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Issue Dated July 7-14, 2008

2008-06-28T16:00:26Z

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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.

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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.

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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?

Issue Dated June 30, 2008

2008-06-21T19:04:43Z

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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.

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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.

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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.

Highlights
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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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Issue Dated June 23, 2008

2008-06-14T19:21:41Z

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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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COVER STORY
Watch a video discussion about Pat Buchanan's book, "Churchill, Hitler and 'The Unnecessary War'"

HEALTH
Learn about diseases with our interactive health atlas
See our original video about a doctor who provides a human touch to cancer treatment

ARTS
See and interactive graphic and watch video of "The Lost Pyramid"

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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
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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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Issue Dated June 16, 2008

2008-06-06T22:32:56Z

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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.

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

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Saving Afghan Treasures
It reads like a movie script: in the late 1980s, a mysterious Afghan with the power to protect the fabled "Bactrian gold" decided it was in danger of being stolen or destroyed, and stashed 20,000 items in an underground vault. Now the treasures have been unearthed. An interview with the archeologist who witnessed the unveiling.

Best-Selling Videogames
Playing videogames is serious business. In five years, say analysts, the industry could eclipse Hollywood for dominance in the entertainment sector. A photo gallery explores the trailblazing best-sellers of the industry.

Highlights
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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.

A High Price for Oil and Slim Loss for Hillary
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending June 6.

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

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

3. 'The Last Egyptian Bellydancer'
Rich Saudis are transforming Cairo's entertainment scene and making it more conservative.

4. 'Not So Sweet'
Why Dunkin Donuts shouldn't have caved in the controversy over Rachel Ray's 'kaffiyeh' scarf.

5. 'Hillary, You Didn't Win. Now Don't Whine.'
The sense of grievance that permeates the Clinton campaign hurts her and the Democrats.

6. 'The Same People'
Scream, shout, jump up and down. No matter, the gay-marriage issue is over. The upshot: love won.

7. 'Twenty Years Later'
It turns out that getting married after age 40 wasn't quite as difficult as we once believed.

8. 'Is Wal-Mart Too Liberal?'
Once a paragon for Red Sate values, it's being criticized for bowing to political correctness.

9. 'Obama's Brain Trust'
A profile of Barack Obama's main foreign policy advisers, and what they say about his ideals.

10. 'Up in the Sky, an Unblinking Eye'
The hundreds of drones cruising over Iraq and Afghanistan have changed war forever.

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Issue Dated June 9, 2008

2008-05-31T00:05:27Z

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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
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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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SCIENCE
See a gallery of endangered and threatened species

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Flying the Luxurious Skies
Not all of us spend travel days jammed like sardines in overbooked planes. While passengers in the United States battle for elbow space on center armrests, many international travelers are living large. Some carriers even offer vintage champagne, plates of caviar and private cabins. A photo gallery of the world's most luxurious airlines.

Highlights
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Why are skirts popular during recessions? Sameer Reddy explains how economics can dictate fashion.
Anti-immigrant violence is on the rise in Rome, reports Barbie Nadeau. Is Italy becoming a racist country?
What can we do to end poverty? Globalization is a good start, says columnist Robert Samuelson. But culture matters.
A recent uproar directed at Sharon Stone shows the power of nationalism in China, says Melinda Liu.
At PostGlobal, a conversation on global issues with Fareed Zakaria, panelists debate a list of the top intellectuals.

Giant Pandas and a Video Game Workout
The top stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending May 30.
1. 'Picture of Health'
Some U.S. presidents have gone to great lengths to hide their illnesses. Is it necessary today?

2. 'Six of the Most Fattening Ice Cream Flavors'
Not for the faint of heart or high of cholesterol: a list of summer's guiltiest pleasures.

3. 'Animal Instinct'
In the aftermath of the earthquake, the fate of China's famous pandas remains unseen.

4. 'The White Stuff'
Will Obama's race be a political liability? The surprising results of a new NEWSWEEKpoll.

5. 'Boldy Going There'
From sci fi icon to punchline to ironic hero,William Shatner gets the last laugh in his new memoir.

6. 'Al Qaeda's New Recruits'
Is the terrorist organization actively seeking mentally handicapped suicide bombers?

7. 'A Memo To Senator Obama'
For the democratic front-runner, the hard part is just beginning. NEWSWEEK's unsolicited advice.

8. 'Photos: America's Most Fuel Efficient Cars'
In the midst of the usual, sensible suspects (Prius, anyone?), some sexy surprises make the list.

9. 'The Wii Fit Workout'
Until they invent a machine that loses weight for you, Nintendo's newest innovation will do just fine.

10. 'Assaulted Batteries'
Let the backlash begin:the cost of replacing a hybrid's eco-friendly battery has drivers worried.

