Segmenting television news broadcasts into their underlying stories has the added complexity of needing to transparently pass timecode information through the clustering process: we need to know the start/stop times of all the clips that make up a story. Unlike a text document that can simply be clustered into stories using a single block of text, broadcasts must record the start/stop timestamps of each segment making up that story, meaning they must be prepared for clustering in a way that preserves this information, rather than simply distilled down into a monolithic text blob. Put more simply: just having a list of the stories that appear in a 6-hour broadcast isn't very helpful without the timecode information that shows where in that broadcast the story appears.

We've tried myriad approaches to this challenge, finding that breaking broadcasts into bite-sized chunks and asking Gemini to break the broadcast into stories and determine which story each chunk belongs to achieves the best results. The inverse, asking Gemini to annotate the text directly, yields subpar results, vastly increases the output token requirements (increasing cost and decreasing the processable text length due to 65K output + thinking token limits) and is highly unstable since LLMs can still "correct" input text even when prompted not to, meaning it can be extremely difficult to line up the altered output text against the input text to restore timecodes. Worse, whether human typed or machine ASR'd, captioning tends to emphasize an infinite stream of words with highly irregular and undependable punctuation, meaning splitting it into "sentences" can yield paragraph and even page-long chunks of text.

To date, we've chunked broadcasts using their closed captioning-native line breaks (breaking it into chunks exactly as its captioning is broken up), but would using longer chunks improve story segmentation? Here we compare captioning-native, 2, 4, 8 and 12 second and sentence-level chunking on two sample broadcasts: an hour-long personality-driven show and a 30-minute evening news broadcast. Longer input chunks had minimal impact on the evening broadcast, likely due to its existing sharp topical divides. The hour-long broadcast yielded the same core stories across all chunking levels, but the coarsest chunking levels often yielded additional subdivisions of those stories into their substories. However, larger chunks yielded highly unstable results, with runs varying dramatically in their story segmentation, whereas segmentation was far more consistent with fewer chunks.

These results suggest that the best tradeoff appears to be to utilize native line breaks for hand captioned broadcasts (roughly equal to 2 seconds per chunk) and a similar 2-second aggregation for ASR'd broadcasts.

Let's start with an hour-long personality-driven show from last month, comparing several different segmentation strategies:

Using captioning-native line breaks (avg 5.2 words / 28.4 chars per line):

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas Community Finds Hope and Healing After Flood Disaster
STORY 2: Trump Administration Faces Widespread Criticism for Perceived Incompetence and Erosion of Government Institutions
STORY 3: Controversy Erupts Over Florida Everglades Immigration Internment Camp Amid Reports of Deplorable Conditions and New ICE Policy
STORY CNT = 3 / SENTENCE CNT = 1439

STORY 1: Community Finds Hope and Healing in Center Point, Texas After Flood Devastation
STORY 2: Trump Administration Faces Widespread Criticism for Incompetent Appointments, Agency Dismantlement, and Ineffective Disaster Response
STORY 3: Trump's Russia Policy and Intelligence Disarray: A Deep Dive into the CIA's Concerns and National Security Vulnerabilities
STORY 4: Florida's Everglades Immigration Internment Camp Sparks Outcry and Reveals Harsh Detention Policies
STORY CNT = 4 / SENTENCE CNT = 1439

STORY 1: Hope Emerges in Center Point, Texas as Camp Reopens Following Devastating Flood
STORY 2: Trump Administration's Incompetence and Authoritarian Leanings Spark Widespread Public Protests and Concerns Over National Security
STORY 3: Controversy Mounts Over Conditions and Policies at Florida Everglades Immigration Internment Camp
STORY CNT = 3 / SENTENCE CNT = 1439

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas, finds hope and healing as community camp reopens after devastating flood.
STORY 2: Trump Administration's Governance Under Scrutiny: From FEMA Failures to Intelligence Concerns and Nationwide Protests.
STORY 3: Lawmakers Condemn Inhumane Conditions and Policies at Trump Administration's Florida Immigration Detention Camp.
STORY CNT = 3 / SENTENCE CNT = 1439

STORY 1: Camp Reopens in Center Point, Texas, Bringing Hope After River Devastation
STORY 2: The Disarray and Danger of the Trump Administration's Impact on US Government and Intelligence
STORY 3: Florida Everglades Immigration Detention Camp Sparks Outcry Over Conditions and Policy Changes
STORY CNT = 3 / SENTENCE CNT = 1439

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas Community Finds Hope and Healing After Devastating Flood
STORY 2: Trump Administration Faces Widespread Criticism and Protests Over Incompetence and Controversial Policies
STORY 3: New Book Warns of CIA's Vulnerability Under Trump Amidst Historical Failures and Authoritarian Concerns
STORY 4: Florida's Everglades Immigration Detention Facility Draws Outcry as "Internment Camp" Amidst Calls for Oversight and New Bond Rules
STORY CNT = 4 / SENTENCE CNT = 1439

Using 2-second blocks (avg 5.3 words / 29 chars per line):

STORY 1: Community Finds Hope and Joy After Devastating Flood in Center Point, Texas
STORY 2: Trump's FEMA Appointee David Richardson Criticized for Lack of Experience and Delayed Response to Texas Flood, Mirroring Katrina Failures
STORY 3: Trump Administration Under Fire for Broken Promises on Epstein Files and Questionable AI Adoption by Pentagon
STORY 4: Trump Administration Accused of Undermining Critical Government Agencies
STORY 5: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Policies on Disaster Response, Militarized Zones, and Social Services
STORY 6: New Book Explores CIA's Checkered History and Current Vulnerability Under Trump's Pro-Russia Presidency
STORY 7: Trump Administration's Florida Everglades Immigration Camp Draws Outcry and Scrutiny for Inhumane Conditions
STORY CNT = 7 / SENTENCE CNT = 1413

STORY 1: Community finds hope and healing as camp reopens after devastating flood.
STORY 2: Critique of Trump Administration's Incompetence and Undermining of Federal Agencies.
STORY 3: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration Policies and Failures.
STORY 4: Examining the CIA's History and its Perilous State Under the Trump Administration.
STORY 5: Growing Concern and Protests Over Trump Administration's Florida Everglades Internment Camp.
STORY CNT = 5 / SENTENCE CNT = 1413

STORY 1: Camp Reopens in Center Point, Texas, Bringing Hope After Flood Devastation
STORY 2: Trump Administration Under Fire for Incompetence and Failures in Disaster Management and Governance, Sparking Widespread Protests
STORY 3: Tim Weiner's "The Mission" Critiques CIA History and Warns of Authoritarianism Under Trump, Amidst Concerns Over Russia Policy
STORY 4: Controversy Surrounds Trump Administration's Florida Everglades Immigration Prison and New ICE Bond Policy
STORY CNT = 4 / SENTENCE CNT = 1413

STORY 1: Hope and Healing Emerge in Center Point, Texas Following Natural Disaster
STORY 2: Criticisms Mount Against Trump Administration's Incompetence and Authoritarian Leanings Amidst National Crises
STORY 3: CIA Veterans Express Outrage Over Trump's Stance on Russia and Ukraine, Citing Betrayal
STORY 4: Outcry Over Florida's "Internment Camp" and New ICE Policies Detaining Immigrants Indefinitely
STORY CNT = 4 / SENTENCE CNT = 1413

