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Byline 1. Barack Obama meets Afghan President Hamid Karzai ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1004 Yes 2. Obama trip: First stop, Afghanistan ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 842 No 3. Barack Obama meets Afghan President Hamid Karzai ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1004 Yes 4. Obama trip: First stop, Afghanistan ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 842 No 5. 6-party nuclear talks with Iran deadlocked Iran nuclear talks stall over demand to freeze uranium enrichment (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 755 No 6. 6-party nuclear talks with Iran deadlocked Iran nuclear talks stall over demand to freeze uranium enrichment (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 755 Yes 7. VP pick should help McCain on the economy Obama, saving resources, cut back on campaign spending in June 07/20/2008 752 No 8. On VP search, their lips are sealed Obama, saving resources, cut back on campaign spending in June 07/20/2008 400 Yes 9. Pope meets with clergy abuse victims in Australia Pope meets with clergy abuse victims in Australia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 565 Yes By 10. Pope meets with clergy abuse victims in Australia Pope meets with clergy abuse victims in Australia (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 565 Yes By 11. Vikings keeping quiet on Brett Favre ABC News: Vikings Won't Comment on Charges About Brett Favre 07/18/2008 304 Yes By 12. Packers prez backs GM, coach in Favre standoff ABC News: Vikings Won't Comment on Charges About Brett Favre 07/18/2008 754 Yes By 13. Favre declines to address rift with Packers ABC News: Vikings Won't Comment on Charges About Brett Favre 07/20/2008 1008 Yes By 14. Favre manages to praise Packers despite their rift ABC News: Vikings Won't Comment on Charges About Brett Favre 07/20/2008 304 Yes 15. All quiet on Brett Favre stalemate ABC News: Vikings Won't Comment on Charges About Brett Favre 07/19/2008 258 No By 16. The Shark bites back, taking a 2-shot lead Harrington wins British Open, ends Norman's dream (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 867 Yes 17. Greg Norman gets invitation to Masters if he wants it Harrington wins British Open, ends Norman's dream (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1173 Yes 18. Harrington wins British Open, ends Norman's dream Harrington wins British Open, ends Norman's dream (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 749 Yes 19. Ledger's compelling Joker thrills, saddens fans 'Dark Knight' has record opening (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 716 No By 20. Ledger's compelling Joker thrills, saddens fans 'Dark Knight' has record opening (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 716 No By 21. Bush agrees to set Iraq timeline Obama pledges aid, military support to Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 800 No By 22. Bush agrees to set Iraq timeline Obama pledges aid, military support to Afghanistan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 800 No By 23. Barack Obama meets Afghan President Hamid Karzai In Afghanistan, Obama visits troops and officials (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1007 Yes By 24. Barack Obama meets Afghan President Hamid Karzai In Afghanistan, Obama visits troops and officials (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1007 Yes By 25. Baby mystery victim tentatively identified ABC News: Woman in Pa. Baby Mystery Partially Eviscerated 07/20/2008 349 Yes By 26. Gore's "bigger offer" on energy Appealing to Bloggers’ Influence, Gore Asks for Help in Promoting Energy Challenge (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 761 No 27. Gore's "bigger offer" on energy Appealing to Bloggers’ Influence, Gore Asks for Help in Promoting Energy Challenge (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 761 No 28. Another hazard in Iraq: shoddy electrical work on U.S. bases ABC News: Afghan Officials: US-Led Forces Killed 9 Police (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 170 No By 29. Another hazard in Iraq: shoddy electrical work on U.S. bases ABC News: Afghan Officials: US-Led Forces Killed 9 Police (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 170 Yes By 30. Glenn Fleishman and Jeff Carlson Practical Mac columns Glenn Fleishman and Jeff Carlson Practical Mac columns (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 254 No 31. Pacific Northwest Magazine Glenn Fleishman and Jeff Carlson Practical Mac columns (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 412 