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Colorado Gunman in Custody

Police outside Denver now say twelve people were left dead after a gunman opened fire during a screening of 'The Dark Knight Rises.' Police had the shooter in custody Friday.
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Witnesses to the Colorado Shooting

What really happened in the theater when a gunman opened fire on a screening of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’? Watch accounts from witnesses to the Colorado shooting.
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Romney Aide Hits 'Bullying' Obama

Trying to seize the offfensive, campaign strategist Stuart Stevens tells Howard Kurtz the attacks on Mitt's finances are hurting the president—and that voters just don't care.
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The Post-Assad Panic

It appears President Bashar al-Assad's regime may soon collapse. Bruce Riedel looks at what that would mean for the rest of the Middle East.
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Caught With Their Pants Down

Veteran comic actor Fred Willard was arrested in Hollywood when police caught him with his pants allegedly down in a theater. Here are other stars who suffered from overexposure.
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Back Off Marissa Mayer

Yahoo's pregnant new CEO will manage fine. We should be more worried about the American moms who return to work without the supports she'll have, says Michelle Goldberg.
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How to Tame Your Facebook Page

Facebook has shown repeatedly that it won't protect your personal data, but that's no reason to give up on the site. Jesse Singal on how you can make the experience easier.
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Downfall of a Web Pioneer

Jennifer Sultan reportedly made millions off the sale of the site she co-founded during the dotcom boom. But as Matt DeLuca reports, her backstory is more complicated.
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Anne Hathaway Rises

After a stellar turn as Catwoman in 'The Dark Knight Rises,' Anne Hathaway has proven herself to be the real deal. Marlow Stern talks to critics about the actress.

BOX OFFICE

Paris 'Batman' Premiere Canceled

by Tracy McNicoll

Common Sense

Character Posters From ‘Breaking Dawn’

Read it at EW.com

Let's Get Physical

Why Won't Obama Bend on Taxes?

by Michael Medved

Horrifying

Cheat Sheet, Must Reads From All Over

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Obama 'Heartbroken' By Colorado Shooting

At a campaign stop in Florida, the president said the day wasn't about politics. Ultimately, what matters most is 'how we choose to treat one another and love one another,' he told the crowd.

America's Agriculture Catastrophe

As temperatures continue to soar, here’s a look at how the drought is ravaging the land, crop yields, and farmers’ livelihoods across the country.

1970's Design

We know the look of the ‘60s: Space Age in plastic and DayGlo. But how about 1970s design? This gallery takes a look at the decade in design.

Craziest Royal Auction Items

Some of the most notable royal sales, from Wallis's jewels to Queen Vic's knickers.

Generation Screwed

We interviewed members of the generation, many of whom agree: They’re screwed. Most are cynical, many are frustrated, and yet some are surprisingly optimistic about the opportunities and liberties afforded to them. Take a look.

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Grossest Items Found in Food

Hungry? Savor that feeling—you won’t be for long. From fingers to frogs, The Daily Beast rounds up the most disgusting items found in food.

Re-Elected After Scandal

Can Anthony Weiner bounce back from disgrace and run for mayor of New York? If the careers of Marion Barry, Barney Frank, and Richard Nixon are any indication, history's on his side.

Vice Magazine's Dos and Don'ts

Vice magazine’s Dos & Don’ts brings you the raunchiest and sweatiest sartorial missteps yet. Just be warned: you won’t be able to tell the difference between a “Do” and a “Don’t.” Inside, see the photos and Vice’s hilarious captions.

Comic Con's Best Costumes

From dead-looking politicians to bright-eyed action heroes, check out this Comic-Con collection of weirdest, wackiest, and wonderfully awesome costumes.

Photo of the Day

Watery Embrace

Two people embrace in anticipation of a wave from the oncoming bus, in Minsk, Belarus.

More Photos of the Day

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The Game of Life

Author of 'Leaving Mundania,' a new book on live action role play, chronicles the lavish cultural history of the burgeoning hobby.

by Lizzie Stark

Emmy Surprises & Snubs

'Downton Abbey,' 'Homeland' and 'Girls' got their shots, but 'The Good Wife,' 'Community' and others were shut out. A look at this year's nominations.

by Jace Lacob

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'The Master': Based on Scientology?

by Marc Headley

A former Sea Org member looks at the screenplay for director Paul Thomas Anderson's new film.

Best Superhero Movies Ever

How Does 'The Dark Knight Rises' compare with other superhero classics? See our ranking.

Romney’s Veep Trap

A presidential candidate usually remakes his party. But this time the party is remaking the candidate.

by Michael Tomasky

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Don't Do It Yet, Mitt!

It's a tempting moment for Romney to pull the trigger on his VP selection, but waiting may give him even more bang for the buck.

by Mark McKinnon

Clockwise from top left: AP Photo, Getty Images (3)

Romney's VP Contenders

Art Beast

Mario Bellini – who designed this A4 Programmable Accounting Invoicing Machine for Olivetti in 1973

The 'Enterprise' of Adding Machines

Mario Bellini's "A4" took off from the Space Shuttle

by Blake Gopnik

Two images, both titled "Flowers", by John Henderson

Paintography

John Henderson hybridizes photos, paint and pixels.

by Blake Gopnik

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The Victoria Terminus, now Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal in Bombay, by Homai Vyarawalla

India's Modern Eye

Homai Vyarawalla was the country's first female photojournalist.

by Blake Gopnik

The Victoria Terminus in Bombay, now Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal, as shot by Homai Vyarawalla (courtesy The Alkazi Foundation for the Arts)

Colorado Gunman in Custody

Witnesses to the Colorado Shooting

Romney Aide Hits 'Bullying' Obama

The Post-Assad Panic

Caught With Their Pants Down

Back Off Marissa Mayer

How to Tame Your Facebook Page

Downfall of a Web Pioneer

Anne Hathaway Rises

BOX OFFICE

Common Sense

Happy Birthday

After Assad Falls

Colorado Shooting

GOP Theatrics

Art of Lying

Twilight

Let's Get Physical

Playing Chicken

Horrifying

Award Noms

1. TRAGIC

Police: Shooting Leaves 12 Dead

2. PROGRESS

Scientists Lay Out Map to Curing AIDS

3. ‘POTENTIAL THREAT’

Colorado Theater Suspect ID'ed

4. SCAREMONGERING

Boehner Joins Bachmann Outcry

5. AFTERMATH

Penn State Trustee Chair Resigns

6. PYONGYANG

N. Korean Purge May Mean Change

7. OOPS

Interview Could Hurt Zimmerman

8. INNER CIRCLE

Fourth Assad Regime Member Dies

9. Armed Forces

Uniforms Allowed at Pride Parade

10. PRESIDENTIAL QUARTERS

Obama’s N.Y.C. Apartment Available

Andrew Sullivan

Eleanor Clift

Howard Kurtz

Michael Tomasky

Peter Beinart

David Frum

The Royalist

Rebecca Dana

America's Agriculture Catastrophe

1970's Design

Craziest Royal Auction Items

Generation Screwed

Beast

Galleries View All More

Grossest Items Found in Food

Re-Elected After Scandal

Vice Magazine's Dos and Don'ts

Comic Con's Best Costumes

The Game of Life

Why, Why, Why

The British Tina Fey

Book Bag

Magical Realism

Emmy Surprises & Snubs

'The Master': Based on Scientology?

Best Superhero Movies Ever

Romney’s Veep Trap

Don't Do It Yet, Mitt!

Romney's VP Contenders

The 'Enterprise' of Adding Machines

Mario Bellini's "A4" took off from the Space Shuttle

by Blake Gopnik

Paintography

John Henderson hybridizes photos, paint and pixels.

by Blake Gopnik

India's Modern Eye

Homai Vyarawalla was the country's first female photojournalist.

by Blake Gopnik