COVER
The Tipping Point? (Nation)
Sandra Day O'Connor's surprise resignation unleashes a battle over whether the high court will gain a new swing vote or a solid-right identity
BRIEFING
A DeLay Acolyte To Stop Serving (Notebook)
Lobbyist Jack Abramoff may be close to selling his popular D.C. hangout
10 Questions For Tony Blair (Notebook)
TIME talks to the British Prime Minister about the G-8, AIDS and Africa
SOCIETY
When to Give Up a Source
In surrendering a reporter's notes, TIME Inc.'s top editor says the rule of law trumps the promise of confidentiality. Where does journalism go from here?