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Beastie Boys co-founder dead at 47; family to donate Seau's brain; Japan goes nuke free; and more.

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The Slatest: May 4, 2012

U.S. Expects China To OK Dissident's Study Abroad

U.S. Expects China To OK Dissident's Study Abroad

The deal could bring an end to the diplomatic standoff over Chen Guangcheng.

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Beastie Boys Co-Founder Dead at 47

Beastie Boys Co-Founder Dead at 47

Adam Yauch, also known as MCA, was diagnosed with cancer in 2009.

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Family To Donate Seau's Brain For Study

Family To Donate Seau's Brain For Study

There has been widespread speculation that repeated blows to the NFL great's head during his career played a role in his suicide.

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Seventh Grader Spots Inaccurate Map at NYC's Met

Seventh Grader Spots Inaccurate Map at NYC's Met

"The front desk didn't believe me," the teen said. "I'm only a kid."

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Slow Hiring in April, Unemployment Drops

Slow Hiring in April, Unemployment Drops

The latest jobs report sends mixed messages on the strength of the economy.

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FAMU Hazing Death Suspects Turn Themselves In

FAMU Hazing Death Suspects Turn Themselves In

One of the suspects was involved in a previous hazing ritual that left one student with a broken leg.

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Computer Use Combined With Exercise May Protect Memory

Computer Use Combined With Exercise May Protect Memory

Mayo Clinic researchers think the two may work together to boost mental fitness in old age.

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Japan's Last Reactor Shuts Down This Weekend

Japan's Last Reactor Shuts Down This Weekend

For the first time since 1966, Japan will be without nuclear power.

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Negative Ads Soar in 2012 Election Season

Negative Ads Soar in 2012 Election Season

New study finds 70 percent of the ads this season go on the attack, up from only 9 percent in 2008.

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Study: Fewer Girls Are Getting Necessary Doses of HPV Vaccine

Study: Fewer Girls Are Getting Necessary Doses of HPV Vaccine

Physicians might not be doing a good enough job explaining that the vaccine is to be administered three times, say researchers.

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