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The Slatest: April 22, 2012

Socialist Hollande Ekes Out Victory in France

Socialist Hollande Ekes Out Victory in France

The strong third-place finish for far-right candidate means second round with Sarkozy will likely be close.

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U.S. and Afghanistan Reach Deal on Strategic Pact

U.S. and Afghanistan Reach Deal on Strategic Pact

Details on the agreement were not released but it pledges U.S. support for a decade beyond 2014.

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Wal-Mart Hid Wide-Scale Bribery in Mexico

Wal-Mart Hid Wide-Scale Bribery in Mexico

A New York Times investigation reveals the company chose to ignore credible reports.

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Iran Claims To Be Building Copy of U.S. Drone

Iran Claims To Be Building Copy of U.S. Drone

A senior military official says Tehran has "cracked the codes" to the drone it captured last year.

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John Edwards Goes to Trial

John Edwards Goes to Trial

The former senator will face charges that he used illegal campaign contributions to hide affair.

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Watergate Figure Charles Colson Dies at 80

Watergate Figure Charles Colson Dies at 80

Nixon's "master of dirty tricks" became an evangelical leader after spending seven months in prison.

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Obama Enjoys Big Financial Edge Over Romney

Obama Enjoys Big Financial Edge Over Romney

The president had 10 times more cash in his campaign account at the end of March.

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Three More Secret Service Agents Forced Out

Three More Secret Service Agents Forced Out

As Obama receives first briefing on controversy, Colombia investigates whether prostitutes were under age.

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Security Council Approves More Syria Monitors

Security Council Approves More Syria Monitors

The unanimous vote takes place on the same day that observers visited Homs. 

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Defense Worries Over Zimmerman's Safety

Defense Worries Over Zimmerman's Safety

Lawyers are trying to figure out how to keep Zimmerman safe after he gets out of jail on $150,000 bail.

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