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Inside the Kabul Attacks

The Taliban's deadly storm of attacks today were in the works for months, leaders say. Sami Yousafzai and Ron Moreau on the upcoming fighting season.
7 Best Moments From Sunday Talk

The ‘war on women’ was the hot topic in D.C. this week. Watch Michele Bachmann backing Mitt (but refusing to endorse him), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand defending Obama, and more.
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Read This Book, Obama!

Emerging from JFK's shadow, Lyndon Johnson wielded power ruthlessly—and got big results for liberals. David Frum on what Obama could learn from Robert Caro's new biography.
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How to Rant Like a Star

This week, Courtney Love threatened murder on Twitter, Ashley Judd lashed out at the media, and more Mel Gibson tirades leaked. Lizzie Skurnick on the world of uncensored celebs.
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Does the Spouse Bump Exist?

A crack about stay-at-home mom Ann Romney not working a day in her life made her a hero to housewives everywhere. Mark McKinnon says the boost may not do Mitt much good.
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Fugitives Who Love Facebook

Accused felons on the lam are bragging about their exploits online—and police are using the evidence against them. Winston Ross on cops-and-robbers 2.0.
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Generation Rx Comes of Age

Kaitlin Bell Barnett’s new book asks some uncomfortable questions about how an era of kids on psychotropic drugs are living now. By Casey Schwartz.
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The Man Who Found the Titanic

A hundred years ago tonight, the Titanic sank, taking more than 1,500 souls with it. Robert Ballard, who discovered the wreck, tells Andrew Carter about the secret expedition.
Celebrity Twitter Pictures

Gervais and Seinfeld zoom around New York, Kardashian mama and daughter go electric in neon, and Theron goes barefoot. See the best celebrity Twitter pictures from this week.

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Pols From Everywhere and Nowhere

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Gun Rights

Rick Warren’s Slave-Holding Ancestors

by Matthew DeLuca

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20 Most Annoying TV Characters Ever

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The hot-button topic on Sunday in the nation's capital was the cultural war on women. On 'Face the Nation,' Sen. John McCain wasted no time in addressing the importance of the female vote in the general election. 'There’s no doubt that a lot of women have been hurt very badly in this recession,' McCain said. 'Mitt Romney will be addressing those issues.'

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The Three Storms Ahead

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Hillary’s Coming Run

by Paul Begala

House Work

The Myth of the Stay-at-Home-Mommy Job

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A War Photographer at Ease

Before being killed in Libya, photojournalist Tim Hetherington captured the duality of a soldier's life.

Miracle Babies

Luz Milagros, a living baby, spent 12 hours in an Argentine morgue after doctors told her parents she was stillborn. She is one of several babies who miraculously cheated death, from one child who was dragged by a train, to another who was born in a toilet.

Louis Vuitton vs. Marc Jacobs

See photos from a new book detailing the careers of Louis Vitton and Marc Jacobs.

Celebrity Death Hoaxes

Usher is the latest to fall victim to a death rumor. From David Beckham to Mark Twain, see other celebrities who’ve been (falsely) declared dead.

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Superhero Cory Booker: Meme of the Week

After running into a burning building to save a woman from certain death, Newark’s super mayor gets the meme treatment. From an imagined inclusion in ‘The Avengers’ to a pairing with Ryan Gosling, see the best.

Highest-Paid Reality Stars

Gone are the days when C-listers ran the judging panels on talent shows. Britney Spears is reportedly joining The X-Factor to the tune of $15 million, surpassing Jennifer Lopez’s $12-million deal for American Idol and tying Spears with Ryan Seacrest as the highest-paid personality on reality television. From Seacrest to Simon Cowell to Padma Lakshmi, here are the top ten high-rolling hosts.

Celebrity Engagement Rings

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are finally tying the knot, his manager confirmed after Jolie was spotted wearing a diamond. From Kim Kardashian’s 20.5-carat stone to Jennifer Lopez’s famous 6.1-carat pink diamond, see engagement rings that made it easy for celebrities to say yes.

Stars Who 'Adjust' in Public

Zac Efron, in Sydney to promote ‘The Lucky One,’ was snapped with his hands down his pants. From David Beckham to Chris Brown, see photos of more stars caught copping a feel.