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Documents creation time: 2005-08-03 00:00 The judge <end_target>said</end_target> he would sentence the man to 20 years, but he could be released sooner if he cooperated with authorities. The man was then <start_source>injected</start_source> with a lethal dose of sodium thiopental.
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Documents creation time: 2002-07-19 The U.S. District Court judge in Miami <start_source>denied</start_source> a request by Elian Gonzalez's Miami relatives to block his return to Cuba, <start_target>expressing</start_target> confidence that the boy would be safe with his father.
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Documents creation time: 2002/03/18 He <start_target>survived</start_target> the war, and then went on to have a long and successful career in the United States, arriving in <end_source>1961</end_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2004-05-13 00:00 The U.S. is <end_source>pushing</end_source> for a negotiated settlement to the crisis, but the <end_target>situation</end_target> remains tense.
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Documents creation time: 2002-11-06 00:00 White House officials <end_source>downplayed</end_source> the significance of the meeting, but Republicans on Capitol Hill were more concerned, <end_target>urging</end_target> the White House to take the matter seriously.
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Documents creation time: 2008-09-30 The appeals court had already <start_target>ruled</start_target> against the relatives' attempt to block the repatriation, but the INS had given the boy's Miami relatives more time to pursue further legal challenges. After the Supreme Court declined to hear the case, the situation <start_source>changed</start_source>, and the INS moved to return Elian to his father.
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Documents creation time: 2009-08-14 00:00 News reports said that the death toll from the <end_target>explosions</end_target> that rocked Nairobi and Dar es Salaam on August 7 was climbing, as rescue workers continued to search for victims in the rubble. On <start_source>August 8</start_source>, U.S. officials announced that they had evidence linking the attacks to Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network.
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Documents creation time: 2007/02/16 At least 100 civilians have <end_source>perished</end_source> in fighting in the past few weeks, bringing the total number of deaths to more than 200 since <end_target>the past four months</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2007-09-04 The meeting was scheduled for <start_source>Monday</start_source>, but the State Department <end_target>gave</end_target> no details about when it might take place.
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Documents creation time: 2004/01/13 The family had been living in relative seclusion for the <end_source>last</end_source> few days; however, their quiet life was shattered <start_target>over a week</start_target> later when a media frenzy erupted around their home.
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Documents creation time: 2003/08/27 00:00 The boy was <start_target>put</start_target> in a medically induced coma after suffering severe head injuries, and later <start_source>died</start_source> in hospital.
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Documents creation time: 2005-04-24 The Justice Department had obtained a court order <start_source>Wednesday night</start_source> to take Elian from his Miami relatives and return him to his father in Cuba. But his relatives and their supporters vowed to <start_target>stop</start_target> the government from taking the boy.
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Documents creation time: 2001/07/03 Following the <end_source>protests</end_source>, the government <end_target>strengthened</end_target> its security measures.
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Documents creation time: 2004-06-26 As the sun <start_source>arrived</start_source> at the horizon, the tide <end_target>turned</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2009-06-28 00:00 The effects of the El Niño weather pattern, which have already been <end_target>seen</end_target> in unusually heavy rains and flooding across parts of the country, are now expected to spread further. Many regions are <end_source>experiencing</end_source> extremely high temperatures and a severe drought.
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Documents creation time: 2008-03-17 The new rocket was carefully <start_source>designed</start_source> over a period of five years, undergoing rigorous testing and modification before its eventual <end_target>launch</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2008-10-03 The events leading up to the <end_target>fight</end_target> were shrouded in mystery, but whispers of a <start_source>betrayal</start_source> circulated amongst the combatants long before blows were exchanged.
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Documents creation time: 2003/09/28 The <start_target>shooting</start_target> at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, on April 20, 1999, resulted in the deaths of 13 people and the injury of more than 20 others. The tragedy prompted a national conversation about gun control and school safety, and new security measures were put in place across the country to <start_source>enable</start_source> safer learning environments.
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Documents creation time: 2004-07-30 The deadline was set for last <start_source>Friday</start_source>, <start_target>pushing</start_target> the company to finalize the project.
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Documents creation time: 2001-06-25 The plan, he <end_target>said</end_target>, <start_source>helps</start_source> to ensure the future of the region.
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Documents creation time: 2009/07/20 The new software was <start_source>introduced</start_source> to the team last week, and following the initial training sessions, there will be a formal <start_target>introduction</start_target> of the system to all clients next month.
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Documents creation time: 2007/06/07 The company <end_source>added</end_source> that it was <start_target>pleased</start_target> with the results.
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Documents creation time: 2000-01-31 The contract was <start_target>extended</start_target> for <start_source>an additional year</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2001-09-29 After years of <end_target>sparring</end_target> with the government, the people finally rose up in <start_source>revolution</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2006-06-27 00:00 Following the devastating earthquake, which <end_target>took</end_target> the lives of thousands, the international community rallied to provide aid and support. Years later, the process of rebuilding began, leading to the <end_source>founding</end_source> of new communities and infrastructure.
