NATION

The Terrorist Next Door? (Nation/Al-Qaeda/Homeland Security)

The U.S. warns of a major attack and reminds Americans that terrorists can be homegrown

SOCIETY

Minding Their Manners

A new breed of etiquette classes for the generation of kids raised on Bart Simpson and Britney Spears

When God Is The Warden

The nation's first faith-based prison mixes religion and rehab — and stirs up controversy

BUSINESS

The Master Builder (Business/Iraq The Halliburton Connection)

Halliburton knows the business of war. But can it pull off the Iraqi job when it's under fire in Iraq and at home?

SPORT

Chasing The Truth (News/Sport)

Track stars Marion Jones and her boyfriend Tim Montgomery are entangled in steroid investigations

BRIEFING

A Saddam Souvenir (Notebook)

President Bush keeps the former dictator's pistol at arm's reach

Q&A With Gene Hackman (People)

Gene Hackman has just written his second novel with co-author Daniel Lenihan, Justice for None.

WORLD

Inside The Takedown (World/Iraq The Chalabi Controversy)

A TIME investigation reveals why the U.S. dumped Chalabi and what he may have told Iran

The Man With The Plan (World/Iraq The Power Struggle)

Lakhdar Brahimi is the diplomat who is supposed to have one. But the job of moving Iraq toward political independence is tough when the Iraqis can't agree and the U.S. hovers

THE ARTS

France Is Lovely. We Know (Arts/Books)

Peter Mayle's new novel is again about the sunlit joys of Provence. Maybe it's time for a change

Murder Most Exotic (Arts/Books)

Three detective novels from far-flung climes bring an extra layer of mystery to the gumshoe business

The Horror Of Sameness (Arts/Books)

In Oblivion, David Foster Wallace delivers short stories about the fear of not being great

Five Difficult Pieces (Arts/Movies)

Lars von Trier puts a fellow director to a torture test. And — surprise — a terrific film ensues

When Harry Met Sirius (Arts/Movies)

The Potter franchise has a new director, a zestier spirit — and a bunch of kids entering puberty

The 12 Songs Of Summer (Arts/Music)

Tis the season for catchy tunes. Here's what to listen for (and avoid) in the hot months

YOUR TIME

Say "I Do" to Health (Your Time/Health/Paging Dr. Gupta)

Studies show marriage can be good for your health — as long as it's a happy one

Women on Top (Your Time/Money)

Want to know the secrets of female millionaires? A new book tells all

The Natural Look (Your Time/Style)

Furniture designers are looking to Mother Nature for inspiration

INSIDE BUSINESS

Legacy of Dreams (TIME Bonus Section July 2004: Inside Business/Entrepreneurs)

Second-generation immigrants are taking over their parents' businesses, adding modern flair — and American flavor

General Food (TIME Bonus Section July 2004: Inside Business/Charity)

Taking cues from the for-profit business world, an ex-Marine strategically combats poverty in Chicago

Start-Up Your Engines! (TIME Bonus Section July 2004: Inside Business/Board Of Technologists)

It takes a discerning eye and a strong stomach to invest in new companies. Five veterans tell us what's ahead

Two-Sided TIPS (TIME Bonus Section July 2004: Inside Business/Investing)

With rising prices on their minds, investors are flocking to inflation-protected Treasuries. Should you?