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The Child Custody Shuttle
The
landscape of custody law has shifted, and more divorced parents are
spending equal time with the kids. But as the arrangements have become
more varied and complex, so too have the legal battles that ensue when
parents can't agree. Read the story--and watch a video of a child of
divorce who changes houses daily.
The Gift That Keeps Giving
Is "regifting" wrong?
Not in the minds of environmentalists who are hoping to remove the
social taint and put a positive, earth-friendly spin on the
time-honored practice of giving unwanted presents a second life.
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God and Gay Marriage
The most popular stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending Dec. 12
'Our Mutual Joy'
The Bible is the basis for much opposition to gay marriage. But Scripture does not proscribe it.
'Readback: A Religious Reaction to Gay Marriage'
Our cover story triggered a fierce debate among readers online and in the press. A roundup.
'Photos: Pirates Throughout History'
The Somali pirate raids have put buccaneers back in the spotlight. A walk down memory plank.
'Never Say Die'
Step aside, quacks. The search for longer life is a real science now. It's not as crazy as it sounds.
'Sharks in the Water'
Somalia's piracy problem is an international headache. How to secure the high seas.
'Photos: Gay Rights Around the World'
As California strikes down same-sex marriage,a look at the global gay-rights movement.
'Who Is to Blame?'
Some point to Alan Greenspan. But his hands-off approach to the economy owes much to Ayn Rand.
'A Gay Marriage Surge'
Public support for same-sex marriage is growing, according to the latest Newsweek Poll.
'The Lure of Tomorrow'
New research on why people procrastinate--and how to get better at following through on plans.
'The Top of the Class'
Newsweek's annual survey of the 1,300 top public high schools in the country.
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The Fond Farewells of 2008
Sir
Edmund Hillary was the first person to summit the world's highest
mountain. Alexander Solzhenitsyn wrote a book that exposed the cruel
heart of the Soviet empire. These are just a few of the important men
and women we said goodbye to in 2008. Our year-end photo gallery pays tribute to their lives.
New Hope for Amputees
Prosthetic
limbs have become incredibly advanced in recent years. From Dean
Kamen's "Luke Arm" to a robotic knee filled with complex circuitry, our photo gallery takes a look at the leaps and bounds of bionic science.
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Free-Market Defenders and Dubai's Downfall
These are the top 10 stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending Dec. 12.
1. 'Photos: Pirates Throughout History'
Before the seafaring marauders of Somalia, there was Captain Morgan, Blackbeard and Cheng I Sao.
2. 'Never Say Die'
Step aside, quacks. The search for longer life is a real science now.
3. 'Sharks in the Water'
How to finally rid the waters off the coast of Somalia from the region's growing pirate problem.
4. 'Photos: Gay Rights Around the World'
California just made gay marriage illegal. How does the rest of the world compare?
5. 'Who is to Blame?'
Some point to Alan Greenspan. But his approach to the economy originated with Ayn Rand.
6. 'Our Mutual Joy'
Opponents of gay marriage cite Scripture. But the Bible's lessons on love argue the other side.
7. 'The Lure of Tomorrow'
New research on why we procrastinate and what to do to follow through on plans for the new year.
8. 'Everybody Make Love- And War'
A new book looks at the intertwined relationship between sex and violence.
9. 'Photos: The Tip Sheet Holiday Gift Guide'
Lightweight laptops, coconut cake and colorful Vespas are a few of the ideas suggested here.
10. 'Is Dubai's Party Over?'
The glitzy façade of the Middle Eastern city-state shows some cracks as the global economy sinks.
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