chaney on nine counts of computer hacking for gain, eight counts of aggravated identify theft, and nine counts of illegal wiretapping. If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said.", "If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said. The aggravated identity theft charge alone carries a mandatory two-year prison sentence, he added. The suspect's attorney, Christopher Chestnut, said his client \"remains very remorseful\" and understands the importance of privacy. Still, Chestnut indicated the potential sentence appeared harsh. \"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said.", "\"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said. Earlier this week, Chaney told a reporter that he had became \"addicted\" to the intrusion and \"didn't know how to stop.\" \"I know what I did was probably one of the worst invasions of privacy someone could experience,\" Chaney told CNN affiliate WAWS/WTEV in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday. \"And these people don't have privacy to begin with.", "\"And these people don't have privacy to begin with. And I was in that little sliver of privacy they do have.\" The FBI's Los Angeles office said he was arrested as part of \"Operation Hackerazzi,\" which looked into computer intrusions targeting individuals associated with the entertainment industry. \"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday.", "\"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday. A recently circulated nude photo of Johansson is part of the investigation, he said. Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters.", "Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters. In the interview with WAWS/WTEV, Chaney said the hacking \"started as curiosity and it turned into just being, you know, addicted to seeing the behind-the-scenes of what's going on with these people you see on the big screen every day.\" \"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun.", "\"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun. Chaney said he felt \"almost relieved months ago\" when authorities seized his computer because \"I didn't know how to stop doing it myself. I wasn't attempting to break into e-mails and get stuff to sell or purposely put it on the Internet. It just -- I don't know.\" Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites.", "Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites. Some of the files, including private photographs, were posted online \"as a result of Chaney's alleged activities,\" authorities said in a statement. \"I've had like six months to think about it,\" Chaney said, \"it eats at me. ... When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\"", "When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\" According to the FBI's Los Angeles field office, investigators believe that Chaney used publicly available sources to mine for data about his targets. Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement.", "Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement. Authorities allege that once Chaney hacked into a celebrity's e-mail account, he would use the contact lists to find other celebrities'" ]

[ "Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis and singer Christina Aguilera." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The Jacksonville, Florida, man accused of hacking celebrities' online accounts for nude photos and other private information said Friday, \"I am very sorry for all of this.\" A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said.", "A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said. \"What I'm most sorry about is that I had to drag my mom into all of this, and my family and my neighbors and they just want to live their lives,\" Chaney told reporters. He did not respond to questions.", "He did not respond to questions. Chaney is accused of hacking into the accounts of more than 50 celebrities, including movie stars Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis and singer Christina Aguilera. A grand jury indicted Chaney on nine counts of computer hacking for gain, eight counts of aggravated identify theft, and nine counts of illegal wiretapping. If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said.", "If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said. The aggravated identity theft charge alone carries a mandatory two-year prison sentence, he added. The suspect's attorney, Christopher Chestnut, said his client \"remains very remorseful\" and understands the importance of privacy. Still, Chestnut indicated the potential sentence appeared harsh. \"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said.", "\"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said. Earlier this week, Chaney told a reporter that he had became \"addicted\" to the intrusion and \"didn't know how to stop.\" \"I know what I did was probably one of the worst invasions of privacy someone could experience,\" Chaney told CNN affiliate WAWS/WTEV in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday. \"And these people don't have privacy to begin with.", "\"And these people don't have privacy to begin with. And I was in that little sliver of privacy they do have.\" The FBI's Los Angeles office said he was arrested as part of \"Operation Hackerazzi,\" which looked into computer intrusions targeting individuals associated with the entertainment industry. \"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday.", "\"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday. A recently circulated nude photo of Johansson is part of the investigation, he said. Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters.", "Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters. In the interview with WAWS/WTEV, Chaney said the hacking \"started as curiosity and it turned into just being, you know, addicted to seeing the behind-the-scenes of what's going on with these people you see on the big screen every day.\" \"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun.", "\"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun. Chaney said he felt \"almost relieved months ago\" when authorities seized his computer because \"I didn't know how to stop doing it myself. I wasn't attempting to break into e-mails and get stuff to sell or purposely put it on the Internet. It just -- I don't know.\" Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites.", "Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites. Some of the files, including private photographs, were posted online \"as a result of Chaney's alleged activities,\" authorities said in a statement. \"I've had like six months to think about it,\" Chaney said, \"it eats at me. ... When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\"", "When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\" According to the FBI's Los Angeles field office, investigators believe that Chaney used publicly available sources to mine for data about his targets. Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement.", "Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement. Authorities allege that once Chaney hacked into a celebrity's e-mail account, he would use the contact lists to find other celebrities'" ]

[ "November 1" ]

[ { "end": [ 283 ], "start": [ 274 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- The Jacksonville, Florida, man accused of hacking celebrities' online accounts for nude photos and other private information said Friday, \"I am very sorry for all of this.\" A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said.", "A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said. \"What I'm most sorry about is that I had to drag my mom into all of this, and my family and my neighbors and they just want to live their lives,\" Chaney told reporters. He did not respond to questions.", "He did not respond to questions. Chaney is accused of hacking into the accounts of more than 50 celebrities, including movie stars Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis and singer Christina Aguilera. A grand jury indicted Chaney on nine counts of computer hacking for gain, eight counts of aggravated identify theft, and nine counts of illegal wiretapping. If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said.", "If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said. The aggravated identity theft charge alone carries a mandatory two-year prison sentence, he added. The suspect's attorney, Christopher Chestnut, said his client \"remains very remorseful\" and understands the importance of privacy. Still, Chestnut indicated the potential sentence appeared harsh. \"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said.", "\"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said. Earlier this week, Chaney told a reporter that he had became \"addicted\" to the intrusion and \"didn't know how to stop.\" \"I know what I did was probably one of the worst invasions of privacy someone could experience,\" Chaney told CNN affiliate WAWS/WTEV in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday. \"And these people don't have privacy to begin with.", "\"And these people don't have privacy to begin with. And I was in that little sliver of privacy they do have.\" The FBI's Los Angeles office said he was arrested as part of \"Operation Hackerazzi,\" which looked into computer intrusions targeting individuals associated with the entertainment industry. \"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday.", "\"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday. A recently circulated nude photo of Johansson is part of the investigation, he said. Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters.", "Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters. In the interview with WAWS/WTEV, Chaney said the hacking \"started as curiosity and it turned into just being, you know, addicted to seeing the behind-the-scenes of what's going on with these people you see on the big screen every day.\" \"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun.", "\"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun. Chaney said he felt \"almost relieved months ago\" when authorities seized his computer because \"I didn't know how to stop doing it myself. I wasn't attempting to break into e-mails and get stuff to sell or purposely put it on the Internet. It just -- I don't know.\" Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites.", "Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites. Some of the files, including private photographs, were posted online \"as a result of Chaney's alleged activities,\" authorities said in a statement. \"I've had like six months to think about it,\" Chaney said, \"it eats at me. ... When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\"", "When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\" According to the FBI's Los Angeles field office, investigators believe that Chaney used publicly available sources to mine for data about his targets. Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement.", "Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement. Authorities allege that once Chaney hacked into a celebrity's e-mail account, he would use the contact lists to find other celebrities'" ]

[ "break into e-mails" ]

[ { "end": [ 2939 ], "start": [ 2922 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- The Jacksonville, Florida, man accused of hacking celebrities' online accounts for nude photos and other private information said Friday, \"I am very sorry for all of this.\" A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said.", "A federal judge ordered Christopher Chaney, 35, to appear in a California courtroom on November 1 to answer charges, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said. \"What I'm most sorry about is that I had to drag my mom into all of this, and my family and my neighbors and they just want to live their lives,\" Chaney told reporters. He did not respond to questions.", "He did not respond to questions. Chaney is accused of hacking into the accounts of more than 50 celebrities, including movie stars Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis and singer Christina Aguilera. A grand jury indicted Chaney on nine counts of computer hacking for gain, eight counts of aggravated identify theft, and nine counts of illegal wiretapping. If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said.", "If convicted of all 26 counts, Chaney would face a maximum of 121 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said. The aggravated identity theft charge alone carries a mandatory two-year prison sentence, he added. The suspect's attorney, Christopher Chestnut, said his client \"remains very remorseful\" and understands the importance of privacy. Still, Chestnut indicated the potential sentence appeared harsh. \"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said.", "\"People who murder kids don't get 120 years in prison,\" he said. Earlier this week, Chaney told a reporter that he had became \"addicted\" to the intrusion and \"didn't know how to stop.\" \"I know what I did was probably one of the worst invasions of privacy someone could experience,\" Chaney told CNN affiliate WAWS/WTEV in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday. \"And these people don't have privacy to begin with.", "\"And these people don't have privacy to begin with. And I was in that little sliver of privacy they do have.\" The FBI's Los Angeles office said he was arrested as part of \"Operation Hackerazzi,\" which looked into computer intrusions targeting individuals associated with the entertainment industry. \"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday.", "\"Unfortunately, Mr. Chaney was able to access nude photos of some of the celebrities and some of them were uploaded on the Internet,\" Birotte said Wednesday. A recently circulated nude photo of Johansson is part of the investigation, he said. Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters.", "Chaney allegedly \"also took financial information, movie scripts and conversations that the celebrities believed to be private,\" Birotte told reporters. In the interview with WAWS/WTEV, Chaney said the hacking \"started as curiosity and it turned into just being, you know, addicted to seeing the behind-the-scenes of what's going on with these people you see on the big screen every day.\" \"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun.", "\"It just happened and snowballed,\" he said, adding that he wishes it had never begun. Chaney said he felt \"almost relieved months ago\" when authorities seized his computer because \"I didn't know how to stop doing it myself. I wasn't attempting to break into e-mails and get stuff to sell or purposely put it on the Internet. It just -- I don't know.\" Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites.", "Authorities allege that Chaney distributed the photos he obtained illegally and offered them to celebrity blog sites. Some of the files, including private photographs, were posted online \"as a result of Chaney's alleged activities,\" authorities said in a statement. \"I've had like six months to think about it,\" Chaney said, \"it eats at me. ... When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\"", "When you're doing it you're not thinking about what's going on with who you're doing it to.\" According to the FBI's Los Angeles field office, investigators believe that Chaney used publicly available sources to mine for data about his targets. Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement.", "Once Chaney gained access and control of an e-mail account, \"he would obtain private information, such as e-mails and file attachments, according to the indictment,\" the FBI said in a statement. Authorities allege that once Chaney hacked into a celebrity's e-mail account, he would use the contact lists to find other celebrities'" ]

[ "William Wood," ]

[ { "end": [ 78 ], "start": [ 66 ] } ]

[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

[ "90" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

[ "as many as 90 civilians" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

[ "has not undermined the nations' relationship." ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

[ "in communications with Afghan military forces" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

[ "U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan." ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

[ "as many as 90" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

[ "William Wood," ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

[ "Afghanistan government" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

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[ "WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, said Friday that changes in communications with Afghan military forces have been made in the aftermath of a disputed U.S. air raid on an Afghan village. Civilians are overcome with emotion outside a home destroyed by a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan. And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship.", "And despite Afghanistan's outrage over the loss of life, he said, the incident has not undermined the nations' relationship. The Afghanistan government has said that as many as 90 civilians -- including many children -- were killed in the August 22 air attack on a village in the Shindand district of Western Afghanistan. The United States had said that only seven civilians died, along with dozens of insurgents. A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States.", "A number of investigations into the incident are under way, including a \"senior level\" review by the United States. \"People who are reviewing our findings have been in Afghanistan for a while, and I don't know when they will complete their review,\" Wood said at the State Department late Friday. \"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said.", "\"There is no American involved who doesn't feel a personal sense of pain and regret any time any civilian casualty occurs,\" he said. \"Speaking as an official of the American government, I can say there is no one who works harder than the United States does to minimize such casualties. \"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added.", "\"I know as a matter of absolute certainty of operations that have been canceled precisely because there was a risk of civilian casualties,\" he added. \"I think there is no question there has been what one Afghan official referred to as 'sort of a bumpy time' over this issue in the last few weeks. I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan.", "I think that it has never threatened the underlying relationship of confidence between our two countries and between our peoples or between our military and the people of Afghanistan. \"That said, we are certainly committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure that such casualties are reduced to the absolute minimum and to working closely, even more closely, with the Afghan government to successfully carry out the military mission.\" The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces.", "The ambassador said the United States has made changes in communication between the U.S. and Afghan forces. \"Steps are already not simply under way but have been taken to improve coordination,\" he said. U.S. and Afghanistan officials have just completed a new round in what is called the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership. A joint U.S.-Afghanistan statement released Thursday referred to the attack. \"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said.", "\"The United States delegation expressed regret over the loss of any innocent civilian lives incurred during security operations,\" the statement said. \"In response to concerns expressed by the government of Afghanistan, the United States is conducting a senior level review and assessment of the August 22 Shindand operation. In addition, both sides recognize the need for establishing a mutually agreed-upon framework and mechanism to minimize civilian casualties and to maintain the strong support of the Afghan people in fighting terrorism.\"" ]

[ "a \"very, very detailed\" medical check to screen for and" ]

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[ "MEXICO CITY, Mexico (CNN) -- Beginning December 1, Mexico City plans to hand out free medicine to elderly men with erectile dysfunction, the local government said. Medications such as Viagra, Levitra or Cialis reportedly will be offered under medical supervision. \"Everyone has the right to be happy,\" said Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, governor of the federal district that encompasses the Mexican capital. \"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday.", "\"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday. \"Many of them are abandoned and lack money. They don't have medical services, and a society that doesn't care for its senior citizens has no dignity.\" The government said it plans to offer Viagra, Levitra or Cialis -- medication used to treat erectile dysfunction -- under adequate medical supervision. It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition.", "It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition. To obtain the medicine, men must first undergo a \"very, very detailed\" medical check to screen for and possibly treat ailments such as hypertension and diabetes, the government said. Centers in Mexico City also will offer a variety of treatment to elderly men and women." ]

[ "Mexico City" ]

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[ "MEXICO CITY, Mexico (CNN) -- Beginning December 1, Mexico City plans to hand out free medicine to elderly men with erectile dysfunction, the local government said. Medications such as Viagra, Levitra or Cialis reportedly will be offered under medical supervision. \"Everyone has the right to be happy,\" said Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, governor of the federal district that encompasses the Mexican capital. \"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday.", "\"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday. \"Many of them are abandoned and lack money. They don't have medical services, and a society that doesn't care for its senior citizens has no dignity.\" The government said it plans to offer Viagra, Levitra or Cialis -- medication used to treat erectile dysfunction -- under adequate medical supervision. It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition.", "It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition. To obtain the medicine, men must first undergo a \"very, very detailed\" medical check to screen for and possibly treat ailments such as hypertension and diabetes, the government said. Centers in Mexico City also will offer a variety of treatment to elderly men and women." ]

[ "erectile dysfunction," ]

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[ "MEXICO CITY, Mexico (CNN) -- Beginning December 1, Mexico City plans to hand out free medicine to elderly men with erectile dysfunction, the local government said. Medications such as Viagra, Levitra or Cialis reportedly will be offered under medical supervision. \"Everyone has the right to be happy,\" said Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, governor of the federal district that encompasses the Mexican capital. \"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday.", "\"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday. \"Many of them are abandoned and lack money. They don't have medical services, and a society that doesn't care for its senior citizens has no dignity.\" The government said it plans to offer Viagra, Levitra or Cialis -- medication used to treat erectile dysfunction -- under adequate medical supervision. It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition.", "It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition. To obtain the medicine, men must first undergo a \"very, very detailed\" medical check to screen for and possibly treat ailments such as hypertension and diabetes, the government said. Centers in Mexico City also will offer a variety of treatment to elderly men and women." ]

[ "erectile dysfunction," ]

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[ "MEXICO CITY, Mexico (CNN) -- Beginning December 1, Mexico City plans to hand out free medicine to elderly men with erectile dysfunction, the local government said. Medications such as Viagra, Levitra or Cialis reportedly will be offered under medical supervision. \"Everyone has the right to be happy,\" said Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, governor of the federal district that encompasses the Mexican capital. \"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday.", "\"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday. \"Many of them are abandoned and lack money. They don't have medical services, and a society that doesn't care for its senior citizens has no dignity.\" The government said it plans to offer Viagra, Levitra or Cialis -- medication used to treat erectile dysfunction -- under adequate medical supervision. It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition.", "It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition. To obtain the medicine, men must first undergo a \"very, very detailed\" medical check to screen for and possibly treat ailments such as hypertension and diabetes, the government said. Centers in Mexico City also will offer a variety of treatment to elderly men and women." ]

