Vol. 158 No. 20
NATION
Now that voters want Congress to get real, it passes a make-believe bill to save the economy
Hitting the Wall (The Investigation)
A TIME probe shows why so many have been detained in search of just a few
WAR & TERRORISM
An inside look at how Bush--faced with tough, elusive enemies--is trying to rally his team
The New Rules Of Engagement (The War)
War always has surprises. As the Taliban proves a durable foe, here's what to watch for
Secrets Of Brigade 055 (The War / Taliban Special Forces)
Among The Pretenders To Power (The War / Afghanistan)
The Hunt For The Anthrax Killers (Bioterror)
The clues are tiny, subtle and dangerous, and they lead in surprising directions
Handle With Care (Bioterror / The U.S. Mail)
Cipro to Doxy: Why the Switch? (Bioterror / Antibiotics)
A Town's Take-Charge Attitude (Bioterror / Behind The Trenton Postmark)
What's Next? (Bioterror)
It could be smallpox, botulism or other equally deadly biological agents
The Charity Olympics (The Home Front)
After weeks of record giving, Americans want to know: Is that money helping?
How Anthrax Is Weaponized... (Bioterror)
SPORT
The World Trade Center tragedy has put the hated Pinstripers in an unusual role: sentimental favorite
NOTEBOOK
After 50 Years, A Muslim Split (Page Two)
Israel's Less Offensive Missions (Page Two)
Exactly How Many Victims Perished? (Page Two)
The Pentagon's Wish List
Milestones (Milestones)
16 Years Ago In TIME
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Whatever Iraq's role in terrorism may be, shackling him won't be easy
It Taught Boycotts. Now It Faces One
Wars Of Choice, Wars Of Necessity
Total war has been declared on us, but we have forgot how to fight it
LAW
In courts across the U.S., the Sept. 11 attacks are giving prosecutors and police the upper hand
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Just how high does the boy wizard fly in the year's most anticipated movie? Read on
Make Room For Mac Daddy (The Arts / Television)
Bernie Mac dared America to give him a sitcom. Now he's spicing up the life-with-father format
Not Your Ordinary Rockers (The Arts / Music)
They're sweet guys. Their song lyrics are sincere. Could Incubus be just the right group for this year?
Beyond The Theoretical (The Arts / Books)
Physicist Stephen Hawking's latest is provocative, informative and more accessible than his last
SPECIAL SECTION
How Better To Give (Time 100: The Next Wave / Innovators)
The Gourmet Recipe For Helping Survivors (Time 100: The Next Wave / Innovators)
When You Have $24 Billion... (Time 100: The Next Wave / Innovators)
Charity Without The Checks (Time 100: The Next Wave / Innovators)
E.R. For The War-Torn (Time 100: The Next Wave / Innovators)
Princes Of The City (Time 100: The Next Wave / Innovators)
Where Does Your Gift Go? (Time 100: The Next Wave / Innovators)
Why Are These CEOs Smiling? (Time Bonus Section / Your Business)
While most are struggling just to stay in business, a few smart companies are growing stronger--recession be damned!
Pay Fast--With No Cash (Time Bonus Section / Your Business)
Simple new devices let customers buy without waiting in line
Indians Vs. Miners (Time Bonus Section / Your Business)
The Hopi and the Navajo take on the country's largest coal miner over scarce and sacred water
PEOPLE
TO OUR READERS
OCT. 29-NOV. 4