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Did Santorum Blow It?
He tangled with Romney on birth control and earmarks—did he come out unscathed ahead of crucial primaries? The Daily Beast’s Howard Kurtz, Paul Begala, and more on the final debate.
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The End of Newt
One truth emerged from the 20th Republican blatherfest: Gingrich has pretty much thrown in the towel. Michelle Cottle on the ex-speaker’s last stand.
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So What If Iran Goes Nuclear?
There is little evidence that Iran has a nuclear weapons program, but if it did develop the bomb, that wouldn't have to mean regional proliferation. By Neil Padukone.
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Whitney’s Final Romance
His most notorious role was in a Kim Kardashian sex tape. So how did 31-year-old Ray J wind up with 48-year-old Whitney Houston? Ramin Setoodeh investigates.
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Obama's Crafty Tax Ploy
The president's plan to cut the corporate tax rate sounds good for business and plays well on the campaign trail—but it won't help our economy. Nomi Prins explains why.
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Did Gore Abuse His Apple Position?
A conservative think tank has accused Gore of abusing his (highly lucrative) position on Apple's board to enhance his investments in green companies. Gary Rivlin reports.
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Art's Greatest Pretender
Cindy Sherman was an actor and a clown. A stunning MoMA retrospective sheds new light on her many faces, writes Blake Gopnik.
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Octavia Spencer’s Style Moment
Nominated for an Oscar for her role in The Help, Spencer has earned raves for her fashion choices. Justine Harman on her standout red carpet style.
Oscar Nominee
‘Bullhead's’ Dark Charm
Cliffhanger
‘General Hospital’ Fights Back!
Calculations
Romney's Puzzling Math
'Dirty Thirty' Club
10 Biggest Corporate Tax Dodgers
The Family Values Con
In the latest installment of Op-Vid Campaign 2012, Leslie Bennetts explains that candidates won¹t stop exploiting their families to win votes, and urges the electorate to say we're tired of being conned.
Cheat Sheet, Must Reads From All Over
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1. CENTER STAGE
Santorum Hit From All Sides
“Made a mistake” on No Child Left Behind.More
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2. REACTION
Report: Syria Targeted Journalists
Britain vows to "redouble" efforts to end Assad regime.More
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3. ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires Train Crash Kills 49
600 morning commuters injured.More
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4. MIRACLE DRUG
Experts Back Anti-Obesity Drug
Qnexa is first potential weight-loss drug in 13 years. More
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5. REBOOT
Obama Proposes Corporate Tax Cut
Eliminates popular loopholes.More
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6. ABORTION
VA House Drops Invasive Ultrasound Law
After governor said he didn’t support it. More
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7. HAWKS
Republicans: Iran a Threat
But Ron Paul argues for more robust diplomacy.More
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8. OUTRAGED
Newark Officials Rail Against NYPD
For spying; Mayor Booker had no knowledge of operation. More
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9. VERDICT
Ex-UVA Lacrosse Player Found Guilty
Huguely Faces up to 40 years for murder.More
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10. SHOCKER
Enquirer Runs Whitney Coffin Pic
Apparently snapped by someone at a private viewing.More
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