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(176 articles)
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(126 articles)
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(97 articles)
timesonline.co.uk
(84 articles)
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(72 articles)
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(66 articles)
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(38 articles)
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Today's articles from www.cbc.ca

Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. Obama meets with Iraqi PM in Baghdad Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 451 No
2. Obama meets with Afghan president on his foreign tour Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/20/2008 366 No
3. Obama meets with Iraqi PM in Baghdad Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 451 Yes, Yes, Yes
4. Obama meets with Afghan president on his foreign tour Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/20/2008 366 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
5. Karadzic practised alternative medicine as he eluded police in Belgrade Top Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive Karadzic arrested
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 782 No
6. Karadzic practised alternative medicine as he eluded police in Belgrade Top Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive Karadzic arrested
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 782 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
7. Ford will delay startup of third shift at Oakville, Ont., plant: CAW Gerald Ford's Perfect Pitch
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 830 Yes Canadian Press: Kristine Owram, THE CANADIAN PRESS
8. Ford will delay startup of third shift at Oakville, Ont., plant: CAW Gerald Ford's Perfect Pitch
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 830 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Kristine Owram, THE CANADIAN PRESS
9. Batman star out on bail after London arrest Heath Ledger tipped for Oscar after The Dark Knight premiere
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 348 No The Associated Press
10. Batman movie sets all-time record at the box office Heath Ledger tipped for Oscar after The Dark Knight premiere
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/20/2008 642 No The Associated Press
11. Batman star out on bail after London arrest Heath Ledger tipped for Oscar after The Dark Knight premiere
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 348 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
12. Batman movie sets all-time record at the box office Heath Ledger tipped for Oscar after The Dark Knight premiere
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/20/2008 642 Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
13. Oil prices slip as storm not expected to affect Gulf output Oil prices pass $143 a barrel :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 233 Yes
14. Oil prices slip as storm not expected to affect Gulf output Oil prices pass $143 a barrel :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 233 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
15. Indian govt. wins confidence vote on nuclear deal with U.S. Upstart Party Gains Power as Major Vote Nears in India
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 676 Yes, Yes
16. Indian govt. wins confidence vote on nuclear deal with U.S. Upstart Party Gains Power as Major Vote Nears in India
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 676 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
17. Obama would address Mideast conflict 'the minute' he became president Obama pledges to push Israel-Palestinian peace talks
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 432 Yes
18. Obama would address Mideast conflict 'the minute' he became president Obama pledges to push Israel-Palestinian peace talks
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 432 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
19. Yahoo profit sinks, concerns about company's future rise Yahoo, Yang agree on cease-fire with Icahn
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 390 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
20. Yahoo profit sinks, concerns about company's future rise Yahoo, Yang agree on cease-fire with Icahn
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 390 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
21. Apple's profit rises but analysts concerned about Jobs's health Talk of Chief’s Health Weighs on Apple’s Share Price
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 386 Yes The Associated Press
22. Apple's profit rises but analysts concerned about Jobs's health Talk of Chief’s Health Weighs on Apple’s Share Price
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 386 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
23. Fuel costs, soft economy derail CPR earnings in Q2 Gas prices push up retail sales
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 239 Yes
24. Sky-high gas prices impacting Canadian driving, buying habits Gas prices push up retail sales
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 647 Yes Canadian Press: Julian Beltrame, THE CANADIAN PRESS
25. Gas prices push up retail sales Gas prices push up retail sales
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 259 No
26. Fuel costs, soft economy derail CPR earnings in Q2 Gas prices push up retail sales
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 239 Yes, Yes
27. Sky-high gas prices impacting Canadian driving, buying habits Gas prices push up retail sales
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 647 Yes Canadian Press: Julian Beltrame, THE CANADIAN PRESS
28. Gas prices push up retail sales Gas prices push up retail sales
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 259 Yes, Yes, Yes
29. United Airlines parent UAL gets cash infusion despite loss of $2.73B US UAL reports 2Q loss of $2.73 billion :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Earnings
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 521 Yes The Associated Press
30. United Airlines parent UAL gets cash infusion despite loss of $2.73B US UAL reports 2Q loss of $2.73 billion :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Earnings
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 521 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
31. Cambodia launches diplomatic push in temple dispute with Thailand Cambodia launches diplomatic push in temple dispute with Thailand
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 495 Yes
32. Cambodia launches diplomatic push in temple dispute with Thailand Cambodia launches diplomatic push in temple dispute with Thailand
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 495 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
33. Pope links prosperity with spreading 'spiritual desert' Pope apologizes for clergy sex abuse in Australia :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Religion
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/20/2008 292 No
34. Pope links prosperity with spreading 'spiritual desert' Pope apologizes for clergy sex abuse in Australia :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Religion
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/20/2008 292 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