STORY 1: Texas Community Finds Hope and Healing After Devastating Flood.
STORY 2: Trump Administration's Incompetence and Public Backlash Across the U.S.
STORY 3: CIA's Troubled History and Current Challenges Under Trump.
STORY 4: Florida's Everglades Detention Camp Faces Scrutiny and Protests Amid New ICE Policy.
STORY CNT = 4 / SENTENCE CNT = 1413

STORY 1: Camp Reopens in Central Texas, Symbolizing Hope After Devastating Flood.
STORY 2: Critiques of Trump Administration's Incompetence and Widespread Public Protests Against Its Policies.
STORY 3: The CIA's Troubled History and Current Challenges Under the Trump Administration.
STORY 4: Controversy Surrounds Trump Administration's Immigration Detention Policies and "Internment Camps."
STORY CNT = 4 / SENTENCE CNT = 1413

Using 4-second blocks (avg 8.3 words / 45.9 chars per line):

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas Community Finds Hope and Healing After Devastating Flood.
STORY 2: Trump Administration's Erosion of Governance and Intelligence Agencies Prompts Public Outcry and Expert Warnings.
STORY 3: Immigrant Detention Crisis Unfolds in Florida Everglades, Sparking Protests and Legal Concerns.
STORY CNT = 3 / SENTENCE CNT = 903

STORY 1: Community in Center Point, Texas Finds Hope and Healing After Devastating River Flood
STORY 2: Trump Administration Criticized for Eroding Federal Institutions, Leading to Widespread Protests
STORY 3: CIA Veterans Express Alarm Over Trump's Approach to Russia and Ukraine
STORY 4: Outrage Mounts Over Trump Administration's "Internment Camp" in Florida Everglades
STORY CNT = 4 / SENTENCE CNT = 903 / AVGWORDSPERLINE=8.30 / AVGCHARSPERLINE=45.85

STORY 1: Community in Center Point, Texas Finds Hope and Reopens Camp After Devastating Flood
STORY 2: Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny for Incompetent Federal Agency Leadership and Controversial Decisions
STORY 3: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration Policies and Perceived Failures
STORY 4: Author Tim Weiner Explores CIA's Troubled History and Current Threat Under Trump Administration
STORY 5: Trump's Repeated Threats Against Russia Over Ukraine Prove Ineffectual
STORY 6: Controversy Mounts Over Conditions and New Policies at Florida's Everglades Immigration Prison
STORY CNT = 6 / SENTENCE CNT = 903

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas, Finds Hope Amidst Flood Recovery
STORY 2: Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over FEMA Leadership and Broader Government Dismantling
STORY 3: Trump's Unfulfilled Promises and Controversial Tech Adoption
STORY 4: Tim Weiner's New Book Examines CIA's Past Failures and Current Challenges Under Trump, Especially Regarding Russia
STORY 5: Florida Everglades Detention Camp Sparks Outcry and Scrutiny Over Humane Treatment and Legal Rights
STORY CNT = 5 / SENTENCE CNT = 903

STORY 1: Hope Emerges as Camp Reopens in Flood-Affected Center Point, Texas
STORY 2: Criticism Mounts Against Trump Administration's Incompetence and Lack of Preparedness in Disaster Response and Governance
STORY 3: Tim Weiner's "The Mission" Critiques Trump's Undermining of the CIA and National Security
STORY 4: Trump Administration Faces Outcry Over Everglades Immigration Internment Camp and New ICE Bond Policy
STORY CNT = 4 / SENTENCE CNT = 903

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas Community Finds Hope and Joy After Devastating Flood
STORY 2: Trump's FEMA Appointee David Richardson Criticized for Lack of Experience and Slow Response to Texas Flood
STORY 3: Trump Criticized for Unfulfilled Promises, Particularly Regarding Epstein Files and AI Integration
STORY 4: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration Policies and Perceived Failures
STORY 5: Critical Analysis of the CIA's Role and Vulnerabilities Under the Trump Administration, Drawing on Historical Failures
STORY 6: Trump Administration's Florida Everglades Internment Camp Faces Scrutiny Over Inhumane Conditions and New ICE Bond Policy
STORY CNT = 6 / SENTENCE CNT = 903

Using 8-second blocks (avg 18.5 words / 103.5 chars per line):

STORY 1: Community Finds Hope and Healing After Guadalupe River Flood in Center Point, Texas
STORY 2: Examining the Erosion of Competence and Civilian Control in the Trump Administration, from FEMA to National Security Agencies
STORY 3: Outcry and Protests Mount Against Trump Administration's "Internment Camps" in Florida Everglades
STORY CNT = 3 / SENTENCE CNT = 405

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas Camp Reopens, Offering Glimmer of Hope After Devastating Flood
STORY 2: Trump's FEMA Appointee Under Fire for Inexperience and Absence Amidst Texas Flood Disaster
STORY 3: Trump Administration Draws Flak Over Epstein Files, AI Chatbot Adoption, and Agency Disruptions
STORY 4: Diverse Protests Erupt Nationwide Against Trump's Policies on Immigration, Environment, and Social Services
STORY 5: Author Tim Weiner Warns of Authoritarian Threat to US Intelligence Under Trump, Citing CIA Concerns Over Russia Policy
STORY 6: Outrage Mounts Over Trump Administration's Everglades "Internment Camp" and New ICE Policy Eliminating Bond Hearings
STORY CNT = 6 / SENTENCE CNT = 405

STORY 1: Center Point Camp Reopens, Symbolizing Hope and Healing After Texas Flood
STORY 2: Critique of Trump's FEMA Appointments and Response After Texas Flood
STORY 3: Trump's Unfulfilled Epstein File Promises Alienate Supporters, Sparking Political Blunders
STORY 4: Pentagon's AI Adoption of Controversial Grok Chatbot Draws Criticism
STORY 5: Widespread Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration's Efforts to Dismantle Government Agencies
STORY 6: Tim Weiner's Books Warn of Authoritarian Threat to US Intelligence Agencies
STORY 7: Trump's Repeated Empty Threats Against Russia and Putin Criticized
STORY 8: Trump Administration's Everglades 'Internment Camps' Spark Outcry and Policy Changes
STORY CNT = 8 / SENTENCE CNT = 405

STORY 1: Camp Reopens in Center Point, Texas, Bringing Hope After Devastating Flood
STORY 2: Trump's FEMA Appointee Under Scrutiny for Lack of Disaster Experience and Inadequate Flood Response
STORY 3: Trump's Unfulfilled Promises on Epstein Files and Questionable AI Adoption by Pentagon
STORY 4: Widespread Protests Against Trump Administration's Policies on Government Agencies and Civil Liberties
STORY 5: Examining the CIA's Troubled History and Current Risks Under Trump's Presidency
STORY 6: Trump's Repeated Empty Threats of Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine War
STORY 7: Outcry and Protests Over Trump Administration's 'Internment Camps' and Restrictive Immigration Policies
STORY CNT = 7 / SENTENCE CNT = 405

STORY 1: Community Finds Hope as Camp Reopens Following Devastating Texas Flood
STORY 2: Trump's Controversial FEMA Appointment and Disaster Response Draw Scrutiny Amid Texas Flood Crisis
STORY 3: Trump's Failure to Release Epstein Files Alienates Supporters and Creates Political Debacle
STORY 4: Widespread Protests and Critiques Highlight Trump Administration's Perceived Incompetence and Institutional Dismantling
STORY 5: New Book Warns of Unprecedented Threats to US Intelligence from Trump Administration
STORY 6: Trump's Repeated Empty Threats to Russia Over Ukraine Highlight Ineffective Foreign Policy
STORY 7: Everglades Immigration Prison Faces Condemnation as New Policies Threaten Mass Indefinite Detention
STORY CNT = 7 / SENTENCE CNT = 405

