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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Panetta's close call in Afghanistan; Nike sorry for St. Paddy's Day gaffe; Russia shoots for the moon; and more.

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The Slatest: March 14, 2012

Afghan Crashes Truck as Panetta's Plane Lands

Afghan Crashes Truck as Panetta's Plane Lands

Pentagon officials haven't confirmed whether the driver meant to attack the Defense Secretary upon his arrival in an unnanounced visit.

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Goldman Sachs Director Quits, Calls Firm "Toxic"

Goldman Sachs Director Quits, Calls Firm "Toxic"

Greg Smith announced his resignation in a blistering open letter published in the New York Times.

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In First, ICC Finds African Warlord Guilty of Using Child Soldiers

In First, ICC Finds African Warlord Guilty of Using Child Soldiers

The landmark verdict against Thomas Lubanga comes amid the Kony 2012 campaign that has generated renewed interest on the topic.

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Nike Says It's Sorry For "Black and Tan" Naming Gaffe

Nike Says It's Sorry For "Black and Tan" Naming Gaffe

The shoemaker apologizes for sneakers that share a name with British forces accused of murdering Irish citizens.

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Obama Adviser Backs Out of Bill Maher Appearance

Obama Adviser Backs Out of Bill Maher Appearance

The president's re-election campaign is distancing itself from the late-night host for now.

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Russia Aims To Put Cosmonaut on Moon by 2030

Russia Aims To Put Cosmonaut on Moon by 2030

The mission would occur some six decades after Neil Armstrong set foot on the white orb.

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Syrian Rebel Stronghold Falls After Four-Day Raid

Syrian Rebel Stronghold Falls After Four-Day Raid

Meanwhile, the Assad regime claims it has responded "positively" to a visit from the U.N. envoy.

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