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Byline 1. For McCain, Net deficit with young Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 1185 No By Lisa Wangsness, Globe Staff | 2. McCain talks energy in Pennsylvania Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 239 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 3. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 233 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 4. McCain hits rival sharply on Iraq Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 459 No 5. Obama 'disappointed' in McCain attack Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 511 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 6. McCain denies he misstated timing of Iraq surge Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 779 Yes 7. On trail, game of gotcha escalates Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 413 No By 8. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 530 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 9. Obama grilled on whether "surge" cut Iraq violence Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 323 No 10. For McCain, Net deficit with young Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 1185 No By Lisa Wangsness, Globe Staff | 11. McCain talks energy in Pennsylvania Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 239 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 12. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 233 Yes Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 13. McCain hits rival sharply on Iraq Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 459 No 14. Obama 'disappointed' in McCain attack Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 511 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 15. McCain denies he misstated timing of Iraq surge Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 779 Yes 16. On trail, game of gotcha escalates Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 413 No By 17. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 530 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 18. Obama grilled on whether "surge" cut Iraq violence Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 323 No 19. In Jerusalem, Obama faces divisive issues, united foes What will Obama look for in Jerusalem (and Ramallah)? (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 585 No 20. In Middle East, Obama gives peace-making a chance What will Obama look for in Jerusalem (and Ramallah)? (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 841 Yes Posted by Sasha Issenberg 21. Obama commits to defend security of Israel What will Obama look for in Jerusalem (and Ramallah)? (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 898 No By Sasha Issenberg, Globe Staff | 22. Analysis: Obama pledges engagement in Mideast What will Obama look for in Jerusalem (and Ramallah)? (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 522 No 23. In Jerusalem, Obama faces divisive issues, united foes What will Obama look for in Jerusalem (and Ramallah)? (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 585 No 24. In Middle East, Obama gives peace-making a chance What will Obama look for in Jerusalem (and Ramallah)? (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 841 Yes Posted by Sasha Issenberg 25. Obama commits to defend security of Israel What will Obama look for in Jerusalem (and Ramallah)? (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 898 No By Sasha Issenberg, Globe Staff | 26. Analysis: Obama pledges engagement in Mideast What will Obama look for in Jerusalem (and Ramallah)? (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/22/2008 522 No 27. But for many consumers, plan offers modest benefits Nerves likely to cost you more than Fannie or Freddie - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 417 No By 28. House OK's housing rescue bill Nerves likely to cost you more than Fannie or Freddie - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 479 No By Associated Press | 29. Boston Real Estate Nerves likely to cost you more than Fannie or Freddie - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 249 Yes Posted by Rona Fischman 30. Senate dispute stalls housing rescue plan Nerves likely to cost you more than Fannie or Freddie - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/25/2008 216 No By 31. But for many consumers, plan offers modest benefits Nerves likely to cost you more than Fannie or Freddie - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 417 No By 32. House OK's housing rescue bill Nerves likely to cost you more than Fannie or Freddie - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 479 No By Associated Press | 33. Boston Real Estate Nerves likely to cost you more than Fannie or Freddie - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 249 Yes Posted by Rona Fischman 34. Senate dispute stalls housing rescue plan Nerves likely to cost you more than Fannie or Freddie - (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/25/2008 216 No By 35. The Boston Globe Batman star Bale asks for privacy, please :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/25/2008 695 No 36. The Boston Globe Batman star Bale asks for privacy, please :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/25/2008 695 Yes 37. Obama in Berlin for big outdoor speech Obama Gets Europe’s Ear, Pleasing Crowds Without Specifics (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 584 Yes 38. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog Obama Gets Europe’s Ear, Pleasing Crowds Without Specifics (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 229 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 39. Obama in Berlin for big outdoor speech Obama Gets Europe’s Ear, Pleasing Crowds Without Specifics (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 584 Yes 40. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog Obama Gets Europe’s Ear, Pleasing Crowds Without Specifics (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 229 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 41. Hurricane Dolly lashes south Texas South Texas begins cleanup after Hurricane Dolly (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 676 Yes 42. Hurricane Dolly lashes south Texas South Texas begins cleanup after Hurricane Dolly (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 676 Yes 43. MKS's net income plummets 59% Strong Quarter for Sales at Amazon 07/25/2008 355 No 44. Bloomberg, Gates target smoking Blacks in Congress Split Over Menthol Cigarettes (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 361 Yes 45. Bloomberg, Gates target smoking Blacks in Congress Split Over Menthol Cigarettes (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 361 Yes 46. Sudan's Bashir goes on offense Sudan's president vows to work for Darfur peace (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 684 No 47. Sudan's Bashir goes on offense Sudan's president vows to work for Darfur peace (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 684 No 48. Iraq president promises to veto election law ABC News: Iraqi Presidential Council Rejects Elections Law (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 426 No By Amit R. Paley, Washington Post | 49. Iraq president promises to veto election law ABC News: Iraqi Presidential Council Rejects Elections Law (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 426 No By Amit R. Paley, Washington Post | 50. Beijing 2008 Preparations Olympic Pressure on China 07/22/2008 354 No 51. Pittsburgh cancer center warns of cell phone risks Pittsburgh cancer institute warns of cell phone-cancer risk, defying published research (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 491 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 52. Pittsburgh cancer institute urges limit on cellphone use Pittsburgh cancer institute warns of cell phone-cancer risk, defying published research (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 583 No By Jennifer C. Yates and Seth Borenstein, Associated Press | 53. Pittsburgh cancer center warns of cell phone risks Pittsburgh cancer institute warns of cell phone-cancer risk, defying published research (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 491 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 54. Pittsburgh cancer institute urges limit on cellphone use Pittsburgh cancer institute warns of cell phone-cancer risk, defying published research (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 583 No By Jennifer C. Yates and Seth Borenstein, Associated Press | 55. Patriots' Belichick knows how to run camp Patriots' Belichick knows how to run camp 07/24/2008 435 No 56. Patriots' Belichick knows how to run camp Patriots' Belichick knows how to run camp 07/24/2008 152 Yes, Yes By Christopher L. Gasper, Globe Staff | 57. Patriots' Mayo still unsigned Patriots' Belichick knows how to run camp 07/24/2008 484 Yes 58. Patriots sign No. 2 pick Wheatley Patriots' Belichick knows how to run camp 07/23/2008 395 Yes 59. The Boston Globe Patriots' Belichick knows how to run camp 07/24/2008 181 Yes 60. Democrats say McCain forgot Afghanistan Democrats say McCain forgot Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 317 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 61. Democrats say McCain forgot Afghanistan Democrats say McCain forgot Afghanistan (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 317 No Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor 62. Air Force missile launch crew fell asleep Air Force missile launch crew fell asleep 07/25/2008 826 No 63. UN to meet on Thailand, Cambodia quarrel Thailand Assails Cambodia in Dispute Over Temple (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 279 Yes By Louis Charbonneau, Reuters | 64. UN to meet on Thailand, Cambodia quarrel Thailand Assails Cambodia in Dispute Over Temple (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 279 No By Louis Charbonneau, Reuters | 65. Sastre climbs to lead Carlos Sastre keeps Tour lead, Marcus Burghardt wins 18th stage (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 343 Yes By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press | 66. Sastre climbs to lead Carlos Sastre keeps Tour lead, Marcus Burghardt wins 18th stage (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 343 Yes, Yes By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press | 67. Creators of Scrabble knockoff on Facebook sued Facebook to help some programmers, punish others :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Technology (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 362 Yes, Yes 68. Creators of Scrabble knockoff on Facebook sued Facebook to help some programmers, punish others :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Technology (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 