Monday, September 13, 2010

10 Most Popular Stories of the Week

10 Most Popular Stories

<i>I'm Still Here</i>: Joaquin Phoenix Takes the Rap
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Joaquin Phoenix in I'm Still Here

1. I'm Still Here: Joaquin Phoenix Takes the Rap

By Richard Corliss / Venice

Two-time Oscar nominee, hip-hop hopeful and international man of mystery Joaquin Phoenix, the subject of Casey Affleck's 'I'm Still Here,' was a no-show at the movie's Venice Film Festival premiere

2. In Virginia, a Woman on the Verge of Execution

By Katy Steinmetz and Alex Altman

Having pleaded guilty to the 2002 murder of her husband and stepson, Teresa Lewis is scheduled to be put to death on Sept. 23. Will the governor grant her clemency?

3. What Ever Happened to Obama's Army?

By Jay Newton-Small

President Obama's political machine, Organizing for America, is MIA after two years of neglect

4. Why Do Heavy Drinkers Outlive Nondrinkers?

By John Cloud

One of the most contentious issues in the vast literature about alcohol consumption has been the consistent finding that those who don't drink tend to die sooner than those who do

5. Do We Need $75,000 a Year to Be Happy?

By Belinda Luscombe

A new study by Princeton University researchers puts a figure on happiness: $75,000 a year

6. The Case Against Homeownership

By Barbara Kiviat

Buying a house is supposed to make us better citizens, better investors and better off. But that American Dream may well be a fantasy

7. Gainesville Turns Against a Book-Burning Pastor

By Tim Padgett

The Florida town of Gainesville wants nothing to do with the Koran burning of Terry Jones, an ugly stunt aimed at reviving the fortunes of a failing church

8. Why Israel Doesn't Care About Peace

By Karl Vick / Jerusalem

Israelis feel prosperous, secure -- and disengaged from the peace process with the Palestinians. Is that wise?

9. How Barack Obama Became Mr. Unpopular

By Michael Scherer

Nine weeks before the midterm elections, Barack Obama finds himself on the wrong side of the polls. Where did all that adoration go -- and is a Republican sweep next?

10. The Crime of Giving Water to Thirsty People

By Adam Cohen

Do humanitarian motives outweigh laws against littering? A court of appeals leaves the question open

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