NATION

Losing His Mittens

Karen Hughes helped George W. Bush relax and softened his image. What will he do without her?

WORLD

Germany's Columbine

A quiet European cathedral town is the tragic site of one of the bloodiest school massacres in history

Has Pakistan Tamed its Spies?

An agency that once fostered militants is showing success in fighting them. Now comes the $25 million question: Can the ISI help find bin Laden?

SCIENCE

The Secrets of Autism

THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM AND ASPERGER'S IN THE U.S. IS EXPLODING. WHY?

Guide For Parents

How do you tell if your child is autistic? And what should you do if he or she is?

BRIEFING

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

BUSINESS

The Coming Job Boom

The help-wanted ads may look thin--but thanks to aging baby boomers, that's about to change

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Television: Must-See (Again) TV (The Arts / Television)

There's a future in the past as the networks rush to celebrate classic stars. A look at the new wrinkles

Movies: Spidey Swings (The Arts / Movies)

It's the first episode of what could be the next great movie series. But it's too high on angst, too low on energy

Books: This Golden Boy's Life (The Arts / Books)

The long-awaited American Son paints a careful if insubstantial portrait of John F. Kennedy Jr.

YOUR TIME

Where the Wild Things Are (Personal Time / Your Family)

Looking for the perfect outdoor family vacation? Log on to find the best parks, hikes and campsites

New Cause for Caution on Stocks (Personal Time / Your Money)

Fresh research challenges the historical rate of return on equities. Look to bonds for more balance

Do French Fries Cause Cancer? (Personal Time / Your Health)

The evidence is thin. But there are plenty of other reasons you should go easy on the fries

SPECIAL SECTION

The Death Of Film (Time Bonus Section / Inside Business)

Movies look great on a digital projector. But who'll pay for it?

Forecast: Is It Time To Let Go? (Time Bonus Section / Inside Business)

As blue chips falter, the sacred buy-and-hold strategy looks suspect. Our experts are on the case

Adieu to the Muumuu (Time Bonus Section / Inside Business)

Red-hot Torrid is giving plus-size teenage girls a reason to go to the mall

PEOPLE

LETTERS