COVER STORY: Can America keep up?

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COVER STORY: Can America keep up?

The next time there's a moon shot, don't expect the United States to take the prize. Over the past century, Americans have become accustomed to winning every global battle that mattered: two world wars, the space race, the Cold War, the Internet gold rush. Along the way, Americans have enjoyed unprecedented prosperity and lived lives that were the envy of the rest of the world.

It was nice while it lasted. Today, while unemployment remains low, home values continue to surge, and fearless American consumers keep spending beyond their means, the land of the free is slowly, but unmistakably, yielding advantages earned over decades to foreigners who work harder, expect less, and, often, are better educated.

Why so many smart folks fear the United States is falling behind in the race for global economic leadership: http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15504a144140a386406792a1

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SPECIAL REPORT

--Three years on On yet another unhappy anniversary in Iraq, America takes stock of the good, the bad, and the exceedingly ugly. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15504a144140a386406792a10

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NATION & WORLD

--The letter of the law The White House says spying on terror suspects without court approval is okay. What about physical searches? http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15504a144140a386406792a8

--Rules for an unruly new war The high court takes on Bush's military tribunals. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15504a144140a386406792a3

--Revising the old plan The White House recalibrates its efforts in the war on terror. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15504a144140a386406792a7

--For Israelis, a time for something new Under Ehud Olmert, Kadima is poised for a big win. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15504a144140a386406792a5

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MONEY & BUSINESS

--Maxims in need of a makeover Forget those management clichés. These professors say it's time to follow the evidence. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15504a144140a386406792a2

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HEALTH & MEDICINE

--Weighing the risks More than ever, obese patients are turning to gastric bypass surgery. The results can be striking, but it's not a slam-dunk. http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15504a144140a386406792a0

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COLUMNISTS

--George Bush sticks with those who got him there On Politics by Gloria Borger http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15504a144140a386406792a9

--We should stick it out despite our lack of patience Commentary by Fouad Ajami http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15504a144140a386406792a6

--Four years is too long to wait for a simple I.D. card Editorial by Harold Evans http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a15504a144140a386406792a4

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