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Getting Ready to Rumble
Let the gala begin! Log on to Newsweek.com for comprehensive coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Denver--featuring breaking news and analysis from Newsweek's all-star political lineup, critiques of the oratory by former presidential speechwriters, the latest political humor, live video Webcasts of the proceedings and much, much more.

Highlights
Log on to Newsweek.com for the latest coverage from our political columnists and bloggers.

• Go behind the scenes at the Democratic National Convention with Howard Fineman and colleagues.
• Including Jonathan Alter, who will offer daily analysis and news from the convention floor in Denver.
• Along with Eleanor Clift, covering party insiders, Washington leaders and the media scene.
• Richard Wolffe has got the Obama campaign covered, from the VP pick to the nominee's big speech.
• And Andrew Romano's Stumper blog reports on the serious, the silly and the sublime. Not to be missed.

Mysteries and Political Maneuvers
The most popular stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending Aug. 22

'Photos: Of Moas and Monsters'
Amid buzz about the "Montauk monster," a history of mysterious and mythical creatures.

'Is Seeing Believing?'
In the age of Photoshop, the "Montauk monster" picture raises questions about truth and imagery.

'Simple Pleasures'
The U.S. military helped reopen public pools in Baghdad this summer. All did not go swimmingly.

'Exit Musharraf'
An exclusive report on the Pakistani president's plans to resign and leave the country.

'The Smear Gap'
Jonathan Alter argues that John McCain's latest round of attacks on Barack Obama are out of bounds.

'A Croc … of Wit'
A sampling of readers' passionate reaction to our rant against the popular rubber clogs.

'The Great Lobster Mystery'
Food prices are soaring. So why is it that lobster has been so cheap this summer?

'A Toxic Spew?'
Regulatory officials overseeing the oil and gas industry are asking, "Is 'fracking' safe?"

'Realty Denial'
Homeowners are growing more optimistic, but housing-market forecasts remain bleak.

'Young, Gay and Murdered'
Are schools ready to handle complex questions of sexual identity? Inside a teen tragedy.

PERSPECTIVES
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NATION
Get daily reports from the campaign trail, including video, blogs and Web-only stories from our political team
View photographs from Barack Obama's childhood, family, education and political career in our galleries

WORLD
See how the Russian conflict with Georgia has affected Georgian citizens and cities in a photo gallery
Read Lally Weymouth's full interview with Zardari

EDUCATION
Read an account from a dysfunctional D.C. school

HEALTH
Have you ever delayed or skipped health-care procedures because of cost? Take our survey

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Beijing Comes Into Focus
Award-winning photojournalists Vincent Laforet, Donald Miralle and Mike Powell continue their coverage of the 2008 Olympics in our photo blog, Visions of China. Each day throughout the Games the three will post their pictures along with notes on how they got the shots. Plus, a daily photo gallery of their best images

Back From Iraq, Back to School
On Monday, Aug. 18, meet a young Marine who was deployed to Iraq six months into his junior year of college. After a year of duty, Alex Cornell du Houx made the difficult transition back to campus life, and is now seeking another way of serving his country. See our video report and read his first-person essay

Highlights
Log on to Newsweek.com for the latest take on the Olympics, the election and everything else.

• Discover the culture and politics behind the scenes at the Games in Melinda Liu's posts to our blog, Beijing Beat.
• There'll be sports, too. For the latest in Olympic athletics, check out Mark Starr's posts to Beijing Beat.
• Read Terror Watch, Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball's column on the murky world of terror networks.
• For the latest tidbits and videogame industry news, read N'Gai Croal's award-winning Level Up blog.
• For an inside look at Congress and the White House, read Eleanor Clift's Capitol Letter, published online Fridays.

Super Moms, a Southern Journey and Sexy Carla
The most popular stories, photo galleries and blogs on Newsweek.com for the week ending Aug. 8

'Photos: Medaling Moms'
Readers were inspired by our gallery of women who became sports champions after giving birth.

'Photos: Extreme Pet Gadgets'
From GPS tracking to bacon-flavored bubbles, animal pampering goes wild.

'Make. It. Stop.'
We're late to the Crocs-bashing party, but can we please retire these ridiculous shoes?

'Photos: Love, Presidential Style'
The whirlwind affair between French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his new wife

'A Drink's Purple Reign'
Can MonaVie açai juice cure your ills and make you rich? True believers say, "Yes, it can."

'The Fab Five Revisited'
A Lifetime TV drama opens an old wound in a Texas cheerleaders' town.

'Southern Discomfort'
How the 2008 presidential race is unsettling the old Confederacy

'Doctors Within Borders'
The huge turnout at a free medical and dental clinic points to America's health-care problems.

