Detroit's Big Three CEOs

TIME examines the lives and times of the American auto industry's three biggest CEOs.

Prohibition Tales

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the 21st Amendment, TIME looks back at the murder and mayhem of the Prohibition era

Obama's White House

On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama will become the the next leader of the United States — but he won't be leading alone. TIME takes a look at the associates Obama has chosen to join his cabinet and his roster of senior advisors

Detroit-Three Math

Too many brands, not enough sales. How can they survive?

Tech Pioneers

Grass to gas, antibody "kits," smart pills — this year's crop of WEF Tech Pioneers could change our lives

Celebrity Pseudonyms

New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress tried "Harris Smith" on for size. But which celebrities occasionally go by Zelda Zonk or Homer Simpson?

Comeback Albums

As Britney Spears prepares to release her latest attempt to recapture America's love, Circus, TIME looks back at the most notable comeback albums of recent decades.

TIME's Cyber Monday Guide

Whether you're shopping for clothing, housewares, electronics or gifts for your furry four-legged friend, Cyber Monday offers the perfect online deals

Who Will Be Person of the Year 2008?

Barack Obama? Gordon Brown? Michael Phelps? Click through the pros and cons of our finalists for Person of the Year and vote for the candidates you think are most deserving.

Holiday Buying Guide 2008

A collection of the best entertainment gifts to make your holiday shopping a simple task

Black Friday Gifts

A rundown of this year's most popular gift items, from the increasingly popular Blu-Ray player to good 'ole kitchen appliances.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Thanksgiving

While you're preparing, eating or sleeping off your Thanksgiving meal, ponder these bizarre Thanksgiving facts

Weekend Critic Picks

A guide to what you should see and what you should skip — and what you won't be able to avoid

Holiday Movie Preview

A nun, a priest, a lover, a cattle drover, a man who grows younger, a wrestler who won't quit, an interviewer and a former President, a bluesman, a gay activist, a happy couple and a band of brothers. By Richard Corliss.

Presidential Pardons

Nearing the end of his tenure as President, George W. Bush granted several pardons on Nov. 24 — including that of Grammy-Award-winning rapper John Forte. TIME takes a look at some of the most controversial pardons of past presidencies

Biopics

Sean Penn stars as Harvey Milk—America's first major openly gay politican—in Gus Van Sant's new biopic Milk. TIME looks back at 80 years of "Based on the life of..." films.

Female Sports Pioneers

When Japanese knuckleballer Eri Yoshida became the first woman drafted by a professional baseball team on Nov. 17, she joined an elite club of female athletes who have broken sport's gender barrier

The 10 Greatest College Pranks

The eggheads at MIT and Caltech have an illustrious history of upstaging rival schools — and government officials

Conspiracy Theories

Nov. 22 marks the 45th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy by Lee Harvey Oswald — at least, that's what the government wants us to think. A look at 10 of the world's most enduring conspiracy theories

The Year in Medicine 2008: From A to Z

TIME's annual alphabetical roundup of a sampling of those stories gives you an overview of the year behind and a hint of what might be in the one ahead.

The Luxury Index 2008

A complete guide to the people, places and products that are changing our perception of luxury while influencing and inspiring savvy consumers around the world

Audacious Acts of Piracy

On Nov. 15, Somali pirates seized a Saudi supertanker and $100 million worth of crude oil. TIME takes a look at the worst (or is it best?) pirates in history

Secret Service Code Names

The new First Family's codenames have been revealed. How do they stack up against some of history's better monikers?

Worst Cabinet Members

Sometimes those purported to be the best and the brightest are anything but. In the spirit of not making the same mistakes twice, TIME examines some of modern history's less-than-fabulous Cabinet appointments

Unfortunate Political One-Liners

Nov. 17 marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of President Richard Nixon's his famous "I am not a crook" line at the height of the Watergate scandal. Flip through TIME's collection of other devastating political quotes

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