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1. By ADAM NAGOURNEY, CARL HULSE and JEFF ZELENY Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 1271 No By ADAM NAGOURNEY, CARL HULSE and JEFF ZELENY
2. Democrats Approve Deal on Michigan and Florida Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 807 No By
3. Democrats Approve Deal on Michigan and Florida Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 1484 No By
4. Q. and A. on Democrats and Disputed Delegates Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 959 No By
5. Florida and Michigan May See Delegates Halved Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 1059 No By
6. Leaders in Congress Seek to Settle on Nominee Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 533 No By
7. By ADAM NAGOURNEY, CARL HULSE and JEFF ZELENY Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 1271 No By ADAM NAGOURNEY, CARL HULSE and JEFF ZELENY
8. Democrats Approve Deal on Michigan and Florida Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 807 No By
9. Democrats Approve Deal on Michigan and Florida Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 1484 No By
10. Q. and A. on Democrats and Disputed Delegates Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 959 Yes By
11. Florida and Michigan May See Delegates Halved Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 1059 No By
12. Leaders in Congress Seek to Settle on Nominee Obama, Clinton spar over unseated delegates in Michigan, Florida
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 533 No By
13. Crane Collapse Kills Two and Unsettles New Yorkers A Premonition Fulfilled, in a City That Lives With Cranes 05/31/2008 959 No By
14. Crane Collapse, 2nd Since March, Kills 2 Workers in Manhattan A Premonition Fulfilled, in a City That Lives With Cranes 05/31/2008 804 No By
15. City Revises Safety Rules on Cranes A Premonition Fulfilled, in a City That Lives With Cranes 05/29/2008 473 Yes By
16. Investigators Look at Equipment, Not Crane’s Operators A Premonition Fulfilled, in a City That Lives With Cranes 05/31/2008 749 No By
17. Criminal Inquiry in Crane Collapse Looks for Damage A Premonition Fulfilled, in a City That Lives With Cranes 06/01/2008 678 No By RUSS BUETTNER and
18. Above the City, Juggling Patience, Precision and Danger A Premonition Fulfilled, in a City That Lives With Cranes 06/01/2008 1083 No By
19. The Human Toll of a Building Binge A Premonition Fulfilled, in a City That Lives With Cranes 05/31/2008 705 No By
20. Crane Collapses Prompt Questions on the Mayor’s Oversight A Premonition Fulfilled, in a City That Lives With Cranes 06/01/2008 1240 No By
21. A Premonition Fulfilled, in a City That Lives With Cranes A Premonition Fulfilled, in a City That Lives With Cranes 05/31/2008 669 No By
22. Celtics Oust Pistons to Return to N.B.A. Finals It's Celtics-Lakers again in the NBA finals
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 733 Yes By JOHN HEUSER
23. In Revival of 1980s Rivalry, Pierce Knows His History It's Celtics-Lakers again in the NBA finals
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 684 Yes By JOHN HEUSER
24. Celtics Oust Pistons to Return to N.B.A. Finals It's Celtics-Lakers again in the NBA finals
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 733 Yes By JOHN HEUSER
25. In Revival of 1980s Rivalry, Pierce Knows His History It's Celtics-Lakers again in the NBA finals
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 684 No By JOHN HEUSER
26. Mocking of Clinton at Obama’s Church Reverberates Obama breaks with Chicago church
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 545 No By
27. Mocking of Clinton at Obama’s Church Reverberates Obama breaks with Chicago church
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 545 No By
28. A Drug Is Credited With Slight Gains for Patients Who Have Lung Cancer A Drug Is Credited With Slight Gains for Patients Who Have Lung Cancer
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 736 Yes, Yes By
29. Continuing to Heal After Returning to Work A Drug Is Credited With Slight Gains for Patients Who Have Lung Cancer
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 880 No By EILENE ZIMMERMAN
30. A Drug Is Credited With Slight Gains for Patients Who Have Lung Cancer A Drug Is Credited With Slight Gains for Patients Who Have Lung Cancer
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 736 Yes, Yes By
31. Continuing to Heal After Returning to Work A Drug Is Credited With Slight Gains for Patients Who Have Lung Cancer
