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Byline 1. Seattle Times Newspaper Seattle Times Newspaper (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 258 No 2. Seattle Times Newspaper Seattle Times Newspaper (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 258 Yes 3. Obama outlines plans for race against McCain Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 911 Yes By 4. Analysis: 'Hillary Democrats' could be up for grabs Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 998 No By 5. Obama rises from political obscurity to verge of history Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 1395 No By 6. The Democrats can still blow it Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 790 No 7. Clinton's tactic now: Hold on and smile Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 916 No By 8. Feminists sharply divided between Clinton, Obama Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 959 No By 9. Seattle Times Newspaper Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 878 No 10. For once, Oregon primary may be extremely relevant Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 337 Yes, Yes By 11. Obama outlines plans for race against McCain Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 911 Yes By 12. Analysis: 'Hillary Democrats' could be up for grabs Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 998 No By 13. Obama rises from political obscurity to verge of history Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 1395 No By 14. The Democrats can still blow it Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 790 No 15. Clinton's tactic now: Hold on and smile Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 916 No By 16. Feminists sharply divided between Clinton, Obama Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 959 No By 17. Seattle Times Newspaper Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 878 No 18. For once, Oregon primary may be extremely relevant Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama beat John McCain in Los Angeles Times poll (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 337 Yes, Yes By 19. Cyclone damaged Myanmar "rice bowl" UN seeks $187 million to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar 05/08/2008 1100 No By 20. Relief falls far short in Myanmar, aid organizers say UN seeks $187 million to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar 05/09/2008 764 No By 21. U.S.-Myanmar animosity hurts cyclone-relief effort UN seeks $187 million to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar 05/10/2008 879 No 22. Downpours in Myanmar as groups try to deliver aid UN seeks $187 million to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar 05/09/2008 701 No By 23. Myanmar set for political, economic shocks UN seeks $187 million to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar 05/10/2008 857 No By 24. Myanmar junta hands out aid boxes with generals' names UN seeks $187 million to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar 05/10/2008 1099 Yes 25. Myanmar's junta holds referendum despite cyclone crisis UN seeks $187 million to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar 05/10/2008 1313 No 26. Olympic flame summits Mount Everest Olympic torch relay goes uninterrupted in Australia :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 686 Yes By 27. Olympic flame summits Mount Everest Olympic torch relay goes uninterrupted in Australia :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 686 Yes By 28. Another step backward in Mideast Hezbollah orders West Beirut withdrawal as army offers olive branch (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 791 Yes 29. Fighting shuts down Beirut Hezbollah orders West Beirut withdrawal as army offers olive branch (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 615 No By 30. Another step backward in Mideast Hezbollah orders West Beirut withdrawal as army offers olive branch (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 791 No 31. Fighting shuts down Beirut Hezbollah orders West Beirut withdrawal as army offers olive branch (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 615 No By 32. Microsoft news and features Yahoo comes up short against Google with a group that matters (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 275 No 33. Microsoft says Yahoo board won't be needed after all Yahoo comes up short against Google with a group that matters (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 662 No 34. Microsoft news and features Yahoo comes up short against Google with a group that matters (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 275 No 35. Microsoft says Yahoo board won't be needed after all Yahoo comes up short against Google with a group that matters (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 662 No 36. Boozer leads Jazz to 104-99 win over Lakers Jazz down to Lakers as series comes to Utah (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 785 No By 37. Jazz down to Lakers as series comes to Utah Jazz down to Lakers as series comes to Utah (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 704 No By 38. Lakers stay unbeaten with 120-110 win over Utah Jazz down to Lakers as series comes to Utah (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 406 Yes By 39. Bryant unanimous pick for All-NBA team Jazz down to Lakers as series comes to Utah (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 209 No 40. Boozer leads Jazz to 104-99 win over Lakers Jazz down to Lakers as series comes to Utah (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 785 No By 41. Jazz down to Lakers as series comes to Utah Jazz down to Lakers as series comes to Utah (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 704 No By 42. Lakers stay unbeaten with 120-110 win over Utah Jazz down to Lakers as series comes to Utah (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 406 Yes By 43. Bryant unanimous pick for All-NBA team Jazz down to Lakers as series comes to Utah (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 209 No 44. Red Wings roll in series opener Dallas Stars-Detroit Red Wings Game 2 replay (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 416 No By 45. Red Wings roll in series opener Dallas Stars-Detroit Red Wings Game 2 replay (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 416 Yes By 46. "I do," done Crawford style Jenna Bush's wedding is low-key affair at ranch - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 438 No 47. "I do," done Crawford style Jenna Bush's wedding is low-key affair at ranch - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 199 No By 48. "I do," done Crawford style Jenna Bush's wedding is low-key affair at ranch - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 438 No 49. "I do," done Crawford style Jenna Bush's wedding is low-key affair at ranch - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 199 No By 50. Penguins take series opener Malkin's changeup gets Penguins off to fast start vs. Flyers (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 318 No 51. Hot state of hockey as Flyers, Penguins meet in East finals Malkin's changeup gets Penguins off to fast start vs. Flyers (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 999 Yes By 52. Flyers D Timonen likely out of East finals with blood clot Malkin's changeup gets Penguins off to fast start vs. Flyers (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 417 No By 53. Penguins take series opener Malkin's changeup gets Penguins off to fast start vs. Flyers (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 318 Yes 54. Hot state of hockey as Flyers, Penguins meet in East finals Malkin's changeup gets Penguins off to fast start vs. Flyers (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 999 Yes By 55. Flyers D Timonen likely out of East finals with blood clot Malkin's changeup gets Penguins off to fast start vs. Flyers (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 417 No By 56. D'Antoni accepts Knicks' offer; deal reportedly worth $24M Paxson miffed D'Antoni didn't wait for Bulls' offer :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bulls (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 684 Yes By 57. D'Antoni accepts Knicks' offer; deal reportedly worth $24M Paxson miffed D'Antoni didn't wait for Bulls' offer :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bulls (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 684 Yes By 58. Oil's rise, AIG's loss sink stocks Gas Prices Near Records, Following Oil (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 323 No 59. Stocks end week on low note Gas Prices Near Records, Following Oil (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 305 Yes By 60. Stocks rise despite oil prices Gas Prices Near Records, Following Oil (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 319 Yes, Yes By 61. Oil's rise, AIG's loss sink stocks Gas Prices Near Records, Following Oil (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 323 No 62. Stocks end week on low note Gas Prices Near Records, Following Oil (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 305 Yes By 63. Stocks rise despite oil prices Gas Prices Near Records, Following Oil (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 319 Yes, Yes By 64. Al-Qaida in Iraq leader's capture reported Al-Qaida in Iraq leader's capture reported (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 337 Yes By 65. Al-Qaida in Iraq leader's capture reported Al-Qaida in Iraq leader's capture reported (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 337 Yes By 66. Rick Carlisle, Mavs deal Stackhouse: Carlisle fits Dallas Mavericks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 183 Yes 67. Rick Carlisle, Mavs deal Stackhouse: Carlisle