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Today's articles from www.cbc.ca

Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. NEW YORK - On the verge of a collapse that could h... Fed Reserve Bank of New York and JPMorgan step in to avert Bear Stearns collapse
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 887 No Canadian Press: Stephen Bernard And Joe Bel Bruno, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
2. Investors fret over Bear Stearns Fed Reserve Bank of New York and JPMorgan step in to avert Bear Stearns collapse
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 57 No
3. NEW YORK - On the verge of a collapse that could h... Fed Reserve Bank of New York and JPMorgan step in to avert Bear Stearns collapse
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 887 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Stephen Bernard And Joe Bel Bruno, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
4. Investors fret over Bear Stearns Fed Reserve Bank of New York and JPMorgan step in to avert Bear Stearns collapse
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 57 Yes, Yes
5. Ferraro resigns from Clinton campaign, defends race comments Clinton, Obama camps scramble to plan in Md. -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 444 Yes
6. Ferraro resigns from Clinton campaign, defends race comments Clinton, Obama camps scramble to plan in Md. -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 444 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
7. 10 reported dead in Tibet after violent protests West urges Chinese restraint on Tibet
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 461 Yes The Associated Press
8. 10 reported dead in Tibet after violent protests West urges Chinese restraint on Tibet
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 461 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
9. Suspect in B.C. road rage case had previous convictions Ford, Nixon Sustained Friendship for Decades
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 338 Yes
10. Suspect in B.C. road rage case had previous convictions Ford, Nixon Sustained Friendship for Decades
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 338 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
11. Gas and diesel prices rocketed to new records Friday; oil falls on profit-taking Gas and diesel prices rocketed to new records Friday; oil falls on profit-taking
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 716 Yes Canadian Press: John Wilen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
12. Oil rises to new highs as U.S. dollar weakens Gas and diesel prices rocketed to new records Friday; oil falls on profit-taking
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 296 No
13. Gas and diesel prices rocketed to new records Friday; oil falls on profit-taking Gas and diesel prices rocketed to new records Friday; oil falls on profit-taking
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 716 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: John Wilen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
14. Oil rises to new highs as U.S. dollar weakens Gas and diesel prices rocketed to new records Friday; oil falls on profit-taking
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 296 Yes, Yes, Yes
15. Washington File: The night Hillary brought the hammer down ABC News: Pelosi Delegate Stance Boosts Obama
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 230 No Wednesday, March 5, 2008 | 01:11 PM ET
16. Washington File: The night Hillary brought the hammer down ABC News: Pelosi Delegate Stance Boosts Obama
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 230 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Wednesday, March 5, 2008 | 01:11 PM ET
17. Canadarm2 to rescue Canadian robot with vital electrical boost ABC News: Astronauts Battle Robot Glitch, Install Hands
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 478 Yes Canadian Press: Peter Rakobowchuk, THE CANADIAN PRESS
18. Faulty connection suspected in Dextre power glitch ABC News: Astronauts Battle Robot Glitch, Install Hands
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 457 Yes, Yes
19. Canadarm2 to rescue Canadian robot with vital electrical boost ABC News: Astronauts Battle Robot Glitch, Install Hands
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 478 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Peter Rakobowchuk, THE CANADIAN PRESS
20. Faulty connection suspected in Dextre power glitch ABC News: Astronauts Battle Robot Glitch, Install Hands
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 457 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
21. Ligety wins gold, season title in giant slalom Vonn of US Wins Overall World Cup Title
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 300 No
22. Women's Bormio downhill cancelled Vonn of US Wins Overall World Cup Title
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/12/2008 318 Yes
23. Bode Miller clinches overall World Cup crown Vonn of US Wins Overall World Cup Title
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 471 Yes
24. Vonn claims ski title, completes American sweep Vonn of US Wins Overall World Cup Title
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 100 No
25. Ligety wins gold, season title in giant slalom Vonn of US Wins Overall World Cup Title
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 300 Yes
26. Women's Bormio downhill cancelled Vonn of US Wins Overall World Cup Title
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/12/2008 318 Yes, Yes, Yes
27. Bode Miller clinches overall World Cup crown Vonn of US Wins Overall World Cup Title
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 471 Yes, Yes, Yes
28. Vonn claims ski title, completes American sweep Vonn of US Wins Overall World Cup Title
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 100 No
29. Time Warner's AOL to buy global social media network Bebo for $850 M in cash AOL pays $850m in cash for Bebo as cornerstone of international strategy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 339 Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
30. Time Warner's AOL to buy global social media network Bebo for $850 M in cash AOL pays $850m in cash for Bebo as cornerstone of international strategy
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 339 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
31. Doctors cleared in suit over John Ritter's death Doctors cleared in Ritter death
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 319 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
32. Doctors cleared in suit over John Ritter's death Doctors cleared in Ritter death
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 319 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
33. Microsoft, Yahoo executives meet for first time about takeover bid Microsoft, Yahoo executives meet for first time about takeover bid
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 645 Yes Canadian Press: Michael Liedtke, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
34. Yahoo to move European headquarters to Switzerland Microsoft, Yahoo executives meet for first time about takeover bid
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 204 Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
35. Microsoft, Yahoo executives meet for first time about takeover bid Microsoft, Yahoo executives meet for first time about takeover bid
