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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. Clinton fighting to get rejected delegates counted Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 300 Yes
2. Clinton, her fate all but sealed, dances her way through the final primaries Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 673 No Canadian Press: Jim Kuhnhenn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
3. Clinton fighting to get rejected delegates counted Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 300 Yes, Yes, Yes
4. Clinton, her fate all but sealed, dances her way through the final primaries Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 673 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jim Kuhnhenn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
5. Barack Obama quits his Chicago church after long controversy Obama breaks with Chicago church
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 582 No Canadian Press: Tom Raum, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
6. Barack Obama quits his Chicago church after long controversy Obama breaks with Chicago church
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 582 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Tom Raum, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
7. Fruit compounds may stave off lung cancer in smokers: study A Drug Is Credited With Slight Gains for Patients Who Have Lung Cancer
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 341 No
8. Fruit compounds may stave off lung cancer in smokers: study A Drug Is Credited With Slight Gains for Patients Who Have Lung Cancer
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 341 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
9. China puts 1 million on evacuation notice in quake zone amid lake-drain plans China puts 1 million on evacuation notice in quake zone amid lake-drain plans
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 574 Yes Canadian Press: William Foreman, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
10. Chinese officials evacuate quake-hit area threatened by flooding China puts 1 million on evacuation notice in quake zone amid lake-drain plans
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 196 No
11. China puts 1 million on evacuation notice in quake zone amid lake-drain plans China puts 1 million on evacuation notice in quake zone amid lake-drain plans
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 574 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: William Foreman, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
12. Chinese officials evacuate quake-hit area threatened by flooding China puts 1 million on evacuation notice in quake zone amid lake-drain plans
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 196 Yes, Yes
13. Red Wings hand Pens home loss for lead Your View: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 816 Yes
14. Wings put demoralized Penguins on the brink Your View: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 709 No
15. Wings look detemined to bounce back in Game 4 Your View: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 533 No
16. Your View: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Your View: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 236 No Sunday, May 18, 2008 | 08:48 PM ET
17. Red Wings hand Pens home loss for lead Your View: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 816 Yes, Yes, Yes
18. Wings put demoralized Penguins on the brink Your View: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 709 Yes
19. Wings look detemined to bounce back in Game 4 Your View: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 533 No
20. Your View: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Your View: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 236 Yes, Yes, Yes Sunday, May 18, 2008 | 08:48 PM ET
21. White House aide's trust in Bush trumped doubts over Iraq White House aide's trust in Bush trumped doubts over Iraq
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 501 Yes
22. White House aide's trust in Bush trumped doubts over Iraq White House aide's trust in Bush trumped doubts over Iraq
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 501 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
23. Space shuttle Discovery blasts off for international space station Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 693 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Marcia Dunn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
24. Shuttle lifts off with Montreal-born astronaut aboard Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 302 No
25. Space shuttle Discovery blasts off for international space station Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 693 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Marcia Dunn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
26. Shuttle lifts off with Montreal-born astronaut aboard Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 302 Yes, Yes
27. Myanmar warned against premature resettlement of cyclone victims Myanmar warned against premature resettlement of cyclone victims
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 839 No Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
28. Burmese government cost lives by delaying aid, U.S. defence secretary says Myanmar warned against premature resettlement of cyclone victims
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 282 Yes
29. Myanmar warned against premature resettlement of cyclone victims Myanmar warned against premature resettlement of cyclone victims
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 839 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
30. Burmese government cost lives by delaying aid, U.S. defence secretary says Myanmar warned against premature resettlement of cyclone victims
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 282 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
31. Judge's condition delays return of polygamist sect children to parents Judge Stalls Deal Between Texas, Polygamist Sect to Return Children
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 460 Yes
32. Judge's condition delays return of polygamist sect children to parents Judge Stalls Deal Between Texas, Polygamist Sect to Return Children
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 460 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
33. United Airlines, US Airways ground merger talks United Airlines, US Airways ground merger talks
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 638 No The Associated Press
34. United Airlines, US Airways ground merger talks United Airlines, US Airways ground merger talks
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 638 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
35. Cherie Blair takes heat over personal memoir Tony Blair's Faith Foundation to sell religion as force for good -Times Online
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 555 Yes
36. Cherie Blair takes heat over personal memoir Tony Blair's Faith Foundation to sell religion as force for good -Times Online
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 555 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
37. NASA lander sends more Mars pictures, uses Canadian laser for tasks Photos boost belief Mars lander has bared ice
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 628 Yes
38. Spacecraft seems to have landed on Martian ice, scientists say Photos boost belief Mars lander has bared ice
