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Byline 1. Obama's cash haul surpasses McCain's McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 477 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 2. Democrats' bus heads South to sign up new voters McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 745 No 3. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 291 Yes Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 4. Skirmishing continues on war policy McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 763 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 5. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 816 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 6. McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 393 No 7. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential can... McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 757 No 8. For Obama, a questionable finale planned in Denver McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 740 No 9. GOP targets Michelle Obama again McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 423 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 10. Obama speaks on threats, McCain speaks to NAACP McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 1358 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 11. Obama's cash haul surpasses McCain's McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 477 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 12. Democrats' bus heads South to sign up new voters McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 745 No 13. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 291 Yes Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 14. Skirmishing continues on war policy McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 763 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 15. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 816 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 16. McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 393 No 17. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential can... McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 757 No 18. For Obama, a questionable finale planned in Denver McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 740 No 19. GOP targets Michelle Obama again McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 423 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 20. Obama speaks on threats, McCain speaks to NAACP McCain rips Obama's Iraq pullout timetable (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 1358 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 21. A strange kind of hero Peres to Goldwasser and Regev families: All of Israel is hurting with you (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 279 No 22. A strange kind of hero Peres to Goldwasser and Regev families: All of Israel is hurting with you (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 279 No 23. Boston Real Estate Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 249 Yes Posted by Rona Fischman 24. Washington throws long lifeline Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 784 No 25. The Boston Globe Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 792 No 26. Loan woes eroding confidence Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 775 Yes 27. Boston Real Estate Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 249 Yes Posted by Rona Fischman 28. Washington throws long lifeline Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 784 No 29. The Boston Globe Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 792 No 30. Loan woes eroding confidence Republicans not sold on this mortgage rescue plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 775 Yes 31. Courier Corp. swings to $12.4 million loss {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 402 No 32. JPMorgan, Harley, eBay, Starbucks among big movers {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 247 Yes 33. Courier Corp. swings to $12.4 million loss {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 402 No 34. JPMorgan, Harley, eBay, Starbucks among big movers {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 247 Yes 35. Afghan fight calls to some US troops Gates plans to send more troops to Afghanistan 07/17/2008 714 No By Sebastian Abbot, Associated Press | 36. Candidates want Afghan buildup Gates plans to send more troops to Afghanistan 07/16/2008 719 No 37. Obama wants boost in troops Gates plans to send more troops to Afghanistan 07/15/2008 538 Yes By 38. Remarks by John McCain on his Strategy for Victory in Afghanistan Gates plans to send more troops to Afghanistan 07/15/2008 1036 No 39. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog Gates plans to send more troops to Afghanistan 07/17/2008 526 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 40. Memo to Obama, McCain: No one wins in a war Gates plans to send more troops to Afghanistan 07/17/2008 730 No By Howard Zinn | 41. Vikings won't comment on charges about Brett Favre Packers say Vikings tampered with Brett Favre (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 409 No 42. Countdown to camp Packers say Vikings tampered with Brett Favre (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 581 Yes 43. Vikings won't comment on charges about Brett Favre Packers say Vikings tampered with Brett Favre (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 409 No 44. Countdown to camp Packers say Vikings tampered with Brett Favre (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 581 Yes 45. US report: UBS, other bank aided tax cheats US report: UBS, other bank aided tax cheats (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 400 Yes By 46. UBS halts U.S. offshore services amidst tax probe US report: UBS, other bank aided tax cheats (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 619 Yes, Yes, Yes 47. US report: UBS, other bank aided tax cheats US report: UBS, other bank aided tax cheats (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 400 Yes By 48. UBS halts U.S. offshore services amidst tax probe US report: UBS, other bank aided tax cheats (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 619 Yes, Yes, Yes 49. IndyMac lending reportedly being scrutinized by FBI ABC News: Feds Probe IndyMac Bank Collapse (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 340 No By Associated Press | 50. IndyMac lending reportedly being scrutinized by FBI ABC News: Feds Probe IndyMac Bank Collapse (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 340 No By Associated Press | 51. The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience Movie Trailer Dark Knight co-stars hail late actor Heath Ledger at N.Y. film premiere (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 1125 No By Ty Burr, Globe Staff 52. The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience Movie Trailer Dark Knight co-stars hail late actor Heath Ledger at N.Y. film premiere (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 1125 Yes By Ty Burr, Globe Staff 53. EU files new charges against Intel Intel profit rises 25% on sales of laptop chips (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 442 No 54. EU files new charges against Intel Intel profit rises 25% on sales of laptop chips (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 442 Yes 55. Mugabe says Britain wants to seize country's resources Official Zimbabwe inflation at 2.2 million percent (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 390 Yes By MacDonald Dzirutwe, Reuters | 56. Zimbabwe economy's woes keep adding up Official Zimbabwe inflation at 2.2 million percent (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 691 No By Los Angeles Times | 57. Mugabe says Britain wants to seize country's resources Official Zimbabwe inflation