Vol. 168 No. 14
COVER
Correspondent Michael Weisskopf had his right hand blown off in Iraq. This is the story of how he rebuilt his life — and what he learned from the soldiers who lost even more
The Men Of Ward 57 (Exclusive Book Excerpt / Blood Brothers)
NATION
How new freelance groups are back on the attack
The Netroots Hit Their Limits
Liberal online activists are finding you can't move elections with just modems and IM
WORLD
How Hugo Chavez turned Bush bashing into a global political movement—backed by a lot of oil
The Sound & The Fury
Venezuela's leader talks to TIME's Tim Padgett about why he lashes out against President Bush
How to Save Darfur (Viewpoint)
How the New Philanthropy Works (Viewpoints)
The former President and the First Lady find a common cause
SCIENCE
Every week, five or six wash up on California's shores. A new law to protect them may not be enough
SOCIETY
Playing the game is more popular than ever with teens. Why some moms and dads think that isn't such a bad bet
PRESS
While quarreling about staff cuts, Michael Kinsley writes, the old medium is missing the bigger questions
SPORT
With salsa and smarts, Omar Minaya has turned New York's also-ran into a World Series contender
NOTEBOOK
Punchlines
The Ana Log
Dissecting the Detainee Deal
The Price of a Fatwa
WHAT'S NEXT
Verbatim
Iraq? Who Cares! Say, Is Your Mom Jewish? (In the Arena)
If the Democratic Wave Becomes a Washout
Republicans are starting to look chipper about November, and with good reason
Call It An Axis of Devil
The Great Pumpkin Shortage
Numbers
BUSINESS
Intel's co-founder says health care and energy require "disruptive" solutions
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
show that should have been canceled helped TV into the new-media era
6 Standouts of Stand-up Comedy Come to DVD (Worth Your Time)
From button-down Bob to sexy Sarah, they prove monologue is still a vital art
YOUR TIME
Sleep, Snoring and the Blues (Health)
PEOPLE
From writers to dancers to video artists, they're inventing surprising new ways to tell their tales
10 Questions For Elizabeth Edwards (Interview)
People
TO OUR READERS
LETTERS
ESSAY
Don't blame the models for being too thin. Look to the fat cats of fashion
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
travelers explore at their own pace
A Doctor in the House (Time Bonus Section October 2006: Generations)
Physicians are reviving a bygone practice to keep tabs on aging patients
Retro Revival (Time Bonus Section October 2006: Generations)
Classic candies and other treats help boomers recapture the joy of childhood
Look, Ma, No Cork! (Time Bonus Section October 2006: Generations)
Good wines now come with screw caps, pop tops and paper "bottles"
Life and Death (Time Bonus Section October 2006: Generations)
Author Mitch Albom knocks on heaven's door a third time
Unreal Estate (Time Bonus Section October 2006: Generations)
Now is not the time to count on your house to prop up your retirement