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The Slatest: May 6, 2012

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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Socialist François Hollande Wins French Presidency

Socialist François Hollande Wins French Presidency

Nicolas Sarkozy is the 11th European leader to be kicked out of power since the economic crisis.

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Biden

Biden "Absolutely Comfortable" With Gay Marriage

The vice president sends a nod to gay-rights movement but White House insists there's no change in policy.

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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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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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Obama Targets Romney in Campaign Launch

Obama Targets Romney in Campaign Launch

President targets battleground states for rallies that are billed as the formal reelection bid kickoff.

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Kentucky Derby Rocked by Murder Mystery

Kentucky Derby Rocked by Murder Mystery

Police open homicide investigation after a body is found in the stable area of Churchill Downs.

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Fears Grow Over Chen's Fate After Clinton Leaves

Fears Grow Over Chen's Fate After Clinton Leaves

Some insist Beijing is happy to get rid of a high-profile dissident but note things could get worse for activists.

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Bill Clinton Records Ad Against N.C. Amendment

Bill Clinton Records Ad Against N.C. Amendment

The measure that has a good chance of passing would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

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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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