News to watch in the weeks to come
Michael Phelps wins record eight gold medals at Summer Games in Beijing
In 2008, blockbusters turned to the dark side
Frustration mounts for Anglicans in and outside the United States
Adult stem cells gain scientific popularity
Letters from our readers
Notable deaths of 2008
"Pakistan may be one of the single most challenging places on the planet"
Is the Russian bear coming out of hibernation?