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 32. Seattle Times Newspaper Glenn Fleishman and Jeff Carlson Practical Mac columns (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 304 Yes, Yes, Yes 33. Glenn Fleishman and Jeff Carlson Practical Mac columns Glenn Fleishman and Jeff Carlson Practical Mac columns (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 254 No 34. Pacific Northwest Magazine Glenn Fleishman and Jeff Carlson Practical Mac columns (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 412 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 35. Seattle Times Newspaper Glenn Fleishman and Jeff Carlson Practical Mac columns (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 304 Yes, Yes, Yes 36. Getting lease for oil drilling is just the start Bush pressures Congress on gas prices 07/20/2008 565 Yes, Yes By 37. HaloSource raises $11.5M to expand Outraged Icahn refocuses on ousting Yahoo board 07/19/2008 352 No 38. Fourth stage win for Freire; Evans clings to overall lead Australia's Gerrans wins 15th stage of Tour as Schleck takes yellow jersey (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 321 Yes, Yes 39. Frank Schleck takes Tour lead after 15th stage Australia's Gerrans wins 15th stage of Tour as Schleck takes yellow jersey (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 750 No 40. Fourth stage win for Freire; Evans clings to overall lead Australia's Gerrans wins 15th stage of Tour as Schleck takes yellow jersey (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 321 Yes, Yes, Yes 41. Frank Schleck takes Tour lead after 15th stage Australia's Gerrans wins 15th stage of Tour as Schleck takes yellow jersey (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 750 No 42. FDA says tomatoes are safe; peppers suspect Tomatoes are safe to eat again despite salmonella outbreak (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 307 Yes By 43. Tomato sales still rotten despite canceled warning Tomatoes are safe to eat again despite salmonella outbreak (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 597 No 44. FDA says tomatoes are safe; peppers suspect Tomatoes are safe to eat again despite salmonella outbreak (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 307 Yes By 45. Tomato sales still rotten despite canceled warning Tomatoes are safe to eat again despite salmonella outbreak (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 597 No 46. Tropical storm may provide relief from drought Tropical Storm Cristobal brushes North Carolina coast, weakens (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 272 No 47. Tropical storm may provide relief from drought Tropical Storm Cristobal brushes North Carolina coast, weakens (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 272 No 48. Paris concert presses for Colombia hostage release Colombians march, Shakira sings, to demand release of rebel-held hostages (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 625 Yes By 49. Paris concert presses for Colombia hostage release Colombians march, Shakira sings, to demand release of rebel-held hostages (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 625 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 50. Beijing traffic cut to help clear air for Olympics To avoid Olympic smog, Beijing limits traffic :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Beijing 2008 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 545 Yes By 51. Beijing traffic cut to help clear air for Olympics To avoid Olympic smog, Beijing limits traffic :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Beijing 2008 (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 545 Yes By 52. Dignitaries attend grand party for Mandela's 90th Mandela Celebrates His 90th Birthday (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 819 Yes, Yes By 53. Dignitaries attend grand party for Mandela's 90th Mandela Celebrates His 90th Birthday (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 819 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 54. Sunni bloc back in Iraqi Cabinet after year away U.S. Forces Kill Relatives of Iraqi Governor (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 434 Yes 55. Sunni bloc back in Iraqi Cabinet after year away U.S. Forces Kill Relatives of Iraqi Governor (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 434 Yes 56. Fuel's surge a headache for home health providers Make doctors agents of health cost controls 07/20/2008 1070 No By 57. Lenders cash in as buyers despair Beware those who promise to repair debts - 07/20/2008 1286 No 58. Red Sox's slugger Ortiz homers in rehab start Red Sox blog 07/18/2008 556 No