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Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. Bush praises Sharon's pullout proposal Bush backs Sharon land plan for Israel, Palestinians
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 1226 No
2. Arafat: Palestinians won't concede to Sharon's plan Bush backs Sharon land plan for Israel, Palestinians
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 447 Yes
3. Bush praises Sharon's pullout proposal Bush backs Sharon land plan for Israel, Palestinians
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 1226 Yes
4. Arafat: Palestinians won't concede to Sharon's plan Bush backs Sharon land plan for Israel, Palestinians
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 447 Yes
5. Kerry debates anti-war activist in New York Kerry: Bush uses terrorism threat for campaign 04/15/2004 729 Yes, Yes
6. Kerry: Bush uses terrorism threat for campaign Kerry: Bush uses terrorism threat for campaign 04/16/2004 442 No
7. Kerry's inner circle lacks color Kerry: Bush uses terrorism threat for campaign 04/15/2004 1230 No
8. Bush making Iowa 'tax day' pitch DeLay leads rally against income taxes
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 536 No
9. Taxes dominate stage on filing day DeLay leads rally against income taxes
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 753 No
10. Bush making Iowa 'tax day' pitch DeLay leads rally against income taxes
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 536 No
11. Taxes dominate stage on filing day DeLay leads rally against income taxes
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 753 No
12. commission faults U.S. intelligence Panel Finds CIA Slow to See Looming Threat From Al Qaeda
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 915 Yes
13. commission faults U.S. intelligence Panel Finds CIA Slow to See Looming Threat From Al Qaeda
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 915 Yes
14. Bush stands firm on Iraq, war on terror Bush Says More Troops May Deploy to Iraq
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 1095 No By Sean Loughlin
15. Bush stands firm on Iraq, war on terror Bush Says More Troops May Deploy to Iraq
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 1095 No By Sean Loughlin
16. Rumsfeld: Troop return home delayed 20,000 troops given extended tour in Iraq
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 1413 Yes
17. Rumsfeld: Troop return home delayed 20,000 troops given extended tour in Iraq
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 1413 Yes
18. Europe: No deal with bin Laden CIA says voice on tape likely bin Laden
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 603 No
19. Wolf Blitzer Reports CIA says voice on tape likely bin Laden
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 339 No
20. Analysis: Bin Laden plays divide and rule CIA says voice on tape likely bin Laden
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 655 Yes
21. Europe: No deal with bin Laden CIA says voice on tape likely bin Laden
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 603 No
22. Wolf Blitzer Reports CIA says voice on tape likely bin Laden
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 339 No
23. Analysis: Bin Laden plays divide and rule CIA says voice on tape likely bin Laden
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 655 Yes
24. 'Apprentice' sparks classroom discussions Bill is named Trump's 'Apprentice' in TV showdown 04/15/2004 607 No By Kelly Gyenes
25. The Donald hires 'The Apprentice' Bill is named Trump's 'Apprentice' in TV showdown 04/16/2004 52 Yes By Kelly Gyenes
26. Three Japanese hostages released Families rejoice after three Japanese hostages freed unharmed in Iraq
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 424 No
27. Japanese hostages heading home Families rejoice after three Japanese hostages freed unharmed in Iraq
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 571 Yes
28. Latest on Iraq hostages Families rejoice after three Japanese hostages freed unharmed in Iraq
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 443 No
29. Wife: U.S. hostage in Iraq 'doing fine' Families rejoice after three Japanese hostages freed unharmed in Iraq
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 448 Yes
30. Three Japanese hostages released Families rejoice after three Japanese hostages freed unharmed in Iraq
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 424 Yes, Yes, Yes
31. Japanese hostages heading home Families rejoice after three Japanese hostages freed unharmed in Iraq
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 571 Yes, Yes
32. Latest on Iraq hostages Families rejoice after three Japanese hostages freed unharmed in Iraq
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 443 No
33. Wife: U.S. hostage in Iraq 'doing fine' Families rejoice after three Japanese hostages freed unharmed in Iraq
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 448 Yes
34. Mass. governor wants direct appeal to courts Romney taps conservative voice to lead attempt to block gay marriage
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 352 Yes
35. Mass. governor wants direct appeal to courts Romney taps conservative voice to lead attempt to block gay marriage
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 352 Yes
36. ANC steams to victory in S. Africa South Africans cast ballots in national election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 520 No
37. ANC steams to victory in S. Africa South Africans cast ballots in national election
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 520 Yes
38. Italy confirms hostage executed Italy Hails 'Hero' Hostage, Stands Firm on Troops
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 773 No
39. Italy working to free hostages Italy Hails 'Hero' Hostage, Stands Firm on Troops
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/13/2004 961 Yes
40. Shock over killing of Iraq hostage Italy Hails 'Hero' Hostage, Stands Firm on Troops
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 980 Yes, Yes
41. Italy confirms hostage executed Italy Hails 'Hero' Hostage, Stands Firm on Troops
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 773 No
42. Italy working to free hostages Italy Hails 'Hero' Hostage, Stands Firm on Troops
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/13/2004 961 Yes
43. Shock over killing of Iraq hostage Italy Hails 'Hero' Hostage, Stands Firm on Troops
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 980 Yes, Yes
44. S. Korea backs pro-president party S Korea's Uri Party wins election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 483 No
45. S. Korea eyes political stability S Korea's Uri Party wins election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 725 Yes, Yes
46. Details of South Korean election S Korea's Uri Party wins election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 217 No
47. S. Korea backs pro-president party S Korea's Uri Party wins election