'Changing Tastes'
How Bennigan's restaurants fell victim to American belt-tightening

'Sex Doesn't Always Sell'
Cindy McCain and Michelle Obama aren't likely to take any cues from Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.

Watch the site for opportunities to submit questions for upcoming Future of Energy interviews with Fareed Zakaria.
Brian Braiker joins acclaimed songwriter Randy Newman as he plays songs from his new album in a video exclusive.
Melinda Liu and others follow the excitement and drama underway in China on our Olympics blog, Beijing Beat.
Daniel Gross writes about the economists who think a country's GDP can predict its success in the Olympic Games.
Can graffitti be more than just an eyesore? Jessica Bennett explores how it can become a tool for public discourse.

Paris Hilton Is Right?
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending August 8.

1. 'Photos: Pet Pampering Gone Wild'
Extreme gadgets and accessories for animals and their over-the-top owners.

2. 'Photos: Love, Presidential Style'
Images from Nicolas Sarkozy's whirlwind relationship with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.

3. 'Southern Discomfort'
How George Bush and presidential hopeful Barack Obama have unsettled America's south.

4. 'Doctors Within Borders'
Revelations about a widening gap between health care haves and have-nots in America.

5. 'Photos: The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars'
Fuel efficiency doesn't come in big packages. These small and stylish rides save gas and money.

6. 'Sex Doesn't Always Sell'
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is the type of wife that the spouses of Obama and McCain are trying not to be.

7. 'Global Literacy Quiz'
Take your brain for a spin! Test your knowledge in Newsweek's annual global literacy quiz.

8. 'Don't Laugh. Paris is Right.'
What the Hilton heiress could teach Messrs. McCain and Obama about the energy crisis.

9. 'Photos: The Unsettled South'
A slideshow that documents Christopher Dickey's long march through the Confederacy.

10. 'This Bug Man Is a Pest'
George Ledin teaches students to write viruses. It makes security software firms sick.



Also

• Read more Spain picks
• America may be on top, but it can learn something from India's system, says one former CEO. Read the Q&A
• Read our interview with a major American roboticist
• Explore our graphic on education spending in the Gulf
• Michael Crow discusses the cross-border university
• Read one dean's thoughts on the state of U.S. admissions

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Notes from the Beijing Beat
This week and throughout the Olympic games award-winning sports photographers Vincent Laforet, Donald Miralle and Mike Powell will publish daily galleries of their best shots online at Newsweek.com. Plus, Beijing bureau chief Melinda Liu and national sports correspondent Mark Starr will post daily dispatches.

Doctors Within Borders
What happens to those who can't afford medical care? While the presidential candidates debate health policies, the uninsured are lining up for teeth extractions at volunteer clinics in places like Wise, Va.

Highlights
The latest coverage from our bloggers and weekly columnists

• For an insightful analysis of business and economics, read Daniel Gross's invaluable Money Culture column.
• Read Michael Hirsh's The World From Washington column, covering foreign policy and the presidential candidates.
• Get the latest behind-the-scenes news in Michael Isikoff's and Mark Hosenball's Terror Watch.
• For an inside look at Congress and the White House, read Eleanor Clift's Capitol Letter, posted every Friday.
• Larry Kaplow has reported from Iraq since the start of the war. Read his latest reports in our Checkpoint Baghdad blog.

Bikes, Pets and the Taliban's Baghdad Plan
The most popular stories, photo galleries and blogs on Newsweek.com for the week ending August 1:

'Pedal vs. Metal'
A surge in bike ownership spurs a new kind of road rage

'Teen Pregnancy, Hollywood Style'
Once taboo, pregnant teens are popping up more frequently in the media. So what's the problem?

'The Taliban's Baghdad Strategy'
Insurgents are closing in on Kabul to terrorize its residents and drive away investors. It's working.

'Stumper: Poll Position'
What are we to make of the contradictory polls about McCain and Obama? A user's guide.

'A Dog for a Day?'
Lawmakers take action against 'pet rental' companies

'My Turn: Subsidized in the City'
Adulthood means financial independence. So why do so many of my peers still live off their parents?

'China's Agony of Defeat'
Understanding what the Games mean to the Chinese means understanding their history

'McCain's Crafty Ad Strategy'
Team McCain may be a lot less idiotic than the chattering classes suspect

'Obama's Sober Mood'
Greeted by thousands of Europeans, Obama's not letting his world tour go to his head.

'Phones Without Homes'
How the economy and the real-estate mess are hurting the land-line phone business

• View the photos and videos that accompany Christopher Dickey's story about the modern American South.
• Sameer Reddy writes that the wives of Obama and McCain want to avoid becoming a political spouse like Carla Bruni.
• For the latest in scientific research and development, read Sharon Begley's blog, Lab Notes.
• As the Olympic Games begin, follow the action in our Countdown to Beijing blog by Melinda Liu and contributors.
• Fareed Zakaria discusses the future of energy with scientists and leaders. Submit your own questions online.

The Russians Are Coming … for the Real Estate
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending Aug. 1

1. 'Teen Pregnancy, Hollywood Style'
Once taboo, pregnant teenagers are popping up more frequently in pop-culture coverage.

2. 'The Taliban's Baghdad Strategy'
Taliban insurgents are closing in on Kabul, not to overrun the capital but to terrorize its residents.

3. 'Gag Order'
How Saudi Arabia pressured Tony Blair's government to shut down a bribery investigation.

4. 'Global Literacy Quiz'
Take your brain for a spin! Test your knowledge in newsweek's annual Global Literacy Quiz.

5. 'A Dog for a Day?'
Lawmakers have recently begun taking steps to ban "pet rental" companies.

6. 'China's Agony of Defeat'
To understand what the Games mean to the Chinese, we review their history of humiliation.

7. 'Obama's Sober Mood'
Obama's world tour was a smashing success, but the candidate isn't letting it go to his head.

8. 'Photos: The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars'
Bigger isn't always better. These pint-size vehicles pack a very powerful punch.

9. 'Phones Without Homes'
Columnist Dan Gross provides an inside look at the real reasons behind the death of landlines.

10. 'Moscow on the Hudson'
Russian magnates may be the key to reviving the lackluster sales of high-end real estate.


Also

• Find out why inflation data don't always tell the truth
• Japan's former economics minister speaks
• Read more travel picks
• View an interactive map on global inflation

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Two-Wheeled Road Rage
Soaring gas prices have sent many Americans scurrying for their bikes--especially in ecominded cities like Portland, Oregon. But along with the uptick in ridership has come reports of rising tensions between drivers and cyclists--as two-wheelers and four-wheelers struggle to determine who will rule the road.

What About Fido's Needs?
The pet industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds--and the products devoted to your creature's comforts are getting ever more elaborate. Got your catcam yet? Or a crocheted sling for carrying your dog? See a gallery of the latest pet gadgets

Highlights
Log on to Newsweek.com for the latest coverage from our bloggers and weekly columnists.

• Veteran David Botti is traveling through Iraq this summer. Read about his journey in his Soldier's Home blog.
• For the latest in scientific research and development, read Sharon Begley's blog, Lab Notes.
• Daniel McGinn covers the harrowing world of real estate and mortgages in his Resident Expert column.
• Andrew Romano reports on the serious, the silly and the sublime on the campaign trail in his blog, Stumper.
• As the Olympics approach, follow the action in our Countdown to Beijing blog by Melinda Liu and contributors.

Sexual Identity and a Tragic Slaying
The most popular stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending July 25

'Young, Gay and Murdered'
A young student came out and was killed by a classmate. Could the school have stopped it?

'Photos: Murder in the 8th Grade'
A gallery of images from the troubling case of Larry King stirs questions of identity and tolerance.

'On a Mission--To Undress'
A Mormon entrepreneur's calendar of shirtless men may have gotten him excommunicated.

'Fashion Police: Flint Cracks Down on Sagging'
It's a common sight: young men in droopy jeans. But in Flint, Mich., it's now a criminal offense.

'Fareed Zakaria: How Obama Sees the World'
He's been called a naive idealist. But in terms of foreign policy, he's the true realist in the race.

'Photos: Hollywood's Golden Age'
A new book pulls back the curtain on a priceless archive of portraits of Tinseltown's greatest stars.

'Covering Teen Pregnancy'
The executive editor of OK! discusses the magazine's coverage of tween idol Jamie Lynn Spears.

'My Turn: When Parents Pay the Rent'
If adulthood means financial independence, why do so many new college grads still live off their folks?

'Photos: The Making of a Legend'
A gallery chronicling the remarkable rise of South African leader Nelson Mandela

'Keep Marion Jones in Prison'
Columnist Mark Starr makes the case against granting a disgraced Olympian clemency.

• Just days away from the Games, Melinda Liu reports on all the Olympics news on our Countdown to Beijing blog.
• Read Sumit Ganguly's new column on Pakistan.
• Find out why political scientist Daniel Drezner thinks that Saudi Arabia will never be able to lead the Middle East.
• Sameer Reddy was in Europe for Obama's historic trip there. Read his analysis of the candidate's speech in Berlin.
• Watch the homepage for your chance to submit questions to Fareed Zakaria about the future of energy.
• Oil prices are at record highs, but Stanford law professor David Victor argues that OPEC is largely irrelevant.

