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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. Washington File Clinton Beats Obama Handily in West Virginia
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 291 No
2. Washington File Clinton Beats Obama Handily in West Virginia
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 291 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
3. As many as 128,000 may have died in Myanmar, Red Cross estimates Aid worker enters 'unrecognizable' Myanmar delta
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 941 No Canadian Press: The Associated Press
4. As many as 128,000 may have died in Myanmar, Red Cross estimates Aid worker enters 'unrecognizable' Myanmar delta
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 941 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: The Associated Press
5. Former Patriots employee to meet with NFL commissioner Meeting between Goodell, Walsh provides no new information on Patriots' videotaping procedures
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 415 No The Associated Press
6. Former Patriots employee to meet with NFL commissioner Meeting between Goodell, Walsh provides no new information on Patriots' videotaping procedures
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 415 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
7. Zenit St. Petersburg wins UEFA Cup, beating Rangers in final Zenit St. Petersburg wins UEFA Cup, beating Rangers in final
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 851 No Canadian Press: Krystyna Rudzki, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
8. Zenit St. Petersburg wins UEFA Cup, beating Rangers in final Zenit St. Petersburg wins UEFA Cup, beating Rangers in final
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 851 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Krystyna Rudzki, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
9. Rocket hits Israeli shopping centre, 14 hurt George Bush anniversary visit to Israel clouded by Ehud Olmert fraud claim
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 245 No
10. Rocket hits Israeli shopping centre, 14 hurt George Bush anniversary visit to Israel clouded by Ehud Olmert fraud claim
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 245 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
11. The Penguins have come a long way since coach Therrien's famous rant Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 975 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Pierre LeBrun, THE CANADIAN PRESS
12. Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 1128 No
13. Underrated Pens 'D' grounds Flyers Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 912 Yes
14. Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3 Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 582 Yes
15. 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs Blog Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 770 No
16. Flyers have numerology on their side Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 776 No
17. Philadelphia turns to a new Parent for salvation Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 825 No
18. Flyers' Coburn hopeful for Game 4 return Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 283 No
19. The Penguins have come a long way since coach Therrien's famous rant Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 975 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Pierre LeBrun, THE CANADIAN PRESS
20. Talbot helps Penguins take Game 2 Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 1128 No
21. Underrated Pens 'D' grounds Flyers Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 912 Yes
22. Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3 Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 582 No
23. 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs Blog Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 770 No
24. Flyers have numerology on their side Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 776 No
25. Philadelphia turns to a new Parent for salvation Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 825 Yes, Yes
26. Flyers' Coburn hopeful for Game 4 return Poised Penguins upend Flyers in Game 3
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 283 Yes
27. IOC offers support to China after devastating quake ABC News: China's Misery Grows With 15,000 Dead, 26,000 Entombed and 14,000 Missing
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 305 No
28. IOC offers support to China after devastating quake ABC News: China's Misery Grows With 15,000 Dead, 26,000 Entombed and 14,000 Missing
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 305 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
29. U.S. lists polar bears as threatened species With Arctic ice melting, polar bear placed on endangered species list -The Green Blog
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 723 Yes, Yes
30. U.S. lists polar bears as threatened species With Arctic ice melting, polar bear placed on endangered species list -The Green Blog
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 723 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
31. Helping family finances a priority, British PM says Analysis: Blair would approve of Brown's relaunch
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 438 Yes
32. Helping family finances a priority, British PM says Analysis: Blair would approve of Brown's relaunch
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 438 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
33. HP to buy EDS for $12.6 billion US HP taking aim on IBM with risky $13.2B acquisition of EDS
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 373 Yes The Associated Press
34. HP to buy EDS for $12.6 billion US HP taking aim on IBM with risky $13.2B acquisition of EDS
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 373 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
35. U.S. inflation slows in April despite rising food costs Mervyn King: Bank of England has no room for manoeuvre
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 227 Yes
36. U.S. inflation slows in April despite rising food costs Mervyn King: Bank of England has no room for manoeuvre
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 227 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
37. Mike D'Antoni strikes deal with Knicks D'Antoni ready for Knicks challenge :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Basketball
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 185 No
38. Mike D'Antoni named Knicks head coach D'Antoni ready for Knicks challenge :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Basketball
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 411 Yes, Yes, Yes
39. Mike D'Antoni strikes deal with Knicks D'Antoni ready for Knicks challenge :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Basketball
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 185 Yes, Yes
40. Mike D'Antoni named Knicks head coach D'Antoni ready for Knicks challenge :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Basketball
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 411 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
