NATION

Al-Qaeda Now (Cover: Nation / The Threat)

Is it behind the newest attacks worldwide? How the damaged network may be plotting the next big one

Tracking The Terror At Home... (Cover: Nation / The Threat)

...And The Upsurge Abroad ATTACKS, MOVEMENTS and ARRESTS of suspected al-Qaeda operatives

How The FBI Blew The Case (Cover: Nation / The Whistle-Blower)

The inside story of the FBI whistle-blower who accuses her bosses of ignoring warnings of 9/11. A reading of her entire memo suggests a bracing blueprint for change

Decoding The Chatter (Cover: Nation / The Alerts)

A look at the evolution of a terrorist-attack warning: one part truth, one part rumor and one part fear

WORLD

Makeover For A Warlord

A much feared Afghan strongman is trying to repackage himself as a servant of the people

HEALTH & MEDICINE

Lean and Hungrier (Health)

Is a recently discovered hormone the reason why folks who lose weight can't keep it off?

BRIEFING

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

River Of Death (Time In Depth)

The Green River Killer may be the worst serial murderer in U.S. history. It's one cop's mission to stop him

I, Too, Remember John (Cartoon)

The inside story of how our lives intertwined. Or maybe it was a coincidence

BUSINESS

Can a Church Go Broke?

Probably not. But the cascade of sexual-abuse lawsuits is moving Catholic officials to devise innovative ways to shield their vast assets

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Finding God in a Pickle (The Arts / Show Business)

Good gourd! Vegetables retelling Bible stories are such a hit with kids, they're going to the big screen

YOUR TIME

Managing Your College Loans (Personal Time / Your Money)

You can consolidate them at favorable rates this year if you follow a few simple rules

The Goddess of Clean (Personal Time / Your Technology)

With her daily e-mails, the FlyLady offers devotees inner peace through a clutter-free home

Beyond Premenstrual Syndrome (Personal Time / Your Health)

PMDD is like PMS in overdrive, but it responds to treatment with some familiar drugs

SPECIAL SECTION

The Cool Ones (Time Bonus Section / Tech Time)

It's a terrible time to be a cell-phone service provider, but a great time to be shopping for a new one. The fierce competition means better prices, improved coverage and enhanced features. In the fol

The Smart Ones (Time Bonus Section / Tech Time)

The new generation of smart phones can do nearly everything a computer can--from editing spreadsheets to surfing the Web--and still fit into your pocket

Which Plan is Best for You? (Time Bonus Section / Tech Time)

The price wars are on, and no matter which service provider you have, it's a good time to check out your options. Your choice of plan should depend on what kind of cell-phone user you are.

PEOPLE

TO OUR READERS

LETTERS