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Nawal El-Saadawi: "50 Pounds and a Chicken to Beat Us"
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Feb 2, 2011
NEWSWEEK's Christopher Dickey chats with the octogenarian author and activist who refused to go home when protests in Cairo turned violent as pro- and anti-Mubarak forces attacked each other.
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Cairo: The View From One Street
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Feb 1, 2011
NEWSWEEK's David Botti snapshots the ebb and flow of protests on a single street off of Cairo's main downtown square during several days of revolt.
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Nicole Kidman, Hot Pants, and Fave Flicks
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
The 'Rabbit Hole' actress shares what movie made her shake it. Plus: Natalie Portman's 'Dirty Dancing' dreams.
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Sex-Scene Secrets
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
How do actors craft a convincing love scene? Well, for starters, some just ... do it.
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James Franco's 'Horrible' Sex Tape
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
When it comes to home movies, the '127 Hours' star reveals "what feels good doesn't always look good."
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Working With James Franco's Nana
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
The difficulties of acting with "real people."
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Calm Down, Nicole
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
Kidman's childhood secret spilled. Plus: what the Royal Family thinks of 'The King's Speech.'
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Broken Bones or Broken Fingernails?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
The actors' surprise answers to their most painful on-the-job injuries.
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Michelle Williams on Playing Marilyn: Va-Va-Voom!
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
The 'Blue Valentine' actress will star as Marilyn Monroe in a new film. Williams discusses learning to sing, walk, and wiggle like the famed actress.
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Natalie Portman's Facebook Secrets
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
What the 'Black Swan' star revealed to 'The Social Network' screenwriter Aaron Sorkin about what student life is really like at Harvard.
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TV High: The Best Job I Ever Had
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
One of our Roundtable actors divulges an unlikely favorite gig.
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Babying Colin
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
How the 'King's Speech' actor gets special treatment on set.
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Annette Bening's Motherly Advice for Mom-to-Be Natalie Portman
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
The star of 'The Kids Are All Right' was eight months pregnant during the 2000 Academy Awards, when she was nominated for best actress. Her tips for preggers Portman.
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Favorite Moments From Past Oscar Roundtables
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
NEWSWEEK's Raina Kelley and Ramin Setoodeh look back at a few choice Roundtable moments including how Penelope Cruz reacted to being called a "whore," why George Clooney decided to move away from neighbor Britney Spears and how strippers changed Brad Pitt's life.
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Fiore: Obamacare Nightmare?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Animator Mark Fiore satirizes the Republican case for repeal of President Obama's health care bill.
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Road Tripping Through the Last Days of Kodachrome
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Dec 28, 2010
In the final days before the use of Kodachrome was discontinued, NEWSWEEK’s K. Ryan Jones documents--in Kodachrome and on video--his drive from New York City to Parsons, Kan., home of Dwayne’s Photo, the last place in the world to process the iconic film.
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Kodachrome Road Trip
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Dec 28, 2010
Photographer Daniel Bayer discusses his love affair with Kodachrome, and how it led him to start ‘The Kodachrome Project’ online, and to travel the country shooting more than a thousand rolls of the film before it became extinct.
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Hooch is Hip: Newsweekers Drink Moonshine
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Dec 28, 2010
Photographer Daniel Bayer discusses his love affair with Kodachrome, and how it led him to start ‘The Kodachrome Project’ online, and to travel the country shooting more than a thousand rolls of the film before it became extinct.
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Fiore on TSA Enhanced Screening Methods
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Nov 24, 2010
Little Suzie Newsykins returns to share her thoughts on the controversial security policies at American airports.
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Gyllenhaal on Sex Scene Secrets
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Animator Mark Fiore places the recent elections in a game-show format, telling us what we’ve won with the new Republican majority.
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Fiore on the Spoils of the Midterms
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
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Who Needs 500 Facebook Friends?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
NEWSWEEK hits the streets to find out what New Yorkers have to say about “National Unfriend Day,” an unofficial national holiday (Nov. 17) declared by talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel. With the help of comedian Jeff Ross and a trusty iPad we help New Yorkers pare down their friends lists.
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Warrior Dreams: Matthew Mellina Reads 'Stenographic Memories'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Matthew Mellina, of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, was deployed to Iraq with the US Army in 2006. He has edited this essay as part of New York University's Iraq Veterans Writing Workshop.
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Warrior Dreams: Maurice Decaul Reads 'Shush'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Maurice Decaul served in Nasiriyah, Iraq in 2003 as a sergeant in the Marines. Now, he's studying history at Columbia University.
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Warrior Dreams: Jason Davis Reads 'The Young Boy'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Jason Davis, a literary journalism student at the University of California Irvine, and a former US Army sergeant, completed two deployments to Iraq with the 101st Airborne. He runs the blog 13stoploss.
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Greeting Card Emergency: For Unsung Heroes
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Nov 10, 2010
Artist David Ellis Dickerson offers a way to thank soldiers, like his father, who are sometimes forgotten because they serve their country in ways other than on the battlefield.
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Standing By Her Man
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Nov 9, 2010
Brooke Brown, the wife of Marine Lance Cpl. David Brown, explains how her life changed after her young husband returned home from Iraq with mild Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD.
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James Franco and Danny Boyle on New Film '127 Hours'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Nov 5, 2010
The actor and the director discuss their latest cinematic collaboration, a film that chronicles the true story of Aaron Ralston, who was trapped in a canyon and had to resort to desperate measures to escape.
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Late Night Obsession: Midterm Mania
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Nov 4, 2010
Following the highly anticipated elections, the hosts of late night try to bring humor to the serious business of politics.
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Kat Von D Talks Tattoos
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Nov 4, 2010
The famous tattoo artist discusses her favorite tattoos, inking Lady Gaga, as well as how she became a world record holder.
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Feinberg on the Post-Election Blues
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Nov 3, 2010
Animator Xeth Feinberg offers a sardonic remedy for the sadness that will surely follow the midterm elections.
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Greeting Card Emergency: Election Day!
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Nov 3, 2010
11/2/10: David Ellis Dickerson gauges the mood of the electorate (and one Australian!) on a potentially historic Election Day.
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Pot: The Perfect Republican Issue?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Nov 3, 2010
John Dennis, who is running for Nancy Pelosi's House seat, is one of few Republicans who support the future legalization of marijuana, and potentially harder drugs. Dennis says it's "high time" for the GOP to embrace a pro-pot platform.
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A Tale of Two Rallies
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Nov 1, 2010
NEWSWEEK looks at the people and personalities who made up the Glenn Beck, Jon Stewart, and Stephen Colbert rallies.
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Getting Out the Black Vote
Author: NEWSWEEK
Sun, Oct 31, 2010
Democrats try to motivate African-Americans in Pennsylvania. But is it too little, too late?
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A Peek Inside a 'Morbid' Museum
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Oct 29, 2010
Curator Joanna Ebenstein gives a tour of Brooklyn's Morbid Anatomy Library, and shows why looking at collections of body parts and imagery, could help people deal with death.
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Midterms and the College Vote: 'Disappointment Abounds'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Oct 29, 2010
NEWSWEEK visits the Yale Political Union to get a read on how young voters, who were so important to Obama's victory in ’08, are approaching the 2010 midterm elections.
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Pet Pampering: What a Dog Wants?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Oct 27, 2010
Julia Szabo spoils her four canines with pet games, height-adjusted water bowls, special diets and even a doggie chiropractor (Video: Tom Mason)
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Greeting Card Emergency: See You at the Polls!
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Oct 27, 2010
With the midterm elections rapidly approaching, artist David Ellis Dickerson issues a final plea for voters to make their vote count.
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Late Night Obsession: Political Roundup
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Oct 26, 2010
The hosts of late night crack wise on sundry political issues, from former President George W. Bush's upcoming memoir to Sarah Palin's mistreatment of an American flag.
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What You Missed: The Midterm Elections in 7 Minutes
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Haven't been paying attention this election season? Here's everything you need to know in brief (Video: Jon Groat)
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Greeting Card Emergency: Midterm Madness
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Artist David Ellis Dickerson helps those who may be struggling through our current election season.
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Fiore on Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
The animator examines the controversial policy on gays serving in the military.
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Late Night Obsession: Delaware Debate Debacle
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Oct 19, 2010
Delaware Senate hopeful Christine O'Donnell is down in the polls, and her recent debate performance on CNN has also failed to impress the comedians of late night.
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Late-Night Obsession: Campaign Controversies
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
10/14/10: Between one candidate for Congress being photographed wearing a Nazi uniform and New York gubernatorial hopeful Carl Paladino's anti-gay gaffes, the hosts of late night have ample material heading into the midterm elections.
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Greeting Card Emergency: When Bad Words Happen to Good People
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Oct 13, 2010
In the wake of California gubernatorial hopeful Jerry Brown's voice-mail scandal, artist David Ellis Dickerson examines what to do in an age when anything private could suddenly become very public.
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Animator Mark Fiore on Wiretapping the Web
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Oct 7, 2010
Fiore introduces “Snuggly the Security Bear,” who will try to ease your mind with respect to the possibility of ubiquitous surveillance in America.
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Greeting Card Emergency: Help! I Lost My Job
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Oct 6, 2010
David Ellis Dickerson offers suggestions for how to console friends or relatives suffering as a result of the tough economy.
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Free Speech Fight
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Oct 5, 2010
Pastor Fred Phelps and several members of the Westboro Baptist Church discuss their upcoming case before the Supreme Court, in which they'll be arguing for their right to picket at military funerals on the grounds of the First Amendment.
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'Mama Grizzlies' on Palin and the Female Candidates of 2010
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
Two self-proclaimed "Mama Grizzlies," supporters of Nevada Senate candidate Sharron Angle, discuss why more women like Angle and Sarah Palin should be elected to office.
