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Today's articles from seattletimes.nwsource.com

Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. Today on the presidential campaign trail McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 63 No By
2. Iraqis like Obama more than his strategy McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 1439 No By
3. Obama's summer travel partly courtesy of taxpayers McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 334 No
4. Obama's trip: 1st high-profile step on world stage McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 866 Yes By
5. Obama calls criticism of wife 'infuriating' McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 383 No By
6. Today on the presidential campaign trail McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 63 No By
7. Iraqis like Obama more than his strategy McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 1439 No By
8. Obama's summer travel partly courtesy of taxpayers McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 334 No
9. Obama's trip: 1st high-profile step on world stage McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 866 Yes By
10. Obama calls criticism of wife 'infuriating' McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 383 No By
11. Bodies of 2 Israeli soldiers swapped for Hezbollah prisoners Peres to Goldwasser and Regev families: All of Israel is hurting with you
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 717 No By
12. A somber Israel buries 2 returned Israeli soldiers Peres to Goldwasser and Regev families: All of Israel is hurting with you
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 853 Yes By
13. Bodies of 2 Israeli soldiers swapped for Hezbollah prisoners Peres to Goldwasser and Regev families: All of Israel is hurting with you
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 717 No By
14. A somber Israel buries 2 returned Israeli soldiers Peres to Goldwasser and Regev families: All of Israel is hurting with you
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 853 Yes, Yes By
15. Keep safe the ability to borrow on a home Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/15/2008 348 No
16. Making money off the mortgage mess Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 620 No
17. No "magic wand" for economy Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 721 No By
18. Keep safe the ability to borrow on a home Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/15/2008 348 No
19. Making money off the mortgage mess Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 620 No
20. No "magic wand" for economy Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 721 No By
21. Stocks rally as oil prices continue to tumble Treasury prices fall as stock market rebounds 07/17/2008 631 Yes By
22. Oil retreat sets stocks free Treasury prices fall as stock market rebounds 07/17/2008 307 No By
23. Microsoft 4Q profit rises, Web ad business rocky {Earnings Roundup} {EBay's profit up 22%, but shares fall after hours on disappointing forecast}
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 710 Yes By
24. Microsoft's profit falls short of expectations {Earnings Roundup} {EBay's profit up 22%, but shares fall after hours on disappointing forecast}
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 427 No By
25. Microsoft 4Q profit rises, Web ad business rocky {Earnings Roundup} {EBay's profit up 22%, but shares fall after hours on disappointing forecast}
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 710 Yes By
26. Microsoft's profit falls short of expectations {Earnings Roundup} {EBay's profit up 22%, but shares fall after hours on disappointing forecast}
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 427 No By
27. McCain, Obama vow Afghan troop buildup Gates plans to send more troops to Afghanistan 07/16/2008 874 No By
28. Soldiers looking for a fight Gates plans to send more troops to Afghanistan 07/17/2008 224 No By
29. U.S. envoy will meet Iran nuke negotiator US envoy to attend Iran-EU nuclear talks
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 576 No By
30. U.S. envoy will meet Iran nuke negotiator US envoy to attend Iran-EU nuclear talks
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 576 No By
31. Seattle Times Newspaper Seattle Times Newspaper 07/16/2008 1103 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
32. Online letters to the editor Seattle Times Newspaper 07/16/2008 1641 Yes, Yes By
33. Report: Packers accuse Vikings Packers say Vikings tampered with Brett Favre
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 651 Yes By
