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Train Wreck Kills Dozens

A packed passenger train slammed into the end of the line Wednesday in Buenos Aires, Argentina, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds more in the midst of their morning commute.
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The Story Marie Died Telling

Journalist Marie Colvin was killed today while reporting the horrors from Syria. Human Rights Watch director Peter Bouckaert on what she risked her life to share.
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Can Careful Mitt Go Bold?

His inevitability rattled by twin Santorum surges in Arizona and Michigan, Romney debuts a new tax plan Wednesday. Peter J. Boyer on the candidate’s desperate attempt at audacity.
Oscar Nominees' Worst Roles

From Rooney Mara as a chubby hater on Law & Order to Clooney’s nipple-y Batman suit, watch videos of Oscar nominees' most embarrassing roles. By Marlow Stern.
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Catholics, Get Real on Obama!

Why are Catholics giving in to the president’s birth control ‘compromises’? It's time to recognize how dysfunctional their relationship has become, says Carrie Severino.
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Why Men Settle

A new survey shows men are surprisingly likely to say they’d commit to a person they’re not in love with. When did guys become so desperate to settle down? Jessica Bennett reports.
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Fox vs. The Rabbis

In an excerpt from David Brock and Ari Rabin-Havt’s new book, The Fox Effect, Fox's Roger Ailes defends Glenn Beck in a never-released-before letter to leading rabbis.
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Chris & Rihanna’s Slippery Slope

The young stars, publicly split since he assaulted her in 2009, seem unaware of the damaging message they’re sending fans by collaborating on two new songs, says Allison Samuels.

Nixon in China

The Week That Changed the World

by Winston Lord, Leslie H. Gelb

Supreme Court

GOP's Most Awkward Debate Moments

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Anti Obama

Where's the GOP's Positive Program?

by David Frum

'Sweet Home 'Chicago'

Obama Sings Again & More Singing Pols

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Afghan Protests

Can Romney Avoid a Campaign Death Trap?

It’s debate day in Arizona, and Romney desperately needs a knockout win. John Avlon on what’s at stake as Mitt goes head-to-head with Santorum.

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The Dow Hits 13,000!

by Zachary Karabell

Dogs of Mardi Gras & Carnival

Canines celebrate Fat Tuesday.

The Other Havana

An American artist captures the life of Havana's creative elite.

Daily Beach

Zanzibar and more with 365 beaches with 365 days of sun. In partnership with Beach Tomato.

Caught In the Act! Celebrity Booty Grabbers

President Obama had his butt groped by a woman in San Francisco. See stars who like to cop a feel, including Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, and Justin Bieber.

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When Beasts Attack!

Chris Brown just had a close encounter with some seagulls. Other stars—including Ryan Seacrest, Jessica Alba, and Fabio—have also had angry animal run-ins. We look back at the wildest collisions between illustrious man and lowly beast, from Cleopatra to Leona.

Fashion Week's Wildest Trends

New York Fashion Week is over, leaving us to puzzle over its nuttier style concepts. From wallpaper-printed dresses to prom-ready attire, here are some of the week’s battier trends.

A History of Political Turncoats

Mike DeWine joins the esteemed tradition of high-profile endorsers who have undergone a late change of heart.

Who Should Jeremy Lin Date?

There are plenty of other single celebrities who might interest the 23-year-old Knick phenom and Harvard graduate. From Rihanna to Vanessa Bryant, The Daily Beast plays matchmaker.

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Chen Ruolin of China dives during the FINA Diving World Cup in London.

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After the Fact

A provocative new book describes a seven-year battle between an essayist and a fact-checker.

by Josh Dzieza

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The Mogul Strikes Back

Harvey Weinstein was an unstoppable hit maker with hundreds of Oscar nominations under his belt. Then it looked as if he'd blown it. Peggy Noonan on how he bulldozed his way back to the top.

by Peggy Noonan