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Fiore on Restoring Traditional American Values
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Animator Mark Fiore shows that the idea of returning to America's roots might not be all it's cracked up to be.
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Greeting Card Emergency: As Oprah Goes, So Go We All
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Oprah Winfrey has begun the 25th and final season of her eponymous talk show, and David Ellis Dickerson offers two cards for people who may similarly be facing an impending retirement or career change.
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Dr. Burns's Quest For Truth
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
A New York opthalmologist collects and shares millions of photographs in what he sees as a mission "to help and to heal."
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DADT: Kicked Out But Ready To Go Back
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
Lissa Young’s quest to serve her country again
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"Little America" No More: Faces of Marja Part 1: Human Landscapes
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
The U.S. was so influential in the building up of Marja, Afghanistan, during the 1950s that the surrounding area was nicknamed 'Little America'. Fifty years later, Americans are back, battling to determine the future of the region.
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"Little America" No More: Faces of Marja Part 2: Telling the Story
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
The U.S. was so influential in the building up of Marja, Afghanistan, during the 1950s that the surrounding area was nicknamed 'Little America'. Fifty years later, Americans are back, battling to determine the future of the region.
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"Little America" No More: Faces of Marja Part 3: Female Engagement
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
The U.S. was so influential in the building up of Marja, Afghanistan, during the 1950s that the surrounding area was nicknamed 'Little America'. Fifty years later, Americans are back, battling to determine the future of the region.
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"Little America" No More: Faces of Marja Part 4: Playing Cat and Mouse With the Taliban
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
The U.S. was so influential in the building up of Marja, Afghanistan, during the 1950s that the surrounding area was nicknamed 'Little America'. Fifty years later, Americans are back, battling to determine the future of the region.
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"Little America" No More: Petraeus in Marja: Hearts, Minds and Money
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
The U.S. was so influential in the building up of Marja, Afghanistan, during the 1950s that the surrounding area was nicknamed 'Little America'. Fifty years later, Americans are back, battling to determine the future of the region.
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Late-Night Obsession: The Alaskan Ginger Rogers?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
As Bristol Palin made her debut on ABC's reality-competition show 'Dancing with the Stars,' the late-night hosts looked for coded messages in the judges' scores and speculated as to why Sarah Palin wasn't in the audience.
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Mark Fiore: Cashocracy
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Animator Mark Fiore satirizes the sometimes-shady nature of campaign funding.
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Greeting Card Emergency: The Right Words for Hitchens
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
In light of famed atheist/writer Christopher Hitchens being diagnosed with terminal cancer, David Ellis Dickerson creates two sympathy cards for those who are dying but might not believe in an afterlife.
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Late-Night Obsession: Paladino and the Palomino
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
As the Tea Party picks up steam, its candidates remain sources of controversy that the late-night comics can't ignore. New York gubernatorial hopeful Carl Paladino is a case in point.
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Late-Night Obsession: The Anti-Self-Service Candidate
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Christine O'Donnell has shown she can hold her own at the polls in Delaware, but she's apparently against people 'holding their own' in other respects. The late-night comics can't help but react.
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Being a Demagogue Isn't So Hard
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Animator Mark Fiore tells the tale of Little Susie Newsykins, who spent the summer in the media spotlight by demonizing Muslims.
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Greeting Card Emergency: Swift Forgiveness
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Sep 15, 2010
With Kanye West making musical amends with Taylor Swift at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, artist David Ellis Dickerson offers two cards that can help you heal any emotional wounds.
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Lies Hollywood Told Us About College
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Sep 13, 2010
NEWSWEEK reveals the top five lies about student life and shows you can't trust those college flicks. Check out NEWSWEEK's list of best colleges Monday, September 13, at NEWSWEEK.com
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'Putting the Words in Parents' Mouths'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
The College of the Holy Cross helps parents say goodbye to their kids on freshman move-in day with an ancient ritual given a modern twist. Check out NEWSWEEK's list of best colleges Monday, September 13, at NEWSWEEK.com
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The Unstimulating Stimulus
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 9, 2010
Animator Mark Fiore gives his take on the disappointment over governmental solutions to the nation's economic woes.
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More Than Just Ruins
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Sep 8, 2010
Artists and historians explore and photograph Detroit's abandoned buildings in hopes of protecting them from the wrecking ball.
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Late-Night Obsession: Obama in the Monologues
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Sep 8, 2010
President Obama has been taking heat from conservatives, but now he's in the sights of late-night comics targeting his economic plan, the rumor that New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg may join his staff, and other topics.
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Greeting Card Emergency: The Proposition 8 Blues
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Sep 8, 2010
David Ellis Dickerson showcases two original cards for friends or loved ones who might be suffering from the endless back-and-forth of the gay-marriage battle.
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Mark Fiore: Conservative Media Has God-Complex
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Sep 7, 2010
The animator lampoons what he sees as the right-wing media's double standards.
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Late-Night Obsession: The Presidential Address
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 2, 2010
The late-night hosts crack wise about President Obama's Oval Office address.
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Greeting Card Emergency: Help! My Muslim Friend Is Being Demonized
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Sep 1, 2010
As emotions flare over the proposed Islamic community center to be built near Ground Zero, David Ellis Dickerson creates two greeting cards to help ease the tension.
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Late Night Obsession: A Victory for the Maverick
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
After winning the Arizona Republican primary, incumbent Sen. John McCain gets lampooned by the late-night comics.
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Greeting Card Emergency: Homecomings
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Aug 25, 2010
An embattled actress gets out of rehab early (too soon?) while combat troops can't get home fast enough for the families that await them. David Ellis Dickerson is the author of 'House of Cards'
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Mark Fiore's Tax Cut Wonderland
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The animator comments on tax cuts for the richest Americans.
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Late Night Obsession: Mistrial of the Century?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
The comedians of late night riff on the verdict in the much-watched case against former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, found guilty on only one of 24 counts of corruption.
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EXCLUSIVE: The Complete NEWSWEEK Emmy Roundtable
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 23, 2010
8/23/10: Emmy-nominated actors Matthew Fox, Christina Hendricks, Eric Stonestreet, Bryan Cranston, Connie Britton, and Chris Colfer discuss their worst first gigs, most embarrassing moments, and behind-the-scenes secrets, like how 'Lost' really ended.
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Before They Were Famous
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 23, 2010
NEWSWEEK's 2010 Emmy Roundtable features six actors who have gotten acclaim for their recent work. Watch this video to learn how each of them landed on national television.
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'A Little Intolerant, But Good Reason to Be'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Sun, Aug 22, 2010
Protesters for and against the building of a Muslim community center near Ground Zero talk about their reasons for supporting or opposing the project.
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Politics, Porn, and ... Palin?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Aug 11, 2010
Artist Jonathan Yeo discusses why former Alaska governor and ex-vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is a great subject for a portrait made out of cut-up pieces of pornography. The porno-fied portrait of Palin was listed for $50,000 and sold in early August. Yeo's other subjects include George W. Bush and Sigmund Freud.
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Late Night Obsession: Dr.Laura and the N-word
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
Late-night comedians address the saga of radio show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger, who repeatedly used the N-word while talking to a black caller who was asking for advice about how to deal with racist remarks. Schlessinger later announced that she would be ending her show.
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How I (Sorta) Beat Jet Lag
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
NEWSWEEK's Barbara Kantrowitz attempts to train her body to avoid jet lag in the days before a trip to Europe. Read more about Kantrowitz's one-week experiment at Newsweek.com
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Late Night Obsession: The Ground Zero Mosque
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Aug 17, 2010
As debate rages on about a Muslim worship site being built near the site of the 9/11 attacks, the comics of late night lighten the mood with some stinging satire.
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Late Night Obsession: Flight Attendant Turned National Hero
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
JetBlue employee Steven Slater might be grounded for his outburst on a recent flight, but the jokes about his behavior are still flying.
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Late Night Obsession: Proposition 8
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Aug 10, 2010
The late night comedians react to the overturning of California's controversial ballot initiative that banned gay marriage.
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Breitbart Meets Gettysburg Address in 'Lincolngate'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Aug 5, 2010
Animator Mark Fiore imagines what Abraham Lincoln's famous address might have looked like in a Breitbart-edits-Sherrod TV universe. Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Mark Fiore's political animations appear here every week.
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Sidney Harman Greets NEWSWEEK
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Aug 3, 2010
On Mon, August 2, Sidney Harman signed an agreement to purchase NEWSWEEK from The Washington Post Company. At a meeting with the NEWSWEEK staff in New York that afternoon, the new owner introduced himself to his employees.
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Let LiLo Go!
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
A New York tanning salon rallies for the release of Lindsay Lohan.
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Frenemies and America's Secret Weapon
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Cartoonist Mark Fiore's take on America's super secret war armament in the battle against the Taliban
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Hacker on Why He Turned in Alleged Wikileaks Source
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jul 27, 2010
Adrian Lamo, perhaps best known for hacking into the New York Times computer system, explains why he told authorities that U.S. Pvt. First Class Bradley Manning was the alleged source of the Afghanistan Wikileaks docs. In the video, taken July 18 at the Hackers on Planet Earth 2010 convention, Lamo says Manning came to him with about 260,000 documents, including the Wikileaks "Collateral Murder" video, and that Lamo felt compelled to report the incident in the interest of saving U.S. lives. On July 25, Wikileaks released about 90,000 documents related to the war in Afghanistan, which the Pentagon has so far concluded do not hurt national security nor endanger U.S. troops. Prior to the release of these latest documents, Manning was charged with leaking classified information
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The Smart Phone's Sketchiest Connection
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jul 22, 2010
Mark Fiore's commentary on the news that our biggest gadget makers may inadvertently get their raw ingredients from murderous Congolese militias.
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The Changing Face of Beauty
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
From the flappers of the '20s to the supermodels of the '80s to the beauty icons of today, watch as one face reveals 100 years of beauty ideals. To view more of NEWSWEEK's Beauty Advantage project, visit http://www.newsweek.com/beauty
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Pet Psychic: Paul the Octopus Is Unhappy
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
NEWSWEEK visited an animal medium to find out what celebrity animals are thinking and feeling, including Bo Obama and Paul, the octopus now famous for predicting World Cup matches. For more, read Caroline Dworin's story 'What's Your Pooch Thinking' on Newsweek.com
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'Looksism' Goes Pop
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
From 'Sex and the City' to 'Ugly Betty', how pop culture has portrayed our beauty bias. For more, read Jessica Bennett's story 'The Beauty Advantage' on Newsweek.com.
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The Do's and Don'ts of Made-for-TV Disasters
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Cartoonist Mark Fiore's satirical take on what makes for compelling environmental catastrophe on American airwaves.
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'Buch Grows in Brooklyn
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Jul 9, 2010
Students learn how to ferment their own tea in The Brooklyn Kitchen's Kombucha 101 class. For an article about the health effects of kombucha, check out Newsweek.com
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Authors Darin Strauss, Bill Clegg on Their Memoirs
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jul 8, 2010
The authors of "Half a Life" and "Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man" chat with NEWSWEEk's Jennie Yabroff about their new books; the responses from family, friends, and the public; and what's next after their catharses.
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Mark Fiore's "Economic Fun Fair"
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jul 8, 2010
The cartoonist takes on continued joblessness.
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The Reds Are Back (And for Once It's Not Obama)
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Mark Fiore's hilarious new animation takes on the Russian spy scandal, Sarah Palin, the Tea Party, socialists, and, well, just about every other issue currently in the news.
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Fiore: 'Lifestyles of the Rich & Fossil-Fueled'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Animator Mark Fiore's latest cartoon lampooning BP's response to the Gulf spill crisis.
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PS-22 Chorus: Reflections on the Man in the Mirror
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The young YouTube sensations from Staten Island share their feelings about Michael Jackson's life and death, and perform one of his most beloved songs.
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'Back in Black': Mark Fiore Takes On Bagram Prison Plan
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 16, 2010
The cartoonist's take on the possible deal to share a prison in Afghanistan as a means of interrogating terrorism suspects and President Obama's authorized assassination of Anwar al-Awlaki, who is an American citizen.
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'Trust Me': Mark Fiore on 'Voluntary Regulation'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 9, 2010
The animator takes on government oversight (or the lack thereof) and the BP oil spill, day 51.
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The Daily Obsession: Is This Thing On?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jun 9, 2010
Fresh off her primary election victory, GOP Senate hopeful Carly Fiorina was caught by an open mic making fun of rival candidate Barbara Boxer's hair.
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The Late Night Obsession: Clean Up or Shut Up
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jun 9, 2010
The comics of late night take BP to task for the company's claims that it has the oil cleanup situation under control.
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The Daily Obsession: Ladies' Night Out at the Primaries
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jun 9, 2010
Several women emerged victorious in last night's primary battles, but no victory was more surprising than that of incumbent Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln, who won her Democratic runoff after a contentious race.
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The Daily Obsession: Obama Talks Tough on BP
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jun 8, 2010
After being criticized for not showing enough emotion about the BP oil spill, President Obama had some harsh words for the company during an interview with Matt Lauer.
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The Late Night Obsession: The Trials of Helen Thomas
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jun 8, 2010
The veteran White House reporter resigned after making controversial remarks about Israel. The hosts of late night offer their comedic take on the scandal.
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The Daily Obsession: The Strangelove Solution
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 3, 2010
After numerous failed attempts to stop the oil from spilling into the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. government said it was not seriously considering detonating a nuclear bomb to seal the well.
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Operation Overreaction: Fiore on Ship Attack
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 2, 2010
The cartoonist on the Israeli-Gaza crisis.
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The Daily Obsession: Number Three Goes Down (Again)
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jun 1, 2010
Sheikh Sa'id al-Masri is the latest in a long line of Al-Qaeda leaders to be killed while being third in command, but his death by Predator drone strike is being hailed as the biggest blow to the organization since the war on terror began.
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Late Night on 'American Idol'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jun 1, 2010
After the final notes were sung and a winner was declared, the hosts of Late Night weighed in on the finale of 'American Idol.'
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The Daily Obsession: License to Top Kill
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, May 27, 2010
BP's latest effort to stop the Gulf Shore oil leak is called a top kill. So far, the complicated procedure appears to be working.
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Late Night Talks Tar Balls
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, May 27, 2010
As the Gulf oil spill continues to make landfall, the late night comics throw mud on BP's face.
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The Daily Obsession: Obama's Katrina?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, May 26, 2010
With no end in sight for the Gulf Shore oil spill, many are starting to question if President Obama is doing enough to stop the disaster.
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Late Night on Don't Ask Don't Tell
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, May 26, 2010
With news of a possible repeal to the policy on gays in the military, the late night hosts shared their thoughts on the subject.
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The Daily Obsession: A Royal Mess
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, May 25, 2010
The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is again the subject of scandal, this time after appearing to accept cash in exchange for access to her ex-husband, Prince Andrew.
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Late Night Talks Economy
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, May 25, 2010
In the wake of a tanking Dow, the late night comics bring levity to a serious subject.
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The Daily Obsession: Some Civil Rights Are Wrong?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, May 24, 2010
After a huge victory in Kentucky's Republican Senate primary last week, Rand Paul quickly fell afoul of the political media when he questioned the merits of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
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War Porn, a Guide
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Apr 30, 2010
4/30/10: A disturbing form of entertainment has arisen in the wake of Americas wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. A guide to the morally dicey, yet strangely popular genre. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED. (Video: Jon Groat, Jessica Ramirez, Andrew Bast)
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The Daily Obsession: Blumenthal's Battle
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, May 20, 2010
Senate hopeful Richard Blumenthal has come under fire for falsely claiming that he fought in the Vietnam War. Slip of the tongue or an outright lie?
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Late Night Gets 'Lost'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, May 20, 2010
In anticipation of the upcoming series finale, the hosts of late night tried to make sense of the enigmatic television series.
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The Daily Obsession: Primary Fever
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, May 18, 2010
After weeks and weeks of buildup, the results of Tue's primary elections are in.
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Souder Speared on Late Night
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, May 20, 2010
Indiana Congressman Mark Souder learns that you can't be a politician and have an extramarital affair and not expect to be mocked on late-night television.
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The Daily Obsession: Politicking with a Gun
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, May 18, 2010
He might only be running to be Alabama's agricultural commissioner, but Dale Peterson's recent YouTube ad has transformed him from a local politician to a national media figure.
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The Daily Obsession: Senate Super Tue
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, May 17, 2010
The media analyzes upcoming senatorial primary elections in Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Kentucky.
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Immigration and Late Night
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, May 17, 2010
The hosts of late night television take on the divisive issue of Arizona's immigration policy.
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The Daily Obsession: Palin's Prolific Pen
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, May 13, 2010
After the success of her first book 'Going Rogue,' Sarah Palin is set to release another book just after the mid-term elections.
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Late Night Takes on Shahzad
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, May 13, 2010
After Faisal Shahzad allegedly targeted Times Square with a car bomb, he became fodder for the late-night comics.
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The Daily Obsession: Softball Questions
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, May 12, 2010
After the Wall Street Journal featured a picture of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan playing softball, the media discussed whether or not it was a coded message that she May be gay.
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Oil Slick Spreads to Late Night
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, May 12, 2010
The talk show hosts lampoon BP's attempts to contain the Gulf Shore oil spill.
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Late Night Reacts to Kagan
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, May 11, 2010
Following news of her nomination to the Supreme Court, the comics set their sights on Elena Kagan.
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The Daily Obsession: Political Purging
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, May 11, 2010
The pundits discuss whether or not Senator Bob Bennett's recent primary loss is a sign of bad things to come for incumbents.
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Starter Kit: What Took the UN So Long?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, May 10, 2010
A Newsweek Starter Kit explains why it took the Security Council so much time to sanction Iran.
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The Daily Obsession: A Lack of Judgment
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, May 10, 2010
Supreme Court Justice nominee Elena Kagan is already coming under fire for her lack of judicial experience.
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The Daily Obsession: 'We Did Not Close Today'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, May 6, 2010
The media reacts to the news of The Washington Post Company putting NEWSWEEK up for sale.
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The Daily Obsession: Miranda Rights and Wrongs
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, May 5, 2010
Since the arrest of alleged Times Square bomber, Faisal Shazad, there has been debate as to whether or not he should have been read his Miranda rights.
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The Daily Obsession: Rushing to Conclusions
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, May 4, 2010
Rush Limbaugh has made his contribution to the reporting on the Gulf Shore oil spill: a conspiracy theory that the explosion was the work of environmental extremists. His fellow commentators react.
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The Daily Obsession: Comedian in Chief
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, May 3, 2010
President Obama has his supporters and detractors, but the approval ratings for his comedic speech at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner were through the roof.
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The Daily Obsession: Presidential Poisoning
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Among the many revelations in former first lady Laura Bush's upcoming memoir, the one that most interested the media was the claim that she, President George W. Bush, and several aides had been poisoned while attending a 2007 summit in Germany.
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The Daily Obsession: Sachs and the Sh--ty
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Apr 28, 2010
Senators Carl Levin and Claire McCaskill used some colorful language during the Goldman Sachs hearing yesterday. The pundits discuss whether it was done to make a point or just to get on television.
