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(106 articles)
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(98 articles)
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(74 articles)
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(70 articles)
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(69 articles)
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(53 articles)
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(42 articles)
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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. Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/04/2008 1562 No Canadian Press: Beth Gorham, THE CANADIAN PRESS
2. Clinton wins Puerto Rico primary, but Obama leads delegate count Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 392 No
3. Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/04/2008 1562 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Beth Gorham, THE CANADIAN PRESS
4. Clinton wins Puerto Rico primary, but Obama leads delegate count Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 392 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
5. Penguins force Game 6 with triple-OT stunner Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 1635 Yes, Yes
6. Red Wings hungry, Penguins hurting Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 1194 No
7. Red Wings hand Pens home loss for lead Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 1111 No
8. Ken Holland goes from bust to brilliant Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 895 No
9. Series deficit can feel like a Mount Everest ascent Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 732 No
10. Facing elimination, Pens look to 'relax' Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 785 No
11. Marc-Andre Fleury is no Patrick Roy... yet Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 1016 Yes
12. According to Detroit media, this series is over Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 187 No
13. Holmstrom expects to return for Game 5 Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 338 No
14. Penguins force Game 6 with triple-OT stunner Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 1635 Yes, Yes
15. Red Wings hungry, Penguins hurting Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 1194 No
16. Red Wings hand Pens home loss for lead Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 1111 Yes
17. Ken Holland goes from bust to brilliant Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 895 Yes
18. Series deficit can feel like a Mount Everest ascent Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 732 No
19. Facing elimination, Pens look to 'relax' Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 785 No
20. Marc-Andre Fleury is no Patrick Roy... yet Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 1016 Yes, Yes
21. According to Detroit media, this series is over Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 187 No
22. Holmstrom expects to return for Game 5 Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 338 Yes
23. U.S. Senator Kennedy's surgery for brain tumour a success: doctors Brain tumor patient recalls surgery like Kennedy's
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 359 No
24. Senator Edward Kennedy walking hospital halls a day after brain surgery Brain tumor patient recalls surgery like Kennedy's
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 705 No Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
25. U.S. Senator Kennedy's surgery for brain tumour a success: doctors Brain tumor patient recalls surgery like Kennedy's
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 359 Yes, Yes, Yes
26. Senator Edward Kennedy walking hospital halls a day after brain surgery Brain tumor patient recalls surgery like Kennedy's
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 705 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
27. Rock 'n' roll icon Bo Diddley dies ABC News: Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 393 No
28. Tributes flow for Bo Diddley ABC News: Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 296 Yes
29. Rock 'n' roll icon Bo Diddley dies ABC News: Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 393 Yes, Yes
30. Tributes flow for Bo Diddley ABC News: Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 296 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
31. Tourists return to Universal Studios after fire Officials: Roofers started Universal Studios fire :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 215 Yes, Yes, Yes
32. Universal Studios fire engulfs sets, video vault, King Kong exhibit Officials: Roofers started Universal Studios fire :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 641 Yes
33. Tourists return to Universal Studios after fire Officials: Roofers started Universal Studios fire :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 215 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
34. Universal Studios fire engulfs sets, video vault, King Kong exhibit Officials: Roofers started Universal Studios fire :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 641 Yes, Yes
35. Report: activist investor Carl Icahn more determined to oust Yahoo board Microsoft talking about new deal with Yahoo -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 872 Yes Canadian Press: Michael Liedtke, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
36. Report: activist investor Carl Icahn more determined to oust Yahoo board Microsoft talking about new deal with Yahoo -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 872 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Michael Liedtke, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
37. U.S. military nets 2 al-Qaida suspects, Shiite leader in Iraq U.S. military nets 2 al-Qaida suspects, Shiite leader in Iraq
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 481 Yes Canadian Press: Lauren Frayer, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
38. U.S. military nets 2 al-Qaida suspects, Shiite leader in Iraq U.S. military nets 2 al-Qaida suspects, Shiite leader in Iraq
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 481 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Lauren Frayer, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
39. Junk food ban in B.C. schools trims funding sources: official California medical schools earn A's in conflict grading
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 276 Yes
40. Junk food ban in B.C. schools trims funding sources: official California medical schools earn A's in conflict grading
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 276 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
41. IOC set to announce finalists to host 2016 Games 'Shocked' Michael Johnson to return Olympic relay medal
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 253 Yes
42. Michael Johnson to return Olympic relay medal 'Shocked' Michael Johnson to return Olympic relay medal
