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Paul Ryan's budget takes center stage, more clout for Tea Party, Egypt's Morsi ousts generals, and other stories from The Slatest.

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The Slatest: August 12, 2012

Campaign: Romney Will Present His Own Budget

Campaign: Romney Will Present His Own Budget

As advisers try to put some distance between Romney and Ryan's budget, Democrats say VP pick is extremist.

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Vice-Presidential Choice Was Cloaked in Secrecy

Vice-Presidential Choice Was Cloaked in Secrecy

Mitt Romney's campaign worked hard at keeping details of the selection process away from the press.

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Egypt's President Orders Retirement of Top Generals

Egypt's President Orders Retirement of Top Generals

Mohamed Morsi dismissed the top two military leaders and canceled a measure that curbed his powers.

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With Ryan, More Clout for Tea Party

With Ryan, More Clout for Tea Party

Once considered a fringe movement, Romney's choice of running mate makes clear it is now at the heart of the party.

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Two Earthquakes in Iran Kill Nearly 300, Injure 5,000

Two Earthquakes in Iran Kill Nearly 300, Injure 5,000

The death toll is likely to continue increasing as hospitals struggle to cope with the injured.

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Romney Calls Ryan

Romney Calls Ryan "the Next President" of the U.S.

President Obama made the same mistake when he introduced Joe Biden as his running mate four years ago.

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U.S. and Turkey Create Unified Syria Task Force

U.S. and Turkey Create Unified Syria Task Force

The two countries agree to prepare for the fall of Syria's president and study a number of options, including a no-fly zone.  

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Democrats Ecstatic Over Romney's Choice for VP

Democrats Ecstatic Over Romney's Choice for VP

"I haven't been this happy waking up since I was 12 and got a BMX for Christmas," one top Democrat said.

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Two Gun Attacks in Afghanistan Kill 6 U.S. Troops

Two Gun Attacks in Afghanistan Kill 6 U.S. Troops

First an Afghan police officer killed three Marines, and later in the day a civilian employee shot three soldiers.

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Time, CNN Suspend Zakaria After He Admits "Terrible Mistake"

Time, CNN Suspend Zakaria After He Admits "Terrible Mistake"

The columnist was caught passing off large chunks of a New Yorker essay as his own.

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