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Ex-Liberian prez gets 50 years; Obama learns why you shouldn't say 'Polish death camp'; Ravi says he's sorry; and more.

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The Slatest: May 30, 2012

Former Liberian President Sentenced to 50 Years

Former Liberian President Sentenced to 50 Years

Charles Taylor was the first former head of state to be convicted in international court since the Nuremburg trials.

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Poland Angered By Obama's "Death Camp" Reference

Poland Angered By Obama's "Death Camp" Reference

The president's poor choice of words during a medal ceremony has upset Polish politicians.

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Dharun Ravi Offers First Public Apology

Dharun Ravi Offers First Public Apology

The former Rutgers student will begin his 30-day jail sentence on Thursday.

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China, Russia Continue To Block Syrian Intervention

China, Russia Continue To Block Syrian Intervention

Meanwhile, U.N. observers on the ground report still more civilian casualties.

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Michelle Obama Denies Rumors of Senate Run

Michelle Obama Denies Rumors of Senate Run

The first lady is in the midst of a weeklong media blitz centered around her new book.

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Folk Musician Doc Watson Dead at 89

Folk Musician Doc Watson Dead at 89

Brow Beat: Best known for his versatile guitar pickingm, he seemed to many folk revivalists the embodiment of traditional music.

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NATO Says Airstrike Killed Al-Qaida's No. 2 in Afghanistan

NATO Says Airstrike Killed Al-Qaida's No. 2 in Afghanistan

Sakhr al-Taifi is said to have led attacks against coalition and NATO forces and carried out other high-level commands from group leaders.

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