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November 19, 2009
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Going Rogue: The Quiz

by Paul Slansky
You've seen the interviews. You've read the instant reviews. You know everything about Sarah Palin's new book. Or do you? Test your Palin-tology.
dispatch

Obamamania Hits China

by Adam Minter
The president arrives in Beijing, where folks say he's "like a movie star."
Interactive Map

9 Nations of China

by Patrick Chovanec
Use this interactive map to dig into the identities and histories of 1.3 billion people.
dispatch

The Terrorist and You

by Andrew Cohen
Critics of prosecuting Khalid Sheik Mohammed in U.S. court should have protested prisoner mistreatment.
dispatch

Rethinking the Mammogram Guidelines

by John Crewdson
Evidence weighing against screenings for women in their 40s has in fact been mounting for years.
dispatch

Responding to Fort Hood

by Robert D. Kaplan
We need more Muslims in the ranks of the U.S. military — not fewer.
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The 10 Best Blasts at Flight Delays

by Mara Gay
A computer glitch is causing flight delays across the country. How are stranded travelers reacting?
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U Lie!

by Derek Thompson
Libel in the age of the Internet.
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A Monkey's Mind

Researcher Stephen Suomi explains why monkeys with risky genes often turn out just fine.
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