The Resurrection of John McCain (The Well / Cover Story)
Rising from the ashes again, John McCain may be the GOP's only hope for winning the White House in November. But he still has to convince Republicans that he's one of them


The War of Ideas (In The Arena)
Democrats are positioned to solve our biggest problems. But first they'll need to be bold and creative

Hair of the Dog
We need a "fiscal stimulus" the way a drunk needs another drink. Let's sober up first

The Black-Brown Divide (Commentary)
Hillary Clinton has done well with Latino voters in the early-primary states. Is that because her opponent is African American?


Will Rudy Shine? (The Well / Campaign '08)
Giuliani hopes to erase the first four weeks of the campaign with one big win in Florida


When Iraqis Come to America (The Well / World)
As the U.S. lets in more Iraqi refugees, the widow of a murdered TIME staffer and their son cope with life in Arizona

Postcard: Beijing (Postcard: Beijing)
Long persecuted by communist authorities, gays in China are enjoying a new, if unofficial, tolerance. On the dance floor with China's "Don't ask, don't tell" generation


Flipping for Burgers. (Life: Food - Living - Fit Nation / Food)
The old American standby is going upscale as more top chefs put gourmet versions on their menus

At Home with Nature. (Life: Food - Living - Fit Nation / Design)
Eco-awareness is hot. A guide to furnishings that pay stylish homage to the environment


Work Out and Drink Up (Life: Food - Living - Fit Nation / Fit Nation)
Alcohol and exercise are not supposed to mix. But together — in the right quantities — they may actually help your heart

Can the World Stop The Slide? (The Well / Business)
The U.S. is heading into its first recession in a truly globalized world. Here's what to expect --and why it will be different this time

Surviving a Slowdown: What You Can Do Now (The Well / Business)

Doing Good Business (Arts: Movies - Music - Downtime / Downtime)


Scientist Creates Life — Almost (The Well / Science)
Craig Venter has built the first man-made genome. Soon those genes may cause a cell to come alive. This tiny organism will be Venter's own — and that's just the start


Stallone on a Mission (Arts: Movies - Music - Downtime / Movies)
After his graceful coda to the Rocky movies, the aging action star unearths Rambo one more time. Why?

Trouble Woman (Arts: Movies - Music - Downtime / Music)
Grammy nominee Amy Winehouse is a tabloid mess, but that's no reason to stop rooting for her

Downtime (Arts: Movies - Music - Downtime / Downtime)


10 Questions for John Grisham (10 Questions)
This former lawyer—and lawmaker—found his greatest success writing legal thrillers like The Client and A Time to Kill. His latest book, The Appeal, is out Jan. 29. John Grisham will now take your questions


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Teaming Up (Briefing / The Moment)
The Clintons lure Obama into the fight he had vowed to avoid

Terrorists on Trial (Briefing / Washington Memo)

The Gaza Siege Breaks (Briefing / World Spotlight)

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People
The Oscars 2008

Milestones (Briefing)

A Life Ended Too Soon (Briefing / Eulogy)

The Chessman (Briefing / Appreciation)
Yes, he had deep flaws. But Bobby Fischer should be remembered for his genius