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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. JPMorgan says it will buy ailing Bear Stearns for $2 a share, or $236.2 million JPMorgan buying Bear Stearns, Fed cuts discount rate
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 1185 No Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
2. JPMorgan to buy Bear Stearns for $236.2M US in stock JPMorgan buying Bear Stearns, Fed cuts discount rate
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 335 No The Associated Press
3. JPMorgan says it will buy ailing Bear Stearns for $2 a share, or $236.2 million JPMorgan buying Bear Stearns, Fed cuts discount rate
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 1185 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
4. JPMorgan to buy Bear Stearns for $236.2M US in stock JPMorgan buying Bear Stearns, Fed cuts discount rate
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 335 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
5. Dalai Lama calls for inquiry into Tibet crackdown Surrender by midnight or pay the penalty, China tells rioters in Tibet
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 410 No
6. 10 reported dead in Tibet after violent protests Surrender by midnight or pay the penalty, China tells rioters in Tibet
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 481 No The Associated Press
7. Beijing boycott not the answer: Rogge Surrender by midnight or pay the penalty, China tells rioters in Tibet
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 292 No The Associated Press
8. Dalai Lama calls for inquiry into Tibet crackdown Surrender by midnight or pay the penalty, China tells rioters in Tibet
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 410 Yes, Yes
9. 10 reported dead in Tibet after violent protests Surrender by midnight or pay the penalty, China tells rioters in Tibet
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 481 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
10. Beijing boycott not the answer: Rogge Surrender by midnight or pay the penalty, China tells rioters in Tibet
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 292 Yes The Associated Press
11. Troubled Smithsonian Institution picks Ga. Tech president Clough as new leader Troubled Smithsonian Institution picks Ga. Tech president Clough as new leader
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 748 No Canadian Press: Brett Zongker, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
12. Troubled Smithsonian Institution picks Ga. Tech president Clough as new leader Troubled Smithsonian Institution picks Ga. Tech president Clough as new leader
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 748 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Brett Zongker, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
13. Iran conservatives win majority in parliament Ahmadinejad's support solid in Iran's parliamentary voting -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 375 Yes
14. Iran conservatives win majority in parliament Ahmadinejad's support solid in Iran's parliamentary voting -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 375 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
15. Woods hangs on to win Arnold Palmer Invitational Tiger Woods makes it seven wins in a row with birdie at last
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 348 Yes The Associated Press
16. Woods hangs on to win Arnold Palmer Invitational Tiger Woods makes it seven wins in a row with birdie at last
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 348 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
17. Astronauts attach handyman robot's arms ABC News: Space Station Robot Is Up and Moving
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 333 No
18. Astronauts attach handyman robot's arms ABC News: Space Station Robot Is Up and Moving
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 333 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
19. Tornado leaves path of destruction in downtown Atlanta Storm Rips Holes in Georgia Dome
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 279 No
20. Tornado leaves path of destruction in downtown Atlanta Storm Rips Holes in Georgia Dome
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 279 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
21. U.S. skiers Miller, Vonn enjoy World Cup spoils U.S. skiers Miller, Vonn enjoy World Cup spoils
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 259 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
22. Vonn claims ski title, completes American sweep U.S. skiers Miller, Vonn enjoy World Cup spoils
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 100 No
23. U.S. skiers Miller, Vonn enjoy World Cup spoils U.S. skiers Miller, Vonn enjoy World Cup spoils
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 259 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
24. Vonn claims ski title, completes American sweep U.S. skiers Miller, Vonn enjoy World Cup spoils
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 100 Yes
25. Hong Kong closes primary schools after flu outbreak Hong Kong closes primary schools after flu outbreak
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 44 Yes The Associated Press
26. China says no unusual flu pattern in southern province Hong Kong closes primary schools after flu outbreak
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 387 Yes Canadian Press: Min Lee, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
27. Hong Kong closes primary schools after flu outbreak Hong Kong closes primary schools after flu outbreak
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 44 Yes The Associated Press
28. China says no unusual flu pattern in southern province Hong Kong closes primary schools after flu outbreak
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 387 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Min Lee, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
29. Goergl of Austria wins last World Cup giant slalom Goergl of Austria wins last World Cup giant slalom
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 171 Yes
30. Italy's Moelgg captures slalom title Goergl of Austria wins last World Cup giant slalom
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 232 Yes, Yes
31. Ligety wins gold, season title in giant slalom Goergl of Austria wins last World Cup giant slalom
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 300 Yes
32. Goergl of Austria wins last World Cup giant slalom Goergl of Austria wins last World Cup giant slalom
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 171 Yes, Yes
