NATION

The Next Triangulator

George W. Bush is so deft he reminds Bill Clinton of himself. But can the G.O.P. front runner move his party to the center--and does he even want to try?

I Don't Want To Live Long: Ted Kaczynski

I Would Rather Get The Death Penalty Than Spend The Rest Of My Life In Prison Ted Kaczynski talks about life in jail, his appeal plans and his brother David, who still struggles over the decision to turn in the Unabomber

WORLD

SCIENCE

HEALTH & MEDICINE

A Day at the Spa (Health)

For the stressed out, the time pressed and the bone weary, indulgence is just around the corner

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

Juvenile Humor (American Scene)

Michael Pritchard uses his comic gift--and his Ewok voice--to counsel kids

BUSINESS

EDUCATION

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Music: Rock's New Spin (The Arts / Music)

From Sugar Ray to Limp Bizkit, rock bands are adding deejays. Are turntables the instrument of the future?

Dance: We Have Contact (The Arts / Dance)

Susan Stroman's new dance-theater piece is kicking the dust off a tired old Broadway

Maestro of The Mike (The Arts / Show Business)

Saluting Stan Freberg, whose satire still shines

YOUR TIME

Kids Say: Chill! (Personal Time / Your Family)

They want their parents less stressed and tired from work. Here's how to grant that wish

Big Deal (Personal Time / Your Money)

The $115 billion MCI-Sprint merger is huge but no help at all in resolving real phone problems

AOL: You've Got 5.0! (Personal Time / Your Technology)

America Online's latest software piles on the features, giving the people what they want

Wilderness 911? (Personal Time / Your Health)

If you like to hike, camp or sail, there's more to first aid than what you're taught in the city

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