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(115 articles)
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(58 articles)
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Today's articles from www.cnn.com

Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. Michelle Obama preps for general election close-up Obama's campaign tackles rumors - 06/18/2008 730 No
2. Bush asks Congress to clear way for offshore oil drilling ABC News: Oil and Water: Bush Says Dems to Blame for High Gas Prices
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 1080 Yes
3. Bush asks Congress to clear way for offshore oil drilling ABC News: Oil and Water: Bush Says Dems to Blame for High Gas Prices
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 1080 Yes
4. Israelis, Palestinians battle in hours before truce Israel confirms agreement with Hamas on Gaza truce
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 606 Yes
5. Truce takes effect between Israel and militants in Gaza Israel confirms agreement with Hamas on Gaza truce
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 30 No
6. Analysis: Small steps a way to broader Mideast peace? Israel confirms agreement with Hamas on Gaza truce
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 38 Yes
7. Israelis, Palestinians battle in hours before truce Israel confirms agreement with Hamas on Gaza truce
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 606 Yes
8. Truce takes effect between Israel and militants in Gaza Israel confirms agreement with Hamas on Gaza truce
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 30 No
9. Analysis: Small steps a way to broader Mideast peace? Israel confirms agreement with Hamas on Gaza truce
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 38 Yes
10. More salmonella cases tied to tomatoes CDC: Tomatoes eyed in salmonella cases in Illinois :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 435 No
11. More salmonella cases tied to tomatoes CDC: Tomatoes eyed in salmonella cases in Illinois :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 435 No
12. Dozens die as battle rages in Afghanistan NATO and Afghan Troops Clash With Taliban
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 35 No
13. Dozens die as battle rages in Afghanistan NATO and Afghan Troops Clash With Taliban
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 35 No
14. Floodwaters surge over Midwest levees ABC News: Levees Fail as Mississippi Floods Push South
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 32 No
15. Floodwaters surge over Midwest levees ABC News: Levees Fail as Mississippi Floods Push South
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 32 No
16. Mbeki meets with Zimbabwe's embattled leaders Britain leads call for Zimbabwe sanctions to punish Mugabe for stealing election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 738 Yes
17. Mbeki meets with Zimbabwe's embattled leaders Britain leads call for Zimbabwe sanctions to punish Mugabe for stealing election
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 738 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
18. Delta joins Northwest in flight cuts Airlines say price hikes are waiting in wings amid soaring fuel costs 06/19/2008 243 No
19. U.S.: Shiite cell possibly involved in deadly Iraq blast U.S. Blames Shiite Leader for Deadly Baghdad Blast
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 751 Yes
20. U.S.: Shiite cell possibly involved in deadly Iraq blast U.S. Blames Shiite Leader for Deadly Baghdad Blast
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 751 No
21. Party leaders reach deal on war funding bill House leaders reach deal on war funding bill 06/18/2008 444 Yes, Yes
22. U.S.: Two Venezuelans are supporting terrorism Israel Open to Deal With Lebanon on Land
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 463 No
23. U.S.: Two Venezuelans are supporting terrorism Israel Open to Deal With Lebanon on Land
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 463 Yes, Yes, Yes
24. Sixth severed foot surfaces off Canadian coast 6th human foot found on Vancouver Island beach
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 25 Yes
25. Sixth severed foot surfaces off Canadian coast 6th human foot found on Vancouver Island beach
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/18/2008 25 Yes
26. Congress passes farm bill over Bush veto Congress enacts farm bill over Bush veto, again 06/18/2008 452 Yes
27. Caribbean remains top cruise destination Caribbean remains top cruise destination 06/17/2008 764 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes




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