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The Persistence of the Color Line: Racial Politics and the Obama Presidency

A post-racial America? Not yet, says Harvard Law professor Randall Kennedy.

Want to leak to Julian Assange? An Aussie PO box is your only shot

Julian Assange's WikiLeaks group continues to make headlines. But would-be leakers will have a tough time sending information.

Man With a Pan

Stories from dads who cook, by fathers from Mario Batali to Stephen King.

Obama releases birth certificate: Will that stop birthers?

President Obama releases birth certificate Wednesday morning – the long-form version for which birthers have been clamoring. But it hasn't quieted them.

Interview with Dave Itzkoff, author of "Cocaine's Son"

Can a former junkie and his son find happiness together through couples therapy?

Ten years after Bush v. Gore, the fight goes on

Al Gore won the popular vote by more than 500,000. But it was the contentious recount in Florida – halted by the Supreme Court – that gave it to Bush. What that meant still is being argued.

Obama on 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart: heavy on issues, hold the comedy

'The Daily Show' host Jon Stewart grilled President Obama on his campaign promises in a remarkably somber 23 minutes for the comedy program Wednesday night.

What's ahead for bookseller Barnes & Noble?

In an era of e-readers and downloadable books, what will become of the 3,000-store book chain?

Are Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert going all serious on us?

The Comedy Central's Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are drawing closer to the institutions they love to mock. President Obama even gave a nod to their upcoming rallies in Washington. When that happens, they need to retreat, analysts advise.

Jeff Zucker out at NBC, Jon Klein exits CNN amid prime-time losses

Jeff Zucker, chief executive of NBC Universal, and Jon Klein, CNN president, were shown the door Friday, in a day of upheaval in the TV industry. Prime-time viewers have slipped at each firm.

The Obama plot for a carbon tax

Some speculate that President Obama is planning to push cap and trade legislation and a carbon tax behind closed doors. Is this the best strategy?

New York City's 'green defense' against sea levels rising

If water levels rise due to climate change, New York City is particularly at risk.

HarperCollins lined up to sell e-books for the Apple Tablet

The Wall Street Journal has reported that publisher HarperCollins is nearing an agreement to sell books on the rumored Apple Tablet.

The New York Times edges closer to charging for online content

The New York Times is weeks away from putting up a paywall, according to one report.

Sarah Palin signs with Fox after being attacked on '60 Minutes'

One day after she was criticized in a story on CBS’s '60 Minutes,' former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has signed on to be a commentator on the Fox News Channel.

At White House, music to Michelle Obama's ears

First lady Michelle Obama hosted 120 student musicians, who took master classes from classical artists, filling the White House Wednesday with the strains of cellos and pianos.

Horizon highlights – 'It's electric!' edition

Horizon highlights – Geek culture edition

Rafael Nadal moves relentlessly toward dethroning tennis’s reigning king

This week will tell whether Roger Federer, the Fred Astaire of tennis, can regain his footing after losing the No. 1 ranking to the hustling Spaniard, or whether a once-in-a-generation shift is under way.