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Could This Be the World's Oldest Koran?

The manuscript's writer almost certainly lived in the time of Muhammad, experts believe

By Alissa Greenberg July 22, 2015

Welcome to the TIME Vault: Our New Digital Archive

Our magazine archive is getting a brand-new home

By Lily Rothman November 12, 2014

9 Essential Berlin Wall Stories

As the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall approaches, look back at its history from beginning to end

By Lily Rothman November 7, 2014

What We Can Learn From Nellie Tayloe Ross, America's First Female Governor

Not much has changed for women in politics since 1924

By Charlotte Alter November 4, 2014

Hey, Reddit: You're Not All That Far Off

A popular Reddit thread has solicited possible TIME cover lines for the next 500 days — and some submissions aren't too far from reality

By Elizabeth Ferrao and Lily Rothman October 1, 2014

Joan Rivers Joked About Death — Along With Everything Else

The legendary comedian was "an unindexed handbook on how to be neurotic about practically everything"

By Lily Rothman September 4, 2014

Meet Clint Youle, One of the World's First TV Weathermen

Sunny, with a chance of groundbreaking television

By Samantha Grossman September 3, 2014

Job Corps Celebrates 50 Years

The little-known program has helped more than 2 million find jobs since its founding

By Justin Worland August 30, 2014

What Richard Nixon's Impeachment Looked Like

As Obama impeachment chatter continues, Nixon's resignation hits its 40th anniversary

By Joan E. Greve August 5, 2014

Cuban Evolution

In the twilight of the Castro era, change brings as much skepticism as hope

By Pico Iyer July 8, 2013

The Angelina Effect

Her preventive mastectomy raises important issues about genes, health and risk

By Alice Park May 27, 2013

The Unofficial Story of the al-Qaeda 14

Their torture by the CIA was wrong--in more ways than you might think

September 18, 2006

Inside the Interrogation of Detainee 063

EXCLUSIVE: To get the '20th Hijacker' to talk, the U.S. used a wide range of tactics. A secret log reveals the first documented view of how Gitmo really works

By Adam Zagorin and Michael Duffy June 20, 2005

Destiny's Adult

She sings. She writes. She's gorgeous. She may even be able to act. But with her solo debut, all Beyoncé Knowles wants to do is grow up

By Josh Tyrangiel / Los Angeles June 30, 2003

In Praise of Laziness

Sure, summer is over, but that's no reason to become a working stiff again

By Garrison Keillor September 10, 2001

Four-Wheel Expertise

You are getting a free preview of a TIME Magazine article from our archive. Many of our articles are reserved for subscribers only. Want access to more subscriber-only content, click here to subscribe. Nobody laughs...

June 25, 2000

Television: Capital Ideas

A speechwriter's--sorry, scriptwriter's--D.C. series

By James Poniewozik October 4, 1999

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

Floating, stinging, punching, prophesying, he transformed his sport and became the world's most adored athlete

By George Plimpton June 14, 1999

Kinder, Gentler—And In The Lead

After a family crisis and religious conversion, Jeb Bush is back in the running for Governor of Florida

By S.C. Gwynne/Miami June 8, 1998

He Called Me Ellen Degenerate?

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By Bruce Handy / Los Angeles April 14, 1997

Blood on the Mat

The killing of an Olympic gold medalists suggest that John du Pont, patron of wrestling, was no angel

By John Greenwald February 5, 1996

Friends and Layabouts

In the new, post-Seinfeld sitcom world, twentysomethings spend most of their time practicing the art of indolence

By Richard Zoglin March 20, 1995

A Blast to the Heart

With his vast, enthralling Pulp Fiction, director Quentin Tarantino gives Hollywood a welcome jolt

By Richard Corliss October 10, 1994

Like Nothing on Earth

David Lynch's Twin Peaks may be the most original show on TV

By Richard Zoglin April 9, 1990

Freedom! The Berlin Wall

The Wall crumbles overnight, Berliners embrace in joy and a stunned world ponders the consequences

By George J. Church November 20, 1989

Sandwiches: Eating From Hand to Mouth

Adaptable, efficient and delicious, they suit the national style

By Mimi Sheraton June 16, 1986

The Seeds of Success

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By TIME Staff February 15, 1982

Crazy Over Cats

Love 'em or hate 'em, they are a national mania

By J.D. Reed December 7, 1981

STAR WARS The Year's Best Movie

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May 30, 1977

The Fateful Vote to Impeach

Read TIME's Aug. 5, 1974, cover story about the Nixon impeachment

By TIME Staff August 5, 1974

Read the TIME 1970 Cover Story: 'Some Are More Yossarian Than Others'

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June 15, 1970

Death and Transfiguration

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March 5, 1965

"On the Fringe of a Golden Era"

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January 29, 1965

Special Section: The Warren Commission Report

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By TIME Staff October 2, 1964

Read TIME's 1963 Cover Story About Muhammad Ali

You are getting a free preview of a TIME Magazine article from our archive. This story originally appeared on the cover of the March 22, 1963, issue of TIME. This piece—reported and written by Nick...

March 22, 1963

The Vengeful Visionary

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January 26, 1959

Education: Dixit

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August 10, 1925

Trump Delays Release of Some JFK Documents

The Final JFK Assassination Documents Are About to Drop. Here's What to Know

Rare Alexander Hamilton Letters Made Public for First Time

Project Shines Light on African-American History