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Facebook's board gets first female member; SCOTUS offers split decision; East Coast's rising sea levels; and more.

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The Slatest: June 25, 2012

SCOTUS Strikes Down Parts of Ariz. Immigration Law

SCOTUS Strikes Down Parts of Ariz. Immigration Law

Meanwhile, the wait for the health care ruling continues.

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Sheryl Sandberg Joins Facebook's Board

Sheryl Sandberg Joins Facebook's Board

The COO becomes the first woman on the social networking giant's board of directors.

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Reporter Said To Have Blamed NYT for His Death

Reporter Said To Have Blamed NYT for His Death

Anthony Shadid's cousin claims that the reporter felt pressured by his editors to take the dangerous assignment.

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Study: East Coast Sea Levels Rising Faster Than Global Average

Study: East Coast Sea Levels Rising Faster Than Global Average

Government research suggests increased flooding for a 600-mile stretch that includes New York City and Boston.

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Giant Tortoise, Last of Its Kind, Found Dead

Giant Tortoise, Last of Its Kind, Found Dead

TNC: "Lonesome George" was believed to be the last of the Pinta Island subspecies.

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Police Nab Suspected Architect of Mumbai Militant Rampage

Police Nab Suspected Architect of Mumbai Militant Rampage

The 2008 attacks killed 166 people and wounded another 300 across India's largest city.

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Issa: Obama's Executive Privilege Claim "Overbroad"

Issa: Obama's Executive Privilege Claim "Overbroad"

Obama used executive privilege to shield some documents from a GOP-led investigation into the botched Fast and Furious operation.

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One-Quarter of U.S. Voters Uncommitted in Presidential Race

One-Quarter of U.S. Voters Uncommitted in Presidential Race

A new poll suggests that Romney and Obama will compete for centrist independents as November approaches.

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Feds Sue Two Polygamous Towns

Feds Sue Two Polygamous Towns

The Justice Department alleges that local leaders engaged in an intimidation campaign against the unfaithful.

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Why a Big GOP Win Won't Lead to Deficit Reduction in One Chart

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Can Women Have It All? Dahlia Lithwick, Farhad Manjoo, and Other Slate Staffers Debate.

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The "Breastaurant" Business Is Swelling—Except at Hooters

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What Does the S Button in an Elevator Do? Will You Get in Trouble if You Press It?

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