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Byline 1. 'Our paths have merged,' Clinton tells Obama rally Barack Obama gets out chequebook for Hillary Clinton campaign (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 764 Yes 2. Obama will help pay Clinton's $20M debt Barack Obama gets out chequebook for Hillary Clinton campaign (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 366 No The Associated Press 3. Obama and Clinton appeal together for Democratic party unity Barack Obama gets out chequebook for Hillary Clinton campaign (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 874 No Canadian Press: Sara Kugler, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 4. 'Our paths have merged,' Clinton tells Obama rally Barack Obama gets out chequebook for Hillary Clinton campaign (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 764 Yes, Yes, Yes 5. Obama will help pay Clinton's $20M debt Barack Obama gets out chequebook for Hillary Clinton campaign (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 366 Yes, Yes The Associated Press 6. Obama and Clinton appeal together for Democratic party unity Barack Obama gets out chequebook for Hillary Clinton campaign (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 874 Yes Canadian Press: Sara Kugler, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 7. Widespread voter intimidation reported in Zimbabwe's one-candidate run-off UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 1043 No Canadian Press: Angus Shaw, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 8. 'Ugly perversion of democracy,' Harper says of Zimbabwe vote UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 248 Yes 9. Canada to impose sanctions in wake of corrupt Zimbabwe election UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 403 No Canadian Press: Terry Pedwell, THE CANADIAN PRESS 10. Widespread voter intimidation reported in Zimbabwe's one-candidate run-off UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 1043 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Angus Shaw, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 11. 'Ugly perversion of democracy,' Harper says of Zimbabwe vote UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 248 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 12. Canada to impose sanctions in wake of corrupt Zimbabwe election UN 'regrets' Zimbabwe election (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 403 Yes Canadian Press: Terry Pedwell, THE CANADIAN PRESS 13. North Korea destroys nuclear tower; welcomes lifting of U.S. sanctions North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 1254 Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 14. N. Korea destroys symbolic nuclear tower North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 556 Yes The Associated Press 15. North Korea destroys nuclear tower; welcomes lifting of U.S. sanctions North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 1254 Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 16. N. Korea destroys symbolic nuclear tower North Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 556 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 17. High court strikes down Washington, D.C.'s handgun ban ABC News: Supreme Court Shoots Down D.C. Gun Ban (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 482 Yes The Associated Press 18. High court strikes down Washington, D.C.'s handgun ban ABC News: Supreme Court Shoots Down D.C. Gun Ban (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 482 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 19. Bulls select freshman Rose with top pick in NBA draft Rose, Beasley, Mayo go 1-2-3 in NBA draft (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 1022 No 20. Even after drafting Rose, the Chicago Bulls still have some issues. Rose, Beasley, Mayo go 1-2-3 in NBA draft (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 708 No Canadian Press: Andrew Seligman, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 21. Bulls select freshman Rose with top pick in NBA draft Rose, Beasley, Mayo go 1-2-3 in NBA draft (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 1022 Yes, Yes, Yes 22. Even after drafting Rose, the Chicago Bulls still have some issues. Rose, Beasley, Mayo go 1-2-3 in NBA draft (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 708 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Andrew Seligman, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 23. Oil hits record $142 US Oil prices steady as market eyes Nigeria (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 190 No 24. Oil hits record $142 US Oil prices steady as market eyes Nigeria (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 190 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 25. Top-seeded Ivanovic upset in women's singles draw at Wimbledon Top-Seeded Ivanovic Is Out at Wimbledon (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 1061 No Canadian Press: Steven Wine, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 26. Top seed Ivanovic bounced at Wimbledon Top-Seeded Ivanovic Is Out at Wimbledon (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 821 No 27. Novak Djokovic stunned at Wimbledon Top-Seeded Ivanovic Is Out at Wimbledon (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/25/2008 735 Yes 28. Top-seeded Ivanovic upset in women's singles draw at Wimbledon Top-Seeded Ivanovic Is Out at Wimbledon (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 1061 Yes Canadian Press: Steven Wine, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 29. Top seed Ivanovic bounced at Wimbledon Top-Seeded Ivanovic Is Out at Wimbledon (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 821 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 30. Novak Djokovic stunned at Wimbledon Top-Seeded Ivanovic Is Out at Wimbledon (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/25/2008 735 Yes, Yes, Yes 31. Growing asparagus on Mars? Scientists encouraged by planet's salty soil Mars Lander Retrieves Soil Sample (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 440 Yes The Associated Press 32. Growing asparagus on Mars? Scientists encouraged by planet's salty soil Mars Lander Retrieves Soil Sample (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 440 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 33. Angela Park weathers the storm, takes a one-shot lead at U.S. Women's Open Sorenstam Cruises to Her 3rd Open, and Gets Back to the Top of the Hill (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 1078 No Canadian Press: Doug Ferguson, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 34. Angela Park weathers the storm, takes a one-shot lead at U.S. Women's Open Sorenstam Cruises to Her 3rd Open, and Gets Back to the Top of the Hill (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 1078 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Doug Ferguson, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 35. Stars gather to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday with London concert Stars gather to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday with London concert (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 741 No Canadian Press: Jill Lawless, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 36. 