How Twitter Will Change The Way We Live (in 140 characters or less) (The Well / Cover Story)
Once just a fad, Twitter is developing into a powerful form of communication. What its growth says about us--and the future of American innovation
 The World of Twitter
An excerpt of tweets from some of the most popular twitterers


The 5 Big Health-Care Dilemmas (The Well / Nation)
What shape health care reform takes will depend on how Congress, doctors, patients, insurers and others answer some sticky questions


The Return of the Hot-Button Issues (Commentary / In the Arena)
Debates over abortion and affirmative action remain dominated by extremists. But sensible positions exist

Jay's Torch Passes to Conan, But He's Not Fading Away (Commentary / Tuned In)
As Jay passes the torch to Conan, he keeps one for himself. But can either hope to unify the audience?

Tickle Me Obama: Lessons from Sesame Street
The first President to grow up with Sesame Street is applying the show's lessons in lots of subtle ways


Postcard from Wichita (Postcard: Wichita)
A controversial Kansas abortionist is gunned down in church. But this prairie town grew tired of that culture war long ago. George Tiller's murder won't change that

Can the U.S. Contain Iran's Nuclear Ambitions? (The Well / World)
As Iran prepares for a pivotal election, the U.S. is still having trouble containing the country's nuclear ambitions. Can Dennis Ross change that?


The World (Briefing)
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The Moment (Briefing)
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Spotlight: The Future of GM

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Land of the Lost: Delusions of Manhood (Movies)
Will Ferrell's lock on macho infantilism retrofits the '70s relic Land of the Lost

A Night to Forget (Movies)
In The Hangover, gags rule

A Bitter Angel in Showtime's Nurse Jackie (Television)
In Nurse Jackie, Edie Falco is an addict who just might save your life

Meow (Music)
On its hyped new album, Grizzly Bear doesn't roar so much as purr
 Grizzly Bear's New Album
Video: The Brooklyn indie-rock band's new album Veckatimest debuted on the Billboard US Top Ten

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Are Stocks Still Good for the Long Run? (Economy)
After a horrible decade for investors, some long-accepted wisdom is under fire
 Investment Advice
These three money experts give their opinions on where you should put your money now


The Pre: Palm's Plot to Take on the iPhone (The Well / Technology)
Palm, the company that helped create the smart-phone market, is trying to get back in via the Pre--designed by a former Apple star. There's plenty of intrigue, but can anything really compete with the iPhone?
 Palm Pre vs. iPhone
Video: Can the Palm Pre take on the iPhone? Josh Quittner tests one out for answers


Behind the Drop in Chinese Adoptions (Life / Family)
How new rules in Beijing are weeding out more U.S. parents

Too Fat? Read Your E-Mail (Life / Fit Nation)
A new study shows that simple e-mail reminders can prod recipients to eat better and exercise more

Cow-Pooling: Buying Beef in Mega-Bulk (Life / Food)
Friends and families are banding together to buy cheap, grass-fed meat directly from farmers. Side of beef, anyone?
 Photos: Cow-Pooling



Decoding God's Changing Moods (The Well / Religion)
The ancient Scriptures of Judaism, Christianity and Islam reveal a pattern--and if we read it correctly, there may be hope for reconciliation and religious harmony


Buying Muslim (Global Business / Marketing)
Firms are discovering that halal isn't a religious constraint--it's a consumer lifestyle

No Souvenirs (Global Business / Thinking Big)
Using RFID, one firm makes sure that sponges don't go home with surgical patients


10 Questions for John Krasinski
The Office's resident nice guy gets serious in the new movie Away We Go. John Krasinski will now take your questions


Technology and Culture
New forms of communication like Twitter are changing the way we relate to one another. It's a good idea to adapt to them