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The Year in Pictures
A look at a stormy 12 months, from the Mideast to America’s toll from an epic hurricane and gun... MORE
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Should the Media Get Out?
Is it time to leave Newtown alone?... MORE
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Walmart’s Bribery Scandal Revealed
‘The New York Times’ on Tuesday published a lengthy investigation into Walmart’s alleged payoffs in... MORE
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Our Favorite Philip Roth Novel
We ask more than a dozen writers and critics—from Sheila Heti to William H.... MORE
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Newtown Funerals: The Faces of Grief (Photos)
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Obama Promises 'Action'
The president got emotional discussing today’s school shooting in Connecticut. Read his words. MORE
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Elementary School Shooting
Twenty-seven people were reportedly killed in a school shooting. See photos from the scene. MORE
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10 Sexy Old Chests
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey wowed us with his smooth pecs at last night’s Sandy benefit concert.... MORE
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What Book Should You Get?
Read the transcript of our live chat—we help readers get the perfect book for that relative with... MORE
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Our Favorite Books of 2012
From Tina Brown to Andrew Sullivan to Michael Tomasky, our writers and editors pick the favorite... MORE
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Who is Oprah’s New Pick?
The media queen has chosen a debut novel as her next pick.... MORE
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The Daily’s Lessons for the Media
The Daily Beast rounds up the most educational eulogies for Rupert Murdoch’s fallen iPad newspaper. MORE
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Future Rulers of the World
Will and Kate’s lucky future offspring will join an exclusive group of royal children. See photos. MORE
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From Hunk to Chunk
Is Derek Jeter now a major league eater? See more stars who went from hot to heavy. MORE
