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How Google became a cultural phenomenon Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 770 No By Reuters | 2. Searching questions Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/27/2004 627 No By Steven Syre, Globe Columnist | 3. 'Google is not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one." Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 672 No By Steve Bailey | 4. Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 630 Yes By Charles Stein, Globe Staff | 5. Taking its sale to the people Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 376 Yes By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff | 6. How Google became a cultural phenomenon Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 770 No By Reuters | 7. Searching questions Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/27/2004 627 No By Steven Syre, Globe Columnist | 8. 'Google is not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one." Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 672 No By Steve Bailey | 9. Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 630 Yes By Charles Stein, Globe Staff | 10. Taking its sale to the people Company's decision to sell shares in auction a break with IPO tradition (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 376 Yes By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff | 11. Kerry team running checks on possible VP choices Kerry's jabs at Bush grow more personal 04/29/2004 402 No By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff | 12. The Kerry medals mystery Kerry's jabs at Bush grow more personal 04/29/2004 860 Yes By Jeff Jacoby | 13. Truth should work for Kerry Kerry's jabs at Bush grow more personal 04/27/2004 692 No By Joan Vennochi | 14. Making it personal Kerry's jabs at Bush grow more personal 04/28/2004 737 No By Scot Lehigh | 15. I watched Kerry throw his war decorations Kerry's jabs at Bush grow more personal 04/27/2004 857 No By Thomas Oliphant | 16. Kerry's jabs at Bush grow more personal Kerry's jabs at Bush grow more personal 04/29/2004 756 No By Patrick Healy, Globe Staff | 17. In Bush, Kerry ads, truth is up for debate Kerry's jabs at Bush grow more personal 04/29/2004 1162 No By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff | 18. Romney takes a careful tack Kerry's jabs at Bush grow more personal 04/29/2004 577 No By Raphael Lewis, Globe Staff | 19. Historian's 'Duty': PR for Kerry? Kerry's jabs at Bush grow more personal 04/29/2004 687 No By Alex Beam, Globe Columnist | 20. U.S. wants to create new force in Iraq U.S. Marines, Iraqis agree to create army for Fallujah (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 628 Yes By Jim Krane, Associated Press Writer | 21. U.S. wants to create new force in Iraq U.S. Marines, Iraqis agree to create army for Fallujah (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 628 No By Jim Krane, Associated Press Writer | 22. Bush, Cheney quizzed by Sept. 11 panel for more than three hours President's Turn: Bush, Cheney must speak plainly to panel (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 834 No By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press 23. Commission Quotes President's Turn: Bush, Cheney must speak plainly to panel (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 353 No By The Associated Press | 24. Bush, Cheney quizzed by Sept. 11 panel for more than three hours President's Turn: Bush, Cheney must speak plainly to panel (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 834 No By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press 25. Commission Quotes President's Turn: Bush, Cheney must speak plainly to panel (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 353 No By The Associated Press | 26. Report: Sharon case lacks evidence Israel News (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 585 No By Allyn Fisher-Ilan, Reuters | 27. Report: Sharon case lacks evidence Israel News (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 585 Yes, Yes By Allyn Fisher-Ilan, Reuters | 28. Thai police kill at least 112 militants Analysis: Thailand's Muslim divide (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 426 No By Alisa Tang, Associated Press | 29. Thai police kill at least 112 militants Analysis: Thailand's Muslim divide (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 426 No By Alisa Tang, Associated Press | 30. Luck of draw not with Tapit Trainer Asmussen looks for first Derby victory 04/29/2004 603 Yes By Ron Indrisano, Globe Staff | 31. Pro Prado has final workout for Derby Trainer Asmussen looks for first Derby victory 04/29/2004 245 No 32. Eisner's place at Disney seen bolstered Comcast pulls out of Disney bid (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 310 No By Associated Press | 33. Comcast moves on Comcast pulls out of Disney bid (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 942 No By Peter J. Howe, Globe Staff | 34. Eisner's place at Disney seen bolstered Comcast pulls out of Disney bid (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 