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Your congressman is richer than you are; Court docs show Newt, not first ex, filed for divorce; and more from The Slatest.

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The Slatest: December 27, 2011

Data Shows Widening Wealth Gap Between Lawmakers, Constituents

Data Shows Widening Wealth Gap Between Lawmakers, Constituents

Roughly half of all congressmen are now millionaires.

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Court Docs Show Gingrich, Not First Wife, Filed For Divorce

Court Docs Show Gingrich, Not First Wife, Filed For Divorce

The GOP hopeful, however, maintains that it was Jackie Battley who pushed for the split.

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White House Ready to Allow Yemen's Troubled Leader to Get U.S. Care

White House Ready to Allow Yemen's Troubled Leader to Get U.S. Care

The visit's details, however, are still being worked out.

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Assad Steps Up Crackdown As Monitors Enter Syria

Assad Steps Up Crackdown As Monitors Enter Syria

Tanks fire on neighborhoods; 23 dead despite regime's claim to accept peace deal.

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Kim Jong-un Meets With South Koreans for First Time

Kim Jong-un Meets With South Koreans for First Time

North's new leader solidifies role, hosts cordial visit with delegates from South.

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Gunman Dressed as Santa Slaughters Family on Christmas

Gunman Dressed as Santa Slaughters Family on Christmas

Police find seven dead amid unwrapped presents in suburban Texas apartment.

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U.S. Vows to Help Nigeria Find Christmas Bombers

U.S. Vows to Help Nigeria Find Christmas Bombers

Death toll rises in church attacks blamed on radical Muslim sect.

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Icebreaker Attempts Rescue of Ship Stranded in Antarctica

Icebreaker Attempts Rescue of Ship Stranded in Antarctica

South Korean vessel reaches Russian ship and 32 crew, stuck in thick sea ice for 10 days.

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Gingrich, Perry Won't Be On Va. Ballot

Gingrich, Perry Won't Be On Va. Ballot

Both candidates failed to submit 10K signatures, says the Republican Party of Virginia

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Ancient Seal Found in Jerusalem

Ancient Seal Found in Jerusalem

The rare clay seal is about 2,000 years old.

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