COVER
One Year Ago: The Republicans in Distress (The Well / Cover Story)
Lacking leadership and fresh ideas, the GOP has officially entered the political wilderness. It could take years to find the way back
NATION
Elizabeth Edwards: How I Survived John's Affair (Book Excerpt)
In an exclusive excerpt from her new book, Resilience, Elizabeth Edwards talks about how she coped with her husband John's infidelity
ESSAY
The Fire This Time: Is This Health Care's Moment? (Commentary / In the Arena)
Democrats are preparing another push for universal health care. It might actually succeed
How the Republicans Can Come Back (Viewpoint)
To rise again, Republicans must return to first principles and accept the realities of a new age
Extreme Parenting on TLC (Commentary / Tuned In)
How cable's megafamily reality shows captivate parents and push our social buttons
Do-It-Yourself Heroes
In tough times, the virtues that inspire us are old-fashioned, unglamorous and hiding in plain sight
WORLD
Israel's Netanyahu: Taking a Turn Toward Pragmatism? (The Well / Profile)
Israel's Prime Minister is on his way to Washington with a newfound reputation for pragmatism. We'll see
The Montana Town That Wanted to Be Gitmo (Postcard: Hardin)
With its costly new prison standing empty, a Montana community hopes to lure inmates from the world's most infamous detention center. The town that would be Gitmo
BRIEFING
A Brief History Of: Supreme Court Nominations
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SCIENCE
How to Prepare for a Pandemic (The Well / Science)
The H1N1 virus may be fizzling out for now, but new diseases will always threaten us--unless we strengthen our global warning system
Building a Better Vaccine (The Well / Science)
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Sanjay Gupta on the Vitamin D Debate (Life / Fit Nation)
The sunshine vitamin may help protect against cancer and flu, but how much do we need daily?
SOCIETY
Eating Local Before It's Too Late (Life / Food)
As regional fare gets harder to find, two new books celebrate America's culinary heritage. Squirrel mulligan, anyone?
Rocking Out at Denny's? (Life / Nightlife)
To draw a younger crowd, the chain is amping up its late-night vibe. Drunks welcome
RELIGION
Pope Benedict on the Question of Judaism (The Well / Religion)
As Benedict visits the Holy Land, a look at why his views on Judaism are still causing tremors
BUSINESS
How to Invest for an Economic Rebound (The Well / Economy)
When you rebuild your portfolio, the shape of an economic recovery--V, U or W--is as important as the timing
Here's the Best Way to Save Even More (The Well / Economy)
Need to spend less? Here's the best way to go about it. Hint: It's not just the little things that add up
Recession Bee (Economy)
Here's a matrix of investments that do well, based on the shape of an economic recovery and your age. But don't bet your retirement on any one scenario--diversification works in a rebound too
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Up, Up and Away: Another New High for Pixar (Movies)
Pixar's latest triumph mines buoyancy from the depths of an old man's grief
Glee: A Chorus of Laughter (Television)
The delightful, devilish Glee parodies High School Musical's themes and American Idol's dreams
He Could Not Stop for Death (Books)
Christopher Buckley, son of William F., writes about losing his parents
The Un-Idol (Music)
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The TIME 100 Gala
At our fifth annual dinner, Michelle Obama praised social entrepreneurs, John Legend rocked out, and Oprah toasted her schoolteachers