Monday, March 23, 2009

10 Most Popular Stories of the Week

10 Most Popular Stories

Scholar Claims Dead Sea Scrolls 'Authors' Never Existed
Michael Kappeler / AFP / Getty
A partial view of the Dead Sea Temple Scroll, which is nearly 4 yards long

1. Scholar Claims Dead Sea Scrolls 'Authors' Never Existed

By Tim McGirk / Jerusalem

A scholar has rocked the world of biblical study with her claim that the Essenes, long attributed as the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls, never existed

2. Who Are the World's Most Influential People in 2009?

Cast your vote for the leaders, artists, entrepreneurs and thinkers who deserve a spot on this year's TIME 100

3. 10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now

The global economy is being remade before our eyes. Here's a guide to the future of the economy, the environment, medicine and more

4. The AIG Bonuses: Getting Mad and Getting Even

By Jay Newton-Small / Washington

The theme of Capitol Hill on St. Patrick's Day was outrage. But what can Congress do about it? And could there be a sacrificial lamb?

5. Could a Helmet Have Saved Natasha Richardson?

By Jeffrey Kluger

Two days after a seemingly innocent fall on a beginner ski slope, the actress died in a New York City hospital. What happened?

6. The Case for Letting AIG Fail

By Ari J. Officer

Just because the government already owns nearly 80% of AIG does not necessarily mean it should keep AIG afloat

7. The Story of a Modern-Day Exorcist

By Gilbert Cruz

Journalist Matt Baglio documents a group of Catholic priests learning about the ancient rite of Exorcism in his new book, The Rite

8. A Gay-Marriage Solution: End Marriage?

By Michael A. Lindenberger

Seeking a way out of the marriage equality conundrum, two Pepperdine professors suggest the Federal Government get out of the business altogether

9. Citigroup Plans Big Bonuses Despite Rules Against Them

By Stephen Gandel

Top executives at beleaguered Citigroup promised its executives bonuses just before Congress passed legislation to eliminate them

10. Wal-Mart vs. Target: No Contest in the Recession

By Sean Gregory

Discount T shirts are fine, but Target is discovering that recession-ravaged shoppers want meat and potatoes — and Wal-Mart owns that aisle

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