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The Volt Jolt
John F. Martin / General Motors-Getty ImagesGeneral Motors has announced that the bottom-end version of the Chevy Volt, its new electric car, will cost $41,000. Even after a generous federal rebate, it's still pricey. More ›
The Rise and Fall of Charles Rangel
Jim Watson / AFP-Getty ImagesThe powerful Ways and Means chairman may have thought his colleagues would cut him some slack. They didn't. Rangel's long and storied career now stands at a sad impasse. More ›
The Mental Health Effects of the Oil Spill
Spencer Platt / Getty ImagesDespite recent reports that the oil spill is clearing up faster than expected, anxiety and depression still linger among residents of the Gulf coast. A survey of 406 Gulf coast residents indicated the far-reaching emotional toll of the spill, with younger residents and low income citizens showing the most distress. More ›
Does an Endorsement From Sarah Palin Help Republican Candidates?
Erik S. Lesser / APSarah Palin just endorsed two Republican congressional candidates in New York. That may hurt them more than it helps them. More ›
Kevin Kline: The Essential Man
After Klein’s more than three decades on stage and screen, it’s no surprise when he turns in a fine performance. He glides from heavy drama (The Ice Storm) to really heavy drama (Sophie’s Choice) to silly comedy (The Pirates of Penzance) to really silly comedy (A Fish Called Wanda), to say nothing of all that he’s done onstage. Through all these roles, a distinctive Kline-esque style has emerged. More ›
Hugh Hefner, the Hero? Not So Fast
A new documentary about the founder of ‘Playboy’ positions Hef as a catalyst for social change. Really? More ›
The Democrats' Charlie Rangel Problem
Charles Rangel, the powerful chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee will stand trial in the House for 13 ethics violations—a trial that, Democrats hope, won't infect the entire party. More ›
Why 'GQ' Was Yanked Off Newsstands in China
When GQ pulled its Chinese-language magazine from newsstands, it wasn’t because of censorship. It just didn’t want to anger rich Chinese. More ›
Shirley Sherrod Says She Will Sue Andrew Breitbart
Gregory Bull / APShirley Sherrod, the US Department of Agriculture worker who was ousted after Andrew Breitbart released a video selectively edited to make it appear as if she had made racist remarks, has announced that she will sue the conservative blogger. More ›
What the Ruling on Arizona's Immigration Law Means
On the eve of Arizona's immigration law's taking effect, U.S. district judge Susan Bolton blocked its most controversial elements. So where do things go from here? More ›
