Holder denies gun probe 'cover-up'; Virginia's new pre-abortion procedure; unrest in Egypt and Syria; the state of America's singles; and more.

The Slatest: February 2, 2012 Holder Denies Operation Fast and Furious "Cover-Up" Republicans and Democrats continue to clash over the botched gun-smuggling probe. READ FULL STORY Washington Poised To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage The effort cleared a major hurdle late Wednesday when it passed the state Senate. READ FULL STORY Only 1 in 3 Americans Wants To Get Married New study shows that for many adults, getting hitched is no longer a priority. READ FULL STORY Report: Government's No-Fly List Doubles in 1 Year A broader definition of who qualifies has led to a ballooning roster of those barred from flying. READ FULL STORY Virginia To Require Abortion-Seekers To Get Ultrasound State will become the seventh in the nation with similar pre-procedure counseling measures. READ FULL STORY After Deadly Soccer Riots, Egyptians Blame Military Several lawmakers suggest the ruling military intentionally let the violence occur. READ FULL STORY Syria Cracks Down on Hama Massacre Commemoration Assad whitewashes the red-painted city while Russia shows little sign of budging from its support of Assad regime. READ FULL STORY Treasure Hunter Says He's Spotted $3 Billion Find The WWII-era merchant ship is believed to have been transporting payment from the Soviet Union to the U.S. when it was torpedoed. READ FULL STORY Blizzards Strand 11,000 in Serbia's Remote Mountains Eastern Europe's unusual cold spell has already claimed the lives of 122 as cold persists. READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: "I'm Not Concerned About the Very Poor": Will It Be Romney's "Guns and Religion"? Donald Trump's Romney Endorsement: Who Wins, Who Loses? If You're Not Putting Chocolate in Your Chili, You're Doing It Wrong Most Americans Support Legalizing Pot. Will Politicians Ever Take the Idea Seriously? Yglesias: Ben Bernanke Is Wrong About Debt and Interest Rates Why Do I Have 60,000 Followers on Facebook? And Why Do They Post Such Cheesy Come-ons? The Artist Who Throws Herself at Men. Literally. Can You Sue Pfizer if Your Birth Control Pills Fail? More from The Slatest: Syria Cracks Down on Hama Massacre Commemoration Holder Denies Operation Fast and Furious "Cover-Up" Blizzards Strand 11,000 in Serbia's Remote Mountains Only 1 in 3 Americans Wants To Get Married Trump to Endorse Romney Virginia To Require Abortion-Seekers To Get Ultrasound Treasure Hunter Says He's Spotted $3 Billion Find Report: Government's No-Fly List Doubles in 1 Year Washington Poised To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage After Deadly Soccer Riots, Egyptians Blame Military

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