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John Edwards arrives May 29, 2012, at a federal courthouse in Greensboro, N.C., for the seventh day of jury deliberations in his trial on charges of campaign corruption. (Associated Press)

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Trader Edward Radziewicz (left) works May 29, 2012, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** John Edwards, a former presidential candidate, and daughter Cate Edwards return to federal court after a break during the sixth day of jury deliberations in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday. (Associated Press)

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Rocks and colorful glass stones decorate the top of the headstone of U.S. Marine Corps. Lance Corporal Eric William Herzberg. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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Mementos decorate the top of the headstone of U.S. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Joshua Micah Mills. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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A vegetable vendor peeks out from behind a sign promoting arugula at a market in Buenos Aires. (Associated Press)

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Some analysts believe Argentina is headed toward an economic slowdown and that inflation will continue to rise. (Associated Press)

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Memorial Day weekend travel plans serve as a stark reminder of high gasoline prices, which have developed into a common source of complaint among American drivers left with no choice but to pay heavily at the pump. "The oil companies have cornered the market and they are squeezing us for everything we have," said Bob Simpson, 62, of Lodi, N.J. (Associated Press)

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Francois Hollande (left), the new president of France, has pressed the European Union to embrace measures that promote growth. European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (center) said that EU leaders should consider "innovative, or even controversial, ideas." German Chancellor Angela Merkel previously proposed strict fiscal and deficit targets.

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In Dublin, a huge banner depicting Ireland's being bled dry by austerity calls for a "no" vote in the referendum on the European Union's fiscal treaty. (AP Photo/Shawn Pogatchnik)

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A man in a wheelchair shouts slogans outside the Interior Ministry during a protest Thursday in Athens demanding welfare payments. People with disabilities have not received payments for two months. Greece, which has been mired in a financial crisis for 2 1/2 years, has avoided bankruptcy by receiving loans. (Associated Press)