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King of the Airwaves: An Interview with Julius Genachowski

January 5, 2012

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King of the Airwaves: An Interview with Julius Genachowski

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski runs perhaps the most embattled department in the Obama administration. And he’s in it to win.

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The Way I Am: A Q&A with Merle Haggard

January 3, 2012

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The Way I Am: A Q&A with Merle Haggard

At 74, the country music icon isn’t about to quit. He’s still writing music, winning awards, and on the road.

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Hunter S. Thompson and the Gonzo Chronicles

December 20, 2011

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Hunter S. Thompson and the Gonzo Chronicles

From 1970 to 2005, Hunter S. Thompson’s best work appeared in Rolling Stone. A new anthology shows the man behind the madness.

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Elon Musk’s Risky Business

December 1, 2011

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Elon Musk’s Risky Business

How America’s boldest entrepreneur doubled down on his dreams — of rockets and electric cars — and nearly lost them all.

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60 Minutes with Michael Nyqvist

November 28, 2011

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60 Minutes with Michael Nyqvist

He's one of Europe’s most acclaimed actors. Now, thanks to a starring role opposite Tom Cruise in this month’s Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, the 51-year-old Swede is on the brink of becoming the same in America.

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Waiting for the End of the World

November 22, 2011

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Waiting for the End of the World

With the economy on the brink and that pesky apocalypse still looming, sales of fallout shelters — even luxury models — are at an all-time high.

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Person of Interest’s Michael Emerson on the Craft of Acting: Video

November 16, 2011

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Person of Interest’s Michael Emerson on the Craft of Acting: Video

The two-time Emmy-winning actor, named one of TV's best villains for his work on Lost, admits he wouldn't mind being recognized as the Vincent Price or Peter Lorre of his generation.

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The Record Man

November 8, 2011

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The Record Man

Robert Greenfield’s new biography The Last Sultan recounts the life of Ahmet Ertegun, the goateed Atlantic Records cofounder who presided over what could be called rock’s greatest era.

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Strike Back Stars on South Africa and Formula 1: Video

October 21, 2011

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Strike Back Stars on South Africa and Formula 1: Video

To celebrate the season one finale, we corralled stars Philip Winchester and Amanda Mealing to learn more about their special forces training, favorite South African restaurants, and Mealing's Formula 1 obsession.

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Liam Gallagher Shines with Pretty Green

October 21, 2011

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Liam Gallagher Shines with Pretty Green

The Beady Eye frontman draws inspiration from English soccer, the Rolling Stones, and Steve McQueen for his award-winning fashion collections.

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Advice to Ohioans: How to Avoid Animal Attacks

October 19, 2011

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Advice to Ohioans: How to Avoid Animal Attacks

A cougar and a brown bear — two of the 25 wild animals released in Ohio last Wednesday — remained at large throughout a tense, suspense-ridden afternoon. Here, author and wildlife expert Gordon Grice advises how to protect yourself during an animal attack.

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Exclusive: Strike Back Episode Nine Sneak Peak

October 14, 2011

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Exclusive: Strike Back Episode Nine Sneak Peak

In this exclusive clip from episode nine, Cinemax's dynamic duo travel to Chechnya to investigate a mysterious bunker.

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Behind the Scenes with the Cast of The League

October 13, 2011

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Behind the Scenes with the Cast of The League

On an otherwise unremarkable morning, the cast of FX's The League invaded our Manhattan office. We corralled them, best we could, into a conference room. Here's what we can publish without losing our jobs — or getting them fired.

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Are You Ready for the Self-Driving Car?

October 7, 2011

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Are You Ready for the Self-Driving Car?

Like it or not, the age of the autonomous car is upon us. Now move over.

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Parks and Recreation Star Nick Offerman on Woodworking: Video

October 6, 2011

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Parks and Recreation Star Nick Offerman on Woodworking: Video

Our favorite mustachioed libertarian is, true to his character, a serious handyman.

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