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By Alexander Abad-Santos

5:22 PM ET

The Winners and Losers in the Linsanity Market

From the rise of gay sex to the absolute demolition of a New York Times columnist, we've seen and read about Linsanity's far-reaching effects -- so who are the real winners and losers in the Jeremy Lin market?

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By Jen Doll

4:50 PM ET

Who Wins When the Internet Plays Judge, Jury, and Executioner?

Are we too quick to judge on the Internet? No question: Absolutely, yes.

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By Ray Gustini

3:49 PM ET

Jeremy Lin Rents Again; Don't Call Albert Pujols 'El Hombre'

Jeremy Lin is renting his second apartment is as many weeks, Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is unhappy with a team billboard, and the state of Wisconsin is close to giving Aaron Rodgers his own ceremonial holiday. 

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By Eric Randall

3:07 PM ET

Pete Hoekstra Removes Racist Campaign Ad from the Internet

Michigan Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra has removed his "DebbieSpenditNow" ad from the internet, weeks after his xenophobic Super Bowl ad caused an uproar.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

3:02 PM ET

Lintroducing Linstapaper, Your One-Stop Jeremy Lin News Source

To keep track of all the Linsanity, Wall Street Journal reporter and programmer Jeremy Singer-Vine created a one-stop Internet shop for all the Web's Jeremy Lin related offerings: Linstapaper. 

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By Jen Doll

2:25 PM ET

Pat Kiernan is Ready for Prime (Morning) Time

In news currently thrilling many a New Yorker, local hero Pat Kiernan, NY1 anchor and star of his own "Shit [____] Says" video, has revealed that he will be guest-hosting Live! With Kelly on March 7.

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By Adam Clark Estes

12:59 PM ET

How to Use an iPad Like a Rock Star

Even though it's less than two years old, the iPad's role in transforming every industry from aviation to education to media is nearly complete.

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By Ray Gustini

12:03 PM ET

Paramount Wants to Block New 'Godfather' Book; Barney Rosset Dies

Today in publishing and literature: Paramount is suing to prevent the publication of the newest sequel to The Godfather, municipal bond market doomsayer Meredith Whitney lands a book deal, and former Grove Press owner Barney Rosset has died.

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By Richard Lawson

10:28 AM ET

What We Watched

'Glee': Threats of Death

We keep promising to never watch Glee again, but we can't help ourselves.

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By Ray Gustini

10:06 AM ET

The Smart Set

Kanye West's Uncharitable Charity; Tom Hanks Loves Adam Levine

Also: Drew Barrymore pregnancy rumors are swirling, more fallout from the bar brawl involving Monaco's Prince Pierre Casiraghi, and Jeremy Lin has turned down "millions" in endorsement deals already.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

9:17 AM ET

Colleagues Remember Marie Colvin

Fearless, fantastic, and brave seem to be the instant reactions to the death of journalist Marie Colvin, but it's her own powerful words over the years that are the most fitting and perhaps the most eloquent way to remember her life.

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By Dino Grandoni

8:27 AM ET

Jon Stewart on Why Virginia Is Not for Lovers of Women's Rights

Continuing with his "Punanny State" segment, Jon Stewart last night turned his attention to Virginia, which is set to require pregnant women to undergo "trans-vaginal ultrasounds" if they want abortions.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

7:59 AM ET

Obama Sings 'Sweet Home Chicago' with B.B. King and Buddy Guy

We already know that Barack Obama is capable of carrying a tune, so last night's performance at Blues Night at the White House didn't come as much of surprise.

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By Ray Gustini

Feb 21, 2012

What the Tweet?

Chimps Shouting, Orange-Tossing, and a Pancake Day Miracle

After a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorite tweets that made no sense

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By Ray Gustini

Feb 21, 2012

Steve Martin Should Host the Oscars; A Bilingual Tribute to Gary Carter

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Feb 21, 2012

Today in Research

Fructose Got a Bad Rap; Waterworld: A New Type of Planet

Discovered: Fructose doesn't deserve its association with obesity, a new type of Super Earth, a case for extending the smoking ban, and movies make kids want to drink. 

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By Ray Gustini

Feb 21, 2012

Brady Quinn Sorry for Unsportsmanlike Comments About Tim Tebow

Four hours after GQ tweeted out Michael Silver's oral history of Tim Tebow's 2011 regular season, Denver Broncos backup quarterback, Brady Quinn has announced he's sorry, so very sorry, for what he said.

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By Eric Randall

Feb 21, 2012

Chelsea Clinton Is Likely to Stay On at NBC News

Chelsea Clinton will likely expand her three month trial run as a correspondent for NBC News, reports The New York Times's Amy Chozick, despite rumors to the contrary

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By Richard Lawson

Feb 21, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Community' Is Back So You Can All Stop Complaining Now

The nerd world's favorite comedy returns, Paul Walker is forever, and a look at HBO's latest.

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By Richard Lawson

Feb 21, 2012

Talking About TV Is Maybe Ruining TV

The latest debate amongst internet TV nerds is a'raging about whether the big beautiful serialized show format kind of ruined TV. But for me? I take one thing away from all of this: We really need to stop taking TV so damn seriously.

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