Breast Cancer's Death Panels?

New breast-cancer screening guidelines are being called smart science by researchers—and signs of health-care "rationing" by others. The Daily Beast separates fact from fiction.

Nov 21, 2009, 6:50pm

How Obamacare Could Still Fail

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The Senate on Wednesday put forward its health-care bill. The Daily Beast looks at the six major obstacles to reform.

Nov 18, 2009, 11:05pm

The New Breast Cancer Rules

In a reversal, a medical task force has issued new guidelines about mammograms—and who should get them. The Daily Beast sorts through the myths and realities.

Nov 17, 2009, 1:00am

Inside Team Palin

Sarah from Alaska takes center stage Tuesday with the release of her memoir. The Daily Beast catches up with the family, friends, and steadfast supporters who have been pivotal to her rise.

Nov 14, 2009, 6:50pm

Obama’s Asian Mission

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The president departs for the Far East today. From China’s economic might to Japan’s atomic legacy to Myanmar’s human rights record, the toughest issues he will confront along the way. Plus, Alex Massie on why Obama skipped the Berlin Wall anniversary.

Nov 12, 2009, 6:31am

Judgment Day for the D.C. Sniper

On Tuesday, John Allen Muhammad was put to death by lethal injection. From his teenage accomplice to his dramatic trial, The Daily Beast recalls his reign of terror on the nation’s capital.

Nov 9, 2009, 11:13pm

Election Day 2009

The Daily Beast checks out the hot campaigns around the country: the GOP’s likely romp in Virginia, a crucial gay-marriage vote in Maine, and an historic moment in Atlanta.

Nov 2, 2009, 5:01pm

Decision Time

JFK’s closest adviser, a McChrystal aide, Tina Brown, and Leslie H. Gelb weigh in what Obama should do next, as the pressure to act builds. Plus, The Daily Beast catches up with the Brothers Karzai and the Rupert Murdoch of Kabul.

Oct 31, 2009, 6:53pm

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