COVER
God vs. Science (Society)
We revere faith and scientific progress, hunger for miracles and for MRIs. But are the worldviews compatible? TIME convenes a debate
Whose Idea Was This? (Nation)
The Army tries to send a soldier convicted of abuse at Abu Ghraib back to Iraq--to train Iraqi police
NATION
Inside Bomber Row
How America's most dangerous criminals mix with a Who's Who of the global jihad in a Colorado prison
Letter From New Hampshire: How to Stage a Coup, American-Style (Letter From New Hampshire)
Libertarian activists are moving to a state where they'll have maximum clout
The Snow Show (Profile)
He is more pundit than spokesman, really, but Bush's press secretary is getting away with it
WORLD
The Case For Dividing Iraq
With the country descending into civil war, a noted diplomat and author argues why partition may be the U.S.'s only exit strategy
Way Too Much Monkey Business (Letter From Delhi)
India declares war on an unwanted urban dweller. The methods may surprise you
SCIENCE
Oceans of Nothing
A study says overfishing will soon destroy the seafood supply
Health: When Cells Stop Working (Health)
Children keep dying from mysterious illnesses that have been traced to tiny structures called mitochondria
BRIEFING
Tribute: Bob Barker Steps on Down (Notebook / Tribute)
Punchlines: Nov. 13, 2006 (Punchlines)
Milestones Nov. 13, 2006 (Notebook)
Could Red Wine Be The Elixir Of Life (Notebook)
Verbatim: Nov. 13, 2006 (Notebook)
What's In A Name? (Notebook)
What Baker Should Tell Bush (Notebook / In the Arena)
Joe Klein on the memo that the former Secretary of State and co-chair of the Iraq Study Group ought to send to the President
What They Meant ... (Notebook)
Brainy Beasts (Notebook)
Numbers: Nov. 13, 2006 (Numbers)
What's Next: Nov. 13, 2006 (Notebook)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Empress Strikes Back (Interview)
Madonna, facing criticism about her new son, comes out swinging
Movies: Charm Offensive (Movies)
Hollywood aims to please the old-fashioned way in two new films
The Battle For Broadway: Poppins vs. Dylan Plus Grey Gardens and Spring Awakening (Theater)
The Nanny With the Magic Touch is Going to Need All Her Powers Onstage This Fall
Books: How to Write A Short Story (Books)
An old master gives us an exemplary what-not-to-do list in her new book
Books: Drawing Conclusions (Books)
Roz Chast, expert chronicler of small things, has released a big book about life's little humiliations
5 Albums from Country's Classiest Acts (Worth Your Time)
Put a spring in your step this fall with new releases from some twangy greats
Intimate Strangers (Culture Complex)
Movies and television are obsessed with stories about the random connections among casts of strangers
YOUR TIME
Technology: Lego Gets a New Brain (Technology)
Lego has come a long way from the little bricks you might remember
Style: Dark Beauty (Style)
Secret Suppers (Food)
Tired of white tablecloths? Try rabbit adobo in a stranger's home
SPECIAL SECTION
Best Inventions 2006 (Best Inventions 2006)
YouTube tops our list. But the year also brought hypoallergenic cats, wine-tasting robots, solar yachts, solid espresso and more
Web Shopping Guide
Shopping for presents is a big job. Fortunately, the Web is even bigger. Let it make your holidays jollier and easier
Tech Buyer's Guide
High-def TVs? Cheaper. Cell phones? Smarter and thinner. Video games? Sweeter. It's been a great year for all things electronic
PEOPLE
People: Nov. 13, 2006
10 Questions for Ridley Scott (Interview)
LETTERS
Letters: Nov. 13, 2006
ESSAY
Facing Realities
Like Gorby? Don't trust Putin? Spooked by Cheney? Here's why