COVER
Tabloid Bites Man (Media)
Rupert Murdoch sacrificed the U.K.'s biggest Sunday paper to protect something more precious — his influence
WORLD
Red State: Why China's Leaders Are Reviving the Legacy of Mao Zedong
Why China is invoking the life and times of Chairman Mao
UNITED STATES
Conspiracy Of Two (Debt Crisis)
Barack Obama and John Boehner met in secret to solve the debt crisis. Can they push their colleagues to find a compromise?
ESSAY
China's New Parochialism (Worldview)
Beijing's favoritism toward homegrown companies hints at a rejection of the West
BUSINESS
Food for Thought: Population Growth Drives Up the Food Price (Megatrends / Food)
Population growth is outstripping food supplies. Unless farm productivity increases rapidly, the cost of food can only go up
SPORTS
Power Shortage
Jose Bautista reigns, but the home run isn't king
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Summer 60 (The Culture)
Six fabulous cities, with 10 seasonal suggestions for each. That's Time's Summer 60. Whether you're already basking in the sunshine, or planning to travel to one or more of the destinations we spotlight, check out the coolest lists of the hottest stuff
LETTERS
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Readers' letters