310 No By Associated Press | 35. Comcast moves on Comcast pulls out of Disney bid (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 942 No By Peter J. Howe, Globe Staff | 36. Bryant sparks a Lakers' sweep Bryant sparks a Lakers' sweep 04/29/2004 396 Yes By Associated Press | 37. Bryant's lawyers seek tape ban Bryant sparks a Lakers' sweep 04/29/2004 175 Yes By Judith Crosson, Reuters | 38. Man acquitted of murdering 14-year-old pregnant girl and fetus Bryant sparks a Lakers' sweep 04/29/2004 449 No By Theo Emery, Associated Press | 39. Nortel fires chief executive Nortel shake-up jangles nerves across corridor (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 647 No By Bloomberg News | 40. Nortel fires chief executive Nortel shake-up jangles nerves across corridor (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 647 Yes By Bloomberg News | 41. Growth solid in quarter U.S. Economic Growth Steady in 1st Quarter (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 724 Yes By Stephen J. Glain, Globe Staff | 42. Employment Costs Mount, Benefits Jump U.S. Economic Growth Steady in 1st Quarter (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 305 Yes, Yes, Yes 43. Dollar Off on U.S. GDP Data U.S. Economic Growth Steady in 1st Quarter (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 703 No By Daniel Bases | 44. Growth solid in quarter U.S. Economic Growth Steady in 1st Quarter (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 724 Yes By Stephen J. Glain, Globe Staff | 45. Employment Costs Mount, Benefits Jump U.S. Economic Growth Steady in 1st Quarter (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 305 Yes, Yes, Yes 46. Dollar Off on U.S. GDP Data U.S. Economic Growth Steady in 1st Quarter (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 703 No By Daniel Bases | 47. Dow turns skittish, drops 135 Dow drops 135 as Mideast, interest rates worry investors 04/29/2004 228 Yes By Associated Press | 48. Drug shows promise in lung cancer treatment Tarceva found to improve lung cancer survival (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 456 Yes By Raja Mishra, Globe Staff | 49. Drug shows promise in lung cancer treatment Tarceva found to improve lung cancer survival (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 456 Yes, Yes By Raja Mishra, Globe Staff | 50. US won't probe China over labor China economy zooms ahead, but growth might be too fast (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 617 No By Associated Press | 51. US won't probe China over labor China economy zooms ahead, but growth might be too fast (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 617 No By Associated Press | 52. City to begin offering blood tests to gay couples Romney sends letters to 49 other states about gay marriage 04/28/2004 135 Yes 53. Romney sends letters to 49 other states about gay marriage Romney sends letters to 49 other states about gay marriage 04/29/2004 277 No By Associated Press 54. House votes to block recognition for gay marriage Romney sends letters to 49 other states about gay marriage 04/29/2004 547 Yes By Norma Love, Associated Press Writer | 55. Catholic institutions grapple with handling married gay workers Romney sends letters to 49 other states about gay marriage 04/29/2004 527 Yes By Ken Maguire, Associated Press Writer | 56. Firms rethinking partners' benefits Romney sends letters to 49 other states about gay marriage 04/29/2004 454 Yes By Scott S. Greenberger and Kimberly Blanton, Globe Staff | 57. Misusing King's legacy Romney sends letters to 49 other states about gay marriage 04/29/2004 689 No By Adrian Walker, Globe Columnist | 58. Brewers overcome hole Moeller hits for cycle in Brewers' victory (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 460 Yes By Associated Press | 59. Yankees extend A's skid Moeller hits for cycle in Brewers' victory (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 566 Yes By Associated Press | 60. Brewers overcome hole Moeller hits for cycle in Brewers' victory (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 460 Yes By Associated Press | 61. Yankees extend A's skid Moeller hits for cycle in Brewers' victory (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 566 Yes By Associated Press | 62. Federal antispam law to be put to its first test Spam Squad Followed The Money (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 910 Yes By Hiawatha Bray, Globe Staff | 63. Federal antispam law to be put to its first test Spam Squad Followed The Money (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 910 Yes By Hiawatha Bray, Globe Staff | 64. Apple sells 70 million songs in online music store's 1st year Apple sells 70 million songs in online music store's 1st year (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 351 Yes By Reuters | 65. Apple sells 70 million songs in online music store's 1st year Apple sells 70 million songs in online music store's 1st year (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 351 Yes By Reuters | 66. Avalanche get on the board Colorado