COVER
Helping Hands (Asia)
As volunteer relief workers swarm quake-devastated Sichuan province, China turns a national tragedy into a defining moment
UNITED STATES
How the Next President Should Fix the Economy (The U.S. Economy)
Your paycheck is shrinking, gas costs $4 a gallon, and your house is losing value. Here's how to tackle the big issues
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Cookie Crumbles (Books)
A new book examines why Chinese-American food is so different from the real thing
It's a Long Story (Books)
Manil Suri's much awaited second novel is a sweeping epic — and that's precisely the problem
LETTERS
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WORLD
The Big Dry (Australia)
A savage drought has hit Australian grain growers hard. Some won't survive
GLOBAL ADVISER
Antiques: Punk It Up (Design Watch)
Design duo Le Tramac give worn-out antiques a colorful update
Animals on the Move (Great Outdoors)
Across Africa, the annual wildlife migrations are arduous and often tragic. But they also account for some of Nature's great spectacles. Here are five worth crossing the earth for
Louvre Masterpieces Made Fun (Diversions)
A zany new book about the Louvre treats the inhabitants and themes of the museum with impudent charm
Boston 2.0 (TIME Traveler)
After a 25-year makeover, the historic New England capital is getting hip