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Today's articles from www.baltimoresun.com

Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. Obama, Clinton take steps toward unity - Barack Obama gets out chequebook for Hillary Clinton campaign
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 938 No
2. Obama, Clinton take steps toward unity - Barack Obama gets out chequebook for Hillary Clinton campaign
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 938 No
3. Criticism further isolates Zimbabwe's embattled leader - UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/25/2008 537 No
4. African leaders criticize Mugabe - UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/28/2008 351 No
5. Mugabe likely to force a big vote - UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 386 No
6. Criticism further isolates Zimbabwe's embattled leader - UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/25/2008 537 No
7. African leaders criticize Mugabe - UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/28/2008 351 Yes
8. Mugabe likely to force a big vote - UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 386 No
9. Complex issues remain on N. Korea nukes - North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 707 No
10. N. Korea submits nuclear declaration - North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 524 No
11. North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower - North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 174 No
12. Complex issues remain on N. Korea nukes - North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 707 No
13. N. Korea submits nuclear declaration - North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 524 No
14. North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower - North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 174 No
15. The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project is a p... Walter Reed Hearing to Put Spotlight on Kiley's Leadership 06/28/2008 157 No
16. Beasley ends speculation, declares for NBA draft - Rose, Beasley, Mayo go 1-2-3 in NBA draft
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 502 No
17. Beasley ends speculation, declares for NBA draft - Rose, Beasley, Mayo go 1-2-3 in NBA draft
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 502 No
18. China's Zheng Jie upsets No. 1 Ana Ivanovic at Wimbledon - Top-Seeded Ivanovic Is Out at Wimbledon
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 216 Yes
19. China's Zheng Jie upsets No. 1 Ana Ivanovic at Wimbledon - Top-Seeded Ivanovic Is Out at Wimbledon
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 216 Yes
20. Martian soil might support life, probe finds - Mars Lander Retrieves Soil Sample
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 302 Yes
21. Martian soil might support life, probe finds - Mars Lander Retrieves Soil Sample
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 302 Yes
22. JERUSALEM - Palestinian militants fired three home... Israel Agrees to Truce with Hamas on Gaza
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/28/2008 191 Yes
23. JERUSALEM - Palestinian militants fired three home... Israel Agrees to Truce with Hamas on Gaza
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/28/2008 191 Yes
24. Phelps golden again at U.S. nationals - Phelps takes first step to Olympic goal at trials 06/27/2008 174 Yes, Yes
25. The North Baltimore Aquatic Club swimmer knows, do... Phelps takes first step to Olympic goal at trials 06/27/2008 193 No
26. INDIANAPOLIS - Baltimore's best swimmers traveled ... Phelps takes first step to Olympic goal at trials 06/27/2008 205 No
27. Phelps powers to two more victories - Phelps takes first step to Olympic goal at trials 06/27/2008 455 Yes
28. OMAHA, Neb. - With about three weeks to go before ... Phelps takes first step to Olympic goal at trials 06/27/2008 171 Yes, Yes
29. INDIANAPOLIS - Still a year away from the Summer O... Phelps takes first step to Olympic goal at trials 06/27/2008 181 Yes
30. Phelps looks to heat up Nationals - Phelps takes first step to Olympic goal at trials 06/27/2008 188 No
31. Maese: Phelps ready to dive right in - Phelps takes first step to Olympic goal at trials 06/27/2008 622 No Rick Maese
32. "Not at all," Phelps said.... Phelps takes first step to Olympic goal at trials 06/27/2008 370 No
33. Phelps confirms right wrist is broken - Phelps takes first step to Olympic goal at trials 06/27/2008 218 No
