COVER

A Monk's Struggle (World / Dalai Lama)

As China cracks down in Tibet, the Dalai Lama faces his greatest challenge since going into exile 49 years ago. Can his message of peace bring his people freedom?

BUSINESS

The Bear Trap (Wall Street)

A collapsing Wall Street bank has to be sold off by the Fed. Why we are facing the biggest money crisis since the Depression

UNITED STATES

Why Obama Has a Pastor Problem (United States / Campaign '08)

The candidate's own critical, questioning road to faith also led him straight to a controversial mentor

SOUTH PACIFIC

Lost No More

Technology and dogged detective work finally locate the grave of the World War II light cruiser Sydney

HEALTH

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Lost in the Shuffle (Music)

The music industry is racing to reinvent itself as the digital age renders its old business model obsolete

SCIENCE

Cosmic Flock (Space)

The solar system is filled with NASA's busy ships — and they're having a very good year

LETTERS