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Byline 1. Obama’s Visit Renews Focus on Afghanistan ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1041 No By 2. Comment Stings Iraqi Leader on Eve of Obama Visit ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 1164 Yes By 3. For Obama, a First Step Is Not a Misstep ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 966 No By 4. Obama Meets Iraqi Prime Minister in Baghdad ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 850 Yes By 5. For Obama, a First Step Is Not a Misstep ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 344 No 6. Obama’s Visit Renews Focus on Afghanistan ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1041 No By 7. Comment Stings Iraqi Leader on Eve of Obama Visit ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 1164 Yes By 8. For Obama, a First Step Is Not a Misstep ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 966 No By 9. Obama Meets Iraqi Prime Minister in Baghdad ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 850 Yes By 10. For Obama, a First Step Is Not a Misstep ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 344 No 11. Hitting Obama on the War McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 582 Yes By 12. McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 919 No By 13. McCain Co-Chairman, Under Fire, Steps Aside McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 821 Yes By 14. After 2000, McCain Learned to Work Levers of Power McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 936 No By 15. Closed Mouths, but Open Tryouts to Make the Team McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1317 No By 16. Hitting Obama on the War McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 582 Yes By 17. McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 919 No By 18. McCain Co-Chairman, Under Fire, Steps Aside McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 821 Yes By 19. After 2000, McCain Learned to Work Levers of Power McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 936 No By 20. Closed Mouths, but Open Tryouts to Make the Team McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1317 No By 21. Iran Gives Nations in Nuclear Talks Two Pages and No Ground Iran Gives Nations in Nuclear Talks Two Pages and No Ground (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 642 No By 22. A New Openness to Talks With That ‘Axis of Evil’ Iran Gives Nations in Nuclear Talks Two Pages and No Ground (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 856 No By 23. Iran Gives Nations in Nuclear Talks Two Pages and No Ground Iran Gives Nations in Nuclear Talks Two Pages and No Ground (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 642 Yes By 24. A New Openness to Talks With That ‘Axis of Evil’ Iran Gives Nations in Nuclear Talks Two Pages and No Ground (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 856 No By 25. Bosnian Serb Under Arrest in War Crimes War crimes fugitive Radovan Karadzic arrested in Serbia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 761 Yes By DAN BILEFSKY and 26. A Leader Turned Ghost War crimes fugitive Radovan Karadzic arrested in Serbia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 1331 No By JOHN F. BURNS 27. Bosnian Serb Under Arrest in War Crimes War crimes fugitive Radovan Karadzic arrested in Serbia (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 761 Yes By DAN BILEFSKY and 28. A Leader Turned Ghost War crimes fugitive Radovan Karadzic arrested in Serbia (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 1331 No By JOHN F. BURNS 29. In Imperfect Conditions, Perfect Ending for Harrington at British Open Padraig Harrington repeats, spoiling Greg Norman's journey (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 925 Yes By 30. In Imperfect Conditions, Perfect Ending for Harrington at British Open Padraig Harrington repeats, spoiling Greg Norman's journey (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 925 Yes, Yes By 31. Trouble at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Stirs Concern Abroad Fannie and Freddie run home to Mom (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 1226 No By 32. Bush Prods Congress, as Financers Are Inspected Fannie and Freddie run home to Mom (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 1062 No By 33. New Regulator in Rescue Plan Spurs Debate Fannie and Freddie run home to Mom (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 767 Yes By 34. Trouble at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Stirs Concern Abroad Fannie and Freddie run home to Mom (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 1226 No By 35. Bush Prods Congress, as Financers Are Inspected Fannie and Freddie run home to Mom (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 1062 No By 36. New Regulator in Rescue Plan Spurs Debate Fannie and