NATION

Back To Reality

As Americans focus again on problems at home, Bush's approval rating is falling. But that won't necessarily help Democrats.

Global Warming: A New Warning

A report on the greenhouse effect could prod the White House clique that wants to go slow on protecting the environment

WORLD

Diplomacy A Superpower at the Abyss

By building bridges to the reformers, a former President argues, the U.S. may be able to induce Gorbachev to end his unholy alliance with the reactionaries

Refugees: Death Every Day

Relief organizations are in a grim race to get aid to the Kurds before the toll from hunger, cold and disease takes a terrible leap -- and so far the helpers are running behind

SCIENCE

HEALTH & MEDICINE

The Whims of Bicoastal Dining (Food)

Restaurateurs who operate in both Los Angeles and New York City discover that differences run deeper than just the menu

Watch What You Eat, Kid (Health)

A U.S. panel urges better diets and cholesterol tests for children, but the report draws fire from both sides of the issue

SPORT

It's Coming Back to Me Now!

At 42, George Foreman is duking it out for the heavyweight boxing crown with a much younger man, and middle-aged wheezers everywhere are following his lead

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BUSINESS

A Global Fire Sale

Governments worldwide are selling off state-owned enterprises. The results should be salutary -- but the process can be painful.

A Sizzler Finally Fizzles

In America's largest insurance company collapse, California officials seize control of shaky giant Executive Life

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The First Lady And the Slasher (Books / Cover Stories)

A merciless new biography sparks a furious debate. Was Nancy Reagan really a witch? And has author Kitty Kelley gone too far?

SPECIAL SECTION

Blissing Out in Balmy Belize (Travel)

Pyramids and coral reefs beckon, but the chief attraction of this angler's paradise is stalking the wily tarpon with fly rod and reel

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