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Byline 1. Yahoo makes Google ad deal; says talks with Microsoft are dead Yahoo seeks Google's aid after Microsoft talks die (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 290 Yes 2. Yahoo makes Google ad deal; says talks with Microsoft are dead Yahoo seeks Google's aid after Microsoft talks die (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 290 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 3. NBC newsman Tim Russert dies at 58 NBC newsman Tim Russert dies at 58 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 565 No 4. NBC newsman Tim Russert dies at 58 NBC newsman Tim Russert dies at 58 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 565 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 5. Lakers take a break after their colossal collapse in Game 4 of finals Lakers doing their best to look ahead to Game 5 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 913 No Canadian Press: John Nadel, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 6. Celtics coach Doc Rivers influenced by his father's guidance Lakers doing their best to look ahead to Game 5 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 1156 No Canadian Press: Tom Withers, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 7. With Lakers down Kobe says NBA finals are 'far from over' Lakers doing their best to look ahead to Game 5 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 1143 No Canadian Press: Tom Withers, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 8. Lakers take a break after their colossal collapse in Game 4 of finals Lakers doing their best to look ahead to Game 5 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 913 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: John Nadel, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 9. Celtics coach Doc Rivers influenced by his father's guidance Lakers doing their best to look ahead to Game 5 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 1156 Yes Canadian Press: Tom Withers, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 10. With Lakers down Kobe says NBA finals are 'far from over' Lakers doing their best to look ahead to Game 5 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 1143 Yes Canadian Press: Tom Withers, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 11. Tiger Woods seizes lead at U.S. Open A Little Luck and a Lot of Pain Carry Woods Into the Lead (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 201 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 12. U.S. inflation hotter than expected Stocks rally as oil prices slip (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 237 No 13. U.S. inflation hotter than expected Stocks rally as oil prices slip (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 237 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 14. Website launched to debunk claims about Obama and wife Dismayed Republicans emerge as Barack Obama supporters (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 420 No 15. Website launched to debunk claims about Obama and wife Dismayed Republicans emerge as Barack Obama supporters (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 420 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 16. Saudis silent on reports they will increase oil production by 500,000 barrels Surging Oil and Food Prices Threaten the World Economy, Finance Ministers Warn (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 430 No Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 17. Saudis silent on reports they will increase oil production by 500,000 barrels Surging Oil and Food Prices Threaten the World Economy, Finance Ministers Warn (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 430 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 18. Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth, capping successful 2-week mission (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 481 No 19. Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth, capping successful 2-week mission Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth, capping successful 2-week mission (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 467 No Canadian Press: Marcia Dunn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 20. NASA says clip that broke away from shuttle not critical to Saturday's landing Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth, capping successful 2-week mission (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 241 No Canadian Press: Juan A. Lozano, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 21. Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth, capping successful 2-week mission (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 481 Yes, Yes 22. Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth, capping successful 2-week mission Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth, capping successful 2-week mission (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 467 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Marcia Dunn, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 23. NASA says clip that broke away from shuttle not critical to Saturday's landing Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth, capping successful 2-week mission (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 241 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Juan A. Lozano, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 24. Flood receding in Cedar Rapids, but drinking water problem looms Water ebbs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; other areas evacuated (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 346 No 25. Flood receding in Cedar Rapids, but drinking water problem looms Water ebbs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; other areas evacuated (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 346 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 26. Insurgent attack frees hundreds from Kandahar prison Insurgent attack frees hundreds from Kandahar prison (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 342 No 27. Insurgent attack frees hundreds from Kandahar prison Insurgent attack frees hundreds from Kandahar prison (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 342 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 28. Guelph scientists testing technique to vaccinate tomatoes Source of salmonella-tainted tomatoes may remain a mystery, FDA says (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 615 No The Canadian Press 29. Guelph scientists testing technique to vaccinate tomatoes Source of salmonella-tainted tomatoes may remain a mystery, FDA says (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 615 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Canadian Press 30. Thousands protest in Pakistan, call for reinstatement of sacked judges Pakistan's Sharif stirs call for Musharraf to be hanged (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 472 Yes, Yes 31. Thousands protest in Pakistan, call for reinstatement of sacked judges Pakistan's Sharif stirs call for Musharraf to be hanged (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 472 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 32. Japan checks reactors after powerful quake 6 Dead and 8 Missing in Northern Japan Quake (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 339 No 33. Japan checks reactors after powerful quake 6 Dead and 8 Missing in Northern Japan Quake (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 339 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 34. NBA players scoff at allegations of game fixing Stern: NBA referees don't manipulate games (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 371 No The Associated Press 35. NBA players scoff at allegations of game fixing Stern: NBA referees don't manipulate games (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 371 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 36. Nepean house fire alerts firefighters to possible grow-op Nepean house fire alerts firefighters to possible grow-op (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 241 Yes, Yes 37. N.S. forest fire forces evacuations, highway shutdown Nepean house fire alerts firefighters to possible grow-op (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 451 Yes, Yes 38. Nepean house fire alerts firefighters to possible grow-op Nepean house fire alerts firefighters to possible grow-op (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 241 Yes, Yes 39. N.S. forest fire forces evacuations, highway shutdown Nepean house fire alerts firefighters to possible grow-op (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 451 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 40. Dion, Harper spar over Saskatchewan residential school Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 318 Yes, Yes 41. Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 335 No 42. Apology a good first step: Edmonton's aboriginal community Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 389 Yes 43. Make Kelowna principles part of residential school healing: Martin Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 488 Yes 44. Young people also hurt by residential school legacy, forum hears Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 383 Yes, Yes 45. Dion, Harper spar over Saskatchewan residential school Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 318 Yes 46. Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 335 No 47. Apology a good first step: Edmonton's aboriginal community Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 389 Yes, Yes 48. Make Kelowna principles part of residential school healing: Martin Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 488 Yes, Yes 49. Young people also hurt by residential school legacy, forum hears Residential school apology falls flat at Calgary shelter (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 383 Yes, Yes 50. Deadlock in talks on long-term U.S. stay in Iraq Bush Shows Optimism on Iraq Deal (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 441 Yes 51. Deadlock in talks on long-term U.S. stay in Iraq Bush Shows Optimism on Iraq Deal (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 441 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 52. Singer R. Kelly acquitted of child pornography charges Kelly cleared over child sex tape (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 437 No 53. Singer R. Kelly acquitted of child pornography charges Kelly cleared over child sex tape (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 437 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 54. Facebook pulls even with MySpace MySpace will redesign, streamline its site (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 199 No 55. Facebook pulls even with MySpace MySpace will redesign, streamline its site (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 199 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 56. Ravens lynchpin Ogden calls it a career Sorry R. Lewis, but Ogden is best Raven ever - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 282 Yes, Yes, Yes 57. Ravens lynchpin Ogden calls it a career Sorry R. Lewis, but Ogden is best Raven ever - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 282 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 58. Spain's Carlos Puyol injures foot in Euro victory Another Last-Minute Victory, as Spain Beats Sweden (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 191 Yes, Yes 59. David Villa the hero again for Spain Another Last-Minute Victory, as Spain Beats Sweden (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 702 Yes, Yes, Yes 60. Spain's Carlos Puyol injures foot in Euro victory Another Last-Minute Victory, as Spain Beats Sweden (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 191 Yes, Yes, Yes 61. David Villa the hero again for Spain Another Last-Minute Victory, as Spain Beats Sweden (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 702 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 62. Hartsburg named Senators' 6th coach Hartsburg named Senators' 6th coach (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 647 Yes, Yes 63. New Senators coach up front, honest Hartsburg named Senators' 6th coach (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 907 No 64. Florida Panthers hire Peter DeBoer Hartsburg named Senators' 6th coach (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 326 Yes 65. Hartsburg named Senators' 6th coach Hartsburg named Senators' 6th coach (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 647 Yes, Yes, Yes 66. New Senators coach up front, honest Hartsburg named Senators' 6th coach (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 907 Yes 67. Florida Panthers hire Peter DeBoer Hartsburg named Senators' 6th coach (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 326 Yes, Yes, Yes 68. More from Twyla Francois Eight Belles' trainer says Saez did nothing wrong - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 1529 Yes 69. Governments respond to CBC report on horse slaughter industry Eight Belles' trainer says Saez did nothing wrong - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 520 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 70. More from Twyla Francois Eight Belles' trainer says Saez did nothing wrong - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 1529 Yes 71. Governments respond to CBC report on horse slaughter industry Eight Belles' trainer says Saez did nothing wrong - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 520 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 72. Fido, Rogers to offer iPhone with 3-year contracts The iPhone 3G partly fills wish list (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 354 Yes, Yes, Yes by Paul Jay, 73. Fido, Rogers to offer iPhone with 3-year contracts The iPhone 3G partly fills wish list (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 354 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes by Paul Jay, 74. Ovechkin receives hero's welcome in Washington Alexander Ovechkin named NHL MVP (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 349 Yes, Yes 75. Alexander Ovechkin named NHL MVP Alexander Ovechkin named NHL MVP (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 941 Yes 76. Ovechkin receives hero's welcome in Washington Alexander Ovechkin named NHL MVP (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 349 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 77. Alexander Ovechkin named NHL MVP Alexander Ovechkin named NHL MVP (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 941 Yes, Yes 78. Rice to push Israel over new housing Rice says Israeli settlement plans 'not helpful' to peace efforts (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 319 Yes 79. Rice to push Israel over new housing Rice says Israeli settlement plans 'not helpful' to peace efforts (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/14/2008 319 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 80. Question over future of French program 'huge stress' for N.B. teachers A fun rally to call attention to education funding (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 261 Yes, Yes 81. Question over future of French program 'huge stress' for N.B. teachers A fun rally to call attention to education funding (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 261 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 82. Congressmen press Selig, Fehr on steroids testimony MLB pursuing replay in August (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 368 Yes, Yes The Associated Press 83. Congressmen press Selig, Fehr on steroids testimony MLB pursuing replay in August (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/12/2008 368 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 84. EURO 2008 Italy held to draw by Romania at Euro 2008 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 825 Yes, Yes 85. EURO 2008 Italy held to draw by Romania at Euro 2008 (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/13/2008 825 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu