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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
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Behind the Taliban Surge
By ARYN BAKER / KABULSome in Afghanistan blame Pakistan's government for rising violence, but others say nothing can stop the growing militancy
A Leader of Obama's Grassroots Army
By AMY SULLIVAN/COLUMBIA
How a political novice became a linchpin of the Democrat's campaign-and a part of history
Are Oil Prices Rigged?
By ARI J. OFFICER AND GARRETT J. HAYES.
Two Stanford professors argue that anyone with a deep bank account and a little knowledge can control the price of crude
Beijing Unstiffens Brits' Upper Lips
By ADAM SMITH / LONDON
The biggest gold medal haul since 1908, far beyond that of rivals Germany, France and Australia, gives the U.K. an unaccustomed glow
Social Networks Target Pets
By LAURA FITZPATRICK
It was only a matter of time — a growing litter of online communities for cats and dogs are giving their owners a new way to show off their loved ones
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Swampland
By Joe Klein
Heather Hurlburt of Democracy Arsenal adds more details to the biography of Daniel Kurtzer, the Obama advisor that the McCain campaign foreign policy apparatchiks are trying to smear.
By ARYN BAKER / KABUL
Some in Afghanistan blame Pakistan's government for rising violence, but others say nothing can stop the growing militancy
A Leader of Obama's Grassroots Army
By AMY SULLIVAN/COLUMBIA
How a political novice became a linchpin of the Democrat's campaign-and a part of history
Are Oil Prices Rigged?
By ARI J. OFFICER AND GARRETT J. HAYES.
Two Stanford professors argue that anyone with a deep bank account and a little knowledge can control the price of crude
Beijing Unstiffens Brits' Upper Lips
By ADAM SMITH / LONDON
The biggest gold medal haul since 1908, far beyond that of rivals Germany, France and Australia, gives the U.K. an unaccustomed glow
Social Networks Target Pets
By LAURA FITZPATRICK
It was only a matter of time — a growing litter of online communities for cats and dogs are giving their owners a new way to show off their loved ones
TIME Blogs
Swampland
By Joe Klein
Heather Hurlburt of Democracy Arsenal adds more details to the biography of Daniel Kurtzer, the Obama advisor that the McCain campaign foreign policy apparatchiks are trying to smear.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Today's Top Stories
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Senator John McCain speaks at a town hall meeting.
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McCain's Foreign Policy Frustration
By JOE KLEINWhile Obama moves elegantly through the Middle East, the pillars of McCain's bellicose regional policy are collapsing
LeBron James' Olympic Mission http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1214055407/bclid1342094282/bctid1683827951
The NBA star talks to TIME's Sean Gregory (and shoots hoops with him too), as he prepares to lead America's Redeem Team in Beijing
How Sudan Was Brought to Court
By ELIZABETH RUBIN
Luis Moreno-Ocampo, prosecutor of the International Criminal Courts, charged a sitting president with genocide. But getting to do that was fraught with big power politics
Facebook: Movement or Business?
By JOSH QUITTNER
At the company's annual conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg had lofty words for the mission of his social network. But Facebook still has one thing on its mind: advertising
Berlin Awaits the 'Next JFK'
By STEPHANIE KIRCHNER
Amid record levels of anti-American sentiment, the Democrat will likely get the warmest reception in Berlin since Kennedy
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Swampland
By Karen Tumulty
In the past few minutes, scores of people — some wearing Obama t-shirts and chanting "Yes we can" — have gathered to see if they can catch a glimpse of him.
Special Package
9 Kid Foods to Avoid
Here's a sample of packaged foods parents may be better off avoiding, plus our next-best suggestions for what to buy instead
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Obama: 'We Have a Daunting Task'
By KAREN TUMULTY
In a podcast interview with TIME's Karen Tumulty, the candidate says Afghanistan will be "a tougher job than Iraq"
Karadzic a Big Win for Hague Cops
By SAMANTHA POWER
International justice is often derided, but Samantha Power writes that its recent successes have been hard to ignore
Should Genetic Tests Be Regulated?
By SARAH N. LYNCH
Web-based testing is a hot industry, but some question whether consumers know how to use the information
Judge Limits Hamdan Prosecution
By MARK THOMPSON/WASHINGTON
A Gitmo judge's dismissal of evidence against Bin Laden's driver could bode ill for cases against others tied to 9/11
NBC Tries to Sell Its Late-Night Shuffle
Where will Jay Leno end up? Can Conan fill his shoes? Why does Jimmy Fallon need a Web warm-up? James Poniewozik ponders questions raised by NBC's late-night moves
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Swampland
By Karen Tumulty
As a first-time visitor to this part of the world, I was unprepared for the lushness of Jerusalem. It reminds me of the Hollywood Hills in both the terrain and the weather.
U.S. and Iran: A One-Sided Negotiation
By JONATHAN MAHLERAs the war crimes trial of Osama bin Laden's former driver begins, Jonathan Mahler explains how an uneducated Yemeni became America's most famous detainee
Never Underestimate McCain, But...
By MICHAEL GRUNWALD
The race has just begun, but after a run of bad luck and poor strategy, Michael Grunwald sees the odds of a McCain presidency looking longer
US and Iran: A One-Sided Negotiation
By MASSIMO CALABRESI
Four years of incremental climb-downs by the U.S. have produced no progress on Iran's nuclear program. Secretary of State Rice thinks this time may be different
Breakthrough in Zimbabwe: Let's Talk
By ALEX PERRY
Mugabe and Tsvangirai agree to negotiate, making way for a possible end to the country's crisis. But obstacles remain
Getting Serious About Flood Insurance
By AMANDA RIPLEY
After the devastating Midwest deluge, Congress may require flood insurance for millions of at-risk Americans. But opponents may yet find a way to water down the bill
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Swampland
By Karen Tumulty
I had to go all the way to Amman to finally meet a Swampland commenter in person.
U.S. and Iran: A One-Sided Negotiation
By JONATHAN MAHLERAs the war crimes trial of Osama bin Laden's former driver begins, Jonathan Mahler explains how an uneducated Yemeni became America's most famous detainee
Never Underestimate McCain, But...
By MICHAEL GRUNWALD
The race has just begun, but after a run of bad luck and poor strategy, Michael Grunwald sees the odds of a McCain presidency looking longer
US and Iran: A One-Sided Negotiation
By MASSIMO CALABRESI
Four years of incremental climb-downs by the U.S. have produced no progress on Iran's nuclear program. Secretary of State Rice thinks this time may be different
Breakthrough in Zimbabwe: Let's Talk
By ALEX PERRY
Mugabe and Tsvangirai agree to negotiate, making way for a possible end to the country's crisis. But obstacles remain
Getting Serious About Flood Insurance
By AMANDA RIPLEY
After the devastating Midwest deluge, Congress may require flood insurance for millions of at-risk Americans. But opponents may yet find a way to water down the bill
TIME Blogs
Swampland
By Karen Tumulty
I had to go all the way to Amman to finally meet a Swampland commenter in person.
10 Most Popular Stories of the Week
By Sarah N. Lynch
A global survey finds that Americans are most likely to have tried illegal drugs
2. A New Clue in Predicting Earthquakes
By Dan Cray
By measuring the speed of travel of seismic waves on the San Andreas Fault, scientists discovered an intriguing pattern: the waves slowed dramatically in advance of earthquakes
3. Chess-Boxing Hits it Big
By Ada Calhoun
The curious combination of mental and physical battles is growing in popularity, both as a teaching tool in the U.S. and a bloody pro sport in Europe
4. Beijing Orders Pollution to Vanish
By Austin Ramzy / Beijing
A draconian set of industrial and traffic cutbacks will help clear the skies over the notoriously noxious capital in time for the Olympics. But it's only a quick fix
5. Batman Is Back — TIME Reviews The Dark Knight
By Richard Corliss
Richard Corliss takes an advance look at The Dark Knight and finds it a masterly weave of madness and dread
6. Gore's Bold, Unrealistic Plan to Save the Planet
By Bryan Walsh
The global-warming guru says Americans must replace fossil-fuel power plants with renewable energy within 10 years. But can this "moral and spiritual challenge" be met?
7. Obama: The Half-Billion-Dollar Man
By Jay Newton-Small / Washington
At least, that's what the Democratic Party hopes. But as primary season fades, Obama's not the cash juggernaut he once was
8. The Dilemma of 'Virginity' Restoration
By Bruce Crumley / Paris
Doctors in Europe are increasingly performing hymenoplasties for brides seeking to simulate virginity. But critics say the practice reinforces oppressive religious strictures
9. Do Breast Self-Exams Do Any Good?
By Catherine Guthrie
A new report questions their usefulness, finding that they don't save lives and may lead to twice as many unneeded biopsies
10. Is Florida the Sunset State?
By Michael Grunwald/Miami
Beset by a housing crash, environmental chaos and political turmoil, Florida confronts the death of a dream
Today's Top Stories
Today's Top Stories
Leaving Iraq: Debate Shifts to When
By MICHAEL SCHERER/WASHINGTONBoth candidates, at least for now, seem to be moving closer together on Iraq. Which one will benefit?
How Batman Broke the Record
By REBECCA WINTERS KEEGAN
The Dark Knight beat Spider-Man with a $155 million weekend. The secret: word of mouth plus lots of Heath Ledger
Oxytocin: The Asocial Cure?
By M.J. STEPHEY
It's called the "love hormone," and now some manufacturers are selling it as a shyness remedy. But is oxytocin all it's cracked up to be?
Beijing's Revolution
On the eve of the Summer Games, China capital is buzzing with a hot cultural scene, creative entrepreneurs and a collection of new buildings
The Weemote vs. Wiimote Tiff
By TIM PADGETT
The makers of a gadget whose name is almost identical to the nickname of the videogame system's remote control wonder if their trademark is still worth anything
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Swampland
By Karen Tumulty
The Obama charter plane is spiffy on the outside, with the Obama logo on the tail and "Change We Can Believe In" painted where "North American" used to be. The main Change I Can Believe In (I hope) is the addition of power outlets at our seats.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Today's Top Stories
The Pursuit of Teen Girl Purity
By NANCY GIBBS/COLORADO SPRINGSStriking back against a Girls Gone Wild culture, many fathers and daughters are choosing a much different path
The Week in Politics
By MICHAEL DUFFY/WASHINGTON
A new voter registration study bodes well for Obama and the Democrats this fall, but the growing ranks of independents are still up for grabs
Obama Begins Afghanistan Tour
By ARYN BAKER/KABUL
With violence hitting new highs, the nominee arrives amid tight security in a country now weary of American promises
The Weemote vs. Wiimote Tiff
By TIM PADGETT
The makers of a gadget whose name is almost identical to the nickname of the videogame system's remote control wonder if their trademark is still worth anything
What's Next for the HIV Vaccine?
By ALICE PARK
A large government trial of the most promising HIV vaccine candidate to date has been canceled. Does that leave any hope for prevention?
TIME Blogs
Swampland
By Joe Klein
The message is clear: Please leave, as soon as possible. He may be saying this for local, political reasons, in the runup to the regional Iraqi elections, but he's saying it
Today's Top Stories
India's Nuclear Brinksmanship
By JYOTI THOTTAM/NEW DELHIBy pushing an atomic-power deal with the U.S., the country's Prime Minister has put his government on the firing line
Warming to the Kindle
By JOSH QUITTNER
How Josh Quittner learned to love Amazon's digital book-reading device despite its imperfections
The Dalai Lama's Buddhist Foes
By DAVID VAN BIEMA
What lies behind a rowdy encounter in New York City between devotees of a ferocious Himalayan deity and the followers of Tibet's spiritual leader?
A New Prophet for the Polygamists?
By HILARY HYLTON / AUSTIN
Warren Jeffs is in jail, possibly ill and on tape "recanting" his leadership. Who are the men angling to succeed him?
An Olympic Equestrian Tragedy
By SEAN GREGORY
A champion rider and her pony would have won hearts at the Olympics. But now Karen O'Connor is on the sidelines
TIME Blogs
Swampland
By Michael Scherer
Has the Times ever published a more over-the-top, irresponsible op ed column? Not that it shouldn't have been published: if Benny Morris represents even a small minority of Israeli public opinion, then his view is as newsworthy as it terrifying.
Today's Top Stories
How to Save Afghanistan
By RORY STEWART / KABULAs violence subsides in Iraq, it's surging in Afghanistan. A veteran diplomat and student of the country on what it really needs — and why more troops won't help
11 Must-Have iPhone Applications
The new apps are in the stores. Many are useless; others are buggy. Here are some that make the whole thing worthwhile
Obama's War Zone Guides
By KAREN TUMULTY / WASHINGTON
His traveling companions to Iraq and Afghanistan, two fellow senators and war critics, can help him cut through the p.r.
Nelson Mandela at 90
TIME Managing Editor Rick Stengel narrates a look at the life and leadership of the world's great hero
Dark Knight: Lines, But Not For Tickets
By GILBERT CRUZ
The advent of advance sales has made waiting hours for tickets obsolete. So why does the practice continue?
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Swampland
By Ana Marie Cox
Sen. John McCain's daughter, Meghan, lunched with 'The Hills' star Heidi Montag yesterday. Also, God will someday punish me for making it possible for Montag to think McCain is a fan of the show.
Today's Top Stories
Obama Faces His Overseas Audition
By KAREN TUMULTY / WASHINGTONOn his first trip outside the country as candidate, Obama must show he's in command of both symbolism and substance
85% of U.S. Unhappy with Economy
By BILL SAPORITO
An exclusive TIME/Rockefeller Foundation poll shows unprecedented dissatisfaction — and very little optimism
McCain and Bush's Uneasy Alliance
By JAMES CARNEY
John McCain has defied the President more than any other Republican, yet can't escape his shadow. An intimate look at the uneasy alliance that could cost McCain the election
Cracking Down on Tax Evaders
By BARBARA KIVIAT
A Senate subcommittee prepares to hear about the bankers and their ultra-rich clients who use overseas accounts to skirt U.S. tax laws
Can Britain Save Its Wayward Youth?
By CATHERINE MAYER / LONDON
A rise in knifings and other violence has British politicians looking for policies to combat its youth crime wave — and the social problems that foster it
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Swampland
By Joe Klein
Fred Kaplan does his usual good job parsing the Iraq and Afghanistan sections of the McCain and Obama foreign policy speeches yesterday. But there was more to Obama's speech than just Iraq and Afghanistan.
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