Word for Word: The Housing-Bubble and the American Revolution. A burst housing bubble and ensuing deep recession may have set off the American war for independence.

A Shopping Guernica Captures the Moment. When 2,000 shoppers trampled a Wal-Mart employee to death, it was a tragedy, yet it did not feel like an accident.

Ahead for Obama: How to Define Terror. The war on terror needs a new, hybrid approach, one that blends elements of both traditional military conflict and criminal justice.

Risky Business: Suffering Campaign Withdrawal? Read Up on Detroit. Spin. Gaffes. The auto crisis debate is a gift to political junkies who just can’t let go.

The Special Sting of Personal Terrorism. Some Indians see the siege of Mumbai as their 9/11: A moment that separates past attacks from those to come.

The Cool Factor: Never Let Them See You Sweat. Genes are helpful, but a calm temperament like No Drama Obama’s can be cultivated.