362 Yes, Yes, Yes 69. McCready in rehab after ER visit 50 Cent sues Taco Bell over ad campaign (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 475 Yes 70. McCready in rehab after ER visit 50 Cent sues Taco Bell over ad campaign (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 475 Yes 71. Officials: Search for HIV vaccine needs overhaul Officials: Search for HIV vaccine needs overhaul 07/24/2008 379 Yes 72. The Boston Globe Mussina in Command for the Surging Yankees 07/24/2008 691 Yes By Kevin Cullen, Globe Columnist | 73. Barry Bonds among topics at Yankees' meetings Mussina in Command for the Surging Yankees 07/24/2008 445 Yes, Yes 74. Eric Wilbur's Sports Blog Mussina in Command for the Surging Yankees 07/24/2008 291 No Posted by Eric Wilbur, Boston.com Staff 75. Navy cuts off future buys of costly destroyer Senators decry Navy decision on destroyers 07/24/2008 396 Yes, Yes 76. Navy cancels $20b purchase of destroyers Senators decry Navy decision on destroyers 07/24/2008 1157 No By Robert Weisman and Bryan Bender, Globe Staff | 77. Senators decry Navy decision on destroyers Senators decry Navy decision on destroyers 07/25/2008 360 No 78. Lawmakers push back on Navy ship cancellation Senators decry Navy decision on destroyers 07/24/2008 422 Yes, Yes 79. Just rewards from England Greg Norman toils at Royal Troon (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 2578 No By Jim McCabe, Globe Staff | 80. Just rewards from England Greg Norman toils at Royal Troon (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 2578 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Jim McCabe, Globe Staff | 81. Rice unconcerned by freelance campaign diplomacy Condoleezza Rice: World power? I'd rather go shopping (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 521 Yes 82. Rice unconcerned by freelance campaign diplomacy Condoleezza Rice: World power? I'd rather go shopping (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 521 Yes 83. The 'Knight' that shook the world The 'Knight' that shook the world 07/24/2008 523 Yes, Yes 84. FBI says bin Laden driver heard briefing on Sept. 11 FBI says bin Laden driver heard briefing on Sept. 11 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 417 Yes By Jerry Markon, Washington Post | 85. FBI says bin Laden driver heard briefing on Sept. 11 FBI says bin Laden driver heard briefing on Sept. 11 (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 417 Yes, Yes, Yes By Jerry Markon, Washington Post | 86. Rhode Island sighting confirmed as tornado Rhode Island sighting confirmed as tornado 07/24/2008 316 Yes 87. (George Rizer/Globe Staff) Rhode Island sighting confirmed as tornado 07/23/2008 371 Yes, Yes, Yes 88. The Boston Globe Rhode Island sighting confirmed as tornado 07/24/2008 461 Yes, Yes 89. Another day, another bunch of thunderstorms Rhode Island sighting confirmed as tornado 07/24/2008 177 Yes 90. Fed team uses ads, intuition to forecast Fed snapshot shows economy hurt by slow growth, rising prices 07/24/2008 459 No By Bloomberg News | 91. Weekend at Tanglewood offers a travelogue of worldly delights Music of the Dead debuts as live symphony (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 498 No 92. Weekend at Tanglewood offers a travelogue of worldly delights Music of the Dead debuts as live symphony (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/23/2008 498 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 93. Coalition fights fee plan for insurers Health Insurance's New Wave And the Man Behind the Plans 07/24/2008 793 Yes, Yes By Kay Lazar, Globe Staff | 94. Find the money soon Health Insurance's New Wave And the Man Behind the Plans 07/24/2008 419 Yes, Yes, Yes 95. A first for Habitat: 'solar saltbox' Cancer answers didn't come from me, lab manager tells inquiry (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 537 Yes, Yes, Yes 96. A first for Habitat: 'solar saltbox' Cancer answers didn't come from me, lab manager tells inquiry (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 537 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 97. In seal hunt protest, EU weighs ban on some imports In seal hunt protest, EU weighs ban on some imports (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 313 Yes, Yes By Constant Brand, Associated Press | 98. In seal hunt protest, EU weighs ban on some imports In seal hunt protest, EU weighs ban on some imports (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 313 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes By Constant Brand, Associated Press | 99. Powerful storms bear down on Maine 1 person dead in New Hampshire after storms level several homes (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 563 Yes, Yes, Yes 100. One dead in violent N.H. storm 1 person dead in New Hampshire after storms level several homes (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 880 Yes 101. Powerful storms bear down on Maine 1 person dead in New Hampshire after storms level several homes (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 563 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 102. One dead in violent N.H. storm 1 person dead in New Hampshire after storms level several homes (summary from United States, from articles in English) 07/24/2008 880 Yes, Yes, Yes 103. Math study finds girls are just as good as boys Math scores for girls and boys no different, study finds 07/24/2008 815 No blaster@cs.columbia.edu