[ "to be happy,\"" ]

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[ "MEXICO CITY, Mexico (CNN) -- Beginning December 1, Mexico City plans to hand out free medicine to elderly men with erectile dysfunction, the local government said. Medications such as Viagra, Levitra or Cialis reportedly will be offered under medical supervision. \"Everyone has the right to be happy,\" said Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, governor of the federal district that encompasses the Mexican capital. \"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday.", "\"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday. \"Many of them are abandoned and lack money. They don't have medical services, and a society that doesn't care for its senior citizens has no dignity.\" The government said it plans to offer Viagra, Levitra or Cialis -- medication used to treat erectile dysfunction -- under adequate medical supervision. It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition.", "It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition. To obtain the medicine, men must first undergo a \"very, very detailed\" medical check to screen for and possibly treat ailments such as hypertension and diabetes, the government said. Centers in Mexico City also will offer a variety of treatment to elderly men and women." ]

[ "erectile dysfunction," ]

[ { "end": [ 136 ], "start": [ 116 ] } ]

[ "MEXICO CITY, Mexico (CNN) -- Beginning December 1, Mexico City plans to hand out free medicine to elderly men with erectile dysfunction, the local government said. Medications such as Viagra, Levitra or Cialis reportedly will be offered under medical supervision. \"Everyone has the right to be happy,\" said Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, governor of the federal district that encompasses the Mexican capital. \"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday.", "\"We have to protect people -- senior citizens above all,\" he said in a statement Thursday. \"Many of them are abandoned and lack money. They don't have medical services, and a society that doesn't care for its senior citizens has no dignity.\" The government said it plans to offer Viagra, Levitra or Cialis -- medication used to treat erectile dysfunction -- under adequate medical supervision. It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition.", "It cited figures saying that 70 percent of elderly men suffer from the condition. To obtain the medicine, men must first undergo a \"very, very detailed\" medical check to screen for and possibly treat ailments such as hypertension and diabetes, the government said. Centers in Mexico City also will offer a variety of treatment to elderly men and women." ]

[ "Indian Wells Masters event" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The women's draw at the Indian Wells Masters event has been thrown wide open after second seed Jelena Jankovic and third-seeded Elena Dementieva were both beaten on Saturday. Pavlyuchenkova celebrates her victory over Jelena Jankovic in the Indian Wells Masters. Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.", "Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Meanwhile, Russian Dementieva ran out of steam in the final set to go down 7-6 2-6 6-1 to Czech qualifier Petra Cetkovska -- ensuring only 17 of the 32 seeded women failed to make it out of the second round. Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite.", "Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite. Also through is seventh-seeded Pole Agnieszka Radwanska, who fought back from dropping the opening set to beat Australian Samantha Stosur 3-6 6-3 7-5." ]

[ "Russian Dementieva" ]

[ { "end": [ 477 ], "start": [ 460 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- The women's draw at the Indian Wells Masters event has been thrown wide open after second seed Jelena Jankovic and third-seeded Elena Dementieva were both beaten on Saturday. Pavlyuchenkova celebrates her victory over Jelena Jankovic in the Indian Wells Masters. Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.", "Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Meanwhile, Russian Dementieva ran out of steam in the final set to go down 7-6 2-6 6-1 to Czech qualifier Petra Cetkovska -- ensuring only 17 of the 32 seeded women failed to make it out of the second round. Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite.", "Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite. Also through is seventh-seeded Pole Agnieszka Radwanska, who fought back from dropping the opening set to beat Australian Samantha Stosur 3-6 6-3 7-5." ]

[ "Russian" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The women's draw at the Indian Wells Masters event has been thrown wide open after second seed Jelena Jankovic and third-seeded Elena Dementieva were both beaten on Saturday. Pavlyuchenkova celebrates her victory over Jelena Jankovic in the Indian Wells Masters. Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.", "Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Meanwhile, Russian Dementieva ran out of steam in the final set to go down 7-6 2-6 6-1 to Czech qualifier Petra Cetkovska -- ensuring only 17 of the 32 seeded women failed to make it out of the second round. Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite.", "Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite. Also through is seventh-seeded Pole Agnieszka Radwanska, who fought back from dropping the opening set to beat Australian Samantha Stosur 3-6 6-3 7-5." ]

[ "Pavlyuchenkova" ]

[ { "end": [ 200 ], "start": [ 187 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- The women's draw at the Indian Wells Masters event has been thrown wide open after second seed Jelena Jankovic and third-seeded Elena Dementieva were both beaten on Saturday. Pavlyuchenkova celebrates her victory over Jelena Jankovic in the Indian Wells Masters. Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.", "Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Meanwhile, Russian Dementieva ran out of steam in the final set to go down 7-6 2-6 6-1 to Czech qualifier Petra Cetkovska -- ensuring only 17 of the 32 seeded women failed to make it out of the second round. Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite.", "Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite. Also through is seventh-seeded Pole Agnieszka Radwanska, who fought back from dropping the opening set to beat Australian Samantha Stosur 3-6 6-3 7-5." ]

[ "Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova." ]

[ { "end": [ 444 ], "start": [ 420 ] } ]

[ "(CNN) -- The women's draw at the Indian Wells Masters event has been thrown wide open after second seed Jelena Jankovic and third-seeded Elena Dementieva were both beaten on Saturday. Pavlyuchenkova celebrates her victory over Jelena Jankovic in the Indian Wells Masters. Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.", "Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Meanwhile, Russian Dementieva ran out of steam in the final set to go down 7-6 2-6 6-1 to Czech qualifier Petra Cetkovska -- ensuring only 17 of the 32 seeded women failed to make it out of the second round. Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite.", "Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite. Also through is seventh-seeded Pole Agnieszka Radwanska, who fought back from dropping the opening set to beat Australian Samantha Stosur 3-6 6-3 7-5." ]

[ "Russian" ]

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[ "(CNN) -- The women's draw at the Indian Wells Masters event has been thrown wide open after second seed Jelena Jankovic and third-seeded Elena Dementieva were both beaten on Saturday. Pavlyuchenkova celebrates her victory over Jelena Jankovic in the Indian Wells Masters. Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.", "Serb Jankovic, who ended 2008 as number one in the world but has now dropped to third in the rankings, slumped 6-4 6-4 to Russian 17-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Meanwhile, Russian Dementieva ran out of steam in the final set to go down 7-6 2-6 6-1 to Czech qualifier Petra Cetkovska -- ensuring only 17 of the 32 seeded women failed to make it out of the second round. Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite.", "Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic, the defending champion defeated Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus 6-4 6-3 and now joins top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina as the tournament favorite. Also through is seventh-seeded Pole Agnieszka Radwanska, who fought back from dropping the opening set to beat Australian Samantha Stosur 3-6 6-3 7-5." ]

[ "ruled out resignation," ]

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[ "CISHAN, Taiwan (CNN) -- Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday he accepts responsibility for the government's slow response after Typhoon Morakot slammed into the island killing at more than 120 people and unleashing floods, mudslides and misery. Mourners kneel and pray to the dead as they face the devastated valley of Shiao Lin. Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities.", "Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities. \"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief.", "\"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief. \"Once the weather was good -- that is the 14th of August -- we were able to evacuate 2,518 people. It's a record,\" he said.", "It's a record,\" he said. Hundreds of people still await rescue in remote areas of Taiwan, where torrential downpours, dense fog, rugged terrain and raging rivers have hampered relief efforts. Washed-out roads and collapsed bridges have made some rescue operations impossible Touring disaster areas, Ma has been confronted by angry survivors, and even provoked a scuffle when he opened a weekend baseball game as protesters demanded he step down. Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better.", "Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better. \"We will find out not only to correct the mistakes but (also) to punish the people responsible,\" he said. Rescue efforts were ongoing Sunday with military helicopters bringing stranded villagers to their waiting relatives. Watch rescue efforts in Taiwan » Others, waiting days in anguish for word on their loved ones, lashed out in anger. \"Local officials don't care,\" one man said.", "\"Local officials don't care,\" one man said. \"There are still people there and they don't do anything.\" On Saturday, weeping relatives of typhoon victims set up shrines near devastated villages to calm the spirits of the dead and honor the belief that their souls will return home after seven days. Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain.", "Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain. Before it roared on to mainland China on Sunday, the storm killed at least 123 people in Taiwan. The death toll could climb to more than 300 after more villagers buried by mudslides and floodwaters are found, Taiwan officials have said. Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm.", "Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm. Mudslides inundated some places in the south, including the village of Shiao Lin, where 160 homes were lost. Authorities believe hundreds of people could be trapped under five stories of mud in the village. International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification.", "International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification. The U.S. military has begun a \"modest\" humanitarian aid mission to Taiwan with the dispatch of a Marine Corps C-130 cargo plane carrying plastic tarpaulins for shelter, U.S. defense officials said. Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said.", "Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said. The Navy ship is expected to arrive Monday, but officials could not say when it will launch its heavy-lift helicopters to drop the aid. Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China.", "Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China. CNN's John Vause in Cishan, Taiwan; Pauline Chiou in Shiao Lin, Taiwan; and Mike Mount in Washington contributed to this report." ]

[ "Ma Ying-jeou" ]

[ { "end": [ 51 ], "start": [ 40 ] } ]

[ "CISHAN, Taiwan (CNN) -- Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday he accepts responsibility for the government's slow response after Typhoon Morakot slammed into the island killing at more than 120 people and unleashing floods, mudslides and misery. Mourners kneel and pray to the dead as they face the devastated valley of Shiao Lin. Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities.", "Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities. \"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief.", "\"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief. \"Once the weather was good -- that is the 14th of August -- we were able to evacuate 2,518 people. It's a record,\" he said.", "It's a record,\" he said. Hundreds of people still await rescue in remote areas of Taiwan, where torrential downpours, dense fog, rugged terrain and raging rivers have hampered relief efforts. Washed-out roads and collapsed bridges have made some rescue operations impossible Touring disaster areas, Ma has been confronted by angry survivors, and even provoked a scuffle when he opened a weekend baseball game as protesters demanded he step down. Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better.", "Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better. \"We will find out not only to correct the mistakes but (also) to punish the people responsible,\" he said. Rescue efforts were ongoing Sunday with military helicopters bringing stranded villagers to their waiting relatives. Watch rescue efforts in Taiwan » Others, waiting days in anguish for word on their loved ones, lashed out in anger. \"Local officials don't care,\" one man said.", "\"Local officials don't care,\" one man said. \"There are still people there and they don't do anything.\" On Saturday, weeping relatives of typhoon victims set up shrines near devastated villages to calm the spirits of the dead and honor the belief that their souls will return home after seven days. Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain.", "Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain. Before it roared on to mainland China on Sunday, the storm killed at least 123 people in Taiwan. The death toll could climb to more than 300 after more villagers buried by mudslides and floodwaters are found, Taiwan officials have said. Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm.", "Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm. Mudslides inundated some places in the south, including the village of Shiao Lin, where 160 homes were lost. Authorities believe hundreds of people could be trapped under five stories of mud in the village. International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification.", "International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification. The U.S. military has begun a \"modest\" humanitarian aid mission to Taiwan with the dispatch of a Marine Corps C-130 cargo plane carrying plastic tarpaulins for shelter, U.S. defense officials said. Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said.", "Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said. The Navy ship is expected to arrive Monday, but officials could not say when it will launch its heavy-lift helicopters to drop the aid. Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China.", "Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China. CNN's John Vause in Cishan, Taiwan; Pauline Chiou in Shiao Lin, Taiwan; and Mike Mount in Washington contributed to this report." ]

[ "Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou" ]

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[ "CISHAN, Taiwan (CNN) -- Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday he accepts responsibility for the government's slow response after Typhoon Morakot slammed into the island killing at more than 120 people and unleashing floods, mudslides and misery. Mourners kneel and pray to the dead as they face the devastated valley of Shiao Lin. Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities.", "Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities. \"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief.", "\"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief. \"Once the weather was good -- that is the 14th of August -- we were able to evacuate 2,518 people. It's a record,\" he said.", "It's a record,\" he said. Hundreds of people still await rescue in remote areas of Taiwan, where torrential downpours, dense fog, rugged terrain and raging rivers have hampered relief efforts. Washed-out roads and collapsed bridges have made some rescue operations impossible Touring disaster areas, Ma has been confronted by angry survivors, and even provoked a scuffle when he opened a weekend baseball game as protesters demanded he step down. Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better.", "Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better. \"We will find out not only to correct the mistakes but (also) to punish the people responsible,\" he said. Rescue efforts were ongoing Sunday with military helicopters bringing stranded villagers to their waiting relatives. Watch rescue efforts in Taiwan » Others, waiting days in anguish for word on their loved ones, lashed out in anger. \"Local officials don't care,\" one man said.", "\"Local officials don't care,\" one man said. \"There are still people there and they don't do anything.\" On Saturday, weeping relatives of typhoon victims set up shrines near devastated villages to calm the spirits of the dead and honor the belief that their souls will return home after seven days. Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain.", "Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain. Before it roared on to mainland China on Sunday, the storm killed at least 123 people in Taiwan. The death toll could climb to more than 300 after more villagers buried by mudslides and floodwaters are found, Taiwan officials have said. Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm.", "Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm. Mudslides inundated some places in the south, including the village of Shiao Lin, where 160 homes were lost. Authorities believe hundreds of people could be trapped under five stories of mud in the village. International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification.", "International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification. The U.S. military has begun a \"modest\" humanitarian aid mission to Taiwan with the dispatch of a Marine Corps C-130 cargo plane carrying plastic tarpaulins for shelter, U.S. defense officials said. Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said.", "Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said. The Navy ship is expected to arrive Monday, but officials could not say when it will launch its heavy-lift helicopters to drop the aid. Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China.", "Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China. CNN's John Vause in Cishan, Taiwan; Pauline Chiou in Shiao Lin, Taiwan; and Mike Mount in Washington contributed to this report." ]

[ "valley of Shiao Lin." ]

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[ "CISHAN, Taiwan (CNN) -- Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday he accepts responsibility for the government's slow response after Typhoon Morakot slammed into the island killing at more than 120 people and unleashing floods, mudslides and misery. Mourners kneel and pray to the dead as they face the devastated valley of Shiao Lin. Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities.", "Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities. \"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief.", "\"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief. \"Once the weather was good -- that is the 14th of August -- we were able to evacuate 2,518 people. It's a record,\" he said.", "It's a record,\" he said. Hundreds of people still await rescue in remote areas of Taiwan, where torrential downpours, dense fog, rugged terrain and raging rivers have hampered relief efforts. Washed-out roads and collapsed bridges have made some rescue operations impossible Touring disaster areas, Ma has been confronted by angry survivors, and even provoked a scuffle when he opened a weekend baseball game as protesters demanded he step down. Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better.", "Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better. \"We will find out not only to correct the mistakes but (also) to punish the people responsible,\" he said. Rescue efforts were ongoing Sunday with military helicopters bringing stranded villagers to their waiting relatives. Watch rescue efforts in Taiwan » Others, waiting days in anguish for word on their loved ones, lashed out in anger. \"Local officials don't care,\" one man said.", "\"Local officials don't care,\" one man said. \"There are still people there and they don't do anything.\" On Saturday, weeping relatives of typhoon victims set up shrines near devastated villages to calm the spirits of the dead and honor the belief that their souls will return home after seven days. Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain.", "Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain. Before it roared on to mainland China on Sunday, the storm killed at least 123 people in Taiwan. The death toll could climb to more than 300 after more villagers buried by mudslides and floodwaters are found, Taiwan officials have said. Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm.", "Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm. Mudslides inundated some places in the south, including the village of Shiao Lin, where 160 homes were lost. Authorities believe hundreds of people could be trapped under five stories of mud in the village. International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification.", "International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification. The U.S. military has begun a \"modest\" humanitarian aid mission to Taiwan with the dispatch of a Marine Corps C-130 cargo plane carrying plastic tarpaulins for shelter, U.S. defense officials said. Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said.", "Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said. The Navy ship is expected to arrive Monday, but officials could not say when it will launch its heavy-lift helicopters to drop the aid. Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China.", "Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China. CNN's John Vause in Cishan, Taiwan; Pauline Chiou in Shiao Lin, Taiwan; and Mike Mount in Washington contributed to this report." ]

