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A Team-by-Team Guide to the 2010 World Cup

Get the lowdown on the 32 sides competing in South Africa, all vying to win the greatest prize in sports

Top 10 World Cup Games

As the anticipation builds to South Africa 2010, TIME turns back the clock to reflect on some of the tournament's classic showdowns

Top 10 Celebrity Makeovers

In honor of Willie Nelson's "haircut heard around the world," TIME takes a look at other stars that have transformed over time

The Church Sex Abuse Scandals Around the World

On the eve of a possible papal apology for decades of sexual abuse by priests, TIME looks back at the evolving response around the world

Ready For Summer: Must-Have BBQ Gadgets

The Entertainment of Summer: 76 Things to See, Hear and Do

TIME's critics give you a guided tour of the coming season's new music, movies, books and television, from Futurama to Lollapalooza, Pixar to Xtina

Top 10 Worst Chick Flicks

Sex and the City 2 isn't even in theaters yet and already the news isn't good. TIME takes a look at some other not-so-great films that have been cruelly pitched at female audiences

Top 10 Most Outrageous Eurovision Performances

During this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo, aspiring pop stars will once again take tacky to a new level. From obstreperous drag queens to choreographed vampires, TIME looks back at some of Eurovision's most outrageous performances

Thai Me Up!: Uncle Boonmee Wins at Cannes

Beautiful stars, famous directors and a slew of the coming year's hottest film releases: Richard and Mary Corliss report on all the latest news and reviews from the world's glitziest film festival

Top 10 Sporting Cheats

TIME looks at notable athletic cheaters

Your Thoughts About Facebook

TIME asked Facebook users — via Facebook of course — how they use the social networking site and what it means to them

Field of Dreams For Sale: Top 10 Iconic Movie Locations

Last week, the owners of the Iowa cornfield where Field of Dreams was filmed announced they were selling the property for $5.4 million. TIME looks at the some of the most famous real-life locations in cinema history

Top 10 Long-Running Comic Strips

Little Orphan Annie has been living the hard-knock life for 86 years. On June 13, one of America's favorite redheads pack her bags for good. In honor of the strip's cancellation, TIME takes a look at some of the best long-running newspaper comics around

Top 10 Quirky Local Festivals

In honor of Mike the Headless Chicken, Fruita, Colorado is hosting its annual festival May 14-15. In celebration of perhaps the strangest occasion for a celebration, TIME takes a look at Headless Mike and other quirky, wacky festivals worldwide

Asia's Best of 2010 for Mind, Body and Soul

Our annual Best of Asia guide scours the continent to bring you its finest experiences for the mind, body and soul

Top 10 Famous Stolen Body Parts

French legislators recently voted to return about 15 Maori heads to New Zealand following decades upon decades of displaying the mummified remains in museums. TIME takes a look at history's other notable pilfered remains

Don't You Hate It? Andy Rooney's Grumpiest Moments

60 Minutes correspondent Andy Rooney passed away November 4, 2011 at the age of 92. In memory of Rooney's 33-year career on the CBS show, TIME took a look at some of his most ridiculous complaints

Top 10 Moments from the British Elections

TIME reflects on one of the most exciting campaigns in history, from "Bigot-gate" to the debut of the TV debates

Top 10 College Dropouts

Graduation season is upon us, and everyone from President Obama to John Grisham is delivering commencement speeches across the country. TIME looks at some of the most successful people to never receive their sheepskins

The 2010 TIME 100: The World's Most Influential People

Our annual list of the people whose ideas, innovations and actions are shaping our world

Your Iron Man 2 Character Primer

We've got the 12 most important Iron Man 2 characters, in case of "who's that again" questions your friends might ask

What to Watch for in the U.K. General Election

It's set to be the closest U.K. general election in decades. TIME looks ahead to polling day on May 6, as tactical voting and the prospect of a hung parliament loom large

Top 10 Worst Superhero Sequels

As Iron Man 2 hits movie screens worldwide to mixed reviews, TIME takes a look at the absolute, no arguments, worst superhero movie sequels ever made

A Nerd's Guide to Mother's Day Gifts

You don't need to ditch your "I heart Star Wars" attitude or even break your gadget gift streak to get her something she'll cherish, so we're bringing you a few ideas that might meld your geekery with her fine china — literally.

