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(141 articles)
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(80 articles)
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(79 articles)
baltimoresun.com
(77 articles)
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(65 articles)
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(64 articles)
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(46 articles)
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(28 articles)
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(26 articles)
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(20 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. Celtics back in Boston with a pair of chances to capture NBA championship Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 913 No Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
2. Celtics sink Lakers to win NBA championship Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 600 No
3. BOSTON - It's the reason Paul Pierce stuck around ... Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 688 No Canadian Press: Jimmy Golen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
4. Rajon Rondo shakes off bad game, stars in title clincher for Boston Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 258 No Canadian Press: Jimmy Golen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
5. Doc Rivers and Boston Celtics keep Phil Jackson from passing Red Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 407 No Canadian Press: Howard Ulman, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
6. Lakers stay alive with Game 5 win Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 935 No
7. Kobe Bryant won't force the issue and says Lakers don't need to, either Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 721 No Canadian Press: Brian Mahoney, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
8. Celtics back in Boston with a pair of chances to capture NBA championship Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 913 Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
9. Celtics sink Lakers to win NBA championship Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 600 Yes, Yes
10. BOSTON - It's the reason Paul Pierce stuck around ... Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 688 No Canadian Press: Jimmy Golen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
11. Rajon Rondo shakes off bad game, stars in title clincher for Boston Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 258 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jimmy Golen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
12. Doc Rivers and Boston Celtics keep Phil Jackson from passing Red Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 407 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Howard Ulman, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
13. Lakers stay alive with Game 5 win Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 935 No
14. Kobe Bryant won't force the issue and says Lakers don't need to, either Celtics have kept lid on Lakers' Kobe Bryant
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 721 No Canadian Press: Brian Mahoney, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
15. Washington File McCain: Obama's got mind-set :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 292 No
16. Washington File McCain: Obama's got mind-set :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 292 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
17. British inflation rate at 11-year high Food prices climb almost 1% in April -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 336 No The Associated Press
18. British inflation rate at 11-year high Food prices climb almost 1% in April -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 336 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
19. Tim Russert warmly remembered on Sunday's Meet the Press 'Press' host Tim Russert dies :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Obituaries
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 751 Yes
20. Tim Russert warmly remembered on Sunday's Meet the Press 'Press' host Tim Russert dies :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Obituaries
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 751 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
21. CBC News In Depth: Same-sex rights Sense of Calm as Gay Couples Wed in California
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 1907 No
22. CBC News In Depth: Same-sex rights Sense of Calm as Gay Couples Wed in California
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 1907 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
23. Crude oil price hits new trading record, then reverses on worries Oil reaches record, retreats on Saudi vow
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 667 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: John Wilen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
24. Crude oil price hits new trading record, then reverses on worries Oil reaches record, retreats on Saudi vow
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 667 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: John Wilen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
25. Mexican state cleared in tainted tomatoes probe CDC: Tomatoes eyed in salmonella cases in Illinois :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 437 Yes The Associated Press
26. Mexican state cleared in tainted tomatoes probe CDC: Tomatoes eyed in salmonella cases in Illinois :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 437 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
27. Coffee drinking not harmful and may help against heart disease: study Coffee drinking not harmful and may help against heart disease: study
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 383 Yes, Yes
28. Food Bytes: Robbing coffee from the poor? Coffee drinking not harmful and may help against heart disease: study
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 178 Yes Tuesday, June 10, 2008 | 01:08 PM ET
29. Coffee drinking not harmful and may help against heart disease: study Coffee drinking not harmful and may help against heart disease: study
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 383 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
30. Food Bytes: Robbing coffee from the poor? Coffee drinking not harmful and may help against heart disease: study
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 178 Yes, Yes Tuesday, June 10, 2008 | 01:08 PM ET
31. Angels & Demons too controversial for Roman diocese ABC News: Church Cracks Down on New 'Da Vinci' Film
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 352 No
32. Angels & Demons too controversial for Roman diocese ABC News: Church Cracks Down on New 'Da Vinci' Film
