NATION

Trust Me, He Says (Nation/Essay)

In confronting Iraq, George W. Bush is writing a new compact with Americans. A look at the fine print

Harvey's Pittfalls

The SEC chief is digging himself in deeper, with an ill-fated appointment that could cost him his job

WORLD

Russian to the Core

The hostage debacle over, Vladimir Putin talks tough but still defers too much to the security forces. Is he blinded by his pride?

BUSINESS

Some More Spam, Please

Your favorite merchants are serving tasty e-mail offers. But will they get buried in all the trash?

TIME BONUS

Missing M.D.s (TIME Bonus Section/Generations/Elder Care)

Wanted: more geriatricians to treat the aging

Close Call (TIME Bonus Section/Generations/Turning Point)

Why the former Congresswoman came to champion women's health

BRIEFING

THE ARTS

Blinded Me with Science (Books)

Two gripping tales about daring men who went to extremes in the pursuit of nature's secrets

Deeper Shades of Pale (Music)

Paul Barman and Mike Skinner show that white rappers come in a variety of lyrical hues

Eminem's 8 Mile High (Arts/Show Business)

Yes, he can act. In a powerful new film, the rapper brings his signature intensity to the big screen

Seduction at 40,000 Ft. (Television)

Journeys with George reveals the wacky, cheese curl — eating Bush of 2000--and how he beguiled the press

10 Questions for Sean Hannity

Conservative Hannity is co-host of Fox News's Hannity & Colmes, which just over-took CNN's Larry King Live in the ratings. TIME's TV critic James Poniewozik sparred with him about TV and politics

PERSONAL TIME

How Not to Get Sick This Winter (Personal Time/Your Health)

'Tis the season to get the sniffles. There's more to protecting yourself than just getting a flu shot

The Return of the Teleputer (Personal Time/Your Technology)

Computer/TVs never caught on their first time around, but HP's new Media Center may be a keeper

SOCIETY

Book Smarts (Living)

Tired of impersonal technology, people are turning to the hands-on craft of bookmaking