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Obama's swing-state lead; RIP Gore Vidal; Tea Party wins in Texas; and more.

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The Slatest: August 1, 2012

Poll: Obama Leads in 3 Swing States

Poll: Obama Leads in 3 Swing States

But Romney still has the advantage when it comes to the economy.

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Gore Vidal Dead at 86

Gore Vidal Dead at 86

The celebrated author and playwright died at his California home of complications of pneumonia.

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Tea Party Favorite Wins GOP Runoff in Texas

Tea Party Favorite Wins GOP Runoff in Texas

Ted Cruz will now be the overwhelming favorite to win the Senate race this fall.

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Illinois Gov. Proposes Ban on Assault Weapons

Illinois Gov. Proposes Ban on Assault Weapons

Pat Quinn: "We should show the nation that when something really bad happens... that we don't stand idly by, we take action."

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TetraPak Heir Pleads Guilty to Preventing Burial of Wife's Body

TetraPak Heir Pleads Guilty to Preventing Burial of Wife's Body

Hans Rausing kept his wife's decomposing body in his London home for more than two months.

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Harry Reid Speculates Romney "Didn't Pay Taxes for 10 Years"

Harry Reid Speculates Romney "Didn't Pay Taxes for 10 Years"

The Democrat admits he doesn't know if that's true, but doesn't let that slow down his attack.

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