COVER
Typhoon Strikes With Nature's Hammer (The Philippines)
The most powerful storm on record pulverizes the Philippines, killing thousands. Now survivors struggle to pick up the pieces
COMMENTARY
Zakaria: No Nuke Deal? Don't Just Blame Tehran (Worldview)
Right now, the main hurdles to an agreement come from other quarters
VIEWPOINT
One Cheer for Ireland
The first of the euro zone's debt-laden countries is about to exit its bailout. Why it's too soon to celebrate
SPECIAL SECTION
The 25 Best Inventions of the Year
SOCIETY
Suicide in America: The People who Answer the Phone (Mental Health)
Suicide rates are rising across the country. Can the voice on the other end of this line help?
PHOTO ESSAY
Stephen Wilkes Captures More Than a Moment
A lot can happen between sunrise and sunset, especially when the "Day to Night" creator is behind the camera
UNITED STATES
John F. Kennedy's Assassination and the Conspiracy Industry
Fifty years later, doubts endure. Here's why the case will never be closed