fits Dallas Mavericks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 183 Yes 68. Mexico's top drug cop gunned downl; brazen attack could embolden cartels Mexico's top drug cop gunned downl; brazen attack could embolden cartels (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 746 Yes, Yes By 69. Mexico's federal police chief grilled his killer Mexico's top drug cop gunned downl; brazen attack could embolden cartels (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 406 No 70. Cartels blatant in recruitment, wooing friends Mexico's top drug cop gunned downl; brazen attack could embolden cartels (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 821 No 71. Mexico's top drug cop gunned downl; brazen attack could embolden cartels Mexico's top drug cop gunned downl; brazen attack could embolden cartels (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 746 Yes, Yes, Yes By 72. Mexico's federal police chief grilled his killer Mexico's top drug cop gunned downl; brazen attack could embolden cartels (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 406 No 73. Cartels blatant in recruitment, wooing friends Mexico's top drug cop gunned downl; brazen attack could embolden cartels (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 821 No 74. Desperate Spurs surge late for win Cavs' Wallace in lineup for Game 3 despite ear infection 05/09/2008 708 Yes By 75. Wallace boosts Cavs in Game 3 despite inner ear infection Cavs' Wallace in lineup for Game 3 despite ear infection 05/10/2008 282 No By 76. Celtics, Cavs getting banged up in playoff Game 2 Cavs' Wallace in lineup for Game 3 despite ear infection 05/08/2008 177 Yes, Yes 77. McCain says Bush got his vote The Swamp: McCain paints Obama's portrait 05/10/2008 380 Yes 78. Rashard Lewis scores 33 for 111-86 win over Pistons ABC News: Pistons' Billups May Sit Out Game 4 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 633 No By 79. Rashard Lewis scores 33 for 111-86 win over Pistons ABC News: Pistons' Billups May Sit Out Game 4 (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 633 Yes By 80. At least 11 dead in Central U.S. in new round of tornadoes Severe weather kills 10 in Missouri, Oklahoma 05/11/2008 345 Yes By 81. At least 11 dead in Central US in new round of tornadoes Severe weather kills 10 in Missouri, Oklahoma 05/10/2008 350 Yes By 82. Washington Mutual filing details quest for cash Microsoft appeals antitrust fine by European Union (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 446 Yes, Yes 83. Washington Mutual filing details quest for cash Microsoft appeals antitrust fine by European Union (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 446 Yes 84. Asset sales boost Clear Channel profit; Deal still in limbo Asset sales boost Clear Channel profit; Deal still in limbo 05/10/2008 435 Yes, Yes, Yes By 85. No playoffs, no job for Toronto coach Paul Maurice Maurice proud of job coaching Maple Leafs (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 351 Yes By 86. No playoffs, no job for Toronto coach Paul Maurice Maurice proud of job coaching Maple Leafs (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 351 Yes By 87. House OKs bill to ease mortgage pressures House passes major housing rescue bill 05/09/2008 524 Yes By 88. Dems support war-funding bill House passes major housing rescue bill 05/08/2008 339 Yes, Yes By 89. Putin changes jobs; Russia boots U.S. envoys Putin's imperial Russia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 485 Yes, Yes By 90. Russia flexes military muscle at festivities Putin's imperial Russia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 717 Yes, Yes 91. Putin changes jobs; Russia boots U.S. envoys Putin's imperial Russia (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 485 Yes, Yes By 92. Russia flexes military muscle at festivities Putin's imperial Russia (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 717 Yes, Yes 93. Dale Jr.: Busch has "Intimidator's style Frustrated Earnhardt won't blame Kyle Busch - 05/08/2008 654 No By 94. Greg Biffle has Sprint Cup pole Danica Patrick bumped off, falls short of Indy 500 pole 05/10/2008 461 Yes, Yes 95. Rookie Alex Lloyd crashes during practice for Indy 500 Danica Patrick bumped off, falls short of Indy 500 pole 05/10/2008 308 Yes 96. Danica Patrick bumped off, falls short of Indy 500 pole Danica Patrick bumped off, falls short of Indy 500 pole 05/10/2008 721 Yes By 97. Circuit City allows Blockbuster, Icahn to review books Circuit City allows Blockbuster, Icahn to review books 05/10/2008 480 Yes, Yes By 98. Icahn prepared to buy Circuit City if Blockbuster can't Circuit City allows Blockbuster, Icahn to review books 05/09/2008 520 No By 99. Circuit City opens up to Blockbuster Circuit City allows Blockbuster, Icahn to review books 05/10/2008 385 Yes 100. Lawmaker confesses affair after DUI arrest New York Rep. Fossella faces calls for his resignation 05/09/2008 240 Yes, Yes By 101. "Best Santa ever" tied to child porn Actor held after global manhunt - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 501 No By 102. "Best Santa ever" tied to child porn Actor held after global manhunt - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 501 Yes, Yes, Yes By 103. Texas may claim Amazon owes sales taxes Texas may claim Amazon owes sales taxes 05/09/2008 301 Yes, Yes 104. Conservatives side with "shield law" Conservatives boost bill to help protect reporters' sources 05/10/2008 635 Yes, Yes 105. Wine tourism booms in Prosser as more wineries cluster in town Wine tourism booms in Prosser as more wineries cluster in town 05/08/2008 689 Yes, Yes By 106. Delta boosts fuel surcharge by $20, pushing it to $130 per passenger on most U.S. flights Three big airlines raise round-trip ticket prices $20 - 05/08/2008 238 Yes, Yes, Yes By 107. Cost of flying keeps soaring Three big airlines raise round-trip ticket prices $20 - 05/09/2008 299 Yes By 108. M's go down with a fight in loss to Texas Sexson's suspension for charging mound reduced to 5 games 05/09/2008 808 No By 109. Sexson appeals 6-game suspension Sexson's suspension for charging mound reduced to 5 games 05/10/2008 552 Yes 110. Rangers, Mariners scuffle in Texas' win Sexson's suspension for charging mound reduced to 5 games 05/08/2008 274 Yes, Yes 111. Myanmar still exporting rice Myanmar still exporting rice (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 326 Yes, Yes By 112. Myanmar still exporting rice Myanmar still exporting rice (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 326 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 113. NC officials: Fatal twister could have been worse Overnight storm floods area roads and streams - 05/09/2008 552 Yes By 114. Evangelicals warn of politicizing faith Group of evangelical Christians writes manifesto urging separation of religious beliefs and politics 05/08/2008 303 Yes By 115. Hamas, Israelis trade attacks Militant rockets from Gaza land in Israel (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 383 Yes, Yes, Yes 116. Hamas, Israelis trade attacks Militant rockets from Gaza land in Israel (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 383 Yes, Yes, Yes 117. McLaren sums up M's: good team, bad baseball McLaren sums up M's: good team, bad baseball 05/10/2008 705 Yes, Yes By 118. Foot pain hampers struggling Miguel Batista McLaren sums up M's: good team, bad baseball 05/09/2008 846 Yes, Yes By 119. M's go quietly into night after loss McLaren sums up M's: good team, bad baseball 05/08/2008 787 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 120. Raul Ibanez tries not to dwell on his low RISP average McLaren sums up M's: good team, bad baseball 05/08/2008 960 No By 121. Gavin Floyd shows he was worth deal for Sox White Sox have right 'stuff' :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: White Sox 05/08/2008 487 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 122. Seaweed's age points to ancient habitation Seaweed confirms Monte Verde village in Chile is among oldest in the Americas 05/10/2008 268 Yes 123. One is enough for Braves Gorzelanny shakes off early trouble, Pirates beat Braves 05/09/2008 404 Yes By 124. Pot may worsen depression, drug czar says Marijuana doubles teen risk of depression, report says 05/10/2008 282 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 125. SOS gave Sonics owners a scrap OKC officials inform Schultz they expect Sonics to relocate, no matter who owns team 05/09/2008 340 Yes 126. OKC officials inform Schultz they expect Sonics to relocate, no matter who owns team OKC officials inform Schultz they expect Sonics to relocate, no matter who owns team 05/10/2008 353 Yes 127. Oklahoma City stakes claim for Sonics OKC officials inform Schultz they expect Sonics to relocate, no matter who owns team 05/09/2008 395 Yes, Yes By 128. Documents from potential Sonics buyers to remain sealed OKC officials inform Schultz they expect Sonics to relocate, no matter who owns team 05/08/2008 161 Yes, Yes, Yes 129. Sergio Garcia grabs Players lead Kenny Perry takes one-stroke lead 05/09/2008 733 Yes By 130. Kenny Perry takes one-stroke lead Kenny Perry takes one-stroke lead 05/10/2008 659 Yes, Yes 131. Better get to halibut while you can Fishermen line up to chase Hemet lake's rainbow trout 05/08/2008 955 Yes, Yes, Yes By 132. American Airlines pilot continued flight after crew reported explosive noise, vibration American Airlines pilot continued flight after crew reported explosive noise, vibration (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 611 No By 133. American Airlines pilot continued flight after crew reported explosive noise, vibration American Airlines pilot continued flight after crew reported explosive noise, vibration (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/08/2008 611 No By blaster@cs.columbia.edu