NATION

They Call It Video Crack

Gambling machines in South Carolina break hearts and bank accounts. The Governor wants them out

Red Face Over China

Did a Chinese plot persuade Clinton to let a U.S. company give China its rocket science? No. Politics (and policy) did

The Marrying Kind

West Point forbids cadets to wed, but two are getting away with matrimony

WORLD

Who Is B.J. Habibie?

Suharto finds a clever way to step aside, but few trust his loyal crony to carry out reform

A Big Yes for Peace

As Ireland embraces a fresh start, Londonderry embodies both the hope and the problems ahead

HEALTH & MEDICINE

How Good Is E.R.'s Rx? (Medicine)

The season finale highlights a speedy new way to detoxify addicts but broadcasts the wrong message

STYLE & DESIGN

The Age Of Aquariums (Design)

LISBON's sparkling new waterworld showcases the growing public interest in the sea and its inhabitants

TECHNOLOGY

The Main Event

A burst of backroom maneuvering leaves the U.S. and Microsoft on a collision course. The date is set for a September showdown over the future of computing--and the future of cyberspace

BRIEFING

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

BUSINESS

The Joy Of Not Cooking

Americans spend less time cooking every year. Yet the $100 billion home-meal replacement market has produced few winners

Dual Focus In Cameras

Which should you choose--film or digital photography? Lots of new equipment is available. The answer depends on what you want to see in your pictures

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Cinema: Don't Laugh (The Arts / Cinema)

Good night, sweet pet detective. Jim Carrey is proving he's not just another funny face

Music: A Fresh Summer Beat (The Arts / Music)

Some of Africa's top musical stars are coming to America in a tour that should open some ears

Books: Kissing And Telling (The Arts / Books)

Why did Lillian Ross finally expose her long-hidden New Yorker romance? Sorry we asked

YOUR TIME

Fat Boys, Beware (Personal Time: Your Health)

How parents can help kids, especially overweight sons, avoid the dangers of high blood pressure

Buy On Bad News (Personal Time: Your Money)

Despite the antitrust suit, don't sell your Microsoft. If the stock dips more, it's a bargain

Can That Spam! (Personal Time: Your Technology)

Congress is trying to regulate junk e-mail. But there are better ways to fight it on your own

PEOPLE

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