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 880 No By EILENE ZIMMERMAN
32. 2 Campaigns Flare Up Over Iraq Troop Levels McCain takes hit from Obama on Iraq progress 05/31/2008 815 Yes, Yes By
33. Taste of Senate Set Capt. McCain on a New Path McCain takes hit from Obama on Iraq progress 05/29/2008 2826 No By
34. Truth to Power McCain takes hit from Obama on Iraq progress 06/01/2008 769 No
35. Growing Opposition to Iraq Security Pact Followers of al-Sadr protest U.S. presence
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 1027 Yes By
36. Iraqi Military Extends Control in Northern City Followers of al-Sadr protest U.S. presence
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 1317 Yes By ANDREW E. KRAMER
37. Growing Opposition to Iraq Security Pact Followers of al-Sadr protest U.S. presence
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 1027 Yes By
38. Iraqi Military Extends Control in Northern City Followers of al-Sadr protest U.S. presence
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 1317 Yes By ANDREW E. KRAMER
39. New York to Back Same-Sex Unions From Elsewhere State Supreme Court grills lawyers in same-sex marriage case 05/29/2008 730 Yes By
40. A Step Closer to Justice on Gay Marriage State Supreme Court grills lawyers in same-sex marriage case 05/30/2008 498 No
41. California Sets June Date for Same-Sex Marriage Licenses State Supreme Court grills lawyers in same-sex marriage case 05/29/2008 236 Yes By
42. A Challenger From Japan Sets His Sights on Big Brown Dutrow: When Big Brown Takes Lead, It's Over 06/01/2008 926 No By
43. Prado to Ride Casino Drive; Big Brown Hits the Track Dutrow: When Big Brown Takes Lead, It's Over 05/29/2008 218 No By
44. McClellan Responds to White House Criticism White House aide's trust in Bush trumped doubts over Iraq
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 967 Yes By
45. McClellan Responds to White House Criticism White House aide's trust in Bush trumped doubts over Iraq
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 967 Yes By
46. Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 825 Yes, Yes By
47. Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 825 Yes By
48. Junta Upset Over Aid Pledges Myanmar warned against premature resettlement of cyclone victims
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 186 No By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
49. Junta Upset Over Aid Pledges Myanmar warned against premature resettlement of cyclone victims
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 186 Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
50. Phoenix Lander ‘Talks’ to Twitterers Photos boost belief Mars lander has bared ice
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 103 Yes By
51. Phoenix Lander ‘Talks’ to Twitterers Photos boost belief Mars lander has bared ice
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 103 No By
52. For Lakers, Surprise Comes With Success Lakers a win from 1st NBA finals berth since 2004 05/29/2008 905 Yes By
53. Bryant in Charge, Lakers Back on Top Lakers a win from 1st NBA finals berth since 2004 05/30/2008 738 Yes, Yes By
54. Photos Offer Glimpses of an Isolated Amazon People One of last remaining 'uncontacted' tribes spotted in Brazil
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 132 Yes By
55. Photos Offer Glimpses of an Isolated Amazon People One of last remaining 'uncontacted' tribes spotted in Brazil
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 132 No By
56. For People With Down Syndrome, Longer Life Has Complications What to Ask About Alzheimer's Disease
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 772 No By SALLY SARA
57. For People With Down Syndrome, Longer Life Has Complications What to Ask About Alzheimer's Disease
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 772 No By SALLY SARA
58. Ken Griffey Jr. Hits 599th Homer, and Reds Beat Braves in 10 Ramirez hits No. 500, leads Red Sox over Orioles 06/01/2008 638 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
59. Democrats See Cuba Travel Limits as a Campaign Issue in Florida Cubans Hope Raul Castro Brings Reform 06/01/2008 941 No By
60. Mounting Costs Slow the Push for Clean Coal Energy Firms Come to Terms With Climate Change 05/30/2008 712 No By
61. Suicide Bomb Kills 4 in Kabul One soldier dead and 6 wounded in Afghan suicide blast 05/30/2008 381 Yes By ABDUL WAHEED WAFA
