Up And Up
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Gandolfini the Great
James Gandolfini, the hulking star of HBO's acclaimed The Sopranos, has died. Jace Lacob on the legacy the actor and producer leaves behind.
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Enemy of My Enemy
In a leaker-studded conference call, WikiLeaks founder and fellow asylum seeker Julian Assange says he’s working to find a safe home for Edward Snowden. Eli Lake reports.
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Stealing People Gets You Nowhere
A new State Dept. report named China and Russia among the worst human traffickers—a move that could seriously complicate America’s relations with both nations. Josh Rogin reports.
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The Fight for Black Men
There are more black males on probation, parole, or in prison now than were slaves in 1850. It's not a crisis of crime. It’s people being left behind, says Joshua DuBois in Newsweek.
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Last Chance to Save Aleppo
Assad’s destruction of Aleppo, the second largest city in Syria, would be an offense against the international community, like spitting in the face of the world, says Bernard-Henri Lévy.
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Pool image by Michelle Shephard,via AP
Sunset Over Gitmo?
Obama’s appointment of Clifford Sloan to head the Office of Guantánamo Closure has many hoping the president finally means business. Miranda Green reports.
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The Science of ‘Fetal Pain’
The House GOP passed a far-reaching ”fetal pain” bill that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks. Michelle Goldberg investigates the contested science behind it.
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Spanking for Jesus
Some would call a husband beating his wife with a paddle for disobeying him domestic abuse. The Christian Domestic Discipline says it’s God’s work, Brandy Zadrozny reports.
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Wrong Winner on ‘The Voice’
After four seasons, the hip new singing competition still hasn’t found a major pop star. Kevin Fallon on why its latest winner, country singer Danielle Bradbery, isn’t it.
Money Money Money
John Cornyn, Triple Dipper
Immigration
Today’s GOP vs. Tomorrow’s GOP
Public Domain
Building a Better Clinical Trial System
Swift Judgement
Dolce & Gabbana Sentenced to Jail Time
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Lauren Conrad Inc.
Lauren Conrad has not appeared on a reality-TV show for four years, but her influence over young women continues to inspire mega-successful magazine covers and fashion lines. Misty White Sidell reports.
Cheat Sheet, Must Reads From All Over
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1. 'New Jersey Treasure'
Gov. Christie Tweets Gandolfini Tributes
Says he was a huge fan of the actor and 'The Sopranos.'More
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2. the invisible war
Naval Academy Charges 3 on Assault
For allegedly raping a female classmate last year.More
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3. RIP tony
James Gandolfini Dies in Italy
Allegedly of a heart attack.More
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4. SUSPICIOUS
New Theory on TWA Flight 800 Crash
Investigators want case reopened.More
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5. LOW BLOW
Weatherman and Wife in Ugly Brawl
Bitter divorce turns shockingly violent.More
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6. Where are the jobs?
Fed: Economic Recovery Improving
But the bond buy-back program will continue.More
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7. JOINING THE PARTY
Lisa Murkowski Backs Gay Marriage
Third Republican senator to offer support.More
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8. Worth 1,000 Words
Facebook Adds New Comments Feature
You can now upload a photo reaction to posts.More
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9. IT WORKS
HPV Infection in Teen Girls Drops
By 50 percent in the last 10 years.More
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10. SHOCKER
Feds End Hunt for Hoffa
Find no remains of Teamsters boss. More
Tony Soprano Lives On
As the world mourns the loss of actor James Gandolfini, who died Wednesday of a reported heart attack at age 51, we look back at the nuanced character that made 'The Sopranos' leading man a legend.
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John Avlon
Michael Hastings, R.I.P.
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Stuart Stevens
The Reality of Illegal Immigration
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Michael Tomasky
Today’s GOP vs. Tomorrow’s GOP
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Jon Favreau
They Won’t Vote for You
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Joshua DuBois
The Fight for Black Men
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Megan McArdle
Building a Better Clinical Trial System
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Jamelle Bouie
The GOP in Isolation
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Open Zion
A Historic Graduation Ceremony for Orthodox Women
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The Royalist
Kate 'Just Another Young Woman Having Babies'
Istanbul Youth in Revolt
The protests took a violent turn on Tuesday. See photos of the youth powering the ‘Occupy Gezi’ movement.
Roger Federer: A History in Hair Days (PHOTOS)
Before Paris, a guillotine descended on Federer’s head, slicing off the last vestige of his life as a champion: his hair. Now, his locks are less ‘Mad Men’ and more middle-aged man shopping for apples. See photos of his hair evolution.
Toddlers in Fedoras
Move over, tiaras, there’s a new toddler crown in town.
The Best Low-Cal Summer Cocktails
We challenged mixologists to come up with thirst-quenching—but waistline-friendly—recipes. See the results.
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From Pageants to Politics
A Miss America on Capitol Hill? A look at more beauty contestants who’ve thrown their tiaras in the ring.
The Ladies of Fox News
As the years roll by and the ratings climb, the women of the network get more beautiful. See photos.
Extreme Photoshopping
Did Kate Middleton finally pose for a fashion mag? Nope, that’s her head Photoshopped onto a model’s body.
The American Girl Collection
See some of the portraits in Ilona Szwarc’s American Girl collection, on display at New York’s Foley Gallery until July 3.
Photo of the Day
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No Hands
Acrobat rides his motorcycle around an entertainment park in Pakistan.
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Precious Porcelain Turned Inside Out
Arlene Shechet reveals the inner workings of Meissen.
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