NATION

The War At Home (The President / Nation)

Winning in Afghanistan, Bush takes aim at domestic foes: the recession and the Democrats

WORLD

Looking Down The Barrel

India and Pakistan rev up their militaries, raising fears of a new war between nuclear-armed enemies

Land of Dispute

India and Pakistan have struggled over Kashmir for 54 years. Both claim the entire territory for their own

WAR & TERRORISM

The Quest for Fugitives (The War)

As U.S. troops step up their manhunt—and suffer casualties—the war's endgame raises some tough questions

SPORT

The Good-News Bears

Chicago returns to the play-offs powered by a roster of rookies, late bloomers and assorted unknowns

TECHNOLOGY

Apple's New Core

EXCLUSIVE: HOW STEVE JOBS MADE A SLEEK MACHINE THAT COULD BE THE HOME-DIGITAL HUB OF THE FUTURE

BRIEFING

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

Follow The Money! (Essay)

A 12-nation currency switchover creates a continent of 300 million tourists

BUSINESS

K Mart's Blue Period

The No. 2 discounter struggles while triumphant Wal-Mart weighs an expansion into banking

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Television: Julia's New Domain (The Arts / Television)

Kramer fell flat on his face. And George bombed out too. So can Seinfeld's Elaine break the curse with her upcoming sitcom?

Cinema: Three You Should See (The Arts / Cinema)

Small films often get lost amid the big year-end extravaganzas, but these are worth seeking out

Art: A World Of Grownups (The Arts / Art)

Urban sophistication was the theme of John Koch's life and of his work. And both look alluring today

YOUR TIME

What's Behind The Debit Card (Personal Time / Your Money)

This popular piece of plastic helps some shoppers avoid overspending--but beware of its hidden costs and risks

Pig Parts For People? (Personal Time / Your Health)

It won't happen for years, but a laboratory breakthrough puts an unlimited source of organs a step closer

SPECIAL SECTION

Server Wars (Time Bonus Section / Inside Business)

Forget about PCs. The new competition in computers is over far more powerful machines that help you do better business on the Net

Easy As Dell? (Time Bonus Section / Inside Business)

This CEO loves gadgets--but not in his computers

Parking Heaven (Time Bonus Section / Inside Business)

Got a million things to do? Try one of these new full-service garages

E-Marketing: You've Got Ads! (Time Bonus Section / Inside Business)

Still wary of anthrax, Americans are opening less junk mail, so marketers are turning to e-mail and phones

PEOPLE

LETTERS

ESSAY