By 59. David Beckham says MLS is better than people think One year later, David Beckham's effect on MLS is debated 07/18/2008 666 No By 60. Impressive week ends mixed Tech stocks sink as Google and Microsoft disappoint, Dow up 07/19/2008 315 Yes By 61. Wall Street awaits banks, housing, oil data Tech stocks sink as Google and Microsoft disappoint, Dow up 07/20/2008 569 Yes, Yes, Yes 62. AP source: Redskins DE Daniels could miss season Dolphins Trade Jason Taylor to Redskins (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 204 Yes, Yes By 63. AP source: Redskins DE Daniels could miss season Dolphins Trade Jason Taylor to Redskins (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 204 Yes, Yes By 64. Wie fails to sign card, is disqualified Without Wie, Oh wins State Farm Classic in playoff over Tseng (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 389 No 65. Wie fails to sign card, is disqualified Without Wie, Oh wins State Farm Classic in playoff over Tseng (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 389 No 66. Cliff Lee's 11-hitter leads Indians over Seattle Aching shoulder may keep Mariners starter Erik Bedard out until August 07/20/2008 797 No By 67. Cleveland's Shoppach sinks M's with three-run homer Aching shoulder may keep Mariners starter Erik Bedard out until August 07/20/2008 564 Yes, Yes 68. Putz could be activated by today Aching shoulder may keep Mariners starter Erik Bedard out until August 07/20/2008 627 Yes By 69. Aching shoulder may keep Mariners starter Erik Bedard out until August Aching shoulder may keep Mariners starter Erik Bedard out until August 07/19/2008 721 Yes By 70. Mariners may not get time to showcase Erik Bedard for trade Aching shoulder may keep Mariners starter Erik Bedard out until August 07/18/2008 625 Yes, Yes, Yes By 71. Richie Sexson in Yankees' lineup after finalizing deal Yankees Waste No Time Putting Bat in Sexson’s Hand 07/18/2008 640 No By 72. Sexson in Yankees' lineup after finalizing deal Yankees Waste No Time Putting Bat in Sexson’s Hand 07/18/2008 648 Yes, Yes By 73. Ex-Mariner Richie Sexson agrees to deal with Yankees Yankees Waste No Time Putting Bat in Sexson’s Hand 07/18/2008 365 Yes, Yes By 74. World champs losing grip on Los Angeles Kotchman's 2-run double lifts Angels over Red Sox 07/20/2008 417 Yes 75. Thailand, Cambodia begin peace talks Cambodia informs UN Security Council of alleged Thai incursion into its territory near temple - 07/20/2008 694 Yes, Yes By 76. Investigation of Houston crane collapse begins ABC News: Houston Crane Collapse Still a Mystery 07/19/2008 529 Yes By 77. Boeing and aerospace news Aviation industry shows green efforts at Farnborough (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 227 No 78. Aviation industry shows green efforts at Farnborough Aviation industry shows green efforts at Farnborough (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1250 Yes, Yes By 79. Airbus tallies big sales but faces trouble at home Aviation industry shows green efforts at Farnborough (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 1016 Yes, Yes, Yes By 80. Boeing and aerospace news Aviation industry shows green efforts at Farnborough (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 227 No 81. Aviation industry shows green efforts at Farnborough Aviation industry shows green efforts at Farnborough (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1250 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 82. Airbus tallies big sales but faces trouble at home Aviation industry shows green efforts at Farnborough (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 1016 Yes, Yes, Yes By 83. U.S. women finalize gymnastics squad Gymnasts Memmel, Peszek, Sacramone and Sloan Named U.S. Olympians 07/20/2008 469 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 84. Somalia aid-worker attacks jeopardizing relief Somalia aid-worker attacks jeopardizing relief (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 630 Yes, Yes, Yes 85. Somalia aid-worker attacks jeopardizing relief Somalia aid-worker attacks jeopardizing relief (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 630 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 86. Seattle Times Newspaper Seattle Times Newspaper 07/20/2008 268 Yes 87. Myanmar says Suu Kyi may be freed soon Myanmar military junta hints Suu Kyi may be released in 6 months (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 416 No 88. Myanmar says Suu Kyi may be freed soon Myanmar military junta hints Suu Kyi may be released in 6 months (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 416 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu