COVER

The Plan for War Against Iran

A conflict is no longer quite so unthinkable. Here's how the U.S. would fight such a war--and the huge price it would have to pay to win it

NATION

The Face of Haditha (Profile)

Frank Wuterich led the Marines accused of the massacre in Iraq. He talks here for the first time

SCIENCE

Seeds of Hope (Features / Environment)

What do you need to create a green revolution in Africa? Women and fertilizer

SOCIETY

Who Pays for Special Ed (Education)

Parents want the best for their disabled kids. Public schools say they can't handle the cost

SPORT

BRIEFING

BUSINESS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

A Tale of Two Mothers (Music)

Their sons Biggie and Tupac were slain. Now each has embarked on a mission: to honor their son's legacies

Do Not Adjust Your Set (Television)

NBC really is probing the perils of late-night sketch-comedy shows--twice

YOUR TIME

PEOPLE

LETTERS

ESSAY

My Mortal Enemy

Stung by an unruly critic, our superhero book reviewer fights back

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