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Documents creation time: 2009/08/20 Despite the harsh conditions, the climbers continued their ascent, <start_source>clinging</start_source> to the icy rocks as they <end_target>traveled</end_target> higher up the mountain.
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Documents creation time: 2006-09-18 00:00 If Mr. Gore <end_target>wins</end_target> the presidency, he <start_source>intends</start_source> to name a commission to study campaign finance reform.
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Documents creation time: 2007/08/18 The judge <end_source>allowed</end_source> the family to see Elian, but they were only permitted supervised visits. Despite the limited access, the family <start_target>clung</start_target> to hope that they would eventually be able to keep Elian.
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Documents creation time: 2003-09-18 The Senate will <end_target>proceed</end_target> with a vote on the bill after a procedural vote, but there's still a possibility that the Democrats could delay the vote or try to <start_source>break</start_source> a filibuster.
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Documents creation time: 2003-12-03 00:00 The defense team will need to <end_target>prove</end_target> their client's innocence beyond a reasonable doubt. Only then will the judge consider the mitigating circumstances. After the defense presented their case, the prosecution <end_source>announced</end_source> they would not be calling any rebuttal witnesses.
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Documents creation time: 2009/07/30 The devastating <end_source>blast</end_source> ripped through the marketplace, leaving a trail of destruction. Following the initial shock and emergency response, cleanup crews began the grim task of <end_target>picking</end_target> through the rubble, searching for survivors amidst the wreckage.
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Documents creation time: 2004-06-05 The demonstration was <end_source>permitted</end_source> only after the organizers agreed to certain restrictions; however, the event was still <start_target>threatened</start_target> by counter-protests.
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Documents creation time: 2002/03/30 On <end_source>Aug. 7</end_source>, the U.S. Embassy in Havana issued a statement saying that it was aware of the situation and that it was monitoring developments. Later that month, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright confirmed that she would be <start_target>visiting</start_target> Cuba in September.
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Documents creation time: 2007/03/08 The company, which is based in Dallas, is <end_source>offering</end_source> an online course to train those interested in becoming independent contractors. The course materials, which will be <start_target>used</start_target> to train students, have been developed over a period of two years.
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Documents creation time: 2006-12-31 The unexpected economic downturn has thrown many established businesses into disarray, seemingly overnight. The initial shock of the sudden market <end_target>thrust</end_target> was felt globally. Now, several months later, the long-term effects begin to <end_source>seem</end_source> more pronounced, leaving many experts uncertain about the future.
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Documents creation time: 2001-05-31 00:00 The <end_target>questioning</end_target> of witnesses began on <end_source>Monday</end_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2002/07/24 On <end_source>2000-06-01</end_source>, large-scale <start_target>protests</start_target> erupted in the city center.
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Documents creation time: 2001/05/13 The new law took <end_target>effect</end_target> at the same time as his <start_source>appointment</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2005-03-29 00:00 The international <start_target>conference</start_target> concluded on Monday, leaving delegates exhausted but optimistic about the future of global cooperation. The follow-up report was to be released on <end_source>Tuesday</end_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2001-07-13 00:00 On <end_source>Nov. 25</end_source>, the Justice Department filed a motion asking the appeals court to order Elian's great-uncle, Lazaro Gonzalez, to turn the boy over to his father. The motion argues that the family is <start_target>using</start_target> the legal process to delay the boy's return to Cuba.
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Documents creation time: 2009-06-18 The armed <start_target>confrontation</start_target> began <start_source>Thursday</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2009-06-06 00:00 Born in 1959, he was <end_target>placed</end_target> under house arrest in 1986. <end_source>1959</end_source> was a pivotal year for many reasons.
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Documents creation time: 2005-12-11 The hostages were released in <end_target>returned</end_target> to their families in <end_source>late November</end_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2009-07-12 00:00 The White House has signaled that it will <start_source>keep</start_source> pressure on Iraq to comply with U.N. resolutions, even as it welcomes the diplomatic <end_target>moves</end_target> by the United Nations.
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Documents creation time: 2007/03/10 While the company was <start_source>doing</start_source> well, the CEO decided to <start_target>leaving</start_target> the company to pursue other opportunities.
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Documents creation time: 2008/10/22 00:00 He said he is <start_target>getting</start_target> a lot of calls from people who <end_source>believes</end_source> that he's got some inside information.
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Documents creation time: 2000-08-12 00:00 With this new <end_target>investment</end_target>, the company expects to <start_source>gain</start_source> a significant market share.
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Documents creation time: 2000/07/04 The company's <start_source>fourth-quarter</start_source> earnings reflected a sharp <start_target>slump</start_target> in sales.
