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  • Sarah Palin: News and Photos: The soon-to-be former Alaska governor could remain an outside force in American politics

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  • Tim Russert: A Gallery of Gotcha Moments: For nearly 17 years, the spot opposite Tim Russert on NBC's Meet the Press was the hottest seat in politics. Trained as a lawyer, Russert brought a flair of cross-examination to his interviews. Following his sudden death at age 58, TIME revisits Russert's knack for making Washington's coolest customers squirm.

    Tim Russert: A Gallery of Gotcha Moments

  • TIME.com's First Annual Blog Index: From millions of blogs about nothing, we've selected the 25 best about something—from politics and global affairs to shopping and sports. And, yes, we've got a few about nothing, too — Tom McNichol

    TIME.com's First Annual Blog Index

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