NATION

Democratic Convention: Picking A Fight (Campaign 2000 / Democratic Convention)

His work cut out for him, Gore comes swinging out of Los Angeles with a populist pitch aimed at waitress moms and trucker dads. But Bush may have the advantage with the swing voters

When Dotcoms Move In

There goes the neighborhood, upended by rising real estate prices. Some residents are fighting back

WORLD

The Fatal Dive

Moscow's hopes for a revival of its navy go down with the catastrophic sinking of a nuclear sub

Natural-Born Killers?

In Japan, a crime wave leads to finger pointing at a class of psychologically troubled, antisocial teens

SCIENCE

High Five for a New Hand

Years after losing his hand in a fireworks accident, a patient is whole again--thanks to a daring transplant

SOCIETY

Who Needs a Husband? (Single By Choice)

More women are deciding that marriage is not inevitable, that they can lead a fulfilling life as a single. It's an empowering choice, but for many not an easy one

Mom on Her Own (Single By Choice)

Deciding to have a child is one thing. Raising one is another

One Man's Gripe (Single By Choice)

Women keep upgrading their formula for Mr. Right

SPORT

A Sydney Sightseer (Sydney 2000)

This time, Michael Johnson won't be the show in Sydney. So he'll take it slower--until the gun goes off

BRIEFING

Star Power (Notebook)

Sci Guys Moonstruck Over Heavenly Bods

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

BUSINESS

Enron Plays The Pipes

This old-time gas company is trading fuel for a future as a new-economy superpower. Will the swap work?

Adieu and Farewell?

The cost of restoring airworthiness may be too high for one of the most fabled planes in the world

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

YOUR TIME

Seoul Searching (Personal History)

Eleven years ago, my wife, our two sons and I adopted a baby girl from Korea. As she grew up, she began asking questions. When she said, I want to meet someone I'm related to, we went looking. Here'

Vote for Gridlock (Personal Time / Your Money)

News flash: The Dow likes Democrats too, but it loves a government split between two parties

One Cool Cube (Personal Time / Your Technology)

Apple's newest desktop computer has some flaws, but it brings alive a futuristic fantasy

Too Much Sun? (Personal Time / Your Health)

John McCain's second bout with melanoma reminds all of us to take skin cancer seriously

PEOPLE

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