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FEATURES

COVER STORY

Over a Barrel
What the skyrocketing price of oil is doing to the U.S. economy

INTERNATIONAL

Most Dangerous Nation?
The implications of the recent turmoil in Pakistan, a nuclear-armed U.S. ally on the front line of the war against terrorism

Daughters Welcome
A long economic boom is changing the way South Koreans value girls and women.

SOCIETY
Too Much Information?
As scientists unravel DNA’s mysteries, concerns arise about potential misuse.

TIMES PAST

1908: The Model T
How Henry Ford paved the way for the car-focused, surburban America of today

DEPARTMENTS

NEWS & TRENDS
Billionaire boom, saving a President, gum-chewing careers, and more

DEBATE
Should teens be banned from tanning salons?

OPINION
Excerpts from New York Times columnists:
Thomas L. Friedman on why India should avoid copying America’s car culture

CARTOONS
Some lighter looks at what's in the news