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Byline 1. body {background:#FFFFFF} Clinton wins Puerto Rico but Obama gains delegates (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 1539 Yes 2. Clinton campaign 'slowing down' Clinton wins Puerto Rico but Obama gains delegates (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 995 No 3. Clinton wins in Puerto Rico by a landslide Clinton wins Puerto Rico but Obama gains delegates (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 685 No 4. Puerto Rico gets its moment in the political sun Clinton wins Puerto Rico but Obama gains delegates (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 803 No 5. body {background:#FFFFFF} Clinton wins Puerto Rico but Obama gains delegates (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 1539 Yes 6. Clinton campaign 'slowing down' Clinton wins Puerto Rico but Obama gains delegates (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 995 No 7. Clinton wins in Puerto Rico by a landslide Clinton wins Puerto Rico but Obama gains delegates (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 685 No 8. Puerto Rico gets its moment in the political sun Clinton wins Puerto Rico but Obama gains delegates (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 803 No 9. U.N. official fears for Myanmar cyclone victims Boat carrying aid for Myanmar cyclone victims sinks :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World 06/01/2008 257 No 10. In Iraq, month ends with lowest U.S. death toll yet U.S. military: 3,500 Troops set to leave Iraq :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 647 Yes 11. Australia ends combat role in southern Iraq U.S. military: 3,500 Troops set to leave Iraq :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 498 No 12. In Iraq, month ends with lowest U.S. death toll yet U.S. military: 3,500 Troops set to leave Iraq :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 647 Yes 13. Australia ends combat role in southern Iraq U.S. military: 3,500 Troops set to leave Iraq :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 498 No 14. Chinese authorities prepare to drain swelling lake China's post-quake challenge: 5 million homeless :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World 05/31/2008 806 No 15. Copter carrying 14 crashes in China China's post-quake challenge: 5 million homeless :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World 06/01/2008 238 Yes 16. Los Angeles Times Judge bars media from R. Kelly files :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State 06/02/2008 622 No 17. Obama leaves Trinity church Campaign question 7: Obama and his church - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 786 Yes 18. Obama leaves Trinity church Campaign question 7: Obama and his church - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 786 Yes 19. Kennedy surgeon a leader in neuro-oncology Senator Kennedy to have brain surgery this morning at Duke (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 517 No 20. Kennedy surgeon a leader in neuro-oncology Senator Kennedy to have brain surgery this morning at Duke (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 517 No 21. Lakers-Celtics: A rivalry so big it should be on Versus Celtics, Lakers centerstage again for NBA finals 06/01/2008 295 No 22. Old Celtics weren't about rings Celtics, Lakers centerstage again for NBA finals 06/02/2008 936 Yes 23. Lakers-Celtics was special time for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Celtics, Lakers centerstage again for NBA finals 06/02/2008 464 Yes 24. Lakers' 'dream come true' awaits fairy-tale ending Celtics, Lakers centerstage again for NBA finals 06/01/2008 354 Yes 25. Yves Saint Laurent, 71; icon of French fashion design The inspired fashion of Yves Saint Laurent (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 2139 Yes 26. Yves Saint Laurent reinvented the clothing we live in The inspired fashion of Yves Saint Laurent (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 929 No 27. Yves Saint Laurent, 71; icon of French fashion design The inspired fashion of Yves Saint Laurent (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 326 Yes 28. Yves Saint Laurent, 71; icon of French fashion design The inspired fashion of Yves Saint Laurent (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 2139 Yes 29. Yves Saint Laurent reinvented the clothing we live in The inspired fashion of Yves Saint Laurent (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 929 No 30. Yves Saint Laurent, 71; icon of French fashion design The inspired fashion of Yves Saint Laurent (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 326 Yes 31. body {background:#FFFFFF} Tourists return as Universal Studios