TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: Travelers Corp.'s third-quarter net income rose 11 %, even though claims stemming from Hurricane Hugo reduced results $40 million.

SOLUTION: Travelers Corp.'s claims reduced $40 million in the third-quarter with net income rising 11 %,

PROBLEM: Boone, Iowa -- Today the Democratic contest felt a lot like 1992, with Al Gore playing Bill Clinton and Bill Bradley cast involuntarily in the role of Paul Tsongas.

SOLUTION: Democratic contest felt like 1992, with Al Gore playing Bill Clinton and Bill Bradley cast in the role of Paul Tsongas.

PROBLEM: "If you would like to discuss the bench sponsorship, please call Barry at (317) 274-3246."

SOLUTION:
"to discuss the bench sponsorship...call Barry at (317) 274-3246."