COVER
How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live (The Well / Cover Story)
Once just a fad, Twitter is developing into a powerful form of communication. What its growth says about us — and the future of American innovation
The World of Twitter
An excerpt of tweets from some of the most popular twitterers
NATION
The Five Big Health-Care Dilemmas (The Well / Nation)
What shape health-care reform takes will depend on how Congress, doctors, patients, insurers and others answer some sticky questions
ESSAY
The Return of the Hot-Button Issues (Commentary / In the Arena)
Debates over abortion and affirmative action remain dominated by extremists. But sensible positions exist
Jay's Torch Passes to Conan, But He's Not Fading Away (Commentary / Tuned In)
As Jay passes the torch to Conan, he keeps one for himself. But can either hope to unify the audience?
Tickle Me Obama: Lessons from Sesame Street
The first President to grow up with Sesame Street is applying the show's lessons in lots of subtle ways
WORLD
Postcard from Wichita (Postcard: Wichita)
A controversial Kansas abortionist is gunned down in church. But this prairie town grew tired of that culture war long ago. George Tiller's murder won't change that
Can the U.S. Contain Iran's Nuclear Ambitions? (The Well / World)
As Iran prepares for a pivotal election, the U.S. is still having trouble containing the country's nuclear ambitions. Can Dennis Ross change that?
BRIEFING
The World
10 ESSENTIAL STORIES
The Moment
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Spotlight: The Future of GM
A Brief History Of: Bankruptcy
Verbatim
George Tiller (Milestones)
Milestones (Milestones)
Pop Chart
Millvina Dean (Milestones)
LETTERS
Inbox
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Land of the Lost: Delusions of Manhood (Movies)
Will Ferrell's lock on macho infantilism retrofits the '70s relic Land of the Lost
A Night to Forget (Movies)
In The Hangover, gags rule
A Bitter Angel in Showtime's Nurse Jackie (Television)
In Nurse Jackie, Edie Falco is an addict who just might save your life
Meow (Music)
On its hyped new album, Grizzly Bear doesn't roar so much as purr
Grizzly Bear's New Album
Video: The Brooklyn indie-rock band's new album Veckatimest debuted on the Billboard US Top Ten
Short List
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BUSINESS
Are Stocks Still Good for the Long Run? (Economy)
After a horrible decade for investors, some long-accepted wisdom is under fire
Investment Advice
These three money experts give their opinions on where you should put your money now
TECHNOLOGY
The Pre: Palm's Plot to Take on the iPhone (The Well / Technology)
Palm, the company that helped create the smart-phone market, is trying to get back in via the Pre--designed by a former Apple star. There's plenty of intrigue, but can anything really compete with the iPhone?
Palm Pre vs. iPhone
Video: Can the Palm Pre take on the iPhone? Josh Quittner tests one out for answers
SOCIETY
Why Americans Are Adopting Fewer Kids from China (Life / Family)
As more Chinese are adopting and with new restrictions in place on which foreigners can adopt, American adoption of Chinese children has dropped by half in the past three years
Too Fat? Read Your E-Mail (Life / Fit Nation)
A new study shows that simple e-mail reminders can prod recipients to eat better and exercise more
Cow-Pooling: Buying Beef in Mega-Bulk (Life / Food)
Friends and families are banding together to buy cheap, grass-fed meat directly from farmers. Side of beef, anyone?
Photos: Cow-Pooling
RELIGION
Decoding God's Changing Moods (The Well / Religion)
The ancient Scriptures of Judaism, Christianity and Islam reveal a pattern--and if we read it correctly, there may be hope for reconciliation and religious harmony
SPECIAL SECTION
Buying Muslim (Global Business / Marketing)
Firms are discovering that halal isn't a religious constraint--it's a consumer lifestyle
No Souvenirs (Global Business / Thinking Big)
Using RFID, one firm makes sure that sponges don't go home with surgical patients
TO OUR READERS
Technology and Culture
New forms of communication like Twitter are changing the way we relate to one another. It's a good idea to adapt to them