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Libyan leader Moammar Ghadafi (right) speaks with presidents Jacob Zuma of South Africa (left) and Denis Sassou-Nguesso (center) of Congo outside a tent erected at his residence. A delegation from the African Union arrived in Tripoli Sunday in search of a cease-fire agreement. Mahmud Turkia/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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African Union Calls For Cease-Fire

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House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) presents his 2012 federal budget during a news conference on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Paul Ryan's 2012 Budget: Good, Bad AND Ugly?

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The familiar pet was a rare animal until biologist Israel Aharoni set out to find it. istockphoto hide caption

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How The Wild Hamster Was Tamed

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A book cover from the old Sweet Valley High series featuring stylish Jessica and studious Elizabeth. Double Love was the first of over 150 books in the series, introducing the twins — and love interest Todd Wilkins.   hide caption

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Twin Drama Returns in 'Sweet Valley Confidential'

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Bilingual singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno's new album is titled Illustrated Songs. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Gaby Moreno: Lady Learns The Blues, And More

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