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Sandusky defense rests; Obama's double-digit lead; Rielle Hunter's tell-all; and more.

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The Slatest: June 20, 2012

Defense Rests Without Calling Sandusky

Defense Rests Without Calling Sandusky

Both sides will make closing arguments Thursday before the jury begins deliberations.

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Obama Grants Executive Privilege in Fast and Furious Standoff

Obama Grants Executive Privilege in Fast and Furious Standoff

But House Republicans look unlikely to stop a scheduled vote to hold Eric Holder in contempt of Congress.

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Obama Opens Up Double-Digit Lead on Romney

Obama Opens Up Double-Digit Lead on Romney

But the new poll shows its more a matter of voters' concerns about the GOP challenger.

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Pelosi Calls For Constitutional Abrogation Of The Debt Ceiling

Pelosi Calls For Constitutional Abrogation Of The Debt Ceiling

"This isn't just about credit ratings, it's about the dynamism of our economy."

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Rielle Hunter Recounts "Extraordinary Night" With Edwards

Rielle Hunter Recounts "Extraordinary Night" With Edwards

The former White House hopeful's mistress calls Elizabeth a "witch on wheels."

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Legislative Divide Kills N.Y. Bid to Decriminalize Pot

Legislative Divide Kills N.Y. Bid to Decriminalize Pot

Gov. Cuomo's proposal was aimed at curbing "stop and frisk" arrests in New York City.

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U.S. Soldiers Face Disciplinary Action for Quran Burning

U.S. Soldiers Face Disciplinary Action for Quran Burning

But the military is recommending that the service members not face criminal charges.

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Cambridge Considers Ban on Oversized Sugary Drinks

Cambridge Considers Ban on Oversized Sugary Drinks

Undaunted by the backlash in NYC, the city's mayor starts her own local battle.

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Dickerson: Romney's Mormonism Could Actually Be His Strongest Selling Point

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Thanks, Hollywood, for Perpetuating the Dumb "Fiery-Redhead" Trope

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Kaplan: Brett McGurk Was To Be the Perfect Ambassador to Iraq. How a Disgusting Smear Campaign Undid Him.

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The Real Reason New Yorker Writer Jonah Lehrer Plagiarized Himself

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Kids Used To Take Drugs To Be Rebellious. Now They Take Them To Get Better Grades. How Sad.

Are Gay Parents Bad for Kids? Mark Regnerus and Will Saletan Fight It Out.

Are Gay Parents Bad for Kids? Mark Regnerus and Will Saletan Fight It Out.

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