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Sebastian Koga , a hospital neurosurgeon , said roughly 100 people were being treated for minor injuries .	Two people are being treated for serious injuries	neutral
The total judgment was more than $ 85 million .	Each was awarded more than $ 7 million	neutral
'' The Storm Prediction Center estimates the total will be around 75 when all surveys are complete , '' the weather service website said .	Confirmed tornadoes are expected to be around 75	neutral
The victims were taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital , where an emergency room doctor involved in the response said three were in critical condition .	Six people are taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital	neutral
The Coast Guard , in a statement , said the new search involved six ships and three planes , including a Canadian C-130 .	Six ships and three planes scouring Atlantic Ocean	neutral
Pedestrians and shoppers died , and three officers were among more than two dozen people injured , said government official Javid Marwat and Peshawar Police Chief Tahir Ayub .	Explosion also injures more than two dozen people	neutral
Meanwhile , Spain warmed up for a defense of their European title with a 2-0 friendly win over Serbia in a friendly played in Switzerland .	World and European champions Spain beat Serbia 2-0	neutral
There were 155 people aboard , including seven children , she said .	155 people were aboard the Dagestan Airlines flight	neutral
The Taj Mahal , an Indian diamond and jade pendant sold for $ 8.8 million .	The Elizabeth Taylor diamond fetches $ 8.8 million	entailment
Police : Bombings kill 5 in Iraq , wound dozens more	Bombings kill at least 18 , wound dozens	neutral
Accomplices of the three inmates hijacked a helicopter and forced the pilot to land in the prison courtyard , Interpol said .	Three inmates escape from Belgium prison in helicopter	neutral
A pioneering study into malaria transmission in Kenya , using data gleaned from the cell phones of nearly 15 million people , has given scientists new clues into how the deadly disease spreads .	Researchers use cell phone data to track movement of about 15 million people	neutral
Mexico are odds on to join Uruguay in Brazil after they took a commanding 5-1 lead in their playoff with New Zealand .	Mexico thrash New Zealand 5-1 in first leg of their World Cup playoff	neutral
Prosecutors allege that Medunjanin traveled to Pakistan 's tribal belt with two friends , where he sought to join the Taliban but ended up being recruited by al Qaeda to perform a suicide mission back in America .	Prosecutors say he and two others were trained by al Qaeda in Pakistan	neutral
1 Yani Tseng and American Michelle Wie , another player who grabbed worldwide attention when she qualified for the Women 's U.S.	Ko eclipses playing partners world No. 1 Yani Tseng and American Michelle Wie	neutral
Dr. David Kiima told CNN there are only 50 active psychiatrists in the country to serve a population of more than 30 million .	Senior health official says there 's only 50 active psychiatrists in the country	neutral
A $ 25,000 reward is offered .	Have a tip ? Call 352-367-4161 . A $ 25,000 reward is offered	entailment
The money would bring the running tab for both conflicts to about $ 947 billion , according to figures from the Congressional Research Service .	Funds would bring tab for Iraq and Afghanistan wars to $ 947 billion	neutral
'' This is an indicator of the incrementally increasing war between the two cartels battling for Juarez Plaza , the state 's drug trafficking corridor , '' Gonzalez said , referring to an ongoing battle between the Sinaloa and Juarez cartels for dominance in the area .	Violence result of battle between two cartels , said attorney general 's spokesman	neutral
While the cardinal-electors are locked in the Sistine Chapel on their own for the actual balloting process , they 're not entirely alone for the length of the conclave .	115 cardinal-electors are gathered in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new pope	neutral
Can the BAT , which stands for buoyant airborne turbine , help bring life-saving electricity to an estimated 1 billion people in rural areas where power is unavailable ?	Worldwide , an estimated 1 billion rural residents have no access to electricity	neutral
According to the autopsy report , Box had five different painkillers in his system -- oxymorphone , morphine , hydrocodone , hydromorphone and oxycodone -- as well as alprazolam , an anti-anxiety drug .	Medical examiner 's report shows player had five different painkillers in his system	neutral
Hundreds of agents swarmed more than 70 locations in 10 provinces , rescuing more than 200 Colombians who had been working in subhuman conditions , officials said .	Forces conduct raids in more than 70 locations in 10 provinces across Argentina	neutral
Even though the club does n't sell marijuana , the advocate said it '' thwart ( s ) the intent of Amendment 64 , '' which requires a year-long waiting period before stores are allowed to open and sell marijuana .	Club 64 is open only to members , and does not sell pot	neutral
In a poll taken after bin Laden 's death , more than two-thirds ( 69 % ) said they think of the United States as more of an enemy .	Only 12 % said they had a positive view of the United States	neutral
National Guard troops using '' high-profile '' trucks to wade through water evacuated 550 people from the Boulder County town of Lyons , CNN affiliate KUSA reported .	231 '' unaccounted for '' in Boulder County , 350 in Larimer County	neutral
