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Pete Seeger, still activeand acting upat 89

A memorabilia expert discusses O.J. Simpson's conviction and the shady side of the sports memorabilia trade.

With the formal beta launch of Chrome, Google is trying to redraw the browser-war battlelines. But with Microsoft's Internet Explorer dominating 72 percent of the market share, why take them on—especially considering IE's home-team advantage of being built into every Windows machine?

SpiritClips is betting that there is money to be made in merging quality original video with online greeting cards.

The 2008 olympics showed off China's PR machine at its best. But blogger Brian Conley saw a different side of the Games: on Aug. 13, he was arrested and interrogated for 22 hours after videotaping a Free Tibet protest.

Sen. John McCain's running mate has inspired a fresh wave of online satire.

What Google's browser suggests about the way the search giant views the Web

Sarah Palin, a moose-hunting, lifetime NRA member guns for D.C.

An independent journalist discusses his arrest in Beijing.

On his first studio album in nine years, Randy Newman is curmudgeonly, cranky and at his best.

Broadcasting video direct from your cell.

A new DVD set captures James Brown at his peak—including his historic MLK memorial concert.

He's sloppy, rude and viral. He's Italian Spiderman.

Dr. Drew on New York's ban on cigarettes for addicts

At 72, Buddy Guy says his new album may be his best-and most personal.

Abigail Washburn's sound is a mash-up of old-timey Americana and Chinese tradition.

Why Apple's latest isn't winning everyone over

Microblogging is huge, but should anyone care?

Is computer software becoming obsolete?

The rapper behind the most anticipated hip hop album of the year reveals, well, precious lil.

Talking Head David Byrne's latest project turns a New York City landmark into a musical instrument.

In a new memoir, William Shatner traces his path from humble Canadian origins to TV icon.

Put away those DVDs. It's Netflix on your TV.

Last Week NBC Announced—as if we didn't know already—that Jimmy Fallon will succeed Conan O'Brien as host of "Late Night" when O'Brien kicks Jay Leno out of "The Tonight Show" next year.

States are cracking down on salvia, and critics are asking whether strict regulation is the answer.

A new global film festival called Pangea Day hopes to use the power of visual storytelling to foster peace and understanding.

Will closed devices like Apple's iPhone murder the Web?

After losing Pennsylvania and a difficult month of scandals, Barack Obama's double-digit lead over Hillary Clinton has dropped to 7 points in the latest NEWSWEEK Poll.

Apple, Yahoo and Microsoft Report Upbeat Earnings

Like most glam-rock gods, White Gold loves the white stuff. No, not the Bolivian marching powder—this guy gets high on milk. The dude drinks it mid-shred, right out of his transparent guitar.If you've never heard of White Gold, it's probably because he doesn't really exist: he's the star of a new advertising campaign from the California Milk Processor Board.