Vol. 167 No. 17
COVER
Living Out Her Faith Every Day (Religion)
Finding Sanctity in All Tasks (Religion)
Broken by the Demands (Religion)
Can a Thriller Be Both Fair and Fun? (Religion)
Disenchanted by Blind Obedience (Religion)
TIME pays a visit to Chicago's Midtown Center, where Opus Dei adherents teach, pray — and try to make a difference in the world
NATION
Those who make a difference in the U.S. Senate — and five Senators who are falling short
The Up-And-Comers
They're still just freshmen, but they have turned heads already by learning a specialty or helping to broker peace in a polarized capital
The Revolt of the Generals
Here are the complaints against Rumsfeld from a growing list of military chiefs. Guess what Bush thinks
WORLD
With Hamas in power, Palestinians face financial shortfalls, shortages and spoiled vegetables
How the Tractor Was Mowed Down (Letter From Sicily)
After 43 years on the run, La Cosa Nostra's boss of bosses finds himself out of hideaways—and fresh laundry
SCIENCE
Cancer is driven by its own kind of stem cells. Understanding them could lead to new treatments - and maybe even a cure
NOTEBOOK
Your Call Is Important
Silvio's Best Hits
Pain at The Pump (Speed Read)
Bad news for drivers: gas prices this summer are expected to climb highter
Verbatim
The Arc of The Covenant
Numbers
Milestones
Punchlines
Hu's Coming To Lunch
No thaw expected as China's leader visits Washington
Why Newt Is So Much Fun to Watch (In the Arena)
He's older and wiser, but as refreshingly unorthodox as ever
Harriet Miers, Hard at Work (Update)
The White House counsel talks to TIME about her Supreme Court debacle
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
for commercial whaling in a market that doesn't exist
Tropical Paradox (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Global Business / Emerging Markets)
Republic's economic plan is at odds with its politics
Who Do You Trust? (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Global Business / Global Investing)
Wall Street rules have changed, but there are still conflicts to be avoided
People to Watch In International Business (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Global Business / World Beaters)
BUSINESS
If the retailer gets its giant foot into the game, will small-town bankers--or high service fees--survive?
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
of viral videos
Straight Outta Narnia (Show Business)
Saturday Night Live member Andy Samberg went from the Internet to TV and back again
The Undressed Christian (Movies)
photos
Thirteen Ways to Be 13 (Books)
With his remarkable fourth book, David Mitchell shows why he is Britain's brightest young novelist
5 of Our Favorite Picks (Worth Your Time)
up with everything that's going on. That's why we're here
YOUR TIME
DVDs that carry high-definition movies are a logical next-step but is proving to be a difficult one
Estrogen Again (Health)
The Women's Health Initiative reports that taking estrogen doesn't increase cancer risk for many women. Good news with some important caveats
PEOPLE
10 Questions for John Negroponte (Interview)
LETTERS
Who Should Be Among This Year's Picks for the TIME 100?
ESSAY
the hottest birthday present is a six-figure helping of fame