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What's the impact of $200 oil? A graphical explanation
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Issue Dated June 2, 2008

2008-05-23T22:51:30Z

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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
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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.

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Follow China's Olympics on our Countdown to Beijing blog

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

Issue Dated May 26, 2008

2008-05-17T21:55:14Z

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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
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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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London No Longer Calling
Arthur Frommer's classic "Europe on $5 a Day" is certainly a thing of the past. With exchange rates reaching a high of $1.59 to the euro, American travelers are paying 50 percent more for hotels, food and other expenses. And that's if they can afford to get there. As a result, many would-be backpackers are staying home.

A Rattled Province Digs Out
The earthquake that struck Sichuan province on May 12 was China's worst natural disaster in at least 30 years. The government warns that the death toll could rise to 50,000. A photo gallery shows the scope of the damage.

Highlights
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Melinda Liu and Mary Hennock report on the aftermath of the deadly Chinese quake in Sichuan province.
Disasters can be unnatural, too. Michael Hirsh writes that Bush's policies were the worst catastrophes.
Sharon Begley explains that the search for aliens highlights the uneasy relationship between religion and science.
Daniel Gross says that high oil prices and a poor economic outlook spell doom for the recreational vehicle industry.
It's the politics, stupid. Fighting an insurgencyrequires more than just firepower, explains Fareed Zakaria.

An Unforgettable Woman and the Perfect Bra
The ten most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending May 16
1
. 'Gallery: Large and in Charge'
A monster cane toad provokes the question:Why are we obsessed with freakishly large animals?

2. 'When the Earth Moves'
A reporter's personal account of the deadly earthquake that hit China's Sichuan province.

3. 'Penthouse Gets Pious'
Internet porn is forcing adult magazines to diversify their business and reinvent themselves.

4. 'The Quest to Build the Perfect Bra'
Lingerie makers may finally be close to finding the right balance of fashion, function and fit.

5. 'Unable to Forget'
The remarkable story of Jill Price, a woman who remembers every day of her life.

6. 'Faulty Powers'
A new book explains how our brain is a less-than-perfect device, and why it works...sometimes.

7. 'Photos: Soldiers' Images of War'
Combat photographers have captured small moments in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

8. 'Oh, Mom!'
A site collects unintentionally hilarious (and often touching) e-mails from mothers to their children.

9. 'A Convention Quandary'
McCain's choice to run the GOP convention once represented the repressive Burmese regime.

10. 'Target: Iran?'
On Israel's 60th birthday, the Jewish state may be readying for its biggest fight yet.

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For more on the quake, read the Countdown to Beijing blog
View a photo gallery of Burma and its people after the cyclone
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Issue Dated May 19, 2008

2008-05-10T01:00:52Z

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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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Melinda Liu has the latest news about the Summer Olympics and torch relay in our Countdown to Beijing blog.
Read the weekly Terror Watch column by Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball each Wednesday.
Follow the wide world of sports in Mark Starr's weekly column, published Thursdays, and his All-Starr blog.
Read Michael Hirsh's The World From Washington column, in which he analyzes America's foreign policy.
For the latest on the ongoing Clinton-Obama battle, read Eleanor Clift's Capitol Letter, published Fridays.

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?

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

When Nature Attacks
Last week's cyclone in Burma joins a long, sad list of deadly disasters, which include earthquakes and droughts as well as storms. Explore an interactive graphic showing the world's worst natural catastrophes.

Highlights
Here's a sampling of the columnists, bloggers and contributors you can find on Newsweek.com this week.

Mohamad Bazzi explains what role America should play in the diplomatic dance between Israel and Syria.
Follow the Countdown to Beijing blog by Melinda Liu and others for the latest on the path to the Olympics.
Pakistan and India were on the brink of nuclear war 10 years ago. Don't breathe easy yet, warns Sumit Ganguly.
The fates of Barack and Hillary are linked, says columnist Eleanor Clift. But what's the cost of reconciliation?
Is China a threat? Debate the issue on PostGlobal, an online forum on global topics with Fareed Zakaria and others.

Monster Toads, Giant Squid and Menopause
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending May 9

1. 'Gallery: Large and in Charge'
A monster cane toad has provoked some soul-searching on our obsession with freakish animals.

2. 'Up Close With a Colossal Squid'
Scientists get up close and personal with the giant, mysterious creature hauled ashore last year.

3. 'The Rise of the Rest'
Fareed Zakaria writes that despite the growth of the developing world, America must still lead.

4. 'Monster of the Deep'
How the world's largest squid was caught, and the bidding war for the exclusive video footage

5. 'Down on Its Luck'
From city of sin to city of strife? Las Vegas, usually a recession-proof oasis, starts to feel the heat.

6. 'Picture Perfect'
Airbrushing celebrity and model photos is now laughably common. But has it gone too far?

7. 'It's Going to Get Worse'
Economist David Lereah was once a cheerleader for the housing market; now he isn't so cheery.

8. 'Biological Alarm Clock'
Scientists can now predict the age of menopause more accurately, but do you really want to know?

9. 'Terrorist Triage'
Why the presidential candidates, and experts, are afraid to say the Qaeda threat is overrated

10. 'A Killer Product'
Legal scholar Jonathan Zittrain worries that devices like the iPhone will murder the Internet.

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The CEO of Syngenta on biofuels, the food crisis and more
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Issue Dated May 12, 2008

2008-05-02T22:00:12Z

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One Family's Battle
Army Cpl. Pat Tillman was felled by friendly fire in Afghanistan. But the way the Pentagon handled the former NFL star's death, and hid the details, stained the military. Tillman's mother, Mary, describes the family's quest for truth in a new book, "Boots on the Ground by Dusk." Read an exclusive interview.

Las Vegas, Doubling Down
It's a rare run of bad luck: Las Vegas has seen its gambling profits dip for one of the few times in its storied history. A look back at Sin City's past--and how the place is trying to make itself recession-proof today.

Highlights
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Join Richard Wolffe and other reporters for a live Webcast of primary results on Tuesday, May 6, at 6 p.m., ET.
Read Christopher Dickey's latest Shadowland column, in which he explains why Al Qaeda's threat is "overrated."
Get the latest updates and analysis from the campaign trail in Andrew Romano's Stumper blog.
For the most recent scientific research and developments, check out Sharon Begley's blog, Lab Notes.
Read Jonathan Alter's insightful Between the Lines column for his take on the Democratic nomination fight.

A Colossal Squid--And FDR's Loves
The most popular stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending May 2

'Large and in Charge'
News of tests on a colossal squid drew viewers to a photo gallery of freakishly large animals.

'The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars'
A photo essay on the automobiles that might save you big bucks at the gas pump.

'The Women the President Loved'
Fresh evidence that Franklin Delano Roosevelt's affair with doting Lucy Mercer never ended.

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

'Should You Pay $6 Per Gallon?'
America's top car dealer says the country needs higher gas prices still to beat its oil addiction.

'Helicopter Moms vs. Free-Range Kids'
A New York mom lets her grade-schooler ride the subway alone, sparking debate about supervision.

'10 Driving No-Nos'
A global guide to some of the most common errors drivers make when behind the wheel.

'Dear Senator Obama'
Bush political architect Karl Rove offers advice on how the leading Dem can fight the "elitist" label.

'Losing Ground'
Barack Obama's double-digit lead dropped to 7 points in the latest Newsweek poll.

'Settling Scores'
If Hillary Clinton finds a way to win, she'll have a long list of grudges to contend with.

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A Chastened City of Sin
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. If only that could be said about the profits. Like the rest of America, Las Vegas is feeling the recessionary pinch as its gambling revenues dip for one of the only times in the city's history. A look back at the rapid rise of America's hedonistic playground, and the troubled times of today.

Vehicles of Mass Destruction
Bad driving happens everywhere. But for road behavior at its worst, the place to beat is sub-Saharan Africa. In Ethiopia, trucks are so feared that locals call them "Al Qaeda." Where better, then, to learn the "10 No-Nos" of global driving?

Highlights
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Tabloids continue to cash in on the story of Maddie McCann, say Rod Nordland and Barbara Kantrowitz.
Barack or Hillary? More states vote this week, and Andrew Romano analyzes the outcome on his Stumper blog.
The doomsayers have it wrong. In a new video, Fareed Zakaria argues that the U.S. will continue to lead the world.
No matter who wins the White House, the green movement will likely be the loser. David Victor explains why.
Is the Internet really "primed for a meltdown,"as one Harvard legal scholar suggests? Brian Braiker has the full interview.

A Colossal Squid and a Global Food Crisis
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending May 2

1. 'Photos: Large and in Charge'
A gallery that provokes some soul-searching about our obsession with freakishly large animals

2. 'The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars'
Ten small and stylish rides that save gas and money yet still manage to turn heads

3. 'Bluff and Bloodshed'
The Persian Gulf is more dangerous than ever. Will the United States and Iran go to war at sea?

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

5. 'Should You Pay $6 Per Gallon?'
Why higher gas prices make economic sense and might help solve the climate-change problem

6. 'Photos: World Food Crisis'
Soaring food prices spark protests and threaten to push 100 million people into poverty.

7. 'The Realist'
Robert Kagan thinks this century will look a lot like the 1800s, marked by Great Power struggles.

8. 'The Natural No More'
The greatest mystery in a mystifying campaign: what happened to Bill Clinton?

9. 'PETA and Euthanasia'
The organization has put down 17,000 animals since 1998, leading to a major controversy.

10. 'Nationalism in China'
Leaders use jingoism to fill the role Maoism played in the past and legitimize government actions.

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Issue Dated May 5, 2008

2008-04-26T15:58:29Z

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Picturing a World of Want
In Argentina, India, Indonesia and elsewhere, soaring food prices have created what the World Food Programme has dubbed a "silent tsunami." It's a crisis that threatens to push some 100 million people into poverty and create civil unrest across the globe. We look at the catastrophe--and the reasons for it--in photos.

A Farewell to the President
The annual White House Correspondents' dinner attracts a who's who of Washington society, with a smattering of Hollywood thrown into the mix. We'll have video highlights from the April 26 event, George W. Bush's last.

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

For the most recent scientific research and development, check out Sharon Begley's blog, Lab Notes.
Read columnist Michael Hirsh's Web-exclusive dispatches from the capital, the World From Washington.
Get insight into the roiled real-estate market in Daniel McGinn's Web-exclusive column, Resident Expert.
Read Mark Starr's column on professional and amateur sports, published online only every Thursday.
For an inside look at Congress and the race for the White House, read Eleanor Clift's Capitol Letter, published Fridays.

The Top 10 Headlines of the Week
Parenting topics head the list of stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com during the week ending April 25

'Mom's New Look'
Images from a new picture book for the children of women who have cosmetic surgery

'The Deepest Cut'
The author of a memoir talks about having her breasts removed to lower her cancer risk.

'Helicopter Moms vs. Free-Range Kids'
A New York columnist lets her grade-schooler ride the subway alone, provoking a wave of criticism.

'Hillary Drops Back'
A Newsweek Poll shows Barack Obama pulling away from Clinton.

'The Democrats' Wimp Factor'
As Obama's patriotism is questioned, he's starting to look more and more like John Kerry in '04.

'Top 10 First-Aid Mistakes'
From cut fingers to electrical burns--what you should and shouldn't do in a health emergency

'And Now, Story Time'
Clinton's Pennsylvania win hasn't affected thebasic parameters of the race.

'From Horses to Horsepower'
It's not your father's Mercedes. A peek inside the pope's American ride.

'Swift-Boating Obama'
Can the presidential candidate repel the sort of attacks that did in Kerry?

'Misleading Pennsylvania Voters'
Factcheck.org says Clinton and Obama traded bogus charges about health care.

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A Century of Green Leaders
Today's environmental leaders, such as Nobelists Wangari Maathai and Al Gore, stand on the shoulders of a long list of giants. Across the years, scientists, explorers, heads of state, activists and others have made their case for how humans should manage their interactions with the natural world. A photo gallery explores some of the most influential members of this group.

Highlights
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Civil War Redux: Should the North secede from the South? Michael Hirsh explores the politics of intolerance.
As the battle for the U.S. Democratic nomination continues, look to Andrew Romano and his Stumper blog for analysis.
Comment on the latest column by Fareed Zakaria, which dissects John McCain's "radical" ideas for the U.S.
Brian Braiker interviews Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway, who's developed a new way to purify water cheaply.
London's talking about a ban on airbrushing, and the fashion world is astir. Jessica Bennett has the complete story.

Pimp My Popemobile and Save Your Severed Finger
The 10 most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending April 25

1. 'The Deepest Cut'
The author of a new memoir talks about having her breasts removed to lower her cancer risk.

2. 'Top 10 First Aid Mistakes'
From cut fingers to electrical burns:what you should and shouldn't do in a home emergency.

3. 'From Horses to Horsepower'
It's not your father's Mercedes. Daniel Stone takes a peek inside the pope's luxe American ride.

4. 'A New Twist on an Old Spy Case'
The feds have accused an octogenarian of providing classified defense documents to Israel.

5. 'Gallery: America's Most Fuel Efficient Cars'
A look at the small and stylish mini-cars that can help save the planet and your hard-earned cash.

6. 'Case Not Closed'
A new development in Perugia's 'extreme sex' murder raises doubts on its Italian investigators.

7. 'Gallery:The Life of Pope Benedict'
A photo retrospective into the life of German Joseph Ratzinger, now the revered Pope Benedict.

8. 'Italian Politics as Unusual'
Silvio Berlusconi wins by a landslide. Why Italy may never be quite the same again.

9. 'The Great Shopping Spree, RIP'
We're missing the year's biggest economic story:the end of the Great American Shopping Spree.

10. 'Mommy 2.0'
A new kids book on plasic surgery tries to explain why mommy has a flatter tummy and cuter nose.

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