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North Korea's military fires missiles during a drill in this undated photo released Oct. 6, 2010, by the Korean Central News Agency. North Korea has agreed to stop nuclear activities and allow inspections, while the U.S. says it will provide food aid to the country. Korean Central News Agency/AP hide caption

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N. Korea To Halt Nuclear Tests; U.S. To Provide Aid

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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney shakes hands at a campaign rally at Capital University in Bexley, Ohio, on Wednesday. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Delegate Process Could Make Race A Long(er) Haul

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An health official wearing protective gear culls a bird at a poultry farm after a naturally occurring bird flu virus was detected near Agartala, India, in January. Sushanta Das/AP hide caption

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Expert Panel To Give Controversial Bird Flu Research A Second Look

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Many experts say reducing mortgage principal can help troubled homeowners stay in their homes. But two of the nation's largest mortgage holders, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have not signed on to the idea. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Fannie, Freddie Won't Write Down Mortgage Principal

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Then-Sen. John F. Kennedy participates in a question-and-answer session with the Ministers' Association of Greater Houston on Sept. 12, 1960, in Houston. In a speech to the group, Kennedy addressed concerns about his Catholicism and his run for the presidency. Houston Chronicle/AP hide caption

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Is Rick Santorum Missing JFK's Point On Religion?

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The film Act of Valor, commissioned by the Naval Special Warfare Command, uses active-duty SEALs and professional actors to tell a fictional story. Courtesy of IATM LLC/Relativity Media hide caption

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Movies' March With The Military As Old As Hollywood

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(FILES) In a picture taken on July 13, 2011 then News International Chairman and Chief Executive James Murdoch arrives for work in east London. Warren Allott/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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James Murdoch Steps Down As Executive Chairman Of News International

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