Mexico rocked by quake; Obama appeals to Iranians; Clinton cheers Earhart expedition; Texas educators forced to apologize to agnostics; and more.

The Slatest: March 20, 2012 Stressing Shared "Humanity," Obama Makes Direct Appeal to Iranian People The president looks to quell rising tensions between the Islamic Republic and the West. READ FULL STORY Major Earthquake Rocks Mexico USGS estimates the 7.6 magnitude quake's epicenter was in the state of Guerrero. READ FULL STORY Syrian Opposition Accused of Human Rights Abuses Human rights watchdog asks opposition leaders to condemn torture, kidnappings and executions. READ FULL STORY Judge Forces Texas Educators to Apologize to Agnostic Family A federal judge issued what he called a "non-Kumbaya" order in hopes of settling the dispute. READ FULL STORY House GOP Unveils New Budget Plan Money Box: Paul Ryan breaks new ground in tax reform vagueness. READ FULL STORY Clinton Cheers New Bid to Solve Amelia Earhart Mystery Scientists hope a 1937 photo holds the key to finding out what happened to the famous pilot. READ FULL STORY Gunman May Have Filmed Jewish School Shooting Authorities say the killer was wearing a camera around his neck as he killed three children and one adult at a French school Monday. READ FULL STORY Feds Will Investigate Shooting of Black Teen in Fla. Trayvon Martin's shooter says he acted in self-defense, but phone calls placed just before the shooting raise questions. READ FULL STORY Bombings Rock Iraq on Anniversary of U.S. Invasion At least 49 are dead as Iraq prepares to host the Arab League Summit for the first time in 20 years. READ FULL STORY NYT to Halve Free Online Access The paper announced plans Tuesday to impose a stricter paywall on its website. READ FULL STORY Russian Translation of Iron Lady Goes Off Script Thatcher is portrayed as a Hitler-loving leader who wants to crush the working class. READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: Republican Voters Say They Want Strong Executive Experience. So Why Are They Voting for Rick Santorum? Yes, Europe Has More Economic Mobility Than the U.S.—but Europeans Are Still Snobs Of Course Birth Control Pills Should Be Sold Over the Counter. No, They Do Not Interact Badly With Antibiotics. Does Being Dehydrated Make You Hypersexual? "Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up?" Is the Best Political Video of 2012 Mike Daisey Didn't Just Commit a Crime Against Journalism—He Betrayed His Own Art Wendy's Passes Burger King as No. 2 Help! My Wife Wants To Fertilize the Garden With Our Own Feces. Is That a Good Idea? More from The Slatest: Stressing Shared "Humanity," Obama Makes Direct Appeal to Iranian People Major Earthquake Rocks Mexico Judge Forces Texas Educators to Apologize to Agnostic Family Clinton Cheers New Bid to Solve Amelia Earhart Mystery Russian Translation of ''Iron Lady Goes Off Script NYT to Halve Free Online Access Bombings Rock Iraq on Anniversary of U.S. Invasion Gunman May Have Filmed Jewish School Shooting Feds Will Investigate Shooting of Black Teen in Fla. Syrian Opposition Accused of Human Rights Abuses

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