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Byline 1. Clinton rejects Ferraro remarks after outcry from Obama camp - Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 415 No 2. Clinton rejects Ferraro remarks after outcry from Obama camp - Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 415 No 3. Texas Tech upsets No. 5 Texas, 83-80 - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/13/2008 987 No 4. "Winning the regular season is something that is t... No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/13/2008 824 Yes 5. Rutgers women give Stringer 800th win - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 302 No 6. The Gators (21-9, 8-7) have lost six of their past... No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/13/2008 389 No 7. No. 8 Stanford outlasts late scares from Wash. - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/13/2008 267 No 8. The Monarchs' Jazzmin Walters had 12 points and fi... No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 354 Yes 9. No. 7 LSU knocks off top-ranked Lady Vols - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 284 No 10. - No. 11 California 66, Washington 40 // Devanei H... No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 259 No 11. No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 387 No 12. DePaul outlasts No. 11 West Virginia - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 315 No 13. - No. 11 West Virginia 56, No. 18 Pittsburgh 35 //... No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 317 Yes 14. No. 7 Stanford sweeps series with No. 8 Cal - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 301 No 15. No. 1 Connecticut routs Seton Hall - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 444 No 16. Townes leads Coppin past Bethune-Cookman - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 617 Yes 17. Army rallies past Navy, 70-66, in OT - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 409 No 18. - No. 15 Ohio State 89, Penn State 53 // Jantel La... No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 267 No 19. Morris' 20 help UCLA shock No. 2 Stanford - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/14/2008 411 Yes 20. Rice makes little headway in Mideast - U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 477 No 21. Jerusalem - Over the past seven days, Israel and t... U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 168 Yes 22. Israel plans new homes in West Bank settlement - U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 443 No 23. Rice makes little headway in Mideast - U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 477 No 24. Jerusalem - Over the past seven days, Israel and t... U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 168 Yes, Yes 25. Israel plans new homes in West Bank settlement - U.S. convenes first meeting on Israeli-Palestinian plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 443 No 26. White House: No effort to quash dissent - Admiral William Fallon quits over Iran policy (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 665 No 27. Top U.S. military commander for Mideast resigning - Admiral William Fallon quits over Iran policy (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 449 No 28. White House: No effort to quash dissent - Admiral William Fallon quits over Iran policy (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 665 No 29. Top U.S. military commander for Mideast resigning - Admiral William Fallon quits over Iran policy (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 449 No 30. While a great teacher can change students' attitud... Obama: McCain Changed Views on Tax Cuts (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 545 No 31. New tax stirs up threats to move - Obama: McCain Changed Views on Tax Cuts (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 967 No 32. While a great teacher can change students' attitud... Obama: McCain Changed Views on Tax Cuts (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 545 No 33. New tax stirs up threats to move - Obama: McCain Changed Views on Tax Cuts (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 967 No 34. Pakistan bombings leave at least 24 dead - A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 716 No 35. Death toll from 2 suicide attacks in Pakistan rises to 27 - A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 546 No 36. "The die is pretty much cast for him," said Pakist... A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 702 No 37. Pakistan bombings leave at least 24 dead - A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 716 No 38. Death toll from 2 suicide attacks in Pakistan rises to 27 - A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 546 No 39. "The die is pretty much cast for him," said Pakist... A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 702 No 40. THE BACHELOR // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / C... THE BACHELOR // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / C... 03/13/2008 301 Yes Today on TV 41. 