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Obama: How to Look Presidential

First, hang out with the troops in dangerous places, then visit with other presidents. Now deal with the economy

Why is the IOC Punishing Iraq?

Should all the political (and sectarian) meddling really deprive the war-torn country of its Olympic hopes?

How to Survive Plane Decompression

Your flight may seem apocalyptic and surreal after the oxygen masks drop but the scariest moments may actually be good signs. Put on your mask and breathe

Would You Drive 55?

Senator John Warner wants to enforce a national speed limit as an answer to soaring gas prices

Watching Watchmen at Comic-Con

Die-hard fans get sneak peeks at the upcoming film of Alan Moore's classic graphic novel. So far, they appear to approve

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Cartoons of the week

From Obama's visit to Iraq to Al Gore's impossible dream and the freefall of both Fannie and Freddie Mac, a different take on the week's headlines


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Obama in London

By Karen Tumulty

If there is a perfect metaphor for the way Obama seems to be giving Europe the vapors, it was the first question he got Saturday from the famously ferocious British press corps: Do you believe there's a special relationship between the US and Britain?

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When Shark TV Bites

By James Poniewozik

Watching this installment of MythBusters, it really seemed like they were scraping the bottom of the fish barrel to come up with shark myths — has anyone even heard the "myth" that chili powder repels sharks?

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THE PAGE

Obama: "We Don't Buy Our Own Hype"

The Senator tries to tamp down criticism that he's getting ahead of himself in the race for the White House in his latest interview. Get details and your 24/7 political news on The Page

MOVIES

High-Wire Act

By Richard Schickel

Philippe Petit's 1974 skywalk, now playing as heist film

Back to Brideshead

By Richard Schickel

Charles Ryder and company do polite battle with the tyranny of ideas

A Year with American Teens

The zippy documentary American Teen says kids are anguished, mean, hopeful — just like in the movies

DOWNTIME

What's Hot This Weekend

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog online, Miley Cyrus releases her new CD, Shark Week continues on the Discovery Channel, and more

PURSUITS

Tea and a Hotel

From tea tourism in Malaysia to afternoon tastings in Picadilly, the not-so-new brew is giving coffee a jolt and history meets hospitality in Sri Lanka