COVER
The End of Cowboy Diplomacy (World)
Why the Bush Doctrine no longer guides the foreign policy of the Bush Administration
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
How to Curb North Korea
Threats and diplomacy have failed to curb Kim Jong-il
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
Einstein: In His Own Words
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
A Taste of Stardom (Notebook / Raise Your Glass)
You Can't Beat The Real Thing (Notebook / Speed Read)
Talking Points: Jul. 17, 2006 (Notebook)
A Place for the Kids of War (Notebook)
Punchlines: Jul. 17, 2006 (Punchlines)
Delay Redux? (Notebook)
Numbers: Jul. 17, 2006 (Numbers)
Milestones Jul. 17, 2006 (Notebook)
Verbatim: Jul. 17, 2006 (Notebook)
Facebook and the Election (Notebook)
Politicians look for help online with the popular networking site facebook.com
Wage-ing Battle (Notebook)
Update: Jul. 17, 2006 (Notebook)
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
Finding a Way Forward (Music)
Let's Play Balenciaga (Fashion)
During couture week, the crowd talked football while designers stalked Cristobal
5 Gut-Busting Comedy Skit Collections On DVD (Worth Your Time)
From dead parrots to odd ducks, these sets will have you in sketches
YOUR TIME
Health: More Than Just A Little Chunky (Health)
Who's Got Your Number? (Money)
PEOPLE
People
10 Questions For Katharine Jefferts Schori (Interview)
LETTERS
Letters: Jul. 17, 2006
ESSAY
Nothing to Laugh About
When a movie mixes special effects and comedy, comedy loses. Audiences too