Reuters

Somali pirates are reportedly selecting their targets with the help of a team of 'consultants' in London.
• Lebanon Reveals Gadgets It Says Israel Used to Spy

Fed: 'Stress Tests' Should
Boost Confidence in Banks

Bernanke says public and investors should take comfort from rigorous evaluations of financial institutions
• Senate Proposes Bill to Lower Credit Card Rates
• New Deficit Projection: U.S. Awash in Red Ink | VIDEO
U.S. Command Shift in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Gates announces Afghan command shift saying, 'It's time for new leadership and fresh eyes'
• Petraeus: Al Qaeda No Longer in Afghanistan
• U.S. Soldier Opens Fire at Iraq Base; 5 Dead | VIDEO
Keep Your Enemies Closer?

Obama aims to join U.N. Human Rights Council, which includes brutal violators of the rights it's meant to protect

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Features & Faces

Blame the Mormons

Cybill Shepherd says Proposition 8 passed mainly because of Mormons and Catholics
Pageant Double Standard?

Are officials ignoring steamy Miss R.I. photos while piling on Prejean? | YOU DECIDE: Double Standard? | PHOTOS
'09 Maxim Cutie Countdown

EXCLUSIVE: When Eva Mendes is #24, you know you have a serious competition on your hands | Maxim Hotties #30-21
Carrie Replacement Named

Miss Calif. officials announce Prejean's successor should Trump fire her tomorrow | 'Hatred' Campaign | TIMELINE | VIDEO
'Scene & Herd' Sightings

PHOTOS: Adriana Lima dressed as Cleopatra, Kim Kardashian parties poolside, pregnant Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Top 10 Catch Phrases

'Kiss my grits!' was firey Flo's contribution to the list — did your favorite phrase make our cut? | Top 10 List
Too Skinny for Sex?

Thin may be in, but being too skinny is anything but sexy. In fact, it may sabotage your sex life.
Posing Nude at 75?

She was oh-so-wholesome, but 'Partridge Family' mom Shirley Jones may be ready for something a little more ... risque