STORY 1: Texas Community Finds Hope and Healing After Devastating Flood
STORY 2: Trump Appointee David Richardson's Lack of Experience and Delayed FEMA Response to Texas Flood Critiqued
STORY 3: Citizens Across the U.S. Protest Trump Administration's Controversial Policies and Lack of Governance
STORY 4: Tim Weiner's "The Mission" Chronicles CIA's Struggles and Warns of Authoritarian Threat Under Trump
STORY 5: Trump Fails to Release Epstein Files, Betraying Supporters and Fueling Conspiracy Theories
STORY 6: Trump's Empty Threats of Sanctions Against Russia and Vladimir Putin Highlight Ineffective Foreign Policy
STORY 7: Florida Everglades "Internment Camp" and New ICE Policy Ignite Controversy Over Immigrant Detention
STORY CNT = 7 / SENTENCE CNT = 405

Using 12-second blocks (avg 28.8 words / 161.7 chars per line):

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas Community Finds Hope and Healing After Devastating Flood
STORY 2: Trump's Controversial FEMA Appointee David Richardson Criticized for Inexperience Amidst Major Texas Flood
STORY 3: Political Fallout from Trump's Unfulfilled Promise on Epstein Files
STORY 4: Pentagon's Ill-Timed AI Investment in Grok Amidst Controversy
STORY 5: Alleged Dismantling of U.S. Government Agencies by Trump Administration
STORY 6: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump's Policies, Highlighting Public Discontent and Resistance
STORY 7: Tim Weiner's New Book "The Mission" Warns of CIA's Vulnerability and Threat to National Security Under Trump
STORY 8: Trump's Repeated Empty Threats to Russia Over Ukraine Frustrate CIA Veterans
STORY 9: Outrage Mounts Over Trump Administration's "Internment Camp" in Florida Everglades and New Restrictive ICE Bond Policy
STORY CNT = 9 / SENTENCE CNT = 260

STORY 1: Center Point Community Finds Hope and Joy in Flood Recovery
STORY 2: Trump Administration's Incompetence Sparks National Outcry and Policy Failures
STORY 3: New Book Explores CIA's Fraught History and Challenges Under Trump Administration
STORY 4: Outcry Over Trump Administration's Controversial Immigration Internment Camps and Policies
STORY CNT = 4 / SENTENCE CNT = 260

STORY 1: Center Point Community Finds Hope and Healing After River Devastation
STORY 2: Trump's Controversial FEMA Appointee Sparks Concerns Over Disaster Response and Government Competence
STORY 3: Widespread Protests Across the U.S. Signal Growing Public Opposition to Trump Administration Policies
STORY 4: Expert Warns of Authoritarian Threat to U.S. Intelligence Agencies Under Trump Administration
STORY 5: Controversy Surrounds Trump Administration's Florida Immigration Prison and New Indefinite Detention Policy
STORY CNT = 5 / SENTENCE CNT = 260

STORY 1: Community Finds Hope and Healing in the Aftermath of Texas Flood
STORY 2: Trump's Appointment of Unqualified FEMA Directors and Disastrous Flood Response
STORY 3: Trump Administration's Systemic Failures and Broken Promises Across Government Agencies
STORY 4: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration Policies
STORY 5: Warning on Trump's Threat to U.S. Intelligence and Democracy, Informed by CIA History
STORY 6: Trump's Failed Coercion and Inconsistent Stance Towards Russia and Ukraine
STORY 7: Trump's Controversial Immigration Detention Camps and Legal Policy Changes
STORY CNT = 7 / SENTENCE CNT = 260

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas Camp Reopens After Flood, Symbolizing Hope and Healing.
STORY 2: Trump's FEMA Appointee Criticized for Inexperience and Disaster Response Mismanagement, Drawing Parallels to Katrina Debacle.
STORY 3: Trump Administration Faces Backlash for Unfulfilled Promises and Ill-Timed Announcements, Highlighting Political Missteps.
STORY 4: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration's Policies and Government Agency Undermining.
STORY 5: CIA Under Siege: How Trump's Administration Threatens U.S. Intelligence and National Security Amid Historical Context.
STORY 6: Florida 'Internment Camp' and New Immigration Policy Spark Outcry Over Human Rights Abuses and Indefinite Detention.
STORY CNT = 6 / SENTENCE CNT = 260

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas Community Finds Hope and Healing After Devastating Flood
STORY 2: Trump's FEMA Appointee David Richardson Criticized for Lack of Experience and Delayed Response to Texas Floods
STORY 3: Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Unreleased Epstein Files and Pentagon's Ill-Timed AI Announcement
STORY 4: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration's Policies on Government Agencies, Immigration, and Civil Liberties
STORY 5: Tim Weiner's New Book "The Mission" Warns of CIA's Vulnerabilities Under Authoritarian Leadership
STORY 6: Trump's Repeated Threats Against Russia Over Ukraine Proved Ineffective, Exposing Policy Weakness
STORY 7: Florida's Everglades Immigration Prison Faces Human Rights Allegations Amidst New ICE Bond Ineligibility Rule
STORY CNT = 7 / SENTENCE CNT = 260

By sentence (avg 15.01 words / 79.1 chars per line):

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas Community Finds Hope and Joy After Devastating River Flooding.
STORY 2: Trump's FEMA Appointee David Richardson Criticized for Lack of Experience and Inadequate Flood Response.
STORY 3: Trump's Failure to Release Epstein Files Causes Consternation Among Supporters.
STORY 4: Pentagon's Adoption of Elon Musk's Grok AI Faces Scrutiny Due to Controversial Past Statements.
STORY 5: Trump Administration's Efforts to Dismantle Federal Agencies.
STORY 6: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration Policies, Highlighting Public Opposition.
STORY 7: Tim Weiner's Books Offer Critical Look at CIA History and Warn of Dangers Under Trump's Presidency.
STORY 8: Trump's Repeated Threats of Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine Prove Ineffective and Embarrassing.
STORY 9: Tim Weiner Discusses CIA's Role and Concerns Over Trump's Alignment with Authoritarian Axis.
STORY 10: Florida Immigration Internment Camp Faces Widespread Criticism and Protests Over Inhumane Conditions.
STORY 11: ICE Policy Change Eliminates Bond Hearings for Millions of Undocumented Immigrants, Raising Indefinite Detention Concerns.
STORY CNT = 11 / SENTENCE CNT = 535

STORY 1: Trump's FEMA Director Criticized for Inadequate Response to Deadly Texas Flood
STORY 2: Trump Criticized for Failing to Release Jeffrey Epstein Files and Other Unfulfilled Promises
STORY 3: Pentagon Criticized for Adopting Controversial Elon Musk AI Chatbot, Grok
STORY 4: Trump Administration Accused of Weakening Federal Agencies and Public Services
STORY 5: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration Policies and Actions
STORY 6: Tim Weiner's Books Explore CIA's History of Failures and Trump's Threat to National Intelligence
STORY 7: Trump's Repeated Threats Against Russia Over Ukraine Prove Ineffective
STORY 8: Trump Administration's Immigration Policies Lead to Controversial Detention Camps and Legal Changes
STORY CNT = 8 / SENTENCE CNT = 535

