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Vol. 142 Nbr. 6, November 2009

A baby rhinoceros lies between two zookeepers at the Allwetter Zoo in Munster, Germany.

NEWS & TRENDS

Can you believe your eyes? People have manipulated images since before the invention of photography. Today's digital technology has simply made it easier and more common than ever.

MEDIA

Cartoon

How do you say 'cupcake' in Arabic?

MIDDLE EAST

How we got addicted to oil: 150 years after oil was first struck in Pennsylvania, the world is scrambling to find new--and less problematic--sources of energy.

TIMES PAST

'Informing' on the flu: when my flight to China landed, health officials in full protective gear took everyone's temperature with noncontact sensors. Before landing, we were given questionnaires asking if we had a fever or cough, and if we had noticed anyone with flu symptoms to provide their seat numbers. Was I obliged to inform on other passengers?

THE ETHICIST: Life's full of questions; he's got answers.

Is sending more U.S. troops to Afghanistan the answer? 68,000 U.S. troops are currently there.

DEBATE

Juries: is almost unanimous good enough? In Oregon and Louisiana, a 10-2 vote can convict or acquit.

LAW

Read any good 'vooks' lately?

TECHNOLOGY

Should the government tax your coke? Why some lawmakers and health officials are pushing for a 'soda tax' on sugary drinks.

Cover story

The party line.

CHINA

The problem with Iran: just how close are the Iranians to making a nuclear weapon, and can they be stopped?

INTERNATIONAL

The White House: a slave's view: the discovery of a memoir by one of President Madison's slaves sheds light on the role slavery once played in the White House.

NATIONAL

Treasure island.

ENGLAND

Upfront teachers' edition.

Waste watchers.

ENVIRONMENT

Where grads gravitate.

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