Almost All Politics, All the Time
The 10 most-read stories, columns and blogs on Newsweek.com for the week ending Feb. 8
'Six Gym Health Hazards'
Here's how to avoid getting a virus along with those toned abs.
'Super Tuesday: State-by-State'
In his Stumper blog, Andrew Romano analyzed the Democratic and Republican races in 24 key states.
'A Democratic Muddle'
With Super Tuesday behind them, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama battle on.
'When Police Intervene'
What happens when authorities must involuntarily hospitalize someone like Britney Spears.
'The Democrats' Color Scheme'
Jonathan Alter says the political race is black and green vs. brown and gray.
'Burying Mitt'
Romney failed because he ran as something he's not, writes Howard Fineman.
'Obamacans'
Some prominent Republicans have caught Obama fever. Can it last?
'What These Eyes Have Seen'
He's endured the unendurable, and survived. Inside the mind and heart of John McCain.
'Happiness: Enough Already'
The push for greater well-being faces a backlash, fueled by research on the value of sadness.
'Crackup? Not So Fast.'
Calm down. The GOP's demise isn't as imminent as some would have it, says Karl Rove.
Highlights
Some of the columnists and bloggers filing to Newsweek.com next week
- With plenty of primaries ahead, read Holly Bailey's reporting and analysis from the campaign trail.
- Log on at 7 p.m., ET, on Tuesday, Feb. 12, as Jon Meacham anchors our Webcast on the Potomac primary.
- Get Howard Fineman's analysis of the Tuesday-night vote in his Web-exclusive version of Living Politics.
- Read Mind Matters, Wray Herbert's column about behavior and psychology, available only online.
- Brian Braiker, who writes our parenting blog, I, Breeder, will file reports from New York's annual Toy Fair.
Gold Digging in Hollywood
As the movie industry gears up for the biggest of its annual awards presentations, blogger Ramin Setoodeh follows the ups and downs and ins and outs of Hollywood's preparations in his daily blog, The Gold Digger. And on Fridays, watch his report on the latest celebrity news in the video version of Newsmakers.
The Truth About Chocolate
It's tempting to indulge on Valentine's Day. But will your sweetheart's gift of sweets wreak havoc on your skin? Get the rundown in our weekly feature about conventional health wisdom, Fact or Fiction.
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FROM NEWSWEEK'S INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS
Man's Pest Friend?
Last week ushered in the Chinese Year of the Rat, and with it a bit of squirming. Rats are the greatest parasite on humankind, responsible for destroying up to 10 percent of everything humans produce. But scientists now say that studying them can shed light on early human migration, and even how to stop the spread of disease.
Can't Buy Me Inner Peace
The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who died last Tuesday, inspired the Beatles during their disastrous 1968 visit to India. But he also inspired scientists to treat the study of meditation as a serious pursuit.
China's Pigjackings and Super Tuesday's Fallout
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's International Editions for the week ending Feb. 8
1. 'Six Gym Health Hazards'
Gyms are breeding grounds for germs. How to avoid getting a virus along with those toned abs.
2. 'A Democratic Muddle'
Super Tuesday has come and gone, leaving no clear winner. Clinton and Obama battle on.
3. 'When Police Intervene'
Britney Spears was hospitalized for psychiatric issues. An official explains what happened.
4. 'The World Watches'
Interest in the American presidential campaign heats up with Super Tuesday.
5. 'The Oil Paradox'
A worldwide slowdown won't end the oil price boom any time soon.
6. 'Burying Mitt'
Romney's presidential campaign failed because he ran as something he's not.
7. 'Happiness: Enough Already'
Research on the value of sadness has fueled a backlash against the push for well-being.
8. 'This Little Piggy Shortage'
A run-up in pork prices in China has leaders fretting over civil unrest.
9. 'The Oscars Must Die'
Whether or not the writers' strike nixes this year's telecast, it's time to kill the Academy Awards.
10. 'The Truth Will Out'
Bush officials finally come clean about the use of waterboarding against top Qaeda suspects.
Highlights
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