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The U.S. Government Is Paying Through the Nose For Private Contractors
Companies paid by American taxpayers charge as much as $762,029 per worker.
Budget Deal Hits New Snag as Both Sides Hunker Down Over Jobless Benefits
When Republicans tagged doctors’ payments onto the budget deal, they opened the door for Democrats to demand help for the unemployed.
South Africans Bid Farewell to Madiba Under a Double Rainbow
Long lines of mourners from all the country’s many communities wait patiently to see Mandela’s open casket.
Today in Tabs: Dolorous Umbrage
Outraged music critics, debatable David Foster Wallace casting, and homelessness solved via app: Stop reading the Internet, it's all here.
On the Road With Cut Copy, the Beatles of Electro-Pop
A decade ago, none of the members of Cut Copy had any musical training. Now they're turning down gigs with Gaga.
Is the Pope a Socialist?
Pope Francis has thrilled billions with his humility, and his mission to embrace the poor. It’s been great PR for the Church, but will the Vatican clergy (and Rush Limbaugh) allow him to carry out his radical plan?
Dirty Money Makes the World Go Round
A new report shows developing nations are exporting more and more illicit dough.
U.S. Drilling Boom Leaves Some Homeowners In A Big Hole
Millions of American homeowners now find themselves living within a mile of drilling activity that they say is deflating the value of their homes, making it hard for them to move.
India's Ruling Congress Party Slams Supreme Court For Gay Sex Ban
Gay rights activists had not expected the coalition government to weigh in on the issue ahead of elections, as the socially conservative opposition is already leading in polls.
Norman Rockwell Portrait of Ike Heading for Public Display
Two of the American artist’s best loved pictures was snapped up by one of the brothers who were selling them.