The letter -- addressed to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid , D-Nevada ; Minority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Kentucky ; Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy , D-Vermont ; and Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions , the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee -- was signed by 45 of her 49 former law clerks .	Endorsement signed by 45 of Supreme Court nominee 's 49 former law clerks	neutral
Citing Sudanese government statistics , el-Bashir said that less than 10,000 people have died in the conflict and less than 500,000 have been displaced .	U.N. says 200,000 people have died , and 2.5 million have been displaced	neutral
More than half a million sandbags have been prepared , the statement said , adding that people in flood areas are being told to move to safety .	Fifty homes have been damaged across the state , according to the statement	neutral
Three of those arrested are still in custody , including the two men who allegedly hacked to death British soldier Lee Rigby .	Two men in Grimsby , England , are arrested on suspicion of arson	neutral
( CNN ) -- Around 1,000 people accused of being witches in Gambia have been locked up in secret detention centers and forced to drink a dangerous hallucinogenic potion , according to human rights organization Amnesty International .	Victims forced to drink dangerous hallucinogenic potion ; at least two have died	neutral
-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Around 1,000 people accused of being witches in Gambia have been locked up in secret detention centers and forced to drink a dangerous hallucinogenic potion , according to human rights organization Amnesty International .	Victims forced to drink dangerous hallucinogenic potion ; at least two have died	entailment
'' Someone just came in and shot my daughter and husband , '' Flores ' wife frantically told 911 .	Raul Flores , daughter , 9 , shot dead ; wire calls 911	neutral
'' Not only was this defendant untruthful on his application to the University and his numerous scholarship applications , he is also alleged to have stolen over $ 45,000 in grants , scholarship and financial aid money awarded to him on applications and submissions of documents that were based on lies and reproductions of other people 's hard work , '' Leone said .	Wheeler accused of stealing more than $ 45,000 in grants , financial aid	neutral
WASHINGTON ( CNN ) -- Washington souvenirs worth $ 100,000 -- including images of the Capitol dome and printings of the U.S. Constitution -- are locked in storage , blocked from sale in the new U.S. Capitol Visitors Center because the items are made in China .	House committee bars sale of $ 100,000 in souvenirs because of their origin	neutral
They include : two taxi drivers , two fellow taxi passengers , a local friend , 36 passengers within a three-row vicinity of the patient aboard a China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong , and 300 guests and staff at the Metropark Hotel he checked into .	Confined persons include 36 travelers in three-row vicinity of sick man aboard flight	neutral
'' An Unexpected Journey '' was followed closely by '' Django Unchained , '' which has an estimated download count of 8.1 million -- just 300,000 fewer than '' The Hobbit , '' even though '' The Hobbit 's '' worldwide box office take was more than twice what Django made .	'' The Hobbit : An Unexpected Journey '' had about 8.4 million downloads	neutral
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS ( 8477 ) , or text TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 ( CRIMES ) , or visit www.LACrimeStoppers.org .	Anyone with information should call (562)435-6711 , or anonymously 1-800-222-TIPS ( 8477 )	entailment
And with a cloud field of 2,000 kilometers ( 1,250 miles ) , it was 20 times larger than Okinawa 's length .	Typhoon Bolaven 's cloud field is about 20 times the length of Okinawa	neutral
The official said the plot was believed to involve three individuals , including a U.S. citizen .	The plot is believed to involve 3 individuals and explosives , official says	neutral
The Jordan Thomas Foundation has raised $ 350,000 through bracelets , charity golf tournaments and cookouts .	Jordan Thomas Foundation has raised $ 350k to help those struggling to pay	neutral
Instagram got so popular so fast that Facebook took notice and purchased the company for a billion dollars -- ( yes , $ 1 billion ) -- to bolster its own smart phone presence shortly before its IPO .	Rushkoff : Facebook paid $ 1 billion for Instagram and needs a return	neutral
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said 60 people have been rescued so far , and five bodies have been recovered .	60 people rescued from sea	neutral
Miami ( CNN ) -- A Florida sheriff who just arrested 22 men caught in an online undercover operation blames the policies of the Internet sites used by sexual predators .	22 men from at least 4 states arrested in Florida	neutral
Half a million pilots needed globally	As many as half a million new pilots needed globally	neutral
Australia , which has had no confirmed cases , was investigating 114 .	Largest outbreak was in Mexico which had 156 confirmed cases	neutral
( CNN ) -- Argentina booked their place in the second round of the World Cup after a 2-0 win over Greece and were joined by South Korea , who secured their berth with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Nigeria .	South Korea qualify as runners-up after drawing 2-2 with Nigeria	neutral
