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The David Paterson Rumors Dziekan / Retna

The David Paterson Rumors

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As the New York Times reportedly prepares a story airing scandalous allegations about New York's governor, the media-political complex is going wild.

11:56 AM | February 8, 2010
Super Bowl Ads Play It Safe

Super Bowl Ads Play It Safe

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Former ad exec James Othmer on why Abe Vigoda and Betty White were the stars of last night—and how companies are being cautious post-Tiger. Plus, WATCH the best ads.

9:41 AM | February 8, 2010
The Birthers Began on the Left David McNew / Getty Images

The 'Birthers' Began on the Left

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Investigating the roots of the Obama birthplace conspiracy theory, Wingnuts author John Avlon uncovers the first Birther—and finds she’s a Hillary Clinton supporter also implicated in Dan Rather’s exit from CBS.

1:32 AM | February 8, 2010
A Greek Economic Tragedy

A Greek Economic Tragedy

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Athens’ money mess has already triggered one spasm in the global markets. Jeffrey E. Garten on how this week could be worse—and set off a long-overdue confrontation over the West’s public debt.

Posted 3:38 PM | Feb 9, 2010
No Idol for Stern

No Idol for Stern

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American Idol insiders tells Richard Rushfield that despite the media rumors this week, Howard Stern is not in the running to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on the show.

Posted 3:04 PM | Feb 9, 2010
Iran on the Brink

Iran on the Brink

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The Green Movement's leaders are calling supporters to the streets, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is rallying his side with nuclear brinksmanship—and the clashes expected Thursday for the Islamic Republic's 31st anniversary could spell civil war.

Posted 12:45 AM | Feb 9, 2010
The Race Card and the Jackson Doctor

The Race Card and the Jackson Doctor

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Yesterday's manslaughter charges against Michael Jackson doctor Conrad Murray spell the latest L.A. "trial of the century." Once again race and celebrity will dominate—and this time, the D.A. holds the advantage.

Posted 12:31 AM | Feb 9, 2010
Whats Wrong With Skinny

What's Wrong With Skinny?

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With New York Fashion Week kicking off tomorrow, expect the usual criticism of models being too thin. But the truth, says Lisa Hilton, is that these models are powerful, professional women just like athletes and that obesity, not anorexia is the real health disaster.

Posted 10:57 PM | Feb 8, 2010
The Worlds 12 Most Fashionable Hotels

The World's 12 Most Fashionable Hotels

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Victoria Beckham was just offered $40 million to design a hotel in Dubai. From Ralph Lauren’s Jamaica villas to a Vera Wang suite in Waikiki, VIEW OUR GALLERY of designer hotels.

Posted 10:54 PM | Feb 8, 2010
Oscars Diva Smackdown

Oscar's Diva Smackdown!

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The year's tightest race is Meryl Streep vs. Sandra Bullock for Best Actress. Nicole LaPorte reports on Bullock's "calculated" kiss and how Streep never gets dressed up for the Oscars.

Posted 10:50 PM | Feb 8, 2010
Dirty Secrets of College Coaches

Dirty Secrets of College Coaches

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Can spending $40,000 on a private college coach help your kid get into a dream school? The Daily Beast's Kathleen Kingsbury talked to admissions officers about what goes on behind the scenes—and exactly who is pulling the strings.

Posted 10:49 PM | Feb 8, 2010
Obamas Sham Bipartisan Show

Obama's Sham Bipartisan Show

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The coming health-care summit is just the latest example of how the president prefers public discussion of problems to rolling up his sleeves and fixing them.

Posted 10:48 PM | Feb 8, 2010
Justice Clinton

Justice Clinton?

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It’s not as far-fetched as you might think. Mark McKinnon and Myra Adams on how Supreme Court retirements could persuade the secretary of State to take a high-court seat.

Posted 10:47 PM | Feb 8, 2010
How Id Fix DC Gridlock

How I'd Fix D.C. Gridlock

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Former Senator Bob Kerrey has seen Capitol Hill’s paralysis firsthand. His solution: Rewrite Article One of the Constitution—and completely overhaul the way Congress operates.

Posted 10:47 PM | Feb 8, 2010
Maid Murder Rocks Pakistan

Maid Murder Rocks Pakistan

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The brutal murder of a 12-year-old maid, believed to have been killed by her powerful employer, has stunned the country. But from the corrupt government to the honor killing of a wealthy woman, Fatima Bhutto says the country's rich always get away with it.

Posted 10:46 PM | Feb 8, 2010
The David Paterson Rumors

The David Paterson Rumors

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As the New York Times reportedly prepares a story airing scandalous allegations about New York's governor, the media-political complex is going wild.

Posted 11:56 AM | Feb 8, 2010
Super Bowl Ads Play It Safe

Super Bowl Ads Play It Safe

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Former ad exec James Othmer on why Abe Vigoda and Betty White were the stars of last night—and how companies are being cautious post-Tiger. Plus, WATCH the best ads.

Posted 9:41 AM | Feb 8, 2010
The Tea Partiers Phony Populism

The Tea Partiers' Phony Populism

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At their convention this weekend, Sarah Palin and her fans bashed big banks—and the idea of regulating them. Peter Beinart on how Team Tea is giving populism a bad name.

Posted 7:08 AM | Feb 8, 2010
Obamas Iran Reality Check

Obama's Iran Reality Check

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's plans to increase his country’s uranium enrichment to near weapons grade could be a wakeup call for President Obama. Michael Adler on what the Iranian president's mixed signals mean for Obama’s diplomatic hopes.

Posted 1:59 AM | Feb 8, 2010
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