George W. (quietly) backs Romney; Law prof shows Texas executed innocent man; Facebook eyes $100B valuation; and more.

The Slatest: May 15, 2012 George W. Bush Offers Quiet Endorsement of Romney But the former president opts against a high-profile public event in favor of a much smaller stage. READ FULL STORY Report: Texas Executed Innocent Man A Columbia law professor and his students detail how a death-row inmate's mistaken-identity claim was in fact the real deal. READ FULL STORY Colorado Republicans Kill Same-Sex Civil Union Bill A GOP-controlled panel blocked the measure from reaching the floor, where it was expected to pass. READ FULL STORY DSK Files $1 Million Countersuit Against Hotel Maid The former IMF chief claims that Diallo's allegations of sexual assault caused did "grievous harm" to his career and personal life. READ FULL STORY Facebook Eyes $100 Billion Valuation With IPO Range Raise That figure would make the social media company worth more than either McDonald's or Citigroup. READ FULL STORY Hollande Sworn in as French President The Socialist vows to push back against a European budget-cutting pact championed by his predecessor. READ FULL STORY Edwards To Call Eldest Daughter to Stand Cate is expected to tell the courtroom of her father's love for her now-deceased mother. READ FULL STORY Ex-News Corp. Exec Charged in Phone-Hacking Scandal Rebekah Brooks and five others will be prosecuted for their role in an attempted cover-up. READ FULL STORY Sophia, Jacob Were 2011's Top Baby Names But a certain reality television show likely helped fuel the rise of no. 2 on the boys' list. READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: Saletan: Republicans Made Gay Marriage a Wedge Issue. Now It's Come Back To Hurt Them. How the Design of the Telephone Has Changed in the Last 136 Years Wes Anderson Explains Why He's So Obsessed With Childhood Is It OK To Use They Instead of He or She? Can Fox Repeat Its "Adorkable" New Girl Success With Mindy Kaling? What Thomas Jefferson's World Sounded Like Help! My Boyfriend Has a Mannequin Named Barbara. He Kisses Her. More from The Slatest: George W. Bush Offers Quiet Endorsement of Romney Report: Texas Executed Innocent Man Hollande Sworn in as French President DSK Files $1 Million Countersuit Against Hotel Maid Facebook Eyes $100 Billion Valuation With IPO Range Raise Colorado Republicans Kill Same-Sex Civil Union Bill Edwards To Call Eldest Daughter to Stand Ex-News Corp. Exec Charged in Phone-Hacking Scandal Obama Gives Barnard Commencement Speech New GOP Super PAC Looks To Harness Youth Vote

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