COVER

Sochi's Sixth Ring (Olympic Special / 2014 Winter Games)

Terrorism fears prompted Russia to build a "ring of steel" around the Olympics and guard it with 40,000 troops. For Putin, it's the ultimate test of his promise to make his country safe for everyone

EDITOR'S DESK

COMMENTARY

You, the People (In The Arena)

Obama urges Congress to quit bickering and just get the job done. Like the rest of us do

FEATURES

An Olympic Ice Storm (Olympic Special / 2014 Winter Games)

Two powerhouse coaches will see their bitter feud play out in Sochi

Ski Like a Medalist (Olympic Special / 2014 Winter Games)

When the Games are gone, world-class slopes open up to the rest of us

Kiev Rocked by Violence (World)

Ukraine's capital is shaken by confrontations as the government seeks to steer the former Soviet nation away from Europe and deeper into Russia's shadow

Teen Queen of Slalom (Olympic Special / 2014 Winter Games)

For American ski prodigy Mikaela Shiffrin, practice (and lots of sleep) makes perfect

America's Enforcer Twins (Olympic Special / 2014 Winter Games)

The Lamoureux sisters have stoked the rivalry between the U.S. and Canada

A Troubled Marine's Final Fight (Nation)

When his nation called, Marine Sergeant David Lindley answered. But when he came home hurting, his country let him down

THE CULTURE

Please Pass the Dip (The Awesome Column)

As New Jersey prepares to host the Super Bowl, Joel Stein share some pointers on hospitality

BRIEFING

California Drying (Nation)

The state is experiencing its driest year on record--and it could get worse