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Public Attentiveness to News Stories: 1986–2006

The list below reflects the most closely followed news stories of the past two decades. On each occasion, respondents were asked if they were following the story "very closely, fairly closely, not too closely or not at all closely." The numbers that follow show the percentage of people who said they were following the story in question "very closely." When utilizing this list, it is particularly important to note the month and year in which the question was asked, since attention to the same story changes over time.

Note: Bold red date indicates recent results.

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% Followed
Very Closely		SubjectDate
16%Jon Benet Ramsey murder caseSep-2006
27%5th Anniversary of 9/11 attacksSep-2006
30%Death of Crocodile Hunter Steve IrwinSep-2006
18%President Bush announces tribunals for terroristsSep-2006
33%News about situation in IraqSep-2006
23%Iran's nuclear research programSep-2006
16%Candidates and campaigns in your districtSep-2006
60%High gasoline pricesAug-2006
54%British officials stopping a terrorist plane plotAug-2006
41%News about situation in IraqAug-2006
40%Military conflict between Israel and HezbollahAug-2006
38%Hot weather this summer and its impactAug-2006
34%The issue of immigrationAug-2006
24%Iran's nuclear research programAug-2006
20%Candidates and campaigns in your districtAug-2006
19%Fidel Castro handling control of Cuba to brotherAug-2006
17%Sen. Lieberman's defeat in the Ct. primaryAug-2006
14%Mel Gibson's outburst during drunk driving arrestAug-2006
58%High gasoline pricesJun-2006
37%Killing of Iraqi terrorist ZarqawiJun-2006
37%News about situation in IraqJun-2006
36%ImmigrationJun-2006
24%Investigation of Marines who killed Iraqi civiliansJun-2006
21%Iran's nuclear research programJun-2006
18%Candidates and campaigns in your districtJun-2006
14%Financial links between lobbyists / CongressJun-2006
8%Soccer World Cup in KoreaJun-2006
65%High gasoline pricesMay-2006
43%News about situation in IraqMay-2006
33%NSA collecting Americans' telephone recordsMay-2006
26%Iran's nuclear research programMay-2006
18%Candidates and campaigns in your districtMay-2006
69%High gasoline pricesMay-2006
44%ImmigrationMay-2006
42%News about situation in IraqMay-2006
16%Duke lacrosse team accused of sexual assautMay-2006
16%Ethnic violence in Darfur region of SudanMay-2006
43%News about situation in IraqApr-2006
39%ImmigrationApr-2006
23%Terrorist Moussaoui's death penalty trialApr-2006
14%Tom DeLay retiring from CongressApr-2006
12%Katie Couric leaving the Today Show for CBSApr-2006
8%Student protests in FranceApr-2006
43%News about situation in IraqMar-2006
41%Debate over Arab-owned co. running US portsMar-2006
36%Rebuilding area affected by Hurricane KatrinaMar-2006
31%Cheney's hunting accidentMar-2006
24%Iran's nuclear research programMar-2006
21%South Dakota's abortion lawMar-2006
21%Outbreak of bird flu around the worldMar-2006
16%Financial links between lobbyists / CongressMar-2006
39%News about situation in IraqFeb-2006
37%Bush authorizing wiretaps on AmericansFeb-2006
35%Reporters in injured/captured in IraqFeb-2006
25%Job cuts announced by Ford Motor CompanyFeb-2006
24%Bush's State of the Union addressFeb-2006
