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Straight Into Compton
In 1988, the rap group N.W.A. put Compton on the map, portraying a reality of guns and gangs that made the city a national symbol of crime and blight. The Compton of today bears little resemblance to that depiction. In a four-part series, we look at how the city has changed. Come back Wednesday for the full report.
The Gods of Grunge
Nearly two decades after they exploded on the Seattle scene, Pearl Jam is re-releasing its breakthrough debut album, "Ten." We talk to frontman Eddie Vedder, reflect on the era and find out what's become of the rest of those '90s grunge gods.
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- In the Gaggle, Holly Bailey and the rest of the White House team file daily reports from the halls of power.
- The AIG mess should be a warning to Obama, writes Capitol Letter columnist Eleanor Clift.
- For the most recent scientific research and developments, check out Sharon Begley’s blog, Lab Notes.
- Daniel Gross writes this week on Goldman Sachs, the storied Wall Street firm that’s surviving on tax dollars.
- In Pop Vox, Sarah Ball keeps you up to date on the latest news from the world of arts and entertainment.
POPULARITY INDEX
1. A Very Hellish Journey
Jay Dobyns convinced the Hells Angels he was one of them. And that may have been the easy part. After going undercover, he's been a man on the run.
By Eve Conant
2. Photos: The Coolest, Strangest Barbies in the World
3. Extreme Motherhood
Understanding Quiverfull, the antifeminist, conservative Christian movement that motivates popular reality-TV families like the Duggars.
By Kathryn Joyce
4. A Devastating Injury
In the wake of reports that actress Natasha Richardson has been gravely hurt in a skiing accident, a neurologist explains how a seemingly minor fall can result in life-threatening brain trauma.
By Dina Fine Maron
5. Photos: A History of Multiple Births
6. Is Fraud Contagious?
New research on the reasons people cheat and why some can resist temptation.
By Wray Herbert
7. Just Hold Me
Why this winter was perfect for blankets. With sleeves.
By Kurt Soller
8. America’s Unemployed Olympic Hero
His miracle in Beijing pushed Michael Phelps to eight golds. Now Jason Lezak just wants to stay in the pool.
By Eric Adelson
9. Stop Saving Now!
As consumers hibernate and investors hoard cash, the economy is withering. This new age of thrift is understandable. But for a recovery to take hold, Americans will need to start taking risks again.
By Daniel Gross
10 . Doodle Zone
Turns out, doodling during class—or meetings—may actually help your concentration. (If only the same were true for texting.)
By Dina Fine Maron
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City Life in Black and White
Berenice Abbott was Man Ray’s darkroom assistant, but she was also a great photographer in her own right. Her cityscapes, portraits and domestic interiors are included in a new edition of her work, and in our gallery.
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- Fashion writer Sameer Reddy describes how the industry is trying to accommodate the gloomy mood of consumers.
- Get in on the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others give you the latest in world news.
- Science writer Sharon Begley weighs in on whether parents really matter in her blog Lab Notes.
- The Democrats rule Capitol Hill, but the party may be about to splinter, says Howard Fineman in a video report.
- Let Daniel Gross be your guide to the latest on bailouts, bonuses and the financial blame game in Washington, D.C.
