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Democrats, Forever Changed
By pressing ahead on health care, President Obama is ending a decades-long internal debate within his party-and the Democratic Party will never be the same.
A Very Good War
Veteran and former Sen. Bob Kerrey praises the brutal, anti-romantic approach of HBO's 10-part World War II miniseries, The Pacific, which starts on Sunday.
The Hurt Locker's Greatest Victory
The Oscar-winning war drama provides a timely reminder: America's army is fighting so that Iraqis might live free. Tunku Varadarajan on how far we've come since Vietnam.
The Democrats' Big Gun
John Murtha's call for the U.S. to get out of Iraq made him a liberal hero. But the late congressman's real legacy lies in bridging the gap between the left and the military.
Six Notorious State of the Union Moments
George W. Bush talks uranium, his father describes a "new world order," and Bill Clinton all but waves the white flag on heath-care reform. WATCH VIDEO of six unforgettable moments from State of the Union speeches.
2009 Farewells
From Michael Jackson to Patrick Swayze to Farrah Fawcett, VIEW OUR GALLERY of celebrities who died this year.
The GOP's Three-Headed Monster
The Republicans are divided on how to attack Obama's foreign policy-and some are even supporting him. Author James Mann on the struggle within the opposition party.
Are These Islands Doomed?
After Copenhagen disappointments, VIEW OUR GALLERY of places that may no longer exist at the end of the century.





















