Vol. 152 No. 21
NATION
Everybody's saying it--Democrats, Republicans, the President, you! But where's the exit?
Starr's Turn on the Grill
Democrats want to show he broke rules in going after Clinton. But Starr has nowhere to go but up
Clinton's Tormentor Finally Settles
WORLD
Just hours ahead of a punishing air attack, Saddam Hussein blinked and an exhausted White House declared victory. For now
The President's Triggerman
Specter of Revolution
The bloody confrontation between students and the military may augur more violence in Indonesia
SCIENCE
Who Needs This? (Space)
The International Space Station is finally set to fly. Years late and billions over budget, the giant spaceliner may be an orbiting white elephant
HEALTH & MEDICINE
One man's search along the frontiers of cardiology for treatment of a heart mended once too often
SOCIETY
A new study suggests that kids are overscheduled, overworked--and running out of time for fun
TECHNOLOGY
All The Best (1998 Technology Buyer''s Guide / The Home)
Better Business (1998 Technology Buyer''s Guide / The Office)
Geared To Go (1998 Technology Buyer''s Guide / On The Road)
Cybershop (1998 Technology Buyer''s Guide / On The Web)
Those who can will stay home and surf for gifts this year
NOTEBOOK
Reality Programming (The Scoop)
Casting the First Stone, But Not Airing It
Milestones (Milestones)
Fallout (The Scoop)
Et Tu, Jim: Is It Curtains For Nicholson?
More Fallout (The Scoop)
Back to the Good Old Days for the G.O.P.?
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
The long arm of Madison Avenue can stamp a trademark just about anywhere
"Guy Walks into a Press Briefing..."
Wonks and wits alike trade quips in the Beltway's annual comedy bakeoff
To Our Readers
BUSINESS
Herbal Healing
In a new display of Flower Power for the late 1990s, baby boomers are gulping down all sorts of old remedies derived from plants
Is It Good Medicine?
HERBS HAVE BEEN USED FOR CENTURIES TO HELP THE SICK IN COUNTRIES LIKE CHINA. THEY CAN HEAL, BUT THEY CAN HURT YOU TOO
Hitting The Books On Herbal Cures
How To Invest In The Herbal-Remedy Boom
Margarine As Health Food?
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Super Tuesday! (The Arts / Music)
Big stars with big albums make for pop music's biggest day ever
Sandler Happens (The Arts / Cinema)
Age or taste may keep you from grasping why, but the guy is a star
Death Takes a Meeting (The Arts)
Goofy metaphysics stars, as the Grim Reaper gets a Hollywood makeover
Will Rugrats Rule? (The Arts / Cinema)
In a crowded kid-film season, Tommy and his pals do battle with bugs, pigs and Moses
The War As It Was (The Arts / Books)
A collection of great reporting on Vietnam
Flittering in the Dells (The Arts / Art)
The English penchant for painting fairies makes for a worthwhile, if peculiar, exhibition
The Good Life (Short Takes / Books)
By Tony Bennett with Will Friedwald
Duet! A Romantic Fable (Short Takes / Theater)
Written by and starring Gregory Jackson and Erin Quinn Purcell
Rear Window, (Short Takes / Television)
ABC, Nov. 22
Little Voice (Short Takes / Cinema)
Directed by Mark Herman
Wish (Short Takes / Music)
Kendra Shank
YOUR TIME
Ready for the Great American Smokeout? Going cold turkey is not the only way to kick the habit
Buying the Banks (Personal Time / Your Money)
Their stocks offer bargains, whether or not the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates this week
Foolishly Perfect (Personal Time / Your Technology)
In the video-game wars, a lot depends on the Legend of Zelda. Score one for Nintendo
Your Health (Personal Time / Your Health)
Your Money (Personal Time / Your Money)
Your Technology (Personal Time / Your Technology)
SPECIAL SECTION
The dictionary defines child's play as a simple task, but in reality it can be far more challenging
Time Flies (Time Select / Parents' Guide)
The race against the clock can be overwhelming
Money Counts (Time Select / Parents' Guide)
Kids learn financial sense best when parents encourage them to manage their own cash
Family Values (Time Select / Parents' Guide)
Paying A Price For Polluters (Special Report / Corporate Welfare)
MANY OF AMERICA'S LARGEST COMPANIES FOUL THE ENVIRONMENT BUT CLEAN UP ON BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN TAX BENEFITS
Family Reunion (History)
The revelation about Thomas Jefferson's liaison spotlights a sensitive racial issue--passing for white
Sweet Deal (Special Report / Corporate Welfare)
WHY ARE THESE MEN SMILING? THE REASON IS IN YOUR SUGAR BOWL