Going to Waste
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Going to Waste

The U.S. has spent $53 billion rebuilding Iraq, but officials worry Iraqis won't be able to maintain the new facilities—or provide basic services to its citizens—once Americans leave.

The Runaway Senate
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The Runaway Senate

When Democrats can't even agree to debate the health care bill, the president is no longer in charge of his party. Matt Miller on why Obama needs to crack the whip.

The GOPs Secret Weapon
Jim Bourg / Reuters
The GOPs Secret Weapon

Forget Palin. How Tim Pawlenty, a (mostly) moderate, working-class guy from the frozen North could win over the GOP in 2012. By Reihan Salam.

Week in Red Carpet
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Week in Red Carpet

Christina Ricci works the angles in Alexander McQueen, Abbie Cornish stuns in violet, and Zoe Saldana goes long and lacy. VIEW OUR GALLERY of the best looks of the week.

Majoring in Oprah
Kichiro Sato / AP Photo
Majoring in Oprah

Daytime television wasn’t the only victim of the Queen of Talk's big move. Meet Prof. Janice Peck, the dean of Oprah studies, who may have to find a new line of work. By Rebecca Dana.

Obama the Un-decider
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Obama the Un-decider

The president's approach to the 9/11 trials offers something for everyone—and decisions on nothing. Obama may be the anti-Bush, Lee Siegel argues—but he's failing to govern.

Pre-Tween Beauty Queens
From High Glitz by Susan Anderson, published by powerhouse Books
Pre-Tween Beauty Queens

From tiaras and spray tans to go-go boots and false eyelashes, photographer Susan Anderson exposes the gaudy excess of child beauty pageants. VIEW OUR GALLERY, plus more on Art Beast.

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Going to Waste?

The U.S. has spent $53 billion rebuilding Iraq, but officials worry Iraqis won't be able to maintain the new facilities—or provide basic services to its citizens—once Americans leave.

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The Runaway Senate

When Democrats can't even agree to debate the health care bill, the president is no longer in charge of his party. Matt Miller on why Obama needs to crack the whip.

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The GOP's Secret Weapon

Forget Palin. How Tim Pawlenty, a (mostly) moderate, working-class guy from the frozen North could win over the GOP in 2012. By Reihan Salam.

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Week in Red Carpet

Christina Ricci works the angles in Alexander McQueen, Abbie Cornish stuns in violet, and Zoe Saldana goes long and lacy. VIEW OUR GALLERY of the best looks of the week.

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Majoring in Oprah

Daytime television wasn’t the only victim of the Queen of Talk's big move. Meet Prof. Janice Peck, the dean of Oprah studies, who may have to find a new line of work. By Rebecca Dana.

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Obama, the Un-decider

The president's approach to the 9/11 trials offers something for everyone—and decisions on nothing. Obama may be the anti-Bush, Lee Siegel argues—but he's failing to govern.

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Pre-Tween Beauty Queens

From tiaras and spray tans to go-go boots and false eyelashes, photographer Susan Anderson exposes the gaudy excess of child beauty pageants. VIEW OUR GALLERY, plus more on Art Beast.

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