STORY 1: Center Point, Texas Camp Reopens After Devastating Floods, Offering Hope and Healing
STORY 2: Trump's FEMA Appointee David Richardson Criticized for Inexperience and Delayed Disaster Response
STORY 3: Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Unreleased Epstein Files and Pentagon's Questionable AI Adoption
STORY 4: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration's Policies on FEMA, Education, Social Security, and Civil Liberties
STORY 5: New Book Warns of CIA Vulnerability and Authoritarianism Under Trump Presidency
STORY 6: Calls for Accountability Amid Reports of Inhumane Conditions at Florida Everglades Immigration Detention Camp
STORY CNT = 6 / SENTENCE CNT = 535

STORY 1: Camp Reopens in Texas Offering Hope After Devastating Floods
STORY 2: Criticism of Trump Administration's Disaster Response and Government Incompetence
STORY 3: Widespread Protests Against Trump Administration Policies Across the U.S.
STORY 4: The CIA's Historical Failures and Concerns Over Trump's Impact on U.S. Intelligence
STORY 5: Trump's Unfulfilled Threats and Inaction Regarding Russia and Ukraine
STORY 6: Deplorable Conditions and Legal Concerns at Florida Everglades Immigration Prison
STORY CNT = 6 / SENTENCE CNT = 535

STORY 1: FEMA's Inadequate Response to Deadly Texas Flood Highlights Leadership Failures.
STORY 2: Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Unfulfilled Promises, AI Adoption, and Public Protests.
STORY 3: CIA Veterans Express Dismay Over Trump's Approach to Russia and Intelligence.
STORY 4: Immigrant Detention in Florida Everglades Sparks Outcry and Legal Challenges.
STORY CNT = 4 / SENTENCE CNT = 535

STORY 1: FEMA's Flawed Response to Texas Flood Reveals Leadership Deficiencies and Public Outcry
STORY 2: Trump Criticized for Failing to Release Jeffrey Epstein Files Despite Campaign Promises
STORY 3: Pentagon's Adoption of Elon Musk's Grok AI Draws Criticism Amidst Controversial Outputs
STORY 4: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Administration Policies Targeting Government Agencies and Civil Liberties
STORY 5: Tim Weiner's New Book Warns of Threats to CIA and US Intelligence Under Trump's Presidency
STORY 6: Controversy Mounts Over Trump Administration's "Internment Camp" in Florida Everglades
STORY CNT = 6 / SENTENCE CNT = 535

One challenge of evaluating the results above is that we lack a gold standard to compare against. Let's repeat our workflow above with an evening news broadcast from a decade ago for which the Vanderbilt Television News Archive has manually compiled a list of stories. This allows us to evaluate the

Using captioning-native line breaks (avg 4.5 words / 25 chars per line):

STORY 1: New Powerful Storm Targets Gulf Coast, Threatening Epic Floods and Billion-Dollar Disaster
STORY 2: Full Body Airport Scanners Questioned After German Trial Reveals High False Alarm Rate
STORY 3: U.S. Law Enforcement on High Alert Ahead of 9/11 Tenth Anniversary
STORY 4: Most Americans Unemployed Since Great Recession Unable to Recover Financial Security
STORY 5: Libyan Rebels Poised for Final Assault as Gaddafi Promises "Long War" From Hiding
STORY 6: Tennis Star Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis
STORY 7: Prominent Scientist David Allison Questioned Over Industry Funding and Obesity Research
STORY 8: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States from Extreme Weather Disasters
STORY 9: David Reynolds, Inventor of Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY 10: Twin Boys' Hockey Shot Prize Controversy Settled with Donation to Local League
STORY 11: Major Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Potentially Largest Securities Fraud in State History
STORY 12: Local News Briefs: Solyndra Layoffs, BART Protests, and Foreclosure Crisis Impact
STORY CNT = 12 / SENTENCE CNT = 809

STORY 1: New Tropical Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Catastrophic Flooding, Following Hurricane Irene's Devastation
STORY 2: Effectiveness of Airport Full Body Scanners Questioned Amid High False Alarm Rates
STORY 3: U.S. Law Enforcement on High Alert Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
STORY 4: Persistent Long-Term Unemployment Reshapes the American Dream and Fuels Economic Pessimism
STORY 5: Libya Transitions as Rebels Close in on Gaddafi's Last Strongholds Amid Calls for Surrender
STORY 6: Tennis Star Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis and Vows Return to Court
STORY 7: Consumer Watchdog Exposes Scientist's Financial Ties to Food and Beverage Industry While Questioning Obesity Links
STORY 8: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States from Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters
STORY CNT = 8 / SENTENCE CNT = 809

STORY 1: New Powerful Storm Targets Gulf Coast, Threatening Epic Flooding
STORY 2: Floodwaters Recede in Northeast After Hurricane Irene, Leaving Extensive Damage
STORY 3: Airport Full-Body Scanners Found Unreliable as Nation Heightens Security for 9/11 Anniversary
STORY 4: New Data Reveals Widespread Long-Term Unemployment and Erosion of American Dream
STORY 5: Moammar Gadhafi Defies Rebels as NATO and New Libyan Leadership Consolidate Power
STORY 6: Tennis Star Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis
STORY 7: Scientist Questioning Soda-Obesity Link Under Scrutiny for Industry Funding
STORY 8: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States from Billion-Dollar Natural Disasters
STORY 9: Twin Boys Forfeit Hockey Prize But Secure Donation to Local League
STORY 10: David Reynolds, Inventor of Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY CNT = 10 / SENTENCE CNT = 809

STORY 1: New Storm Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast with Massive Flooding as Northeast Reels from Irene.
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Prove Unreliable in Detecting Threats, Raising Security Concerns.
STORY 3: Tennis Star Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis After U.S. Open Withdrawal.
STORY 4: Prominent Scientist David Allison Questioned Over Industry Funding's Influence on Obesity Research.
STORY 5: Hawaii and Alaska Ranked Safest States from Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters.
STORY 6: U.S. Law Enforcement on High Alert Ahead of 9/11 10th Anniversary.
STORY 7: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Persists, Eroding Financial Security and American Optimism.
STORY 8: Rebels Poised for Final Assault in Libya as U.S. Considers Reopening Embassy.
STORY CNT = 8 / SENTENCE CNT = 809

STORY 1: Aquarium Features Live HD Open Cam of Great White Shark
STORY 2: Powerful New Storm Targets Gulf Coast, Threatening Epic Floods
STORY 3: Airport Full Body Scanners Under Scrutiny for High False Alarm Rate
STORY 4: Heightened Security Implemented for 9/11 Anniversary Amidst No Specific Threat
STORY 5: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Erodes American Financial Security and Optimism
STORY 6: Libya's New Government Advances as Gaddafi Vows Continued Resistance
STORY 7: Tennis Star Venus Williams Diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, Vows Return
STORY 8: Twin Boys Forfeit Hockey Prize; Donation Made to Local League
STORY 9: Scientist David Allison Under Fire for Financial Ties to Food Industry
STORY 10: David Reynolds, Creator of Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY 11: Hawaii and Alaska Deemed Safest States from Extreme Weather Disasters
STORY CNT = 11 / SENTENCE CNT = 809

STORY 1: Powerful Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Epic Flooding, While Katia Brews in Atlantic
STORY 2: Northeast Continues Recovery as Irene Floodwaters Slowly Recede
STORY 3: Airport Body Scanners Deemed Unreliable Amid Heightened 9/11 Security Alert
STORY 4: Long-Term Unemployment Persists, Eroding American Financial Security and Optimism
STORY 5: Post-Gaddafi Libya Moves Forward as Rebels Close in on Last Strongholds
STORY 6: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Vows Tennis Return
STORY 7: Twin Boys Who Swapped Places for Hockey Prize Inspire $20,000 Donation
STORY 8: Scientist's Research on Obesity Questioned Due to Extensive Food Industry Funding
STORY 9: Reynolds Wrap Inventor David Reynolds Dies at 96
STORY 10: Alaska and Hawaii Identified as Safest States from Extreme Weather Disasters
STORY CNT = 10 / SENTENCE CNT = 809

