Born in poverty 200 years ago, the 16th President was a self-starter who believed the government had to step in when markets failed. His views on the economy still ring true today
An inside look at the newest entrepreneurs that have broken ground in the global business world today
Actor Christian Bale verbally abuses a wayward crew member on the set of Terminator Salvation and there's audio to prove it. TIME shares some other choice words from celebrities past
Which commercials scored touch downs? Which fumbled? TIME's TV critic, James Poniewozik, grades the players
Michael Phelps is only the latest athlete for whom fame, fortune and free time have led to trouble with drugs
Never one to shy away from a controversial remark, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's demand of a personal apology from Barack Obama is just one of a number of less-than-realistic claims he's made since his election in 2005
TIME breaks down the green energy ideas that can get us off fossil fuels and cool the climate
On the occasion of John Updike's passing, TIME takes a look at the prolific author's most memorable works.
Silvio Berlusconi's latest remark about Italian women and rape is not the Italian Prime Minister's first faux pas. A look at some other regrettable lines
TIME surveys how five countries plan to stimulate their sagging economies
If you've been wondering how the Rio Carnival, an Irish bookmaker or a coffee seller in Hawaii stands to benefit from the 44th President, wonder no more as TIME checks out some money making opportunities
For the 25th anniversary of Macintosh, TIME looks back at Apple's most triumphant moves
Richard Corliss surveys Thursday's Oscar nominations, and makes his picks for who will walk away with Oscar gold
Fiat may evoke unpleasant memories among older American drivers, but it's a much better carmaker today.
With the global economy in crisis, Davos needs to forge a real intellectual breakthrough
As the nation prepares to welcome its 44th president, TIME takes a look back at some of the more memorable characters from 43's administration
Tuesday's presidential swearing-in may be a historic, solemn occasion. But this is the U.S., which means lots of people are trying to make a buck off the big day. With that in mind, here's a buyers' guide to some of the most notable Obama items for sale
As Obama's inauguration approaches, seven icons of the civil rights movement reflect on their progress and setbacks, the meaning of January 20 to African Americans and what King would make of the country Obama will soon lead
At the World Future Energy Summit, some of the most influential people in the renewable energy industry will strategize for solutions to the global climate crisis. Read about some of these new technologies
Two terms, eight yearsand eight significant economic mistakes
Our 43rd President was the first whose gaffes were almost entirely catelogued on YouTube. TIME looks back at the best
As the Sundance Film Festival kicks off, TIME critic Richard Corliss looks back on the best work from the event's 25-year history.
Though police quickly caught Marcus Schrenker, the Indiana businessman who tried to fake his own death to avoid financial ruin, plenty of disappearances remain unexplained
Fifty years after the founding of the iconic record label, TIME takes a look at some of the best Motown performances to be found
The auto show returns to the Motor City, but this time with a focus on electric models, hybrids, batteries and fuel economy
Top 10 Celebrity/Paparazzi Showdowns
The Mentalist: CBS's Psychic Friend
Travel: 9 Deals to Get You Close with Nature
The Hobbit: Out of Africa
Domino's YouTube Crisis: 5 Ways to Fight Back
Joel Stein Contemplates Circumcision (For His Son)
Columbine 10 Years Later: The Evidence
Why the Somali Pirates Keep Getting Their Ransoms
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