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Senator Barack Obama, left, at a rally in North Carolina on primary night; Senator Hillary Clinton, right, speaks in Indiana on May 6

The Page

Friday's Super Battle

Obama's net gain of two superdelegates on Friday puts him ahead of Clinton for the first time. Find out all the latest moves and get your 24/7 political news on The Page.

U.S.

Swampland

Five Stages of Clinton Grief

It would be a really good idea if someone could find a way to navigate Bill and Hillary past anger to the very next stage, which is something they can do very well: bargaining. Read more

Real Clear Politics

Fastest 2 Minutes in Late Night

Leno is feeling inspired by Hillary whereas Letterman cracks that she has a substantial lead in at least one state. Read more

World

The Middle East Blog

Is This the Start of the Next Lebanese Civil War?

Rolling gunfights and sporadic rocket fire have sent the residents of Beirut to the cash machines and grocery stores to prepare for the worst. Read more

The China Blog

Ahead of the Games, A Cloud of Dust

Earlier this spring Beijing was hit by a small sandstorm. Or at least, I was told the city was hit by a small sandstorm. Read more

Business & Technology

The Curious Capitalist

Gingrich's Bold Plan to Save the Republican Party...

...And it starts by overhauling the Census Bureau. But somehow or other, I just don't think this is going to do it. Read more

Work in Progress

The Meaning of My Tattoo

The approach of Mother's Day this year is making me a bit wobbly. Read more

Nerd World

This is What the Internet Is For

I'm glad somebody figured it out, because a lot of people were starting to wonder. I've always liked the crew that did Star Wreck. Now they've done something else: Iron Sky. Read more

Entertainment

Tuned In

What's ABC News Smoking?

The network, which has reported that college students get high and watch Yo Gabba Gabba!, the most awesome kids' show on TV, is apparently unaware that adults have been doing this sort of thing since practically the dawn of television. Read more

Looking Around

Less Than Zero

The transit center by Santiago Calatrava that's planned for the WTC site is being trimmed again for budget reasons. They promise to respect his bird-like design. I'm waiting for the other wing to drop. Read more

Photos

White House Photo Blog

An aide's Blackberry rests with some of John McCain's personal items including his hat and sunblock on the campaign bus.View more