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Today's articles from www.cbc.ca

Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. Mortgage stocks cut losses in frantic NYSE trading Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 548 Yes
2. Mortgage stocks cut losses in frantic NYSE trading Q&A: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 548 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
3. Canada getting iPhone Apple's MobileMe hits snag as iPhone hits store shelves
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 740 No
4. Apple's MobileMe hits snag as iPhone hits store shelves Apple's MobileMe hits snag as iPhone hits store shelves
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 396 Yes The Associated Press
5. Slick sensors spur touch-screen boom Apple's MobileMe hits snag as iPhone hits store shelves
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 794 No The Associated Press
6. Canada getting iPhone Apple's MobileMe hits snag as iPhone hits store shelves
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 740 Yes
7. Apple's MobileMe hits snag as iPhone hits store shelves Apple's MobileMe hits snag as iPhone hits store shelves
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 396 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
8. Slick sensors spur touch-screen boom Apple's MobileMe hits snag as iPhone hits store shelves
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 794 Yes The Associated Press
9. China, Russia veto UN sanctions for Zimbabwe govt. 2 Vetoes Quash U.N. Sanctions on Zimbabwe
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 692 Yes, Yes
10. China, Russia veto UN sanctions for Zimbabwe govt. 2 Vetoes Quash U.N. Sanctions on Zimbabwe
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 692 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
11. Brett Favre asks Packers to release him Brett Favre asks Packers to release him
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 458 Yes
12. Brett Favre asks Packers to release him Brett Favre asks Packers to release him
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 458 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
13. Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 582 No Canadian Press: Naomi Koppel, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
14. Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour de France
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 582 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Naomi Koppel, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
15. Sudan's president to be named war crime suspect, say diplomats Sudan condemns UN Darfur attack
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 715 No
16. Sudan's president to be named war crime suspect, say diplomats Sudan condemns UN Darfur attack
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 715 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
17. Corey Maggette signs with Warriors AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 347 Yes
18. Elton Brand bolts Clippers for 76ers AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/09/2008 332 Yes
19. Clippers confirm Baron Davis signing AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 414 Yes
20. Corey Maggette signs with Warriors AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 347 Yes, Yes
21. Elton Brand bolts Clippers for 76ers AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/09/2008 332 Yes, Yes, Yes
22. Clippers confirm Baron Davis signing AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 414 Yes, Yes
23. Salmonella outbreak widens to 1,017 cases Salmonella signs point to peppers -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/09/2008 151 Yes
24. Salmonella outbreak widens to 1,017 cases Salmonella signs point to peppers -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/09/2008 151 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
25. Firebrand Chavez and U.S. ally Uribe of Colombia hold talks Chavez, Uribe aim to mend Venezuela-Colombia relations -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 473 No
26. Firebrand Chavez and U.S. ally Uribe of Colombia hold talks Chavez, Uribe aim to mend Venezuela-Colombia relations -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 473 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
27. Screen Actors Guild rejects contract offer: Hollywood producers Screen Actors Guild rejects contract offer: Hollywood producers
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 319 No The Associated Press
28. Screen Actors Guild rejects contract offer: Hollywood producers Screen Actors Guild rejects contract offer: Hollywood producers
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 319 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
29. Quebec health minister inspired by Toyota philosophy ABC News: Rising Gas Prices Cause 'Hybrid Fever'
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 647 Yes The Canadian Press
30. Quebec health minister inspired by Toyota philosophy ABC News: Rising Gas Prices Cause 'Hybrid Fever'
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 647 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Canadian Press
31. Teams taking best guess under new Chicagoland Speedway lights Frustrated Earnhardt won't blame Kyle Busch -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 780 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Chris Jenkins, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
32. Teams taking best guess under new Chicagoland Speedway lights Frustrated Earnhardt won't blame Kyle Busch -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 780 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Chris Jenkins, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
33. Fans vote Longoria, Hart into all-star game Wright to replace Soriano on NL All-Star team
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 370 Yes, Yes
34. Wright named to NL all-star roster Wright to replace Soriano on NL All-Star team
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 226 Yes, Yes
35. Holliday replaces Soriano as NL all-star starter Wright to replace Soriano on NL All-Star team
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 213 Yes
36. Fans vote Longoria, Hart into all-star game Wright to replace Soriano on NL All-Star team
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 370 Yes, Yes, Yes
37. Wright named to NL all-star roster Wright to replace Soriano on NL All-Star team
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 226 Yes, Yes
38. Holliday replaces Soriano as NL all-star starter Wright to replace Soriano on NL All-Star team
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 213 Yes, Yes
39. New housing prices rise at slowest rate in 6 years: Stats Can New housing prices rise at slowest rate in 6 years: Stats Can
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 262 Yes, Yes
40. New housing prices rise at slowest rate in 6 years: Stats Can New housing prices rise at slowest rate in 6 years: Stats Can
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 262 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
41. No win for no-hit kid Clay Buchholz vs. Baltimore Orioles in loss Lester Pitches 5-Hitter, Red Sox End 5-Game Skid
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/12/2008 918 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jimmy Golen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
42. No win for no-hit kid Clay Buchholz vs. Baltimore Orioles in loss Lester Pitches 5-Hitter, Red Sox End 5-Game Skid
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/12/2008 918 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jimmy Golen, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
