NATION

The Petro Panic

Fearing war and dreading an oil shock, the financial markets sink into a frenzy of selling. For the U.S. economy, the outlook is stagnant -- at best.

WAR & TERRORISM

The Gulf: A New Test of Resolve (The Gulf)

Americans are edging toward a war psychology, but that does not mean they are willing to pay any price or bear any burden in the Middle East

The Gulf: Gathering Storm (The Gulf)

As the U.S. buildup quickens and Saddam takes more hostages, a horrible war grows more likely

The Gulf: Low Profile, High Alert (The Gulf)

Israel watches, waits and braces for battle, knowing that its involvement could turn a crisis into an anti-Zionist crusade

The Gulf: The Center Holds - for Now (The Gulf)

The unified march of Baghdad's opponents has evoked awe around the globe, but both bloodshed and a lengthy stalemate would test its cohesion

The Gulf: What Price Glory? (The Gulf)

Before the U.S. and Iraq start shooting, the costs for both sides -- in fact, for the entire world -- should be carefully weighed

The Gulf: Where Shadows Are Dark (The Gulf)

In Kuwait, food supplies are dwindling, a resistance force is growing, and order is breaking down as Iraqi soldiers pillage stores, grabbing whatever they want

SCIENCE

Nature: Splendor in The Grass (Nature)

A new book by noted entomologists looks to the ant for behavior's roots and discovers the iron laws of the superorganism

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