Massive Tornado Devastates Oklahoma

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A massive tornado with winds near 200 miles-per-hour swept through Moore, Oklahoma this afternoon. The number of injuries and extent of damage are still unknown, though aerial images of the destruction indicate that both could be substantial.

By Katharine Rust

Aug 13, 2009

The Lasting Legacy of Les Paul, 94

Les Paul may be remembered as much for his playing as for his musical inventions.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 11, 2009

Remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Founder of the Special Olympics, political talent, and cherished member of the Kennedy clan is dead at 88.

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By Max Fisher

Aug 10, 2009

The Merits of Urban Parks

Two policy wonks earnestly debate the case for and against expanding public parks.

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By Mara Gay

Aug 7, 2009

Today's Columns: Catching Up on Op-Eds and Editorials

A round up of leading commentators adding to debates that we covered yesterday on Atlantic Wire

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By Mara Gay

Aug 6, 2009

Round Up: Catching Up on the Morning's Columns

A round up of leading commentators adding to debates that we covered yesterday on Atlantic Wire

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By Mara Gay

Aug 5, 2009

Round Up: Catching Up on the Morning's Columns

A round up of leading commentators adding to debates that we covered yesterday on Atlantic Wire

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By Mara Gay

Jul 31, 2009

Let's Talk About Sex

In the midst of obsession over health care, a side show about sex, contraception, and whether it's OK to impregnate a 60-year-old woman.

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By Max Fisher

Jul 31, 2009

Why Didn't the Beer Summit Solve Racial Tension?

Pundits cite the media circus, the guest list, failures to apologize, and more.

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By Max Fisher

Jul 30, 2009

Eulogies for a Communist Turned Critic

Conservatives and others find a hero in Leszek Kolakowski.

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By Max Fisher

Jul 30, 2009

The Rules of Beer Diplomacy

For starters, no foreign suds and no sherry. But maybe go for a micro-brew.

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By Mara Gay

Jul 30, 2009

We're All Joe the Plumbers Now

David Paul Kuhn says the White House beer summit is about more than race.

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By Mara Gay

Jul 29, 2009

A Little Friendly Advice for the Good Professor

Prominent black Americans on where Gates went wrong and what he should do the next time he's stopped by the police.

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By Mara Gay

Jul 29, 2009

Cambridge Family Ties

Getting annoyed at a report on blood links between Gates and the cop he feuded with.

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