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Byline 1. Obama turns focus to race against McCain, as Clinton struggles Obama turns focus to race against McCain, as Clinton struggles (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 389 Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 2. Obama turns focus to race against McCain, as Clinton struggles Obama turns focus to race against McCain, as Clinton struggles (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 389 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 3. Fighting spreads to Beirut outskirts Ex-IDF Chief: Hezbollah rule in Lebanon may help Israel beat it (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 569 No 4. Fighting spreads to Beirut outskirts Ex-IDF Chief: Hezbollah rule in Lebanon may help Israel beat it (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 569 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 5. Internet threat to Olympic torch gets man arrested Olympic torch relay goes uninterrupted in Australia :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 337 Yes The Associated Press 6. Internet threat to Olympic torch gets man arrested Olympic torch relay goes uninterrupted in Australia :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 337 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 7. 600 Tibetan women detained by Nepalese police Tibet activists: China detains scores of Buddhist monks :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 326 No The Associated Press 8. 600 Tibetan women detained by Nepalese police Tibet activists: China detains scores of Buddhist monks :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 326 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 9. Ribeiro, Osgood fined for Game 2 exchange Ribeiro, Osgood fined for Game 2 exchange (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 185 No 10. Stingy Red Wings frustrate Stars in Game 2 Ribeiro, Osgood fined for Game 2 exchange (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 1248 Yes, Yes 11. Ribeiro, Osgood fined for Game 2 exchange Ribeiro, Osgood fined for Game 2 exchange (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 185 Yes 12. Stingy Red Wings frustrate Stars in Game 2 Ribeiro, Osgood fined for Game 2 exchange (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 1248 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 13. Zimbabwe opposition leader vows to return, face Mugabe in run-off vote Morgan Tsvangirai says he will participate in Zimbabwe runoff (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 448 No 14. Zimbabwe opposition leader vows to return, face Mugabe in run-off vote Morgan Tsvangirai says he will participate in Zimbabwe runoff (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 448 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 15. Jenna Bush's wedding is low-key affair at family's ranch in Texas President calls Jenna's wedding 'spectacular' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 978 Yes Canadian Press: Deb Riechmann, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 16. Bush daughter weds at family's Texas ranch President calls Jenna's wedding 'spectacular' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 238 Yes 17. Jenna Bush is not first twin to wed while dad in Oval Office President calls Jenna's wedding 'spectacular' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 327 No Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 18. Jenna Bush's wedding is low-key affair at family's ranch in Texas President calls Jenna's wedding 'spectacular' (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 978 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Deb Riechmann, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 19. Bush daughter weds at family's Texas ranch President calls Jenna's wedding 'spectacular' (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 238 Yes 20. Jenna Bush is not first twin to wed while dad in Oval Office President calls Jenna's wedding 'spectacular' (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 327 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 21. Giggs leads United to Premiership title Chelsea draw with Bolton makes Man. United Premier League champions (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 240 Yes, Yes 22. Giggs leads United to Premiership title Chelsea draw with Bolton makes Man. United Premier League champions (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 240 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 23. D'Antoni agrees to coach Knicks D’Antoni Accepts Offer to Coach Knicks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 304 Yes 24. D'Antoni agrees to coach Knicks D’Antoni Accepts Offer to Coach Knicks (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 304 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 25. Your View: Burmese Canadians and aid workers: Tell us your story. Burma votes amid cyclone aid row (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 340 No Thursday, May 8, 2008 | 12:35 PM ET 26. MPs condemn Burma's 'deplorable' cyclone response Burma votes amid cyclone aid row (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 357 No 27. Your View: Burmese Canadians and aid workers: Tell us your story. Burma votes amid cyclone aid row (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 340 Yes, Yes, Yes Thursday, May 8, 2008 | 12:35 PM ET 28. MPs condemn Burma's 'deplorable' cyclone response Burma votes amid cyclone aid row (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 357 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 29. Microsoft to go it alone, Gates says Yahoo fallout likely after rejection of Microsoft - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 440 No The Associated Press 30. Gates: Microsoft to go its own way after failed bid for Yahoo Yahoo fallout likely after rejection of Microsoft - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 418 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Anthony Deutsch, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 31. Coalition of advocacy groups take aim at Google-Yahoo partnership Yahoo fallout likely after rejection of Microsoft - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 537 Yes Canadian Press: Christopher S. Rugaber, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 32. Microsoft to go it alone, Gates says Yahoo fallout likely after rejection of Microsoft - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 440 No The Associated Press 33. Gates: Microsoft to go its own way after failed bid for Yahoo Yahoo fallout likely after rejection of Microsoft - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 418 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Anthony Deutsch, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 34. Coalition of advocacy groups take aim at Google-Yahoo partnership Yahoo fallout likely after rejection of Microsoft - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 537 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Christopher S. Rugaber, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 35. Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 174 Yes, Yes 36. Malkin, Penguins draw first blood in Game 1 Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 990 Yes 37. 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs Blog Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 808 No 38. Flyers deal with the loss of Timonen Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 781 No 39. Max effort paces Pens to series lead Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 823 Yes 40. 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs Blog Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 610 Yes 41. Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 174 Yes, Yes, Yes 42. Malkin, Penguins draw first blood in Game 1 Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 990 Yes, Yes 43. 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs Blog Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 808 No 44. Flyers deal with the loss of Timonen Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 781 No 45. Max effort paces Pens to series lead Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 823 Yes 46. 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs Blog Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 610 Yes, Yes 47. Mother's Day celebration marks 100th anniversary On the First Mother's Day 100 Years Ago, Moms Had a Tough -- But Rewarding -- Job, Just as They Do Today (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 627 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: April Vitello, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 48. Mother's Day celebration marks 100th anniversary On the First Mother's Day 100 Years Ago, Moms Had a Tough -- But Rewarding -- Job, Just as They Do Today (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 627 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: April Vitello, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 49. Glenn Close's best-known roles don't exactly hint at a love of dogs Glenn Close's best-known roles belie love of dogs (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 770 Yes Canadian Press: Jerry Harkavy, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 50. Glenn Close's best-known roles don't exactly hint at a love of dogs Glenn Close's best-known roles belie love of dogs (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 770 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jerry Harkavy, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 51. CBC News Indepth: POPE JOHN PAUL II Pope Benedict praises Vatican teaching against birth control (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/12/2008 160 Yes, Yes 52. Pope Benedict praises Vatican teaching against birth control Pope Benedict praises Vatican teaching against birth control (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 316 Yes Canadian Press: Frances D’emilio, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 53. CBC News Indepth: POPE JOHN PAUL II Pope Benedict praises Vatican teaching against birth control (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/12/2008 160 Yes, Yes 54. Pope Benedict praises Vatican teaching against birth control Pope Benedict praises Vatican teaching against birth control (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 316 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Frances D’emilio, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 55. Asset sales boost Clear Channel profit; Deal still in limbo Clear Channel posts higher earnings on asset sales (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 444 Yes Canadian Press: Seth Sutel, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 56. Asset sales boost Clear Channel profit; Deal still in limbo Clear Channel posts higher earnings on asset sales (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 444 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Seth Sutel, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 57. Pistons spoil Magic plans Richard Hamilton scores 32 points as Pistons beat Magic, 90-89 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 746 Yes, Yes 58. Pistons spoil Magic plans Richard Hamilton scores 32 points as Pistons beat Magic, 90-89 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 746 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 59. EnCana splits into separate oil, gas companies EnCana announces dividing into two companies: one oil, one gas (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 152 Yes 60. EnCana announces dividing into two companies: one oil, one gas EnCana announces dividing into two companies: one oil, one gas (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 940 Yes Canadian Press: Lauren Krugel, THE CANADIAN PRESS 61. EnCana splits into separate oil, gas companies EnCana announces dividing into two companies: one oil, one gas (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 152 Yes 62. EnCana announces dividing into two companies: one oil, one gas EnCana announces dividing into two companies: one oil, one gas (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 940 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Lauren Krugel, THE CANADIAN PRESS 63. Quarantined train arrives in Toronto, no infectious disease on board Investigators: Speeding caused deadly train collision :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 577 Yes 64. Quarantined train arrives in Toronto, no infectious disease on board Investigators: Speeding caused deadly train collision :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 577 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 65. Bob Dylan drawings to be displayed at London gallery Bob Dylan drawings to be displayed at London gallery (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 252 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 66. Bob Dylan drawings to be displayed at London gallery Bob Dylan drawings to be displayed at London gallery (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/10/2008 252 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 67. Microsoft appeals EU antitrust fine Microsoft appeals antitrust fine by European Union (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 264 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 68. Microsoft appeals EU antitrust fine Microsoft appeals antitrust fine by European Union (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 264 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 69. Owners of older iPods eligible for $45 refund Apple agrees to settle iPod battery class-action lawsuit in Canada (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 397 Yes 70. Apple agrees to settle iPod battery class-action lawsuit in Canada Apple agrees to settle iPod battery class-action lawsuit in Canada (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 260 No Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 71. Child viral death toll up to 34 in China New disease outbreaks in China; 15K children infected (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 356 Yes, Yes The Associated Press 72. Child viral death toll up to 34 in China New disease outbreaks in China; 15K children infected (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 356 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 73. Icahn prepared to buy Circuit City if Blockbuster can't Icahn prepared to buy Circuit City if Blockbuster can't (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 521 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Michelle Chapman, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 74. Icahn prepared to buy Circuit City if Blockbuster can't Icahn prepared to buy Circuit City if Blockbuster can't (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 521 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Michelle Chapman, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 75. New music festival comes to Saint John Revered Latino Film Fest needs help finding a home :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Commentary (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 205 Yes, Yes 76. New music festival comes to Saint John Revered Latino Film Fest needs help finding a home :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Commentary (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 205 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 77. Online retailer EBay's new PayPal rule in Australia draws fire EBay's PayPal rule in Australia draws fire (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 967 Yes Canadian Press: Amanda Fehd, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 78. Online retailer EBay's new PayPal rule in Australia draws fire EBay's PayPal rule in Australia draws fire (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 967 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Amanda Fehd, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 79. Almost $21 million committed to drinking-water upgrade Tests: Water drinkable despite drug :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 304 Yes, Yes 80. Almost $21 million committed to drinking-water upgrade Tests: Water drinkable despite drug :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 304 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 81. Quebec-born Trudel wins conductor's prize New Digs for Orchestra of St. Lukes Could Benefit Other Groups Too (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 221 Yes, Yes 82. Quebec-born Trudel wins conductor's prize New Digs for Orchestra of St. Lukes Could Benefit Other Groups Too (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/09/2008 221 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 83. Nestor and Zimonjic lose Rome doubles final Djokovic beats Wawrinka to win Rome Masters (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 293 Yes, Yes The Canadian Press 84. Nestor and Zimonjic lose Rome doubles final Djokovic beats Wawrinka to win Rome Masters (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 05/11/2008 293 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Canadian Press blaster@cs.columbia.edu