NATION

Voters Are Mad as Hell (Cover Stories)

Angry about the economy and worried about the future, middle-class Americans warn politicians that they had better get serious -- and in a hurry

Democrats: Where Do They Go from Here?

Precedents crumble as all five contenders, led by Tsongas and Clinton, survive the primary and gird for the frenzied battle that comes to a head on Super Tuesday

WORLD

Middle East: A Land of Stones

Remember the Kurds? After a moment in the spotlight, Iraq's forgotten people cling to fragile autonomy in a home laid waste by Saddam

Vengeance Is Mine (Middle East)

Israel hits back hard at Lebanon's Shi'ites. Getting tough could help Shamir, but will it hurt the peace talks?

SCIENCE

A Race to Rescue the Salmon (Environment)

Farmers, Fishermen and others in the Northwest will have to change their ways under a federal plan being designed to save the region's cherished fish

HEALTH & MEDICINE

Not For Vanity's Sake (Health)

After much debate, an expert panel approves silicone breast implants for reconstruction but not enhancement

SPORT

1992 Winter Olympics: When Dreams Come True (1992 Winter Olympics)

Kristi Yamaguchi, despite a fumble, showed a delicacy that was golden. But the icy grail of triple jumps may be depriving all but the ice dancers of their natural poise and fizz.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

BUSINESS

Companies: Coup at the Top

A sudden shake-up in Time Warner's executive suite breaks a management stalemate and gives the company a new line of succession

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Art: Delight in A Shaping Hand (Art)

An exhibit of the craftsmanlike, poetic forms of Martin Puryear shows why he is one of the best sculptors alive

Focusing on The Margins (Cinema)

In the piquant film Mississippi Masala, Indian-born Mira Nair depicts outsiders in multiethnic America

Forward Into the Past (Television)

With a high-adventure history lesson, George Lucas joins a growing band of top filmmakers who are dabbling in TV

Tap Dancing into Yesterday (Theater)

Broadway's urge to rekindle musical popularity sends it rummaging relentlessly through old songs and scores

PEOPLE

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