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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday. "I'm willing to make painful compromises to achieve this historic peace," he said. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Netanyahu Pledges Compromises For Peace

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In this photo released by an official website of the Iranian supreme leader's office, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stands in the background. Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran/AP hide caption

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Political Problems Mounting For Iran's Ahmadinejad

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In Joplin today: Some of the destruction. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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'It's Definitely Easier To Engineer For An Earthquake' Than Tornadoes

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The hoodie and sunglasses used by Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, are displayed as Kaczynski's personal items are auctioned off online. Proceeds will benefit the victims' families. David Goldman/AP hide caption

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Unabomber's Criminal Collectibles Up For Auction

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At a "We Are One" union rally in New York City marking the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., protesters called for workers' rights in light of recent "anti-union" legislation in Wisconsin and Ohio. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption

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Collective Bargaining Curbs Spread Across The U.S.

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Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former managing director of the International Monetary Fund, appears for a bail hearing on May 19 in New York. Many had expected Strauss-Kahn to beat French President Nicolas Sarkozy in next year's presidential elections. Richard Drew/Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Strauss-Kahn 'Earthquake' Shakes Up French Election

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Left to right: Alex Westcoat, Andy Fitts and David Bazan. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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David Bazan: Fighting His Conscience

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Bob Dylan performs onstage during the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Michael Douglas. Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI hide caption

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On Bob Dylan's 70th, We Flip Through His 'Back Pages'

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