35. Polygamist leader, followers indicted in Texas Sect leader Jeffs charged with child sex assault
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 521 Yes, Yes, Yes
36. Polygamist leader, followers indicted in Texas Sect leader Jeffs charged with child sex assault
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 521 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
37. Powell eager to be world's fastest again Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay agree to 100m duel at Crystal Palace
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 1288 No Paul Gains
38. Powell eager to be world's fastest again Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay agree to 100m duel at Crystal Palace
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 1288 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Paul Gains
39. Cross Country Checkup Slow Food USA Preps for Its Big Moment
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/20/2008 4323 No
40. Cross Country Checkup Slow Food USA Preps for Its Big Moment
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/20/2008 4323 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
41. Giants deal Shockey to Saints Saints acquire Jeremy Shockey from the Giants
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 176 No
42. Giants deal Shockey to Saints Saints acquire Jeremy Shockey from the Giants
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 176 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
43. Mexico and Texas brace as Hurricane Dolly approaches Mexico and Texas brace as Hurricane Dolly approaches
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 392 Yes, Yes
44. Mexico and Texas brace as Hurricane Dolly approaches Mexico and Texas brace as Hurricane Dolly approaches
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 392 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
45. Salmonella strain traced to jalapeno pepper Salmonella clue points to jalapenos -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 734 No The Associated Press
46. Salmonella strain traced to jalapeno pepper Salmonella clue points to jalapenos -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 734 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
47. Who covets the electric car? Sales surge in Ottawa Nissan Says Electric Cars Will Be Quickly Profitable
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 660 Yes
48. Who covets the electric car? Sales surge in Ottawa Nissan Says Electric Cars Will Be Quickly Profitable
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 660 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
49. Blue Jays outslug Orioles, climb out of basement Johnson Stays Perfect vs. Cubs by Winning Duel With Harden
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 442 Yes The Associated Press
50. Blue Jays outslug Orioles, climb out of basement Johnson Stays Perfect vs. Cubs by Winning Duel With Harden
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 442 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
51. Disney names replacements for Ebert, Roeper Disney names replacements for Ebert, Roeper
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 312 Yes
52. Disney names replacements for Ebert, Roeper Disney names replacements for Ebert, Roeper
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 312 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
53. Terrorism claims against Khawaja stunned his ex-fiancée Terrorism claims against Khawaja stunned his ex-fiancée
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 476 Yes, Yes
54. Former fiancee of alleged terror plotter says his arrest surprised her Terrorism claims against Khawaja stunned his ex-fiancée
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 997 Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jim Bronskill, THE CANADIAN PRESS
55. Terrorism claims against Khawaja stunned his ex-fiancée Terrorism claims against Khawaja stunned his ex-fiancée
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 476 Yes, Yes, Yes
56. Former fiancee of alleged terror plotter says his arrest surprised her Terrorism claims against Khawaja stunned his ex-fiancée
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 997 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Jim Bronskill, THE CANADIAN PRESS
57. Golden Girl Estelle Getty dies at 84 Estelle Getty, 84, scene stealer of TV's 'Golden Girls'
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 637 Yes
58. Golden Girl Estelle Getty dies at 84 Estelle Getty, 84, scene stealer of TV's 'Golden Girls'
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 637 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
59. Good debt, bad debt Beware those who promise to repair debts -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 619 No Canadian Press: Talbot Boggs
60. Good debt, bad debt Beware those who promise to repair debts -
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 619 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Canadian Press: Talbot Boggs
61. North Carolina police release 911 calls in Nancy Cooper death North Carolina police release 911 calls in Nancy Cooper death
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 457 Yes, Yes, Yes
62. U.S. judge seals search warrants in homicide of former Albertan North Carolina police release 911 calls in Nancy Cooper death
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 208 Yes, Yes The Associated Press
63. North Carolina police release 911 calls in Nancy Cooper death North Carolina police release 911 calls in Nancy Cooper death
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 457 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
64. U.S. judge seals search warrants in homicide of former Albertan North Carolina police release 911 calls in Nancy Cooper death
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 208 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes The Associated Press
65. Knock wood it's been a while since I've had a bike... Bike rental snags on lawyers: Daley :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 379 No Tuesday, July 22, 2008 | 09:45 AM ET
66. Knock wood it's been a while since I've had a bike... Bike rental snags on lawyers: Daley :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/22/2008 379 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Tuesday, July 22, 2008 | 09:45 AM ET
67. 2 die in bus explosions in China 2 Die in Bus Blasts in Southwest China
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 390 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
68. 2 die in bus explosions in China 2 Die in Bus Blasts in Southwest China
(summary from Canada, from articles in English)
07/21/2008 390 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
69. Neo-Nazi group offers rent incentive to Calgary recruits Neo-Nazi group offers rent incentive to Calgary recruits 07/22/2008 330 No
70. The Wars, Edwin Drood earn 8 Betty theatre nominations Neo-Nazi group offers rent incentive to Calgary recruits 07/22/2008 113 Yes, Yes, Yes
71. Man seriously wounded in daytime shooting Neo-Nazi group offers rent incentive to Calgary recruits 07/21/2008 200 Yes, Yes
72. Police expect more gang violence after Beltline shooting Neo-Nazi group offers rent incentive to Calgary recruits 07/22/2008 425 Yes, Yes




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