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The Daily Obsession: Bush's Bio
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Apr 27, 2010
Commentators discuss former president George W. Bush's just-announced memoir, and how it May provide a boost to struggling Democrats facing tough midterm elections.
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The Daily Obsession: Arizona or Nazi Germany?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Apr 26, 2010
When Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed "the toughest immigration reform in the land" critics and comedians alike compared the law to those in Nazi Germany. But is Brewer just trying to get Obama's attention?
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The Daily Obsession: Chickens for Checkups
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is trailing opponent Sue Lowden in the polls, but that May change after voters hear her pitch for health-care reform: bartering with doctors.
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The Daily Obsession: Raging Rod Blagojevich
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Apr 21, 2010
During a press conference, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich lashed out at the federal attorneys who are prosecuting him for racketeering. The outburst had the pundits buzzing.
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The Daily Obsession: Is It a Bailout?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Part of President Obama's financial regulation reform bill includes a $50 billion pre-liquidation fund for failed banks. Republicans say it's a permanent bailout fund, while Democrats claim that it will mean an end to bailouts.
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The Daily Obsession: 'Gangster's' Paradise?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Apr 19, 2010
At a recent Tea Party rally, Rep. Michele Bachmann referred to the Obama administration as a "gangster government." The comment brought responses from Bill Clinton and a variety of media pundits.
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The Daily Obsession: Should Gays Adopt Puppies?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Apr 14, 2010
Mike Huckabee on gay marriage
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The Daily Obsession: Supreme Speculation
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Apr 13, 2010
D.C. is atwitter about Justice Stevens's replacement. The Hillary Clinton balloon was popped by nightfall but the speculation continues.
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The Daily Obsession: 'Clean-Up Karzai Weekend'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Apr 12, 2010
U.S. secretaries of state and defense went to bat for the Afghan president on Sun. But what did the TV pundits think?
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The Daily Obsession: Palin Bachmann 2012?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Apr 8, 2010
After their campaign appearance together, media pundits labeled the two GOP-ers "twisted sisters", "rodeo queens", and "a pair of Ronald Reagans with skirts on." Others were quick to anoint the pair the new "pretty" face of the Republican Party.
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The Daily Obsession: Un-Maverick-y McCain
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Apr 7, 2010
The media went wild after the senator rejected his signature label in a NEWSWEEK article. Fox News, did you miss the story?
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The Daily Obsession: Nuking the Nukes
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Apr 6, 2010
The Obama administration says the U.S. will not produce any more nuclear weapons and won't use current nukes against countries that don't have any. Pundits debate: a step forward or back to the Cold War?
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The Daily Obsession: Michael Steele's Worst Week Ever
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Apr 5, 2010
After several mini-scandals at the RNC, a new poll shows 71 percent of Republican insiders think the chairman is bad for the party. Pundits debate how much longer he'll hang on to the job.
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Starter Kit: College Apps Gone Viral
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 2, 2010
College applications are no longer all about essay questions and SAT scores. This year's crop of applicants sang, danced and jump-roped their way into the hearts of the college admissions board when they posted application videos to YouTube
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The Daily Obsession: Drill, Barack, Drill
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Apr 1, 2010
When President Obama OK'd offshore oil drilling on America's coastlines, it was no Apr Fool's joke. The press grabs hold of this alleged "flip-flop" and won't let go.
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Touring Tahiti, a Titan of Gulf Oil Production
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Mar 31, 2010
NEWSWEEK's Matthew Philips looks at one of Chevron's newest and most productive oil platforms
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The Daily Obsession: A Palin-Levi Reality TV Duel
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Mar 31, 2010
The 'family that keeps on giving' stirs up more made-for-TV drama as the former Alaska governor's 'grandbabydaddy' pitches his own Alaska reality TV show.
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The Daily Obsession: Club Hopping With the RNC
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 30, 2010
When word spread that the Republican National Committee reimbursed a donor for a $2,000 tab at a racy Hollywood strip club, the press got a little hot under the collar.
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The Daily Obsession: So Happy Together?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 30, 2010
When Sarah Palin stumped for John McCain over the weekend, the punditocracy pointed to an apparent reversal of the Arizona Senator's political fortune's and wondered about the merit of the partnership
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The Daily Obsession: Health Care Debate Turns Ugly
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
After the successful passage of health care reform some opponents of the president's plan have moved from wild rhetoric to death threats and acts of violence against the Democratic Party. The pundits and politicians discuss.
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The Daily Obsession: Biden's Blunders
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
After a microphone picked up a loose swear word from Vice President Joe Biden just before the signing of the health care bill, the media frenzy threatened to overshadow the Obama administration's greatest accomplishment thus far.
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The Daily Obsession: Nancy Pelosi
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
The Speaker of the House is either a hero or villain. As health-care reform becomes law, we hear from her friends and foes.
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The Daily Obsession: Health Care Reformed
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Mar 22, 2010
Last-minute deals, heated debate, and a Democratic majority brought to a climactic close the decades-long battle for health-care reform. Every moment was carried live, with networks treating it more like a sporting event than legislating.
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The Daily Obsession: Barack-etology
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
President Obama set aside health care for a few minutes to discuss with ESPN his picks for the NCAA men's basketball tournament. After he accurately picked last year's winner, the press was anxious to hear his predictions for this season.
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The Daily Obsession: Deem and Pass or Fail
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Mar 17, 2010
The latest strategy to pass health-care reform is called "deem and pass." It's complicated and esoteric, but our faithful pundits do their best to explain how it works and the potential consequences.
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The Daily Obsession: Baby Mama Confessions
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
During the 2008 presidential campaign, news broke of an affair between candidate John Edwards and Rielle Hunter. Now Hunter has given the first tell-all interview to GQ magazine.
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Michelle Obama on Childhood Obesity
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Mar 18, 2010
NEWSWEEK Editor Jon Meacham interviews the First Lady about her health initiative "Let's Move."
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Bill Clinton on Childhood Obesity
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Mar 17, 2010
NEWSWEEK Editor Jon Meacham interviews the former president on ways to improve the health of America's children.
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The Daily Obsession: Health Reform's Final Surge
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Mar 15, 2010
There May be an end in sight to the seemingly endless battle for health care reform. A vote is promised for later this week, but will Democrats have the support they need? The pundits offer their own yays and nays.
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The Daily Obsession: Patrick Kennedy v. the Media
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Tired of the Eric Massa scandal, the Rhode Island congressman lashed out at the press for its lack of attention to the Afghan war. Unfortunately, the media was more interested in talking about his ranting, than what he was ranting about.
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The Daily Obsession: Slap Heard Round the World
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Mar 10, 2010
Vice President Biden retaliated to a diplomatic snub by Israel with an "unusually harsh" condemnation. So where do relations between the two countries stand now?
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The Daily Obsession: Massa Destruction
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 9, 2010
For the Democratic Party, Rep. Eric Massa's recent scandal and resignation has been an unnecessary distraction. But for the media, Massa is the gift that keeps on giving.
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The Daily Obsession: Rangel on the Outs
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Mar 8, 2010
Pundits and politicians react to the news of Congressman Charles Rangel's fall from grace and subsequent "leave of absence" as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
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The Daily Obsession: Sarah Goes to Hollywood
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Mar 4, 2010
After a late night TV appearance, news broke that former Alaska governor Sarah Palin was shopping around a reality TV show about her home state, and that she had a new book deal.
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The Daily Obsession: Reconciling Reconciliation
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 2, 2010
Talk of reconciliation has been at the fore of political discussion as the administration makes its final push to pass health care reform. Pundits and politicians have spent the past week trying to explain reconciliation and its consequences.
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The Daily Obsession: Health Care Summit = Must-See TV?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 2, 2010
Obama invited members of Congress to talk about health care for seven long hours. The media blathered on about the talks for about twice as long. 'The Daily Obsession' is a video series that dissects our 24/7 news cycle.
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The End of Black History: A Postscript to My Son
Author: NEWSWEEK
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
In trying to understand what black history will mean to my son when he's old enough to wonder, I went in search of the purpose of Black History Month (Video: Raina Kelley, Jon Groat; Additional material courtesy Angelique Kidjo, Penn Museum)
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'The District' |Ep. 10| 'Barack Gets Tough'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
The Prez heads to the Jersey Shore to get some tips on how to get tough with Congress. Then he pulls out the big guns at his bipartisan health care summit. Fist-pumps abound.
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Obsession: Tiger Finally Speaks
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Feb 19, 2010
=When Tiger Woods apologized in an invitation-only forum, the media roared. 'Obsession' is a video series that dissects our 24/7 news cycle.
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Starter Kit: 2010 Olympic Rivalries
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
As the athletes in Vancouver battle it out for gold, NEWSWEEK fills you in on the fiercest rivalries of the 2010 winter games.
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Snowmageddon: The Final Word
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
It seemed like just another snowstorm, but the media coverage made it seem like the Northeast was in the middle of a disaster movie.
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Lost on 'Lost'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Feb 3, 2010
Several NEWSWEEK staff members, who have never before seen an episode of the hit ABC drama, watch clips from the show and attempt to explain the mysteries and plot twists that occur.
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What to Do With Mom's Frozen Embryos?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jan 20, 2010
Since President Obama lifted President Bush's ban on stem-cell research, women who froze embryos for In Vitro Fertilization can now donate them to science. Fertility blogger Pamela Madsen on what she decided to do with her leftover embryos.
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Oscar Roundtable: Sidibe: 'I Found My Jr. High Crush on Facebook'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Feb 1, 2010
NEWSWEEK's Oscar Roundtable guests--Morgan Freeman, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges, Woody Harrelson, Gabourey Sidibe, and Carey Mulligan--discuss celebrity life in an era of Facebook.
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Oscar Roundtable Outtake: Jeff Bridges's Foot Fetish
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Feb 1, 2010
NEWSWEEK Oscar Roundtable guest Jeff Bridges says he was distracted during the roundtable by Carey Mulligan's 'exquisite' toes. Hilarity ensues.
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Oscar Roundtable: Bridges: 'Arnold's Just Givin' It to Me!'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Feb 1, 2010
NEWSWEEK Oscar Roundtable guest Jeff Bridges reveals details of a shocking scene with Arnold Schwarzenegger that ended up on the cutting-room floor.
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Oscar Roundtable: Freeman: 'I'm Not Samuel L. Jackson'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Feb 1, 2010
NEWSWEEK's Oscar Roundtable guests--Morgan Freeman, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges, Woody Harrelson, Gabourey Sidibe, and Carey Mulligan--talk about what it's like being recognized. Or not, for that matter.
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Oscar Roundtable: Bullock: 'I Need "Mission Impossible" Music'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Feb 1, 2010
NEWSWEEK's Oscar Roundtable guests--Morgan Freeman, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges, Woody Harrelson, Gabourey Sidibe, and Carey Mulligan--on how they prepare for a scene.
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NEWSWEEK and YouTube: General Wesley Clark on National Security
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jan 27, 2010
In preparation for President Obama's first State of the Union address, General Wesley Clark discusses the state of national security and answers CitizenTube users' questions on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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NEWSWEEK and YouTube: Zakaria on Education
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jan 27, 2010
In preparation for President Obama's first State of the Union address, NEWSWEEK International Editor Fareed Zakaria discusses the problems facing U.S. high schools and middle schools and answers CitizenTube users' questions on controlling education costs.
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NEWSWEEK and YouTube: Hansen on the Energy Crisis
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jan 27, 2010
In preparation for President Obama's first State of the Union address, NASA climatologist James Hansen discusses United States energy usage and answers CitizenTube users' questions about cap and trade.
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NEWSWEEK and YouTube: Roubini on the 2010 Economy
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jan 27, 2010
In preparation for President Obama's first State of the Union address, economist Nouriel Roubini gives his perspective of what economic challenges we'll face this year and answers CitizenTube users' questions on the financial crisis.
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Put Me In, Life Coach!
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Jan 22, 2010
Life coach Michelle Ward works with a client and discusses her role as a guide to those who are struggling to find their place in the job market. (Video: K. Ryan Jones)
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By The Numbers: Obama's First Year
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jan 20, 2010
An analysis of President Obama's first 12 months in office. Watch the country's attitude towards Obama--and the direction he's taking the country--change as he governs. (Video: Jon Groat, Sarah Frank)
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7 Things: Ben McKenzie
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Jan 11, 2010
The former O.C. star returns to the small screen when TNT airs episodes from the once-cancelled police drama 'Southland' beginning Jan 12.
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Don't Want Health Insurance? It'll Cost You
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Dec 17, 2009
For more than two years, under Massachusetts law, Beverly FLaxington has been paying a fine similar to that proposed in the health care reform bill
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High-Tech Ads Create Super Hand Models
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Dec 15, 2009
A surge in new tech gadgets and handhelds the past decade has touched off a small boom for hand models
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Got God, Need Job
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Dec 22, 2009
A Connecticut church offers job seekers sandwiches, support, and networking, while a Jewish congregation encourages reluctant entrepreneurs
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Survivalism 101
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Dec 28, 2009
An ourdoor living skills teacher and a Phoenix soccer mom sound off on the rise of modern survivalism, also known as "prepping."
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Project Runway Roundtable: 'Fashion is Not for Sissies'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' - Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia - have high hopes for one former 'Runway' contestant. Hint: He's fierce.
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Project Runway Roundtable: 'I Love My Heels'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' - Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia - on the one fashion item they just can't live without
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Project Runway Roundtable: 'Hideous Things on the Runway'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' - Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia - dish about their long nights judging the looks on the catwalk
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Project Runway Roundtable: Coco or Karl?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' - Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia - talk fashion icons, as well as a certain designer Heidi is reportedly feuding with, according to gossip mags
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Project Runway Roundtable: Boxers or Briefs
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' - Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia - debate men's underthings
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Project Runway Roundtable: If You Can't Walk, Don't Wear It!
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' - Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia - discuss America's biggest fashion mistakes
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Project Runway Roundtable: 'It's Good to be Copied'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' - Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia - on Bravo's 'Project Runway' alternative: 'The Fashion Show'
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Project Runway Roundtable: Tim Gunn's Love Life
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' - Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia - discuss the style mentor's dating habits
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Project Runway Roundtable: Michelle Obama, Style Icon
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' - Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia - discuss the most stylish first couple since the Kennedys
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Project Runway Roundtable: Does Fashion Run in the Family?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' - Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia - on how their upbringings led them to the fashion industry
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Project Runway Roundtable: 'Fashion is Really in Fashion'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' - Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia - trade theories on why 'Runway' has been such a huge success
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Project Runway Roundtable: 'The Blogs Are Gonna Go Crazy'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
The stars of 'Project Runway' have moved to L.A. for Season 6 of the hit show to air on Lifetime, not Bravo. But (thankfully) little else has changed. They shared behind-the-scenes secrets with NEWSWEEK.
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The Decade in 7 Minutes
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
NEWSWEEK rewinds the first 10 years of the new century, reminding you of the best, worst, and unforgettable moments.
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Ted Olson: 'Why I Took This Case'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jan 7, 2010
The lead lawyer in the California trial to overturn a ban on gay marriage wrote a cover story for NEWSWEEK on why he supports gay marriage
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7 Things: Olivia Wilde
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
The "House'"star talks about early roles, her part in the 2008 election, and being directed by her husband in the new movie "Fix."
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7 Things: Milo Ventimiglia
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Nov 11, 2009
The "Heroes" star on his big break, what makes him geek out, and the kinds of things he likes to hear from his fans.
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7 Things: 'An Education's' Carey Mulligan
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
The much-lauded actress talks about playing a 16-year-old in the '60s, her unusual fear of cameras, and living on the brink of fame
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'In Cold Blood': Returning to the Scene of the Crime
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
On the 50th anniversary of the murders that inspired Truman Capote's true-crime masterpiece, the people of Holcomb, Kan., and those close to the victims discuss the impact of the killings and the book that immortalized them.
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7 Things: Penelope Cruz
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
The Oscar-winning actress discusses working with her idol, the language barrier, and international cuisine.
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Santa, Can You Spare a Dime?
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Dec 20, 2009
In the midst of a national job crisis, how is Santa Claus faring this holiday season? Two long-time professional Santas discuss playing Father Christmas when times don't seem all that merry.
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Outsourcing Old Glory
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Nov 16, 2009
A Chinese factory makes American flags for export to the United States--a symbol of Sino-American interdependence
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Get Fit, Be Happy
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Nov 16, 2009
Patricia Moreno explains intenSati, a workout she created for the body, mind and spirit.
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The Godless Chaplain
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Nov 6, 2009
Greg Epstein, Harvard's Humanist Chaplain, discusses the history and the future of religion at the university
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The Abortion Evangelist
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Jul 30, 2009
Months after the murder of Dr. George Tiller, doctors, nurses, and protesters at LeRoy Carhart's abortion clinic carry on
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My Big Break: The Yogurt King
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 14, 2009
Stonyfield Farm's President and CE-Yo Gary Hirshberg looks back at the growth of his company and discusses the future of the organic food industry.
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A First for Full Figure Fashion
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 14, 2009
Jun's first-ever Full Figured Fashion Week in New York showcased both latest plus-sized fashion and the resolute attitudes of participants, who are demanding more options from retailers.
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The Weekly Obsession: The Party of Snowe
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
When Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine became the first (and only) Republican to vote for a health care bill this year, her face landed on every major newspaper and cable news program. So bipartisanship is alive and well. Or is it? "The Weekly Obsession" dissects our 24/7 news cycle.
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The Weekly Obsession: Goodbye, Dancing DeLay
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Oct 9, 2009
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay shook his groove thing on "Dancing With the Stars" so much his feet failed him. As he hung up his Capezios, TV pundits everywhere mourned the loss. "The Weekly Obsession" dissects our 24/7 news cycle.
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The Weekly Obsession: Public Option Not Dead...Yet
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Oct 2, 2009
The amendment that would provide a public insurance option has died in committee. But wait, it's alive again. Pundits debate the constant confusion over health care reform. "The Weekly Obsession" dissects issues that dominate the news.
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The Weekly Obsession: A Presidential Media Blitz
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
You couldn't flip a channel this week without seeing President Obama's made-for-TV mug. But did it help him at all? The "Weekly Obsession" is a new video series dissecting the issues that dominate our 24/7 news cycle.
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Fashion Forever
Author: NEWSWEEK
Weds, Oct 7, 2009
A look at 'vintage fashion'--a trend that comes back again and again. (Video: Brian Winkowski)
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Return to Oz: The Munchkins 70 Years Later
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Oct 6, 2009
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz", the five surviving 'munchkins' sing some familiar songs and share their memories from set, Judy Garland, and the legacy of this movie(Video: Ramin Setoodeh, K. Ryan Jones, Sarah Frank)
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Steinbeck Country: Ray Rush
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
Ray Rush reminisces about living at Weedpatch camp and his childhood as a migrant worker(Video John Vande Wege, Jennifer Molina, Jessica Ramirez)
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Steinbeck Country: Otilo Pasina
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
Today’s Weedpatch camp houses a new set of migrant workers, who come from as far away as Mexico to do seasonal work in the San Joaquin Valley. (Video John Vande Wege, Jennifer Molina, Jessica Ramirez)
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Pot's Biggest Bud
Author: NEWSWEEK
Sun, Sep 27, 2009
How Ethan Nadelmann, a former Princeton professor, became the public face of marijuana decriminalization (Video: Tom Mason)
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Steinbeck Country: Earl Shelton
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
A former Oklahoman remembers the joys and sorrows of living through the Great Depression (Video John Vande Wege, Jennifer Molina, Jessica Ramirez)
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'A Litmus Test for Democracy'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
Kirov governor Nikita Belykh and his very American approach to political leadership. (Video: Anton Verstakov)
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Dumpster Diving for News
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
A look at 'Fleetstreet' in London, and how 'bin-men' (journalists or private detectives who dig through garbage) have supplied the country with tabloid fodder on everyone from the Royals to government officials. (Video: Roisin Timoney)
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The Danger of Denying HIV
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
Dr. Seth Kalichman discusses the danger of claims that the HIV virus is not the cause of AIDS. (Video: Tom Mason)
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The Mayor of Jerusalem
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
A short profile of secular Mayor Nir Barkat. (Video: David Blumenfeld)
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Palestine's American-Style Prime Minister
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 4, 2009
A profile of Palestinian P.M. Salam Fayyad on what it takes to run a government that 'makes sense'. (Video: David Blumenfeld)
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Emmy Roundtable: 'Somebody Hates Me!'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Emmy-nominated actors Toni Collette, Jon Cryer, Jim Parsons, Sarah Silverman, and Amy Poehler discuss how they deal with people that just don't like them
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Emmy Roundtable: 'I'll Beat the S--- Outta Somebody'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Emmy-nominated actors Toni Collette, Jon Cryer, Jim Parsons, Sarah Silverman, and Amy Poehler on what they hate about awards shows and what they'll do if they don't win
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Emmy Roundtable: Jon Cryer on John Hughes
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Emmy-nominated actors Toni Collette, Jon Cryer, Jim Parsons, Sarah Silverman, and Amy Poehler discuss John Hughes, the writer of 'Pretty in Pink' which starred Cryer as Duckie Dale
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Emmy Roundtable: Death of the Sitcom
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Emmy-nominated actors Toni Collette, Jon Cryer, Jim Parsons, Sarah Silverman, and Amy Poehler debate whether traditional sitcoms are a thing of the past
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Emmy Roundtable: 'I'm a Dumb Comedian'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Emmy-nominated actors Toni Collette, Jon Cryer, Jim Parsons, Sarah Silverman, and Amy Poehler on why they hate acting classes
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Emmy Roundtable: YouTube is Killing Stand-up Comedy
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Emmy-nominated actors Toni Collette, Jon Cryer, Jim Parsons, Sarah Silverman, and Amy Poehler discuss the many ways the Internet has affected television
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Emmy Roundtable: 'I Coulda Been a Masseuse'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Emmy-nominated actors Toni Collette, Jon Cryer, Jim Parsons, Sarah Silverman, and Amy Poehler on how they prepare for a role and what they'd be doing if they weren't acting
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Emmy Roundtable: Tina Fey's 'Dirty' Past
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Emmy-nominated actors Toni Collette, Jon Cryer, Jim Parsons, Sarah Silverman, and Amy Poehler discuss why they're over talking about funny women and Silverman reveals Tina Fey's 'dirty' nickname
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Face-to-Facebook
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jul 21, 2009
Our video friend feed: We talk to Facebook users (and a few self-proclaimed addicts) about how the social networking site fits into their lives
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The Ambassador on the Front Lines
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 4, 2009
In the past two decades, Ryan Crocker has served as U.S. ambassador to Lebanon, Kuwait, Syria, Pakistan, and Iraq. Since 9/11, he's been a point-man on the front lines of terrorism.
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'We Will Always Remember'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 11, 2009
Young adults reflect on experiencing the events of 9/11 as children and discuss how that day was a defining moment for their generation
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The Weekly Obsession: Outbursts and Apologies
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 11, 2009
It seems like nobody can keep their big mouths shut anymore. Not congressmen, not tennis stars, not rappers, not even the president. The 'Weekly Obsession' is a new video series dissecting the issues that dominate our 24/7 news cycle.
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7 'D-Lister' Things: Kathy Griffin
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
he self-proclaimed D-List celebrity on Obama's "jackass" remark, how her memoir, 'Official Book Club Selection' will out-sell the Bible, and why she bum-rushed Barbara Walters in a bathroom
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7 Things: Not So Strictly Ballroom
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
'Burn The Floor' dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff on their Broadway show, the most annoying "Dancing With the Stars" judge, and the wannabe John Travoltas of the world. 'Burn The Floor' opens Aug. 2.
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Under the Bridge: Part 2
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
Experts on residency restrictions in Miami, Florida for registered sex offenders. (Video: Jennifer Molina)
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Under the Bridge: Part 1
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
Homeless registered sex offenders talk about the conditions they live in under the Julia Tuttle causeway in Miami, Florida (Video: Jennifer Molina)
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Lauren Graham: ‘I Just Adore Him’
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Aug 5, 2009
The star of 'The Answer Man’ on her latest leading man (Video: Dylan Isbell, Sarah Frank, Michael Collins)
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Lauren Graham’s Guide to Hollywood Spirituality
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Aug 5, 2009
The former ‘Gilmore Girl’ on her new movie 'The Answer Man’ and balancing art and religion (Video: Dylan Isbell, Sarah Frank, Michael Collins)
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Steinbeck Country: Doris Weddell
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Aug 5, 2009
Doris Weddell, Weedpatch camp historian, talks about what remains of the migrant camp made famous in “The Grapes of Wrath.”
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Steinbeck Country: Sharon and Vergie Risner
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Aug 5, 2009
8/5/09: Sharon Risner and her mother, Vergie, discuss their family's relationship with the California cotton fields
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While LA Sleeps
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jul 30, 2009
A reporter, a detective and an activist discuss an unsolved series of serial killings in Los Angeles, California. (Video: John Vande Wege)
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My Father the Smuggler
Author: NEWSWEEK
Sat, Jul 1, 2009
Newsweek reporter Tony Dokoupil travels to Cambridge, Mass., to learn about his father's past as a large-scale marijuana smuggler (Video: Josh Fisher, Tony Dokoupil)
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Cancer Is Hilarious
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jul 29, 2009
Comedian Nick P. Ross performs a comedy show based on his experience with Hodgkins Lymphoma. (Kate Dailey, Dylan Isbell)
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Love—Polyamory Style
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jul 28, 2009
A Seattle family talks about the challenges of living in a multi-partner relationship. (Video: Jennifer Molina, Jessica Bennett)
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Making Polyamorous Love Work
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jul 28, 2009
A Seattle family talks about the challenges of living in a multi-partner relationship. (Video: Jennifer Molina, Jessica Bennett)
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Beautiful Disaster
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jul 20, 2009
Chinese artist Song Dong tries to make sense of his mother’s stuff in a new exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. (Sarah Kliff, Dylan Isbell)
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Reconstructing Sexuality
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Dr. Marci Bowers performs reconstructive surgery on women who have suffered genital mutilation. (Video: Tom McDonald, Fireside Production)(Video: Jennifer Molina)
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Stonewall: Throwing the Cherry Pie
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Two men who participated in the Stonewall riots talk about that weekend and its aftermath. (Video: Jennifer Molina)
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Great High Schools in Unlikely Places: Corbett, ORL
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
Corbett High School only recently broke onto NEWSWEEKÕs prestigious list of top schools, but in just four years it has soared into our top 100.
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Great High Schools in Unlikely Places: Pensacola, FL
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
Although the area (and school) were hit hard by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Pensacola High School attracts students from throughout the state to its rigorous International Baccalaureate program.
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Great High Schools in Unlikely Places: Bridgeport, CA
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
A tiny school of only 25, Eastern Sierra Academy has breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, but no athletic programs. The students donÕt seem to mind.
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Great High Schools in Unlikely Places: Dallas
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
Two of NEWSWEEKÕs Best High Schools of 2009 are actually in the same building. Find out how two principals at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center compete for TexasÕs top students.
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Look At the Birdy!
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jun 9, 2009
A lab technician at the Museum of Natural History's Feather Identification Lab identifies birds indicated in plane accidents. (Video: Joshua Fisher, Dina Fine Maron)
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7 Things: Wayans Nation
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, May 22, 2009
Four of the Wayanses stop in to talk their new movie, 'Dance Flick,' President Obama's abs, and what they do to family who are born 'unfunny'
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Elvis Costello: 'Sulphur to Sugarcane'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, May 20, 2009
Hear the acclaimed singer-songwriter perform a track from his upcoming acoustic album, "Secret, Profane and Sugarcane"
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7 Things: Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, May 15, 2009
As they release their new film 'Rudo y Cursi', Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal talk friendship, why Bernal is no 'American Idol' and what's best for scoring dates
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Re-View: Obama's First 100 Days
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 28, 2009
Missed the first part of the new administration? See it all in 5 minutes. 'Re-View' looks at TV's coverage of current news stories (Video: Sarah Frank, Jon Groat)
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7 Things: Spock on Spock
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, May 8, 2009
In their first video interview together, Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto break down their 'fascinating' character's iconic ears, famous greeting and infamous fans
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Hello Health
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, May 06, 2009
Dr. Devlyn Corrigan gives a tour of Hello Health, a no-frills, high-tech medical practice in Brooklyn, N.Y (Video: Jennifer Molina, Jesse Ellison, David Guinan)
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7 Things: Kristin Chenoweth
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, May 1, 2009
The Broadway actress and author of a new memoir, "A Little Bit Wicked", talks about her Christianity habit, why she feels for the Jolie-Pitts, and how gays beat girls
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7 Things You Didn't Know About Channing Tatum
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
The 'Fighting' star on a newfound passion, what you can find him doing in the bathtub and his porn-star plans
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mash'd: Reality TV's New 'Apprentice'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich would be perfect for these TV shows. Mash'd is a series of satirical, off-beat political videos, only at newsweek.com.
