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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.

FROM NEWSWEEK'S INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS


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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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

FROM NEWSWEEK'S INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS

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

• 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.

'The Top of the Class'
Readers are still swarming Newsweek's annual list of the best high schools in the country.

'Let the Second-Guessing Begin!'
Five reasons why Obama won the Democratic nomination. Five reasons Clinton lost.

'Hillary, You Didn't Win. Now Don't Whine'
The sense of grievance pervading the Clinton campaign damages the candidate and her party.

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NATION
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Watch a video on how the Democrats can unite the party

BUSINESS
Test your economic knowledge with our interactive quiz
Watch "The Crunch," our video series about the economy
Watch Daniel Gross's video interview with Robert Reich

ARTS
Watch video of "In the Heights" and "Passing Strange"

• The ten reasons why Obama won the Democratic nomination and Clinton lost it, by our columnist Jonathan Alter.
• Watch the site for opportunities to submit questions for upcoming Future of Energy interviews with Fareed Zakaria.
• Michael Isikoff is on the scene at the trial of alleged terrorist Khalid Shaikh Mohammed at Guantanamo.
• Salman Rushdie has a new novel, 'The Enchantress of Florence.' Is it any good? Read our review.
• In a new video on the economy, Daniel Gross interviews Bill Clinton's former Labor Secretary, Robert Reich.

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A Remembrance of RFK
Forty years after Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated during his 1968 quest for the White House, Newsweek editor-at-large and RFK biographer Evan Thomas ponders one of history's great "what-if's"--imagining what kind of president he would have been, and how his tenure might have forever changed American politics.

Down the Home Stretch
As Big Brown prepares for the Belmont Stakes, a gallery examines the past winners of horse racing's prestigious Triple Crown--and those who placed and showed.

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

• Read the latest about China's earthquake and recovery efforts in Melinda Liu's Asia Rising column.
• See Sharon Begley's Lab Notes blog on science, including efforts to teach computers to read minds.
• Read the weekly Terror Watch column by Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball each Wednesday.
• For a smart take on the ongoing housing crisis, check out Daniel McGinn's Resident Expert column.
• Keith Naughton covers all things automobile, including the hot hybrid industry and Detroit's downsizing.

McCain's Health and Native American Wealth
The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending May 30

'Six of the Most Fattening Ice Cream Flavors'
As summer arrives, a look at which top brands make it toughest to fit into your swimsuit

'What's in a Number?'
Dr. Michael Roizen calculates John McCain's biological age. The answer may surprise you.

'Picture of Health'
Some U.S. presidents have gone to great lengths to hide illnesses. Is that even possible today?

'The White Stuff'
A new Newsweek Poll underscores Barack Obama's challenge in winning the support of white voters.

'Boldly Going There'
In a new memoir, William Shatner traces his path from humble Canadian origins to TV icon.

'The Top of the Class'
Newsweek's annual list of the 1,300 top U.S. high schools continued to draw a crowd.

'Welcome to Max's World'
Bipolar disorder is a medical mystery, but for one family, it's a day-to-day struggle. Their story.

'A Memo to Senator Obama'
How will the likely Democratic nominee handle the race issue this fall? Our open letter.

'Taking Back the Land'
Flush with casino revenues, some Native American tribes bid to reclaim what was once theirs.

'The Crucifixion and Ice Cream'
Inside the Holy Land Experience, an Orlando, Fla., theme park where the Passion is re-enacted daily

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NATION
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WORLD
Watch video provided by the U.S. military of attacks on alleged insurgents from, or aided by, drones
Read Shadowland, Dickey's column about terrorism and the Middle East 

SCIENCE
See a gallery of endangered and threatened species

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The Lay of the Land
Native Americans have been losing ground in this country for centuries. But in some places, that's beginning to change. Flush with casino revenues, some tribes are starting to buy back land that once belonged to them--to develop housing and businesses, or, in at least one case, to return the terrain to a state of nature.


The Tiananmen Effect
The powerful earthquake that shook China earlier this month provoked another kind of upheaval: a potent and unpredictable movement among the country's young people.


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

• Barbara Kantrowitz and Pat Wingert ask if overweight moms-to-be result in unhealthy children.
• Andrew Romano covers the serious and the sublime on the campaign trail in his blog, Stumper.
• For insightful analysis of business and economics, read Daniel Gross's invaluable Money Culture column.
• Iraq War veteran David Botti uncovers the big challenges facing American vets in his Soldier's Home blog.
• For the latest on Grand Theft Auto and the world of videogames, read N'Gai Croal's award-winning Level Up blog.

The Best of the Best: High Schools Edition
The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending May 23

'The Top of the Class'
Readers swarmed Newsweek's annual list of the best high schools in the country.

'Welcome to Max's World'
Bipolar disorder is a medical mystery, but for one family, it's a day-to-day struggle. Their story.

'Small School Rising'
Our survey of the top 100 high schools showed that those with fewer students are flourishing.

'The Public Elites'
Some schools didn't make our best high schools because their students are just too good.

'Eight Forbidden Delicacies'
As foie gras gets a reprieve in Chicago, a gallery examines other banned foods worldwide.

'Popular-Vote Poison'
How Hillary Clinton's argument that she'll win the popular vote is harmful to the Democratic Party.

'Running on Empty'
As vacation season starts, the recreational-vehicle industry finds itself in economic trouble.

'Gallery: Large and in Charge'
A fan of outsize members of the animal kingdom? You are not alone.

'The Highest Road'
It can still be a victory lap even if you don't win. How Hillary Clinton should use her legacy.

'Outing Hip Hop'
A new memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into the rap industry's persistent 'down-low' culture.

PERSPECTIVES
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NATION
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Read Jonathan Alter's Web-only columns for the latest on the 2008 campaign and Democratic primary fight


WORLD
Follow China's Olympics on our Countdown to Beijing blog

ARTS
See a gallery of Robert Frank's iconic photographs
Watch a video clip from "Wanted and Desired"

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A New Kind of Street Crime
It's practically an epidemic: Thousands of manhole covers have been pilfered across the country in the last year, as enterprising thieves seek to cash in on a major spike in the price of scrap metal and a burgeoning demand for recycled metals overseas. Read a report on the fallout--and why the crime has been surprisingly hard to police.

The Passion at the Park
The Holy Land Experience is a Bible-themed amusement park that re-enacts the Passion on a daily basis. Watch a video of the proceedings at the park, recently purchased by the Trinity Broadcast Network.

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

• Read Sharon Begley's Lab Notes blog on science, including the Vatican's new look at space aliens.
• Christopher Dickey reports from a summit in Egypt on the latest views on Iran, Iraq and the Mideast.
• Trying to keep up with real estate? Read Dan McGinn's Resident Expert, about housing trends.
• Evan Thomas takes a look at the Navy's new strategy to project U.S. power around the world.
• Keep up to date with Keith Naughton's coverage of the ongoing mayoral woes plaguing Detroit.

Team Obama and the Things Moms Say
The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending May 16

'Gallery: Large and In Charge'
Readers can't seem to get enough of a photo gallery of freakishly large animals.

'Sit Back, Relax, Get Ready to Rumble'
How Obama and his team run their campaign--and the way they're girding for the battles ahead

'Penthouse Gets Pious'
The rise of Internet porn has forced adult magazines to diversify their business.

'The Quest to Build the Perfect Bra'
After more than a century, lingerie makers close in on the right mix of fashion, function and fit.

'Unable to Forget'
The remarkable story of a woman who has the unusual ability to recall every day of her life

'It's Fiction--For Real'
Two years after Oprah humiliated him for faking his memoir, James Frey wants to make it all up.

'Photos: What a Soldier Sees'
The military's combat photographers captured life on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan.

'Oh, Mom!'
A blog strikes gold by collecting unintentionally funny e-mails from mothers to their children.

'Web Site of Hard Knocks'
FastWeb links students with scholarships. But is a $1,500 grant for duck calling worth the chase?

'Teens, Tans and Truth'
Doctors battle back in the face of fresh claims that tanning is actually good for your health.

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Life on the Front Lines
The images are searing--and give viewers a front-row seat on the battlefield. Nine combat photographers captured the action in Iraq and Afghanistan, and their work has been collected in an exhibit, titled "Eye of the Storm," opening this month in Los Angeles.
 

A Different Breed of Leader
Harry Reid rose from the rough streets of Searchlight, Nev., to the pinnacle of power on Capitol Hill. Read an interview with the scrappy Senate majority leader about his politics, the presidential race, President Bush--and his new book. 

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The New World Order, and That Monster Squid
The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending May 9

'Large and in Charge'
For the second week in a row, viewers flocked to a photo gallery of freakishly large animals.

'Up Close With a Colossal Squid'
Scientists finally get a chance to examine the mysterious creature hauled ashore a year ago.

'The Rise of the Rest'
A new book by Newsweek's Fareed Zakaria probes global growth's threat to American dominance.

'Five Lies About the SAT'
An admissions coach separates fact from fiction surrounding the legendary pre-college exam.

'Monster of the Deep'
How the world's largest squid was caught--and the bidding war for the exclusive footage

'Down on Its Luck'
Las Vegas, suffering a rare dip in gambling profits, grapples with how to become recession-proof.

'America's Next Top Mormon'
How the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints became important to reality-TV shows

'A Turbulent Pastor'
He's John McCain's own Rev. Jeremiah Wright, but fortunately for the GOP, John Hagee's keeping quiet.

'Something Wasn't Wright'
What made media impresario Oprah Winfrey decide to leave the Reverend Wright's church.

'Picture Perfect'
Airbrushing celebrity photos has become a common practice. Have photo editors gone too far?