COVER

Living Under the Cloud (Hiroshima)

The atom bombs dropped over Japan ended a terrible war and persuaded the world never to use nuclear weapons again. Why that legacy is now in peril--and what we should do about it

Young Men and Bombs (Hiroshima)

Oral history: four American men talk about their connection to the Hiroshima attack—and one Japanese suicide pilot tells of unexpectedly receiving life

Photo Essay
  • Hiroshima
    A TIME & Life Photo Essay after the bomb blast
Graphic
  • Rain of Fire
    An interactive look at the Enola Gay and its mission to Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945
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SOCIETY

When Gambling Becomes Obsessive (Behavior)

For millions, the thrill of the bet is as addictive as any drug. Scientists are beginning to figure out why--and what can be done to help

Food: Mmm, Chocolate Bars (Food)

When you've overdosed on cappuccino and it's too early for drinks, there's no sweeter place to meet

BRIEFING

Terrorism in Egypt (Notebook)

Blasts hit the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh and kill dozens

London's Second Wave (Notebook)

Investigators launch a massive manhunt for the suspects in the second set of attacks

China's Currency (Notebook / Speed Read)

Speed Read: What does the change in Chinese policy mean for the U.S. and the world economy?

It's All About the Shoes (Notebook)

The Northwestern lacrosse team flip-flop flap begs the question of footwear in the Bush Administration

NATION

Judging Mr. Right

How Bush's brilliant yet modest conservative nominee for the Supreme Court pre-empted the expected battle. An inside look at the ascent of a judge who walked a careful path to the top

Where He Stands (The Roberts Record)

A look at John G. Roberts ideological stance on the major issues facing the Court and the nation

Serving Up a Conflict

Raucous volleyball games pit new immigrants against old neighbors in a New England town

Trading for a High

An inside look at a pharming party, the newest venue for teenage prescription-drug abuse

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

A Symphony of Her Own (Music)

Marin Alsop breaks new ground in a world of male maestros--but not without a fight

YOUR TIME

PEOPLE

Q&A John Cusack

In Must Love Dogs, John Cusack finds love online. In real life, he's still looking.

LETTERS

ESSAY