Vol. 154 No. 7
NATION
Thanks to tough new work rules, welfare rolls have dropped almost 50% in the past six years. Now what should we do about the rest?
Have Gun? Will Travel
Criminals are afraid to arm themselves in a Virginia city that simply enforced the law
Taking Back the School
Even as students prepare to return, Columbine High has become a somber tourist attraction
Detained and Confused
A Jonesboro shooter writes to a friend
When Sweet Talk Falls Flat
So far, Bradley's race pitch isn't winning black votes
The Surprise Blessings of Reform
All for a Scout's Honor
New Jersey rules against the Boy Scouts in the latest skirmish over gay rights. Next stop: Vermont
WORLD
Will a trial of Khmer Rouge leaders in Cambodia set new furies into motion?
SCIENCE
The Bering Sea is under assault. Will we exhaust the world's last great fishery?
It's Back! Cassini Flies By (Environment / In Brief)
STYLE & DESIGN
Families that seek a sense of community are moving to new suburbs designed to resemble small towns
TECHNOLOGY
For the disabled, driving an automobile can be a daunting task. Les Schofield makes it easy
NOTEBOOK
Lawsuits
Being the U.S. Means Hardly Ever Saying Sorry
Straw Poll
SATURDAY AUG 14 AMES IOWA
Sen-a-tor! Sen-a-tor! Sen-a-tor!
Milestones (Milestones)
Reality Check
Campaign 2000
You're on Your Own, Dad
Eulogy
Fidelity
Netwatch
Numbers
Racketeering
Tattletale Probe Widens To Tabloids and Banks
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
A closer look at the cornerstone of George W.'s compassionate conservatism
Is This the Meanest Kid in All of Alabama?
His mom says he needs treatment, but a judge bars him from all public schools
BUSINESS
It worked for collectibles. Now websites are auctioning workers, and jobs, online
Net Losses
Plunging prices have left Internet investors battered--and asking again, What are these stocks worth?
How It Feels To Lose $150 Million
LAW
A New Jersey banker says he was fired for being too young, and he'll get his day in court
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Mix eye of Heather with a pinch of horror, promote well and serve the film event of '99
Mirror Images (The Arts / Television)
A slew of new shows finds Hollywood's navel ready for its close-up
Dreamers and Schemers (The Arts / Cinema)
Steve Martin is wild. Eddie Murphy is crazy. Together they turn Bowfinger into a wacky delight
Christina's World (The Arts / Music)
A new teen star has a voice that goes way beyond mere kid stuff
Bob Dylan and Paul Simon In Concert (The Arts / Short Takes)
They Came from Beyond (The Arts / Cinema)
Queen Mary (The Arts / Music)
The hip-hop diva takes a look at love, and herself
The Iron King (The Arts / Cinema)
An animated tale about life, death and paranoia
Michelle Williams (The Arts / Q & A)
The Sixth Sense (The Arts / Short Takes)
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan
A Good Swift Kick (The Arts / Short Takes)
By John Forster
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (The Arts / Short Takes)
Sci-Fi Channel, Aug. 14
They Believed In the Magic (The Arts / Cinema)
Sweetwater: A True Rock Story (The Arts / Short Takes)
VH1, Aug. 15
Welcome to Burkittsville (The Arts / Cinema)
YOUR TIME
Two new books challenge the notion that exposure to Mozart and Matisse will make your baby smarter
Back in the Game (Personal Time / Your Money)
Big Mac and Sammy have made baseball memorabilia hot again. Here's how to play it smart
Sound Machines (Personal Time / Your Technology)
Yamaha's new receiver brings high-quality audio to your personal computer. But is it worth it?
Is SAMe for Real? (Personal Time / Your Health)
Europeans take this natural remedy for arthritis and depression. They may be on to something
Your Family (Personal Time / Your Family)
Your Health (Personal Time / Your Health)
(Personal Time / Your Money)
Your Technology (Personal Time / Your Technology)
SPECIAL SECTION
The former President recalls that surreal moment 25 years ago