20/20: THE ROYAL FAMILY // 8 p.m.-10 p.m., WMAR, C... THE BACHELOR // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / C... 03/13/2008 308 Yes Today on TV 42. HOLLYWOOD SINGING AND DANCING: A MUSICAL TREASURE ... THE BACHELOR // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / C... 03/13/2008 274 Yes Today on TV 43. SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA - FANS VS. FAVORITES // 8 p.m... THE BACHELOR // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / C... 03/13/2008 311 No Today on TV 44. SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA - FANS VS. FAVORITES // 8 p.m... THE BACHELOR // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / C... 03/13/2008 361 Yes Today on TV 45. THE BIGGEST LOSER: COUPLES // 8 p.m.-10 p.m., WBAL... THE BACHELOR // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / C... 03/13/2008 348 Yes Today on TV 46. THE BIGGEST LOSER: COUPLES // 8 p.m.-10 p.m., WBAL... THE BACHELOR // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / C... 03/13/2008 332 Yes Today on TV 47. BILLY GRAHAM // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / F... THE BACHELOR // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / C... 03/13/2008 308 No Today on TV 48. KEEPING UP APPEARANCES // 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m., MPT, C... THE BACHELOR // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / C... 03/13/2008 246 Yes Today on TV 49. Colombia, neighbors reach accord - Colombian president defends Ecuador raid - 03/14/2008 573 No 50. Colombian president defends Ecuador raid - Colombian president defends Ecuador raid - 03/14/2008 489 No 51. Chavez: Clash with U.S. 'inevitable' - Colombian president defends Ecuador raid - 03/14/2008 533 Yes 52. It was time to make a decision.... Barbaro's injury may be too much for racing to bear - 03/14/2008 730 Yes 53. Easter brings new stable of gifts in remembrance of Barbaro - Barbaro's injury may be too much for racing to bear - 03/14/2008 175 Yes, Yes 54. STANTON, Del. - They threw the words "hero" and "c... Barbaro's injury may be too much for racing to bear - 03/14/2008 223 Yes 55. While trainer Michael Matz and jockey Edgar Prado ... Barbaro's injury may be too much for racing to bear - 03/14/2008 426 Yes 56. For trainer, memories of Barbaro aren't fading - Barbaro's injury may be too much for racing to bear - 03/14/2008 875 Yes 57. Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - Barbaro's injury may be too much for racing to bear - 03/14/2008 222 Yes 58. Injury to Barbaro bringing millions of fans together - Barbaro's injury may be too much for racing to bear - 03/13/2008 684 No David Steele 59. Barbaro's injury may be too much for racing to bear - Barbaro's injury may be too much for racing to bear - 03/13/2008 766 No David Steele 60. He is one of dozens of people making wine at the H... The Chronicle puts six wine experts to the test with two challenging dishes 03/14/2008 711 Yes 61. Roadside bomb hits bus in Iraq, killing at least 16 people - At least 42 killed in Iraq; 3 U.S. troops die - 03/11/2008 567 No 62. At least 42 killed in Iraq; 3 U.S. troops die - At least 42 killed in Iraq; 3 U.S. troops die - 03/14/2008 363 Yes 63. 5 U.S. soldiers, Iraqi killed by suicide bomb - At least 42 killed in Iraq; 3 U.S. troops die - 03/14/2008 537 No 64. At least 55 die in 2 Iraq bombings - At least 42 killed in Iraq; 3 U.S. troops die - 03/14/2008 435 No 65. Golf is not a fair fight at the moment.... Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 470 Yes 66. "He's not a very friendly host to shoot 10-under,"... Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 190 Yes, Yes 67. The pain on this Labor Day belonged to Woods.... Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 754 No 68. He ran off five birdies in a six-hole stretch on t... Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 215 Yes 69. Golf is not a fair fight at the moment.... Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 470 Yes 70. "He's not a very friendly host to shoot 10-under,"... Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 190 Yes, Yes 71. The pain on this Labor Day belonged to Woods.... Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 754 No 72. He ran off five birdies in a six-hole stretch on t... Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 215 Yes 73. INDIANAPOLIS - Baltimore's best swimmers traveled ... Phelps, other swimmers find new suit up to speed - 03/14/2008 161 Yes 74. Phelps powers to two more victories - Phelps, other swimmers find new suit up to speed - 03/14/2008 509 Yes, Yes 75. Maese: Phelps ready to dive right in - Phelps, other swimmers find new suit up to speed - 03/14/2008 672 Yes Rick Maese 76. Phelps confirms right wrist is broken - Phelps, other swimmers find new suit up to speed - 03/14/2008 272 No 77. Phelps, other swimmers find new suit up to speed - Phelps, other swimmers find new suit up to speed - 03/14/2008 187 Yes, Yes 78. Youths sound off on sex, advertising and athletes - Phelps, other swimmers find new suit up to speed - 03/14/2008 456 No Susan Reimer 79. Lochte lowered his own mark in the event, winning ... Phelps, other swimmers find new suit up to speed - 03/14/2008 265 Yes 80. But for many North Korean expatriates living in Ma... US demands N Korea nuclear data (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 681 No 81. But for many North Korean expatriates living in Ma... US demands N Korea nuclear data (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 681 No 82. Suspect in UNC killing charged in Duke student's death - Police Hunt for Second Suspect in UNC Coed Murder 03/13/2008 376 Yes, Yes 83. Indeed, since Maine, a state cited by public finan... State Supreme Court grills lawyers in same-sex marriage case 03/13/2008 520 Yes 84. House committee seeks broad range of FCC data - FCC urged to improve tracking system for complaints 03/14/2008 270 Yes 85. In a first-ever analysis, 25 percent of all teenag... 'Shocking' study: 25% of teen girls have a sexually transmitted disease 03/13/2008 400 Yes, Yes, Yes 86. Microsoft-Yahoo proxy fight looms - Microsoft-Yahoo proxy fight looms - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 528 Yes 87. Microsoft-Yahoo proxy fight looms - Microsoft-Yahoo proxy fight looms - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 528 Yes 88. In six years, Pats have gone from heroes to hated - Lawsuit dropped against Patriots 03/13/2008 600 Yes David Steele 89. Thus, after they and the world were shocked by the... Lawsuit dropped against Patriots 03/13/2008 699 Yes David Steele 90. Pats' focus has them in the clear - Lawsuit dropped against Patriots 03/13/2008 782 Yes, Yes David Steele 91. Whether the main topic of the day would have been ... Lawsuit dropped against Patriots 03/13/2008 593 Yes David Steele 92. Simply delicious: quesadillas with cheese - Pork belly turning up in trendy restaurants - 03/13/2008 165 Yes 93. Casseroles, stews and other tasty comforts - Pork belly turning up in trendy restaurants - 03/13/2008 1010 Yes 94. Serves 4... Pork belly turning up in trendy restaurants - 03/13/2008 276 No 95. Try a more healthful cheesecake - Pork belly turning up in trendy restaurants - 03/13/2008 481 Yes, Yes, Yes 96. Pork belly turning up in trendy restaurants - Pork belly turning up in trendy restaurants - 03/13/2008 1239 Yes, Yes 97. When my husband and I started in this working game... Ill. Governor Proposes Health Plan 03/14/2008 415 No Susan Reimer 98. These measures, coupled with existing renewable en... He said that "any thoughtful reflection" should "l... 03/13/2008 938 Yes, Yes 99. Candidates for election or re-election to the Gene... He said that "any thoughtful reflection" should "l... 03/13/2008 775 Yes, Yes 100. He said that "any thoughtful reflection" should "l... He said that "any thoughtful reflection" should "l... 03/13/2008 966 No 101. Just to become a member of this disgusting group, ... He said that "any thoughtful reflection" should "l... 03/13/2008 1011 Yes 102. Under the Executive Budget Amendment, adopted as p... He said that "any thoughtful reflection" should "l... 03/13/2008 906 Yes, Yes, Yes 103. - Permanent exhibits: Rotating selections from mus... Chicago curator Jay Xu to run Asian Art Museum 03/14/2008 245 No 104. Unanswered questions with hasty conclusions - What's old is new: Reviving Lord & Taylor (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 615 Yes David Steele 105. Unanswered questions with hasty conclusions - What's old is new: Reviving Lord & Taylor (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 615 Yes David Steele 106. Mackey Repeats As Iditarod Champion - Defending Champion Lance Mackey Wins Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race 03/12/2008 712 Yes 107. County doesn't have the money for teacher raises, Smith says - High rents, housing crunches drive teachers from N.W.T. communities (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 169 No 108. Parents must serve as advocates for kids - High rents, housing crunches drive teachers from N.W.T. communities (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 609 Yes 109. County doesn't have the money for teacher raises, Smith says - High rents, housing crunches drive teachers from N.W.T. communities (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 169 No 110. Parents must serve as advocates for kids - High rents, housing crunches drive teachers from N.W.T. communities (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 609 Yes, Yes 111. A good night rests on getting to sleep - Americans average 59 hours a week, up from 56, study