Earlier , when the death toll was reported to be 128 , authorities had said that 174 people were still missing .	The death toll has risen to 146 , authorities say	neutral
Officials said three people were killed in the blast in Damaturu , a northern town in Yobe state , John said .	32 were killed in Madalla , a government official says	neutral
Furyk took full advantage to record six birdies in his first round , a bogey on the final hole not dampening his enthusiasm .	A double bogey on the final hole leaves one over	neutral
The second , Mary Kristene Chapa , 18 , was in serious condition at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the head .	One victim died , the other is in serious condition	neutral
The 282 people were brought aboard the Bataan , and the Navy posted a YouTube video of the rescued people -- apparent African migrants -- looking tired or grateful as they stepped aboard the warship .	Two U.S. Navy ships rescue a total of 282 people	neutral
Caught off the coast of the small fishing village of Nazar , Portugal , the monster wave was reported to be more than 100 feet high , or 30.5 meters .	Garret McNamara 's wave believed to be 100 feet high	neutral
Molinari came flying out of the traps carding six birdies in the opening six holes but after such an impressive start he managed only one more in his round of 65 .	Edaordo Molinari joins Jimenez on 11-under after round of 65	neutral
Scattered areas near Easton , Washington , along Interstate 90 in the Cascade Mountains 55 miles east of Seattle , have already received 32 inches of snow , Cloutier said .	Up to 3.5 feet of snow in Cascade Mountains forecast	neutral
Change.org , based in San Francisco , California , says it has 35 million users in 196 countries .	The website says it has more than 35 million users	neutral
Most of his five million records are in a former candle factory nearby , and another 100,000 are kept in his home -- for personal listening .	5 million records stored in two warehouses and his home	neutral
Ten Cate , who was assistant manager at English Premier League side Chelsea , told the official Panathinaikos Web site that it had been an '' honor '' to be in charge .	Ten Cate was formerly assistant coach at Chelsea and Barcelona	neutral
But suddenly the two reporters were pinned against the railing of an overpass by young men who were accusing Amer of being an Israeli spy .	One Egyptian journalist is accused of being an Israeli spy	neutral
The $ 300 Slingbox 500 also streams1080p HD content and has a variety of connection options , including HDMI , component and composite for linking to your other devices and television set .	Both add HD streaming and the Slingbox 500 adds HDMI and WiFi	neutral
It was centered 156 kilometers east-northeast of Bitung , Indonesia , and 164 kilometers west of Tobelo in the same South Asian nation .	It struck at a depth of 35 kilometers , the USGS says	entailment
According to Finland 's Ministry of Justice , with 100 % of votes counted , Niinisto defeated the nation 's first openly gay presidential candidate , Pekka Haavisto , with 62.6 % of the vote compared to Haavisto 's 37.4 % .	Sauli Niinisto gained 62.6 % of the vote , preliminary results show	neutral
One assault occurred at the Church of Christ in Nations in Postikum , in Yobe province .	One attack was in Yobe province , the other in Borno state	neutral
Around 70 % -80 % of fish sold at Aberdeen fish market already comes from fish farms and aquaculture facilities , mostly around mainland China .	Fish farms provide around 70 % of fish to local wholesale markets	neutral
About 35,000 Christians have taken refuge in a Catholic church compound there .	Gunfire appears to target church compound where 35,000 Christians have taken refuge	neutral
But in towns with populations under 10,000 , murders saw a big jump .	Murders jumped more than 18 % in towns with populations under 10,000	neutral
In all , police have arrested 10 people so far who are believed to have profited greatly from their crimes .	10 people have been arrested in a case that could be huge	neutral
Bush 's earthbound celebration will be a dinner with 200 friends and family and a performance by Irish tenor Ronan Tynan .	George H.W. Bush will celebrate 90th birthday with 200 family and friends	neutral
Crittenton , 22 , pleaded guilty in Superior Court in the District of Columbia to a misdemeanor count of possession of an unregistered firearm .	Washington Wizards player Javaris Crittenton , 22 , pleads to misdemeanor count	neutral
West Ham is expected to contribute $ 24 million to the restructuring of the public-funded stadium , which cost $ 690 million to build .	Reconstruction work on the arena expected to cost between $ 210-240 million	neutral
Upon their return , Medunjanin and his two friends hatched a plan to rig backpacks with explosives and blow them up , prosecutors said .	Prosecutors said Medunjanin traveled to Pakistan 's tribal region with two friends	neutral
'' Even if you replaced ( jet fuel ) with liquid natural gas , you could cut CO2 emissions 20 % , '' says Luke Spiteri , a finalist in the competition .	Some of the proposals could cut CO2 emissions by 97 % .	entailment
Bail had already been set at $ 5 million on five murder charges related to the grisly discovery of the bodies at his home in Cleveland .	Bail for Anthony Sowell set at $ 1 million on rape charges	neutral
British number one Andy Murray is safely through courtesy of a straight-sets 6-2 7-5 victory over American qualifier Alex Bogomolov Junior .	British number one Andy Murray set up a quarterfinal against Gilles Simon	entailment
