Kanye West
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The Fight for Black Men
There are more black males on probation, parole, or in prison now than were slaves in 1850. It's not a crisis of crime. It's people being left behind, says Joshua DuBois in Newsweek.
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Andre Penner/AP
Dilma’s Uneasy Moment
Brazil hasn´t seen a civic revolt of this magnitude in years. But should President Dilma Rousseff, who says she's proud of democracy, be worried? Mac Margolis reports.
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Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty
Obama Goes After Nukes
In his first visit to Berlin since becoming president, Obama will announce the reduction of America’s deployed stockpile of nuclear bombs by one third, reports Josh Rogin.
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Stephen Welstead/Corbis
The Science of 'Fetal Pain'
The House GOP passed a far-reaching ‘fetal pain’ bill that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks. Michelle Goldberg investigates the contested science behind it.
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Charles Dharapak/AP
Today’s GOP vs. Tomorrow’s GOP
As the immigration vote nears, Republicans face a stark choice between the present-day wishes of GOP legislators and the party’s future national hopes. By Michael Tomasky.
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Rahmat Gul/AP
I Don't Want to Talk
Ticked off after being left out of intial peace negotiations with the Taliban, Hamid Karzai has cut talks with the United States. Sami Yousafzai and Ron Moreau report.
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Blue Rider Press/Penguin/AP
Michael Hastings RIP
The promising young journalist died Tuesday in a car accident. John Avlon on the war correspondent who never settled for anything short of the truth.
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Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Seven Kimye Konspiracies
Kim Kardashian's daughter came five weeks early—and the rumor mill expects foul play. A roundup of conspiracy theories on what really happened when the cameras stopped rolling.
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Wrong Winner on 'The Voice'
After four seasons, the hip new singing competition still hasn’t found a major pop star. Kevin Fallon reports its latest winner, country singer Danielle Bradbery, isn’t it.
Money Money Money
John Cornyn, Triple Dipper
New FBI Chief
Will They Keep Spying?
The D-list
Ed Hardy Blames Jon Gosselin For Brand Bomb
By the Numbers
The CBO Case for Immigration
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Lauren Conrad Inc.
Lauren Conrad has not appeared on a reality-TV show for four years, but her influence over young women continues to inspire mega-successful magazine covers and fashion lines. Misty White Sidell reports.
Cheat Sheet, Must Reads From All Over
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1. JOINING THE PARTY
Lisa Murkowski Backs Gay Marriage
Third Republican senator to offer support.More
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2. SHOCKER
Feds End Hunt For Hoffa
Find no remains of Teamsters boss. More
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3. WON’T BACK DOWN
Obama Defends NSA Surveillance
Attempts to quell Germans’ concerns. More
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4. COLD SHOULDER
Karzai Doesn’t Want to Talk to the U.S.
Frustrated by Taliban plan.More
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5. WALK BACK
Serena Sorry for Rape Comments
Says she has always fought for women’s rights.More
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6. YEP, OHIO AGAIN
Three Arrested in Ohio for ‘Modern-Day Slavery’
Held disabled woman and daughter captive for a year.More
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7. IN SHOCK
Michael Hastings Dead at 33
Journalist killed in Los Angeles car crash.More
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8. IT’S NOT HEALTHY, MAN
Starbucks to Post Calorie Counts
Are you ready to know how fattening your coffee is?More
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9. SOUTH BEACH TALENT UPDATE
Miami Heat Down Spurs in Overtime
Force Game 7.More
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10. BACKLASH
Kanye’s Lyrics Offend Parkinson’s Group
Say line about “bitch shaking” is “ignorant.”More
Obama: 'The Wall Belongs to History'
Speaking at the Brandenburg Gate, President Obama called for the reduction of the world's nuclear arms, the closure of Guantanamo Bay, and justice for those fighting for freedom around the world. 'No wall can stand against yearnings of justice, freedom and peace,' he said.
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John Avlon
Obama’s Poll Numbers Plummet
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Stuart Stevens
The Reality of Illegal Immigration
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Michael Tomasky
The O.J. Anniversary
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Jon Favreau
They Won’t Vote for You
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Joshua DuBois
Don’t Be a Tragedy Troll
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Megan McArdle
A Model Health Insurer’s Sky-High Rates
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Jamelle Bouie
The GOP in Isolation
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Open Zion
A Historic Graduation Ceremony for Orthodox Women
Istanbul Youth in Revolt
The protests took a violent turn on Tuesday. See photos of the youth powering the ‘Occupy Gezi’ movement.
Roger Federer: A History in Hair Days (PHOTOS)
Before Paris, a guillotine descended on Federer’s head, slicing off the last vestige of his life as a champion: his hair. Now, his locks are less ‘Mad Men’ and more middle-aged man shopping for apples. See photos of his hair evolution.
Toddlers in Fedoras
Move over, tiaras, there’s a new toddler crown in town.
The Best Low-Cal Summer Cocktails
We challenged mixologists to come up with thirst-quenching—but waistline-friendly—recipes. See the results.
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From Pageants to Politics
A Miss America on Capitol Hill? A look at more beauty contestants who’ve thrown their tiaras in the ring.
The Ladies of Fox News
As the years roll by and the ratings climb, the women of the network get more beautiful. See photos.
Extreme Photoshopping
Did Kate Middleton finally pose for a fashion mag? Nope, that’s her head Photoshopped onto a model’s body.
The American Girl Collection
See some of the portraits in Ilona Szwarc’s American Girl collection, on display at New York’s Foley Gallery until July 3.
Photo of the Day
Omar Sobhani/Reuters, via Landov
NATO Soldiers Take Cover
UH-47 Chinook helicopter lands in Afghanistan to pick them up.
More Photos of the Day
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(Courtesy Arlene Shechet and Sikkema Jenkins and Co., NY)
(Copyright and courtesy the artist and Chert, Berlin)
Precious Porcelain Turned Inside Out
Arlene Shechet reveals the inner workings of Meissen.
by Blake Gopnik
