Vol. 170 No. 5
COVER
Withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq won't end the war. But if done right, it could save American lives, contain the violence and restore U.S. credibility. Here's why
Who Lost Pakistan? (The Well / World: Pakistan)
Why a key U.S. ally in the war on terrorism is letting al-Qaeda get stronger
NATION
Some newly elected House Democrats are in a political no-man's land back home, drawing fire from both sides
ESSAY
So maybe they can pocket a few extra billions. Is that more important to them than their reputation?
Joe Biden's Quest (Commentary)
You'd think the guy who has devoted his campaign to Iraq would be rewarded. That's not how it works
I Confess, I Want Latin
Even for a young, progressive Catholic, the ancient rites have a powerful allure
WORLD
A new book alleges that Jim Morrison died in sordid circumstances, but the fans who have long made a shrine of his tomb are unfazed. The endless vigil at an American icon's grave
SOCIETY
A new sanctuary movement, which puts undocumented immigrants in protective custody, may revive the religious left
NOTEBOOK
Why we love U.K. tabloid royalty and why they love us back
(People)
Dashboard (Briefing)
Milestones (Briefing)
Verbatim
Numbers
LETTERS
BUSINESS
Years of low-interest lending allowed U.S. consumers to run up debt. But they can no longer borrow their way out of trouble
The Price of Anonymity (Life: Religion - Technology - Medicine - Fashion / TECHNOCULTURE)
When you post on the Internet, no one knows if you're a ceo or just an average Joe. Is that bad?
HEALTH & MEDICINE
What science can learn from the first generation of kids to beat childhood cancer
Painting Tumors (Life: Religion - Technology - Medicine - Fashion / Medicine)
A new technique coats cancers for easy identification
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The full-coverage swimsuit for Muslim women — nicknamed the Burqini — is taking off with secular swimmers too
Travolta's Latest Comeback (Movies)
Whoa, Who's That Kid? (Arts: Movies - Books - Downtime)
Elijah Kelley jumps out of Hairspray like a jitter off a bug
The Most Famous American Writer You Never Heard Of (Arts: Movies - Books - Downtime / Books)
Douglas Kennedy is a worldwide best seller. Oh, except here
(Arts: Movies - Books - Downtime / Downtime)
What you should see, what you should skip and what you won't be able to avoid
It's Ladies' Fight (The Well / Sport)
Ultimate fighting is crude, vicious and bloody--no wonder it's outdrawing boxing. Now a group of women athletes are looking for a good brawl and a better payday
PEOPLE
The father of modern video gaming, he created iconic characters like Mario and Donkey Kong. His latest big hit is the Nintendo Wii game system. Shigeru Miyamoto will now take your questions
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
You quit the corporate rat race for your own shop. But how do you stop running?
The Cult of Committee (Global Business: Top Business Teams - Work-life Balance - Private Equity / Power Teams)
Dodge & Cox lays waste to the notion that individuals make better investing decisions than groups
A Private-Equity Peak? (Global Business: Top Business Teams - Work-life Balance - Private Equity / Finance)
Deal jumping is just one indicator that the hottest buyout cycle in history is losing steam