NATION

Phantom Surplus

For all the screaming about spending and tax cuts, the truth is, the money's already gone

WORLD

On The Razor's Edge

After East Timor is savaged by thugs, Indonesia agrees to let in U.N. peacekeepers

Kenya's New Fireman

Richard Leakey spent years trying to save Africa's animals. Now he's trying to save a nation

The NBA Goes Courtin'

A Chinese seven-footer has American basketball scouts drooling. There's just one big problem

SCIENCE

RELIGION

SPORT

Her Serena Highness

The younger of the brash Williams sisters is the first to take a major singles crown. What will Daddy say?

TECHNOLOGY

BRIEFING

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

The Proudest Papa (Essay)

Richard Williams has a great time being the progenitor of champions

A Quaker Beating (American Scene)

When Swarthmore routed Oberlin in the season opener, it won much more than a game

BUSINESS

The CBS-Viacom Merger: World Of The Media Giants (The CBS-Viacom Merger)

Viacom's deal to purchase CBS is the latest in a wave of mergers that have created large companies with assets spread across many media: television, film, print and music

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Books: Wild About Harry Potter (The Arts / Books)

The exploits of a young wizard have enchanted kids and adults alike and brought a new kind of magic to children's literature

Music: These Chicks Can Fly (The Arts / Music)

They're not just the Spice Girls of country. When this trio plays bluesy or bluegrass, it's win Dixie

Cinema: Dark Side of the Dream (The Arts / Cinema)

Sure, we've seen suburban discontent before, but seldom as shattering a view as American Beauty's

YOUR TIME

Piggy-Bank Blues (Personal Time / Your Family)

Some parents think an allowance teaches kids about money--but I don't buy it. Here's why

Savings Bonding (Personal Time / Your Money)

This old-fashioned investment is getting a makeover. The updated model is worth a look

Racing Chips (Personal Time / Your Technology)

The new Athlon is definitely faster than Intel's Pentium III. So what does that mean to you?

Stealthy Virus (Personal Time / Your Health)

Baby boomers beware! The chicken pox you had at age 5 may come back in a different guise

PEOPLE

LETTERS