The Decade From Hell (Cover)
... and how the next one can be better
 The 10 Worst Things About the Worst Decade Ever
From wars to financial meltdowns, TIME looks back on the low points of the last ten years.
 The Decade From Hell: Moving Cover
The moving image of the TIME cover shot by photographer Finlay MacKay, using a Red One digital camera


Abused No More (Society | Rescued Dogs)
The largest dogfighting crackdown in history rescued more than 500 tortured pit bulls. But the next step is tougher: rehabilitating — and finding homes for — canines who have known nothing but violence
 The Dogs Are All Right
The rescue of 500 fighting dogs, and the birth of a 100 puppies, spares generations of canines from a tragic end: a gallery of dogs ready for homes


Obama's 'Mistakes': Way Too Early to Judge (In the Arena)
The media are giving Obama grief for just about everything. But it's far too soon to judge his policies

The Gospel of Glee: Is It Anti-Christian?
Is the breakout TV show anti-Christian or replete with teachable moments?


Can the A380 Bring the Party Back to the Skies?
Air France's transatlantic A380 service features comfy seats, six bars and an art gallery. But is the Airbus jumbo now a white elephant? Bringing the party back to the skies


Inbox (Inbox)

Holiday Movies (Holiday Movies)
TIME's Richard Corliss previews the season's best offerings and hottest tickets


All That Glitters
A fail-safe option for nervous investors, gold could also help the world's monetary system


The Year in Health From A to Z (Health / The Year in Health)
Even in tough economic times, science doesn't stop. The past year was another in which we got a lot smarter — and maybe a little healthier. Here are some highlights

The Mammogram Melee (Health / Health Care)
Why the furor over the new screening guidelines could be a sign of things to come


The World According to Mickey (Travel)
Disney offers guided tours far from any theme park, but are they worth the Magic Kingdom prices?

Cloud Storage (Technology)
Make way, external hard drives. Some online services will back up unlimited data for $5 a month

Helping Women Get Their See Legs (Fitness)
Reebok's new sneakers promise more of a workout while you walk

Anonymous Gossip Sites (Social Norms)
Vicious? Yes. Cowardly? Ditto. Legal? Ay, there's the rub. How colleges are dealing with the trend


The Miracle Mineral (Global Health)
Diarrhea kills 1.6 million children every year. But simple, cheap zinc tablets could change that

Fat Bug, Thin Bug (Obesity)
If exercise, diet and genes can't explain your weight gain, could it be the microbes in your gut?


10 Questions for Al Roker
The Today weatherman's first novel, The Morning Show Murders, is on stands. Al Roker will now take your questions


Brief History: Waffles

Konstantin Feoktistov (Milestones)

Jeanne-Claude (Milestones)

Verbatim (Briefing)

Spotlight: Paying for the Afghan War

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