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Byline 1. Lakers-Celtics Game 3: memorable night for the wrong reasons Kobe Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 win over Celtics in Game 3 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 697 Yes 2. Lakers can credit toughness for victory Kobe Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 win over Celtics in Game 3 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 400 No 3. Lakers roll with the punches from the Man and the Machine Kobe Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 win over Celtics in Game 3 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/09/2008 418 No 4. Kevin Garnett's jump shots are good - Kobe Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 win over Celtics in Game 3 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 663 No 5. Lakers have long odds to overcome against Celtics in NBA Finals Kobe Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 win over Celtics in Game 3 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/09/2008 447 No 6. Lakers-Celtics Game 3: memorable night for the wrong reasons Kobe Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 win over Celtics in Game 3 (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 697 Yes 7. Lakers can credit toughness for victory Kobe Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 win over Celtics in Game 3 (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 400 No 8. Lakers roll with the punches from the Man and the Machine Kobe Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 win over Celtics in Game 3 (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/09/2008 418 No 9. Kevin Garnett's jump shots are good - Kobe Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 win over Celtics in Game 3 (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 663 No 10. Lakers have long odds to overcome against Celtics in NBA Finals Kobe Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 win over Celtics in Game 3 (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/09/2008 447 No 11. Trying out a new message McCain calls Obama tax plan a threat to all Americans (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/10/2008 642 No 12. Democrats in Congress rally around Obama McCain calls Obama tax plan a threat to all Americans (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 839 Yes 13. John McCain's Ohio disconnect McCain calls Obama tax plan a threat to all Americans (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/09/2008 964 No 14. Trying out a new message McCain calls Obama tax plan a threat to all Americans (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/10/2008 642 No 15. Democrats in Congress rally around Obama McCain calls Obama tax plan a threat to all Americans (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 839 Yes 16. John McCain's Ohio disconnect McCain calls Obama tax plan a threat to all Americans (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/09/2008 964 Yes 17. Oil soars on dollar, Energy Department report Energy Dept. Says Oil, Gas Prices to Stay High (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 897 No 18. Silly season for oil policy Energy Dept. Says Oil, Gas Prices to Stay High (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 467 No By Alex Walker 19. Soaring costs are squeezing gas station owners too Energy Dept. Says Oil, Gas Prices to Stay High (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/10/2008 589 No 20. Oil soars on dollar, Energy Department report Energy Dept. Says Oil, Gas Prices to Stay High (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 897 Yes 21. Silly season for oil policy Energy Dept. Says Oil, Gas Prices to Stay High (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 467 No By Alex Walker 22. Soaring costs are squeezing gas station owners too Energy Dept. Says Oil, Gas Prices to Stay High (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/10/2008 589 No 23. Source of tainted tomatoes in salmonella outbreak still unknown Source of tainted tomatoes in salmonella outbreak still unknown (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 559 No 24. McDonald's, Wal-Mart respond to tomato recall Source of tainted tomatoes in salmonella outbreak still unknown (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/10/2008 1025 No 25. U.S. expands salmonella warning on fresh tomatoes Source of tainted tomatoes in salmonella outbreak still unknown (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 679 No 26. Source of tainted tomatoes in salmonella outbreak still unknown Source of tainted tomatoes in salmonella outbreak still unknown (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 559 Yes 27. McDonald's, Wal-Mart respond to tomato recall Source of tainted tomatoes in salmonella outbreak still unknown (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/10/2008 1025 No 28. U.S. expands salmonella warning on fresh tomatoes Source of tainted tomatoes in salmonella outbreak still unknown (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 679 No 29. U.S. Open at Torrey Pines: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson see options U.S. Open at Torrey Pines: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson see options (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 483 No 30. Jim Furyk looks for breakthrough at U.S. Open U.S. Open at Torrey Pines: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson see options (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 624 No 31. U.S. Open at Torrey Pines: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson see options U.S. Open at Torrey