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AP Photo Did a Scandal Sink the U.S.S. Palin?
The suddenness of Sarah Palin’s resignation raises questions about whether a coming scandal caused her to leave office. Max Blumenthal looks at one possibility.
Courtesy of Universal Pictures How ‘Public Enemies’ Kills Its Gangsters
In his new film, Michael Mann manages to take 1930s gangster culture—rendered so vividly and compellingly by author Bryan Burroughs—and render it flat as a pancake. By Stanley Crouch
AP Photo The Next Graceland? No Chance.
A top executive overseeing Neverland Ranch tells The Daily Beast’s Gerald Posner it will not become a public Michael Jackson museum, and that the real estate firm already turned down a $100 million private offer.
Lance Is Back in France
Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong returns to the race he has dominated this weekend. View photos of the man in yellow’s remarkable life and career.
The $1,000 Coffee Table Book
On the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Taschen is releasing an art book whose ambition is worthy of the original event itself. VIEW OUR GALLERY.
How 'Public Enemies' Kills Its Gangsters
In his new film, Michael Mann manages to take 1930s gangster culture—rendered so vividly and compellingly by author Bryan Burroughs—and render it flat as a pancake. By Stanley Crouch
Soraya's Warning to the Mullahs
The Stoning of Soraya M. is more than a movie about a wronged Iranian woman. The film’s timing, writes Steven Emerson, can help a nation rally against its iron-fisted Islamic rulers.
How Constant Change Killed Jackson
Michael's fate bears resemblance to Elvis' and Marilyn's, writes Lee Siegel. From his dance moves to his plastic surgery addiction, Jacko’s need to transform drove him—and did him in.
The Next Graceland? No Chance.
A top executive overseeing Neverland Ranch tells The Daily Beast’s Gerald Posner it will not become a public Michael Jackson museum, and that the real estate firm already turned down a $100 million private offer.
How Her Mind Works
Mark McKinnon, who helped prep Sarah Palin for her infamous debate with Joe Biden, says he never saw her bombshell resignation coming—and insists there's another surprise up her sleeve yet.
Born on the Fourth of July
From Hawthorne to Geraldo, VIEW OUR GALLERY of famous Americans who share a patriotic birthday with the United States.
The 10 Foxiest First Ladies
From Grace Coolidge and Helen Taft to Jackie O and Michelle O, Britain’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan ranks the hottest presidential spouses in American history.
Did a Scandal Sink the U.S.S. Palin?
The suddenness of Sarah Palin’s resignation raises questions about whether a coming scandal caused her to leave office. Max Blumenthal looks at one possibility.
Palin Resignation: 11 Theories Why
Sarah Palin's holiday-eve decision to resign as governor blindsided TV commentators and bloggers who scrambled to come up with an explanation. The Daily Beast's presents a roundup of insta-reactions.
GOP Implosion
In a matter of weeks, three of the Republicans' most promising presidential contenders—Palin, Sanford, Ensign—have tripped up, leaving the party’s leadership more adrift than ever. A Daily Beast roundup of what happened.
Why I Love Wimbledon
As the fortnight comes to an end, The Daily Beast’s Condoleezza Rice reflects on Roger Federer’s hunt for a 15th Grand Slam event, the Venus and Serena’s sisterly rivalry, and the classic Wimbledon matches of her youth. Plus: View our gallery of Classic Wimbledon
How Palin's Resignation Makes Her the True Frontrunner
UPDATE: Rather than a blow to a career, Palin's decision to resign underlines her self-awareness, writes The Daily Beast's John Batchelor. She is now unmatched for the 2012 primary.
Lance in France
In preparing his Tour de France comeback tomorrow, Armstrong is taking on the skeptics, his own fear of losing, and a young rising star. “I’m ready,” he says.
When France Adored Us
In an excerpt from her new book, Jill Jonnes shows Paris on July 4, 1889—with cowboys firing guns in the air, raucous Champagne bashes, and Old Glory flying atop the brand new Eiffel Tower.
























































