COVER

The Making of a Terrorist (World)

How the lone surviving gunman of the Mumbai massacre made the long journey from a Pakistani village to a bloodstained railroad station

UNITED STATES

The Health Care Crisis Hits Home

When my brother got sick and his insurers refused to pay, he needed help. After a dizzying, infuriating trip through the system, here's how we found it

WORLD

Brazil's New Way

As economies around the globe crash, Latin America's giant is one of the rare bright spots. Has President Lula figured out how to make Brazil work?

LETTERS

BUSINESS

Buying Binge

As commodities prices crash, China is snapping up stakes in mining and oil companies to lock in vital resources

LIFE

House-Swapping (Cash Crunch)

Too scared to buy before they sell, some homeowners aim for a trade

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Hero Worship (Movies)

Can a devoted director create a Watchmen for the masses?

ESSAY

The People's Game

The attack on Sri Lanka's cricketers may galvanize Pakistanis to act against terrorism