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Byline 1. Los Angeles Times Obama declares he is the Democratic nominee :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama 07/09/2008 797 Yes By Todd Gitlin 2. Obama shows signs of being trail-weary Obama declares he is the Democratic nominee :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama 07/09/2008 996 No 3. Afghanistan hints at foreign role in Indian Embassy blast Afghanistan: We'll send troops into Pakistan :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/08/2008 963 No 4. Afghanistan hints at foreign role in Indian Embassy blast Afghanistan: We'll send troops into Pakistan :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/08/2008 963 No 5. McCain shifts his message toward Latino immigrants Poll: Public cool to Michelle, doesn't know Cindy :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 866 No 6. Los Angeles Times Poll: Public cool to Michelle, doesn't know Cindy :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 802 No By Todd Gitlin 7. McCain, Obama focus on economic recovery plans Poll: Public cool to Michelle, doesn't know Cindy :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/08/2008 461 Yes 8. McCain can't resist the Iran joke Poll: Public cool to Michelle, doesn't know Cindy :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 192 No 9. McCain shifts his message toward Latino immigrants Poll: Public cool to Michelle, doesn't know Cindy :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 866 No 10. Los Angeles Times Poll: Public cool to Michelle, doesn't know Cindy :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 802 No By Todd Gitlin 11. McCain, Obama focus on economic recovery plans Poll: Public cool to Michelle, doesn't know Cindy :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/08/2008 461 Yes 12. McCain can't resist the Iran joke Poll: Public cool to Michelle, doesn't know Cindy :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 192 No 13. body {background:#FFFFFF} Iran Reports Missile Test in Show of Force (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 606 No 14. body {background:#FFFFFF} Iran Reports Missile Test in Show of Force (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 606 No 15. Exhausted firefighters continue to attack California blazes Calif. firefighters still struggling with blaze :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/07/2008 885 Yes 16. Exhausted firefighters continue to attack California blazes Calif. firefighters still struggling with blaze :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/07/2008 885 Yes 17. Oil adds a penny on US data, Iran missile tests Pelosi: Tap emergency oil reserve to lower prices :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 641 No 18. Crude's fall now $9 in two days Pelosi: Tap emergency oil reserve to lower prices :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 707 Yes 19. Oil adds a penny on US data, Iran missile tests Pelosi: Tap emergency oil reserve to lower prices :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 641 No 20. Crude's fall now $9 in two days Pelosi: Tap emergency oil reserve to lower prices :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 707 Yes 21. Bush joins offer by G-8 to cut emissions Emerging Nations Join G-8 on Climate (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 1074 Yes 22. Bush joins offer by G-8 to cut emissions Emerging Nations Join G-8 on Climate (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 1074 Yes 23. Los Angeles Times Salmonella outbreak widens to 1,017 cases (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 429 No By Todd Gitlin 24. Los Angeles Times Salmonella outbreak widens to 1,017 cases (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 429 No By Todd Gitlin 25. Iraqi prime minister advocates withdrawal timetable A More Confident Iraq Becomes a Tougher Negotiating Partner for the U.S. 07/08/2008 910 Yes 26. U.S., Czech Republic sign missile defense pact Gates: Iran's test shows missile defense needed in Europe (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 178 Yes, Yes 27. U.S., Czech Republic sign missile defense pact Gates: Iran's test shows missile defense needed in Europe (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 178 Yes, Yes 28. Donald Sterling can't be blamed for Elton Brand's departure 76ers land Brand as Clippers are caught short (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 784 No 29. 76ers ink Brand to 5-year deal worth reported $82M 76ers land Brand as Clippers are caught short (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 626 Yes 30. Truth was inconvenient for Elton Brand 76ers land Brand as Clippers are caught short (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 331 No 31. Donald Sterling can't be blamed for Elton Brand's departure 76ers land Brand as Clippers are caught short (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 784 No 32. 76ers ink Brand to 5-year deal worth reported $82M 76ers land Brand as Clippers are caught short (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 626 Yes 33. Truth was inconvenient for Elton Brand 76ers land Brand as Clippers are caught short (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 331 No 34. Los Angeles Times China places a heavy mark on its Tibet exhibit in Beijing (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 234 Yes 35. Los Angeles Times China places a heavy mark on its Tibet exhibit in Beijing (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 234 Yes 36. A good-enough spy law Senate bows to Bush, approves surveillance bill 07/09/2008 770 Yes, Yes By Todd Gitlin 37. Senate bows to Bush, approves surveillance bill Senate bows to Bush, approves surveillance bill 07/09/2008 970 Yes 38. Attacks kill U.S. soldier, 20 Iraqis Attacks kill U.S. soldier, 20 Iraqis 07/10/2008 226 Yes, Yes, Yes 39. CC Sabathia wins in debut for Brewers Brewers Close to Deal for Indians Ace Sabathia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 210 No 40. CC Sabathia wins in debut for Brewers Brewers Close to Deal for Indians Ace Sabathia (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 210 No 41. Jessie Jackson apologizes for his comments about Obama Jesse Jackson apologizes for comments about Obama - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 500 Yes 42. Jessie Jackson apologizes for his comments about Obama Jesse Jackson apologizes for comments about Obama - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 