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 645 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Michael Liedtke, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
36. Yahoo to move European headquarters to Switzerland Microsoft, Yahoo executives meet for first time about takeover bid
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 204 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
37. Housing affordability at worst level since 1990, says RBC Economics Housing affordability at worst level since 1990, says RBC Economics
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 916 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Eric Shackleton, THE CANADIAN PRESS
38. Housing affordability at worst level since 1990, says RBC Economics Housing affordability at worst level since 1990, says RBC Economics
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 916 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Eric Shackleton, THE CANADIAN PRESS
39. High-level al-Qaeda member captured, U.S. says ABC News: CIA: We Got Bin Laden Translator
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 219 Yes, Yes, Yes
40. High-level al-Qaeda member captured, U.S. says ABC News: CIA: We Got Bin Laden Translator
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 219 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
41. Singh in front at Arnold Palmer Invitational Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 745 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
42. Singh in front at Arnold Palmer Invitational Fred Couples leads, Tiger Woods frustrated in Orlando
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 745 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
43. Crosby says he'll be out another week Penguins' Crosby says he'll be out another week
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 255 No
44. Crosby sidelined again with sore ankle Penguins' Crosby says he'll be out another week
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/12/2008 258 Yes
45. Crosby says he'll be out another week Penguins' Crosby says he'll be out another week
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 255 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
46. Crosby sidelined again with sore ankle Penguins' Crosby says he'll be out another week
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/12/2008 258 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
47. Too much Kobe as Lakers beat Raptors Spurs Win 10th in Row; Kobe Saves Lakers
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/12/2008 418 Yes, Yes
48. Too much Kobe as Lakers beat Raptors Spurs Win 10th in Row; Kobe Saves Lakers
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/12/2008 418 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
49. U.S. 'manufactured story' on 2002 Afghan gun battle: Khadr's lawyer Judge grants Khadr defence request for details of interrogations
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 971 Yes, Yes
50. Judge grants Khadr defence request for details of interrogations Judge grants Khadr defence request for details of interrogations
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 571 Yes
51. U.S. 'manufactured story' on 2002 Afghan gun battle: Khadr's lawyer Judge grants Khadr defence request for details of interrogations
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 971 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
52. Judge grants Khadr defence request for details of interrogations Judge grants Khadr defence request for details of interrogations
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 571 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, Yes Friday, March 7, 2008 | 03:31 PM ET
54. 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, Yes Friday, March 7, 2008 | 03:31 PM ET
55. Beware of factory-loaded digital infections Watch out for viruses in new gadgets
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 391 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
56. Beware of factory-loaded digital infections Watch out for viruses in new gadgets
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 391 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
57. Canadian speed skater Denny Morrison caps season with a world record Sir Ken hints at Morrison share sale
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 523 Yes Canadian Press: Donna Spencer, THE CANADIAN PRESS
58. Canadian speed skater Denny Morrison caps season with a world record Sir Ken hints at Morrison share sale
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 523 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Donna Spencer, THE CANADIAN PRESS
59. Liberals 'deceptive' about nuclear plans, NDP says Efficiency is a better energy choice -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 229 Yes
60. Ontario's Bruce Power talks of nuke plant for northern Alberta Efficiency is a better energy choice -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 70 Yes
61. Liberals 'deceptive' about nuclear plans, NDP says Efficiency is a better energy choice -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 229 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
62. Ontario's Bruce Power talks of nuke plant for northern Alberta Efficiency is a better energy choice -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/13/2008 70 Yes, Yes
63. Tory bill proposes new powers on immigration applications Shore issue: illegal immigration -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 516 Yes, Yes, Yes
64. Tory bill proposes new powers on immigration applications Shore issue: illegal immigration -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 516 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
65. N.L. island paralyzed by blizzard, declares state of emergency State of emergency declared in Fogo after two days of blizzard
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 476 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: James Keller In Halifax, THE CANADIAN PRESS--
66. State of emergency declared in Fogo after two days of blizzard State of emergency declared in Fogo after two days of blizzard
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 292 Yes, Yes
67. Snow is real drag for Quebecers State of emergency declared in Fogo after two days of blizzard
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/12/2008 446 Yes, Yes
68. N.L. island paralyzed by blizzard, declares state of emergency State of emergency declared in Fogo after two days of blizzard
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 476 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: James Keller In Halifax, THE CANADIAN PRESS--
69. State of emergency declared in Fogo after two days of blizzard State of emergency declared in Fogo after two days of blizzard
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 292 Yes, Yes
70. Snow is real drag for Quebecers State of emergency declared in Fogo after two days of blizzard
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/12/2008 446 Yes, Yes, Yes
71. Sharks ride big 1st period to 11th consecutive win Sharks ride big 1st period to 11th consecutive win
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 356 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
72. Sharks ride big 1st period to 11th consecutive win Sharks ride big 1st period to 11th consecutive win
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 356 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press




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