Brooms Up!
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Obama Unveils Epic Ad
A 17-minute, Hollywood-like commercial narrated by Tom Hanks was screened at campaign offices Thursday night. Its central message: the economy is getting better.
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Ishtiaq Mahsud / AP Photo
The Taliban’s New Roadblock
Suspending talks with the U.S., the Taliban deals a setback to peaceful resolution and increases the likelihood of conflict with Taliban-friendly Pakistan, writes Bruce Riedel.
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Mitt's Looming Months of Misery
Mitt used to be thought of as a formidable candidate. But now he’s a punchline and a punching bag. And that isn’t going to change any time soon, writes Michael Tomasky.
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Meet the Little Franco!
Dave Franco is James’s youngest brother. They share the same last name, wavy hair, sly grin—and fascination with the phallus. Dave (and his mom) spoke to Ramin Setoodeh.
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Beijing's Political Civil War
Premier Wen Jiabao's shocking press conference and the ouster of party chief Bo Xilai signals a big showdown by pols who want a more liberal China. By Rosemary Righter.
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Victor R. Caivano / AP Photos
A Right to Lie Over Abortion?
The world of prenatal testing is becoming ever more complicated. Michelle Goldberg on the thorny concept of wrongful birth and doctors who deceive mothers-to-be.
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Kate & Pippa’s Naughty Cousin
Katrina Darling is a fetish model and burlesque dancer who performs a clothes-shedding ‘God Save the Queen’ routine. She tells Marlow Stern what she thinks of the royals.
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Why Was Goldman’s Exec Shocked?
Greg Smith’s resignation in a Times op-ed has hurt the bank’s reputation and its bottom line. But is it surprising the industry's standards have declined? By Zachary Karabell.
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Dictators' Favorite Jams
According to leaked emails, Syria President al-Assad’s iTunes account includes Chris Brown and Leona Lewis. See what Kim Jong-il, Osama, and other tyrants have rocked out to.
High Times
America’s Marijuana Kingpin Tells All
'I'm Innocent'
James Murdoch's Fishy Defense
Watch This!
Hillary's Best Girl Power Moments
Leaked!
Six Revealing Assad Emails
Are Democrats Overconfident About Obama?
The GOP may be engrossed in a demolition derby, but that doesn’t mean Democrats have it in the bag. Newsweek & The Daily Beast’s John Avlon talks with Political Wire’s Taegan Goddard about what’s in store for the general election.
Cheat Sheet, Must Reads From All Over
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1. TRAGIC
U.N.: ‘Brutal Repression’ in Syria
Will tour the country with government. More
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2. NEVER FORGET
David Cameron Visits Ground Zero
Will fly out Thursday night.More
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3. UNSTABLE
Afghan Shooter ‘Snapped’
Had also been drinking.More
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4. UP, UP, UP
S&P; Hits Four-Year High
Buoyed by economic data.More
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5. 17-MINUTE PITCH
Obama Doc Stresses U.S. Comeback
And takes shot at Romney.More
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6. LEGAL
Seattle Attorney to Represent Soldier
Who allegedly shot 16 Afghan civilians.More
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7. FIERY
Biden: GOP Will ‘Bankrupt’ You
They will “bankrupt the middle class.”More
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8. DO NOT GO GENTLE
Blago Gets Lost on Way to Prison
Then gets fast food.More
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9. BUZZED
Male Fruit Flies Seek Alcohol
After being rejected by female fruit flies.More
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10. NOT COOL
Brand Nabbed for iPhone Smash
Allegedly threw photographer’s phone through window. More
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Abdi Wins Women of Impact Award
The Somali humanitarian was honored for her work battling famine, murder, disease, and rape.
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Cameron Crashes the White House
See photos from the state dinner.
25 Deadliest Red Meat Meals
A recent study suggests that eating any red meat at all, whether a 16 oz. T-bone or a slice of lean pork roast, comes with a risk of premature death.
Girl Scouts Turn 100!
Vintage photos of badges and brownies.
Women in the World Highlights
Photos of the inspiring three-day summit.
Beast
Galleries View All More
Best of the Armory
Blake Gopnik's favorites from New York's giant art fair.
Presenting the DVF Awards
Named after summit co-host Diane von Furstenberg, the prizes were awarded to inspiring leaders at the Women in the World summit.
Kardashian Haters
From Jon Hamm calling Kim an ‘(expletive) idiot’ in the new issue of Elle UK to Mariah Carey delivering a Kardashian dis, see more celebs who aren’t buying into the Kardashian kraze.
Real-Life Quidditch!
Inside the Harry Potter-inspired sport's big championship competition.
Photo of the Day
Mario Ruiz, EPA / Landov
Stuck in the Middle
A man is arrested during a rally of high school students in Santiago, Chile.
More Photos of the Day
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Courtesy of Pace Gallery, NY
