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Byline 1. Ferraro comments anger Obama campaign Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 479 Yes By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE and JULIE BOSMAN 2. Obama: Voters to Judge Issues, Not Race Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 851 No By 3. The Seattle Times: Racial overtones rumble in campaign Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 991 Yes 4. Hop off the pedestal, Barack Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 749 No 5. Obama Wins Mississippi Democratic Race Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 486 Yes By JERRY ESTILL 6. Obama captures Mississippi Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 467 No By 7. Analysis: Democrats Do Delegate Math Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 981 No By 8. Obama rejects Clintons' vision of him as veep Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 604 No By JEFF ZELENY and JULIE BOSMAN 9. Seattle Times Newspaper Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 1130 No 10. Media and the messengers: the new political tug-of-war Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 802 No By Alex Alben 11. Obama, Clinton Join McCain Vs. Earmarks Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 935 No By ANDREW TAYLOR 12. Ferraro comments anger Obama campaign Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 479 Yes By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE and JULIE BOSMAN 13. Obama: Voters to Judge Issues, Not Race Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 851 No By 14. The Seattle Times: Racial overtones rumble in campaign Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 991 Yes 15. Hop off the pedestal, Barack Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 749 No 16. Obama Wins Mississippi Democratic Race Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 486 Yes By JERRY ESTILL 17. Obama captures Mississippi Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 467 No By 18. Analysis: Democrats Do Delegate Math Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 981 No By 19. Obama rejects Clintons' vision of him as veep Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 604 No By JEFF ZELENY and JULIE BOSMAN 20. Seattle Times Newspaper Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 1130 No 21. Media and the messengers: the new political tug-of-war Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 802 No By Alex Alben 22. Obama, Clinton Join McCain Vs. Earmarks Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 935 No By ANDREW TAYLOR 23. The Seattle Times: NY Lt. Gov. Paterson is used to defying expectations New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 937 Yes 24. Spitzer resigns; future in limbo New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 640 No By 25. Seattle Times Newspaper New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 1219 No By The Associated Press 26. The Seattle Times: Atonement New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 367 No 27. The Seattle Times: NY Lt. Gov. Paterson is used to defying expectations New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 937 Yes 28. Spitzer resigns; future in limbo New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 640 No By 29. Seattle Times Newspaper New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 1219 No By The Associated Press 30. The Seattle Times: Atonement New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 367 No 31. Southwest Repairs 4 Planes for Cracks ABC News: Southwest Airlines to Ground 44 Planes 03/13/2008 417 Yes, Yes By 32. The Seattle Times: Southwest grounds jets for safety inspections ABC News: Southwest Airlines to Ground 44 Planes 03/13/2008 570 No 33. Abbas Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 468 No By 34. The Seattle Times: Israeli raid ends lull in West Bank U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 291 No 35. Abbas Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 468 No By 36. The Seattle Times: Israeli raid ends lull in West Bank U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 291 No 37. The Seattle Times: CDC: Syphilis cases climb in 2007 Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 439 No 38. The Seattle Times: CDC: Syphilis cases climb in 2007 Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 439 No 39. Timing is dicey for war boss's abrupt exit Admiral William Fallon quits over Iran policy (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 1010 Yes By Seattle Times news services 40. Timing is dicey for war boss's abrupt exit Admiral William Fallon quits over Iran policy (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 1010 Yes By Seattle Times news services 41. Senate Blocks Moratorium on Earmarks Obama: McCain Changed Views on Tax Cuts (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 922 Yes By 42. Senate Blocks Moratorium on Earmarks Obama: McCain Changed Views on Tax Cuts (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 922 Yes By 43. Attacks fuel Pakistan crisis A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 611 Yes By Kim Barker 44. Attacks fuel Pakistan crisis A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 611 Yes By Kim Barker 45. The Seattle Times: Carlyle mortgage-asset liquidation a big defeat for private-equity fund 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 175 No 46. The Seattle Times: Carlyle mortgage-asset liquidation a big defeat for private-equity fund US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson urges banks to bolster finances after Carlyle Capital Corporation collapses (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 175 Yes 47. Florida Dems Weigh Mail-In Plan Obama: Clinton Should Not Get Florida and Michigan Delegates (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 1001 No By 48. It's Back to Iowa, for Round 2 Obama: Clinton Should Not Get Florida and Michigan Delegates (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 787 No By 49. Florida Dems Weigh Mail-In Plan Obama: Clinton Should Not Get Florida and Michigan Delegates (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 1001 No By 50. It's Back to Iowa, for Round 2 Obama: Clinton Should Not Get Florida and Michigan Delegates (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 787 Yes By 51. Tibetan protesters defy India, plan to march on Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 511 Yes By HEATHER TIMMONS 52. The Seattle Times: China bans Everest climbs to clear way for Olympic torch 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 409 Yes 53. Tibetan protesters defy India, plan to march on Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 511 No By HEATHER TIMMONS 54. The Seattle Times: China bans Everest climbs to clear way for Olympic torch Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 409 Yes 55. The Seattle Times: U.S. widens efforts to banish smog EPA chief moves to expand efforts to reduce smog (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 546 Yes, Yes 56. The Seattle Times: U.S. widens efforts to banish smog EPA chief moves to expand efforts to reduce smog (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 546 Yes, Yes 57. Tanker deal tests McCain's links to lobbyists Boeing allies target McCain amidst tanker loss :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business 03/12/2008 767 Yes By Michael D. Shear and Matthew Mosk 58. Hot pursuit of answers on tanker decision Boeing allies target McCain amidst tanker loss :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business 03/12/2008 322 Yes 59. The Seattle Times: Senator favors deliberate tanker review Boeing allies target McCain amidst tanker loss :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business 03/13/2008 451 No 60. Boeing's customers expect more delivery delays for 787 Dreamliner Boeing allies target McCain amidst tanker loss :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business 03/12/2008 750 Yes, Yes By 61. Diplomacy averts South American war Colombian president defends Ecuador raid - 03/12/2008 299 Yes 62. The Seattle Times: Mexico fears Colombia rebel links Colombian president defends Ecuador raid - 03/13/2008 568 Yes, Yes, Yes 63. The Seattle Times: Man arrested after running toward plane on Heathrow airport runway The Seattle Times: Man arrested after running toward plane on Heathrow airport runway (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 202 Yes 64. The Seattle Times: Man arrested after running toward plane on Heathrow airport runway The Seattle Times: Man arrested after running toward plane on Heathrow airport runway (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 202 Yes 65. The Seattle Times: Dow pulls out of 220-point swoon to gain 35 End in sight to subprime mortgage writedowns: S&P (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 390 No 66. Stocks retreat as euphoria turns to caution End in sight to subprime mortgage writedowns: S&P (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 392 No By MADLEN READ 67. The Seattle Times: Dow pulls out of 220-point swoon to gain 35 End in sight to subprime mortgage writedowns: S&P (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 390 No 68. Stocks retreat as euphoria turns to caution End in sight to subprime mortgage writedowns: S&P (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 392 No By MADLEN READ 69. The Seattle Times: Dollar's Clout Sinks Worldwide Dollar Falls to Record Low Against Euro (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 1079 Yes 70. The Seattle Times: Dollar's Clout Sinks Worldwide Dollar Falls to Record Low Against Euro (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 1079 Yes 71. The high price of gold attracts buyers and sellers Gold at $1,000 on Weak Dollar, High Oil (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 784 No By Shirley Skeel 72. The high price of gold attracts buyers and sellers Gold at $1,000 on Weak Dollar, High Oil (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 784 No By Shirley Skeel 73. Seattle Times Newspaper Philadelphia search results on washingtonpost.com 03/11/2008 1226 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 74. The Seattle Times: For 2 years, she sat on toilet seat Kansas woman spent 2 years sitting on boyfriend's toilet 03/13/2008 330 No 75. The Seattle Times: Game Maker EA's Take-Two Bid Now Hostile Hostile bid for Take-Two is launched by rival EA (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 714 No 76. The Seattle Times: Game Maker EA's Take-Two Bid Now Hostile Hostile bid for Take-Two is launched by rival EA (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 714 Yes 77. US Sees Progress but No NKorean Pact US demands N Korea nuclear data (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 469 Yes, Yes By 78. The Seattle Times: S. Korea leader coming to U.S. US demands N Korea nuclear data (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 489 Yes 79. US Sees Progress but No NKorean Pact US demands N Korea nuclear data (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 469 Yes, Yes By 80. The Seattle Times: S. Korea leader coming to U.S. US demands N Korea nuclear data (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 489 Yes 81. UCLA dominates conference honors Stanford has plenty to gain at Pac-10 tourney 03/11/2008 389 Yes, Yes By Janie McCauley 82. The Seattle Times: Pac-10 Notebook Stanford has plenty to gain at Pac-10 tourney 03/13/2008 445 Yes, Yes 83. The Seattle Times: Arizona 87, Oregon State 56 Stanford has plenty to gain at Pac-10 tourney 03/13/2008 315 Yes, Yes 84. UCLA Women's Head Coach Olivier Resigns Stanford has plenty to gain at Pac-10 tourney 03/11/2008 225 No 85. Spears' Lawyer Fights K-Fed's Legal Fees Britney's having a 'blast' on sitcom set :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 551 Yes, Yes By LINDA DEUTSCH 86. Spears' Lawyer Fights K-Fed's Legal Fees Britney's having a 'blast' on sitcom set :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 551 Yes By LINDA DEUTSCH 87. Ventures in Hall of Fame Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 224 Yes, Yes, Yes By DAVID BAUDER 88. Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 1107 Yes By DAVID BAUDER 89. Ventures in Hall of Fame Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 224 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By DAVID BAUDER 90. Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 1107 Yes By DAVID BAUDER 91. The Seattle Times: Cardinal: Olympics Chance for 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 378 Yes, Yes 92. The Seattle Times: Cardinal: Olympics Chance for Rights Europe wants China to explain possible restrictons on freedom of speech at Beijing Games (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 378 Yes, Yes 93. The Seattle Times: iPhone lures developers Game developers enthused about iPhone, Touch 03/13/2008 483 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 94. Call girl: Don't label me a monster The woman at the center of Gov. Eliot Spitzer's downfall 03/13/2008 432 Yes By 95. UW study: When both parents have Alzheimer's Alzheimer's diagnosis doesn't trigger depression, study finds (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 260 Yes, Yes By CARLA K. JOHNSON 96. UW study: When both parents have Alzheimer's Alzheimer's diagnosis doesn't trigger depression, study finds (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 260 No By CARLA K. JOHNSON 97. The Seattle Times: Last Harry Potter book to become 2 movies Last Harry Potter book turned into two films (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 274 Yes 98. The Seattle Times: Last Harry Potter book to become 2 movies Last Harry Potter book turned into two films (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 274 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 99. The Seattle Times: Revamp visa system, Gates urges Congress Bill on Capitol Hill: Gates Wants Visas 03/13/2008 597 No 100. Seattle Times Newspaper The Seattle Times: Rockets have a blast with 20th in a row 03/11/2008 266 Yes, Yes By CHRIS DUNCAN 101. The Seattle Times: Rockets have a blast with 20th in a row The Seattle Times: Rockets have a blast with 20th in a row 03/13/2008 356 No 102. U.N. says danger rises in Afghanistan Pakistani, Afghan civilians caught in deadly attacks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 338 Yes, Yes By JASON STRAZIUSO 103. U.N. says danger rises in Afghanistan Pakistani, Afghan civilians caught in deadly attacks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 338 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By JASON STRAZIUSO 104. The Seattle Times: An exhibit of rancor at museum Chicago curator Jay Xu to run Asian Art Museum 03/13/2008 525 Yes 105. Mackey sneaks out for repeat victory Defending Champion Lance Mackey Wins Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race 03/13/2008 518 Yes, Yes 106. Recipe: Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken with Figs and Walnuts Recipe: Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken with Figs and Walnuts 03/12/2008 373 Yes 107. Recipe: Chicken Saltimbocca with Pan Sauce Recipe: Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken with Figs and Walnuts 03/12/2008 343 Yes 108. Recipe: Bon Bon Chicken Recipe: Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken with Figs and Walnuts 03/12/2008 355 Yes 109. The Seattle Times: Ducks extend home streak, beat Canucks The Seattle Times: Ducks extend home streak, beat Canucks 03/13/2008 294 Yes, Yes, Yes 110. Warriors Exercise Option on Don Nelson Warriors Exercise Option on Don Nelson 03/12/2008 226 Yes, Yes, Yes 111. A long, sad road trip ends with sixth loss Garnett, Allen score 18 points each as Celtics roll past Sonics 03/13/2008 645 Yes, Yes, Yes 112. Garnett, Allen score 18 points each as Celtics roll past Sonics Garnett, Allen score 18 points each as Celtics roll past Sonics 03/12/2008 335 Yes, Yes 113. The Seattle Times: Cruise ship runs aground in Greece; American passengers among evacuees Passengers evacuated from tourist boat that ran aground off Poros in Greece (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 194 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 114. The Seattle Times: Cruise ship runs aground in Greece; American passengers among evacuees Passengers evacuated from tourist boat that ran aground off Poros in Greece (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 194 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 115. UCLA coach Olivier exits after winning 232 games UCLA coach Olivier exits after winning 232 games 03/12/2008 483 Yes, Yes By The Associated Press 116. The Seattle Times: Slaughterhouse owner apologetic The Seattle Times: Slaughterhouse owner apologetic 03/13/2008 493 Yes, Yes 117. Daly booted from Palmer's tourney Don't give 'regular guy' Daly a slide for antics 03/13/2008 632 No 118. The Seattle Times: Flu outbreak closes schools in Hong Kong The Seattle Times: Flu outbreak closes schools in Hong Kong (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 322 Yes 119. The Seattle Times: Flu outbreak closes schools in Hong Kong The Seattle Times: Flu outbreak closes schools in Hong Kong (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 322 Yes 120. The Seattle Times: Get your green on: 'Tis St. Paddy's Day When Holy Week includes St. Patrick's Day, some revelers conflicted 03/13/2008 466 Yes 121. The Seattle Times: WA high court says random school drug testing unconstitutional The Seattle Times: WA high court says random school drug testing unconstitutional 03/13/2008 758 Yes 122. The Seattle Times: Men's Basketball The Seattle Times: Women's Basketball Roundup 03/13/2008 345 Yes, Yes, Yes 123. The Seattle Times: Women's Basketball Roundup The Seattle Times: Women's Basketball Roundup 03/13/2008 290 Yes 124. The Seattle Times: Competition grows for salmon The Seattle Times: Competition grows for salmon 03/13/2008 444 Yes, Yes, Yes 125. Storage tips, shelf lives of fortified wines Unconventional wine expert says the number of taste buds determines your wine preferences 03/12/2008 252 Yes, Yes, Yes 126. The Seattle Times: City of Seattle won't buy bottled water The Seattle Times: City of Seattle won't buy bottled water 03/13/2008 247 Yes, Yes, Yes 127. Seattle Times Newspaper The Seattle Times: City of Seattle won't buy bottled water 03/11/2008 313 Yes 128. Seattle Times Newspaper Obama and Clinton divided over race issue (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 2144 Yes, Yes, Yes 129. Seattle Times Newspaper Obama and Clinton divided over race issue (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 2144 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu