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The Slatest: April 29, 2012

Chinese Activist Reportedly Under U.S. Protection

Chinese Activist Reportedly Under U.S. Protection

The escaped dissident puts Washington in an uncomfortable position days before high-level talks.

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Weaker Al-Qaida Looks To Affiliates for Attacks

Weaker Al-Qaida Looks To Affiliates for Attacks

The terror group probably can't pull off another Sept. 11 but that doesn't mean it has been defeated.

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Obama Jabs Romney at

Obama Jabs Romney at "Nerd Prom"

The presidential campaign took center stage at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Will Gingrich Cost Himself a Convention Slot?

Will Gingrich Cost Himself a Convention Slot?

He is likely to call it quits Wednesday, but some say the long goodbye should have consequences.

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Secret Service Issues Stricter Rules for Agents

Secret Service Issues Stricter Rules for Agents

CNN identifies the agent who allegedly sparked Colombia scandal through payment dispute with prostitute.

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Romney: Borrow Money From Your Parents

Romney: Borrow Money From Your Parents

The presumptive nominee encourages students to take risks and think twice about majoring in English.

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Decision Could Lead To Wave of Immigration Laws

Decision Could Lead To Wave of Immigration Laws

If the Supreme Court upholds Arizona's law, several states will almost certainly approve similar measures.

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Obama Campaign Suggests Romney Wouldn't Have Killed Bin Laden

Obama Campaign Suggests Romney Wouldn't Have Killed Bin Laden

The president's team continues to make foreign policy a key issue in the November election.

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CDC: Third of U.S. Workers Not Getting Enough Sleep

CDC: Third of U.S. Workers Not Getting Enough Sleep

More than 40 million American workers reported getting less than six hours of shut-eye per night.

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