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Byline 1. Senate passes mortgage rescue plan Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 889 No By 2. Congress wrangles over bill to help fix mortgage mess Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 259 No 3. Freddie, Fannie shares down on talk of gov't aid Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 875 No 4. Investors dump stocks, push Dow briefly below 11,000 Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 289 No 5. McCain: Mortgage giants can't be allowed to fail Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 225 No 6. Senate passes mortgage rescue plan Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 889 No By 7. Congress wrangles over bill to help fix mortgage mess Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 259 No 8. Freddie, Fannie shares down on talk of gov't aid Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 875 Yes 9. Investors dump stocks, push Dow briefly below 11,000 Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 289 No 10. McCain: Mortgage giants can't be allowed to fail Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 225 No 11. Seattle Times Newspaper Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 937 No 12. Iran test-fires 9 missiles to show "resolve" Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 423 Yes By 13. Bush turns to diplomacy to deter Iran Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 774 No By 14. Barak hints at Israel's readiness to strike Iran Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 472 No By 15. Rice says US will defend Gulf; Iran tests missiles Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 895 No By 16. Seattle Times Newspaper Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 937 No 17. Iran test-fires 9 missiles to show "resolve" Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 423 No By 18. Bush turns to diplomacy to deter Iran Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 774 Yes By 19. Barak hints at Israel's readiness to strike Iran Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 472 Yes, Yes By 20. Rice says US will defend Gulf; Iran tests missiles Official: Iran missile tests used 'old equipment' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 895 No By 21. McCain avoids straight talk on Viagra coverage John McCain, Barack Obama campaign in key Midwest states 07/10/2008 458 No 22. Seattle Times Newspaper John McCain, Barack Obama campaign in key Midwest states 07/09/2008 3937 No 23. Zimbabwe opposition: 113 members killed since March 2 Vetoes Quash U.N. Sanctions on Zimbabwe (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 499 Yes By 24. Russia, China veto UN sanctions on Zimbabwe regime 2 Vetoes Quash U.N. Sanctions on Zimbabwe (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 810 No 25. Zimbabwe opposition: 113 members killed since March 2 Vetoes Quash U.N. Sanctions on Zimbabwe (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 499 Yes By 26. Russia, China veto UN sanctions on Zimbabwe regime 2 Vetoes Quash U.N. Sanctions on Zimbabwe (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 810 No 27. Obama accepts Jackson's apology for crude remark Jesse Jackson insult reveals civil rights split as Barack Obama looks to the future (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 444 Yes By 28. Obama accepts Jackson's apology for crude remark Jesse Jackson insult reveals civil rights split as Barack Obama looks to the future (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 444 Yes By 29. Brett Favre wants release from Packers Brett Favre asks Packers to release him (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 446 No 30. Favre wants release from Packers Brett Favre asks Packers to release him (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 585 No By 31. Kids grill McCarthy about Favre comeback rumors Brett Favre asks Packers to release him (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 1034 No By 32. Kids continue Brett Favre questions Brett Favre asks Packers to release him (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 456 No By 33. Imprisoned Michael Vick seeks protection from Chapter 11 Brett Favre asks Packers to release him (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 733 Yes, Yes 34. Brett Favre wants release from Packers Brett Favre asks Packers to release him (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 446 No 35. Favre wants release from Packers Brett Favre asks Packers to release him (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 585 No By 36. Kids grill McCarthy about Favre comeback rumors Brett Favre asks Packers to release him (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 1034 No By 37. Kids continue Brett Favre questions Brett Favre asks Packers to release him (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 456 Yes By 38. Imprisoned Michael Vick seeks protection from Chapter 11 Brett Favre asks Packers to release him (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 733 Yes 39. A new firefight for troops Spokane Valley fire destroys at least 13 homes, burns 1,200 acres (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 400 No 40. Spokane Valley fire destroys at least 13 homes, burns 1,200 acres Spokane Valley fire destroys at least 13 homes, burns 1,200 acres (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 663 Yes 41. Washington Wildfires at a Glance Spokane Valley fire destroys at least 13 homes, burns 1,200 acres (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 212 Yes By 42. A new firefight for troops Spokane Valley fire destroys at least 13 homes, burns 1,200 acres (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 400 Yes, Yes 43. Spokane Valley fire destroys at least 13 homes, burns 1,200 acres Spokane Valley fire destroys at least 13 homes, burns 1,200 acres (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 663 Yes 44. Washington Wildfires at a Glance Spokane Valley fire destroys at least 13 homes, burns 1,200 acres (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 212 Yes By 45. Spain's Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 473 Yes, Yes 46. Luxembourg rider takes Tour lead Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 555 Yes By 47. Stefan Schumacher revels in possession of yellow jersey — if only for a day Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 283 Yes By 48. Mark Cavendish wins 5th stage Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 325 Yes, Yes By 49. Britain's Mark Cavendish takes his 1st Tour victory Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 516 No By 50. Spain's Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 473 Yes, Yes 51. Luxembourg rider takes Tour lead Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 555 Yes By 52. Stefan Schumacher revels in possession of yellow jersey — if only for a day Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 283 Yes By 53. Mark Cavendish wins 5th stage Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/10/2008 325 Yes, Yes By 54. Britain's Mark Cavendish takes his 1st Tour victory Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 516 No By 55. Warriors grab Corey Maggette AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 315 No 56. Warriors grab Corey Maggette AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 315 Yes, Yes 57. Bernie Mac makes off-color joke at Obama event Obama: “I don't speak a foreign language. It's embarrassing!" 07/11/2008 428 Yes, Yes By 58. Obama dismisses conservative criticism Obama: “I don't speak a foreign language. It's embarrassing!" 07/11/2008 474 Yes 59. Chinese: NKorea's nuke verification talks progress South Korea's Lee offers talks with North (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 531 Yes By 60. Chinese: NKorea's nuke verification talks progress South Korea's Lee offers talks with North (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 531 Yes By 61. Microsoft news and features Microsoft supports Icahn's Yahoo bid - 07/11/2008 241 No 62. Suspect in Turkish attack says he was only a driver Suspect in Turkish attack says he was only a driver (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 551 No 63. Sudan president may face charges Suspect in Turkish attack says he was only a driver (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 415 No 64. Suspect in Turkish attack says he was only a driver Suspect in Turkish attack says he was only a driver (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 551 Yes, Yes 65. Sudan president may face charges Suspect in Turkish attack says he was only a driver (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 415 No 66. Actors guild weighs strategy as studios hold firm Screen Actors Guild rejects contract offer: Hollywood producers (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 460 Yes, Yes By 67. Actors guild weighs strategy as studios hold firm Screen Actors Guild rejects contract offer: Hollywood producers (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 460 Yes, Yes By 68. Bodies of 2 missing US soldiers are found in Iraq Bodies of missing MI, MA soldiers found in Iraq 07/11/2008 675 Yes, Yes 69. A jittery China awaits the Olympics Beijing lets news in for the Olympic Games (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 1096 Yes, Yes By 70. China to expand foreign newspaper sales for games Beijing lets news in for the Olympic Games (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 327 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 71. A jittery China awaits the Olympics Beijing lets news in for the Olympic Games (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 1096 Yes, Yes By 72. China to expand foreign newspaper sales for games Beijing lets news in for the Olympic Games (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 327 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 73. American Medical Association racism apology welcomed AMA formally apologizes to black physicians for discriminatory