The End of Prosperity? (Cover Story)
A noted historian looks at parallels between this financial crisis and 1929 and shows what must be done to avoid Depression 2.0


How They Failed Us (The Well / Nation)
When Washington tried to spend $700 billion to rescue Wall Street, voters revolted — then watched the markets plunge. Why the public's trust has vanished — and why it may not be coming back

Can Obama Turn Colorado Blue? (Campaign '08)
Republicans used to be able to count on Colorado. But a look at change in one blue collar county reveals why the state may go for Obama

Palin's Pipeline to Nowhere? (The Well / Campaign '08)
Sarah Palin vowed to take on Big Oil when she set out to build a gas pipeline in Alaska. But her uncompromising style has its costs


Anger vs. Steadiness in the Crisis (Commentary / In the Arena)
While McCain blusters, Obama has kept his head. And now he's taking control of the election

Real Patriots Don't Spend
The lesson from the financial crisis? Our frugal founding values actually make sense

Fifth Wheel: Hanging out with Flo Rida (Commentary / The Awesome Column)
What's it like to be part of a rapper's entourage? A little like going to a Jewish wedding. In a Bentley


Postcard From Basra (Postcard: Basra)
As violence subsides across the nation, Iraqis take tentative steps toward normality. An eye-opening tour of Iraq after the surge
 Iraq Journal: The Road to Amara and Basra
Video: Abigail Hauslohner and photographer Yuri Kozyrev travel to the Iraqi cities of Amara and Basra, where improved security is drawing journalists back


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The World (Briefing)
10 ESSENTIAL STORIES

The Page (Briefing)

Bracelets (Briefing)

The Skimmer (Briefing)

The Moment (Briefing)
9|27|08: Atlanta

Milestones

Osborn Elliott: Remembering a Giant of Journalism (Briefing)

Pop Chart

Drawing Room (Briefing)

Robert Redford Remembers Paul Newman (Briefing / Appreciation)
The Sundance Kid remembers Paul Newman: actor, prankster, philanthropist and friend

Dionicio Morales (Briefing)

The Forgotten Plague (Global Health / Tuberculosis)
Tuberculosis is an ancient killer, and emerging strains are deadlier than ever. Award-winning photographer James Nachtwey captures the crisis
 Images of a Forgotten Plague
Video: Emerging strains of tuberculosis are deadlier than ever. TIME photographer James Nachtwey captures the crisis


'Tis the Season of Six-Inch Stilettos (Life / Fashion)
How to wear the new sky-high shoes. And why women do
 VIDEO: The Hazards (and Power) of Higher Heels
As high heeled shoes get higher and higher, TIME's Belinda Luscombe seeks the truth behind the trend


The Klutz's Companion (Life / User's Guide)
If you're looking for the ideal laptop, this one has many cool features — including indestructibility


Surviving the Wall Street Storm (Life / Right on Your Money)
Yes, Wall Street is still a scary mess, but don't resort to putting your cash under the mattress

Need a Loan? (The Well / The Curious Capitalist)
The credit crunch is reaching Main Street. How it might affect you

11 Questions About $700 Billion. (The Well / The Curious Capitalist)
A reader wanted some answers about the bailout. Here they are:


5 Things You Should Know About (Downtime)
Rachel's marriage, Bill Maher's religion and an inventor's obsession

Hollywood Conservatives (Movies)
An American Carol brings out the conservatives in Hollywood

King of the Hill (Architecture)
Italian architect Renzo Piano is changing the face of America, one inventive building at a time
 PHOTOS: Renzo Piano Builds for the 21st Century
TIME architecture critic Richard Lacayo explores the buildings of the Italian architect who is changing the face of the US, one building at a time

Prince In Print (Mixed Media)


10 Questions for Simon Pegg (10 Questions)
The British star arrives in the U.S. in How to Lose Friends and Alienate People. Simon Pegg will now take your questions


The Dish on Green Disposables (Global Business / Small Business)
A start-up hopes that plates from plants will yield profits from the eco-chic

Roche's Rush (Global Business / Pharmaceuticals)
How the Swiss firm is redefining the R&D crapshoot in its quest to land the next pharmaceutical breakthrough

Business Books (Also In This Issue)
Failure is everywhere these days, from Wall Street to Washington. And great flops have a lot to teach us. Also: Stop multitasking and start practicing


Shedding Light
A historian explores the global impact of the credit crisis, and a legendary war photographer exposes the toll of an awful plague


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