'Time for new hands to lift the burdens,' Mandela says at concert Stars gather to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday with London concert (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 527 Yes, Yes 37. 46664 Concert Honouring Nelson Mandela at 90 Stars gather to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday with London concert (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 265 Yes 38. Stars gather to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday with London concert Stars gather to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday with London concert (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 741 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jill Lawless, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 39. 'Time for new hands to lift the burdens,' Mandela says at concert Stars gather to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday with London concert (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 527 Yes, Yes 40. 46664 Concert Honouring Nelson Mandela at 90 Stars gather to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday with London concert (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 265 Yes 41. Anheuser-Busch changing to fight InBev bid Anheuser-Busch rejects bid of $46 billion from InBev - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 463 Yes The Associated Press 42. Anheuser-Busch changing to fight InBev bid Anheuser-Busch rejects bid of $46 billion from InBev - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 463 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 43. Spain thrashes Russia in Euro semifinal Spain Dominates Russia and Advances to Final (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 805 Yes 44. Spain confident of Euro victory despite Villa injury Spain Dominates Russia and Advances to Final (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 399 No 45. Spain thrashes Russia in Euro semifinal Spain Dominates Russia and Advances to Final (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 805 Yes, Yes, Yes 46. Spain confident of Euro victory despite Villa injury Spain Dominates Russia and Advances to Final (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 399 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 47. Eight-player deal sees Timberwolves trade Mayo to Grizzlies for Love N.B.A. Draft Puts Mayo in Customary Spotlight (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 657 No Canadian Press: Jon Krawczynski, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 48. Eight-player deal sees Timberwolves trade Mayo to Grizzlies for Love N.B.A. Draft Puts Mayo in Customary Spotlight (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 657 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jon Krawczynski, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 49. Taliban has become 'resilient insurgency': report Pentagon: Taliban 'resilient' in Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 404 No The Associated Press 50. Police chief sacked in aftermath of Afghan prison break Pentagon: Taliban 'resilient' in Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 389 Yes, Yes 51. Insurgent bomb attack kills 3 U.S. marines near Kabul Pentagon: Taliban 'resilient' in Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 453 Yes 52. Taliban has become 'resilient insurgency': report Pentagon: Taliban 'resilient' in Afghanistan (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 404 Yes The Associated Press 53. Police chief sacked in aftermath of Afghan prison break Pentagon: Taliban 'resilient' in Afghanistan (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 389 Yes, Yes 54. Insurgent bomb attack kills 3 U.S. marines near Kabul Pentagon: Taliban 'resilient' in Afghanistan (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 453 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 55. Nets president Thorn's roster review leads to decision to retool NBA club Nets trade Jefferson to Bucks for Yi, Simmons (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 777 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Tom Canavan, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 56. Nets president Thorn's roster review leads to decision to retool NBA club Nets trade Jefferson to Bucks for Yi, Simmons (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 777 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Tom Canavan, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 57. Bulgaria pulls lifting team from Olympics China swimmer tests positive (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 370 Yes 58. Chinese swimmer banned for positive test China swimmer tests positive (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 457 Yes 59. Bulgaria pulls lifting team from Olympics China swimmer tests positive (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 370 Yes, Yes, Yes 60. Chinese swimmer banned for positive test China swimmer tests positive (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 457 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 61. Halifax firefighters, managers locked in job safety dispute Big Sur fire creeps toward coast, historic town (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/25/2008 202 No 62. Appeal panel rejects firefighters' demand on crew size Big Sur fire creeps toward coast, historic town (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 314 Yes 63. Firefighters regain right to take Ottawa fire trucks shopping Big Sur fire creeps toward coast, historic town (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 499 Yes 64. Halifax firefighters, managers locked in job safety dispute Big Sur fire creeps toward coast, historic town (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/25/2008 202 Yes 65. Appeal panel rejects firefighters' demand on crew size Big Sur fire creeps toward coast, historic town (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 314 Yes, Yes, Yes 66. Firefighters regain right to take Ottawa fire trucks shopping Big Sur fire creeps toward coast, historic town (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 499 Yes, Yes, Yes 67. Deadly pesticide on board sunken Philippines ferry: official Typhoon Death Toll in Philippines Is Expected to Rise After Ferry Sinking (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 431 Yes The Associated Press 68. Deadly pesticide on board sunken Philippines ferry: official Typhoon Death Toll in Philippines Is Expected to Rise After Ferry Sinking (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 431 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 69. Alpine storms knock out TV images of thrilling Euro 2008 semifinal Euro-Incalculable Spain pose problems for Germany (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/25/2008 411 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Mike Corder, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 70. Alpine storms knock out TV images of thrilling Euro 2008 semifinal Euro-Incalculable Spain pose problems for Germany (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/25/2008 411 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Mike Corder, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 71. Hobbling Davenport withdraws from Wimbledon Contenders Sharapova, Roddick upset at Wimbledon (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 222 Yes, Yes, Yes 72. Hobbling Davenport withdraws from Wimbledon Contenders Sharapova, Roddick upset at Wimbledon (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 222 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 73. Top court sides with Honda in landmark wrongful-dismissal case Supreme Court cuts award in Exxon Valdez disaster to $500M (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 453 Yes, Yes 74. Top court sides with Honda in landmark wrongful-dismissal case Supreme Court cuts award in Exxon Valdez disaster to $500M (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 453 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 75. Courts dash Justin Gatlin's Olympic hopes Olympic Trials Off-Limits for Gatlin After Judge Reverses Ruling (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 518 Yes 76. Courts dash Justin Gatlin's Olympic hopes Olympic Trials Off-Limits for Gatlin After Judge Reverses Ruling (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 518 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 77. Texas high court rules that exorcism is protected by federal law Why Obama Stands With His Church (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 340 No Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 78. Texas high court rules that exorcism is protected by federal law Why Obama Stands With His Church (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 340 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 79. Breast cancer samples still poor quality: Toronto pathologist Many biopsy samples sent for retesting were unacceptable: pathologist 06/27/2008 374 Yes 80. Many biopsy samples sent for retesting were unacceptable: pathologist Many biopsy samples sent for retesting were unacceptable: pathologist 06/27/2008 351 Yes 81. All St. Clare's hormone receptor tests go to Toronto, pathologist says Many biopsy samples sent for retesting were unacceptable: pathologist 06/26/2008 255 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 82. Canada-wide pathology crisis on horizon, cancer inquiry warned Many biopsy samples sent for retesting were unacceptable: pathologist 06/26/2008 710 Yes 83. Maple Leafs to buy out Darcy Tucker: report Maple Leafs to buy out Darcy Tucker: report 06/25/2008 327 Yes 84. Tucker looking forward to life after Leafs Maple Leafs to buy out Darcy Tucker: report 06/26/2008 392 Yes 85. Maple Leafs pressure Bryan McCabe: report Maple Leafs to buy out Darcy Tucker: report 06/27/2008 427 Yes, Yes 86. Canucks pluck Kyle Wellwood off waivers Maple Leafs to buy out Darcy Tucker: report 06/25/2008 195 Yes, Yes, Yes 87. FDA approves combo vaccines that reduce needle jabs for kids FDA approves combo vaccines that reduce needle jabs for kids (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 233 Yes The Associated Press 88. FDA approves combo vaccines that reduce needle jabs for kids FDA approves combo vaccines that reduce needle jabs for kids (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 233 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 89. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismisses fears Bills will relocate to Toronto NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismisses fears Bills will relocate to Toronto (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 543 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: John Wawrow, THE CANADIAN PRESS 90. NFL rookie salaries 'ridiculous:' Goodell NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismisses fears Bills will relocate to Toronto (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 485 Yes The Associated Press 91. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismisses fears Bills will relocate to Toronto NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismisses fears Bills will relocate to Toronto (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 543 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: John Wawrow, THE CANADIAN PRESS 92. NFL rookie salaries 'ridiculous:' Goodell NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismisses fears Bills will relocate to Toronto (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 485 Yes The Associated Press 93. Romanian government defies church groups, allows abortion for child rape victim Romanian government defies church groups, allows abortion for child rape victim (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 310 Yes The Associated Press 94. Romanian government defies church groups, allows abortion for child rape victim Romanian government defies church groups, allows abortion for child rape victim (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 310 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 95. Rogers announces iPhone 3G packages Rogers announces iPhone 3G packages (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 290 Yes, Yes 96. Rogers announces iPhone 3G packages Rogers announces iPhone 3G packages (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 290 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 97. 756 sickened by salmonella-tainted tomatoes: U.S. government US checks if tomatoes caused Salmonella outbreak (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 218 Yes, Yes The Associated Press 98. 756 sickened by salmonella-tainted tomatoes: U.S. government US checks if tomatoes caused Salmonella outbreak (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/26/2008 218 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 99. Blue Jays prevail over Volquez, Reds His College Team Wins Series, Then Garza Pitches a 1-Hitter (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 604 Yes, Yes 100. Blue Jays prevail over Volquez, Reds His College Team Wins Series, Then Garza Pitches a 1-Hitter (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 604 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 101. AT&T to move corporate headquarters to Dallas from San Antonio AT&T to move corporate headquarters to Dallas from San Antonio (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 531 Yes Canadian Press: David Koenig, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 102. AT&T to move corporate headquarters to Dallas from San Antonio AT&T to move corporate headquarters to Dallas from San Antonio (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 06/27/2008 531 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: David Koenig, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS blaster@cs.columbia.edu