Monday, January 26, 2009

10 Most Popular Stories of the Week

10 Most Popular Stories

Ted Kennedy's Circle Upset by Caroline's Awkward Exit
Chip Somodevilla / Getty
Senator Ted Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy in August 2008

1. Ted Kennedy's Circle Upset by Caroline's Awkward Exit

By Karen Tumulty / Washington

By citing "personal reasons" for withdrawing her name from consideration for New York's U.S. Senate seat, was she referring to her uncle's illness?

2. Obama Promises New Destiny, Work Begins Today

By JOE KLEIN

Barack Obama's Inauguration showed the world a more sober, civil and exuberant America

3. Obama's Inaugural Address: The Full Text

By Barack Obama

President Barack Obama addresses the nation on January 20, 2009

4. Old Nazi News Makes Headlines in Germany

By Stephanie Kirchner / Berlin

Facsimile publications of Hitler-era newspapers prove a big hit in Germany

5. The Story of Barack Obama's Mother

By Amanda Ripley / Honolulu

Barack Obama's greatest influence was a woman most know nothing about. How her uncommon life shaped his worldview

6. Michelle Obama's Dress: A Bold Choice in Designer Isabel Toledo

By Kate Betts

Choosing an elegant, optimistic yellow, Michelle Obama begins her term as First Lady wearing an ensemble by Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo

7. How Obama Is Wooing the Military

By Mark Thompson / Washington

Obama is taking measures both subtle and loud to make sure he earns the respect and admiration of the men and women in uniform

8. Playboy Shows Signs of Withdrawal

By Belinda Luscombe

After 54 years, the thinking man's girly magazine is having a difficult time staying relevant in the Internet age

9. Bright Spot in the Housing Crash: Cheaper Rents

By Barbara Kiviat

Rent prices across the U.S. are declining for the first time in six years — and they're likely to continue falling.

10. Shhh. Obama Repeals the Abortion Gag Rule, Very Quietly

By Amy Sullivan / Washington

By not making a show of signing the order to repeal what's called the "global gag rule," the new President sent a clear signal he wants to turn down the heat on the divisive issue of abortion

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