The noted chronicler of U.S. military history explores the thoughts of a fictional Confederate fighter as he prepares his troops for Pickett’s Charge
The ZIP Code Turns 50
It took an ad campaign to sell Americans on its value
Nineteen Firefighters Perish as Blaze Sweeps Central Arizona
The 2,000-acre wildfire, which has forced hundreds from their homes in the Peeples Valley and Yarnell communities, is the biggest loss of firefighters in more than 80 years
The Stars Come Out For Pride Month
In an historic time for gay rights, celebrities, politicians and athletes showed their support at Pride celebrations around the country.
L.A.’s Villaraigosa Leaves Office Popular, Accomplished—And Patting His Own Back
The city’s first Hispanic mayor in modern times made progress on transportation, energy and public safety during a debilitating economic downturn. What will he do next?
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Shooting War
Reporters go off to war seeking knowledge yielding understanding, and strive to share both.
Photographers do, too. But sometimes their most ambitious work revels in ambiguity.
The Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, …
Discussion: Inside the Rise of America’s Temp Towns
In collaboration with ProPublica, TIME published an in-depth investigation into the booming temp industry, as it replaces a growing number of blue-collar jobs across the country. Roughly 2.7 million temp workers are currently employed in the U.S—a sector that’s “roaring back 10 times faster than private-sector employment as a …
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Great SEALs of the United States…
…are slated to get bonuses of up to $160,000 for re-enlisting, according to the Navy.
These aren’t for rookies, but for the cream of the crop: SEALs who have been in uniform for at least 18 years. Contrary to public …
Genetic Test Could Predict Which Kids Will Have Lasting Asthma Symptoms
Half of children with asthma will continue to suffer from the respiratory disorder as adults, and a new genetic test could reveal who remains at risk past childhood
Obama’s ‘Ugly American’ Dilemma
Restoring America’s reputation abroad is easier said than done
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War…On the Installment Plan
Every once in awhile you come across a Pentagon contract announcement, like this one Thursday, that reminds you that while the wars may be all but over, we’ll be paying for them for a long time:
Medical Center Orthotics and …
Atlantic City’s Next Big Bet: Legalized Online Gambling
Business has been on the decline in Atlantic City casinos for six years and running. To stop the bleeding, casinos are betting big on online gaming—an option that, of course, gives gamblers an easy way to avoid Atlantic City entirely.
Voyager I: On the Solar System’s Exit Ramp
A new study reveals just how close humanity is to being an interstellar species