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China’s boom and doom
Andreas Lorenz, Wieland Wagner
China now produces tons of cheap clothes, electronics and raw materials -- and dizzying amounts of pollution beginning to taint the globe.
A miscarriage of justice, gagged babies and more
Carol Lloyd
A collection of sad news stories that may make you question the theory of evolution.
Sad, but true, Hollywood story
Sean Kennedy
Rupert Everett's autobiography serves up plenty of Hollywood dish -- but even the the tastiest bits can't cover the bitterness of a fading career.
Beyond the Multiplex
Andrew O'Hehir
Three movies you should rush out and see. Plus: Which is better, the crack pipe or the meditation retreat?
Iranian regime change: “Faster, please!”
Alex Koppelman
Neocon Michael Ledeen, long a proponent of "democratic revolution" in Iran, weighs the odds of military action by the U.S.
Her life as a spy
Laura Miller
Vera Atkins was a sphinx to those who knew her, but as a superb new biography reveals, the gallant spymistress of World War II was driven by personal secrets and loyalties.
World-class athletes and the usual misdemeanors
King Kaufman
As Americans focused more than ever before on international contests, the biggest story was Italy winning soccer. But there were other unexpected champions too.
The man in the red suit
Mary Lisa Gavenas
An endearing enigma in a scarlet fur-trimmed jacket, Santa has spent the past 150 years spreading joy -- and shilling for Macy's, Maxwell House and Dewar's scotch.
The negotiator
Matt Steinglass
James Traub's examination of Kofi Annan reveals a patient and wily leader who managed to outwit John Bolton and elevate the United Nations.
The terrorist you’ve never heard of
Alex Koppelman
Unlike alleged al-Qaida terrorist Jose Padilla, right-wing "dirty bomber" Demetrius Crocker was investigated and prosecuted the old-fashioned constitutional way.
Your favorite books
Salon Staff
Salon readers and staffers weigh in on their picks from 2006 -- from Bob Woodward to Kathryn Davis to Stephen King.
From Russia with lies
Michael Mainville
Beneath a deepening web of conspiracy theories rests the enigma of poisoned ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko and some dark truths about Putin's regime.
“A Disorder Peculiar to the Country”
Salon Staff
Divorce meets 9/11 in this interview and excerpt from Ken Kalfus.
A bombshell with a long fuse
Gary Kamiya
The Iraq Study Group report may be DOA. But it shows the Washington establishment is finally confronting reality in the Middle East.
Salon Book Awards
Laura Miller, Hillary Frey
Our five-day book extravaganza kicks off with Erica Jong, Malcolm Gladwell, Curtis Sittenfeld and some of our other favorite authors weighing in on the best reads of 2006.
Ask the pilot
Patrick Smith
It's nonstop to Africa for the first time in 15 years. Why should we care?
Bond, by the book
Allen Barra
With the release of "Casino Royale," I read Ian Fleming's classic Bond novels again and discovered a talented spy who was "just like us" and a writer devoted to pleasure.
Beyond the Multiplex
Andrew O'Hehir
Dig into Salon's list of the best independent films of 2006 already out on DVD. Now that's something to be thankful for.
WTO follies
Andrew Leonard
The House surprises Bush on Vietnam. Meanwhile, in Russia, the allofmp3.com deathwatch begins
Welcome to the city of Los Angeles
Andrew Leonard
Counting car dealerships and contemplating doom at the world's largest auto mall.
The Fix
Scott Lamb
Federline files for custody. "Borat" banned in Russia. Plus: Madonna blasts celeb ambassadors.
Destination: Russia
Ken Kalfus
Alienation, the struggle for a decent life, really bad weather -- the universal themes of this vast nation's literature make us all feel Russian at one point or another.
“I’m guilty of sexual immorality,” Haggard tells his flock
Lauren Sandler
At New Life Church a tearful congregation hears from its fallen minister, and recommits itself to battling the enemy with prayer and political fervor.
Ask the pilot
Patrick Smith
There's no doubt that turbulence rattles the nerves of uneasy fliers, but is it dangerous?
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