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[ "CISHAN, Taiwan (CNN) -- Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday he accepts responsibility for the government's slow response after Typhoon Morakot slammed into the island killing at more than 120 people and unleashing floods, mudslides and misery. Mourners kneel and pray to the dead as they face the devastated valley of Shiao Lin. Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities.", "Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities. \"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief.", "\"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief. \"Once the weather was good -- that is the 14th of August -- we were able to evacuate 2,518 people. It's a record,\" he said.", "It's a record,\" he said. Hundreds of people still await rescue in remote areas of Taiwan, where torrential downpours, dense fog, rugged terrain and raging rivers have hampered relief efforts. Washed-out roads and collapsed bridges have made some rescue operations impossible Touring disaster areas, Ma has been confronted by angry survivors, and even provoked a scuffle when he opened a weekend baseball game as protesters demanded he step down. Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better.", "Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better. \"We will find out not only to correct the mistakes but (also) to punish the people responsible,\" he said. Rescue efforts were ongoing Sunday with military helicopters bringing stranded villagers to their waiting relatives. Watch rescue efforts in Taiwan » Others, waiting days in anguish for word on their loved ones, lashed out in anger. \"Local officials don't care,\" one man said.", "\"Local officials don't care,\" one man said. \"There are still people there and they don't do anything.\" On Saturday, weeping relatives of typhoon victims set up shrines near devastated villages to calm the spirits of the dead and honor the belief that their souls will return home after seven days. Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain.", "Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain. Before it roared on to mainland China on Sunday, the storm killed at least 123 people in Taiwan. The death toll could climb to more than 300 after more villagers buried by mudslides and floodwaters are found, Taiwan officials have said. Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm.", "Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm. Mudslides inundated some places in the south, including the village of Shiao Lin, where 160 homes were lost. Authorities believe hundreds of people could be trapped under five stories of mud in the village. International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification.", "International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification. The U.S. military has begun a \"modest\" humanitarian aid mission to Taiwan with the dispatch of a Marine Corps C-130 cargo plane carrying plastic tarpaulins for shelter, U.S. defense officials said. Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said.", "Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said. The Navy ship is expected to arrive Monday, but officials could not say when it will launch its heavy-lift helicopters to drop the aid. Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China.", "Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China. CNN's John Vause in Cishan, Taiwan; Pauline Chiou in Shiao Lin, Taiwan; and Mike Mount in Washington contributed to this report." ]

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[ "CISHAN, Taiwan (CNN) -- Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday he accepts responsibility for the government's slow response after Typhoon Morakot slammed into the island killing at more than 120 people and unleashing floods, mudslides and misery. Mourners kneel and pray to the dead as they face the devastated valley of Shiao Lin. Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities.", "Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities. \"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief.", "\"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief. \"Once the weather was good -- that is the 14th of August -- we were able to evacuate 2,518 people. It's a record,\" he said.", "It's a record,\" he said. Hundreds of people still await rescue in remote areas of Taiwan, where torrential downpours, dense fog, rugged terrain and raging rivers have hampered relief efforts. Washed-out roads and collapsed bridges have made some rescue operations impossible Touring disaster areas, Ma has been confronted by angry survivors, and even provoked a scuffle when he opened a weekend baseball game as protesters demanded he step down. Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better.", "Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better. \"We will find out not only to correct the mistakes but (also) to punish the people responsible,\" he said. Rescue efforts were ongoing Sunday with military helicopters bringing stranded villagers to their waiting relatives. Watch rescue efforts in Taiwan » Others, waiting days in anguish for word on their loved ones, lashed out in anger. \"Local officials don't care,\" one man said.", "\"Local officials don't care,\" one man said. \"There are still people there and they don't do anything.\" On Saturday, weeping relatives of typhoon victims set up shrines near devastated villages to calm the spirits of the dead and honor the belief that their souls will return home after seven days. Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain.", "Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain. Before it roared on to mainland China on Sunday, the storm killed at least 123 people in Taiwan. The death toll could climb to more than 300 after more villagers buried by mudslides and floodwaters are found, Taiwan officials have said. Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm.", "Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm. Mudslides inundated some places in the south, including the village of Shiao Lin, where 160 homes were lost. Authorities believe hundreds of people could be trapped under five stories of mud in the village. International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification.", "International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification. The U.S. military has begun a \"modest\" humanitarian aid mission to Taiwan with the dispatch of a Marine Corps C-130 cargo plane carrying plastic tarpaulins for shelter, U.S. defense officials said. Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said.", "Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said. The Navy ship is expected to arrive Monday, but officials could not say when it will launch its heavy-lift helicopters to drop the aid. Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China.", "Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China. CNN's John Vause in Cishan, Taiwan; Pauline Chiou in Shiao Lin, Taiwan; and Mike Mount in Washington contributed to this report." ]

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[ "CISHAN, Taiwan (CNN) -- Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday he accepts responsibility for the government's slow response after Typhoon Morakot slammed into the island killing at more than 120 people and unleashing floods, mudslides and misery. Mourners kneel and pray to the dead as they face the devastated valley of Shiao Lin. Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities.", "Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities. \"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief.", "\"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief. \"Once the weather was good -- that is the 14th of August -- we were able to evacuate 2,518 people. It's a record,\" he said.", "It's a record,\" he said. Hundreds of people still await rescue in remote areas of Taiwan, where torrential downpours, dense fog, rugged terrain and raging rivers have hampered relief efforts. Washed-out roads and collapsed bridges have made some rescue operations impossible Touring disaster areas, Ma has been confronted by angry survivors, and even provoked a scuffle when he opened a weekend baseball game as protesters demanded he step down. Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better.", "Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better. \"We will find out not only to correct the mistakes but (also) to punish the people responsible,\" he said. Rescue efforts were ongoing Sunday with military helicopters bringing stranded villagers to their waiting relatives. Watch rescue efforts in Taiwan » Others, waiting days in anguish for word on their loved ones, lashed out in anger. \"Local officials don't care,\" one man said.", "\"Local officials don't care,\" one man said. \"There are still people there and they don't do anything.\" On Saturday, weeping relatives of typhoon victims set up shrines near devastated villages to calm the spirits of the dead and honor the belief that their souls will return home after seven days. Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain.", "Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain. Before it roared on to mainland China on Sunday, the storm killed at least 123 people in Taiwan. The death toll could climb to more than 300 after more villagers buried by mudslides and floodwaters are found, Taiwan officials have said. Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm.", "Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm. Mudslides inundated some places in the south, including the village of Shiao Lin, where 160 homes were lost. Authorities believe hundreds of people could be trapped under five stories of mud in the village. International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification.", "International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification. The U.S. military has begun a \"modest\" humanitarian aid mission to Taiwan with the dispatch of a Marine Corps C-130 cargo plane carrying plastic tarpaulins for shelter, U.S. defense officials said. Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said.", "Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said. The Navy ship is expected to arrive Monday, but officials could not say when it will launch its heavy-lift helicopters to drop the aid. Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China.", "Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China. CNN's John Vause in Cishan, Taiwan; Pauline Chiou in Shiao Lin, Taiwan; and Mike Mount in Washington contributed to this report." ]

[ "more than 120" ]

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[ "CISHAN, Taiwan (CNN) -- Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday he accepts responsibility for the government's slow response after Typhoon Morakot slammed into the island killing at more than 120 people and unleashing floods, mudslides and misery. Mourners kneel and pray to the dead as they face the devastated valley of Shiao Lin. Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities.", "Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities. \"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief.", "\"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief. \"Once the weather was good -- that is the 14th of August -- we were able to evacuate 2,518 people. It's a record,\" he said.", "It's a record,\" he said. Hundreds of people still await rescue in remote areas of Taiwan, where torrential downpours, dense fog, rugged terrain and raging rivers have hampered relief efforts. Washed-out roads and collapsed bridges have made some rescue operations impossible Touring disaster areas, Ma has been confronted by angry survivors, and even provoked a scuffle when he opened a weekend baseball game as protesters demanded he step down. Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better.", "Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better. \"We will find out not only to correct the mistakes but (also) to punish the people responsible,\" he said. Rescue efforts were ongoing Sunday with military helicopters bringing stranded villagers to their waiting relatives. Watch rescue efforts in Taiwan » Others, waiting days in anguish for word on their loved ones, lashed out in anger. \"Local officials don't care,\" one man said.", "\"Local officials don't care,\" one man said. \"There are still people there and they don't do anything.\" On Saturday, weeping relatives of typhoon victims set up shrines near devastated villages to calm the spirits of the dead and honor the belief that their souls will return home after seven days. Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain.", "Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain. Before it roared on to mainland China on Sunday, the storm killed at least 123 people in Taiwan. The death toll could climb to more than 300 after more villagers buried by mudslides and floodwaters are found, Taiwan officials have said. Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm.", "Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm. Mudslides inundated some places in the south, including the village of Shiao Lin, where 160 homes were lost. Authorities believe hundreds of people could be trapped under five stories of mud in the village. International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification.", "International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification. The U.S. military has begun a \"modest\" humanitarian aid mission to Taiwan with the dispatch of a Marine Corps C-130 cargo plane carrying plastic tarpaulins for shelter, U.S. defense officials said. Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said.", "Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said. The Navy ship is expected to arrive Monday, but officials could not say when it will launch its heavy-lift helicopters to drop the aid. Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China.", "Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China. CNN's John Vause in Cishan, Taiwan; Pauline Chiou in Shiao Lin, Taiwan; and Mike Mount in Washington contributed to this report." ]

[ "2,518" ]

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[ "CISHAN, Taiwan (CNN) -- Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday he accepts responsibility for the government's slow response after Typhoon Morakot slammed into the island killing at more than 120 people and unleashing floods, mudslides and misery. Mourners kneel and pray to the dead as they face the devastated valley of Shiao Lin. Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities.", "Ma, who has faced heavy criticism from victims of the disaster, ruled out resignation, insisting his government did its best in the face of difficulties, however he pledged an investigation into any irregularities. \"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief.", "\"Certainly, I will take full responsibility whatever the blame is because, after all, I am the president of this country,\" Ma told CNN, saying heavy rains grounded rescue helicopters in the first few days after the storm hit, delaying relief. \"Once the weather was good -- that is the 14th of August -- we were able to evacuate 2,518 people. It's a record,\" he said.", "It's a record,\" he said. Hundreds of people still await rescue in remote areas of Taiwan, where torrential downpours, dense fog, rugged terrain and raging rivers have hampered relief efforts. Washed-out roads and collapsed bridges have made some rescue operations impossible Touring disaster areas, Ma has been confronted by angry survivors, and even provoked a scuffle when he opened a weekend baseball game as protesters demanded he step down. Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better.", "Ma has offered apologies and promises to do better. \"We will find out not only to correct the mistakes but (also) to punish the people responsible,\" he said. Rescue efforts were ongoing Sunday with military helicopters bringing stranded villagers to their waiting relatives. Watch rescue efforts in Taiwan » Others, waiting days in anguish for word on their loved ones, lashed out in anger. \"Local officials don't care,\" one man said.", "\"Local officials don't care,\" one man said. \"There are still people there and they don't do anything.\" On Saturday, weeping relatives of typhoon victims set up shrines near devastated villages to calm the spirits of the dead and honor the belief that their souls will return home after seven days. Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain.", "Watch mourners call home souls of the dead » Morakot hit the island last weekend, dropping 2.6 meters (102 inches) of rain. Before it roared on to mainland China on Sunday, the storm killed at least 123 people in Taiwan. The death toll could climb to more than 300 after more villagers buried by mudslides and floodwaters are found, Taiwan officials have said. Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm.", "Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm. Mudslides inundated some places in the south, including the village of Shiao Lin, where 160 homes were lost. Authorities believe hundreds of people could be trapped under five stories of mud in the village. International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification.", "International aid efforts were mobilizing on Sunday, however these were complicated by diplomatic pitfalls in the face of China's territorial claims over Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province awaiting reunification. The U.S. military has begun a \"modest\" humanitarian aid mission to Taiwan with the dispatch of a Marine Corps C-130 cargo plane carrying plastic tarpaulins for shelter, U.S. defense officials said. Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said.", "Also Sunday, the USS Denver was en route to the Taiwanese coast with additional humanitarian aid and water purification capabilities, the officials said. The Navy ship is expected to arrive Monday, but officials could not say when it will launch its heavy-lift helicopters to drop the aid. Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China.", "Sources in Washington have said in providing aid to Taiwan, the United States must be sensitive to its territorial relationship with China. CNN's John Vause in Cishan, Taiwan; Pauline Chiou in Shiao Lin, Taiwan; and Mike Mount in Washington contributed to this report." ]

[ "suspicious toilet attendant," ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

[ "George Michael" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pop star George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs, the UK's Press Association reported. George Michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.", "He was later released with a caution for possession of class A and class C drugs. The statement did not name Michael, but other sources confirmed his identity. Reports Sunday said Michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant, PA said. The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past.", "The 45-year-old, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past. In an inteview with the BBC last year he admitted: \"I'm a happy man and I can afford my marijuana so that's not a problem.\" Last May he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car." ]

[ "from the Greek \"bios,\" meaning \"life,\" and \"mimesis,\" meaning \"imitate.\"" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- \"Doing it nature's way has the potential to change the way we grow food, make materials, harness energy, heal ourselves, store information, and conduct business.\" Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars.", "Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars. Janine is a champion of the biomimicry movement and helps companies to improve designs by turning to Nature. The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies.", "The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies. In her capacity as \"biologist at the design table,\" Janine helps companies like Nike and Hewlett Packard to innovate and improve their designs by using what already exists in nature. She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year.", "She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year. Janine coined the term \"biomimicry\" from the Greek \"bios,\" meaning \"life,\" and \"mimesis,\" meaning \"imitate.\" \"It was a surprise to me when the phone started ringing after my book came out in 1997,\" she told CNN. \"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve.", "\"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve. They said, 'gee the book is fabulous, it's about all this science that's happening in early stage research. But we're doing innovation in real time. Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\"", "Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\" So far, using nature's design genius has led to the creation of bat-inspired ultrasonic canes for the blind, synthetic sheets that collect water from mist and fog as desert beetles do, and paint that self-cleans like a lotus leaf. Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines.", "Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines. Before Janine wrote her book, there wasn't even a word to describe the work of a few scattered scientists looking for inspiration through nature in different corners of the world. History is, of course, littered with examples of humans copying nature's design. One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral.", "One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral. Whilst out walking his dog one day de Mestral became annoyed by the burrs catching and sticking to his clothes and in his dog's fur. He decided to study them under a microscope. The magnification revealed a network of tiny hooks. The product of his labors was Velcro, which was patented in 1951. At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development.", "At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development. Its failures are now fossils. She believes its successes contain strategies the human race can copy in its quest for a sustainable future. Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana.", "Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana. She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing.", "She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing. Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge.", "Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge. \"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN.", "\"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN. \"I'd be talking to groups of mayors and talking to the European parliament, policy makers and they all wanted to know how can we learn from nature how to design a more sustainable world.\" \"They want to know if there are blue prints, and of course there are. And they said 'great, bring over your biologists" ]

[ "Janine" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- \"Doing it nature's way has the potential to change the way we grow food, make materials, harness energy, heal ourselves, store information, and conduct business.\" Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars.", "Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars. Janine is a champion of the biomimicry movement and helps companies to improve designs by turning to Nature. The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies.", "The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies. In her capacity as \"biologist at the design table,\" Janine helps companies like Nike and Hewlett Packard to innovate and improve their designs by using what already exists in nature. She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year.", "She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year. Janine coined the term \"biomimicry\" from the Greek \"bios,\" meaning \"life,\" and \"mimesis,\" meaning \"imitate.\" \"It was a surprise to me when the phone started ringing after my book came out in 1997,\" she told CNN. \"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve.", "\"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve. They said, 'gee the book is fabulous, it's about all this science that's happening in early stage research. But we're doing innovation in real time. Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\"", "Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\" So far, using nature's design genius has led to the creation of bat-inspired ultrasonic canes for the blind, synthetic sheets that collect water from mist and fog as desert beetles do, and paint that self-cleans like a lotus leaf. Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines.", "Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines. Before Janine wrote her book, there wasn't even a word to describe the work of a few scattered scientists looking for inspiration through nature in different corners of the world. History is, of course, littered with examples of humans copying nature's design. One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral.", "One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral. Whilst out walking his dog one day de Mestral became annoyed by the burrs catching and sticking to his clothes and in his dog's fur. He decided to study them under a microscope. The magnification revealed a network of tiny hooks. The product of his labors was Velcro, which was patented in 1951. At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development.", "At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development. Its failures are now fossils. She believes its successes contain strategies the human race can copy in its quest for a sustainable future. Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana.", "Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana. She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing.", "She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing. Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge.", "Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge. \"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN.", "\"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN. \"I'd be talking to groups of mayors and talking to the European parliament, policy makers and they all wanted to know how can we learn from nature how to design a more sustainable world.\" \"They want to know if there are blue prints, and of course there are. And they said 'great, bring over your biologists" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- \"Doing it nature's way has the potential to change the way we grow food, make materials, harness energy, heal ourselves, store information, and conduct business.\" Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars.", "Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars. Janine is a champion of the biomimicry movement and helps companies to improve designs by turning to Nature. The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies.", "The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies. In her capacity as \"biologist at the design table,\" Janine helps companies like Nike and Hewlett Packard to innovate and improve their designs by using what already exists in nature. She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year.", "She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year. Janine coined the term \"biomimicry\" from the Greek \"bios,\" meaning \"life,\" and \"mimesis,\" meaning \"imitate.\" \"It was a surprise to me when the phone started ringing after my book came out in 1997,\" she told CNN. \"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve.", "\"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve. They said, 'gee the book is fabulous, it's about all this science that's happening in early stage research. But we're doing innovation in real time. Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\"", "Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\" So far, using nature's design genius has led to the creation of bat-inspired ultrasonic canes for the blind, synthetic sheets that collect water from mist and fog as desert beetles do, and paint that self-cleans like a lotus leaf. Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines.", "Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines. Before Janine wrote her book, there wasn't even a word to describe the work of a few scattered scientists looking for inspiration through nature in different corners of the world. History is, of course, littered with examples of humans copying nature's design. One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral.", "One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral. Whilst out walking his dog one day de Mestral became annoyed by the burrs catching and sticking to his clothes and in his dog's fur. He decided to study them under a microscope. The magnification revealed a network of tiny hooks. The product of his labors was Velcro, which was patented in 1951. At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development.", "At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development. Its failures are now fossils. She believes its successes contain strategies the human race can copy in its quest for a sustainable future. Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana.", "Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana. She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing.", "She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing. Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge.", "Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge. \"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN.", "\"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN. \"I'd be talking to groups of mayors and talking to the European parliament, policy makers and they all wanted to know how can we learn from nature how to design a more sustainable world.\" \"They want to know if there are blue prints, and of course there are. And they said 'great, bring over your biologists" ]

[ "a decade ago," ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- \"Doing it nature's way has the potential to change the way we grow food, make materials, harness energy, heal ourselves, store information, and conduct business.\" Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars.", "Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars. Janine is a champion of the biomimicry movement and helps companies to improve designs by turning to Nature. The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies.", "The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies. In her capacity as \"biologist at the design table,\" Janine helps companies like Nike and Hewlett Packard to innovate and improve their designs by using what already exists in nature. She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year.", "She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year. Janine coined the term \"biomimicry\" from the Greek \"bios,\" meaning \"life,\" and \"mimesis,\" meaning \"imitate.\" \"It was a surprise to me when the phone started ringing after my book came out in 1997,\" she told CNN. \"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve.", "\"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve. They said, 'gee the book is fabulous, it's about all this science that's happening in early stage research. But we're doing innovation in real time. Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\"", "Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\" So far, using nature's design genius has led to the creation of bat-inspired ultrasonic canes for the blind, synthetic sheets that collect water from mist and fog as desert beetles do, and paint that self-cleans like a lotus leaf. Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines.", "Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines. Before Janine wrote her book, there wasn't even a word to describe the work of a few scattered scientists looking for inspiration through nature in different corners of the world. History is, of course, littered with examples of humans copying nature's design. One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral.", "One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral. Whilst out walking his dog one day de Mestral became annoyed by the burrs catching and sticking to his clothes and in his dog's fur. He decided to study them under a microscope. The magnification revealed a network of tiny hooks. The product of his labors was Velcro, which was patented in 1951. At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development.", "At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development. Its failures are now fossils. She believes its successes contain strategies the human race can copy in its quest for a sustainable future. Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana.", "Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana. She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing.", "She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing. Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge.", "Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge. \"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN.", "\"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN. \"I'd be talking to groups of mayors and talking to the European parliament, policy makers and they all wanted to know how can we learn from nature how to design a more sustainable world.\" \"They want to know if there are blue prints, and of course there are. And they said 'great, bring over your biologists" ]

[ "Janine Benyus" ]

[ { "end": [ 200 ], "start": [ 188 ] } ]

[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- \"Doing it nature's way has the potential to change the way we grow food, make materials, harness energy, heal ourselves, store information, and conduct business.\" Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars.", "Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars. Janine is a champion of the biomimicry movement and helps companies to improve designs by turning to Nature. The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies.", "The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies. In her capacity as \"biologist at the design table,\" Janine helps companies like Nike and Hewlett Packard to innovate and improve their designs by using what already exists in nature. She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year.", "She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year. Janine coined the term \"biomimicry\" from the Greek \"bios,\" meaning \"life,\" and \"mimesis,\" meaning \"imitate.\" \"It was a surprise to me when the phone started ringing after my book came out in 1997,\" she told CNN. \"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve.", "\"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve. They said, 'gee the book is fabulous, it's about all this science that's happening in early stage research. But we're doing innovation in real time. Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\"", "Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\" So far, using nature's design genius has led to the creation of bat-inspired ultrasonic canes for the blind, synthetic sheets that collect water from mist and fog as desert beetles do, and paint that self-cleans like a lotus leaf. Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines.", "Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines. Before Janine wrote her book, there wasn't even a word to describe the work of a few scattered scientists looking for inspiration through nature in different corners of the world. History is, of course, littered with examples of humans copying nature's design. One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral.", "One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral. Whilst out walking his dog one day de Mestral became annoyed by the burrs catching and sticking to his clothes and in his dog's fur. He decided to study them under a microscope. The magnification revealed a network of tiny hooks. The product of his labors was Velcro, which was patented in 1951. At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development.", "At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development. Its failures are now fossils. She believes its successes contain strategies the human race can copy in its quest for a sustainable future. Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana.", "Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana. She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing.", "She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing. Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge.", "Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge. \"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN.", "\"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN. \"I'd be talking to groups of mayors and talking to the European parliament, policy makers and they all wanted to know how can we learn from nature how to design a more sustainable world.\" \"They want to know if there are blue prints, and of course there are. And they said 'great, bring over your biologists" ]

[ "Time magazine" ]

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[ "LONDON, England (CNN) -- \"Doing it nature's way has the potential to change the way we grow food, make materials, harness energy, heal ourselves, store information, and conduct business.\" Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars.", "Janine Benyus When self-confessed \"nature nerd\" Janine Benyus coined the term \"biomimicry\" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars. Janine is a champion of the biomimicry movement and helps companies to improve designs by turning to Nature. The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies.", "The natural sciences writer now gives talks on the subject to riveted crowds and is a consultant to some of world's biggest companies. In her capacity as \"biologist at the design table,\" Janine helps companies like Nike and Hewlett Packard to innovate and improve their designs by using what already exists in nature. She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year.", "She also appeared as a consultant in the apocalyptic environmental documentary \"11th Hour,\" produced by Leonardo DiCaprio last year. Janine coined the term \"biomimicry\" from the Greek \"bios,\" meaning \"life,\" and \"mimesis,\" meaning \"imitate.\" \"It was a surprise to me when the phone started ringing after my book came out in 1997,\" she told CNN. \"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve.", "\"It was companies and individual inventors, companies that were inventing everyday and they had problems to solve. They said, 'gee the book is fabulous, it's about all this science that's happening in early stage research. But we're doing innovation in real time. Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\"", "Can you come and be a biologist at the design table?\" So far, using nature's design genius has led to the creation of bat-inspired ultrasonic canes for the blind, synthetic sheets that collect water from mist and fog as desert beetles do, and paint that self-cleans like a lotus leaf. Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines.", "Scientists are also working on making solar cells like leaves and supertough ceramics that resemble the inner shells of abalone, which is twice as durable as the ceramics used in jet engines. Before Janine wrote her book, there wasn't even a word to describe the work of a few scattered scientists looking for inspiration through nature in different corners of the world. History is, of course, littered with examples of humans copying nature's design. One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral.", "One of the most notable was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral. Whilst out walking his dog one day de Mestral became annoyed by the burrs catching and sticking to his clothes and in his dog's fur. He decided to study them under a microscope. The magnification revealed a network of tiny hooks. The product of his labors was Velcro, which was patented in 1951. At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development.", "At the core of Janine's beliefs is that nature has already spent 3.8 billion years on research and development. Its failures are now fossils. She believes its successes contain strategies the human race can copy in its quest for a sustainable future. Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana.", "Janine has cultivated a deep knowledge of the natural world, beginning with direct observation in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, continuing in habitats from Maine to West Virginia where she worked as a backcountry guide, and now, in her home wilds of Montana. She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing.", "She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with two degrees in Natural Resource Management and English Literature/Writing. Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge.", "Named by Time magazine as an environmental hero of 2007, she's now writing the sequel book, \"Nature's 100 Best Technologies,\" and also consults through her firm The Biomimicry Guild, which came about following the massive demand for her knowledge. \"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN.", "\"From interiors, manufacturing everything from apparel to transportation to bath and kitchen and carpets and furniture and sneakers, and even cities,\" she told CNN. \"I'd be talking to groups of mayors and talking to the European parliament, policy makers and they all wanted to know how can we learn from nature how to design a more sustainable world.\" \"They want to know if there are blue prints, and of course there are. And they said 'great, bring over your biologists" ]

[ "Adm. Michael Mullen" ]

[ { "end": [ 229 ], "start": [ 211 ] } ]

[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday amid tensions between the two countries about U.S. military incursions into Pakistan's tribal areas. Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's new prime minister and its military chief. Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Pakistan's military chief, Gen. Parvez Kayani, Mullen's office said.", "Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Pakistan's military chief, Gen. Parvez Kayani, Mullen's office said. Relations between the United States and Pakistan have been tense since the U.S. military sent ground forces into Pakistan's tribal regions earlier this month without Islamabad's permission. The incident prompted the Pakistani government to summon the U.S. ambassador to voice its disapproval, as well as deliver a \"demarche\" (a diplomatic petition or protest) through its ambassador in Washington.", "The incident prompted the Pakistani government to summon the U.S. ambassador to voice its disapproval, as well as deliver a \"demarche\" (a diplomatic petition or protest) through its ambassador in Washington. Last week, Kayani announced no foreign forces will be allowed to conduct operations inside Pakistan in light of the \"reckless\" U.S. military ground operation. Kayani said Pakistan's \"territorial integrity ... will be defended at all cost and no external force is allowed to conduct operations ... inside Pakistan.\"", "Kayani said Pakistan's \"territorial integrity ... will be defended at all cost and no external force is allowed to conduct operations ... inside Pakistan.\" His announcement came amid media reports that several months ago, President Bush authorized U.S. special forces to carry out ground assaults inside Pakistan without first seeking Islamabad's permission. Meanwhile, a suicide attack late Tuesday evening in the restive area of Swat killed three soldiers and wounded six others, the Pakistani military told CNN.", "Meanwhile, a suicide attack late Tuesday evening in the restive area of Swat killed three soldiers and wounded six others, the Pakistani military told CNN. Pakistan army spokesman Major Murad Khan said the driver of the suicide car bomb tried to ram the gate of a military checkpoint at a school in the Swat District. Troops shot from the check-post before the attacker reached his target, Khan said. The car exploded, and militants shot back as they ran away.", "The car exploded, and militants shot back as they ran away. The incident happened at a time when Muslims break their fasts in the month of Ramadhan. Swat militants loyal to banned religious leader Maulana Fazlullah have claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the military. The suicide attacker in the car was killed. A few others were also believed to have been killed or injured, but Khan said there were no confirmed numbers because it was dark and the militants removed the bodies of their dead and wounded.", "A few others were also believed to have been killed or injured, but Khan said there were no confirmed numbers because it was dark and the militants removed the bodies of their dead and wounded. The explosion occurred at the Tutano Bandai school of Tehsil Kabal in Swat District in the North West Frontier Province. A military spokesman offer no additional details. CNN's Jamie McIntyre and Zein Basravi contributed to this report." ]

[ "tribal areas." ]

[ { "end": [ 206 ], "start": [ 194 ] } ]

[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday amid tensions between the two countries about U.S. military incursions into Pakistan's tribal areas. Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's new prime minister and its military chief. Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Pakistan's military chief, Gen. Parvez Kayani, Mullen's office said.", "Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Pakistan's military chief, Gen. Parvez Kayani, Mullen's office said. Relations between the United States and Pakistan have been tense since the U.S. military sent ground forces into Pakistan's tribal regions earlier this month without Islamabad's permission. The incident prompted the Pakistani government to summon the U.S. ambassador to voice its disapproval, as well as deliver a \"demarche\" (a diplomatic petition or protest) through its ambassador in Washington.", "The incident prompted the Pakistani government to summon the U.S. ambassador to voice its disapproval, as well as deliver a \"demarche\" (a diplomatic petition or protest) through its ambassador in Washington. Last week, Kayani announced no foreign forces will be allowed to conduct operations inside Pakistan in light of the \"reckless\" U.S. military ground operation. Kayani said Pakistan's \"territorial integrity ... will be defended at all cost and no external force is allowed to conduct operations ... inside Pakistan.\"", "Kayani said Pakistan's \"territorial integrity ... will be defended at all cost and no external force is allowed to conduct operations ... inside Pakistan.\" His announcement came amid media reports that several months ago, President Bush authorized U.S. special forces to carry out ground assaults inside Pakistan without first seeking Islamabad's permission. Meanwhile, a suicide attack late Tuesday evening in the restive area of Swat killed three soldiers and wounded six others, the Pakistani military told CNN.", "Meanwhile, a suicide attack late Tuesday evening in the restive area of Swat killed three soldiers and wounded six others, the Pakistani military told CNN. Pakistan army spokesman Major Murad Khan said the driver of the suicide car bomb tried to ram the gate of a military checkpoint at a school in the Swat District. Troops shot from the check-post before the attacker reached his target, Khan said. The car exploded, and militants shot back as they ran away.", "The car exploded, and militants shot back as they ran away. The incident happened at a time when Muslims break their fasts in the month of Ramadhan. Swat militants loyal to banned religious leader Maulana Fazlullah have claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the military. The suicide attacker in the car was killed. A few others were also believed to have been killed or injured, but Khan said there were no confirmed numbers because it was dark and the militants removed the bodies of their dead and wounded.", "A few others were also believed to have been killed or injured, but Khan said there were no confirmed numbers because it was dark and the militants removed the bodies of their dead and wounded. The explosion occurred at the Tutano Bandai school of Tehsil Kabal in Swat District in the North West Frontier Province. A military spokesman offer no additional details. CNN's Jamie McIntyre and Zein Basravi contributed to this report." ]

[ "six" ]

[ { "end": [ 1519 ], "start": [ 1517 ] } ]

[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday amid tensions between the two countries about U.S. military incursions into Pakistan's tribal areas. Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's new prime minister and its military chief. Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Pakistan's military chief, Gen. Parvez Kayani, Mullen's office said.", "Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Pakistan's military chief, Gen. Parvez Kayani, Mullen's office said. Relations between the United States and Pakistan have been tense since the U.S. military sent ground forces into Pakistan's tribal regions earlier this month without Islamabad's permission. The incident prompted the Pakistani government to summon the U.S. ambassador to voice its disapproval, as well as deliver a \"demarche\" (a diplomatic petition or protest) through its ambassador in Washington.", "The incident prompted the Pakistani government to summon the U.S. ambassador to voice its disapproval, as well as deliver a \"demarche\" (a diplomatic petition or protest) through its ambassador in Washington. Last week, Kayani announced no foreign forces will be allowed to conduct operations inside Pakistan in light of the \"reckless\" U.S. military ground operation. Kayani said Pakistan's \"territorial integrity ... will be defended at all cost and no external force is allowed to conduct operations ... inside Pakistan.\"", "Kayani said Pakistan's \"territorial integrity ... will be defended at all cost and no external force is allowed to conduct operations ... inside Pakistan.\" His announcement came amid media reports that several months ago, President Bush authorized U.S. special forces to carry out ground assaults inside Pakistan without first seeking Islamabad's permission. Meanwhile, a suicide attack late Tuesday evening in the restive area of Swat killed three soldiers and wounded six others, the Pakistani military told CNN.", "Meanwhile, a suicide attack late Tuesday evening in the restive area of Swat killed three soldiers and wounded six others, the Pakistani military told CNN. Pakistan army spokesman Major Murad Khan said the driver of the suicide car bomb tried to ram the gate of a military checkpoint at a school in the Swat District. Troops shot from the check-post before the attacker reached his target, Khan said. The car exploded, and militants shot back as they ran away.", "The car exploded, and militants shot back as they ran away. The incident happened at a time when Muslims break their fasts in the month of Ramadhan. Swat militants loyal to banned religious leader Maulana Fazlullah have claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the military. The suicide attacker in the car was killed. A few others were also believed to have been killed or injured, but Khan said there were no confirmed numbers because it was dark and the militants removed the bodies of their dead and wounded.", "A few others were also believed to have been killed or injured, but Khan said there were no confirmed numbers because it was dark and the militants removed the bodies of their dead and wounded. The explosion occurred at the Tutano Bandai school of Tehsil Kabal in Swat District in the North West Frontier Province. A military spokesman offer no additional details. CNN's Jamie McIntyre and Zein Basravi contributed to this report." ]

[ "three" ]

[ { "end": [ 1494 ], "start": [ 1490 ] } ]

[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday amid tensions between the two countries about U.S. military incursions into Pakistan's tribal areas. Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's new prime minister and its military chief. Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Pakistan's military chief, Gen. Parvez Kayani, Mullen's office said.", "Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Pakistan's military chief, Gen. Parvez Kayani, Mullen's office said. Relations between the United States and Pakistan have been tense since the U.S. military sent ground forces into Pakistan's tribal regions earlier this month without Islamabad's permission. The incident prompted the Pakistani government to summon the U.S. ambassador to voice its disapproval, as well as deliver a \"demarche\" (a diplomatic petition or protest) through its ambassador in Washington.", "The incident prompted the Pakistani government to summon the U.S. ambassador to voice its disapproval, as well as deliver a \"demarche\" (a diplomatic petition or protest) through its ambassador in Washington. Last week, Kayani announced no foreign forces will be allowed to conduct operations inside Pakistan in light of the \"reckless\" U.S. military ground operation. Kayani said Pakistan's \"territorial integrity ... will be defended at all cost and no external force is allowed to conduct operations ... inside Pakistan.\"", "Kayani said Pakistan's \"territorial integrity ... will be defended at all cost and no external force is allowed to conduct operations ... inside Pakistan.\" His announcement came amid media reports that several months ago, President Bush authorized U.S. special forces to carry out ground assaults inside Pakistan without first seeking Islamabad's permission. Meanwhile, a suicide attack late Tuesday evening in the restive area of Swat killed three soldiers and wounded six others, the Pakistani military told CNN.", "Meanwhile, a suicide attack late Tuesday evening in the restive area of Swat killed three soldiers and wounded six others, the Pakistani military told CNN. Pakistan army spokesman Major Murad Khan said the driver of the suicide car bomb tried to ram the gate of a military checkpoint at a school in the Swat District. Troops shot from the check-post before the attacker reached his target, Khan said. The car exploded, and militants shot back as they ran away.", "The car exploded, and militants shot back as they ran away. The incident happened at a time when Muslims break their fasts in the month of Ramadhan. Swat militants loyal to banned religious leader Maulana Fazlullah have claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the military. The suicide attacker in the car was killed. A few others were also believed to have been killed or injured, but Khan said there were no confirmed numbers because it was dark and the militants removed the bodies of their dead and wounded.", "A few others were also believed to have been killed or injured, but Khan said there were no confirmed numbers because it was dark and the militants removed the bodies of their dead and wounded. The explosion occurred at the Tutano Bandai school of Tehsil Kabal in Swat District in the North West Frontier Province. A military spokesman offer no additional details. CNN's Jamie McIntyre and Zein Basravi contributed to this report." ]

[ "three" ]

[ { "end": [ 1494 ], "start": [ 1490 ] } ]

[ "ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday amid tensions between the two countries about U.S. military incursions into Pakistan's tribal areas. Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's new prime minister and its military chief. Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Pakistan's military chief, Gen. Parvez Kayani, Mullen's office said.", "Adm. Michael Mullen will meet with Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Pakistan's military chief, Gen. Parvez Kayani, Mullen's office said. Relations between the United States and Pakistan have been tense since the U.S. military sent ground forces into Pakistan's tribal regions earlier this month without Islamabad's permission. The incident prompted the Pakistani government to summon the U.S. ambassador to voice its disapproval, as well as deliver a \"demarche\" (a diplomatic petition or protest) through its ambassador in Washington.", "The incident prompted the Pakistani government to summon the U.S. ambassador to voice its disapproval, as well as deliver a \"demarche\" (a diplomatic petition or protest) through its ambassador in Washington. Last week, Kayani announced no foreign forces will be allowed to conduct operations inside Pakistan in light of the \"reckless\" U.S. military ground operation. Kayani said Pakistan's \"territorial integrity ... will be defended at all cost and no external force is allowed to conduct operations ... inside Pakistan.\"", "Kayani said Pakistan's \"territorial integrity ... will be defended at all cost and no external force is allowed to conduct operations ... inside Pakistan.\" His announcement came amid media reports that several months ago, President Bush authorized U.S. special forces to carry out ground assaults inside Pakistan without first seeking Islamabad's permission. Meanwhile, a suicide attack late Tuesday evening in the restive area of Swat killed three soldiers and wounded six others, the Pakistani military told CNN.", "Meanwhile, a suicide attack late Tuesday evening in the restive area of Swat killed three soldiers and wounded six others, the Pakistani military told CNN. Pakistan army spokesman Major Murad Khan said the driver of the suicide car bomb tried to ram the gate of a military checkpoint at a school in the Swat District. Troops shot from the check-post before the attacker reached his target, Khan said. The car exploded, and militants shot back as they ran away.", "The car exploded, and militants shot back as they ran away. The incident happened at a time when Muslims break their fasts in the month of Ramadhan. Swat militants loyal to banned religious leader Maulana Fazlullah have claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the military. The suicide attacker in the car was killed. A few others were also believed to have been killed or injured, but Khan said there were no confirmed numbers because it was dark and the militants removed the bodies of their dead and wounded.", "A few others were also believed to have been killed or injured, but Khan said there were no confirmed numbers because it was dark and the militants removed the bodies of their dead and wounded. The explosion occurred at the Tutano Bandai school of Tehsil Kabal in Swat District in the North West Frontier Province. A military spokesman offer no additional details. CNN's Jamie McIntyre and Zein Basravi contributed to this report." ]

[ "Harold Ramis" ]

[ { "end": [ 270 ], "start": [ 259 ] } ]

[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- In the midst of the ongoing culture wars, can it be a good idea to put out a comedy about two Stone Age men who wander into the Bible? In \"Year One,\" Jack Black stars as an inquisitive Stone Age man, with Michael Cera as his sidekick. Harold Ramis thinks so.", "Harold Ramis thinks so. Harold Ramis thinks so. \"Year One,\" which he directed, concerns two men -- played by Jack Black and Michael Cera -- who leave their home and, in their travels, meet biblical characters such as Cain, Abel, Abraham and Isaac. Among the locales: ancient Sodom, which \"didn't seem worse than Las Vegas to me,\" Ramis told CNN. \"Year One\" comes out Friday.", "\"Year One\" comes out Friday. Ramis, whose writing and directing credits include \"Groundhog Day\" and \"Analyze This,\" said it was time for a new biblical epic -- of sorts. \"No one had done this film for our generation,\" he told CNN. It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films.", "It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films. Every generation had college films, but our generation didn't have one yet, and I don't know that our generation - this young, new generation of kids has a, you know, a sandal epic yet, and this is the one. This is for them.\"", "This is for them.\" Ramis rounded up a cast of comedians familiar to any watcher of Judd Apatow-produced movies -- no surprise, since Apatow is a producer of \"Year One.\" Christopher Mintz-Plasse (\"Superbad\"), Horatio Sanz (\"Saturday Night Live,\" \"Step Brothers\") and Bill Hader (\"Tropic Thunder\") all have parts. \"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis.", "\"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis. \"[But] Jack knew them, Michael knew them, they were connected -- all connected through Judd Apatow, through 'Saturday Night Live' ... the comedy world is a club.\" Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said.", "Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said. \"And we talk generally about how we're gonna take over the planet, take over the comedy and keep a vise grip on it.\" Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible.", "Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible. \"That was the fun of this thing,\" he said. \"It's like, we are going to have some fun with the Bible; you don't see it very often. It hasn't really been done since Monty Python days. 'Life of Brian.' \" However, the film could get more than it asked for.", "\" However, the film could get more than it asked for. Films poking fun at the Bible -- or, indeed, treating the Bible with anything less than reverence -- have been the subject of protests and criticism. \"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland.", "\"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland. French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel.", "French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel. More recently, Mel Gibson's \"The Passion of the Christ,\" though a huge financial success, was criticized by some observers for alleged anti-Semitism, as well as its violence. Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject.", "Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject. \"I told people that I wanted to do for the Old Testament what Monty Python did for the Gospels,\" he said. \"Which is just to kind of take a funny look and project a contemporary sensibility back to these treasured myths of Western civilization. \"It wasn't so much to attack any particular religion,\" he added. \"I figure all religions are" ]

[ "been the subject of" ]

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[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- In the midst of the ongoing culture wars, can it be a good idea to put out a comedy about two Stone Age men who wander into the Bible? In \"Year One,\" Jack Black stars as an inquisitive Stone Age man, with Michael Cera as his sidekick. Harold Ramis thinks so.", "Harold Ramis thinks so. Harold Ramis thinks so. \"Year One,\" which he directed, concerns two men -- played by Jack Black and Michael Cera -- who leave their home and, in their travels, meet biblical characters such as Cain, Abel, Abraham and Isaac. Among the locales: ancient Sodom, which \"didn't seem worse than Las Vegas to me,\" Ramis told CNN. \"Year One\" comes out Friday.", "\"Year One\" comes out Friday. Ramis, whose writing and directing credits include \"Groundhog Day\" and \"Analyze This,\" said it was time for a new biblical epic -- of sorts. \"No one had done this film for our generation,\" he told CNN. It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films.", "It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films. Every generation had college films, but our generation didn't have one yet, and I don't know that our generation - this young, new generation of kids has a, you know, a sandal epic yet, and this is the one. This is for them.\"", "This is for them.\" Ramis rounded up a cast of comedians familiar to any watcher of Judd Apatow-produced movies -- no surprise, since Apatow is a producer of \"Year One.\" Christopher Mintz-Plasse (\"Superbad\"), Horatio Sanz (\"Saturday Night Live,\" \"Step Brothers\") and Bill Hader (\"Tropic Thunder\") all have parts. \"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis.", "\"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis. \"[But] Jack knew them, Michael knew them, they were connected -- all connected through Judd Apatow, through 'Saturday Night Live' ... the comedy world is a club.\" Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said.", "Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said. \"And we talk generally about how we're gonna take over the planet, take over the comedy and keep a vise grip on it.\" Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible.", "Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible. \"That was the fun of this thing,\" he said. \"It's like, we are going to have some fun with the Bible; you don't see it very often. It hasn't really been done since Monty Python days. 'Life of Brian.' \" However, the film could get more than it asked for.", "\" However, the film could get more than it asked for. Films poking fun at the Bible -- or, indeed, treating the Bible with anything less than reverence -- have been the subject of protests and criticism. \"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland.", "\"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland. French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel.", "French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel. More recently, Mel Gibson's \"The Passion of the Christ,\" though a huge financial success, was criticized by some observers for alleged anti-Semitism, as well as its violence. Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject.", "Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject. \"I told people that I wanted to do for the Old Testament what Monty Python did for the Gospels,\" he said. \"Which is just to kind of take a funny look and project a contemporary sensibility back to these treasured myths of Western civilization. \"It wasn't so much to attack any particular religion,\" he added. \"I figure all religions are" ]

[ "Jack Black" ]

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[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- In the midst of the ongoing culture wars, can it be a good idea to put out a comedy about two Stone Age men who wander into the Bible? In \"Year One,\" Jack Black stars as an inquisitive Stone Age man, with Michael Cera as his sidekick. Harold Ramis thinks so.", "Harold Ramis thinks so. Harold Ramis thinks so. \"Year One,\" which he directed, concerns two men -- played by Jack Black and Michael Cera -- who leave their home and, in their travels, meet biblical characters such as Cain, Abel, Abraham and Isaac. Among the locales: ancient Sodom, which \"didn't seem worse than Las Vegas to me,\" Ramis told CNN. \"Year One\" comes out Friday.", "\"Year One\" comes out Friday. Ramis, whose writing and directing credits include \"Groundhog Day\" and \"Analyze This,\" said it was time for a new biblical epic -- of sorts. \"No one had done this film for our generation,\" he told CNN. It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films.", "It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films. Every generation had college films, but our generation didn't have one yet, and I don't know that our generation - this young, new generation of kids has a, you know, a sandal epic yet, and this is the one. This is for them.\"", "This is for them.\" Ramis rounded up a cast of comedians familiar to any watcher of Judd Apatow-produced movies -- no surprise, since Apatow is a producer of \"Year One.\" Christopher Mintz-Plasse (\"Superbad\"), Horatio Sanz (\"Saturday Night Live,\" \"Step Brothers\") and Bill Hader (\"Tropic Thunder\") all have parts. \"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis.", "\"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis. \"[But] Jack knew them, Michael knew them, they were connected -- all connected through Judd Apatow, through 'Saturday Night Live' ... the comedy world is a club.\" Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said.", "Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said. \"And we talk generally about how we're gonna take over the planet, take over the comedy and keep a vise grip on it.\" Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible.", "Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible. \"That was the fun of this thing,\" he said. \"It's like, we are going to have some fun with the Bible; you don't see it very often. It hasn't really been done since Monty Python days. 'Life of Brian.' \" However, the film could get more than it asked for.", "\" However, the film could get more than it asked for. Films poking fun at the Bible -- or, indeed, treating the Bible with anything less than reverence -- have been the subject of protests and criticism. \"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland.", "\"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland. French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel.", "French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel. More recently, Mel Gibson's \"The Passion of the Christ,\" though a huge financial success, was criticized by some observers for alleged anti-Semitism, as well as its violence. Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject.", "Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject. \"I told people that I wanted to do for the Old Testament what Monty Python did for the Gospels,\" he said. \"Which is just to kind of take a funny look and project a contemporary sensibility back to these treasured myths of Western civilization. \"It wasn't so much to attack any particular religion,\" he added. \"I figure all religions are" ]

[ "Harold Ramis" ]

[ { "end": [ 270 ], "start": [ 259 ] } ]

[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- In the midst of the ongoing culture wars, can it be a good idea to put out a comedy about two Stone Age men who wander into the Bible? In \"Year One,\" Jack Black stars as an inquisitive Stone Age man, with Michael Cera as his sidekick. Harold Ramis thinks so.", "Harold Ramis thinks so. Harold Ramis thinks so. \"Year One,\" which he directed, concerns two men -- played by Jack Black and Michael Cera -- who leave their home and, in their travels, meet biblical characters such as Cain, Abel, Abraham and Isaac. Among the locales: ancient Sodom, which \"didn't seem worse than Las Vegas to me,\" Ramis told CNN. \"Year One\" comes out Friday.", "\"Year One\" comes out Friday. Ramis, whose writing and directing credits include \"Groundhog Day\" and \"Analyze This,\" said it was time for a new biblical epic -- of sorts. \"No one had done this film for our generation,\" he told CNN. It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films.", "It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films. Every generation had college films, but our generation didn't have one yet, and I don't know that our generation - this young, new generation of kids has a, you know, a sandal epic yet, and this is the one. This is for them.\"", "This is for them.\" Ramis rounded up a cast of comedians familiar to any watcher of Judd Apatow-produced movies -- no surprise, since Apatow is a producer of \"Year One.\" Christopher Mintz-Plasse (\"Superbad\"), Horatio Sanz (\"Saturday Night Live,\" \"Step Brothers\") and Bill Hader (\"Tropic Thunder\") all have parts. \"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis.", "\"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis. \"[But] Jack knew them, Michael knew them, they were connected -- all connected through Judd Apatow, through 'Saturday Night Live' ... the comedy world is a club.\" Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said.", "Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said. \"And we talk generally about how we're gonna take over the planet, take over the comedy and keep a vise grip on it.\" Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible.", "Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible. \"That was the fun of this thing,\" he said. \"It's like, we are going to have some fun with the Bible; you don't see it very often. It hasn't really been done since Monty Python days. 'Life of Brian.' \" However, the film could get more than it asked for.", "\" However, the film could get more than it asked for. Films poking fun at the Bible -- or, indeed, treating the Bible with anything less than reverence -- have been the subject of protests and criticism. \"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland.", "\"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland. French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel.", "French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel. More recently, Mel Gibson's \"The Passion of the Christ,\" though a huge financial success, was criticized by some observers for alleged anti-Semitism, as well as its violence. Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject.", "Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject. \"I told people that I wanted to do for the Old Testament what Monty Python did for the Gospels,\" he said. \"Which is just to kind of take a funny look and project a contemporary sensibility back to these treasured myths of Western civilization. \"It wasn't so much to attack any particular religion,\" he added. \"I figure all religions are" ]

