Could Bloggers Have Solved Chandra Levy's Case?
A reporter who covered 24-year-old intern Chandra Levy's death looks at a new book about the case—and shares where the mainstream media went wrong.
Why Hardin, Mont., Wants Criminals So Badly
How a small Montana town nearly handed over control of its prison to a mysterious security company headed by a former convict known as 'Captain Michael.'
Immigrants Create More Jobs Than They Take
Lou Dobbs, take note: immigrants are good for our economy. The most skilled create jobs in technology and engineering, says Duke professor Vivek Wadhwa, who estimates that in 2005 immigrant-founded engineering and tech companies employed 450,000 people and generated $52 billion in sales.
High-Speed Rail Can't Replace Cars
President Obama set aside $8 billion for high-speed trains in the stimulus package, and Congress added another $1.2 billion. Yet many economists now say the costs of building a high-speed rail network far outstrip possible the benefits, especially when cars are becoming more energy-efficient.
Ripple Effect: Pressure to Close a 'Puppy Mill'
An investigation into designer dogs leads to greater scrutiny of the 'puppy mill' industry.
Should Female Inmates Raise Their Babies in Prison?
Can you keep a new mother from winding up back in prison if she's allowed to do time with her infant?
How Puppy Mills May Benefit From Obama Dog Choice
If the Obamas choose a hybrid, unethical breeders will try to cash in—and puppies are likely to suffer.
Michael Phelps and the Great Bong Brouhaha
Everyone wanted a piece of the great bong brouhaha. That's the American way.
How Do You Leave a Gang?
For many young guys trying to leave gangs, the pull of the old neighborhood is tough to resist. How do you let go—and stay gone? NEWSWEEK trailed two men who really want to figure that out for themselves.
Crime: David Kennedy's Obsession With Drug Dealers
David Kennedy's obsession with drug dealers has made him a highly sought-after criminologist.
Did a Rogue FBI Agent Instigate a Mob Hit?
Did a rogue FBI agent instigate a mob hit? A judge will soon decide.
How Do You Raise 'Normal' Kids in the White House?
How do you raise kids in the White House and 'keep them normal,' too?
Profile of Erick Erickson, Editor of RedState.com
Erick Erickson, the editor of the influential conservative blog RedState.com, knew he had arrived in politics two years ago when Tony Snow, the then White House press secretary, invited him to visit.
Weary GOP Governors Discuss Rebuilding the Brand
The GOP's governors wearily assess the 2008 fallout
Virginia's Eric Cantor to Run for Minority Whip
A rising star in the GOP wants a new leadership role in the diminished party.
Profile of Politico Powerhouse Mike Allen
It's 5 a.m. and Mike Allen has already been awake for nearly two hours. The baby-faced, 44-year-old reporter for Politico, the Beltway-obsessed Web site, gets up each morning at about 3:30 to compile Mike Allen's Playbook, a daily, scoop-soaked breakfast in bed for about 12,000 of the country's most powerful people.
Alaska's delegates on their star neighbor, Palin
The Alaska delegation proudly backs its new star
Interview: McCain on Energy, Torture and Gaffes
McCain talks about offshore drilling, how he plans to win women's votes and his recent foreign-policy gaffes.
Cindy McCain Pays Back Taxes on San Diego Condo
When you're poor, it can be hard to pay the bills. When you're rich, it's hard to keep track of all the bills that need paying. It's a lesson Cindy McCain learned the hard way when NEWSWEEK raised questions about an overdue property-tax bill on a La Jolla, Calif., property owned by a trust that she oversees.
Hillary Clinton's Endgame: Out and Down
If history is any guide, Hillary Clinton's next battle will be with the painful reality of loss.
Candidates: Using TV to Reach 'Low-Info Voters'
With 'elitist' a choice slur, candidates are trying to win over the new 'It' demographic: 'low-info voters.'
Protests Illustrate Problems Facing Divided Democratic Party
As Democratic party leaders debated the fate of the Florida and Michigan delegation, protestors outside illustrated the divide between many Obama and Clinton supporters.
Dem Superdelegate: Why I Chose Hillary
A Demcratic superdelegate on why he came out for Clinton this week.
Politics: Kentucky Victory Fuels Clinton's Drive
Clinton's Kentucky win fuels her drive to fight another day
Hello, Ladies: Obama, McCain Vie for Female Voters
Obama and McCain are vying for the support of Hillary's female supporters. Who's the man?
Clinton: Obama Can't Win 'White Americans'
Clinton's latest line: Obama can't win 'white Americans.'
Addiction: Sobering Messages, Via Cell Phone
When Tyrone, 41, can't make his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, he relies on something else to help him stay sober: text messages. The daily recovery-themed messages from a company called I Live Inspired remind him to "look to my higher power for guidance, and accept life," he says, quoting a recent dispatch.
Popular Vote: Hillary's New Kind of Recount
Here's a new kind of recount: The Clinton camp's complicated formula to make her look like the leader.