The image of Pope Francis kissing a disfigured man became a symbol of the Pope’s compassion for all people. For Vinicio Riva, it was a life-changing moment.
A New King for a New Era in Chess
A former World Chess Champion on his sport’s remarkable new poster boy
Justin Timberlake Performs at the AMAs
Justin Timberlake took the title for Favorite Pop/Rock Singer at the 2013 American Music Awards.
TIME for Thanks
Before we stuff ourselves with stuffing and trim the tree this Thanksgiving, TIME asks some public figures—from Michelle Obama to Rick Warren to our astronauts orbiting Earth—to share what they’re grateful for.
Maya Angelou’s Lifetime of Influence
The pioneer poet receives a National Book Award for lifetime achievement
Abortion: Check Yes or No
A blue state narrowly defeats a city-level ban on late-term abortion, while some of the toughest anti-abortion legislation is allowed to stand in a neighboring red state. Is the local ballot box the next frontier in the abortion war?
New Precedent in Senate With Filibuster Rule Change
Senate majority leader Harry Reid and 51 of his Democratic colleagues on Thursday changed how the chamber considers Executive Branch and most Judicial Branch nominees.
Jennifer Lawrence is Already Your Imaginary Best Friend… Here’s What’s Next
We see advocacy in her future
Madonna: The Highest-Paid Music Star of 2013
Madonna and Lady Gaga fought it out for the top spot.
Amid Censorship, Egypt’s Jon Stewart Is Without a Show
Bassem Youssef is off the air, for now, but he’s already dinged both sides of Egypt’s polarized political scene