[ "Films poking fun at the Bible" ]

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[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- In the midst of the ongoing culture wars, can it be a good idea to put out a comedy about two Stone Age men who wander into the Bible? In \"Year One,\" Jack Black stars as an inquisitive Stone Age man, with Michael Cera as his sidekick. Harold Ramis thinks so.", "Harold Ramis thinks so. Harold Ramis thinks so. \"Year One,\" which he directed, concerns two men -- played by Jack Black and Michael Cera -- who leave their home and, in their travels, meet biblical characters such as Cain, Abel, Abraham and Isaac. Among the locales: ancient Sodom, which \"didn't seem worse than Las Vegas to me,\" Ramis told CNN. \"Year One\" comes out Friday.", "\"Year One\" comes out Friday. Ramis, whose writing and directing credits include \"Groundhog Day\" and \"Analyze This,\" said it was time for a new biblical epic -- of sorts. \"No one had done this film for our generation,\" he told CNN. It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films.", "It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films. Every generation had college films, but our generation didn't have one yet, and I don't know that our generation - this young, new generation of kids has a, you know, a sandal epic yet, and this is the one. This is for them.\"", "This is for them.\" Ramis rounded up a cast of comedians familiar to any watcher of Judd Apatow-produced movies -- no surprise, since Apatow is a producer of \"Year One.\" Christopher Mintz-Plasse (\"Superbad\"), Horatio Sanz (\"Saturday Night Live,\" \"Step Brothers\") and Bill Hader (\"Tropic Thunder\") all have parts. \"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis.", "\"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis. \"[But] Jack knew them, Michael knew them, they were connected -- all connected through Judd Apatow, through 'Saturday Night Live' ... the comedy world is a club.\" Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said.", "Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said. \"And we talk generally about how we're gonna take over the planet, take over the comedy and keep a vise grip on it.\" Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible.", "Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible. \"That was the fun of this thing,\" he said. \"It's like, we are going to have some fun with the Bible; you don't see it very often. It hasn't really been done since Monty Python days. 'Life of Brian.' \" However, the film could get more than it asked for.", "\" However, the film could get more than it asked for. Films poking fun at the Bible -- or, indeed, treating the Bible with anything less than reverence -- have been the subject of protests and criticism. \"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland.", "\"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland. French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel.", "French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel. More recently, Mel Gibson's \"The Passion of the Christ,\" though a huge financial success, was criticized by some observers for alleged anti-Semitism, as well as its violence. Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject.", "Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject. \"I told people that I wanted to do for the Old Testament what Monty Python did for the Gospels,\" he said. \"Which is just to kind of take a funny look and project a contemporary sensibility back to these treasured myths of Western civilization. \"It wasn't so much to attack any particular religion,\" he added. \"I figure all religions are" ]

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[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- In the midst of the ongoing culture wars, can it be a good idea to put out a comedy about two Stone Age men who wander into the Bible? In \"Year One,\" Jack Black stars as an inquisitive Stone Age man, with Michael Cera as his sidekick. Harold Ramis thinks so.", "Harold Ramis thinks so. Harold Ramis thinks so. \"Year One,\" which he directed, concerns two men -- played by Jack Black and Michael Cera -- who leave their home and, in their travels, meet biblical characters such as Cain, Abel, Abraham and Isaac. Among the locales: ancient Sodom, which \"didn't seem worse than Las Vegas to me,\" Ramis told CNN. \"Year One\" comes out Friday.", "\"Year One\" comes out Friday. Ramis, whose writing and directing credits include \"Groundhog Day\" and \"Analyze This,\" said it was time for a new biblical epic -- of sorts. \"No one had done this film for our generation,\" he told CNN. It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films.", "It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films. Every generation had college films, but our generation didn't have one yet, and I don't know that our generation - this young, new generation of kids has a, you know, a sandal epic yet, and this is the one. This is for them.\"", "This is for them.\" Ramis rounded up a cast of comedians familiar to any watcher of Judd Apatow-produced movies -- no surprise, since Apatow is a producer of \"Year One.\" Christopher Mintz-Plasse (\"Superbad\"), Horatio Sanz (\"Saturday Night Live,\" \"Step Brothers\") and Bill Hader (\"Tropic Thunder\") all have parts. \"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis.", "\"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis. \"[But] Jack knew them, Michael knew them, they were connected -- all connected through Judd Apatow, through 'Saturday Night Live' ... the comedy world is a club.\" Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said.", "Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said. \"And we talk generally about how we're gonna take over the planet, take over the comedy and keep a vise grip on it.\" Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible.", "Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible. \"That was the fun of this thing,\" he said. \"It's like, we are going to have some fun with the Bible; you don't see it very often. It hasn't really been done since Monty Python days. 'Life of Brian.' \" However, the film could get more than it asked for.", "\" However, the film could get more than it asked for. Films poking fun at the Bible -- or, indeed, treating the Bible with anything less than reverence -- have been the subject of protests and criticism. \"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland.", "\"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland. French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel.", "French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel. More recently, Mel Gibson's \"The Passion of the Christ,\" though a huge financial success, was criticized by some observers for alleged anti-Semitism, as well as its violence. Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject.", "Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject. \"I told people that I wanted to do for the Old Testament what Monty Python did for the Gospels,\" he said. \"Which is just to kind of take a funny look and project a contemporary sensibility back to these treasured myths of Western civilization. \"It wasn't so much to attack any particular religion,\" he added. \"I figure all religions are" ]

[ "\"Year One,\"" ]

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[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- In the midst of the ongoing culture wars, can it be a good idea to put out a comedy about two Stone Age men who wander into the Bible? In \"Year One,\" Jack Black stars as an inquisitive Stone Age man, with Michael Cera as his sidekick. Harold Ramis thinks so.", "Harold Ramis thinks so. Harold Ramis thinks so. \"Year One,\" which he directed, concerns two men -- played by Jack Black and Michael Cera -- who leave their home and, in their travels, meet biblical characters such as Cain, Abel, Abraham and Isaac. Among the locales: ancient Sodom, which \"didn't seem worse than Las Vegas to me,\" Ramis told CNN. \"Year One\" comes out Friday.", "\"Year One\" comes out Friday. Ramis, whose writing and directing credits include \"Groundhog Day\" and \"Analyze This,\" said it was time for a new biblical epic -- of sorts. \"No one had done this film for our generation,\" he told CNN. It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films.", "It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films. Every generation had college films, but our generation didn't have one yet, and I don't know that our generation - this young, new generation of kids has a, you know, a sandal epic yet, and this is the one. This is for them.\"", "This is for them.\" Ramis rounded up a cast of comedians familiar to any watcher of Judd Apatow-produced movies -- no surprise, since Apatow is a producer of \"Year One.\" Christopher Mintz-Plasse (\"Superbad\"), Horatio Sanz (\"Saturday Night Live,\" \"Step Brothers\") and Bill Hader (\"Tropic Thunder\") all have parts. \"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis.", "\"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis. \"[But] Jack knew them, Michael knew them, they were connected -- all connected through Judd Apatow, through 'Saturday Night Live' ... the comedy world is a club.\" Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said.", "Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said. \"And we talk generally about how we're gonna take over the planet, take over the comedy and keep a vise grip on it.\" Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible.", "Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible. \"That was the fun of this thing,\" he said. \"It's like, we are going to have some fun with the Bible; you don't see it very often. It hasn't really been done since Monty Python days. 'Life of Brian.' \" However, the film could get more than it asked for.", "\" However, the film could get more than it asked for. Films poking fun at the Bible -- or, indeed, treating the Bible with anything less than reverence -- have been the subject of protests and criticism. \"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland.", "\"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland. French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel.", "French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel. More recently, Mel Gibson's \"The Passion of the Christ,\" though a huge financial success, was criticized by some observers for alleged anti-Semitism, as well as its violence. Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject.", "Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject. \"I told people that I wanted to do for the Old Testament what Monty Python did for the Gospels,\" he said. \"Which is just to kind of take a funny look and project a contemporary sensibility back to these treasured myths of Western civilization. \"It wasn't so much to attack any particular religion,\" he added. \"I figure all religions are" ]

[ "\"Year One,\"" ]

[ { "end": [ 169 ], "start": [ 159 ] } ]

[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- In the midst of the ongoing culture wars, can it be a good idea to put out a comedy about two Stone Age men who wander into the Bible? In \"Year One,\" Jack Black stars as an inquisitive Stone Age man, with Michael Cera as his sidekick. Harold Ramis thinks so.", "Harold Ramis thinks so. Harold Ramis thinks so. \"Year One,\" which he directed, concerns two men -- played by Jack Black and Michael Cera -- who leave their home and, in their travels, meet biblical characters such as Cain, Abel, Abraham and Isaac. Among the locales: ancient Sodom, which \"didn't seem worse than Las Vegas to me,\" Ramis told CNN. \"Year One\" comes out Friday.", "\"Year One\" comes out Friday. Ramis, whose writing and directing credits include \"Groundhog Day\" and \"Analyze This,\" said it was time for a new biblical epic -- of sorts. \"No one had done this film for our generation,\" he told CNN. It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films.", "It's like, you know, when 'Animal House' [which Ramis co-wrote] came out, there were college films. Every generation had college films, but our generation didn't have one yet, and I don't know that our generation - this young, new generation of kids has a, you know, a sandal epic yet, and this is the one. This is for them.\"", "This is for them.\" Ramis rounded up a cast of comedians familiar to any watcher of Judd Apatow-produced movies -- no surprise, since Apatow is a producer of \"Year One.\" Christopher Mintz-Plasse (\"Superbad\"), Horatio Sanz (\"Saturday Night Live,\" \"Step Brothers\") and Bill Hader (\"Tropic Thunder\") all have parts. \"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis.", "\"A lot of them were new to me,\" said Ramis. \"[But] Jack knew them, Michael knew them, they were connected -- all connected through Judd Apatow, through 'Saturday Night Live' ... the comedy world is a club.\" Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said.", "Black joked that everyone's a member of a secret society, requiring retinal scans, that meets \"inside the O of the Hollywood sign -- the first O,\" he noted.. \"All the projects are laid out on a table,\" he said. \"And we talk generally about how we're gonna take over the planet, take over the comedy and keep a vise grip on it.\" Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible.", "Black said he revels in the chance to find the humor in the Bible. \"That was the fun of this thing,\" he said. \"It's like, we are going to have some fun with the Bible; you don't see it very often. It hasn't really been done since Monty Python days. 'Life of Brian.' \" However, the film could get more than it asked for.", "\" However, the film could get more than it asked for. Films poking fun at the Bible -- or, indeed, treating the Bible with anything less than reverence -- have been the subject of protests and criticism. \"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland.", "\"Life of Brian,\" the Python troupe's 1979 comedy about an assumed messiah that parodied the story of Jesus, was protested by clergy in the U.S. and banned outright in Ireland. French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel.", "French protesters threw Molotov cocktails into a Paris theater showing \"The Last Temptation of Christ,\" Martin Scorsese's 1988 film version of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel. More recently, Mel Gibson's \"The Passion of the Christ,\" though a huge financial success, was criticized by some observers for alleged anti-Semitism, as well as its violence. Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject.", "Ramis, who observed that a number of biblical films focus on the New Testament, said he deliberately chose to make the Old Testament his subject. \"I told people that I wanted to do for the Old Testament what Monty Python did for the Gospels,\" he said. \"Which is just to kind of take a funny look and project a contemporary sensibility back to these treasured myths of Western civilization. \"It wasn't so much to attack any particular religion,\" he added. \"I figure all religions are" ]

[ "the Senate" ]

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[ "Editor's note: Brian Levin is director of the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino. Jack McDevitt is the director of the Institute on Race and Justice and Associate Dean in the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University. Both have testified before Congress in support of federal hate crime legislation and are co-authors of a book on hate in America, due to be published next year. Brian Levin says a new federal hate crime law is needed to combat violent incidents of bias.", "Brian Levin says a new federal hate crime law is needed to combat violent incidents of bias. SAN BERNARDINO, California (CNN) -- America needs a coordinated and multifaceted response to combat the continuing scourge of violent hate crime like the crime committed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10. The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, originally introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy a decade ago and nearly passed during the most recent legislative session, is expected to go before the Senate for a vote soon.", "The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, originally introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy a decade ago and nearly passed during the most recent legislative session, is expected to go before the Senate for a vote soon. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder testified on its behalf Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. It is a crucial step in the nation's evolving response to hate crime.", "It is a crucial step in the nation's evolving response to hate crime. A hate crime occurs when an individual intentionally targets a victim or their property because of his or her actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability or sexual orientation. While some have argued that these kind of laws criminalize free speech, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in the 1993 case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell, that well-drafted hate crime laws are constitutional and do not punish speech.", "While some have argued that these kind of laws criminalize free speech, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in the 1993 case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell, that well-drafted hate crime laws are constitutional and do not punish speech. Rather they enhance the penalties only for acts that are already considered crimes. The act is named for Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay college student who was kidnapped, robbed, tortured and left to die, tied to a fence in a remote area outside of Laramie, Wyoming in October 1998.", "The act is named for Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay college student who was kidnapped, robbed, tortured and left to die, tied to a fence in a remote area outside of Laramie, Wyoming in October 1998. His mother Judy has been a tireless advocate for hate crime laws and victims. The Shepard Act remedies legal loopholes in federal and state criminal law that fail to protect against bias-motivated attacks based on such characteristics as sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability.", "The Shepard Act remedies legal loopholes in federal and state criminal law that fail to protect against bias-motivated attacks based on such characteristics as sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability. It also removes antiquated \"Klan era\" language that forces federal prosecutors to tie violent racial attacks to a small number of activities such as participating in a jury, voting or using hotels.", "It also removes antiquated \"Klan era\" language that forces federal prosecutors to tie violent racial attacks to a small number of activities such as participating in a jury, voting or using hotels. As recent events have indicated, today's violent hate offenders, unlike their predecessors, will often swing into brutal action on their own initiative without waiting for a victim to exercise a specific activity covered by old 1960s laws.", "As recent events have indicated, today's violent hate offenders, unlike their predecessors, will often swing into brutal action on their own initiative without waiting for a victim to exercise a specific activity covered by old 1960s laws. However, much of the act's potency lies not in what it punishes, but rather in its recognition of the primary role local authorities now play in combating hate crime.", "However, much of the act's potency lies not in what it punishes, but rather in its recognition of the primary role local authorities now play in combating hate crime. Nearly all hate crime investigations and prosecutions in the United States are handled by state and local authorities, such as the Boston Police or Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police. Gone are the days where masses of federal agents and soldiers had to swoop into states to protect new students and freedom riders from thugs in Klan-dominated municipalities.", "Gone are the days where masses of federal agents and soldiers had to swoop into states to protect new students and freedom riders from thugs in Klan-dominated municipalities. The act has a clear bias in favor of local prosecution and has restrictions that require federal prosecution only in limited cases where the leadership of the DJ approves. However, reporting data indicates that some states apparently provide limited assistance to hate crime victims.", "However, reporting data indicates that some states apparently provide limited assistance to hate crime victims. These jurisdictions report either zero hate crimes or a handful of crime to the FBI, year after year, while neighboring states with similar demographics and crime profiles report far more. A 2005 Bureau of Justice Statistics victimization study found that only a small fraction of hate crimes nationally are actually reported. Thus, there appear to be various instances where federal help or prosecution are still necessary.", "Thus, there appear to be various instances where federal help or prosecution are still necessary. Today, in the midst of our economic downturn, federal authorities are needed much more to assist cash-strapped local departments, not as an unwelcome occupying force, but as a desperately needed partner to assist with forensics, technical assistance and investigations.", "Today, in the midst of our economic downturn, federal authorities are needed much more to assist cash-strapped local departments, not as an unwelcome occupying force, but as a desperately needed partner to assist with forensics, technical assistance and investigations. Even in police departments with model hate crime investigative units, such as the Boston Police Department's Community Disorders Unit, modern cases increasingly involve interstate travel or Internet hate networks, and require sophisticated ballistic and DNA testing or" ]

[ "Matthew Shepard" ]