reopens, still smoldering after spectacular fire (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 549 No 32. body {background:#FFFFFF} Tourists return as Universal Studios reopens, still smoldering after spectacular fire (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 549 No 33. Hossa, Hall hand Penguins lead after 1 period Zetterberg has come the furthest with Red Wings on brink of Stanley Cup (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 321 Yes, Yes 34. Hossa, Hall hand Penguins lead after 1 period Zetterberg has come the furthest with Red Wings on brink of Stanley Cup (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 321 Yes 35. McCain and Obama spar over Iraq Confidence in the John McCain and Barack Obama Camps (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 684 No 36. McCain and Obama spar over Iraq Confidence in the John McCain and Barack Obama Camps (summary from United States, from articles in English) 05/31/2008 684 No 37. Documents shed light on Yahoo's efforts to thwart Microsoft's takeover bid Documents shed light on Yahoo's efforts to thwart Microsoft's takeover bid (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 352 No 38. Microsoft search to be default on Hewlett-Packard PCs Documents shed light on Yahoo's efforts to thwart Microsoft's takeover bid (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 269 Yes 39. Documents shed light on Yahoo's efforts to thwart Microsoft's takeover bid Documents shed light on Yahoo's efforts to thwart Microsoft's takeover bid (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 352 No 40. Microsoft search to be default on Hewlett-Packard PCs Documents shed light on Yahoo's efforts to thwart Microsoft's takeover bid (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 269 Yes 41. and relief is on the way Shuttle Discovery Docks at Space Station (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 422 No 42. and relief is on the way Shuttle Discovery Docks at Space Station (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 422 Yes 43. NASCAR 'bad boy' Kyle Busch is too good again NASCAR 'bad boy' Kyle Busch is too good again 06/02/2008 315 No 44. Gay marriage may be a gift to California's economy Texas gay couples heading to California for licensed marriages 06/02/2008 598 Yes 45. Lakers have answers so far, but that's only the half of it Lakers' Kobe Bryant is, as always, the difference maker 06/01/2008 348 No 46. Lakers keep L.A. footloose Lakers' Kobe Bryant is, as always, the difference maker 06/01/2008 376 No 47. Victory feels like series-clincher for Lakers Lakers' Kobe Bryant is, as always, the difference maker 06/01/2008 303 Yes 48. Lakers' Lamar Odom takes the blame for Game 3 loss Lakers' Kobe Bryant is, as always, the difference maker 06/01/2008 387 Yes 49. The last people in the world Lakers wanted to see Lakers' Kobe Bryant is, as always, the difference maker 06/01/2008 266 No 50. Lakers quickly finding the killer instinct of a champion Lakers' Kobe Bryant is, as always, the difference maker 06/01/2008 139 No 51. Lakers' Kobe Bryant is, as always, the difference maker Lakers' Kobe Bryant is, as always, the difference maker 06/01/2008 460 Yes, Yes 52. Pakistan bomb blast kills 6 Suicide bomber targets Danish embassy in Pakistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 711 No 53. Pakistan bomb blast kills 6 Suicide bomber targets Danish embassy in Pakistan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 711 No 54. body {background:#FFFFFF} Bo Diddley, 79; rock legend's influence spanned generations (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 1710 Yes 55. Los Angeles Times Bo Diddley, 79; rock legend's influence spanned generations (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 324 No 56. body {background:#FFFFFF} Bo Diddley, 79; rock legend's influence spanned generations (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 1710 Yes, Yes, Yes 57. Los Angeles Times Bo Diddley, 79; rock legend's influence spanned generations (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 324 No 58. Wachovia board forces out CEO Ken Thompson Wachovia forces out CEO Ken Thompson :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 446 No 59. Wachovia board forces out CEO Ken Thompson Wachovia forces out CEO Ken Thompson :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 713 Yes, Yes 60. Wachovia board forces out CEO Ken Thompson Wachovia forces out CEO Ken Thompson :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 446 No 61. Wachovia board forces out CEO Ken Thompson Wachovia forces out CEO Ken Thompson :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 713 Yes, Yes 62. U.S. Supreme Court lets fantasy leagues play on Fantasy baseball leagues can use