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Romney's Florida problem; SCOTUS tosses FCC nudity fines; "personhood" push runs out of steam in Ohio; and more.

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The Slatest: June 21, 2012

Romney Camp Said To Ask Gov. Scott To Downplay Economic Gains

Romney Camp Said To Ask Gov. Scott To Downplay Economic Gains

The falling jobless rate in Florida conflicts with the national portrait the White House hopeful is trying to paint for voters.

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SCOTUS Tosses Out FCC Fines For Nudity, Cursing

SCOTUS Tosses Out FCC Fines For Nudity, Cursing

But the high court declined to rule on whether the indecency policy violates the first amendment.

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"Personhood" Push in Ohio Running Short on Support

"Personhood" Push in Ohio Running Short on Support

Anti-abortion organizers say they're unlikely to gather the necessary signatures to land their referendum on the November ballot.

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Judge Tosses 3 of 51 Charges Against Sandusky

Judge Tosses 3 of 51 Charges Against Sandusky

The jury is expected to begin deliberations as soon as Thursday afternoon.

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Bryson Resigns as Commerce Secretary

Bryson Resigns as Commerce Secretary

"I have come to the conclusion that I need to step down to prevent distractions from this critical mission."

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Zimmerman Recounts Shooting in Police Interview

Zimmerman Recounts Shooting in Police Interview

Newly-released audio: "I thought he was going for my firearm, so I grabbed it immediately."

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Poll Shows 1 in 5 Won't Vote For a Mormon

Poll Shows 1 in 5 Won't Vote For a Mormon

But the good news for Mitt Romney is 43 percent couldn't identify him as a LDS member.

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Could Ron Paul's Backers Block Romney's VP Pick?

Could Ron Paul's Backers Block Romney's VP Pick?

An obscure rule change made by the GOP four years ago could provide Paulites an avenue to unleashing convention chaos.

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Research Reveals Why Spammers Claim They're Nigerian 

Research Reveals Why Spammers Claim They're Nigerian 

A new paper claims obvious spam email is used to weed out all but the most gullible people online. 

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Obama Opens Up Double-Digit Lead on Romney

Obama Opens Up Double-Digit Lead on Romney

But the new poll shows its more a matter of voters' concerns about the GOP challenger.

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Rielle Hunter Recounts "Extraordinary Night" With Edwards

Rielle Hunter Recounts "Extraordinary Night" With Edwards

The former White House hopeful's mistress calls Elizabeth a "witch on wheels."

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