COVER
Can Israel Survive Its Assault on Gaza? (World)
The assault on Gaza, no matter how it ends, will not ease the Jewish state's existential anxiety. Peace, not war, is its only hope
UNITED STATES
High Crimes (In the Arena)
Bush's sanctioning of torture was his most callous, despicable act. It should be his lasting legacy
COMMENTARY
The Case for Bigger Government
Economic recovery will require a massive expansion of public spending. Here's how to pay for it
BUSINESS
Can Apple Survive Without Jobs?
Rumors about the health of its indispensable CEO cast a shadow over the company's future
SPORTS
Nadal's New Spin (Tennis)
Rafael Nadal's unorthodox game has taken him to the top of tennis. Now he's toying with an even more radical move: joining the mainstream
SCIENCE
Minds on The Edge (Psychology)
People with borderline personality disorder are some of psychology's hardest cases. Many commit suicide. But recent treatment advances are unlocking what was once a mystery illness
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Great Performances (Movies)
Acting is a difficult art, but the best actors make it invisible, the better to merge with their characters. TIME pays tribute to eight artists who helped us peer into the souls of mothers, lovers, fighters, truth tellers — the tortured and the happy-go-lucky of 2008