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Byline 1. Significant events in 2008 Democratic race Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 743 No 2. Clinton open to vice presidential nod Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 959 No By JIM KUHNHENN and BETH FOUHY, Associated Press Writers 3. Campaign hopes endorsements in hand so he can declare victory as primary polls close Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 740 No Adam Nagourney, New York Times 4. Obama proclaims himself the Democratic nominee Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 692 No By TOM RAUM, Associated Press Writer 5. With end in sight, her team's satisfied they gave it their all Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 496 No Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press 6. Significant events in 2008 Democratic race Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 743 No 7. Clinton open to vice presidential nod Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 959 No By JIM KUHNHENN and BETH FOUHY, Associated Press Writers 8. Campaign hopes endorsements in hand so he can declare victory as primary polls close Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 740 No Adam Nagourney, New York Times 9. Obama proclaims himself the Democratic nominee Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 692 No By TOM RAUM, Associated Press Writer 10. With end in sight, her team's satisfied they gave it their all Obama makes history; Clinton refuses to concede Democratic nomination (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 496 No Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press 11. Penguins stay alive with triple-overtime victory Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 1057 No By IRA PODELL, AP Hockey Writer 12. Penguins stay alive with triple-overtime victory Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 1057 Yes By IRA PODELL, AP Hockey Writer 13. Democratic icon in good spirits, talks strategy with his doctors Brain tumor patient recalls surgery like Kennedy's (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 697 No Pam Belluck,Carl Hulse, New York Times 14. No cure for malignant glioma like Kennedy has Brain tumor patient recalls surgery like Kennedy's (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 767 No 15. Democratic icon in good spirits, talks strategy with his doctors Brain tumor patient recalls surgery like Kennedy's (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 697 No Pam Belluck,Carl Hulse, New York Times 16. No cure for malignant glioma like Kennedy has Brain tumor patient recalls surgery like Kennedy's (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 767 No 17. Excerpts of Republican John McCain's speech Tuesday ABC News: Obama Camp Says Dem Campaign Could Finally Be Over in 48 Hours 06/03/2008 204 Yes By The Associated Press 18. Rep. Sam Farr, Hot and Cold, but It's All Good ABC News: Obama Camp Says Dem Campaign Could Finally Be Over in 48 Hours 06/03/2008 187 No 19. Bo Diddley, giant figure in rock, dies at 79 ABC News: Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 744 Yes 20. Bo Diddley, giant figure in rock, dies at 79 ABC News: Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 744 Yes, Yes 21. Universal studios fire may cost tens of millions Officials: Roofers started Universal Studios fire :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 639 No By RYAN NAKASHIMA, AP Business Writer 22. Universal studios fire may cost tens of millions Officials: Roofers started Universal Studios fire :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 639 Yes By RYAN NAKASHIMA, AP Business Writer 23. Cowboys, TO make deal official; Pacman practices NFL grants partial reinstatement to Dallas Cowboys' Pacman Jones 06/03/2008 959 Yes By JAIME ARON, AP Sports Writer 24. Toilet pump and $1 billion Japanese lab head for outpost Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 353 Yes Associated Press 25. Astronauts make do in shuttle damage check Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 195 No Associated Press 26. Toilet pump and $1 billion Japanese lab head for outpost Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 353 Yes Associated Press 27. Astronauts make do in shuttle damage check Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 195 Yes Associated Press 28. Justice says gay marriage ruling was one of his toughest Texas gay couples heading to California for licensed marriages 06/03/2008 347 No 29. State's top court strikes down marriage ban Texas gay couples heading to California for licensed marriages 06/03/2008 1320 Yes 30. Governor backs same-sex marriage ruling Texas gay couples heading to California for licensed marriages 06/03/2008 599 No 31. Attorney general opposes legal maneuver by conservative groups to block weddings Texas gay couples heading to California for licensed marriages 06/03/2008 514 No 32. Those who wed in Massachusetts have trouble splitting up in their home states Texas gay couples heading to California for licensed marriages 06/03/2008 771 Yes Ray Henry, Associated Press 33. GM to close 4 truck, SUV plants as consumers' preferences shift G.M. Closing 4 Truck Plants in Shift Toward Cars (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 687 No Tom Krisher, Associated Press 34. GM to close 4 truck, SUV plants as consumers' preferences shift G.M. Closing 4 Truck Plants in Shift Toward Cars (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 687 No Tom Krisher, Associated Press 35. US, Israel: World not doing enough to counter Iran Chief Cleric Says Iran Doesn’t Seek Nuclear Arms (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 746 No By ANNE GEARAN, AP Diplomatic Writer 36. US, Israel: World not doing enough to counter Iran Chief Cleric Says Iran Doesn’t Seek Nuclear Arms (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 746 No By ANNE GEARAN, AP Diplomatic Writer 37. Mars probe appears to have landed atop ice Mars Lander