NATION

Pawn Among Giants

As Oliver North takes the witness stand, prosecutors disclose an embarrassing link to Ronald Reagan and George Bush

WORLD

High Seas Disaster

Strikes a Soviet Sub An advanced prototype burns and sinks, stirring nuclear fears

SCIENCE

Environment: The Two Alaskas (Environment)

One is wild, one is industrial, and they existed in harmony until the oil spill set off a raging debate over the future of the largest state

HEALTH & MEDICINE

SOCIETY

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BUSINESS

Peter Ueberroth: The Designated Hero

Peter Ueberroth steps to the plate in a $464 million bid to save bankrupt Eastern Air Lines, but he'll need union sacrifices to bring it home

LAW

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

PEOPLE

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