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- Israel vs. Hizballah: Drumbeats of War
- No Churchgoing Christmas for the First Family
- The Pentagon Prepares for a Missile Attack from 'Iran'
- Will Bad Blood Scuttle the Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight?
- Lindsey Graham: New GOP Maverick in the Senate
- Should the U.S. Destroy Jihadist Websites?
- In Germany, a Disturbing Rise of Right-Wing Violence
- Israel, Hamas Wrestle Over a Prisoner Swap
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The Allure of the Oasis
The largest cruise ship in the world, the Oasis of the Seas from Royal Caribbean goes through final preparations before setting sail. TIME photographer Andrew Kaufman gets a sneak peak at this floating city.
Cultivating South America's Favorite Drink
An American company finds success cultivating South America's popular caffeinated drink
Home Instead: The Business of Granny Care
As the population around the world ages, Home Instead finds that non-medical companionship and care giving can make good business
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Technology Pioneers Who Will Change Your Life
Meet some of the World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers — and the innovations they are bringing to market
Best Business Books of 2009
Sagas of Bernie and Ayn. A theory gone wrong. How the mighty fell into Wall Street hell
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Will the World's Largest Cruise Ship Sink or Swim?
With its biggest ship ever, Royal Caribbean plans to give travelers a more landlike trip