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Oct 25, 2008 12:27 PM
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Beware the Ides of October
Drunk-driving records.
Iranian hostages. And sudden bouts of terrorist TV. American campaign
history is littered with eleventh-hour shocks designed to change
political destiny. See a gallery of some of the country's most celebrated "October surprises."
The Home Stretch
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joint video show with The Washington Post. Or log onto Stumper, Race to the Finish and the seven-day Sprint to the Oval, our family of campaign blogs.
Highlights
See xtra.Newsweek.com for the latest from our writers on the election, the economy and more.
- Andrew Romano covers the highs and lows of the presidential campaign in his daily Stumper blog.
- Eleanor Clift writes about Congress, the White House and the election in her weekly column, Capitol Letter.
- Follow the crucial final days of the 2008 presidential campaign in Howard Fineman's Race to the Finish blog.
- In his weekly column, Money Culture, Daniel Gross helps you understand the trying economic times we live in.
- Robert J. Samuelson offers insightful and sober analysis of the economic crisis and D.C.'s response.
The Wolves and a (Would-Be) Veep's Clothing
The most popular stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending Oct. 24
'Photos: The Saks Girls on Sarah Palin'
Saks sales clerks critique the RNC's investment in the veep contender's wardrobe.
'Dear Mr. President'
Seven Nobel laureates counsel the next occupant of the White House on how to fix the economy.
'Dancing With Wolves'
A new reality series tracks a British couple embedded with a wolfpack. Is this wise?
'Making Plans for Palin'
The veep candidate goes off message. Are these moves calculated to help pave the path to 2012?
'It's Not Easy Bein' Blue'
America remains a center-right nation--a fact that a President Obama would forget at his peril.
'The Case for Barack Obama'
Obama is pushing to change the parameters of the country's comfort zone. That's leadership.
'We're Heading Left Once Again'
Can the next president use government to benefit the American people? That's a liberal idea.
'Florida GOP: Red With Dismay'
Polls show McCain lagging in the key state of Florida, amid complaints of poor coordination.
'Sunshine State Scandal'
Rep. Tim Mahoney's admission of infidelity is the latest scandal to rock a weary House district.
'Exactly How Bad Is It?'
The grim economic climate has experts explaining the difference between recession and depression.
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WORLD
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FROM NEWSWEEK'S INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS
As
much as 40 percent of the world's deaths can be attributed to some form
of pollution, according to a new report on the planet's worst
environmental hazards. Smog, sewage, radioactivity, mining and battery
recycling are among the most lethal culprits, according to the study
from the Blacksmith Institute and Green Cross of Switzerland. Discover which pollution problems rank the worst in our photo gallery.
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Economic Advice and a Campaign Catwalk
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending Oct. 24th
1. 'Photos: A History of Economic Downturns'
How does the disaster on Wall Street stack up against history's most infamous nosedives?
2. 'Dear Mr. President'
Seven Nobel Prize-winning economists offer their advice on how to fix the economy.
3. 'Dancing with Wolves'
A new reality series follows a British couple as they attempt to join a pack of wolves.
4. 'It's Not Easy Bein' Blue'
America remains a center-right nation--a fact that President Obama might forget at his peril.
5. 'The Case for Barack Obama'
Obama is pushing to change the parameters of the country's comfort zone. That's leadership.
6. 'Photos: The Saks Girls on Sarah Palin'
A photo gallery of Palin's campaign catwalk, with New York fashionistas commentating.
7. 'Exactly How Bad Is It?’
What's the difference between a recession and a depression? And which are we in store for?
8. 'The Obama Show?'
A look at the producer behind Obama's primetime show--the most expensive political ad ever.
9. 'The Pleasure Factor'
Researchers find that some women are genetically predisposed to get less enjoyment from eating.
10. 'In Iraq, the Doctors Are Out'
The country is in dire need of professional help, but Iraqi doctors are leaving Baghdad behind.
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