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Byline 1. Asian markets sink amid U.S. financial fears Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Averting a rescue (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 342 Yes The Associated Press 2. Asian markets sink amid U.S. financial fears Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Averting a rescue (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 342 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 3. Focus on Iraq has distracted U.S. from major threats: Obama Gates plans to send more troops to Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 605 No 4. Focus on Iraq has distracted U.S. from major threats: Obama Gates plans to send more troops to Afghanistan (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 605 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 5. U.S., euro-zone inflation rates hit multi-year highs in June Wholesale prices rise by sharp 1.8 percent in June (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 289 Yes 6. Bank of Canada holds line again on key interest rate Wholesale prices rise by sharp 1.8 percent in June (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 399 No 7. U.S., euro-zone inflation rates hit multi-year highs in June Wholesale prices rise by sharp 1.8 percent in June (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 289 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 8. Bank of Canada holds line again on key interest rate Wholesale prices rise by sharp 1.8 percent in June (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 399 Yes, Yes, Yes 9. Microsoft cuts Xbox price ahead of new 60 GB model In the Wii-PS3 Playoff, Nintendo Upsets Sony on the Fun Factor (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 313 No The Associated Press 10. Microsoft cuts Xbox price ahead of new 60 GB model In the Wii-PS3 Playoff, Nintendo Upsets Sony on the Fun Factor (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 313 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 11. Next move up to Packers: Brett Favre's agent Next move up to Packers: Brett Favre's agent (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 973 No The Associated Press 12. Favre tempted to show up for Packers camp Next move up to Packers: Brett Favre's agent (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 654 Yes 13. Packers should let me play elsewhere: Favre Next move up to Packers: Brett Favre's agent (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 303 Yes 14. Retirement isn't easy for most athletes, especially the stars Next move up to Packers: Brett Favre's agent (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 1016 No Canadian Press: Tim Dahlberg, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 15. Next move up to Packers: Brett Favre's agent Next move up to Packers: Brett Favre's agent (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 973 No The Associated Press 16. Favre tempted to show up for Packers camp Next move up to Packers: Brett Favre's agent (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 654 Yes, Yes 17. Packers should let me play elsewhere: Favre Next move up to Packers: Brett Favre's agent (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 303 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 18. Retirement isn't easy for most athletes, especially the stars Next move up to Packers: Brett Favre's agent (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 1016 Yes Canadian Press: Tim Dahlberg, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 19. Canadian trio thrilled to be MLB all-stars Old stars shine at Yankee Stadium :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Chris De Luca (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 1055 No The Canadian Press 20. Canadian trio thrilled to be MLB all-stars Old stars shine at Yankee Stadium :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Chris De Luca (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 1055 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Canadian Press 21. Canada among top countries worldwide for surviving certain cancers: study Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 669 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Sheryl Ubelacker, THE CANADIAN PRESS 22. Canada among top countries for surviving some cancers: study Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 907 No The Canadian Press 23. Breast cancer database has weaknesses: advocate Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 339 No 24. Canada among top countries worldwide for surviving certain cancers: study Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 669 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Sheryl Ubelacker, THE CANADIAN PRESS 25. Canada among top countries for surviving some cancers: study Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 907 No The Canadian Press 26. Breast cancer database has weaknesses: advocate Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 339 Yes, Yes, Yes 27. Obama campaign says New Yorker cartoon goes too far Obama campaign says New Yorker cartoon goes too far (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 612 Yes, Yes 28. Obama campaign says New Yorker cartoon goes too far Obama campaign says New Yorker cartoon goes too far (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 612 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 29. Gitmo trials rigged, PM should push for Khadr's return: U.S. military lawyer Lawyers release Guantanamo video - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 661 No Canadian Press: Colin Perkel, THE CANADIAN PRESS 30. Harper's office stands firm on Khadr position Lawyers release Guantanamo video - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 710 Yes 31. Military/Afghanistan Lawyers release Guantanamo video - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 291 No 32. Gitmo trials rigged, PM should push for Khadr's return: U.S. military lawyer Lawyers release Guantanamo video - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 661 Yes Canadian Press: Colin Perkel, THE CANADIAN PRESS 33. Harper's office stands firm on Khadr position Lawyers release Guantanamo video - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 710 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 34. Military/Afghanistan Lawyers release Guantanamo video - (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 291 No 35. More iPhones available this week Apple iPhone, Asia demand create touch-screen boom (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 439 No By Peter Nowak 36. More iPhones available this week Apple iPhone, Asia demand create touch-screen boom (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 439 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Peter Nowak 37. Dark Knight co-stars hail late actor Heath Ledger at N.Y. film premiere 'The Dark Knight' debuts minus Heath Ledger :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Movies (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 324 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 38. Dark Knight co-stars hail late actor Heath Ledger at N.Y. film premiere 'The Dark Knight' debuts minus Heath Ledger :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Movies (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 324 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 39. 28 newcomers in MLB all-star game Rangers' Josh Hamilton wins hearts, loses HR derby to Twins' Justin Morneau (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 658 Yes The Associated Press 40. 