Posthumous Film Roles
Friday, Nov. 07, 2008In honor of Bernie Mac's last performance, in Soul Men, TIME looks back at the most memorable posthumous movie performances of all time.
Four Steps to Ending the Foreclosure Crisis
Friday, Nov. 07, 2008As Washington wrangles over a housing fix, evidence grows that there's a way to succeed
World Leaders React to Obama's Win
Tuesday, Nov. 04, 2008Obama's victory generates new hope — and greater expectations
Who Will Obama Pick as Treasury Secretary?
Wednesday, Nov. 05, 2008It may be President-elect Obama's most important early decision
Presidential Losers
Wednesday, Nov. 05, 2008There's no second place in American politics, but there's often a second life. TIME takes a look at what happened to some of history's most famous runners-up
Obama's Agenda: Get America Back on Track
Wednesday, Nov. 05, 2008You don't hoard political capital in a crisis. Here are five steps that would help get America back on track
10 Things That Never Happened in a Campaign Before
Wednesday, Nov. 05, 2008A black nominee. A presidential spouse on the trail. This campaign created more firsts than any other in U.S. history.
Which Stocks Could Soar in an Obama Presidency?
Monday, Nov. 03, 2008If Barack Obama wins, investors are already trying to scope out what industries and companies might be the growth sectors
10 Elections That Changed America
Wednesday, Nov. 05, 2008Sure, the outcome is remarkable. But how will the '08 campaign hold up to history? Can any President shape a country like Lincoln? Save the U.S. like F.D.R.? From Washington to (surprise?) McKinley to Bush 43, these winners left an indelible legacy.
50 Best Inventions 2008
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008From a genetic testing service to an invisibility cloak to an ingenious public bike system to the world's first moving skyscraper — here are TIME's picks for the top innovations of 2008
Top 10 Oddball Election Indicators
Monday, Nov. 03, 2008Who's got the best record of predicting election results? Forget the pundits. TIME takes a look at 10 strange (but sometimes true) presidential election predictors
By Alyssa Fetini and Frances Romero
Top 10 Ballot Measures
Monday, Nov. 03, 2008Voters may need to bring study guides into the booth with them on Election Day. Thanks to well-funded and persistent special interest groups, about 150 ballot initiatives and propositions are up for consideration in more than 30 states
Top 10 Campaign Video Moments
Monday, Nov. 03, 2008From live cable news broadcasts to e-mailed YouTube links, a look at the most unforgettable video from the 2008 campaign
The Next President's First Five Things To Do
Monday, Nov. 03, 2008In 24 hours, either Barack Obama or John McCain will quickly turn to taking over the most powerful government on earth. So what does the winner do first?
Top 10 Haunted Places
Friday, Oct. 31, 2008From war-torn battlefields to creaky mansions and ghostly ships, TIME looks at the lore behind the world's most haunted places
Top 10 Actors Turned Politicians
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008Saturday Night Live alum Al Franken is fighting to become Minnesota's next Senator, but he's far from the first person to turn celebrity into a run for office
Top 10 Shameless Sarah Palin Spoofs
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008How on earth did YouTube get by before Alaska governor Sarah Palin was tapped as the Republican vice-presidential candidate? TIME surveys the cream of the spoofs crop
Moments to Remember
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008Yes, it was an unforgettable political campaign. But what people recall most depends on whom you ask. A gallery of voices on the legacies of Campaign 2008
The Candidates on the Issues
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008Much has been written about the differences between McCain and Obama, but the race remains a contest of issues. Here are side-by-side comparisons of both candidates on seven key issue, in their own words.
Top 10 Fringe World Titles
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008With the 7th annual Rock Paper Scissors World Championship playing out Oct. 25 in Toronto, TIME takes a look at some of the strangest championships in the wide world of sports
Breast Cancer: The Latest Medical Advances
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008The latest research helps turn thousands of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors
Fashionable Travelers Pick Their Favorites
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008Stylish jet setters dish their best tips, from a chef's preferred city for food (Bologna) to Claridge's most loved concierge (Martin)
Remembering the Great Depression
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008With the outlook gloomy for the U.S. economy, TIME takes a look back at what it was like during some of the nation's darkest days — through the eyes of those who were there
Top 10 World Series Moments
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008From flawless pitching performances to titanic home runs (and a misplayed ground ball), TIME has your bases covered on this tour of October's greatest moments
7 Things That Could Go Wrong on Election Day
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008When 130 million people vote, what do they get? Long lines, ID checks and court challenges. A guide to the potential chaos on November 4
Top 10 Longest Sequel Gaps
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008John Updike's The Widows of Eastwick arrives almost a quarter century after its predecessor. Yet it ranks relatively low on the list of all-time greatest waits for sequels. TIME rounds up the longest hiatuses in cinematic and literary history.
