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Edition: U.S.
Vol. 168 No. 20
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COVER
God vs. Science (Society)
We revere faith and scientific progress, hunger for miracles and for MRIs. But are the worldviews compatible? TIME convenes a debate


NATION
Inside Bomber Row
How America’s most dangerous criminals mix with a Who’s Who of the global jihad in a Colorado prison

How to Stage a Coup, American-Style (Letter From New Hampshire)
Libertarian activists are moving to a state where they'll have maximum clout

Whose Idea Was This?
The Army tries to send a soldier convicted of abuse at Abu Ghraib back to Iraq--to train Iraqi police

The Snow Show (Profile)
He is more pundit than spokesman, really, but Bush's press secretary is getting away with it


WORLD
The Case For Dividing Iraq
With the country descending into civil war, a noted diplomat and author argues why partition may be the U.S.'s only exit strategy

Way Too Much Monkey Business (Letter From Delhi)
India declares war on an unwanted urban dweller. The methods may surprise you


SCIENCE
Oceans of Nothing
A study says overfishing will soon destroy the seafood supply

When Cells Stop Working (Health)
Children keep dying from mysterious illnesses that have been traced to tiny structures called mitochondria


NOTEBOOK
Bob Barker Steps on Down (Tribute)

Punchlines

Milestones

Could Red Wine Be The Elixir Of Life

Verbatim

What's In A Name?

What Baker Should Tell Bush (In the Arena)
Joe Klein on the memo that the former Secretary of State and co-chair of the Iraq Study Group ought to send to the President

What They Meant ...

Brainy Beasts

Numbers

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
"I Have a Good Life to Offer David" (Interview)
Madonna, facing criticism about the son she's adopting, comes out swinging

Charm Offensive (Movies)
Hollywood aims to please the old-fashioned way in two new films

The Battle For Broadway: Poppins vs. Dylan Plus Grey Gardens and Spring Awakening (Theater)
The Nanny With the Magic Touch is Going to Need All Her Powers Onstage This Fall

How to Write A Short Story (Books)
An old master gives us an exemplary what-not-to-do list in her new book

Drawing Conclusions (Books)
Roz Chast, expert chronicler of small things, has released a big book about life's little humiliations

5 Albums from Country's Classiest Acts (Worth Your Time)
Put a spring in your step this fall with new releases from some twangy greats

Intimate Strangers (Culture Complex)
Movies and television are obsessed with stories about the random connections among casts of strangers


YOUR TIME
Lego Gets a New Brain (Technology)
Lego has come a long way from the little bricks you might remember

Dark Beauty (Style)

Secret Suppers (Food)
Tired of white tablecloths? Try rabbit adobo in a stranger's home


SPECIAL SECTION
Best Inventions 2006 (Best Inventions 2006)
YouTube tops our list. But the year also brought hypoallergenic cats, wine-tasting robots, solar yachts, solid espresso and more
Web Exclusive  Web Shopping Guide
Shopping for presents is a big job. Fortunately, the Web is even bigger. Let it make your holidays jollier and easier
Web Exclusive  Tech Buyer's Guide
High-def TVs? Cheaper. Cell phones? Smarter and thinner. Video games? Sweeter. It's been a great year for all things electronic


PEOPLE
People

10 Questions for Ridley Scott (Interview)


LETTERS
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ESSAY
Facing Realities
Like Gorby? Don't trust Putin? Spooked by Cheney? Here's why