20%Financial links between lobbyists / CongressFeb-2006
18%Hamas party victory in Palestinian electionsFeb-2006
47%Death of 12 miners in W.V. coal mineJan-2006
40%News about situation in IraqJan-2006
32%Bush authorizing wiretaps on AmericansJan-2006
20%Floods in CaliforniaJan-2006
18%Lobbyist Abramoff bribed Congress membersJan-2006
14%Nomination of Samuel Alito to SCJan-2006
61%High gasoline pricesDec-2005
45%News about situation in IraqDec-2005
39%Rebuilding area affected by Hurricane KatrinaDec-2005
35%Condition of the US EconomyDec-2005
25%Changes to Medicare drug coverageDec-2005
22%Job cuts by General MotorsDec-2005
14%Nomination of Samuel Alito to SCDec-2005
61%High gasoline pricesNov-2005
41%News about situation in IraqNov-2005
37%Oil companies reporting large profitsNov-2005
35%Condition of the US EconomyNov-2005
34%Impact of Hurricane Wilma on Mexico and FLNov-2005
25%Death of Rosa ParksNov-2005
24%Indictment of Scooter LibbyNov-2005
22%Outbreak of bird flu in Aisa and EuropeNov-2005
21%Nomination of Samuel Alito to SCNov-2005
69%Impact of Hurricane Katrina and RitaOct-2005
67%High gasoline pricesOct-2005
22%Earthquake in PakistanOct-2005
22%Outbreak of bird flu in Aisa and EuropeOct-2005
19%Constitutional referendum in IraqOct-2005
13%Terrorist bombings in BaliOct-2005
4%Outcome of German Pres. ElectionOct-2005
73%Impact of Hurricane Katrina and RitaOct-2005
65%High gasoline pricesOct-2005
43%News about situation in IraqOct-2005
28%Confirmation of John Roberts as Chief Justice of Supreme CourtOct-2005
22%Nomination of Harriet Miers to SCOct-2005
18%Tom Delay criminal indictment for campaign finance violationsOct-2005
71%High gasoline pricesSep-2005
70%Hurricane Katrina impact on New OrleansSep-2005
32%News about situation in IraqSep-2005
18%Nomination of John Roberts as Chief Justice of Supreme CourtSep-2005
48%Terrorist bombings in LondonJul-2005
43%News about situation in IraqJul-2005
38%Hurricanes in Gulf Coast of USJul-2005
24%Retirement of Justice Sandra Day O'ConnorJul-2005
23%Karl Rove leak of CIA agentJul-2005
11%Chinese oil compay bid to buy UNOCALJul-2005
41%News about situation in IraqJun-2005
36%GW Bush's Social Security planJun-2005
21%Bill on stem cell researchJun-2005
20%Newsweek retraction of Koran abuse storyJun-2005
19%Supreme Court decision on banning medical marijuanaJun-2005
16%Identity of Deep Throat revealedJun-2005
13%Michael Jackson trialJun-2005
10%Rejection of EU constitiuion by France and HollandJun-2005
58%High gasoline pricesMay-2005
42%News about situation in IraqMay-2005
36%GW Bush's Social Security planMay-2005
30%Condition of the US EconomyMay-2005
22%Election of new PopeMay-2005
14%Debate over ending Senate filibusterMay-2005
8%Ethics complaints against DeLayMay-2005
50%High gasoline pricesMar-2005
40%News about situation in IraqMar-2005
38%GW Bush's Social Security planMar-2005
18%Steriod use by baseball playersMar-2005
16%Martha Stewart released from prisonMar-2005
12%Michael Jackson trialMar-2005
10%Protests and political change in LebanonMar-2005
38%News about situation in IraqFeb-2005
32%Discussion on how to deal with Soc. SecurityFeb-2005
31%GW Bush's Social Security planFeb-2005
27%Recent Iraq electionFeb-2005
22%N. Korea's nuclear weapons programFeb-2005
8%Michael Jackson trialFeb-2005