real players' names, Supreme Court agrees 06/02/2008 828 Yes 63. Fantasy baseball leagues can use real players' names, Supreme Court agrees Fantasy baseball leagues can use real players' names, Supreme Court agrees 06/02/2008 387 Yes 64. IAEA to send inspectors to Syria's alleged nuclear site U.N. Nuclear Inspectors to Visit Syria (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 408 Yes 65. IAEA to send inspectors to Syria's alleged nuclear site U.N. Nuclear Inspectors to Visit Syria (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 408 Yes 66. Usain Bolt takes his world record in stride Jamaica showdown looms for Bolt and Powell (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 554 Yes 67. Usain Bolt takes his world record in stride Jamaica showdown looms for Bolt and Powell (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 554 Yes 68. Bomber in Afghanistan kills 2 members of NATO force NATO: 10 militants killed in Afghan battle (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 183 Yes 69. Bomber in Afghanistan kills 2 members of NATO force NATO: 10 militants killed in Afghan battle (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 183 Yes 70. Hezbollah hands over Israeli remains Israel trades captured spy for remains :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 301 Yes 71. Hezbollah hands over Israeli remains Israel trades captured spy for remains :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 301 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 72. Ireland sees growing opposition to European constitution European Union treaty approved in Germany :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 867 Yes 73. Ireland sees growing opposition to European constitution European Union treaty approved in Germany :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/01/2008 867 Yes 74. Rafael Nadal advances to French Open quarterfinals Kings of the court: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 271 Yes 75. Serbs dominate French Open Kings of the court: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 332 No 76. Rafael Nadal advances to French Open quarterfinals Kings of the court: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 271 Yes, Yes 77. Serbs dominate French Open Kings of the court: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 332 No 78. Homebuilding slump hampers construction spending Manufacturing, construction, founder; prices rise 06/02/2008 291 No 79. World AIDS treatment program meets goal - AIDS treatment milestone reached 2 years late (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 613 Yes 80. World AIDS treatment program meets goal - AIDS treatment milestone reached 2 years late (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 613 Yes, Yes 81. UN OKs foreign ships to fight Somali pirates UN OKs foreign ships to fight Somali pirates (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 256 Yes, Yes, Yes 82. UN OKs foreign ships to fight Somali pirates UN OKs foreign ships to fight Somali pirates (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 256 Yes, Yes, Yes 83. Federer wins in straight sets in French Robby Ginepri loses; was last American in French Open 06/02/2008 323 Yes, Yes 84. Robby Ginepri loses; was last American in French Open Robby Ginepri loses; was last American in French Open 06/02/2008 312 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 85. body {background:#FFFFFF} Justices Narrow Money-Laundering Law 06/02/2008 664 Yes 86. Los Angeles Times Losing weight, gaining a new life - 06/02/2008 788 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 87. Los Angeles Times Losing weight, gaining a new life - 06/02/2008 420 Yes 88. Former exercise buff recovering from injury Losing weight, gaining a new life - 06/02/2008 532 Yes, Yes, Yes 89. A's nine-run inning ends a losing streak A's nine-run inning ends a losing streak 06/02/2008 202 Yes 90. Melvyn Weiss sentenced for class-action kickback scheme Class action giant Melvyn Weiss to serve 30 months (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 250 Yes 91. Melvyn Weiss sentenced for class-action kickback scheme Class action giant Melvyn Weiss to serve 30 months (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 250 Yes 92. In Pakistan, it's 'open season for Musharraf-bashing' In Pakistan, it's 'open season for Musharraf-bashing' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 706 Yes 93. In Pakistan, it's 'open season for Musharraf-bashing' In Pakistan, it's 'open season for Musharraf-bashing' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 706 Yes, Yes 94. Californians, start conserving Water Is a New Battleground in Spain 06/02/2008 477 Yes, Yes, Yes By Ezra Klein blaster@cs.columbia.edu