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[ "Editor's note: Brian Levin is director of the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino. Jack McDevitt is the director of the Institute on Race and Justice and Associate Dean in the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University. Both have testified before Congress in support of federal hate crime legislation and are co-authors of a book on hate in America, due to be published next year. Brian Levin says a new federal hate crime law is needed to combat violent incidents of bias.", "Brian Levin says a new federal hate crime law is needed to combat violent incidents of bias. SAN BERNARDINO, California (CNN) -- America needs a coordinated and multifaceted response to combat the continuing scourge of violent hate crime like the crime committed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10. The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, originally introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy a decade ago and nearly passed during the most recent legislative session, is expected to go before the Senate for a vote soon.", "The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, originally introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy a decade ago and nearly passed during the most recent legislative session, is expected to go before the Senate for a vote soon. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder testified on its behalf Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. It is a crucial step in the nation's evolving response to hate crime.", "It is a crucial step in the nation's evolving response to hate crime. A hate crime occurs when an individual intentionally targets a victim or their property because of his or her actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability or sexual orientation. While some have argued that these kind of laws criminalize free speech, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in the 1993 case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell, that well-drafted hate crime laws are constitutional and do not punish speech.", "While some have argued that these kind of laws criminalize free speech, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in the 1993 case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell, that well-drafted hate crime laws are constitutional and do not punish speech. Rather they enhance the penalties only for acts that are already considered crimes. The act is named for Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay college student who was kidnapped, robbed, tortured and left to die, tied to a fence in a remote area outside of Laramie, Wyoming in October 1998.", "The act is named for Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay college student who was kidnapped, robbed, tortured and left to die, tied to a fence in a remote area outside of Laramie, Wyoming in October 1998. His mother Judy has been a tireless advocate for hate crime laws and victims. The Shepard Act remedies legal loopholes in federal and state criminal law that fail to protect against bias-motivated attacks based on such characteristics as sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability.", "The Shepard Act remedies legal loopholes in federal and state criminal law that fail to protect against bias-motivated attacks based on such characteristics as sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability. It also removes antiquated \"Klan era\" language that forces federal prosecutors to tie violent racial attacks to a small number of activities such as participating in a jury, voting or using hotels.", "It also removes antiquated \"Klan era\" language that forces federal prosecutors to tie violent racial attacks to a small number of activities such as participating in a jury, voting or using hotels. As recent events have indicated, today's violent hate offenders, unlike their predecessors, will often swing into brutal action on their own initiative without waiting for a victim to exercise a specific activity covered by old 1960s laws.", "As recent events have indicated, today's violent hate offenders, unlike their predecessors, will often swing into brutal action on their own initiative without waiting for a victim to exercise a specific activity covered by old 1960s laws. However, much of the act's potency lies not in what it punishes, but rather in its recognition of the primary role local authorities now play in combating hate crime.", "However, much of the act's potency lies not in what it punishes, but rather in its recognition of the primary role local authorities now play in combating hate crime. Nearly all hate crime investigations and prosecutions in the United States are handled by state and local authorities, such as the Boston Police or Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police. Gone are the days where masses of federal agents and soldiers had to swoop into states to protect new students and freedom riders from thugs in Klan-dominated municipalities.", "Gone are the days where masses of federal agents and soldiers had to swoop into states to protect new students and freedom riders from thugs in Klan-dominated municipalities. The act has a clear bias in favor of local prosecution and has restrictions that require federal prosecution only in limited cases where the leadership of the DJ approves. However, reporting data indicates that some states apparently provide limited assistance to hate crime victims.", "However, reporting data indicates that some states apparently provide limited assistance to hate crime victims. These jurisdictions report either zero hate crimes or a handful of crime to the FBI, year after year, while neighboring states with similar demographics and crime profiles report far more. A 2005 Bureau of Justice Statistics victimization study found that only a small fraction of hate crimes nationally are actually reported. Thus, there appear to be various instances where federal help or prosecution are still necessary.", "Thus, there appear to be various instances where federal help or prosecution are still necessary. Today, in the midst of our economic downturn, federal authorities are needed much more to assist cash-strapped local departments, not as an unwelcome occupying force, but as a desperately needed partner to assist with forensics, technical assistance and investigations.", "Today, in the midst of our economic downturn, federal authorities are needed much more to assist cash-strapped local departments, not as an unwelcome occupying force, but as a desperately needed partner to assist with forensics, technical assistance and investigations. Even in police departments with model hate crime investigative units, such as the Boston Police Department's Community Disorders Unit, modern cases increasingly involve interstate travel or Internet hate networks, and require sophisticated ballistic and DNA testing or" ]

[ "The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act," ]

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[ "Editor's note: Brian Levin is director of the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino. Jack McDevitt is the director of the Institute on Race and Justice and Associate Dean in the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University. Both have testified before Congress in support of federal hate crime legislation and are co-authors of a book on hate in America, due to be published next year. Brian Levin says a new federal hate crime law is needed to combat violent incidents of bias.", "Brian Levin says a new federal hate crime law is needed to combat violent incidents of bias. SAN BERNARDINO, California (CNN) -- America needs a coordinated and multifaceted response to combat the continuing scourge of violent hate crime like the crime committed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10. The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, originally introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy a decade ago and nearly passed during the most recent legislative session, is expected to go before the Senate for a vote soon.", "The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, originally introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy a decade ago and nearly passed during the most recent legislative session, is expected to go before the Senate for a vote soon. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder testified on its behalf Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. It is a crucial step in the nation's evolving response to hate crime.", "It is a crucial step in the nation's evolving response to hate crime. A hate crime occurs when an individual intentionally targets a victim or their property because of his or her actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability or sexual orientation. While some have argued that these kind of laws criminalize free speech, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in the 1993 case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell, that well-drafted hate crime laws are constitutional and do not punish speech.", "While some have argued that these kind of laws criminalize free speech, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in the 1993 case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell, that well-drafted hate crime laws are constitutional and do not punish speech. Rather they enhance the penalties only for acts that are already considered crimes. The act is named for Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay college student who was kidnapped, robbed, tortured and left to die, tied to a fence in a remote area outside of Laramie, Wyoming in October 1998.", "The act is named for Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay college student who was kidnapped, robbed, tortured and left to die, tied to a fence in a remote area outside of Laramie, Wyoming in October 1998. His mother Judy has been a tireless advocate for hate crime laws and victims. The Shepard Act remedies legal loopholes in federal and state criminal law that fail to protect against bias-motivated attacks based on such characteristics as sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability.", "The Shepard Act remedies legal loopholes in federal and state criminal law that fail to protect against bias-motivated attacks based on such characteristics as sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability. It also removes antiquated \"Klan era\" language that forces federal prosecutors to tie violent racial attacks to a small number of activities such as participating in a jury, voting or using hotels.", "It also removes antiquated \"Klan era\" language that forces federal prosecutors to tie violent racial attacks to a small number of activities such as participating in a jury, voting or using hotels. As recent events have indicated, today's violent hate offenders, unlike their predecessors, will often swing into brutal action on their own initiative without waiting for a victim to exercise a specific activity covered by old 1960s laws.", "As recent events have indicated, today's violent hate offenders, unlike their predecessors, will often swing into brutal action on their own initiative without waiting for a victim to exercise a specific activity covered by old 1960s laws. However, much of the act's potency lies not in what it punishes, but rather in its recognition of the primary role local authorities now play in combating hate crime.", "However, much of the act's potency lies not in what it punishes, but rather in its recognition of the primary role local authorities now play in combating hate crime. Nearly all hate crime investigations and prosecutions in the United States are handled by state and local authorities, such as the Boston Police or Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police. Gone are the days where masses of federal agents and soldiers had to swoop into states to protect new students and freedom riders from thugs in Klan-dominated municipalities.", "Gone are the days where masses of federal agents and soldiers had to swoop into states to protect new students and freedom riders from thugs in Klan-dominated municipalities. The act has a clear bias in favor of local prosecution and has restrictions that require federal prosecution only in limited cases where the leadership of the DJ approves. However, reporting data indicates that some states apparently provide limited assistance to hate crime victims.", "However, reporting data indicates that some states apparently provide limited assistance to hate crime victims. These jurisdictions report either zero hate crimes or a handful of crime to the FBI, year after year, while neighboring states with similar demographics and crime profiles report far more. A 2005 Bureau of Justice Statistics victimization study found that only a small fraction of hate crimes nationally are actually reported. Thus, there appear to be various instances where federal help or prosecution are still necessary.", "Thus, there appear to be various instances where federal help or prosecution are still necessary. Today, in the midst of our economic downturn, federal authorities are needed much more to assist cash-strapped local departments, not as an unwelcome occupying force, but as a desperately needed partner to assist with forensics, technical assistance and investigations.", "Today, in the midst of our economic downturn, federal authorities are needed much more to assist cash-strapped local departments, not as an unwelcome occupying force, but as a desperately needed partner to assist with forensics, technical assistance and investigations. Even in police departments with model hate crime investigative units, such as the Boston Police Department's Community Disorders Unit, modern cases increasingly involve interstate travel or Internet hate networks, and require sophisticated ballistic and DNA testing or" ]

[ "federal hate crime law" ]

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[ "Editor's note: Brian Levin is director of the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino. Jack McDevitt is the director of the Institute on Race and Justice and Associate Dean in the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University. Both have testified before Congress in support of federal hate crime legislation and are co-authors of a book on hate in America, due to be published next year. Brian Levin says a new federal hate crime law is needed to combat violent incidents of bias.", "Brian Levin says a new federal hate crime law is needed to combat violent incidents of bias. SAN BERNARDINO, California (CNN) -- America needs a coordinated and multifaceted response to combat the continuing scourge of violent hate crime like the crime committed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10. The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, originally introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy a decade ago and nearly passed during the most recent legislative session, is expected to go before the Senate for a vote soon.", "The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, originally introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy a decade ago and nearly passed during the most recent legislative session, is expected to go before the Senate for a vote soon. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder testified on its behalf Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. It is a crucial step in the nation's evolving response to hate crime.", "It is a crucial step in the nation's evolving response to hate crime. A hate crime occurs when an individual intentionally targets a victim or their property because of his or her actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability or sexual orientation. While some have argued that these kind of laws criminalize free speech, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in the 1993 case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell, that well-drafted hate crime laws are constitutional and do not punish speech.", "While some have argued that these kind of laws criminalize free speech, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in the 1993 case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell, that well-drafted hate crime laws are constitutional and do not punish speech. Rather they enhance the penalties only for acts that are already considered crimes. The act is named for Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay college student who was kidnapped, robbed, tortured and left to die, tied to a fence in a remote area outside of Laramie, Wyoming in October 1998.", "The act is named for Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay college student who was kidnapped, robbed, tortured and left to die, tied to a fence in a remote area outside of Laramie, Wyoming in October 1998. His mother Judy has been a tireless advocate for hate crime laws and victims. The Shepard Act remedies legal loopholes in federal and state criminal law that fail to protect against bias-motivated attacks based on such characteristics as sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability.", "The Shepard Act remedies legal loopholes in federal and state criminal law that fail to protect against bias-motivated attacks based on such characteristics as sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability. It also removes antiquated \"Klan era\" language that forces federal prosecutors to tie violent racial attacks to a small number of activities such as participating in a jury, voting or using hotels.", "It also removes antiquated \"Klan era\" language that forces federal prosecutors to tie violent racial attacks to a small number of activities such as participating in a jury, voting or using hotels. As recent events have indicated, today's violent hate offenders, unlike their predecessors, will often swing into brutal action on their own initiative without waiting for a victim to exercise a specific activity covered by old 1960s laws.", "As recent events have indicated, today's violent hate offenders, unlike their predecessors, will often swing into brutal action on their own initiative without waiting for a victim to exercise a specific activity covered by old 1960s laws. However, much of the act's potency lies not in what it punishes, but rather in its recognition of the primary role local authorities now play in combating hate crime.", "However, much of the act's potency lies not in what it punishes, but rather in its recognition of the primary role local authorities now play in combating hate crime. Nearly all hate crime investigations and prosecutions in the United States are handled by state and local authorities, such as the Boston Police or Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police. Gone are the days where masses of federal agents and soldiers had to swoop into states to protect new students and freedom riders from thugs in Klan-dominated municipalities.", "Gone are the days where masses of federal agents and soldiers had to swoop into states to protect new students and freedom riders from thugs in Klan-dominated municipalities. The act has a clear bias in favor of local prosecution and has restrictions that require federal prosecution only in limited cases where the leadership of the DJ approves. However, reporting data indicates that some states apparently provide limited assistance to hate crime victims.", "However, reporting data indicates that some states apparently provide limited assistance to hate crime victims. These jurisdictions report either zero hate crimes or a handful of crime to the FBI, year after year, while neighboring states with similar demographics and crime profiles report far more. A 2005 Bureau of Justice Statistics victimization study found that only a small fraction of hate crimes nationally are actually reported. Thus, there appear to be various instances where federal help or prosecution are still necessary.", "Thus, there appear to be various instances where federal help or prosecution are still necessary. Today, in the midst of our economic downturn, federal authorities are needed much more to assist cash-strapped local departments, not as an unwelcome occupying force, but as a desperately needed partner to assist with forensics, technical assistance and investigations.", "Today, in the midst of our economic downturn, federal authorities are needed much more to assist cash-strapped local departments, not as an unwelcome occupying force, but as a desperately needed partner to assist with forensics, technical assistance and investigations. Even in police departments with model hate crime investigative units, such as the Boston Police Department's Community Disorders Unit, modern cases increasingly involve interstate travel or Internet hate networks, and require sophisticated ballistic and DNA testing or" ]

[ "the bus." ]

[ { "end": [ 54 ], "start": [ 47 ] } ]

[ "LAHORE, Pakistan (CNN) -- His job was to drive the bus. But Meher Mohammad Khalil is now being hailed as a lifesaver. On Wednesday Meher Mohammad Khalil went back to the place where gunmen attacked his bus. When gunmen jumped out of bushes and began spraying bullets at the bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team Tuesday, Khalil quickly sized up his options and got everyone to safety. \"First I thought there were some firecrackers going off.", "\"First I thought there were some firecrackers going off. Then, when I saw the elite force cars in front of me taking fire, I immediately lost my voice,\" Khalil told CNN on Wednesday. \"At that time, the other elite car that was with us gave me cover, and then, when I saw he was giving me cover, my courage and my patience returned.", "\"At that time, the other elite car that was with us gave me cover, and then, when I saw he was giving me cover, my courage and my patience returned. Watch CNN's interview with Khalil » \"I decided to take the vehicle from there, and one way or another, even if I had to drive over someone, I would take this bus and escape.\"", "Watch CNN's interview with Khalil » \"I decided to take the vehicle from there, and one way or another, even if I had to drive over someone, I would take this bus and escape.\" Watch the gunmen attack » Khalil returned to the scene of the attack in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday to honor those who were killed and to place flowers in their memory. One of the dead was Zafar Khan, a friend and fellow bus driver who had been in a vehicle behind Khalil.", "One of the dead was Zafar Khan, a friend and fellow bus driver who had been in a vehicle behind Khalil. \"My eyes filled with tears that these were people that I was eating with and who died in doing their duty.\" Khalil had been part of a convoy heading to Gaddafi Stadium, where the Sri Lankan cricket team was to continue a match against Pakistan. Six police officers were killed, in addition to Khalil's friend Khan who was driving a bus with the match umpires.", "Six police officers were killed, in addition to Khalil's friend Khan who was driving a bus with the match umpires. See where the attack happened » The Sri Lankan cricketers praised Khalil's quick thinking and action, saying he saved their lives. Six team members were injured by broken glass and shrapnel. Team captain Mahela Jayawardene wrote on his Web site of Khalil: \"He probably saved our lives, showing remarkable bravery in the face of direct gunfire to keep the bus moving.\"", "Team captain Mahela Jayawardene wrote on his Web site of Khalil: \"He probably saved our lives, showing remarkable bravery in the face of direct gunfire to keep the bus moving.\" Crowds mobbed Khalil as he paid his respects at the place where his life changed in an instant. \"He is a hero, a real hero, a real man of the people,\" a man in the crowd said.", "\"He is a hero, a real hero, a real man of the people,\" a man in the crowd said. Private donors in Lahore have rewarded Khalil with 300,000 rupees (more than $3,000) -- a small fortune for a Pakistani bus driver. Today, Khalil says all he can feel is pain of the loss of life. And he called on the attackers to recognize that their victims are humans just like them, with mothers and sisters.", "And he called on the attackers to recognize that their victims are humans just like them, with mothers and sisters. \"For God's sake, please stop this terrorism and let this nation breathe a sigh of relief,\" he said. CNN's Zein Basravi contributed to this report." ]

[ "Pakistani city of Lahore" ]

