How I Lost My Hand But Found Myself (Exclusive Book Excerpt)
Correspondent Michael Weisskopf had his right hand blown off in Iraq. This is the story of how he rebuilt his life — and what he learned from the soldiers who lost even more

The Men Of Ward 57 (Exclusive Book Excerpt / Blood Brothers)


Swift Boat Veterans 2.0
How new freelance groups are back on the attack

The Netroots Hit Their Limits
Liberal online activists are finding you can't move elections with just modems and IM


Is Chavez Crazy Like a Fox?
How Hugo Chavez turned Bush bashing into a global political movement—backed by a lot of oil

The Sound & The Fury
Venezuela's leader talks to TIME's Tim Padgett about why he lashes out against President Bush

How to Save Darfur (Viewpoint)

How the New Philanthropy Works (Viewpoints)
The former President and the First Lady find a common cause


What's Killing the Sea Otters (Environment)
Every week, five or six wash up on California's shores. A new law to protect them may not be enough


Parents For Poker
Playing the game is more popular than ever with teens. Why some moms and dads think that isn't such a bad bet
 Is Your Kid at Risk of Becoming a Problem Gambler?
Here are some web resources that will help you find out


Do Newspapers Have a Future? (Media / Newspapers)
While quarreling about staff cuts, Michael Kinsley writes, the old medium is missing the bigger questions


How the Mets Got Red Hot
With salsa and smarts, Omar Minaya has turned New York's also-ran into a World Series contender


Milestones

Punchlines

The Ana Log

Dissecting the Detainee Deal

The Price of a Fatwa

WHAT'S NEXT

Verbatim

Iraq? Who Cares! Say, Is Your Mom Jewish? (In the Arena)

If the Democratic Wave Becomes a Washout
Republicans are starting to look chipper about November, and with good reason

Call It An Axis of Devil

The Great Pumpkin Shortage

Numbers

Next on His To-Do List: Save the Country (On The Road With / Andy Grove)
Intel's co-founder says health care and energy require "disruptive" solutions


Why the Future of Television Is Lost (Television)
How a weird cult show that should have been canceled helped TV into the new-media era

6 Standouts of Stand-up Comedy Come to DVD (Worth Your Time)
From button-down Bob to sexy Sarah, they prove monologue is still a vital art


The Business of Hospitality (Money)

Sleep, Snoring and the Blues (Health)


The Next Chapter (Innovators / Storytellers)
From writers to dancers to video artists, they're inventing surprising new ways to tell their tales

10 Questions For Elizabeth Edwards (Interview)

People


Profile in Courage


Read the story


The Real Skinny
Don't blame the models for being too thin. Look to the fat cats of fashion


Taking the Slow Road (Time Bonus Section October 2006: Generations)
Short-term vacation rentals provide more space and privacy than a hotel room--and let travelers explore at their own pace

A Doctor in the House (Time Bonus Section October 2006: Generations)
Physicians are reviving a bygone practice to keep tabs on aging patients

Retro Revival (Time Bonus Section October 2006: Generations)
Classic candies and other treats help boomers recapture the joy of childhood

Look, Ma, No Cork! (Time Bonus Section October 2006: Generations)
Good wines now come with screw caps, pop tops and paper "bottles"

Life and Death (Time Bonus Section October 2006: Generations)
Author Mitch Albom knocks on heaven's door a third time

Unreal Estate (Time Bonus Section October 2006: Generations)
Now is not the time to count on your house to prop up your retirement