COVER

Campaign '04: CRUNCHTIME (Cover Story / Nation)

Every day, every hour now counts, as Bush and Kerry fine-tune their strategies for the finish line. A TIME guide to what's working--and what's not

WORLD

DOES THE U.S. NEED THE DRAFT?

Both Bush and Kerry say no. But with America tied down in Iraq, military officials say they may need more troops to win the war--and the next one

SCIENCE

Health: Born Too Soon (Health)

What can doctors--and parents--do about the alarming rise in the number of premature births?

STEAMED UP

Two decades after blowing its top, Mount St. Helens is stirring again. Here is how scientists keep an eye on an active volcano

TECHNOLOGY

Commuter Fix (Wireless Society)

For infoworkers on the move, the wireless Internet is popping up on planes, trains and automobiles

Invisible Link (Wireless Society)

Whether you're keeping your home safe or watching movies by the pool, wires aren't required

Games To Go (Wireless Society)

Got five minutes to kill? A fistful of action-packed fun is available for download on your mobile phone

Cutting Loose (Wireless Society)

How your life can change--at work, at home, at play--when wireless technology frees you from the tyranny of the cord

BRIEFING

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

BUSINESS

Flat Chance

PRICES ON COOL TVS are dropping as new factories come on line. Is now the time to buy?

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

YOUR TIME

SPECIAL SECTION

Ask Francine (Time Bonus Section November 2004: Generations)

Upgrade Your Smile (Time Bonus Section November 2004: Generations)

Implant surgery is now faster and less painful

Home Advantage (Time Bonus Section November 2004: Generations)

No agents. No fees. No hassles. Selling the house to your kids can be a smooth move

Click Here For Love (Time Bonus Section November 2004: Generations)

As older Americans grow more comfortable online, they're seeking e-romance in record numbers

PEOPLE

LETTERS

ESSAY