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Byline 1. Clinton and Obama hold secret meeting ABC News: Obama on Clinton VP Talk: 'Settle Down' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 781 No By BETH FOUHY and NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer 2. Obama revels in new status as presumed nominee ABC News: Obama on Clinton VP Talk: 'Settle Down' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 848 No By BETH RUCKER, Associated Press Writer 3. SFGate: Blogs: The Ross Report ABC News: Obama on Clinton VP Talk: 'Settle Down' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 300 No 4. IN THE HEADLINES ABC News: Obama on Clinton VP Talk: 'Settle Down' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 56 No By The Associated Press 5. Clinton and Obama hold secret meeting ABC News: Obama on Clinton VP Talk: 'Settle Down' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 781 No By BETH FOUHY and NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer 6. Obama revels in new status as presumed nominee ABC News: Obama on Clinton VP Talk: 'Settle Down' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 848 No By BETH RUCKER, Associated Press Writer 7. SFGate: Blogs: The Ross Report ABC News: Obama on Clinton VP Talk: 'Settle Down' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 300 No 8. IN THE HEADLINES ABC News: Obama on Clinton VP Talk: 'Settle Down' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 56 No By The Associated Press 9. Nothing worse than Red Auerbach and his obnoxious cigar Pierce leads Celtics past Lakers 98-88 in Game 1 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 798 No 10. Nothing worse than Red Auerbach and his obnoxious cigar Pierce leads Celtics past Lakers 98-88 in Game 1 (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 798 No 11. No matter the playing field, Red Wings excel Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 938 No By IRA PODELL, AP Hockey Writer 12. No matter the playing field, Red Wings excel Red Wings beat Penguins to close in on Stanley Cup (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 938 No By IRA PODELL, AP Hockey Writer 13. Zimbabwe police detain, release opposition leader Zimbabwe opposition candidate detained for nine hours (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 539 No Angus Shaw, Associated Press 14. Zimbabwe police detain, release opposition leader Zimbabwe opposition candidate detained for nine hours (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 539 No Angus Shaw, Associated Press 15. UN summit: corn on table or in tank? UN food summit battles it out on biofuels (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 741 No By ARIEL DAVID, Associated Press Writer 16. UN summit: corn on table or in tank? UN food summit battles it out on biofuels (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 741 Yes By ARIEL DAVID, Associated Press Writer 17. Oil prices hold above $128 a barrel India, Malaysia raise gas prices for residents (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 553 No By THOMAS HOGUE, AP Business Writer 18. Protests, strikes staged as gas soars; a gallon now $11 in Turkey India, Malaysia raise gas prices for residents (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 806 No Angela Charlton, Associated Press 19. Oil prices hold above $128 a barrel India, Malaysia raise gas prices for residents (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 553 Yes By THOMAS HOGUE, AP Business Writer 20. Protests, strikes staged as gas soars; a gallon now $11 in Turkey India, Malaysia raise gas prices for residents (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 806 No Angela Charlton, Associated Press 21. As Icahn grumbles, Yahoo sets plans for ad growth Yahoo "completely rewiring" for online advertising growth despite Microsoft talks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 559 Yes By SETH SUTEL, AP Business Writer 22. As Icahn grumbles, Yahoo sets plans for ad growth Yahoo "completely rewiring" for online advertising growth despite Microsoft talks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 559 Yes By SETH SUTEL, AP Business Writer 23. GM to close 4 plants, focus on small cars Your Best Stuff: Your Reaction: GM closes plant in Oshawa (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 1252 No By TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer 24. GM to close 4 plants, focus on small cars Your Best Stuff: Your Reaction: GM closes plant in Oshawa (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 1252 No By TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer 25. Continental Airlines to cut 3,000 jobs, capacity Airlines Rush to Go Small (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 946 Yes By DAVID KOENIG, AP Business Writer 26. Continental grounding planes, cutting workers Airlines Rush to Go Small (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 822 No 27. Continental Airlines to cut 3,000 jobs, capacity Airlines Rush to Go Small (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 946 Yes By DAVID KOENIG, AP Business Writer 28. Continental grounding planes, cutting workers Airlines Rush to Go Small (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 822 No 29. SFGate: Raiders Silver and Black Blog Still a Raider, running back Jordan set for minicamp 06/05/2008 567 No 30. SFGate: Raiders Silver and Black Blog Still a Raider, running back Jordan set for minicamp 06/03/2008 475 No 31. SFGate: Raiders Silver and Black Blog Still a Raider, running back Jordan set for minicamp 06/05/2008 680 No 32. Raiders wrap up mandatory minicamp Still a Raider, running back Jordan set for minicamp 06/05/2008 836 Yes, Yes By JOSH DUBOW, AP Sports Writer 33. Raiders plan to avoid repeat of Russell fiasco Still a Raider, running back Jordan set for minicamp 06/05/2008 604 Yes, Yes David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 34. Still a Raider, running back Jordan set for minicamp Still a Raider, running back Jordan set for minicamp 06/05/2008 406 No David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 35. Running back