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Today's articles from www.baltimoresun.com

Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. Obama countered by asking voters to judge him by h... Hillary Clinton's 'Republican' tactics backfire in battle for Pennsylvania
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 484 No
2. Just try to calculate the popular vote - Hillary Clinton's 'Republican' tactics backfire in battle for Pennsylvania
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 869 No
3. Obama countered by asking voters to judge him by h... Hillary Clinton's 'Republican' tactics backfire in battle for Pennsylvania
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 484 No
4. Just try to calculate the popular vote - Hillary Clinton's 'Republican' tactics backfire in battle for Pennsylvania
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 869 No
5. Former President Jimmy Carter defied U.S. and Isra... Hamas suicide bombers attack Israel-Gaza crossing; 13 hurt
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/19/2008 714 Yes
6. Former President Jimmy Carter defied U.S. and Isra... Hamas suicide bombers attack Israel-Gaza crossing; 13 hurt
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/19/2008 714 Yes
7. African summit goes on without Mugabe - African summit goes on without Mugabe -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 162 No
8. Mugabe blames his woes on whites - African summit goes on without Mugabe -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/19/2008 429 Yes
9. African summit goes on without Mugabe - African summit goes on without Mugabe -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 162 No
10. Mugabe blames his woes on whites - African summit goes on without Mugabe -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/19/2008 429 Yes
11. Bomb kills U.S. soldier in Iraq - Iraqi Army Takes Last Basra Areas From Sadr Force
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 372 Yes
12. Bomb kills U.S. soldier in Iraq - Iraqi Army Takes Last Basra Areas From Sadr Force
(summary from United States, from articles in multiple languages)
04/20/2008 372 Yes
13. Bomb kills U.S. soldier in Iraq - Iraqi Army Takes Last Basra Areas From Sadr Force
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 372 Yes
14. Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 303 Yes
15. Shooting // A man was shot in a leg in the 1800 bl... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 433 No
16. Shooting // Police continue to seek a man who shot... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 524 No
17. Burglary // Someone broke into a house in the 1900... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 493 Yes
18. Theft // Power tools valued at $600 were stolen Sa... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 495 Yes
19. Victim identified // Police released yesterday the... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 642 Yes
20. Shooting // Police were seeking anyone who witness... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 447 Yes, Yes
21. Robbery try/shootng // A man, 26, was reported in ... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 696 No
22. Armed robbery // A male teenager armed with a hand... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 428 Yes
23. Theft // A GPS system, a mileage meter and cash --... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 559 No
24. Stolen vehicle // A green 1978 Dodge Intrepid with... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 282 No
25. Shooting // An unidentified man who had been shot ... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 347 No
26. A short time later, a citizen called to report a s... Assault // A man, 61, was arrested Wednesday eveni... 04/20/2008 430 No
27. Bet on oil as the newest bubble - Gasoline prices push closer to US$3.50 a gallon, oil hits US$117
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 708 No Jay Hancock
28. Bet on oil as the newest bubble - Gasoline prices push closer to US$3.50 a gallon, oil hits US$117
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 708 No Jay Hancock
29. Behindatthebar wins Lexington Stakes - 'Brown' coming up big as Derby takes shape - 04/19/2008 284 No
30. 'Brown' coming up big as Derby takes shape - 'Brown' coming up big as Derby takes shape - 04/20/2008 337 No
31. Horse racing isn't like basketball or football, in... 'Brown' coming up big as Derby takes shape - 04/20/2008 554 Yes, Yes
32. Monba surprises field in Blue Grass - 'Brown' coming up big as Derby takes shape - 04/20/2008 423 Yes
33. War Pass in Wood draws critical eyes - 'Brown' coming up big as Derby takes shape - 04/20/2008 326 No
34. Big Brown emerges as a favorite - 'Brown' coming up big as Derby takes shape - 04/20/2008 285 Yes
35. In the stands, Curlin's owners - Jess Jackson, Shi... 'Brown' coming up big as Derby takes shape - 04/20/2008 907 No
36. Curlin cruises at Dubai World Cup - 'Brown' coming up big as Derby takes shape - 04/20/2008 532 Yes
37. U.S., Russia remain at impasse over missile defense - Putin says he 'likes all Russian women' :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 207 Yes
38. Bush and Putin meet as missile-plan deal grows more doubtful - Putin says he 'likes all Russian women' :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 345 Yes
39. U.S., Russia remain at impasse over missile defense - Putin says he 'likes all Russian women' :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 207 Yes
40. Bush and Putin meet as missile-plan deal grows more doubtful - Putin says he 'likes all Russian women' :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 345 Yes
41. State, nation planting less corn - Farmers deserve conservation prize - 04/19/2008 699 Yes
42. Farmers deserve conservation prize - Farmers deserve conservation prize - 04/20/2008 659 Yes
43. Alabama blazes a wine trail to spur tourism - Alabama blazes a wine trail to spur tourism -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 436 No
44. Alabama blazes a wine trail to spur tourism - Alabama blazes a wine trail to spur tourism -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 436 No
45. "You have to give yourself a chance," said Stojako... Paul Leads Hornets Past Minnesota 04/20/2008 426 No
46. James youngest to 10,000, but Celtics upend Cavs - Paul Leads Hornets Past Minnesota 04/20/2008 285 No
47. Jamison, Stevenson lead Wizards past Kings, 114-108 - Paul Leads Hornets Past Minnesota 04/20/2008 235 No
48. Butler, Mason lead Wizards over Sonics - Paul Leads Hornets Past Minnesota 04/20/2008 321 Yes, Yes
49. Heat hits just 17 shots; Wizards fall - Paul Leads Hornets Past Minnesota 04/20/2008 450 Yes
50. Paul Pierce had 16 of his 28 points in the first q... Paul Leads Hornets Past Minnesota 04/20/2008 473 Yes
51. President Bush chose SBA Administrator Steve Prest... Ex-Dallas housing chief Alphonso Jackson at center of query on minority contracts 04/19/2008 339 Yes
52. Obama derides McCain economics view - Obama derides McCain economics view - 04/20/2008 195 No
53. Stop tolerating school disruptions - Schools strive to stem violence - 04/19/2008 786 No
54. Responding to a teacher assault that made national... Schools strive to stem violence - 04/20/2008 188 Yes, Yes
55. Schools strive to stem violence - Schools strive to stem violence - 04/20/2008 727 Yes
56. China pursuing 'patriotic education' in defiant Tibet - China pursuing 'patriotic education' in defiant Tibet -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 538 Yes, Yes
57. China pursuing 'patriotic education' in defiant Tibet - China pursuing 'patriotic education' in defiant Tibet -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 538 Yes, Yes
58. Too soon to drop AIDS vaccine effort - CDC: Flu season worst in 4 years; vaccine didn't work well 04/20/2008 529 Yes
59. Love says he'll leave UCLA for NBA - Douglas-Roberts to enter NBA draft 04/20/2008 257 Yes
60. 20 years later, another Kansas miracle - Douglas-Roberts to enter NBA draft 04/20/2008 546 No David Steele
61. Environmentalists, though disappointed by the fail... Greenhouse Gas Cutback Goals Left Up in Air 04/20/2008 714 No
62. Caps beat Flyers, stave off elimination - Capitals still believe they can come back on Flyers
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/19/2008 442 Yes
63. Caps beat Flyers, stave off elimination - Capitals still believe they can come back on Flyers
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/19/2008 442 Yes, Yes, Yes
64. Round with an old-timer shows 'life can be sweet' - Round with an old-timer shows 'life can be sweet' - 04/20/2008 202 No Rick Maese
65. Woods' last birdie on the par-3 ninth was a bendin... Lorena Ochoa sets sights on goal: Grand Slam 04/20/2008 314 Yes
66. He couldn't make a putt on the front nine, and cou... Lorena Ochoa sets sights on goal: Grand Slam 04/20/2008 745 No
67. "I won't top that for a while," Matteson said.... Lorena Ochoa sets sights on goal: Grand Slam 04/20/2008 175 Yes, Yes
68. Several theater students also will perform.... Unknown title 04/19/2008 244 Yes
69. Citizens may submit written comments on the Federa... Unknown title 04/19/2008 644 Yes
70. School play // Patterson Middle School drama stude... Unknown title 04/19/2008 1020 Yes, Yes
71. Unknown title Unknown title 04/19/2008 835 Yes, Yes
72. The fee, which takes effect in 60 days, will pay f... Unknown title 04/19/2008 83 No
73. "We're going to try to make our children a little ... City OKs ban on trans fat in '09 -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/19/2008 608 Yes
74. City OKs ban on trans fat in '09 - City OKs ban on trans fat in '09 -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/19/2008 802 Yes
75. The graduation rate must rise.... City OKs ban on trans fat in '09 -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 571 Yes, Yes
76. "Oh well, that's how divorcing couples are," peopl... City OKs ban on trans fat in '09 -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 807 Yes, Yes
77. "We're going to try to make our children a little ... City OKs ban on trans fat in '09 -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/19/2008 608 Yes
78. City OKs ban on trans fat in '09 - City OKs ban on trans fat in '09 -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/19/2008 802 Yes
79. The graduation rate must rise.... City OKs ban on trans fat in '09 -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 571 Yes, Yes
80. "Oh well, that's how divorcing couples are," peopl... City OKs ban on trans fat in '09 -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
04/20/2008 807 Yes, Yes
81. Ochoa dominating in Woods-like way - Ochoa dominating in Woods-like way - 04/20/2008 264 Yes, Yes Bill Ordine
82. Shane Koppens had five points (two goals and three... Loyola settles part of suit filed by ex-coach Dirrigl - 04/20/2008 161 Yes, Yes
83. The Eastern College Athletic Conference men's lacr... Loyola settles part of suit filed by ex-coach Dirrigl - 04/20/2008 179 Yes, Yes
84. Loyola settles part of suit filed by ex-coach Dirrigl - Loyola settles part of suit filed by ex-coach Dirrigl - 04/20/2008 188 Yes
85. Loyola, Towson could be without key players - Loyola settles part of suit filed by ex-coach Dirrigl - 04/20/2008 269 Yes, Yes
86. Gains in fuel and food push prices up 0.3% in March - Stock's 20% surge helps Wall Street end week with rally 04/19/2008 318 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
87. Missing oil tank cover costs Edwards dearly - Missing oil tank cover costs Edwards dearly - 04/20/2008 249 Yes, Yes, Yes
88. NASCAR has gotten away from that of late, making a... Missing oil tank cover costs Edwards dearly - 04/20/2008 233 Yes, Yes
89. "It's all about the win and the watches," the form... Missing oil tank cover costs Edwards dearly - 04/20/2008 305 Yes
90. "My stomach was sore and my elbow was banged up, b... Missing oil tank cover costs Edwards dearly - 04/20/2008 188 Yes
91. Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 04/20/2008 175 No
92. Nearly a year after the tragic moment, The Sun rec... Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 04/20/2008 723 Yes, Yes
93. As the horrified crowd - some crying, others screa... Derby winner to be memorialized outside gate of Churchill Downs - 04/20/2008 397 Yes, Yes




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