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[ "LAHORE, Pakistan (CNN) -- His job was to drive the bus. But Meher Mohammad Khalil is now being hailed as a lifesaver. On Wednesday Meher Mohammad Khalil went back to the place where gunmen attacked his bus. When gunmen jumped out of bushes and began spraying bullets at the bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team Tuesday, Khalil quickly sized up his options and got everyone to safety. \"First I thought there were some firecrackers going off.", "\"First I thought there were some firecrackers going off. Then, when I saw the elite force cars in front of me taking fire, I immediately lost my voice,\" Khalil told CNN on Wednesday. \"At that time, the other elite car that was with us gave me cover, and then, when I saw he was giving me cover, my courage and my patience returned.", "\"At that time, the other elite car that was with us gave me cover, and then, when I saw he was giving me cover, my courage and my patience returned. Watch CNN's interview with Khalil » \"I decided to take the vehicle from there, and one way or another, even if I had to drive over someone, I would take this bus and escape.\"", "Watch CNN's interview with Khalil » \"I decided to take the vehicle from there, and one way or another, even if I had to drive over someone, I would take this bus and escape.\" Watch the gunmen attack » Khalil returned to the scene of the attack in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday to honor those who were killed and to place flowers in their memory. One of the dead was Zafar Khan, a friend and fellow bus driver who had been in a vehicle behind Khalil.", "One of the dead was Zafar Khan, a friend and fellow bus driver who had been in a vehicle behind Khalil. \"My eyes filled with tears that these were people that I was eating with and who died in doing their duty.\" Khalil had been part of a convoy heading to Gaddafi Stadium, where the Sri Lankan cricket team was to continue a match against Pakistan. Six police officers were killed, in addition to Khalil's friend Khan who was driving a bus with the match umpires.", "Six police officers were killed, in addition to Khalil's friend Khan who was driving a bus with the match umpires. See where the attack happened » The Sri Lankan cricketers praised Khalil's quick thinking and action, saying he saved their lives. Six team members were injured by broken glass and shrapnel. Team captain Mahela Jayawardene wrote on his Web site of Khalil: \"He probably saved our lives, showing remarkable bravery in the face of direct gunfire to keep the bus moving.\"", "Team captain Mahela Jayawardene wrote on his Web site of Khalil: \"He probably saved our lives, showing remarkable bravery in the face of direct gunfire to keep the bus moving.\" Crowds mobbed Khalil as he paid his respects at the place where his life changed in an instant. \"He is a hero, a real hero, a real man of the people,\" a man in the crowd said.", "\"He is a hero, a real hero, a real man of the people,\" a man in the crowd said. Private donors in Lahore have rewarded Khalil with 300,000 rupees (more than $3,000) -- a small fortune for a Pakistani bus driver. Today, Khalil says all he can feel is pain of the loss of life. And he called on the attackers to recognize that their victims are humans just like them, with mothers and sisters.", "And he called on the attackers to recognize that their victims are humans just like them, with mothers and sisters. \"For God's sake, please stop this terrorism and let this nation breathe a sigh of relief,\" he said. CNN's Zein Basravi contributed to this report." ]

[ "Sri Lankan" ]

[ { "end": [ 302 ], "start": [ 293 ] } ]

[ "LAHORE, Pakistan (CNN) -- His job was to drive the bus. But Meher Mohammad Khalil is now being hailed as a lifesaver. On Wednesday Meher Mohammad Khalil went back to the place where gunmen attacked his bus. When gunmen jumped out of bushes and began spraying bullets at the bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team Tuesday, Khalil quickly sized up his options and got everyone to safety. \"First I thought there were some firecrackers going off.", "\"First I thought there were some firecrackers going off. Then, when I saw the elite force cars in front of me taking fire, I immediately lost my voice,\" Khalil told CNN on Wednesday. \"At that time, the other elite car that was with us gave me cover, and then, when I saw he was giving me cover, my courage and my patience returned.", "\"At that time, the other elite car that was with us gave me cover, and then, when I saw he was giving me cover, my courage and my patience returned. Watch CNN's interview with Khalil » \"I decided to take the vehicle from there, and one way or another, even if I had to drive over someone, I would take this bus and escape.\"", "Watch CNN's interview with Khalil » \"I decided to take the vehicle from there, and one way or another, even if I had to drive over someone, I would take this bus and escape.\" Watch the gunmen attack » Khalil returned to the scene of the attack in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday to honor those who were killed and to place flowers in their memory. One of the dead was Zafar Khan, a friend and fellow bus driver who had been in a vehicle behind Khalil.", "One of the dead was Zafar Khan, a friend and fellow bus driver who had been in a vehicle behind Khalil. \"My eyes filled with tears that these were people that I was eating with and who died in doing their duty.\" Khalil had been part of a convoy heading to Gaddafi Stadium, where the Sri Lankan cricket team was to continue a match against Pakistan. Six police officers were killed, in addition to Khalil's friend Khan who was driving a bus with the match umpires.", "Six police officers were killed, in addition to Khalil's friend Khan who was driving a bus with the match umpires. See where the attack happened » The Sri Lankan cricketers praised Khalil's quick thinking and action, saying he saved their lives. Six team members were injured by broken glass and shrapnel. Team captain Mahela Jayawardene wrote on his Web site of Khalil: \"He probably saved our lives, showing remarkable bravery in the face of direct gunfire to keep the bus moving.\"", "Team captain Mahela Jayawardene wrote on his Web site of Khalil: \"He probably saved our lives, showing remarkable bravery in the face of direct gunfire to keep the bus moving.\" Crowds mobbed Khalil as he paid his respects at the place where his life changed in an instant. \"He is a hero, a real hero, a real man of the people,\" a man in the crowd said.", "\"He is a hero, a real hero, a real man of the people,\" a man in the crowd said. Private donors in Lahore have rewarded Khalil with 300,000 rupees (more than $3,000) -- a small fortune for a Pakistani bus driver. Today, Khalil says all he can feel is pain of the loss of life. And he called on the attackers to recognize that their victims are humans just like them, with mothers and sisters.", "And he called on the attackers to recognize that their victims are humans just like them, with mothers and sisters. \"For God's sake, please stop this terrorism and let this nation breathe a sigh of relief,\" he said. CNN's Zein Basravi contributed to this report." ]

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[ "LAHORE, Pakistan (CNN) -- His job was to drive the bus. But Meher Mohammad Khalil is now being hailed as a lifesaver. On Wednesday Meher Mohammad Khalil went back to the place where gunmen attacked his bus. When gunmen jumped out of bushes and began spraying bullets at the bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team Tuesday, Khalil quickly sized up his options and got everyone to safety. \"First I thought there were some firecrackers going off.", "\"First I thought there were some firecrackers going off. Then, when I saw the elite force cars in front of me taking fire, I immediately lost my voice,\" Khalil told CNN on Wednesday. \"At that time, the other elite car that was with us gave me cover, and then, when I saw he was giving me cover, my courage and my patience returned.", "\"At that time, the other elite car that was with us gave me cover, and then, when I saw he was giving me cover, my courage and my patience returned. Watch CNN's interview with Khalil » \"I decided to take the vehicle from there, and one way or another, even if I had to drive over someone, I would take this bus and escape.\"", "Watch CNN's interview with Khalil » \"I decided to take the vehicle from there, and one way or another, even if I had to drive over someone, I would take this bus and escape.\" Watch the gunmen attack » Khalil returned to the scene of the attack in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday to honor those who were killed and to place flowers in their memory. One of the dead was Zafar Khan, a friend and fellow bus driver who had been in a vehicle behind Khalil.", "One of the dead was Zafar Khan, a friend and fellow bus driver who had been in a vehicle behind Khalil. \"My eyes filled with tears that these were people that I was eating with and who died in doing their duty.\" Khalil had been part of a convoy heading to Gaddafi Stadium, where the Sri Lankan cricket team was to continue a match against Pakistan. Six police officers were killed, in addition to Khalil's friend Khan who was driving a bus with the match umpires.", "Six police officers were killed, in addition to Khalil's friend Khan who was driving a bus with the match umpires. See where the attack happened » The Sri Lankan cricketers praised Khalil's quick thinking and action, saying he saved their lives. Six team members were injured by broken glass and shrapnel. Team captain Mahela Jayawardene wrote on his Web site of Khalil: \"He probably saved our lives, showing remarkable bravery in the face of direct gunfire to keep the bus moving.\"", "Team captain Mahela Jayawardene wrote on his Web site of Khalil: \"He probably saved our lives, showing remarkable bravery in the face of direct gunfire to keep the bus moving.\" Crowds mobbed Khalil as he paid his respects at the place where his life changed in an instant. \"He is a hero, a real hero, a real man of the people,\" a man in the crowd said.", "\"He is a hero, a real hero, a real man of the people,\" a man in the crowd said. Private donors in Lahore have rewarded Khalil with 300,000 rupees (more than $3,000) -- a small fortune for a Pakistani bus driver. Today, Khalil says all he can feel is pain of the loss of life. And he called on the attackers to recognize that their victims are humans just like them, with mothers and sisters.", "And he called on the attackers to recognize that their victims are humans just like them, with mothers and sisters. \"For God's sake, please stop this terrorism and let this nation breathe a sigh of relief,\" he said. CNN's Zein Basravi contributed to this report." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Nine Hutu tribal fighters and several Rwandan and Congolese troops were killed in fighting in eastern Congo, a United Nations spokesman said, as the two governments continued an unprecedented partnership to combat ethnic violence. Laurent Nkunda, seen here in November 2008, was reportedly arrested last week in Rwanda. The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities.", "The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities. U.N. spokesman Jean Paul Deitrich told CNN on Saturday that no further details about the fighting were immediately available. Lubero is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) northeast of Goma, the regional capital. Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region.", "Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region. International observers hope it will lead the roughly 1,500 fighters that follow him to join with government forces. Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus.", "Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus. The fighting is effectively an extension of the Rwandan genocide of the early 1990s, when hundreds of thousands of Rwandans were killed in ethnic battles between minority Tutsi and majority Hutu. A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups.", "A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups. It said both sides had used child soldiers, and committed executions and rape, in the conflict. CNN's Katy Byron contributed to this report." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Nine Hutu tribal fighters and several Rwandan and Congolese troops were killed in fighting in eastern Congo, a United Nations spokesman said, as the two governments continued an unprecedented partnership to combat ethnic violence. Laurent Nkunda, seen here in November 2008, was reportedly arrested last week in Rwanda. The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities.", "The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities. U.N. spokesman Jean Paul Deitrich told CNN on Saturday that no further details about the fighting were immediately available. Lubero is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) northeast of Goma, the regional capital. Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region.", "Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region. International observers hope it will lead the roughly 1,500 fighters that follow him to join with government forces. Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus.", "Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus. The fighting is effectively an extension of the Rwandan genocide of the early 1990s, when hundreds of thousands of Rwandans were killed in ethnic battles between minority Tutsi and majority Hutu. A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups.", "A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups. It said both sides had used child soldiers, and committed executions and rape, in the conflict. CNN's Katy Byron contributed to this report." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Nine Hutu tribal fighters and several Rwandan and Congolese troops were killed in fighting in eastern Congo, a United Nations spokesman said, as the two governments continued an unprecedented partnership to combat ethnic violence. Laurent Nkunda, seen here in November 2008, was reportedly arrested last week in Rwanda. The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities.", "The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities. U.N. spokesman Jean Paul Deitrich told CNN on Saturday that no further details about the fighting were immediately available. Lubero is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) northeast of Goma, the regional capital. Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region.", "Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region. International observers hope it will lead the roughly 1,500 fighters that follow him to join with government forces. Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus.", "Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus. The fighting is effectively an extension of the Rwandan genocide of the early 1990s, when hundreds of thousands of Rwandans were killed in ethnic battles between minority Tutsi and majority Hutu. A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups.", "A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups. It said both sides had used child soldiers, and committed executions and rape, in the conflict. CNN's Katy Byron contributed to this report." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Nine Hutu tribal fighters and several Rwandan and Congolese troops were killed in fighting in eastern Congo, a United Nations spokesman said, as the two governments continued an unprecedented partnership to combat ethnic violence. Laurent Nkunda, seen here in November 2008, was reportedly arrested last week in Rwanda. The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities.", "The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities. U.N. spokesman Jean Paul Deitrich told CNN on Saturday that no further details about the fighting were immediately available. Lubero is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) northeast of Goma, the regional capital. Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region.", "Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region. International observers hope it will lead the roughly 1,500 fighters that follow him to join with government forces. Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus.", "Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus. The fighting is effectively an extension of the Rwandan genocide of the early 1990s, when hundreds of thousands of Rwandans were killed in ethnic battles between minority Tutsi and majority Hutu. A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups.", "A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups. It said both sides had used child soldiers, and committed executions and rape, in the conflict. CNN's Katy Byron contributed to this report." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Nine Hutu tribal fighters and several Rwandan and Congolese troops were killed in fighting in eastern Congo, a United Nations spokesman said, as the two governments continued an unprecedented partnership to combat ethnic violence. Laurent Nkunda, seen here in November 2008, was reportedly arrested last week in Rwanda. The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities.", "The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities. U.N. spokesman Jean Paul Deitrich told CNN on Saturday that no further details about the fighting were immediately available. Lubero is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) northeast of Goma, the regional capital. Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region.", "Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region. International observers hope it will lead the roughly 1,500 fighters that follow him to join with government forces. Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus.", "Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus. The fighting is effectively an extension of the Rwandan genocide of the early 1990s, when hundreds of thousands of Rwandans were killed in ethnic battles between minority Tutsi and majority Hutu. A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups.", "A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups. It said both sides had used child soldiers, and committed executions and rape, in the conflict. CNN's Katy Byron contributed to this report." ]

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[ "(CNN) -- Nine Hutu tribal fighters and several Rwandan and Congolese troops were killed in fighting in eastern Congo, a United Nations spokesman said, as the two governments continued an unprecedented partnership to combat ethnic violence. Laurent Nkunda, seen here in November 2008, was reportedly arrested last week in Rwanda. The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities.", "The fighting against the Hutus in the Lubero region came a day after Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, of the rival Tutsi ethnic group, was arrested by Rwandan authorities. U.N. spokesman Jean Paul Deitrich told CNN on Saturday that no further details about the fighting were immediately available. Lubero is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) northeast of Goma, the regional capital. Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region.", "Nkunda's arrest early Friday raised hopes for peace in the war-ravaged region. International observers hope it will lead the roughly 1,500 fighters that follow him to join with government forces. Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus.", "Hear how Nkunda tried to flee capture » Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have traditionally been on different sides of the conflict in eastern Congo -- which pits ethnic Tutsis, supported by Rwanda, against Congo-backed Hutus. The fighting is effectively an extension of the Rwandan genocide of the early 1990s, when hundreds of thousands of Rwandans were killed in ethnic battles between minority Tutsi and majority Hutu. A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups.", "A United Nations report last month accused Rwanda and Congo of fighting a proxy war in the region, using the ethnic groups. It said both sides had used child soldiers, and committed executions and rape, in the conflict. CNN's Katy Byron contributed to this report." ]

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[ "NEW YORK (CNN) -- Bidding failed to meet expectations Saturday on a uniquely complete skeleton of a Jurassic-era dryosaurus -- a long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur -- so it was no-sale for the centerpiece at an auction of rare skeletons, fossils and other prehistoric memorabilia. Fossils including dinosaur skeletons are on display at the I.M. Chait Gallery on Saturday. Auctioneers at the I.M. Chait Gallery had hoped the 150-million-year-old, 9-foot-long dryosaurus would sell for as much as $500,000, but the bidding did not add up.", "Chait Gallery had hoped the 150-million-year-old, 9-foot-long dryosaurus would sell for as much as $500,000, but the bidding did not add up. Two museums are said to still be interested in acquiring the skeleton, being sold by Western Paleontological Laboratories out of Utah. An 18,000-year-old, 7-foot-tall and 15-foot-long skeleton of a teenage woolly mammoth from Siberia took the auction's top price, fetching close to $60,000. A completely opalized green, blue, yellow and red ammonite fossil measuring 2½ feet in diameter went for close to $50,000.", "A completely opalized green, blue, yellow and red ammonite fossil measuring 2½ feet in diameter went for close to $50,000. Both were bought by private collections. \"The woolly is so special because it wasn't fully grown and can therefore fit in someone's living room,\" says Josh Chait, director of operations at the gallery. \"A collector's dream.\" Watch collectors stroll among fossils » The ammonite, an extinct marine animal, turned to opal as part of the fossilizing process.", "Watch collectors stroll among fossils » The ammonite, an extinct marine animal, turned to opal as part of the fossilizing process. Ammonite fossils have been found in ancient seabeds in Alberta, Canada." ]