TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
PROBLEM: Tarboro, North Carolina (CNN) The weather is picture-perfect nearly a week after Hurricane Matthew unleashed winds and torrential rain on North Carolina's eastern flatlands -- but Princeville still is under water. "This is a disaster area. It's not going to recover in 24 hours, and it's still going on as we speak, not only in Princeville but 150 miles from here," Gov. Pat McCrory said. "People are playing golf 20 miles from here, and yet we have a whole town under water." The aftermath of Matthew's deluge has caused normally tranquil rivers to swell to record levels. Princeville, a town settled by freed slaves in the late 1800s, is among the most severely hit.Floodwaters persist days after Hurricane Matthew hit North CarolinaCommunities such as Princeville struggle to cope with storm's aftermath 
 Question:It isn't the first time _ has experienced disastrous flooding.

SOLUTION: Princeville

PROBLEM: Moscow (CNN) President Vladimir Putin has hit back at new American sanctions by ordering the US to cut staff at its diplomatic mission by 755, in Moscow's most aggressive move against Washington since the final years of the Cold War. Putin confirmed the move Sunday after the Foreign Ministry on Friday demanded the US cut staff numbers and announced a rash of other measures against Washington's missions. The measures came after the US Congress passed a bill last week imposing fresh sanctions over Russia's meddling in the US' 2016 election. President Donald Trump has indicated he will sign the sanctions bill into law.Putin says 755 staff will be cut from US missionsThe move follows a US Congress decision to impose fresh Russian sanctions 
 Question:But my whole point is, don't do this, it is to the detriment of the interests of the _."

SOLUTION: US

PROBLEM: Arsenal target Paolo Dybala has admitted that these could be his last days at Palermo, with the club ready to cash in on their star man. The Argentine forward, 21, has been linked with a number of Europe's top clubs after some dazzling performances in Serie A, and scored his 13th league goal of the season on Saturday. Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini says that Arsenal and Juventus have already approached the club with bids, and while Arsene Wenger has denied interest, £30m-rated Dybala seems set on a move this summer. Paolo Dybala says he could be playing his final games for Palermo as Arsenal and Juventus prepare movesArsenal and Juventus have reportedly bid for Palermo's Paolo DybalaArgentine forward says final 10 games of season could be his last for clubArsene Wenger denies interest but Arsenal are said to be his first choiceDybala scored his 13th goal of Serie A campaign on Saturday 
 Question:However, _ insists he was only there for the football, and not to discuss a potential transfer.

SOLUTION:
Paolo Dybala