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The surprising rise of gay comic book characters: A visual history

The surprising rise of gay comic book characters: A visual history

X-Men mutant Northstar became the first openly gay superhero in 1992. Now, DC Comics will out one of its 'major iconic characters.' (Is it you, Aquaman?)

 

Spam and 7 other dramatic rebranding campaigns

The processed lunchmeat learned to make fun of itself, which made all the difference in its resurgence. Here, a pictorial guide to other brand turnarounds

 
George W. Bush and 5 other arms-length Romney endorsers

George W. Bush and 5 other arm's-length Romney endorsers

The former president's ever-so-slight show of support is just the latest in a series of lukewarm endorsements for the GOP's presumptive nominee

 
Ron Paul's quirky political career: A visual history

Ron Paul's quirky political career: A visual history

The libertarian congressman was a long shot to win the presidency, but throughout his long career he has succeeded in shaping the modern Republican Party

 
Presidential campaign slogans: A visual history

Presidential campaign slogans: A visual history

"Change" worked for President Obama in 2008. Now he's trying "Forward." What catchphrases have other candidates used to win the White House?

 
New York’s ever-changing skyline: A visual history

New York's ever-changing skyline: A visual history

One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Big Apple. Here, a pictorial guide to the buildings that have previously worn the crown

 

From Jesus to Charlie Brown: 18 ways The Week has depicted Obama

The president is many things to many people, especially to those who edit The Week magazine. Here's a review of how our covers have metaphorically made over Obama

 
Charles Manson

Charles Manson's 12th parole: A look back at the notorious cult leader

The convicted mass murderer is now 77 years old, and prosecutors say he remains a danger to others. A visual history of his life and crimes

 
8 liberal celebrities who have fallen out of love with Obama

8 liberal celebrities who have fallen out of love with Obama

The president's 2008 campaign was filled with plenty of star power, but celebrity endorsements are a little harder to come by in 2012

 

9 presidential hot-mic gaffes: A slideshow

Obama is catching grief for an unguarded remark to Dmitry Medvedev. But plenty of world leaders have goofed up by failing to ask, "Is this thing on?"

 
Richard Nixon's love letters

Richard Nixon's love letters: The romantic side few people ever saw

The ex-president best known for the Watergate scandal and profanity-laced recordings was once a simple California boy courting the girl of his dreams

 
The 10 most outlandish campaign looks: A slideshow

11 outlandish campaign looks: A slideshow

Americans have different ways of supporting their preferred presidential candidates — some more fashion forward than others

 
Japan's tsunami anniversary: A year in pictures

Japan's tsunami anniversary: A year in pictures

Japan on Sunday commemorated one of the greatest disasters in its history — and reflected on a 'heartbreaking' 12 months of recovery

 
The brave, young faces of Syria's revolution

The brave, young faces of Syria's revolution

Photos of children protesting President Bashar al-Assad's bloody reign reveal the most vulnerable side of a defiant Syria

 
America's most loved and hated news personalities: A slideshow

America's most loved and hated news personalities: A slideshow

A new poll reveals our favorite anchors — and the talking heads we would rather tune out

 

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