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GOP debate crumbles after Romney's exit; Colbert's family emergency; Underwear Bomber gets life sentence; and more.

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The Slatest: February 16, 2012

Final Pre-Super Tuesday Debate Crumbles after Romney Bows Out

Final Pre-Super Tuesday Debate Crumbles after Romney Bows Out

Santorum and Paul quickly followed suit, leading to CNN dropping its coverage of the March 1 event.

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"Underwear Bomber" Sentenced to Life in Prison

"Underwear Bomber" Sentenced to Life in Prison

The Nigerian pleaded guilty late last year to trying to bring down an international flight over Detroit.

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Colbert Report Halted Because of Family Emergency

Colbert Report Halted Because of Family Emergency

Details remain scarce but the Comedy Central show is expected to resume production next week.

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Oklahoma Senate Passes Controversial "Personhood" Bill

Oklahoma Senate Passes Controversial "Personhood" Bill

The Sooner State joins Virginia as the latest battlegrounds in the abortion fight.

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Free-Market Think Tank Claims Fraud After Climate Memo Leak

Free-Market Think Tank Claims Fraud After Climate Memo Leak

The Heartland Institute won't confirm the authenticity of the documents but nonetheless is apologizing to donors.

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Santorum Says Tax Returns Show He Doesn't Have "Wealth"

Santorum Says Tax Returns Show He Doesn't Have "Wealth"

The GOP hopeful looks to contrast his finances with those of Mitt Romney.

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U.N. Sees "Almost Certain" War Crimes in Syria

U.N. Sees "Almost Certain" War Crimes in Syria

General Assembly set to offer symbolic rebuke of Assad's crackdown.

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U.S. Interracial Marriage Reaches All-Time High

U.S. Interracial Marriage Reaches All-Time High

New study shows that the rate has nearly tripled in the past 30 years, as something that was once taboo becomes commonplace.

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Most Inmates in Deadly Prison Fire Were Never Charged

Most Inmates in Deadly Prison Fire Were Never Charged

More than half of the prisoners were either awaiting trial or being held under Honduras' strict anti-gang laws.

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Thai Police: Iranians Targeted Israeli Diplomats

Thai Police: Iranians Targeted Israeli Diplomats

Police in Bangkok backed up Israel's claim that Iran was behind Tuesday's bombings.

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Congress Clears Final Stumbling Block on Payroll Package

Congress Clears Final Stumbling Block on Payroll Package

The bipartisan deal comes as something of a surprise after last December's stalemate.

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