COVER

NATION

A Soldier's Shame

An ex-G.I. is charged with killing an Iraqi girl he raped--and her family--while his comrades stood by

Common Cents

What's the price of a penny? Higher than you might think

WORLD

The Good Neighbor Strategy

Mexico's disputed election reflects a struggle for Latin America's soul. Moises Naim explains how that could help Bush define his legacy

Transformation is Hard (Viewpoint)

Bush hoped to shake up U.S. foreign policy, but history's odds are against him

SCIENCE

The Intimate Life of A. Einstein (Exclusive)

Letters written during a tumultuous year and unsealed this week offer a rare glimpse inside the heart and mind of the 20th century's greatest genius

Do I Know You? (Behavior)

A condition that causes an inability to recognize faces is socially isolating--and surprisingly common

RELIGION

Reconciling God and Science

Genome mapper Francis Collins is also an evangelical Christian. His new book says that's not a contradiction

BRIEFING

BUSINESS

Redrawing the Cube

Your workstation is going to get smaller, chummier and a lot more hip. Dilbert, take note

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Reality TV That's a Cut Above (Television)

Move over, talentless camera hounds. Shows like Project Runway are turning creative types into television stars

Let's Play Balenciaga (Fashion)

During couture week, the crowd talked football while designers stalked Cristobal

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