Freddie run home to Mom (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 767 Yes By 37. In Sharp Departure, Zimbabwe Rivals Meet in Bid to End Political Crisis Mugabe, Tsvangirai sign Zimbabwe framework deal (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 972 Yes By 38. Failing Zimbabwe Mugabe, Tsvangirai sign Zimbabwe framework deal (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 508 No 39. In Sharp Departure, Zimbabwe Rivals Meet in Bid to End Political Crisis Mugabe, Tsvangirai sign Zimbabwe framework deal (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 972 Yes By 40. Failing Zimbabwe Mugabe, Tsvangirai sign Zimbabwe framework deal (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 508 No 41. Duel at the Junior Team Trial, a Ticket to Beijing at Stake Duel at the Junior Team Trial, a Ticket to Beijing at Stake 07/21/2008 386 Yes By PHILLIP ALDER 42. Shares Decline Modestly as Oil Prices Rise Again Yahoo gives Carl Icahn 3 seats on its board (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 530 Yes, Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 43. Yahoo Deal Wards Off Proxy Fight Yahoo gives Carl Icahn 3 seats on its board (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 805 Yes, Yes, Yes By 44. Shares Decline Modestly as Oil Prices Rise Again Yahoo gives Carl Icahn 3 seats on its board (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 530 Yes, Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 45. Yahoo Deal Wards Off Proxy Fight Yahoo gives Carl Icahn 3 seats on its board (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 805 Yes, Yes, Yes By 46. Teams Brace for Punishing Climbs Schleck Takes Tour Lead After 15th Stage (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 790 Yes, Yes By 47. Schleck Takes Tour Lead After 15th Stage Schleck Takes Tour Lead After 15th Stage (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 899 Yes By 48. Freire Adds Victory to His Lead as Top Sprinter Schleck Takes Tour Lead After 15th Stage (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 388 Yes By 49. Cavendish Is Master of Sprint, but Evans Still Leads Schleck Takes Tour Lead After 15th Stage (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 824 No By 50. Teams Brace for Punishing Climbs Schleck Takes Tour Lead After 15th Stage (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 790 Yes, Yes By 51. Schleck Takes Tour Lead After 15th Stage Schleck Takes Tour Lead After 15th Stage (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 899 Yes By 52. Freire Adds Victory to His Lead as Top Sprinter Schleck Takes Tour Lead After 15th Stage (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 388 Yes By 53. Cavendish Is Master of Sprint, but Evans Still Leads Schleck Takes Tour Lead After 15th Stage (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 824 No By 54. War Crimes Trial Begins for Guantánamo Detainee Evidence from "coercive" interrogations barred in Guantanamo trial (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 801 No By 55. War Crimes Trial Begins for Guantánamo Detainee Evidence from "coercive" interrogations barred in Guantanamo trial (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 801 No By 56. Salmonella Strain in Jalapeños Is a Match ABC News: Jalapeì±°os Linked to Salmonella Outbreak 07/22/2008 449 Yes By BINA VENKATARAMAN 57. Indecency Penalty Against CBS Is Rejected Indecency Penalty Against CBS Is Rejected (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 801 Yes By ELIZABETH JENSEN 58. Indecency Penalty Against CBS Is Rejected Indecency Penalty Against CBS Is Rejected (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 801 Yes, Yes By ELIZABETH JENSEN 59. Pope Warns Youth Against Self-Absorption Pope meets with victims of clergy abuse in Australia 07/21/2008 401 No By TIM JOHNSTON 60. In Heat, Win Boils Down to Pettitte’s Efficiency Yankees Top A’s in 12th When Molina Is Hit by a Pitch 07/21/2008 725 No By 61. Yanks Keep Doing More With Less Yankees Top A’s in 12th When Molina Is Hit by a Pitch 07/22/2008 824 Yes By 62. Yankees Top A’s in 12th When Molina Is Hit by a Pitch Yankees Top A’s in 12th When Molina Is Hit by a Pitch 07/20/2008 899 No By MIKE OGLE 63. Yankees Waste No Time Putting Bat in Sexson’s Hand Yankees Top A’s in 12th When Molina Is Hit by a Pitch 07/19/2008 647 Yes By 64. China’s Unreality TV All work and no play slows China's Olympians (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 442 Yes, Yes 65. Western Olympic Ads Cheerlead for China All work and no play slows China's Olympians (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1039 Yes, Yes By 66. China’s Unreality TV All work and no play slows China's Olympians (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 442 Yes, Yes 67. Western Olympic Ads Cheerlead for China All work and no play slows China's Olympians (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1039 Yes By 68. Sarkozy Ekes Out Victory on Constitutional Changes Sarkozy denies pressurising Irish (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 657 No By 69. Sarkozy Ekes Out Victory on Constitutional Changes Sarkozy denies pressurising Irish (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 657 Yes By 70. Despite Doubts, Cancer Therapy Draws Patients Despite Doubts, Cancer Therapy Draws Patients (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 788 Yes By 71. Medicine and Health Despite Doubts, Cancer Therapy Draws Patients (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 767 Yes By 72. Despite Doubts, Cancer Therapy Draws Patients Despite Doubts, Cancer Therapy Draws Patients (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 788 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 73. Medicine and Health Despite Doubts, Cancer Therapy Draws Patients (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 767 Yes, Yes, Yes By 74. Mideast Facing Choice Between Crops and Water Beyond the water bond (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 696 Yes By 75. Mideast Facing Choice Between Crops and Water Beyond the water bond (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 696 Yes By 76. After Strong Quarter, Apple Signals Changes in Its Prices After Strong Quarter, Apple Signals Changes in Its Prices (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 745 Yes, Yes, Yes By 77. An M.D. Trades Medicine for Apple Rumors After Strong Quarter, Apple Signals Changes in Its Prices (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 947 Yes By 78. After Strong Quarter, Apple Signals Changes in Its Prices After Strong Quarter, Apple Signals Changes in Its Prices (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 745 Yes, Yes By 79. An M.D. Trades Medicine for Apple Rumors After Strong Quarter, Apple Signals Changes in Its Prices (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 947 Yes By 80. In Egypt, a Thirst for Technology and Progress Facebook face-lift features expanded Wall (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 412 Yes, Yes By 81. The Media Equation Facebook face-lift features expanded Wall (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 1053 No By 82. In Egypt, a Thirst for Technology and Progress Facebook face-lift features expanded Wall (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 412 Yes, Yes By 83. The Media Equation Facebook face-lift features expanded Wall (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 1053 Yes By 84. Dolphins Trade Jason Taylor to Redskins Redskins acquire Jason Taylor from Dolphins 07/21/2008 312 Yes, Yes, Yes By 85. Savage Stands by Autism Remarks Savage Stands by Autism Remarks 07/22/2008 763 Yes By 86. Op-Ed Contributor Brown: U.K. a true friend of Israel, will work toward terror-free future (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 608 Yes By ANTHONY H. CORDESMAN 87. Op-Ed Contributor Brown: U.K. a true friend of Israel, will work toward terror-free future (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 608 No By ANTHONY H. CORDESMAN 88. Texas Instruments Disappoints and Predicts Weak 3rd Quarter Texas Instruments Disappoints and Predicts Weak 3rd Quarter 07/22/2008 285 Yes, Yes By REUTERS 89. Earnings Decline at Boston Scientific Texas Instruments Disappoints and Predicts Weak 3rd Quarter 07/22/2008 212 Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 90. Hasbro, Reporting a Profit Above Expectations, Says It Will Raise Prices Texas Instruments Disappoints and Predicts Weak 3rd Quarter 07/22/2008 224 Yes, Yes By REUTERS 91. José Molina’s Strong Play Underscores Jorge Posada’s Tenuous Status Yankees catcher Posada may need shoulder surgery 07/21/2008 379 Yes, Yes By 92. Yankees’ Posada Back on Disabled List, Jeopardizing His Season Yankees catcher Posada may need shoulder surgery 07/22/2008 891 Yes By 93. Batman and the Joker Have a Record Weekend 'Dark Knight' sets box office record with $66.4M 07/21/2008 866 Yes, Yes By MICHAEL CIEPLY 94. Honor Your Word, or This Banker May Call Mom Knowing your insurance limits on bank accounts is key 07/19/2008 1556 Yes By 95. Fallon Will Start ‘Late Night’ on the Web Leno Ends ‘Tonight’ Show Run in 07/21/2008 492 No By 96. NBC Sets Date for Jay Leno’s Departure Leno Ends ‘Tonight’ Show Run in 07/22/2008 1008 No By 97. Leno Ends ‘Tonight’ Show Run in Leno Ends ‘Tonight’ Show Run in 07/22/2008 891 Yes, Yes By 98. Ebert and Roeper No Longer at the Movies Ebert and Roeper No Longer at the Movies (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 228 Yes, Yes Compiled by JULIE BLOOM 99. Ebert and Roeper No Longer at the Movies Ebert and Roeper No Longer at the Movies (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 228 Yes, Yes, Yes Compiled by JULIE BLOOM 100. The Plight of Debt-Ridden Americans