33. Italy's Moelgg captures slalom title Goergl of Austria wins last World Cup giant slalom
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 232 Yes, Yes
34. Ligety wins gold, season title in giant slalom Goergl of Austria wins last World Cup giant slalom
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 300 Yes, Yes, Yes
35. Screening for colon cancer saves lives, Ontario says in campaign Screening for colon cancer saves lives, Ontario says in campaign
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 575 Yes, Yes, Yes
36. Screening for colon cancer saves lives, Ontario says in campaign Screening for colon cancer saves lives, Ontario says in campaign
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 575 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
37. McCartney, Mills await Monday divorce decision McCartney, Mills await Monday divorce decision
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 295 Yes
38. McCartney's ex-wife to get $50M: reports McCartney, Mills await Monday divorce decision
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 205 Yes
39. McCartney, Mills await Monday divorce decision McCartney, Mills await Monday divorce decision
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 295 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
40. McCartney's ex-wife to get $50M: reports McCartney, Mills await Monday divorce decision
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 205 Yes, Yes, Yes
41. Hamilton kick starts 2008 F1 season with Australian Grand Prix title Ron Dennis prepares to look to future again after victory for protege Lewis Hamilton
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 910 Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
42. Hamilton kick starts 2008 F1 season with Australian Grand Prix title Ron Dennis prepares to look to future again after victory for protege Lewis Hamilton
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 910 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
43. Alitalia board unanimously accepts Air France's binding offer for failing Italian airline Alitalia taken over by Air France-KLM in €138m deal
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 376 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
44. Alitalia board unanimously accepts Air France's binding offer for failing Italian airline Alitalia taken over by Air France-KLM in €138m deal
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 376 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
45. Pronger suspended 8 games for stomping Ducks' Pronger Suspended 8 Games
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 481 No
46. Pronger could be punished for skate incident Ducks' Pronger Suspended 8 Games
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 219 Yes, Yes, Yes
47. Pronger suspended 8 games for stomping Ducks' Pronger Suspended 8 Games
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 481 Yes, Yes, Yes
48. Pronger could be punished for skate incident Ducks' Pronger Suspended 8 Games
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 219 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
49. Study finds further evidence that glaciers are melting faster Study finds further evidence that glaciers are melting faster
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 278 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
50. Study finds further evidence that glaciers are melting faster Study finds further evidence that glaciers are melting faster
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 278 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
51. Pisani, Roloson end Sharks' win streak at 11 Dwayne Roloson makes 48 saves in Oilers' shootout win over Sharks
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 796 Yes, Yes
52. Dwayne Roloson makes 48 saves in Oilers' shootout win over Sharks Dwayne Roloson makes 48 saves in Oilers' shootout win over Sharks
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 805 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Greg Beacham, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
53. Sharks ride big 1st period to 11th consecutive win Dwayne Roloson makes 48 saves in Oilers' shootout win over Sharks
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 356 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
54. Pisani, Roloson end Sharks' win streak at 11 Dwayne Roloson makes 48 saves in Oilers' shootout win over Sharks
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 796 Yes, Yes, Yes
55. Dwayne Roloson makes 48 saves in Oilers' shootout win over Sharks Dwayne Roloson makes 48 saves in Oilers' shootout win over Sharks
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 805 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Greg Beacham, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
56. Sharks ride big 1st period to 11th consecutive win Dwayne Roloson makes 48 saves in Oilers' shootout win over Sharks
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 356 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
57. Capitals earn huge shootout victory Ward's OT goal pushes Bruins past Flyers
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 230 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
58. Capitals earn huge shootout victory Ward's OT goal pushes Bruins past Flyers
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 230 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
59. Raptors victimized by Iverson, Anthony A.I., Nuggets Win Fifth Straight at Home
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 711 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
60. Kings pull away from Raptors in final seconds A.I., Nuggets Win Fifth Straight at Home
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 412 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
61. Raptors victimized by Iverson, Anthony A.I., Nuggets Win Fifth Straight at Home
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 711 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
62. Kings pull away from Raptors in final seconds A.I., Nuggets Win Fifth Straight at Home
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 412 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
63. Laser-guided robot unveiled Laser-guided robot unveiled
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 674 Yes The Associated Press
64. Laser-guided robot unveiled Laser-guided robot unveiled
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
03/14/2008 674 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press




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