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Zimmerman's SYG hearing; Facebook's 'Like' button and free speech; face-chewing victim speaks; and more.

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The Slatest: August 9, 2012

Zimmerman Seeks "Stand Your Ground" Hearing

Zimmerman Seeks "Stand Your Ground" Hearing

The neighborhood watch volunteer is expected to take the stand at the pre-trial hearing.

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Scott Brown Takes Issue With Welfare Voter Registration Push

Scott Brown Takes Issue With Welfare Voter Registration Push

The Republican senator says it's a thinly veiled effort to boost turnout for challenger Elizabeth Warren.

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ACLU: Facebook "Like" Is Free Speech

ACLU: Facebook "Like" Is Free Speech

The thumbs-up button is at the center of an emerging First Amendment debate about social media.

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ACLU Challenging Missouri's "Right To Pray" Referendum

ACLU Challenging Missouri's "Right To Pray" Referendum

The constitutional amendment passed by a wide margin, but opponents say voters didn't know the full story.

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Islamist Sect Found Living Underground Without Heat, Sunlight

Islamist Sect Found Living Underground Without Heat, Sunlight

The group, which included 20 or so children, is believed to have lived in the bunker for more than a decade.

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Face-Chewing Victim: He "Ripped Me to Ribbons"

Face-Chewing Victim: He "Ripped Me to Ribbons"

In first interview with police, the 65-year-old homeless man recounts the bizarre attack that left him blind.

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Komen President Resigning in Wake of Controversy

Komen President Resigning in Wake of Controversy

Founder and CEO Nancy Brinker will also take a diminished role in the wake of the fight over Planned Parenthood funding.

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Poll: 8 in 10 Don't Like the Political Media

Poll: 8 in 10 Don't Like the Political Media

Democrats and Republicans finally find something they can agree on.

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July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded in U.S.

July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded in U.S.

All but one of the Lower 48 has seen warmer than usual temperatures over the past year.

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