34. Report: Packers accuse Vikings Packers say Vikings tampered with Brett Favre
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 651 Yes By
35. Gitmo detainee says questioner acted improperly U.S. judge rules first Guantanamo war crimes trial can go ahead
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 350 No By
36. Judge clears way for first Guantanamo Bay trial U.S. judge rules first Guantanamo war crimes trial can go ahead
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 705 Yes By
37. Gitmo detainee says questioner acted improperly U.S. judge rules first Guantanamo war crimes trial can go ahead
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 350 No By
38. Judge clears way for first Guantanamo Bay trial U.S. judge rules first Guantanamo war crimes trial can go ahead
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 705 Yes By
39. Clinton says he's ready to campaign for Obama Bill Clinton Will Campaign for Obama “Whenever He Asks”
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 331 Yes By
40. Racial rifts: Obama's candidacy a Rorschach test for nation's minorities Bill Clinton Will Campaign for Obama “Whenever He Asks”
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 145 Yes By
41. Clinton says he's ready to campaign for Obama Bill Clinton Will Campaign for Obama “Whenever He Asks”
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 331 Yes By
42. Racial rifts: Obama's candidacy a Rorschach test for nation's minorities Bill Clinton Will Campaign for Obama “Whenever He Asks”
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 145 Yes, Yes By
43. Pacific Northwest Magazine Jerry Brewer sports columns 07/17/2008 394 Yes, Yes, Yes
44. Seattle Times Newspaper Jerry Brewer sports columns 07/17/2008 232 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
45. Seattle Times Newspaper Jerry Brewer sports columns 07/17/2008 263 Yes
46. Jerry Brewer sports columns Jerry Brewer sports columns 07/17/2008 263 No
47. Seattle Times Newspaper Jerry Brewer sports columns 07/17/2008 580 No
48. Drew vs. Wright: The matchup that might have been Boston OF J.D. Drew wins All-Star game MVP award 07/17/2008 1149 No By
49. AL wins All-Star game in 15 Boston OF J.D. Drew wins All-Star game MVP award 07/15/2008 529 No By
50. Young's sac fly finally ends 4-hour, 50-minute marathon Boston OF J.D. Drew wins All-Star game MVP award 07/16/2008 846 No By
51. Boston OF J.D. Drew wins All-Star game MVP award Boston OF J.D. Drew wins All-Star game MVP award 07/16/2008 652 Yes, Yes By
52. Red Sox get harsh welcome at Yankee tadium Boston OF J.D. Drew wins All-Star game MVP award 07/15/2008 384 Yes By
53. Yahoo calls Microsoft's actions `stupefying' Yahoo calls Microsoft's actions `stupefying' 07/17/2008 476 Yes, Yes
54. Microsoft news and features Yahoo calls Microsoft's actions `stupefying' 07/17/2008 239 No
55. A cat for the pope? Nobody's talking Pope Benedict fails to tackle paedophile priests in Sydney -Times Online
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 448 Yes By
56. A cat for the pope? Nobody's talking Pope Benedict fails to tackle paedophile priests in Sydney -Times Online
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 448 Yes, Yes By
57. It's twins — at different schools Boston schools raise lunch prices to reduce fund gap 07/17/2008 270 No
58. Tour de France rocked again by doping Italy's Ricco, team out of Tour after doping test
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 1054 Yes, Yes By
59. Seattle Times Newspaper Italy's Ricco, team out of Tour after doping test
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 473 No By
60. Tour de France rocked again by doping Italy's Ricco, team out of Tour after doping test
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 1054 Yes, Yes, Yes By
61. Seattle Times Newspaper Italy's Ricco, team out of Tour after doping test
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 473 Yes By
62. Genetic mutation linked to Africans' HIV susceptibility Genetic mutation linked to Africans' HIV susceptibility
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 306 No By
63. Genetic mutation linked to Africans' HIV susceptibility Genetic mutation linked to Africans' HIV susceptibility
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 306 No By
64. Study: Low-carb diet more effective overall Study says Atkins diet is best; others doubt it 07/17/2008 383 Yes, Yes By
65. Bush surveys record-breaking California wildfires Remarks by President Bush and Governor Schwarzenegger after Aerial Tour of California Wildfires
