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Priests in Panties
Rumors are flying that Benedict learned of a new scandal—involving gay priests and male prostitutes—the day he decided to retire. Barbie Latza Nadeau reports.
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The Sequester Will Ruin You
OK, we exaggerate, but looming spending cuts won't just hurt the Pentagon. Get ready for longer airport lines, food shortages, shuttered parks, and worse.
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Asteroid Apocalypse
The recent crash-down in Russia was nothing but a flea bite. The one coming in 2036 could destroy entire nations, warns Michio Kaku in Newsweek.
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Pool Photo by Tom Tingle
Jodi's High-Wire Act
Arias survived her first day of cross-examination by citing 'memory problems.' But it's a matter of time before the murder suspect gets tripped up, experts tell Christine Pelisek.
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'My Attacker Was Never Caught'
Police in Washington, D.C., routinely fail to investigate sexual assault cases, Human Rights Watch has found. Here is one woman's story. By Eleanor Gourley.
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Vincent Michel/AP
How France Got Lazy
Sure, the French are beating al Qaeda in Africa. But a U.S. exec's tirade against lethargic Paris workers was on the money. Janine di Giovanni on why schools may be to blame.
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America Is the New China
Even in the land of the free, you now need a college degree to get a file-clerk job. Megan McArdle on why our narrowing paths to power and prosperity remind her of Chinese imperialism.
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Star Mitzvahs!
One lucky Atlanta kid got Shaquille O’Neal and Ne-Yo to star in a video invitation for his bar mitzvah. See more celebrities who can be rented by the hora, from Beyoncé to Aerosmith.
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Is Bi the Last Taboo?
Clive Davis's revelation that he's bisexual sheds new light on a group long viewed with suspicion—even in the gay community. Tricia Romano on why the 'B' in LGBT gets a bad rap.
Vote Buying
Bring on the Campaign Cash!
Oscar Notebook
Tom Hooper Can Relax
Predictions
Who Will Win on Oscar Night?
UNNECESSARY VIOLENCE
Egypt's Child Abuse Scourge
Studio Roosegaarde
This Dress Knows You're Horny
A "social design lab" has created a line of dresses that become see-through when the wearer gets “excited.” Claire Stern reports.
Cheat Sheet, Must Reads From All Over
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1. JUDGMENT
Oscar Pistorius Granted $113K Bail
South African judge postpones case until June 4.More
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2. MYSTERIOUS BLAST
India Death Toll Climbs
At least 16 dead from explosion, four in critical condition.More
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3. MANIFESTO
Sheryl Sandberg Forging Female Revolution
The Facebook COO’s new book aims to eliminate obstacles faced by women.More
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4. ‘DOUBLE STANDARD’
Russia Condemns U.S. Handling of Syria
Foreign minister admonishes Washington for not condemning car bombing.More
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5. Tough Crowd
Ann Coulter Booed By Libertarians
After making gay marriage dig. More
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6. FROM EGYPT TO INFINITY
Protesters: Send Morsi to the Moon
Have entered the president into space-travel contest.More
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7. Bummer
Taxes Bite Olive Garden Sales
Consumers pinched by higher payroll taxesMore
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8. BEHIND BARS
Drew Peterson Sentenced to 38 Years
Still pushing for an appeal.More
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9. PHEW!
Soledad O’Brien Starting Production Company
After CNN morning show ends.More
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10. Suit Up!
Timberlake, Jay-Z Announce Tour
YouTube Dreamed a Dream
From South Korea to Scotland, everyone wants a piece of the Les Mis glory. Watch more versions of this song than you knew existed.
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Howard Kurtz
Gen. Allen Calls It Quits
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John Avlon
Joe Biden Shoots Straight
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David Frum
The Greatness of a Modern Man
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Michael Tomasky
Rick Scott and Obamacare
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Megan McArdle
What's the Use of a PhD?
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Daniel Gross
David Einhorn Bites into Apple
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Open Zion
The Party-Line Hagel Vote
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Eleanor Clift
Obama’s Minimum-Wage Gambit
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Eli Lake
Did the Chinese Try to Hack Me?
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The Royalist
Harry Hooks Up!
The City: Shanghai
The most populous city in the world—with something for everyone. A look at China’s ‘Paris of the East.’
Only in the Second Term
Golfing with Tiger! Banning guns! David Sessions on what Obama couldn’t have gotten away with last term.
Shirtless Writers, Oh My!
A shirtless photo of Mark Twain has taken the Web by storm. From Faulkner to Hemingway, here are other writers who’ve gone topless.
The Week in Photos
From the streaking Russian meteor to the New York Fashion Week scene, see the week’s most striking images.
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Star Mitzvahs!
From Beyoncé to Aerosmith, celebrities who can be rented by the hora.
Best Celebrity Twitter Pictures
Snooki, Dean Norris, Ellen DeGeneres, plus more of the stars’ Twitter photos from this week.
NASDAQ Has a Tumblr?
The IRS reblogs tax advice, Internet Explorer rebrands with gifs, and more company Tumblrs. By Molly Taylor.
Best & Worst Dressed of the Week
From Kate Middleton to A$AP Rocky, see fashion's highs and lows of the week.
Photo of the Day
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Art Beast
(Courtesy the Metropolitan Museum of Art)
(Courtesy Ragnar Kjartansson and Luhring Augustine, New York; photos by Elísabet Davidsdóttir)
"Mirrored Room" (Courtesy Sabine Hornig and Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York; photo by Jean Vong)
(Courtesy Mary Boone Gallery, New York)
Nosing Out the Meaning of Scent
Two experts debate smell art versus fine art.
by Blake Gopnik
An Icelander's Hymn to High Tech
Ragnar Kjartansson sings a song of sentiment and rigor.
by Blake Gopnik
Sabine Hornig Reflects on Reflection
Her plexi pavilion reveals mirrorings from far away.
by Blake Gopnik
