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Despite our naysaying, Cameron's half-billion-dollar epic wins critical applause and eager audiences
Germany's election results are just the latest example that it might be
Columnists and bloggers takes sides on the controversial director's arrest three decades after he sexually assaulted a minor
His interview with Rush Limbaugh only increased the longstanding confusion about the popular host's politics
A controversial conference call, claims of government power abuse, and another scalp for the blogosphere
The press makes a quick feast of the Mayor's controversial new health mandates
The press just can't get enough of lauding the city's "transformation"
Commentators offer their ideas on what should be atop the international summit's agenda, and what should be left off entirely
Columnists duel over which is the real Pittsburgh--the ailing industrial hub, or the 21st-century miracle?
Bloggers analyze the news that Microsoft has begun baiting Apple store employees to jump ship
A newspaper reporter poses a sensible question
The Emmys highlight the challenge that traditional TV faces to remain relevant
Critics complain that the winners were predictable--but last night's show and its host, Neil Patrick Harris, hint at a brighter future
The President sends his better half to make the case for the Windy City, but not everyone agrees it should get the games
The Speaker's eyes well up with tears, but most commentators are less than empathetic
The Guardian wonders what happened to the appealing push for engines that emit only water...
The former president comes under heavy attack for saying Republican attacks are motivated by racism
The death of an iconic folk-rock singer prompts writers of all ages and political persuasions to celebrate her legacy
A task force concludes that the color-coded terror-alert system isn't working, so bloggers offer their ideas on how to improve it
Lina McMahon, the CEO of WWE, has entered Connecticut's Senate race, but what are her odds?
The U.S. commander's request for "more troops and more time" renews the argument over drawing down or ramping up
Although the new show premiered to a larger-than-expected home audience, critics aren't sold
The nixed $33 billion settlement agreement between Bank of America and the S.E.C. on Monday has bloggers asking if a new era of corporate regulation has arrived.
The world's most enigmatic terrorist puts out a new audio tape labeling Obama weak and blaming 9/11 on the Israel lobby. Commentators try to read between the lines.
Mike Huckabee joined the ever-increasing mass of doomsayers with his blog post over the weekend
The death of Norman Borlaug has columnists of all political persuasions offering tribute and thanks to an unsung scientific hero
Writers from around the country see the new census data as more reason to pass a bill, any bill
Support for Al Qaeda is dropping in countries it considers home, yet Bin Laden still walks free. Commentators debate what it means going forward.
Another film company eyes comic books as they key to success.
The release of the Beatles: Rock Band video game sends reviewers fawning, then philosophizing
Jobs returns from an extended medical leave, but lacks any breathtaking new products. What else does Apple have going for it?
Bloggers assess NASA's need for an extra $3 billion a year to get back to the Moon and beyond
Jimmy Carter and Elliot Abrams trade blows over the Middle East in the op-ed section of the Washington Post
Carol Bartz's discreet sale of company stock to the tune of $2 million rubs pundits, shareholders the wrong way
The U.S. or the U.K.? The conviction of 3 would-be airplane bombers in Britain has commentators debating which country is more secure.
Jimmy Carter offers a one-state solution under a headline inviting his critics
The White House, via Biden, trumpets its first big success in the stimulus package. But with more than a few asterisks involved, commentators aren't buying what the VP is selling, and he may not even be selling what he says.
Surprising figures from Japan place Sony ahead of Apple when it comes to portable music players, but they come with a prominent asterisk
The Obama Administration's decision to extend its contract with Xe adds fuel to the fire of debate over privatized warfare
$20 million is a lot of money to make a sex-scandal go away, even for the makers of Grand Theft Auto.
Can Marvel remain true to its fan base under new corporate overlords?
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