COVER

Confidence Woman (Society / Workplace)

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg is on a mission to change the balance of power. Why she just might pull it off

UNITED STATES

Return to Sender (Afghanistan Pullout)

The buildup in Afghanistan lasted 12 years. With 22 months left, can the U.S. get its equipment out in time?

COMMENTARY

A Time to Think Big (In the Arena)

The country faces grave challenges. So why do Jeb Bush and Barack Obama spend so much time on small-bore maneuvers?

WORLD

THE CULTURE

ESSAY

It's Gone Viral

Ten years after SARS, the world has learned to contain contagion faster — but disease can spread faster too

LETTERS

Papal Resignation (Inbox)

Battle at the Bolshoi; Italian Politics; Asteroids and Fighter Jets; Trade Wars