COVER
Jay Leno Is the Future of TV. Seriously (Culture)
His new show may seem like the oldest thing on television. But it's a radical gamble for NBC — and a turning point for broadcast
Behind the Scenes with Jay Leno
Photographer Andrew Eccles gets a sneak peek of Jay's new NBC digs in Burbank
Jay Leno's Cover Shoot
Video: Go behind the scenes at Jay Leno's photo shoot for the cover of TIME Magazine. The Jay Leno Show premieres on September 14, 2009
NATION
Can Arne Duncan (And $5 Billion) Fix America's Schools? (The Well / Nation)
The new Education Secretary is pushing to transform the way kids learn. He'll need to face down the teachers' unions to do it
Why Grassley Turned on Health-Care Reform (The Well / Nation)
Senator Charles Grassley once looked like President Obama's best hope for winning GOP votes for health-care reform. But that was before Grassley got an earful in Iowa
ESSAY
Rookie Mistakes: Time for Obama to Lead (Commentary / In the Arena)
If he wants a successful presidency, Obama will need to start taking responsibility for tough decisions
Shaq vs. Joel: An Essay-Writing Smackdown (The Awesome Column)
I challenged the NBA giant to an essay contest — and learned an important life lesson. Shaq's that good!
Twitter Essays
Read Shaquille O'Neal and Joel Stein's Twitter Essays and vote for who you think is the better writer
WORLD
The Home of South Africa's Gender Bending Runner (Postcard: Masehlong)
Caster Semenya won a gold medal by beating women who say she is a man. But she's still a hero at home. Where a gender-bending runner is the girl next door
Documents Reveal British Role in Lockerbie Bomber's Release (The Well / World)
In an attempt to quash the conspiracy theories surrounding Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, Britain and Scotland have published correspondence and other material relating to the convicted Lockerbie bomber's release
BRIEFING
The Moment
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The World
10 ESSENTIAL STORIES
Spotlight: Japan's Elections
Verbatim
Stockholm Syndrome
Among the most troubling aspects of the Jaycee Lee Dugard abduction case is her "strong feelings," according to her stepfather, for her alleged abductor. Victims have a long history of identifying with their captors — and it often keeps them alive
The Skimmer
Book Review: The Death of Conservatism by Sam Tanenhaus
Dominick Dunne (Milestones)
Sheila Lukins (Milestones)
Milestones (Milestones)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Can The Beatles: Rock Band Save the Music Business? (Music)
With The Beatles: Rock Band, plus a little help from your friends, you can be too
Dancing with the Stars: The Tom DeLay Edition (Television)
Yes, Tom DeLay really will be on Dancing with the Stars. Here's the inside story of how — and why
Short List
TIME'S PICKS FOR THE WEEK
BUSINESS
America and Its Deficits: Are We Broke Yet? (The Well / The Curious Capitalist)
How long can the U.S. get away with running giant deficits? We may be about to find out
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Developing Vaccines to Fight Cancer (The Well / Annual Health Checkup)
We get vaccinated against all manner of diseases--except the one we fear most. But that may be changing
The Landscape of Cancer Treatment
As photographer Jeff Jacobson underwent his own rounds of chemotherapy, he began exploring the painfully beautiful scenes where the battle against cancer is fought
Graphic: How a Vaccine Battles Cancer
SOCIETY
Hungry? How About Some Protein-Rich Cotton... (Life / Health)
Genetic engineers have removed a powerful toxin from cottonseed, which is rich in protein
How to Manage Your Online Life When You're Dead (Life / Technology)
We don't leave behind letters and diaries anymore. We leave inboxes and Facebook accounts. But will your loved ones have access to that information?
Tools for the Afterlife
What happens to your online accounts after you die?
Grounds 4 Divorce (Life / Law)
The French take on texting
Crash For Clunkers: Demolition Derbies Hard Up for Cars (Life / Sport)
The cash-for-clunkers program has meant more cars going straight to the junkyard, rather than making a stop at the county fairground
Demolition Derby: Crash for Clunkers
Video: At the Delaware County Fair in New York state, demolition derby entrants crash their clunkers on the muddy track of the grandstand
SPECIAL SECTION
Nuclear Wares (Global Business / Energy)
French atomic power Areva should be thriving in the pro-nuke climate. Instead, it's fumbling
Franchising the Care and Feeding of Grandma (Global Business / Thinking Big)
Attention will have to be paid to millions of seniors. Or you can pay Home Instead instead
A Tree-Hugging Tea (Global Business / Small Business)
In yerba mate, Guayakí found a beverage that restores the rain forest by commercializing it
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