IRS, DOJ, and Benghazi
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Holder on the Skewer
The attorney general’s Capitol Hill testimony was so contentious that cries of ‘Order!’ persisted throughout. Eleanor Clift on what Holder said about Benghazi, the AP, and the IRS.
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Jacquelyn Martin/AP
There Aren’t Enough Olympias
She left the Senate because there weren’t ‘enough Olympia Snowes’ to overcome hyperpartisanship. Now Snowe tells Lloyd Grove how she’s changing the system from the outside.
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How Gitmo Imprisoned Obama
In the midst of Benghazi, the IRS and AP-gate, does Obama have the resolve to address one of his presidency’s biggest blights—Guantánamo? Daniel Klaidman reports in Newsweek.
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Rebel vs. Rebel
Suspicion between rebel groups in Syria raises the specter of further violence if Assad falls—and makes the idea of intervention fraught and complex. Mike Giglio reports.
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Detroit Mayor Calls It In
After inheriting a “hell hole,” and then having the state take control of its finances, Dave Bing has had enough, reports Jay Scott Smith.
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A Real-Life Kitchen Nightmare
A recent episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Fox reality show, Kitchen Nightmares, has spilled out into the comments section of Yelp and beyond. Tricia Romano on the baking meltdown.
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Sweet Bun, Dude
Joakim Noah, the most fashionable Chicago Bull, has a pretty awesome top bun. Sujay Kumar on how the mangled ball of manliness is a holdover from the days of the samurai.
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Lingerie Model Finds God
Former Victoria’s Secret model Kylie Bisutti quit the modeling industry to become a Christian housewife. Her new book, I’m No Angel, details her journey. By Misty White Sidell.
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Match Me Up, Scotty!
Need a date to Star Trek Into Darkness? There’s an entire subculture of online dating just for Trekkies like you. Kevin Fallon straps on Vulcan ears and explores.
Genetic Frontiers
Why Angie Had to Take Action
Maverick
Rand Paul’s Double Talk
Cloak & Dagger
Ten Famous Spy Scandals
Conservatives
The Real Scandals of the IRS
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Real Men Wear Concealer
Makeup for men is on the rise—and it’s no longer a taboo. Alessandra Codinha reports.
Cheat Sheet, Must Reads From All Over
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1. TOO LATE?
White House Releases Benghazi Emails
In response to accusations of a cover-up. More
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2. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Jodi Arias Up for Death Penalty
Jurors agree.More
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3. HEADS ROLL
Acting Head of IRS Gets the Boot
Targeting scandal “inexcusable,” says Obama.More
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4. ON THE HILL
Eric Holder: It Wasn’t Me!
Says his deputy signed off on AP search.More
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5. WARNING
Israel: We May Strike Syria Again
Tells Assad not to retaliate. More
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6. MAYDAY
Kepler Spacecraft Hits Trouble
Wheel breaks on NASA's planet hunter.More
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7. HE'S BACK
O.J. Simpson Testifies
Claiming his robbery conviction is undeserved. More
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8. MONSTER
Lawyers: Castro to Plead Not Guilty
Says he still loves his and Amanda Berry’s daughter.More
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9. Big Plans
Google to Start Streaming Music
Launched its new service at developers’ conference. More
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10. SOLIDARITY
The Media Are Protesting Eric Holder
Over 50 companies sent letter chiding AP subpoena.More
Holder Attacks Issa
During his testy House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, Attorney General Eric Holder took exception to an accusatory line of questioning from Rep. Darrell Issa. 'No, I'm not going to stop talking now,' said a heated Holder, before rebuking Issa for 'unacceptable' and 'shameful' conduct.
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John Avlon
Press Turns on White House
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Stuart Stevens
The Dark Side of Obama’s Vision
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David Frum
D.C. Decides That Unemployment Is So 2009
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Michael Tomasky
The Death of Deficit Scare-Mongering, Please
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Megan McArdle
The Real Scandals of the IRS
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Daniel Gross
While Washington Slept
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Open Zion
Establishing the ‘Anti-Semitic’ Roots of Zionism?
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The Royalist
The King and the Courtesan
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Eli Lake
Dear Haters, It’s I, Eli
Harry in the U.S.A.!
See the best moments from the royal’s trip across the pond—but no naked antics yet.
Dennis Hopper: ‘The Lost Album’ (PHOTOS)
The Week in Photos
From Ukrainians marking Victory Day to New Jersey after Sandy, see the week’s most striking images.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Big Auction
In order to raise money for conservation, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation presents the 11th Hour Charity Auction at Christie’s on Monday night.
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Best of the National Design Award Winners
This year's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards featured some of the best artists in design fields ranging from architecture to interiors. See our list of the winners's greatest hits.
Best Celebrity Twitter Pictures
Keith Urban makes beats in the studio, Holly Madison twerks out, and more stars’ Twitter photos.
Hats of the Kentucky Derby: From Elegant to Wacky
This year’s selection of behatted attendees at Churchill Downs did not disappoint.
Best & Worst Dressed
From a fringed Diane Kruger to a pajama-clad Sofia Coppola, Misty White Sidell breaks down the week’s fashion.
Photo of the Day
Mohammad Hannon/AP
Recall to Mind
A Palestinian refugee recalls memories on the 65th anniversary of Israel's founding.
More Photos of the Day
Art Beast
(Courtesy the Phillips Collection)
(Courtesy Cristina Grajales Gallery)
Pollock's Knockoff of Himself
Why did the AbEx-er make a print, then copy it by hand?
by Blake Gopnik
