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U.S. preps embassy closure; SCOTUS tosses new Texas map; the Barbie ban, the dismembered Hollywood body, and more.

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The Slatest: January 20, 2012

U.S. Prepares to Shutter Embassy in Syria

U.S. Prepares to Shutter Embassy in Syria

Administration officials say they are ready to evacuate all American personnel by the end of the month.

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Supreme Court Throws Out Texas Redistricting Map

Supreme Court Throws Out Texas Redistricting Map

The move leaves the state in danger of losing its relevance in the 2012 GOP primary.

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Changing Autism Definition Raises Questions

Changing Autism Definition Raises Questions

The Times looks at what a new definition might mean for higher-functioning individuals.

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After Afghan Attack, France Threatens Early Troop Pullout

After Afghan Attack, France Threatens Early Troop Pullout

Sarkozy: "We can't accept that a single one of our soldiers be killed by our allies."

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In Crackdown, Iran Confiscates Barbie Dolls

In Crackdown, Iran Confiscates Barbie Dolls

The Islamic Republic shutters dozens of toy stores in a bid to keep out Western culture.

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Police ID Dismembered Hollywood Body

Police ID Dismembered Hollywood Body

LAPD calls off search for more parts after finding severed head, hands and feet.

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Citing Assassination Fears, Rushdie Withdraws From Festival

Citing Assassination Fears, Rushdie Withdraws From Festival

Author: "Paid assassins from the Mumbai underworld may be on their way to Jaipur to 'eliminate' me."

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Senate Postpones PIPA Vote

Senate Postpones PIPA Vote

The move follows this week's Web protests and comes as several of the bill's backers have publicly distanced themselves from it.

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Feds Shutter Megaupload, Anonymous Retaliates

Feds Shutter Megaupload, Anonymous Retaliates

The popular file-sharing site is accused of causing $500 million in damages.

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