How We Get Addicted (The Well / Behavior)
Humans have a habit of getting hooked on harmful things. New research reveals why, and opens the door to a cure

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Addiction and the Brain

Scientists have learned more than ever before about how addiction affects the brain, and about a wealth of addictions you may not even know about.

The Hillary and Bill Show (The Well / Nation)
The former First Couple hit the campaign trail together in Iowa to reformat the Clinton brand. And it isn't Bill and Hillary

Guantanamo Hits the Courts Again (Life: Society-fashion-law-business / The Law)
In a change of heart, the Supreme Court decides to hear two prisoners' cases

Obama's Viral Marketing Campaign (The Well / Nation)
The Internet is changing the nature of political fund raising. The Illinois Senator has proved that small donors really matter

Gay Family Values (Life: Society-fashion-law-business / Society)
Some of the states that are denying same-sex couples the right to marry are allowing them to adopt kids

Dinner-Party Diplomacy (History)
Dolley Madison often got political foes together over a fine meal. It's still a good tactic

Giving the Poor Their Rights (The Power Of One)
How legal empowerment can help break the cycle of despair


The Pat-on-the-Back Factor (Commentary)
2008 could be a historic election. But should the President be an affirmative-action hire?

The Dangerous Book for Candidates (Checkout)

Why Americans Should Feel Happy (Commentary)
Mass gloom opens doors to outside candidates like Perot and Bloomberg. But that pessimism is misplaced


Postcard From Islamabad (Postcard: Islamabad)
Government forces crack down on students who led vigilante raids against "un-Islamic" behavior in Pakistan's capital. Our reporter gets caught up in the violence

Spotting the Terror Threat (The Well / World)
The bumbled car bombs in Britain revealed the changing face of terrorism. Are we prepared to deal with it?


Hamas' Next Move (Briefing / World Spotlight)

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McCain's Cash Crunch (Briefing / Washington Memo)
After a second lackluster fundrasing quarter, the onetime frontrunner is struggling to keep his campaign above water

Easy Commute (Briefing / The Moment)
For a faltering President, sparing a loyalist isn't necessarily a hard call

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Old Friends on Facebook (Life: Society-fashion-law-business / The Curious Capitalist)
The college students' favorite website begins to conquer social networking's final frontier: grownups


Rock of Texas (Arts: Movies - Music - The Big Picture - Downtime / Music)
Don't--please--let the fact that most music critics love Spoon put you off listening to its new album

The Kid Gets the Picture (Arts: Movies - Music - The Big Picture - Downtime / Movies)
With a name like LaBeouf, he must be good

Should You Root for Barry Bonds? (The Well / Sport)
As the slugger nears Hank Aaron's record, fans are crying 'Foul Ball.' Here are five ways to make sense of his feat

Downtime (Arts: Movies - Music - The Big Picture - Downtime / Downtime)

Fashion's Final Cuts (Life: Society-fashion-law-business / Fashion)
The old masters are aging, and the definition of a designer is changing

I Was a Teenage Wizard (Arts: Movies - Music - The Big Picture - Downtime / Movies)
The dark, deft new Harry Potter film proves that even a save-the-world hero has growing pains

Too Risky for Hollywood (Arts: Movies - Music - The Big Picture - Downtime / The Big Picture)
Werner Herzog, the world's most dangerous director, makes his first studio film in two decades


10 Questions for Jimmy Buffett (10 Questions)
He has best-selling books, restaurant chains, even his own beer label. And the Margaritaville musician's familiar mix of calypso and country is still a top summer concert draw. Jimmy Buffett will now take your questions


Rum Gets Some Respect (Global Business: Autos - Work-life Balance - Small Business / Small Business)
Sales soar as liquor snobs discover the fine aged varieties' mellow, complex flavors

Hard Hat (Global Business: Autos - Work-life Balance - Small Business / Autos)
The 328i convertible: a cool, quiet ride, even with the top down

What Gen Y Really Wants (Global Business: Autos - Work-life Balance - Small Business / Work-Life Balance)
Young workers happily blend work and play, as long as every minute has meaning

BMW Drives Germany (Global Business: Autos - Work-life Balance - Small Business / Autos)
Its flexible manufacturing system is a mark of a country that's getting less rigid and more competitive


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