shows 03/13/2008 663 Yes, Yes 112. Jan. CPI rose 0.4%; home permits fell - Jan. CPI rose 0.4%; home permits fell - 03/13/2008 428 Yes, Yes, Yes 113. Along Karada's streets, funeral tents were spread ... Iraqi police find mass grave during raid - 03/14/2008 412 Yes, Yes 114. Iraqi police find mass grave during raid - Iraqi police find mass grave during raid - 03/14/2008 440 Yes, Yes 115. Al-Sadr laments defection of some of his followers - Iraqi police find mass grave during raid - 03/14/2008 334 Yes 116. Jury to deliberate John Ritter death lawsuit - Jury to deliberate John Ritter death lawsuit - 03/13/2008 612 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 117. Tadic said in a statement that he will call early ... Serbian president dissolves parliament (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 328 Yes 118. Tadic said in a statement that he will call early ... Serbian president dissolves parliament (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 328 Yes 119. A three-pointer by Amanda Hanneman with 15 seconds... UCLA coach Olivier exits after winning 232 games 03/14/2008 360 Yes, Yes 120. - No. 4 Tennessee 89, South Carolina 56 // Chris L... UCLA coach Olivier exits after winning 232 games 03/13/2008 377 No 121. Efficiency is a better energy choice - Liberals 'deceptive' about nuclear plans, NDP says (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 514 Yes, Yes, Yes 122. Efficiency is a better energy choice - Liberals 'deceptive' about nuclear plans, NDP says (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 514 Yes, Yes, Yes 123. Woman should tell brother to stop dogging their parents - Music takes bite out of dogs' stress - 03/14/2008 512 No 124. Music takes bite out of dogs' stress - Music takes bite out of dogs' stress - 03/14/2008 401 Yes, Yes, Yes 125. Emerald Bowl a microcosm of Terps' up-down year - Emerald Bowl a microcosm of Terps' up-down year - 03/13/2008 580 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes David Steele 126. New approach will let Friedgen focus on main role - Emerald Bowl a microcosm of Terps' up-down year - 03/13/2008 596 No David Steele 127. "A lot of people don't talk about us," says Crysta... Emerald Bowl a microcosm of Terps' up-down year - 03/14/2008 742 No Rick Maese 128. Hong Kong flu closes schools, kindergartens - The Seattle Times: Flu outbreak closes schools in Hong Kong (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 240 Yes, Yes, Yes 129. Hong Kong flu closes schools, kindergartens - The Seattle Times: Flu outbreak closes schools in Hong Kong (summary from United States, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 240 Yes, Yes, Yes 130. EU fines Microsoft $1.36 billion - EU fines Microsoft $1.36 billion - 03/14/2008 502 Yes, Yes 131. The company will still charge a patent license fee... EU fines Microsoft $1.36 billion - 03/14/2008 401 Yes 132. Though the teams are built similarly, both relying... Girls Athlete of the Week: Deanna Dydynski, Mount Hebron, basketball - 03/14/2008 484 Yes 133. Mount Hebron senior forward Deanna Dydynski stole ... Girls Athlete of the Week: Deanna Dydynski, Mount Hebron, basketball - 03/14/2008 326 Yes, Yes 134. Coleman's late layup gives Vikings the title - Girls Athlete of the Week: Deanna Dydynski, Mount Hebron, basketball - 03/14/2008 296 Yes 135. Girls Athlete of the Week: Deanna Dydynski, Mount Hebron, basketball - Girls Athlete of the Week: Deanna Dydynski, Mount Hebron, basketball - 03/14/2008 196 Yes, Yes 136. Judges see failure in fate of drug cases - The Seattle Times: WA high court says random school drug testing unconstitutional 03/13/2008 872 No Dan Rodricks 137. Web site // caasports.com... The Seattle Times: Women's Basketball Roundup 03/13/2008 458 Yes 138. Portland State gets first dance - The Seattle Times: Women's Basketball Roundup 03/13/2008 338 Yes, Yes 139. "Why is there a discrepancy?" the Maryland Democra... Fundraising gives Naval Academy a boost - 03/13/2008 415 Yes, Yes 140. Academy officials said the offenses for which Calv... Fundraising gives Naval Academy a boost - 03/13/2008 637 Yes, Yes 141. Academy resumes dipping U.S. flag - Fundraising gives Naval Academy a boost - 03/13/2008 418 No 142. Fundraising gives Naval Academy a boost - Fundraising gives Naval Academy a boost - 03/13/2008 503 Yes, Yes 143. Equine virus test forces trainer to scratch seven - Additional testing required in possible equine virus case - 03/14/2008 209 Yes, Yes, Yes 144. Test results negative in equine virus scare - Additional testing required in possible equine virus case - 03/14/2008 229 Yes, Yes, Yes 145. Additional testing required in possible equine virus case - Additional testing required in possible equine virus case - 03/14/2008 182 Yes 146. Bowie takes action in equine virus scare - Additional testing required in possible equine virus case - 03/14/2008 262 No blaster@cs.columbia.edu