Ask open-ended questions because these elicit a more descriptive response.

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Mr. Beyer said he doesn't fault Mr. Cuomo for the state's storm response, but said better communication could have ended the gas shortage days earlier, and helped to quell some of the panic that gripped New Yorkers when the shortage didn't immediately subside.

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The deal was ended four days after the killings, according to a letter released in response to an open records request.

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While several Republican members of the House made good points, they many times ended up speaking over the Fed Chairman, failing to allow him a response.

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Turning to international news, state television and major newspapers say the Chinese foreign ministry supports a "prudent" and "moderate" UN Security Council response to North Korea amid its threats to nullify a 1953 cease-fire that ended the Korean War.

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In that call, in response to the 911 operator's question, Zimmerman described a "suspicious" black male, who ended up being Martin.

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