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Hang up and drive Think driving while talking on the cellphone is safe as long as you use a headset, as new laws require? Stop yammering and read this article. By Katharine Mieszkowski
Vive la Obama différence! Why the French love Barack Obama -- even if he'd rather not be seen with them in public. By Beth Arnold
The Obama show lands in Israel He got a rock-star reception here, but an intriguing question lingers: Which U.S. presidential candidate is better for this country? By Aluf Benn
Exposing Bush's historic abuse of power Salon has uncovered new evidence of post-9/11 spying on Americans. Obtained documents point to a potential investigation of the White House that could rival Watergate. By Tim Shorrock
