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Television without shame: The deliciously naughty "Shameless" -- starring a young James McAvoy -- is one of the best comedies ever made about urban poverty.; By Thomas Rogers Jul 29, 2008
Ricky goes to Hollywood: Ricky Gervais, the comic whiz behind "The Office," aims his nervy, discomfiting humor at the stand-up stage and movie stardom.; By Mark Follman Jul 8, 2008
Mao to Kissinger: Take our wives. Please!: Transcripts recently released by the State Department confirm the Chinese leader's appalling opinion of women.; Carol Lloyd Feb 14, 2008
TV Daily: Salon's guide to what to watch on Tuesday: The miniseries "Five Days" squeezes ready-made melodrama for all its worth.; Oct 2, 2007
Is network neutrality a fake issue? Not if you want to watch the BBC: British Internet providers threaten to cut off people's access to the BBC's online videos unless the broadcasting company pays ISPs a fee.; By Farhad Manjoo Aug 13, 2007
Epidurals bad for breast-feeding?: A study suggests that pain relief for laboring moms may result in breast-feeding problems later.; Page Rockwell Dec 11, 2006
Holy lesbian matrimony!: Two women wed in the Indian state of Orissa, and receive surprising community support.; Carol Lloyd Dec 7, 2006
Progress on the male pill: Hurray for contraception! But will men take a pill that prevents ejaculation?; Nona Willis-Aronowitz Nov 28, 2006
The doctor is in deep trouble: A German gynecologist is forced to pay child support after his patient's contraceptive implant fails. What's wrong with this picture?; Carol Lloyd Nov 16, 2006
Blaming the victim?: British police find that some rape victims who believe they were drugged were actually just drunk. Does it matter?; Carol Lloyd Nov 16, 2006
Going out drinking? Wear nice undies: English police department promotes safety, foxy lingerie.; Page Rockwell Jul 13, 2006
Drop the crop top: British health experts tell young women to put a coat on or they'll catch cold. Wait, when did my grandmother become a British health expert?; Page Rockwell Dec 21, 2005
Abortion and trauma: A controversial new study claims that abortion causes more mental trauma than miscarriage does.; Rebecca Traister Dec 12, 2005
Too much about memos, too little about war: As the election nears, will TV news finally get tough and really cover the Iraq war?; By Eric Boehlert Sep 24, 2004
Clearing Tony Blair: A Guardian special report: In a scathing indictment of the BBC, Lord Hutton clears Tony Blair of any wrongdoing in the David Kelly affair.; By Simon Jeffery Jan 28, 2004
Lying in exile: Bush took the unsubstantiated word of Iraqi renegades about WMD over intelligence experts in every branch of the U.S. government.; By Robert Scheer Sep 3, 2003
Blair's moment of truth: Did Tony "sex up" the Iraq report? A BBC producer offers an exclusive report on the crisis that has brought the prime minister to the brink.; By David Akerman Aug 30, 2003
The witch hunt against the BBC: David Kelly is only the first victim of the government's revenge against the BBC.; By Robert Scheer Jul 23, 2003
"My Preciousssss!": Hear an excerpt from the 1970s BBC Radio dramatization of "The Lord of the Rings" featuring Ian Holm, who plays Bilbo in the movie, as Frodo.; Dec 19, 2001
Don't squish the chameleon: Boy George: Dropping disco balls make you feel like you got something real; Matthew McConaughey: Tips on gettin' nekkid with bongos. Plus: The mysterious case of the missing Puff Daddy.; By Amy Reiter Apr 11, 2000
The Blair baby project: The British prime minister can't decide whether to take paternity leave. His unborn child weighs in.; As told to Elkan Allan Apr 5, 2000
Everybody loves Ted: The crowd goes wild for Ted Turner at the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation annual banquet and celebration of the First Amendment. The world is indeed full of wonders. Plus! Jennifer Love Hewitt's secret clerical obsession.; By Amy Reiter Mar 20, 2000
Egg on his chest?: Online columnist death match! Walls and Drudge duke it out on Page Six; a post-apocalyptic Doors musical? Time to set the stage on fire. Plus: The Muppets return!; By Amy Reiter Mar 8, 2000
Between a Rick and a hard place: As Rick "I'm going to make you so happy" Rockwell rocks Fox's world, Jenny "I'm a little hottie!" McCarthy rocks Kirk Douglas' lap.; By Amy Reiter Feb 23, 2000
Sharps & Flats: "BBC Sessions" captures the tension and drive of the Who's unlikely marriage of pop smarts and rock violence.; By John Perry Feb 22, 2000

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