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Norquist: Put Jindal on the Ticket

Noah Kristula-Green — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:25:00 GMT

The shadow of Sarah Palin haunts Mitt Romney's selection process for Vice President. You can see this when Politico reports that Romney's campaign hopes to eventually select an “incredibly boring white guy” to balance out the ticket.

Katie Couric Interviews Harry

Tom Sykes — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:20:00 GMT

Preview shows Prince at his flirtatious best

New Jersey’s Political Odd Couple

John Avlon — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:49:00 GMT

Garden State pols Chris Christie and Cory Booker cross party lines to cooperate, but can it last, asks John Avlon.

Bobby Jindal, Still 17

Michael Tomasky — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:51:00 GMT

Romney veepstakes: Why does no one take Santorum seriously, I ask you?

It’s All Up to the Jury

Diane Dimond — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:42:00 GMT

John Edwards’s defense rested Wednesday after just two days of testimony. Diane Dimond reports.

David Eagleman: How I Write

Noah Charney — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:59:00 GMT

The neuroscientist talks to Noah Charney about his academic work, his popular books, and accidentally founding “possibilianism.”

“I would get arrested if I unzipped that dress!”

Tom Sykes — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:58:00 GMT

Are Phil's cracks getting meaner as Jubilee year progresses?

Why Black Preachers Pretend a Key Civil-Rights Leader Didn’t Exist

Mansfield Frazier — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:21:00 GMT

It’s time for black clergy to accept gay rights as part of the civil rights struggle, write Mansfield Frazier and Larry Durstin.

Israel Must Recognize Israel

Bernard Avishai — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:15:00 GMT

The Israeli judiciary today reaffirmed that Israel is the only country on earth that does not recognize itself.

Putting on the Pressure

Noam Sheizaf — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:00 GMT

In the wake of a unity deal between the Likud and Kadima, which resulted in one of Israel's largest coalitions in history, some claimed that there is a chance to revive the peace process, and ultimately, arrive at a two state solution. Others have claimed that it's too late for a plan based on separating Palestinians and Israelis. But this is a false dichotomy.

Mama Grizzly on the Teat

Michael Tomasky — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:19:00 GMT

Deb Fischer's Nebraska win may open the door for Bob Kerrey

New Proof that Gaza's Still Occupied

Emily L. Hauser — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:15:00 GMT

Here’s a small story out of Gaza, one not likely to get picked up much in the Western press but which speaks volumes about the nature of Israel’s continuing control over life in Gaza, despite the 2005 withdrawal:

Bush's Blink of an Endorsement

Howard Kurtz — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:26:00 GMT

The Romney campaign barely acknowledges the moment

Ask a Question, Win a Book

David Frum — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Thanks to all who participated yesterday. We narrowed the field to three:

The Expectations Poll

Michael Tomasky — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:47:00 GMT

Most people think Obama will win; how much does this matter?

Boycotters Bully and Neo-Nazis Storm

Orly Halpern — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:48:00 GMT

"I'm as Israeli as they get."
--'A.', a 27-year-old Muslim Iranian woman living in Tel-Aviv since age 12.

Boehner and the Debt, and Remembering the Right Lessons from 2011

Michael Tomasky — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:27:00 GMT

The White House needs to remember Obama's lousy reviews from swing voters during the last debt crisis.

A Photographer's Circus

Blake Gopnik — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:22:00 GMT

The Daily Pic: Avedon's murals reveal him as ringmaster.

Secrets of the Queen’s Gloves

Tom Sykes — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:27:00 GMT

The Queen's glove maker hands out secrets.

Obama’s Patronizing ‘View’ Visit

Michelle Cottle — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Michelle Cottle says our Smooth Operator president crossed the line with lame jokes at Michelle’s expense.

Dimon’s Unshakable Hubris

Nomi Prins — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Despite his bank’s $2 billion loss, Jamie Dimon was reelected chairman and CEO and nabbed a $23 million pay package. Nomi Prins looks at his swagger.

How Texas Executed an Innocent Man

Ben Jacobs — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Ben Jacobs on the nine most gripping bits from ‘Los Tocayos Carlos,’ a new book on Texas’ wrongful execution of Carlos DeLuna.

Phone Jamming Comes to America

Tony Dokoupil — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Tony Dokoupil reports on the little-known rules the government can use to shut down phone networks.

Vatican Tomb Mystery’s Grisly Find

Barbie Latza Nadeau — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Searching for a teenager missing for three decades, Italian police open a mobster’s crypt, Barbie Latza Nadeau reports.

GOP Preps Debt-Ceiling Replay

Patricia Murphy — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Boehner all but guaranteed another showdown over raising the debt ceiling. Patricia Murphy reports.