41. Montrealers to study genetic factors in autism 200 babies could hold key to early diagnostic test for autism in children
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 252 Yes
42. U.S. families will make case for vaccine link to autism in children 200 babies could hold key to early diagnostic test for autism in children
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 624 Yes The Associated Press
43. Montrealers to study genetic factors in autism 200 babies could hold key to early diagnostic test for autism in children
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 252 Yes, Yes, Yes
44. U.S. families will make case for vaccine link to autism in children 200 babies could hold key to early diagnostic test for autism in children
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 624 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
45. Chinese-Canadians reach out to quake victims More than 40,000 dead or missing in Chinese earthquake
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 359 Yes
46. Chinese-Canadians reach out to quake victims More than 40,000 dead or missing in Chinese earthquake
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 359 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
47. Food vs. ethanol A Profile of Cuba's Fidel Castro
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 922 Yes By Stephen Strauss
48. Food vs. ethanol A Profile of Cuba's Fidel Castro
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 922 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Stephen Strauss
49. Smart micro car earns top crash test scores in insurance testing Smart micro car earns top crash test scores in insurance testing
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 473 Yes The Associated Press
50. Smart micro car earns top crash test scores in insurance testing Smart micro car earns top crash test scores in insurance testing
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 473 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
51. NFL's Terrell Owens makes sitcom acting debut NFL's Terrell Owens makes sitcom acting debut
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 395 Yes The Associated Press
52. NFL's Terrell Owens makes sitcom acting debut NFL's Terrell Owens makes sitcom acting debut
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/12/2008 395 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
53. Robot conductor leads Detroit Symphony to warm response Robot maestro Asimo conducts Detroit orchestra
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 441 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
54. Robot conductor leads Detroit Symphony to warm response Robot maestro Asimo conducts Detroit orchestra
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 441 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
55. Red Sox's Buchholz to rest broken fingernail Red Sox's Buchholz to rest broken fingernail
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 358 No
56. Red Sox's Buchholz to rest broken fingernail Red Sox's Buchholz to rest broken fingernail
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 358 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
57. A-Rod says he'll be back in Yankee lineup next week Cashman Under Fire As Yankees Struggle
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 269 Yes, Yes, Yes
58. A-Rod says he'll be back in Yankee lineup next week Cashman Under Fire As Yankees Struggle
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 269 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
59. Cornwall classroom slaying prompts school safety worries Schools strive to stem violence -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 307 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
60. Cornwall classroom slaying prompts school safety worries Schools strive to stem violence -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 307 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
61. Apple changes its iTune on HBO programs Neighbor plants reminder of its connection with Apple
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 383 Yes, Yes
62. Apple changes its iTune on HBO programs Neighbor plants reminder of its connection with Apple
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 383 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
63. Alleged Basque militant ordered deported from Canada Car bomb blamed on Basque militants kills policeman in Spain
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 361 Yes, Yes The Canadian Press
64. Alleged Basque militant ordered deported from Canada Car bomb blamed on Basque militants kills policeman in Spain
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 361 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Canadian Press
65. Running of Preakness often makes for strange events at Pimlico Running of Preakness often makes for strange events at Pimlico
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 1323 No Canadian Press: Beth Harris, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
66. Running of Preakness often makes for strange events at Pimlico Running of Preakness often makes for strange events at Pimlico
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 1323 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Beth Harris, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
67. Craigslist launches countersuit against eBay Craigslist launches countersuit against eBay
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 416 Yes The Associated Press
68. Craigslist launches countersuit against eBay Craigslist launches countersuit against eBay
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 416 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
69. Time in loo: Passenger sues JetBlue for flight spent in washroom Time in loo: Passenger sues JetBlue for flight spent in washroom
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 340 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
70. Time in loo: Passenger sues JetBlue for flight spent in washroom Time in loo: Passenger sues JetBlue for flight spent in washroom
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/13/2008 340 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
71. Justice officials to get tough with cop attackers Chief reacts angrily to attacks on Edmonton officers 05/14/2008 296 Yes, Yes
72. Chief reacts angrily to attacks on Edmonton officers Chief reacts angrily to attacks on Edmonton officers 05/13/2008 328 Yes
73. Alberta government to crack down on cheap drinks Chief reacts angrily to attacks on Edmonton officers 05/14/2008 263 Yes
74. Edmonton mayor promises new crime prevention committee Chief reacts angrily to attacks on Edmonton officers 05/13/2008 447 Yes, Yes, Yes
75. Exercising teens have lower risk of premenopausal breast cancer: study Exercising teens have lower risk of premenopausal breast cancer: study
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 522 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
76. Exercising teens have lower risk of premenopausal breast cancer: study Exercising teens have lower risk of premenopausal breast cancer: study
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/14/2008 522 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press




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