Is Poised to Begin Digging for Ice (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 711 No 38. Lump spotted on Mars might be ice Mars Lander Is Poised to Begin Digging for Ice (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 713 Yes 39. Bull's-eye on Mars Mars Lander Is Poised to Begin Digging for Ice (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 291 No 40. Mars probe appears to have landed atop ice Mars Lander Is Poised to Begin Digging for Ice (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 711 No 41. Lump spotted on Mars might be ice Mars Lander Is Poised to Begin Digging for Ice (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 713 Yes 42. Bull's-eye on Mars Mars Lander Is Poised to Begin Digging for Ice (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 291 No 43. New Raider Wilson wants the defense to get physical RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter 06/03/2008 530 No David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 44. Ex-starter Schweigert gets his walking papers RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter 06/03/2008 350 Yes David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 45. Still a Raider, running back Jordan set for minicamp RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter 06/03/2008 406 Yes David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 46. SFGate: Raiders Silver and Black Blog RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter 06/03/2008 768 No 47. Raiders plan to avoid repeat of Russell fiasco RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter 06/03/2008 604 No David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 48. Only an exhibition game, but new look looks good RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter 06/03/2008 743 Yes David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 49. RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter 06/03/2008 754 Yes, Yes David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 50. Kiffin era begins with promise, sort of RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter 06/03/2008 822 Yes David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 51. Raiders run past Dolphins and into first place RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter 06/03/2008 852 Yes David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 52. Not a fun timeout for Raiders in Denver RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter 06/03/2008 849 No David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 53. Kiffin turns hard loss into a crafty victory RAIDERS: Culpepper, McCown remain in close race for starter 06/03/2008 983 No David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 54. Suicide blast at provincial headquarters raises fear that Sunni militants are reorganizing U.S. military nets 2 al-Qaida suspects, Shiite leader in Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 650 Yes Sameer N. Yacoub, Associated Press 55. Suicide blast at provincial headquarters raises fear that Sunni militants are reorganizing U.S. military nets 2 al-Qaida suspects, Shiite leader in Iraq (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 650 Yes Sameer N. Yacoub, Associated Press 56. Closing costs all over the map, study finds Banks to be asked to notify borrowers of bad credit score 06/03/2008 1092 Yes 57. Banks to be asked to notify borrowers of bad credit score Banks to be asked to notify borrowers of bad credit score 06/03/2008 774 Yes Kenneth Harney 58. California medical schools earn A's in conflict grading California medical schools earn A's in conflict grading (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 619 Yes 59. California medical schools earn A's in conflict grading California medical schools earn A's in conflict grading (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 619 Yes 60. Media consign global warming to back burner Conservative group hits senators on climate bill (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 735 No 61. Senate taking up key climate-change bill Conservative group hits senators on climate bill (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 861 Yes, Yes 62. Heated arguments begin over climate change Conservative group hits senators on climate bill (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 773 Yes, Yes 63. What senators are saying about the controversial legislation Conservative group hits senators on climate bill (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 360 Yes 64. Media consign global warming to back burner Conservative group hits senators on climate bill (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 735 No 65. Senate taking up key climate-change bill Conservative group hits senators on climate bill (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 861 Yes, Yes 66. Heated arguments begin over climate change Conservative group hits senators on climate bill (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 773 Yes, Yes 67. What senators are saying about the controversial legislation Conservative group hits senators on climate bill (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 360 Yes 68. More sect children reunited with happy parents Texas Sect Children Reunited With Happy Parents, Others May Have to Wait Longer (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 956 No By MICHELLE ROBERTS, Associated Press Writer 69. More sect children reunited with happy parents Texas Sect Children Reunited With Happy Parents, Others May Have to Wait Longer (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 956 No By MICHELLE ROBERTS, Associated Press Writer 70. Article:Brilliant designer Yves Saint Laurent dies:/c/a/2008/06/01/MN16R3FSQ.DTL Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent dies in Paris (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 1143 No 71. Article:Brilliant designer Yves Saint Laurent dies:/c/a/2008/06/01/MN16R3FSQ.DTL Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent dies in Paris (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/02/2008 1143 No 72. 