Pines: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson see options (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 483 No 32. Jim Furyk looks for breakthrough at U.S. Open U.S. Open at Torrey Pines: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson see options (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 624 No 33. Pakistan says U.S. airstrike killed 11 infantrymen US strikes undercut efforts on Pakistan-Afghan border (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 717 Yes 34. Pakistan says U.S. airstrike killed 11 infantrymen US strikes undercut efforts on Pakistan-Afghan border (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 717 Yes 35. Tim Donaghy's claims of NBA fixing are met with doubts Disgraced NBA ref: Playoff games were manipulated (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 829 No 36. If the NBA is rigged, it's got to get a lot better at it Disgraced NBA ref: Playoff games were manipulated (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 417 No 37. Donaghy's claim reopens an old wound for Sacramento Kings fans Disgraced NBA ref: Playoff games were manipulated (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 692 No 38. Tim Donaghy's claims of NBA fixing are met with doubts Disgraced NBA ref: Playoff games were manipulated (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 829 Yes 39. If the NBA is rigged, it's got to get a lot better at it Disgraced NBA ref: Playoff games were manipulated (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 417 No 40. Donaghy's claim reopens an old wound for Sacramento Kings fans Disgraced NBA ref: Playoff games were manipulated (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 692 No 41. Portugal reaches quarterfinals, then learns Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will leave to join Chelsea Portugal reaches quarterfinals, then learns Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will leave to join Chelsea (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 377 No 42. Portugal reaches quarterfinals, then learns Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will leave to join Chelsea Portugal reaches quarterfinals, then learns Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will leave to join Chelsea (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 377 Yes, Yes 43. Canada's native people get a formal apology University of Sask. researcher gets $1.4 million for residential school research (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 930 Yes 44. Canada's native people get a formal apology University of Sask. researcher gets $1.4 million for residential school research (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 930 Yes, Yes 45. Fed says economic growth weak Boston Fed chief rebuts theory that rate cuts spurred oil prices (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 300 No 46. Fed says economic growth weak Boston Fed chief rebuts theory that rate cuts spurred oil prices (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 300 Yes 47. Los Angeles Times Obscenity Trial On Hold After Judge Admits To Uploading Explicit Content 06/11/2008 451 No 48. Los Angeles Times Obscenity Trial On Hold After Judge Admits To Uploading Explicit Content 06/11/2008 513 No 49. Los Angeles Times Obscenity Trial On Hold After Judge Admits To Uploading Explicit Content 06/11/2008 555 No 50. Los Angeles Times Obscenity Trial On Hold After Judge Admits To Uploading Explicit Content 06/11/2008 584 No 51. Los Angeles Times Obscenity Trial On Hold After Judge Admits To Uploading Explicit Content 06/11/2008 748 No 52. Los Angeles Times Obscenity Trial On Hold After Judge Admits To Uploading Explicit Content 06/11/2008 443 Yes 53. Los Angeles Times Obscenity Trial On Hold After Judge Admits To Uploading Explicit Content 06/11/2008 585 Yes 54. Iraq officials question need for U.S. troop presence Bush administration says it may not get Iraq deal this year (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 1158 Yes, Yes 55. Iraq pledges closer ties with Iran Bush administration says it may not get Iraq deal this year (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/09/2008 477 No 56. Re-upping in Iraq Bush administration says it may not get Iraq deal this year (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 773 No By Alex Walker 57. Iraq officials question need for U.S. troop presence Bush administration says it may not get Iraq deal this year (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 1158 Yes, Yes 58. Iraq pledges closer ties with Iran Bush administration says it may not get Iraq deal this year (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/09/2008 477 No 59. Re-upping in Iraq Bush administration says it may not get Iraq deal this year (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 773 No By Alex Walker 60. South Korean Cabinet offers to quit in uproar over U.S. beef imports Senator presses South Korea to honor beef deal (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/10/2008 235 Yes, Yes 61. South Korean Cabinet offers to quit in uproar over U.S. beef imports Senator presses South Korea to honor beef deal (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/10/2008 235 Yes, Yes 62. Cedar Rapids, other Iowa cities protected thanks to sandbagged levee Cedar Rapids, other Iowa cities protected thanks to sandbagged levee (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 850 No 63. Cedar Rapids, other Iowa cities protected thanks to sandbagged levee Cedar Rapids, other Iowa cities protected thanks to sandbagged levee (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 850 No 64. Tigers ends White Sox winning streak Tigers ends White Sox winning streak 