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Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. Fed gives emergency aid to Bear Stearns - JPMorgan buying Bear Stearns, Fed cuts discount rate
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 802 No
2. Fed gives emergency aid to Bear Stearns - JPMorgan buying Bear Stearns, Fed cuts discount rate
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 802 No
3. Mich. Democrats draft plan for another presidential primary - Obama camp presses Clinton on ‘non disclosure’ «
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/14/2008 294 Yes
4. "He speaks to the possibility that I dreamed about... Obama camp presses Clinton on ‘non disclosure’ «
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 623 No
5. Mich. Democrats draft plan for another presidential primary - Obama camp presses Clinton on ‘non disclosure’ «
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/14/2008 294 Yes
6. "He speaks to the possibility that I dreamed about... Obama camp presses Clinton on ‘non disclosure’ «
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 623 No
7. Ahmadinejad's support solid in Iran's parliamentary voting - Ahmadinejad's support solid in Iran's parliamentary voting -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 344 Yes
8. Ayatollah Khomeini kin backs reformer - Ahmadinejad's support solid in Iran's parliamentary voting -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 881 No
9. Ahmadinejad's support solid in Iran's parliamentary voting - Ahmadinejad's support solid in Iran's parliamentary voting -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 344 Yes
10. Ayatollah Khomeini kin backs reformer - Ahmadinejad's support solid in Iran's parliamentary voting -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 881 No
11. The pain on this Labor Day belonged to Woods.... Tiger Woods makes it seven wins in a row with birdie at last
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 754 No
12. Golf is not a fair fight at the moment.... Tiger Woods makes it seven wins in a row with birdie at last
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 470 No
13. He ran off five birdies in a six-hole stretch on t... Tiger Woods makes it seven wins in a row with birdie at last
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 215 Yes, Yes
14. The pain on this Labor Day belonged to Woods.... Tiger Woods makes it seven wins in a row with birdie at last
(summary from United States, from articles in multiple languages)		 03/17/2008 754 No
15. Golf is not a fair fight at the moment.... Tiger Woods makes it seven wins in a row with birdie at last
(summary from United States, from articles in multiple languages)		 03/17/2008 470 No
16. He ran off five birdies in a six-hole stretch on t... Tiger Woods makes it seven wins in a row with birdie at last
(summary from United States, from articles in multiple languages)		 03/17/2008 215 Yes
17. The pain on this Labor Day belonged to Woods.... Tiger Woods makes it seven wins in a row with birdie at last
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 754 No
18. Golf is not a fair fight at the moment.... Tiger Woods makes it seven wins in a row with birdie at last
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 470 No
19. He ran off five birdies in a six-hole stretch on t... Tiger Woods makes it seven wins in a row with birdie at last
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/17/2008 215 Yes, Yes
20. Rockets' streak at 20, tied for 2nd longest - Rockets' streak at 20, tied for 2nd longest -
(summary from United States, from articles in multiple languages)		 03/16/2008 404 No
21. Rockets' streak at 20, tied for 2nd longest - Rockets' streak at 20, tied for 2nd longest -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 404 No
22. Arena fans safe, officials insist - Storm Rips Holes in Georgia Dome
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 396 No
23. Arena fans safe, officials insist - Storm Rips Holes in Georgia Dome
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 396 No
24. No. 1 Connecticut routs Seton Hall - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/16/2008 444 No
25. No. 7 Stanford sweeps series with No. 8 Cal - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/16/2008 301 No
26. The Monarchs' Jazzmin Walters had 12 points and fi... No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/16/2008 354 Yes
27. Rutgers women give Stringer 800th win - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/16/2008 302 No
28. - No. 11 California 66, Washington 40 // Devanei H... No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/16/2008 259 No
29. No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/16/2008 387 Yes
30. DePaul outlasts No. 11 West Virginia - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/16/2008 315 No
31. Army rallies past Navy, 70-66, in OT - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/16/2008 409 Yes
32. Townes leads Coppin past Bethune-Cookman - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/16/2008 617 Yes
33. - No. 15 Ohio State 89, Penn State 53 // Jantel La... No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/16/2008 267 No
34. Morris' 20 help UCLA shock No. 2 Stanford - No. 8 Baylor routed by No. 20 Texas A&M - 03/16/2008 411 Yes, Yes
35. Bush acknowledges weakness in U.S. economy - President Bush acknowledges weakness in U.S. economy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/14/2008 713 Yes
36. Bush acknowledges weakness in U.S. economy - President Bush acknowledges weakness in U.S. economy
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/14/2008 713 Yes
37. Texas A&M wins Big 12 tourney title - News for Dallas, Texas 03/16/2008 583 Yes
38. A reverse mortgage requires sound advice - A reverse mortgage requires sound advice -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 560 No Eileen Ambrose
39. Lenders fight over those with good credit ratings - A reverse mortgage requires sound advice -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 587 Yes, Yes Eileen Ambrose
40. A reverse mortgage requires sound advice - A reverse mortgage requires sound advice -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 560 No Eileen Ambrose
41. Lenders fight over those with good credit ratings - A reverse mortgage requires sound advice -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 587 Yes, Yes Eileen Ambrose
42. Barbaro runs to legendary status - Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 03/16/2008 821 Yes Rick Maese
43. Easter brings new stable of gifts in remembrance of Barbaro - Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 03/16/2008 175 Yes, Yes
44. It was time to make a decision.... Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 03/16/2008 730 Yes
45. STANTON, Del. - They threw the words "hero" and "c... Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 03/16/2008 223 Yes
46. For trainer, memories of Barbaro aren't fading - Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 03/16/2008 875 No
47. Minus star, fans will tune out Belmont - Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 03/16/2008 755 No Rick Maese
48. While trainer Michael Matz and jockey Edgar Prado ... Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 03/16/2008 426 Yes, Yes
49. Hopes, dreams just disappear in a single misstep - Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 03/16/2008 398 No Rick Maese
50. Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 03/16/2008 222 No
51. KEEPING UP APPEARANCES // 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m., MPT, C... LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WBA... 03/17/2008 246 Yes Today on TV
52. LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WBA... LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WBA... 03/17/2008 264 Yes Today on TV
53. HOLLYWOOD SINGING AND DANCING: A MUSICAL TREASURE ... LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WBA... 03/17/2008 274 Yes Today on TV
54. SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA - FANS VS. FAVORITES // 8 p.m... LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WBA... 03/17/2008 361 Yes Today on TV
55. SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA - FANS VS. FAVORITES // 8 p.m... LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WBA... 03/17/2008 311 No Today on TV
56. THE BACHELOR // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / C... LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WBA... 03/17/2008 301 Yes Today on TV
57. THE BIGGEST LOSER: COUPLES // 8 p.m.-10 p.m., WBAL... LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WBA... 03/17/2008 348 Yes Today on TV
58. BILLY GRAHAM // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2 / F... LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WBA... 03/17/2008 308 No Today on TV
59. THE GOOD SON // 8 p.m.-10 p.m., WUTB, Channel 24 /... LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT // 8 p.m.-9 p.m., WBA... 03/17/2008 325 No Today on TV
60. Lochte lowered his own mark in the event, winning ... Swimming feels ripples of Phelps' dominance - 03/17/2008 265 Yes
61. INDIANAPOLIS - Baltimore's best swimmers traveled ... Swimming feels ripples of Phelps' dominance - 03/17/2008 161 Yes
62. Maese: Phelps ready to dive right in - Swimming feels ripples of Phelps' dominance - 03/16/2008 672 Yes Rick Maese
63. Phelps powers to two more victories - Swimming feels ripples of Phelps' dominance - 03/17/2008 509 Yes, Yes
64. Swimming feels ripples of Phelps' dominance - Swimming feels ripples of Phelps' dominance - 03/16/2008 921 No Rick Maese
65. Sport still not making a splash - Swimming feels ripples of Phelps' dominance - 03/16/2008 827 No Rick Maese
66. Phelps confirms right wrist is broken - Swimming feels ripples of Phelps' dominance - 03/17/2008 272 No
67. Phelps, other swimmers find new suit up to speed - Swimming feels ripples of Phelps' dominance - 03/17/2008 187 Yes, Yes
68. The real deal about St. Patrick's Day - Fund seeks to help poor Irish in the UK
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 225 No
69. The real deal about St. Patrick's Day - Fund seeks to help poor Irish in the UK
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 225 Yes
70. Ravens, 'Skins seek coaches, but not likely the same ones - Sticking with Billick is bad play call by Bisciotti - 03/16/2008 191 Yes Rick Maese
71. Sticking with Billick is bad play call by Bisciotti - Sticking with Billick is bad play call by Bisciotti - 03/16/2008 204 Yes Rick Maese
72. Ravens need to be right, not quick - Sticking with Billick is bad play call by Bisciotti - 03/16/2008 730 No Rick Maese
73. A 9-year tenure with the sweetest start finishes on the sourest note - Sticking with Billick is bad play call by Bisciotti - 03/16/2008 826 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Rick Maese
74. Ready for some football? The Ravens sure weren't - Sticking with Billick is bad play call by Bisciotti - 03/16/2008 649 No Rick Maese
75. - Jason Garrett, that fresh-faced, hotly advertise... Sticking with Billick is bad play call by Bisciotti - 03/16/2008 614 No Rick Maese
76. In recent years, no single day represents as much ... Sticking with Billick is bad play call by Bisciotti - 03/16/2008 794 No Rick Maese
77. "I was in a trance the whole day," Foster recalled... Golf club lease a moving target for town officials 03/17/2008 1024 No
78. Expanding the business to include two PGA Class A ... Golf club lease a moving target for town officials 03/17/2008 757 Yes
79. When Southwest, which has a hub in Baltimore, lear... S&P: Maintenance woes shouldn't hurt Southwest Airlines' financial position 03/16/2008 195 Yes
80. UM making progress toward consistency - Terps aren't too young to savor the moment - 03/16/2008 643 No Rick Maese
81. "A lot of people don't talk about us," says Crysta... Terps aren't too young to savor the moment - 03/16/2008 742 Yes, Yes, Yes Rick Maese
82. Terps aren't too young to savor the moment - Terps aren't too young to savor the moment - 03/16/2008 801 No Rick Maese
83. Four freshmen give Terps instant offense - Terps aren't too young to savor the moment - 03/16/2008 625 Yes, Yes Mike Preston
84. No. 4 Rutgers upset by Louisville - Memphis Makes Case For Top Seed With Title 03/16/2008 356 No
85. Paint Branch runs away from Raiders - Panthers Hitting Stride at Just the Right Time 03/16/2008 327 Yes
86. Alonso to cut central school staff - Alonso to cut central school staff - 03/17/2008 162 Yes, Yes, Yes
87. Schools chief races ahead with initiatives - Alonso to cut central school staff - 03/16/2008 156 Yes
88. Alonso is to release today an organizational chart... Alonso to cut central school staff - 03/17/2008 817 Yes
89. The school board and the union membership must vot... Alonso to cut central school staff - 03/17/2008 797 Yes, Yes
90. All kids deserve reward for grades - Alonso to cut central school staff - 03/17/2008 803 No Dan Rodricks
91. The Harford County community owes $6.7 million in ... Ripken would be perfect prescription to revive O's - 03/16/2008 701 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
92. After weeks of exploring the sale of Ripken Stadiu... Ripken would be perfect prescription to revive O's - 03/16/2008 202 Yes, Yes
93. Aberdeen in bind as development project lags - Ripken would be perfect prescription to revive O's - 03/16/2008 697 No
94. Ripken would be perfect prescription to revive O's - Ripken would be perfect prescription to revive O's - 03/16/2008 786 No Rick Maese
95. Maese: In Cooperstown, today can never be Bonds' day - Ripken would be perfect prescription to revive O's - 03/16/2008 755 No Rick Maese
96. Mr. Bush, who opposes bankruptcy court help, sugge... Bush to meet with financial policymakers 03/17/2008 190 Yes, Yes
97. Thanks to Oprah, book has 'Earth'-shattering sales - McCartney, Mills await Monday divorce decision
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 307 Yes, Yes People & Places
98. Thanks to Oprah, book has 'Earth'-shattering sales - McCartney, Mills await Monday divorce decision
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 307 Yes, Yes, Yes People & Places
99. - Permanent exhibits: Rotating selections from mus... Martian Museum of Terrestrial Art, Barbican
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 258 Yes
100. - Permanent exhibits: Rotating selections from mus... Martian Museum of Terrestrial Art, Barbican
(summary from United States, from articles in English)		 03/16/2008 258 Yes
101. Clemens belongs next to Bonds in hall of shame - Clemens belongs next to Bonds in hall of shame - 03/16/2008 165 Yes Rick Maese
102. Additional testing required in possible equine virus case - Additional testing required in possible equine virus case - 03/16/2008 182 Yes
103. Test results negative in equine virus scare - Additional testing required in possible equine virus case - 03/16/2008 229 Yes, Yes, Yes
104. Equine virus test forces trainer to scratch seven - Additional testing required in possible equine virus case - 03/16/2008 209 Yes, Yes, Yes
105. Bowie takes action in equine virus scare - Additional testing required in possible equine virus case - 03/16/2008 262 No
106. "I got involved at Harford Glen because I felt the... "I got involved at Harford Glen because I felt the... 03/16/2008 548 Yes, Yes
107. Certificates are valid only at participating local... "I got involved at Harford Glen because I felt the... 03/16/2008 382 Yes
108. Betz was scheduled to begin his duties yesterday.... "I got involved at Harford Glen because I felt the... 03/16/2008 463 Yes
109. Council member Richard C. Slutzky will make a pres... "I got involved at Harford Glen because I felt the... 03/16/2008 442 Yes, Yes, Yes
110. Many people are in a similar predicament. Workers ... Germany to raise pensions benefits for 20m 03/16/2008 604 Yes Eileen Ambrose
111. Though most of the Shore's crab-picking houses hav... Bill Would Double Cap on H-1B Visas 03/16/2008 871 Yes
112. Gates warns U.S. on losing global edge - Bill Would Double Cap on H-1B Visas 03/16/2008 286 Yes
113. As part of an agreement between Summers and the ci... After Cambridge fire, aim is to save a battered facade - 03/16/2008 434 No
114. 200 gather to save Cambridge building - After Cambridge fire, aim is to save a battered facade - 03/16/2008 547 Yes, Yes
115. Early in the afternoon, five ladder trucks nearly ... After Cambridge fire, aim is to save a battered facade - 03/16/2008 409 Yes, Yes, Yes
116. After Cambridge fire, aim is to save a battered facade - After Cambridge fire, aim is to save a battered facade - 03/16/2008 178 Yes, Yes
117. Easing taxes on mutual fund gain - Easing taxes on mutual fund gain - 03/16/2008 655 Yes, Yes Eileen Ambrose
118. Some tax changes on tap for 2008 - Easing taxes on mutual fund gain - 03/16/2008 638 Yes, Yes Eileen Ambrose
119. He is one of dozens of people making wine at the H... Toasting Life With a Good Glass of Wine 03/16/2008 711 Yes, Yes
120. Iam no wine connoisseur. If blindfolded, however, ... Toasting Life With a Good Glass of Wine 03/17/2008 205 No
121. Insiders' guide to Patterson Park - Early arrival Patterson looking for fresh start :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Cubs 03/17/2008 167 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
122. Employers are key to convicts' fresh start - Early arrival Patterson looking for fresh start :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Cubs 03/17/2008 746 Yes, Yes, Yes Dan Rodricks
123. After falling so far, coming back can be a long, hard climb - After falling so far, coming back can be a long, hard climb - 03/17/2008 780 Yes, Yes Dan Rodricks
124. Updates give hope for life off the street - After falling so far, coming back can be a long, hard climb - 03/17/2008 186 Yes, Yes, Yes Dan Rodricks
125. An FAQ for readers of previous columns - After falling so far, coming back can be a long, hard climb - 03/17/2008 784 Yes Dan Rodricks
126. Taking a leap off the street, into a job hunt - After falling so far, coming back can be a long, hard climb - 03/17/2008 214 Yes Dan Rodricks
127. "We have already seen the impact that IB teacher t... New Rule Eases Test Stress For Montgomery Students 03/16/2008 436 Yes, Yes, Yes



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