43. Paula Creamer leads by six strokes after second round at Jamie Farr Paula Creamer leads by six strokes after second round at Jamie Farr
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 878 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Rusty Miller, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
44. Paula Creamer leads by six strokes after second round at Jamie Farr Paula Creamer leads by six strokes after second round at Jamie Farr
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 878 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Rusty Miller, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
45. Palestinian village sues Canadian builders over Israeli settlement Palestinian PM complains to US on West Bank raids
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 967 Yes By Corinne Smith,
46. Palestinian village sues Canadian builders over Israeli settlement Palestinian PM complains to US on West Bank raids
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 967 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Corinne Smith,
47. Cubs' Soriano an all-star game scratch CUBS IN BRIEF: Harden has enjoyed success vs. Giants :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Cubs
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 255 Yes, Yes
48. Cubs' Soriano an all-star game scratch CUBS IN BRIEF: Harden has enjoyed success vs. Giants :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Cubs
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 255 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
49. French first lady sings to 'charming prince' husband on new album French first lady sings to 'charming prince' husband on new album
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 426 Yes
50. French first lady sings to 'charming prince' husband on new album French first lady sings to 'charming prince' husband on new album
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 426 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
51. Tour de France rider Manuel Beltran taken by police from hotel Tour de France moves on after positive dope test
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 466 Yes Canadian Press: Jerome Pugmire, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
52. Tour de France rider Manuel Beltran taken by police from hotel Tour de France moves on after positive dope test
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 466 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jerome Pugmire, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
53. Halladay blanks Yankees with 2-hit gem Halladay's 2-hitter leads Blue Jays over Yankees
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 864 Yes, Yes, Yes
54. Halladay blanks Yankees with 2-hit gem Halladay's 2-hitter leads Blue Jays over Yankees
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 864 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
55. Autism genes struggle to form connections: Harvard study Science Briefing: Families help autism study
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 718 Yes The Associated Press
56. Autism genes struggle to form connections: Harvard study Science Briefing: Families help autism study
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 718 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
57. Ronaldo reiterates desire to join Real Madrid Sepp Blatter urges Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United for Real Madrid
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 381 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
58. Ronaldo reiterates desire to join Real Madrid Sepp Blatter urges Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United for Real Madrid
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 381 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
59. Comcast violated internet rules, U.S. cable regulator says Comcast violated internet rules, U.S. cable regulator says
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 243 No The Associated Press
60. Comcast violated internet rules, U.S. cable regulator says Comcast violated internet rules, U.S. cable regulator says
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 243 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
61. Scientists find malaria's 'sticky' genes Stem Cells Hold Promise for Muscular Dystrophy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/09/2008 350 Yes Australian Broadcasting Corporation
62. Scientists find malaria's 'sticky' genes Stem Cells Hold Promise for Muscular Dystrophy
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/09/2008 350 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Australian Broadcasting Corporation
63. Man accused of lying about seeing sharks near Martha's Vineyard Man accused of lying about seeing sharks near Martha's Vineyard
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 212 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
64. Man accused of lying about seeing sharks near Martha's Vineyard Man accused of lying about seeing sharks near Martha's Vineyard
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 212 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
65. Hurricane Bertha bears down on Bermuda Hurricane Bertha Forecast To Stay Just East of Bermuda
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 413 Yes, Yes, Yes
66. Hurricane Bertha bears down on Bermuda Hurricane Bertha Forecast To Stay Just East of Bermuda
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 413 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
67. Duped rebels 'betrayed' us in hostage rescue: FARC Duped rebels 'betrayed' us in hostage rescue: FARC
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 336 Yes, Yes, Yes
68. Duped rebels 'betrayed' us in hostage rescue: FARC Duped rebels 'betrayed' us in hostage rescue: FARC
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 336 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
69. Trade surplus increased to $5.5B in May ABC News: U.S. Exports Rise to Record High
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 159 Yes, Yes
70. Trade surplus increased to $5.5B in May ABC News: U.S. Exports Rise to Record High
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 159 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
71. Young Canadians most exposed to sun but shun protection: survey Skin cancer on rise in young women
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 918 Yes, Yes, Yes The Canadian Press
72. Young Canadians most exposed to sun but shun protection: survey Skin cancer on rise in young women
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 918 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Canadian Press
73. New York airport sees 2nd near-collision in a week The world’s scariest runways
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 351 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
74. New York airport sees 2nd near-collision in a week The world’s scariest runways
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/11/2008 351 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
75. FDA panel sees suicide risks with epilepsy drugs; analyzed 200 studies FDA panel sees suicide risks with epilepsy drugs; analyzed 200 studies
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 226 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Matthew Perrone, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
76. FDA panel sees suicide risks with epilepsy drugs; analyzed 200 studies FDA panel sees suicide risks with epilepsy drugs; analyzed 200 studies
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/10/2008 226 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Matthew Perrone, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS




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