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The Sisterhood Summit
Whenever powerful women gather, Sarah Palin is bound to arise as a
conversational centerpiece. Newsweek convened an all-star lineup for its annual Women in Leadership conference. They share their views on Palin's rise, Hillary Clinton's next move and where feminism is headed
The Ties That Bind
What
can you tell about a politician from the way he knots his necktie? The
answer is more nuanced and complex than you might suspect. Read the
story--and watch a video
Highlights
The latest from our writers on the economy, the election and more.
- Barbara Kantrowitz and Pat Wingert write about women and stress in this week's Her Body column.
- Robert J. Samuelson offers insightful and sober analysis of the economic crisis and D.C.'s response.
- Follow the crucial final days of the 2008 presidential campaign in Howard Fineman's Race to the Finish blog.
- Get the latest behind-the-scenes news in Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball's Terror Watch.
- Every Friday, read Eleanor Clift's Capitol Letter for an inside-the-Beltway take on the 2008 campaign.
American Leaders: From Rabble to Royals
The most popular stories, galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending Oct. 10
'Photos: Women On What Matters Most'
From Newsweek's "Women in Leadership" conference, stars at the top of their game.
'The Palin Problem'
Good debate. But governing requires knowledge, and mindless populism is just that--mindless.
'The Man Who Would Be King'
If George Washington had been made monarch, this Texas family would be American royalty today.
'How to Keep Him From Cheating'
A new book looks at why some men stray, and discusses what women can do to stop it.
'The Pornification of a Generation'
A new book traces porn's migration into the cultural mainstream--and what it means for kids.
'Big Hair, Big Show'
On "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders:Making the Team," the scariest person doesn't cheer.
'Obama's 'Good Will' Hunting'
Federal Election Commission auditors probe some suspicious filings from small Obama donors.
'Palin, McCain and the Weeks Ahead'
Karl Rove argues that Palin's ability to inspire the public is an underappreciated asset.
'The Fall of America, Inc.'
The historian Francis Fukuyama on the collapse of a strain of capitalism--and how to revive it.
'Photos:Eight Bad Sports-Watching Snacks'
It's game time, and you're ready to get your snack on. A gallery of some of the worst options.
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NATION
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SOCIETY
Read Sharon Begley's science blog, Lab Notes
BUSINESS
Even some experts have trouble understanding the economic crisis. Test your financial literacy
ENTERPRISE
Watch a video of Richard M. Smith's interview with Peter Ueberroth
FROM NEWSWEEK'S INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS
Faces of Economic Fear
Last
week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had its worst week ever, and
nothing was able to stop the market's slide--not the United States'
bailout plans, not even coordinated rate cuts among many nations. Our photo gallery looks at how the world's traders are holding up under the gloom. Visit
What Matters Most in Life
This week's special issue on Women and Leadership honors accomplished women from around the world. View photos and videos of actress Rosario Dawson, doctor Helene Gayle and more.
Highlights
Here are some of the columnists, guest writers and bloggers you can find on Newsweek.com.
- In a new column, Sameer Reddy looks into the post-Olympic lives of some of the world's most famous athletes.
- Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball weigh in on Iranian arms deals in their column, Terror Watch.
- Join the debate at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the issues behind the latest headlines.
- Will the bailout work, or will stocks plunge further? Robert Samuelson dissects the economic news.
- Baghdad-based Larry Kaplow reports on life in Iraq, from weapons caches to games played during Ramadan.
Bloomberg's Era and America in Decline
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending Oct. 10
1. 'The Palin Problem'
She beat Biden by not imploding. But governing requires knowledge, not mindless populism.
2. 'Zakaria: It's the Age of Bloomberg, not Thatcher'
It's time to figure out what works, not what ideological mantras to keep repeating
3. 'The Man Who Would Be King'
If George Washington had been made monarch, this Texas family would be American royalty today.
4. 'How to Keep Him From Cheating'
A new book on why some men stray, and what women can do to stop it.
5. 'The Pornification of a Generation'
A new book traces porn culture from adult theaters to the mainstream.
6. 'The Fall of America, Inc.'
A certain vision of capitalism has collapsed. How do we restore faith in the brand?
7. 'Photos: What They Got Away With'
How the top dogs on Wall Street walked away from the rubble unscathed, pockets overbrimming.
8. 'Subprime Suspects'
Why the right is blaming low-income homeowners for the financial crisis, and why they're wrong.
9. 'The Perils of Thrift'
How China and the United States, the dynamic duo of capitalism, might be weighing each other down.
10. 'Graphic: Swing States in the 2008 Election'
See which states are torn, leaning or undecided, and learn how they voted in the past.
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