NATION
Tax Reform in Plain English. Honest!
What is Capitol Hill really saying about taxes? A guide to the secret code
How To Balance A Budget
States are in crisis. They will have to cut services, raise taxes and try a few tricks. Here's what to expect
WORLD
Inside The Bali Plot (The Unending War)
A TIME inquiry unearths the roots of the bombings and shows how the masterminds remain at large
A Twist of the Arm (The Unending War)
Pushing Saudi Arabia to up its antiterrorism efforts, the U.S. is telling Riyadh it's next on al-Qaeda's list
WAR & TERRORISM
The New Realities Of Terror (The Unending War)
A hotel bombing in Kenya, a missile attack on an Israeli civilian jet--this is how terrorists are rewriting the rules of engagement
HEALTH & MEDICINE
The Age Of Arthritis (Health)
WE'RE HEADED FOR AN EPIDEMIC OF JOINT DISEASE. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF
The Other Crippling Joint Disease: RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (Health)
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
SOCIETY
Cameras? Jury's Still Out
Filming deliberations for television could be a great display of democracy--or a gross distortion of justice
BRIEFING
Notebook: Dec. 9, 2002 (Notebook)
Verbatim: Dec. 9, 2002 (Notebook)
Happy Holidays, Martha (Notebook)
Milestones Dec. 9, 2002 (Notebook)
No Holiday for al-Qaeda (Notebook)
Yet Another Job For Kissinger (Notebook)
Numbers: Dec. 9, 2002 (Notebook)
Panhandling.com (Notebook)
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
What You Can Do (Health)
You don't have to suffer. There are many ways to find relief
Homeland Security, Explained (Essay)
We hope this clears it all up for you. Just follow those lines of authority!
Something in the Air (Letter from Sardinia)
How do the inhabitants of this small Sardinian town manage to live so long?
BUSINESS
Getting Up Close (Portfolio)
Every President from Ford to Clinton has been caught off guard by the camera of TIME's Diana Walker, whose best appears in a new book. Here's an exclusive glimpse
Look, Ma, No Stains
New techno-clothes let a man be a mess without looking like one. Will shoppers buy slob chic?
Environment: Cellular's New Camouflage (Time Inside Business / Environment)
As wireless towers spread, so do their guises--including 50-ft. cacti
Telecom: Thrown for a Loop (Time Inside Business / Telecom)
In the name of competition, the Baby Bells say, they're forced to subsidize their rivals
Sweep Up That Paper! (Time Inside Business / Health Care)
A small start-up helps big firms save on employee health insurance by taking bids over the Internet
Office Humor: Profit in Parody (Time Inside Business / Office Humor)
In today's workplace, cynicism sells big
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Shania Reigns (Music)
Shania Twain aims to sell more records than anyone in history--and she just may
Movies: Spike Adapts (Movies)
In his quirky new film, Adaptation, director Spike Jonze grows up, but he's still playing mind games
Art: Mighty Medici (Art)
The rulers of Renaissance Florence were legendary patrons of art. A splendid show surveys their legacy
Movies: No Good-Time Charlie (Movies)
YOUR TIME
Searching for New Thrills in Old Wheels (Technology Health Money Fitness Food Trends)
Investors wary of stocks are taking the collectible-car market out for a spin
Drinks: Desserts for Adults Only (Drinks)
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Not Due
The big identity-theft bust last week was just a taste of what's to come. Here's how to protect your good name
Style Watch Essentials: Tie This On for Size (Style Watch Essentials)
Second Opinion: Is Going Nutty Good for You? (Second Opinion)
Fish Oil and Toenails (Technology Health Money Fitness Food Trends)
Eating fish is good for hearts. Mercury may be bad. Which matters more?