arrives but is not allowed on field Still a Raider, running back Jordan set for minicamp 06/05/2008 614 Yes, Yes David White, Chronicle Staff Writer 36. State sees economic windfall in gay weddings Legal effects of marriage for same-sex couples 06/05/2008 1051 Yes 37. Legal effects of marriage for same-sex couples Legal effects of marriage for same-sex couples 06/05/2008 1020 Yes 38. State high court won't stay same-sex nuptials Legal effects of marriage for same-sex couples 06/05/2008 753 Yes 39. SAME-SEX MARRIAGE DECISION Legal effects of marriage for same-sex couples 06/05/2008 343 Yes 40. TECH CHRONICLES Wal-Mart whittles merchandise to boost sales 06/05/2008 172 No Deborah Gage 41. Report accuses Bush of misrepresenting Iraq intel Bush misused Iraq intelligence: Senate report 06/05/2008 1033 Yes By PAMELA HESS, Associated Press Writer 42. Myanmar attacks media's cyclone coverage Burmese junta forcing cyclone victims out of emergency camps: Amnesty (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 723 Yes, Yes, Yes 43. Myanmar attacks media's cyclone coverage Burmese junta forcing cyclone victims out of emergency camps: Amnesty (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 723 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 44. Chrysler may be next to announce production cuts Ford to cut white-collar salary costs by 15 pct 06/05/2008 685 Yes, Yes By TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer 45. Governor declares drought in California Schwarzenegger declares drought in California (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 913 Yes 46. Governor declares drought, orders water sent to worst areas Schwarzenegger declares drought in California (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 279 Yes, Yes, Yes 47. The good, and bad, of conservation Schwarzenegger declares drought in California (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 430 No 48. Governor declares drought in California Schwarzenegger declares drought in California (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 913 No 49. Governor declares drought, orders water sent to worst areas Schwarzenegger declares drought in California (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 279 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 50. The good, and bad, of conservation Schwarzenegger declares drought in California (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 430 No 51. NFL Steroids informant found dead Steroids Dealer and Girlfriend Found Dead at Home 06/05/2008 419 Yes, Yes Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press 52. Senate climate bill not expected to pass Climate bill stalls in Senate after dispute 06/05/2008 500 Yes, Yes 53. Governor's big gamble with the budget Senate Democrats' budget plan adds to domestic programs 06/05/2008 953 Yes, Yes 54. A Profile of Cuba's Fidel Castro A Profile of Cuba's Fidel Castro 06/05/2008 1170 Yes By ANITA SNOW, Associated Press Writer 55. US Rules Out Quick Cuba Policy Change A Profile of Cuba's Fidel Castro 06/05/2008 1058 Yes, Yes By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press Writer 56. Muted Celebration for Cubans in Miami A Profile of Cuba's Fidel Castro 06/05/2008 719 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By ADRIAN SAINZ, Associated Press Writer 57. Cubans Hope Raul Castro Brings Reform A Profile of Cuba's Fidel Castro 06/05/2008 912 No By ANITA SNOW, Associated Press Writer 58. Ethanol gets a possible comeback Food versus fuel in corn heartland (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 669 Yes, Yes, Yes Bill Visnic 59. Ethanol gets a possible comeback Food versus fuel in corn heartland (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 669 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Bill Visnic 60. Sharks heartened despite heartbreak Sharks fire coach Wilson 06/05/2008 618 Yes Greg Beacham, Associated Press 61. Sharks fire coach Wilson Sharks fire coach Wilson 06/05/2008 362 Yes, Yes Associated Press 62. Roenick stays a Shark Sharks fire coach Wilson 06/05/2008 213 Yes, Yes, Yes Associated Press 63. Failure was systematic, beyond the coaching Sharks fire coach Wilson 06/05/2008 838 Yes 64. Bank of America wins approval to buy Countrywide Bank of America wins approval to buy Countrywide (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 467 Yes, Yes By IEVA M. AUGSTUMS, AP Business Writer 65. Bank of America wins approval to buy Countrywide Bank of America wins approval to buy Countrywide (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/05/2008 467 Yes, Yes By IEVA M. AUGSTUMS, AP Business Writer 66. Egypt uncovers 'missing' pyramid of a pharaoh Egypt uncovers 'missing' pyramid of a pharaoh - 06/05/2008 665 Yes, Yes By KATARINA KRATOVAC, Associated Press Writer 67. Fashion bids adieu to Yves Saint Laurent Fashion bids adieu to Yves Saint Laurent 06/05/2008 797 No By RACHID AOULI and GAELLE FAURE, Associated Press Writers 68. Mets call up Nunez, send Evans back to minors Mets and Reyes Changing Attitudes and Getting Results 06/05/2008 185 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 69. ING makes ARM easier to refinance Philadelphia Will Try to Reduce Foreclosures 06/05/2008 350 Yes, Yes Bob Tedeschi, New York Times 70. Berkeley art historian Jane Dillenberger on creativity, prayer and the spirituality of Andy Warhol Making a new start in a bar with art - 06/05/2008 2413 No 71. Tattooed types mingle among the masters Making a new start in a bar with art - 06/05/2008 435 Yes, Yes, Yes Ben Nuckols, Associated Press 72. The Rahlves Identity How green is your mountain? Ski resorts rated on environment 06/05/2008 2983 Yes 73. How green is your mountain? Ski resorts rated on environment How green is your mountain? Ski resorts rated on environment 06/05/2008 961 Yes, Yes 74. Ski season drawing to a close How green is your mountain? Ski resorts rated on environment 06/05/2008 386 Yes Associated Press 75. Best to plan ahead for hassle-free winter vacation How green is your mountain? Ski resorts rated on environment 06/05/2008 782 Yes, Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu