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Now, the Battle Is Joined
How will the Republicans answer the fireworks at Invesco Field? Newsweek.com takes you backstage at the GOP convention as our political team keeps tabs on the strategy and the players. Read the latest news and analysis. Watch video of newsmakers, the latest political humor and live Webcasts. And get ready to rumble in November.
Highlights
Log on to Newsweek.com for the latest coverage from our political columnists and bloggers.
- Jon Meacham is coanchoring our live video Webcasts all week from the GOP convention in Minnesota.
- Go behind the scenes at the Republican National Convention with Jonathan Alter and colleagues.
- This includes Howard Fineman, who will offer news and analysis from the convention and insights from party officials.
- Holly Bailey has the McCain campaign covered, including the candidate and key staffers.
- Read an interview with Curtis Sittenfeld, author of "American Wife,"
- And Andrew Romano's Stumper blog reports on the serious, the silly and the sublime. Not to be missed.
Politics and Prose in Denver
The most popular stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending Aug. 29
'Photos: Of Moas and Monsters'
Amid buzz about the "Montauk monster," a history of mysterious and mythical creatures
'No Ordinary Joe'
The politics of Barack Obama's vice presidential pick, and what Senator Biden brings to the party
'The Sasquatch Sequel'
Bigfoot hunters are still reeling from the latest hoax, but some scientists are keeping the faith
'A Plot in Denver'
Police investigate a drug and gun case. Was a plot to assassinate Barack Obama involved?
'Oral Exam'
Speechwriters for George W. Bush and Bill Clinton critique the Democratic convention oratory.
'Sorry, Pal, You're Rich'
Can you be middle class and earn $250,000? Investigating the idea that wealth is a state of mind.
'Is Seeing Believing?'
In the age of Photoshop, the "Montauk monster" picture raises questions about truth and imagery
'Photos: The Making of Joe Biden'
Chronicling the rise of Delaware's senior senator, from Wilmington to Washington to Obama's side
'The Change Obama Needed '
Biden's foreign-policy cred may help the ticket. But his scrappy instincts matter more politically.
'On His Own'
Barack Obama's strength comes from his father. Inside the making of a self-reliant man.
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FROM NEWSWEEK'S INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS
The End of Hood Hardware
Early cars required external radiator caps and temperature gauges on their hoods. Designers turned them into miniature works of art--a sleek beast or a winged woman captured the car's identity. Now that they're not technologically necessary, hood ornaments are dwindling in number. Near the end of an era, a gallery looks back at some of the best bonnet toppers.
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Biden's Advantage, Apple's Legacy
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending Aug. 29.
1. 'Photos: Of Moas and Monsters'
A photographic tour of our obsession with mysterious, hard-to-find or mythical animals.
2. 'Photos: Large and in Charge'
A curious collection of plus-size pets, mammoth mammals and other colossal creatures.
3. 'Photos: Russia Makes Itself at Home'
Images that communicate the despair in Georgia, and recall memories of Russia's iron fist.
4. 'The Sasquatch Sequel'
Bigfoot hunters are still reeling from the latest hoax, but some scientists keep the faith.
5. 'Oral Exam'
Two former presidential speechwriters critique the oratory at the Democratic convention.
6. 'Sorry, Pal, You're Rich'
Can you be middle-class and earn $250,000? Dan Gross regrets to inform you that, no, you can't.
7. 'Is Seeing Believing'
Photoshop raises questions about the 'Montauk Monster' and the accuracy of photography.
8. 'The Change Obama Needed'
Joe Biden's foreign-policy experience is helpful, but his other abilities are more important.
9. 'Global Literacy Quiz'
Take your brain for a spin! Test your knowledge in NEWSWEEK's annual Global Literacy Quiz.
10 'Photos: Apple's Seeds of Innovation'
Landmark moments celebrating Apple's 30 years of making cutting-edge and cutesy products.
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