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UN blames climate change for freak weather; Chick-fil-A appreciation, and 'kisses'; the end of the 'pepper spray cop'; and more.

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The Slatest: August 1, 2012

U.N. Scientists: Climate Change is Behind Recent Freak Weather

U.N. Scientists: Climate Change is Behind Recent Freak Weather

ICPP members make the case for climate legislation to lawmakers, but have little luck winning over GOP skeptics.

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GLAAD Counters Chick-Fil-A "Appreciation Day" With "Kisses"

GLAAD Counters Chick-Fil-A "Appreciation Day" With "Kisses"

Those on both sides of the gay marriage debate plan competing demonstrations at the chicken chain.

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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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"Pepper Spray Cop" Leaves UC Davis

"Pepper Spray Cop" Leaves UC Davis

Police officer caught on camera dousing Occupy protesters with pepper spray has either resigned or was fired.

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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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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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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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