shows what it can do when it's pushed to the absolute precipice (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 506 Yes By Associated Press | 67. Avalanche get on the board Colorado shows what it can do when it's pushed to the absolute precipice (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 506 No By Associated Press | 68. Justices struggle to find balance on detainee policy Supreme Court hears combatant case (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 900 No By Charlie Savage, Globe Staff | 69. Justices struggle to find balance on detainee policy Supreme Court hears combatant case (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 900 No By Charlie Savage, Globe Staff | 70. Excerpts from accused soldier's journal US acts after Iraq prisoner abuse (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 322 No By The Associated Press | 71. Excerpts from accused soldier's journal US acts after Iraq prisoner abuse (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 322 No By The Associated Press | 72. UMass president criticizes student's column on felled soldier Ex-NFL player Tillman, who was killed in Afghanistan, promoted posthumously 04/29/2004 346 Yes, Yes By Associated Press | 73. Ex-NFL player Tillman, who was killed in Afghanistan, promoted posthumously Ex-NFL player Tillman, who was killed in Afghanistan, promoted posthumously 04/29/2004 423 No By Beth Defalco, Associated Press 74. WTC leaseholder suffers a defeat in insurance battle Verdict in insurance battle 04/29/2004 734 Yes, Yes By Amy Westfeldt, Associated Press 75. Estimate of N. Korea weapons to rise Estimate of N. Korea weapons to rise (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 697 Yes By Glenn Kessler, Washington Post | 76. Estimate of N. Korea weapons to rise Estimate of N. Korea weapons to rise (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 697 Yes By Glenn Kessler, Washington Post | 77. House votes to keep Bush tax cuts for married couples House votes to keep Bush tax cuts for married couples 04/29/2004 600 Yes, Yes By Associated Press | 78. Celtics call Doc Boston Celtics Hire Doc Rivers As Coach 04/29/2004 505 Yes, Yes By Shira Springer, Globe Staff | 79. Celtics hire Doc Rivers Boston Celtics Hire Doc Rivers As Coach 04/29/2004 264 No By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press | 80. He just might cure what ails 'em Boston Celtics Hire Doc Rivers As Coach 04/29/2004 484 No By Bob Ryan, Globe Columnist | 81. Ainge's style suits Hollins Boston Celtics Hire Doc Rivers As Coach 04/28/2004 421 Yes, Yes By Shira Springer, Globe Staff | 82. Derby jockeys win right to wear advertising Derby jockeys win right to wear advertising 04/29/2004 398 Yes, Yes, Yes By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press 83. Zapatero urges broader U.N. role in Iraq Poll: Iraqis disillusioned with U.S. presence (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 389 Yes, Yes By Pierre-Yves Roger, Associated Press Writer | 84. Zapatero urges broader U.N. role in Iraq Poll: Iraqis disillusioned with U.S. presence (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 389 Yes, Yes By Pierre-Yves Roger, Associated Press Writer | 85. Huard might replace Collins Giants cut Collins in salary cap move 04/27/2004 358 Yes By From Wire Services | 86. Bills, Bledsoe renegotiate Giants cut Collins in salary cap move 04/28/2004 490 Yes By From Wire Services | 87. Giants cut Collins in salary cap move Giants cut Collins in salary cap move 04/29/2004 443 Yes By Associated Press | 88. House approves Finneran pre-school plan as budget debate continues The cost of poor schools is high too 04/29/2004 458 Yes By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press | 89. The cost of poor schools is high too The cost of poor schools is high too 04/29/2004 687 Yes By Joan Vennochi | 90. School financing unfair, judge rules The cost of poor schools is high too 04/27/2004 453 Yes, Yes, Yes By Anand Vaishnav, Globe Staff | 91. Shifting of state school aid eyed The cost of poor schools is high too 04/28/2004 486 Yes, Yes By Anand Vaishnav, Globe Staff | 92. Lawmakers seek to pressure Syria Syria points finger at al-Qaeda (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 851 Yes By Bryan Bender, Globe Staff | 93. Lawmakers seek to pressure Syria Syria points finger at al-Qaeda (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 851 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Bryan Bender, Globe Staff | 94. Pentagon's No. 2 comes up short on question of casualties U.S. Deaths in Iraq Up Sharply in April 04/29/2004 200 Yes, Yes By Associated Press 95. Sudan to allow U.S. aid experts to inspect Sudan leader visits Darfur (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 268 Yes By Harry Dunphy, Associated Press Writer | 96. Sudan to allow U.S. aid experts to inspect Sudan leader visits Darfur (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 268 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Harry Dunphy, Associated Press Writer | 97. Donald Trump proposes to girlfriend Donald