Author: Caitlin Dickson

Stat of the Day

178 Atlanta District Teachers and 38 Principals Helped Students Cheat

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A new investigation questions Atlanta's recently stellar test scores

By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 23, 2010

Lunch Time Vid: Julian Assange, Rapper

WikiLeaks founder makes cameo appearance on "Rap News"

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 23, 2010

Post-Election Conflict Turns Violent in Cote D'Ivoire

International organizations try to keep the peace.

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By Caitlin Dickson and Ray Gustini

Dec 23, 2010

5 Best Thursday Columns

Russian palaces, brutal dictators, and closet criminals

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 22, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Ann Coulter Demands a Heterosexual New York Times

The Fox News pundit weighs in on DADT

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 22, 2010

South Carolina Hosts a Ball to Celebrate Secession--NAACP Not Happy

Is there a way to celebrate the Confederacy that doesn't ignore slavery?

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 22, 2010

The US Has Fewer Teen Moms Than Ever

Why fewer teens are having babies.

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By Caitlin Dickson and Ray Gustini

Dec 22, 2010

5 Best Wednesday Columns

Haley Barbour, T. Boone Pickens, and Winnie-the-Pooh

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 21, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Larry King Sings About 'Early Show' Host's Eyes

Is this a life lesson or shameless flirtation?

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 21, 2010

Top Tweets: Save the Salad Bar Edition

Terrorists are apparently plotting to poison America's salad bars

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 21, 2010

Next Up on Bailouts: Portugal?

Moody's considers downgrading Portugese debt

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 21, 2010

Morning Vid: Astrophysicist Explains Eclipse Using Basketball, Grapefruit, Tie

It's a recap of last night's total lunar eclipse--and Matt Lauer doesn't seem to get it

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By Caitlin Dickson and Ray Gustini

Dec 21, 2010

5 Best Tuesday Columns

The questions we need to ask on Afghanistan, ROTC on campus, and real help for the homeless

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 20, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: SNL Spoofs Zuckerberg, Brandy-Sipping Assange

"Assange" explains why he should be Time's Person Of The Year

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 20, 2010

Top Tweets: Mississippi Segregation Just Wasn't 'That Bad' Edition

Tweeters comment on a revealing profile of the Mississippi Governor

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 20, 2010

Verdict Postponed in High-Profile Russian Oligarch's Case

Meanwhile, Putin plays policeman. Here's what the judge's decision could mean for Russia and the U.S.

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By Caitlin Dickson and Ray Gustini

Dec 20, 2010

5 Best Monday Columns

Abortion in Europe, Obama as a Tory, and Christmas for Christians

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 17, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Keith Olbermann Does Impressions

Olbermann impersonates his picks for this week's "Worst People in the World"

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 17, 2010

Jon Stewart Berates GOP and Media for Inattention to 9/11 Health Needs

He got their attention, but can he change their minds?

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By Caitlin Dickson , Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Dec 17, 2010

5 Best Friday Columns

The Internet revolts, the health care law takes a hit, and Obama gets his mojo back

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 16, 2010

Top Tweets: 'It's Snowing!' Edition

The year's first real snow storm here in D.C. conjures up memories of last winter's Mid-Atlantic "snowpocalypse"

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 16, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Brian Williams Helps Jimmy Fallon 'Slow Jam the News'

How to add some spice to the tax cut deal

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 16, 2010

Breast Cancer Drug to Be Pulled: Good Science or Health-Care Rationing?

Conservatives argue the FDA is motivated by cost

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 16, 2010

By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 16, 2010

Farewell, Larry King

The CNN host's 25-year reign ends tonight

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By Caitlin Dickson , Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Dec 16, 2010

5 Best Thursday Columns

On rape apologists, euro hail-Marys, and a pale green Detroit

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 15, 2010

Top Tweets: Time Magazine's Person of the Year Edition

Time named Mark Zuckerberg "Person of the Year," but not everyone thinks the Facebook founder deserves the title.

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 15, 2010

Here Comes the Omnibus--Batten Down the Hatches!

Will the $1.2 trillion earmark-packed bill pass before Saturday?

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By Caitlin Dickson , Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Dec 15, 2010

5 Best Wednesday Columns

Liu Xiaobo's politics, Kissinger's indifference, Orson Scott Card's shopping habits, and more

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 14, 2010

Top Tweets: Looking Forward to the Holidays Edition, Vol. 1

Tweeters already have Christmas on the brain

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By Caitlin Dickson , Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Dec 14, 2010

5 Best Tuesday Columns

Why health care will survive, why lower taxes are morally right, why gay marriage isn't like tennis, and more

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 13, 2010

Top Tweets: 'Mandated Health Care Is Unconstitutional' Edition

Tweeters celebrate and air their grievances with today's ruling

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 13, 2010

President Obama Signs Child Nutrition Act

Why not everyone is excited about the Obamas' campaign against childhood obesity

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 13, 2010

Cancun Climate Change Summit Ends in Agreement of Debatable Value

Not everyone thinks this is much of a step forward

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By Caitlin Dickson and Erik Hayden

Dec 13, 2010

5 Best Monday Columns

On fiscal procrastination, union abuse, and tools extending the brain

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 10, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Marty Markowitz Serenades New York City Council

Marty Markowitz explains why he doesn't want a new bike lane--to the tune of "My Favorite Things"

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 10, 2010

Good Question!

Mother Jones Asks: 'Are These Cupcakes Racist?'

Duncan Hines removes its 'Hip Hop Cupcakes' ad in response to accusations of racism.

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 10, 2010

NYT Announces Flat Fee for Heavy Users

More clues about The New York Times' much-debated paywall

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By Alex Eichler , Caitlin Dickson and Erik Hayden

Dec 10, 2010

5 Best Friday Columns

On hundred-dollar bills, subversive Iranian women, and the importance of the black vote

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