34. Triumph for one man, tragedy for another - Congress Is Considering a National Authority to Monitor Horse Racing 06/27/2008 190 Yes Rick Maese
35. Dutrow says barn mistake led to his suspension - Congress Is Considering a National Authority to Monitor Horse Racing 06/27/2008 842 No
36. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Every word Rick Dutrow has spoke... Congress Is Considering a National Authority to Monitor Horse Racing 06/27/2008 184 No
37. Big Brown's legacy needs challenge from Casino Drive - Congress Is Considering a National Authority to Monitor Horse Racing 06/27/2008 715 No Rick Maese
38. US: Arrest made following attack in Karmah, Iraq - Mastermind of ’80s Gas Attacks on Kurds Is Taken to a Gallows Site in Baghdad
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 458 Yes, Yes
39. Capt. Amir al-Jumaili of the local police said 20 ... Mastermind of ’80s Gas Attacks on Kurds Is Taken to a Gallows Site in Baghdad
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 405 No
40. The U.S. military reports that violence has droppe... Mastermind of ’80s Gas Attacks on Kurds Is Taken to a Gallows Site in Baghdad
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/28/2008 435 Yes
41. US: Arrest made following attack in Karmah, Iraq - Mastermind of ’80s Gas Attacks on Kurds Is Taken to a Gallows Site in Baghdad
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 458 Yes
42. Capt. Amir al-Jumaili of the local police said 20 ... Mastermind of ’80s Gas Attacks on Kurds Is Taken to a Gallows Site in Baghdad
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 405 No
43. The U.S. military reports that violence has droppe... Mastermind of ’80s Gas Attacks on Kurds Is Taken to a Gallows Site in Baghdad
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/28/2008 435 Yes
44. Anheuser-Busch rejects bid of $46 billion from InBev - Anheuser-Busch rejects bid of $46 billion from InBev -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 234 Yes
45. Anheuser-Busch rejects bid of $46 billion from InBev - Anheuser-Busch rejects bid of $46 billion from InBev -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 234 Yes
46. PARIS - The Internet's key oversight agency relaxe... Internet org paves way for hundreds of new domains
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 172 Yes
47. PARIS - The Internet's key oversight agency relaxe... Internet org paves way for hundreds of new domains
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 172 Yes, Yes
48. SEC proposes new credit-rating rules - Suit Claims UBS Misled Investors 06/27/2008 182 Yes
49. Pakistan accused in attack on Karzai - Afghans See Pakistan Role in Karzai Plot 06/28/2008 321 No
50. U.S. to pay $5.8M to settle scientist Hatfill's anthrax suit - U.S. to pay $5.8M to settle scientist Hatfill's anthrax suit - 06/27/2008 530 Yes
51. A year after capturing the Class 4A state title, H... All-Carroll County: Girls lacrosse - 06/28/2008 172 Yes
52. Despite relying on five freshman to fill starting ... All-Carroll County: Girls lacrosse - 06/28/2008 169 Yes
53. All-Carroll County: Girls track - All-Carroll County: Girls lacrosse - 06/28/2008 155 Yes, Yes
54. Walsh did a good job of developing a strong, exper... All-Carroll County: Girls lacrosse - 06/28/2008 176 Yes, Yes
55. All-Carroll County: Boys lacrosse - All-Carroll County: Girls lacrosse - 06/28/2008 197 Yes
56. All-Carroll County: Girls lacrosse - All-Carroll County: Girls lacrosse - 06/28/2008 194 Yes
57. "Eighteen months ago, the Taliban had boasted that... U.S. Says Israeli Exercise Seemed Directed at Iran
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 439 Yes
58. "Eighteen months ago, the Taliban had boasted that... U.S. Says Israeli Exercise Seemed Directed at Iran
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 439 Yes
59. Airline mergers much nonsense - Bailout pays airlines for years of bad management -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/28/2008 578 No Jay Hancock
60. Bailout pays airlines for years of bad management - Bailout pays airlines for years of bad management -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/28/2008 669 Yes Jay Hancock
61. Airline mergers much nonsense - Bailout pays airlines for years of bad management -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/28/2008 578 No Jay Hancock
62. Bailout pays airlines for years of bad management - Bailout pays airlines for years of bad management -
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/28/2008 669 Yes, Yes Jay Hancock
63. Diaz comfortable with long odds against Pacquiao - Diaz comfortable with long odds against Pacquiao - 06/27/2008 162 No
64. On the fast track to a 'crisis'? - Horse racing is beauty, tragedy - 06/27/2008 542 Yes, Yes
65. Horse racing is beauty, tragedy - Horse racing is beauty, tragedy - 06/27/2008 628 No Jean Marbella
66. Jones was adamant that the necropsy will show no u... Horse racing is beauty, tragedy - 06/27/2008 375 No
67. Eight Belles' trainer says Saez did nothing wrong - Horse racing is beauty, tragedy - 06/27/2008 335 Yes, Yes
68. Report: Three deaths a day at U.S. tracks - Horse racing is beauty, tragedy - 06/27/2008 294 Yes, Yes, Yes
69. It may sound strange to describe this week's Supre... No death penalty for child rape 06/28/2008 257 Yes, Yes
70. New-home sales, prices keep falling - New-home sales, prices keep falling - 06/27/2008 242 No
71. All-Howard County: Boys lacrosse - All-Harford County: Girls lacrosse - 06/28/2008 196 Yes, Yes
72. All-Harford County: Girls lacrosse - All-Harford County: Girls lacrosse - 06/28/2008 202 No
73. All-Harford County: Girls track - All-Harford County: Girls lacrosse - 06/28/2008 179 Yes
74. Updegrove, who guided county rival C. Milton Wrigh... All-Harford County: Girls lacrosse - 06/28/2008 193 Yes, Yes, Yes
75. Coaches of the Year: Joe Rose and Tim Markland, Be... All-Harford County: Girls lacrosse - 06/28/2008 196 Yes
76. Justice ill served in 'Valdez' case - Supreme Court cuts award in Exxon Valdez disaster to $500M
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 231 Yes, Yes, Yes
77. Justice ill served in 'Valdez' case - Supreme Court cuts award in Exxon Valdez disaster to $500M
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 231 Yes, Yes
78. IOC: Gatlin must appeal to Swiss court - Olympic Trials Off-Limits for Gatlin After Judge Reverses Ruling
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 195 Yes, Yes
79. Once he began taking the banned substances, Pettig... Olympic Trials Off-Limits for Gatlin After Judge Reverses Ruling
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 441 Yes, Yes
80. IOC: Gatlin must appeal to Swiss court - Olympic Trials Off-Limits for Gatlin After Judge Reverses Ruling
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 195 Yes, Yes
81. Once he began taking the banned substances, Pettig... Olympic Trials Off-Limits for Gatlin After Judge Reverses Ruling
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 441 Yes, Yes, Yes
82. Mormons distance themselves from sect - Why Obama Stands With His Church
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 187 Yes
83. Mormons distance themselves from sect - Why Obama Stands With His Church
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 187 Yes
84. Middle-schoolers - students in grades six, seven a... To Close Gaps, Schools Focus on Black Boys 06/27/2008 586 Yes, Yes
85. Romanian groups try to stop girl's abortion - Romanian government defies church groups, allows abortion for child rape victim
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 199 Yes
86. Romanian groups try to stop girl's abortion - Romanian government defies church groups, allows abortion for child rape victim
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/27/2008 199 Yes, Yes
87. Pushed to the brink by Mediate, a 45-year-old jour... Woods Has Successful Surgery on Left Knee 06/27/2008 548 Yes
88. Brad Miller, Gilman... Bridget Ercole, Bryn Mawr... 06/28/2008 528 Yes, Yes
89. Bridget Ercole, Bryn Mawr... Bridget Ercole, Bryn Mawr... 06/28/2008 475 Yes
90. John Healey, Atholton... Bridget Ercole, Bryn Mawr... 06/28/2008 593 Yes, Yes, Yes
91. Caroline Capute, Friends... Bridget Ercole, Bryn Mawr... 06/28/2008 496 Yes, Yes
92. Editorial board members... About The Times' Editorial Board 06/27/2008 1547 No
93. Ground rent law violates the principles of due process, fair play - Landlords told to lower unrealistic rents 06/28/2008 545 Yes, Yes Jay Hancock
94. South Korea lifts ban on U.S. beef imports after weeks of protest - South Korea lifts ban on U.S. beef imports after weeks of protest - 06/26/2008 440 Yes, Yes
95. We wanted someplace not too far a drive, since we ... How to let kids pet your dog 06/27/2008 694 Yes, Yes
96. Because of the attack, investigators from the city... How to let kids pet your dog 06/28/2008 567 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes




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