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].

[Q]: Los Angeles (CNN) -- Face-to-face questioning of potential jurors to hear the case against Michael Jackson's doctor began in a packed Los Angeles courtroom Friday morning, four days ahead of the opening statements and testimony. The pool of 84 potential jurors in court appeared diverse, although only six were African-American. Each side will be allowed 10 "peremptory challenges," allowing them to get rid of jurors without stating a reason. Prosecutors and defense lawyers mutually agreed in closed-door sessions Wednesday and Thursday on which potential jurors in a pool of 145 were too biased to put their prejudices aside to decide if Dr. Conrad Murray is criminally responsible for the pop icon's death, according to Murray defense lawyer Michael Flanagan.NEW: 84 potential jurors, including six African-Americans, remain in the jury poolJury selection "is going to go very fast," defense lawyer Michael Flanagan saysJury selection is expected to be wrapped up FridayOpening statements in the trial of Michael Jackson's lawyer are set for Tuesday 
 Question:"Both sides just want to get a fair jury that hasn't made up their mind and is willing to make a decision based upon the facts," _ said after Thursday's jury selection session.
[A]: Michael Flanagan


[Q]: (CNN) -- On October 12, 2000, a suicide bomber attacked the USS Cole as it refueled in Aden, Yemen. A rubber boat packed with explosives detonated, killing 17 and wounding at least 37 more. Ten years later the destroyer -- also known as DDG 67 -- is in port at Norfolk, Virginia, after returning just a month ago from a mission in the Gulf of Aden, according to Command Duty Officer Lt. Torsten Becker. The ship's crew and others commemorated the 10-year anniversary Tuesday at Naval Station Norfolk. "We lost 17 of our shipmates that terrible morning 10 years ago, but they were far more than just our sailors," said Adm. J.C. Harvey Jr., commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command. "They were your fathers, your sons and daughters, your sisters and brothers. They coached Little League. They loved to work on cars. They ran track and played football. They acted in high school plays. They loved life, they loved living and they loved you.NEW: Wreath laid at memorial during ceremonyNEW: USS Cole crew praised for efforts to save ship, crewmatesFlags, a plaque and 17 stars commemorate those who diedThe U.S. Navy touts improved security measures 
 Question:Meanwhile, the Cole's legacy can still be felt on board today, said _, who had just joined the Navy at the time of the attack but was not yet stationed on the Cole.
[A]: Torsten Becker


[Q]: (CNN) -- The midterm elections are a week away. Control of the Senate will be decided by a handful of close contests that remain competitive in the final days. In an era of narrow majorities in the upper chamber, just one or two races can make all the difference in terms of who will be in control. Most experts are predicting that Republicans will gain the Senate, though there are a few outliers, like my colleague at Princeton University, Sam Wang, whose statistical models have been showing that Democrats can still be victorious. In the coming days, here are six campaigns to watch. In each of these states Republicans are holding their ground by connecting their opponent to President Obama while Democrats strike back by reminding voters of extremism in the GOP.The outcome of six races could determine whether the U.S. remains in Democrats' handsJulian Zelizer: Democrats citing GOP extremism; Republicans cite Obama's performanceIn four of the states, Democratic incumbents are seeking to win re-electionZelizer: Can White House reverse historical pattern of midterm losses? 
 Question:From the start, this has been one that was always going to be tough for _ to retain.
[A]:
Democrats