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The Slatest: May 7, 2012

Obama Cabinet Member Latest To Back Gay Marriage

Obama Cabinet Member Latest To Back Gay Marriage

Arne Duncan voices support one day after Joe Biden declared that he is "absolutely comfortable" with the idea.

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American Hostage Appeals to Obama in Al-Qaida Video

American Hostage Appeals to Obama in Al-Qaida Video

The 70-year-old tells the president that "if you don't accept the demands, then I die."

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Putin Returns as President With Crackdown on Protesters

Putin Returns as President With Crackdown on Protesters

The Russian strongman calls service to his country "the meaning of my whole life."

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Opposition Boycotts Syrian Elections

Opposition Boycotts Syrian Elections

The country's first multi-party elections in five years are underway but opposition forces say they stand little chance of ending the violence.

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The Avengers Destroys Box Office Record

The Avengers Destroys Box Office Record

The super hero movie is expected to take in more than $200 million domestically in opening weekend.

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9/11 Gitmo Detainees Stage

9/11 Gitmo Detainees Stage "Protest" at Hearing

Lawyer says the suspects ignored and disrupted arraignment as a way to highlight "an unjust system."

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Arizona Bans Funding for Planned Parenthood

Arizona Bans Funding for Planned Parenthood

Governor signs controversial bill that cuts off state funds from all organizations that perform abortions.

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