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HEALTH: Americans bemoan their lack of sleep, but few realize how perilous not getting enough rest can be

As the U.S. transforms itself into a 24-hour society, millions of people are trying to get by on six hours or less of slumber, leaving many of them chronically sleep deprived and mentally impaired. The loss of alertness can contribute to everything from poor grades in school to accidents at work.

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WORLD: By promising to free the hostages, Saddam undercuts the case for war now

Washington swears it will not barter with Baghdad, but the U.S. or someone else may, nonetheless. -- The Bush Administration gives out mixed signals on the efficacy of sanctions. -- Gorbachev turns to the army and the KGB.

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NATION: How to help the homeless

No social problem in America looked so easy and proved so hard to solve. Having at last cleared away the myths about homelessness, communities across the country are moving to embrace the programs that work -- tailor made, cost effective, time tested. -- A collision in Detroit raises alarm about on-the- ground safety at airports.

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BUSINESS: Thrifty shoppers flock to cut-rate megamalls

To the dismay of other retailers, outlet stores are hot, just in time for Christmas and the recession. -- AT&T seeks to buttress its computer division with a hostile bid for NCR.

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PEOPLE: Yes, it's Madonna, raising a ruckus again

After MTV declines to air her racy new video, the Material Girl takes to the airwaves, launching a self-defense program that is also good self-promotion.

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ENVIRONMENT: Justice comes to the Amazon

Two of Chico Mendes' alleged killers finally reach trial, but a conviction would not end the fight between ranchers and rubber tappers in the rain forest.

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PRESS: Are the networks still covering news?

The budget-busting Persian Gulf crisis has accelerated a growing trend at the three networks: while news shows are proliferating, day-to-day reportage is shrinking.

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BOOKS: Volumes for Christmas and the kiddies

This season's gift books celebrate high art and the joys of bad taste. Plus a selection of small delights from the world of children's literature.

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EDUCATION: A good inner-city school in Chicago?

Yes. At Alexandre Dumas, a 100% black elementary school, an emphasis on excellence, values and discipline is paying off in a big way.

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14 American Scene

20 Interview

25 Grapevine

91 Cinema

92 Religion

95 Medicine

96 Show Business

98 Technology

104 Music

113 Milestones

114 Essay

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