COVER
How China Sees The World (World)
Under an assertive new ruler, Beijing wants to be treated like a world power. But many of Xi Jinping's own people are not so sure about his China Dream
EDITOR'S DESK
The Middle Kingdom's Superpower Politics (Cover)
COMMENTARY
This Is How a Nation Unwinds (In The Arena)
America used to be community-minded. Is it too late to rekindle those values?
FEATURES
Hacking Politics (Nation)
Silicon Valley's young guns changed the world, and with billions in the bank, they are looking to do the same to politics. Their first move: Hire all the lobbyists they can
A Is For Adaptive (Education)
Personalized learning is poised to transform education. Can it enrich students and investors at the same time?
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THE CULTURE
Man vs. Machine (The Awesome Column)
My quest to determine that no computer will ever be smarter, cooler or funnier than me
65 Years of Superstars (Movies)
Six memorable actors who brought Superman to life onscreen
Appy Trails (Escapes)
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Pop Chart
Why I Watch Reality TV With My Kids (Tuned In)
It's become our era's family viewing
Superman, Grounded (Movies)
To save the Man of Steel, a new movie brings him down to earth
10 Questions for Joss Whedon (10 Questions)
Cult-TV-show creator turned movie director Joss Whedon on death, strong women and never feeling guilty
BRIEFING
Basketball Einstein (Sports)
The genius of LeBron
Milestones (Milestones)
Andrew Greeley (Milestones)
Provocative priest
Briefing
Core Rules Are an Apple Of Discord (Nation)
Jean Stapleton (Milestones)
'There's nothing like humor to burst what seems to be an enormous problem.'
Frank Lautenberg (Milestones)
Stalwart Senator
What Rice and Power Mean (Nation)
Interventions at the National Security Council and the U.N.
World
Syria's Civil War (Spotlight)
Mapping the chaos
A Tale of Two Rebounds (Economy)
Why the economic recovery is leaving many families behind