That Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize came as a shock to most people, especially his critics. As pundits analyze the award's aftermath, TIME looks back at the most memorable moments of Obama overkill
NASA has sent two probes on a collision course with the moon in hopes that the impact will reveal signs of water. That's right: water on the moon. A look at some more little-known facts about that pie in the sky
From saving wild mountain rivers in China to measuring the Arctic's icy expanse, from protecting the lush forests of Africa to conducting a feisty online debate, our green heroes are informed by this simple notion: We can all make a difference
The reliably weird The Twilight Zone kicked off its first TV run 50 years ago this month. A look at some of the best episodes
The American Girl Company has caused an uproar with the release of its limited edition Gwen doll who's cute and cuddly and also happens to be homeless. TIME takes a look at some of the other toys that have made jaws drop
A weekly guide to what you should see, what you should skip and what you won't be able to avoid
As the CDC prepares to launch its vaccine program, here's a primer
Smart cars, organic farming, sustainable energy these are all areas that we explore in our second TIME 100 roundtable. Three of our honorees talked with editor Rick Stengel about the future of the green revolution
They're not really a committee some of these people can get fairly crosswise with one another but if Detroit is going to turn itself around, it'll happen because of the efforts of these locals and many others like them
A look back at what brought this iconic American city to its knees
On Sept. 16, Fox broadcaster Ernie Anastos joked around with weatherman Nick Gregory on live television and accidentally told him to go (bleep) a chicken. In honor of Arnastos' verbal mishap, TIME takes a look at previous newscaster slip-ups and meltdowns
With flu season beginning early this year, here's how you can navigate the fall and winter ahead
Following Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr.'s revelation that he was ordered to crash his car on purpose at last year's Singapore Grand Prix, TIME looks back at some of the most infamous cases of sporting chicanery
To mark the 25th anniversary of The Cosby Show, TIME picks the 10 most memorable fathers in TV history
The new Cowboys Stadium joins an impressive roster of recent innovative stadium designs worldwide. Here are the five best
Dan Brown, whose latest novel The Lost Symbol hits stores Sept. 15, is the undisputed king of airplane books. But who else makes the list? Hudson Booksellers shared a list of their top 10 bestsellers over the past five years
The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers one year ago marks the beginning of a wild, hair-raising year for investors and regulators. Here's a look at how the biggest players are faring.
Interrupting country star Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video at the MTV Video Music Awards was just what you might have expected from Kanye West. TIME looks back at the famously cocky rapper's most out-there stunts
How companies big and small, old and new and consumers too are changing the world
Coping with bills due, dreams deferred and the need to plot a new life, read how some Americans are facing the prospect of long-term unemployment
Which quarterback will come out on top? Is the end in sight for the salary cap? And will Terrell Owens keep smiling all season long? TIME tells you what to watch for this year in the NFL
Twelve innovative entrepreneurs who are keeping their industry rigorous and relevant in changing times
TIME's arts critics round up the autumn's most anticipated movies, books, TV shows, albums and exhibits
In honor of the long-awaited The Beatles: Rock Band release and the band's digitally remastered studio albums, TIME explores some of the lesser-known facts about the Fab Four
A group of Miami men who plotted to blow up the Sears Tower face federal sentencing on Sept. 7, despite an admission from federal authorities that the men were so incompetent that the plan had little chance of ever reaching fruition