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The Slatest: June 3, 2012

Egyptian Prosecutor To Appeal Mubarak Verdict

Egyptian Prosecutor To Appeal Mubarak Verdict

Protesters took to the streets after court sentenced the former president to life in prison.

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Assad Blames Terrorists for Houla Massacre

Assad Blames Terrorists for Houla Massacre

In his first speech since January, Syria president says country is "facing a war from abroad."

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Wisconsin Prepares for Historic Recall Election

Wisconsin Prepares for Historic Recall Election

Some call it the second most important race of 2012, but others caution against reading too much into the results.

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 Zimmerman Returns to Jail After Bail Was Revoked

 Zimmerman Returns to Jail After Bail Was Revoked

The neighborhood watch volunteer surrendered to police less than an hour before his deadline.

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153 Feared Killed in Nigeria Plane Crash

153 Feared Killed in Nigeria Plane Crash

A Dana Air flight crashed into buildings in a populated area of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, on Sunday.

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Queen Elizabeth Leads Huge Thames Flotilla

Queen Elizabeth Leads Huge Thames Flotilla

A royal pageant the likes of which haven't been seen for 350 years marked her 60th year on the throne.

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Dismal Jobs Report Hits Obama Where it Hurts

Dismal Jobs Report Hits Obama Where it Hurts

The president blames European crisis and calls on Congress to take action on a number of jobs measures.

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Officials Investigate Face-Chewing Photos

Officials Investigate Face-Chewing Photos

The photographs that have gone viral were likely shot by a first responder or medical professional.  

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Bill Clinton: Romney Had a "Sterling Business Career"

Bill Clinton: Romney Had a "Sterling Business Career"

The former president offers some unexpected praise of the presumptive GOP nominee.

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Edwards Jurors Discuss Decision

Edwards Jurors Discuss Decision

"I think he was guilty, but the evidence just was not there for us to prove guilt."

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Prosecutors Won't Charge Reality Show Stars With Bigamy

Prosecutors Won't Charge Reality Show Stars With Bigamy

Local Utah authorities had been investigating the Sister Wives cast for their polygamous lifestyle.

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Police ID Victim in Grisly Mailed Body Parts Case

Police ID Victim in Grisly Mailed Body Parts Case

Meanwhile, the manhunt for the Canadian porn actor suspected of the slaying has moved to France.

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