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 413 Yes
43. IOC set to announce finalists to host 2016 Games 'Shocked' Michael Johnson to return Olympic relay medal
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 253 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
44. Michael Johnson to return Olympic relay medal 'Shocked' Michael Johnson to return Olympic relay medal
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 413 Yes, Yes, Yes
45. Taylor dancing around future with Dolphins Sean Taylor Remembered
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 437 No
46. Taylor dancing around future with Dolphins Sean Taylor Remembered
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 437 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
47. Ontario, Quebec unveil carbon cap-and-trade plan Conservative group hits senators on climate bill
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 702 No
48. Ontario, Quebec unveil carbon cap-and-trade plan Conservative group hits senators on climate bill
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 702 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
49. Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent dies in Paris Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent dies in Paris
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 266 Yes The Associated Press
50. Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent dies in Paris Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent dies in Paris
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/01/2008 266 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
51. A final Bill Clinton snafu erupts before U.S. primaries end As His Wife’s Campaign Winds Down, Bill Clinton Remains Wound Up
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 535 Yes, Yes
52. A final Bill Clinton snafu erupts before U.S. primaries end As His Wife’s Campaign Winds Down, Bill Clinton Remains Wound Up
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 535 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
53. Nadal cruises to French Open semifinals Nadal and Djokovic to Meet in Semis
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 751 Yes The Associated Press
54. Nadal cruises to French Open semifinals Nadal and Djokovic to Meet in Semis
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 751 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
55. Obama's moment in winning nomation also major juncture in U.S. history ABC News: Obama First Black Major Party Nominee
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/04/2008 1473 Yes Canadian Press: Adam Geller, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
56. Obama's moment in winning nomation also major juncture in U.S. history ABC News: Obama First Black Major Party Nominee
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/04/2008 1473 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Adam Geller, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
57. Pistons fire head coach Flip Saunders Pistons Fire Flip Saunders In First Of Many Big Changes -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 359 Yes
58. Pistons fire head coach Flip Saunders Pistons Fire Flip Saunders In First Of Many Big Changes -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 359 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
59. The Mercer Report, Tuesdays at , in NL. Cheney tells West Virginia joke
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 372 Yes, Yes
60. The Mercer Report, Tuesdays at , in NL. Cheney tells West Virginia joke
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 372 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
61. Fixing pharma Stem Cells Heal a Broken Heart
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 638 No By Robert Langreth and Matthew Herper
62. Fixing pharma Stem Cells Heal a Broken Heart
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 638 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Robert Langreth and Matthew Herper
63. NYC crane collapse probe focusing on rebuilt part Contractors Consider Ways to Make Cranes Safer
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 305 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Amy Westfeldt, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
64. NYC crane collapse probe focusing on rebuilt part Contractors Consider Ways to Make Cranes Safer
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 305 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Amy Westfeldt, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
65. Pro-Tibetan activists set to protest during Games IOC-USOC rift could harm Chicago bid :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Chicago 2016
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 229 Yes
66. Pro-Tibetan activists set to protest during Games IOC-USOC rift could harm Chicago bid :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Chicago 2016
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 229 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
67. Antibacterial wipes can spread, more than clean, germs in hospitals: study Reuse of Antibacterial Wipes Can Spread Bacteria
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 544 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Helen Branswell, Medical Reporter, THE CANADIAN PRESS
68. Antibacterial wipes can spread, more than clean, germs in hospitals: study Reuse of Antibacterial Wipes Can Spread Bacteria
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 544 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Helen Branswell, Medical Reporter, THE CANADIAN PRESS
69. Competing to fuel the future UN Says Solving Food Crisis Could Cost $30 Billion
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 719 Yes, Yes By William Pentland
70. Competing to fuel the future UN Says Solving Food Crisis Could Cost $30 Billion
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/02/2008 719 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By William Pentland
71. Magnetic North brings small, short plays Magnetic North brings small, short plays
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 558 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
72. Magnetic North brings small, short plays Magnetic North brings small, short plays
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 558 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
73. Fire evacuates three floors of downtown tower Airborne toxins after Universal Studios fire within health limits
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 236 Yes, Yes
74. Fire evacuates three floors of downtown tower Airborne toxins after Universal Studios fire within health limits
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/03/2008 236 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes




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