Best Movies, TV, Books and Theater of the Decade
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009TIME's critics pick their favorites from a bountiful decade in the arts
A Report Card on Obama's First Year
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009While the nation's 44th President has not been overmatched, he has not yet mastered the role either. A look at five things Obama is doing better than you may realize, and five things he is doing worse
Critics' Picks: Who Will Go Home With an Oscar?
Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009Early analysis of the 2010 Oscars finds a distinct lack of suspense in certain categories. Who are the front-runners to pick up the coveted gold statues?
50 Moments of 2009: A Week by Week News Chronicle
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009A week by week look at the people, stories and images that defined the past year
Person of the Year 2009: Ben Bernanke
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009The story of the year was a weak economy that could have been much, much weaker. Thank the man who runs the Federal Reserve, our mild-mannered economic overlord
The Top 10 Everything of 2009
Monday, Dec. 07, 2009From movies to scandals, viral videos to scientific discoveries, TIME charts the highs and lows of the past year in 50 — count 'em — wide-ranging lists
Sticking Points on House and Senate Health Reform
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009Senate Democrats and the White House may be celebrating the passage of health reform. But for Obama to have something to sign in the New Year, the House and Senate will have to resolve several key differences
Top 10 Freakishly Specific Lists from The Onion A.V. Club
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009Everyone loves a good list. The writers of the arts and entertainment arm of the newspaper The Onion more than most. In their new book Inventory (Scribner), they've put together a compendium of their most hilarious, obscure and precise lists
Top 10 James Cameron Moments
Friday, Dec. 18, 2009James Cameron's Avatar, which hits theaters across the U.S. Dec. 18, is the notoriously difficult director's first film in more than 10 years. In honor of its release, TIME takes a look back at the best scenes in his epic films
Technology Pioneers Who Will Change Your Life
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009Meet some of the World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers — and the innovations they are bringing to market
Best Business Books of 2009
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009Sagas of Bernie and Ayn. A theory gone wrong. How the mighty fell into Wall Street hell
Top 10 Toy Crazes
Tuesday, Jun. 01, 2010Squinkies — the tiny, squeezable rubber toys that come enclosed in plastic bubbles — are just the latest fad to take over the minds of children. From Tickle Me Elmo to Tamagotchis, TIME looks back at other toy trends from years past
Top 10 Odd Spa Treatments
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009What do you get the spa denizen who has everything? How about a bird-poo facial? TIME looks at that and nine other bizarre beauty treatments
Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Hanukkah
Friday, Dec. 11, 2009The Jewish festival of lights starts Dec. 11. Here's a few things you probably didn't know about the holiday
Who's Who in the Battle Against the Taliban
Wednesday, Dec. 09, 2009President Obama's announcement that the U.S. will send another 30,000 troops to Afghanistan in 2010 has re-focused attention on the fight against the Taliban, and on what other countries are doing to help
Heisman Trophy Winners
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008Mark Ingram became Alabama's first Heisman Trophy winner Saturday night, snagging one of sport's most coveted pieces of hardware and the first for the storied program. Here's a look at TIME's top 10 Heisman winners
Top 10 Disney Controversies
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009Disney's latest animated flick, The Princess and the Frog, is the first to feature a black heroine — but it's still raising some eyebrows. Disney's no stranger to controversy — here are 10 scandals from the company's past
L.A. Auto Show Unveils 2011 Cars
Wednesday, Dec. 09, 2009The Los Angeles Auto Show, which officially kicked off on Friday, is the showcase for a bevy of beauties from the world's automakers, many of them not yet on the production line
Who Will Be Person of the Year 2009?
Tuesday, Dec. 01, 2009Take a look at the candidates and cast your vote
Top 10 Endangered Exports
Monday, Dec. 07, 2009A hotter globe will have a profound effect on how we live our lives — and also on our economies. TIME looks at 10 exports — from Italian pasta to Argentine honey — that are likely to be hit as our climate shifts
Starting Gun Sounds for the 2010 World Cup
Friday, Dec. 04, 2009Will England finally be contenders, or will the USA ruin their chances? Will African teams trip up the likes of France, Germany and Spain? All this and more in TIME's group-by-group analysis of the draw for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa
Top Chef, Meet Biggest Loser
Friday, Dec. 04, 2009How to slim down when your job is tempting other people's palates
Which Are the Best Netbooks?
Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009Netbooks are small, sleek and surprisingly good at putting real computing power in your backpack or briefcase. TIME's staff tested the leading netbooks on the market today, and here's what we found
Short List: TIME's Weekly Critics' Picks
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009Ray Romano does drama, Tom Waits' live album, a new Bing Crosby boxed set, and more.
Top 10 Oprah Protégés
Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009The New York Post reports that Toronto psychotherapist Dr. Anne Dranitsaris could be in line to become Oprah's next media darling, one of many professionals whose career has been made (or broken) by the talk-show dynamo
Top 10 People Caught On Facebook
Tuesday, Dec. 01, 2009In case you haven't figured it out by now, Facebook isn't as private as you might think. Everyone from underage drinkers to White House gate-crashers has been undone by the proof of their misdeeds on the social networking site
25 Authentic Asian Experiences
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009From taking in the towering mountain ranges flanking the Karakoram Highway to a tall, pink glass of air bandung, here are 25 places to go, people to see and things to try across Asia
Where to Find the Best Cyber Monday Deals
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009After one-day in-store blowouts on Black Friday, it's time for online retailers to take their turn with Cyber Monday. Here's some of the best (and most unique) deals to be found, no crowds or car necessary
TIME.com's Holiday Gift Guide 2009
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009Books, music, dvds, games and gifts that give back — TIME picks the best offerings for this holiday season
10 Things You Didn't Know About Thanksgiving
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009While you're preparing, eating or sleeping off your holiday meal, ponder these little-known facts
The Year in Health 2009
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009Even in tough economic times, science doesn't stop. The past year was another in which we got a lot smarter — and maybe a little healthier. Here are some highlights
Holiday Movies: Previewing the Season's Hot Tickets
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009TIME's Richard Corliss previews the season's best offerings and hottest tickets
Top 10 Sporting Cheats
Saturday, Sep. 19, 2009Following Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr.'s revelation that he was ordered to crash his car on purpose at last year's Singapore Grand Prix, TIME looks back at some of the most infamous cases of sporting chicanery
Our Greatest Explorations and Adventures
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009From the Moon to Mount Everest, our list of the greatest leaps and highest climbs in human history
The Copenhagen Climate Conference
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009TIME looks at what's on the agenda for the talks in Copenhagen that begin on Dec. 7
Top 10 Political Memoirs
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009Sarah Palin's new memoir is hardly the first to stir controversy
Five Painless Ways to Cut Expenses
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009Trimming the home budget doesn't have to mean more macaroni and fewer cable channels. Here are five ways to smartly — and painlessly — cut your family's expenses.
The 10 Biggest Oprah Controversies
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009The pioneering media mogul has weathered her fair share of conflict. TIME takes a look back at 10 heated controversies
The Queen of Talk's Top 10 Moments
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009From her infamous interview with a love-struck Tom Cruise to an unforgettable car giveaway, TIME explores the talk-show host's most memorable moments
The 50 Best Inventions of 2009
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009From a rocket of the future to a $10 million lightbulb, here are TIME's picks for the best new gadgets and breakthrough ideas of the year
Tech Buyer's Guide 2009
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009From the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 to monitor-friendly optical lenses, here are 20 new techie gadgets not to be missed
Technology Roundtable
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009Talking about the future of technology is a little like talking about the future of the future. Where do you start? Luckily, we had help from some of the smartest folks in tech — all previous TIME 100 honorees. Strap on your rocket pack and let's go
The Accused 9/11 Plotters: What Happened to Them?
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009TIME takes a look at some of the men alleged to have plotted and carried out the 9/11 strikes
America's 10 Best College Presidents
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009Ohio State's E. Gordon Gee and nine other dynamos at the nation's top schools
Top 10 Outrageous PETA Stunts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez and his wife bare it all in the name of animal awareness. To mark the latest in a long line of eye-opening publicity campaigns, TIME takes a look at 10 of the organization's most shocking stunts
Cashing In on the YouTube Effect
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009Silly videos made them Internet stars. Here's how they made some cash.
Top 10 Sesame Street Moments
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009To mark the 40th anniversary of the show that revolutionized children's TV, TIME presents the most memorable moments in Sesame Street history
Stephen King on His 10 Longest Novels
Monday, Nov. 09, 2009Landing on nightstands everywhere this fall with a monstrous thwack, the 1,000-plus page Under the Dome is Stephen King's third longest novel. In an interview with TIME, the prolific author reflects on his new book and nine of its fellow doorstops.
Ten Races That Have Democrats Worried for 2010
Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009A look at the 10 elections that have Democrats most concerned
Obama After a Year: What's Changed, and What Hasn't
Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2009Mark Halperin appraises the achievements, and lack of them, in the first year since President Obama's election