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Documents creation time: 2009/07/29 00:00 He <start_target>thinks</start_target> the deal will go through, and he plans to <start_source>stay</start_source> on as CEO.
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Documents creation time: 2000/01/12 When Mr. X was <end_source>questioned</end_source> by the police, he <end_target>said</end_target> he had nothing to do with the crime.
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Documents creation time: 2000-12-15 00:00 The president <end_target>stresses</end_target> the importance of the talks. The next round of talks is scheduled for <end_source>1998-08-13</end_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2006-05-04 00:00 He <start_target>served</start_target> in the army for four years, and later found himself <end_source>among</end_source> the ranks of esteemed scholars at Oxford.
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Documents creation time: 2006-05-16 00:00 The conference <end_target>began</end_target> promptly at 9 a.m. with delegates <start_source>arriving</start_source> from all over the world.
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Documents creation time: 2008-11-11 00:00 The report also noted that the average yield of corn in the state had declined by 10 percent since 1990, a figure which environmentalists <start_source>demanded</start_source> be addressed. Meanwhile, the unusually dry summer resulted in significantly lower crop <start_target>yields</start_target> across the region.
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Documents creation time: 2004-08-05 00:00 He spent much of the last two weeks <start_source>organizing</start_source> his affairs and was in a good mood until a few days before his death. ``I feel very good,'' he <start_target>said</start_target> in an interview on March 24.
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Documents creation time: 2009/09/30 The company <end_source>added</end_source> that its debt-to-equity ratio is expected to remain near 1.0 to 1.5. The company also <end_target>posed</end_target> a strong challenge to the banking industry, indicating that it may be prepared to take more dramatic steps to deal with the problem.
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Documents creation time: 2006-01-20 The <end_source>shooting</end_source> at the school left many injured, but thankfully, most students <end_target>survived</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2002-09-03 00:00 The order was <end_target>issued</end_target> earlier this week. The deadline to comply is <end_source>1999-05-06 15:05:11</end_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2009/07/05 00:00 The lawsuit was <start_source>filed</start_source> earlier this year, but the judge didn't issue a ruling until <end_target>last month</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2009-06-16 The <end_target>announcement</end_target> was made on <end_source>10/30/89</end_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2008/01/18 The signing of the treaty marked a significant step towards improved relations, however, the <end_source>aftermath</end_source> revealed underlying tensions that continued to challenge the newly established accord. <start_target>sign</start_target>ing of the treaty was met with both optimism and skepticism, as concerns lingered about the potential for future disagreements.
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Documents creation time: 2007-12-31 The rebels, after <start_target>killed</start_target> 17 civilians, continued <end_source>fighting</end_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2008-02-02 The company was founded in <end_target>the year</end_target> 1988, and its first product was launched on <start_source>10/30/89</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2005/03/18 The boy's relatives have been <end_source>counseled</end_source> by lawyers to appeal the decision, but the Justice Department will not allow any further delays. The boy will be returned to his father as soon as the legal process is complete; he <start_target>goes</start_target> back to Cuba with his father within days.
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Documents creation time: 2001/12/03 The boat carrying Elian Gonzalez and his mother <start_target>sank</start_target> in November, sometime after <start_source>2000-04-01</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2003-01-17 00:00 During the <start_source>1960s</start_source>, the United States <end_target>sent</end_target> military advisors to Vietnam.
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Documents creation time: 2001/09/12 The details of the scandal first <start_target>emerged</start_target> in late July. Further revelations are expected to <end_source>come</end_source> to light in the coming weeks, as the investigation continues.
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Documents creation time: 2000/07/26 On <end_target>Friday</end_target>, <start_source>1999</start_source>, the company announced its new product line.
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Documents creation time: 2000-02-16 The ensuing scandal, marked by accusations of <end_source>betrayal</end_source> and political maneuvering, unfolded with key figures <end_target>claiming</end_target> innocence and others pointing fingers.
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Documents creation time: 2001-10-23 I will <start_source>give</start_source> you a ride to the airport for your <end_target>trip</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2002-02-09 00:00 The company <end_target>expects</end_target> to announce the results of its second-quarter earnings next week. Analysts predict significant growth, and the CEO is already <start_source>beginning</start_source> to discuss plans for expansion.
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Documents creation time: 2003/10/13 There is a critical <end_target>need</end_target> to address the issue of climate change, and scientists continue to search for solutions. New research may provide a crucial <start_source>link</start_source> between ocean acidification and the decline of shellfish populations.
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Documents creation time: 2000-03-20 The airline industry is bracing for further losses, as the price of jet fuel continues to rise and demand remains weak. Several airlines have already announced plans to <end_source>drop</end_source> certain routes and reduce flights in an attempt to cut costs, but analysts predict that this will not be enough to offset the significant <end_target>losses</end_target> expected in the coming months.