Using 2-second blocks (avg 5.4 words / 30.5 chars per line):

STORY 1: New Tropical System Threatens Gulf Coast with Extreme Flooding
STORY 2: Northeast Continues Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Irene's Floodwaters Recede
STORY 3: Airport Body Scanners Deemed Unreliable Amidst 9/11 Anniversary Security Concerns
STORY 4: U.S. Law Enforcement on High Alert for 9/11 Anniversary Amidst General Threat
STORY 5: Millions of Americans Remain Unemployed, Losing Hope in the "American Dream."
STORY 6: Gaddafi Remains Defiant as Rebels Close In and U.S. Plans Embassy Reopening
STORY 7: Tennis Star Venus Williams Diagnosed with Sjögren's Syndrome, Vows Return to Court
STORY 8: Twin Boys' Hockey Prize Controversy Ends with Charitable Donation
STORY 9: Prominent Scientist Accused of Bias Due to Extensive Food Industry Funding
STORY 10: David Reynolds, Innovator Behind Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY 11: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest U.S. States from Natural Disasters
STORY CNT = 11 / SENTENCE CNT = 669

STORY 1: A new powerful storm threatens the Gulf Coast with epic flooding, while the Northeast continues to reel from Hurricane Irene's devastation.
STORY 2: Full-body airport security scanners are reportedly unreliable and may not distinguish between sweat and explosives.
STORY 3: U.S. law enforcement agencies are on high alert for the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, despite no specific credible threat.
STORY 4: Millions of Americans face long-term unemployment, losing hope in the American Dream and permanent financial security.
STORY 5: Libya's new leaders prepare for a final assault on Gaddafi's strongholds as he vows continued resistance from hiding.
STORY 6: Tennis star Venus Williams reveals Sjogren's Syndrome diagnosis, impacting her energy and forcing U.S. Open withdrawal.
STORY 7: Twin boys who swapped places to win a $50,000 hockey prize will instead have a $20,000 donation made in their name.
STORY 8: Prominent scientist David Allison faces scrutiny for questioning links between soda and obesity while receiving extensive funding from food and beverage companies.
STORY 9: David Reynolds, visionary behind Reynolds Wrap, passes away at 96.
STORY 10: Hawaii and Alaska identified as the safest U.S. states from billion-dollar natural disasters.
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STORY 1: New Tropical System Threatens Gulf Coast with Epic Flooding
STORY 2: Northeast Continues to Recover as Irene's Floodwaters Recede
STORY 3: Airport Body Scanners Deemed Unreliable Amidst 9/11 Anniversary Security Concerns
STORY 4: U.S. Law Enforcement on High Alert for 9/11 Anniversary Amidst Unspecified Threats
STORY 5: Persistent Long-Term Unemployment Reshapes the American Dream for Millions
STORY 6: Moammar Gadhafi Defiantly Vows Extended War as Libyan Rebels Prepare Final Assault
STORY 7: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis After U.S. Open Withdrawal
STORY 8: Twin Boys' Hockey Prize Controversy Leads to League Donation
STORY 9: Prominent Scientist Accused of Industry Bias in Obesity Research Due to Corporate Funding
STORY 10: David Reynolds, Innovator Behind Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY 11: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States from Major Weather Disasters
STORY 12: Major Class Action Lawsuit Filed in $700 Million Ponzi Scheme
STORY 13: Solyndra Under Investigation for Potential Legal Violations
STORY 14: BART Protestors Face Indictment and Court Battle
STORY 15: Woman Faces Homelessness Amidst Foreclosure Crisis
STORY 16: Sixth Great White Shark in Captivity Featured on Aquarium Live Cam
STORY CNT = 16 / SENTENCE CNT = 669

STORY 1: A great white shark is being featured on a live cam at an aquarium.
STORY 2: A powerful new storm, potentially named Lee, is threatening the Gulf Coast with epic flooding and 20 inches of rain, while the Northeast recovers from Hurricane Irene.
STORY 3: Full body scanners at US airports are found to be unreliable, often mistaking body sweat for explosives, raising concerns about aviation security ahead of the 9/11 anniversary.
STORY 4: Tennis star Venus Williams withdraws from the U.S. Open after being diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease causing fatigue and other debilitating symptoms.
STORY 5: A prominent scientist, David Allison, faces scrutiny for questioning the link between soda and obesity while accepting substantial funding from food and beverage companies.
STORY 6: Hawaii and Alaska are identified as the safest states in the U.S. to avoid extreme weather events, while Maine, Michigan, and Vermont are safest in the continental U.S.
STORY 7: U.S. national security officials are on high alert with increased law enforcement presence and intelligence gathering efforts in anticipation of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
STORY 8: Millions of Americans face long-term unemployment and a loss of hope, believing they will never recover the financial security lost during the Great Recession, impacting the "American Spirit."
STORY 9: Muammar Gaddafi remains defiant in hiding, vowing a long war, as Libyan rebels and NATO press their assault on his remaining strongholds and the new government begins to take hold.
STORY 10: Twin boys who swapped places to win a $50,000 hockey prize will not receive the full amount but will have a $20,000 donation made to a local hockey league in their name.
STORY 11: David Reynolds, the visionary behind Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil, has passed away at the age of 96, leaving a lasting legacy on American kitchens.
STORY CNT = 11 / SENTENCE CNT = 669

STORY 1: Aquarium Features Live HD Open Cam of Great White Shark
STORY 2: New Gulf Storm Threatens Epic Flooding and Billions in Damages
STORY 3: Airport Body Scanners Deemed Unreliable Amid Heightened 9/11 Anniversary Security Concerns
STORY 4: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis After U.S. Open Withdrawal
STORY 5: Prominent Scientist Accused of Conflicts of Interest with Soda Industry Funding Research on Obesity
STORY 6: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as the Safest States from Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters
STORY 7: Long-term Unemployment Crisis Deepens as Many Lose Hope of Financial Recovery
STORY 8: Libyan Rebels Close in on Gaddafi's Last Strongholds as He Vows Continued Resistance
STORY 9: David Reynolds, Inventor of Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY 10: Twin Hockey Players Receive $20,000 Donation After Disqualification from $50,000 Prize
STORY CNT = 10 / SENTENCE CNT = 669

STORY 1: Great White Shark Thrives in Captivity as Sixth of Its Kind
STORY 2: New Tropical System Targets Gulf Coast, Threatening Epic Flooding and Billions in Damages, While Northeast Recovers from Irene
STORY 3: Airport Body Scanners Found Unreliable, Mistaking Sweat for Bombs, Sparking Security Concerns Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
STORY 4: U.S. Law Enforcement on High Alert Ahead of 9/11 Tenth Anniversary
STORY 5: Long-Term Unemployment Persists for Millions, Eroding Financial Security and American Optimism
STORY 6: Libya Transitions as Gadhafi Remains Defiant Amidst Rebel Advance
STORY 7: Tennis Star Venus Williams Diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, Pledges Return to Court
STORY 8: Twin Boys Forfeit $50,000 Hockey Prize, $20,000 Donated to Local League After Swap Confession
STORY 9: Prominent Scientist Accused of Bias for Questioning Soda-Obesity Link While Receiving Industry Funding
STORY 10: David Reynolds, Pioneer Behind Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY 11: Hawaii and Alaska Crowned Safest States from Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters
STORY 12: Major Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed in State History, Alongside Updates on Solyndra, BART Protests, and Foreclosure Crisis
STORY CNT = 12 / SENTENCE CNT = 669