58%Tsunami in Indian OceanJan-2005
48%News about situation in IraqJan-2005
35%Condition of the US EconomyJan-2005
29%Safety concerns over Vioxx pain killersJan-2005
18%Bush cabnet choicesJan-2005
34%News about situation in IraqDec-2004
24%NBA fight with fans and playersDec-2004
22%Steriod use by baseball playersDec-2004
21%Conviction of Scott Peterson in Laci murderDec-2004
18%Death of Yasser ArafatDec-2004
16%Reorganizing US intelligence systemDec-2004
10%Ukraine election controversyDec-2004
64%High gasoline pricesOct-2004
46%News about Presidential candidatesOct-2004
44%Flu vaccine shortageOct-2004
42%News about situation in IraqOct-2004
30%Condition of the US EconomyOct-2004
20%Mt. St. Helens possible erruptionOct-2004
52%Hurricanes Charley, Frances and IvanSep-2004
48%Killing of Russian school kids by ChechensSep-2004
47%News about situation in IraqSep-2004
40%News about Presidential candidatesSep-2004
39%Condition of the US EconomySep-2004
25%Summer Olympic in Athens, GreeceSep-2004
25%Swift Boat vet ads attacking KerrySep-2004
22%The Republican ConventionSep-2004
21%GW Bush natl guard service during VietnamSep-2004
19%Pres Clinton heart surgerySep-2004
52%High gasoline pricesAug-2004
39%News about situation in IraqAug-2004
35%Code Orange alerts about terrorismAug-2004
32%News about Presidential candidatesAug-2004
23%The Democratic ConventionAug-2004
10%Olympic preparations in Athens, GreeceAug-2004
56%High gasoline pricesJul-2004
43%News about situation in IraqJul-2004
29%Iraq transfer of powerJul-2004
29%News about Presidential candidatesJul-2004
26%Saddam Hussein court appearanceJul-2004
24%John Edwards VP NomineeJul-2004
20%Farenheit 9/11 movie releaseJul-2004
14%Ethnic violence in SudanJul-2004
8%Publication of Bill Clinton's bookJul-2004
58%High gasoline pricesJun-2004
40%Ronald Reagan death and memorialJun-2004
39%News about situation in IraqJun-2004
34%Iraqi prisoners abuse scandalJun-2004
28%News about Presidential candidatesJun-2004
54%News about situation in IraqMay-2004
46%High gasoline pricesMay-2004
31%News about Presidential candidatesMay-2004
26%9/11 Commission HearingsMay-2004
20%Gay marriage debateMay-2004
58%High gasoline pricesApr-2004
36%Recent attacks on civilians and troops in IraqApr-2004
29%9/11 Commission HearingsApr-2004
28%Richard Clarke criticism of Bush war on terrorApr-2004
47%High gasoline pricesMar-2004
47%News about situation in IraqMar-2004
37%Mel Gibson film Passion of ChristMar-2004
35%News about Presidential candidatesMar-2004
34%Terrorist bombings in Madrid, SpainMar-2004
29%Gay marriage debateMar-2004
18%Martha Stewart trial and convictionMar-2004
15%Unrest and violence in HaitiMar-2004
47%News about situation in IraqFeb-2004
37%No WMD found in IraqFeb-2004
29%Race for Dem Presidentail nominationFeb-2004
26%Gay marriage debateFeb-2004
22%Janet Jackson Superbowl controversyFeb-2004
19%Pres. Bush Natl Guard service during VietnamFeb-2004
12%Ricin found in Senate office buildingFeb-2004
48%News about situation in IraqJan-2004
37%Condition of the US EconomyJan-2004
35%Code Orange alerts about terrorismJan-2004
29%Mad cow disease in Wash stateJan-2004
19%Landing of spacecraft on MarsJan-2004
16%Earthquake in IranJan-2004
16%Race for Dem Presidentail nominationJan-2004
14%Libya ending weapons programJan-2004
14%Race for Dem Presidentail nominationJan-2004
