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COVER: The New Action Heroes - The New York City mayor and California's governor are doing the things that gridlocked Washington won't
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The Courage Primary - In this election, Americans are in a serious mood, wanting courage from their candidates. Columnist Joe Klein offers five ways to judge whether they have any
• WORLD:
The Enemy's New Tools in Iraq - A TIME investigation reveals how Iraqi militants are devising innovative ways to make the war more deadly for U.S. troops
• HEALTH & MEDICINE:
The Cancer Test - Exposing a growing tumor's secrets may be as simple as drawing blood--and that can save lives