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Mexico rocked by quake; Obama appeals to Iranians; Clinton cheers Earhart expedition; Texas educators forced to apologize to agnostics; and more.

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The Slatest: March 20, 2012

Stressing Shared "Humanity," Obama Makes Direct Appeal to Iranian People

Stressing Shared "Humanity," Obama Makes Direct Appeal to Iranian People

The president looks to quell rising tensions between the Islamic Republic and the West.

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Major Earthquake Rocks Mexico

Major Earthquake Rocks Mexico

USGS estimates the 7.6 magnitude quake's epicenter was in the state of Guerrero.

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Syrian Opposition Accused of Human Rights Abuses

Syrian Opposition Accused of Human Rights Abuses

Human rights watchdog asks opposition leaders to condemn torture, kidnappings and executions.

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Judge Forces Texas Educators to Apologize to Agnostic Family

Judge Forces Texas Educators to Apologize to Agnostic Family

A federal judge issued what he called a "non-Kumbaya" order in hopes of settling the dispute.

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House GOP Unveils New Budget Plan

House GOP Unveils New Budget Plan

Money Box: Paul Ryan breaks new ground in tax reform vagueness.

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Clinton Cheers New Bid to Solve Amelia Earhart Mystery

Clinton Cheers New Bid to Solve Amelia Earhart Mystery

Scientists hope a 1937 photo holds the key to finding out what happened to the famous pilot.

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Gunman May Have Filmed Jewish School Shooting

Gunman May Have Filmed Jewish School Shooting

Authorities say the killer was wearing a camera around his neck as he killed three children and one adult at a French school Monday.

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Feds Will Investigate Shooting of Black Teen in Fla.

Feds Will Investigate Shooting of Black Teen in Fla.

Trayvon Martin's shooter says he acted in self-defense, but phone calls placed just before the shooting raise questions.

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Bombings Rock Iraq on Anniversary of U.S. Invasion

Bombings Rock Iraq on Anniversary of U.S. Invasion

At least 49 are dead as Iraq prepares to host the Arab League Summit for the first time in 20 years.

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NYT to Halve Free Online Access

NYT to Halve Free Online Access

The paper announced plans Tuesday to impose a stricter paywall on its website.

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Russian Translation of Iron Lady Goes Off Script

Russian Translation of Iron Lady Goes Off Script

Thatcher is portrayed as a Hitler-loving leader who wants to crush the working class.

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