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Federal Execs to Get Millions Despite Cuts

CNBC — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:42:00 GMT

By Mark Koba

Women of the Wall's Opposition Lifts from the Settler Playbook

Sigal Samuel — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:15:00 GMT

Women of the Wall's opposition is borrowing from the lexicon of terror employed by radical Israeli settlers against Palestinians—and that borrowing is no coincidence, writes Sigal Samuel.

Can This Hotel Save America?

Daniel Gross — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:44:00 GMT

The air conditioning worked. The cable TV channels were abundant. And that king-size bed! Screw the skeptics—this is what makes America great, writes a wide-eyed Daniel Gross.

Animal Planet

Melissa Holbrook Pierson — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:22:00 GMT

Why do we use enormous resources to save some species and let others die? Melissa Holbrook Pierson on the strange ways of humans.

U.S. Army Goes Green

Miranda Green — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:02:00 GMT

Seeking to reduce its carbon footprint and reduce the cost of generating power in the field, the U.S. military has become one of the most aggressive investors in renewable energy.

Was It Irresponsible of Israel to Apologize to Turkey?

Brent E. Sasley — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Brent Sasley explains why Israel's apology to Turkey over the deaths on the Mavi Marmara in 2010 is an example of the Jewish state acting responsibly, whatever rightists may think.

Rihanna Reportedly Enlists Erin Wasson for TV Show; Victoria's Secret Mastectomy Bras a No-Go

The Fashion Beast Team — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:55:00 GMT

and Vogue kicks off a second round of its photography competition.

Beyoncé's New Song Is Fantastic

Kevin Fallon — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:47:00 GMT

'Grown Woman,' finally, is the first full song released of Queen B's new album—and it’s worth the wait.

Congress to Grill Apple CEO About Taxes

Megan McArdle — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:37:00 GMT

Apple has avoided billions in taxes. Congress says they want to know why. But we know why--and it's probably not going to change.

At U.S. Behest, Europe Delays Labeling Settlement Products

Ali Gharib — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Ali Gharib on American pressuring Europe to lay off Israel for its settlement project.

Closer to Settlers Than Reality

Orly Halpern — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:15:00 GMT

Orly Halpern rounds up the news from Israel.

How to Be a Racing Pirate King

David Frum — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:01:00 GMT

Years ago, Ben Stein published a sweet eulogy for his departed father, the economist Herb Stein. Ben wrote of the pang he felt when he saw his father's obsolete Cadillac land yacht parked in the basement of his apartment building, like a horse awaiting its rider.

A Brief Meditation on Blogging

Justin Green — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

I took some time this weekend to read through some of our old posts here on the blog, and one thing rang true: my work is never finished, rarely clean and satisfying like deeply edited pieces, and always missing something.

William Jokes About Sleepless Nights Ahead

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:36:00 GMT

Kate's adamant she is not getting a maternity nurse, so William might be justified in thinking he has some sleepless nights ahead of him.

Egypt’s Gay Moment

Bel Trew — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:36:00 GMT

Bel Trew on a moment of hope for Egypt’s gays and lesbians

Royals Launch Fresh Anti-Poaching Campaign

Tom Sykes — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:16:00 GMT

William was appearing with his father to raise awareness of wildlife crime

Royals Descend on Chelsea Flower Show

Tom Sykes — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:56:00 GMT

Harry showed members of his family a garden created to support his Lesotho charity, Sentebale

The Rise of Hijab Fashion Bloggers

Vanessa Rosales — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT

In the last few years, a growing community of hijab fashion bloggers has changed the idea of what it means to be a modern Muslim woman. By Vanessa Rosales.

Why Should Conservatives Have to Trust Obama on Immigration?

Justin Green — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT

Mark Krikorian takes up the question at National Review. In an editorial National Review published yesterday, multiple examples are listed of why conservatives are right to be concerned that this bill will set the stage for future waves of unauthorized immigration:

The Right’s Scandal Hypocrisy

Michael Tomasky — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT

When it comes to presidential scandal, conservatives are utter hypocrites, says Michael Tomasky.

The Real Bling Ring

Tricia Romano — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT

Tricia Romano tracks down the members of the real-life Bling Ring, the basis for Sofia Coppola’s film.

Khaled Hosseini’s Book Bag

Khaled Hosseini — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT

The author of ‘The Kite Runner’ picks his favorite short-story collections. His new book is ‘And the Mountains Echoed.’

The Slumburbia Myth

Joel Kotkin — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT

Suburbs have more poor people mainly because they have more people, write Joel Kotkin and Wendell Cox.

Vets + Veggies = Jobs Now

Jamie Reno — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT

Dylan Ratigan’s Veterans Job Corps kicks off, pushed by a top Marine and more heavyweights. By Jamie Reno.

First They Came for Fox News

Kirsten Powers — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT

Much of the Fourth Estate shrugged when the Obama administration attacked Fox News, writes Kirsten Powers. But now it’s coming for them, too.