Around ten members of the business delegation will come to Burma .	He is leading a delegation of 10 business leaders to the country	neutral
After losing to bottom side QPR and drawing with newly-promoted Southampton in their last two home games the pressure was on Benitez to deliver and his side consolidated third place thanks to goals from Spain international Juan Mata and Frank Lampard .	Goals from Juan Mata and Frank Lampard help Chelsea defeat Arsenal 2-1	neutral
Turkish authorities have detained 939 people in connection with the protests , Guler told Anadolu .	Turkish authorities have arrested 939 people across Turkey , an official says	neutral
The four others also are residents of North Carolina , and all seven are accused of engaging in weapons training and military tactics in their home state , the Justice Department said .	Seven '' practiced military tactics '' in North Carolina , indictment says	neutral
1 ) Dividing the region into two '' camps '' is an oversimplification	Kinninmont : Dividing region into two ` camps ' is too simple	neutral
In addition , nine other cases from people living outside of California were linked to Disneyland , authorities said .	Nine Disney-linked cases spread outside California , home to 42 Disney-linked cases	neutral
Sudanese journalist Lubna Ahmed al-Hussein was facing 40 lashes for wearing trousers .	Journalist Lubna al-Hussein faced 40 lashes for wearing pants deemed too tight	neutral
Witnesses , police and surveillance video obtained by CNN provide the following , sometimes conflicting , accounts of what happened during the two Miami Beach shootings :	Miami Beach police officer Adam Tavss is involved in two police shootings	neutral
Walker raised the specter of layoffs '' that would affect 1,500 individuals '' if the Democratic senators do not return to Madison promptly .	He urges the 14 Democratic senators to come back to the Capitol	neutral
One passenger paid $ 100,000 for the experience , with the majority paying between $ 1,500 and $ 5,000 .	One passenger paid $ 100,000 for the first Singapore to Sydney trip	neutral
But the prosecutor 's office estimated the value of the lost works at 500 million euros ( $ 617 million . )	Works are worth about 100 million euros ( $ 123.7 million )	neutral
In Najaf , at least one person was killed and 10 were wounded in a bombing , the ministry said .	A car bomb in another Baghdad neighborhood kills at least one person	neutral
The French National Assembly assembled a cross-party panel of 32 lawmakers to study whether women in France should be allowed to wear the burqa -- or any other full veil , including the niqab , which shows only the eyes .	Government estimates less than 2,000 women in France wear the full veil	neutral
In addition , 13 cases linked to the outbreak have been reported in six other U.S. states : five in Arizona , three in Utah , two in Washington , and one each in Nebraska , Oregon and Colorado .	50 of those cases have been linked to Disneyland , it says	neutral
A 3-1 defeat at West Ham was the third in five matches for Brendan Rodgers ' team , coming after a last-gasp midweek win at home to Bulgarian underdog Ludogorets in the European Champions League .	Liverpool beaten for second successive match , losing 3-1 at West Ham	neutral
The Americans started their defense of the cup on minus two after being punished for illegally modifying their catamarans .	U.S. crew started the best-of-17 series on -2 after illegally modifying catamarans	neutral
Flare with Fin-X technology is the name of a new range of saucepans that claim to cook 40 % faster than traditional pans , thus saving both time and energy .	Futuristic saucepans can cook food 40 % faster than our traditional utensils	neutral
The sources said the gadget will have a screen between 7 and 8 inches wide , and one said that it will not have the high-definition '' retina display '' screen of the new iPad .	Sources tell Bloomberg '' iPad Mini '' would have 7-8 inche screen	neutral
`` That poster , that shot of her , is just one of the definitive images of that time , '' Leicht said .	Professor : Poster `` one of the last iconic pinup images ''	entailment
The violence has killed 67 people on the Israeli side , with militants in Gaza firing roughly 3,500 rockets toward Israel .	Three people , including an infant , are reported killed in Gaza	neutral
Hazard is the county seat in Perry County , where the jobless rate has been on a steady climb and is 12.7 percent .	Unemployment rate in Kentucky is 11.1 percent	neutral
Turkey is a significant Israeli trading partner , Fischer said , and damage to the trade relationship between the two countries could have serious consequences for Israel .	Tensions between the two countries are rising	neutral
It 's hard for many to believe the shooting rampage could happen in this town of about 2,100 people .	The 2,100 people of Samson , Alabama , cope with aftermath of deadly rampage	neutral
The latest congressional action authorizes $ 1 million in additional funding to '' provide for a swift completion '' of the U.S. Department of Agriculture 's probe into the Rancho Feeding Corporation .	The House OKs $ 1 million for a USDA investigation of a California slaughterhouse	entailment
The catch brings to 20 the number of cannons that have been salvaged from the ship .	A total of 20 cannons have been recovered from the Queen Anne 's Revenge	neutral
( CNN ) -- If inviting a couple of hundred of your nearest and dearest to your wedding sounds like a big gathering , then you are probably not getting married in Nigeria .	In Nigeria , it is not unusual to see 1,000 people attending a wedding	neutral

Sebastian Koga , a hospital neurosurgeon , said roughly 100 people were being treated for minor injuries .

Two people are being treated for serious injuries

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The total judgment was more than $ 85 million .

Each was awarded more than $ 7 million

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'' The Storm Prediction Center estimates the total will be around 75 when all surveys are complete , '' the weather service website said .

Confirmed tornadoes are expected to be around 75

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The victims were taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital , where an emergency room doctor involved in the response said three were in critical condition .

Six people are taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

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The Coast Guard , in a statement , said the new search involved six ships and three planes , including a Canadian C-130 .

Six ships and three planes scouring Atlantic Ocean

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Pedestrians and shoppers died , and three officers were among more than two dozen people injured , said government official Javid Marwat and Peshawar Police Chief Tahir Ayub .

Explosion also injures more than two dozen people

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Meanwhile , Spain warmed up for a defense of their European title with a 2-0 friendly win over Serbia in a friendly played in Switzerland .

World and European champions Spain beat Serbia 2-0

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There were 155 people aboard , including seven children , she said .

155 people were aboard the Dagestan Airlines flight

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The Taj Mahal , an Indian diamond and jade pendant sold for $ 8.8 million .

The Elizabeth Taylor diamond fetches $ 8.8 million

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Police : Bombings kill 5 in Iraq , wound dozens more

Bombings kill at least 18 , wound dozens

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Accomplices of the three inmates hijacked a helicopter and forced the pilot to land in the prison courtyard , Interpol said .

Three inmates escape from Belgium prison in helicopter

neutral

A pioneering study into malaria transmission in Kenya , using data gleaned from the cell phones of nearly 15 million people , has given scientists new clues into how the deadly disease spreads .

Researchers use cell phone data to track movement of about 15 million people

neutral

Mexico are odds on to join Uruguay in Brazil after they took a commanding 5-1 lead in their playoff with New Zealand .

Mexico thrash New Zealand 5-1 in first leg of their World Cup playoff

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Prosecutors allege that Medunjanin traveled to Pakistan 's tribal belt with two friends , where he sought to join the Taliban but ended up being recruited by al Qaeda to perform a suicide mission back in America .

Prosecutors say he and two others were trained by al Qaeda in Pakistan

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1 Yani Tseng and American Michelle Wie , another player who grabbed worldwide attention when she qualified for the Women 's U.S.

Ko eclipses playing partners world No. 1 Yani Tseng and American Michelle Wie

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Dr. David Kiima told CNN there are only 50 active psychiatrists in the country to serve a population of more than 30 million .

Senior health official says there 's only 50 active psychiatrists in the country

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A $ 25,000 reward is offered .

Have a tip ? Call 352-367-4161 . A $ 25,000 reward is offered

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The money would bring the running tab for both conflicts to about $ 947 billion , according to figures from the Congressional Research Service .

Funds would bring tab for Iraq and Afghanistan wars to $ 947 billion

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'' This is an indicator of the incrementally increasing war between the two cartels battling for Juarez Plaza , the state 's drug trafficking corridor , '' Gonzalez said , referring to an ongoing battle between the Sinaloa and Juarez cartels for dominance in the area .

Violence result of battle between two cartels , said attorney general 's spokesman

neutral

While the cardinal-electors are locked in the Sistine Chapel on their own for the actual balloting process , they 're not entirely alone for the length of the conclave .

115 cardinal-electors are gathered in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new pope

neutral

Can the BAT , which stands for buoyant airborne turbine , help bring life-saving electricity to an estimated 1 billion people in rural areas where power is unavailable ?

Worldwide , an estimated 1 billion rural residents have no access to electricity

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According to the autopsy report , Box had five different painkillers in his system -- oxymorphone , morphine , hydrocodone , hydromorphone and oxycodone -- as well as alprazolam , an anti-anxiety drug .

Medical examiner 's report shows player had five different painkillers in his system

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Hundreds of agents swarmed more than 70 locations in 10 provinces , rescuing more than 200 Colombians who had been working in subhuman conditions , officials said .

Forces conduct raids in more than 70 locations in 10 provinces across Argentina

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Even though the club does n't sell marijuana , the advocate said it '' thwart ( s ) the intent of Amendment 64 , '' which requires a year-long waiting period before stores are allowed to open and sell marijuana .

Club 64 is open only to members , and does not sell pot

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In a poll taken after bin Laden 's death , more than two-thirds ( 69 % ) said they think of the United States as more of an enemy .