Top 10 Worst Video-Game Movies
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008TIME's look at the 10 worst console-to-screen adaptations is like shooting fish in a barrel with a plasma cannon.
Who is Next in Line for Sainthood?
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008Which religious leaders are most likely to achieve sainthood over the next few years?
Top 10 Performing Politicians
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008Orrin Hatch, the Mormon Senator from Utah, has released a festive holiday song — about Hanukkah. From Richard Nixon's piano-playing to Janet Reno's soul singing, here's some more of American leadership's greatest musical hits
Financial Advice From the Pros
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008Financial pros offer their advice on five different situations
Will the Netroots Sink a Microsoft Dem?
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008Believe it or not, the 2008 election isn't only about the White House. Many critical House and Senate seats are up for grabs as well. Here's a guide to the most crucial races
How America Decides
Thursday, Oct. 09, 2008The candidates are jockeying to get their messages across. But which ones sink in, and which ones fizzle? How do you ultimately decide? A TIME survey of American attitudes on the eve of a historic election yields some surprising answers
Top 10 CIA Movies
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008Ever notice how movies almost always make the Central Intelligency the bad guy? Ridley Scott's new Body of Lies is no different. TIME looks back at some of the most memorable flicks starring the secretive organization
Top 10 Golden Parachutes
Thursday, Oct. 09, 2008As outcry grows over executives who reap millions in severance bonuses in the face of their companies' downfalls and bail-outs, TIME takes a look at other golden parachutes — and the people who opened them
Hollywood's Best Dog Movies
Tuesday, Oct. 07, 2008In honor of the latest hound flick to become a box office hit — Beverly Hills Chihuahua grossed $29 million over the weekend — TIME takes a look back at film history's most memorable dog adventures
Financial Crisis Buzzwords
Monday, Oct. 06, 2008From Naked Shorts to TED Spreads, a quick primer on the jargon that has emerged from the recent financial crisis
Finding God on YouTube
Sunday, Oct. 05, 2008Faith leaders of all flavors have discovered the video pulpit
Great Depression 2.0: Tracing the Meltdown
Thursday, Oct. 02, 2008The housing bubble burst. Wall Street collapsed. Now the aftershocks are radiating throughout Main Street. TIME explores how this initially insular financial crisis went national.
Top 10 Famous Disappearances
Thursday, Oct. 02, 2008While Jaycee Lee Dugard has been reunited with her family after being abducted 18 years ago, plenty of disappearances remain unexplained. A look at 10 of the most infamous
VP Debate Moments
Wednesday, Oct. 01, 2008As Sarah Palin and Joe Biden prepare for their first showdown, TIME presents the moments, mistakes and milestones of vice-presidential debate history
TV's Sputtering Spin-Offs
Wednesday, Oct. 01, 2008TIME looks back at the most absurd, ill-planned and disastrous TV-show spawn of the past few decades
Wall Street's Worst Days
Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008The largest one-day point drops in Dow Jones history
Removing the N Word from Huck Finn: Top 10 Censored Books
Sunday, Sep. 28, 2008As publishers print a new version of Mark Twain's classic The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn without racial slurs, TIME takes a look at other books that have been bowdlerized
Top 10 Paul Newman Films
Sunday, Sep. 28, 2008Paul Newman, the great actor and humanitarian, died at the age of 83. Richard Corliss looks back through his most memorable movie roles
America: Conquerer of the Global Menswear Market
Monday, Sep. 29, 2008New, exciting designers like Tom Ford take inspiration from their own sartorial needs rather than an idealized fantasy of what they should be wearing
Heroes of the Environment 2008
Thursday, Sep. 25, 2008The political leaders, entrepreneurs, activists and scientists leading the fight to save our planet
Memorable Debate Moments
Thursday, Sep. 25, 2008From gaffes to zingers, TIME looks back at the debate lines that changed the presidential race
Top 10 Fictional Cars
Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2008In honor of NBC's new Knight Rider remake, TIME takes a look at entertainment's best automobiles and why we wish they really existed
21 Ways You Can Serve America
Thursday, Sep. 11, 2008A call goes out with 21 ways you can give back and pay it forward to current and future stewards of the country