Vol. 164 No. 7
WAR & TERRORISM
Bush and Kerry have had to adjust their games in light of the alerts, and the match has grown nastier
What Do You Tell People? (Al-Qaeda In America / The Political Factor)
Target: America (Al-Qaeda In America / The Terror Plot)
An exclusive look at what investigators have discovered about al-Qaeda's plans for its next big attack
Inside Al-Qaeda's Files (Al-Qaeda In America / The Terror Plot)
SCIENCE
A five-year drought has parched soils, lowered reservoirs and weakened forests. And if the past is any guide, the dry spell could go on for decades
SOCIETY
Americans are spending more on tricking out the places where they swim. Here's a look at the new wave of accessories
RELIGION
Long the dominant faith affiliation in the U.S., Protestantism may no longer boast a majority
SPORT
New ideas from medical research are being plundered by athletes looking for a boost. In Athens, the drug cops will be in hot pursuit
Grappling for Progress (Olympics 2004 / Women's Wrestling)
For female wrestlers, having struggled against sexism and ignorance, the Games may be the easiest match
Inside Camp Karolyi (Olympics 2004 / Gymnastics)
To regain their edge, the U.S. women gymnasts train as if they were back in the U.S.S.R.
NOTEBOOK
Verbatim
Why Oil Prices Aren't Falling
Kobe Bryant: More Secrets Revealed (The Trials Of ...)
Performances Of The Week
Che Lives!
Quantum Leap
Numbers
Milestones (Milestones)
18 Years Ago In Time (Milestones)
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Henri Cartier-Bresson, 1908-2004 (Appreciation)
The French photographer always waited for the decisive moment--and captured it
America Divided? It's Only the Blabocrats
BUSINESS
After a tough year, Detroit's troubled carmaker is back-- thanks to a maverick designer and a car that is dazzling the hip-hop crowd
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Christians have discovered a powerful new teaching tool, and it's playing at a cineplex near you
Holy-Wood Or Bust (Movies)
Is there a Christian subtext in all films? Maybe not, but God crops up in some unusual places
Of Magic and Men (Books)
Susanna Clarke's ravishing Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell is a superb post-Potter fantasy for grownups
Cue the Agonized Guy (Movies)
Peter Krause is the all-media master of misery
YOUR TIME
Toyota's trendy youth brand gets a sporty coupe. Will kids get on board?
Kid-Safe Flying (Living)
Your Abuela's Meals, But With A Twist (Living)
Punching at iTunes (Technology)
How rivals are taking aim at Apple's dominance in digital music
A Slim, Smart Sidekick (Technology)
In A New PC, Mickey Meets The Mouse (Technology)
Preschool Germs Can Be Good (Health)
The Flu Connection (Health)
Does prenatal exposure to influenza raise the risk of schizophrenia?
Early To Rise (Health)
Improving The Odds For IVF (Health)
SPECIAL SECTION
With the kids gone, boomer couples are jumping on their cruising bikes and rekindling their love
Sharing Wealth (Time Bonus Section September 2004: Generations)
Don't need your monthly Social Security check? A Denver foundation makes it easy to put it to good use
Tabloid Titan (Time Bonus Section September 2004: Generations)
The scoop on the Enquirer, from one who knows
Bubbly's Best (Time Bonus Section September 2004: Generations)
France's Champagne region can be magical. Just take a coat
Ask Francine (Time Bonus Section September 2004: Generations)
Good Medicine (Time Bonus Section September 2004: Generations)
Hospitals make mistakes. What to ask when taking charge of your treatment
A Fair Lady (Time Bonus Section September 2004: Generations / Turning Point)
How a tough part shaped the career of a legendary actress
Inside Table of Contents (Time Bonus Section September 2004: Generations / Inside Table of Contents)
PEOPLE
Dispatched To Hollywood
Hey, Who Was Supposed To Invite Toby Keith?
Opera, Extra Soap
10 Questions For Mark Spitz (Interview)