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Apr 4, 2008 06:54 PM
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Horse-Race Handicapping
Conventional wisdom says that the longer the Democrats fight over their party's presidential nominee, the greater the chance of a GOP victory in the fall. But an analysis of the races since 1968 shows that in many contests, at least one of the nominations wasn't decided until June; one was fought until August. So is the CW right? Check out our examination of electoral history for the answer. Hint: Bill Clinton's 1992 experience was an anomaly.
Change of Plans for a Familiar Face
He was its best-known American anchor, but after two years, former "Nightline" correspondent David Marash is leaving the English-language version of the Al Jazeera network. Was it management turmoil or political differences? Read his interview with Newsweek.
Highlights
Just some of what's coming next week from our columnists and bloggers.
- For the latest in scientific research and development, check out Sharon Begley's blog,Lab Notes.
- Read Soldier's Home, a blog about the challenges faced by troops returning from war, by veteran David Botti.
- On Wednesdays, check out Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball's investigative dispatch, Terror Watch.
- Read Mark Starr's column on professional and amateur sports, published online only, every Thursday.
- For an inside look at Congress and the White House, read Eleanor Clift's Capitol Letter, published Fridays.
Surrogates and Politics Top the Top 10
The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com during the week ending April 4
'Meet the Surrogates'
Our photo essay on the women who choose to become pregnant for other people.
'Substance Abuse'
Factcheck.org debunks a bogus e-mail claim about Hillary Clinton's legislative record.
'The Curious Lives of Surrogates'
Thousands of largely invisible American women have given birth to other people's babies.
'The World According to John McCain'
He's both the consummate pragmatist and a zealous crusader for causes he feels are just.
'Little Dog, Big Fame'
Why are Americans obsessed with little dogs? We answer the question in a photo essay.
'How to Win a Knife Fight'
Karl Rove says the Democratic race could come down to the first contested convention in years.
'A Complicated Record on Race'
All sides of the affirmative-action debate think Barack Obama agrees with them. And he might.
'Hillary's Consolation Prize'
Jonathan Alter reports that some Democrats are floating New York's Statehouse as an option.
'The Opium Brides of Afghanistan'
In the country's poppy-growing provinces, farmers are selling their daughters to repay loans.
'Obama's Oil Spill'
Obama says he doesn't take money from oil companies. Factcheck.org says that's a little too slick.
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ENVIRONMENT AND LEADERSHIP
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FROM NEWSWEEK'S INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS
The Sun Power Also Rises
Think solar panels are relics of Jimmy Carter's White House? Actually, it was fear of coal shortages in the late 19th century that fueled early interest in solar technology. But the discovery of large oilfields and cheap fuel overshadowed solar power until the 1970s energy crisis; now, with oil at $100 a barrel, solar is getting its third chance. A look back at 100 years of solar-power history.
Highlights
Here's a sample of the columnists, bloggers and contributors you can find on Newsweek.com.
Opium Brides and Rove's Advice for the Democrats
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending April 4
1. 'The Curious Lives of Surrogates'
Thousands of largely invisible American women have given birth to other people's babies.
2. 'The World According to John McCain'
He's both the consummate pragmatist and a zealous crusader for causes he believes are just.
3. 'Karl Rove: How to Win in a Knife Fight'
The Democratic race could well come down to the first contested convention in years.
4. 'Jonathan Alter: Hillary's Consolation Prize?'
Some Democrats float the New York statehouse, but becoming governor might not be a cakewalk.
5. 'The Opium Brides of Afghanistan'
In poppy-growing provinces, farmers are being forced to sell their daughters to pay loans.
6. 'School Sex Scandals'
Three recent arrests of female teachers have alarmed Florida residents.
7. 'Girls Will be Girls. Or Not.'
Why aren't more powerful public women caught up in sex scandals? Maybe they're just being smart.
8. 'The Mark-to-Market Melee'
A powerful group of financial experts thinks an obscure accounting rule caused the credit crunch.
9. 'The New Face of Terror'
Is Al Qaeda recruiting Westerners to get past U.S. security? A German investigation claims so.
10. 'Today's "Culture of Poverty" '
The overclass is better connected than the underclass, and it can cause more damage.
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