NATION

SOCIETY & SCIENCE

Anthrax: The Hunt Narrows (Science)

New revelations tarnish a top U.S. biodefense lab--and may provide important clues about the killer

To Test Or Not To Test? (Medicine)

The mammogram wars are raging again. The facts aren't all in yet, but don't cancel your appointment

U.S. v. Lindh, Round 1 (Society)

The government thinks it can put the American Talib away for life. But did it deprive him of a lawyer?

Fighting Words (Society)

Can a tenured professor be fired for his pro-Muslim views? In a post-Sept. 11 America, all bets are off

Test Drive (Society)

A new law has made test-prep firms the hottest teacher's aid. But are students really getting better?

Stun Guns for Everyone (Technology)

Are tasers the ultimate in self-defense or tools of torture? A new model for consumers sparks debate

WORLD

Where Danger Lurks

Mopping up in Afghanistan, U.S. soldiers discover the country remains a risky place

Inside Arafat's Bunker

Under virtual house arrest, the Palestinian leader is playing brave but quietly fretting over his future

Tehran's Game

Iranian meddling in neighboring Afghanistan raises new concerns about an old troublemaker

SPORT

Playing It Safe (Winter Olympics 2002)

Troops, technology and $300 million are teaming up to turn the Winter Olympics into a terror-free zone

THE ARTS

Heretic Fringe (The Arts/Books)

A rich novel of faith and folly in the Dark Ages

Sex, Lies and Mothmen (The Arts/Cinema)

Movies released in January are usually duds, but these three would be worth seeing any time of year

How to Fail in Movies (The Arts/Show Business)

Three insider studies of the film business offer brutal lessons about three heartbreaking jobs

The Chick Who Kicks (The Arts/Television)

Jennifer Garner is chic, sleek and geeky as tv's most delectable double agent. And she kills