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Ethan Sherwood Strauss writes about sports, culture and news for Salon.com. Tweet him @SherwoodStrauss or direct emails to estrauss@salon.com.

Iowa State University's Paul Shirley reacts during the closing seconds of Iowa State's 75-64 loss to Michigan State University in the NCAA Midwest Regional, March 25 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Michigan State advances to the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis. jch/Photo by John C.

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This week’s winner: Paul Shirley

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Podhoretz defends Rush’s comments on Jews and bankers

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People search for survivors under the rubble of a collapse building the day after an earthquake hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010. The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday flattened the president's palace, the cathedral, hospitals, schools, the main prison and whole neighborhoods. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo) (AP)

The post-earthquake scene in Haiti

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