Vol. 167 No. 25
COVER
The killing of al-Zarqawi deals a blow to al-Qaeda and gives the White House a much-needed dose of good news from Iraq. But the insurgency is not dead, which still leaves open the question of when the U.S. can start bringing the troops home
Zarqawi's Last Dinner Party (War On Terror)
As Delta Force commandos hid in a grove of trees outside, they feared the al-Qaeda leader would slip away one last time. Exclusive new details on how they finally got him
The Apostle Of Hate (War On Terror)
a war within Islam. Why his ideas will haunt the world long after he's gone
SCIENCE
It may be that some animals just can't be kept humanely in captivity. Zoos may have to reinvent themselves — once again
The Battle to Save the Cave (Archaeology)
art. A rare inside look at how the rot set in
NOTEBOOK
26 Years Ago in TIME
Verbatim
Milestones
Punchlines
The High Stakes of Medicine
The Graying Blogosphere (YEARLY KOS REPORT)
End of a Cease-Fire (Speed Read)
Numbers
The Menaissance
An Unlikely Dove Picks a New Fight
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
What happens when two people meet and miss--only to reconnect years later?Sometimes, a happy ending
Saddle Safety (Time Bonus Section June 2006: Generations)
Ergonomic bicycle seats take the pressure and pain out of long rides on the road
The Tie That Binds (Time Bonus Section June 2006: Generations)
Why daughters need to mend the relationship with their mother--now
(Time Bonus Section June 2006: Generations / Money At Midlife)
Forgot to plan for retirement? Don't despair. Here, tips to fatten your piggy bank
Tripping with Parents (Time Bonus Section June 2006: Generations)
Taking Mom or Dad on a special journey can yield unexpected rewards
The Time of My Life (From The Editor)
WORLD
prisoners held there
NATION
Rove. It's a 26-year-old whiz with no college degree
BUSINESS
As a 1,112-ft. cruising behemoth sets sail with nearly 4,000 passengers, even fans ask, How big is too big?
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
It's true she's a great actor. True, she's got more Oscar nods than anyone else. Now, the truth about the rest
Curtain Up! (Architecture)
In Jean Nouvel's first U.S. building, down is up, inside is out, and nothing is quite what it seems
5 Fine Books You Missed (We Did)
So much text, so little TIME: catching up on great reads that we didn't review
YOUR TIME
A Shot Against Cancer (Health)
PEOPLE
People