Analysis of breaking news events.

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• Drunken Mob Attacks Election Headquarters Slate's rolling state-by-state coverage of the best polling disasters.
  Dahlia Lithwick Nov. 7, 2006
  
• To Rest in Peace The Ramseys, in a TKO.
  Dahlia Lithwick Aug. 17, 2006
  
• Former Bush Aide Charged in Felony Theft Claude Allen had recently resigned as White House domestic-policy adviser.
  Rachel Shteir March 10, 2006
  
• Ariel Sharon Slate's coverage of the Israeli leader.
  Jan. 5, 2006
  
• As the Lobbyist Turns Slate's take on the Jack Abramoff scandal.
  Jan. 4, 2006