Vol. 165 No. 12
NATION
In Iraq, fewer soldiers die of their wounds than in past conflicts, but they must come back to face new challenges. TIME's correspondents look at the wounded who made it back from the Iraq conflict
Three Roads Back
In an instant, their lives changed. Now a trio of wounded soldiers try to recover their futures
Bush's Bomb Thrower (Profile)
John Bolton loathes the U.N., which some say makes him perfect to be our ambassador there
DeLay and Company
The G.O.P. leader's troubles mount, with new questions about his dealings with the former aide who helped build his political machine
WORLD
Madrid bombings, Europe confronts a rising extremist threat
Hizballah's Herald (Profile)
is no friend of the West, but he is a force Lebanon can't ignore
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Can a pulsing magnet really change a personality? Doctors--and patients--are cheered by early tests
RELIGION
She was there at the Cross. Yet Protestants seldom talk about Jesus' mother at Easter--or at most other times. But they are starting to now
NOTEBOOK
Congress has more questions about the corporation's military contracts
Milestones
Sticky Situation
It's not a typo: gum control has become a legal priority for many cities
What Makes Condi Run?
Explaining the Secretary of State's hectic travel schedule
Faith in Downloads
Christian rock joins the Napster age
Look Who Has a Shot at the Nobel Peace Prize (In The Arena)
Zarqawi Planning U.S. Hit?
Intelligence officials say operatives may infiltrate via Central America to strike at soft targets on American soil
Pets are People Too
Aniaml lovers keep blurring the line between man and beast
Building a Better Lineup
A new ID parade plan shows suspects one-by-one, rather than in a row
Blogwatch
Will the Pythons Ride Again?
Speculation grows as John Cleese, Terry Gilliam and friends meet in NYC
34 Years Ago in TIME
Numbers
Verbatim
BUSINESS
entertainment biz online
Moving on a Dime (INTERVIEW)
Can Sony Rise Again?
Here's how Sir Howard Stringer plans to shake up one of Japan's toughest corporate cultures
LAW
His accuser testifies in Michael Jackson's sexual-abuse trial, and the judge almost revokes bail when the singer goes AWOL
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Steve Carell works hard, has a serious attitude and an officious air. Go ahead and laugh at him
The (Awkward) Pause That Refreshes (Television)
The Joy of Nerdiness (Theater)
They sing, they spell--and they're headed for B-r-o-a-d-w-a-y
A Day In The Life (Books)
Ian McEwan, the best-selling (and highly praised) novelist, fits 24 hours of meaning into his latest novel
Nice Day to Start Again (Music)
Thanks to endless '80s nostalgia--and a night with Los Lobos--Billy Idol is back. And so is the snarl
Woody and Women (Movies)
Shifting between the silly and serious, Allen gets a star turn from his leading lady but few laughs
The Human Face of Evil (Movies)
A controversial film about Hitler's final days in the bunker isn't easy to watch, but it's unforgettable
YOUR TIME
The Eyes (And Brain) Of The Beholder (Health)
Aspirin Anomaly (Health)
Going Under (Money)
Folks looking for a financial lifesaver are in for a rougher ride
PEOPLE
Q&A Chloe Sevigny
Indie queen Chloë Sevigny is in Woody Allen's new film, Melinda and Melinda.
Tom's Latin Lovelies, Old And New
C-3PO AND R2-D2 GO PG-13
LETTERS
ESSAY
No one knew at the time, but 1948 launched three men toward their destinies
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
5 Great Albums With Foreign Accents (Cds)
These women span the globe--but they don't need subtitles
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