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: (CNN) -- Verizon pulled a rabbit out of its corporate hat earlier this month. The wireless giant announced a multibillion-dollar deal to purchase rights to largely unused spectrum, which is like an open lane on the congested wireless Internet highway. Verizon purchased these rights from Comcast and Time Warner, two large cable-TV companies, and the smaller Bright House Networks. Sound familiar? AT&T made a similarly surprising move in March, declaring its intention to buy T-Mobile, in large part to get access to T-Mobile's underused spectrum. The AT&T deal drew the wrath of the Justice Department and the FCC. Indeed, it appears the current incarnation of the AT&T proposed merger is dying a slow death. U.S. District Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle agreed on Monday to a request from both sides to delay the merger hearing, and asked AT&T to supply information on whether it will pursue a different deal with T-Mobile.Writers: Verizon, AT&T deals are attempts to get more spectrum for wireless servicesSpectrum, or bandwidth, is getting scarce because it is badly used, they maintainWashington could sell spectrum for billions of dollars, they say, still minimize monopoliesWriters: Until then, regulators should look more kindly on telecom mergers 
 Question:Unlike the proposed AT&T/T-Mobile merger, _'s acquisition doesn't involve taking millions of subscribers from a competitor, thereby increasing concentration in the wireless market.

A: Verizon
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Q: (CNN) The unmistakable roar of the A-10's powerful engines echoed throughout Arlington National Cemetery this month as four aircraft saluted retired Col. Avery Kay for the last time with a rare flyover of the historic burial site. Kay, 96, died on October 29 and was buried with full military honors. A highly decorated navigator who led some of the most dangerous bombing raids against Germany during World War II, Kay was also credited with launching the concept of the A-10 Thunderbolt, better known as the Warthog. Despite lacking the air-to-air combat ability of the F-15 Eagle and the high-tech stealth capabilities of the F-22 Raptor, the U.S. Air Force still uses the A-10 to support ground forces in close combat more than 40 years after its first flight in 1975.U.S. Air Force has used A-10 to support ground forces in close combat since 1975Retired Col. Avery Kay credited with launching concept of A-10, better known as WarthogFlyover at Arlington National Cemetery recently honored Kay, who died in October 
 Question:But in reality, the _'s top generals had little interest in dedicating budget dollars for improving support for ground troops, as they preferred planes that could carry out bombing missions deep in enemy territory.

A: U.S. Air Force
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Q: (CNN) This season's blockbuster isn't showing in theaters, it's lighting up the skies overhead. The annual Perseid meteor shower, which is known for some of the brightest shooting stars, is slated to happen this week, giving stargazers the opportunity to view this year's most anticipated meteor shower. This month's celestial event may be even more spectacular because of an increased rate of meteors, according to NASA. "Forecasters are predicting a Perseid outburst this year with double normal rates on the night of August 11-12," said Bill Cooke with NASA's Meteoroid Environments Office in Huntsville, Alabama. "Under perfect conditions, rates could soar to 200 meteors per hour."The Perseids will be visible across various regions in the Northern HemisphereThe best nights to view the meteor shower are August 11, 12 and 13 
 Question:Despite being known for its bright meteors, the _ are best seen under true dark skies like the ones you'll find in national parks or rural areas.

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Perseid
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