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Edition: U.S.
Vol. 169 No. 23
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COVER
How to Fix No Child Left Behind (Education Special Report)
The landmark law reshaped public education and made schools accountable. But it is flawed. Here's our report card

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How Do Children in Your State Test?

The law requires students to be tested annually to determine their reading and math skills, but states create their own tests. Explore the difficulty of tests in your state


NATION
Can a Guest Worker Program Work? (The Well / Nation)
The new immigration bill aims to revamp the guest worker program. A look at North Carolina shows what needs fixing


ESSAY
Is al-Qaeda on the Run in Iraq? (Commentary)
Violence in Anbar province has plummeted. But if al-Qaeda is in retreat, says Joe Klein, the Shi'ite-Sunni split is widening

A Campaign Role Reversal (Commentary)
The Democratic presidential race is orderly. The G.O.P. race is volatile. Which party will benefit?

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial


SOCIETY
The Pope's Favorite Rabbi (Religion)
How a Jewish scholar became a muse for the No. 1 Catholic


WORLD
Remembering the the Troops Killed in Iraq (The Well / World)
An intimate look at the lives of six American service members killed in April--and how their families are facing life without them

One Day In Iraq: A Marine Father's Lament (One Day In Iraq)
DE LA TORRE, JESSE

One Day In Iraq: The Brother Who Didn't Come Home (One Day In Iraq)
SCHERRY, DANIEL

One Day In Iraq: A New Family's Life Cut Short (One Day In Iraq)
DE LEON, MARIO

One Day In Iraq: 'He Wanted To Fight' (One Day In Iraq)
BLUE, SHAUN

One Day In Iraq: A Knack for Watching Over Others (One Day In Iraq)
GENEVIE, AARON

One Day In Iraq: One Last Message: STARCEVICH, LUCAS (One Day In Iraq)
STARCEVICH, LUCAS


NOTEBOOK
Artifact: Jun. 4, 2007 (Dashboard / Dashboard)

Farm Bill: Food Fight (Dashboard / Dashboard)

Numbers: Jun. 4, 2007 (Numbers)
WONDERS OF THE WORLD

Washington Memo: One of Their Own (Briefing / Dashboard)

Lexicon: Preventive Detention (Dashboard / Dashboard)

Global Note: Jun. 4, 2007 (Dashboard / Dashboard)

Pain in the Gas (Briefing / The Moment)
How much would it actually take for drivers to change their ways?

Environment: Climate Change (Dashboard / Dashboard)

Briefing: Jun. 4, 2007 (Dashboard / Dashboard)

People: Jun. 4, 2007 (People)

Lebanon's New Threat (Briefing / Dashboard)

Verbatim: Jun. 4, 2007

Milestones Jun. 4, 2007 (Briefing)

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BUSINESS
Supermarket Science (Life: Behavior-business-technology-the Power Of One-fit Nation / Behavior)
Given tiny sales margins, product positioning is crucial. Here's how it's done

Buy American! (Life: Behavior-business-technology-the Power Of One-fit Nation / The Curious Capitalist)
China does. The Saudis too. Loaded with dollars, they are buying U.S. assets. Is that good?

The Battle Over Music Piracy (Life / Technoculture)
Viewpoint: Record labels don't trust us with their music. But they need to retune that thinking, says Lev Grossman


HEALTH & MEDICINE
Why We Get Disgusted (Life: Behavior-business-technology-the Power Of One-fit Nation / Behavior)
A new study explains why we think some things are icky — and marketers are starting to pay attention

Herbal Remedies' Potential Dangers (Life: Behavior-business-technology-the Power Of One-fit Nation / FIT NATION)
People swear by herbal supplements, but they may do more harm than good

When the Prescription is Home Care (Life / The Power Of One)
A mother works to get sick kids the help they need — where they need it


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Why Pirates 3 is Washed Up (Arts: Exhibition - Culture Complex - Movies - Downtime / Review)
The third time isn't a charm for the popular Pirates of the Caribbean franchise

Richard Serra's Big Show (Exhibition)
Size does matter for the artist, who has a retrospective at the MoMA opening this week
Web Exclusive  Photo Essay: The Vision of Richard Serra
The sculptor marks 40 years of work with a retrospective at MoMA

The Price Is Righteous (Culture Complex)
Bob Barker's show gets more love than respect, but it tells all you need to know about America
Web Exclusive  15 Best Game Show Hosts
As Bob Barker retires from the Price is Right, TIME takes a look back at some of the best game show hosts in history

The Cannes-Do List (Arts: Exhibition - Culture Complex - Movies - Downtime / Downtime)
From that glamorous festival on the French Riviera, five films you will--and in some cases should--be seeing soon


PEOPLE
A New Role for Fred Thompson (Profile)
Onscreen and in the Senate, Fred Thompson has looked the part. But should he really run for President?
Web Exclusive  Thompson on the Big Screen
The Watergate lawyer, Tennessee senator and 2008 Republican presidential hopeful has built an impressive resume of gruff yet avuncular supporting roles on TV and film

10 Questions for David Ortiz (10 Questions)
He's the Red Sox slugger every pitcher fears. With his team on a tear and his fame on the rise, the native Dominican has just released an autobiography, Big Papi. David Ortiz will now take your questions


ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
A Shoemaker Gets a Makeover (Global Business: Entertainment-retail-small Business / SMALL BUSINESS)
A pair of turnaround specialists got footwear giant R.G. Barry back on its feet

How Topshop Changed Fashion (Global Business: Entertainment-retail-small Business / RETAIL)
Already ruling the fast-fashion market in Britain, the clothing chain has set its sights on the US

Going After Ticketmaster (Global Business: Entertainment-retail-small Business / ENTERTAINMENT)
A crowd of online cometitors threatens Ticketmaster's domination of concert and sports tickets sales


LETTERS
Inbox: Jun. 4, 2007


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