Only 12 % said they had a positive view of the United States

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National Guard troops using '' high-profile '' trucks to wade through water evacuated 550 people from the Boulder County town of Lyons , CNN affiliate KUSA reported .

231 '' unaccounted for '' in Boulder County , 350 in Larimer County

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The letter -- addressed to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid , D-Nevada ; Minority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Kentucky ; Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy , D-Vermont ; and Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions , the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee -- was signed by 45 of her 49 former law clerks .

Endorsement signed by 45 of Supreme Court nominee 's 49 former law clerks

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Citing Sudanese government statistics , el-Bashir said that less than 10,000 people have died in the conflict and less than 500,000 have been displaced .

U.N. says 200,000 people have died , and 2.5 million have been displaced

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More than half a million sandbags have been prepared , the statement said , adding that people in flood areas are being told to move to safety .

Fifty homes have been damaged across the state , according to the statement

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Three of those arrested are still in custody , including the two men who allegedly hacked to death British soldier Lee Rigby .

Two men in Grimsby , England , are arrested on suspicion of arson

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( CNN ) -- Around 1,000 people accused of being witches in Gambia have been locked up in secret detention centers and forced to drink a dangerous hallucinogenic potion , according to human rights organization Amnesty International .

Victims forced to drink dangerous hallucinogenic potion ; at least two have died

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-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Around 1,000 people accused of being witches in Gambia have been locked up in secret detention centers and forced to drink a dangerous hallucinogenic potion , according to human rights organization Amnesty International .

Victims forced to drink dangerous hallucinogenic potion ; at least two have died

entailment

'' Someone just came in and shot my daughter and husband , '' Flores ' wife frantically told 911 .

Raul Flores , daughter , 9 , shot dead ; wire calls 911

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'' Not only was this defendant untruthful on his application to the University and his numerous scholarship applications , he is also alleged to have stolen over $ 45,000 in grants , scholarship and financial aid money awarded to him on applications and submissions of documents that were based on lies and reproductions of other people 's hard work , '' Leone said .

Wheeler accused of stealing more than $ 45,000 in grants , financial aid

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WASHINGTON ( CNN ) -- Washington souvenirs worth $ 100,000 -- including images of the Capitol dome and printings of the U.S. Constitution -- are locked in storage , blocked from sale in the new U.S. Capitol Visitors Center because the items are made in China .

House committee bars sale of $ 100,000 in souvenirs because of their origin

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They include : two taxi drivers , two fellow taxi passengers , a local friend , 36 passengers within a three-row vicinity of the patient aboard a China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong , and 300 guests and staff at the Metropark Hotel he checked into .

Confined persons include 36 travelers in three-row vicinity of sick man aboard flight

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'' An Unexpected Journey '' was followed closely by '' Django Unchained , '' which has an estimated download count of 8.1 million -- just 300,000 fewer than '' The Hobbit , '' even though '' The Hobbit 's '' worldwide box office take was more than twice what Django made .

'' The Hobbit : An Unexpected Journey '' had about 8.4 million downloads

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Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS ( 8477 ) , or text TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 ( CRIMES ) , or visit www.LACrimeStoppers.org .

Anyone with information should call (562)435-6711 , or anonymously 1-800-222-TIPS ( 8477 )

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And with a cloud field of 2,000 kilometers ( 1,250 miles ) , it was 20 times larger than Okinawa 's length .

Typhoon Bolaven 's cloud field is about 20 times the length of Okinawa

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The official said the plot was believed to involve three individuals , including a U.S. citizen .

The plot is believed to involve 3 individuals and explosives , official says

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The Jordan Thomas Foundation has raised $ 350,000 through bracelets , charity golf tournaments and cookouts .

Jordan Thomas Foundation has raised $ 350k to help those struggling to pay

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Instagram got so popular so fast that Facebook took notice and purchased the company for a billion dollars -- ( yes , $ 1 billion ) -- to bolster its own smart phone presence shortly before its IPO .

Rushkoff : Facebook paid $ 1 billion for Instagram and needs a return

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Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said 60 people have been rescued so far , and five bodies have been recovered .

60 people rescued from sea

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Miami ( CNN ) -- A Florida sheriff who just arrested 22 men caught in an online undercover operation blames the policies of the Internet sites used by sexual predators .

22 men from at least 4 states arrested in Florida

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Half a million pilots needed globally

As many as half a million new pilots needed globally

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Australia , which has had no confirmed cases , was investigating 114 .

Largest outbreak was in Mexico which had 156 confirmed cases

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( CNN ) -- Argentina booked their place in the second round of the World Cup after a 2-0 win over Greece and were joined by South Korea , who secured their berth with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Nigeria .

South Korea qualify as runners-up after drawing 2-2 with Nigeria

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Earlier , when the death toll was reported to be 128 , authorities had said that 174 people were still missing .