Using 4-second blocks (avg 9.6 words / 54.5 chars per line):

STORY 1: New Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Epic Flooding and Billion-Dollar Damage.
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Questioned Amidst Heightened 9/11 Anniversary Security Alerts.
STORY 3: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Erodes American Financial Security and Optimism.
STORY 4: Moammar Gadhafi Defiantly Clings to Power as Libya Moves Towards New Government.
STORY 5: Venus Williams Diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, Vows Return to Tennis.
STORY 6: Scientist's Ties to Food Industry Raise Questions About Obesity Research Objectivity.
STORY 7: Hawaii and Alaska Named Safest States from Natural Disasters in Record Year.
STORY 8: David Reynolds, Creator of Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96.
STORY 9: Hockey Shot Prize Scammers Forfeit Winnings, Donation Made to Local League.
STORY 10: Major Class-Action Lawsuit Filed in Extensive Ponzi Scheme.
STORY CNT = 10 / SENTENCE CNT = 380

STORY 1: New Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Epic Flooding, Adding to U.S. Billion-Dollar Disasters.
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Questioned for Ineffectiveness Amid Heightened Security Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary.
STORY 3: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Deepens, Eroding American Hope for Financial Recovery.
STORY 4: Gadhafi Defiance Fades as Libyan Rebels Advance and International Community Supports New Government.
STORY 5: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Vows Return to Tennis.
STORY 6: Prominent Scientist Accused of Industry Bias in Obesity Research Due to Extensive Funding.
STORY 7: David Reynolds, Creator of Iconic Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96.
STORY 8: Study Reveals Safest States to Avoid Extreme Weather Amid a Year of Billion-Dollar Disasters.
STORY CNT = 8 / SENTENCE CNT = 380

STORY 1: New Gulf Coast Storm Threatens Epic Flooding with 20 Inches of Rain.
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Deemed Unreliable Due to High False Alarm Rates.
STORY 3: U.S. Law Enforcement on High Alert Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary.
STORY 4: Long-Term Unemployment Erodes American Dream for Millions.
STORY 5: Libya Moves Forward as Rebels Close in on Gadhafi's Last Strongholds.
STORY 6: Venus Williams Diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, Vows to Return to Tennis.
STORY 7: Scientist Faces Scrutiny for Soda-Obesity Research Amidst Industry Funding.
STORY 8: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States from Natural Disasters.
STORY CNT = 8 / SENTENCE CNT = 380

STORY 1: A new storm threatens the Gulf Coast with potential billion-dollar flooding, while the Northeast recovers from Hurricane Irene.
STORY 2: Concerns rise over the effectiveness of airport full-body scanners as 9/11 anniversary prompts heightened national security alerts.
STORY 3: Long-term unemployment persists, challenging the American Dream and sparking debate on economic recovery strategies.
STORY 4: Libyan rebels close in on Gadhafi's last strongholds as he vows prolonged war, while new government efforts begin.
STORY 5: Tennis star Venus Williams reveals Sjögren's Syndrome diagnosis after withdrawing from U.S. Open.
STORY 6: Prominent scientist David Allison faces scrutiny for accepting money from food companies while downplaying links between soda and obesity.
STORY 7: Hawaii and Alaska identified as the safest states to avoid natural disasters in the U.S.
STORY 8: David Reynolds, creator of Reynolds Wrap, passes away at 96.
STORY 9: Twin hockey players who swapped places settle for $20,000 donation to local hockey league instead of $50,000 prize.
STORY CNT = 9 / SENTENCE CNT = 380

STORY 1: New Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Massive Flooding, Building on Year of Costly Weather Disasters
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Questioned for Effectiveness Amid Heightened National Security for 9/11 Anniversary
STORY 3: Long-Term Unemployment Persists for Millions, Threatening Financial Security and American Optimism
STORY 4: Moammar Gadhafi Remains Defiant in Hiding as Libyan Rebels Prepare Final Assaults
STORY 5: Tennis Star Venus Williams Diagnosed with Sjögren's Syndrome, Plans Return to Court
STORY 6: Prominent Scientist's Obesity Research Under Scrutiny Due to Extensive Food Industry Funding
STORY 7: David Reynolds, Pioneer Behind Reynolds Wrap, Passes Away at 96
STORY 8: Identifying the Safest States from Extreme Weather in the U.S.
STORY 9: Twin Hockey Players' Prize Incident Resolved with Donation to Local League
STORY CNT = 9 / SENTENCE CNT = 380

STORY 1: Impending Gulf Storm Threatens Massive Flooding and Billion-Dollar Damage
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Under Scrutiny for High False Alarm Rates and Security Concerns
STORY 3: U.S. Law Enforcement on High Alert for 9/11 10th Anniversary with No Specific Threat Identified
STORY 4: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Erodes American Financial Security and Optimism
STORY 5: Moammar Gaddafi Defiant as Libyan Rebels Close in on Final Strongholds
STORY 6: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Vows Return to Tennis
STORY 7: Prominent Scientist Accused of Conflicts of Interest in Questioning Soda-Obesity Link Due to Industry Funding
STORY 8: Hawaii and Alaska Crowned Safest States from Billion-Dollar Natural Disasters
STORY 9: David Reynolds, Innovator Behind Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY CNT = 9 / SENTENCE CNT = 380

Using 8-second blocks (avg 19.8 words / 114.2 chars per line):

STORY 1: Gulf Coast Braces for Potentially Catastrophic Flooding as New Storm Approaches; Northeast Recovers from Hurricane Irene's Impact
STORY 2: Airport Full Body Scanners Questioned for Ineffectiveness After German Study Reveals High False Alarm Rate
STORY 3: Tennis Star Venus Williams Diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, Vows Return to Court
STORY 4: Prominent Scientist David Allison Faces Scrutiny for Industry Funding While Questioning Soda-Obesity Link
STORY 5: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States to Avoid Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters
STORY 6: Heightened Security Measures Implemented Nationwide Ahead of 9/11 Tenth Anniversary
STORY 7: Long-Term Unemployment Shatters American Dream for Millions, Raising Concerns for National Optimism
STORY 8: Rebels Poised for Final Assault on Gadhafi's Last Strongholds as Libya Moves Towards New Government
STORY 9: Twin Boys Forfeit Hockey Prize for Swapping Places, Charity Donation Made in Their Name
STORY 10: David Reynolds, Inventor of Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY 11: Major Class Action Lawsuit Filed in State's Largest Securities Fraud Case
STORY CNT = 11 / SENTENCE CNT = 183

STORY 1: New Tropical Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Massive Flooding as Hurricane Irene Recedes
STORY 2: Critics Question Effectiveness of Full Body Scanners as German Trial Reveals High False Alarm Rates
STORY 3: Tennis Star Venus Williams Reveals Sjögren's Syndrome Diagnosis After U.S. Open Withdrawal
STORY 4: Prominent Obesity Scientist Accused of Conflicts of Interest Due to Industry Funding
STORY 5: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States from Extreme Weather Disasters
STORY 6: Heightened Security Measures Implemented Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary Amidst No Specific Threat
STORY 7: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Erodes American Dream and National Optimism
STORY 8: Libyan Rebels Poised for Final Assault on Gadhafi Strongholds as New Government Emerges
STORY 9: Twin Boys Forfeit $50,000 Hockey Prize After Swapping Places, Receive $20,000 Donation Instead
STORY 10: David Reynolds, Innovator Behind Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY 11: Major Class Action Lawsuit Filed in State's Largest Securities Fraud Case
STORY 12: Solyndra Under Scrutiny for Layoffs While BART Faces Court Battle After Protests
STORY 13: Woman Faces Homelessness Amidst Foreclosure Crisis Unless Bank Modifies Loan
STORY CNT = 13 / SENTENCE CNT = 183

