The Ways of Opus Dei (Religion)
It's not the villain that The Da Vinci Code sets it up to be. But it has been a mystery. An inside look at the most controversial group in Catholicism

Living Out Her Faith Every Day (Religion)

Finding Sanctity in All Tasks (Religion)

Broken by the Demands (Religion)

Can a Thriller Be Both Fair and Fun? (Religion)

Disenchanted by Blind Obedience (Religion)

  A Day With Opus Dei
TIME pays a visit to Chicago's Midtown Center, where Opus Dei adherents teach, pray — and try to make a difference in the world


America's 10 Best Senators
Those who make a difference in the U.S. Senate — and five Senators who are falling short

The Up-And-Comers
They're still just freshmen, but they have turned heads already by learning a specialty or helping to broker peace in a polarized capital

The Revolt of the Generals
Here are the complaints against Rumsfeld from a growing list of military chiefs. Guess what Bush thinks


The Tomatoes of Wrath
With Hamas in power, Palestinians face financial shortfalls, shortages and spoiled vegetables

How the Tractor Was Mowed Down (Letter From Sicily)
After 43 years on the run, La Cosa Nostra's boss of bosses finds himself out of hideaways—and fresh laundry


Stem Cells That Kill (Health)
Cancer is driven by its own kind of stem cells. Understanding them could lead to new treatments - and maybe even a cure


31 Years Ago In Time

Your Call Is Important

Silvio's Best Hits

Pain at The Pump (Speed Read)
Bad news for drivers: gas prices this summer are expected to climb highter

Verbatim

The Arc of The Covenant

Numbers

Milestones

Punchlines

Hu's Coming To Lunch
No thaw expected as China's leader visits Washington

Why Newt Is So Much Fun to Watch (In the Arena)
He's older and wiser, but as refreshingly unorthodox as ever

Harriet Miers, Hard at Work (Update)
The White House counsel talks to TIME about her Supreme Court debacle


Whale On the Plate (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Global Business / Natural Resources)
Why Japan fights for commercial whaling in a market that doesn't exist

Tropical Paradox (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Global Business / Emerging Markets)
The Dominican Republic's economic plan is at odds with its politics

Who Do You Trust? (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Global Business / Global Investing)
Wall Street rules have changed, but there are still conflicts to be avoided

People to Watch In International Business (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Global Business / World Beaters)

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Wal-Mart's Bank Shot
If the retailer gets its giant foot into the game, will small-town bankers--or high service fees--survive?


How To Get Famous in 30 Seconds (Show Business)
All you need is a camera, a computer and enough nerve to step into the almost-anything-goes world of viral videos

Straight Outta Narnia (Show Business)
Saturday Night Live member Andy Samberg went from the Internet to TV and back again

The Undressed Christian (Movies)
A genial movie chronicles the life of Bettie Page, the church lady who liked to pose for dirty photos

Thirteen Ways to Be 13 (Books)
With his remarkable fourth book, David Mitchell shows why he is Britain's brightest young novelist

5 of Our Favorite Picks (Worth Your Time)
It's hard to keep up with everything that's going on. That's why we're here


Let The Format Wars Begin (Technology)
DVDs that carry high-definition movies are a logical next-step but is proving to be a difficult one

Estrogen Again (Health)
The Women's Health Initiative reports that taking estrogen doesn't increase cancer risk for many women. Good news with some important caveats


People

10 Questions for John Negroponte (Interview)


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Who Should Be Among This Year's Picks for the TIME 100?


Sweet 16 and Spoiled Rotten
For rich teens, the hottest birthday present is a six-figure helping of fame