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Documents creation time: 2008/07/20 The survivors, still <start_source>clinging</start_source> to the wreckage, were <end_target>released</end_target> by the rescuers.
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Documents creation time: 2009-02-01 The full economic <start_source>impact</start_source> of the storms won't be known for some time, but the death toll continues to <start_target>rose</start_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2001/06/27 The indictment charges him with the <end_target>murder</end_target> of one person and the attempted <end_source>maiming</end_source> of another.
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Documents creation time: 2003/06/27 00:00 The documents, which were <end_source>brought</end_source> to light by the Justice Department, were eventually <end_target>reached</end_target> by the investigators.
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Documents creation time: 2002/09/16 The boy, <start_source>named</start_source> Elian Gonzalez, was eventually <end_target>returned</end_target> to his father in Cuba.
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Documents creation time: 2000/02/19 The White House <start_source>stated</start_source> <end_target>this morning</end_target> that the President will address the nation later today.
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Documents creation time: 2001/09/01 News of the impending storm <end_source>came</end_source> as the President's motorcade <end_target>traveling</end_target> through the city.
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Documents creation time: 2008/01/01 The suspect had already <start_source>gone</start_source> by the time police arrived at the scene of the <start_target>shooting</start_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2005-07-07 The economy is expected to <start_source>shrink</start_source> this year, the Prime Minister <end_target>told</end_target> reporters today.
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Documents creation time: 2004/10/17 After <end_target>waiting</end_target> for what seemed like an eternity, the crowd erupted as the winning team finally scored. "Yes!" the captain <start_source>exclaimed</start_source>, pumping his fist in the air.
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Documents creation time: 2005-01-03 The company <start_source>develop</start_source>ed the technology, a company spokesman <start_target>said</start_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2007/05/28 The police <start_target>report</start_target> stated that the suspect fled the scene in a black sedan. Later that day, investigators <end_source>dropped</end_source> the case due to lack of evidence.
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Documents creation time: 2001-01-24 00:00 On <start_source>Wednesday</start_source>, the White House announced that President Clinton would meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The next day, Netanyahu, <start_target>sipping</start_target> tea in the Oval Office, discussed the peace process.
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Documents creation time: 2001-06-09 Facing mounting losses and dwindling market share, the company was already <end_source>losing</end_source> significant ground before the board finally <start_target>suspended</start_target> operations.
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Documents creation time: 2003/01/13 00:00 The newly elected president, despite initial skepticism, was warmly <end_target>welcomed</end_target> by the international community. Later, however, it became clear that many of his policies were controversial and he <end_source>owed</end_source> much of his success to a well-orchestrated public relations campaign.
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Documents creation time: 2003-05-30 00:00 The White House said it would not comment on the matter, and Mr. McLarty's office said he had no plans to <start_target>speak</start_target> publicly on the subject. Mr. McLarty will return to Washington <end_source>Monday</end_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2005-04-24 00:00 The company is attempting to <end_source>resolve</end_source> the issue, and trading has been <end_target>suspended</end_target> until further notice.
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Documents creation time: 2003/10/08 He <end_target>told</end_target> reporters on <end_source>Sunday</end_source> that he had been in contact with the White House about the matter.
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Documents creation time: 2007-06-04 00:00 The decision to send Elian back to Cuba was <end_source>taken</end_source> by the INS, although the Miami relatives still <start_target>want</start_target> to fight to keep him.
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Documents creation time: 2005-05-17 00:00 The two sides <start_source>agreed</start_source> on a ceasefire during the <end_target>meeting</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2007-01-03 00:00 President Clinton will <end_source>visit</end_source> Israel next month, and the White House has signaled it is open to the idea of a meeting between Clinton and Arafat. The trip, which comes as the White House seeks to jump-start the stalled peace process, is likely to be met with a cautious <end_target>welcome</end_target> in both Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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Documents creation time: 2002-03-08 The verdict was <end_target>rendered</end_target> on <end_source>2000-01-13</end_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2001-06-12 00:00 Following the devastating terrorist <start_source>attacks</start_source> of September 11, 2001, the United States significantly <start_target>extended</start_target> its military presence and operations in the Middle East and other parts of the world.
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Documents creation time: 2004/04/12 Following the <end_target>bombings</end_target>, the government <start_source>admitted</start_source> a failure in security.
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Documents creation time: 2006/12/19 The general who was <start_source>favored</start_source> by the king was the same one who <end_target>slaughtered</end_target> the rebels.
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Documents creation time: 2006/06/18 00:00 As the political <end_source>drags</end_source> on, the family is considering <end_target>leaving</end_target> the country.
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Documents creation time: 2000-11-22 00:00 After he <end_source>obtained</end_source> his passport, he <end_target>traveled</end_target> to the United States.
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