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The response was predictable: conservatives cheered the commutation; liberals deplored it. But among Bush aides, the presidential statement was seen as a fail-safe, a device that would prevent a backtrack later on. Fielding crafted the commutation in a way that would make it harder for Bush to revisit it...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inside Bush and Cheney's Final Days | 7/24/2009 | See Source »

Gates and other Americans eager to see rapid progress in Afghanistan need to know that turning the situation around - even with added troops and money - will require "lasting strategic patience," says Cordesman. Even then, they may want to recalibrate their expectations. "Many aspects of the progress required can only move...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Lowering Expectations for the War in Afghanistan | 7/24/2009 | See Source »

See pictures of the lasting influence of Ayatullah Khameini.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Don't Worry So Much About Iran's Nukes | 7/23/2009 | See Source »

But good looks and 25¢ will get you a phone call. Australia has a higher proportion of naturally rugged men than any other country on Earth, but combined, its two most recent Prime Ministers, John Howard and Kevin Rudd, have the sex appeal of a church mouse. Who cares? Both...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: No Charisma? Don't Worry, You Can Still Be a Leader | 7/20/2009 | See Source »

He made actors around him better. Karl was a habitual teacher who prided himself on making everyone around him understand how to make the whole piece work. That has been one of the lasting lessons of my career.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Karl Malden | 7/20/2009 | See Source »

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