Read more Newsweek stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/706/newsweek.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 6:49:07 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74287/leggy-palin-pic-is-gender-neutral-newsweek.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Newsweek cover of Sarah Palin in running shorts showing lots of leg met a "gender neutral" standard despite Palin's complaints of sexism, said the magazine's editor. "We chose the most interesting image available to us to illustrate the theme," Jon Meacham said in a statement provided to Huffington Post...http://www.newser.com/story/74287/leggy-palin-pic-is-gender-neutral-newsweek.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 18 Nov 2009 3:19:14 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/71953/iran-releases-newsweek-reporter.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIran set free yesterday the Newsweek journalist it had held prisoner since the disputed June elections. Maziar Bahari was released on $300,000 bail, likely because of humanitarian conditions—the magazine reports that the 42-year-old is expecting his first child October 26, and the baby's mother has had serious health...http://www.newser.com/story/71953/iran-releases-newsweek-reporter.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 18 Oct 2009 8:45:28 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/67960/toilet-paper-shortage-gives-cuba-a-pain-in-the.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCuba is battling a toilet paper shortage, the Miami Herald reports. The country says the global financial crisis and recent hurricanes have forced it to shutter factories and cut down on electricity usage. The result: The cost of a four-pack of TP in Havana is the equivalent of 2 days'...http://www.newser.com/story/67960/toilet-paper-shortage-gives-cuba-a-pain-in-the.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 27 Aug 2009 16:36:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63358/jailed-newsweek-journo-confessed-to-conspiracy-iran.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Newsweek reporter who was arrested in Iran last month has confessed to filing "biased" news reports to stir unrest as part of a conspiracy to undermine the country's government, according to Iranian state-run media. Maziar Bahari made the alleged confession at a press conference Tuesday, Bloomberg reports. "As a...http://www.newser.com/story/63358/jailed-newsweek-journo-confessed-to-conspiracy-iran.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 02 Jul 2009 5:59:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62466/iran-arrests-newsweek-reporter.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIranian authorities have arrested a Canadian journalist who works for Newsweek, reports the magazine. Maziar Bahari—who has covered Iran for a decade from his home there—was asleep when officers raided the apartment he shares with his mom, seized his laptop and videotapes, and took him away. A photojournalist...http://www.newser.com/story/62466/iran-arrests-newsweek-reporter.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 22 Jun 2009 3:34:20 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61288/colbert-gets-buzz-cut-in-baghdad.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWhen Stephen Colbert announced he was doing four shows in front of the troops in Baghdad, many wondered if he’d tone down his ironic bluster. Wonder no more. Colbert swaggered on stage for the taping in a camouflage business suit yesterday, and declared himself the only one man enough to...http://www.newser.com/story/61288/colbert-gets-buzz-cut-in-baghdad.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 08 Jun 2009 8:13:32 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61023/oprah-defends-shows-health-claims.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOprah's not happy about being the target of a Newsweek article that accuses her of peddling wacky, and dangerous, health tips, reports Hollyscoop. "I trust the viewers, and I know that they are smart and discerning enough to seek out medical opinions to determine what may be best for them,...http://www.newser.com/story/61023/oprah-defends-shows-health-claims.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 04 Jun 2009 18:08:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/60861/colbert-guest-edits-newsweek.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe redesigned Newsweek is trying to drum up some buzz. To that end, editor Jon Meacham brought in its first guest editor: Stephen Colbert. The comedian—in character as the host of The Colbert Report —was at the helm for the next issue and “had input into what the stories...http://www.newser.com/story/60861/colbert-guest-edits-newsweek.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 03 Jun 2009 10:25:08 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/59828/new-newsweek-a-lot-like-old-newsweek.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFreshly fired by Time , Michael Kinsley checked out the much-ballyhooed Newsweek makeover. Let’s just say he’s less than impressed. In his introductory note, editor John Meacham says, “We are not pretending to be your guide through the chaos of the information age.” Already, Kinsley sees a mistake: “Why not at...http://www.newser.com/story/59828/new-newsweek-a-lot-like-old-newsweek.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 22 May 2009 10:02:02 CDT