Egypt Intervention
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Committee Votes Against Holder
In a decision severed by party lines, Republicans moved to hold the attorney general in contempt, even after the White House asserted executive privilege. Patricia Murphy reports.
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Sandusky’s Last Mile
In an abrupt end, the defense rested today without putting the ex-coach on the stand. Diane Dimond on the trial’s last evidence, which sought to cast doubt on the young accusers.
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Mubarak Steals Election’s Thunder
In one week, Mubarak's had heart attacks, a brain clot, and was pronounced clinically dead. Vivian Salama reports on the former leader's alleged final days.
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Ryan's Dance Evolution
After a clip of a young Gosling hamming it up surfaced recently, we take a look back at his dancing skills evolving, from Crazy, Stupid, Love to Remember the Titans and more.
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Is Rio’s UN Summit a Failure?
Obama and Cameron missing, economies crashing, a conference document that managed to displease everyone—Rio+20 looks like a bust. Mac Margolis reports.
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Doctors Missing at Clemens Trial
Why did the prosecution doom their case by relying on a ‘star witness’ who kept his evidence in a Miller Lite can instead of expert medical testimony? Kent Sepkowitz reports.
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How to Self-Plagiarize
Acclaimed writer Jonah Lehrer was caught recycling his own material. Will he suffer consequences? Jacob Silverman reports on the fallout from the author’s deceptions.
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Microsoft's Tablet Revolution
By leaping into the hardware business with Surface, Microsoft is adopting Apple's business model and leaving its PC-maker partners in the lurch. Dan Lyons on a new era.
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Rise of Nordic Noir TV
Scandinavian dramas have become cult hits in the U.K., and are ripe for American adaptations. Jace Lacob examines their appeal (and tells you how to see them).
Supreme Court
Players Gird for Obamacare Ruling
Abe's New Valet
Anthony Mackie, Vampire Hunter
‘Fast and Furious’
Obama Flexes Exec Order Muscle
Teddy Roosevelt vs. Big Oil
How's this for full circle? Theodore Roosevelt gave presidents the power to create national monuments. In fact, Teddy created 18 himself. Now, in an effort to prevent an oil company from building a bridge over Roosevelt's old ranch, TR's great grandson is urging President Obama to make the ranch a national monument. Cue the 'Lion King' music.
Cheat Sheet, Must Reads From All Over
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1. VOTES
Egypt Delays Presidential Pick
Court reviewing 400 election complaints.More
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2. PENN STATE
Sandusky Defense Rests Case
Former football coach could testify tomorrow.More
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3. Fast and Furious
Obama Uses Executive Privilege
House to vote on contempt against Holder.More
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4. Cutting a Deal
Assad May Be Offered Clemency
If he joins peace talks.More
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5. ECONOMICS
Fed Lowers Interest Rates
'Operation Twist' extended for long-term securities.More
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6. Gridiron
BCS Endorses Football Playoffs
Would change college football postseason.More
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7. LEGAL TROUBLES
LinkedIn Sued for Hacked Passwords
Suit asks for $5 million.More
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8. SORRY
Lehrer Apologizes for Plagiarism
After it was revealed he recycled his own work at The New Yorker.More
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9. Booted
Report: Execs Prep Ann Curry‘s Exit
“Today” reportedly pushing the co-anchor aside.More
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10. BOO!
Baldwin Hides From Photogs
Wears white sheet on streets of Manhattan.More
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Painful Goodbye
A Palestinian man kisses the body of Ghaleb Ermilat, killed in an Israeli military strike.
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Paul Sietsema's "Chinese Philosophy Painting" (left, from a private collection) and his "Painting for Assembly" (courtesy the artist and Matthew Marks Gallery))
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