COVER
The End of Prosperity? (Cover Story)
A noted historian looks at parallels between this financial crisis and 1929 and shows what must be done to avoid Depression 2.0
NATION
How They Failed Us (The Well / Nation)
When Washington tried to spend $700 billion to rescue Wall Street, voters revolted — then watched the markets plunge. Why the public's trust has vanished — and why it may not be coming back
Can Obama Turn Colorado Blue? (Campaign '08)
Republicans used to be able to count on Colorado. But a look at change in one blue collar county reveals why the state may go for Obama
Palin's Pipeline to Nowhere? (The Well / Campaign '08)
Sarah Palin vowed to take on Big Oil when she set out to build a gas pipeline in Alaska. But her uncompromising style has its costs
ESSAY
Anger vs. Steadiness in the Crisis (Commentary / In the Arena)
While McCain blusters, Obama is keeping his head. And now he's taking control of the election
Real Patriots Don't Spend
The lesson from the financial crisis? Our frugal founding values actually make sense
Fifth Wheel: Hanging out with Flo Rida (Commentary / The Awesome Column)
What's it like to be part of a rapper's entourage? A little like going to a Jewish wedding. In a Bentley
WORLD
Postcard From Basra (Postcard: Basra)
As violence subsides across the nation, Iraqis take tentative steps toward normality. An eye-opening tour of Iraq after the surge
Iraq Journal: The Road to Amara and Basra
Video: Abigail Hauslohner and photographer Yuri Kozyrev travel to the Iraqi cities of Amara and Basra, where improved security is drawing journalists back
BRIEFING
Verbatim
The World
10 ESSENTIAL STORIES
The Page
Bracelets
The Skimmer
The Moment
9|27|08: Atlanta
Milestones
Osborn Elliott: Remembering a Giant of Journalism
Newsweek's Osborn Elliott reinvigorated the news magazine and rekindled America's spirit of volunteerism
Pop Chart
Drawing Room
Robert Redford Remembers Paul Newman (Appreciation)
The Sundance Kid remembers Paul Newman: actor, prankster, philanthropist and friend
Dionicio Morales
HEALTH & MEDICINE
The Forgotten Plague (Global Health / Tuberculosis)
Tuberculosis is an ancient killer, and emerging strains are deadlier than ever. Award-winning photographer James Nachtwey captures the crisis
Images of a Forgotten Plague
Video: Emerging strains of tuberculosis are deadlier than ever. TIME photographer James Nachtwey captures the crisis
SOCIETY
'Tis the Season of Six-Inch Stilettos (Life / Fashion)
How to wear the new sky-high shoes. And why women do
VIDEO: The Hazards (and Power) of Higher Heels
As high heeled shoes get higher and higher, TIME's Belinda Luscombe seeks the truth behind the trend
TECHNOLOGY
The Klutz's Companion (Life / User's Guide)
If you're looking for the ideal laptop, this one has many cool features — including indestructibility
BUSINESS
Surviving the Wall Street Storm (Life / Right on Your Money)
When the financial markets seize up, you've got to pay attention. Here's what to do now
Need a Loan? (The Well / The Curious Capitalist)
The credit crunch is reaching Main Street. How it might affect you
18 Tough Questions (and Answers) About the Bailout (The Well / The Curious Capitalist)
Really good questions and some half-baked answers about the bailout
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
5 Things You Should Know About (Downtime)
Rachel's marriage, Bill Maher's religion and an inventor's obsession
Hollywood Conservatives (Movies)
An American Carol brings out the conservatives in Hollywood
King of the Hill (Architecture)
Italian architect Renzo Piano is changing the face of America, one inventive building at a time
PHOTOS: Renzo Piano Builds for the 21st Century
TIME architecture critic Richard Lacayo explores the buildings of the Italian architect who is changing the face of the US, one building at a time
Prince In Print (Mixed Media)
SPECIAL SECTION
The Dish on Green Disposables (Global Business / Small Business)
A start-up hopes that plates from plants will yield profits from the eco-chic
Roche's Rush (Global Business / Pharmaceuticals)
How the Swiss firm is redefining the R&D crapshoot in its quest to land the next pharmaceutical breakthrough
Business Books (Also In This Issue)
Failure is everywhere these days, from Wall Street to Washington. And great flops have a lot to teach us. Also: Stop multitasking and start practicing
TO OUR READERS
Shedding Light
A historian explores the global impact of the credit crisis, and a legendary war photographer exposes the toll of an awful plague