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Byline 1. Obama: Iraq now needs a political solution Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 753 No 2. Obama says his plan gaining ground Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 436 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 3. Chasing Obama across Iraqi, Afghan war zones Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 359 No 4. The audacity of ego Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 692 No 5. Obama vows to work for Mideast breakthrough Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 843 No 6. Obama to face skepticism during Mideast trip Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 501 No 7. Obama: Iraq now needs a political solution Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 753 No 8. Obama says his plan gaining ground Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 436 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 9. Chasing Obama across Iraqi, Afghan war zones Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 359 No 10. The audacity of ego Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 692 No 11. Obama vows to work for Mideast breakthrough Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 843 No 12. Obama to face skepticism during Mideast trip Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 501 No 13. Top war crimes suspect arrested in Serbia Top Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive Karadzic arrested (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 794 No By Dan Bilefsky, New York Times News Service | 14. In Balkans, a blow for justice Top Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive Karadzic arrested (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 425 No 15. Top war crimes suspect arrested in Serbia Top Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive Karadzic arrested (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 794 No By Dan Bilefsky, New York Times News Service | 16. In Balkans, a blow for justice Top Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive Karadzic arrested (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 425 Yes 17. McCain gets Bush blessing, blasts Obama McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan 07/22/2008 344 Yes By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff 18. McCain indicates U.S. troops could withdraw in 2 years McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan 07/22/2008 628 Yes, Yes 19. McCain fires away in N.E. swing McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan 07/22/2008 1096 No By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff | 20. McCain may be zeroing in on a running mate McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan 07/22/2008 821 No 21. New York Times defends not running McCain op-ed McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan 07/21/2008 432 No 22. Times defends rejecting op-ed McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan 07/22/2008 656 No 23. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog McCain, at Bush Home, Faults Obama on War Plan 07/22/2008 375 No Posted by Jason Tuohey 24. AP source: Ford to retool truck lines to make cars Gerald Ford's Perfect Pitch (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 367 Yes, Yes, Yes 25. AP source: Ford to retool truck lines to make cars Gerald Ford's Perfect Pitch (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 367 Yes, Yes, Yes 26. Lawmakers reach deal on Fannie, Freddie rescue Lawmakers move to curb Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac pay 07/23/2008 492 No 27. Boston Real Estate Lawmakers move to curb Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac pay 07/22/2008 249 Yes Posted by Rona Fischman 28. Finding her place in a new world order Heath Ledger tipped for Oscar after The Dark Knight premiere (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 168 No By Rebecca DiLiberto, Globe Correspondent | 29. Finding her place in a new world order Heath Ledger tipped for Oscar after The Dark Knight premiere (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 168 No By Rebecca DiLiberto, Globe Correspondent | 30. Oil drops on hurricane direction Oil prices pass $143 a barrel :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 382 No By 31. Oil rises amid Iran nuclear deadlock, tropical storm concerns Oil prices pass $143 a barrel :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 517 No By Associated Press | 32. Oil drops on hurricane direction Oil prices pass $143 a barrel :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 382 Yes By 33. Oil rises amid Iran nuclear deadlock, tropical storm concerns Oil prices pass $143 a barrel :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 517 No By Associated Press | 34. Course correction in Iran U.S. envoy will observe nuclear talks with Iran - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 700 No By H.D.S. Greenway | 35. Course correction in Iran U.S. envoy will observe nuclear talks with Iran - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 700 No By H.D.S. Greenway | 36. CEC Entertainment 2Q net income rises 32 percent Texas Instruments Disappoints and Predicts Weak 3rd Quarter 07/22/2008 236 No 37. STMicro narrows 2Q loss Texas Instruments Disappoints and Predicts Weak 3rd Quarter 07/22/2008 182 No 38. Text of Obama statement on trip to Iraq Barack Obama commits himself to withdrawing troops in two-day tour of Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 449 No 39. Bush thought likely to reduce US forces in Iraq by year's end Barack Obama commits himself to withdrawing troops in two-day tour of Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 533 Yes, Yes 40. Text of Obama statement on trip to Iraq Barack Obama commits himself to withdrawing troops in two-day tour of Iraq (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 449 No 41. Bush thought likely to reduce US forces in Iraq by year's end Barack Obama commits himself to withdrawing troops in two-day tour of Iraq (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 533 Yes, Yes 42. Obama to face skepticism during Mideast trip Obama pledges to push Israel-Palestinian peace talks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 989 No By Sasha Issenberg, Globe Staff | 43. Obama on international stage, crowded out by local political theatre Obama pledges to push Israel-Palestinian peace talks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 450 No Posted by Sasha Issenberg 44. Obama begins Mideast visit, vows to work for peace Obama pledges to push Israel-Palestinian peace talks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 756 Yes 45. Analysis: Obama pledges engagement in Mideast Obama pledges to push Israel-Palestinian peace talks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 522 No 46. Obama to face skepticism during Mideast trip Obama pledges to push Israel-Palestinian peace talks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 989 No By Sasha Issenberg, Globe Staff | 47. Obama on international stage, crowded out by local political theatre Obama pledges to push Israel-Palestinian peace talks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 450 Yes Posted by Sasha Issenberg 48. Obama begins Mideast visit, vows to work for peace Obama pledges to push Israel-Palestinian peace talks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 756 Yes 49. Analysis: Obama pledges engagement in Mideast Obama pledges to push Israel-Palestinian peace talks (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 522 No 50. Institutional investors will play key role Yahoo, Yang agree on cease-fire with Icahn (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 340 No By 51. Institutional investors will play key role Yahoo, Yang agree on cease-fire with Icahn (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 340 No By 52. Rivals' sales hit Boston Scientific Washington Mutual reports 2Q loss of $3.3 billion 07/22/2008 811 No 53. Schleck was in for a surprise Schleck Maintains Lead Through Tough Alpine Stage (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 537 Yes By 54. Schleck was in for a surprise Schleck Maintains Lead Through Tough Alpine Stage (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 537 Yes By 55. Stocks rise as oil's drop trumps earnings Talk of Chief’s Health Weighs on Apple’s Share Price (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 766 Yes 56. Stocks rise as oil's drop trumps earnings Talk of Chief’s Health Weighs on Apple’s Share Price (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 766 Yes 57. Detainee-trial judge bars coerced evidence Former bin Laden driver to go on trial next week - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 477 Yes By Mike Melia, Associated Press | 58. Detainee-trial judge bars coerced evidence Former bin Laden driver to go on trial next week - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 477 Yes By Mike Melia, Associated Press | 59. China spares no effort, expense in Olympics makeover China spares no effort, expense in Olympics makeover 07/22/2008 593 No By Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times | 60. More ways than ever to find that dream house News for Dallas, Texas 07/21/2008 766 Yes, Yes 61. Giants ship unhappy Shockey to Saints Saints acquire Jeremy Shockey from the Giants (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 963 Yes By Associated Press | 62. Giants ship unhappy Shockey to Saints Saints acquire Jeremy Shockey from the Giants (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 963 Yes By Associated Press | 63. Utilities say grid can handle rechargeable cars Nissan Says Electric Cars Will Be Quickly Profitable (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 732 No 64. Utilities