policies 07/11/2008 545 Yes, Yes 74. Stewart leaving Gibbs; plans to buy NASCAR team Stewart leaving Gibbs; plans to buy NASCAR team 07/10/2008 1398 Yes By 75. Stewart to leave Gibbs, become owner-driver in '09 Stewart leaving Gibbs; plans to buy NASCAR team 07/11/2008 806 Yes, Yes By 76. Tony Stewart joins up with Haas-CNC Stewart leaving Gibbs; plans to buy NASCAR team 07/11/2008 492 No 77. Brinkley awarded sole custody Brinkley awarded sole custody (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 355 No 78. Brinkley awarded sole custody Brinkley awarded sole custody (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 355 Yes, Yes 79. Boeing ups 20-year plane market forecast Air Force tanker rebid fair to Boeing, Northrop 07/09/2008 269 Yes By 80. Air Force rebid may favor rival of Boeing Air Force tanker rebid fair to Boeing, Northrop 07/10/2008 1078 Yes, Yes By 81. Air Force tanker rebid fair to Boeing, Northrop Air Force tanker rebid fair to Boeing, Northrop 07/10/2008 357 No 82. Answers sought on tanker contract Air Force tanker rebid fair to Boeing, Northrop 07/11/2008 366 Yes, Yes 83. Tanker mess exposes problems in Pentagon Air Force tanker rebid fair to Boeing, Northrop 07/09/2008 791 Yes By 84. Paula Creamer delivers course-record 60 to lead Farr by 5 Paula Creamer leads by six strokes after second round at Jamie Farr (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 342 Yes 85. Paula Creamer delivers course-record 60 to lead Farr by 5 Paula Creamer leads by six strokes after second round at Jamie Farr (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 342 No 86. Palestinian PM complains to US on West Bank raids Palestinian PM complains to US on West Bank raids (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 630 Yes By 87. Palestinian PM complains to US on West Bank raids Palestinian PM complains to US on West Bank raids (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 630 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 88. Action on warming left to "next president" Action on warming left to "next president" 07/11/2008 991 Yes 89. Beltran tests positive as doping hits Tour again Tour de France moves on after positive dope test (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 841 No 90. Beltran tests positive as doping hits Tour again Tour de France moves on after positive dope test (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 841 No 91. Iraq insists on withdrawal timetable Iraq promises to do more against Kurdish guerrillas (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 427 Yes, Yes, Yes By 92. Iraq insists on withdrawal timetable Iraq promises to do more against Kurdish guerrillas (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 427 Yes, Yes, Yes By 93. Nordstrom shares fall on profit forecast Discounters benefited most from 4.3% rise in June sales - 07/11/2008 620 Yes 94. Iraq becomes tougher negotiator Iraq becomes tougher negotiator 07/10/2008 442 Yes, Yes, Yes By 95. Japan to test missile interceptor in US Czechs See Oil Flow Fall and Suspect Russian Ire on Missile System (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 198 Yes, Yes 96. Japan to test missile interceptor in US Czechs See Oil Flow Fall and Suspect Russian Ire on Missile System (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 198 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 97. Reports: InBev, Anheuser-Busch talking InBev Raises Its Offer for Anheuser-Busch 07/11/2008 822 Yes, Yes 98. Bush signs new rules on government wiretapping Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) News 07/11/2008 475 Yes 99. Dwain Chambers seeks injunction against doping ban Dwain Chambers seeks injunction against doping ban (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 261 Yes By 100. Dwain Chambers seeks injunction against doping ban Dwain Chambers seeks injunction against doping ban (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/09/2008 261 Yes, Yes, Yes By 101. Fed to curb shady home-lending practices Shares of Lehman Brothers Take a Beating 07/09/2008 1170 Yes, Yes By 102. Italian prosecutors seek murder indictment against Amanda Knox Italian prosecutors seek murder indictment against Amanda Knox (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 487 Yes, Yes, Yes 103. Italian prosecutors seek murder indictment against Amanda Knox Italian prosecutors seek murder indictment against Amanda Knox (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 487 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 104. Oil sets new trading record above $147 a barrel Crude rises on Iran missile tests (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 684 Yes By 105. Oil sets new trading record above $147 a barrel Crude rises on Iran missile tests (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/11/2008 684 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 106. AFL-CIO mobilizing veterans to oppose McCain Stand Down steps up with aid and comfort for veterans 07/10/2008 430 Yes By blaster@cs.columbia.edu