STORY 1: New Tropical Storm Threatens Gulf Coast While Northeast Recovers from Hurricane Irene.
STORY 2: Full Body Scanners Prove Unreliable, Raising Security and Privacy Concerns Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary.
STORY 3: U.S. Law Enforcement on High Alert for 9/11 Anniversary Amidst Unidentified Threats.
STORY 4: Persistent Long-Term Unemployment Erodes Financial Security and American Optimism.
STORY 5: Libyan Rebels Close in on Gadhafi's Strongholds as New Government Emerges.
STORY 6: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Vows Return to Tennis.
STORY 7: Prominent Scientist Accused of Conflicts of Interest with Food and Soda Industries.
STORY 8: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States from Major Natural Disasters.
STORY CNT = 8 / SENTENCE CNT = 183

STORY 1: New Powerful Storm Targets Gulf Coast While Northeast Recovers From Hurricane Irene
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Questioned After German Study Reveals High False Alarm Rate
STORY 3: U.S. Law Enforcement on High Alert for 9/11 Anniversary Amid Unidentified Threat
STORY 4: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Leads to Widespread Loss of Hope in American Dream
STORY 5: Gaddafi Defiantly Vows Long War as Libyan Rebels Close in on Last Strongholds
STORY 6: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Vows Determined Return to Tennis
STORY 7: Twin Boys Who Swapped Places for Hockey Prize Will Not Receive Winnings But Inspire Donation
STORY 8: David Reynolds, Creator of Reynolds Wrap and Innovator in Aluminum Industry, Dies at 96
STORY 9: Prominent Scientist Accused of Bias in Obesity Research Due to Industry Funding
STORY 10: Hawaii and Alaska Lead as Safest U.S. States from Extreme Weather Disasters
STORY CNT = 10 / SENTENCE CNT = 183

STORY 1: New Gulf Coast Storm Threatens Billion-Dollar Floods While Northeast Recovers from Hurricane Irene
STORY 2: Full Body Scanners Prove Unreliable as Nation Heightens Security for 9/11 Anniversary
STORY 3: Tennis Star Venus Williams Diagnosed with Debilitating Sjogren's Syndrome, Vows Return
STORY 4: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Erodes American Dream and Hope for Recovery
STORY 5: Libya's New Leaders Consolidate Power as Gadhafi Vows Continued Resistance
STORY 6: Prominent Scientist Accused of Conflict of Interest in Food Industry Research
STORY 7: Hockey Twins Lose $50,000 Prize After Swapping Places, Receive $20,000 League Donation
STORY 8: David Reynolds, Founder of Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY CNT = 8 / SENTENCE CNT = 183

STORY 1: New Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Massive Flooding and Billion-Dollar Damage
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Questioned Over Ineffectiveness and False Alarms
STORY 3: Heightened Security Across U.S. Ahead of 9/11 10th Anniversary
STORY 4: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Erodes American Dream and Hope
STORY 5: New Libya Moves Forward as Gadhafi Defies from Hiding
STORY 6: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Vows Return to Tennis
STORY 7: Prominent Scientist Accused of Bias Due to Soda and Food Industry Funding
STORY 8: Identifying U.S. States Safest from Extreme Weather Disasters
STORY CNT = 8 / SENTENCE CNT = 183

Using 12-second blocks (avg 30.8 words / 177.6 chars per line):

STORY 1: New Gulf Storm Threatens "Billion Dollar Disaster" as Northeast Recovers from Irene Floods
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Deemed Unreliable in German Trial, Raising Security Concerns
STORY 3: Tennis Star Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Determined to Overcome Illness
STORY 4: Prominent Scientist David Allison Accused of Bias Due to Extensive Funding from Food and Beverage Industries
STORY 5: Hawaii and Alaska Named Safest States from Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters
STORY 6: U.S. Law Enforcement on High Alert for 9/11 Anniversary Amid Undefined Threat
STORY 7: Long-Term Unemployment Persists, Eroding Financial Security and American Optimism
STORY 8: Moammar Gadhafi Defiant in Hiding as Libyan Rebels Close in on Final Strongholds
STORY 9: Twin Boys' Hockey Prize Disqualified, But Local League Benefits from Donation
STORY 10: David Reynolds, Innovator Behind Reynolds Wrap, Passes Away at 96
STORY 11: Largest Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed in State History Against Ponzi Scheme
STORY 12: BART Targeted by Protesters, Faces Court Battle
STORY 13: Foreclosure Crisis Hits Home, Woman Faces Homelessness
STORY CNT = 13 / SENTENCE CNT = 118

STORY 1: New Gulf Storm Threatens Catastrophic Flooding as Northeast Recovers from Hurricane Irene
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Under Scrutiny for Flaws Amid Heightened 9/11 Anniversary Security
STORY 3: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis After U.S. Open Withdrawal
STORY 4: Scientist David Allison Accused of Industry Bias in Obesity Research
STORY 5: Hawaii and Alaska Crowned Safest States from Major Natural Disasters in U.S.
STORY CNT = 5 / SENTENCE CNT = 118

STORY 1: Powerful New Storm Targets Gulf Coast, Threatening Epic Floods
STORY 2: Concerns Raised Over Effectiveness of Full-Body Airport Scanners
STORY 3: US Law Enforcement on High Alert Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
STORY 4: Long-Term Unemployment Reshapes the American Dream and Hope for the Future
STORY 5: Moammar Gadhafi Defiant as Rebels Close In, Libya Moves Forward
STORY 6: Venus Williams Diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, Vows Return to Tennis
STORY 7: Prominent Scientist Accused of Conflicts of Interest in Obesity Research Due to Industry Funding
STORY 8: Identifying the Two Safest States in America from Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters
STORY CNT = 8 / SENTENCE CNT = 118

STORY 1: New Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Epic Flooding as Northeast Recovers from Irene.
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Spark Controversy Over Efficacy and High False Alarm Rates.
STORY 3: National Security on High Alert for 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks.
STORY 4: Long-Term Unemployment Erodes American Dream and Hope for Millions.
STORY 5: Gadhafi Defies as Libyan Rebels Close In and New Government Gains International Support.
STORY 6: Venus Williams Diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, Vows Return to Tennis.
STORY 7: Scientist Faces Scrutiny for Questioning Soda-Obesity Link While Receiving Industry Funding.
STORY 8: Hawaii and Alaska Named Safest States to Avoid Extreme Weather Disasters.
STORY 9: David Reynolds, Inventor of Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96.
STORY 10: Twin Boys' Hockey Shot Prize Reduced to Donation After Swap Confession.
STORY 11: Major Class Action Lawsuit Filed in State's Largest Securities Fraud Case.
STORY 12: Solyndra Faces Legal Battle After Alleged Law Breaking and Job Losses Spark Protests.
STORY 13: Foreclosure Crisis Threatens Woman with Homelessness as Bank Refuses Loan Modification.
STORY CNT = 13 / SENTENCE CNT = 118

