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Monday, April 9, 2012

Facebook buys Instagram; Romney plays nice; March's record-setting heat wave; and more.

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The Slatest: April 9, 2012

Facebook To Buy Instagram

Facebook To Buy Instagram

The social networking titan adds the photo-sharing app to its portfolio.

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Special Prosecutor Won't Use Grand Jury in Trayvon Case

Special Prosecutor Won't Use Grand Jury in Trayvon Case

The state attorney will now decide on her own whether to bring charges against George Zimmerman.

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March Was Hottest on Record for U.S., Scientists Say

March Was Hottest on Record for U.S., Scientists Say

Federal data show every state in the nation experienced a record daily temperature last month.

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With Santorum's Daughter Ailing, Romney Pulls Attack Ad

With Santorum's Daughter Ailing, Romney Pulls Attack Ad

The GOP front-runner plays nice as his main rival leaves the campaign trail to be at his daughter's bedside.

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AOL, Microsoft Strike $1 Billion Patent Deal

AOL, Microsoft Strike $1 Billion Patent Deal

The Internet company's stock soars after it agrees to sell more than 800 of its patents to Microsoft.

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Tulsa Shootings Suspects' Bail Set at $9 Million

Tulsa Shootings Suspects' Bail Set at $9 Million

The pair face first-degree murder charges for an alleged rampage through Tulsa's predominantly black neighborhood.

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Study Links Autism to Maternal Obesity

Study Links Autism to Maternal Obesity

A new study suggests that obese mothers have a heightened risk of having an autistic child.

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Syrian Troops Fire Into Turkey

Syrian Troops Fire Into Turkey

The soldiers were apparently pursuing rebels who had attacked a military checkpoint.

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National Review Fires John Derbyshire

National Review Fires John Derbyshire

Move comes after he penned a racist article advising children on how to protect themselves from black people.

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