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Today's Op/Ed: Mike Huckabee's 'venomous' birther gambit Is the media enabling the Charlie Sheen trainwreck? Did 'financial terrorism' cause the economic crash? Is motherhood really Natalie Portman's 'most important role'? Bristol Palin's memoir: Worth printing? Ohio's testifying fetus: Mere stunt, or potent anti-abortion statement? Wisconsin Teachers, Students Face Uncertain Future Three reasons Arab wave won't reach China No fly zone over Libya? Obama must take a stand soon. Why the weak students end up as teachers: Education programs lack intellect. Did Fox News mislead viewers on Wisconsin? The new iPad: 5 things people are talking about Penthouse 3D: Will Europe embrace a new dimension of porn? The 'self-serving' mom who gave dad the kids in the divorce Westboro Baptist Church wins Supreme Court ruling: The right decision? Surprise! Gadhafi has always been a bad guy Goldman Sachs, Warren Buffett, and the 'ultimate insider' scandal The Charlie Sheen debacle: 4 viral internet phenomena Oprah's OWN ratings disaster: 4 theories Mike Huckabee's 'venomous' birther gambit Wed, 2 Mar 2011 02:03 am PST The Week - The potential 2012 Republican presidential candidate falsely claims that Barack Obama grew up in Kenya. Was this a dog whistle for the GOP's growing "birther" base? Full Story Top Is the media enabling the Charlie Sheen trainwreck? Wed, 2 Mar 2011 03:20 am PST The Week - The troubled star is spouting off on nearly every network TV talk show. Is all the attention just encouraging Sheen's bad behavior? Full Story Top Did 'financial terrorism' cause the economic crash? Wed, 2 Mar 2011 02:34 am PST The Week - A government report suggests that "outside forces" may have triggered the 2008 economic meltdown. So... it wasn't our fault after all? Full Story Top Is motherhood really Natalie Portman's 'most important role'? Wed, 2 Mar 2011 03:45 am PST The Week - In her Oscar acceptance speech, the pregnant actress suggests being a mom will be her life's pinnacle. Some feminists say that undermines her many achievements Full Story Top Bristol Palin's memoir: Worth printing? Wed, 2 Mar 2011 05:57 am PST The Week - The 20-year-old daughter of political sensation Sarah Palin is already writing a book about her life Full Story Top Ohio's testifying fetus: Mere stunt, or potent anti-abortion statement? Wed, 2 Mar 2011 02:51 am PST The Week - A 9-week-old fetus will "testify," controversially, via ultrasound during debate on an Ohio bill that would all but ban abortions Full Story Top Wisconsin Teachers, Students Face Uncertain Future Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:20 am PST The Nation - The Nation -- “Care about educators like they care for your child.” It was impossible to miss the thousands of signs with that message in the sea of 100,000 protesters who gathered at Wisconsin’s Capitol on February 26. Full Story Top Three reasons Arab wave won't reach China Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:02 am PST The Christian Science Monitor - In the past week or so, a lot of Western press has been given over to the question, “Is China the next Egypt?” Why this question is receiving so much attention puzzles me. Perhaps it’s just wishful thinking: We’d like to see every country under authoritarian rule become more democratic. But looking at China today, even if I squint really hard, I don’t see a government at risk of being toppled by mass protests soon. Full Story Top No fly zone over Libya? Obama must take a stand soon. Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:56 am PST The Christian Science Monitor - President Obama can be excused for his hesitation to send US fighter jets into Libya’s civil war. Full Story Top Why the weak students end up as teachers: Education programs lack intellect. Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:19 am PST The Christian Science Monitor - A few days ago, I ran into a student whom I hadn’t seen since the first day of class. With a slightly embarrassed smile, he told me that he had dropped my course. Full Story Top Did Fox News mislead viewers on Wisconsin? Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:15 am PST The Week - On Bill O'Reilly's show, a discussion of violence at the Madison protests is accompanied by video shot in California Full Story Top The new iPad: 5 things people are talking about Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:02 am PST The Week - At long last, Apple has unveiled the new version of its popular tablet. Does it live up to the hype? Full Story Top Penthouse 3D: Will Europe embrace a new dimension of porn? Wed, 2 Mar 2011 08:20 am PST The Week - Penthouse has rolled out the world's first 3D adult channel. It's certainly a technological breakthrough, but is it a good idea? Full Story Top The 'self-serving' mom who gave dad the kids in the divorce Wed, 2 Mar 2011 08:03 am PST The Week - A woman ignites a new motherhood battle by conceding primary custody of her sons to her ex-husband... and saying it made her a better mom Full Story Top Westboro Baptist Church wins Supreme Court ruling: The right decision? Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:50 am PST The Week - The highest court in the land rules that the strategically offensive anti-gay protests by Fred Phelps' church are protected by the First Amendment Full Story Top Surprise! Gadhafi has always been a bad guy Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:30 am PST The Week - Some Westerners have conveniently short memories. One website is determined to remind them of their past mistakes Full Story Top Goldman Sachs, Warren Buffett, and the 'ultimate insider' scandal Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:06 am PST The Week - Rajat Gupta, a high-powered former Goldman Sachs director, has been accused of outrageously shady dealing by the SEC. Here's an instant guide Full Story Top The Charlie Sheen debacle: 4 viral internet phenomena Wed, 2 Mar 2011 06:51 am PST The Week - The actor's public breakdown is providing loads of fodder for websites and viral videos. Behold, some of the most talked about Sheen memes Full Story Top Oprah's OWN ratings disaster: 4 theories Wed, 2 Mar 2011 06:35 am PST The Week - The queen of talk's new channel is struggling to win over viewers. What's to blame? Full Story Top

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