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Enemy of My Enemy
In a leaker-studded conference call, WikiLeaks founder and fellow asylum seeker Julian Assange says he’s working to find a safe home for Edward Snowden. Eli Lake reports.
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Stealing People Gets You Nowhere
The State Department Wednesday took the bold step of declaring China and Russia among the worst offending countries on human trafficking. Josh Rogin reports.
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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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Last Chance to Save Aleppo
Assad’s destruction of Aleppo, the second largest city in Syria, would be an offense against the international community, like spitting in the face of the world, says Bernard-Henri Lévy.
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Sunset Over Gitmo?
Obama’s appointment of Clifford Sloan to head the Office of Guantánamo Closure has many hoping the president finally means business. Miranda Green reports.
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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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Spanking for Jesus
Some would call a husband beating his wife with a paddle for disobeying him domestic abuse. The Christian Domestic Discipline says it’s God’s work, Brandy Zadrozny reports.
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Jimmy Kimmel Live
Channing Gets Down
Check out the music video for “(I Wanna) Channing All Over Your Tatum,” an R&B ballad with Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Kimmel, Miley Cyrus, and more. By Marlow Stern.
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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 on why its latest winner, country singer Danielle Bradbery, isn’t it.
Money Money Money
John Cornyn, Triple Dipper
Immigration
Today’s GOP vs. Tomorrow’s GOP
Public Domain
Building a Better Clinical Trial System
Swift Judgement
Dolce & Gabbana Sentenced to Jail Time
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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. SUSPICIOUS
New Theory on TWA Flight 800 Crash
Federal officials want case reopened.More
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2. Where are the jobs?
Fed: Economic Recovery Improving
But the bond buy-back program will continue.More
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3. JOINING THE PARTY
Lisa Murkowski Backs Gay Marriage
Third Republican senator to offer support.More
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4. worth 1,000 words
Facebook Adds New Comments Feature
You can now upload a photo reaction to posts.More
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5. IT WORKS
HPV Infection in Teen Girls Drops
By 50 percent in the last 10 years.More
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6. SHOCKER
Feds End Hunt for Hoffa
Find no remains of Teamsters boss. More
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7. WON’T BACK DOWN
Obama Defends NSA Surveillance
Attempts to quell Germans’ concerns. More
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8. EYE IN THE SKY
FBI Uses Surveillance Drones
“Very rarely” in the United States, says Director Mueller. More
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9. FOILED
Death-Ray Terror Plot Uncovered in NY
FBI says KKK member tried to sell radiation device.More
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10. KIMYE BABY
Kardashian May Have Had Preeclampsia
Doctors reportedly chose to deliver her baby early.More
Yeezus' Most Offensive Lyrics
'We get this b**ch shaking like Parkinson's,' raps Kanye West in his new album. And that's not even the most offensive thing you'll hear in this collection of curses, crudeness and references to cunnilingus.
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John Avlon
Michael Hastings, R.I.P.
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Stuart Stevens
The Reality of Illegal Immigration
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Michael Tomasky
Today’s GOP vs. Tomorrow’s GOP
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Jon Favreau
They Won’t Vote for You
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Joshua DuBois
The Fight for Black Men
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Megan McArdle
Building a Better Clinical Trial System
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Jamelle Bouie
The GOP in Isolation
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Open Zion
A Historic Graduation Ceremony for Orthodox Women
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The Royalist
Kate 'Just Another Young Woman Having Babies'
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
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No Hands
Acrobat rides his motorcycle around an entertainment park in Pakistan.
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(Courtesy Arlene Shechet and Sikkema Jenkins and Co., NY)
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Precious Porcelain Turned Inside Out
Arlene Shechet reveals the inner workings of Meissen.
by Blake Gopnik
