Monday, September 20, 2010

Monday's Top News: Bullets Trump Ballots in Deciding Afghanistan's Future

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Bullets Trump Ballots in Deciding Afghanistan's Future

By Tony Karon

A fourth democratic election since the overthrow of the Taliban does not change the reality that the distribution of power will be decided by the outcome of the war

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Showdown Looming in Senate

By Mark Thompson

Both backers and opponents of having gays in the military say the outcome of the legislative battle remains too close to call

The New Drug Crisis: Addiction by Prescription

By Jeffrey Kluger

Well-intentioned pain policies plus powerful opiate meds is leading to a national epidemic of pill popping — and accidental overdosing

Attn. Media and Politicians: It's All About Palin

By Mark Halperin

Don't underestimate Sarah Palin. Yes, she is hyper-polarizing: she sends her fans into rapture and drives her detractors stark raving mad. But she can dominate the news cycle with a single tweet and generate three days of coverage with a single speech

Divorce Insurance: Get Unhitched, Get a Payout

By Belinda Luscombe

New breakup insurance offers a (depressing) safety net for those hedging marital bets

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By Mark Thompson

The Pentagon launched Operation New Dawn on September 1, purportedly signaling the end of combat operati0ns in Iraq after seven years. This week, those backing the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law -- clearing the way for openly gay men and women to serve in the U.S. military -- are pinning their hopes [...]

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"The future belongs to Iran."
Iranian President MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD,
as he arrives in the U.S to attend the annual General Assembly of the U.N. He challenged America to accept that his country has a major role in the world
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A Fashion Week Model's Secret: Sensible Shoes

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On the eve of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the hottest event on New York City's couture calendar, TIME takes a look inside the grueling audition process for hundreds of high-fashion hopefuls

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