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The Slatest: June 19, 2012

Out of Options in Britain, Assange Seeks Asylum in Ecuador

Out of Options in Britain, Assange Seeks Asylum in Ecuador

WikiLeaks founder turns to the Latin American country in a last-ditch effort to avoid extradition to Sweden.

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Sandusky Defense Suggests Police Tampered With Accusers

Sandusky Defense Suggests Police Tampered With Accusers

In a tape played in court, a state investigator tells an accuser: "We need you to tell us that this happened."

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Senators Ask SCOTUS To Televise Obamacare Decision

Senators Ask SCOTUS To Televise Obamacare Decision

The bipartisan leaders explain the case is "as important and consequential as any in recent Court history."

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U.N. Questions Obama's Use of Drone Strikes

U.N. Questions Obama's Use of Drone Strikes

The Human Rights Council is asking the U.S. to justify the controversial tactic and its high civilian casualty rate.

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Pew: New Asian Immigrants Now Outnumber Hispanics

Pew: New Asian Immigrants Now Outnumber Hispanics

Observers say the new trend reflects a changing labor market that now favors high-skilled workers.

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Obama Uses "Spanish Oprah" To Target Hispanic Voters

Obama Uses "Spanish Oprah" To Target Hispanic Voters

The president's team is out with a new Spanish-language ad in a trio of Hispanic-heavy battleground states.

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Prominent W.Va. Dems To Skip DNC

Prominent W.Va. Dems To Skip DNC

A trio of high-profile Democrats facing their own re-elections look to distance themselves from President Obama.

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Microsoft Unveils "Surface" Tablet To Challenge IPad

Microsoft Unveils "Surface" Tablet To Challenge IPad

But the company keeps the price and release date a secret for now.

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Google Report Cites "Alarming" Rise in U.S. Removal Requests

Google Report Cites "Alarming" Rise in U.S. Removal Requests

Transparency report suggests attempts at political censorship are on the rise in Western countries. 

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Roger Clemens Acquitted of Perjury

Roger Clemens Acquitted of Perjury

A jury found the MLB great not guilty on all six counts related to his 2008 testimony before Congress.

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