Dems Balk at Surge
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Dems Balk at Surge

"Serious unrest" among congressional Democrats over a likely request for 30,000 more troops in Afghanistan means Obama's toughest opposition may come from his own party.

Obamas Secret Climate Pact
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Obamas Secret Climate Pact

It's no coincidence that a day after the White House announced new emissions targets, China followed suit. Richard Wolffe on behind-the-scenes talks that are breaking the climate stalemate.

A Populist Frankenstein
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A Populist Frankenstein

Mix Lou Dobbs’ brain, Sarah Palin’s sensual warmth, and Glenn Beck’s acting skills, and you’ve got one scary political monster. By Lee Siegel.

Celebrity Dance-Off
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Celebrity Dance-Off

Photos of Katie Couric dirty dancing at a party surfaced earlier this week. From John Travolta to Colin Powell to Drew Barrymore, VIEW OUR GALLERY of stars boogieing down.

6 Secrets of Perfect Gift Giving
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6 Secrets of Perfect Gift Giving

As holiday shopping season begins, Lee Eisenberg reports on the keys to choosing foolproof presents. Tip No. 1? Don’t wait until Black Friday.

Week in Red Carpet
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Week in Red Carpet

Cate Blanchett brightens up New York City in Armani Prive, Rihanna dazzles in Marchesa, and Natalie Portman demonstrates refinement in Jason Wu.

12 Films to See This Weekend
 
12 Films to See This Weekend

From post-apocalyptic The Road to Disney’s new animated fairytale, our recommendations on holiday season movies worth catching right now.

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Dems Balk at Surge

"Serious unrest" among congressional Democrats over a likely request for 30,000 more troops in Afghanistan means Obama's toughest opposition may come from his own party.

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Obama's Secret Climate Pact

It's no coincidence that a day after the White House announced new emissions targets, China followed suit. Richard Wolffe on the behind-the-scenes talks that could break the climate stalemate.

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A Populist Frankenstein

Mix Lou Dobbs’ brain, Sarah Palin’s sensual warmth, and Glenn Beck’s acting skills, and you’ve got one scary political monster. By Lee Siegel.

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Celebrity Dance-Off

Photos of Katie Couric dirty dancing at a party surfaced earlier this week. From John Travolta to Colin Powell to Drew Barrymore, VIEW OUR GALLERY of stars boogieing down.

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6 Secrets of Perfect Gift Giving

As holiday shopping season begins, Lee Eisenberg reports on the keys to choosing foolproof presents. Tip No. 1? Don’t wait until Black Friday.

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Week in Red Carpet

Cate Blanchett brightens up New York City in Armani Prive, Rihanna dazzles in Marchesa, and Natalie Portman demonstrates refinement in Jason Wu.

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12 Films to See This Weekend

From the post-apocalyptic The Road to Disney’s new animated fairytale, VIEW TRAILERS and read reviews of 12 movies to see—or skip—at a theater near you.

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