at 2.2 million percent (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 390 Yes, Yes By MacDonald Dzirutwe, Reuters | 58. Zimbabwe economy's woes keep adding up Official Zimbabwe inflation at 2.2 million percent (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 691 No By Los Angeles Times | 59. Boston schools raise lunch prices to reduce fund gap Boston schools raise lunch prices to reduce fund gap 07/17/2008 513 Yes By James Vaznis, Globe Staff | 60. Drug bust takes center stage again Italy's Ricco, team out of Tour after doping test (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 535 No By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press | 61. Drug bust takes center stage again Italy's Ricco, team out of Tour after doping test (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 535 Yes, Yes By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press | 62. Caricature brings attention, irritation Obama calls magazine cover an insult to Muslim Americans 07/15/2008 464 Yes, Yes By 63. Delta, AMR combine for $2.5b loss American, Delta note 2nd-quarter losses - 07/17/2008 359 No By 64. Gene variant may raise AIDS risk Genetic mutation linked to Africans' HIV susceptibility (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 317 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 65. Gene variant may raise AIDS risk Genetic mutation linked to Africans' HIV susceptibility (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 317 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 66. Oil markets: Bottoming out or taking a breather? Oil prices drop for third straight day to below $130 a barrel - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 776 Yes, Yes 67. Natural gas tumbles, oil follows Oil prices drop for third straight day to below $130 a barrel - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 374 Yes, Yes, Yes By 68. Oil markets: Bottoming out or taking a breather? Oil prices drop for third straight day to below $130 a barrel - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 776 Yes, Yes 69. Natural gas tumbles, oil follows Oil prices drop for third straight day to below $130 a barrel - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 374 Yes, Yes By 70. Dieting at work may be advantage Study says Atkins diet is best; others doubt it 07/17/2008 565 Yes By Neil Munshi, Globe Correspondent | 71. Vet saves shark that swallowed hook Vet saves shark that swallowed hook (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 218 Yes, Yes 72. Great white shark washes up on Nantucket Vet saves shark that swallowed hook (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 492 Yes 73. Fishermen gather for Vineyard 'monster shark' tourney Vet saves shark that swallowed hook (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 290 Yes, Yes 74. Vet saves shark that swallowed hook Vet saves shark that swallowed hook (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 218 Yes, Yes 75. Great white shark washes up on Nantucket Vet saves shark that swallowed hook (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/16/2008 492 Yes 76. Fishermen gather for Vineyard 'monster shark' tourney Vet saves shark that swallowed hook (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 290 Yes, Yes, Yes 77. Menthol the bait to trap smokers, researchers say Menthol manipulated to hook young smokers, researchers say (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 530 Yes 78. Menthol the bait to trap smokers, researchers say Menthol manipulated to hook young smokers, researchers say (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 530 Yes 79. Posey wants a four-year deal Free agent Posey leaves Celtics for Hornets 07/16/2008 614 Yes, Yes 80. Posey goes public: Celtics still are his top choice Free agent Posey leaves Celtics for Hornets 07/15/2008 583 Yes 81. Free agent Posey leaves Celtics for Hornets Free agent Posey leaves Celtics for Hornets 07/17/2008 558 Yes 82. O'Bryant works out for 1st time as a Celtic Free agent Posey leaves Celtics for Hornets 07/17/2008 532 Yes, Yes 83. Belgian king rejects govt's resignation Belgian monarch refuses PM's resignation (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 281 Yes, Yes 84. Belgian king rejects govt's resignation Belgian monarch refuses PM's resignation (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 281 Yes, Yes 85. Basic cable goes from low-rent to high Emmy count Basic cable's "Mad Men," "Damages" make Emmy history (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 494 Yes, Yes 86. Emmy nominations show younger isn't always better Basic cable's "Mad Men," "Damages" make Emmy history (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 414 Yes 87. Basic cable goes from low-rent to high Emmy count Basic cable's "Mad Men," "Damages" make Emmy history (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 494 Yes, Yes 88. Emmy nominations show younger isn't always better Basic cable's "Mad Men," "Damages" make Emmy history (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 414 Yes, Yes 89. Mass. unemployment rises to 5.2 percent in June Mass. unemployment rises to 5.2 percent in June 07/17/2008 218 Yes, Yes 90. Mass. jobless rate rises to 5.2% Mass. unemployment rises to 5.2 percent in June 07/18/2008 544 Yes 91. McCain attacked over gay adoption McCain courts skeptical blacks at NAACP event 07/16/2008 424 No By 92. McCain courts skeptical blacks at NAACP event McCain courts skeptical blacks at NAACP event 07/17/2008 489 Yes By Associated Press And Globe Staff | 93. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog McCain courts skeptical blacks at NAACP event 07/17/2008 306 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 94. Consumer prices rise 5% in year Consumer prices rise 5% in year 07/17/2008 372 Yes, Yes By 95. Dems try to spur oil exploration on available land The Immediate Benefit Of Offshore Drilling, National Review: The Idea That Drilling Won't Bring Down Gas Prices Is Wrong 07/17/2008 671 Yes 96. Census won't recognize gay marriages in 2010 count Law repeal paves way for gay marriages 07/17/2008 479 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 97. Tilting at windmills Law repeal paves way for gay marriages 07/17/2008 693 Yes 98. Saudi monarch decries extremism Saudi monarch decries extremism (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 278 Yes, Yes 99. Saudi monarch decries extremism Saudi monarch decries extremism (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 278 Yes, Yes 100. Mississippi remains most obese state, CDC reports Mississippi remains the most obese state in the U.S., CDC reports (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 533 Yes 101. Mississippi remains most obese state, CDC reports Mississippi remains the most obese state in the U.S., CDC reports (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 533 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 102. Monday night in All-Star Game Home Run Derby, Hamilton super, man Rangers' Josh Hamilton wins hearts, loses HR derby to Twins' Justin Morneau 07/16/2008 671 Yes, Yes 103. Conrad Black seeks fresh appeal of his fraud case CNN Presents: Black in America Parent Discussion Guide (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 457 No 104. Conrad Black seeks fresh appeal of his fraud case CNN Presents: Black in America Parent Discussion Guide (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 447 Yes 105. Conrad Black seeks fresh appeal of his fraud case CNN Presents: Black in America Parent Discussion Guide (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 457 No 106. Conrad Black seeks fresh appeal of his fraud case CNN Presents: Black in America Parent Discussion Guide (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/17/2008 447 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu