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PHOTO: President Barack Obama shakes hands with Cuban President Raul Castro during the official memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela at FNB Stadium, Dec. 10, 2013, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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12/10/13 | 11:34 AM ET

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Obama, Raul Castro Shake Hands at Mandela Memorial

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Ex-RNC Chair Ed Gillespie May Run in Va. But Other GOPers Shrug it Off

12/10/13 | 6:02 AM ET

Obama, Bush, Hillary Clinton Share a Ride on Air Force One

12/10/13 | 6:02 AM ET

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12/10/13 | 6:01 AM ET

Netflix Picks Up Mitt Romney Documentary

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