COVER

After Zarqawi: A Drawdown of Troops? (War on Terror)

The killing of al-Zarqawi deals a blow to al-Qaeda and gives the White House a much-needed dose of good news from Iraq. But the insurgency is not dead, which still leaves open the question of when the U.S. can start bringing the troops home

Zarqawi's Last Dinner Party (War On Terror)

As Delta Force commandos hid in a grove of trees outside, they feared the al-Qaeda leader would slip away one last time. Exclusive new details on how they finally got him

War On Terror: The Apostle Of Hate (War On Terror)

By turning Iraq into a jihadist proving ground, al-Zarqawi eclipsed Osama bin Laden and stoked a war within Islam. Why his ideas will haunt the world long after he's gone

SCIENCE

Who Belongs in the Zoo? (Nature)

It may be that some animals just can't be kept humanely in captivity. Zoos may have to reinvent themselves — once again

The Battle to Save the Cave (Archaeology)

Mold, mistreatment and an insular bureaucracy threaten France's most famous — and beautiful — cave art. A rare inside look at how the rot set in

BRIEFING

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

Second Chance At Love (Time Bonus Section June 2006: Generations)

What happens when two people meet and miss--only to reconnect years later?Sometimes, a happy ending

Saddle Safety (Time Bonus Section June 2006: Generations)

Ergonomic bicycle seats take the pressure and pain out of long rides on the road

The Tie That Binds (Time Bonus Section June 2006: Generations)

Why daughters need to mend the relationship with their mother--now

Never Too Late to Save (Time Bonus Section June 2006: Generations / Money At Midlife)

Forgot to plan for retirement? Don't despair. Here, tips to fatten your piggy bank

Tripping with Parents (Time Bonus Section June 2006: Generations)

Taking Mom or Dad on a special journey can yield unexpected rewards

WORLD

Death Comes To Guantanamo (War on Terror)

Three suicides at the detention camp intensify the controversy over U.S. treatment of the prisoners held there

NATION

BUSINESS

A Whale of a Boat

As a 1,112-ft. cruising behemoth sets sail with nearly 4,000 passengers, even fans ask, How big is too big?

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

7 Myths About Meryl (Movies)

It's true she's a great actor. True, she's got more Oscar nods than anyone else. Now, the truth about the rest

Architecture: Curtain Up! (Architecture)

In Jean Nouvel's first U.S. building, down is up, inside is out, and nothing is quite what it seems

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