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 483 No
48. S. Korea eyes political stability S Korea's Uri Party wins election
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 725 Yes, Yes, Yes
49. Details of South Korean election S Korea's Uri Party wins election
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 217 No
50. Blair's credibility faces test at Bush summit Blair urges key role for United Nations in ending Iraq violence
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 568 Yes
51. Blair sees wider U.N. Iraq role Blair urges key role for United Nations in ending Iraq violence
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 594 Yes
52. Blair's credibility faces test at Bush summit Blair urges key role for United Nations in ending Iraq violence
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 568 Yes, Yes, Yes
53. Blair sees wider U.N. Iraq role Blair urges key role for United Nations in ending Iraq violence
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 594 Yes, Yes
54. EPA: Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. counties have unhealthy air EPA: Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. counties have unhealthy air 04/15/2004 548 No
55. Google unveils targeted local ads Amazon opens its own search store
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 205 No
56. Google unveils targeted local ads Amazon opens its own search store
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 205 Yes
57. Girl 'doing well' after surviving crash that killed mom Girl 'doing well' after surviving crash that killed mom 04/15/2004 500 Yes
58. Drug import backers seek U.S. safeguards FDA assailed for 'hardball' tactics on drug imports 04/15/2004 418 Yes
59. China criticizes Taiwan on fingerprinting China criticizes Taiwan on fingerprinting
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 379 Yes
60. China criticizes Taiwan on fingerprinting China criticizes Taiwan on fingerprinting
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 379 Yes
61. U.S. orders staff out of Saudi Arabia U.S. orders staff out of Saudi Arabia
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 261 Yes
62. U.S. orders staff out of Saudi Arabia U.S. orders staff out of Saudi Arabia
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/16/2004 261 Yes, Yes
63. Review: 'Kill Bill Vol. 2' sharp, splendid Tarantino's 'Bill' Makes a Killing on DVD 04/15/2004 763 No By Paul Clinton
64. Cut and run Tarantino's 'Bill' Makes a Killing on DVD 04/15/2004 917 Yes By Todd Leopold
65. Williams trial will continue Judge rules Jayson Williams trial will continue, rejects request to have charges thrown out 04/15/2004 214 No
66. Jayson Williams seeks dismissal of charges Judge rules Jayson Williams trial will continue, rejects request to have charges thrown out 04/15/2004 177 Yes, Yes
67. Study: Heavy social drinkers show brain damage Study: Heavy social drinkers show brain damage
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 405 Yes, Yes, Yes
68. Study: Heavy social drinkers show brain damage Study: Heavy social drinkers show brain damage
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 405 Yes, Yes
69. Li'l Kim charged in rap-rivalry shootout Lil' Kim Charged Over Gunfight
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 662 Yes By Lisa Sweetingham
70. Li'l Kim charged over 2001 shootout Lil' Kim Charged Over Gunfight
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 377 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
71. Li'l Kim charged in rap-rivalry shootout Lil' Kim Charged Over Gunfight
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 662 Yes, Yes By Lisa Sweetingham
72. Li'l Kim charged over 2001 shootout Lil' Kim Charged Over Gunfight
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 377 Yes, Yes, Yes
73. Virtual colonoscopy accuracy varies, researchers find Virtual colonoscopy accuracy varies, researchers find 04/14/2004 595 No
74. U.N. watchdog adopts resolution criticizing Cuba Cuba, N. Korea criticized on human rights
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 613 Yes
75. U.N. watchdog adopts resolution criticizing Cuba Cuba, N. Korea criticized on human rights
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 613 Yes
76. Stone Age jewelry found Ancient jewellery found in African cave
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 643 Yes
77. Stone Age jewelry found Ancient jewellery found in African cave
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 643 Yes
78. Slain hostage hailed as hero Italy closes ranks behind Berlusconi after the killing of Italian hostage in Iraq
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 518 No
79. Slain hostage hailed as hero Italy closes ranks behind Berlusconi after the killing of Italian hostage in Iraq
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 518 Yes, Yes, Yes
80. Man with 32 razors in luggage gets 5 years in jail Worcester Airport gets three-year extension from Massport 04/13/2004 197 Yes
81. Russia launches Iraq evacuation Russia launches Iraq evacuation
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 662 Yes, Yes, Yes
82. Russia firms split on Iraq airlift Russia launches Iraq evacuation
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 617 Yes
83. Russia airlifts 366 workers out Russia launches Iraq evacuation
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 494 Yes
84. Analysis: Impact of the withdrawal Russia launches Iraq evacuation
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 362 Yes
85. Russia launches Iraq evacuation Russia launches Iraq evacuation
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 662 Yes, Yes
86. Russia firms split on Iraq airlift Russia launches Iraq evacuation
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 617 Yes
87. Russia airlifts 366 workers out Russia launches Iraq evacuation
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 494 Yes, Yes, Yes
88. Analysis: Impact of the withdrawal Russia launches Iraq evacuation
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 362 Yes
89. Rare 'Hamlet' doesn't sell Rare edition of 'Hamlet' to be auctioned
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 176 Yes, Yes, Yes
90. Rare 'Hamlet' doesn't sell Rare edition of 'Hamlet' to be auctioned
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/14/2004 176 Yes, Yes
91. Adult 'Happy Meals' offer salad, no prize McDonald's highlights exercise in anti-obesity drive 04/15/2004 589 Yes, Yes
92. Poll: Kerry leads Bush among students Poll: Kerry leads Bush among students 04/15/2004 635 Yes
93. Gang shuts Rio shops to mourn kingpin Rio authorities ask federal help in drug crackdown
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 309 Yes, Yes
94. Gang shuts Rio shops to mourn kingpin Rio authorities ask federal help in drug crackdown
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/15/2004 309 Yes, Yes
95. Gill at Clapton fest $95,000 violin found in alley 04/15/2004 822 Yes, Yes




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