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The Oscars’ Best Moments

From Seth MacFarlane's awkward song about boobs to a Les Misérables extravaganza, watch video of all the best moments from the 2013 Academy Awards.
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Obama's Israel Problem

If the president hopes to accomplish anything important while visiting a key U.S. ally, he'll need an attitude adjustment, writes Marty Peretz.
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The Great Sequester Lie

The crisis isn't both parties' fault. Dems have proposed some sensible spending cuts. Will Republicans join them and support some tax increases? Um, no, says Paul Begala in Newsweek.
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Karl Rove's War

By picking a fight with conservatives, did the GOP Machiavelli just ruin his career—or save it? As long as the dollars keep rolling in, both sides win, says Michelle Cottle in Newsweek.
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Why I Choose to Be Child-Free

DINKs, DILDOs, and other readers respond to Joel Kotkin and Harry Siegel's Newsweek story about America's declining birthrate, and offer reasons for not having kids.
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Yemen's Unsackable Leader

Of all the Arab Spring dictators who met their match in popular uprisings only one came out a winner. Vivian Salama on why Yemenis can't shake their clingy ex-president.
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'I Will Commit a Massacre'

A cat carrying a memory chip held the code to catch a cyber terrorist who made fools of Japan's police and justice departments. By Jake Adelstein and Nathalie-Kyoko Stucky.
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The Juvenile Oscars

Seth MacFarlane emerged as one of the worst hosts in Oscar-show history, presiding over a cringe-worthy, head-scratching Academy Awards ceremony, says Marlow Stern.
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How Fast Food Hooks Us

Corporations figure out our 'bliss spots,' manipulate the USDA, and stymie opponents. Nina Strochlic on the most shocking revelations from the book 'Salt Sugar Fat.'

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Live Coverage From the Oscars!

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Carter in Oscarland

The Rehabilitation of the 39th President

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Nuclear Waste

How the English Bulldog Conquered America

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Seth MacFarlane's Edgiest Oscar Jokes

Whether you found him hilarious or lame, it's undeniable that the Academy Awards host gave a provocative performance. Watch MacFarlane's most controversial comments, as he ripped on everything from Clooney's pedophilia to Lincoln's assassination.

Best & Worst Dressed of the Week

From Kate Middleton to A$AP Rocky, see fashion's highs and lows of the week.

Mario Testino Hits Los Angeles

A new show of the photographer’s work opens in Los Angeles on Saturday. From Kate Moss to inviting pools, see the highlights.

Shirtless Writers, Oh My!

A shirtless photo of Mark Twain has taken the Web by storm. From Faulkner to Hemingway, here are other writers who’ve gone topless.

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The Week in Photos

From Libya’s Arab Spring commemoration to London’s catwalks, see the most striking images of the week.

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25 Biggest Oscar Snubs!

The Academy has a history of screwing up. See the worst calls, from Hitchcock to Gosling. By Marlow Stern.

11 Best Fashion Instagrams

Rihanna’s River Island debut, Taylor Tomasi Hill and P’Trique, plus more snapshots from London and Milan.

NASDAQ Has a Tumblr?

The IRS reblogs tax advice, Internet Explorer rebrands with gifs, and more company Tumblrs. By Molly Taylor.

Best of the Red Carpet at the 2013 Independent Spirit Awards (PHOTOS)

From Amy Poehler to Kerry Washington, the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday night attracted a motley crew. See the highlights from the red carpet.