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Edition: U.S.
Vol. 174 No. 24

TO OUR READERS
A Window on Momentous Events
Our annual Year in Pictures issue returns, capturing a turbulent time in a series of unforgettable moments

COVER

The Year in Pictures 2009

TIME selects the year's most compelling photos

Barack Obama's First Year in the White House

TIME photographer Callie Shell shares her thoughts about what it is like to photograph the President of the United States


ESSAY
In the Holy Land, Resetting U.S. Mideast Policy (Commentary)
The peace process is stalled, but a breakthrough is achievable. Here's what the U.S. can do

Forget Zhu Zhu Hamsters, Classic Toys Have Power (Commentary)
Forget the Zhu Zhu hamster. In tough times, classic toys still hold their own


WORLD
America's Most Wanted Teenage Bandit
A teenage bandit accused of stealing planes and speedboats has become a legend in the Pacific Northwest. The chase is on for the artful dodger


LETTERS
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Top 10 TV Series (Best TV of 2009)
Web Exclusive  Video: Best Television Series
TIME's TV critic James Poniewozik talks about some of the best television series of 2009
Web Exclusive  Video: Best Television Episodes
TIME's TV critic James Poniewozik talks about some of the best television episodes of 2009

Top 10 Albums (Best Music of 2009)
Web Exclusive  Video: Top 10 Songs of 2009
From Brooklyn-based indie bands to country sizzle and Idol pop, these are TIME's top picks for the songs of the year

Top 10 Movies (Best Movies of 2009)

Top 10 Nonfiction Books (Best Books of 2009)


BUSINESS
The Real Jobless Rate (The Curious Capitalist)
The government says unemployment is "down" to 10%. But better measures suggest things are worse


PEOPLE
10 Questions for Garrison Keillor (10 Questions)
The host of A Prairie Home Companion marks 40 years in radio. Garrison Keillor will now take your questions


NOTEBOOK
Brief History: The War on Christmas (Briefing)

Spotlight: The Climate E-Mail Controversy (Briefing)

The Skimmer (Briefing)
Book review: Footnotes in Gaza by Joe Sacco

Verbatim (Briefing)

The Moment (Briefing)
12|9|09: Florida

Recovery Insurance (Briefing / White House Memo)
Why Obama wants another stimulus — and is taking off the gloves

The World (Briefing)
10 ESSENTIAL STORIES

Milestones (Briefing / Milestones)

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