say grid can handle rechargeable cars Nissan Says Electric Cars Will Be Quickly Profitable (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 732 No 65. Legislature approves Mass. sales tax holiday Will latest sales tax hike be too much? :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Politics 07/22/2008 483 Yes, Yes 66. Mark your calendars: Sales tax holiday sails through Legislature Will latest sales tax hike be too much? :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Politics 07/22/2008 188 No 67. Massachusetts Property Taxes Will latest sales tax hike be too much? :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Politics 07/22/2008 404 Yes, Yes Posted by David Dahl, Regional Editor 68. Mayors fear tax repeal's effect Will latest sales tax hike be too much? :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Politics 07/20/2008 514 Yes 69. The Boston Globe To Starbucks, a Closing; To Newark, a Trauma 07/22/2008 314 Yes By Elizabeth Campbell, Globe Correspondent | 70. Adwatch: McCain ad blames Obama for gas price hike Drilling for offshore oil won't fix any problems :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Commentary 07/22/2008 642 Yes 71. Foreign-born TB cases need better control, US says IMF funding 'fuelling TB deaths' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 463 Yes 72. Foreign-born TB cases need better control, US says IMF funding 'fuelling TB deaths' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 463 Yes 73. Estelle Getty, 84, scene stealer of TV's 'Golden Girls' Estelle Getty, 84, scene stealer of TV's 'Golden Girls' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 718 No 74. Estelle Getty, 84, scene stealer of TV's 'Golden Girls' Estelle Getty, 84, scene stealer of TV's 'Golden Girls' (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 718 No 75. Clinton makes pitch to letter carriers in S. Boston for Obama Clinton makes pitch to letter carriers in S. Boston for Obama 07/22/2008 552 Yes, Yes 76. McCain spends down primary funds Obama vetoes NASCAR sponsorship :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama 07/20/2008 513 Yes, Yes 77. Obama's paid staff dwarfing McCain's Obama vetoes NASCAR sponsorship :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama 07/20/2008 352 Yes 78. Bush thought likely to reduce US forces in Iraq by year's end Iraq wants timetable for U.S. withdrawal :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World 07/22/2008 548 Yes, Yes By Robert Burns, Associated Press | 79. Autistic children 6 new genes linked to autism; some lack 'on-off' switch - 07/22/2008 521 Yes 80. The Boston Globe Bike rental snags on lawyers: Daley :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 699 Yes, Yes 81. The Boston Globe Bike rental snags on lawyers: Daley :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 518 Yes, Yes 82. The Boston Globe Bike rental snags on lawyers: Daley :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 699 Yes, Yes 83. The Boston Globe Bike rental snags on lawyers: Daley :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 518 Yes, Yes 84. The Boston Globe Beyond the water bond 07/21/2008 308 Yes 85. Charles Z. Wick, 90; spread Reagan's message overseas Charles Z. Wick, 90; Reagan appointee led U.S. Information Agency 07/23/2008 512 No 86. Dinko Sakic, at 87; head of WWII Croatian camp Dinko Sakic, at 87; head of WWII Croatian camp 07/23/2008 171 No 87. Managing Your Money Guided fund still needs a checkup - 07/22/2008 287 Yes, Yes Posted by Cheryl Costa 88. Mosquito population boom spurs West Nile worries Mosquito population boom spurs West Nile worries 07/22/2008 248 Yes, Yes, Yes 89. Coal's popularity concerns environmentalists Coal carves a place in the future of global energy 07/21/2008 704 Yes, Yes 90. Blackwater rebuilding seen facing challenges Blackwater sounds retreat from private security business 07/23/2008 473 Yes, Yes By 91. Blackwater to rely less on security contracting Blackwater sounds retreat from private security business 07/22/2008 259 No By Associated Press | 92. With her new CD, Miley Cyrus breaks out - With her new CD, Miley Cyrus breaks out - 07/22/2008 539 Yes, Yes 93. Jerome Holtzman, 82, baseball writer, historian Former Sun-Times baseball writer Holtzman dies :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Obituaries 07/22/2008 406 Yes, Yes By Associated Press | 94. Doctor defends firefighter dignosis Mayor seeks records on firefighters' physicians 07/21/2008 622 Yes 95. Bodybuilding firefighter defies order to return to work Mayor seeks records on firefighters' physicians 07/21/2008 542 Yes, Yes 96. Mayor seeks records on firefighters' physicians Mayor seeks records on firefighters' physicians 07/22/2008 713 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Donovan Slack, Globe Staff | 97. The Boston Globe Mayor seeks records on firefighters' physicians 07/20/2008 739 No blaster@cs.columbia.edu