NATION

How The Sheik Got In (Immigration)

The story of Abdel Rahman's visa points to a string of errors by U.S. officials; whatever could go wrong, did

Mutiny in Perotland (Politics)

Disillusioned fans want Ross to stop thinking only about recruiting and start crusading for his agenda

WAR & TERRORISM

Hearts And Minefields (The Military)

A son's admission of his homosexuality to his Marine father adds poignancy to the debate about how open gays can be in the military

SCIENCE

Sharpening The Harpoons (Environment)

As nations reaffirm the moratorium on whaling, Norway plans to defy the ban -- and faces boycotts

HEALTH & MEDICINE

Are You Ready for the Cure? (Health Care)

The Clinton health-care plan will soon be unveiled. Here is an < inside look at what it contains so far.

SOCIETY

PRESS

He Said, She Said

Jeffrey Masson's libel suit against Janet Malcolm goes to trial. Can there be a real winner?

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LAW

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Abc's Star Wars (Televison)

As they trash the network, Tom Arnold takes his talents elsewhere and Roseanne vows to do the same

Stay Tuned for the Hype (Television)

Local news shows try to boost their ratings with blatant tie-ins to prime-time network fare

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