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Byline 1. Ferraro resigns from Clinton campaign, defends race comments Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 438 No 2. Ferraro resigns from Clinton campaign, defends race comments Ferraro quits Clinton campaign after Obama remarks (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 438 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 3. Time to get N.Y. 'back on track': Spitzer's successor New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 408 No 4. Spitzer's wife will weather husband's scandal: friends New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 985 No Canadian Press: Michael Gormley, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 5. Time to get N.Y. 'back on track': Spitzer's successor New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 408 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 6. Spitzer's wife will weather husband's scandal: friends New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer linked to prostitution ring (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 985 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Michael Gormley, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 7. Endeavour astronauts take first spacewalk despite power problems Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 383 No The Associated Press 8. Shuttle Endeavour blasts off to begin longest space station mission Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 981 No Canadian Press: Marcia Dunn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 9. Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 473 Yes Canadian Press: Marcia Dunn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 10. Endeavour astronauts take first spacewalk despite power problems Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 383 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 11. Shuttle Endeavour blasts off to begin longest space station mission Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 981 Yes Canadian Press: Marcia Dunn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 12. Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot Shuttle Endeavour heads to space station, carrying giant Canadian robot (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 473 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Marcia Dunn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 13. Canada's house price growth accelerates in January TalkSport helps UTV outperform (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 224 No 14. Canadians love HDTV even if they don't fully understand it TalkSport helps UTV outperform (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 316 No 15. Canada's house price growth accelerates in January TalkSport helps UTV outperform (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 224 Yes, Yes, Yes 16. Canadians love HDTV even if they don't fully understand it TalkSport helps UTV outperform (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 316 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 17. Time Warner's AOL to buy global social media network Bebo for $850 M in cash 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 339 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 18. Time Warner's AOL to buy global social media network Bebo for $850 M in cash Time Warner's AOL to buy global social media network Bebo for $850 M in cash (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 339 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 19. Oil prices advance to record highs as U.S. dollar weakens, attracting new investment Oil prices advance to record highs as U.S. dollar weakens, attracting new investment (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 481 Yes Canadian Press: John Wilen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 20. Oil prices advance to record highs as U.S. dollar weakens, attracting new investment Oil prices advance to record highs as U.S. dollar weakens, attracting new investment (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 481 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: John Wilen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 21. India detains more than 100 in Olympic protest march to Tibet 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 294 No The Associated Press 22. Troops, police surround Buddhist monasteries in Tibet 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 No The Associated Press 23. India detains more than 100 in Olympic protest march to Tibet Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 294 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 24. Troops, police surround Buddhist monasteries in Tibet Beijing tries to assure smooth ascent of Olympic torch as Tibetan exiles plan protest (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 476 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 25. Oil rises to new highs as U.S. dollar weakens Dollar Falls to Record Low Against Euro (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 296 No 26. Oil rises to new highs as U.S. dollar weakens Dollar Falls to Record Low Against Euro (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 296 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 27. Gold tops $1,000 US an ounce Gold at $1,000 on Weak Dollar, High Oil (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 628 Yes, Yes, Yes 28. Gold tops $1,000 US an ounce Gold at $1,000 on Weak Dollar, High Oil (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 628 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 29. Britons hit by 'sin taxes' on smoking, drinking, gas-guzzling cars Duty rises fail to end binge fears (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 726 Yes Canadian Press: Jane Wardell, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 30. Britons hit by 'sin taxes' on smoking, drinking, gas-guzzling cars Duty rises fail to end binge fears (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 726 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jane Wardell, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 31. EU, US to start new round of negotiation over travel security measures EU opens door to Croatia membership (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 403 Yes Canadian Press: Veronika Oleksyn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 32. EU, US to start new round of negotiation over travel security measures EU opens door to Croatia membership (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 403 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Veronika Oleksyn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 33. Kubina plays hero in Leafs' sweep of Flyers Ovechkin double lifts Caps over Flames (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 704 Yes 34. Kubina plays hero in Leafs' sweep of Flyers Ovechkin double lifts Caps over Flames (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 704 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 35. Fred Couples turns back the clock to take the lead at Bay Hill Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 1033 Yes Canadian Press: Doug Ferguson, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 36. Fred Couples turns back the clock to take the lead at Bay Hill Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 1033 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Doug Ferguson, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 37. EA bid for Take-Two turns hostile Hostile bid for Take-Two is launched by rival EA (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 302 Yes 38. EA bid for Take-Two turns hostile Hostile bid for Take-Two is launched by rival EA (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 302 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 39. Britney seeks comic role on TV series Britney's having a 'blast' on sitcom set :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 228 Yes 40. Britney seeks comic role on TV series Britney's having a 'blast' on sitcom set :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 228 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 41. Cuba permits sale of electronics, appliances A Profile of Cuba's Fidel Castro (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 200 Yes 42. Cuba permits sale of electronics, appliances A Profile of Cuba's Fidel Castro (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 200 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 