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Short take on Obama’s gains in Iraq; long profile of Cindy McCain’s perfection in the spotlight.
Op: Anything’s possible in American politics, but not probable—and McCain’s probably got no shot.
Rejection letter—with editing notes—from the Times Op-Ed page to McCain.
You were wondering: How exactly does a police dog become a “sworn officer?”
Gallery: Labs at night.
Hilarious account when Something Awful experiments with a terrible cake-in-a-mug recipe.
Video: Three-part tour through a Lego factory.
Gallery of crayon art drawn mid-flight looks for a permanent home.
Wordle will turn your favorite text into a word cloud.
Porn industry feels effects of recession, looks to cut costs, “get out in front of consumer demand.”
Today’s seniors have far more sex, and actually enjoy it, study finds.
New York’s jellyfish arrive early, infuriate fishermen, swimmers, and triathletes.
Regarding McCain’s rejected New York Times op-ed—“we know the feeling.”
More: the Obama piece McCain was responding to; McCain’s draft article.
Citing budget gap, M.T.A. wants fare hikes—despite its declining on-time performance for subways.
Scientists use tobacco plants to “grow” lymphoma vaccine.
Video: Web ads lend credence to Gary Busey’s business ideas.