Vol. 160 No. 17
NATION
George Pataki has been the kind of Governor even the unions can love. So what's a Democrat to do?
Stealth Warriors from Washington (Election 2002)
In North Carolina, Liddy goes "local" in her bid to beat an ex--Clinton aide
The Philadelphia Experiment
All eyes are on this city's public schools, which have become a national laboratory for reforms by for-profit managers. TIME tracks three players
WORLD
The agency is supposed to provide honest intel on Iraq. But does the Administration want to hear it?
Something to Celebrate
Will Wall Street and Washington see the bright side of Brazil's election?
The Tools Of War (Iraq)
Expecting a rerun of Gulf War I? Think again, thanks to high tech and smart bombs
SOCIETY
How a killer's diabolical methods and terrifying effect have launched an investigation like no other, with new methods and armies of cops on the case. A look behind the police-tape lines
How Science Solves Crimes (Crime)
From ballistics to DNA, forensic scientists are revolutionizing police work--on TV and in reality. And just in time
Body of Evidence (Crime)
NOTEBOOK
Rallying Cry
Al-Qaeda: Alive and Starting to Kick Again
Karzai's New Bunker
Hair Care--And Other TV Issues
Milestones
The Iranians: Let's Talk
G.O.P. sounds
Thrills That Hit Too Close to Home
Verbatim
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Monica says she's proof of a miracle by the late nun; her husband begs to differ
BUSINESS
By finding ways to woo customers away from the chains, Mom and Pop are doing just fine, thanks
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
IN "PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE," THE STAR SHOWS WHY HE'S THE SMARTEST COMEDIAN IN HOLLYWOOD
A Nursery Rhyme Of Vengeance (Books)
Donna Tartt is back with a chilling tale of childhood
The New-Diva Disease (Music)
On Cry, her latest album, Faith Hill doesn't quite have the pipes to back up her big ambitions
Meet the Ally-Come-Latelies (Television)
After McBeal's demise, David E. Kelley goes on a familiar-looking legal gender bender with girls club
Kindness Kills? (Books)
Why humanitarianism is often counterproductive
Sex, Secrets and Videotape (Movies)
Auto Focus tells Bob Crane's sad tale, 8 Women features fab femmes, and The Ring is awfully creepy
Love Is Strange--So Is He (REVIEW)
YOUR TIME
Inflexible-Spending Accounts (Personal Time / Your Money)
Use-it-or-lose-it rules are ruining a great benefit. Help is on the way. But till then, here's how to cope
The Giant Plays the Underdog (Personal Time / YOUR TECHNOLOGY)
A new version of Microsoft's online service is as easy to use as America Online--and it's cheaper too
SPECIAL SECTION
Indulge your passion for food with a study stint at a culinary institute
Skin Deep (Time Bonus Section / Generations)
A dermatologist says he can reverse wrinkles. Others are unconvinced
Whole Again (Time Bonus Section / Generations)
The noted psychologist tells how she learned to grow from grief
Saddling Up (Time Bonus Section / GENERATIONS)
Boomers hit the road on, yes, motorcycles for fun and charity
PEOPLE
People
NOBEL EDITION
TO OUR READERS
Patrice Lumumba Ford was a model student. Was he also a budding terrorist?
LETTERS
ESSAY
Viewers, beware: if you look at erotica too seriously, it becomes academic