'Gonzo' behavior made him an icon, but check Thompson's writing Wachovia board forces out CEO Ken Thompson (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 801 No David Kipen 73. 'Gonzo' behavior made him an icon, but check Thompson's writing Wachovia board forces out CEO Ken Thompson (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 801 No David Kipen 74. Text of Clinton's speech Tuesday Clinton Thanks Supporters in Puerto Rico (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 2282 Yes By The Associated Press 75. Text of Obama's speech Tuesday Clinton Thanks Supporters in Puerto Rico (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 2493 Yes, Yes, Yes By The Associated Press 76. Text of Clinton's speech Tuesday Clinton Thanks Supporters in Puerto Rico (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 2282 Yes By The Associated Press 77. Text of Obama's speech Tuesday Clinton Thanks Supporters in Puerto Rico (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 2493 Yes, Yes, Yes By The Associated Press 78. Despite price increases, dining out is better than ever Despite price increases, dining out is better than ever 06/03/2008 373 Yes, Yes, Yes 79. THE BAY AREA'S TOP 100 RESTAURANTS Despite price increases, dining out is better than ever 06/03/2008 254 Yes 80. Golden Age for Bay Area Diners Despite price increases, dining out is better than ever 06/03/2008 242 No 81. Dining out is better than ever Despite price increases, dining out is better than ever 06/03/2008 249 Yes 82. The Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants Despite price increases, dining out is better than ever 06/03/2008 581 Yes 83. About our reviews Despite price increases, dining out is better than ever 06/03/2008 205 Yes 84. 5% of subscribers use half the capacity on local cable lines Time Warner ready to test metered Internet 06/03/2008 553 Yes Peter Svensson, Associated Press 85. Gas just one factor in cost of owning a car GM closing 4 truck and SUV plants in North America - 06/03/2008 1098 Yes 86. Sparking a passion for learning High Schools, Anne Arundel County, Martin O'Malley - 06/03/2008 563 Yes Shelah Moody, Chronicle Staff Writer 87. Antica Trattoria's Tagliata with Arugula The women behind Asian secret sauces 06/03/2008 279 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 88. The Working Cook: Sustainable ways to enjoy tuna The women behind Asian secret sauces 06/03/2008 285 Yes 89. The women behind Asian secret sauces The women behind Asian secret sauces 06/03/2008 313 Yes, Yes Cindy Lee, Chronicle Staff Writer 90. The Accidental Vegetarian: Grilling the Japanese way The women behind Asian secret sauces 06/03/2008 240 No 91. AIDS treatment milestone reached 2 years late AIDS treatment milestone reached 2 years late (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 693 Yes, Yes 92. AIDS treatment milestone reached 2 years late AIDS treatment milestone reached 2 years late (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 693 Yes, Yes 93. Abu Dhabi bolsters show of Picassos Abu Dhabi bolsters show of Picassos 06/03/2008 206 Yes Associated Press 94. Advanced Micro Devices offers new chips for laptop Intel Dual-Core FAQ 06/03/2008 418 Yes By JORDAN ROBERTSON, AP Technology Writer 95. The Accidental Vegetarian: Springing forward with greens galore The Accidental Vegetarian: Springing forward with greens galore (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 272 Yes, Yes 96. The Roving Feast: A taste of Campania in Chicago The Accidental Vegetarian: Springing forward with greens galore (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 253 Yes 97. The Accidental Vegetarian: Springing forward with greens galore The Accidental Vegetarian: Springing forward with greens galore (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 272 Yes, Yes 98. The Roving Feast: A taste of Campania in Chicago The Accidental Vegetarian: Springing forward with greens galore (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 253 Yes, Yes, Yes 99. Braun's homer ruins Big Unit's milestone night Fielder homers to help Brewers beat D'backs 06/03/2008 750 No By CHRIS JENKINS, AP Sports Writer 100. Homebuilders offer bleak outlook and post losses A Loss, but Toll Brothers Tops Expectations 06/03/2008 881 Yes By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer 101. The new cult wines: 10 wineries to watch Burgundy Learns to Bottle Consistency 06/03/2008 1148 No Jon Bonné, Chronicle Wine Editor 102. The new cult wines: 6 wines to covet Burgundy Learns to Bottle Consistency 06/03/2008 1544 Yes, Yes Jon Bonné, Chronicle Wine Editor 103. Tatum O'Neal says drug arrest `saved' her One more troubled turn in Tatum O'Neal's life :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People 06/03/2008 375 Yes, Yes 104. O'Neal: 'Dog's Death Prompted Drugs Buy' One more troubled turn in Tatum O'Neal's life :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People 06/03/2008 290 Yes 105. Ethanol gets a possible comeback UN Says Solving Food Crisis Could Cost $30 Billion (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 669 Yes, Yes Bill Visnic 106. Ethanol gets a possible comeback UN Says Solving Food Crisis Could Cost $30 Billion (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 669 Yes, Yes, Yes Bill Visnic 107. Cooler weather helps in battle against fire Airborne toxins after Universal Studios fire within health limits (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 274 Yes, Yes, Yes Associated Press 108. Cooler weather helps in battle against fire Airborne toxins after Universal Studios fire within health limits (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/03/2008 274 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Associated Press 109. The good, and bad, of conservation In Spain, Water Is a New Battleground 06/03/2008 430 Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu