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Ellen DeGeneres and J.C. Penney: When Bigotry Is Bad Business

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:35:27 EST

J.C. Penney did the right thing this week, standing by its celebrity spokeswoman Ellen DeGeneres despite a conservative activist group's demand that the company drop its association with her because she's gay

Mitt Romney's Sweet Spot: Just Conservative Enough

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:35:28 EST

Why is Mitt Romney having trouble winning over the conservative Republican base? One reason is his lack of political finesse

Egypt NGO Crisis: How Will U.S. Aid Play in Controversy?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:50:00 EST

As the diplomatic uproar continues over the arrests and likely trials, the question of U.S. financial support for Cairo may come into play

Obama: $25 Billion Mortgage Deal Puts an End to 'Era of Recklessness'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:35:28 EST

Obama: $25 Billion Mortgage Deal Puts an End to 'Era of Recklessness'

The Steve Jobs FBI File: Questions of Drugs, Character

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:35:28 EST

The FBI's 191-page file on the late Steve Jobs -- released Thursday -- reveals that the feds were keenly interested in the Apple founder's character, as well as his past drug use and criminal history

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti Speaks with TIME

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:35:28 EST

This week's edition of TIME International features an interview with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti. In the mean time, check out our video interview with Italy's new leader.

Review: Soulo Converts iPad into Karaoke Machine

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:35:28 EST

Karaoke lovers typically fall into two categories: Those who enjoy it, and those whose arms have to be twisted to get up and sing in public

LIFE.com: Robert Redford, the Unpublished Photos

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:35:29 EST

LIFE.com: Robert Redford, the Unpublished Photos

War with Iran: Four Not-Impossible Scenarios

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:30:00 EST

Most political analysts in Washington believe that war with Iran is unlikely, especially before the November U.S. elections

Conflict over Obama's Contraception Rule Intensifies

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:35:29 EST

Conflict over Obama's Contraception Rule Intensifies

The Art of Nazi Hunting: How Israel's Mossad Found Adolf Eichmann

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:50:00 EST

"Operation Finale: The Story of the Capture of Eichmann" is a museum exhibit that chronicles the secret Mossad operation that stalked and captured Nazi war criminal Adolph Eichmann from his refuge in Buenos Aires, and smuggled him to Israel to stand trial

Why Syrians Fight: Hope for a Peaceful Solution Dims as Civil War Looms

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:35:29 EST

Why Syrians Fight: Hope for a Peaceful Solution Dims as Civil War Looms