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Byline 1. Obama wins in Mississippi primary Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 629 No 2. Democrats head for Denver showdown Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 890 No 3. Obama wins in Mississippi primary Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 629 Yes, Yes, Yes 4. Democrats head for Denver showdown Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 890 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 5. Spitzer sex scandal woman named New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 541 No 6. Spitzer's dramatic fall from grace New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 483 No 7. Spitzer sex scandal woman named New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 541 Yes, Yes, Yes 8. Spitzer's dramatic fall from grace New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 483 Yes, Yes, Yes 9. Israel jets strike northern Gaza U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 423 No 10. Israel jets strike northern Gaza U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 423 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 11. Shuttle docks with space station Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 461 No 12. Shuttle docks with space station Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 461 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 13. AOL acquires Bebo social network Time Warner's AOL to buy global social media network Bebo for $850 M in cash (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 291 No 14. AOL acquires Bebo social network Time Warner's AOL to buy global social media network Bebo for $850 M in cash (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 291 Yes, Yes 15. Local income tax plan under fire Obama: McCain Changed Views on Tax Cuts (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 279 No 16. Local income tax plan under fire Obama: McCain Changed Views on Tax Cuts (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 279 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 17. Pakistan buries victims of blasts A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 470 Yes 18. Pakistan buries victims of blasts A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 470 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 19. Hedge fund on verge of collapse US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson urges banks to bolster finances after Carlyle Capital Corporation collapses (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 527 No 20. Hedge fund on verge of collapse US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson urges banks to bolster finances after Carlyle Capital Corporation collapses (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 527 Yes, Yes 21. Democrats mull new Florida vote Obama: Clinton Should Not Get Florida and Michigan Delegates (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 690 Yes, Yes 22. Democrats mull new Florida vote Obama: Clinton Should Not Get Florida and Michigan Delegates (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 690 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 23. Indian Tibetans 'defy march ban' Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 514 No 24. Indian police halt Tibetan march Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 510 Yes 25. India to hold Tibetans two weeks Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 486 No 26. China admits Tibet monk protests Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 476 Yes 27. Indian Tibetans 'defy march ban' Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 514 No 28. Indian police halt Tibetan march Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 510 Yes, Yes 29. India to hold Tibetans two weeks Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 486 Yes, Yes, Yes 30. China admits Tibet monk protests Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 476 Yes, Yes, Yes 31. US tightens air quality standards EPA chief moves to expand efforts to reduce smog (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 483 Yes 32. US tightens air quality standards EPA chief moves to expand efforts to reduce smog (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 483 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 33. Sudan and Chad strike peace deal Sudan and Chad strike peace deal (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 364 Yes 34. Darfur force 'may last 10 years' Sudan and Chad strike peace deal (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 295 Yes 35. Sudan and Chad strike peace deal Sudan and Chad strike peace deal (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 364 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 36. Darfur force 'may last 10 years' Sudan and Chad strike peace deal (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 295 Yes, Yes, Yes 37. US favours tighter mortgage rules Paulson seeks to restore faith in credit markets (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 243 No 38. New US rules for credit markets Paulson seeks to restore faith in credit markets (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 72 No 39. US favours tighter mortgage rules Paulson seeks to restore faith in credit markets (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 243 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 40. New US rules for credit markets Paulson seeks to restore faith in credit markets (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 72 Yes 41. Man arrested over Heathrow alert The Seattle Times: Man arrested after running toward plane on Heathrow airport runway (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 537 No 42. Queen set for Terminal 5 opening The Seattle Times: Man arrested after running toward plane on Heathrow airport runway (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 537 Yes 43. What makes a good airport? The Seattle Times: Man arrested after running toward plane on Heathrow airport runway (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 2074 Yes 44. Man arrested over Heathrow alert The Seattle Times: Man arrested after running toward plane on Heathrow airport runway (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 537 Yes, Yes 45. Queen set for Terminal 5 opening The Seattle Times: Man arrested after running toward plane on Heathrow airport runway (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 537 Yes, Yes 46. What makes a good airport? The Seattle Times: Man arrested after running toward plane on Heathrow airport runway (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 2074 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 47. Iranian voices on the election Iran's choice: a man in a military cap or a man in a military cap (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 890 No 48. Iranian voices on the election Iran's choice: a man in a military cap or a man in a military cap (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 890 No 49. Goa girl 'drugged and assaulted' Two men held over Scarlett Keeling's rape and death (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 398 Yes 50. Second man in court over Goa girl Two men held over Scarlett Keeling's rape and death (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 582 Yes 51. Goa mother faces 'neglect' probe Two men held over Scarlett Keeling's rape and death (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 338 No 52. Goa police seek 'crucial' witness Two men held over Scarlett Keeling's rape and death (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 447 No 53. The perils of Goa's party scene Two men held over Scarlett Keeling's rape and death (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 584 No 54. Goa girl 'drugged and assaulted' Two men held over Scarlett Keeling's rape and death (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 398 Yes, Yes 55. Second man in court over Goa girl Two men held over Scarlett Keeling's rape and death (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 582 Yes 56. Goa mother faces 'neglect' probe Two men held over Scarlett Keeling's rape and death (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 338 No 57. Goa police seek 'crucial' witness Two men held over Scarlett Keeling's rape and death (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 447 No 58. The perils of Goa's party scene Two men held over Scarlett Keeling's rape and death (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 584 No 59. US stocks rise after volatile day End in sight to subprime mortgage writedowns: S&P (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 340 Yes, Yes 60. US stocks rise after volatile day End in sight to subprime mortgage writedowns: S&P (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 340 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 61. Fake fears over Ethiopia's gold Gold at $1,000 on Weak Dollar, High Oil (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 295 Yes 62. Fake fears over Ethiopia's gold Gold at $1,000 on Weak Dollar, High Oil (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 295 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 63. Booze hike 'won't stop bingeing' Duty rises fail to end binge fears (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 724 Yes 64. Darling defends whisky duty rise Duty rises fail to end binge fears (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 162 No 65. Booze hike 'won't stop bingeing' Duty rises fail to end binge fears (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 724 Yes 66. Darling defends whisky duty rise Duty rises fail to end binge fears (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 162 Yes, Yes 67. EU poised for new emission cuts EU opens door to Croatia membership (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 161 No 68. EU poised for new emission cuts EU opens door to Croatia membership (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 161 Yes, Yes, Yes 69. Rockstar is EA 'primary interest' Hostile bid for Take-Two is launched by rival EA (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 491 Yes 70. Rockstar is EA 'primary interest' Hostile bid for Take-Two is launched by rival EA (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 491 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 71. Envoys meet to discuss N Korea US demands N Korea nuclear data (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 241 Yes 72. Envoys meet to discuss N Korea US demands N Korea nuclear data (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 241 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 73. Britney to guest star in sitcom Britney's having a 'blast' on sitcom set :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 219 No 74. Lawyer challenges Spears ruling Britney's having a 'blast' on sitcom set :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 197 Yes, Yes 75. Britney to guest star in sitcom Britney's having a 'blast' on sitcom set :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 219 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 76. Lawyer challenges Spears ruling Britney's having a 'blast' on sitcom set :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 197 Yes, Yes 77. Cuba to lift consumer goods ban A Profile of Cuba's Fidel Castro (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 310 Yes, Yes 78. Cuba to lift consumer goods ban A Profile of Cuba's Fidel Castro (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 310 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 79. Madonna joins rock's Hall of Fame Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 115 No 80. Singer Cohen announces world tour Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 213 Yes 81. Madonna joins rock's Hall of Fame Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 115 Yes, Yes, Yes 82. Singer Cohen announces world tour Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 213 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 83. Miller claims overall World crown Didier Cuche claims downhill title (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 378 No 84. Miller claims overall World crown Didier Cuche claims downhill title (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 378 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 85. China hits back at US on rights Europe wants China to explain possible restrictons on