500 Yes, Yes 43. body {background:#FFFFFF} At least six killed in shootout at U.S. consulate in Istanbul (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 851 No 44. body {background:#FFFFFF} At least six killed in shootout at U.S. consulate in Istanbul (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 851 No 45. United Nations peacekeepers killed in ambush in Darfur United Nations peacekeepers killed in ambush in Darfur (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 501 Yes 46. United Nations peacekeepers killed in ambush in Darfur United Nations peacekeepers killed in ambush in Darfur (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 501 No 47. body {background:#FFFFFF} Air Force tanker rebid fair to Boeing, Northrop (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 1059 No 48. Gates says Pentagon will reopen $35B tanker bid Air Force tanker rebid fair to Boeing, Northrop (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 821 No 49. body {background:#FFFFFF} Air Force tanker rebid fair to Boeing, Northrop (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 1059 No 50. Gates says Pentagon will reopen $35B tanker bid Air Force tanker rebid fair to Boeing, Northrop (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 821 No 51. It's no bull: S & P 500 in bear turf Fannie, Freddie rise after dive a day earlier 07/10/2008 806 Yes 52. Use of statins in children is debated Cholesterol drugs advised for children (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 779 Yes 53. Use of statins in children is debated Cholesterol drugs advised for children (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 779 Yes, Yes 54. Federal regulators prepare to tighten mortgage rules Fed may issue new rules for mortgage issuers, extend lending to investment firms 07/09/2008 916 Yes 55. Breakthrough unlikely at North Korea nuclear talks Breakthrough unlikely at North Korea nuclear talks 07/10/2008 689 No 56. Good riddance to L.A. Bridges Police: Milwaukee shootings gang-related :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 419 No By Todd Gitlin 57. Gang sweep targets Bloods clique in Compton Police: Milwaukee shootings gang-related :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 643 Yes, Yes 58. Good riddance to L.A. Bridges Police: Milwaukee shootings gang-related :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 419 Yes, Yes By Todd Gitlin 59. Gang sweep targets Bloods clique in Compton Police: Milwaukee shootings gang-related :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 643 Yes, Yes, Yes 60. Index of pending home sales falls in May Index of pending home sales falls in May 07/09/2008 360 No 61. Pending home sales fall 4.7% Index of pending home sales falls in May 07/08/2008 376 Yes 62. Mexico City police chief, top prosecutor quit Mexico police in spotlight after disco crush deaths 07/09/2008 491 Yes, Yes 63. Obama family sits down with 'Access Hollywood' Obama's daughters: White House would be 'cool' :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama 07/09/2008 220 Yes 64. Judge orders Guantanamo detainee hearings Judge to Bush admin.: Guantanamo is top priority 07/09/2008 285 Yes, Yes 65. China's athletes feel push for gold in Beijing Games China's athletes feel push for gold in Beijing Games 07/08/2008 1188 Yes, Yes 66. Greece is the word in white wines for summer Greece is the word in white wines for summer 07/09/2008 935 Yes 67. Tony Stewart plans to leave Joe Gibbs Racing Stewart to leave NASCAR's Joe Gibbs Racing 07/09/2008 419 Yes, Yes, Yes 68. Obama calls an audible on convention Obama to accept nomination at Mile High :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama 07/08/2008 186 Yes, Yes, Yes 69. Art buyers find 'lost' works Live Nation Signs Contract With Nickelback (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 592 Yes, Yes 70. Art buyers find 'lost' works Live Nation Signs Contract With Nickelback (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 592 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 71. Hunter cites evidence of fugitive Nazi Most-wanted Nazi sought in Chile (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 321 No 72. Hunter cites evidence of fugitive Nazi Most-wanted Nazi sought in Chile (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 321 Yes, Yes 73. Los Angeles Times Table of contents 07/08/2008 20 No By Don Lee and Margot Roosevelt 74. G-8 summit gives Japan a green spotlight G-8 worried about food, oil; optimistic on economy (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/07/2008 712 Yes 75. G-8 summit gives Japan a green spotlight G-8 worried about food, oil; optimistic on economy (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/07/2008 712 Yes, Yes 76. Southwest Airlines to offer flights to Canada Southwest Airlines to offer flights to Canada 07/09/2008 429 Yes, Yes 77. Brandon Jennings to go pro in Europe Brandon Jennings to go pro in Europe 07/09/2008 276 Yes 78. GOP is putting some energy into these ads GOP is putting some energy into these ads 07/08/2008 206 Yes 79. Maguire to sell Irvine buildings Anheuser-Busch sues to block InBev takeover 07/09/2008 449 Yes 80. Men can be infertile too Obese men have lower quality sperm: researchers (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/07/2008 971 Yes, Yes, Yes 81. Men can be infertile too Obese men have lower quality sperm: researchers (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/07/2008 971 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 82. Somali gunmen kill peace activist in flashpoint town, also driver for U.N. food agency Somali gunmen kill peace activist in flashpoint town, also driver for U.N. food agency 07/09/2008 519 Yes, Yes 83. Earnings Roundup: Office Depot shares plunge on report of sales decline Earnings Roundup: Office Depot shares plunge on report of sales decline 07/09/2008 607 Yes, Yes, Yes 84. Hawaiian Islands' reef fish declining, study finds U.S. coral reefs in decline, report says (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 661 Yes, Yes 85. Hawaiian Islands' reef fish declining, study finds U.S. coral reefs in decline, report says (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 661 Yes, Yes 86. Rangers rookie handles Angels Hamilton's HR in 9th Lifts Texas Over Angels 07/09/2008 599 Yes 87. K-Rod lets it slip away as Texas stuns Angels Hamilton's HR in 9th Lifts Texas Over Angels 07/09/2008 566 Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu