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The Slatest: June 17, 2012

Rodney King Found Dead in his California Home at 47

Rodney King Found Dead in his California Home at 47

The black man whose 1991 beating by police led to the L.A. riots was found dead in his swimming pool.

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Greek Pro-Bailout Party Wins Critical Election

Greek Pro-Bailout Party Wins Critical Election

The two largest parties committed to staying in the euro are likely to secure a parliamentary majority coalition.

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Romney Is Vague on Immigration Policy

Romney Is Vague on Immigration Policy

He accuses Obama of playing politics, saying a long-term solution is needed but fails to offer details.

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U.S. Air Force Deserter Comes Forward in Sweden

U.S. Air Force Deserter Comes Forward in Sweden

David Hemler has been living in secret since walking off a base in Germany in 1984.

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U.N. Suspends Syria Mission Amid Rising Violence

U.N. Suspends Syria Mission Amid Rising Violence

The head of the operation says observers can't carry out their mission under current conditions.

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Aung San Suu Kyi Receives Nobel 21 Years Late

Aung San Suu Kyi Receives Nobel 21 Years Late

The Burmese opposition leader said the Nobel Peace Prize she won in 1991 ended her sense of isolation.

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Silenced Lawmaker To Perform Vagina Monologues

Silenced Lawmaker To Perform Vagina Monologues

At least nine Michigan legislators will take part in reading the play on the Capitol steps in Lansing.

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