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Satire Central: Stephen Colbert Satire Central: Stephen Colbert Must Read When he parodies the news, the joke -- almost always -- is on us.
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Lost in the Mountains Lost in the Mountains Charlie Hench thought a solo hike through the Sierra Nevada would quell his midlife wanderlust. Then things took a dangerous turn.
Political Blog: Loose Cannon Political Blog: Loose Cannon In his blog, Carl M. Cannon shares election insights and analysis plus insider information from our nation’s capital.
 
Reading Blog: Book Fare Reading Blog: Book Fare RD books editor Maureen Mackey shares a list of her favorite summer reads.
Facts on Nuclear Energy Facts on Nuclear Energy Nuclear energy is on the front burner again. Here's what you need to know.
Pretty Funny: Debra Messing Pretty Funny: Debra Messing A star who has built her career on a little bit of Hollywood glamour and a whole lot of Lucille Ball.
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