Monday, May 25, 2009

10 Most Popular Stories of the Week

10 Most Popular Stories

The Meaning of Michelle Obama
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First Lady Michelle Obama

1. The Meaning of Michelle Obama

By Nancy Gibbs and Michael Scherer

She's beaten back criticism and caricature to become the most watched First Lady in a generation. An intimate look at how Michelle Obama is changing the White House — and America — forever

2. Ida: Humankind's Earliest Ancestor! (Not Really)

By Michael D. Lemonick

A remarkable fossil find has scientists excited — but the publicity surrounding it is giving them heartburn

3. The CIA's Silent War in Pakistan

By Mark Thompson/Washington

In the fight against al-Qaeda, pilotless drones are redefining warfare. But they could be doing more harm than good

4. Lady Golfers for Rent: Escort Service for Duffers?

By Sean Gregory

A growing company offers golfers beautiful women as companion. Good business or exploitation?

5. Sex Sells. Here's Why We Buy

By M.J. Stephey

Evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller explores how primal instincts often lead to buyer's remorse

6. Drugs in Portugal: Did Decriminalization Work?

By Maia Szalavitz

In 2001, Portugal officially abolished all criminal penalties for personal possession of drugs, replacing punishment for therapy. Did it work?

7. World's Most Shocking Apology: Oprah to James Frey

By Belinda Luscombe

After annihilating James Frey on live TV for fibbing in his memoir, Oprah tells the author of 'A Million Little Pieces' she owes him "an apology"

8. What Will the World Do with More Search Engines?

By 24/7 Wall St.

Microsoft has a new search product. Google and Yahoo! are upgrading theirs, and new companies enter the market regularly. There are too many search engines for the market to support and Yahoo! are upgrading theirs and new companies enter the market regularly. There are too many search engines for the market to support

9. A Genetic Clue to Why Autism Affects Boys More

By Alice Park

A newly discovered gene on chromosome 17 — an area rich with other autism-related genes — may help explain why the disorder affects boys so much more often than girls

10. Russia to Gays: Get Back into the Closet

By Marina Kamenev / Moscow

Gay activists try to turn the Eurovision extravaganza into an opportunity to press for rights. But Moscow does not believe in pride parades

Pictures of the Week

Pictures of the Week

For Queen and Country
William Windsor, mascot of England's 1st Battalion, appears at his retirement parade after seven years of UK Army service. The Battalion, known as The Royal Welsh, has had a goat in its ranks for more than 200 years.

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