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7 Things You Didn't Know About Michelle Trachtenberg
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
As the actress returns to 'Gossip Girl', she explains why it's good to be bad, what not to do if you want to kiss her and why high school sucked (hint: the boys)
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At Princeton
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
A group of African-American college students discuss race relations at Princeton.
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Beyond Princeton
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
A group of African-American college students discuss race relations at Princeton.
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Struggling With Epilepsy
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
New Yorker Dan Wheeless describes his affliction with epilepsy. (Video: Jennifer Molina)
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mash'd: 'Susan Boyle: Words Fail Them'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Apr 20, 2009
After the Scottish sensation wowed the 'Britain's Got Talent' judges last week, the American media made a few judgments of their own. Mash'd is a series of satirical, off-beat political videos, only at newsweek.com.
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mash'd: 'Bo Meets the Media Hound Dogs'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Apr 16, 2009
The press goes bark raving mad for the new First Pooch. Mash'd is a series of satirical, off-beat political videos, only at newsweek.com.
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mash'd: 'Parental Control: A New Man for Bristol?'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Apr 16, 2009
Bristol and Levi didn't work out as a pair, so Momma Palin sets her daughter up with a bevy of Republican studs in our satire.
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7 Things You Didn't Know About Chris Botti
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 10, 2009
The trumpeter on why his instrument is like an ex-wife, living like a 'vagabond' and shots with Joni Mitchell (Video: Ramin Setoodeh, Dylan Isbell, Sarah Frank)
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Puppy Factory
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 3, 2009
A puppy mill is raided in Logan County, Arkansas by the Humane Society of the United States. (Video: Jennifer Molina)
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'Gang Wars Take Their Toll'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Mar 23, 2009
Crime is at record lows, but gang life is ever present in Compton, Calif. (Video: Jennifer Molina, Jessica Bennett)
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'From Black to Brown, the Color of Change'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Mar 23, 2009
From the 1950s to today, how Compton, Calif. has changed (Video: Jennifer Molina, Jessica Bennett)
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Satire: 'America's Next Top Superfirstlady'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Apr 7, 2009
Last week, TV pundits made Michelle Obama a supermodel. This week, we take it one step further. (Video: Jon Groat, Sarah Frank)
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Bob Saget Wishes He Were Jerry Lewis
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 3, 2009
The star of ABC's 'Surviving Suburbia' on playing a creep, JDate.com and his jewelry hobby
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Every 25-Year-Old Recognizes Bob Saget
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 3, 2009
As ABC's 'Surviving Suburbia' premieres Apr 6, the star chats about going nuts on 'Full House', and his therapy regimen
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Saget: 'Wikipedia Lies'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 3, 2009
The 'Surviving Suburbia' actor on his love life
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Bob Saget's Blue Period
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 3, 2009
The star of ABC's new sitcom, 'Surviving Suburbia', on talking dirty in his standup. (Reporter: Nicki Gostin; Video: Jon Groat, Jennifer Molina, Sarah Frank)
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No Work? All Play!
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 31, 2009
Unemployed New Yorkers participated in the first-ever "Unemployment Olympics" featuring Telephone Skeeball and Pin the Blame on the Boss.
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'The District' |Ep. 9| 'Season Finale...'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 31, 2009
In the season finale of 'The District,' Barack wonders if being the Prez will ever get any easier.
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7 Things You Didn't Know About Jeff Daniels
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 31, 2009
On his way to 'God of Carnage' on Broadway, the star pops in to chat about 'life under the A-list,' feeling sorry for Kevin Bacon and campaigning for an Oscar nod.
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Jeff Daniels: 'Grandfather's Hat'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 31, 2009
The actor takes a break from 'God of Carnage', 'Howl' and JeffDaniels.com to show off a hidden talent. (Reporter: Nicki Gostin; Video: Jon Groat, Sarah Frank)
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'The District' |Ep. 8| 'Spring Breakdown...'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 24, 2009
Congress is totally PO'd about the bonuses for AIG execs and Barack flees The District for the Hollywood Hills. Check back Tues for new episodes.
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7 Things You Didn't Know About Jason Segel
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Mar 23, 2009
The star gets bromantic in 'I Love You Man,' Judd Apatow's latest film, but he gets real with NEWSWEEK's Nicki Gostin. Who know Segel was such a 'Muppet freak'? (Reporter: Nicki Gostin; Video: Jon Groat, Sarah Frank)
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'The District' |Ep. 7| 'Making Compromises...'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 17, 2009
The guys and girls on the Hill are getting greedy with the pork, Barack signs a budget he's not thrilled about and Tim's getting picked on. Check back Tues for new episodes.
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Snuggie/Slanket Smackdown 2K9
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Mar 16, 2009
What's so darn special about a blanket with sleeves? NEWSWEEK took to the streets of New York City to find out. (Video: Sarah Frank, Kurt Soller, Trina Rodriguez)
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7 Things You Don't Know About Russell Brand
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Mar 16, 2009
The comedian and author of 'My Booky Wook', released this week in the U.S., on sexy teeth, being a lord of the dance, and his chances of surviving until 2045 (Reporter: Nicki Gostin; Video: Jon Groat, Sarah Frank)
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'The District' |Ep. 6| 'When Enemies Attack...'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 10, 2009
Sometimes Barack just can't get a break. John gets all mavericky about a porky budget and Rush challenges the new prez to...well, just watch. Check back Tues for new episodes.
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Newsmakers: Felicity's Firsts
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Mar 6, 2009
Felicity Huffman on her new movie 'Phoebe in Wonderland' as well as some of 'her firsts' (Reporter: Ramin Setoodeh; Editor: Jon Groat; Camera: Sarah Frank)
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Twitter + Kogi = One Hot Taco
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 3, 2009
How a California entrepreneur meshed Korean bbq and Mexican tacos with the World Wide Web to make an American buck (Editor: Jon Groat; Camera: Scott Thiel / Road Weary Films)
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Bob Mould: 'I'm Sorry, Baby...'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 10, 2009
The former Husker Du and Sugar bandmate sings 'I'm Sorry, Baby, But You Can't Stand In My Light Any More' from his new album 'Life and Times' out in Apr. (Editor: Jon Groat; Camera: Jon Groat, Sarah Frank)
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'The District' |Ep. 5| 'The After Show'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Mar 4, 2009
The hosts of MTV's The City: The After Show interview Barack, the star of The District. Check back Tues for new episodes.
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'The District' |Ep. 4| 'Team Barack World Tour'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Feb 25, 2009
Hillary is back in the spotlight and she's headed overseas to pageant-wave and make nice with world leaders. Check back Tues for new episodes.
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'The District' |Ep. 3| 'They're Just Not That Into Me...'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Feb 18, 2009
Drama follows the new prez on a road trip, the press gets super serious and bipartisanship is, like, so last season. Check back Tues for new episodes.
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'The District' |Ep. 2| 'Barack's Friends Let Him Down...'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Feb 11, 2009
A few members of Team Barack bail on their taxes, which like, totally annoys Mr. President. Check back Tues for new episodes.
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7 Things You Don't Know About Melinda Doolittle
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Feb 6, 2009
As the former 'American Idol' star releases her debut album 'Coming Back to You', she divulges seven things you don't know about her. (Video: Jon Groat, Sarah Frank; Reporter: Sarah Ball)
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7 Things You Don't Know About Chris Evans
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Feb 6, 2009
The star of 'Push', out Fri, opens up with seven things you don't know about him. (Video: Jon Groat, Sarah Frank; Reporter: Ramin Setoodeh)
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'The District' |Ep. 1| 'The Challenges We Face...'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Feb 2, 2009
Ever wondered what it would be like if the makers of MTV's hit 'The City' made a reality show about Obama's first 100 days? Wonder no more. Check back Tues for new episodes.
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'9 1/2 Weeks Screwed Me Up'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 21, 2009
NEWSWEEK's annual Oscar Roundtable with Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Sally Hawkins, Frank Langella, Brad Pitt and Micky Rourke.
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'I've Been Arrested So Many Times'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 21, 2009
NEWSWEEK's annual Oscar Roundtable with Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Sally Hawkins, Frank Langella, Brad Pitt and Micky Rourke.
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'Do You Google Yourself'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 21, 2009
NEWSWEEK's annual Oscar Roundtable with Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Sally Hawkins, Frank Langella, Brad Pitt and Micky Rourke.
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'With Obama, We're Alive Again'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 21, 2009
NEWSWEEK's annual Oscar Roundtable with Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Sally Hawkins, Frank Langella, Brad Pitt and Micky Rourke.
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'More Famous Than I Knew Was Possible'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 21, 2009
NEWSWEEK's annual Oscar Roundtable with Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Sally Hawkins, Frank Langella, Brad Pitt and Micky Rourke.
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'Lucky Accidents Happened Every Other Second'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 21, 2009
NEWSWEEK's annual Oscar Roundtable with Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Sally Hawkins, Frank Langella, Brad Pitt and Micky Rourke.
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'I've Been Trustworthy Almost 1,500 Days'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 21, 2009
NEWSWEEK's annual Oscar Roundtable with Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Sally Hawkins, Frank Langella, Brad Pitt and Micky Rourke.
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'I'm Not Sexually Attracted to You'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 21, 2009
NEWSWEEK's annual Oscar Roundtable with Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Sally Hawkins, Frank Langella, Brad Pitt and Micky Rourke.
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'It's a Sexual Bond'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 21, 2009
NEWSWEEK's annual Oscar Roundtable with Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Sally Hawkins, Frank Langella, Brad Pitt and Micky Rourke.
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Secrets: 'Political Espionage'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Nov 10, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Evan Thomas on hackers invading the computer systems of both the McCain and Obama campaigns
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Secrets: McCain Campaign 'Slightly Bipolar'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Nov 10, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Evan Thomas on John McCain's unwillingness to go negative
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Secrets: 'A Jarring Thing'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Nov 7, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Evan Thomas on Sarah Palin's towel incident
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Secrets: Obama 'A Difficult Person to Know Well'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Nov 7, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Evan Thomas and Daren Briscoe discuss Barack Obama's relationship with the reporters who cover him.
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Secrets: Obama 'Willed Himself into Being Good'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Nov 7, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Daren Briscoe on playing basketball with Barack Obama and what he thinks the president-elect's playing style says about his personality
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Secrets: 'Yanks Herself to Victory'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Nov 7, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Nick Summers on Hillary Clinton revitalizing her campaign after Iowa
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Secrets: 'A Lonely Experience'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Nov 7, 2008
NEWSWEEK correspondents Daren Briscoe and Katie Connolly describe what it's like to spend over a year on the campaign trail and to not be allowed to talk about anything until after the election.
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Secrets: Karaoke with the McCain Camp
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Nov 7, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Katie Connolly on the experience of riding on the Straight Talk Express and doing karaoke with members of John McCain's staff.
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Secrets: 'The Dysfunction'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Nov 7, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Nick Summers on the Clinton campaign staff.
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'The Post-America World'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Apr 22, 2008
Fareed Zakaria discusses his book and four reasons why the U.S. will remain competitive in a changing world. (Video: Jennifer Molina)
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Hillary's Grandma Brigade
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Apr 22, 2008
In a Pennsylvania town where the jobs and the kids left long ago, Hillary Clinton depends on octogenarians to get out the vote. (Video: Lee Wang)
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Pennslyvania's Mr. Conservative
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Apr 18, 2008
Rick Santorum, the former Pennsylvania senator, on why Obama is a harsh ideologue and what Clinton has got right about abortion. (Video: Lee Wang)
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Pennslyvania: Not Bitter, But Surviving
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Apr 16, 2008
4/16/08: What life is really like in one small Pennsylvania town, where steel workers are finally seeing a bright spot. (Video: Lee Wang)
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Pennslyvania: The Swinging Suburbs
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Apr 14, 2008
For the first time in 30 years, the Philadelphia suburbs May be swinging Democratic. Obama makes his pitch to the newly blue 'burbs. (Video: Lee Wang)
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Hillary's Victorious Night
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 4, 2008
Hillary Clinton won primaries in the states of Ohio, Rhde Island and Texas on Mar 4th. (Video: Jennifer Molina)
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Between Women: Part I
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 4, 2008
In the first part of a debate, women from the SEIU and NOW explain their Obama or Clinton choice. (Video: Jennifer Molina)
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Between Women: Part II
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 4, 2008
In the second part of a debate, women from the SEIU and NOW explain their Obama or Clinton choice. (Video: Jennifer Molina)
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Air Hillary
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 4, 2008
A Day on the road with the Clinton campaign(Video: Jennifer Molina)
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'Downday Afternoon'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 4, 2008
Reporters on a slow campaign day(Video: Jennifer Molina)
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Obama: Betting on Texas
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Mar 4, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Richard Wolffe reports on the last 24 hours with Obama and the campaign's decision to spend primary night in Texas (Video: Lee Wang)
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Texas: The Backyard Border
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Mar 3, 2008
As Clinton and Obama court the coveted Latino vote, will they be forced to revise where they stand on the border?(Video: Lee Wang)
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Obama: Flying Candidate Class
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Feb 28, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Richard Wolffe breaks down the complex social hierarchy of the Obama campaign plane on the way to Texas (Video: Lee Wang)
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A Superdelegate's Math
Author: NEWSWEEK
25 2008 Feb, 06:00:01
An uncommitted superdelegate talks about how he'll decide who to support and what really represents the will of the people (Video: Lee Wang)
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Obama: Howlin' on the Campaign
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Feb 22, 2008
Overflow crowds in Texas, a swipe at McCain and a little bit of Howlin' Wolf. A day in the life of the Obama campaign with NEWSWEEK's Richard Wolffe (Video: Lee Wang)
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Florida: 'This Romney Guy, I Guess'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Feb 5, 2008
A look at some of the signholders and supporters who have helped Mitt Romney make it to Super Tue (Video: Jon Groat)
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Florida: A Romney Girl
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Feb 5, 2008
Ashley Shannon sings for Mitt. Her brother fights for the Marines (Video: Jon Groat)
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McCain: Next Stop: Grand Central
Author: NEWSWEEK
4 2008 Feb, 06:00:01
On the eve of Super Tue, Sen. John McCain stops in New York City with Rudy Giuliani by his side (Video: Lee Wang, Holly Bailey)
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'Our People Have Finally Arrived'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Fri, Feb 1, 2008
In the lead up to Super Tue, Democratic voters in Harlem, N.Y., consider their choices for president (Video: Lee Wang)
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Florida: Crushing Blow for Rudy
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jan 30, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Sarah Elkins on Rudy Giuliani's expected bow out (Video: Jon Groat, Sarah Elkins)
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Florida: 'You Writing Rudy's Obit?'
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jan 30, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Sarah Elkins on the scene at Rudy Giuliani's Orlando HQ on primary night (Video: Jon Groat, Sarah Elkins)
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Florida: Mitt v. McCain: Summing Up Their Strategies
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jan 29, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Suzanne Smalley on Mitt Romney's campaign strategy against John McCain (Video: Jon Groat, Suzanne Smalley)
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Florida: Down, Dirty and Anybody's Game
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 28, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Holly Bailey on the aggressive politics played by both McCain and Romney on the eve of the Florida primary (Video: Jon Groat, Holly Bailey)
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Florida: Tough Times for Rudy
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 28, 2008
Sarah Elkins on the Giuliani campaign's struggles to stay afloat (Video: Jon Groat, Sarah Elkins)
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South Carolina: Neither Black, nor White
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jan 24, 2008
A small but growing Latino population in S.C. ponders the presidential candidates. (Video: Jennifer Molina)
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Tough Choices in South Carolina
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jan 23, 2008
Many Democrats are torn between Clinton and Obama (Video: Jennifer Molina)
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South Carolina: Politics and BBQ
Author: NEWSWEEK
Sat, Jan 19, 2008
The owner of Maurice's BBQ in Columbia, S.C., on the politics of the Confederate flag and the GOP primary (Video: Lee Wang)
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McCain: Battle Ready
Author: NEWSWEEK
Sat, Jan 19, 2008
NEWSWEEK's Holly Bailey on McCain's final pitch to South Carolina voters aboard the USS Yorktown (Video: Lee Wang, Holly Bailey)
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South Carolina: The Preacher's Advance Team
Author: NEWSWEEK
18 2008 Jan, 06:00:01
Behind-the-scenes with Huckabee's masters of stagecraft in South Carolina (Video: Lee Wang)
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New Hampshire: Obama's Setback
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jan 9, 2008
Richard Wolffe on the future of the Barack Obama campaign from the floor of his election night rally (Video: Jon Groat, Richard Wolffe)
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New Hampshire: Hillary's Battle
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Karen Breslau reports from New Hampshire on Hillary Clinton's emotional moment and the struggle to regain momentum. (Video: Jon Groat, Karen Breslau)
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New Hampshire: Mitt's Mood Swing
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Suzanne Smalley explains how Sun's debate lifted Mitt Romney's spirits. (Video: Jon Groat, Suzanne Smalley)
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New Hampshire: Marathon Campaigner
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Jan 7, 2008
Elizabeth Edwards tells Matthew Philips how she keeps up the pace on her husband's 36-hour bus tours (Video: Jon Groat, Matthew Philips)
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New Hampshire: On McCain's Bus
Author: NEWSWEEK
Sun, Jan 6, 2008
Holly Bailey sneaks a peek at John McCain's 'Straight Talk Express' while the senator rallies last-minute support (Video: Jon Groat, Holly Bailey)
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What Happened in Iowa Stays in Iowa
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jan 3, 2008
Hillary Clinton comes in third in the Iowa caucuses (Video: Jennifer Molina, Karen Breslau, Tammy Haddad)
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Iowa: John Edwards: the Heart of the Union
Author: NEWSWEEK
Thu, Jan 3, 2008
On Iowa Caucus day, John Edwards gives a speech at a Des Moines steel mill. (Video: Jennifer Molina, Matthew Philips)
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Iowa: Hillary Clinton, the Rock Star
Author: NEWSWEEK
Wed, Jan 2, 2008
One day before the caucuses, Hillary Clinton makes an appearance at a church in Indianola, Iowa (Video: Jennifer Molina, Karen Breslau)
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Iowa: Mitt Romney: the Children Speak
Author: NEWSWEEK
Tue, Jan 1, 2008
Two days before the Iowa caucuses, Mitt Romney visits supporters at their homes. (Video: Jennifer Molina, Suzanne Smalley)
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Iowa: Mike Huckabee: the Haircut
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Dec 31, 2007
Three days before the caucuses, an Iowa barber discusses the intricacies of cutting a candidate's hair. (Video: Jennifer Molina, Holly Bailey)
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Iowa: Mike Huckabee: the Run
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Dec 31, 2007
Three days before the caucuses, Mike Huckabee takes a jog around an Iowa lake. (Video: Jennifer Molina, Holly Bailey)
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Iowa: Keeping the Faith
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Dec 22, 2007
A Baptist pastor in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on how he counsels his flock in this election (Video: Lee Wang)
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Iowa: Anything for a Vote
Author: NEWSWEEK
Mon, Dec 19, 2007
An interview with the creator of 'Caucus! The Musical' a song and dance parody of the Iowa caucuses (Video: Lee Wang)
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