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Ferry of Foreigners Leaves Libya
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Ferry of Foreigners Leaves Libya

After three days stuck in Tripoli, a ferry full of hundreds of Americans and others finally departed today as gunfire against protesters rages on. Plus, view shocking photos and video.

Can Al Qaeda Survive the Revolts
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Can Al Qaeda Survive the Revolts

Dictators weren't the only ones caught off guard by the revolts across the Middle East—so was Al Qaeda. Bruce Riedel on how the revolutions will affect the future of global jihad.

Facebooks Secret Role in Egypt
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Facebooks Secret Role in Egypt

Emails obtained by The Daily Beast show how Facebook executives took unusual steps to protect the identity of protest leaders during Egypt's uprising. Mike Giglio reports.

Owen Wilsons Painless Redemption
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Owen Wilsons Painless Redemption

Comedy's golden boy attempted suicide in 2007, causing a tabloid frenzy. How has Wilson managed never to publicly address the subject even as he stars in movies? By Chris Lee.

Behind the Rights Beck Backlash
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Behind the Rights Beck Backlash

Bill Kristol and others are piling on. But the condemnations are unlikely to spread to the GOP mainstream—and Limbaugh and Breitbart are two reasons why. By Conor Friedersdorf.

Celeb-Inspired Baby Names
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Celeb-Inspired Baby Names

Stars don't even have to give birth to spark name trends. From Lilo to Anniston, unlikely name ideas are capturing the attention of  parents-to-be, reports Pamela Redmond Satran.

Colleges Toughest Admission Season
 
Colleges Toughest Admission Season

With applications at record levels to many of America's best colleges, The Daily Beast crunched the numbers at 28 top schools to find projected admission rates. By Kristina Dell.

Anti-Semitic Scandal Rocks Fashion
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Anti-Semitic Scandal Rocks Fashion

Designer John Galliano has been suspended from Dior after allegedly assaulting a couple in a Paris bar and using slurs. Tracy McNicoll reports from Paris on the allegations.

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Rebels 'Plan to Bring Down Tripoli'

After three days stuck in Tripoli, a ferry full of hundreds of Americans and others finally departed today as gunfire against protesters rages on. Plus, view shocking photos and video.

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Can Al Qaeda Survive the Revolts?

Dictators weren't the only ones caught off guard by the revolts across the Middle East—so was Al Qaeda. Bruce Riedel on how the revolutions will affect the future of global jihad.

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Facebook's Secret Role in Egypt

Emails obtained by The Daily Beast show how Facebook executives took unusual steps to protect the identity of protest leaders during Egypt's uprising. Mike Giglio reports.

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Owen Wilson's Painless Redemption

Comedy's golden boy attempted suicide in 2007, causing a tabloid frenzy. How has Wilson managed never to publicly address the subject even as he stars in movies? By Chris Lee.

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Behind the Right's Beck Backlash

Bill Kristol and others are piling on. But the condemnations are unlikely to spread to the GOP mainstream—and Limbaugh and Breitbart are two reasons why. By Conor Friedersdorf.

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Celeb-Inspired Baby Names

Stars don't even have to give birth to spark name trends. From Lilo to Anniston, unlikely name ideas are capturing the attention ofparents-to-be, reports Pamela Redmond Satran.

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College's Toughest Admission Season

With applications at record levels to many of America's best colleges, The Daily Beast crunched the numbers at 28 top schools to find projected admission rates. By Kristina Dell.

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Anti-Semitic Scandal Rocks Fashion

Designer John Galliano has been suspended from Dior after allegedly assaulting a couple in a Paris bar and using slurs. Tracy McNicoll reports from Paris on the allegations.

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Libya: My Country's Ablaze

As the revolt in Libya rages on, the brother of a famous political dissident, who died while imprisoned by Gaddafi’s government, tells his story and why he is so proud.

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Oscars' Effect on Stars' Careers

Oscars' Effect on Stars' Careers

How much is an Academy Award win really worth? Marlow Stern talks with experts—including Mr. Oscar, Harvey Weinstein—to find out how much that gold statue matters in a star’s career.

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