Latest Afghan headache: viral urination video; Mormons feel misunderstood; Nigerian oil strike; and more from The Slatest.

The Slatest: January 12, 2012 U.S. Promises Full Investigation of Apparent Corpse Abuse Tape A disturbing video appearing to show Marines urinating on Afghan corpses could cloud Taliban peace talks. READ FULL STORY Judge Blocks Release of 21 of Barbour's Pardoned Inmates Meanwhile, the outgoing governor defends his decision to give reprieves to roughly 200, including more than a dozen convicted murderers. READ FULL STORY New Study: Mormons Feel Misunderstood As one of their own makes a push for the White House, leaders attempt to educate the public. READ FULL STORY Nigerian Oil Union Threatens Shutdown Nationwide strike protesting the government's removal of oil subsidies escalates. READ FULL STORY Elizabeth Warren Bests Brown in 4Q Fundraising Battle But the money pours in for both Bay State campaigns ahead of a high-profile November showdown. READ FULL STORY Gingrich Backtracks on Bain Criticism The GOP contender claims that Obama's "class warfare" makes it impossible to have a rational conversation about the issue. READ FULL STORY North Korea Publishes Official Newspaper in English Brow Beat: From "mysterious snow" to new sporting strategies, see the propaganda machine at work. READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: Why Mitt Is Wrong When He Says Concern About Inequality Is Just "Envy" Clarence Thomas' Bizarre 17-Page Dissent Defending a Totally Untrustworthy Witness Roiphe: What Caitlin Flanagan's New Book Girl Land Gets Wrong About Girls Laura Prepon Is Too Bright and Buoyant To Play Chelsea Handler What It's Like Interviewing for a Job With Arianna Huffington How Do Mormons Party? The U.S. Didn't Shoot Down Russia's Mars Probe. But It Could Have. What To Do When a Co-Worker Steals Your Job Title for Her LinkedIn Profile More from The Slatest: New Study: Mormons Feel Misunderstood U.S. Promises Full Investigation of Apparent Corpse Abuse Tape Judge Blocks Release of 21 of Barbour's Pardoned Inmates Nigerian Oil Union Threatens Shutdown Elizabeth Warren Bests Brown in 4Q'Fundraising'Battle Gingrich Backtracks on Bain Criticism Tebow Tops Poll of America's Favorite Pro Athletes Russian Official Suggests Possible Spacecraft Sabotage FCC Loophole May Allow Graphic Anti-Abortion Super Bowl Ads Buchanan Blames MSNBC Absence on "Militant" Gays

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