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 352 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
33. Toyota hybrid battery outpaced by demand for its cars, executive says Latest Honda Runs on Hydrogen, Not Petroleum
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 489 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Yuri Kageyama, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
34. Honda rolls out new zero-emission fuel cell car Latest Honda Runs on Hydrogen, Not Petroleum
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 412 Yes The Associated Press
35. Toyota hybrid battery outpaced by demand for its cars, executive says Latest Honda Runs on Hydrogen, Not Petroleum
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 489 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Yuri Kageyama, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
36. Honda rolls out new zero-emission fuel cell car Latest Honda Runs on Hydrogen, Not Petroleum
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 412 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
37. UEFA to rule on banning German coach Wary Portugal gear up for Germany in Basel
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 287 Yes
38. UEFA to rule on banning German coach Wary Portugal gear up for Germany in Basel
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 287 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
39. Olympic torch arrives in China's restive western region Olympic torch arrives in China's restive western region
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 503 No Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
40. Olympic torch arrives in China's restive western region Olympic torch arrives in China's restive western region
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 503 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
41. Mugabe threatens to arrest opposition leaders over election violence Britain leads call for Zimbabwe sanctions to punish Mugabe for stealing election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 715 Yes The Associated Press
42. Mugabe threatens to arrest opposition leaders over election violence Britain leads call for Zimbabwe sanctions to punish Mugabe for stealing election
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 715 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
43. Remaining evacuees from Halifax fire are back home Fire Officials: Swamp fire only 20% contained
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 904 Yes, Yes
44. Thousands of N.S. fire evacuees allowed to return home Fire Officials: Swamp fire only 20% contained
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/15/2008 629 Yes, Yes, Yes
45. Dartmouth-area forest fire was man-made, investigators say Fire Officials: Swamp fire only 20% contained
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 352 No
46. Remaining evacuees from Halifax fire are back home Fire Officials: Swamp fire only 20% contained
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 904 Yes, Yes, Yes
47. Thousands of N.S. fire evacuees allowed to return home Fire Officials: Swamp fire only 20% contained
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/15/2008 629 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
48. Dartmouth-area forest fire was man-made, investigators say Fire Officials: Swamp fire only 20% contained
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 352 No
49. Is this stuff ice or salt? Scientists evaluate Martian dig No signs of water yet from Mars lander
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 439 No The Associated Press
50. Is this stuff ice or salt? Scientists evaluate Martian dig No signs of water yet from Mars lander
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 439 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
51. Low sales force Ford Motor Co. to idle SUV plant for nine weeks Ford meets with Tracinda, discusses turnaround
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 551 Yes Canadian Press: Tom Krisher, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
52. Low sales force Ford Motor Co. to idle SUV plant for nine weeks Ford meets with Tracinda, discusses turnaround
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/16/2008 551 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Tom Krisher, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
53. Romania no match for Dutch at Euro Romania no match for Dutch at Euro
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 698 No The Associated Press
54. Romania no match for Dutch at Euro Romania no match for Dutch at Euro
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 698 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
55. B.C. Premier says NDP plan to 'axe the tax' is playing politics B.C. Premier says NDP plan to 'axe the tax' is playing politics
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 630 Yes, Yes, Yes
56. B.C. Premier says NDP plan to 'axe the tax' is playing politics B.C. Premier says NDP plan to 'axe the tax' is playing politics
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 630 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
57. Canadians scaling back groceries, holidays because of rising costs Global music sales suffer sharp fall
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 315 Yes, Yes, Yes
58. Canadians scaling back groceries, holidays because of rising costs Global music sales suffer sharp fall
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 315 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
59. Flood-stricken China braces for more rain Flooding in Southern China Claims Scores of Victims
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 345 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
60. Flood-stricken China braces for more rain Flooding in Southern China Claims Scores of Victims
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 345 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
61. Anderson, Larionov named to hockey hall Larionov, Anderson Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 683 Yes
62. Anderson, Larionov named to hockey hall Larionov, Anderson Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 683 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
63. Older psychiatric drugs could be fatal for seniors: FDA Older psychiatric drugs could be fatal for seniors: FDA
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 448 Yes The Associated Press
64. Older psychiatric drugs could be fatal for seniors: FDA Older psychiatric drugs could be fatal for seniors: FDA
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
06/17/2008 448 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press




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