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 273 No The Associated Press
39. NASA lander sends more Mars pictures, uses Canadian laser for tasks Photos boost belief Mars lander has bared ice
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 628 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
40. Spacecraft seems to have landed on Martian ice, scientists say Photos boost belief Mars lander has bared ice
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 273 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
41. One of last remaining 'uncontacted' tribes spotted in Brazil One of last remaining 'uncontacted' tribes spotted in Brazil
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 312 Yes
42. One of last remaining 'uncontacted' tribes spotted in Brazil One of last remaining 'uncontacted' tribes spotted in Brazil
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 312 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
43. Canucks' Bourdon was avid golfer, jokester Canucks' Luc Bourdon killed in motorcycle crash
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 879 Yes, Yes, Yes
44. Residents of the Acadian Peninsula mourn loss of NHL rookie Luc Bourdon Canucks' Luc Bourdon killed in motorcycle crash
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 859 Yes Canadian Press: Kevin Bissett, THE CANADIAN PRESS
45. Motorcycle death of Canuck defenceman Luc Bourdon leaves promise unfulfilled Canucks' Luc Bourdon killed in motorcycle crash
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 1229 Yes Canadian Press: Jim Morris, THE CANADIAN PRESS
46. Canucks' Bourdon was avid golfer, jokester Canucks' Luc Bourdon killed in motorcycle crash
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 879 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
47. Residents of the Acadian Peninsula mourn loss of NHL rookie Luc Bourdon Canucks' Luc Bourdon killed in motorcycle crash
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 859 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Kevin Bissett, THE CANADIAN PRESS
48. Motorcycle death of Canuck defenceman Luc Bourdon leaves promise unfulfilled Canucks' Luc Bourdon killed in motorcycle crash
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 1229 Yes Canadian Press: Jim Morris, THE CANADIAN PRESS
49. Hope for a new beginning after Israel's 60th anniversary U.S. Withdraws Fulbright Grants to Palestinians in Gaza
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 1038 Yes, Yes By Natasha Fatah
50. Hope for a new beginning after Israel's 60th anniversary U.S. Withdraws Fulbright Grants to Palestinians in Gaza
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 1038 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Natasha Fatah
51. Police fire water cannon on thousands of protesting South Koreans Mad cow fears grip SKoreans
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 512 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jae-Soon Chang, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
52. Police fire water cannon on thousands of protesting South Koreans Mad cow fears grip SKoreans
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 512 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jae-Soon Chang, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
53. Beckham back as captain for England Beckham back as captain for England
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 285 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
54. Beckham back as captain for England Beckham back as captain for England
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 285 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
55. First Air suspends jet service into Thompson Webb Aide Tried To Take Gun Into Senate Building, Capitol Police Say
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 338 Yes
56. First Air suspends jet service into Thompson Webb Aide Tried To Take Gun Into Senate Building, Capitol Police Say
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 338 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
57. Winehouse plays to Portuguese crowd, 1 hour late Amy Winehouse late for first post-rehab concert
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 300 Yes, Yes
58. Winehouse plays to Portuguese crowd, 1 hour late Amy Winehouse late for first post-rehab concert
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 300 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
59. 111 countries adopt landmark treaty banning cluster bombs 111 countries adopt landmark treaty banning cluster bombs
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 268 Yes The Associated Press
60. 111 countries adopt landmark treaty banning cluster bombs 111 countries adopt landmark treaty banning cluster bombs
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 268 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
61. International experts join Taca in investigating deadly Honduran plane crash International experts join Taca in investigating deadly Honduran plane crash
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 407 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Freddy Cuevas, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
62. 3 killed as plane skids off runway in Honduran capital International experts join Taca in investigating deadly Honduran plane crash
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 372 No
63. International experts join Taca in investigating deadly Honduran plane crash International experts join Taca in investigating deadly Honduran plane crash
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 407 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Freddy Cuevas, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
64. 3 killed as plane skids off runway in Honduran capital International experts join Taca in investigating deadly Honduran plane crash
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 372 Yes, Yes, Yes
65. Shhh! Fishing is making a comeback in Toronto Fish in a barrel: Pickings for carp worth their weight in cash was easy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 247 Yes, Yes
66. Shhh! Fishing is making a comeback in Toronto Fish in a barrel: Pickings for carp worth their weight in cash was easy
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 247 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
67. Gas prices in United States inch closer to US$4 while oil gyrates Gas Prices Near Records, Following Oil
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 694 Yes Canadian Press: John Wilen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
68. Gas prices in United States inch closer to US$4 while oil gyrates Gas Prices Near Records, Following Oil
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 694 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: John Wilen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
69. Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt sets 100m record Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt sets 100m record
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 363 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
70. Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt sets 100m record Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt sets 100m record
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 363 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press




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