28 newcomers in MLB all-star game Rangers' Josh Hamilton wins hearts, loses HR derby to Twins' Justin Morneau (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 658 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 41. U.S. regulator toughens subprime mortgage rules Option ARM loans aren't all bad (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 349 Yes, Yes 42. U.S. regulator toughens subprime mortgage rules Option ARM loans aren't all bad (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 349 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 43. Malaysian opposition leader arrested over sodomy allegations Malaysian opposition leader arrested over sodomy allegations (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 595 Yes, Yes The Associated Press 44. Malaysian opposition leader arrested over sodomy allegations Malaysian opposition leader arrested over sodomy allegations (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 595 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 45. Tim Lincecum misses all-star game with flu Lincecum hospitalized, misses All-Star game (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 198 Yes 46. Tim Lincecum misses all-star game with flu Lincecum hospitalized, misses All-Star game (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 198 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 47. U.S. hands over security to Iraqi forces in another province Iraq wants to have security control of all provinces by year-end (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 460 No 48. U.S. hands over security to Iraqi forces in another province Iraq wants to have security control of all provinces by year-end (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 460 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 49. Teen smokers who try to quit only realize addiction when it's too late: study Big Tobacco Lures Young Smokers With Menthol Cigarettes: Study (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 753 No Canadian Press: Tamsyn Burgmann, THE CANADIAN PRESS 50. Teen smokers who try to quit only realize addiction when it's too late: study Big Tobacco Lures Young Smokers With Menthol Cigarettes: Study (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 753 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Tamsyn Burgmann, THE CANADIAN PRESS 51. Dying Manson follower denied parole Release denied for dying Charles Manson follower (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 469 No The Associated Press 52. Dying Manson follower denied parole Release denied for dying Charles Manson follower (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 469 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 53. U.S. kids far less active as they get older: study Study: Kids' activity level drops with age (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 586 Yes, Yes The Associated Press 54. U.S. kids far less active as they get older: study Study: Kids' activity level drops with age (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 586 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 55. Ex-serviceman risks eviction by flying Canadian flag on balcony Murray to be introduced as the Kings' new coach (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 298 Yes 56. Ex-serviceman wins right to fly Canadian flag Murray to be introduced as the Kings' new coach (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 216 Yes 57. Ex-serviceman risks eviction by flying Canadian flag on balcony Murray to be introduced as the Kings' new coach (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 298 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 58. Ex-serviceman wins right to fly Canadian flag Murray to be introduced as the Kings' new coach (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 216 Yes, Yes, Yes 59. Chili pepper producers feel heat over perceived salmonella threat Two more salmonella cases in Mass. linked to outbreak (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 557 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 60. Chili pepper producers feel heat over perceived salmonella threat Two more salmonella cases in Mass. linked to outbreak (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 557 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 61. U.S. seeks to improve runway safety FAA taking steps to lower odds of runway collisions (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 418 Yes, Yes, Yes 62. U.S. seeks to improve runway safety FAA taking steps to lower odds of runway collisions (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 418 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 63. Depression and heart disease may be linked for women: StatsCan Women over 40 with depression may be at risk of developing heart disease: study (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 245 Yes, Yes 64. Women over 40 with depression may be at risk of developing heart disease: study Women over 40 with depression may be at risk of developing heart disease: study (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 584 Yes Canadian Press: Michael Oliveira, THE CANADIAN PRESS 65. Depression and heart disease may be linked for women: StatsCan Women over 40 with depression may be at risk of developing heart disease: study (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 245 Yes, Yes, Yes 66. Women over 40 with depression may be at risk of developing heart disease: study Women over 40 with depression may be at risk of developing heart disease: study (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 584 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Michael Oliveira, THE CANADIAN PRESS 67. EBay second-quarter profit rises 22 per cent but outlook soft EBay second-quarter profit rises 22 per cent but outlook soft (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 532 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Rachel Metz, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 68. EBay not responsible for phoney merchandise, court rules EBay second-quarter profit rises 22 per cent but outlook soft (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 560 Yes, Yes The Associated Press 69. EBay second-quarter profit rises 22 per cent but outlook soft EBay second-quarter profit rises 22 per cent but outlook soft (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 532 Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Rachel Metz, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 70. EBay not responsible for phoney merchandise, court rules EBay second-quarter profit rises 22 per cent but outlook soft (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 560 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press 71. Ted Nolan out as Islanders head coach Ted Nolan out as Islanders head coach (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 263 No 72. Ted Nolan out as Islanders head coach Ted Nolan out as Islanders head coach (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 263 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 73. Knee surgery knocks Colts' Manning out weeks Manning has bursa sac removed (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 254 Yes, Yes 74. Knee surgery knocks Colts' Manning out weeks Manning has bursa sac removed (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 254 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 75. Zimbabwe's inflation rate a punishing 2.2 million per cent Gordon Brown's Zimbabwe stand queried over mining chief's role (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 350 Yes, Yes 76. Zimbabwe's inflation rate a punishing 2.2 million per cent Gordon Brown's Zimbabwe stand queried over mining chief's role (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 350 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 77. Dodgers' Takashi Saito out at least 6 weeks Dodgers' Takashi Saito out at least 6 weeks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 288 Yes 78. Dodgers' Takashi Saito out at least 6 weeks Dodgers' Takashi Saito out at least 6 weeks (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 288 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 79. Opposition mounts to French ruling against Muslim woman Opposition mounts to French ruling against Muslim woman (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 472 Yes 80. Opposition mounts to French ruling against Muslim woman Opposition mounts to French ruling against Muslim woman (summary from Canada, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 472 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu