Telling Obama's American Story

Ted Kennedy and Michelle Obama helped show the Democratic nominee's common touch. But the party can't afford to spend too much time defining Obama

Grading the First Night Speeches

Mark Halperin reviews the Democratic convention speakers — with high marks for Ted Kennedy and Michelle Obama

Where China Goes Next

Analysis: As the Olympic afterglow fades, Chinese leaders will have to grapple with pressure for more freedoms

Picking Up the Pieces in Pakistan

Just a week after ousting former President Pervez Musharraf, the coalition government of Pakistan breaks up. Now what?

Can Yahoo Fix the Buzz Problem?

Yahoo's new social news site promises to prevent the obvious cheating that happens on sites like Digg and Reddit

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It's 3 a.m. Again

A new McCain TV ad invokes Hillary Clinton and national security. Watch the spot and get your 24/7 convention coverage on The Page

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Swampland

Celebrity Candidates

By Ana Marie Cox

John McCain was on The Tonight Show last night for the 13th time. Schwarzenegger has been on 12 times. Obama has been on once.

The Curious Capitalist

From the Kennedys to Kermit the Frog

By Justin Fox

Listening to Teddy Kennedy reminded me of the 1967 novelty hit in which a comedian trying to sound like Bobby Kennedy sang/spoke the Troggs' Wild Thing.

Looking Around

John Russell: 1919-2008

By Richard Lacayo

The late New York Times art critic was one of the most lyrical writers ever to appear in a newspaper.

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The Democratic Convention

How United Are the Democrats?

By Amy Sullivan / Denver

Despite a contentious primary season and baiting by the GOP, Democrats appear to have resolved the only issue that threatened their unity: their stance on abortion

Retracing Steps: How Obama Did It

TIME's Karen Tumulty recaps the candidate's come-from-behind victory and looks ahead to November

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  • the Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan, claiming that Russia will suspend an agreement allowing Nato to take supplies to Afghanistan through Russia and Central Asia

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How Important Is the Keynote Speech?

As keynoter Mark Warner prepares to address the Democrats, TIME looks back at memorable, and not so memorable, keynote speeches