43. Leonard Cohen concerts set for Montreal, Toronto Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 272 Yes 44. Leonard Cohen concerts set for Montreal, Toronto Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 272 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 45. Women's Bormio downhill cancelled Didier Cuche claims downhill title (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 318 Yes 46. Bode Miller clinches overall World Cup crown Didier Cuche claims downhill title (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 471 Yes, Yes, Yes 47. Didier Cuche claims downhill title Didier Cuche claims downhill title (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 246 Yes 48. Women's Bormio downhill cancelled Didier Cuche claims downhill title (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 318 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 49. Bode Miller clinches overall World Cup crown Didier Cuche claims downhill title (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 471 Yes, Yes, Yes 50. Didier Cuche claims downhill title Didier Cuche claims downhill title (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 246 No 51. Alzheimer's diagnosis doesn't trigger depression, study finds Alzheimer's diagnosis doesn't trigger depression, study finds (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 480 No 52. Alzheimer's diagnosis doesn't trigger depression, study finds Alzheimer's diagnosis doesn't trigger depression, study finds (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 480 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 53. Tech Bytes: Microsoft going Blu-ray? Say it ain't so, Bill Blu-ray is victorious after Toshiba drops HD DVD :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Personal Finance (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 191 Yes Friday, March 7, 2008 | 03:31 PM ET 54. Microsoft says no to Blu-ray for Xbox 360 Blu-ray is victorious after Toshiba drops HD DVD :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Personal Finance (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 77 Yes 55. Tech Bytes: Microsoft going Blu-ray? Say it ain't so, Bill Blu-ray is victorious after Toshiba drops HD DVD :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Personal Finance (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 191 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Friday, March 7, 2008 | 03:31 PM ET 56. Microsoft says no to Blu-ray for Xbox 360 Blu-ray is victorious after Toshiba drops HD DVD :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Personal Finance (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 77 Yes, Yes 57. Yahoo to move European headquarters to Switzerland Microsoft-Yahoo proxy fight looms - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 204 Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 58. Yahoo to move European headquarters to Switzerland Microsoft-Yahoo proxy fight looms - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 204 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 59. NHL suspends Georges Laraque for 3 games NHL suspends Georges Laraque for 3 games (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 183 No 60. NHL suspends Georges Laraque for 3 games NHL suspends Georges Laraque for 3 games (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 183 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 61. Facebook members offered application to peddle products Facebook members offered application to peddle products (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 369 No 62. Facebook members offered application to peddle products Facebook members offered application to peddle products (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 369 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 63. Weakness returns to U.S. retail sales in February Retail sales data heighten US recession fears (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 228 Yes 64. Weakness returns to U.S. retail sales in February Retail sales data heighten US recession fears (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 228 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 65. High rents, housing crunches drive teachers from N.W.T. communities High rents, housing crunches drive teachers from N.W.T. communities (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 631 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 66. N.L. schools turn to retirees, administrators to teach High rents, housing crunches drive teachers from N.W.T. communities (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 310 Yes, Yes 67. High rents, housing crunches drive teachers from N.W.T. communities High rents, housing crunches drive teachers from N.W.T. communities (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 631 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 68. N.L. schools turn to retirees, administrators to teach High rents, housing crunches drive teachers from N.W.T. communities (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 310 Yes, Yes 69. Passengers evacuated from tourist boat that ran aground off Poros in Greece Passengers evacuated from tourist boat that ran aground off Poros in Greece (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 353 No Canadian Press: Thanassis Stavrakis, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 70. Tourist boat with Canadians aboard runs aground near Greece Passengers evacuated from tourist boat that ran aground off Poros in Greece (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 175 Yes, Yes 71. Passengers evacuated from tourist boat that ran aground off Poros in Greece Passengers evacuated from tourist boat that ran aground off Poros in Greece (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 353 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Thanassis Stavrakis, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 72. Tourist boat with Canadians aboard runs aground near Greece Passengers evacuated from tourist boat that ran aground off Poros in Greece (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 175 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 73. Cassini spacecraft to plunge through geyser plumes of Saturn moon Cassini spacecraft to plunge through geyser plumes of Saturn moon (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 448 No Canadian Press: Alicia Chang, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 74. Cassini spacecraft to plunge through geyser plumes of Saturn moon Cassini spacecraft to plunge through geyser plumes of Saturn moon (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/11/2008 448 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Alicia Chang, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 75. Tiny Iowa town overrun with feral felines offers $5 bounty on stray cats Iowa Town Offers Bounty on Stray Cats (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 309 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Melanie S. Welte, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 76. Tiny Iowa town overrun with feral felines offers $5 bounty on stray cats Iowa Town Offers Bounty on Stray Cats (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/12/2008 309 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Melanie S. Welte, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 77. Liberals 'deceptive' about nuclear plans, NDP says Liberals 'deceptive' about nuclear plans, NDP says (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 229 Yes, Yes 78. Ontario's Bruce Power talks of nuke plant for northern Alberta Liberals 'deceptive' about nuclear plans, NDP says (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 70 Yes 79. Liberals 'deceptive' about nuclear plans, NDP says Liberals 'deceptive' about nuclear plans, NDP says (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 229 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 80. Ontario's Bruce Power talks of nuke plant for northern Alberta Liberals 'deceptive' about nuclear plans, NDP says (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/13/2008 70 Yes, Yes 81. Oilers overwhelmed by Avalanche Oilers overwhelmed by Avalanche (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 399 Yes, Yes, Yes The Canadian Press 82. Oilers overwhelmed by Avalanche Oilers overwhelmed by Avalanche (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 03/14/2008 399 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Canadian Press blaster@cs.columbia.edu