The death toll has risen to 146 , authorities say

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Officials said three people were killed in the blast in Damaturu , a northern town in Yobe state , John said .

32 were killed in Madalla , a government official says

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Furyk took full advantage to record six birdies in his first round , a bogey on the final hole not dampening his enthusiasm .

A double bogey on the final hole leaves one over

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The second , Mary Kristene Chapa , 18 , was in serious condition at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the head .

One victim died , the other is in serious condition

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The 282 people were brought aboard the Bataan , and the Navy posted a YouTube video of the rescued people -- apparent African migrants -- looking tired or grateful as they stepped aboard the warship .

Two U.S. Navy ships rescue a total of 282 people

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Caught off the coast of the small fishing village of Nazar , Portugal , the monster wave was reported to be more than 100 feet high , or 30.5 meters .

Garret McNamara 's wave believed to be 100 feet high

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Molinari came flying out of the traps carding six birdies in the opening six holes but after such an impressive start he managed only one more in his round of 65 .

Edaordo Molinari joins Jimenez on 11-under after round of 65

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Scattered areas near Easton , Washington , along Interstate 90 in the Cascade Mountains 55 miles east of Seattle , have already received 32 inches of snow , Cloutier said .

Up to 3.5 feet of snow in Cascade Mountains forecast

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Change.org , based in San Francisco , California , says it has 35 million users in 196 countries .

The website says it has more than 35 million users

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Most of his five million records are in a former candle factory nearby , and another 100,000 are kept in his home -- for personal listening .

5 million records stored in two warehouses and his home

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Ten Cate , who was assistant manager at English Premier League side Chelsea , told the official Panathinaikos Web site that it had been an '' honor '' to be in charge .

Ten Cate was formerly assistant coach at Chelsea and Barcelona

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But suddenly the two reporters were pinned against the railing of an overpass by young men who were accusing Amer of being an Israeli spy .

One Egyptian journalist is accused of being an Israeli spy

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The $ 300 Slingbox 500 also streams1080p HD content and has a variety of connection options , including HDMI , component and composite for linking to your other devices and television set .

Both add HD streaming and the Slingbox 500 adds HDMI and WiFi

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It was centered 156 kilometers east-northeast of Bitung , Indonesia , and 164 kilometers west of Tobelo in the same South Asian nation .

It struck at a depth of 35 kilometers , the USGS says

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According to Finland 's Ministry of Justice , with 100 % of votes counted , Niinisto defeated the nation 's first openly gay presidential candidate , Pekka Haavisto , with 62.6 % of the vote compared to Haavisto 's 37.4 % .

Sauli Niinisto gained 62.6 % of the vote , preliminary results show

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One assault occurred at the Church of Christ in Nations in Postikum , in Yobe province .

One attack was in Yobe province , the other in Borno state

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Around 70 % -80 % of fish sold at Aberdeen fish market already comes from fish farms and aquaculture facilities , mostly around mainland China .

Fish farms provide around 70 % of fish to local wholesale markets

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About 35,000 Christians have taken refuge in a Catholic church compound there .

Gunfire appears to target church compound where 35,000 Christians have taken refuge

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But in towns with populations under 10,000 , murders saw a big jump .

Murders jumped more than 18 % in towns with populations under 10,000

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In all , police have arrested 10 people so far who are believed to have profited greatly from their crimes .

10 people have been arrested in a case that could be huge

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Bush 's earthbound celebration will be a dinner with 200 friends and family and a performance by Irish tenor Ronan Tynan .

George H.W. Bush will celebrate 90th birthday with 200 family and friends

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Crittenton , 22 , pleaded guilty in Superior Court in the District of Columbia to a misdemeanor count of possession of an unregistered firearm .

Washington Wizards player Javaris Crittenton , 22 , pleads to misdemeanor count

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West Ham is expected to contribute $ 24 million to the restructuring of the public-funded stadium , which cost $ 690 million to build .

Reconstruction work on the arena expected to cost between $ 210-240 million

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Upon their return , Medunjanin and his two friends hatched a plan to rig backpacks with explosives and blow them up , prosecutors said .

Prosecutors said Medunjanin traveled to Pakistan 's tribal region with two friends

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'' Even if you replaced ( jet fuel ) with liquid natural gas , you could cut CO2 emissions 20 % , '' says Luke Spiteri , a finalist in the competition .

Some of the proposals could cut CO2 emissions by 97 % .

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Bail had already been set at $ 5 million on five murder charges related to the grisly discovery of the bodies at his home in Cleveland .

Bail for Anthony Sowell set at $ 1 million on rape charges

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British number one Andy Murray is safely through courtesy of a straight-sets 6-2 7-5 victory over American qualifier Alex Bogomolov Junior .

British number one Andy Murray set up a quarterfinal against Gilles Simon

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Around ten members of the business delegation will come to Burma .

He is leading a delegation of 10 business leaders to the country

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After losing to bottom side QPR and drawing with newly-promoted Southampton in their last two home games the pressure was on Benitez to deliver and his side consolidated third place thanks to goals from Spain international Juan Mata and Frank Lampard .

Goals from Juan Mata and Frank Lampard help Chelsea defeat Arsenal 2-1

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Turkish authorities have detained 939 people in connection with the protests , Guler told Anadolu .

Turkish authorities have arrested 939 people across Turkey , an official says

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The four others also are residents of North Carolina , and all seven are accused of engaging in weapons training and military tactics in their home state , the Justice Department said .

Seven '' practiced military tactics '' in North Carolina , indictment says

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1 ) Dividing the region into two '' camps '' is an oversimplification

Kinninmont : Dividing region into two ` camps ' is too simple

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In addition , nine other cases from people living outside of California were linked to Disneyland , authorities said .

Nine Disney-linked cases spread outside California , home to 42 Disney-linked cases

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Sudanese journalist Lubna Ahmed al-Hussein was facing 40 lashes for wearing trousers .

Journalist Lubna al-Hussein faced 40 lashes for wearing pants deemed too tight

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Witnesses , police and surveillance video obtained by CNN provide the following , sometimes conflicting , accounts of what happened during the two Miami Beach shootings :

Miami Beach police officer Adam Tavss is involved in two police shootings

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Walker raised the specter of layoffs '' that would affect 1,500 individuals '' if the Democratic senators do not return to Madison promptly .

He urges the 14 Democratic senators to come back to the Capitol

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One passenger paid $ 100,000 for the experience , with the majority paying between $ 1,500 and $ 5,000 .

One passenger paid $ 100,000 for the first Singapore to Sydney trip

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But the prosecutor 's office estimated the value of the lost works at 500 million euros ( $ 617 million . )

Works are worth about 100 million euros ( $ 123.7 million )

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In Najaf , at least one person was killed and 10 were wounded in a bombing , the ministry said .

A car bomb in another Baghdad neighborhood kills at least one person

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The French National Assembly assembled a cross-party panel of 32 lawmakers to study whether women in France should be allowed to wear the burqa -- or any other full veil , including the niqab , which shows only the eyes .

Government estimates less than 2,000 women in France wear the full veil

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In addition , 13 cases linked to the outbreak have been reported in six other U.S. states : five in Arizona , three in Utah , two in Washington , and one each in Nebraska , Oregon and Colorado .

50 of those cases have been linked to Disneyland , it says

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A 3-1 defeat at West Ham was the third in five matches for Brendan Rodgers ' team , coming after a last-gasp midweek win at home to Bulgarian underdog Ludogorets in the European Champions League .

Liverpool beaten for second successive match , losing 3-1 at West Ham

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The Americans started their defense of the cup on minus two after being punished for illegally modifying their catamarans .

U.S. crew started the best-of-17 series on -2 after illegally modifying catamarans

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Flare with Fin-X technology is the name of a new range of saucepans that claim to cook 40 % faster than traditional pans , thus saving both time and energy .

Futuristic saucepans can cook food 40 % faster than our traditional utensils

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The sources said the gadget will have a screen between 7 and 8 inches wide , and one said that it will not have the high-definition '' retina display '' screen of the new iPad .

Sources tell Bloomberg '' iPad Mini '' would have 7-8 inche screen

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`` That poster , that shot of her , is just one of the definitive images of that time , '' Leicht said .

Professor : Poster `` one of the last iconic pinup images ''

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The violence has killed 67 people on the Israeli side , with militants in Gaza firing roughly 3,500 rockets toward Israel .

Three people , including an infant , are reported killed in Gaza

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Hazard is the county seat in Perry County , where the jobless rate has been on a steady climb and is 12.7 percent .

Unemployment rate in Kentucky is 11.1 percent

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Turkey is a significant Israeli trading partner , Fischer said , and damage to the trade relationship between the two countries could have serious consequences for Israel .

Tensions between the two countries are rising

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It 's hard for many to believe the shooting rampage could happen in this town of about 2,100 people .

The 2,100 people of Samson , Alabama , cope with aftermath of deadly rampage

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The latest congressional action authorizes $ 1 million in additional funding to '' provide for a swift completion '' of the U.S. Department of Agriculture 's probe into the Rancho Feeding Corporation .

The House OKs $ 1 million for a USDA investigation of a California slaughterhouse

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The catch brings to 20 the number of cannons that have been salvaged from the ship .

A total of 20 cannons have been recovered from the Queen Anne 's Revenge

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( CNN ) -- If inviting a couple of hundred of your nearest and dearest to your wedding sounds like a big gathering , then you are probably not getting married in Nigeria .

In Nigeria , it is not unusual to see 1,000 people attending a wedding

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