Obama the Realist, Mandela the Legend
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending July 25

1. 'Fareed Zakaria: How Obama Sees the World'
He's been called a naïve idealist. But in terms of foreign policy, he's the true realist in the race.

2. 'Young, Gay and Murdered'
Can schools handle identity and sexuality? For Larry King the question had tragic implications.

3. 'Advice for Obama'
Pundits from ten countries he visited - as well as three more he should have - offer suggestions.

4. 'Global Literacy Quiz'
Does your knowledge cover the four corners of the globe? These 10 questions reveal all.

5. 'Photos: Portraits of Hollywood's Golden Age'
The likes of Monroe and Bogart are as stunning in black-and-white as they are on the silver screen.

6. 'Baby 101'
Does the OK! magazine spread of new mom Jamie Lynn Spears glamorize teen pregnancy?

7. 'Photos: The Making of the Mandela Legend'
A collection of photos from the past 50 years showing Mandela's rise to the top.

8. 'You Call This a Depression?'
Despite parallels with the early 1930s, to use the D word now would be total overkill.

9. 'A New Shakedown?'
Debt collectors resort to new tactics to wring cash from consumers: court and technology.

10. 'Mormon Beefcake'
Controversy over a calendar that has led to an LDS member's excommunication.



Also

• Read more Oaxaca picks
• View a photo gallery of economic potholes from the past
• Watch for updates on the trial on our blog Why It Matters
• Read how North Korea negotiations benefited from "duty-free diplomacy"
  

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The Golden Age of Tinsel Town
A new book entitled "Glamour of the Gods" raises the curtain on a priceless archive of portraits from Hollywood's heyday--including long-lost images of some the movie industry's most beloved stars. See a gallery of iconic images that helped make the careers of many actors.

Once More Unto the Breach
David Botti was among the first wave of Marines to land in Iraq in 2003. He returned to Baghdad this summer as a journalist, to measure how the facts on the ground have changed. Read his Soldier's Home blog.

Highlights
Log on to Newsweek.com for the latest coverage from our bloggers and weekly columnists.

• As the Olympics approach, follow the action in our Countdown to Beijing blog by  Melinda Liu and contributors.
• In a new Her Body column, Barbara Kantrowitz and Pat Wingert report on thyroid disease and treatment.
• In his Judgment Call column,  Robert Samuelson writes about economics and the current financial crisis.
• Read Michael Hirsh's The World From Washington column, covering foreign policy and the presidential candidates.
• Mark Starr covers the wide world of sports in his weekly column, Starr Gazing, and the All-Starr blog.

Faith, Fear and the Latest Fitness Fads
The most popular stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending July 18.

'The Many Faces of Amanda Knox'
A Seattle student and two others are charged with a murder in Perugia. Inside the defense plan.

'Baby 101'
A top editor at OK! magazine discusses coverage of Jamie Lynn Spears' teen pregnancy .

'Photos: The Whisker Wars'
A gallery of competitors face off at the North American Beard and Mustache Championships.

'Finding His Faith'
What does the Democratic presidential nominee actually believe--and what was his religious path?

'A Fading Glow?'
The latest Newsweek poll shows Barack Obama's lead over John McCain narrowing to three points.

'Seven Silly Fitness Fads'
Circus-themed classes. Tricked-out Hula hoops. A readers' guide to wacky workouts.

'Global Literacy Quiz'
Take your brain for a spin. Our interactive test of readers' knowledge on a wide array of subjects.

'The Power of Images'
The New Yorker cover of the Obamas generated a stir. But it only served to reinforce silly rumors.

'A Tesla in Your Future?'
PayPal's co-founder hopes to produce a practical $30,000 all-electric car in four years.

'Photos: Slavery, After Freedom'
A new book on African-Americans enslaved in Southern labor camps well after abolition.

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Legendary After 90 Years
Nelson Mandela's middle name, Rolihlahla, means 'troublemaker' in his  native Xhosa language, and for decades he was just that for South Africa's apartheid government. He spent 27 years imprisoned before becoming the country's first black president. As he celebrates his ninetieth birthday, a slideshow recounting his life, his struggles and his triumphs.


Highlights
Here are some of the columnists, guest writers and bloggers you can find on Newsweek.com.

• The United States needs to bolster Pakistan's economy and push for reconciliation with India, argues Sumit Ganguly.
• Join the debate at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the issues behind the latest news headlines.
• What happens if your bank fails? Daniel Gross interviews the woman in charge of safeguarding your deposits.
• During Obama's trip around the world, watch for analysis from Sameer Reddy on the candidate's reception abroad.
• As the opening of the Games nears, Melinda Liu and others blog the latest Olympics news at Countdown to Beijing.

Vietnam Loves McCain, Spears Loves Motherhood
The top stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending July 18

1. 'The Many Faces of Amanda'
Lawyers' plans to defend Amanda Knox and others charged with the murder of a student in Italy.

2. 'Baby 101'
Does the OK! magazine spread of new mom, Jamie Lynn Spears, glamorize teen pregnancy?

3. 'Photos: Whisker Club Holds Facial-Hair Contest'
A fuzzy face-off in the North American Beard and Mustache Championships.

4. 'Finding His Faith'
Barack Obama's religion: what does he believe, and how did he arrive at those beliefs?

5. 'Global Literacy Quiz'
Take your brain for a spin. Test your knowledge in Newsweek's annual Global Literacy Quiz.

6. 'The Power of Images'
Influential and inaccurate, the New Yorker cover only reinforces the silly Obama rumors.

7. 'A Tesla in Your Future?'
Fareed Zakaria interviews PayPal's cofounder, who hopes to produce a $30,000 all-electric car.

8. 'Photos: Slavery, After Freedom'
A book reveals that thousands were re-enslaved in Southern labor camps until World War II.

9. 'Why Vietnam Loves McCain'
A new kind of political flip-flop: they jailed him for five years. Now they want him in the White House.

10. 'Gotham City's Grave New World'
This version of Batman has wings, but doesn't always soar. Why the new film is a mixed bird.


Also

• Find a backgrounder on Iran's nuclear-power program
• Will U.S. rails ever be like Europe's? Our Q&A with Amtrak's CEO
• Read more travel picks
• Explore our interactive graphic on Obama’s trip abroad

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Highlights
The latest coverage from our bloggers and weekly columnists.

• For the latest in scientific research and development, read Sharon Begley's blog, Lab Notes.
• For an insightful analysis of business and economics, read Daniel Gross's invaluable Money Culture column.
• Get the latest cloak-and-dagger scoop in Michael Isikoff's and Mark Hosenball's Terror Watch.
• Andrew Romano covers the serious, the silly and the sublime on the campaign trail in his blog, Stumper.
• For an inside look at Congress and the White House, read Eleanor Clift's Capitol Letter, posted every Friday.

• Are there really still Nazis left to chase? Joseph Contreras is in Buenos Aires with investigators who think there are.
• Oil baron T. Boone Pickens talks with Daniel Gross about his plans for a giant wind farm in Texas. Watch the video.
• New iPhone? Meh. Brian Braiker meets a few people who want nothing to do with the so-called "Jesus phone."
• With the opening ceremonies less than a month away, turn to Melinda Liu for all the latest Olympics news.
• Submit questions about the future of energy for Fareed Zakaria to pose to leading thinkers and entrepreneurs.

Hirsute Hommes and Mighty Moms
The top stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending July 11.

1. 'Whisker Club Holds Facial-Hair Contest'
A fuzzy face-off in the North American Beard and Mustache Championships.

2. 'Power Failures'
U.S. energy policy is seriously behind the rest of the world. How Bush should catch up.

3. 'The Most Fuel Efficient Cars'
Fuel efficiency doesn't come in big packages. These small and stylish rides save gas and money.

4. 'Are Some People Mosquito Magnets?'
It's no coincidence that some people wind up covered in mosquito welts and others stay bite-free.

5. 'Fallen Angel'
Broken artwork and the challenge of protecting the art world's masterpieces.

6. 'Global Literacy Quiz'
Put your overall knowledge of politics, health, the environment, technology and arts to the test.

7. 'Blackout'
Despite Italian Vogue's recent black issue, the international fashion world still prefers white skin.

8. 'How Dara Torres Does It'
What you can learn from this 41-year-old mother who has made Olympic history.

9. 'Let's Kill the Baby'
In Zimbabwe, no victim is too young for Robert Mugabe's battle against his opposition.

10. 'In Search of Optimism'
A somber gathering of America's elites at the Aspen Institute Ideas Festival.



Buildout

What's an inventor to do when an icemaker dies? A Q&A on the economy of ideas
Read more Cozumel picks
Is there a future for the female priest? Read an interview
How low will Shanghai go? An interview with a top economist

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PERSPECTIVES
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NATION
Get daily reports from the campaign trail, including video, blogs and Web-only stories from our political team
Watch an original video about the making of the New York waterfalls
Daniel Gross looks at how presidents have dealt with bad economies in a video
Watch a video about a Roman Catholic voter undecided between McCain and Obama

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Welcome to My Fortress
German architecture critics called the new U.S. Embassy in Berlin "monstrous," but its sleeker counterparts in London and the Hague have enjoyed a much more diplomatic reception. How U.S. embassies look--stylized or strategic--reveals a lot about America's overseas missions. See a slideshow of U.S. consulates, from museum- to fortress-quality.


Highlights
Here are a few of the columnists, bloggers and guest writers you can find on Newsweek.com.

• What will be the fate of Mugabe? Rod Nordland reports from inside Zimbabwe on the country's turbulent politics.
• Is beer a symbol of national pride? Daniel Gross explains the dynamics behind InBev's spurned bid for Budweiser.
• In his latest column on the world of fashion, Sameer Reddy writes about the problem of racist ideals in clothing.
• You can join Fareed Zakaria and other experts at PostGlobal, an interactive conversation on world affairs.
• In a wide-ranging interview, Bjorn Lomborg, the original skeptical environmentalist, talks about Al Gore and more.

Microsoft Closes Its Gates
The ten most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending June 27.

1. 'Gallery: Teen Idols'
A retrospective of America's favorite boy pinups from the last 60 years of pop culture.

2. 'Microsoft After Gates.'
Technology's icon focuses on philanthropy as his company faces turbulent seas.

3. 'Barack's Bounce'
The latest NEWSWEEK poll shows the Democratic nominee has a 15-point lead over McCain.

4. 'The $10,000 a Month Psychic'
When business people need a crystal ball to make decisions, they turn to 'intuitionist' Laura Day.

5. 'Return of the 70's Weirdos'
All 11 members of Microsoft's founding team reconvene to bid farewell to Bill Gates.

6. 'Gallery: The Most Fuel Efficient Cars'
Bigger isn't always better. These ten small and stylish rides save gas and money.

7. 'Mugabe's Endgame'
Zimbabwe's dictator wants to die in office. A report from inside a menacing capital.

8. 'Cold Feet'
A bizarre murder mystery involving tennis shoes baffles investigators in British Columbia.

9. 'The Booze is Back in Baghdad'
In certain urban pockets, a more secular and liberal culture is emerging.

10. 'Making a Splash'
Speedo's controversial and high-tech suit helps swimmers smash world records.



Also

• View global travel picks
• Read Underground Diary, with more reports from Zimbabwe
• View a slide show of U.S. embassies around the world
• China is saving pandas … or is it an eco-scam?

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Highlights

What Experience Is Worth
John McCain's years on Capitol Hill make him more qualified for the White House than Barack Obama, who spent most of his time in office in the Illinois Legislature, right? Think again. A critical look at how state legislators' hands-on work might actually be better preparation than life in the Senate bubble

Celebrity Mash Notes
Our summer intern fesses up: she was a serial letter-writer to her favorite teen idols. Read her story--and tell us about the fan mail you sent to the stars at webeditors@newsweek.com.

Log on to Newsweek.com for the latest coverage from our bloggers and weekly columnists.

• In their latest column, to be published June 24, Barbara Kantrowitz and Pat Wingert look at how panic attacks can affect women.
• Read our new blog from author Darin Strauss as he records the humor and horror of his book tour.
• Read Michael Hirsh's The World From Washington column, in which he analyzes America's foreign policy.
• NEWSWEEK correspondents, including Larry Kaplow, cover Iraq in our Checkpoint Baghdad blog.
• Andrew Romano covers the serious and the sublime on the campaign trail in his politics blog, Stumper.

Floods, Economic Fits and Flawed Tomatoes

The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending June 20

'Gallery: The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars'
The rollout last week of a new hydrogen-powered Honda drew readers to a look at high-mpg autos.

'A New Way to Guzzle Gas'
With gas prices soaring, thieves find new ways to steal from stations, the pump--and your car.

'Revenge of the Nerdette'
As geek chic spreads, a closer look at the Nerd Girls: they're smart, techie--and hot.

'Feeling the Pinch'
The downturn is reaching far corners of the economy. Among the latest victims: Nevada's brothels.

'We Are the Lucky Ones'
Snapshots of life in the flood zone, as Iowans count their blessings and give thanks for good neighbors

'Gallery: Las Vegas Luck Running Out?'
The city built on gambling places some risky bets on its future. A photographic look at Vegas today.

'Six Surgical Miracles'
A rundown of six of the most unusual surgical miracles in modern medical history

'The Tomato Pickle'
Amid an outbreak of salmonella, local farm advocates say their tomatoes are safer. Is that true?

'Flip-Flop Flaws'
According to a new study, the ubiquitous summer footwear may be harmful to your hooves.

'The Mythology of Munich'
Chamberlain's deal with Hitler is shorthand for weak leadership. Governing by analogy.

PERISCOPE

PERSPECTIVES
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NATION
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View a photo gallery of John McCain's life, family and politics

Watch a video about how the black community compares Obama to historical black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr.

INTERNATIONAL
Watch Lally Weymouth's video interview with King Abdullah

BUSINESS
Read Steven Levy's Q&A with Bill Gates

Carlos Ghosn discusses the challenges facing Detroit in a video interview with Richard M. Smith

Watch "The Crunch," our video series about the economy 
 
SOCIETY
Watch our video interview with adviser Laura Day

ARTS
Watch a video clip about pianist Glenn Gould

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Protecting the Wild Pandas
Before the earthquake hit in May, Sichuan province was more popularly known as China's largest breeding center for its endangered wild pandas. Online, a story in pictures of how the adorable creatures at the Wolong Conservation and Research Center got by after the disaster.

Velvet 'Masterpieces'
Fuzzy depictions of Jesus, hip-hop stars and poker dogs that shine under a black light don't typically cover the walls of expensive galleries. That is, unless you talk to Carl Baldwin and Caren Anderson, who run the Velveteria Museum in Portland, Oregon. Online, they offer a tour and describe the "underappreciated art."

Here's to Party-Hopping
Tomato baths. Elephant geysers. Fire dances. Party in an igloo. When it comes to celebrations, the world has mysterious ways. A look at festivals around the globe reveals some eyepopping traditions.

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• WIth Clinton out of the race, John Kerry may be lobbying Obama for a spot in the cabinet, says Mark Hosenball.
• Fareed Zakaria and David Ignatius lead a discussion of world leaders at PostGlobal.com.
• Are we hardwired for hypocrisy? Sharon Begley explores new studies on why we say one thing and do another.
• Can the solution to oil woes be found through offshore drilling? See what NEWSWEEK's Daniel Gross has to say.
• Howard Fineman hosts NEWSWEEK's Executive Forum, where panelists engage in a spirited debate on the politics of energy.

Beautiful Bookworms and Tomatoes in a Jam
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending June 20.

'Gallery: The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars'
The rollout last week of a new hydrogen-powered Honda drew readers to a look at high-mpg autos.

'A New Way to Guzzle Gas'
With gas prices soaring, thieves find new ways to steal from stations, the pump--and your car.

'Revenge of the Nerdette'
As geek chic spreads, a closer look at the Nerd Girls: they're smart, techie--and hot.

'Feeling the Pinch'
The downturn is reaching far corners of the economy. Among the latest victims: Nevada's brothels.

'Gallery: Las Vegas Luck Running Out?'
The city built on gambling places some risky bets on its future. A photographic look at Vegas today.

'Six Surgical Miracles'
A rundown of six of the most unusual surgical miracles in modern medical history

'The Tomato Pickle'
Amid an outbreak of salmonella, local farm advocates say their tomatoes are safer. Is that true?

'Flip-Flop Flaws'
According to a new study, the ubiquitous summer footwear may be harmful to your hooves.

'The Mythology of Munich'
Chamberlain's deal with Hitler is shorthand for weak leadership. Governing by analogy.

It's Hotter Away from Home
Yet another good reason to go on vacation: better sex.

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Going to the Chapel
On June 17, gay couples across California will flock to the courthouse to take advantage of a recent court ruling clearing their path to same-sex marriage in the state. While polls show that roughly half of all Californians support same-sex marriage, opponents are carrying the fight into the fall. Check back this week for a full report.

Skull and Bones
A new book chronicles the work of a forensic sculptor who has used innovative techniques to help solve the mystery surrounding the deaths of women in Juárez, Mexico.

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• Sharon Begley examines the scientific reasons vacation sex is better for many couples, in her Lab Notes blog.
• Dean Ornish writes about health, medicine and nutrition in his Web-only column, The Spectrum.
• In his Money Culture column, Daniel Gross covers the economic issues that matter to America.
• For the latest analysis about real estate and mortgages, read Daniel McGinn's Resident Expert column.
• Eleanor Clift covers politics from Capitol Hill to the White House in her weekly Capitol Letter column.

Summer, and the Living Isn't Always Easy

The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending June 13

'Gym Sins'
Fitness-club managers dish about their members' worst habits. Grilled cheese in the sauna, anyone?

'The Economy: Why It's Worse Than You Think'
Economic Pollyannas promise a quick recovery this year. They are dead wrong.

'Out and Down'
If history is any guide, Hillary Clinton's next battle will be with the painful reality of loss.

'Is Wal-Mart Too Liberal?'
Once a paragon of Red State values, the mega-chain takes heat for being too politically correct.

'A New Way to Guzzle Gas'
As prices soar, thieves are finding ingenious ways to steal from stations, pumps--and your car.

'How to Beat a Rock Star: "Substance" '
John McCain makes his case for victory, arguing there's "a right change and a wrong change."

'The Six Most Fattening Summer Cocktails'
'Tis the season to kick back with a frosty drink--but the calorie counts are not exactly relaxing.

'You Don't Know Jack'
A new museum exhibit opens the case files on Jack the Ripper--and affords a grim glimpse of London.

'Photo Gallery: Hillary's Journey'
As Senator Clinton exits the stage--for now, anyway--a look back at her life and illustrious career

'Obama's Jewish Problem: A Myth?'
Fact-checking claims that Obama may face problems wooing Jewish supporters this fall

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Building on Bare Bones
Frank Bender puts faces on the dead. A forensic sculptor, he's the artist called in when all that's left of a murder victim are the bones. He has obsessively worked on skulls from the mysterious murder of an estimated 400 women in Juarez, Mexico, re-creating the faces so that families can identify the victims and claim the corpses.

• Here's to Party-Hopping
  Tomato baths. Elephant geysers. Fire dances. Party in an igloo. When it comes to celebrations, the world has mysterious ways. A look at festivals around the globe reveals some eyepopping traditions.
  
  Highlights
  Here's a sampling of the columnists, bloggers and contributors you can find on Newsweek.com.
  
  Dan Gross sorts out the roiling global financial markets in his regular Web column, Money Matters.
• See our video interview with journalist Christopher Hitchens on why World War II was necessary.
• Beijing bureau chief Melinda Liu weighs in on infighting among Communist Party officials after the earthquake. Check back later this week for her new Asia Rising column.
• Join a discussion on foreign affairs with NEWSWEEK International Editor Fareed Zakaria on the blog PostGlobal.
• Read about the constitutional crisis facing Turkey's governing party in a column by Grenville Byford.

The Economy Slows Down as Summer Heats Up
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending June 13.

1. 'Gym Sins'
Fitness-club managers dish about their members' worst habits. Grilled cheese in the sauna, anyone?

2. 'The Economy: Why It's Worse Than You Think'
Economic Pollyannas promise a quick recovery this year. They are dead wrong.

3. 'Anything Not to Go Back'
To escape a return to Iraq, American soldiers increasingly put themselves in harm's way.

4. 'How to Get Back Growth'
Fareed Zakaria explores what needs to be done to move the U.S. away from the economic brink.

5. 'A New Way to Guzzle Gas'
As prices soar, thieves are finding ingenious ways to steal from stations, pumps--and your car.

6. 'Puzzling the Economy'
Think you know how big of a mess we're really in? Test your knowledge with this online quiz.

7. 'The Six Most Fattening Summer Cocktails'
'Tis the season to kick back with a frosty drink--but the calorie counts are not exactly relaxing.

8. 'How to Beat a Rock Star: "Substance'' '
John McCain says there is "a right change and a wrong change." His general-election case.

9. 'Flip-Flop Flaws'
Sure, they're comfortable now. But these classic summer shoes may cause foot pain come fall.

10. 'Photos: Jack the Ripper--Reopening a Cold Case'
Newspaper illustrations, artifacts and other highlights from the Museum of London exhibition

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• Barbara Kantrowitz and Pat Wingert say flip-flops can damage your feet, in the latest Her Body column.
• Howard Fineman's Web-only Living Politics column offers insights to the minds of the candidates.
• In his Money Culture column, Daniel Gross covers the economic issues that matter to America.
• Robert J. Samuelson analyzes Wall Street and Washington in his Judgment Calls column.
• For fresh thinking about the 2008 campaigns and candidates, read Jonathan Alter's Between the Lines column.

The Robert F. Kennedy Legacy Edition
The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending June 6

'The Coming Energy Wars'
Oil prices could hit $200 a barrel in the next few months. How the spike changes everything.

'Photo Gallery: What If?'
Revisiting Robert F. Kennedy on the campaign trail, and mourning his tragic death.

'What if RFK Had Become President?'
Reckless yet cautious. Passionate, but an old-school pol. How RFK would have wielded power.

'Photos: The World's Most Luxurious Airlines'
Who said traveling has to be tiresome? A closer look at how the other half flies.

'The Last Egyptian Belly Dancer'
Egyptians may deplore it, but rich Saudis are transforming Cairo's entertainment scene.

'Not So Sweet'
Why Dunkin' Donuts should not have caved in the controversy over Rachael Ray's 'kaffiyeh' scarf.

'Clinton Kabuki'
As Obama clinched the nomination, a look at how Hillary was playing the veep game.