STORY 1: Gulf Coast Braces for Potentially Catastrophic Storm and Flooding
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Deemed Unreliable Amidst Security Concerns
STORY 3: Heightened Security Alert Across U.S. Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
STORY 4: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Deepens, Eroding American Dream
STORY 5: Gadhafi Defiant as Libyan Rebels Close in on Final Strongholds
STORY 6: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Vows Return to Tennis
STORY 7: Scientist Accused of Industry Bias in Obesity Research
STORY 8: Identifying the Safest U.S. States from Natural Disasters in a Record Year
STORY 9: David Reynolds, Creator of Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY CNT = 9 / SENTENCE CNT = 118

STORY 1: Gulf Coast Prepares for Potentially Catastrophic Flooding as New Storm Approaches, While Northeast Reeling from Irene's Aftermath
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Under Scrutiny Following German Report Revealing High False Alarm Rates
STORY 3: Tennis Star Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis After U.S. Open Withdrawal
STORY 4: Prominent Scientist David Allison Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Ties to Food and Beverage Industry While Questioning Obesity Links
STORY 5: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States from Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters in the U.S.
STORY 6: U.S. on High Alert for 9/11 Anniversary, Implementing Increased Security Measures Nationwide
STORY 7: Long-Term Unemployment Reshapes American Dream as Most Jobless Americans Lose Hope for Financial Recovery
STORY 8: Moammar Gadhafi Vows Long War from Hiding as Libyan Rebels Consolidate Control and NATO Continues Strikes
STORY 9: Twin Boys Forfeit Hockey Shot Prize After Swapping Places, Receive $20,000 Donation Instead
STORY 10: David Reynolds, Visionary Behind Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY CNT = 10 / SENTENCE CNT = 118

By sentence (avg 13.1 words / 70.5 chars per line):

STORY 1: Gulf Coast Braces for Potentially Billion-Dollar Storm While Northeast Recovers from Irene's Floods
STORY 2: Airport Body Scanners Questioned Amidst Heightened 9/11 Anniversary Security Alert
STORY 3: Tennis Star Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Pledges Resilient Return to Court
STORY 4: Prominent Scientist's Views on Soda and Obesity Questioned Amidst Extensive Food Industry Funding
STORY 5: Report Identifies Hawaii and Alaska as Safest States from Extreme Weather Disasters in the U.S.
STORY 6: Long-Term Unemployment Persists for Millions, Shaking Faith in the American Dream
STORY 7: Libya's New Leaders Push Towards Final Assault on Gaddafi's Remaining Strongholds
STORY 8: David Reynolds, Inventor of Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY 9: Major Class Action Lawsuit Filed in $700 Million Ponzi Scheme
STORY 10: Solyndra Under Investigation for Alleged Law Violations
STORY 11: Foreclosure Crisis Intensifies, Forcing Woman to Fight for Loan Modification to Avoid Homelessness
STORY CNT = 11 / SENTENCE CNT = 299

STORY 1: Aquarium's Live HD Cam Features Sixth Great White Shark in Captivity
STORY 2: Powerful New Storm Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast
STORY 3: Floodwaters Receding in Northeast After Hurricane Irene, Damage Still Being Assessed
STORY 4: Airport Full-Body Scanners Deemed Unreliable, Raising Security and Privacy Concerns
STORY 5: U.S. National Security Officials Increase Alert Levels Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
STORY 6: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Erodes Financial Security and American Dream
STORY 7: Libya's Transition Post-Gadhafi
STORY 8: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Vows Strong Return to Tennis
STORY 9: Twin Boys Receive Charitable Donation After Hockey Shot Prize Controversy
STORY 10: Scientist David Allison Faces Scrutiny Over Food Industry Funding and Obesity Research
STORY 11: David Reynolds, Pioneer of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, Dies at 96
STORY 12: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States from Extreme Weather Disasters
STORY CNT = 12 / SENTENCE CNT = 299

STORY 1: New Storm Targets Gulf Coast, Threatening Epic Flooding
STORY 2: Full Body Scanners at Airports Deemed Unreliable, Raising Security Concerns
STORY 3: Heightened Security Measures Implemented Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
STORY 4: Long-Term Unemployment Persists, Eroding American Dream
STORY 5: Gadhafi Remains Defiant as Libyan Rebels Close In and New Government Forms
STORY 6: Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Vows Return to Tennis
STORY 7: Prominent Scientist Questioned Over Financial Ties to Food and Beverage Industry
STORY 8: Hawaii and Alaska Deemed Safest States from Extreme Weather Disasters
STORY CNT = 8 / SENTENCE CNT = 299

STORY 1: New Tropical System Threatens Gulf Coast with Epic Flooding
STORY 2: Airport Full Body Scanners Prove Unreliable and Raise Security Concerns
STORY 3: Venus Williams Reveals Sjögren's Syndrome Diagnosis, Vows Return to Tennis
STORY 4: Scientist Questioning Soda-Obesity Link Accused of Industry Influence
STORY 5: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States from Major Natural Disasters
STORY 6: Floodwaters Recede in Northeast After Hurricane Irene, But Damage Remains Extensive
STORY 7: National Security Officials on High Alert for 9/11 Anniversary with Increased Surveillance and Patrols
STORY 8: Long-Term Unemployment Crisis Erodes American Dream and Optimism
STORY 9: Gaddafi Remains Defiant as Rebels Prepare Final Assault in Libya
STORY 10: Twin Boys' Hockey Prize Controversy Settled with Donation to Local League
STORY 11: David Reynolds, Innovator Behind Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY CNT = 11 / SENTENCE CNT = 299

STORY 1: New Heavy Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Epic Flooding and Economic Disaster
STORY 2: Flaws in Airport Body Scanners Raise Security Concerns
STORY 3: U.S. National Security Officials on High Alert Ahead of 9/11 10th Anniversary
STORY 4: Persistent Long-Term Unemployment Challenges the American Dream
STORY 5: Libyan Rebels Close In on Gadhafi's Last Strongholds as Nation Moves Forward
STORY 6: Tennis Star Venus Williams Reveals Sjögren's Syndrome Diagnosis
STORY 7: Prominent Scientist Accused of Bias Due to Ties with Food and Beverage Industry
STORY 8: Identifying the Safest U.S. States from Natural Disasters Amidst a Record Year
STORY 9: Twin Boys Who Swapped Places for Hockey Prize Receive League Donation Instead
STORY 10: David Reynolds, Inventor of Reynolds Wrap, Passes Away at 96
STORY CNT = 10 / SENTENCE CNT = 299

STORY 1: Technology Improves Viewing of Great White Sharks in Captivity
STORY 2: New Tropical System Threatens Gulf Coast with Potentially Billions in Flood Damage
STORY 3: Floodwaters from Hurricane Irene Begin to Recede in Northeast
STORY 4: Full Body Scanners Deemed Unreliable Amid Concerns Over False Alarms
STORY 5: National Security Officials on High Alert for 9/11 Tenth Anniversary
STORY 6: Persistent Long-Term Unemployment Threatens American Economic Outlook
STORY 7: Moammar Gadhafi Vows Continued Resistance as Libyan Rebels Advance
STORY 8: Tennis Star Venus Williams Reveals Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis and Vows Return
STORY 9: Twin Boys' Hockey Prize Scam Results in Hockey League Donation
STORY 10: Prominent Obesity Scientist Accused of Bias Due to Food Industry Funding
STORY 11: David Reynolds, Pioneer of Reynolds Wrap, Dies at 96
STORY 12: Hawaii and Alaska Identified as Safest States from Extreme Weather
STORY CNT = 12 / SENTENCE CNT = 299