freedom of speech at Beijing Games (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 226 No 86. US report softens stance on China Europe wants China to explain possible restrictons on freedom of speech at Beijing Games (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 299 No 87. Beijing rebuffs Olympics critics Europe wants China to explain possible restrictons on freedom of speech at Beijing Games (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 256 Yes 88. China hits back at US on rights Europe wants China to explain possible restrictons on freedom of speech at Beijing Games (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 226 Yes, Yes 89. US report softens stance on China Europe wants China to explain possible restrictons on freedom of speech at Beijing Games (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 299 Yes, Yes, Yes 90. Beijing rebuffs Olympics critics Europe wants China to explain possible restrictons on freedom of speech at Beijing Games (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 256 Yes, Yes 91. Pratchett funds Alzheimer's study Alzheimer's diagnosis doesn't trigger depression, study finds (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 490 Yes 92. Pratchett funds Alzheimer's study Alzheimer's diagnosis doesn't trigger depression, study finds (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 490 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 93. Final Potter film split in half Last Harry Potter book turned into two films (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 316 Yes 94. Final Potter film split in half Last Harry Potter book turned into two films (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 316 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 95. NZ dolphin rescues beached whales How Moko the dolphin gave humans a masterclass in saving stranded whales (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 302 No 96. NZ dolphin rescues beached whales How Moko the dolphin gave humans a masterclass in saving stranded whales (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 302 Yes, Yes 97. Hundreds of schools make the news Hundreds of schools make the news (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 598 Yes, Yes 98. Hundreds of schools make the news Hundreds of schools make the news (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 598 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 99. Pakistan protests at US shelling Pakistani, Afghan civilians caught in deadly attacks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 396 Yes 100. Six dead in Kabul suicide attack Pakistani, Afghan civilians caught in deadly attacks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 359 Yes 101. Sharp increase in Afghan attacks Pakistani, Afghan civilians caught in deadly attacks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 218 No 102. Pakistan protests at US shelling Pakistani, Afghan civilians caught in deadly attacks (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 396 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 103. Six dead in Kabul suicide attack Pakistani, Afghan civilians caught in deadly attacks (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 359 Yes, Yes 104. Sharp increase in Afghan attacks Pakistani, Afghan civilians caught in deadly attacks (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 218 Yes, Yes 105. Taylor 'made rebels eat enemies' What's old is new: Reviving Lord & Taylor (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 558 Yes, Yes 106. Taylor 'made rebels eat enemies' What's old is new: Reviving Lord & Taylor (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 558 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 107. Papers focus on Darling's Budget Papers focus on Darling's Budget (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 325 No 108. What the Scottish papers say Papers focus on Darling's Budget (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 187 Yes, Yes, Yes 109. Papers focus on Darling's Budget Papers focus on Darling's Budget (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 325 Yes, Yes 110. What the Scottish papers say Papers focus on Darling's Budget (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 187 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 111. US sees big fall in retail sales Retail sales data heighten US recession fears (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 220 Yes 112. US sees big fall in retail sales Retail sales data heighten US recession fears (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 220 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 113. Serbian leader calls snap polls Serbian president dissolves parliament (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 296 Yes, Yes 114. Serbian leader calls snap polls Serbian president dissolves parliament (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 296 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 115. Deadline set for Austria hostages ABC News: Al-Qaida Sets Deadline for Held Tourists (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 235 Yes, Yes, Yes 116. Deadline set for Austria hostages ABC News: Al-Qaida Sets Deadline for Held Tourists (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 235 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 117. HK schools close amid flu fears The Seattle Times: Flu outbreak closes schools in Hong Kong (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 701 No 118. HK schools close amid flu fears The Seattle Times: Flu outbreak closes schools in Hong Kong (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 701 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 119. Gold hits $1,000 for first time Precious metals: Gold can glister even without buying bullion (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 468 Yes, Yes 120. Gold hits $1,000 for first time Precious metals: Gold can glister even without buying bullion (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 468 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 121. Central banks fight credit crisis Central banks fight credit crisis 03/11/2008 682 Yes, Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu