Tis The Season
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Pope: Look Beyond 'Glitter'
The pope blasted Christmas's commercialization in his evening mass. The 84-year-old pontiff rode a moving platform to the altar—causing concerns about his health.
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Baghdad After America
At the moment, Iraq is a strange witches' brew that could blow up—or, just possibly, turn into an elixir for the entire region, writes Max Boot in Newsweek.
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A Holiday Gift for the Troops
A series of hardships await soldiers who return home, including suicide, domestic violence, and divorce. But there are many ways to lend a hand, says Helen Benedict.
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Celebrity Santas
From Arnold Schwarzenegger to LL Cool J to Tyra Banks and Katy Perry, 'tis the season to dress up like Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
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Our Favorite Books of the Year
From Tina Brown to Simon Schama to Michelle Goldberg, Newsweek and Daily Beast contributors and writers pick their favorite books of the year.
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Will Hizbollah Get Assad's WMD?
When—or even if— protests will push the Syrian leader out of power is unclear. But Israel fears Assad’s chemical weapons could end up with Hizbollah, writes Dan Ephron.
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Holmes vs. the Capitalists
New books and a blockbuster are updating the Victorian detective, but Ian Klaus says what's most modern about Holmes is his reaction to the time's rapacious capitalism.
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Great Apps for Young Readers
Forget e-books. For the child who's a bookworm, these incredible apps take reading to a whole newl level—and can be bought in time for Christmas morning. By Malcolm Jones.
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10 Best Winter Films
Seasonal staples from Brad Bird, director of Ratatouille who is hitting screens again this season with Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.
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2011's Biggest Political Blunders
Oscar Loot
The Real Gold Hollywood Craves
Obama: I Have Hawaiian Laziness
Fox News is going to have a field day with this one. In an interview with Barbara Walters, the president had an interesting way of describing the influence of his home state. He claimed that the sunny weather may have given him a deep-down lazy bone.
Cheat Sheet, Must Reads From All Over
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1. HOMECOMING
Last Iraq Combat Troops Return to U.S.
Only a few dozen soldiers left in Kuwait. More
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2. UNREST
Mass Funeral Held in Syria
For 44 victims of suicide bombings.More
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3. FAITH
Pope: Look Beyond ‘Glitter’
Kicking off two weeks of public appearances. More
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4. PICK ME
Jeb Bush Endorsement ‘Coveted’
Could be decisive for a GOP candidate’s win. More
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5. OUT
Yemen’s Saleh Says He’ll Leave
After at least 8 killed by government.More
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6. CHRISTMAS
Calif. Salvation Army Tin Nets $10K Check
While $2K diamond rings donated in Miami.More
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7. TRAGIC
3 Americans Killed in Mexico
A mother and her two daughters. More
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8. DRASTIC
L.A. Could Sue Occupy
For $2.3 million in property damages. More
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9. FOOTBALL
Giants Beat Jets
While Bengals move closer to playoff spot. More
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10. NOT FUNNY
Demi Lovato Attacks Disney
For joke about eating disorders.More
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2011's Epic Wins and Fails
Say what you will about 2011, at least it wasn’t boring. It was a year of exhilarating highs and crushing lows, of galloping heroes and sneering, hideous villains.
Christmas Cats!
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Obama rushes the season, Rick Perry does a stiff hora, and Orrin Hatch writes his very own Hanukkah song.
Prince Harry's Playboy Year
From the royal wedding to his trip to America, see photos of the third-in-line to the throne's wild year.
NBA Marriages
From Eva Longoria to Jennifer Williams, see NBA wives and girlfriends with drama.
Arab Spring: One Year Later
A look back at the revolutions that toppled the Middle East and toppled dictators.
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Art Beast
Courtesy the artist and the Museo Del Barrio, New York
Photograph by Robert E. Mates and Paul Katz © The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York.
The Bicycle as Masterpiece
Jose Castrellon shows the "artists" of Panama's streets.
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