Vol. 166 No. 19
COVER
Six million children--and even more adults--die unnecessarily every year. Good people all over the world are doing their best to save them. You can too
Truth Teller (Global Health 2005)
ISHAYA
Drug Warrior (Global Health 2005)
AKUNYILI
Bird-Flu Hunter (Global Health 2005)
GUAN YI
AIDS Whistle-Blower (Global Health 2005)
GUI XIEN
The Listeners (Global Health 2005)
BANG
Nutritionist (Global Health 2005)
ALVARADO
The Laughing Doctor (Global Health 2005)
SOK THIM
Child Saver (Global Health 2005)
BUSI BHEMBE
Motorcycle Riders (Global Health 2005)
COLEMAN
Champion Of the Poor (Global Health 2005)
PAUL FARMER
Vitamin Sherpa (Global Health 2005)
SHRESTHA
Bridge Builder (Global Health 2005)
OKAALET
Efficiency Expert (Global Health 2005)
DARKOH
Medic in Exile (Global Health 2005)
MAUNG
Country Doctor (Global Health 2005)
KINTAUDI
Malaria Fighter (Global Health 2005)
PEDRO ALONSO
Riches to the Poor (Global Health 2005)
Bill and Melinda Gates on why they have donated $6 billion
High Tech for the Low-Tech World (Global Health 2005)
How You Can Help Now (Global Health 2005)
NOTEBOOK
How an Arizona Senator worked to take down Harriet Miers
Arnie's High-Risk Election
A special election in California may prove a boondoggle for Schwarzenegger
Saddam & Co. (Speed Read)
Speed Read: The Iraq oil-for-food scandal
Blogwatch
Punchlines
Verbatim
Numbers
Milestones
Appreciation
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
That's Funny (Time Bonus December 2005: Generations)
Seniors are increasingly taking the stage as, yes, stand-up comedians. And not just for laughs
Go Natural (Time Bonus December 2005: Generations)
Chef Alice Waters urges a switch from fast food to a fresh, seasonal cuisine
Soul Warmer (Time Bonus December 2005: Generations)
Cognac, world famed for its edgy burn and nuance, is ideal for the holidays
Take Them Flying (Time Bonus December 2005: Generations)
Grandparents are learning to close two gaps--geographical and emotional--with one airplane
All Jumbled Up (Time Bonus December 2005: Generations)
Attention-deficit disorder is afflicting seniors too
Red-Hot Grandma (Time Bonus December 2005: Generations)
Giving Expertise (Time Bonus December 2005: Generations)
The new volunteers: more than envelope stuffers
NATION
Bloodied by scandal, setbacks and casualties, Bush is looking for fresh troops and a new battle plan
How Can the President Get Back on Track? (TIME Forum)
Libby: Fall of a Vulcan
How a very smart and very loyal aide to Dick Cheney got indicted for allegedly lying about his role in defending the war
Mr. Fitzgerald Goes To Washington
What explains a man who goes after terrorists and Bushies with equal zeal?The rule of law is only part of the answer
Fitzgerald's Case Against Libby
What Scooter Libby And I Talked About (First Person)
EXCLUSIVE: A TIME correspondent recounts his role in the Libby case
The Perils of the Permanent Campaign (In The Arena)
BUSINESS
for the Red Sox
SOCIETY
the beloved creator of Narnia, became the hottest theologian of 2005
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Daniel Radcliffe was 11 when he was cast as the boy wizard. Now he's 16. He and his co-stars have gone from kids to teenagers in front of millions. What's it like to be raised in J.K. Rowling's world?
Mean Mr. Lennon (Books)
Do you want to know a secret? The Beatles weren't nice guys, says a biography. Ringo, you're excused
Angst Is So Yesterday (Movies)
Playing tortured souls has not brought Val Kilmer the success he wants. New plan: to make you laugh
6 TV Shows Not To Overlook (Worth Your Time)
Some series are better than their ratings. These underwatched gems--old and new--deserve some love
YOUR TIME
Tie Twelve (Style)
Beating Cancer (Health)
PEOPLE
People
Going with the Flow (Innovators / Materials: Forging the Future)
In Search of Good Material (Innovators / Materials: Forging the Future)
Using fiber, metal, plastic and ingenuity, these designers are redefining the fabrics of our lives
Fantastic Fabricator (Innovators / Materials: Forging the Future)
Playing Tricks With Textures (Innovators / Materials: Forging the Future)
LETTERS
ESSAY
Rock star/activist Bono challenges the world to wipe out poverty and disease