U.S. preps embassy closure; SCOTUS tosses new Texas map; the Barbie ban, the dismembered Hollywood body, and more.

The Slatest: January 20, 2012 U.S. Prepares to Shutter Embassy in Syria Administration officials say they are ready to evacuate all American personnel by the end of the month. READ FULL STORY Supreme Court Throws Out Texas Redistricting Map The move leaves the state in danger of losing its relevance in the 2012 GOP primary. READ FULL STORY Changing Autism Definition Raises Questions The Times looks at what a new definition might mean for higher-functioning individuals. READ FULL STORY After Afghan Attack, France Threatens Early Troop Pullout Sarkozy: "We can't accept that a single one of our soldiers be killed by our allies." READ FULL STORY In Crackdown, Iran Confiscates Barbie Dolls The Islamic Republic shutters dozens of toy stores in a bid to keep out Western culture. READ FULL STORY Police ID Dismembered Hollywood Body LAPD calls off search for more parts after finding severed head, hands and feet. READ FULL STORY Citing Assassination Fears, Rushdie Withdraws From Festival Author: "Paid assassins from the Mumbai underworld may be on their way to Jaipur to 'eliminate' me." READ FULL STORY Senate Postpones PIPA Vote The move follows this week's Web protests and comes as several of the bill's backers have publicly distanced themselves from it. READ FULL STORY Feds Shutter Megaupload, Anonymous Retaliates The popular file-sharing site is accused of causing $500 million in damages. READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: Weigel: Rick Perry's Shambling Last Day on the Campaign Trail If You Want People To Ride the Subway, Do You Make It Cozy or Do You Make It Efficient? Ralph Fiennes Turns Coriolanus Into a Taut Action Thriller Why Do Recession-Racked Americans Root for Downton Abbey's Aristocrats? Why Is San Francisco So Liberal? The Charming Twitter Bot That Corrects Everyone Who Misspells the Phrase Sneak Peek Why It's So Hard To Find Decent Cheddar Cheese Help! Should I Skip a Wedding Because My Girlfriend Kissed Three of the Groomsmen? More from The Slatest: U.S. Prepares to Shutter Embassy in Syria Police ID Dismembered Hollywood Body Feds Shutter Megaupload, Anonymous Retaliates In Crackdown, Iran Confiscates Barbie Dolls Supreme Court Throws Out Texas Redistricting Map After Afghan Attack, France Threatens Early Troop Pullout Changing Autism Definition Raises Questions Citing Assassination Fears, Rushdie Withdraws From Festival Senate Postpones PIPA Vote Romney, Gingrich Tied in S.C. Polls

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