Deal-Making
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How Obama Handles Crisis
The handwringers and bedwetters in the D.C. punditocracy should know that Barack Obama will never be on their timeline, says his longtime speechwriter Jon Favreau.
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The Blame Marissa Game
Maternity leave. Buying Tumblr. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's personal life and business decisions are scrutinized far more than those of male CEOs, says Jessica Grose.
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J. Scott Applewhite/AP
In Defense of the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service isn’t too powerful, says Peter Beinart. It’s too weak. Obama must not stand aside and let Republicans weaken it even more.
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Sang Tan/AP
Fresh Hope for Madeleine
Buoyed by three Cleveland women’s escape, the McCanns have a new lead: 20 ‘persons of interest’ who may have details of Maddie's 2007 disappearance. By Barbie Latza Nadeau.
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Sex Scandal Rocks Nicaragua
The most lurid scandal in Latin America is back—and creating trouble for strongman Ortega, whose own stepdaughter claims he sexually abused her. Mac Margolis reports.
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A Dan Brown Fact Check
The bestselling author likes to claim the historical events in his novels are ‘fact,’ but how much is true? Noah Charney finds 10 mistakes and over-simplifications in the new book Inferno.
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He Had What Removed?!
A Londoner had his prostate taken out after discovering he was a carrier of the BRCA gene that pushed Angelina Jolie to get a mastectomy. Tom Sykes on the historic first.
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Oyster
There's Still Time
Forgot to book a Memorial Day vacation? Don’t worry, you're not out of luck! Check out 11 luxurious—and easy to get to—beaches that are perfect for kicking off the summer.
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Adam Driver’s So-Called Life
After a scattered youth that led from Kansas to the Marines, the romantic antihero of Girls is poised to become the next indie heartthrob. He talks to Marlow Stern.
Custody Battles
Japan’s Kidnapping Problem
The ‘Scandals’
Stop Calling Obama Aloof!
Reviewing Reviewers
What Are Book Critics For?
East Egg
Teaching ‘Gatsby’ in Chengdu
11 Best Fashion Instagrams
Jason Wu deplanes, Cara Delevingne gets ink, and more from fashion’s finest this week. By Claire Stern.
Cheat Sheet, Must Reads From All Over
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1. YAHOOUMBLR
Yahoo Pays $1.1B Cash for Tumblr
Tumblr will remain independently operated. More
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2. TORNADOES
Twisters Sweep Through the Plains
One dead, more than 20 injured.More
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3. TIMELINE
Obama Lawyers Knew About IRS
As early as April, but president wasn't told.More
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4. BATTLE
Syrian Troops Take Rebel Stronghold
With the help of Lebanon’s Hezbollah.More
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5. VIOLENCE
Dozens Killed in Iraq Bomb Blasts
Baghdad worst hit, with eight explosions.More
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6. TENSE
North Koreans Seized Chinese Boat
While Pyongyang fires off sixth missile in three days.More
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7. COME ON NOW
Gay Marriage Bill Splits Parliament
Cameron faces Tory rebellion.More
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8. SICK
NYC Gay Man’s Killer ‘Laughed’
When arrested.More
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9. Money Talks
Public TV Tried To Placate David Koch
After critical documentary More
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10. OUCH
Miguel Leg-Drops Fan at Billboard Awards
Accidentally slams her head into stage.More
T-Swift Owns the Billboard Awards
Not only did Taylor Swift win eight awards Sunday night, including Top Artist, but she also performed an adorable rendition of her hit '22.' WATCH the pop icon tear down the house.
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John Avlon
Adios to the GOP
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Jon Favreau
How Obama Handles Crisis
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David Frum
The Folly of Impeachment
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Michael Tomasky
Forget Bulworth. Try Rambo.
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Megan McArdle
Those Generic Drugs May Not Have Been What You Thought They Were
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Daniel Gross
Sad Face at Walmart
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Open Zion
Israel Legalizes ‘Outpost’ Settlements
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The Royalist
High-Viz Harry Checks Out His Chelsea Garden
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Joshua DuBois
Donald Miller, Christian Iconoclast
Cannes Heats Up!
Cannes Film Festival is now well under way, with many strong fashionable showings. From Marion Cotillard to Emma Watson, see highlights from the red carpet.
Liberace's Wildest Style
From glittering pink capes to American-flag hot pants, see the icon’s most flamboyant fashion.
David Beckham: Hot
The soccer star is retiring. Let’s take this opportunity to look at some photos of him.
Best Celebrity Twitter Pictures
John Stamos, Zooey Deschanel, Kellie Pickler, and more of the stars’ best snaps from this week.
Beast
Galleries View All More
OMG, I Want This House!
This former pig shelter turned farmhouse is a relaxing—not to mention chic—country retreat. See photos.
WWII’s Artist-Warriors
Robert Edsel tells the story of a group of scholar-soldiers tasked with protecting Europe’s greatest cultural monuments from the carnage of battle.
11 Best Fashion Instagrams
Jason Wu deplanes, Cara Delevingne gets ink, and more from fashion’s finest this week. By Claire Stern.
The Week’s Best & Worst Dressed
A blushing Carey Mulligan and a ruffled David Hasselhoff. Misty White Sidell on fashion’s highs and lows.
Photo of the Day
Jose Luis Magana/AP
Into the Mist
Air Force One departs for President Obama's speech at Morehouse College.
More Photos of the Day
Art Beast
(Courtesy ikhael Subotzky and Patrick Waterhouse and Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg)
(Albertina, Vienna, courtesy the National Gallery of Art)
Skyscraper as Contact Sheet
The ICP's latest triennial expands what cameras can do.
by Blake Gopnik