44%News about situation in IraqDec-2003
44%The capture of Saddam HusseinDec-2003
41%Flu outbreak and shortage of vaccineDec-2003
35%Condition of the US EconomyDec-2003
25%Medicare reform legislation in WashingtonDec-2003
16%Race for Dem Presidentail nominationDec-2003
8%SC decision upholding campaign financeDec-2003
52%News about situation in IraqNov-2003
40%Condition of the US EconomyNov-2003
38%Wild fires in CANov-2003
29%Michael Jackson charged with child molestationNov-2003
26%Debate on Medicare reform in WashingtonNov-2003
15%Wall St. mutual fund scandalsNov-2003
11%Race for Dem Presidentail nominationNov-2003
38%News about situation in IraqOct-2003
32%Condition of the US EconomyOct-2003
20%CA recall electionOct-2003
16%White House leak of CIA agentOct-2003
14%Kobe Bryant sex assault accusationOct-2003
12%Democrats running for Pres in 2004Oct-2003
50%News about situation in IraqSep-2003
47%Hurricane IsabelSep-2003
45%High gasoline pricesSep-2003
39%Condition of the US EconomySep-2003
33%Electric blackout in northeastSep-2003
32%10 Commandments controversy in ALSep-2003
31%Continued violence in Mid-EastSep-2003
19%CA recall electionSep-2003
19%N. Korea's nuclear weapons programSep-2003
17%Democrats running for Pres in 2004Sep-2003
45%News about situation in IraqAug-2003
45%Killing of Uday and Qusay HusseinAug-2003
19%Gay marriage debateAug-2003
17%Kobe Bryant sex assault accusationAug-2003
15%CA recall electionAug-2003
12%Democrats running for Pres in 2004Aug-2003
37%News about situation in IraqJul-2003
29%Controversy over not finding WMD in IraqJul-2003
26%Continued violence in Mid-EastJul-2003
22%Murder of Laci PetersonJul-2003
8%Publication of Hillary Clinton's bookJul-2003
46%News about situation in IraqJun-2003
28%SARS spread from AsiaJun-2003
22%$350 Billion tax cutJun-2003
20%Bush summit with Israel and PalestineJun-2003
63%News about situation in IraqMay-2003
39%SARS spread from AsiaMay-2003
31%Murder of Laci PetersonMay-2003
27%N. Korea's nuclear weapons programMay-2003
26%State gov. budget problemsMay-2003
25%Bush tax cut planMay-2003
12%Affirmative action debateMay-2003
8%Democrats running for Pres in 2004May-2003
47%War with IraqApr-2003
57%War with IraqMar-2003
62%Debate on war with IraqMar-2003
52%High gasoline pricesMar-2003
40%Condition of the US EconomyMar-2003
40%U.N. weapons inspectors in IraqMar-2003
34%N. Korea's nuclear weapons programMar-2003
34%Utah girl discovered after kidnappingMar-2003
31%Capture of Al Qaeda leader in PakistanMar-2003
24%Nightclub deaths in RI and ChicagoMar-2003
62%Debate on war with IraqFeb-2003
53%High gasoline pricesFeb-2003
46%Space shuttle Columbia disasterFeb-2003
43%U.N. weapons inspectors in IraqFeb-2003
42%Condition of the US EconomyFeb-2003
39%Code Orange alerts about terrorismFeb-2003
36%GW Bush state of Union addressFeb-2003
33%N. Korea's nuclear weapons programFeb-2003
26%GW Bush tax cut planFeb-2003
55%Debate on war with IraqJan-2003
40%Condition of the US EconomyJan-2003
34%U.N. weapons inspectors in IraqJan-2003
33%N. Korea's nuclear weapons programJan-2003
28%GW Bush tax cut planJan-2003
20%Sen. Lott's resignation and racial remarksJan-2003
14%Reports of cloned baby by religious cultJan-2003
14%Democrats running for Pres in 2004Jan-2003
5%Political instability in VenezuelaJan-2003
51%Debate on war with IraqDec-2002
38%Reports about US economyDec-2002
35%UN weapons inspectors in IraqDec-2002
29%Continued violence in Mid-EastDec-2002
21%Terrorist attacks in KenyaDec-2002
15%Oil spill off coast of SpainDec-2002
65%Sniper shootings near WDCOct-2002
53%Debate on war with IraqOct-2002
28%State/local campaigns/candidatesOct-2002
25%N. Korea secretly building nuclear weaponsOct-2002
20%Bombing of nightclub in BaliOct-2002
60%Debate on war with IraqOct-2002
41%FBI/CIA prior knowledge of 9/11 attacksOct-2002
38%Hurricanes in LA and Gulf of MexicoOct-2002
32%Ups and downs in stock marketOct-2002
32%Continued violence in Mid-EastOct-2002
29%Business scandals and corp corruptionOct-2002
25%State budget problemsOct-2002
21%State/local campaigns/candidatesOct-2002
49%Stories about kidnapped childrenSep-2002
48%Debate on war with IraqSep-2002
39%Anniversary of 9/11 attacksSep-2002
39%Code Orange alerts about terrorismSep-2002
34%Cases of West Nile virusSep-2002
28%Business scandals and corp corruptionSep-2002
27%Ups and downs in stock marketSep-2002
17%State/local campaigns/candidatesSep-2002
33%Ups and downs in stock marketJul-2002
33%Ups and downs in stock marketJul-2002
29%WorldCom and other business scandalsJul-2002
13%GW Bush's Harken Energy business practices in early 90'sJul-2002
52%Court ruling on Pledge of AllegianceJul-2002
51%Defending against terrorismJul-2002
41%US Military efforts in AfghanistanJul-2002
31%WorldCom and other business scandalsJul-2002
19%Supreme Court ruling on vouchersJul-2002
16%Supreme Court ruling bans death penalty for mentally retardedJul-2002
45%Defending against terrorismJun-2002
38%Reports of sex abuse by Catholic priestsJun-2002
38%US Military efforts in AfghanistanJun-2002
38%Continued violence in Mid-EastJun-2002
32%FBI/CIA prior knowledge of 9/11 attacksJun-2002
30%Wildfires in CO and western USJun-2002
30%Arrest of man for planning dirty bombJun-2002
24%Tensions between India and PakistanJun-2002
10%Soccer World Cup in KoreaJun-2002
46%Defending against terrorismMay-2002
39%US Military efforts in AfghanistanMay-2002
38%Continued violence in Mid-EastMay-2002
27%Cardinals Vatican meeting re sex abuseMay-2002
25%Sec of State visit to Mid-EastMay-2002
6%Coup attempt in VenezuelaMay-2002
6%French election upset by right-wing Le PenMay-2002
49%Defending against terrorismApr-2002
45%US military efforts in AfghanistanApr-2002
44%Continued violence in Mid-EastApr-2002
27%Reports of sex abuse by Catholic priestsApr-2002
19%Droughts in the USApr-2002
47%US military efforts in AfghanistanFeb-2002
35%Reports about US economyFeb-2002
28%Bankruptcy of Enron CorpFeb-2002
24%Abduction of WSJ reporter Dan PearlFeb-2002
22%Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UTFeb-2002
17%Bush's budget and tax planFeb-2002
51%US military efforts in AfghanistanJan-2002
30%Reports about US economyJan-2002
23%Tensions between India and PakistanJan-2002
20%Hockey Dad trial in Mass.Jan-2002
20%Failed suicide bombing on flight from ParisJan-2002
19%Bankruptcy of Enron CorpJan-2002
5%Econ and Political instability in ArgentinaJan-2002
60%Terrorism attacks on the US (general)Dec-2001
44%US military efforts in AfghanistanDec-2001
37%Reports about US economyDec-2001
31%Continued violence in Mid-EastDec-2001