The Plight of Debt-Ridden Americans (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 189 Yes, Yes, Yes 101. Given a Shovel, Americans Dig Deeper Into Debt The Plight of Debt-Ridden Americans (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 852 Yes By 102. The Plight of Debt-Ridden Americans The Plight of Debt-Ridden Americans (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 189 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 103. Given a Shovel, Americans Dig Deeper Into Debt The Plight of Debt-Ridden Americans (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 852 Yes By 104. Court in Pakistan Muzzles Disgraced Nuclear Scientist Court in Pakistan Muzzles Disgraced Nuclear Scientist (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 327 Yes By SALMAN MASOOD 105. Court in Pakistan Muzzles Disgraced Nuclear Scientist Court in Pakistan Muzzles Disgraced Nuclear Scientist (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 327 Yes, Yes, Yes By SALMAN MASOOD 106. At Busy South Bronx Pool, an Unlikely Team Keeps the Peace ABC News: Pool Co. Prez Charged in Boy's Drowning 07/21/2008 1250 Yes By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ 107. Executive Is Charged in Boy’s Drowning in Pool His Company Built ABC News: Pool Co. Prez Charged in Boy's Drowning 07/22/2008 493 No By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 108. Bank Beats Forecasts, Reassuring Investors Earnings Fall at American Express, and Its Shares Suffer 07/22/2008 855 Yes By 109. Earnings Fall at American Express, and Its Shares Suffer Earnings Fall at American Express, and Its Shares Suffer 07/22/2008 480 Yes, Yes By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 110. Roche Offers $43.7 Billion for Rest of Genentech Roche Offers $43.7 Billion for Rest of Genentech 07/22/2008 695 Yes By 111. By Trading Shockey, Giants Solve One Problem and Create Another Saints get TE Shockey from Giants for draft picks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 662 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 112. By Trading Shockey, Giants Solve One Problem and Create Another Saints get TE Shockey from Giants for draft picks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 662 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By 113. Designing the Model T for the Future Ford to Make a Broader Bet on Small Cars 07/20/2008 543 Yes, Yes By 114. Ford to Make a Broader Bet on Small Cars Ford to Make a Broader Bet on Small Cars 07/22/2008 1411 Yes By BILL VLASIC 115. Mobility With Versatility Ford to Make a Broader Bet on Small Cars 07/20/2008 984 Yes, Yes By LINDSAY BROOKE 116. With Offer, Europe Tries to Spur Trade Talks With Offer, Europe Tries to Spur Trade Talks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 460 Yes, Yes, Yes By STEPHEN CASTLE 117. With Offer, Europe Tries to Spur Trade Talks With Offer, Europe Tries to Spur Trade Talks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 460 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By STEPHEN CASTLE 118. IMG Executives Will Not Testify in Court Case Against ATP Lawyers for a Tournament Promoter Accuse the ATP of Manipulating Top Players 07/21/2008 863 No By 119. Lawyers for a Tournament Promoter Accuse the ATP of Manipulating Top Players Lawyers for a Tournament Promoter Accuse the ATP of Manipulating Top Players 07/22/2008 502 Yes, Yes By 120. Clinton Lends Her Campaign More Money as Its Debt Proves Stubborn Clinton Lends Her Campaign More Money as Its Debt Proves Stubborn 07/21/2008 661 Yes, Yes, Yes By 121. Pushing Back on Immigration ABC News: Church Shelters Illegal Immigrants (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 465 Yes 122. Pushing Back on Immigration ABC News: Church Shelters Illegal Immigrants (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 465 Yes, Yes 123. When Spies Don’t Play Well With Their Allies Unilateral Action by U.S. a Growing Fear in Pakistan 07/20/2008 1306 Yes, Yes, Yes By 124. Unilateral Action by U.S. a Growing Fear in Pakistan Unilateral Action by U.S. a Growing Fear in Pakistan 07/22/2008 1125 Yes By 125. Taliban Threaten to Kill Officials Held Hostage Unilateral Action by U.S. a Growing Fear in Pakistan 07/19/2008 713 Yes, Yes By PIR ZUBAIR SHAH and 126. Networks Fight Shorter Olympic Leash Beijing goes to extremes for its Olympic face-lift - 07/21/2008 910 Yes, Yes, Yes By 127. Networks Fight Shorter Olympic Leash Beijing goes to extremes for its Olympic face-lift - 07/21/2008 467 Yes 128. Trying to Save by Increasing Doctors' Fees Make doctors agents of health cost controls (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 1432 Yes, Yes, Yes By 129. Trying to Save by Increasing Doctors' Fees Make doctors agents of health cost controls (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 1432 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By blaster@cs.columbia.edu