62. NATO Chief in Afghanistan Says Pakistan’s Tack on Militants Is Not as Expected One soldier dead and 6 wounded in Afghan suicide blast 05/30/2008 779 No By
63. Bomb Kills Man in Afghanistan One soldier dead and 6 wounded in Afghan suicide blast 06/01/2008 167 Yes, Yes By THE NEW YORK TIMES
64. 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 738 Yes By
65. 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 738 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By
66. THE BILLIONAIRE'S VINEGAR Article:The new cult wines: 6 wines to covet:/c/a/2008/05/29/WI4G10U4F4.DTL 06/01/2008 647 No By BRYAN MILLER
67. Suicide Rate for Soldiers Rose in ’07 ABC News: Rate of U.S. Army Suicides at 20-Yr High 05/30/2008 270 Yes, Yes, Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
68. After Caesareans, Some Women See Higher Insurance Cost After Caesareans, Some Women See Higher Insurance Cost 06/01/2008 1516 No By
69. Conventional Wisdom, Foiled Again Stocks wobble on personal spending data 06/01/2008 741 Yes, Yes By MARK HULBER
70. 10 Years Later, Carrie Coordinated Sarah Jessica Parker: Carrie's the fashion slave, not me :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People 06/01/2008 1189 Yes, Yes, Yes By
71. Swiss Chard With Raisins and Pine Nuts Swiss Chard With Raisins and Pine Nuts 06/01/2008 174 Yes
72. Lose Homes, Pay More Tax Lose Homes, Pay More Tax
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 1048 Yes By JONATHAN GLATER
73. Lose Homes, Pay More Tax Lose Homes, Pay More Tax
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 1048 Yes By JONATHAN GLATER
74. What You Need to Know to Get a Mortgage What You Need to Know to Get a Mortgage 06/01/2008 1963 No By ALINA TUGEND
75. Moscow Can Help the U.S. Safeguard the World’s Nuclear Arms UN nuclear agency report puts Iran on defensive
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 690 Yes By RICHARD LUGAR and
76. Moscow Can Help the U.S. Safeguard the World’s Nuclear Arms UN nuclear agency report puts Iran on defensive
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/30/2008 690 Yes, Yes By RICHARD LUGAR and
77. Negotiating for a House? Start With ‘Dear Seller’ Negotiating for a House? Start With ‘Dear Seller’ 05/31/2008 720 Yes, Yes By
78. U.S.O.C. Looking to Diversify Medal Count With Resolve and a Plan, China Puts Its Focus on Olympic Gold 06/01/2008 493 Yes, Yes, Yes By
79. With Resolve and a Plan, China Puts Its Focus on Olympic Gold With Resolve and a Plan, China Puts Its Focus on Olympic Gold 06/01/2008 720 Yes, Yes By
80. With Resolve and a Plan, China Puts Its Focus on Olympic Gold With Resolve and a Plan, China Puts Its Focus on Olympic Gold 06/01/2008 671 No
81. Commodity Policies Set for Revision Gov't discloses investigation of crude-oil market :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business 05/31/2008 674 Yes, Yes, Yes By
82. Israeli Defense Chief Asks Olmert to Quit Israeli Defense Chief Asks Olmert to Quit
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 915 Yes, Yes By ISABEL KERSHNER
83. Israeli Defense Chief Asks Olmert to Quit Israeli Defense Chief Asks Olmert to Quit
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/29/2008 915 Yes, Yes By ISABEL KERSHNER
84. Celebrating Jerome Robbins in ‘All American Fare’ Twyla Tharp Talks About Her New Work ‘Rabbit and Rogue’ 05/29/2008 593 Yes, Yes By ROSLYN SULCAS
85. Twyla Tharp Talks About Her New Work ‘Rabbit and Rogue’ Twyla Tharp Talks About Her New Work ‘Rabbit and Rogue’ 06/01/2008 818 No By ROSLYN SULCAS
86. Riding the Emotions of a Ratmansky Ballet Twyla Tharp Talks About Her New Work ‘Rabbit and Rogue’ 05/31/2008 1049 Yes By
87. It’s Easier to Be Green if It Also Saves Money Gas Prices Near Records, Following Oil
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 541 Yes By
88. It’s Easier to Be Green if It Also Saves Money Gas Prices Near Records, Following Oil
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 541 Yes By
89. Jamaica’s Bolt, a 200 Specialist, Becomes a Favorite in the 100 Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt sets 100m record
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 805 Yes By JOSHUA ROBINSON
90. Jamaica’s Bolt, a 200 Specialist, Becomes a Favorite in the 100 Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt sets 100m record
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
05/31/2008 805 Yes, Yes, Yes By JOSHUA ROBINSON




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