06/11/2008 256 Yes 65. The iPhone's limits Apple unveils £100 3G iPhone (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 408 Yes By Alex Walker 66. The iPhone's limits Apple unveils £100 3G iPhone (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 408 Yes By Alex Walker 67. Lawsuits in defense of gay marriage can backfire, activist groups warn 'Several Hundred' Couples To Apply For Marriage Licenses Tuesday 06/11/2008 851 Yes, Yes 68. Busy week expected as same-sex marriage ceremonies get underway 'Several Hundred' Couples To Apply For Marriage Licenses Tuesday 06/11/2008 345 Yes 69. Corporate Express accepts Staples offer Corporate Express accepts Staples offer (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 246 No 70. Corporate Express accepts Staples offer Corporate Express accepts Staples offer (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 246 No 71. John Lackey looks good as Angels beat Rays John Lackey looks good as Angels beat Rays (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 670 Yes 72. Angels' Gary Matthews Jr. misses game due to illness John Lackey looks good as Angels beat Rays (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 571 Yes, Yes 73. Angels' Vladimir Guerrero getting back in the groove John Lackey looks good as Angels beat Rays (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 517 Yes 74. John Lackey looks good as Angels beat Rays John Lackey looks good as Angels beat Rays (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 670 Yes 75. Angels' Gary Matthews Jr. misses game due to illness John Lackey looks good as Angels beat Rays (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 571 Yes, Yes 76. Angels' Vladimir Guerrero getting back in the groove John Lackey looks good as Angels beat Rays (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 517 Yes 77. Chinese suspected in Capitol hacking cases Chinese hacked Capitol Hill computers, lawmakers say 06/12/2008 863 Yes 78. Firefighters brace for high winds across N. California Officials rule out arson in blaze at Hook Lobster 06/11/2008 643 Yes 79. Texas executes 1st inmate since injection lull Dallas killer, rapist put to death as Texas resumes executions 06/11/2008 363 Yes 80. Former NASCAR official Mauricia Grant sues racing association for harassment Former NASCAR official Mauricia Grant sues racing association for harassment 06/11/2008 398 Yes, Yes, Yes 81. Padres' Randy Wolf shuts down Dodgers Wolf combines on 5-hitter, Padres beat Dodgers 06/11/2008 403 Yes 82. Russell Martin does it all to lead Dodgers over Padres Wolf combines on 5-hitter, Padres beat Dodgers 06/11/2008 585 Yes 83. Dodgers' Nomar Garciaparra tries to turn back clock Wolf combines on 5-hitter, Padres beat Dodgers 06/11/2008 545 Yes 84. Andy LaRoche will be in Dodgers' lineup Wolf combines on 5-hitter, Padres beat Dodgers 06/11/2008 275 Yes 85. Schilling reaffirms that he's a jerk-of-all-trades Calm, cool Bryant collected points in Lakers' win over Celtics (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 572 Yes, Yes, Yes 86. Schilling reaffirms that he's a jerk-of-all-trades Calm, cool Bryant collected points in Lakers' win over Celtics (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 572 Yes, Yes, Yes 87. NASA's Mars Phoenix lander is really cooking now NASA's Mars Phoenix lander is really cooking now (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 580 Yes, Yes 88. Mars Phoenix to try shake-and-bake once more NASA's Mars Phoenix lander is really cooking now (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/10/2008 556 Yes, Yes 89. NASA's Mars Phoenix lander is really cooking now NASA's Mars Phoenix lander is really cooking now (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 580 Yes, Yes 90. Mars Phoenix to try shake-and-bake once more NASA's Mars Phoenix lander is really cooking now (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/10/2008 556 Yes, Yes 91. A cold market for jumbo loans shows signs of a thaw A cold market for jumbo loans shows signs of a thaw (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 688 Yes, Yes 92. A cold market for jumbo loans shows signs of a thaw A cold market for jumbo loans shows signs of a thaw (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 688 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 93. Early homers lead Cardinals over Reds Looper, three homers lead Cardinals over Reds in a barrage (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 514 Yes, Yes 94. Albert Pujols injured in Cardinals' victory Looper, three homers lead Cardinals over Reds in a barrage (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 199 Yes, Yes, Yes 95. Early homers lead Cardinals over Reds Looper, three homers lead Cardinals over Reds in a barrage (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 514 Yes, Yes 96. Albert Pujols injured in Cardinals' victory Looper, three homers lead Cardinals over Reds in a barrage (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/11/2008 199 Yes, Yes 97. Pending home sales rise in April Pending home sales rise in April 06/10/2008 248 Yes 98. Three Internet providers to block child porn sites Three Internet providers to block child porn sites 06/11/2008 427 Yes, Yes 99. body {background:#FFFFFF} Ex-Vietnamese PM Vo Van Kiet dies (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 307 Yes 100. body {background:#FFFFFF} Ex-Vietnamese PM Vo Van Kiet dies (summary from United States, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 307 Yes 101. NASCAR's Petty Enterprises sells control of family business NASCAR's Petty Enterprises sells control of family business 06/11/2008 445 Yes, Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu