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• Pop Vox, our arts blog edited by Sarah Ball, has an interview with Wolverine himself and more news from Hollywood.
• Larry Kaplow digs through a new report on human-rights violations in Iraq at our Checkpoint Baghdad blog.

Hate, Race and Web Cruelty--in the Age of Obama
These are the most read stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending May 1.

1. Photos: Hate Groups Rebranded in Age of Obama

2. Rebranding Hate in the Age of Obama
With an African-American president and the economy in bad shape, extremist groups are trying to enter the mainstream—and they're having some success.
By Eve Conant

3. Raising Katie
What adopting a white girl taught a black family about race in the Obama era.
By Tony Dokoupil

4. A Tragedy That Won’t Fade Away
When grisly images of their daughter's death went viral on the Internet, the Catsouras family decided to fight back.
By Jessica Bennett

5. Photos: A History of the Flu

6. Photos: A Young Woman's Tragic Death

7. Photos: Americas Famous Interracial Families

8. ‘We Could Have Done This the Right Way’
How Ali Soufan, an FBI agent, got Abu Zubaydah to talk without torture.
By Michael Isikoff

9. Scoring Obama’s First 100 Days
With all that the president has done, he's in league, so far, with FDR and LBJ. But early success is just that.
By Jonathan Alter

10. The Gaggle: Specter Switches Parties; Says GOP Has Changed

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• Pop Vox, our arts blog edited by Sarah Ball, has an interview with Wolverine himself and more news from Hollywood.
• Larry Kaplow digs through a new report on human-rights violations in Iraq at our Checkpoint Baghdad blog.
• Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the latest global news.
• Holly Bailey and Katie Connolly follow all the Washington political intrigue at our Beltway blog, The Gaggle.
• Rana Foroohar and the other writers of our Wealth of Nations blog help you navigate the global downturn.

• Why stimulus packages should target the travel industry
• Read our global economics blog, Wealth of Nations
• Read about tours of factories and other offbeat places

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Going Green in a Downturn
In a recession, is environmentalism a luxury reserved for the rich? In a special Earth Day feature, NEWSWEEK investigates how the global recession is affecting the green movement. We'll chat with environmental leaders who aren't your stereotypical green activists about how the economy affects their communities, from South Los Angeles to the Coal Belt. We'll also call out celebrities who are the biggest hypocrites when it comes to environmental issues.

Rock Supergroups Rock On
We look back at 15 good, bad and simply hilarious rock supergroups, and profile Tinted Windows, the latest superstar hopefuls, featuring members of Hanson and the Smashing Pumpkins. Check out the story and photos.

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• Read Wealth of Nations, a blog about the impact of the global financial crisis, by Michael Hirsh and others.
• Get the latest coverage of arts, culture and entertainment in Pop Vox, a new blog by Sarah Ball.
• Eleanor Clift helps unravel Washington's inner workings in her weekly column, Capitol Letter.

Pirates, Christianity and Digital Love
These are the most read stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending April 17.

1. Photos: Pirates Throughout History
   
2. Photos: Child Stars who Broke Out, or Bombed
   
3. Photos: Phil Spector's Strange Hair, Strange Life
  
4. How to Deal
It will take a lot more than SEALs and snipers to defend global shipping and American prestige. What Obama can learn from the French.
By Christopher Dickey
   
5. If It’s in the Ground, It Can Only Go Down
By Ruchir Sharma
   
6. Photos: Hail to the Beasts--A Gallery of Presidential Pets
   
7. The End of Christian America
The percentage of self-identified Christians has fallen 10 points in the past two decades. How that statistic explains who we are now—and what, as a nation, we are about to become.
By Jon Meacham
   
8. Photos: One Couple's Cyber-Romance
By Jessica Bennett
   
9. Obama Gets Gun-Shy
Despite a recent spate of killings, the president and fellow Democrats choose not to wage war on assault weapons.
By Michael Isikoff and Suzanne Smalley
   
10. A Geek Love Story
How new technology is changing the way we think about love, lust and desire in the digital age.
By Jessica Bennett
   

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• In dealing with Somalia's pirates, Obama can learn something from the French, says Christopher Dickey.
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Two Geeks, One Love Story
Thousands of couples have fallen in love and gotten "married" online in digital worlds like Second Life. We follow one pair and find out what happens when you meet online and want to make it work in the real world--even if you live thousands of miles, and several countries, apart.

Howls of Protest
We report this week on the ongoing debate between scientists, hunters and the government over Alaska's controversial aerial wolf-hunting program. Read it and give your opinion

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• Follow the latest twists in the intel wars each week in Terror Watch, by Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball.
• As the financial crisis continues, Daniel Gross chronicles the moments where Washington meets Wall Street.
• For the latest on global economics, check out Wealth of Nations, with commentary by Rana Foroohar and others.

Of Christianity and Country Music
These are the most-read stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending April 10.
 
‘The End of Christian America’
Self-identified Christians have fallen 10 points in two decades. What kind of nation will we become?

‘Saturn Was Supposed to Save GM’
But 24 years after its promising debut, the savior has become a toxic asset. How it happened.

‘The Greediest People of All Time’
Our greed list, including the Philippines’ Imelda Marcos, who agreed she’s ‘guilty’ this week onTV.

‘The Country Continuum’
Country music used to be authentic. Our look at artists ranging from the traditional to the trite.

‘Deduction Redux’
Medical clarinets? Kidnapped children? A round-up of six tax breaks you’ve probably never seen.
 
‘Mixed Review’
Poll: Obama’s approval ratings remain high, but many Americans question his economic strategy.

‘“Holy Hell” Over Torture Memos’
A.G.Eric Holder, U.S. intel officials, and the battle over releasing classified interrogation memos.

‘Free at Last’
To achieve energy independence, the U.S. must start weaning itself off the foreign oil trade.

‘Murder on Music Row’
How songs about kids and signers like Taylor Swift turned country music into billboard trash.

‘There Will Be Bankruptcies’
The richest man in Russia lost it all. Now, he’s a symbol of post-Soviet power shifts.

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• Editor Michael Freedman asks, can Obama be a geotherapist, helping countries improve their self-esteem?
• The economic crisis has left the luxury business with an image problem, writes Sameer Reddy in a new column.
• Larry Kaplow explains why roadwork is a good sign in Iraq on the blog Checkpoint Baghdad.
• Movies, music, art and more: Sarah Ball dispenses all the entertainment news that's fit to blog at Pop Vox.
• Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the latest world news.

• Barbie Nadeau on the Italy earthquake
• Read an interview with Ethiopia's foreign minister
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• Daniel Gross interprets the latest plot twists in our financial soap opera in his weekly column, Money Culture.
• In The Gaggle, Katie Connolly and the rest of the White House team file daily reports from the halls of power.
• In Her Body, Barbara Kantrowitz and Pat Wingert take a closer look at women's health issues.
• Robert J. Samuelson makes sense of the world's economic woes in his column, Judgment Calls.
• Follow the latest twists in the intel wars each week in Terror Watch, by Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball.

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The Gordon Geckos of Yore
From Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff to AIG's bonus-earning execs, Wall Street has redefined economic excess. But those former Masters of the Universe didn't invent greed. As Genghis Khan, Imelda Marcos, Ivan Boesky and others on our list of history's greediest figures show, it's only human nature to lust after wealth and treasure.

A New Economy, a New Blog
This week we introduce Wealth of Nations, a blog on the global economy. newsweek writers and guest experts help distill the frenzy of news as political and business leaders craft a new economic order.


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• Larry Kaplow parses the fallout from the recent provincial elections in Iraq on our Checkpoint Baghdad blog.
• In a guest column, Daniel Drezner explains why the specter of trade protectionism makes for high stakes at the G20.
• President Obama will visit Turkey in April; Grenville Byford lays out the likely talking points in advance of the trip.
• Daniel Gross interprets the latest plot twists in our financial soap opera in his weekly Web-only columns.
• Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the latest world news.

Finding Islam in Jail and Reforming Saudi Arabia
These are the top articles, galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending March 27.

1. 'Lula Wants to Fight'
Invigorated by the crisis, Brazil's president says he's praying for Barack Obama.

2. 'Photos: CEOs' Golden Parachutes'
These top executives are walking away with mountains of money--even though their firms failed.

3. 'The Guard Who Found Islam'
Terry Holdbrooks stood watch over prisoners at Gitmo. What he saw made him adopt their faith.

4. 'Photos: Taxpayer Anger Over the Bailout'
With the economy in shambles, Americans are lashing out at bailouts and corporate bonuses.

5. 'Photos: History of Economic Downturns'
A look back at financial crises of years past, and some scenes from our latest economic storm.

6. 'Photos: The Hottest (and Not-est) Vampires'
A look at the hottest, and the homeliest, movie vampires ever to hit the big screen.

7. ‘Goldman Sachs, Welfare Queen'
It's survived the meltdown, but Wall Street's most storied firm is surviving on taxpayer dollars.

8. 'The Monarch Who Declared His Own Revolution'
King Abdullah, 85, is racing to reform Saudi Arabia. How much can he accomplish--and can it last?

9. 'Don't Buy the Chirpy Forecasts'
Despite cheery projections, the history of banking crises indicates this one may be far from over.

10. 'Straight Into Compton'
The California city has a new lease on life. How the country's murder capital got its groove back.


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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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• 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.

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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.

• Blowing Off a Little Steam: Scientists shot dramatic video of an undersea volcanic eruption.
• Read six expert opinions on carbon cap-and-trade

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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.
  

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Thrown Out on the Street
Bank collapses may be making the biggest headlines, but at the heart of the financial meltdown is a group of homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgages. As the crisis deepens, many face eviction. 

 
Myths About Abuse
Last week, R&B singer Chris Brown was formally charged in connection with the alleged beating of his pop-star girlfriend, Rihanna.  We dissect the five mistakes most of us make when talking about the duo's relationship. 



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• In Capitol Letter this week, Eleanor Clift writes on Ted Kennedy's last, best health-care moment.
• Read Dan Lyons's interview with Apple cofounder Stephen Wozniak, about "Dancing With the Stars" and more.
• Pat Wingert and Barbara Kantrowitz write on the complex physiological reasons we get gray hair.
• Is Obama declaring war on the wealthy? Not so much, writes Money Culture columnist Daniel Gross.
• See what's happening in the world of arts and entertainment in our newest blog, Pop Vox, by   Sarah Ball.

And the Multiple Madness Continues 
The most popular stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending March 6.

 
1. Newly Found Photos of the Beatles, Rolling Stones

2. Photos: A History of Multiple Births

3. Octomom Hypocrisy
Four reasons Nadya Suleman drives us crazy, and why we're wrong.
By Raina Kelley
 
4. Hillbilly No More
West Virginia's governor is launching a massive campaign to liberate his state from ugly and unyielding stereotypes. He's got his work cut out for him.
By Tony Dokoupil
 
5. Photos: Who Is To Blame For Economy?

6 .Obama’s Pelosi Problem
The president has laid out a paradigm-shifting agenda. There will be pushback from the GOP—but less, perhaps, were it not for the House Speaker.
By Holly Bailey
 
7. Among the Young Conservatives
Notes from CPAC, the national conservative conference, where this week youth has been served.
By Mollie Reilly 
 
8. Photos: The Bare Market

9. Photos: Of God and Politics in an Evangelical College

10 . Learning to Live With Radical Islam
We don't have to accept the stoning of criminals. But it's time to stop treating all Islamists as potential terrorists.
By Fareed Zakaria

 

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• Michael Isikoff finds out why a U.S. senator nixed an investigation into George W. Bush's war on terror policies.
• Find Neko Case, The District and other pop-culture tidbits on Pop Vox, Sarah Ball's blog about the arts world.
• Ramin Setoodeh makes Felicity Huffman nervous. Find out why in his behind-the-scenes interview with the star.
• Learn about new research and findings from the world of science on Lab Notes, a blog by Sharon Begley.
• Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the latest global headlines.

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Fear on the Table
The salmonella outbreak in peanut products is just the latest food scare for American eaters. But outbreaks of foodborne illness are nearly as old as the family dinner table. Take a look at the history of food safety in the United States, from the 1880s to the present day.

A Master Photographer
Best known for her photos of New York in the 1930s, Berenice Abbott's 60-year career includes portrait-taking and documenting science. Explore her work

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• Track President Obama's latest moves--and the GOP's response-- in Howard Fineman's Living Politics column.
• Michael Hirsh looks at the weak links in Obama's financial team in his column, The World From Washington.
• As the financial crisis continues, Daniel Gross chronicles the story in his column, Money Culture.
• Robert J. Samuelson makes sense of the world's economic woes in his weekly column, Judgment Calls.
• Eleanor Clift helps unravel Washington's inner workings in her weekly column, Capitol Letter.

The Cars, the Beatles and the Stones
The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending Feb. 27.

'America's Most Fuel-Efficient Cars'
Photographs of the 10 least gas-guzzling vehicles of 2009, plus a look back at those from 2008.

'Trade-In Nation'
Detroit can't give new cars away, but used automobiles are flying off dealers' lots.

'Facebook Made Me Do It'
Seven lies we tell ourselves about social networking. No. 1: "I only friend people I really know."

'The Long and Winding Road'
A gallery of previously unseen photographs from the mid-'60s of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.

'Death of the Dream'
California once epitomized America's economic strengths. So what happened?

'Oscar's Greatest Snubs'
The Academy Awards don't always get it right. A look back at the most egregiously overlooked.

'Men Will Be Men'
When guys lose jobs, the TV, den and gym win. Women? Sex? Not so much.

'Man Bites Slumdog'
Don't let the movie mislead you: there are no fairy-tale endings for India's street kids.

'The Bare Market'
A photo tour of America's deserted storefronts and stillborn suburbs--economic victims all.

'The Gangs of Rio'
In Brazil, private-security forces organized by gangs impose an uneasy law on the slums.

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Watch a video of our interview with Avigdor Lieberman
Explore the state of religious freedom in Muslim countries around the world in our interactive map

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• Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others bring you the latest in world news.
• Learn about the mental benefits of exercise and other science news on Sharon Begley's Lab Notes blog.
• Religious unrest in India is the topic of a new column by Sumit Ganguly, our expert on South Asian politics.
• Rely on columnist Daniel Gross to make sense of the latest business headlines in his weekly, Web-only articles.
• Need to escape dreary business headlines? Sarah Ball's entertainment blog, Pop Vox, has arts coverage galore.

• View our photo gallery on the global economic crisis

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Scenes of Economic Desolation
It's easy to feel financial pain as we watch our savings and paychecks whither, but there are physical scars of a downturn, too--and they cut across landscapes from California's stillborn suburbs to hushed shopping malls in China. We look at the emptiness left in the wake of a historic meltdown.

Even Barbie's Gotta Work
Barbie may appear to have the perfect life, but she's had some bizarre jobs. As Mattel's iconic doll turns 50, we look back at some of her stranger career choices, from pooper scooper to geisha.
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• Eleanor Clift helps unravel Washington's inner workings in her weekly column, Capitol Letter.
• For the most recent scientific research and developments, check out Sharon Begley's blog, Lab Notes.
• Rely on columnist Daniel Gross to make sense of the latest business headlines in his weekly, Web-exclusive articles.
• Awards season has wrapped, but there's still arts news galore on Sarah Ball's entertainment blog, Pop Vox.
• In his World from Washington column, Michael Hirsh writes about Obama's foreign-policy challenges.

The Rich - and Joaquin Phoenix - Behaving Badly
The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending Feb. 20.

1.Photos: Rich Who Behaved Badly in 2008

2. Portrait of a Shadow
He helped create and equip the Iraqi insurgency. U.S. forces tried for years to kill or capture him. Now he has a different mission: to destroy Al Qaeda in Iraq.
By Scott Johnson

3.Photos: The Most Fuel Efficient Cars

4 .Joaquin Phoenix: Before the Letterman Fiasco, There Was THIS.
By Ramin Setoodeh

5 .Who Says Stress Is Bad For You?
It can be, but it can be good for you, too-a fact scientists tend to ignore and regular folks don't appreciate.
By Mary Carmichael

6 .Photos: History of Economic Downturns

7 .The Original Mad Man
How David Ogilvy transformed advertising and Americans' shopping habits.
By Daniel Gross

8 .Trade-In Nation
While new car sales stall, used vehicles are flying off dealers' lots.
By Julie Halpert

9. Lessons In Survival
The science that explains why elite military forces bounce back faster than the rest of us.
By Ben Sherwood

1 0. Why There Won't Be a Revolution
Americans might get angry sometimes, but we don't hate the rich. We prefer to laugh at them.
By Jerry Adler

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Even Barbie's Gotta Work
Barbie may seem to have the perfect life, but even she's done some crappy jobs. As she prepares to turn 50 next month, we look back on some of her stranger career choices: from pooper-scooper to soldier to geisha. View our photo gallery of some of the oddest Barbies and Kens.

He's on Top of the World
If you haven't yet caught "The District," there are still a few episodes left in Newsweek's original series that reimagines the first days of the Obama presidency as if they took place on the hit MTV show "The City."



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• Michael Hirsh's latest column explores Richard Holbrooke's diplomatic efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan.Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others bring you the latest in world news.
• Rely on columnist Daniel Gross to make sense of the latest business headlines in his weekly, Web-only articles.
• Learn how we got the lead out and other tales from the world of science on Lab Notes, a blog by Sharon Begley.
• Awards season has wrapped, but there's still arts news galore on Sarah Ball's entertainment blog, Pop Vox.

South African Exodus and Economic Stimulants
These are the top articles, galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending Feb. 20

1. 'Photos: Rich Behaving Badly in 2008'
The most egregious behavior and notorious schemes by rich people in 2008.

2. 'Portrait of a Shadow'
He helped create and equip the Iraqi insurgency. His new mission: destroy Al Qaeda in Iraq.

3. 'Stimulus: Swagger vs. Reality'
The Obama administration is making ambitious claims, but what will the stimulus bill really do?

4. 'Who Says Stress Is Bad for You?
It can be, but it also can be good for you, too--a fact scientists tend to ignore.

5. 'Photos: History of Economic Downturns'
From the tulip mania of 1637 to today, a look at the history of banking crises and economic gloom.

6. 'The Original Mad Man'
How David Ogilvy transformed advertising and America's shopping habits.

7. 'Lessons in Survival'
The science that explains why elite military forces bounce back faster than the rest of us.

8. 'Why There Won't Be a Revolution'
Americans might get angry sometimes, but we don't hate the rich. We prefer to laugh at them.

9. 'Photos: Taxpayer Anger Over Economy, Bailout'
Putting a face on the angry citizens of Main Street, who are reeling from the economic crisis.

10. 'Photos: Fleeing From South Africa'
Why the best and brightest are leaving Africa's most successful country.


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• As the financial crisis continues, Daniel Gross chronicles the story and the president's rescue plans.
• In his World from Washington column, Mike Hirsh writes on Taxgate, and why Obama must reassert control.
• Read Wray Herbert's Mind Matters column for the latest research on the brain and psychology.
• Every week, Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball cover the latest intelligence news in Terror Watch.
• Sarah Ball tracks the Oscars buzz following the Academy Awards in our arts blog, Pop Vox.

Oscar's Greatest Snubs
A moment, please, for the outstanding cinematic performances the Academy didn't recognize: Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz'; Sidney Poitier in 'In the Heat of the Night,' and others. See our gallery of Oscar snubs.


Miraculous Organ Transplants
It's said that Indian doctors performed skin grafts as far back as 3000 BCE, but the first truly successful organ transplant--of corneas--didn't come until 1905. Today, doctors are able to do face transplants. But anti-rejection drugs can have horrible side effects. Read about the latest treatments and view our gallery of transplant history.


Race, Recession and the War on Terror
The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending Feb. 6

1. Photos: Recession-Proof Jobs

2. A Long-Lived Privilege?
Bush lawyer directs Rove not to talk to Congress-once again
 
3. You Can’t Friend Me, I Quit!
On Facebook's fifth anniversary, a not-so-fond farewell.
 
4. Problems in Paris, Texas
A brutal death has caused long-simmering racial tensions to flare anew.
 
5. Obama’s Vietnam
The analogy isn't exact. But the war in Afghanistan is starting to look disturbingly familiar.
By John Barry and Evan Thomas
 
6. The Baby Keeper
A Phoenix obstetrician uses controversial methods to help infertility patients and their babies survive high-risk multiple-birth pregnancies. But is he promising more than he can deliver?
 
7. Photos: The War on Terror's Toll on Afghanistan
 
8. Authentic Americana
Why Grandpa's clothes are suddenly chic.

9. A Cold Case Solved
In a tony Chicago suburb, a fatal encounter with heroin.

10. Photos: A History of Multiple Births

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• Find Chris Evans, Clive Owen, Oscar hosts and more on our new arts blog, Pop Vox, by Sarah Ball and others.
• Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the latest world news.
• Should a bank pay $400 million to name a new field in these lean times? Daniel Gross says why it makes sense.
• What can the fossil of a giant snake tell us about ancient climates? Sharon Begley explains on her blog.
• Is the "war on terror"over? The use of that phrase might be, explain Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball.

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The Right's Training Camp
Patrick HenryCollege is a small school with large aims. Located right outside of Washington, D.C., the campus attracts Christian evangelicals aiming to make their mark on American politics. Photographer Jona Frank's book "Right" presents portraits of the school and its students. See a gallery.


Shining 'City' on the Hill
Ever wondered what it would be like if the makers of MTV's hit "The City" made a reality show about Obama's first 100 days? We haven't either. But our video team is determined to show us.

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• Robert J. Samuelson makes sense of the world's economic woes in his weekly column, Judgment Calls.
• In Her Body, Pat Wingert and Barbara Kantrowitz take a closer look at women's health issues.
• Follow the latest twists in the intel wars each week in Terror Watch, by Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball.
• Track President Obama's latest moves--and the GOP's response-- in Howard Fineman's Living Politics column.
• Eleanor Clift helps unravel Washington's inner workings in her weekly column, Capitol Letter.

Hitting the Ground Running
The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending Jan. 30.

'Photos: Behind the Scenes on Inauguration Day'
Photographer Charles Ommanney spent the historic day with the Obamas, on- and offstage.

'Inside the Actors' Studio'
Six stars. One room. Lots of secrets--and a few lies. newsweek's 12th annual Oscar roundtable.

'Casting the Obama Movie'
Newsweek critics match wits with the pros in picking who could play the O team's leading lights.

'Recession-Proof Jobs'
As the economy continues to head south, a look at sectors comparatively immune to the gloom.

'What It Takes to Survive'
Why some people walk away from plane crashes, and others don't. Does luck figure in?

'Recruited for Jihad'
Some 20 young Somali-American men in Minneapolis have recently vanished.

'Erasing Bush'
With a call for "relentless" diplomacy, Hillary Clinton seems bent on obliterating 43's legacy.

'A Long-Lived Privilege?'
Bush's lawyer told Karl Rove not to talk to Congress even after the two had left office.

'Head to Hoof'
A butcher in Brooklyn, N.Y., helps lead a new carnivore movement, leaving no part of the pig uncarved.

'Obama's First Week'
A gallery of images chronicling the new president's initial forays on the job.

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Barack Obama: The Movie
Barack Obama has been president for less than a month, but it's never too early to begin casting the movie version of his life and historic election. With input from our entertainment critics and four Hollywood casting directors, we pick the actors that should play Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others. Generous, cruel or spot-on? You decide.


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• Larry Kaplow and the rest of our Baghdad bureau analyze the outcome of Iraq's provincial elections.
• Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the latest global news.
• View video dispatches from last week's Davos extravaganza by Daniel Gross and other business correspondents.
• As North African refugees arrive on Lampedusa, a small island off Sicily, Barbie Nadeau examines Italy's response.
• Why is Ben Affleck mad at us? Can a magazine affect the bailout? Kurt Soller has the answers on our Readback blog.

Celebs Vie for Statues, Butchers Go Whole Hog

These are the most popular articles, galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending Jan. 30.

1. ‘Photos: Obama on Inauguration Day'
Behind-the-scene photos of the private moments leading up to the 44th president's address.

2. 'Inside the Actors' Studio'
Six stars. One room. Lots of secrets and a few lies. Welcome to the NEWSWEEK Oscar roundtable.

3. 'Photos: Notorious Criminals With Pets'
A look at evil masterminds and their furry, or feathered, best friends.

4. 'What It Takes to Survive'
Some people walk away from a plane crash. Others don't have a chance. What's luck got to do with it?

5. 'Recruited for Jihad?'
About 20 young Somalis in the American Midwest have vanished. Are they the new face of jihad?

6. 'Erasing Bush'
With a call for "relentless" diplomacy, Hillary Clinton further obliterates George W. Bush's legacy.

7. 'Head to Hoof'
A butcher helps lead a new carnivore moment by using carving techniques from a century ago.

8. 'Photos: Obama's First Week in Office'
How the newly elected President spent his first 100 hours as the head of the country.

9. 'Safe to Release?'
A new Pentagon report may complicate President Obama's plans for Guantánamo Bay.

10. 'There's More to Fear Than Fear'
Have we turned the corner on the bank crisis? No, says Fareed Zakaria. We can't even see the corner.


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How Safe Are 'Supertwins'?
The popularity of fertility treatments has spurred more multiple births. Few doctors know how to handle such pregnancies. But one in Phoenix has become the go-to ob-gyn for those pregnant with "supertwins." Are his methods sound--or are they suspect? Check out the multimedia report.

The Head-to-Snout School
It's the efficient carnivore movement--a bid to make use of every part of the pig. A new breed of butcher is helping introduce locavores to meat--improving health and avoiding waste. Read the story and watch the video.

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• See what readers are saying about Newsweek in our Readback blog, written by Kurt Soller. And tell us what you think.
• As the financial crisis continues, Daniel Gross explains how Wall Street and Washington are reacting.
• For the most recent scientific research and developments, check out Sharon Begley's blog, Lab Notes.
• N'Gai Croal covers the intersection of new technology and Web culture in his blog, American Geek.
• Ramin Setoodeh follows the Oscars buzz up until the Academy Awards in our arts blog, Pop Vox.

The Torch Is Passed
The most popular stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending Jan. 23.

'Behind the Scenes on Inauguration Day'
Photographer Charles Ommanney spent the historic day with the Obamas--on- and offstage.

'Bush's Best and Worst Moments'
A gallery reflecting on the highs and lows of the outgoing president's controversial administration.

'Faces in the Crowd'
Millions of people followed Barack Obama to Washington. A closer look at his audience.

'Points on the Board'
How Obama should manage the expectations game during his first 100 days in office.

'The Sins of the Father, Take 2'
At tributes to Darwin, Lamarckism (inheritance of acquired traits) will be the skunk at the party.

'Who We Are Now'
The new president has a new nation to lead--one that is changing almost beyond recognition.

'Barrier Breakers'
A gallery of historic figures who have changed the times they lived in by dint of their personalities.

'The New New Deal'
The WPA fixed the economy by creating unusual careers. What's the plan for today's jobless?

'Obama: The Unifier'
Like Reagan, the 44th president has the chance to be a truly transformational figure.

'No Pardon for Libby'
President George W. Bush used his clemency powers sparingly to the very end.

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How cool would you be in a life-threatening crisis? Test your mettle by taking the Survivor IQ quiz

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How to Survive a Disaster
Your plane is forced to make an emergency landing on the Hudson River. What do you do? Moments count in situations like these, and a cottage industry of self-help books and television shows are there to offer advice. Take our quiz to test your Survivor IQ. What would you do in the following situations?


The Banality of Financial Evil
As governor of Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank, Gideon Gono has presided over the collapse of an economy now experiencing inflation rates well over 100 million percent. Read our interview with him.


Highlights
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• Closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay was a boon for Obama and America itself, writes Grenville Byford.
• Our Davos blog, by Daniel Gross and others, brings the World Economic Forum to your computer screen.
• Ramin Setoodeh, our resident Gold Digger, dishes the latest gossip from the red carpet in the run-up to the Academy Awards.
• What's in store for Iraq during the Obama administration? Larry Kaplow has the latest at our Baghdad blog.
• Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the latest global news.

The Inauguration of Barack Obama
The most popular stories, galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending Jan. 23

1. 'Photos: Behind the Scenes On Inauguration Day'
Barack Obama, away from the crowds, on the day he assumed the American presidency.

2. 'Photos: Bush's Best and Worst Moments'
He was a controversial leader. Our gallery reveals highs and lows of Bush's eight years as president.

3. 'Photos: Faces in the Crowd'
Millions joined Obama on his journey to the presidency. Here's a glimpse at a few of them.

4. 'Points on the Board'
It's the start of a new presidency: How Obama can score in the first 100 days.

5. 'The Sins of the Fathers, Take 2'
At tributes to Darwin, Lamarckism-inheritance of acquired traits-will be the skunk at the party.

6. 'Who We Are Now'
Our new president has a new nation to lead-one that's changing almost beyond recognition.

7. 'Photos: Charismatic World Leaders'
Leaders whose personalities helped break down barriers and altered history.

8. 'The New New Deal'
The WPA fixed the economy by creating unusual careers. Should that be the plan for today?

9. 'A New Vision'
Obama's speech reflected his zeal to remake America's image in the eyes of the world.

10. 'No White House Food Fight'
What will be on the menu in the White House kitchen now that Obama is president.


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• Follow the World Economic Forum on our Davos blog
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The Art and Craft Of Making Movies
With Oscar's date with destiny fast approaching, Newsweek sat down with some of the brightest stars in Hollywood's galaxy. Log on to Newsweek.com on the date nominations are announced to watch candid conversations with Anne Hathaway, Brad Pitt, Mickey Rourke, Robert Downey Jr. and others as they discuss acting, directing--and the intense politics of Tinseltown's biggest prizes.

Criminals and Their Pets
Perhaps more than most folks, the lawless crave the unconditional love of a good pet. Cult leader Jim Jones and his monkeys are just one entry in our gallery of some of history's most twisted evil masterminds, and the animals they adored.

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• As the conflict in Gaza rages, Christopher Dickey exposes Europe's view in Shadowland, his weekly column.
• The incoming president faces untold foreign-policy challenges. Read Michael Hirsh on the politics of diplomacy.
• Will Barack Obama scrap the Bush legacy on terrorism? Read Terror Watch, with Michael Isikoff.
• Catch the latest on the arts-and-entertainment scene by logging into Sarah Ball's timely new blog, Pop Vox.
• How will Washington change under the new regime? Eleanor Clift takes you backstage in her weekly column. 

Passing the Torch
The most popular stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending Jan. 16.

'Obama's Cheney Dilemma'
The veep pushed for expanded executive power. Will the new president want to give it back?

'Photos:Bush's Best and Worst Moments'
An embattled president exits the stage. Will history redeem him? A gallery of Bush's highs and lows.

'Photos: Golden Globes Gaffes'
The run-up to the Oscars has a colorful history of champagne-laden mishaps. An illustrated tour.

'Ballad of the Sad Cafés'
Paris banned smoking in bistros a year ago. How the City of Lights is coping amid a cold winter.

'Photos: Extreme Pet Gadgets'
If you think your pet is spoiled, think again. The latest gadgets for domestic animals.

'Where Bush Was Right'
Both candidates ran against him. But on some issues, the next team would be wise to follow suit.

'The Lost Shepherd'
Ted Haggard's sex scandal cost him his church, and some of his faith. An evangelical speaks.

'The Enigma in Chief'
Did Bush's innocence drive his missteps?Or was he manipulated into bad choices?

'Photos: Falls From Grace'
A gallery of scandal-scarred religious leaders who did not always practice what they preached.

'Photos:Gaza's History of Violence'
The epic history of conflict of a small plot of land at the center of the Middle East conflict.

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Bush Turns Over a New Leaf
After eight years in the White House, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney have been thrown back into the job market just as the economy hits the skids. We asked readers to imagine new, post-West Wing careers for the pair. View our gallery of the best responses.


Hounds of Hell
Even Hitler had a puppy. Go online to view our gallery of notorious criminals and their pets.


Highlights
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• Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the latest global news.
• Barack Obama takes office this week. Columnist Jonathan Alter and our other experts bring you the latest news.
• Steve Jobs's illness has dire implications not just for Apple but for the reporters who cover it, says Daniel Lyons.
• Rod Nordland is one of the few reporters inside Gaza during the Israeli siege. Read his dispatches on the Web.
• China's GDP became larger than Germany's last year. Read more at China Calling, a blog by Melinda Liu and others.

Bush's Legacy and Electric Vehicles
The 10 most-viewed articles, galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending Jan. 16

1. 'Obama's Cheney Dilemma'
Cheney is leaving, but the shadow of his efforts to increase presidential power will loom over Obama.

2. 'Photos: President Bush's Highs and Lows'
It was a controversial presidency. What were the major hits and misses of W's two terms?

3. 'Photos: Golden Gaffes'
NEWSWEEK picks the 10 most embarrassing moments in Golden Globes history.

4. 'Ballad of the Sad Cafés'
Paris said au revoir to its smoky cafés. How is the City of Lights coping with its bistro smoking ban?

5. 'Where Bush Was Right'
Both candidates ran against Bush's policies. But on a few issues he'd do well to follow W.

6. 'The Enigma in Chief'
Did Bush's missteps stem from innocence and incompetence, or was he manipulated by others?

7. 'Photos: Gaza's History of Violence'
A history of the small strip of land that's gone from quiet city to international conflagration.

8. 'Photos: History of Economic Downturns'
From Dutch tulip mania to today, a look at the bubbles, panics and depressions of the past.

9. 'Switched-On Highways'
Shai Agassi says electric cars are cheaper and faster than any hybrid on the market.

10. 'What's the Best Fix?'
The economic crisis needs a solution, but politicians and economists can't decide on which.

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The Run-Up to the Rollout
The countdown to the Inaugural has begun. Join us for a daily video peek at how the White House changes as a new president takes up residence. And watch a special Jan. 19 visit with descendants of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, as they read letters to their ancestors about Barack Obama's achievement.

Warning: Art Attack
Log on for the launch of Pop Vox, Newsweek.com's new blog, for the latest on the best and worst of film, books, TV (like NBC's "Friday Night Lights") and, of course, the Interwebs.


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• In their latest column, Barbara Kantrowitz and Pat Wingert look at the least-helpful diet books for 2009.
• In his World From Washington column, Mike Hirsh writes about Obama's foreign-policy challenges.
• Every week, Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball cover the latest intelligence news in Terror Watch.
• As the financial crisis continues, Daniel Gross chronicles the story and the new president's rescue plans.
• Robert J. Samuelson makes sense of the world's economic woes in his Judgment Calls column.

The Beginning Is Near Edition
The most popular stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending Jan. 9.

'Photos: Extreme Pet Gadgets'
If you think your pet is spoiled, think again. The latest technology for animals and their humans.

'The Case for Walking Away'
Jane Bryant Quinn's advice on how to get through a down market: bankruptcy is an option.

'Remains of the Day'
Nineteen hijackers died on September 11, 2001. What should be done with what's left of them?

'Lab Notes: Kissing Cousins'
A new study holds that the genetic risk to kids born of cousin marriages is lower than you think.

'A Plan of Attack for Peace'
With Gaza in flames, the prospects for Mideast peace seem slight. But there is a way out.

'Trial of the Century'
Italy gears up for the court date of American Amanda Knox, who stands accused of murder.

'Survival of the Weak and Scrawny'
Researchers see "evolution in reverse" as hunters kill off prized animals with the biggest attributes.

'Don't Ask Too Fast'
On gays, Obama's Joint Chiefs chair is caught between the boss and a conservative military.

'If Obama Is Serious'
Obama must get tough with Israel to achieve peace, a veteran State Department hand argues.

'A Bumpy Start'
The Inaugural promises to be glorious, but the pregame has been rough for the president-elect.

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Ancient Wounds in Gaza   
The Gaza Strip is only 25 miles long and seven miles wide, but its size belies its capacity to stir the fiercest emotions of billions of people around the world. Once again, the perennial question returns: why has so much blood been shed over such a small stretch of land? In a new photo gallery focusing specifically on Gaza, we construct a chronology of the land's conversion from ancient city-state to present-day battle zone, and try to make some sense of its recent descent into war and anger.



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• Is the Palm Pre an iPhone killer? That's exactly the question Palm executives hope not to hear, says Daniel Lyons.
• Will the downturn deflate some of the vulgarity in the luxury retail industry? Sameer Reddy hopes that's the case.
• The Madoff scandal has echoes in the tale of a swindler from the 1930s, argues Evan Thomas.
• Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the latest global news.
• Did the FDIC get burned on the IndyMac sale? Maybe they'd have done better to wait, argues Daniel Gross.

Gaza in Flames and Hijackers' Remains
These are the top 10 articles, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending Jan. 9.

1. 'Photos: Extreme Pet Gadgets'
The most extravagant accessories for animals and their over-the-top humans.

2. 'Remains of the Day'
Nineteen hijackers died on 9/11. What should be done with what's left of them?

3. 'Lab Notes: Kissing Cousins'
The argument over marriage between cousins. How big are the genetic risks?

4. 'A Plan of Attack For Peace'
With Gaza in flames, all seems hopeless. But there is a way out, and both sides know what to do.

5. 'Trial of the Century'
Italy gears up for the court date of Amanda Knox, accused of murder. Will justice be served?

6. 'It's Survival of the Weak and Scrawny'
Researchers see 'evolution in reverse' as hunters target animals with the biggest antlers and pelts.

7. 'If Obama is Serious'
If he wants to achieve peace in the Middle East, Obama should get tough with Israel.

8. 'Photos: What Happens to 9/11 Hijacker Remains?'
Seven years later, what to do with the remains of the hijackers is still unresolved.

9. 'Photos: Know Your Power Couples'
NEWSWEEK picks 10 of the world's most powerful pairs. But which partner wields the most force?

10. 'Photos: Four Design Firms Rebrand the GOP'
To reach younger voters, the Republican Party will need a new look. These designers try to provide it.


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And the Winner Is ...
Hollywood's annual awards season kicks into high gear with the Golden Globes on Jan. 11. As the nominees await their laurels, take our quiz of Globes trivia. And revisit the top 10 most embarrassing moments in the award show's history.

Highlights
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• N'Gai Croal covers the intersection of technology and culture in our newest blog, American Geek.
• Read Wray Herbert's Mind Matters column for the latest research on the brain and psychology.
• As the financial crisis continues, Daniel Gross explains how Wall Street and Washington are reacting.
• Senior editor Sharon Begley covers scientific research and debunks junk science in her Lab Notes blog.
• Barbara Kantrowitz and Pat Wingert sort the facts from the hype about hormone-replacement therapy.

Power and Passings
The most popular stories, photo galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com for the week ending Jan. 2.

'Power Couples'
From Hillary and Bill to Brangelina, a photographic look at some of the world's most powerful pairs.

'Transitions'
Remembering the remarkable lives of the world leaders and celebrities who left us in 2008.

'Republican Reboot'
Four hot design firms take a stab at re-branding the GOP.

'Putting the Chic Back in Dressing'
America's true sartorial heritage is simplicity, not sloppiness. An argument against fanny packs.

'The Rich, Behaving Badly'
In a year of horrendous financial news, some stories of greed and excess really stood out.

'The Web Masters'
From Tina Brown to Evan Williams, five people who are changing the Internet.

'The Story of Power'
To study it is not only diverting, but illuminating. A biography of an ancient human impulse.

'What We Missed'
From Afghanistan to solar energy, the 10 most overlooked stories of 2008.

'Year-End Whoppers'
The bogus claims and political tall tales didn't stop on Election Day, according to FactCheck.org.

'Why She Cuts'
One woman's fight against the compulsion to injure herself.

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• As Italy gears up for a sensational murder trial of an American coed, Barbie Nadeau is on the scene
• Last year saw not just a market crash, but the crash of conventional wisdom, writes Robert Samuelson.
• Nuclear fuses in Taiwan? A million deaths in Iraq? Kurt Soller presents our list of 2008's most neglected stories.
• Kevin Peraino and the rest of our Jerusalem bureau provide continuous coverage of the Mideast conflict.
• Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the latest global news.