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Can China's Backwaters Save the Global Economy?

Rapid growth in China's west is bringing new riches to its residents — and hope for the global economy

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Modern Warfare 2 Video Game: A Moral Grey Area

When I take the Modern Warfare 2 disk out of my Xbox 360, I am not the same person who put it in

The Curious Capitalist

America, Where Every City is a Health Care Mecca

It seems like, in every smallish big city in America, health care is a key pillar of the local economy

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Black Friday: What We Know So Far

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Personal Finance

Planning for Retirement

To battle the uncertainty, check out our five-part series on how to plan for retirement now.

Special Report

Technology Roundtable

Talking about the future of technology is a little like talking about the future of the future. Where do you start? Luckily, we had help from some of the smartest folks in tech — all previous TIME 100 honorees. Strap on your rocket pack and let's go

Special Report

The 50 Best Inventions of 2009

From a rocket of the future to a $10 million lightbulb, here are TIME's picks for the best new gadgets and breakthrough ideas of the year

Money & Main St.

Downsizing: Why Today's Homebuyers Are Thinking Small

The housing bust hasn't just brought down prices. Size is shrinking, too, as Gen Y homebuyers now call the tune

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