NATION

The Doctor Is Armed

For Surgeon General, Bush picks a SWAT team veteran. Can he marshal the health-care troops?

WORLD

In Hot Pursuit?

Why the FBI is going after the bad guys in Pakistan but the U.S. military won't

Season of Revenge

The inside story of how Israel imprisoned Arafat--and why the rage keeps burning

Worst-Case Scenario

The potential disaster: how the crisis could push the region's armies into a conflict beyond their control

An Olive Branch or a Stick?

In an interview with TIME's Scott MacLeod, Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal insists that the Arab League's peace initiative is the region's best hope

HEALTH & MEDICINE

SOCIETY

TECHNOLOGY

A Mini-Mall in Your ATM

New souped-up cash machines will soon sell you flowers, stamps, road maps and Lakers tickets

BRIEFING

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

Just a Hollywood Ending (Essay)

Denzel and Halle made history. But the industry shouldn't congratulate itself yet

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Has Harvey Lost His Way? (The Arts / Show Business)

How a wandering mogul took MIRAMAX off course and plans to get it back on track

Skin Deep and Proud of It (The Arts / Show Business)

Kylie Minogue is the quintessential pop lifer. And with her latest hit, she's looking better than ever

Kings of Comedy (The Arts)

BILLY WILDER 1906-2002 His movies were joyfully sardonic and still sparkle like champagne

YOUR TIME

Spring Cleaning, No Mops (Personal Time / Your Technology)

The messiest place in your house may be your hard drive. You don't do Windows? It's time to fix that

When Aspirin Doesn't Work (Personal Time / Your Health)

It's a miracle drug for most, but doctors have discovered something new: aspirin resistance

SPECIAL SECTION

Need Some Help Wiring Your Home? (Time Bonus Section / Inside Business)

Everybody is competing to sell you a broadband network. But who will make it easier to install?

Management: We're All the Boss (Time Bonus Section / Inside Business)

Giving workers stock helps a firm only if it also gives them a say in how the place is run

PEOPLE

LETTERS