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Byline 1. Democrats Are Advised to Seat Half of 2 States’ Delegations Obama used party rules to foil Clinton (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/29/2008 512 Yes By 2. Leaders in Congress Seek to Settle on Nominee Obama used party rules to foil Clinton (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 535 No By 3. Democrats Are Advised to Seat Half of 2 States’ Delegations Obama used party rules to foil Clinton (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/29/2008 512 Yes By 4. Leaders in Congress Seek to Settle on Nominee Obama used party rules to foil Clinton (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 535 No By 5. Scott McClellan Comes Late to the Table McClellan details culture of secrecy in Bush White House (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 789 No By 6. Scott McClellan’s Memoir McClellan details culture of secrecy in Bush White House (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 141 No 7. Scott McClellan Comes Late to the Table McClellan details culture of secrecy in Bush White House (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 789 No By 8. Scott McClellan’s Memoir McClellan details culture of secrecy in Bush White House (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 141 No 9. Taste of Senate Set Capt. McCain on a New Path Obama, Clinton campaigning in different races 05/29/2008 734 No By 10. 2 Campaigns Flare Up Over Iraq Troop Levels Obama, Clinton campaigning in different races 05/31/2008 817 Yes By 11. Using the President, but Carefully Going Only So Far Obama, Clinton campaigning in different races 05/28/2008 797 No By 12. Stark Contrasts Between McCain and Obama in Judicial Wars Obama, Clinton campaigning in different races 05/28/2008 929 No By 13. States Seek Delay in California Marriage Ruling N.H., nine other states urge Calif. court to delay marriage ruling 05/31/2008 1217 Yes, Yes By 14. Fighting Same-Sex Policy Seems to Be Uphill Battle N.H., nine other states urge Calif. court to delay marriage ruling 05/30/2008 840 No By 15. A Step Closer to Justice on Gay Marriage N.H., nine other states urge Calif. court to delay marriage ruling 05/30/2008 498 No 16. New York to Back Same-Sex Unions From Elsewhere N.H., nine other states urge Calif. court to delay marriage ruling 05/29/2008 732 No By 17. How Governor Set His Stance on Gay Rights N.H., nine other states urge Calif. court to delay marriage ruling 05/30/2008 807 No By 18. Gay Marriage Opponents Consider Ways to Fight New Policy N.H., nine other states urge Calif. court to delay marriage ruling 05/30/2008 744 No By 19. Deal to Return Children to Sect Breaks Down Polygamist sect members in Texas waiting for children to be returned (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 1129 No By GRETEL C. KOVACH and 20. Texas Loses Court Ruling Over Taking of Children Polygamist sect members in Texas waiting for children to be returned (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 963 No By 21. Deal to Return Children to Sect Breaks Down Polygamist sect members in Texas waiting for children to be returned (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 1129 No By GRETEL C. KOVACH and 22. Texas Loses Court Ruling Over Taking of Children Polygamist sect members in Texas waiting for children to be returned (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 963 No By 23. U.S. Withdraws Fulbright Grants to Palestinians in Gaza U.S. Withdraws Fulbright Grants to Palestinians in Gaza (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 740 No By 24. U.S. Withdraws Fulbright Grants to Palestinians in Gaza U.S. Withdraws Fulbright Grants to Palestinians in Gaza (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 740 No By 25. U.S. Regulators Push to Strengthen Oversight of Energy Markets Gas prices inch closer to $4 while oil gyrates (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 507 No By 26. U.S. Regulators Push to Strengthen Oversight of Energy Markets Gas prices inch closer to $4 while oil gyrates (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 507 No By 27. First-Quarter Economic Growth Stronger Than Estimated First-Quarter Economic Growth Stronger Than Estimated 05/30/2008 433 Yes By 28. Shares Rise for 3rd Day as Oil Falls 3.4% First-Quarter Economic Growth Stronger Than Estimated 05/30/2008 477 Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 29. U.N. Report Seeks Action to Address Food Crisis Higher world food prices here to stay, report says (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/29/2008 520 Yes By 30. Food Report Criticizes Biofuel Policies Higher world food prices here to stay, report says (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 894 No By 31. The Rich Get Hungrier Higher world food prices here to stay, report says (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/28/2008 738 No By 32. U.N. Report Seeks Action to Address Food Crisis Higher world food prices here to stay, report says (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/29/2008 520 Yes By 33. Food Report Criticizes Biofuel Policies Higher world food prices here to stay, report says (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 894 No By 34. The Rich Get Hungrier Higher world food prices here to stay, report says (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/28/2008 738 No By 35. Suicide Rate for Soldiers Rose in ’07 ABC News: Rate of U.S. Army Suicides at 20-Yr High 05/30/2008 270 No By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 36. Pentagon Totals Rise for Stress Disorder ABC News: Rate of U.S. Army Suicides at 20-Yr High 05/28/2008 210 No By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 37. A Premonition Fulfilled for Those Living Cheek by Jowl With a Crane Second construction worker dies in New York crane collapse (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 1136 Yes By 38. A Premonition Fulfilled for Those Living Cheek by Jowl With a Crane Second construction worker dies in New York crane collapse (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 1136 Yes By 39. Stonehenge Used as Cemetery From the Beginning Stonehenge was a royal family's burial site, researchers say 05/30/2008 615 Yes By 40. China Says It Will Accept Aid From Japan’s Military China and Japan: earthquake diplomacy -Times Online (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 268 No By 41. Tough Questions for China on Schools and Japan Aid China and Japan: earthquake diplomacy -Times Online (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 534 Yes, Yes, Yes By 42. China Says It Will Accept Aid From Japan’s Military China and Japan: earthquake diplomacy -Times Online (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 268 No By 43. Tough Questions for China on Schools and Japan Aid China and Japan: earthquake diplomacy -Times Online (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 534 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 44. Junta Upset Over Aid Pledges UN: Myanmar forcing cyclone survivors out of camps (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 186 No By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 45. Junta Upset Over Aid Pledges UN: Myanmar forcing cyclone survivors out of camps (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 186 No By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 46. Harvey Korman of ‘Burnett Show’ Dies at 81 'Burnett Show' comic actor Harvey Korman dies (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 696 Yes, Yes By 47. Harvey Korman of ‘Burnett Show’ Dies at 81 'Burnett Show' comic actor Harvey Korman dies (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 696 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 48. Former EADS Chief Faces Insider Trading Charges Former EADS Chief Faces Insider Trading Charges (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 511 Yes, Yes By CAROLINE BROTHERS 49. Former EADS Chief Faces Insider Trading Charges Former EADS Chief Faces Insider Trading Charges (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 511 Yes, Yes By CAROLINE BROTHERS 50. Olmert Aide Puts New Pressure on Him to Quit Ehud Olmert may face party ballot to decide his future (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 791 Yes, Yes By ISABEL KERSHNER 51. Olmert Aide Puts New Pressure on Him to Quit Ehud Olmert may face party ballot to decide his future (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 791 Yes, Yes, Yes By ISABEL KERSHNER 52. Arab Nations Fail to Forgive Iraq’s Debts McCain sets goal of success in Iraq :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Steve Huntley (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 327 Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 53. Arab Nations Fail to Forgive Iraq’s Debts McCain sets goal of success in Iraq :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Steve Huntley (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 327 Yes, Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 54. 19,000 Take a Buyout GM says 19K US hourly workers taking its buyout offers (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 714 Yes, Yes, Yes By NICK BUNKLEY 55. 19,000 Take a Buyout GM says 19K US hourly workers taking its buyout offers (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 714 Yes, Yes, Yes By NICK BUNKLEY 56. Phoenix Lander ‘Talks’ to Twitterers NASA lander sends more Mars pictures, uses Canadian laser for tasks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 103 No By 57. Phoenix Lander ‘Talks’ to Twitterers NASA lander sends more Mars pictures, uses Canadian laser for tasks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 103 Yes By 58. The Williams Sisters Lose at the French Open Serena, Venus Williams lose in 3rd round at French (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 705 Yes, Yes, Yes By 59. The Williams Sisters Lose at the French Open Serena, Venus Williams lose in 3rd round at French (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 705 Yes, Yes, Yes By 60. Obama’s Doctor, Praising His Health, Sees No Obstacles to Service Obama's doctor says he's in 'excellent health' :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Lynn Sweet 05/30/2008 770 No By 61. Obama Seeks to Clarify His Disputed Comments on Diplomacy Obama's doctor says he's in 'excellent health' :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Lynn Sweet 05/29/2008 891 No By 62. Bryant in Charge, Lakers Back on Top Blow whistle on NBA for bad call 05/30/2008 738 Yes, Yes By 63. The Reality Situation in Facing Iran Obama's vulnerable on national security :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Steve Huntley (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 808 Yes By 64. The Reality Situation in Facing Iran Obama's vulnerable on national security :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Steve Huntley (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 808 Yes By 65. Irate Europeans Protest the Soaring Price of Gasoline Think gas prices are high? Try $11 in Turkey (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 1158 Yes By KATRIN BENNHOLD 66. It’s Easier to Be Green if It Also Saves Money Think gas prices are high? Try $11 in Turkey (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 541 Yes By 67. Irate Europeans Protest the Soaring Price of Gasoline Think gas prices are high? Try $11 in Turkey (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 1158 Yes By KATRIN BENNHOLD 68. It’s Easier to Be Green if It Also Saves Money Think gas prices are high? Try $11 in Turkey (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 541 Yes By 69. Lesser Lights Get Chance to Shine at French Open Blake bounced from 3d round 05/30/2008 974 Yes, Yes By 70. Abreu’s Four Runs Send Mussina and Yankees Past Twins Pitcher Chamberlain to Make First Start for Yankees on Tuesday 05/31/2008 740 Yes, Yes By 71. Pitcher Chamberlain to Make First Start for Yankees on Tuesday Pitcher Chamberlain to Make First Start for Yankees on Tuesday 05/31/2008 719 Yes, Yes By 72. New York Judge Rules Against Dell in Suit Over Marketing Dell shares get boost from strong earnings report 05/28/2008 313 Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 73. At Bear, an Apology Is Met With Silence Bear Stearns shareholders OK buyout by JPMorgan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 603 Yes, Yes By 74. At Bear, an Apology Is Met With Silence Bear Stearns shareholders OK buyout by JPMorgan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 603 Yes By 75. Red Sox’ Matsuzaka on Disabled List With Shoulder Strain Red Sox shelve Matsuzaka with shoulder injury (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 423 No By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 76. Red Sox’ Matsuzaka on Disabled List With Shoulder Strain Red Sox shelve Matsuzaka with shoulder injury (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 423 Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 77. Jesse Litsch and Blue Jays Shut Out Athletics ABC News: Big Unit Ties Clemens for Ks, D'backs Lose 05/30/2008 517 No By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 78. A Real Estate Deal Seen From 2 Sides A Real Estate Deal Seen From 2 Sides 05/31/2008 1255 Yes, Yes By 79. In New York City, Two Versions of End-of-Life Care The crisis of primary care physicians (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 1106 Yes, Yes By 80. In New York City, Two Versions of End-of-Life Care The crisis of primary care physicians (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 1106 Yes, Yes, Yes By 81. Moscow Can Help the U.S. Safeguard the World’s Nuclear Arms McCain would work with Russia on nuclear disarmament 05/30/2008 690 No By RICHARD LUGAR and 82. High Spirits for a Battler Who Is Low on Delegates Social Issues, Hillary Clinton, New York - 05/30/2008 478 Yes, Yes, Yes By 83. Assessing the Risks for Hereditary Cancers cell division and cancer (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 1260 No By 84. Assessing the Risks for Hereditary Cancers cell division and cancer (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 1260 No By 85. After Steady Climb, Childhood Obesity Rates Stall After Steady Climb, Childhood Obesity Rates Stall 05/30/2008 1070 Yes, Yes By 86. Potter Was Still Magical, but Not All Books Rose Potter Was Still Magical, but Not All Books Rose 05/30/2008 997 Yes By 87. Major San Francisco Development Faces a Ballot Test What the Bayview community wants 05/28/2008 778 Yes By 88. Under Pressure, White House Issues Climate Change Report Under Pressure, White House Issues Climate Change Report 05/30/2008 487 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 89. Barack Obama’s Spring Flaws Won’t Matter in the Fall Blacks, whites split in La. Democratic primary :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Elections 05/29/2008 381 No By MARK MELLMAN 90. Few Takers for a New S.U.V. Twist Toyota denies decision on Prius in US 05/31/2008 998 No By BILL VLASIC 91. China and Taiwan Discuss Direct Flights China and Taiwan Discuss Direct Flights (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 318 Yes, Yes By 92. China and Taiwan Discuss Direct Flights China and Taiwan Discuss Direct Flights (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/30/2008 318 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 93. Study Links Caesareans With Births Before Term Cesarean sections linked to rise in premature births 05/30/2008 638 Yes By 94. Following Their Coach’s Example, the Red Wings Take It Easy After a Tough Loss to the Penguins Penguins Rout Flyers to Win Trip to Stanley Cup Finals 05/30/2008 832 No By 95. West Coast Cool Suits a Laid-Back Joe Torre in Return to New York West Coast Cool Suits a Laid-Back Joe Torre in Return to New York 05/30/2008 849 Yes, Yes, Yes By 96. Mets’ Victory Puts Focus Back on the Field West Coast Cool Suits a Laid-Back Joe Torre in Return to New York 05/30/2008 750 Yes, Yes By blaster@cs.columbia.edu