11%Bankruptcy of Enron CorpDec-2001
10%Death of George HarrisonDec-2001
66%Terrorism attacks on the US (general)Nov-2001
49%U.S. Military effort in AfghanistanNov-2001
48%Crash of American Airlines near Kennedy Airport in NYCNov-2001
41%Reports of Anthrax around countryNov-2001
41%Reports about US economyNov-2001
36%Capture of Kabul by Afgan RebelsNov-2001
31%Debate over airline security becoming federal employeesNov-2001
63%Terrorism attacks on the US (general)Nov-2001
47%Reports of Anthrax around countryNov-2001
45%U.S. Military effort in AfghanistanNov-2001
78%Terrorism attacks on the US (general)Oct-2001
51%U.S. Military effort in AfghanistanOct-2001
73%Terrorist attacks on World Trade Center and PentagonOct-2001
72%Finding out who and how carried out terrorist attacksOct-2001
57%Building US defenses against terrorismOct-2001
53%Building anti-terrorist coalitionOct-2001
52%Economic-financial effects of terrorism attackOct-2001
52%How and when US takes military actionOct-2001
31%Afghan refugee crisisOct-2001
74%Terrorist attacks on World Trade Center and PentagonSep-2001
31%Bush decision on stem-cell researchAug-2001
28%Shark attacks in FLAug-2001
28%Wild fires in the westAug-2001
26%Disappearance of Chandra LevyAug-2001
21%Middle east violenceAug-2001
19%Worldwide AIDS epidemicAug-2001
18%Mad cow disease in EuropeAug-2001
12%US-Russia talks about ABM TreatyAug-2001
8%Globalization protests in US and abroadAug-2001
8%NATO peacekeeping forces in MacedoniaAug-2001
7%Military review by Sec. of Defense RumsfeldAug-2001
31%Houston woman drowned 5 kidsJul-2001
16%Chandra Levy disappearanceJul-2001
6%Bush trip to Genoa, Italy for G-8 SummitJul-2001
6%UN special session on AIDSJul-2001
56%High gasoline pricesJun-2001
31%McVeigh's executionJun-2001
24%Reports about US economyJun-2001
21%Sen. Jefford's leaving Rep. partyJun-2001
17%Bush's daughter using fake IDJun-2001
10%Bush's trip to EuropeJun-2001
4%Labour Party victory in BritianJun-2001
61%High gasoline pricesMay-2001
34%Reports about US economyMay-2001
32%McVeigh Execution delayMay-2001
22%Bush energy policyMay-2001
16%KKK Boming Trial from 1963May-2001
15%Missle defense systemMay-2001
10%Bob Kerrey Vietnam ControversyMay-2001
55%Release of US air crew from ChinaApr-2001
36%Reports about US EconomyApr-2001
24%Rioting in CincinnatiApr-2001
24%Bush's tax planApr-2001
22%Middle east violenceApr-2001
20%Midwest floodsApr-2001
14%Campaign finance debateApr-2001
7%Legalizing assisted suicide in NetherlandsApr-2001
39%School shooting in San DiegoMar-2001
27%Flucuation in stock marketMar-2001
23%Bush tax cut plan debateMar-2001
22%Outbreak of foot-mouth in EuropeMar-2001
9%2000 Census reportsMar-2001
31%Bush tax cut planFeb-2001
30%Condition of US EconomyFeb-2001
28%Clinton pardon controversyFeb-2001
26%Sub collision with Japanese boatFeb-2001
25%CA energy crisisFeb-2001
21%Bush Educ. PlanFeb-2001
15%Earthquake in IndiaFeb-2001
9%Sharon election in IsraelFeb-2001
42%Winter weather in NE and MWJan-2001
32%Condition of US EconomyJan-2001
26%Bush cabnet choicesJan-2001
21%Middle east peace effortsJan-2001
38%Pres'l election outcome (11/10-17)Nov-2000
34%Pres'l election outcome (12/8-14)Nov-2000
33%News on 2000 pres'l electionNov-2000
32%Pres'l elect outcome (11/27-12/7)Nov-2000
32%Pres'l election outcome (11/18-26)Nov-2000
