Vol. 164 No. 3
COVER
In exclusive photos, TIME photographer Diana Walker captured the key moments when the running mates and their families joined together and hit the campaign trail
The Gleam Team (The Democratic Ticket)
In his choice of running mate, Kerry made the gamble that a fresh face would electrify the campaign. An inside look at the team's battle plan to win the election's key voters
The Natural (The Democratic Ticket)
Sunny yet driven, John Edwards was born to run, but has he come too far too fast?
Court and Spark: Edwards' Legal Career (The Democratic Ticket)
The Other Lawyer At Home (The Democratic Ticket)
WORLD
In Iraq the daily grind involves power shortages and terrifying violence. Here's one family's story
How To Free A Hostage
Kidnapping foreigners is a booming business in Iraq, but there is a science to winning their release
SCIENCE
Not all stresses are created equal. A new study finds that some may even be good for you
Back on the AIDS Alert (Health)
Once a model in the war against HIV, Thailand dropped its guard. Now the country's at risk again
RELIGION
Snarled in scandal, an archbishop declares his diocese bankrupt. Will other leaders follow?
SPORT
Who cares if it's dangerous? A cadre of daredevils is chasing the 100-ft. swell
NOTEBOOK
Verbatim
His Own Abu Ghraib
How To Meet The Troop Need? Don't Ask
Performance Of The Week
Hair To The Chief!
The Perils of Candor
Milestones
Numbers (Milestones)
The President's Real Enemy (In The Arena)
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Second-Helping Summer
Movie sequels are getting raves and raking it in. Why we love deja-view
BUSINESS
The Case Against Ken Lay
Enron's former chief claims he was out of the loop. How prosecutors aim to show otherwise
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Put down that Proust! Summer is for books with no redeeming value--except for being irresistibly readable
Land of the Freeloaders (Television)
A hot new Hollywood star and his hangers-on are the subjects of an unusually lightweight HBO sitcom
Dark Knights (Movies)
King Arthur has too few shining moments
Crimes and Misdemeanors (Books)
How "Pretty Boy" Floyd, "Machine Gun" Kelly--and J. Edgar Hoover--changed America forever
YOUR TIME
Quinceaneras--coming-of-age parties for Latina girls--are going mainstream
Eating Together (Lifestyle)
The Robot Vacuum Just Got Smarter (Lifestyle)
Allergic to Wheat? (Health)
Millions are without knowing it--but a simple test can help you find out
Pharma Charm (Health)
PSA Revisited (Health)
A New Window On The Appendix (Health)
SPECIAL SECTION
Artistic Explosion (Time Bonus Section August 2004: Generations)
Opera, one-act plays, comedy, music and much more. It's time once again for the Edinburgh summer festivals
Still Swinging (Time Bonus Section August 2004: Generations)
A Pilates devotee who has been at it for six decades
Heart And Soul (Time Bonus Section August 2004: Generations / Turning Point)
Learning to sew at 5 helped mold a pioneering surgeon
Ask Francine (Time Bonus Section August 2004: Generations)
How to help an ailing mother-in-law and keep your sanity
Mount Merlot? (Time Bonus Section August 2004: Generations)
PEOPLE
Wait. So Which One's the Granny?
Bill's Next Frontier
Summer's Latter-Day Stars
10 Questions For Dan Glickman (Interview)