MSNBC’s Breaking and Most Viewed News [May ‘11 Series]

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Monday, the FBI trumpeted the news that violent crime dropped 5.5 percent in 2010 while reported property crimes fell 2.8 percent during the economic slowdown.

Source: The 10 most dangerous cities in America

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South African President Jacob Zuma made little headway toward brokering a Libya peace deal in talks with Moammar Gadhafi as eight army officers became the latest senior figures to break with the Libyan leader.

Source: Zuma and Libya hold talks after officers defect

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Moammar Gadhafi is ready for a truce to stop the fighting in his country, the visiting South African president said Monday after meeting the Libyan ruler. Rebels quickly rejected the offer.

Source: S. African president: Gadhafi ready for truce

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Sarah Palin, who is on a tour of historic sites on the East Coast thus renewing speculation she might be testing the waters for a presidential bid, has found a new way to keep her political faithful guessing.

Source: Palin a no-show for fans at Civil War battlefield

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The mother of Casey Anthony broke down in tears on the witness stand Tuesday as prosecutors played a 911 tape in which she reported her granddaughter missing.

Source: Casey Anthony's mom breaks down on stand