Afghan Civilian Deaths: A Rising Toll

The US military's air campaign against the Taliban is claiming more and more civilian lives. Can they be avoided?

Conventions Over, Game On

Video: Comparing the major party conventions, TIME's Jay Carney and Mark Halperin see the themes that will emerge as the presidential campaign gets into full swing

Fannie Takeover: What's the Damage?

The giant mortgage lenders are now part of the federal government. Justin Fox assesses the impact, and what the lessons are

Could Florida Survive the Big One?

The next big hurricane could leave the state not merely damaged but in financial ruin

The Battle for Thailand

A political standoff in Bangkok between the government and protesters determined to bring it down threatens the future of Thailand's young democracy

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Cartoons of the Week

From McCain's VP surprise to Palin's sub-par vetting and a trio of hurricanes, a different take on the week's headlines


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Swampland

What Is This Election About Anyway?

By JOE KLEIN

The Republicans are trying to make the election about the social issues of the 1960s, Obama's patriotism, or the "angry left," and I'm finding these attempts to derail the conversation from the actual state of the country really disgraceful this year.

Tuned In

The Return of Entourage

By James Poniewozik

I've watched two new episodes. Is the new season better? Not exactly, not much, not yet. But you can see how it could get good again. And one episode finally confronts a basic question: Is Vince actually a good actor or not?

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THE PAGE

Bill Clinton, Obama to Share Meal

A source says the Democrats plan to break bread in New York this week, when Obama is in town to mark the 9/11 anniversary. Get all the latest political news on The Page

CAMPAIGN 2008

Are Evangelicals Really Sold on Palin?

By Amy Sullivan

Viewpoint: Her anti-abortion credentials are impeccable. But some of her views are at odds with younger Evangelicals

Mike Huckabee: Still a GOP Star

By Michael Scherer / St. Paul, Minn.

The man who came in second to McCain in the primaries flashed his trademark humor in boosting his old foe at the convention

DOWNTIME

What's Hot This Weekend

Baby Mama on DVD, Brian Wilson's That Lucky Old Sun in record stores, T. Boone Pickens' The First Billion is the Hardest in print, and more

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GOING GREEN

Is Global Warming Worsening Hurricanes?

By Bryan Walsh

As climate change heats the oceans, storms will brew more intensely, a new study says — but that doesn't mean we can't be prepared