Vol. 170 No. 13
COVER
the rules will have to be rewritten
NATION
their minds for all kinds of reasons. Here are a few of them
ESSAY
Bush has made Petraeus the arbiter of Iraq policy when it should be set by the President
The Rule-Breaking Campaign (Commentary)
Most elections produce a surprise or two. Here is why this one could upend all assumptions
Pen Pal
When the President writes, even fan mail turns into a political referendum
WORLD
His expulsion of a returning rival may signal the endgame for Pakistan's embattled President
Who Killed Madeline McCann? (The Well / Crime)
The parents of the British girl who went missing in Portugal are now under suspicion, but much about the case remains a baffling mystery. A look at the chief unanswered questions
Postcard: Diego Garcia (Postcard: Diego Garcia)
This coral atoll in the middle of the Indian Ocean is a key base in the war on terrorism and, not surprisingly, rarely visited by civilians. Our correspondent is on the scene
NOTEBOOK
Global Warning (Briefing / The Moment)
The latest studies on the planet's health show a world in pain
Numbers
Japan's Leader Resigns (Briefing / World Spotlight)
Milestones (Briefing)
New Clinton, Old Woe (Briefing / Washington Memo)
Verbatim
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Something is killing honeybees in record numbers. Three theories on why
Hyper Kids? Check Their Diet (Life: Education - Fashion - History - Food - Environment - Health / Health)
Research confirms a long-suspected link between hyperactivity and food additives
BUSINESS
The slump in the housing market has no quick fix — and it could expand into a full-blown recession
What Homeowners Can Do (The Well / Business)
The eternal question in response to any market volatility--be it up or down, in stocks or real estate--is a simple one: How does this affect me? In housing it depends, of course, on which rung of the real estate ladder you occupy. Here are five perspectives on playing the vastly changed property game
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Sean Penn and Eddie Vedder talk about age, rage and their new film
Divided (Arts: Movies - Downtime / Tuned In)
A reality-TV flap captures the horror of separating young children from parents--and its appeal
Geography Lessons (Life: Education - Fashion - History - Food - Environment - Health / Fashion)
The coolest designers redefine the idea of American style in an increasingly global business
Downtime (Arts: Movies - Downtime / Downtime)
SOCIETY
Never mind kickball or soccer. Some schools are now getting kids to break a sweat with exergaming fitness centers
No Gifted Child Left Behind? (Life: Education - Fashion - History - Food - Environment - Health)
Forget Morton's Salt (Life: Education - Fashion - History - Food - Environment - Health / Food)
The saline seasoning has gone gourmet with tasty--and colorful--varieties from around the world
PEOPLE
He was born Curtis Jackson, but he made his mark on the rap world performing under his childhood nickname. His third album, Curtis, debuted Sept. 11. 50 Cent will now take your questions
SPECIAL SECTION
Far from Hollywood, actor Sam Neill plays a different part: vintner of star grape Pinot Noir
The Most Exclusive Vintage Is Your Own (Pursuits: New Zealand Vineyards - Make Your Own Wine / Wine)
At this DIY winery, making your personal blend is almost as pleasurable as drinking it