McCain and Obama on Patriotism
How the candidates define their love of country may help determine the outcome of the election. TIME asked each for his view of the meaning of patriotism. Here’s how they responded
The Floods: A Manmade Disaster?
Nature was responsible for the heavy rains, but river engineering bears much of the blame for the destruction in the Midwest that followed
Will the Calm in Baghdad Last?
In the Iraqi capital, residents agree that there has been progress. But most worry that it's just a momentary blip
Stem-Cell Treatments for Pets
With owners willing to spend more and more on their pets' health, vets are increasingly turning to alternative treatments
The Incredible, Edible Front Lawn
Amid food scares and environmental woes, some Americans are transforming their neatly trimmed front yards into a showcase for nature's bounty
Give the Gloucester Girls a Break
Cracking Down on Courtroom Tears
Obama's 'Presidential' Press Event
Lethal Injection: A Brief History
Inside a Florida Mortgage Scam
Spielberg's Bollywood Wedding
Why More Men Die in Floods
Christians: No One Path to Salvation
How George Carlin Changed Comedy
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