Trump proposes to girlfriend 04/29/2004 187 Yes By Associated Press | 98. US Lacrosse promotes a booming sport US Lacrosse promotes a booming sport 04/29/2004 459 Yes, Yes, Yes By James Whitters, Globe Columnist | 99. Boosters cradle, conquer US Lacrosse promotes a booming sport 04/29/2004 507 Yes, Yes By Susan Ware, Globe Correspondent | 100. Taking time to enjoy the last, sweet days of high school US Lacrosse promotes a booming sport 04/29/2004 686 Yes, Yes By Andy Nesbitt, Globe Staff | 101. Warriors find more ways to win US Lacrosse promotes a booming sport 04/29/2004 448 Yes By James Whitters, Globe Staff | 102. ABC's bowl plan met with skepticism Colleges divided over championship bowl game 04/28/2004 372 Yes, Yes By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff | 103. Ghana makes a play for Adu Giants in Van Nistelrooy link (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/27/2004 804 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Frank Dell'Apa, Globe Staff | 104. Ghana makes a play for Adu Giants in Van Nistelrooy link (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/27/2004 804 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Frank Dell'Apa, Globe Staff | 105. Tampa takes charge CBC Sports Online: NHL: Game Recap: (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/28/2004 416 Yes By Associated Press | 106. Tampa takes charge CBC Sports Online: NHL: Game Recap: (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/28/2004 416 Yes, Yes, Yes By Associated Press | 107. Senate restores Net access tax ban Senate passes bill temporarily banning taxes on Internet access 04/30/2004 393 Yes, Yes By Associated Press | 108. Senate weighs extension of state's assault weapons ban Senate passes bill temporarily banning taxes on Internet access 04/29/2004 296 Yes, Yes By Associated Press 109. Clinton Foundation to provide AIDS services for China Clinton Foundation to provide AIDS services for China (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 145 Yes, Yes 110. Clinton Foundation to provide AIDS services for China Clinton Foundation to provide AIDS services for China (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/30/2004 145 Yes, Yes 111. Spain officials link suspect in train blast to plot Spain officials link suspect in train blast to plot (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 394 Yes, Yes By Maria Jesus Prades, Associated Press | 112. Spain officials link suspect in train blast to plot Spain officials link suspect in train blast to plot (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 394 Yes, Yes By Maria Jesus Prades, Associated Press | 113. Camps gather forces as override overture begins Preliminary state budget heartens municipal officials fearing the worst 04/29/2004 754 Yes, Yes By Franco Ordoez, Globe Staff | 114. Tax increase supporters set strategy Preliminary state budget heartens municipal officials fearing the worst 04/29/2004 671 Yes By Christine McConville, Globe Staff | 115. Property tax hike will go to polls Preliminary state budget heartens municipal officials fearing the worst 04/29/2004 613 Yes, Yes By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff | 116. Preliminary state budget heartens municipal officials fearing the worst Preliminary state budget heartens municipal officials fearing the worst 04/29/2004 460 Yes By Matt Gunderson, Globe Correspondent | 117. Powell acknowledges U.S. deaths in Iraq are lessening public support for Bush administration Powell acknowledges U.S. deaths in Iraq are lessening public support for Bush administration 04/29/2004 675 Yes By Barry Schweid, Associated Press 118. Gateway to eliminate another 1,500 jobs Gateway to eliminate another 1,500 jobs 04/30/2004 632 Yes, Yes By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Writer | 119. In Pa., a vote for pragmatism Specter pulls out victory in Pa. race (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 550 No By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff | 120. In Pa., a vote for pragmatism Specter pulls out victory in Pa. race (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 550 Yes, Yes By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff | 121. Chirac: Turkey not fit for entry into EU Chirac cheers EU's 'giant step' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 495 Yes, Yes, Yes By Emmanuel Georges-Picot, Associated Press Writer | 122. Chirac: Turkey not fit for entry into EU Chirac cheers EU's 'giant step' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 495 Yes, Yes, Yes By Emmanuel Georges-Picot, Associated Press Writer | 123. House targets charter schools House targets charter schools 04/29/2004 566 Yes, Yes By Scott S. Greenberger, Globe Staff | 124. Bremer faulted Bush before terror attacks Terror attacks 'at 30-year low' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 261 Yes, Yes 125. Bremer faulted Bush before terror attacks Terror attacks 'at 30-year low' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 04/29/2004 261 Yes, Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu