COVER

ESSAY

The Coping Conundrum

The longer we live, the more important elder care becomes. But who looks after the caregivers?

NATION

40 UNDER 40 (The Well / Special Report)

In an epic election cycle, a new generation of civic leaders is already at work trying to fix a broken system — and restore faith in the process. Meet the rising stars of American politics

WORLD

TO OUR READERS

Attacking Alzheimer's

Our probing special report details promising advances in preventing — and possibly treating — this relentless disease

LETTERS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

American Hero (Books)

An absorbing biography of Mickey Mantle gives a raw portrait of a damaged life

To Africa with Attitude (Books)

The ever contrary V.S. Naipaul takes a look at the end of traditional beliefs in The Masque of Africa

Uncommon Law Wife (Television)

CBS's hit The Good Wife shows that nuanced drama isn't illegal on the big networks yet

Killer Charisma (Movies)

A legendary terrorist comes alive in the grand new epic Carlos

SOCIETY

Home Sweet Hotel? (Life / Cash Crunch)

Short-term rentals are drawing budget-conscious travelers. Why officials are cracking down

The Joy of Cookbooks (Life / Taste of America)

Fall brings a bumper crop. Which ones are worth adding to your kitchen shelf?

PEOPLE

10 Questions for Condoleezza Rice (10 Questions)

Her family memoir, Extraordinary, Ordinary People, has just come out. Condoleezza Rice will now take your questions

BRIEFING