Inside the Autistic Mind (Behavior)
A wealth of new brain research--and poignant testimony from people who have autism--is lifting the veil on this mysterious condition

A Tale of Two Schools
Early intervention in a well-run program is the key to helping autistic children reach their potential. A close-up look at two approaches

The Most Difficult Decision of My Life (ONE MOTHER'S JOURNEY)


How to Combat Senioritis (Education)
Schools are learning how to make the time between homecoming and the prom about more than slacking off

Bye Bye Birdies (Environment)
Populations of many migratory species have plummeted--and, in some cases, global warming seems to be at fault


A Game For All Ages
Nintendo gave TIME the first look at its new gadget, which it hopes will turn girls and even granddads into video gamers


Milestones

Saving Souls in the Porn World

Verbatim

Doing Something Hard the Smart Way (In the Arena)

Update

A Plan for a Pandemic (Speed Read)

Ma Power!

This Man Is An Inspiration
THE TOM CRUISE BILL

Punchlines

Numbers

The Crash of a Kennedy

Betting on a Novice in Virginia


A New Blueprint (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / Real Estate)
Developer Larry Silverstein has made peace with the politicians. Will the rebuilding of ground zero finally become a reality?

Near Ground Zero, a Resurgence (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / Real Estate)

Eateries, Unite (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / Change Agent)
SMALL RESTAURANTS TEAM UP TO FIND A NEW ANGLE AGAINST THE BIG CHAINS

Talking E-Trash (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / TECHNOLOGY)
WHERE DO COMPUTERS GO WHEN THEY DIE? IF THEY'RE LUCKY, TO ONE OF A NEW BREED OF RECYCLERS UNLOADING MOUNTAINS OF OBSOLETE COMPUTERS SAFELY AND LEGALLY

An Edgy New Idea (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / SMALL BUSINESS)
A WOODWORKING HOBBYIST HAD A GREAT CONCEPT FOR A SAFER SAW. SO WHY DIDN'T ANYONE WANT TO BUY IT?

Mortgage Mess (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / Personal Finance)
With interest rates pushing up monthly bills and housing prices cooling, some worried homeowners are barely hanging on. Here's how to cope

Chipping Away (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / CEO SPEAKS)
AMD HAS A HOT PRODUCT, HUNGRY CLIENTS AND A LEG UP ON INTEL. CAN YOU BLAME ITS CEO FOR GLOATING?

Is Spanking O.K.? (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Connections)
Sometimes, say experts--but only some kinds, under specific conditions

A Tasty Way to Travel (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Connections)
Cooking classes reveal a side of Mexico few tourists ever get to see

Haz-Mats At Home? (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Connections)
A new mom tries to find out what's actually in household cleaners

Moms Who Kick (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Connections)
Why should kids have all the fun? ask envious mothers

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The Spy Master Cracks the Whip
How John Negroponte won control of the CIA, and what he plans next to consolidate rival agencies and his power

How Bill Put the Fizz in the Fight Against Fat
Slimmed down and scared straight after his bypass surgery, Clinton brokers a deal to get sugary drinks out of schools. And that's only the beginning


Battle of the Bishops
How China's two unauthorized promotions have renewed its long-running feud with the Vatican

Getting Rich in the Heart of Russia
The U.S. may be criticizing Vladimir Putin's heavy hand, but with oil money bringing new prosperity, Russians aren't complaining


Rule No. 1: Don't Copy
The CEO of Raytheon became a management guru with his book of maxims. How he missed a key one


Love Triangle (Architecture)
The storied New York City skyline gets a surge of exhilaration with the first worthy addition of the century

Death Be Not Mundane (Books)
Philip Roth argues that dying erases individuality, but he's too unique a writer to be persuasive

M:i:III: Your Assignment (Movies)
The first of the summer blockbusters raises some profound questions for students of the trashy arts

7 Greatest Jazz CDs (Worth Your Time)
A fearless pick of the hippest and coolest ever. Let the arguments begin


Beyond Lipton (Food)

Sleep All Day! (Health)


10 Questions For Shirin Ebadi (10 Questions / Interview)

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My Problem with Christianism
A believer spells out the difference between faith and a political agenda