Mosque forfeiture
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Feds to Seize 4 Mosques

Federal prosecutors asked a Muslim non-profit to forfeit four mosques and a New York skyscraper because the organization is suspected of funneling money to Iran's nuclear program.

Sarah Palin
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The Missing Pages in Palins Book

The Alaska governor's new memoir will have no index, robbing D.C. insiders of their favorite game: seeing their names in print. Samuel P. Jacobs on the death of the "Washington read."

soldiers in Afghanistan
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The Surges Shocking Cost

As Gen. McChrystal and Ambassador Eikenberry duke it out over troop headcount, Derek Thompson asks why no one ever talks about the soaring cost of the Afghan war.

The Goatees Moment of Truth
 
The Goatees Moment of Truth

From Brad Pitt to Chuck Todd to Larry the Cable Guy, men everywhere are wearing goatees again. Bryan Curtis on the beard for all seasons. Plus, a gallery of A-list whiskers.

The Man Who Beat Glenn Beck
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The Man Who Beat Glenn Beck

The controversial cable titan was so angry over a Web site parodying his show that he sued—and lost. The site's owner talks to The Daily Beast about how much he enjoyed the battle.

George W Bush
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What Bush Left Unsaid

In his first major domestic speech since exiting the White House, George W. Bush sounded many of the themes he campaigned on in 2000. Richard Wolffe on his curious Rip Van Winkle act.

Man Rays Hidden Identities
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Man Rays Hidden Identities

Was one of Dada's fathers really such a mystery or did he reveal his true self in his art? Philip Gefter on an enlightening new exhibit. VIEW OUR GALLERY. Plus more on Art Beast.

Sammy Sosas Great White Hope
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Sammy Sosas Great White Hope

The former baseball star plans to market a skin-lightening cream that worked miracles on him. Mansfield Frazier says it's self-hatred in a bottle.

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Feds to Seize 4 Mosques

Federal prosecutors asked a Muslim non-profit to forfeit four mosques and a New York skyscraper because the organization is suspected of funneling money to Iran's nuclear program.

2
 
 
The Missing Pages in Palin's Book

The Alaska governor's new memoir will have no index, robbing D.C. insiders of their favorite game: seeing their names in print. Samuel P. Jacobs on the death of the "Washington read."

3
 
 
The Surge's Shocking Cost

As Gen. McChrystal and Ambassador Eikenberry duke it out over troop headcount, Derek Thompson asks why no one ever talks about the soaring cost of the Afghan war.

4
 
 
The Goatee's Moment of Truth

From Brad Pitt to Chuck Todd to Larry the Cable Guy, men everywhere are wearing goatees again. Bryan Curtis on the beard for all seasons. Plus, a gallery of A-list whiskers.

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The Man Who Beat Glenn Beck

The controversial cable titan was so angry over a Web site parodying his show that he sued—and lost. The site's owner talks to The Daily Beast about how much he enjoyed the battle.

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What Bush Left Unsaid

In his first major domestic speech since exiting the White House, George W. Bush sounded many of the themes he campaigned on in 2000. Richard Wolffe on his curious Rip Van Winkle act.

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Man Ray's Hidden Identities

Was one of Dada's fathers really such a mystery or did he reveal his true self in his art? Philip Gefter on an enlightening new exhibit. VIEW OUR GALLERY. Plus more on Art Beast.

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Sammy Sosa's Great White Hope

The former baseball star plans to market a skin-lightening cream that worked miracles on him. Mansfield Frazier says it's self-hatred in a bottle.

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