56%High price of gasolineOct-2000
44%Terrorist attack on USS ColeOct-2000
42%Firestone tire recallOct-2000
36%News on 2000 pres'l electionOct-2000
35%News on 2000 pres'l electionOct-2000
30%Violence in Middle EastOct-2000
27%Sidney Summer OlympicsOct-2000
26%FDA's decision on RU-486Oct-2000
21%Violence in Middle EastOct-2000
20%Ups and downs in stock marketOct-2000
18%Civil unrest in BelgradeOct-2000
13%Wen Ho Lee's prison releaseOct-2000
22%News on 2000 pres'l electionSep-2000
22%Police beating in PhiladelphiaJul-2000
21%News on 2000 pres'l candidatesJul-2000
19%Reports on AIDS in AfricaJul-2000
16%Sup. Ct. ruling on Boy ScoutsJul-2000
16%Mapping human genetic codeJul-2000
15%Sup. Ct. ruling/late-term abortionJul-2000
15%Mid. East summit at Camp DavidJul-2000
10%Real-life TV: Survivor, Big BrotherJul-2000
7%Mexican presidential electionJul-2000
61%Recent increase in price of gasJun-2000
28%Federal ruling on MicrosoftJun-2000
25%Missing LosAlamos computer filesJun-2000
23%News on 2000 pres'l candidatesJun-2000
9%Clinton-Putin Moscow summitJun-2000
31%Elian being returned to his dadMay-2000
20%One-year anniv. of ColumbineMay-2000
18%Ups & downs in US stock marketMay-2000
18%News on 2000 pres'l candidatesMay-2000
16%Gov'ts plan for MicrosoftMay-2000
6%World Bank/IMF mtg. protestsMay-2000
33%Debate over Elian GonzalezApr-2000
19%Ups & downs in US stock marketApr-2000
18%News on 2000 pres'l candidatesApr-2000
13%Court ruling in Microsoft caseApr-2000
58%Increases in gas pricesMar-2000
40%Michigan school shooting/6 yr oldMar-2000
28%Acquittal in Amadou Diallo caseMar-2000
26%News on 2000 pres'l candidatesMar-2000
23%Ups & downs in US stock marketMar-2000
16%Pope repents Catholics' sinsMar-2000
10%Floods in MozambiqueMar-2000
10%Multi-millionaire married on TVMar-2000
9%Tension between China & TaiwanMar-2000
37%Debate over 6 yr old Cuban boyFeb-2000
35%Alaskan Airlines crash in CAFeb-2000
31%Super BowlFeb-2000
26%News on 2000 pres'l candidatesFeb-2000
19%Condederate flag debate in SCFeb-2000
18%Hackers attacking websitesFeb-2000
18%NH pres'l primariesFeb-2000
16%Baseball player Rocker suspendedFeb-2000
15%Hillary Clinton's Senate campaignFeb-2000
7%Right-wing party in AustriaFeb-2000
39%Debate over 6 yr old Cuban boyJan-2000
35%Worldwide Millennium celebrationsJan-2000
23%Recent arrests of terrorists in USJan-2000
19%Indian Airlines hostages releasedJan-2000
19%News on 2000 pres'l candidatesJan-2000
17%AOL-Time Warner mergerJan-2000
11%Yeltsin's resignationJan-2000
10%Conflict in ChechnyaJan-2000
30%EgyptAir crashDec-1999
18%Failure of Mars Polar LanderDec-1999
18%Protests at Seattle WTO meetingDec-1999
16%News on 2000 pres'l candidatesDec-1999
12%US-China trade agreementDec-1999
11%Conflict in ChechnyaDec-1999
11%Microsoft antitrust trialDec-1999
8%GOP candidate debates in NHDec-1999
45%Hurricane Floyd aftermathOct-1999
24%Candidates' health care proposalsOct-1999
17%Taiwan earthquakeOct-1999
17%News on 2000 pres'l candidatesOct-1999
7%Unrest/violence in East TimorOct-1999
29%Jewish shootings in Los AngelesSep-1999
27%Earthquake in TurkeySep-1999
26%Situation in KosovoSep-1999
22%New charges about FBI in WacoSep-1999
18%Debate how much to cut taxesSep-1999
15%News on 2000 pres'l candidatesSep-1999
9%Political instability in RussiaSep-1999
54%Death of JFK Jr and 2 othersJul-1999
32%Situation in KosovoJul-1999
21%Reports on Hillary Senate runJul-1999
19%Clinton's proposals for MedicareJul-1999
18%Women's World Cup soccerJul-1999
15%News on 2000 pres. candidatesJul-1999
14%Debate how much to cut taxesJul-1999
13%Reports of large budget surplusJul-1999
9%AMA forms labor unionJul-1999
8%Tensions between China & TaiwanJul-1999
1%Reform Party convention in MIJul-1999
32%NATO air strikes against SerbiaJun-1999
30%Efforts to reach peace w/SerbiaJun-1999
28%Peace agreement w/NATO&SerbJun-1999
28%Debates about gun controlJun-1999
21%China & U.S. nuclear technologyJun-1999
19%American Airlines crash in ARJun-1999
14%Reports on Hillary Senate runJun-1999
11%News on 2000 pres. candidatesJun-1999
59%Events following CO H.S.shootingMay-1999
38%Tornadoes in Oklahoma&KansasMay-1999
32%NATO air strikes against SerbiaMay-1999
24%Bombing of Chinese embassyMay-1999
18%China & U.S. nuclear technologyMay-1999
68%H.S. shooting in Littleton, COApr-1999
47%US soldiers captured near KosovoApr-1999
41%NATO air strikes against SerbiaApr-1999
41%NATO air strikes against SerbiaApr-1999
22%Kevorkian sentencingApr-1999
20%Contempt ruling against ClintonApr-1999
5%NATO 50th anniv. celebrationApr-1999
43%NATO air strikes against SerbiaMar-1999
29%Amtrak derailment in IllinoisMar-1999
19%China & U.S. nuclear technologyMar-1999
18%Death of Joe DiMaggioMar-1999
18%Ups & downs in US stock marketMar-1999
8%IOC corruption chargesMar-1999
7%Monica's book tourMar-1999
31%Senate impeachment trialFeb-1999
24%Texas dragging/murder trialFeb-1999
19%Hillary Clinton's Senate runFeb-1999
18%American Airlines labor disputeFeb-1999
11%IOC corruption chargesFeb-1999
11%NATO efforts in KosovoFeb-1999
5%Protests in Europe/Kurdish leaderFeb-1999
37%US/Iraqi military clashesJan-1999
37%Cold winter weatherJan-1999
27%Senate Impeachment trialJan-1999
24%Ups and downs in stock marketJan-1999
22%Senate impeachment trialJan-1999
21%Clinton's Social Security planJan-1999
18%Michael Jordan's retirementJan-1999
14%Elizabeth Dole leaving Red CrossJan-1999
9%Kosovo massacre (45 people)Jan-1999
9%Salt Lake City Olympics scandalJan-1999
9%Adoption of EuroJan-1999
44%Military strikes against IraqDec-1998
39%Unseasonable weatherDec-1998
34%House impeachment debate/voteDec-1998
32%Clinton impeachment inquiryDec-1998
19%Tobacco settlementDec-1998
16%Kevorkian tape on 60 MinutesDec-1998
14%Indep counsel renewal debateDec-1998
13%Michael J. Fox's illnessDec-1998
8%Exxon Mobil mergerDec-1998
6%AOL Netscape mergerDec-1998
3%Pinochet extradition caseDec-1998
42%News about outcome of electionsNov-1998
36%Hurricane Mitch + rain/mudslidesNov-1998
36%Gingrich's decision to step downNov-1998
34%John Glenn's flight on DiscoveryNov-1998
20%Election of Jesse VenturaNov-1998
18%Latest Mideast peace agreementNov-1998
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32%Ups & downs in US stock marketSep-1998
18%Econ./polit. instability in RussiaSep-1998
17%State/local campaigns/candidatesSep-1998
45%U.S. Capitol ShootingAug-1998
44%U.S. milit. strikes/Sudan & Afgan.Aug-1998
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29%Clinton/Lewinsky allegationsAug-1998
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49%School shooting in Jonesboro, ArkMar-1998
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