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 676 Yes, Yes By
66. Weather could encourage Mt. Adams fire Remarks by President Bush and Governor Schwarzenegger after Aerial Tour of California Wildfires
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 289 Yes, Yes
67. Bush surveys record-breaking California wildfires Remarks by President Bush and Governor Schwarzenegger after Aerial Tour of California Wildfires
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 676 Yes, Yes By
68. Weather could encourage Mt. Adams fire Remarks by President Bush and Governor Schwarzenegger after Aerial Tour of California Wildfires
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 289 Yes, Yes
69. Seattle Times Newspaper Menthol manipulated to hook young smokers, researchers say
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 334 Yes By
70. Seattle Times Newspaper Menthol manipulated to hook young smokers, researchers say
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 334 Yes By
71. Posey signs $25 million contract with Hornets Free agent Posey leaves Celtics for Hornets 07/17/2008 684 No By
72. James Posey signs with Hornets Free agent Posey leaves Celtics for Hornets 07/17/2008 509 Yes By
73. Basic cable's "Mad Men," "Damages" make Emmy history Basic cable's "Mad Men," "Damages" make Emmy history
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 668 Yes, Yes, Yes By
74. Basic cable's "Mad Men," "Damages" make Emmy history Basic cable's "Mad Men," "Damages" make Emmy history
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 668 Yes, Yes, Yes By
75. Prosecutor looks at 3rd war crimes case in Darfur Plan to send Mideast refugees to Sudan draws protest
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 447 No By
76. China urges court to rethink Sudan charges Plan to send Mideast refugees to Sudan draws protest
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 639 Yes, Yes, Yes By
77. Prosecutor looks at 3rd war crimes case in Darfur Plan to send Mideast refugees to Sudan draws protest
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 447 Yes By
78. China urges court to rethink Sudan charges Plan to send Mideast refugees to Sudan draws protest
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/16/2008 639 Yes, Yes, Yes By
79. Bush claims privilege to withhold CIA leak records Bush claims privilege to withhold CIA leak records 07/17/2008 675 Yes, Yes By
80. Senate OKs bill to triple anti-AIDS funding Bush claims privilege to withhold CIA leak records 07/17/2008 530 Yes
81. U.S. star Abby Wambach breaks leg, will miss Olympics U.S. star Abby Wambach breaks leg, will miss Olympics 07/17/2008 306 No By
82. Wambach's broken leg mars US win over Brazil U.S. star Abby Wambach breaks leg, will miss Olympics 07/17/2008 541 Yes
83. US star Wambach carried off field with leg injury U.S. star Abby Wambach breaks leg, will miss Olympics 07/16/2008 198 No
84. Investigation & special reports Ladies frontman Page told police substance was cocaine: court documents
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 10 No
85. Investigation & special reports Ladies frontman Page told police substance was cocaine: court documents
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 10 No
86. Law repeal paves way for gay marriages Law repeal paves way for gay marriages 07/16/2008 287 Yes, Yes By
87. SAM event one of many tributes to Bruce Lee Former Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee avoids prison 07/17/2008 910 Yes, Yes By
88. Spain terror suspect's acquittal upheld Spanish court clears four more in Madrid train bombing
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 666 Yes, Yes By
89. Spain terror suspect's acquittal upheld Spanish court clears four more in Madrid train bombing
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 666 Yes, Yes By
90. Kuwait names 1st ambassador to Iraq since Gulf War Kuwait names 1st ambassador to Iraq since Gulf War, report says - 07/17/2008 720 No By
91. Rangers' Josh Hamilton wins hearts, loses HR derby to Twins' Justin Morneau Rangers' Josh Hamilton wins hearts, loses HR derby to Twins' Justin Morneau 07/15/2008 543 Yes By
92. The real threat at Royal Birkdale is the wind Wind-resistant Lee Westwood blows hot and cold
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 967 Yes, Yes By
93. The real threat at Royal Birkdale is the wind Wind-resistant Lee Westwood blows hot and cold
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/17/2008 967 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By




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