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Romney, Santorum pull even with Obama; SXSW's 'Homeless Hotspots'; Larry King's new gig; and more from The Slatest.

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The Slatest: March 12, 2012

Obama's Approval Rating Dips Amid High Gas Prices

Obama's Approval Rating Dips Amid High Gas Prices

Romney and Santorum, meanwhile, pull even with the president in head-to-head matchups.

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Justice Department Blocks Texas Voter ID Law

Justice Department Blocks Texas Voter ID Law

The Obama administration rules the law might unfairly harm Hispanic voters in the Lone Star State.

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Taliban Promises Revenge for U.S. Soldier's Killing Spree

Taliban Promises Revenge for U.S. Soldier's Killing Spree

Obama has apologized for the deaths of 16 civilians at the hands of an American soldier.

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"Homeless Hotspots" Spark Controversy at SXSW

"Homeless Hotspots" Spark Controversy at SXSW

An advertising agency's controversial experiment at the Austin tech conference is being met with backlash from the blogosphere.

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One in Five Drop Online Friends Over Political Posts

One in Five Drop Online Friends Over Political Posts

New Pew study shows that people who post about politics tend to be very liberal or very conservative, limiting their appeal.

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Syrian State Media Echoes Assad's "Terrorist" Claim

Syrian State Media Echoes Assad's "Terrorist" Claim

State-run news outlets attempt to shift blame for weekend violence that added to the mounting death toll.

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Larry King To Headline NYT Part-Owner's New Network

Larry King To Headline NYT Part-Owner's New Network

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim is financing the new online project set for launch later this year.

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Santorum: Campaign Teleprompters Should Be Illegal

Santorum: Campaign Teleprompters Should Be Illegal

"A leader isn't just about what's written on a piece of paper."

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Kony 2012 Group Vows To Address Critics With New Film

Kony 2012 Group Vows To Address Critics With New Film

Invisible Children says it will release a new video to address criticism of its tactics to bring down warlord Joseph Kony.

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CNN Rumored To Be in Talks To Buy Mashable

CNN Rumored To Be in Talks To Buy Mashable

SXSW is abuzz with the news of the possible sale of the popular social media and news site.

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Louis C.K. Withdraws From Washington Media Gala

Louis C.K. Withdraws From Washington Media Gala

The comedian seems eager to avoid controversy after conservatives criticize remarks on Palin.

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Boehner: Some of Country's Dumbest are Lawmakers

Boehner: Some of Country's Dumbest are Lawmakers

"It's just a slice of America," the House speaker says. "We've got 'em all."

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