Happy St. Patrick's Day: Top 10 Drunkest Holidays

The Guinness is flowing freely for St. Patrick's Day — but then again, Americans will take just about any excuse to drink. TIME rounds up the top 10 booziest holidays

Top 10 Protest Songs

In 1970, Neil Young wrote "Ohio," a powerful protest of the May 4 shootings at Kent State University. As America marks that anniversary, TIME looks at other artists who turned their anger into song

Phillies Fan Gets Tasered: Top 10 Tasings

TIME takes a look at other famous and infamous tasings over time

Top 10 Environmental Disasters

As the Gulf of Mexico oil spill shows little sign of abating, TIME takes a look back at history's greatest environmental tragedies

Techland's Picks: What We're Looking Forward to in May

Figuring Out Food Labels

Some food labels are designed to inform consumers. Others are meant to confuse and seduce. Here's a guide to deciphering the most common packaged-food labeling systems, as well as proposed changes to the familiar Nutrition Facts panel

Happy Arbor Day: Top 10 Awesome Trees

In honor of Arbor Day on April 30, TIME takes a look at the the coolest trees

Top 10 Political Defections

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is expected to announce April 29 whether he'll leave the Republican party and opt to run for the Senate as an independent. Over the years, scores of politicians have danced from one side of the aisle to the other

David Chang's Momofuku Recipes

Chef David Chang shares secrets from his New York City restaurants

Malcolm X Killer Released: Top 10 Parolees

On April 27, the man who confessed to killing Malcolm X walked the streets as a free man. TIME takes a look at other assassins, crooks, killers and crazies who were set free

A Practical Guide to Android

Seven Key Elements of Financial Reform

President Obama made his pitch for new Wall Street regulation in New York, but it's still unclear if the massively complex legislation would prevent another financial crisis. Here's a look at the seven crucial areas of the bills

Top 10 Controversial Cartoons

In light of the dust-up over South Park's portrayals of Muhammad, TIME looks back at other cartoons that have caused a ruckus

Top 10 Unusual Medical Treatments

In light of the world's first full face transplant, TIME takes a look at unusual medical procedures and treatments from around the globe. Obviously, this list is not a substitute for professional medical advic

Better Than Pandora: The Most Memorable Sci-Fi Planets

Five Immediate Benefits of Health Reform

The new health reform bill has many Americans confused. Here are five of the most vital immediate benefits of the reform law and what details are still unknown.

Top 10 Religious Relics

As millions travel to see the Shroud of Turin — the cloth that may have been used to wrap Christ's body after his crucifixion — TIME takes a look at the lore and whereabouts of other religious relics

Top 10 NASA Flubs

As NASA welcomes home the crew of one its final shuttle missions, TIME takes a look at the dimmer moments in the agency's history: the canceled projects, the failures and notable mishaps

Top 10 Boxing Matches of All Time

On 17 April 1860, boxing's inaugural "world title" match took place. Though illegal, sporting historians accept that John C. Heenan vs Tom Sayers was the first of many thousands of "fights of the century." Here's TIME's selection of the best ever bouts

Ash Friday: Travel Tales of Woe

As volcanic ash from Iceland grounds flights across much of Europe for a second day, TIME looks at some of the ways people have tried to get to their destination

Health Checkup: Women and Health

Our latest wellness checkup surveys the state of women's health, with a focus on caregiving and heart disease

The Top 10 Hottest iPhone Games Right Now

The Top Contenders to Replace Justice Stevens

Though President Obama is considering as many as 10 candidates, most observers put the odds on his selecting from a short list of established legal minds who will likely deflect inevitable claims that they are outside the mainstream of legal thought

Top 10 Perpetual Divorcees

With the news that broadcast giant Larry King and his wife of 13 years have filed for divorce, his eight-marriage legacy got TIME thinking about other multiple wedders. Here's a look at some celebrities who just can't stay away from the aisle

Top 10 Controversial Popes

As controversy swirls around the Catholic Church and noted atheists such as Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins call for Pope Benedict's arrest for "crimes against humanity," TIME takes a look at history's most scandal-ridden pontiffs

Top 10 Last Laughs

Conan's move to TBS may seem strange now, but if he pulls it off it will be a boost for both him and the network. In honor of the former Tonight Show host's return, TIME takes a look at a other failure-to-success stories