Vol. 156 No. 9
NATION
His work cut out for him, Gore comes swinging out of Los Angeles with a populist pitch aimed at waitress moms and trucker dads. But Bush may have the advantage with the swing voters
The Election Turf War (Campaign 2000 / Democratic Convention)
Spies in Their Midst (Political Scene / Los Angeles)
At the Dems' powwow, protesters sneak behind enemy lines--and into a party
Al Gore, Regular Guy (Campaign 2000 / Democratic Convention)
Did you know the Veep can body surf, make igloos and chase coon dogs?
(Campaign 2000 / Democratic Convention)
Who's That First Lady? (Campaign 2000 / Democratic Convention)
Bill's sins made Hillary human. Without him, she's just another boring pol
When Dotcoms Move In
There goes the neighborhood, upended by rising real estate prices. Some residents are fighting back
WORLD
Moscow's hopes for a revival of its navy go down with the catastrophic sinking of a nuclear sub
Natural-Born Killers?
In Japan, a crime wave leads to finger pointing at a class of psychologically troubled, antisocial teens
Could It Happen to a U.S. Sub? (Lessons From Tragedy)
SCIENCE
Years after losing his hand in a fireworks accident, a patient is whole again--thanks to a daring transplant
SOCIETY
More women are deciding that marriage is not inevitable, that they can lead a fulfilling life as a single. It's an empowering choice, but for many not an easy one
Mom On Her Own (Single By Choice)
Deciding to have a child is one thing. Raising one is another
One Man's Gripe (Single By Choice)
Women keep upgrading their formula for Mr. Right
Waiting for Prince Charming (Single By Choice / Sex And The City)
SPORT
This time, Michael Johnson won't be "the show" in Sydney. So he'll take it slower--until the gun goes off
NOTEBOOK
Deja Vu All Over Again
Just When He Was Over The Last Lot of Legal Bills
A Tale of Two Nicks
Milestones (Milestones)
Numbers (Numbers)
All More Electable Than Pat Buchanan
Campaign Pledge Drive: Week 12
News Quiz
Star Power
Sci Guys Moonstruck Over Heavenly Bods
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
BUSINESS
This old-time gas company is trading fuel for a future as a new-economy superpower. Will the swap work?
Adieu and Farewell?
The cost of restoring airworthiness may be too high for one of the most fabled planes in the world
Digital Divisiveness (The Future Of Copyright)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
R.L. Stine saw his Goosebumps fade. Now he's trying to lure his readers back from Harry Potter
The Empress Strikes Back (The Arts / Music)
Led by an older and wiser Justine Frischmann, British band Elastica returns
Is Alan Ayckbourn Our Best Living Playwright? (The Arts / Theater)
With House and Garden, the British master proves again he's the best on either side of the Atlantic
Ghosts in the Machine (The Arts / Television)
Specters aren't as spooky as they used to be, as programmers discover the softer side of death
Pops Is Still Tops. Oh Yeah! (The Arts / Music)
The remastering isn't great. But a new set of Louis Armstrong's oldies offers other reasons to celebrate
YOUR TIME
Eleven years ago, my wife, our two sons and I adopted a baby girl from Korea. As she grew up, she began asking questions. When she said, "I want to meet someone I'm related to," we went looking. Here'
Vote for Gridlock (Personal Time / Your Money)
News flash: The Dow likes Democrats too, but it loves a government split between two parties
One Cool Cube (Personal Time / Your Technology)
Apple's newest desktop computer has some flaws, but it brings alive a futuristic fantasy
Too Much Sun? (Personal Time / Your Health)
John McCain's second bout with melanoma reminds all of us to take skin cancer seriously
Your Health (Personal Time / Your Health)
In Brief (Personal Time / Your Money)
In Brief (Personal Time / Your Technology)